Shows
Ballcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: The Awards ceremony 2025Join Bash, Danny and League President John Tafe as they discuss the 2025 season.In addition, we recap the SNBL 2025 award ceremony, held in Dundee in October.Like, share and subscribe. All support is appreciated
2025-11-181h 00Ballcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: He's better than his boy!He's better than the boy! He's better than the boy!Join Bash and Danny as they welcome Glasgow Comets veteran, Craig Waddell on the show to recap the comets successes this season and speak about all things bezba'Like, share and comment
2025-09-2852 minBallcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: British Summer Cup Preview 2025Ahead of The British Summer Cup, we caught up with Scottish Werewolves Manager Aven Fletcher about the teams hopes and ambitions this weekend and beyond.We also had the pleasure of welcoming Ryan 'Mookie' McFarlane back into the fold as he discusses the double A aspirations for The Saltire Sluggers.If you're interested in appearing on the podcast or maybe just about finding out more about baseball here in Scotland, feel free to reach out to us privately.
2025-08-2051 minBallcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: Dale JacobsJoin Bash and Danny as they welcome 'Makeshift Fields' author, Dale Jacobs on the pod. Dale recaps his journey through UK grassroots baseball in 2023 and shares his insights in sustaining and growing the game here in Scotland. All support is appreciated, please rate, subscribe and share.
2025-06-1351 minBallcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: Caitlin McCaffreyJoin Danny as he rides solo this week and welcomes 2024 Single A MVP, Caitlin McCaffrey of the Edinburgh Knights onto the pod.Join them as they speak of inclusivity, posh Edinburgh accents, making baseball fun, betting in baseball and more!Rate, Subscribe and Share. All support is appreciated
2025-05-2249 minBallcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: Return of the Prodigal SonJoin Bash and Danny as they recap the initial two weeks of the 2025 SNBL season. We welcome podcast founder John McKellar on as we catch up about Yankees, mental health, transitions, championships and of course....bezba'. All support is appreciated, please rate, subscribe and share.
2025-04-211h 05Ballcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes Presents: A new year, a new PresidentJoin Bash and Danny as they preview the 2025 season by welcoming on the new President of the Scottish National Baseball League, John Tafe.
2025-04-1552 minBallcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes presents: One heid, load'a bunnetsJoin Bash and Danny as they catch up with league veteran and Edinburgh Knights head coach, Ryan 'Mookie' McFarlane.In this episode Mookie covers his journey into baseball in Scotland, The Knights second half success in the 2024 campaign and finally puts a conclusion to the 12 week debate....'Phee dropped that ball at the London series din't he?'This episode was recorded in October of 2024 but due to publishing issues we are only recently getting around to uploading.
2025-03-111h 03Ballcaps & BagpipesFrankenstein that swing!Join Bash and Danny as they recap the SNBL AAA Caledonia Classic with special guest, Connor Smith.
2024-09-201h 01Ballcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes present: M.V.Phee! M.V.Phee!Join Bash and Danny as they preview The Caledonia Classic and welcome The Glasgow Comets Single A captain, Craig Phee as he shares in journey in baseball, captaincy and success within the SNBL Single A league.
2024-09-051h 03Ballcaps & BagpipesBallcaps and Bagpipes presents: Gabriel Rincones JrJoin Bash and Danny as they recap the SNBL events of the previous few weeks including, Edinburgh Cannons third successive league title clinch, the MLB trade deadline and more.
On this episode we welcome Phillies No9 prospect, Gabriel Rincones Jr to talk about his time in Scotland and his route into minor league baseball.
2024-08-151h 08Ballcaps & BagpipesHey Now!Catch up with Danny and Bash as they talk shandies, trade deadlines, the British Summer Cup, Iscore, Home Runs and of course, Baseball!
Joined by Tayport Breakers own, Aven Fletcher.
2024-07-251h 04Ballcaps & BagpipesBritish Summer Cup PreviewCatch up with Danny, Bash and league President Paul Convoy as the preview the upcoming British Summer Cup competition at AAA and AA level.
Also making a discursive appearance was pasty skinned Scots, disrespectful baseball, The London Series, rain....lots of rain and of course....baseba'!
2024-06-1846 minBallcaps & BagpipesThere's no enough food questions in baseballWe're back for our May round up!
