Walter Icabalceta from KNBR 680 in San Francisco presents, Passion for the Pastime, a baseball podcast for all seamheads alike. As heard on KNBR Weekends during San Francisco Giants season on “Giants Warm Up” as part of the pre-game coverage for the Giants, but also coming off of a season long podcast of “Rounding Third & King” on the KNBR Podcast Network. Walter not only brings the love and passion for the San Francisco Giants, but baseball content from all around the league. Also featuring ...
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Baseball history, one story at a time. Like us on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram @PastimePodcast
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Pints and Pastimes is a weekly sport news podcast hosted by Matt Hancock-Bruce covering everything from football to Formula 1, with a few drinks thrown in for good measure. Email: [email protected]
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A podcast where I interview friends and strangers about what motivates them, their hobbies and generally just uncovering stories about their experiences.
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The official blog of The National Pastime
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Blog Red Machine is the FanSided Sports Network's home of the Cincinnati Reds.
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Come on a journey to explore the rich history of our great American game in The Baseball History Timeline podcast. I’m Michael and I’ll take you through the details of every season from 1901 to the present, highlighting the noteworthy teams, players, games and other events comprising the timeline of the national pastime.
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Passion for the Pastime | 2/3/25 | Buster Posey & Friends ti the Rescue for #SFGiants
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2:01:52With the third leg of fan fest concluded, Buster Posey made an appearance and let everyone i. On his plan as the #SFGiants start to open up camp in a few weeks and yes, you guests it, he's bringing his buddies along. An allstar cast of Posey's teammates will be in attendance as it signals a changing of the guard and getting back to baseball guys ma…
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The Giants made a move today in sending their Leftie Taylor Rogers to the Reds. How does this effect the roster construction heading into Spring Training? Are their more moves to come?
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/28/25 | #SFGiants roster good enough to compete in 2025?
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1:53:55The days are counting down until Pitchers and Catchers report to camp on February 12th. Unless there is a big splash in Free Agency, unlikely, or a trade during the Spring, it's possible, this looks to be the #Giants roster heading into 2025. Are they good enough to compete in 2025? Should Giants not use Dodgers as a measuring stick? We will discus…
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Passion for the Pastime| 1/21/25 | Three players make '25 #HallofFame, How is Ichiro not unanimous?
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1:00:12The 2025 Inductees were announced and the 3 of the class are Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. The Hall still only has 1 unanimous Inductee as Ichiro, like Jeter was just 1 vote shy if that honor. Is the voting process flawed? And as we get further away from the greatness and into the analytical era of baseball, will the goal posts move? We wil…
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/20/25 | Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott to #Dodgers good for baseball?
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1:36:08The rich get richers as the Dodgers land top international prospects, 23 year old phenom from Japan, Roki Sasaki. But they dint stop there, as they continue to add piece to their already Stacked roster, the latest being Tanner Scott forming the next super team, setting up a strong possibility of a back-to-ack champion for the first time in 25 years…
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/15/25 | #SFGiants sign top International Prospect, Plus Carlos Ramirez joins the show to discuss the Giants Offseason
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1:12:38The #SFGiants may not have gotten Roki Sasaki, but they signed the next best player in Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez, who many scouts have stated that he is the best player in the 2025 class. Is this a signal of change for the Giants, and what is our confidence level in the new regime. We will also discuss with NBC Sports Bay Area host, Carlos Ramirez a…
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/14/25 | Grading the #SFGiants offseason
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1:28:06Willie Adames & Justin Verlander remain the two big signings for the Giants this offseason. Assuming they are finished, how would you grade Buster Posey's first offseason in his new role. PLUS, the latest on Roki Sasaki as the International signing pool is less that 24 hours away from opening.
