S5E2 Old Fashioned Baseball

S5E2 Old Fashioned Baseball

Author: Classic League Baseball June 30, 2025 Duration: 55:22
The trade deadline is looming and teams are looking to get themselves in a place to compete for the Postseason or prepare for 2026. Matthew and Jason take a look at where things stand and where things are going, with a focus on the Mid-Summer Classic!

Imagine a fantasy baseball league where the draft pool isn't just retired-it's a history book. That's the peculiar and compelling world of Dead People Baseball. Created by Classic League Baseball, this podcast dives deep into a Strat-O-Matic league with one defining, slightly macabre rule: every single player on the roster has hung up their cleats for good, with many having passed away. It’s more than just simulated box scores. Each episode feels like a conversation at a sports bar, blending passionate statistical analysis with rich, often nostalgic storytelling about the legends and lesser-known figures of the game. You'll hear about the strategic choices behind assembling a team of all-time greats, the unexpected triumphs of overlooked players, and the sheer fun of debating historical matchups in a modern fantasy context. The charm of this podcast lies in its unique premise, where the ghosts of baseball's past are given new life through every dice roll and lineup decision. Tune in for a fresh, engaging twist on sports commentary that celebrates the entire legacy of baseball, one retired player at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 36

Dead People Baseball
Podcast Episodes
Mid-Season Madness! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:20
Time to check in on the winning streaks, trades, the All Star Game at the home of the Harvey Wallbangers (Crosley Field), plus other exciting news in the Classic League including some new events for All Star Week 2021! M…
Season in Full Swing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:07
For this trip around the bases with Dead People Baseball Jason and Matt go through the standings and talk surprises, look at the injury factors in the Classic League, go through a Box Score scoresheet and go over a playe…
Classic League Opening Day! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:08
Matt and Jason discuss the roster moves that caught them by surprise, look at the results from the Twitter Polls for each team's Breakout Player and Casey Rydell starts things off with a brief Classic League Daily review…
Building the Roster for the 2021 Classic League Season. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:34
Matt and Jason look at the surprises of the Spring, how some teams are coming together and the tough decisions to be made about the rotation, bullpen, starting lineup and bench. There will be a quick look at the results…
Dead People Baseball, Episode 1, Welcome to the Classic League [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:18
Matt and Jason introduce listeners to the ins and outs of the Classic League, established in 2005. A Strat-O-Matic Baseball League, utilizing the statistics of retired players has 10 teams, the Classic League is taking t…