Episode 15: Offseason Update

There has already been a lot of movement in the world of Major League Baseball. Robinson Cano has signed in Seattle, Jacoby Ellsbury is a Yankee, Curtis Granderson (whose name I forget in the latter part of the podcast) signed with the Mets, and many other deals went down in the last few weeks. Paul (@hembo2828 on the Twitter machine) Hembekides and Kyler Ludlow (@brdcstrkll) discuss all the deals and set the table for their soon-to-be guest April Whitzman (@Alleycat17)! Let us know what you think!

Episode 14: Busy busy offseason

So the MLB offseason is only a few weeks old, yet we've already seen a flourish of activity. After ignoring Paul's calls during the week when the deals went down, Kyler and Paul finally get on the line to talk about what went down. From the Prince and Kinsler trade to the rumblings in Cincinnati over Brandon Phillips, we cover a lot of ground in a short (for us) podcast.

Episode 13: Free Agent Frenzy with Alex Beelen

So with the regular season now over (Congratulations Boston), we now shift our focus to the offseason. With the collective bargaining agreement, things have gotten a bit more interesting in the Free Agent realm, and today we'll take a look at Keith Law's Top 10 Free Agents, as well as some others, and decide where they'll end up, and how much money it'll take to get them there. Shortstop, double-play partner, and all-around good guy Alex Beelen joins Paul Hembekides (Hembo2828) and Kyler Ludlow (brdcstrkll) in the best hour of our week, on the Platoon.

Episode 12: The World Series

JUST in time for the 2013 Fall Classic, Paul Hembekides (@hembo2828) and Kyler Ludlow (@brdcstrkll) sit down to make predictions and compare the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. Game One is only an hour away, so tune in to pass the time while you wait!

Episode 11: Who get the MVP?

Paul Hembekides (hembo2828) and Kyler Ludlow (brdcstrkll) bring in "Cousin Shoe" to talk about the 2013 post season awards. Who will the boys vote for? Cabrera? Trout? McCutcheon? Molina? Scherzer? Kershaw? You know it will get interesting with Jordan Shumaker on the line, and there's a new intro for this week's show. Let us know what you think!

Episode 10: Playoff Predictions

There is still one big scenario to play out tonight in Arlington, but the MLB Playoffs are upon us. The next three nights are guaranteed to be the best three in baseball, with every night bringing us a win-or-go-home ballgame. Paul Hembekides and Kyler Ludlow once again sit down and make some predictions for what these playoffs will entail, including Kyler being willing to get a tattoo if one particular team wins. Give it a listen, let us know what you think, and hold Kyler accountable for the tattoo he promises!

Episode 9: The Playoff Race and Baseball's New Construction Method

Kyler Ludlow and Paul Hembekides sit down to talk baseball once a week and come up with some really revolutionary stuff. Well, not really, but they do bring up some solid points and are often times quite funny. This weeks' episode focuses on the hunt for October and the new way that teams are constructed for success. Follow us on Twitter and let us know what you think! Kyler (brdcstrkll) and Paul (hembo2828) promise to answer back!

Episode 8: The Hall of Fame Game

The Platoon is back in action bringing you a bit of the "Hall of Fame Game." Kyler Ludlow (@brdcstrkll) and Paul Hembekides (@hembo2828) discuss, based on present players' Wins Above Replacement, who we think will get in to the Hall. Also, Kyler gets on his soapbox to discuss why the fans of Cleveland don't deserve their Indians team that are fighting for a postseason birth. We'd love to hear from you if you think our HOF predictions are off the mark, OR if you can possibly find a reason to why the Cleveland fans don't go to games.

Email us at: kylerludlow@me.com OR hembo2828@yahoo.com

Episode 7: What's Wrong with Young Pitching?

The brilliant baseball minds of Kyler Ludlow and Paul Hembekides are at it again, this week dissecting the continual problem with baseball: young pitchers blowing out their arms. On the heels of the Matt Harvey news from this week, the discussion focuses around the problem, and Paul comes up with some surprisingly useful solutions. Give the fellas a listen and follow them on twitter! @brdcstrkll (Kyler) and @hembo2828 (Paul).

Episode 6: Los Angeles, A Tale of Two Cities

A brief discussion on the beauties (Dodgers) and beasts (Angels) of Los Angeles in the 2013 season. Are the Dodgers blazing the way for the next big-market team trend? Does the Angels' problem have to do with a philosophical difference between Manager and General Manager? And what is it about getting a baseball while attending a major league game that will make people crazy? All that and a little more on The Platoon, with Kyler Ludlow (@brdcstrkll) and Paul Hembekides (@hembo2828).

Episode 5: Shumaker Finally Shows!

It only took five episodes and the constant pressure from our fans on social media (or maybe not?) to get Jordan Shumaker on the podcast, and today we'll hear him impart his knowledge on the NL Central among other topics. Also up for discussion: the new MLB replay system, PED stuff, and the managerial carousel. Kyler Ludlow and Paul Hembekides bringing you the A-Game as always!

Episode 4: Shumaker is STILL a NO SHOW

Today the brilliant minds of Kyler Ludlow and Paul Hembekides talk about some of the most lopsided trades of the past ten years, and how they've helped shape the landscape of the boring baseball trade deadline. Also a wonderful symposium of the definition of a "True Ace" and how many there are in the majors today. For the third straight episode, Jordan Shumaker avoids our inquisition for an interview.

Episode 3: The Trade Deadline and Exciting Races

The trade deadline came and went with the excitement of a Paul Hembekides eight pitch at-bat, but there were some winners and losers that we'll discuss today. We also hit on the exciting finishes in the pennant races that are coming our way, and rant about A-Rod and the Biogenesis scandal.

Episode 2: Talking Braun and the Trade Deadline

The great minds of The Platoon (Paul Hembekides and Kyler Ludlow) are back at it with their witty, back-and-forth banter this week, discussing the Ryan Braun saga, as well as some deadline movin' and shakin' that could (or should) take place.

Episode 1: The Moment the World's Been Waiting For

Paul Hembekides and Kyler Ludlow sit down to discuss everything in the world of baseball. By everything we mean the 2013 Future's Game, and the rising potential of the... wait for it... Miami Marlins. And why the Marlins should trade Giancarlo Stanton NOW (or at latest this offseason).

The weekly podcast, "The Platoon," is bound to become a cult success with those interested in prospects, banter, and dudes making fun of other teams to make them feel better about their own.

Will be available to download on iTunes SOON! But until then, you can enjoy right here.