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/13/25 | Justin (Not Kate) Verlander joins #SFGiants - UPDATE for Sasaki
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1:30:08Welcome back to Passion for the Pastime as we turn to a new week, Hall of Famer Justin Verlander officially introduced as a member of the #SFGiants, whats number will he wear and can he get to 300 wins? PLUS, we now know the finalist in the Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes, what each team can bring the 23 year old superstar and more. We will discuss on this…
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/8/25 | Verlander to SF, what is next for the #SFGiants with Jeff Young
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1:16:34Justin Verlander is a member of the Giants, what is next to come? Are their still moves to be had for the Giants or if this is it for the Giants, is it enough to compete in the West?
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/7/25 | BREAKING: Justin Verlander signs 1 Yr Deal with #SFGiants
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1:37:06Reunited and it feels so good! Friend of the program John Lund, host of John Lund Unleashed podcast, stops by the show to talk Giants baseball and discuss the Giants offseason and their moves, or lack thereof, so far. Plus discussion of remaining free agents that need to be had.
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/6/25 | Free Agent Predictions for #SFGiants - Are they done?
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1:15:22Still no moment for the #SFGiants in Free Agency, or for anyone for that matter. Is it a game of chicken between players & ball clubs? More f the latest Rumors and news around MLB and if any there are any signs of life for the #SFGiants to make a much needed move.
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Passion for the Pastime | 1/3/25 | The Rich get Richer
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1:22:23With the the recent acquisition of Hye-Seong Kim to the Dodgers, they continue to add depth pieces to build a roster to defend their World Series title. Are they in a tier of their own and who is the biggest threat to the Dodgers hopes in a repeat?
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The calendar turns to 2025 but with not much remaining in the Free Agent Market for the #SFGiants, were do they turn. Outside of the Will Adames signing, not much else has happend to improve the roster. Has the front office dropped the ball? Or is all saved if Pete Alonso or Roki Sasaki join the Orange & Black in 2025? Lets discuss PLUS the latest …
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/31/24 | Best of 2024 in MLB plus #SFGiants resolutions
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1:26:22As 2024 comes to an end, we will take a look at some of the top moments of 2024, some we LOVE, other we HATED to see. Plus it's a good time for New Years resolutions and what that could look like for the #SFGiants. Lets end this year with a BANG!
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/30/24 | Will history repeat with Pete Alonso & #SFGiants?
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1:21:19As we approach the end of 2024, the Giants started the offseason with a Bang! Firing Farhan, Hiring Buster Posey & Co, signing Willy Adames BEFORE the start of the winter meetings but it all came to a halt after Corbin Burnes eventually signed with a division rival. We will be joined by Locked On Network Host, Erik Engle to discuss the Giants offse…
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Passion for the Pastime - 12/28/24 | Let it Burnes, With Burnes in AZ, What's next for #SFGiants?
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1:13:10Corbin Burnes signed late last night to an NL West team. The only problem is that it wasn't with the Giants. He signs with the Arizona #Dbacks in a shocking move. Where did it all go wrong, who is at fault and what is the pivot for the #SFGiants?
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/23/24 - RIP Ricky Henderson PLUS Free Agency Update for #SFGiants
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/23/24 - RIP Ricky Henderson PLUS Free Agency Update for #SFGiants
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/18/24 - #SFGiants Offseason w/ Kerry Crowley PLUS Jesse Rogers of ESPN
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1:10:20We are still on Corbin Burnes watch, but there are so many other needs for the Giants, we will discuss with Kerry Crowley, grade what has been done and what still needs to happen for the Giants to have a successful offseason. PLUS, a conversation with Jesse Rogers of ESPN to break down the recent moves in Chicago and how it shapes the remainder of …
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/16/24 | Corbin Burnes Update w/ #BlueJays Reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith
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1:13:38What the hell is taking so long for Corbin Burnes? We chat with Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet in Toronto to get the scoop on their chances to land the ace over the #SFGiants, plus thoughts on Vlad Jr's future north of the border.
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/13/24 - #Astros Trade Kyle Tucker to #Cubs, Reaction and next dominoes?