Join Danny and Ross as they catch up about all SNBL activity over the course of May and looking forward into June.
We welcome Edinburgh Angels coach Rit Zbikowski to discuss his journey into baseball, his passion for the sport and his ambitions for the 2024 season.
2024-06-071h 02Ballcaps & BagpipesMust be horrible to play baseball in the sunshine...Join Danny and Ross as they catch up with Aberdeen Oilers legend Stephen Evans as they talk Aberdeen, Tattie Scones, Death Row Meals, San Diego weather, pitching and of course...Baseball!
2024-05-1659 minBallcaps & BagpipesBuddy Groom....Is that you?Join Danny Quinn and Ewan Spence as they talk bad dad jokes, the difficulties of growing old, weddings, the emotions of baseball and more!
Joined by veteran presence Ruari Dunn of Edinburgh Cannons as we cover our final, pre season episode of 2024.
2024-03-2243 minBallcaps & BagpipesLook Good, Feel Good, Play Good!
Join Danny Quinn and Ewan Spence alongside our interview guest, Ross Marnie as we talk Spring training, Winning culture, The importance of swag, the mythical 40/40/40 season and of course, baseball!
2024-02-2844 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe Vaughlentines Day EpisodeJoin Danny Quinn and Ewan Spence as they catch up with Comets Outfielder, scorekeeper and sometimes Umpire, Andy Vaughan as we talk Stats, Learning the Game, Mediocrity and more.
Get in touch with Baseball Scotland if you are interested in playing, spectating or being involved in our 2024 season.
2024-02-1441 minBallcaps & BagpipesAll the cool guys have nicknames...Join Danny Quinn and Ewan Spence alongside special guest, Roy McPherson of The Glasgow Galaxy as they discuss nicknames, javelins, basketball, player development, pitching and of course, baseball.
2024-01-2955 minBallcaps & BagpipesLooks Good to Me!Join Danny Quinn and Ewan Spence as they kick off Season 6 of Ballcaps and Bagpipes.
Welcoming special guest, Laurence Cameron to talk about all things Water Polo, Moustache Growth, Broken phones, championship droughts and of course, baseball.
2024-01-1738 minBallcaps & Bagpipes2023 Postseason & Awards Dinner Wrap-upJoin Danny, Jason and John for the final episode of Ballcaps & Bagpipes of 2023 (and John's last episode on the show!) as your hosts are joined by Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy for a wrap up of the 2023 Caledonia Cup playoffs and last Saturday's Baseball Scotland Awards event in Glasgow.
2023-11-0638 minBallcaps & BagpipesWhich Historic Franchise?Jason Derr and John McKellar are once again joined by guest co-host Danny Quinn, as well as Glasgow Galaxy player and umpire Brian Clark for a chat about Clark's baseball journey.
2023-08-1753 minBallcaps & BagpipesCity of GlassWe bring you a very special episode of the show as we're joined by
photographer John Linton for a chat about his time photographing baseball in Scotland. We're joined by a guest co-host in Danny Quinn of the Glasgow Comets.
2023-08-0259 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe End is NearJason and John are joined by Sophie Hollis, founder of the Glasgow Sunflowers who played their first ever games this past Saturday as hosts to the Leicester Diamonds. Sophie will be accompanied on the show by Andy Sweeney of Glasgow Galaxy who has helped with the coaching of the new club. We'll update everyone on the last two weeks of Baseball Scotland National League action and preview this coming Sunday's games. There's a massive announcement about the future of the show incoming as well.
2023-05-2545 minBallcaps & BagpipesPervert!?Jason and John are joined by veteran Glasgow Umpire Bill Sheldrick for a chat about his relationship with the game of baseball, how his involvement in Glasgow evolved over the years and his current role as main Triple A Umpire in the city. Also this week: recaps of weeks 5-6 and a preview of week 7 of the 2023 Baseball Scotland calendar.
2023-05-0952 minBallcaps & BagpipesRinsing CricketJason and John are joined by Aberdeen Oilers Manager Casey Mackenzie and Tayport Breakers Manager Jason West for a chat about their teams' offseasons and 2023 goals.
