https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-designated-sitter--3656022Twitter: @Designated_Pod]]>enBaseballCopyright Kaden Killpackhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e75890a08ed6a6bc10a9029e1099b59f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-designated-sitter--3656022Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:09:07 +0000Kaden KillpackKaden Killpackkaden@thedesignatedsitter.comMLB as seen by Us, two very opinionated people 🤙🏼 follow our Instagram: designated.sitter Twitter: @Designated_PodTwitter: @Designated_Pod]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multi-sport-athletes-vegas-odds--27155819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27155819Tue, 12 May 2020 12:47:11 +0000Kaden Killpack3922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-mlb-regroup-to-slow-its-declining-audience--26982955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26982955Sat, 09 May 2020 20:26:02 +0000Kaden Killpack3635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-blackham-mets-aaa-pitcher--26172936
We are joined by a new Designated Sitter, Cole Godrey, who played with Matt Blackham in High School.

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We are joined by a new Designated Sitter, Cole Godrey, who played with Matt Blackham in High School.

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Here are the Benchmarks that are on the line for the 2020 season if Coronavirus shuts us down all year, as well as a few records that may never be broken.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25986827Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:05:46 +0000Kaden KillpackLate but here: Here are the Benchmarks that are on the line for the 2020 season if Coronavirus shuts us down all year, as well as a few records that may never be broken.
Here are the Benchmarks that are on the line for the 2020 season if Coronavirus shuts us down all year, as well as a few records that may never be broken.]]>3184baseball,batter,batters,milb,mlb,pitcher,pitchers,recordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-italian-stallion-matteo-bocchi-cubs-prospect-ut-alumni-team-italy-pitcher--25388682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25388682Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:13 +0000Kaden Killpack3593afl,astros,baseball,batter,chicago,cubs,espn,italy,littleleague,milb,mlb,pitch,pitcher,pitching,sports,world-seriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-baseball-evolve-to-a-new-generation-of-fans-or-should-it--24929384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24929384Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:02:26 +0000Kaden Killpack3734america,baller,baseball,basehit,batter,batting,evolve,hit,homerun,italy,mlb,mls,nfl,pitcher,pitching,rangers,sports,texas,umpire,umpiresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-baseball-movies-for-quarantine--24665314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24665314Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:00:20 +0000Kaden KillpackPretty straightforward3525mlb,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unknown-2020-the-potential-best-season-that-could-never-happen-guest-host-mike-miggy-king--24237349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24237349Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:00:06 +0000Kaden KillpackIntroducing revolving guest host Mike "Miggy" King. We talk about what a shortened season could look like for MLB and how they could play it off.38857line,baseball,bauer,betts,bryceharper,covid19,espn,met,mike,mlb,orioles,reds,redsox,sports,trout,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lemonade-thoughts-positive-thoughts-in-this-rough-time--23966452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23966452Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:29:15 +0000Kaden KillpackKip and Steve take a minute to commiserate the situation we stand in through the COVID19 pandemic. We wax romantic about our love of baseball and everything it means to us, and how apparent the. lack of sports is in our lives.3318baseball,covid,covid19,espn,future,fx1,happy,mlb,nba,new,nfl,positive,redsox,romantic,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-ny-the-mets-town-in-2020-division-close-ups-kip-get-s-heated-about-sox-investigation--23692036
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2020 Season Predictions
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Trout, Mays, Ruth, and all the Data]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23692036Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:00:05 +0000Kaden KillpackKip Killpack and Stephen G Smith back at it with a close look at two divisions with a big turnover this year. The Al Central and NL West. Will the NY Mets win the NL East? Why has everyone already turned their backs on reigning champions Washington...
