With the MLB Draft, Home Run Derby, and All-Star Game all complete, Kazuki and Brandon are here to share their analysis of each of these signature events.  Afterwards, our hosts spend some time to preview what might occur for this month's trade deadline.  Kazuki provides a long list of sellers, buyers, and players that could be moved in late July.  Of those possible sellers, Brandon and Kazuki spend some time talking about the Twins and Cubs -- both of whom came into the All-Star Break on poor performance streaks.  Brandon puts together a mixtape of songs to express the feelings around the trade deadline -- basically, a version of a breakup mixtape.  The episode concludes with some early predictions for the remainder of the season. Check out all the resources and episodes notes here: 1971 All-Star Game Had 22 Hall of Famers (from ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31769224/all-your-baseball-cards-came-life-night-50-years-ago-22-hall-famers-played-all-star-game-ages Oakland A's Front Office Visits Las Vegas (again) (from Las Vegas Review Journal):  https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/baseball/oakland-as-meet-with-local-leaders-plan-4th-trip-to-las-vegas-2396843/ Draft Evaluations (from ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31789648/2021-mlb-draft-tracker-live-updates-results-all-first-round-picks-order-analysis-highlights Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a      Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.             For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sayonara Baseball

July Trifecta (Draft, Home Run Derby, and All-Star Game) Recap. Trade Deadline Preview and Breakup Mixtape.

July 2021 will have three major events in MLB in the first half of the month; and, Brandon and Kazuki preview all of them for you in this episode.  Of course, Brandon starts with some news.  Our hosts provide a quick update on the foreign substances guidelines.  Then, Brandon and Kazuki preview each of the Home Run Derby, All-and All-Star Game -- as of what is known on July 2, 2021.  After the previews, Kazuki shares why Shohei Ohtani has earned all the praise.  Brandon chooses three potential walk-up songs from Canada to honor our hockey comrades in Montreal who made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Our hosts conclude with a preview of the draft and Futures Game in our Extra Innings segment. Check out all the resources and episodes notes here: MLB June 2021 Players of the Month:  https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-june-2021-all-star-team Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a      Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.             For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

July Trifecta Preview (Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, and Draft)

Kazuki and Brandon are back with a look at the past two weeks in Major League Baseball.  After discussing the news, Kazuki shares another round of prospect watch with us.  Brandon leads us in a discussion about the new guidelines about foreign substances that went into effect on June 21.  "The Cycle" concludes with a look at the trade deadline approaching and a review of the Los Angeles Angels.  Later on, Kazuki shares with us the greatness of Cedric Mullins in Baltimore.  Brandon discusses Cole Tucker's walk-up song and its origins at a defunct garden store.  Finally, the hosts conclude with a discussion about afternoon baseball games. Check out all the resources and episodes notes here: Tyler Glasnow injury update (via Tampa Bay Times' John Romano):  https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/06/16/go-ahead-and-point-a-finger-in-this-glasnow-mess-just-realize-what-it-means/ Understanding the new guidelines regarding foreign substances in MLB (via MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince):  https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-announces-new-guidance-to-deter-use-of-foreign-substance Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a      Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.             For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Insert Double Entendre about Touching First Base Here. Welcome to the Cedric Mullins Appreciation Podcast.

Kazuki and Brandon are back with an episode full of news, topics, music, and more.  Our hosts start off with several news stories from the past several days in MLB.  Kazuki begins the stories in 'The Cycle' and helps us learn more about Toronto Blue Jays' rookie Alex Manoah.  Brandon and Kazuki discuss the bamboozling play in the Cubs-Pirates game.  Brandon provides an update on what is happening in Oakland with their potential relocation.  Kazuki closes 'The Cycle' with some thoughts on the Diamondbacks' losing.  Our hosts then 'tip their caps' and "give 'em the hook" to some players from around MLB.  Walk-up songs this week are selections from The Notorious B.I.G. and Boney M.  The episode concludes with a discussion on Lou Gehrig Day in 'Extra Innings'. Check out all the resources and episodes notes here: -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial Board shares their thoughts on Baez rundown (or lack thereof):  https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2021/06/01/Baseball-boondoggle-Pirates-Cubs-MLB-Bob-Nutting/stories/202106010011 -More details on the possible relocation of the Oakland Athletics (via Danielle Moran at Bloomberg's CityLab):  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-25/is-oakland-willing-to-take-a-swing-a-new-ballpark -MLB's May All-Stars (via Will Leitch):  https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-may-all-star-team -How "Rasputin" by Boney M Returned on TikTok (via Palmer Haasch from Insider):  https://www.insider.com/rasputin-song-tiktok-boney-m-dance-challenge-just-dance-2021-2   Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a      Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.             For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Great Bamboozle in Pittsburgh. Throw Your Hands in the Air.

