As the International Baseball League of West Michigan approaches the midway mark, the playoff picture is coming into focus and it includes seven teams within a game of first-place. Longtime Cub Anthony Diaz joins the podcast to talk about Sunday's shorthanded battle against the Pirates, being in the best shape of his life, observations from his 18 years playing in the league, and if he should be an All-Star. 

As the International Baseball League of West Michigan approaches the midway mark, the playoff picture is coming into focus and it includes seven teams within a game of first-place. Longtime Cub Anthony Diaz joins the podcast to talk about Sunday's shorthanded battle against the Pirates, being in the best shape of his life, observations from his 18 years playing in the league, and if he should be an All-Star.&nbsp;

The Kyle Koster Show is a look at the biggest stories in sports and media featuring interviews with newsmakers and those who cover them. Come along for an unpredictable ride with The Big Lead's managing editor, who interviews people way more successful and creative than himself and tries to understand what makes them tick. 

The Kyle Koster Show is a look at the biggest stories in sports and media featuring interviews with newsmakers and those who cover them. Come along for an unpredictable ride with The Big Lead's managing editor, who interviews people way more successful and creative than himself and tries to understand what makes them tick.&nbsp;

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The only podcast to proudly originate from the basement of sports bloggers, The Big Weekend explores the stories other websites deem too silly to cover. And some serious ones as well. A rotating cast of writers from The Big Lead bring their aversion to needless hot takes and willingness to laugh every Monday and Thursday. A major name from the world of sports media may pop their head in every once in awhile to talk about the industry or to simply have their time wasted with arbitrary lists and general nonsense. 

The only podcast to proudly originate from the basement of sports bloggers, The Big Weekend explores the stories other websites deem too silly to cover. And some serious ones as well. A rotating cast of writers from The Big Lead bring their aversion to needless hot takes and willingness to laugh every Monday and Thursday. A major name from the world of sports media may pop their head in every once in awhile to talk about the industry or to simply have their time wasted with arbitrary lists and general nonsense.

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IBLWM Week 5 Postgame Show with Anthony Diaz

The mainstream media continues to refuse to cover the International Baseball League of West Michigan, so we will once again fill that void. Thoughts on Week 13, which was jam-packed with top teams facing each other and exciting games. With only four more regular-season contests to play, the playoff picture is crowded at the top and liable to shift dramatically. Are the Mariners built to win the East? Can the Padres catch the Cubs? Which team might get hot and earn an unexpected bye? Plus some corny takes on the joy of watching a game from the bench. 

The mainstream media continues to refuse to cover the International Baseball League of West Michigan, so we will once again fill that void. Thoughts on Week 13, which was jam-packed with top teams facing each other and exciting games. With only four more regular-season contests to play, the playoff picture is crowded at the top and liable to shift dramatically. Are the Mariners built to win the East? Can the Padres catch the Cubs? Which team might get hot and earn an unexpected bye? Plus some corny takes on the joy of watching a game from the bench.

There's Nothing Like Being Part of a Pitching Staff, Except Maybe a Great Playoff Chase

It was back to the ballpark for the Cubs as the International League of West Michigan began its second half on Sunday. Jeremy Stokes joins the show to discuss the division races heating up, a much-needed rout, and how the next few weeks will shape the playoff picture. Plus, a brief review from the Field of Dreams, a place that still has the magic. 

It was back to the ballpark for the Cubs as the International League of West Michigan began its second half on Sunday. Jeremy Stokes joins the show to discuss the division races heating up, a much-needed rout, and how the next few weeks will shape the playoff picture. Plus, a brief review from the Field of Dreams, a place that still has the magic.

Field of Dreams Still Very Cool & The IBLWM Week 12 Postgame Show

The slowest weeks on the sports calendar necessitate going through the drafts and unleashing holy hell. One of Fall Out Boy's biggest 38-year-old fans breaks down each and every album they've ever released. Some would say a giant waste of time. Others would appreciate the selfless devotion to bettering society. 

Plus, a defense of Chris Russo, expert list-maker, and a hot take on Rudy's dad from the movie Rudy and his Notre Dame-only policy. 

The slowest weeks on the sports calendar necessitate going through the drafts and unleashing holy hell. One of Fall Out Boy's biggest 38-year-old fans breaks down each and every album they've ever released. Some would say a giant waste of time. Others would appreciate the selfless devotion to bettering society. 
Plus, a defense of Chris Russo, expert list-maker, and a hot take on Rudy's dad from the movie Rudy and his Notre Dame-only policy.

IBLWM Week 5 Postgame Show with Anthony Diaz

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