2023-04-2651 minBallcaps & Bagpipes(Don't Fear) The MoustacheRecap of Opening Day in Baseball Scotland and preview of week three's games after a week off for Easter. Jason and John are joined by representatives of the Glasgow Baseball Association, Jacob Wright (Galaxy) and Danny Quinn (Comets) to chat about their respective teams' off-seasons and goals / expectations for the season ahead.
2023-04-1353 minBallcaps & BagpipesOpening Day 2023 PreviewOpening Day in Scottish baseball is coming up on Sunday the 2nd April. Jason and John are joined by managers from Edinburgh for a preview of the Opening Day livestream between the Devils and Cannons and provide a full rundown of the first week of league action in 2023.
2023-03-2939 minBallcaps & BagpipesLocal Dialect for "Dung Heap"Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy joins the show as always for a review of the league's offseason and a look forward at what to expect from the 2023 iteration of Baseball Scotland's Single- and Triple-A National Leagues!
2023-03-1449 minBallcaps & BagpipesA Saturday Night in Our Sunday BestThe finale episode of the fourth season of Ballcaps & Bagpipes. Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy joins the show to recap the 2022 Baseball Scotland Awards Ceremony held in Edinburgh.
Watch the video edition of this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ti7Tczitgk,
We'll see you again in the Spring!
2022-11-2038 minBallcaps & BagpipesPaint It, BlackThe Scottish baseball season is over, and we're taking a look at the 2022 Single-A Caledonia Classic between the Tayport Breakers and the Glasgow Comets. Will the Breakers win the double? Or, will the Comets win a first ever championship? Watch the video version on Youtube
2022-10-0842 min
Ballcaps & BagpipesThe Ball Has No MemoryJohn is joined by Baseball Scotland's Ewan Spence, official scorer for the 2022 Baseball Scotland AAA Caledonia Classic and Marina DeAngelis of the 2022 Caledonia Cup Champion Tayport Breakers.
Watch the video edition of this week's show on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgRUe-UVKz8. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, both @capsandpipes and subscribe to Ballcaps & Bagpipes on Youtube and at your chosen podcast platform.
2022-09-2442 minBallcaps & BagpipesEpisode FIFTY! (For Real This Time)Baseball Scotland AAA scores for 21/8/22: Glasgow Galaxy 22 Granite City Oilers 2 Glasgow Comets 9 Edinburgh Cannons 7
Baseball Scotland A scores for 21/8/22: Glasgow Comets 17 Edinburgh Knights 3
We're back! Apologies for the wait again, but tonight we bring you part two of our interview with Glasgow Comets legend John Nelson and take a look back at this past Sunday's games, as well as a preview of the final make-up week of 2022. — YouTube video version available at https://youtu.be/N0c-N5dw6tA
2022-09-0252 minBallcaps & BagpipesNot the Actual Episode 50; or, John is Bad at CountingWe're back! Our 49th episode features a recap of the first annual Baseball Scotland All Star Game and the first week of results from the second half. Plus, a long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated interview with all-time single season home run record holder, former Baseball Scotland MVP and Glasgow Comets legend John Nelson! Watch the unedited video version at our Youtube channel.
2022-07-1949 min
Ballcaps & BagpipesKarma, My BoyJason rolls solo and is joined by Edinburgh Knight Ryan "Mookie" Macfarlane. View the video edition on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP9s_HAY0t8&t=125s
2022-06-2429 min
Ballcaps & Bagpipes#JusticeforOilersFlying solo this week, John recaps two unforgettable weeks of Scottish baseball and is joined by Mark Joss of the resurgent Oilers for a chat
Watch the unedited video version at the Ballcaps and Bagpipes Youtube
2022-05-2342 min
Ballcaps & BagpipesDo the Kenny MillerBaseball Scotland scores for 1/5/22
AAA Division: Aberdeen Baseball Club 1-29 Tayport Baseball Club, The Glasgow Comets 6-10 Glasgow Galaxy, Edinburgh Diamond Devils 4-7 Edinburgh Cannons
A Division: Comets 13-3 Galaxy
Join Jason and John tonight from 9pm at the usual channels for the week 5 roundup and an interview with John’s Glasgow Comets Coach and Scottish baseball legend Jason Stott.
