A Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman

A Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman

Author: Sportsnet Language: English Episodes: 78
In the world of Major League Baseball, the conversation never stops. A Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman is a space for those deeper dives, moving beyond the daily scores and highlights. Each episode, Dan selects a single compelling thread from the vast MLB tapestry-be it a developing trend, a pivotal historical moment, a pressing front-office issue, or an under-the-radar story gaining momentum. He then sits down with a guest, someone with unique insight or firsthand experience, to unpack it thoroughly. This isn't about rapid-fire hot takes; it's a focused, thoughtful exploration designed for fans who crave more substance. You'll hear nuanced discussions that connect the dots between past and present, strategy and personality, the data and the human element of the game. The rhythm of this podcast is deliberate, built on conversation and analysis that respects the complexity of baseball. It’s for those moments when you want to settle in and really think about the sport, guided by one of its most trusted voices and the experts he brings to the microphone.
Episodes
The Youngest Old Man In Baseball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:31
Joe Panik is not old, but on the Blue Jays, he must certainly feel like he is. He won the World Series with the San Francisco Giants as a rookie in 2014 and has been a regular in the big leagues for seven years. At the a…
32 Years Is A Long Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:07
The underdog Los Angeles Dodgers fought their way to the 1988 World Series championship, beating the heavily favoured Oakland Athletics… and they haven’t won a title since. They’ve been close, even making it back to the…
And Down The Stretch They Come [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:45
It’s the stretch run… barely a week to go in the regular season. And there is much to be decided between now and when the playoffs begin. Former GM and current MLB Network Radio host Jim Bowden on which teams are peaking…
Remote Reporting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:20
Part of being a Major League Baseball reporter is building relationships with the teams and players you cover. It can take years. Now, you can’t go into the clubhouse, can’t get one-on-one interviews and can’t easily gen…
Giant Issues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:52
It has been an interesting season for the San Francisco Giants. Like every team, the coronavirus has impacted them. But somehow even more pressing right now are the wildfires burning out of control up and down the West C…
The Yankees Are Coming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:42
They are expected to win… virtually every year. They are, after all, the New York Yankees. Big names, big payroll, big expectations. After a great start to the 2020 season, they stumbled, dealing with injuries and losing…
Baby Jays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:39
He knew them back in the day, even if “back in the day” was only a few years ago. Toronto Blue Jays coach John Schneider managed Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio in A and AA ball, winning championships…
Play Ball! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:06
For Major League umpires, COVID-19 has changed everything. How often do you need to get tested? How do you get from city to city? How different are things between the white lines? MLB umpire John Tumpane takes us through…
Slam Diego [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:31
In 2020, any excuse to have fun is welcome. And no team is having more fun right now than the San Diego Padres. Second in the National League, they have one of baseball’s best players in Fernando Tatis Jr. and dominated…
Clemente [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:52
Roberto Clemente was more than just a Hall of Famer. He remains a hero to baseball fans in Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh and elsewhere. Dan is joined by Carlos Delgado, Charlie Montoyo, ESPN’s Marly Rivera and Pirates manager…