Welcome to America's Best Baseball Podcast with Kevin Kennedy and Rich Herrera.  Today's show breaks down reports of Manny Machado heading to the NL West, Bruce Bochy last season managing the Giants, and the loss of Don Newcombe and TBone Tommy Giordano.  

Welcome to America's Best Baseball Podcast with Kevin Kennedy and Rich Herrera.  Today's show breaks down reports of Manny Machado heading to the NL West, Bruce Bochy last season managing the Giants, and the loss of Don Newcombe and TBone Tommy Giordano.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode # 22 - Manny heads to San Diego.

The guys tackle the aftermath of Game 2 for the Dodgers and the hope for Red Sox fans for game 3.  

The guys tackle the aftermath of Game 2 for the Dodgers and the hope for Red Sox fans for game 3.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode # 21 - World Series moves to Southern California

The Skipper and Rich react to game one and preview game two

The Skipper and Rich react to game one and preview game two

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #20 - WS18 Game One recap and Game Two preview

The Skipper and Rich are back with our WS18 preview between the Dodgers and the Red Sox. 

The Skipper and Rich are back with our WS18 preview between the Dodgers and the Red Sox.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #19 - 2018 World Series Preview

We are back folks with America's Best Baseball Podcast.  Kevin Kennedy and Rich Herrera break down the American League playoff teams and talk about what the Giants will look for in their next GM.

We are back folks with America's Best Baseball Podcast.  Kevin Kennedy and Rich Herrera break down the American League playoff teams and talk about what the Giants will look for in their next GM.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #18 - The 2018 Postseason Is Almost Set

Yasil Puig

The Skipper and Rich don't jump all over Yasil Puig for overrunning the bases on this show.  The guys actually do a little Baseball 101 on what a catcher does after a base hit.  We give thumbs up to the Dodgers for getting Ryan Madson for their bullpen, and the Yankees for landing Cutch.  Plus Kevin explains why teams call up players after September 1st.  

The Skipper and Rich don't jump all over Yasil Puig for overrunning the bases on this show.  The guys actually do a little Baseball 101 on what a catcher does after a base hit.  We give thumbs up to the Dodgers for getting Ryan Madson for their bullpen, and the Yankees for landing Cutch.  Plus Kevin explains why teams call up players after September 1st.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #17 - Believe it or not we don't beat up on Yasil Puig.

What a show today, Rich got Kevin wound up and boom, he put on a PHP level class in baseball on this episode.  They started talking hitting and it took off from there.  Kevin addresses Kenley Jansen and the homers he has been giving up, and they discuss the pressure the Red Sox find themselves under and Rich asks Kevin what advice he would offer to their manager.  

What a show today, Rich got Kevin wound up and boom, he put on a PHP level class in baseball on this episode.  They started talking hitting and it took off from there.  Kevin addresses Kenley Jansen and the homers he has been giving up, and they discuss the pressure the Red Sox find themselves under and Rich asks Kevin what advice he would offer to their manager.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #16 - The Skipper puts on a PHD lesson in baseball.

Billy Martin

A fun show today, we talk about the Players Weekend Jersey's and how much Rich hates them and how baseball can market itself, and we go on a tangent on old-school managers and new school players and Kevin answers a question from twitter on balking.  

A fun show today, we talk about the Players Weekend Jersey's and how much Rich hates them and how baseball can market itself, and we go on a tangent on old-school managers and new school players and Kevin answers a question from twitter on balking.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #15 - Could Billy Martin manage today?

The waiver wire was busy this week, with one of the biggest names in the game being put on waivers, Bryce Harper.  The Skipper and Rich discuss why the Dodgers and Nats couldn't work out a deal.  The Nationals also said goodbye to Daniel Murphy who goes to the Cubs and Matt Adams who goes back to the Cards.  Kevin gives us the latest on Kenley Jansen and Rich has a great story about Khris Davis and a young fan in Oakland.  

The waiver wire was busy this week, with one of the biggest names in the game being put on waivers, Bryce Harper.  The Skipper and Rich discuss why the Dodgers and Nats couldn't work out a deal.  The Nationals also said goodbye to Daniel Murphy who goes to the Cubs and Matt Adams who goes back to the Cards.  Kevin gives us the latest on Kenley Jansen and Rich has a great story about Khris Davis and a young fan in Oakland.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #14 - Guess Who Was Put On Waivers?

Welcome to episode #13 of our show.  On this podcast, The Skipper and Rich talk about Ronald Acuna getting plunked vs the Marlins.  Why does a pitcher have to throw inside and how is supposed to keep hitters off balance.  We also talk about the two hottest teams in baseball the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland A's and Rich asked Kevin about the Padres moving Wil Myers to 3rd base.  