2022-05-0757 min
Ballcaps & BagpipesClowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the RightWith guest Ruari Dunn of the Edinburgh Cannons
See the unedited video version at https://youtu.be/cSPpRpu0N38 and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @CapsandPipes
2022-04-2747 minBallcaps & BagpipesHappy Birthday DahliaJason and John are joined by new Granite City Oilers Manager Casey MacKenzie for a chat about the rebuild up north and her thoughts on the '22 season so far.
2022-04-2140 minBallcaps & BagpipesA Couple Extra Brussels SproutsBaseball Scotland Scores for 10/4/22:
A Division - Knights (1-0) 7 Comets (1-1) 6
AAA Division - Cannons (2-0) 19 Comets (0-2) 3 | Breakers (2-0) 7 Devils (0-2) 3 | Galaxy (2-0) 9 Oilers (0-2) 0 (Forfeit)
We are live tonight with Tayport Breakers Manager Jason West for a chat about his team’s excellent start to the 2022 season.
Watch the unedited video edition of this episode on our Youtube and please hit like and subscribe.
2022-04-1450 minBallcaps & BagpipesOpening Day 2022Baseball Scotland Scores for Sunday 3rd April 2022:
A Division: Glasgow Galaxy (0-1) 3 Glasgow Comets (1-0) 13
AAA Division: Glasgow Galaxy (1-0) 15 Glasgow Comets (0-1) 13 - Edinburgh Cannons (1-0) 7 Edinburgh Devils (0-1) 3 - Tayport Breakers (1-0) 15 Granite City Oilers (0-1) 0
Jason and John are back for season four of the podcast, and are joined by Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy to chat about the offseason, Opening Day 2022 and plans for the league moving forward.
Watch the video version on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/capsandpipes/videos/506271144288021/ or Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwtY2ar20IY&t=507s
Follow...
2022-04-0945 minBallcaps & BagpipesBonus Episode: Chris Kelly On 'Three Strikes'Glasgow Comet Chris Kelly joins the show to discuss his new Baseball Scotland documentary 'Three Strikes...and Yer Oot!". Unedited video version available on Youtube at Episode 41 - Chris Kelly on 'Three Strikes...' (Bonus) - YouTube.
2022-01-1352 minBallcaps & BagpipesBonus Episode: EvolutionJason and John are joined by Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy to roundup the 2021 SNBL Awards Dinner and discuss two very major announcements Paul made on the night...
Full unedited video version at facebook.com/capsandpipes or at the Ballcaps and Bagpipes Youtube channel. Tweet us at @capsandpipes and subscribe to the show at your podcast platform of choice.
2021-12-0349 minBallcaps & BagpipesSeason Three FinaleJason Derr (@bubbaonbaseball) and John Mckellar (@johncapspipes) are joined by Edinburgh Diamond Devil Panda Alexander for a look at his Baseball Scotland experience and the 2021 Caledonia Classic final which saw the Devils complete an impressive league and cup double. Unedited video version available on the Ballcaps and Bagpipes Youtube. Facebook - facebook.com/capsandpipes Twitter - @capsandpipes
2021-10-0848 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe Sea of QuantrillityJason interviews Ren Quantrill of the Edinburgh Cannons about his time with the Team GB U-23s in a special lunchtime show.
Watch the video version at Facebook.com/capsandpipes or on Youtube by searching for Ballcaps and Bagpipes.
2021-09-3027 minBallcaps & BagpipesCrazy Aunt TinaMarina DeAngelis of the Tayport Breakers joins the show as we review the final weekend of the '21 regular season.
2021-09-0144 minBallcaps & BagpipesiScore, You Score, We All ScoreWe're joined by John's Glasgow Comets teammate Andy Vaughn for a chat about his personal baseball journey and the Comets '21 resurgence, we'll review the penultimate weekend of National League play which saw this season's Champions crowned in thrilling fashion and take a look forward to the season's finale and particularly the unfinished business of who takes the inaugural title of Development League Champions.
Watch the video version on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc-dYL4DsrY&t=231s
Facebook / Twitter @capsandpipes
Insta @ballcapsandbagpipes
2021-08-2758 minBallcaps & BagpipesIvan To Break FreeJason rolls solo this week on the show as he's joined by Edinburgh Diamond Devil Ivan Hernandez.
