Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

  1. 1d ago

    Chourio's Epic Walk-Off Hit, Numbers Explained By Tim Kurkjian

    In the middle of the Division Series, we’ve got an episode packed with amazing updates. The first weekend of the playoffs has been nothing short of fascinating. Recorded and posted on Monday, October 5th, we may only have one game in each American League matchup, but that doesn’t stop Tim Kurkjian from giving us an epic reaction to everything that’s already happened. And, of course, the National League games have been EPIC. We’ve got a reaction to Saturday’s near-no-hitter between the Rays and Yankees, plus the base-running blunder that really ended New York’s chances. The Brewers’ epic finish in Game 2 could go down as one of the most amazing finishes in playoff history. And now, Jackson Chourio is breaking franchise playoff records. The Braves and Dodgers have tied things up after two games and now head to Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Chicago-Cleveland matchup is one you absolutely can’t sleep on. These teams are bitter rivals. Leading the Quirkjians has to be the fun fact we learned about Yandy Díaz this season. You’re telling us he didn’t do this ONCE?! Plus, the Dodgers’ pitching. We’ll just say it: it is flat-out weird! I mean, really, who does that? And there’s even a Chase Utley name drop in there, too! The votes are in for the first round of our Alphabest tournament. Listen or watch to find out who advances! The next round will be posted on social media at @GreatGameOrWhat on our Facebook and Instagram Stories, so make sure you’re following and make your voice heard. Your vote counts! Team Tim is the All-Currency Team, inspired by two perfect baseball names: Kevin Cash and Chris Sale. You really couldn’t ask for a better team name theme than that. Playoff season is officially upon us, and there is A LOT going on. Make sure you follow or subscribe so you don’t miss any of the action. Things are a little different during October, but you can count on hearing from us quite a bit throughout the month. We promise! Thanks so much for being part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chourio's Epic Walk-Off Hit, Numbers Explained By Tim Kurkjian

  2. 4d ago

    Braves Advance, Tim Kurkjian's Wild Wild Card Stats and Stories

    WILD CARD RECAP! That’s right, we give you all the deets surrounding the three sweeps and the Phillies-Braves three-gamer. Tim Kurkjian was on the call for ESPN Radio in New York, and his adventures on the Subway could not have been more hysterical. The celebrity he ran into will absolutely blow your mind. Plus, a case of mistaken identity involving Eduardo Perez had us laughing! Yankees-Red Sox, we all saw it, but wait until you hear Cody Bellinger’s breakdown, along with Cam Schlittler. Ben Rice too, of course! This Yankees team just proved to be much too much for the Red Sox. The other Sox handled their business swiftly, however, as Chicago took down Houston on the road. The White Sox actually led all 18 innings, which is insane to think about. The Padres just spanked the Cubs. Tatis set the tone early, Gavin Sheets came up with a pinch-hit performance that set a record, and it was all Padres, all the time. Then, Phillies-Braves. What a back-and-forth series! Jeff breaks down the craziness of Game 2 (and Game 1, for that matter) between these division rivals. What a great series it was! On This Date in Baseball History, a lot happened, including pitching records that broke each other! We did not see this coming, and Tim was giddy! Bucky Dent (sorry, Red Sox fans) follows up with a pretty epic story about a house rental gone wrong. And ultimately, we get a Team Tim about the best players to NEVER play a postseason game, which is crazy to think about. Thanks so much for listening or watching! Make sure to follow or subscribe (for free) wherever you’re listening right now. As always, thanks for being a part of our family! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Braves Advance, Tim Kurkjian's Wild Wild Card Stats and Stories

  3. Sep 29

    Tim Kurkjian's WILD Wild Card Preview

    HAPPY PLAYOFF BASEBALL, EVERYONE! We are so excited to celebrate the first day of the Postseason with you. But first, we have to wrap up all things regular season, including your Takeaways and Quirkjians that round out the 2026 season. We say goodbye to one, maybe even two, all-time pitching greats, while the NL Batting Champ deserves a huge round of applause despite a tough end to the season for his team. Francisco Lindor is celebrating a big milestone. Pirates and Tigers brought us an epic pitching matchup that all of us needed to talk about. Mookie Betts and Walter Johnson remained TIED, which is something we never thought we would say. And as the regular season comes to a close, we think about Lucas Spence and Joshua Baez and what their futures could hold. On This Date in Baseball History remains an all-timer. Babe Ruth, Willie Mays' incredible catch in center, Stan Musial's final game and a Don Mattingly note that none of us knew! And then, of course, our Team Tim pays tribute to DEFENSE. Defense wins championships... so do pitching and hitting! Tim takes us through some of the greatest defensive plays in playoff history. Thanks so much for watching or listening, and as always, thank you for being a part of our family. Be sure to subscribe or follow wherever you enjoy the show, and share it with a friend or family member! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tim Kurkjian's WILD Wild Card Preview

  4. Sep 28

    Crazy Weather Weekend, We Called Jim Cantore

    Jim Cantore joined us to talk about the nor’easter before it hit this past weekend. This was taped back on Tuesday, September 22nd, and while we obviously wanted to talk weather, Cantore also happens to LOVE the game of baseball. Of course, we had to ask him who his “guy” was growing up, the player who made him fall in love with the game. His love of weather and baseball regularly intersect, including a friendship he has developed with Mike Trout. YES, you read that right. Mike Trout is a big weather fan, as we’ve learned, and that shared passion has helped create a pretty cool friendship between the two. October baseball cannot be threatened by weather, so we were hoping to get Cantore to promise us he would keep it at bay. Honestly, after this past weekend, we’re hoping the worst of it is behind us! Jim was such a fun guest to have on the show. Tomorrow, we bring you our playoff preview as October baseball officially gets ready to take over. Thank you so much for listening, and as always, thanks for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Crazy Weather Weekend, We Called Jim Cantore

  5. Sep 24

    Why Is Nobody Talking About Yordan Alvarez?

