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Getting to Third BaseEpisode 21: Hall of Fame and a Busy News WeekDeepak returns for a lengthy discussion on the Hall of Fame class of 2025, the 2026 ballot and the surprisingly not trade related big news of the week2025-07-301h 17Getting to Third BaseEMERGENCY PODCAST: Trade Deadline SZN begins, D-Backs confirm firesaleDan hops into the studio for a quick breakdown of the first big move of trade deadline season as the Diamondbacks send 1B Josh Naylor to the Mariners for 2 pitching prospects2025-07-2513 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 20: The All Star BreakDan returns from abroad to join Deepak to talk all things All Star Break.2025-07-1658 minGetting to Third BaseDeepak's Pre-All Star Break Solo EpisodeWith Dan away Deepak will play and give you a special solo episode.2025-07-1234 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 19: Mid-Season AwardsDan and Deepak give out midseason awards. Listen as the guys discuss their picks for Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP in both the AL and the NL2025-06-2536 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 18: Trade Deadline Buyers, Sellers, HoldersIn the aftermath of the first major trade of deadline szn, the guys go team by team and discuss whether they think they will be buyers, sellers, or stand pat at the trade deadline2025-06-181h 31Getting to Third BaseEMERGENCY PODCAST: DEVERS TRADED TO SFDan and Deepak discuss the first blockbuster of the season, Rafael Devers being traded to the Giants and what it means for both teams.2025-06-1634 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 17: Memorable MLB DebutsIn honor of some top prospects getting the call and the 15th anniversary of Stephen Strasburg's electric MLB debut, Dan and Deepak remember and discuss some of the most notable ON FIELD PERFORMANCES in MLB debuts.DISCLAIMER: we wanted to focus on the on-field performances of these MLB debuts. Obviously Jackie Robinson's debut changed the fabric of the game and society, and while worthy of its own discussion, we did not include it here. Please no angry comments thanks!2025-06-1148 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 16: May Teams of the Month!Dan and Deepak give their All Stars and Not Stars for the month of May!2025-06-041h 21Getting to Third BaseEpisode 15: The Rants SpecialDan & Deepak empty the tank on all that's gone on in baseball world this week by going deep on the MLB's PED policies, Brandon Hyde and yes even the Juan Soto conversation2025-05-211h 07Getting to Third BaseEpisode 14: Devers, Rox and Buccos Fire Managers, Rose and Shoeless Joe UnbannedA week chock full of major news stories and an homage to Big Sexy leads to a long episode full of deep discussions!NEWS UPDATE: Since this recording, Roki Sasaki has been placed on the IL2025-05-141h 14Getting to Third BaseEpisode 13: April All-Stars and Not-StarsDan and Deepak name the first Monthly All Star and Not-Star Teams2025-05-081h 00Getting to Third BaseEpisode 12: Eugenio, Braves Playing the Hits and City ConnectsDeepak is out this week so Dan rambles on about the news, Eugenio Suarez, the Braves and new City Connect Uniforms2025-04-3014 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 11: Whose Starts are For Real?Dan and Deepak take a walk around the league to discuss which hot or cold starts are legit and which are early season mirages.2025-04-231h 03Getting to Third BaseEpisode 10: Ballpark EatsDeepak and Dan return to discuss the best ballpark foods and decide whether or not they want to try some of the weirdest options available. Plus, World Baseball Classic teams are announced, news around the league and another edition of Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down2025-04-1659 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 9: Contract Extensions are Good For the GameDeepak and Dan discuss the flurry of contract extensions in the early season, and give out an extended edition of Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down.Content Warning: this episode begins with mention of a fatal building collapse. If conversations that reference death and dying make you uncomfortable please skip ahead to the 2:35 mark2025-04-0939 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 8: First Weekend OverreactionsDeepak returns as the guys overreact to the first weekend of regular season games, debate torpedo bats and score our Rotation Roulette predictions2025-04-0238 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 7: Opening Day Preview!!Dan flies solo again and goes in depth on some "things to watch" for every team heading into Opening Day2025-03-2642 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 6: Questions About the Japan SeriesDan launches a solo show to get into some late Spring Training news, and poses some questions about how the Japan Series is viewed in the States.2025-03-1913 minGetting to Third BaseOffseason Review Part 3: Western DivisionsThe final part of the offseason review series, Dan and Deepak break down the AL and NL West as well as offer playoff predictions!2025-03-161h 01Getting to Third BaseOffseason Review Part 2: Central DivisionsD & D go over the NL and AL Central Divisions and the parity that has been a key feature in those divisions for the last several years!2025-03-161h 11Getting to Third BaseOffseason Review Part 1: Eastern DivisionsThe first of a three-part series where Dan and Deepak go over each team's offseason acquisitions and departures and make some division winner picks.2025-03-1442 minGetting to Third BaseEpisode 2: Japan Series, Rotation Roulette and Pitching HistoryOn episode 2, Deepak and Dan discuss the impact of MLB's international games including the Japan Series to open the 2025 season, Deepak gives a pitching history lesson, we play Rotation Roulette for every Opening Day match up and discuss the future of pitchers making the Hall of Fame2025-03-051h 09Getting to Third BaseEpisode 1: Welcome to Getting to Third BaseThe premiere of Getting to Third Base! Meet Dan and Deepak as they begin a baseball journey. In this episode D&D start with a surface-level look at the offseason and teams they're keeping an eye on this season. Plus, some ABS chat, the Mets are already injured, Deepak proposes a 1-for-1 veteran swap and we preview some more content coming in the lead up to Opening Day.2025-02-2648 min