Kazuki and Brandon are back to discuss yet another no-hitter in Seattle.  However, the episode starts off with some optimism in Seattle (welcome Logan and Jarred!).  Later on, Brandon provides some news about the situation between the Athletics and the City of Oakland.  Kazuki helps provide some high hopes for the Toronto Blue Jays.  Kazuki also gives us an update on the solid performances from Texas Rangers' Kyle Gibson.  Brandon shares a not-so-great update on Matt Harvey in Baltimore.  The "Walk-Up Song of the Show" comes from The Outfield (literally).  Brandon finishes the show with the story of how the Houston Astros helped with a project during his freshman year at Cornell University. Check out all the resources and episodes notes here: -Three True Outcomes:  SABR - Christina Kahrl and Three True Outcomes -Oakland Athletics' proposed new stadium:  According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Oakland Athletics are considering the opportunity to relocate -Stadium Financing:  John Oliver’s segment on stadium financing from 2016 -MLB Tonight on AAPI Heritage Month:  MLB Tonight on AAPI Heritage Month -The Outfield - Review from LA Times:  The Outfield (Tom Popson) -The Outfield - Review from Chicago Tribune:  The Outfield (Dennis Hunt)   Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a   Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.         For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hitless in Seattle (again). Play Deep in The Outfield.

In today's episode, Kazuki and Brandon discuss what's going on with the Royals, Giants, Dodgers, and the teams of the AL East.  Brandon looks back at the month of April in the MLB to learn more about the "Three True Outcomes" discussion.  Kazuki 'tips his cap' to a special group of relievers in Pittsburgh.  The hosts try to figure out the mystery of Donnie Stevenson; and, whether or not he will save the Mets.  Lastly, Kazuki shares how his Asian American heritage brought him closer to baseball. Links: "Dustin May out for Remainder of 2021" - Dustin May out for remainder of 2021 (via LA Times) "Three True Outcomes" - What are "Three True Outcomes?" - Originated by Christina Kahrl (Baseball Reference) "MLB hopes offensive numbers perk up after historically rough April for hitters" - MLB hopes offensive numbers perk up after historically rough April for hitters (via ESPN) "Pete Alonso, New York Mets unhappy after coaching staff shakeup" - Pete Alonso, New York Mets unhappy after coaching staff shakeup (espn.com) Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.     For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Who will answer the "Mayday!" call in Los Angeles? Raise the Jolly Roger for the Pirates Bullpen

In this episode, Kazuki and Brandon discuss the past two weeks in Major League baseball.  They take a closer look at the Chicago White Sox after Rodon's no-hitter and the Brewers after Corbin Burnes' performance versus San Diego.  Also, which of several winning (or losing) streaks means the most right now?  The hosts travel to Southern California for a review of Padres versus Dodgers. Later on, Brandon recognizes Danny Duffy.  Kazuki tells us all why we should believe in Ty France.  That leads us to our next question -- has Kazuki become a Mariners fan, finally?  The episode concludes with a discussion of Will Smith's walk-up song and a conversation about Jackie Robinson Day. Check out this article about Perfect Games being broken up in the 9th inning or later: - https://www.mlb.com/news/perfect-games-broken-up-in-ninth-inning-c293924598 Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.     For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Has Kazuki Officially Become a Mariners Fan? Also, Danny Duffy is Great!

Kazuki and Brandon recap Opening Week of the 2021 MLB Season in a new format with some news and even some music.  We discuss the hot starts for Akil Baddoo, Shohei Ohtani, and the Cincinnati Reds.  Brandon outlines the series of events regarding the 2021 All-Star Game and Amateur Draft.  Kazuki helps us learn what happened to Jed Lowrie.  Brandon and Kazuki also select their 'would-be' walk-up songs in a new segment.  Lastly, we have minor league baseball news! Check out all the sources about the changes to the MLB All-Star Game here: - What Does Georgia's New Voting Law SB 202 Do? | Georgia Public Broadcasting (gpb.org) - What Georgia’s Voting Law Really Does - The New York Times (nytimes.com) - Georgia voting bills news (ajc.com) Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well.     For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Opening Week 2021: Nice to Meet You, Akil Baddoo. Where in The World is Jed Lowrie?

Baseball is back! During the lead-up to this year’s Major League Baseball Season, we stumbled upon some rather earth-shattering news. Recently, MLB sent out a memo to all teams regarding the monitoring of possible “doctoring” of baseballs with substances to increase spin rate. Several questions have arisen - most notably, what are the possible causes for the increase in home runs over the past several seasons? Dr. Meredith Wills, a renowned astrophysicist who's an expert on baseball construction, stops by to discuss her research on the juiced balls with Kazuki and Brandon. She explains how her intrigue in knitting as well as deconstructing the baseball led her to a major discovery that has shaken the whole foundation of the game. Follow Dr. Meredith Wills on Twitter as well as on LinkedIn to keep up with her latest news.    Check out this exclusive Sports Illustrated article on Dr. Wills' research on juiced balls: - https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/02/09/mlb-ball-is-live-daily-cover Watch Dr. Wills' SABR presentation on the juiced balls here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKGtxDk3H4o Also, listen to her full interview on Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKGtxDk3H4o Follow us now on Twitter!! We're also on Amazon Music and Audible!!! Please listen to us there as well. For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Science of [the] Baseball with Dr. Meredith Wills