    Only a couple of days left in the baseball season, and we can’t contain ourselves! The National League Wild Card race is electric. The American League West is insane. The AL Central is absurd. It just doesn’t stop when it comes to the excitement this time of year brings. I have a feeling we might even get a Tim Kurkjian voice crack in this episode! Big milestones for Eugenio Suárez and Christian Walker, while Yordan Álvarez is SO close to something very special this season, despite his team flirting with a losing record. The Rays are not to be forgotten, but to Tim, the National League is unstoppable. The Quirkjians talk Mason Miller’s dominance and the bruises Randy Arozarena has picked up throughout the season. Plus, would it really be an episode if we didn’t talk about the strikeouts happening all over baseball? On This Date in Baseball History, we talk Rafael Palmeiro, the Nen father-son duo, and Hank Aaron and his brother. Lots of family in this episode, and we love that! Then, we introduce an amazing finish to Tim’s Alphabest! Tell us who you think is the best by following us on social media @GreatGameOrWhat and answering the poll. Thank you so much for watching and listening, and as always, thanks for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALL at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why Is Nobody Talking About Yordan Alvarez?

  6. Sep 22

    Pat Sajak Took Cal Ripken Jr. To A Hockey Game

    Pat Sajak is our esteemed guest! We talked a lot of baseball, including his growing up in Chicago, becoming an Orioles and Dodgers fan and even his love for a Florida team! He loves the game and it shows. We also talked Savannah Bananas, due to a personal connection and his love of the game. Cal Ripken Jr. is an important name in today's interview, they have a very close relationship. And those two to more than just baseball! First pitches and bobbleheads, Wheel of Kurkjian probably owes some royalties. Tim and Jeff brought up Tim's All Show Host Team to get Sajak's yay or nay on it! Plus we hear the impact his years on television did for the fans. Thank you so much for listening as always, and thank you for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALL at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pat Sajak Took Cal Ripken Jr. To A Hockey Game

  7. Sep 21

    2027 Doesn't Look Good For Baseball

    With one week left in the regular season, Tim Kurkjian thinks the Padres are a team a lot of people aren’t talking about enough. José Ramírez adds another chapter to the conversation about whether he is the greatest Cleveland baseball player ever. What do you say? And after seeing them again in person, Tim is convinced the Rays’ style of play is something to smile about. Ben Rice has 39 homers, just like a friend of the show who was pretty close with his prediction. Payton Tolle might be our favorite player ever. He is simply a quote machine. And Tim breaks down the latest on the labor negotiations, and they are NOT going well. Bregman, Glasnow and the Phillies all play a role in today’s Quirkjians. On This Date in Baseball History is STACKED, featuring both Fielders, Walter Johnson (who would’ve guessed?) and a National Anthem singer you might not have heard of yet. Then, on the Wheel of Kurkjian, we hear about Tito Francona and the minor leagues, with plenty of great stories from both. And last but certainly not least, Tim gives us his Team Tim of All Show Hosts in honor of our guest tomorrow, Pat Sajak. Thank you so much for listening, watching, supporting and caring. And as always, thank you for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALL at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2027 Doesn't Look Good For Baseball

  8. Sep 17

    Tim Kurkjian's Raw Reaction To Pete Alonso's 300th HR

    The Yankees, Dodgers, Brewers, and White Sox all have big takeaways this week on "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Tim Kurkjian breaks it all down, along with just how incredible Junior Caminero has been over the last week. Plus, Tim's raw reaction to Pete Alonso's 300th homer AT Citi Field. Payton Tolle might be Jeff's new favorite player, and it has a lot to do with his postgame press conferences AND the way he plays the game. PCA obviously makes an appearance in the Quirkjians because when is he not? Murakami strikes out a lot, but it hasn't stopped him or the White Sox from leading the AL Central. DOUBLE (maybe triple) the Team Tim today, starting with On This Date in Baseball History. Tim Kurkjian puts together a team consisting of big happenings on this date, and we didn't realize just how big it was. This is a star-studded lineup. The Alphabest consists of our final installment, Z! During Three Cards In The Bathroom, we talk current and former players, fathers and sons, grandparents and grandchildren. A fascinating correlation with this one. We wrap with a double Team Tim. Yes, you read that right. Even Jeff gets in on the action, making good on a promise of a team consisting of Roberto Clemente Award winners! Thanks for listening or watching, and as always, thanks for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tim Kurkjian's Raw Reaction To Pete Alonso's 300th HR
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Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

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