Is This A Great Game, Or What?
Is This A Great Game, Or What?
Playlist by Is This A Great Game, Or What?Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game …Follow the podcast:
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Will The Tigers Deal Skubal? Plus Labor Negotiations
Tim Kurkjian tackles TWO big questions in this episode of Is This A Great Game, Or What? Jeff is, as usual, on baby watch as he awaits the arrival of his son, so we're glad he made it for this episode! Tim's run-in with a worker at Camden Yards left him smiling. Plus, there's a Trey Mancini update…
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Steve Sparks, Knuckleballer Turned Incredible Storyteller
There isn't a question that Steve Sparks is one of our favorite former guests, and now he's BACK for more laughs. The knuckleballer turned broadcaster remains one of Tim's favorite storytellers in the game today. He kicks things off with an impression, and yes, it's fantastic. Plus, he shares a hi…
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The Hardest Throw From A Starting Pitcher
Shohei just cannot be stopped and is doing things we haven't seen in quite some time. But first, Tim figured out QR codes. Watch out, world! We also button up what it means to "bat around." Well, at least we think we figured it out. Plus, no baby yet for Jeff, so he'll keep hitting the podcast unt…
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Save, Start, Save, Start, Save, WHAT?
Tim and Jeff went to Lou Gehrig Day together and have some amazing people to shout out, including our friend Michael Brown. Plus, it was pretty awesome to see who was on the mound that day. The Guardians are really good, and that's not going to change anytime soon. Is Jacob deGrom a Hall of Famer?…
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Lou Gehrig Day With Boog Sciambi
To know Boog is to love Boog. The legendary play-by-play broadcaster does far more than call baseball and basketball games—he helps change lives in honor of a dear friend. Project Main Street began in 2006 when Tim Sheehy, then 38 years old, was living with ALS. Friends from his hometown of Roose…
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Christopher Sanchez and Chris Sale Stand Alone
Christopher Sanchez is on the brink of making some history—probably just two starts away from it! Tim and Jeff are heading to the ballpark tomorrow to celebrate Lou Gehrig Day. ALS is a cause that has touched the Kurkjian family deeply, following the passing of Uncle Matt (Tim’s brother) from the …
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Did Tim Kurkjian Jinx The Cubs On SVP?
Ten straight wins turning into ten straight losses? Uh oh. The Cubs may still be above .500, but they could be in some trouble. Was Tim Kurkjian the jinx? He stopped by SVP, and maybe that’s what did it. Should every team be playing on Memorial Day? Jeff definitely thinks so. Plus, our GameChanger…
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Mike Toomey Shares His Favorite Scouting Stories
Mike Toomey has spent years in baseball — as a player, manager, coach, and scout — making it his life’s work. He’s been friends with Tim Kurkjian for so long that Jeff (now 32) can’t remember life without Mike Toomey in it. Some of the best stories come from life on the back roads as a scout. Trav…
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Baseball Team of Players Who Served Our Country
Memorial Day is today, and we thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can continue to live in a free country. We’re grateful beyond words. So many major leaguers have put their lives on the line to serve our great country, and we talk about some of the best during today’s episode. And don…
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A No-No Bid Becomes Walk-Off Loss
It’s May 21st, and Tim comes out of the gate putting Jeff to the test. Did he take the bait and miss, or hit the nail on the head? We open with pitching, because it is just that good right now. Our GameChanger of the Week looks at how hitters are reacting to the incredible pitching we’re seeing. I…
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