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Hosted by Evan Groat, segment producer for Sportsnaut.com, Ball Games and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to sports junkies who prefer to take a deeper dive into prominent headlines and trending topics in the world of sports.  Whether it's the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, or NCAA we have you covered.  Weekly shows will incorporate interviews with expert guests including local and national writers, team reporters, and insiders who will bring their insights and opinions to the conversation. Take your passion for sports to the next level and tune in to Ball Games and Beyond!

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    • 4.3 • 34 Ratings

Hosted by Evan Groat, segment producer for Sportsnaut.com, Ball Games and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to sports junkies who prefer to take a deeper dive into prominent headlines and trending topics in the world of sports.  Whether it's the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, or NCAA we have you covered.  Weekly shows will incorporate interviews with expert guests including local and national writers, team reporters, and insiders who will bring their insights and opinions to the conversation. Take your passion for sports to the next level and tune in to Ball Games and Beyond!

    NFL Draft Winners, Losers & QB Talk w/ Eric Edholm

    NFL Draft Winners, Losers & QB Talk w/ Eric Edholm

    This week on Ball Games and Beyond, Evan recaps the NFL Draft with Eric Edholm from NFL.com. It was a historic draft which saw a record 23 offensive players selected in round one, including six quarterbacks, the most since the 1983 draft. The Atlanta Falcons made the surprise pick of the draft by selecting Michael Penix 8th overall.

    • 30 min
    Celtics: Championship or Bust

    Celtics: Championship or Bust

    The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in sports but they have not won a championship since 2008. After coming short the last two years the Celtics had a dominate 64 win season and are in position for a championship run.  NBA writer for the Boston Globe, Gary Washburn joins the show to answer the question: Is it championship or bust for the Boston Celtics.

    • 24 min
    Scottie Scheffler's Dominance & Tiger Comparisons w/ Bob Harig

    Scottie Scheffler's Dominance & Tiger Comparisons w/ Bob Harig

    Golf writer & author, Bob Harig from SI.com joins the show to discuss Scottie Scheffler's win at the Masters and chat's about his new book titled "Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods"

    • 32 min
    MLB's Elbow Injury Epidemic

    MLB's Elbow Injury Epidemic

    The MLBPA and the league are at odds over the root causes of one of the games biggest problems: arm injuries to pitchers.  Over the years there has been a steady rise in the number of Tommy John surgeries being performed on pitchers and since the start of the season, just a couple of weeks ago, there are already a significant number of pitchers who are dealing with season-ending elbow injuries.  Senior writer from The Athletic, Andy McCullough joins the show to give his take on the issue.

    • 30 min
    Where is Cinderella w/ NY Post Sportswriter Zach Braziller

    Where is Cinderella w/ NY Post Sportswriter Zach Braziller

    The Sweet 16 is set but where is the Cinderella story in this years NCAA tournament?  This week on Ball Games and Beyond, host Evan Groat examines whether or not a lack of underdogs in the tournament is a good thing and why has this been the case this year.  Sportswriter from the NY Post, Zack Braziller joins the show to recap the opening weekend of the tournament, preview the Sweet 16, and gives his take on why we have seen a lack of Cinderella's advance in this years tournament.  

    • 28 min
    NCAA Tournament Snubs w/ Adam Zagoria

    NCAA Tournament Snubs w/ Adam Zagoria

    The bracket is out and the field of 68 has been selected but not without some controversy.  This week on Ball Games and Beyond, host Evan Groat breaks down the biggest tournament snubs and other tournament related topics.  In segment two, college basketball insider Adam Zagoria joins the show to give his thoughts on Big East teams St. John's, Seton Hall and Providence not making the tourney.   

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

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Day Old Donuts

The NFL moves at a lightning pace and this podcast is so infrequent that it’s like continuously being served day old donuts!

Get in the game!!!

PorkyBean Rules ,

Show is no longer any good

I was a long time listener and listened to each show. I used to appreciate Evans takes on all things Raider. BUT I have been super disappointed in the way Evan handled the news that AP was named head coach. He took shots at the fans that were happy about it and called him “your coach now” and basically acted like a petulant child. I will no longer be listening to this fake fan anymore. You reap what you sow Evan.

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Honest takes from Evan

Good insights and honest takes by Evan. Keep up the good work!

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