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.

Ranking the Fall Out Boy Albums, Some Harsh Words for Rudy's Dad, & Why We Need Chris Russo

The first half of the International Baseball League of West Michigan wrapped up with the Padres facing the Cubs. One team showed up and the other .. did not. A truly sad and shell-shocked losing pitcher reflects on how it all went wrong before taking a look at the current playoff picture. Plus, a few words on the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. 

The first half of the International Baseball League of West Michigan wrapped up with the Padres facing the Cubs. One team showed up and the other .. did not. A truly sad and shell-shocked losing pitcher reflects on how it all went wrong before taking a look at the current playoff picture. Plus, a few words on the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

Surveying the Cubs Wreckage After a Truly Sad Sunday, Plus the IBLWM Week 11 Update

Tiger Woods will not make the cut at the 150th Open Championship after shooting a 3-over 75 in the second round on The Old Course at St. Andrews. Woods finished the tournament 9-over, which will be one of the worst numbers posted in the tournament. As he walked across the iconic Swilcan Bridge with tears in his eyes, he slowed, but did not stop as he doffed his cap and smiled at the ever-adoring crowd.

What does it all mean?

Plus, thoughts on NBC's greatly improved presentation and the spiciest, never-before-scene element looming for the weekend. 

<a href="https://www.thebiglead.com/golf/player/tiger-woods">Tiger Woods</a> will not make the cut at the 150th Open Championship after shooting a 3-over 75 in the second round on The Old Course at St. Andrews. Woods <a href="https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/tiger-woods-open-championship-score-time-partner-updating-01g7ycrvksrg">finished the tournament 9-over</a>, which will be one of the worst numbers posted in the tournament. As he walked across the iconic Swilcan Bridge with tears in his eyes, he slowed, but did not stop as he doffed his cap and smiled at the ever-adoring crowd.
What does it all mean?
Plus, thoughts on NBC's greatly improved presentation and the spiciest, never-before-scene element looming for the weekend.

Will Tiger Woods Return to St. Andrews, NBC's Big Bounceback and The First Major Battle of Golf's Civil War

Week 10 is officially in the books as the International Baseball League of West Michigan playoff picture begins to take shape. Who threw 130 pitches in the Cubs-Mariners battle for second place? Can anyone beat the Cardinals? Could the Power make it four in a row? Could the Royals hold on to a big lead against the Braves. The answers to all those questions and more. 

Week 10 is officially in the books as the International Baseball League of West Michigan playoff picture begins to take shape. Who threw 130 pitches in the Cubs-Mariners battle for second place? Can anyone beat the Cardinals? Could the Power make it four in a row? Could the Royals hold on to a big lead against the Braves. The answers to all those questions and more.

The Official International Baseball League of West Michigan Week 10 Postgame Show

Jordan Spieth flirted with victory at the Genesis Scottish Open before falling short. The weekend ride, as it always is, was magical. What about this player, in this sport, makes him so compelling? Then, Javy Baez put on a damn show in Chicago. His brief time with the Detroit Tigers has been a disappointment. So why do I want to run through a brick wall for him? Why has he won me over for life? And finally, a deeply unscientific look at the Major League Baseball uniforms, ranked first to 30th.

Jordan Spieth flirted with victory at the Genesis Scottish Open before falling short. The weekend ride, as it always is, was magical. What about this player, in this sport, makes him so compelling? Then, Javy Baez put on a damn show in Chicago. His brief time with the Detroit Tigers has been a disappointment. So why do I want to run through a brick wall for him? Why has he won me over for life? And finally, a deeply unscientific look at the Major League Baseball uniforms, ranked first to 30th.

The Magic of Jordan Spieth, The Fearlessness of Javy Baez, and Ranking the Best Uniforms in Major League Baseball

Josh Rosen, who you have probably seen in the Skip Bayless replies doing a spot-on impression of sports media's biggest star, joins the show to talk about his process and perform on command. As an added bonus, he is able to summon faux Donald Trump and Joe Biden to round out a jam-packed show. Plus, an overly earnest appreciation on the art of pitching, which remains the purest distillation of the mental and physical across sports. 

Josh Rosen, who you have probably seen in the Skip Bayless replies doing a spot-on impression of sports media's biggest star, joins the show to talk about his process and perform on command. As an added bonus, he is able to summon faux Donald Trump and Joe Biden to round out a jam-packed show. Plus, an overly earnest appreciation on the art of pitching, which remains the purest distillation of the mental and physical across sports.

Impersonating Skip Bayless, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden with Josh Rosen

Society's collective content arm is oversaturated, though one should never give up on their dreams of ascending to the top of this competitive industry. To do so, now more than ever, requires resonating with 100 percent authenticity or by being the squeakiest wheel prone to punch up at every turn. Once someone arrives at a place where they have a national platform — be it on ESPN or Fox Sports or any number of competitors — they enter into an unspoken agreement with the audience. They're allowed to be characters of themselves with the performance amped up for effect. They're allowed to be professional wrestlers on the microphone to elicit maximum response and engagement.

Society's collective content arm is oversaturated, though one should never give up on their dreams of ascending to the top of this competitive industry. To do so, now more than ever, requires resonating with 100 percent authenticity or by being the squeakiest wheel prone to punch up at every turn. Once someone arrives at a place where they have a national platform — be it on <a href="https://www.thebiglead.com/espn">ESPN</a> or <a href="https://www.thebiglead.com/fox-sports">Fox Sports</a> or any number of competitors — they enter into an unspoken agreement with the audience. They're allowed to be characters of themselves with the performance amped up for effect. They're allowed to be professional wrestlers on the microphone to elicit maximum response and engagement.

Draymond Green vs. Kendrick Perkins, Plus the IBLWM Week 9 Postgame Show

Defections continue from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, including Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, as the upstart league attempts to steal all of the sunshine. There is controversy and intrigue and it appears Greg Norman's pet project has convinced some in media that it's a serious threat to the status quo. But if you had to choose, right now, which entity has a better long-term outlook, what about LIV would leave you to conclude it's on safer ground than the supposedly tenuous PGA Tour? The Big Lead's Stephen Douglas discusses this and unveils his Mount Rushmore of Bus Drivers as the phrase has become ubiquitous in basketball circles. 

Defections continue from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, including Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, as the upstart league attempts to steal all of the sunshine. There is controversy and intrigue and it appears Greg Norman's pet project has convinced some in media that it's a serious threat to the status quo. But if you had to choose, right now, which entity has a better long-term outlook, what about LIV would leave you to conclude it's on safer ground than the supposedly tenuous PGA Tour? The Big Lead's Stephen Douglas discusses this and unveils his Mount Rushmore of Bus Drivers as the phrase has become ubiquitous in basketball circles.

Is the PGA Tour Really in Trouble or is LIV Just Shiny? Plus the Bus Driver Mount Rushmore

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;

The Kyle Koster Show

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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