Ruining Baseball

Ruining Baseball
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Ruining Baseball is what happens when a Dodgers fan and a Padres fan agree to sit down and start a podcast together. Every episode, we break down the biggest stories from around Major League Baseball, debate hot takes, celebrate the highs, roast the lows, and never miss an opportunity to chirp each other along the way. Whether it's trade rumors, playoff races, MVP debates, or another chapter in the Dodgers–Padres rivalry, nothing is off limits. If you love baseball, good banter, and the occasional completely biased opinion, you've found your new favorite baseball podcast.

Episodes

  1. Jul 24

    A Dodgers Fan and a Padres Fan Talk Baseball and Other Thoughts from the First Half | S1E1

    The first half of the MLB season is in the books, and there's plenty to argue about. This week, Dodgers fan Geordan and Padres fan Sydney hand out first-half report cards, debate whether the Dodgers' injuries are finally catching up to them, and break down what both teams should do before the trade deadline. From Tanner Scott's struggles and Dalton Rushing's growing reputation to the Padres' ownership limbo and Rob Manfred conspiracy theories, nothing is off the table. Should baseball adopt a salary cap? Are deferred contracts hurting competitive balance? How do you fix the sport's growing financial inequities without punishing teams that invest in winning? We tackle everything from revenue sharing and luxury taxes to franchise ownership, player contracts, and whether MLB needs a complete structural overhaul. Plus: the Astros scandal, the legacy of the 2020 season, baseball creators, sports betting, and a few completely unserious ideas—like relegating the Rockies to Triple-A. Whether you're rooting for the Dodgers, the Padres, or just love a good baseball debate, we've got something for you. 00:00 Intro & Phillies' Brutal Double Play 02:34 First Half Report Cards: Dodgers vs. Padres 05:51 Are the Dodgers' Injuries Finally Catching Up? 07:08 Padres Ownership, Rob Manfred & Trade Deadline Conspiracies 09:47 MLB CBA: Salary Cap, Deferred Contracts & Competitive Balance 14:01 Dalton Rushing's Attitude Problem 17:34 Trade Deadline: What Do the Dodgers Actually Need? 18:43 Biggest World Series Threats & Can Anyone Beat the Dodgers? 20:20 Was the 2020 World Series a "Real" Championship? 24:39 The Astros Scandal & How It Changed Baseball Media 26:46 Baseball Creators, Sports Betting & Gambling Culture 29:26 CBA Negotiations Heat Up 32:00 How Would You Actually Fix MLB? 37:54 Final Thoughts Before Next Episode

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Ruining Baseball is what happens when a Dodgers fan and a Padres fan agree to sit down and start a podcast together. Every episode, we break down the biggest stories from around Major League Baseball, debate hot takes, celebrate the highs, roast the lows, and never miss an opportunity to chirp each other along the way. Whether it's trade rumors, playoff races, MVP debates, or another chapter in the Dodgers–Padres rivalry, nothing is off limits. If you love baseball, good banter, and the occasional completely biased opinion, you've found your new favorite baseball podcast.

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  • Creator
    Ruining Baseball
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ruining Baseball
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    Ruining Baseball