The title reads enthusiasm because baseball is really back, and with real fans in the stands.  Is that enough to bring the game back?  We hope so, but it does feel different.  Ron, Pete and Elliott talk about what happened on baseball's Opening Day and it wasn't as energetic as you'd think.  

Team of Rivals Podcast

Opening Day 2021!

Pete, Ron, and Elliott gathered this week to make their case for being the Shittiest Podcast on the Internet. Enjoy their subpar discussions of Matt Carpenter, Cubs extensions, the embarrassing Chicago Bears, and Cancel Culture. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 12 – "Some S#|tty Podcast"

It’s Pop Culture Night on the Team of Rivals! After a false start on the tech side (which was no doubt Pete’s fault), Ron and Elliott give the show over to Ron’s brother Scott, Friend of the Show Holy Elle, and The Show Interruptor to discuss domestic developments, weight loss transformations, Gina Carano, Fernando Tatis, Jr., the Marvel Universe, and (of course!) Star Wars. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 10

Two Birds, one Stone. This week, the full Team of Rivals teamed up with Two Birds on a Bat's Ruffled Feathers to welcome back the sounds of baseball crowds, the business of sports television, and both fanbases' nervousness at the onset of 2021 spring training. Pete, Ron, and Elliott also talk about the Cubs revisitation of the Jake Arrieta trade, middle reliever longevity, and projection systems. And Ron wraps up the night by speculating about his blue-eyed crush's destination at the trade deadline. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 11 – Behind Enemy Lines

Ron and Pete wake up early on Valentine's Day to dedicate some time to their one, true love: the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry. Jake Arrieta is back with the Cubs on a one-year deal, and Jack Flaherty is not happy with baseball's arbitration system (and maybe his employer?). Surprisingly enough, neither Ron nor Pete is happy with it either. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports

Season 5, Episode 9 – Happy Valentine's Day, PissyPants

This week's big topic was obviously the Cardinals acquisition of the All-Star 3rd baseman from Colorado, the Cubs few moves, and the Brewers signing of Kolten Wong. Things escalated quickly, though, as news broke that Dexter Fowler had been shipped to Anaheim to join his former manager. Finally, Ron, Pete, and Elliott discussed how all of their shit-talk backfired regarding the NL Central. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 8 – Hi, Nolan! Bye, Dex?

Well, it happened.  The Cardinals did it!  Didn't think anything significant was going to occur for 2021, but they had us fooled.  @Dylan_Dinger joined Ron, late on a Friday night to discuss this amazing day!

Season 5, Episode 7 - Arenado Reaction!

The first livestream of 2021 leads off with great news for Andrew Knizner: Adam Wainright is back, which surely means that Yadier Molina is not far behind! Pete spreads Cubs spending conspiracies, and then the guys go deep on the rest of the NL Central. (LOL, not really: The Brewers have a new sign, Pittsburgh has lost the will to live, and the Reds could be moving even more arms.) Listen to the end for super-hot technology and Star Wars talk! Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 6 – Novocain Central

Ron and Pete were lucky enough to be joined this week by the television voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, Dan McLaughlin, to talk about his start in broadcasting, the 2021 season, rules changes, and the huggability of Jim "The Cat" Hayes. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or 

Season 5, Episode 5 – Very (x14) Thankful

Super Producer Geno scored a big one this week, as former Cubs and current Atlanta Braves broadcaster joined Ron, Pete, and Elliott (late, as usual!) for a wide-ranging interview covering his broadcasting career, his time with the Cubs, and his thoughts on the game of baseball. Plus, Chip explains why he made the right move to not become the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1995. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 4 – A Chip Off the Old Block

Ron, Pete, and Elliott stick around for an hour to discuss the Season Two finale of The Mandalorian and their total appreciation for Jon Favreau's remarkable ability to tell a compelling story, regardless of the genre or the universe. Rewatch this show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

THE MANDALORIAN S2E8 Review: "The Rescue"

It's a new year, but with the same old complaints from the Team of Rivals Podcast. Did the Cubs get fleeced when they traded Yu Darvish to the Padres last week? And how bad does that trade look in light of the Mets' deal for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco? As always, you can count on the Show Interruptor to make an appearance for his weekly segment, where he discusses Yu Darvish, Francisco Lindor, and Yadi Molina. Rewatch this week’s show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports.

Season 5, Episode 3 – Rattled One off the Hardwood

Ron, Pete, Elliott and the Show Disruptor (Braden) discuss the penultimate episode of Season Two of The Mandalorian and Pete’s dad’s newfound appreciation of this series’ brilliance. With the official RETURN of Boba Fett and Migs Mayfeld, the guys begin to speculate, how much longer will we NOT see The Mandalorian’s face? Plus, what does the season finale of Season Two have in store? Rewatch this show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

THE MANDALORIAN S2E7 Review: "The Believer"

Ron, Pete, Elliott, and the Show Disruptor (Braden) discuss the fifth episode of the second season of The Mandalorian, and, more importantly, the Disney investor call and the announcement of ELEVEN Star Wars series/feature films. The segment kicks off with a surprise voicemail from the creator, GL himself, before the guys speculate on what Season Two of The Mandalorian has to offer. Rewatch this show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

THE MANDALORIAN S2E6 Review: "The Tragedy"

Ahsoka finally arrives in The Mandalorian, which gave Ron yet another reason to complain about her original depiction in The Clone Wars movie. Ultimately, Ron, Pete, and Elliott LOVED that Dave Filoni finally had the opportunity to bring Ahsoka onto the “big” screen. Rewatch this show on YouTube or Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

THE MANDALORIAN S2E5 Review: "The Jedi"

The Team of Rivals Podcast is weekly MLB analysis from the bleacher seats. No insiders. No anonymous sources. The latest rumors, speculation, news, and more from passionate fans who can’t stand the other’s team. It’s Cardinals and Cubs baseball talk like you’ve never heard it before.

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