A Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman

Without question, the 2020 MLB season was the strangest in baseball history: a pandemic, a shortened schedule, new rules, a team without a home and, in the end, an historic World Series win. On the season finale of A Swing and a Belt, Dan takes listeners through a campaign like none other. This season of the podcast was produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan. Amil Delic helped with episodic production and general awesomeness. Thanks to all our guests as well as everyone from Sportsnet and beyond who helped gather archival sound for episodes, we couldn’t have done it without you. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/CBSSportsHQ; YouTube.com/ESPN; YouTube.com/MLB; Sportsnet; YouTube.com/FOXSportsSun The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

With the Los Angeles Dodgers leading the Tampa Bay Rays three games to two heading into Game 6 of the World Series, the finish line is now in sight. MLB Network’s Matt Vasgersian has been on the play-by-play call and brings us up to speed on the series so far. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Braden Connolly assisted with archival audio. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/MLB; Sportsnet The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The World Series is off to a great start, with the favoured Dodgers tied up at one with the Rays. Six-time All-Star Nomar Garciaparra, who covers the Dodgers for SportsNet LA, offers his thoughts on the series, Clayton Kershaw’s legacy and Bo Bichette being compared to him. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/MLB; ESPN Radio The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The World Series is upon us, with the top seeds representing the American and National Leagues. Just like we all expected the season to play out when pitchers and catchers first reported in February… right? There’s no doubt the mighty Dodgers, with their unmatched resources and talent, are the favourites but can the Rays pull off an upset? New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner previews the Fall Classic. This episode is produced and sound designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: ABC, Fox Sports, Hankook Tires, Sportsnet, TBS, WDAE and WLAC The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Pete Walker is the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. And in this strange and unprecedented 2020 season, he worked with 28 pitchers across a 60-game campaign that resulted in a postseason berth. A handful with little or no previous Major League experience definitely left an impression. Walker takes listeners through the roles those youngsters will play in 2021 and beyond. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: MLB.com; MLB.tv; Sportsnet The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

There’s a new rivalry out west. The Dodgers are getting a push from the young, fun San Diego Padres. Led by Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, the Padres are hoping to knock off the favoured Dodgers in their NL Division Series. Jon Sciambi, who will call the games for ESPN Radio, previews the series and more. This episode is produced and sound designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: CBS 8 San Diego, ESPN, KWFN and Sportsnet The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

We are on to the Division Series and, in the American League, they are both truly divisional series. The teams know each other well, and don’t like each other one bit. To preview New York-Tampa and Houston-Oakland, Yankees voice Michael Kay and Athletics radio play-by-play man Vince Cotroneo join Dan. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/YESNetwork; YouTube.com/MLB The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Rays? Really, the Rays!? Yes, chances are the Blue Jays will play Tampa in the Wild Card Round beginning Tuesday. Andy Freed, one of the Rays’ radio voices, drops by to chat about that team’s injuries, pitching plans and how they feel about their opponent. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: MLB.com; YouTube.com/MLB; YouTube.com/Rays The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

As GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kyle Dubas is known for having grown up in hockey. But his love of baseball runs deep, from time spent with his grandfather as a kid to watching the Blue Jays nightly to the enthusiasm his three-year-old has already shown for the game. Dubas joins Dan to discuss his other favourite sport. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Thanks to Maria St. Aubin for archival help. Audio Credits: Sportsnet 590 The FAN; Sportsnet; YouTube.com/MLB; YouTube.com/TorontoMapleLeafs The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is trying to find his way at first base, a position he had never played prior to this season. Former big leaguers Justin Morneau, Pat Tabler and Eduardo Perez offer their opinions on how challenging first can be, and whether or not Guerrero can grow into the position. This episode is produced and sound designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Archival support provided by Maria St. Aubin. Audio Credits: Fox Sports North, SportsNet Spectrum LA and Sportsnet 590 The FAN. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.