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Upcoming Episodes:
2020 Season Predictions
The Massacre of the Marque Marlins
Trout, Mays, Ruth, and all the Data]]>5139baberuth,baseball,braves,indians,kingfelix,marlins,mets,miketrout,nationals,phillies,reds,redsox,royals,ruth,sox,tigers,trout,twins,whitesox,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-6-0-spring-training-marlins-won-t-win-the-world-series-how-to-properly-view-spring-training--23377492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23377492Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:00:10 +0000Kaden KillpackStephen and Kaden break down what they look for to determine a player's and team's capabilities during spring training. Its truly the only time we won't go by the numbers.3509baseball,betts,fandom,judge,marlins,mlb,mookie,reds,spring,training,trout,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-sox-the-possible-2020-world-series-champions-a-full-overview-of-offseason-trades--23124452
https://www.mlb.com/hot-stove]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23124452Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:30:03 +0000Kaden KillpackS2E2: Stephen and Kaden talk over all the offseason trades worth mentioning. We look at three teams that genuinely have the potential do come from nowhere. The Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds and the Anaheim Angels (We will stick with this name)....
https://www.mlb.com/hot-stove]]>3285baseball,cincinnati,dodgers,doyers,homerun,laa,lad,mlb,news,whitesoxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liar-liar-is-houston-still-fire-the-houston-astros-and-their-disgraced-place-in-mlb-history--22863653
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnperrotto/2020/02/17/rob-manfred-wont-tolerate-retaliation-against-houston-astros/#593fb3bd3b67]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22863653Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:00:06 +0000Kaden KillpackThe Houston Astros had come to be regarded as the best team in baseball and favored to come back in 2020 from a near-miss at a second world series title in only three years. Everything turned upside down when former 2017 team-mate and current Oakland...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnperrotto/2020/02/17/rob-manfred-wont-tolerate-retaliation-against-houston-astros/#593fb3bd3b67]]>30082020,astros,baseball,cheating,data,dodgers,houston,investigation,mlb,scandal,sports,statistics,world-series,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dombrowsk-enomics-s1-ep-6--19075884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19075884Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:21:19 +0000Kaden KillpackDombrowski saw, Dombrowski came, Dombrowski conquered, and then he was banished. It seems cold. But could there be a very strong argument in the favor of Red Sox President Sam Kennedy and Owner John Henry's decision? Yes. A very difficult, expensive...3362astros,baseball,betts,boston,data,dodgers,dombrowski,economics,financial,milb,mlb,mookie,redsox,research,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playoffs-s1-ep5--18997185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18997185Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:51:20 +0000Kaden KillpackSteven and Kip talk their favorite 5 players based on personality. Justin Verlander throws his second No-No against Bluejays, playing for two different teams, both in the rogers center... but why not just say... JV THOW A FK NO-NO. September Baseball...5152astros,baseball,bodyissue,braves,brewers,cardinals,cubs,dbacks,dodgers,espn,mlb,nats,phillies,playoffs,redsox,rockies,stats,twins,yankees,yelichfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-trout-2020-s1-ep-4--18932452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18932452Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:19:08 +0000Kaden KillpackAn update on the Standings in MLB with a light debate about the Astros and Yankees ALCS possible outcomes. A look back at the Yankees Dodgers series. MVP, ROY lots of disagreement —in the best way possible. Also, we give Mike Trout a little more of...4904alonso,astros,baseball,boston,dodgers,goat,lebron,melville,mike,mike_trout,mlb,mvp,nba,nfl,pete,rockies,roy,tim,trout,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-index-sportsmanship-s1-ep3--18867839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18867839Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:58:11 +0000Kaden KillpackThis week we talk about the most recent Instagram post where we gave our own Power Index Rating —we're going to explain how we came to our numbers and introduce a team that is likely being overlooked. Also, Sportsmanship, what is the mannerisms fans...2749astros,baseball,braves,brewers,cookie,dodgers,indians,mlb,pitching,rankings,sportsmanship,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-hot-rookies-s1-ep-2--18806491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18806491Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:38:26 +0000Kaden KillpackTonight we talk about the rookie pack that has shifted the average age of MVP candidates. Is team loyalty important? Our new segment, worst social media posts by MLB handles.3358airyordan,baseball,bluejays,mets,mlb,mvp,pendant,rookie,series,softball,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trades-and-tragedies-s1-ep-1--18792352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18792352Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:17:49 +0000Kaden KillpackOn this episode we'll talk about the ridiculous trade between the Astros and the DBacks, and what that means for the world series. We also predict the wins of every team and over an under over bet for the listeners.5721astros,baseball,dbacks,dodgers,greinke,mlb,sabermetrics,statistics,statsfalsefull