2021-08-2756 minBallcaps & BagpipesMencaveThis week, Jason ( @bubbaonbaseball ) and John ( @johncapspipes ) are catching up on the last two gamedays in Scottish baseball. The pair also talk baseball equipment. The essentials, how to kit yourself out and some of Jason's favourite gear. The first ever episode of the show recorded by the guys in-person!
2021-08-2750 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe Man in the CageBaseball Scotland results for Sunday, 18th July 2021:
Aberdeen Baseball Club (3-2) 12 The Glasgow Comets (4-1) 8
Edinburgh Cannons (3-2) 20 Tayport Baseball Club (0-6) 1
Edinburgh Diamond Devils (5-1) 13 Glasgow Galaxy (1-4) 3
Join us for a new episode of Ballcaps and Bagpipes as we're joined by Andy Brown is an artist for a chat about his recent trip to Scotland during which he painted both Aberdeen and Tayport's ballparks live. We'll discuss Andy's experience as well as reviewing this past Sunday's SNBL results, followed of course by a look forward at this coming Sunday's games.
2021-07-3041 minBallcaps & BagpipesOlden TimesBaseball Scotland results for Sunday, 11th July 2021:
The Glasgow Comets (4-0) 15 Tayport Baseball Club (0-5) 9
Edinburgh Cannons (2-2) 8 Glasgow Galaxy (1-3) 0
Edinburgh Diamond Devils (4-1) 14 Aberdeen Baseball Club (2-2) 4
Jason Derr is taking us on a trip into the olden times. We have an exciting weekend of baseball to recap and another to preview. It's the MLB All Star Game tonight. Join us for a new Ballcaps and Bagpipes.
Watch the unedited video version on Youtube at Episode 32 - Olden times - YouTube
2021-07-1847 min2021-07-1141 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe Umpire Strikes BackThis weekend's games:
Aberdeen Baseball Club (1-0) @ Edinburgh Cannons (0-1)
Edinburgh Diamond Devils (2-0) @ The Glasgow Comets (1-0)
Glasgow Galaxy (0-1) @ Tayport Baseball Club (0-2)
Episode 30 of Ballcaps and Bagpipes as Jason and John are joined by veteran Umpire Thomas Haywood for a chat about his career, an insight into life behind the mask and his goal as an Ump.
Also features a preview of this weekend's Baseball Scotland schedule, as the league returns to a full three-game slate and a surprising tease from Jason...
Watch the unedited video webcast at https://www.facebook.com/151083255824269/videos/179995260742468.
https://www.linktree.com...
2021-06-261h 06Ballcaps & BagpipesLes Femmes Ont Leur Place Dans Le SportBaseball Scotland results for Sunday 13th June 2021:
The Glasgow Comets (1-0) @ Edinburgh Cannons (0-1) (Postponed)
Edinburgh Diamond Devils (2-0) 16 Tayport Baseball Club (0-2) 1
Aberdeen Baseball Club (1-0) @ Glasgow Galaxy (0-1) (Postponed)
Just the one Baseball Scotland National League game to report on this week with both Glasgow Baseball Association teams out of action due to Coronavirus protocols, and Jason is taking the week off. However, John has put together a great show for you as he's joined by guest co-host Matt Mutton of the British Baseball Podcast and a very special guest, Glasgow Galaxy's Fiona Brambley who joins the show...
2021-06-1955 minBallcaps & BagpipesIllegal Cock RingBaseball Scotland scores for Sunday 6th June 2021:
Edinburgh Diamond Devils 12 Edinburgh Cannons 0
Aberdeen Baseball Club 7 Tayport Baseball Club 1
The Glasgow Comets 3 Glasgow Galaxy 2
Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr and the Glasgow Comets' John McKellar are joined by Granite City Oilers Manager Stephen Evans as we recap an exciting Baseball Scotland National League Opening Day, before chatting with Stephen about his lifelong baseball journey. Also features a preview of this coming Sunday's games as well and talk of some of the rule changes in the league for this season.
Watch the unedited, video version of this episode on Youtube...
