The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur

Believe it or not, postseason baseball is almost here! Brandon McCarthy joins Joe Posnanski to talk about all of the weirdness in the standings. Plus, should ties exist in baseball? Is the pitch clock here to stay? What players have really caught their attention in this short season?They discuss it all, as well as Joe’s fascination for untangling things.

Ellen Adair and Alan Sepinwall are back for a “podcast screwball comedy” as Joe Posnanski would call it.Alan is forced to answer what’s been going on with the Yankees while Ellen tries to explain why she drafted Luke Voit in fantasy. The group then discusses other teams they are watching heading into the postseason. Later in the show, the trio debates the controversial question, did Dottie Hinson drop the ball on purpose?

Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur talk about the current climate of sports as players and leagues protest social injustice in America. The pair also eulogizes Michael's father-in-law, Regis Philbin, as they look back on his remarkable life. Hear about Phiblin's aspirations to make it in the television, it's safe to consider that goal as a mission accomplished.Later in the show they answer your listener questions.

World Series Champion, 3x All-Star and NL MVP Ryan Howard joins Joe Posnanski and a very excited Ellen Adair. Ryan discusses his memories of Buck O'Neil and some of his all-time favorite home runs (including one that involved a bad White Castle experience.)Later in the show, he talks about first falling in love with baseball and his current efforts to grow the game in the Black community with The Players Alliance.Finally, they weigh in on the Fernando Tatís Jr...

Alexa Datt and Dani Wexelman join Joe Posnanski (Uncle Joe as they like to call him) to discuss all things baseball.They talk about the challenging aspects of the game in 2020 and what has brought them the most joy in this weird season. Plus, hear why they are divided on the rule changes.Finally, they draft who they would put on their cardboard cutouts.

Joe Posnanski welcomes in longtime friend and renowned play-by-play broadcaster, Kevin Harlan! Kevin talks about how he's coped with a sports-less spring and early summer - including what it felt like to miss out on March Madness for the first time in a very long time. Hear about his experiences inside the NBA bubble as the league gears up for its restart...

Alan Yang and Dave King join Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski for a special reunion of the Fire Joe Morgan blog.The guys reminisce on how the site began and when they realized it became so popular.Later in the show they answer your questions about David Eckstein, Mookie Betts and the most overrated base.They wrap by discussing Opening Day and the return of sports.

Brandon McCarthy and Ellen Adair join Joe Posnanski for the 200th episode of The PosCast!Before diving into the 60-game season, Joe poses the question, should sports teams change their names more often? The trio then discuss the testing problems throughout MLB and give their predictions on what Opening Day will look like and if fans may actually enjoy a shorter season.

Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur discuss what’s finally prompted Dan Snyder and others to consider changing their team names.Later in the show the two discuss their concerns for sports’ return amid the rise in COVID-19 cases across the United States.Finally, they draft their favorite hours of the day.

Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur discuss the never-ending baseball negotiations and the role of commissioner in sports.Plus, what’s the best baseball name from the 2020 MLB Draft? They answer your most meaningless questions.They wrap by drafting condiments for the first time in PosCast history (we think!)