Go Pro with the Best Baseball Podcasts

Tune into Big Time Baseball to stay up to date with everything going on in the MLB. Sports insider Jon Heyman teams up with former major league player Tony Gwynn Jr. to bring you the latest news, analysis, stats, and more. They put out anywhere from one to three episodes each week, and in each installment, they provide smart, in-depth coverage. From team standings and league rivalries to thoughtful takes on trends and headlines, this is your one-stop shop for all things baseball.

If you're looking for a thorough recap of MLB gameplay, Talkin' Baseball should be at the top of your podcast queue. New episodes come out on Mondays and Fridays, and the hosts—famed internet baseball fanatic Jimmy "Jomboy" O'Brien, former pro third baseman Trevor Patrick Plouffe, and Jomboy Media partner Jake Storiale—offer a comprehensive review of all the games that have taken place since the last episode. They go over the standings, hone in on important games and individual plays, and discuss all the surprises and upsets. For baseball fans who wish they had time to watch every single game, this podcast is the next best thing.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to experience a game in a classic ballpark from times past? Lost Ballparks is both an ode to the golden age of baseball and a fascinating historical journey through some of the country's most iconic and now-demolished parks. Each episode focuses on a different ballpark—from Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to Comiskey Park in Chicago. In every episode, host Mike Koser talks with the players, broadcasters, staff, and fans who knew these fields and stadiums to give you a personal sense of what made these bygone ballparks so special. History buffs and baseball fans alike will delight in this engaging and well-researched trip down memory lane.

This podcast is a must-listen for fantasy baseball players and fans. Every Friday, hosts Lee Keller and John Ke go over everything that's happened in fantasy baseball over the course of the week. From draft picks and injury updates to game recaps and analysis, this podcast is full of insight on which players to pick up or drop from your fantasy team as you move into the next week of baseball. Plus, Keller and Ke always seem to have a great time during their lively discussions, making This Week in Fantasy Baseball as entertaining as it is informative.

This daily baseball news podcast is hosted by longtime Boston Globe columnist and sportscaster Tony Massarotti. He's joined by a rotating cast of other sportswriters, including Jen McCaffrey, Matt McCarthy, and Tyler Milliken. The Baseball Hour, which airs weeknights during the season, provides listeners with analysis of the day's games, trades, and news. While the show heavily focuses on the Red Sox, Massarotti's hometown team, it does cover other major games and big baseball news as well.

There's a lot more to baseball than wins and losses, stats, and trades. Paul Francis Sullivan covers all of it in this daily national baseball news broadcast. Of course, he covers standings, pennant races, rivalries, and individual games—but he weaves in a whole lot more, from the best stadium food and MLB rule changes to those lingering “what ifs” of baseball history. Locked On MLB is perfect for fans who like a little bit of everything and are looking for a show that goes beyond the surface.

Baseball America takes a player-centric approach to baseball news. Each week, the team reviews what's going on in the world of baseball, with a particular focus on player development and prospects. It's one of the few professional sports shows that gives equal time to the minor leagues and college baseball as well, offering a refreshingly wide-angle perspective. If you're interested in how teams are built, from high school ball all the way through to the majors, this is the podcast for you.

For an all-around stellar baseball podcast, look no further than The Athletic Baseball Show. With an all-star cast of sportscasters, writers, and baseball insiders, including Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Doug Glanville, Britt Ghiroli, and Eno Sarris, listeners are treated to a wide range of ideas and opinions five days a week. The hosts discuss the latest news, review the biggest games, and offer plenty of thoughtful analysis alongside humorous banter on everything from why certain teams are underperforming to the ways stats are misunderstood. The podcast also features guest interviews and a range of fascinating trivia.

This riveting podcast illuminates a piece of baseball history that hasn't always gotten the attention it deserves. Hosted by Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, Black Diamonds showcases the history of the Negro Leagues, which existed from 1920 through the 1950s, during a time when major league baseball was segregated. Joined by players, former players, and historians, Kendrick calls attention to both the challenges players and managers faced and the Negro Leagues' contributions to baseball as a whole. Along with spotlighting baseball legends such as Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige, the show shares lesser-known stories about important people, places, and events in Black baseball history.

This is a can't-miss baseball podcast for fans of shows like Fresh Air and The Moth. In each episode, host Dan Wallach, executive director of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum, interviews a different person with some connection to baseball. In long-form interviews that often last upward of two hours, guests discuss how they came to love baseball and the sometimes-surprising ways the game has shaped their lives. Along with former players, guests on My Baseball History have included umpires, baseball card artists, and baseball memorabilia collectors.

Fans looking for something different and fun will appreciate this irreverent—but still informative—baseball podcast. Hosted by comedy duo Patti & The Pottymouth, No Crying in Baseball is chock-full of baseball news but delivered with humor and reality checks. The hosts discuss whatever's going on with their favorite teams and in the MLB at large while bringing their own outspoken opinions, sometimes brilliant and sometimes outrageous ideas, and distinctive perspectives on baseball and life to the conversation.

Looking for a podcast your baseball-shy friend or partner might be willing to listen to with you on a long car ride? Check out The Infinite Inning. It's not your typical baseball podcast—it's all about the intersections of baseball and culture. Conversations usually begin with stats, games, players, and standings, but they never end there. Steven Goldman and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss everything from baseball writing and art to fandom, from baseball philosophy and Casey Stengel quotations to how to work the pregame clubhouse. Most episodes focus on a specific theme, human interest story, or current event.

Fantasy baseball players looking to improve their standings and their team's chances for a playoff run should definitely take note of Circling the Bases, a fantasy baseball podcast hosted by a rotating crew of NBC Sports EDGE contributors, including D.J. Short and Drew Silva. The team goes all in with details on draft prospects, trades, player stats, and more. Multiple episodes air each week, including the weekly "MLB Power Rankings," which takes an in-depth look at the league's top five teams.

A daily podcast from the folks at Justbaseball.com, this show covers not only major league baseball but also college baseball, fantasy baseball, trading cards, and more. Hosts Peter Appel, Jack McMullen, and Aram Leighton discuss the wildest headlines, offer their opinions on the baseball card market and college ball, venture into baseball history, and crack their fair share of jokes along the way.