What does it take to become an elite athlete? The lifestyle of a professional athlete is often portrayed as glamorous on media, but what isn’t often shown is what it takes to make it to that level. Skylar Brandt, a renown principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, stops by to discuss the importance of grit and perseverance with Kazuki and Brandon as well as how her personal experience shaped her journey on becoming an elite athlete. Check out Skylar's new performance with American Ballet Theatre on Demand starting from March 23rd 7pm ET through April 18 for $25 through this website here. Follow Skylar Brandt on Instagram to keep up with her latest news. Check out these articles on Skylar to learn about her and the world of ballet: - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/arts/skylar-brandt-giselle.html - https://www.dancemagazine.com/skylar-brandt-2650053682.html - https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/in-ballet-conductors-are-the-dancers-guardian-angels/2020/04/28/5b42b2be-7b48-11ea-9bee-c5bf9d2e3288_story.html For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Becoming an Elite Athlete with Skylar Brandt

Contract negotiations are a major part of Major League Baseball today. The negotiation between the league and MLB Player Association is crucial to professional athletes’ livelihoods. But because many athletes are brought up to big money at an early age, many face post-career money problems. Smith Brickner, Analyst of Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management division who has extensive experiences in a number of baseball entities including the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, TrackMan Baseball, Baseball Prospectus, and O'Connell Sports Management, stops by to discuss the importance of analytics, negotiations and financial management amongst players with Kazuki and Brandon as well as how his personal experience of what it was like to work for the Team Front Office and Sports Talent Agency. Check out this book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth for a read about EQ. Follow Tanya Bialostozky on Twitter for more information about player performances. Check out the great piece from The Undefeated about why athletes are in poverty: https://theundefeated.com/features/why-do-so-many-pros-go-broke/ For more of Smith's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smith-brickner-82a3329b/ For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Analytics, Negotiations, and Financial Management in Baseball with Smith Brickner

Cornell University, known worldwide for its powerhouse presence across sports, has a century worth of powerful ties with baseball. From Hughie Jennings to Jon Daniels, the university has produced more than its fair share of stars, from notable athletes to sports commissioners and executives. Corey Ryan Earle, well-known Cornell Historian and Lecturer, stops by to discuss the rich and fascinating history of Cornell and Baseball with Kazuki and Brandon as well as how their alumni are shaping the future of baseball.   For more of Corey's work, please see here: https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellhistory/ Corey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CREarle For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cornell University and the History of Baseball with Corey Ryan Earle

The 2020 COVID Pandemic put a major halt to the minor league. With no season to play, the collective bargaining agreement between the minors and the MLB office ceased, thus causing a massive change to the entire league. Todd Radom, a veteran graphic designer who's known for much of the branding across professional sports franchises and events as well as being a frequent guest on Buster Olney's Baseball Tonight podcast, stops by to discuss the rich and fun history and the designs and names of these Minor League teams with Kazuki and Brandon as well as changes that these teams are undergoing today and how these changes could affect the future of baseball. Check out Todd's new book, "Fabric of the Game: The Stories Behind the NHL's Names, Logos, and Uniforms" on his website as well as Book Stores near you. For more of Todd's work, please see here: https://www.toddradom.com/ For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Ode to Joy for the Minor Leagues ft. Todd Radom

After 32 years, Dodgers have finally won the World Series!! Brandon Bycer, Business Intelligence Professional, Forbes Advisor Contributor, and "The Airline Guy" Blogger, stops by and breaks down the series with Kazuki and discusses on the art of "analytics" and how teams especially the Tampa Bays Rays are utilizing them today and how that can affect baseball in the future.  For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2020 World Series Recap and The Art of Analytics

After a long, strange 2020 season, World Series is here!  With the east to west matchup of Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers at Texas Ranger's Globe Life Field in Arlington. Will Dodgers finally end their long championship drought? Or will Tampa Bay finally win their first championship? Brandon Bycer, Business Intelligence Professional, Forbes Advisor Contributor, and "The Airline Guy" Blogger, stops by to discuss with Kazuki on this amazing World Series matchup. We also provide our thoughts to the late Hall of Famer and Broadcaster, Joe Morgan. For more updates about the show, please check out: https://daylightinteractive.com/ For more of Brandon's work, please see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theairlineguy/ -- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2020 World Series Preview - Dodgers v Rays

Sayonara Baseball is a baseball podcast where two Japanese guys (Kazuki and Taro) in media, find unseen baseball gems by analyzing them alongside different trends, news, and motivation behind many moves around the league today. And they try to make something that seems boring about baseball...actually really awesome.

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