2021-06-111h 07Ballcaps & BagpipesOpening Week RoundtableBaseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr and Glasgow Comets Left Fielder John McKellar preview Opening Day in the 2021 Baseball Scotland season with the aid of a massive panel featuring Edinburgh Cannons Manager Ruari Dunn, Glasgow Comets Manager Jason Stott, Granite City Oilers Manager Stephen Evans, Glasgow Galaxy players Jim Sehar and Andy Sweeney, Edinburgh Diamond Devils Manager Sylvain Morisot and Tayport Breakers Manager Jason West. https://www.linktree.com/capsandpipes https://anchor.fm/capsandpipes
2021-06-0853 min2021-06-0844 minBallcaps & BagpipesGiancarlo Stanton's KitKat HabitJason and John are chatting the 2021 BSNL schedule
2021-06-0641 minBallcaps & BagpipesJon Lovitz and Jerry SeinfeldWe're back with a new episode of Ballcaps and Bagpipes where we'll talk about the Baseball Scotland schedule reveal and are joined for what's sure to be a tremendous interview with Glasgow Galaxy legend Luke Powell.
2021-06-0652 minBallcaps & BagpipesPerfect StormJason and John are joined by Damon Savenelli of Stirling Uni Storm Baseball Club!
2021-06-0542 minBallcaps & BagpipesThere Will Be Bloody Baseball!The first episode of season three! Jason and John are joined by guest Paul Convoy. The President of Baseball Scotland has some news about the 2021 Baseball Scotland National League season. Also on this week's show, MLB 2021 predictions and a look back at the hosts' busy off-season anchor.fm/capsandpipes facebook.com/capsandpipes twitter @capsandpipes insta @ballcapsandbagpipes dugoutclassics.com
2021-06-0337 minBallcaps & BagpipesBonus Episode: We Just Kent Catch A BreakBaseball Scotland’s Kent tournament defence has been derailed by Covid 19. ESPN and BT Sport’s Mark Donaldson chats his journey from Scottish radio football commentary to covering Serie A for American audiences and his co-hosting gig on MLB Caps Off, and has some generous advice to offer. Jason and John look back proudly on week one of live nightly NLBM Art fundraiser artist interviews.
2020-09-2943 minBallcaps & BagpipesBonus Episode: Video Killed The What, Now?Edinburgh baseball remembers a pioneer with the first ever Brotchie Shield contest. Jason West gives us the lowdown on his new club, the Tayport Breakers and how he built the Baseball Scotland National League's latest addition. Your hosts announce a very special project. All this on the first ever Ballcaps and Bagpipes videocast! Visit Ballcaps and Bagpipes on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_LBDN4p70o&t=38s for the video version.
https://anchor.fm/capsandpipes / https://www.facebook.com/capsandpipes / Twitter @capsandpipes / https://www.dugoutclassics.com (@dugoutclassics on Twitter) / Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. Subscribe to and...
2020-09-1745 minBallcaps & BagpipesSeason Two FinaleOn the season two finale...the MLB trade deadline. Could Cole and Bauer co-exist to bring the Yankees #28? We bring you part two of our sit-down with Comets legend Xander Harrison and Mork teaches us how they play ball on Ork. anchor.fm/capsandpipes / Facebook.com/capsandpipes / Twitter @capsandpipes / dugoutclassics.com (@dugoutclassics on Twitter) / Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. Subscribe to and give our friends at these shows a listen: Two Strike Noise, British Baseball Podcast, The Sports Cast, Next Guy Up, Trampled Bet, Baseball Beyond Batting Average. Subscribe to Ballcaps and Bagpipes on your chosen podcast platform and please share...
2020-08-2638 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe GafferYou heard Saeed Dickie and co-host John chat their favourite baseball video games last time out and now it’s your turn to share yours. Glasgow Comets legend Xander Harrison joins the show for part one of a two-part sit-down on his Scottish baseball journey and Ken Griffey Jr. joins some exclusive company, which leads the hosts to a discussion on his hatred of the Bronx Bombers. anchor.fm/capsandpipes / Facebook.com/capsandpipes / Twitter @capsandpipes / dugoutclassics.com (@dugoutclassics on Twitter) / Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. Subscribe to and give our friends at these shows a listen: Two Strike Noise, British Baseball Po...
