Off Base Podcast

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The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more.

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20 episodes
Updated Sep 28, 2025

Episodes20

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Sep 28, 2025 · 23 min
Comedian Dustin Nickerson
Comedian Dustin Nickerson joins the show to discuss his beloved Mariners’ dream 2025 season and Cal Raleigh’s MVP case.
Sep 21, 2025 · 24 min
Clayton Kershaw announces retirement
With Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw set to retire after this season, LG & X discuss the best players to play for just one team and break down Vlad Jr.’s power at the plate.
Sep 14, 2025 · 23 min
Chatting with Hall of Famer Craig Biggio
X and Ro Flo are joined by Astros icon Craig Biggio! The duo also discusses the legacy of Roberto Clemente, which veterans are turning back the clock this season and more.
Sep 7, 2025 · 23 min
September Storylines, examining Brice Turang’s 2025 campaign
We’re in the final stretch of the regular season! X and Ro Flo look at some intriguing storylines as we approach the Postseason, including Brewers star Brice Turang’s breakout season.
Aug 31, 2025 · 24 min
Kyle Schwarber’s historic night!
Adnan Virk and Xavier Scruggs break down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 4-homer night, the 2026 regular season schedule release and more.
Aug 24, 2025 · 23 min
Samuel Basallo debuts, Jason Marquis talks Little League World Series
Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Basallo’s debut + extension and chat with Jason Marquis about pitching in the 1991 Little League World Series
Aug 17, 2025 · 23 min
Is Pete Alonso the most prolific Mets slugger of all time?
Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Pete Alonso’s place among the Mets’ all-time greats, the upcoming Little League Classic and more!
Aug 10, 2025 · 24 min
Generation Next
Robert Flores and Xavier Scruggs debate which young star will sign on the dotted line next and chat with Rudy Valdez, director of “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.”
Aug 5, 2025 · 24 min
Recapping the Trade Deadline
A WILD Trade Deadline is in the books! Jared Carrabis and Xavier Scruggs recap this week’s biggest moves and chat with prospect guru Lance Brozdowski
Jul 27, 2025 · 24 min
Hall of Fame Weekend is here!
X and Ro Flo talk all things Hall of Fame, including the upcoming 2025 induction ceremony and who will headline the 2026 class.
Jul 20, 2025 · 23 min
David Price joins the show
World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner David Price joins Siera and X to discuss his 14-year Big League career, playing college baseball at Vanderbilt and more
Jul 13, 2025 · 18 min
Who’s the biggest threat to the Dodgers in the NL?
Does the emergence of Jacob Misiorowski make the Brewers the Dodgers’ biggest threat? X and Siera discuss that and more on the latest episode of the Off Base Podcast.
Jul 6, 2025 · 28 min
Picking Legendary Comparisons For The Young Stars Of Today
Robert and X draw lofty comparison for rising stars like Junior Caminero and Cam Smith, and talk to newly-retired Whit Merrifield about his standout 9-year MLB career.
Jun 29, 2025 · 24 min
Manny Ramirez joins the show!
X and Siera list their favorite moments of the first half of the season and chat with the legendary Manny Ramirez.
Jun 22, 2025 · 39 min
Hall of Famer Wade Boggs
X chops it up with Hall of Famer Wade Boggs in a special edition of the Off Base Podcast from Fanatics Fest!
Jun 15, 2025 · 24 min
Roman Anthony has arrived!
X and Siera discuss the much-anticipated Red Sox prospect’s debut and chat with Braves legend Andruw Jones.
Jun 8, 2025 · 24 min
Big Dumper or Big Thumper? Breaking down Aaron Judge & Cal Raleigh’s MVP chances
LG and X take a look at Cal Raleigh’s insane start to the 2025 season, discuss some first-time All-Star candidates and Tigers star Kerry Carpenter’s power at the plate.
Jun 1, 2025 · 23 min
Who’s on the Hall of Fame Highway?
LG & X look at active players like Jacob deGrom & Freddie Freeman on the road to Cooperstown, discuss the best City Connect jerseys and their favorite MLB cities to catch a game.
May 25, 2025 · 24 min
MVP candidates, Will Warren’s hot start and more
LG and X look at some of the best players of this century, who has the best chance to win their first career MVP award in 2025 and Yankee starter Will Warren’s hot start
May 18, 2025 · 24 min
Paul Skenes to pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
LG and X discuss superstar Paul Skenes’ commitment to Team USA, Kyle Schwarber’s stellar start to the 2025 season and more on today’s episode of the Off Base Podcast.