In this concept podcast, Lance Brozdowski narrates through the changes to Luke Weaver's repertoire and how each pitch has become more distinct, making his prospects for success in 2019 even greater. Incorporated throughout are thoughts from a...

Padres prospect MacKenzie Gore talks his outing, emotion, and putting his blister behind him. Tin Caps Manager Anthony Contreras on Gore’s curveball and his progress this season. Column – https://www.gaslampball.

Nick Pratto (KC) discusses two-way players and his approach to lefties (2:15 – 5:32). Column: https://www.royalsreview.com/2018/6/19/17473908/nick-pratto-kansas-city-royals-future-2018 Bryan Dobzanski (STL) discusses transitioning from starting to the ...

Thoughts on the 6/5 starts of Carlos Martinez (STL) and Madison Bumgarner (SF), both starting their first games off DL stints. How wild was Martinez? Bumgarner the CH king? Each pitcher’s final line from their Tuesday, June 5 start… Martinez – 4 IP,

Thoughts on the 5/22 starts of Walker Buehler (LAD) and Gerrit Cole (HOU). Buehler more dominant than Cole? Each pitcher’s final line from their Monday and Tuesday, May 21-22 start…   Buehler (5/21) – 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K Cole (5/22) – 6 IP,

Thoughts on the 5/15 starts of Jose Berrios (MIN), Jack Flaherty (STL), and Noah Syndergaard (NYM). Berrios dominant. Flaherty and Syndergaard strong. Each pitcher’s final line from their Tuesday, May 15 start…   Berrios – 7 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB,

Emily Waldon, most notably of The Athletic Detroit, joins Two Strike Approach for a conversation on sports media, her experience covering players, and what the future holds for baseball coverage.   Emily is @EmilyCWaldon on Twitter.

Thoughts on the 5/8 starts of Luis Castillo (CIN), Blake Snell (TB), and Lucas Giolito (CHW). Castillo locked in. Snell strong late. Giolito struggling. Each pitcher’s final line from their Tuesday, May 8 start…   Castillo – 5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB,

Thoughts on the 5/1 starts of Mike Soroka (ATL), Michael Wacha (STL), and Jon Gray (COL). Soroka’s sinker is devastating. Wacha’s perplexing curveball usage. Gray’s slider has settled in. Each pitcher’s final line from their Tuesday,

Thoughts on the 4/24 starts of Luke Weaver (STL), Charlie Morton (HOU), and Tanner Roark (WSH). Weaver roughed up again, does it matter? Merely a blip for Morton too? Will Roark stop hanging curveballs? Closing out the show is a brief recap of every ga...