2020-08-2435 minBallcaps & BagpipesVideogames, Baseball-wise and Otherwise-wiseMLB is back! But do you the listeners think we’ll see all 60 games? Glasgow Comets original Saeed Dickie sits down with John to talk their shared passion, video games. Jason is a Krakhead and Roberto Clemente was a really, really nice guy. He’s in the Hall of Fame, too. anchor.fm/capsandpipes / Facebook.com/capsandpipes / Twitter @capsandpipes / dugoutclassics.com (@dugoutclassics on Twitter) / Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. Give our friends at these shows a listen, subscription and share: Two Strike Noise, British Baseball Podcast, The Sports Cast, Next Guy Up, Trampled Bet, Baseball Beyond Batting Average. Subscribe to Ballcaps and...
2020-08-1354 minBallcaps & BagpipesBuhner Buzzcut NightThis time on Ballcaps and Bagpipes, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (dugoutclassics.com) and Glasgow Comets Outfielder John McKellar are joined by John’s ex-Comets teammate Saeed Dickie for part one of a two-part sitdown. In this first part, Saeed tells the story of his transition from dabbling in cricket as a youth in the Middle-East to becoming a baseball player in Scotland. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. Follow or get involved with your nearest Scottish baseball team by contacting them at their page be...
2020-07-2741 minBallcaps & BagpipesWrigley Field Neighbourhood WatchHappy 4th July! Major League Baseball will be back at the end of July and this week on Ballcaps and Bagpipes, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (@bubbaonbaseball, dugoutclassics.com) and Glasgow Comets Outfielder John McKellar (@johncapspipes) are joined by Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy who has the latest news on the 2020 season in Scotland amid the continued phased easing of the COVID 19 lockdown. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. Follow or get involved with your nearest Scottish baseball team by contacting them at their page...
2020-07-0431 minBallcaps & BagpipesSwing The Freakin' Bat!!On this episode of the first annual Bump Bailey Wax Pack Heroes Tournament of Awesome runner-up Caps and Pipes, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (dugoutclassics.com) and the Glasgow Comets’ John McKellar are joined by Scottish baseball legend Nick Clark for an hour-long trip down memory lane in which Nick tells of his baseball journey and recounts some hilarious road stories from back in the day. Also this week, John takes the reins with his own This Day in Baseball History. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball an...
2020-06-111h 05Ballcaps & BagpipesBobby Bonilla!On this week’s show Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (dugoutclassics.com) and Glasgow Comets Outfielder John McKellar are joined by a very special guest in Graeme Nelson, a fixture of early-2000s Scottish baseball for a wide-ranging chat about his time on the field, how he briefly - inadvertently - made Scottish baseball mainstream news, possible future plans and more. The hosts test each other’s loyalty to their respective favourite MLB clubs with a quiz and even rope their guest into the action. All that, and the guys chat their participation in the First Annual Bump Bail...
2020-05-1557 minBallcaps & BagpipesGlasgow & Edinburgh All-time TeamsThis time on Caps and Pipes, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (dugoutclassics.com) and the Glasgow Comets’ John McKellar take a stab at conquering an MLB.com trivia quiz together. From there, your hosts name their respective cities’ All-Time teams in the absence of Baseball Scotland National League action with Covid-19 still keeping sports shut down. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes.. Follow or get involved with your nearest Scottish baseball team by contacting them at their page below. Aberdeen Baseball Club: https://www.facebook.com...
2020-05-071h 09Ballcaps & BagpipesEdinburgh Rock, Irn Bru & The 70sThis week on Caps and Pipes, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (dugoutclassics.com) and the Glasgow Comets’ John McKellar make their predictions for the National League in 2020 and discuss the COVID-19 outbreak’s effect on sports, including the Baseball Scotland National League. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes.. Follow or get involved with your nearest Scottish baseball team by contacting them at their page below. Aberdeen Baseball Club: https://www.facebook.com/AberdeenBaseballClub/ Edinburgh Cannons: https://www.facebook.com/edinburghcannons/ Edinburgh Diamond Devils: https://www.face...
2020-03-3046 minBallcaps & BagpipesGirls Just Wanna Hit .300This week on Ballcaps and Bagpipes, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr (www.dugoutclassics.com) and the Glasgow Comets’ John McKellar are doing predictions! The hosts offer their picks for the American League this week before chatting to Women’s Baseball Scotland’s Poppy Reid about upcoming events in Sheffield and London for the Women’s Baseball Scotland All Star team. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capsandpipes/message
Follow or get involved with your nearest Scottish baseball...
2020-03-1446 minBallcaps & BagpipesHe Throws HardOn this week’s show Jason and John chat Spring Training and the DH rule, and are joined by guest Federico Gambedotti of the Granite City Oiler’s who recounts his baseball journey and gives the hosts the lowdown on the upcoming tournament being hosted by Aberdeen University. Follow the show on Facebook or Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys on Twitter @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes
2020-03-0957 minBallcaps & BagpipesThe Pipes, The (Bag)Pipes Are CallingThis week on Ballcaps and Bagpipes, part two of Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr and Glasgow Comets Outfielder John McKellar’s chat with John’s Comets teammate Danny Quinn. Also on the show, the hosts talk Nike’s new swoosh-adorned Major League jerseys and Jason’s new vintage jersey store at dugoutclassics.com. Follow the show on Facebook or Twitter by searching @capsandpipes and follow the guys @bubbaonbaseball and @johncapspipes.
2020-03-0139 minBallcaps & BagpipesOh, Danny BoyIn the first podcast of season two, Baseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr and the Glasgow Comets’ John McKellar are joined by John’s Comets teammate Danny Quinn, for part one of a two part interview as he recounts his time as a youth player, and how he had an award winning 2019 season after a 14-year absence from the game. The hosts also chat Mookie Betts to the Dodgers and the SNL schedule announcement, which came with sad news for one of Edinburgh’s teams. @capsandpipes on Facebook or Twitter.
2020-02-1847 minBallcaps & BagpipesSeason One FinaleBaseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr is in Sweden for the Holidays. Gerrit Cole is a New York Yankee and former Glasgow Comets Outfielder John McKellar couldn’t be more thrilled. Jason and John chat Major League Baseball’s offseason so far, while Glasgow Galaxy Manager John Tafe joins the show to discuss their dominant 2019 season in which the dark blue side of Glasgow clinched a third consecutive SNL Title and became the first team in history to win both the league and the Caledonia Classic cup trophy in the same season. Follow Ballcaps and Bagpipes on Facebook and Twit...
2019-12-2545 minBallcaps & BagpipesWhat!? There's Baseball In Scotland!?This time on Ballcaps and Bagpipes, Jason and John chat the Cubs and Cardinals travelling for the second MLB London Series. Will it perform like the 2019 edition? Will Euro 2020 play a factor in its success? The hosts are also joined by Baseball Scotland President Paul Convoy for a chat about the league’s 2019 season as a whole and specifically, a look at last month’s Awards Dinner in Aberdeen. Find us on Facebook and Twitter by searching @capsandpipes
2019-12-191h 02Ballcaps & BagpipesThe Ren and Ruari ShowThis week, Jason Derr and John McKellar are joined by Edinburgh Cannons mainstays Ruari Dunn and Ren Quantrill for a look back at their resurgent 2019 season.
2019-11-261h 02Ballcaps & BagpipesCaledonia (Classic), You're Calling MeBaseball Scotland Hall of Famer Jason Derr and Glasgow Comets Outfielder (Ret.) John McKellar look back at the games from the 2019 regular season’s final weekend, where John has a moan and Jason explains the pressures of umpiring. Also this week, John reflects on finishing up his time as a player and the guys preview the upcoming Caledonia Classic after recapping the postseason cup Semis.
2019-09-2342 minBallcaps & BagpipesGrip It and Rip ItOn this week’s podcast, Jason and John catch up on the last two Sundays worth of games and preview the 2019 regular season’s final weekend. Jacob Wright of the 3-times consecutive Scottish Champion Glasgow Galaxy joins the show for an interview, covering his baseball background and how he’s found his stride as a key part of a potent lineup.
2019-09-081h 01Ballcaps & BagpipesMaiden VoyageIn the first ever Ballcaps and Bagpipes, Jason Derr tells the story of how he went from giving up the game in his native Seattle to helping lead Scottish baseball into a bold new era. Jason and co-host, Glasgow Comets Outfielder John McKellar, also touch on this past season and look into the future of the Scottish National League’s continued evolution.
2019-08-2443 minBallcaps & BagpipesTeaser - Coming SoonComing soon to Anchor Podcasts and wherever you stream your favourite shows, Ballcaps and Bagpipes is a podcast dedicated to the game of Baseball in Scotland. Hosts Jason Derr and John McKellar provide a preview of the show.
2019-08-2301 min