Seams Legit

Playoff baseball is finally here and the Cubs are not a part of it, so this episode naturally had to feature someone who'd dancing on the Cubs' grave. Postseason predictions, plus early MVP and Cy Young predictions. Presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com)

00:00-10:25 -- Quick hits (Red Sox v. Yankees, Orioles brail uniforms and Josh Donaldson won the week) 10:25-10:39 -- NL MVP: Christian Yelich v. Javier Baez 10:39-27:52 -- Jacob deGrom v. the Mets 27:25-34:56 -- Josh Gordon to New England and the Patriots scuffling defense 34:56-42:55 -- Joe Manganiello & Sofia Vergara's commercial together led us down a rabbit hole, to put it lightly. The Seams Legit podcast is presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com).

This week's episode includes: --A Ryan Howard send-off --Breaking down what the fight in Seattle means for the Mariners' playoff hopes --A teeny, tiny bit of Drew Pomeranz talk --Acknowledging the greatest grouping of second basemen in a single organization, ever All brought to you by AXIS bats (axisbats.com)!

Oddly enough, TByrd may have answered more questions about his hatred for the Nationals than explain why the Phillies are so good this year. He also talked about Phillies fans' perception of Gabe Kapler and Ryan Howard. Plus, he explains why Phillies fans may have rubbed people the wrong way in the past. This episode is once again presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com).

Mark Dondero, Bryant University baseball alum, took some time to join Seams Legit, presented by Axis bats (axisbats.com), to talk about the Aaron Judge news, David Bote's apology for his bat flip, the Giants - Dodgers fight and Jose Urena drilling Ronald Acuna. You can find the Boston Sports post on Mark's Twitter, and on Instagram (and Snapchat but I have no idea how to hyperlink that here). 

Her art pretty much speaks for itself. You can find more and purchase any of Lauren Taylor's art at https://www.laurentaylorillustrations.com/. But there's more to her story than just making awesome art. She took some time on Seams Legit, presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com), to tell her story and how her art is a vehicle to help a greater cause.

Presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com): Longtime sports writer and columnist Mike Shalin joins the show following the release of his book The Hometown Team: Four Decades of Boston Red Sox Photography. Shalin shares stories about his days dealing with George Steinbrenner, plus the process of writing books with Don Mattingly and Oil Can Boyd. You can buy his book on Amazon and at Target.

Glenn and Moose have some of the best behind the scenes stories you'll hear in the business. Whether it be reporters, players or even failed interactions with Will Ferrell -- Moose having failed twice -- these guys have a ton more stories and shared a couple on this week's episode, presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com).

One of the weirder news weeks in a while -- and that's saying a lot. This week's episode, presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com), is an old-school solo show addressing 4 things: 1. Kylie Jenner is SELF-MADE 2. Dogs are parasites?? 3. Tim Tebow in the All-Star Game 4. Ken Giles is a nutcase

Fresh off hitting 58 home runs in the College Home Run Derby, setting a new record for the derby, the Clemson and Falmouth Commodores shortstop talked about the unexpected outcome on Seams Legit, presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com).

Following a discussion about a book inspired by the Cape Cod Baseball League, Falmouth Commodores (and Clemson University) pitcher Carson Spiers was this week's guest on the Seams Legit Podcast, presented by Axis Bats (axisbats.com). Among other things, he expands on being a LeBron James fan.

The weeks episode of Seams Legit, presented by AXIS bats (axisbats.com), features the author of "Wildball" Brian Engles. Engles explains how he uses collegiate summer baseball as a tool to tell an even greater story. He also explains his inspiration for the book and how he is able to go in the mind of a college baseball player so effectively, despite not having been one.

One of the arms being thrown around as an early trade piece is Blue Jays starter J.A. Happ. He talked about what the biggest adjustments are with being dealt midseason, having dealt with that twice before. He also talked about the short time he spent with Roy Halladay in Philadelphia, what life is like in Canada and sheds light on whether he's at all related to Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs.

Boston Herald Columnist Steve Buckley joins the show to set the record on why his old, seemingly outdated stats and facts are relevant in today's baseball conversations. He also reflects on the some of the masterful performance from last year's Old Time Baseball Game, which he puts on every year in Cambridge, MA. This year it will take place on August 16 and will benefit the American Heart Association and features a few former Boston athletes that Buck discusses in this week's episode. He also reflects on his reporting from the post-World War II reform in Europe.

Two-time World Series Champion and current reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates George Kontos took time from his road trip in Cincinnati to talk about essentially three things: 1. Twitter 2. Music 3. His nickname(s) (He's earned a new one in Pittsburgh) And he explains how he's Hunter Pence's godfather.

Tim Dillard of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers organization joins the show to talk about how he got to be so involved with social media (@DimTillard). Among other things, Nick (@Nick_Friar) takes a stab at figuring out Tim's lookalike and gets educated on what actually qualifies as a submariner. Follow and subscribe to the Seams Legit blog at https://nickfriar.com/seams-legit/

Zack Short -- also known as Shorty because baseball people are GREAT at coming up with nicknames -- took some time from his trip down in Jacksonville to hop on. If you've never heard a minor leaguer talk about the 8-hour bus rides before, just know Shorty's not an accurate representation of the average minor leaguer. But, if you want an idea of what these young hitters go through as they develop at the minor league level, Short's studies the game as much as anyone. And does a pretty good job explaining what he's learned and seen.

In honor of Trucco, a father of the Seams Legit podcast, White Sox Dave of Barstool Sports joined this weeks' episode. Even though the White Sox were the main focus, Dave somehow kept everything interesting. The topics include Tim Anderson starting fights with everyone, the collapse of Yoan Moncada and ranking every White Sox fan's big 3: God, their mother and Mark Buehrle. And there's a little time devoted to Ken Giles's mental breakdown.

Tim Healey sheds further light on the Matt Harvey situation and expands on Yoenis Cespedes getting back into golf. Marvel's Infinity War and Mike Francesa going back to WFAN also came up in the course of everything.

Hubbs joins the show to talk about everything going on with the Yankees -- including why Didi Gregorius could be the next captain for the Yankees -- and discusses some of what went on between Barstool and the Pitching Ninja. He also makes the case that he's as an elite beer league softball player.