Indy Ball Report

Every league is in action now and we have to talk about it! Atlantic League is beginning to separate into contenders and pretenders, Frontier League is full of parody to start the year, American Association has surprises left and right, and the Pioneer League has shot the lights out after only a few games. Also a monumental announcement at the very end of this week’s episode.   Recorded- May 26, 2023   Uploaded- May 27, 2023

Recorded- May 19, 2023   Uploaded- May 20, 2023 The penultimate preview has dropped! The guys look at the Frontier League ahead of the 2023 season and look at the AAPB’s host city for the 2023 All Star Game. Also, ALPB discussion on Frederick's resurgence, High Point’s dominance, and a dogfight in the north. Also a look at AAPB action after week 1.

Recorded- May 12, 2023   Uploaded- May 13, 2023 The second preview has dropped! The guys look at the American Association ahead of the 2023 season and break down some new partnerships around Indy Ball. Also, ALPB discussion on Lexington’s sustainability, southern dominance, and chaos in the north.

Recorded- May 5, 2023   Uploaded- May 6, 2023 The Pioneer League has fallen to the dark side of streaming and we discuss. The Atlantic League started play and we give our way too early thoughts on week one of the season.

Recorded- April 28, 2023   Uploaded- April 29, 2023 The Frontier league held their tryout and draft, so we look at that. Some developments on the newest members of the ALPB and our 90 minute long league preview as well.

Recorded- April 21, 2023   Uploaded- April 22, 2023 The Atlantic League is back to their usual routine as of late with a new streaming partner and the release of the test rules for 2023. The guys give their thoughts on both plus the 25th anniversary team’s newest member. The Pioneer League held their draft and started a new media series too. Some AAPB happenings as well.

Recorded- April 12/14, 2023   Uploaded- April 15, 2023 Lots of new team additions this week. The Ducks add more MLB talent, the Association adds to its talent pool, and the 25th year squad adds 3 heavy hitters. We also have a major loss for Indy Ball. Kevin Tuve joins the show as well.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-boulders-invite-tryout-2023-tickets-590332318857 

Recorded- April 7, 2023   Uploaded- April 8, 2023 Everyone is upgrading their ballparks and their coaching staffs this week. Nick and Will break all that down and discuss the newest members of the 25th anniversary team. That and some humor on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast. 

Recorded- March 31, 2023   Uploaded- April 1, 2023 The news has picked up as we have more numbers being retired, a huge signing for the Atlantic League, offseason staples, and the Sandcastle looks set to be knocked down. All that and some serious conversations on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report.

Recorded- March 24, 2023   Uploaded- March 25, 2023 It's a bit of a slow week that picks up as we go along. However, we have some good ideas and there’s a lot of honors being bestowed across the Indy Ball world. There’s also some minor tryout and staffing news. Plus a partnership.

Recorded- March 17, 2023   Uploaded- March 18, 2023 There’s half a dozen hirings that we need to go over this week and the final division in our recap series. A tangent that’s actually insightful as well. A lot going on this week.

Recorded- March 10, 2023   Uploaded- March 11, 2023 Lexington decides to celebrate turning the clocks forward by going backwards. A slew of Frontier League hirings are made, a new addition to the 25th anniversary team is discussed, and we look back at the Pioneer League North division.

Recorded- March 3, 2023   Uploaded- March 4, 2023 We mourn the loss of a former Indy Ball stud and look at a situation with Hinchliffe Stadium involving the Jackals in addition to some miscellaneous news and our AAPB West division review.

Recorded- February 24, 2022   Uploaded- February 25, 2022 Big personal news, staff completion, some new names and opportunities plus much more in the way of news. The review of 22 continues with the American Association East division.

Nick reviews Miles Wolff's new memoir titled There's a Bulldozer on Home Plate and goes over the pros and cons of the book.   Thanks to our friends at McFarland Publishing for getting us advanced access to the book, making this possible. If you'd like to purchase the book you can do so at the link below.   https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/theres-a-bulldozer-on-home-plate/ 

Recorded- February 17, 2022   Uploaded- February 18, 2022 Nick and Will look at the new field in Hinchcliff and new rules in the Pioneer League. Also a new addition to the 25th anniversary team, a tryout, and Frederick’s coaching staff gets rounded out. The ALPB review is finished with a look back on the south division.

Recorded- February 10, 2022   Uploaded- February 11, 2022 Nick and Will are back to talk about the finalists for the name the team contest in Frederick and the latest addition to the 25th Anniversary team. Also coaching staff are being finalized and the season review series continues with the ALPB North.

Recorded- February 3, 2022   Uploaded- February 4, 2022 A lot of news going down this week. The Atlantic League announced a special honor for a select few. Sioux Falls sets their sights on a new coup and a major face leaves the Association. The Pioneer League keeps making moves and the Maverick League reminds us they exist. Oh and we have the 2nd half of our 2022 Frontier League review featuring the East division this time. Jam packed episode this week of the Indy Ball Report.   News 2;55-01;22;35 Frontier East Review- 01;22;35-02;36;10

The guys are alone this week to talk about a big HS tourny in Paterson, a returning staff in So. Maryland, a new staff in Billings, and the grand piece of this episode is our look back at the Frontier League's West division in 2022.

Interview- January 9, 2022   Recorded- January 20, 2022   Uploaded- January 21, 2022 Will is back from Vegas and we’re back with the second half of our Tri-City interviews. Matt Callahan (TCVC VP/GM) jumps on to talk some Valleycats baseball. We also have a Frederick update and a bunch of hirings. All this and more on the Indy Ball Report.