Welcome to episode #13 of our show.  On this podcast, The Skipper and Rich talk about Ronald Acuna getting plunked vs the Marlins.  Why does a pitcher have to throw inside and how is supposed to keep hitters off balance.  We also talk about the two hottest teams in baseball the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland A's and Rich asked Kevin about the Padres moving Wil Myers to 3rd base.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #13 - Acuna Gets Hit and Temper Flare

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The main issue I have with the podcast is how inconsistent the podcasts are made. They keep saying it will be weekly, but based on thier track record of other podcast they made, it won&#39;t happen. Its a shame.

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On this episode, The Skipper and Rich talk about the Great Giants-Dodgers rivalry.  This week they renew their feud with Todd Hundley and Yasil Puig going out.  Is it better than Yankees Red Sox or Cubs-Cardinals?  Plus Kevin breaks down the Dodgers Bullpen and takes some questions from Twitter.   

On this episode, The Skipper and Rich talk about the Great Giants-Dodgers rivalry.  This week they renew their feud with Todd Hundley and Yasil Puig going out.  Is it better than Yankees Red Sox or Cubs-Cardinals?  Plus Kevin breaks down the Dodgers Bullpen and takes some questions from Twitter.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #12 - The Dodgers and Giants Really Don't Like Each Other

Nolan Ryan

On this episode The Skipper gives is an update on Kenley Jansen who will be sidelined for a month, we also talk about two under the radar trades, Fernando Rodney to Oakland and Justin Bour to the Phillies.  We also talk about King Felix heading to the bullpen and Kevin tells a story of having to yank Nolan Ryan from a game early.  We also kick around the player's weekend uniforms for the weekend and why the shift makes everyone crazy.  

On this episode The Skipper gives is an update on Kenley Jansen who will be sidelined for a month, we also talk about two under the radar trades, Fernando Rodney to Oakland and Justin Bour to the Phillies.  We also talk about King Felix heading to the bullpen and Kevin tells a story of having to yank Nolan Ryan from a game early.  We also kick around the player's weekend uniforms for the weekend and why the shift makes everyone crazy.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #11 - Dodgers Closer Sidelined and How Do You Pull Nolan Ryan From A Game.

The Skipper is back from the road, so it's time to talk baseball.  On this episode, Kevin and Rich discuss how powerful the Boston Red Sox are this season as they have an outside chance of breaking the M's record for wins in a season.  We also give the Oakland A's their due, and a warning the Yankees better watch out for the crew from Oakland.   Speaking of the Mariners Cano is on his way back and the Seattle needs to make room.  Finally, we salute the ageless wonder Bartolo Colon for is now the all-time winningest Latin Pitcher in baseball history.  

The Skipper is back from the road, so it's time to talk baseball.  On this episode, Kevin and Rich discuss how powerful the Boston Red Sox are this season as they have an outside chance of breaking the M's record for wins in a season.  We also give the Oakland A's their due, and a warning the Yankees better watch out for the crew from Oakland.   Speaking of the Mariners Cano is on his way back and the Seattle needs to make room.  Finally, we salute the ageless wonder Bartolo Colon for is now the all-time winningest Latin Pitcher in baseball history.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #10 - The Poppycock Edition, Is Scioscia leaving at the end of the year?

Kevin is back from a long road trip and an extra-inning game in Philly.  The Skipper and Rich talk about all the news from the trades that have been made including Cole Hamels to the Cubs and Manny Machado to LA.  Plus are the Oakland A's for real.

Kevin is back from a long road trip and an extra-inning game in Philly.  The Skipper and Rich talk about all the news from the trades that have been made including Cole Hamels to the Cubs and Manny Machado to LA.  Plus are the Oakland A's for real.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #9- Mannyland 2.0 and can anyone stop the Oakland A's

Welcome to Episode 8 of America's Best Baseball Podcast hosted by Kevin Kennedy and Rich Herrera.  This episode is dedicated to our friend Ken Ravizza the groundbreaking sports psychologist who worked with the Angels, Rays, and Cubs.  Kevin and Rich share stories about Ken and his work and take a look at how the game has changed due in part to Ken's work and how attitudes have changed on how players deal with the mental side of the game. 

Welcome to Episode 8 of America's Best Baseball Podcast hosted by Kevin Kennedy and Rich Herrera.  This episode is dedicated to our friend Ken Ravizza the groundbreaking sports psychologist who worked with the Angels, Rays, and Cubs.  Kevin and Rich share stories about Ken and his work and take a look at how the game has changed due in part to Ken's work and how attitudes have changed on how players deal with the mental side of the game.

America's Best Baseball Podcast Episode #8 - The Mental Side Of The Game

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