An all new baseball-fans podcast from Scotland that focuses on the experience of baseball rather than the stats and in-depth analysis. Four fans, three from Scotland and a proud Yorkshireman, share their experience of following America’s game at home and abroad. The football loving fans from across the pond get into America’s game and seek to understand, explain and enjoy it from a lifetimes experience of watching traditional British sports. The Bullpen bros are rooting for the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. During the 2023 season we’ll bring you a regular review to help you not just understand what’s happened but importantly help you understand the simple yet complex game. We’ll give you our Heroes, Villains, Highlights, Fantasy Baseball update and our Triple AAA, Ask About Anything to help us all learn. Plenty of laughs along the way and mascot Hamish the Highland Bull makes regular appearances!
Episodes
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
The Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up and it's an action packed 52 minutes!
The fans of the Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox and Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans.
We interrupt the “old” lads having a chat about dealing with modern technology to start the podcast. It deserves a listen for these guys who average age over 50!
We pay tribute following the passing of Rennie Stennett of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rennie is the only ball player to go 7 for 7.
Dave Snr talks through scoring a game at the start of the weekend, find out how that goes and get some tips!
Who makes the heroes of the week? And did our Red Sox fan follow through with his Yankee Villain nomination?
How did the Bullpen Bros do in week 6 of the Fantasy League? Are White Jox running away with the Highland Bullpen Division?
AAA Ask About Anything, Richard goes back to some essential rules written over 100 years ago!
As usual cricket, golf and football chat to help everyone understand more of the nuances of the great game of baseball.
Cheers and enjoy the chat brought to you by Scotland's baseball podcast for fans around the world. #thescotsheardaroundtheworld (now including Iran!)
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
The Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up and give you what you need to know in the time of your 36 minute commute.
The fans of the Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox and Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans.
White Sox fan Dave sings the praises of the MLB in their approach to key events and people specifically how they promoted Mothers Day before nominating his own Manager as Villain of the week.
Of course his own management skills are demonstrated with his focus on the Bullpen Bros Fantasy league. But did the Bros continue their unbeaten streak in the UK Baseball Podcasters Fantasy League this week?
Excitement for Tigers fan as Alan as his team improve their recent weekly record 100% and current team legend Miggy Cabrera overtakes Babe Ruth in total hits.
Richard takes us to a listeners question in Triple AAA "ask about anything" on the Simple Rating System which leads to a great chat on MLB scheduling and how can the third best team be considered the best.
Dave Snr takes us to the world of Boston and even this wily veteran is learning and was delighted to learn about "Web Gems" this week!
Cheers and enjoy the chat brought to you by Scotland's baseball podcast for fans around the world. #thescotsheardaroundtheworld (now including Iran!)
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
In under an hour the Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up.
The fans of the Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox and Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans.
There's an unfortunate entry for villain of the week (sorry Hamish, it's only a little bit folks) but the boys review Heroes and compare some of the heroics with similar situations in soccer.
What are their weekly highlights and how do they feel their own teams did in week 5 and will Tigers fan Alan have more than one win to review in Week 6?
What did the Bros learn about baseball this week? Our learning zone discusses a listeners question in Triple AAA "ask about anything".
Plus all the latest from our Fantasy Baseball action, where the Highland Bullpen continue to beat the odds with our team comprised only of Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers and Seattle Mariners. Unbeaten WDWW to be continued.
Cheers and enjoy the chat brought to you by Scotland's baseball podcast for fans around the world. #thescotsheardaroundtheworld
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
In under an hour the Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up.
The fans of the Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox and Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans.
Preferring to spend more time focusing on Heroes of the Week, (who makes the nominations?) the boys still find a nomination for Villain of the week too.
How do they feel their own teams did in week 4 and what will week 5 bring?
What did the Bros learn about baseball this week? There's always loads happening and plenty to find out.
Plus all the latest from our Fantasy Baseball action, where the Highland Bullpen continue to beat the odds with our team comprised only of Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers and Seattle Mariners continuing their unbeaten start to the season, WDW to be continued.
In Triple AAA "Ask About Anything" listeners give us their questions. And we invite listeners to give us their views on whether a power shift will happen in NYC baseball given the recent ownership changes in the Mets? Host Richard reluctantly compares it to the current changes in Scottish football.
News on a change to our quizzing which will now be a Twitter picture feature!
Cheers and enjoy the chat brought to you by Scotland's baseball podcast for fans around the world. #thescotsheardaroundtheworld
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
The Bullpen bros pull no punches when discussed the controversial plans for a European football (soccer) Super League!
