Dump On The Ump

In a boozy C Block, Joel and Sam do their best to discuss the ins and outs of sabermetrics, and why a good baseball manager has to take more into account than just math in order to do his job.

In this week's B Block, Joel and Sam take stock of the 2019 MLB Season at it's halfway point. They preview the All-Star Game in Cleveland, talk about the second half goals for the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, and talk about what surprised them about the first half of baseball.

Joel and Sam discuss the U.S.'s victory in the Women's World Cup, and whether or not the U.S. team is the most dominant team ever. Also: Joel celebrates the Chicago White Sox splitting the Crosstown Cup with the rival Cubs, and Sam predicts that the Home Run Derby is not long for this world. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

In Part 2, Joel and Sam recount the end of Joel's summer road trip, taking him from New York City to the scary motels of the Catskill Mountains, and then on to Pittsburgh, where he encounters Joe Maddon and the Cubs coaching staff, goes to a Pirates-Cubs game, heckles Anthony Rizzo, and maybe makes a young Cubs fan cry. There is also a lot of alcohol in this episode. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel and Sam recount the first half of Joel's summer road trip, taking him from Cincinnati to Washington D.C. to New York to Boston. On the way, he eats a lot of Cincinnati Chili, gets rained out of Nats-Phillies, watches a Brooklyn Cyclones game, and the boys go to a dramatic White Sox- Red Sox games. Also: Bonus Quidditch Qorner from Prospect Park in Brooklyn! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel and Sam celebrate America's birthday by recounting this week's headlines in sports. They talk about the London Series between the Yankees and the Red Sox, the U.S. Women's Soccer team in the World Cup Final in France, and talk about the MLB All-Star game, and who got snubbed! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

In this week's C Block, both Joel and Sam are sober, although Joel is very caffeinated, and jumpy. Sam describes his hatred for the New Yorker, and gives a review of the latest scandals to befall the European soccer leagues. Joel gives an update to the ongoing David Ortiz shooting story, and Joel and Sam wonder what it would take for them to get a show on Fox News.

Joel is preparing for a summer road trip, and he and Sam preview all of the games they plan to see, including: Astros at Reds, Phillies at Nats, Astros at Yankees, White Sox at Red Sox, and Cubs at Pirates. Also, they do a lot menu planning for the trip.

Joel and Sam discuss this week's sports headlines, including recapping the NBA Finals between the Raptors and the Warriors, surmising whether or not this is the end of Golden State's dynasty, and analyze the New York Yankee's acquisition of Edwin Encarnacion from the Seattle Mariners. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

In the C Block this week, Joel, Sam, and Jesse tackle the important sports issues of the day! Sam talks about his recent trip to Kansas City and the Negro League Baseball Museum, and retells the story of Satchel Paige and an epic baseball series in the Dominican Republic; Joel talks about going to an Ultimate Frisbee tournament in Portland, Oregon; and Jesse talks about the Minor League Baseball scene in upstate New York. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel, Sam, and Jesse talk about the different factors that may lead to fans abandoning their teams to find new ones. These can include team mismanagement, continued losing, or geographical change. As a Seattle sports fan, Jesse has experienced this all. Also, we make fun of the Buffalo Bills. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

In this week's A Block, Joel, Sam, and Jesse talk hot takes and headlines, including the attack on David Ortiz, and what conspiracy theories surround it ; and the NBA Finals Game 5, and whether or not Kevin Durant made the right choice to try and play. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel and Sam try to hold things together for the C Block, as they talk about the best rivalries in sports, the legacy of the MLB steroid controversy, and douchebags who call Joel out on his White Sox fandom. Also: Lots of hating on the Yankees! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

In this week's B Block, Joel and Sam discuss the many issues involving celebrity athletes and social media. Who is responsible for the content athletes produce? What happens when an athlete's brand conflicts with his team's? And how accountable should the public be held? Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Sam and Joel break down this week's sports headlines! Barack Obama is the dad we wished we had, and what's he doing at the Toronto Raptors game? Anthony Ruiz Jr. proved that you can be a champion with that Bartolo Colon look? Also: Can the White Sox win the AL Central (no), and what do the Red Sox need to do to get back in contention?

Joel continues his one man crusade against the Miami Marlins, as he and Sam discuss the entire all-star team that they have given away. Also in this episode: Are the Yankees sure that they're better with Judge and Stanton? And: Updates on Kimbrel and Keuchel: Still not signed! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel and Sam are back at it, talking this week about the legacy of Bill Buckner, the chances for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, and whether or not anyone cares about the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel, Sam and Eli spend the C Block giving a farewell to Game of Thrones, which aired its final episode last week. The gang discusses the ups and downs of the show, and why so much happened throughout that didn't end up mattering one bit. So long! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel, Sam and Eli take a deep-dive into the NBA playoffs for the B Block, and talk about the frustrating dominance of the Golden State Warriors, why Joel -- a Rip City fan -- is numb to the pain of losing, and whether the Raptors can make a splash in an otherwise predictable NBA season. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

Joel, Sam and Eli spend the A Block talking baseball, focusing primarily on the American League Central race, and whether the Twins will fend off the Indians. Also, listen for early MVP candidates out of Houston, and why Mike "The Weatherman" Trout isn't upset about playing for such a terrible team. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp