Baseball vs. The World

On the first ever TWENTY FIRST episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by baseball fan and indie video game developer Matt to discuss his new baseball simulation video game, Bitball! The two discuss a host of topics, however, including Matt's passion for baseball that motivated him to start the project in the first place, the biggest obstacles with making video games in the first place, some of the game's most entertaining features, getting retweeted by Jeff Passan, and a fun list of the top-5 best baseball video game features of all time! Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:19 How Bitball came about8:05 The struggles of being a solo developer30:40 Getting the Jeff Passan shoutout35:36 The Top-5 best baseball video game features EVERDownload Bitball for free on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitball-baseball/id6563151595Download Bitball for free on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com.duckfootgames.bitball.Bitball&hl=en_USCheck out Javier's old article on another video game, Blaseball: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/an-ode-to-blaseball-the-perfect-embodiment-of-geek-and-baseball-culture-alike/MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @javioos @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld @JBB_MediaPersonal Twitters: @javiipeno @Bitball_GameInstagram: @baseballvsworld @bitball_gameSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever TWENTIETH episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by the newest member of Just Baseball, Herb Lawrence (formerly of CHGO sports, 670 the Score, Locked On White Sox) for a grand ole ranking of the best baseball movies of all time! Before the list, the two discuss Herb's new podcast with the network, Addison to 35th, and the state of Chicago sports, and then get into every movie from Moneyball, to the kid-movies of Sandlot and Rookie of the Year, MULTIPLE Jackie Robinson movies, old classics that have aged well (and some that haven't), some flicks you might not have even heard of, and more!SOME POTENTIAL SPOILERS!!!!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Addison to 35th! 09:28 (Herb) The Jackie Robinson Story11:08 (Javi) 4214:44 (Javi) The Natural18:43 (Herb) The Sandlot22:39 (Javi) Field of Dreams25:12 (Herb) Rookie of the Year28:42 (Javi) A League of Their Own31:09 (Herb) Major League35:48 (Javi) Sugar38:52 (Herb) Field of Dreams42:28 (Javi) Bull Durham45:00 (Herb) A League of Their Own48:10 (Javi) Everybody Wants Some!!51:41 (Herb) Bull Durham54:11 (Javi) The History of the Seattle Mariners57:56 (Herb) 421:01:08 (Javi) The Sandlot1:05:38 (Herb) Eight Men Out1:07:55 (Javi and Herb) Moneyball1:14:51 Honorable MentionsMERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld @JBB_MediaPersonal Twitters: @Javiipeno @ecnerwal23Instagram: @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshowSite: https://Justbaseball.com

WE'RE BACK!!!! On the first ever NINETEENTH episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier makes his triumphant return and is once again joined by Peter Appel, co-founder of Just Baseball, to discuss the funniest, and in some ways dumbest, baseball moments of the last year. The two discuss the weirdos like Josh Naylor and Anthony Rendon, Peter's king Cal Quantril starting a brawl, the Padres and Dodgers rivalry taking a ridiculous turn, Alex Verdugo's allergies, Jose Iglesias being a pop star, and more!MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld, @JBB_Media, Personal Twitters: @Javiipeno, @PeterAppel23Instagram: @baseballvsworldSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever EIGHTEENTH episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by Elijah Evans, staff writer and social media editor for Just Baseball as well as White Sox superfan, to hand out a bunch of awards! Not just your regular schmegular "MVP, Rookie of the Year" awards because that's boring, but the little things that made following baseball this year so amusing. Everything from worst ownership, to best meme, Chappell Roan (?), dugout brawls, worst White Sox moment, how the Haters were right, and a WHOLE lot more. MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld @JBB_Media, Personal Twitters: @Javiipeno, @ElijahEv8 Instagram: @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshowSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever 17th episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by NBA media legend Rylan Stiles for the first ever FICTIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER DRAFT!!!! Everyone from video games to movies and books are eligible, and the two breakdown all sorts of characters Benny the Jet Rodriguez, Roy Hobbs, folks from Hey Arnold, Major League's insane roster, smaller flicks like The Scout, characters with big time actors like Matthew McConaughey and Wesley Snipes, and MANY more! MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworldPersonal Twitters: @javiipeno, @rylan_stilesInstagram: @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshowSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever 15th episode of Baseball vs the World, it's part 2 of the movie association game! Javier is once again joined by fellow Just Baseball staff writer Harrison Bruns to talk movies! This time, the two give their picks for every team in the National League, from the popular (Avengers Infinity War, Star Wars, Shrek 2, Avatar, Harry Potter, etc) to the more niche (The Power of the Dog, Old, The Color of Money, Everybody Wants Some!!, etc). Especially with the playoff race heating up, you won't want to miss it!MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld @JBB_Media Personal Twitters: @Javiipeno, @HarrisonbrunsInstagram: @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshowbSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever 15th episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by fellow Just Baseball staff writer Harrison Bruns to talk movies — and not baseball movies either! In the first of two parts, the duo each give their picks for a movie that best describes EVERY team in the American League, from the popular (Deadpool & Wolverine? Wolf of Wall Street? SPIDER-MAN?!?) and the niche (Dream Scenario? The Lobster? Bleed for This?). And be sure to stay tuned for part 2 next week covering the National League teams!MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld @JBB_MediaPersonal Twitters: @Javiipeno @HarrisonbrunsInstagram: @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshowSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the FIRST EVER fourteenth episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by writer & author Aaron Fischman and former Tokyo Yakult Swallow, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Tony Barnette to discuss the recently released novel A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back. They discuss Tony's decision to forgo the minor leagues in favor of Japan, the dichotomy between pro ball over seas vs in the USA, how Aaron and Tony began this book partnership, the trials and tribulations of being a pro, and a WHOLE lot more! MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @baseballvsworld @JBB_MediaPersonal Twitters: @javiipeno, @byAaronFischInstagram: @tony.barnette @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshow Site: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever THIRTEENTH episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by Steve Granado (MiLB play-by-play legend, digital content for the Springfield Cardinals) to discuss the....not so great baseball movie scenes we've recieved over the years. Javi and Steve discuss everything from the poorly aged (The Sandlot), the hilarious (A Cinderella Story, Samurai Champloo), and the most patently ridiculous (The Fan, Twilight) moments in cinema history for America's national pastime.MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @JBB_Media, @baseballvsworldPersonal Twitters: @Javiipeno, @SteveGranadoInstagram: @baseballvsworld @justbaseballshowSite: https://Justbaseball.com

On the first ever 12th episode of Baseball vs the World, Javier is joined by Ethan Budowsky (staff writer and social media editor for Just Baseball) for another edition of uniform rankings! The two each give their own top-10 list of the absolute WORST uniforms in baseball history across both the pros and amateur leagues! Everything from the Yankees, Lehigh Valley, City Connects, some typically beloved ones, and more! Plus, some awards for the worst take of the week! MERCH IS LIVE: https://justbaseball-merch.myshopify.com/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/justbaseballfansTikTok: @JustbaseballfansTwitter: @JBB_Media, @baseballvsworldPersonal Twitters: @javiipeno, @ethanbudowskyInstagram: @justbaseballshowSite: https://Justbaseball.com