Europe's biggest and richest clubs were forced to shelve their plan this time but Alan, Yorkshire Dave and Dave Junior reckon Juventus, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool are unlikely to abandon plans to grab a greater share of football's billions.
And the Bros call out some of the hypocrisy flying around among pundits and broadcasters who have suddenly discovered that greed and money is increasingly controlling the people's game.
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
The Highland Bullpen survives its first week of the baseball bros butting heads! Boston Red Sox fan Yorkshire Dave and Chicago White Sox diehard Dave Junior review their teams' latest encounters and their teams' early-season form!
White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon joins Jackie Robinson in the 'Hero of the Week' section after his incredible no-hit performance against the Cleveland Indians.
Alan reveals his recent run of poor predictions as his Detroit Tigers continue to confound.
Plus all the latest from our Fantasy Baseball action, where the Highland Bullpen continue to beat the odds with our team comprised only of Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers and Seattle Mariners making a strong start.
Cheers and enjoy the chat brought to you by Scotland's baseball podcast for fans around the world.
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Scotland's Bullpen bros give their unique verdict on week 2 of the 2021 Major League Baseball season.
The Red Sox lead the way of our teams with the Mariners and White Sox chasing them and of course the Tigers always battling hard. But the bros are at least hitting it out of the park in the British Baseball Podcasters Fantasy League! Just how did that hapen?
This week's show is packed with great content, including:
1. The Bros reveal their personal highlights from the Week, Rookie pitchers, returning ballplayers, welcome back!
2. Who are Baseball's Heroes and Villains this week? Will Los Angeles get a 2nd hero award and New York New York, so bad they got two nominations in the Villain of the week.
3. Dave reveals the answers to his computer themed quiz and Alan poses two new Baseball q's having discovered a couple of amazing facts related to the Masters Golf!
4. What did we learn this week. Framing, saves and holds, will these facts help our exclusive fantasy team?
5. How to follow and get in touch via social media and a special shout-out to our far flung fans across the globe #thescotsheardacrosstheworld.
6. What's coming up for our teams and importantly for all of MLB in the next week? #MLBEurope
Cheers and enjoy the chat.
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
It's April, it's the golf season and the blooms are out at Augusta. Bullpen Bro Alan usually regales us with his stories of being at the Masters. Today he is usurped by another mid handicap golfer explain how he got to play at Augusta and how he measured up to his "break 100" challenge!
Euan McLean, a 20 + year veteran of Scottish golf journalism, talks us through his 2006 working trip to Augusta where his name was drawn in the journalists lottery to play the course on the Monday after Phil Mickelson put on the green jacket.
How did he feel over his first tee shot?
How were the greens?
Did he replicate Sandy Lyle from the bunker on the 18th?
Did he break 100?
All these questions and more answered from Euan.
Plus some great insights on watching baseball and ice hockey through various journalistic trips.
Cheers and enjoy the chat.
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Scotland's Bullpen bros give their verdict on an action-packed opening week of the 2021 Major League Baseball season.
Our teams - the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers - enjoyed mixed fortunes but the bros are at least hitting it out of the park in the British Baseball Podcasters Fantasy League!
This week's show is packed with great content, including:
1. The Bros reveal their personal highlights from Opening Week
2. Fantasy baseball round-up. Who is leading the pack so far?
3. All-new quiz with three tricky questions that will test your baseball knowledge
4. Three things we learned this week. Some wild action on the home run front caught our attention this week, plus rare rules that cropped up in opening series clashes.
5. How to follow and get in touch via social media and a special shout-out to our far flung fans in Chile and India.
6. Show mascot Hamish the Highland bull reveals his hero and villain of the week.
Cheers and enjoy the chat.
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shards [Intro Version]
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic
Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Why is Opening day so special and what differentiates from the start of our Scottish football season and indeed what is that brings both together? Find out here from the Bros. It's a 34 minute listen and we'd love your feedback on the boys predictions.
Plus we have the scoop on how each of the Bullpen teams of Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers will do in 2021 according to the Bullpen Bros. We have a World Series contender plus we also doubt Alan the Tigers fan misplaced confidence.
Even more exciting the Bros predict where our carefully selected fantasy baseball team will do in the British Baseball Podcasters Fantasy League. Honour comes first for the Bullpen team which consists exclusively of players from our four teams, three of which didn't make last year's expanded play offs. Are they justified as fantasy baseball rookies in their confident predictions?
We also announce the new competition for the MLB in 2021, the Bullpen Division. Featuring only four teams and only the games they play each other. A round of drinks is at stake here in addition to Bullpen pride.
Cheers and enjoy the chat.
Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.
©Tartan Podcasts 2021
CREDITS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/