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1:05:03The Hot Stove is COOKING! A lot of action on this Friday the 13th, with first the #Yankees making a move for Devin Williams, Astros & Cubs say "Hold our beers" and agree to a trade that would send Kyle Tucker to Chicago in exchange for Isaac Parades & Top 3 prospect Cam Smith & Hayden Wesneski. What is the fall out? Could Cody Bellinger be on the m…
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A couple of big press conferences took place today, Juan Soto was introduced as a Met, and Willy Adames was introduced as a Giant today. What are the first impressions? Is this the only presser for the Giants this offseason? Lets hope not. PLUS, updates on Corbin Burnes and who experts believe hold the upper hand in negotiations. Follow & Subscribe…
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/10/24 - Max Fried is off the table, How does this effect the #SFGiants?
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1:10:39Max Fried signed the biggest contract to the left-handed pitcher in MLB history, signing a 8 Yr/ $218M deal with the New York Yankees, how does this effect the pitching market and how will the Giants respond? Is Corbin Burnes worth the money or should Giants double down on their youthful pitching? In other News Roki Sasaki is drawing interest from …
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Passion for the Pastime with Walter Icabalceta | 12/9/24 - What's next from the Winter Meetings?
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1:07:22Buster Posey opened up the Winter Meetings with a bang, signing Willy Adames to the richest contract in the Organizations history. What does this move mean for the Organization? Are the Giants done? What should the next move be? In other news, Juan Soto signs biggest contract in baseball history, with Dodger and Yankees missing out, how does this a…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports H…
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Giants Baseball is Back! How the Giants stack up in the National League and what the Giants could still need as the Season approaches
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Giants Baseball is Back! How the Giants stack up in the National League and what the Giants could still need as the Season approaches
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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear. ABOUT SHOW: My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan o…
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Where in the world is Shohei Ohtani? The latest update and more from the Winter Meetings
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Ohtani talks in "final stages", What do the Giants do if he decides to play elsewhere?
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Uprooted in Oakland as Owner's vote sends A's to Vegas + Ohtani Updates/Potential teams & more Rumors as the Hot Stove heats up
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Uprooted in Oakland as Owner's vote sends A's to Vegas + Ohtani Updates/Potential teams & more Rumors as the Hot Stove heats up
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MLB Hot Stove Talk, Better MVP Ohtani or Acuna + the Latest rumors surrounding Ohtani and others
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MLB Hot Stove Talk, Better MVP Ohtani or Acuna + the Latest rumors surrounding Ohtani and others
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Bruce Bochy is back on top of the Baseball World + Interview with Martin Gallegos to discuss the World Series, Bochy and what the Giants gain from adding Bob Melvin
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Bruce Bochy is back on top of the Baseball World + Interview with Martin Gallegos to discuss the World Series, Bochy and what the Giants gain from adding Bob Melvin
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to lif…
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Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY “Covering Sports from a Different Angle” HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports His…
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The Official Football Learning Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMY Each week, the official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game. Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, …
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Dan Hayes joins the show to break down the start of the series between the Giants and Twins, Carlos Correa's struggles and much more
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Minnesota Twins beat writer of The Athletic, Dan Hayes joins the show to break down the start of the series between the Giants and Twins, Carlos Correa's struggles and much more
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Zack Bayrouty joins the show to discuss Casey Schmitt's hot start in the Big Leagues as well as updates on other top tier prospects in Sacramento
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Sacramento Rivercats Play-by-Play voice, Zack Bayrouty, joins the show to discuss Casey Schmitt showing out with his bat as well as updates on other top tier prospects in Sacramento
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Scott Braun joined the show to discuss the new rules, NL West outlook and if Ohtani will be in a new uniform next season
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Scott Braun joined the show to discuss the new rules, NL West outlook and if Ohtani will be in a new uniform next season
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Robert Flores talks BIG Picture around MLB, tight division races and teams who have a legitimate chance at making noise this season
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Robert Flores talks BIG Picture around MLB, tight division races and teams who have a legitimate chance at making noise this season
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Martin Gallegos joins the show to talk Ohtani getting the start on Opening Night in Oakland, describes him as MUST WATCH TV and discusses some young A's who look to make their presence know in MLB
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Martin Gallegos joins the show to talk Ohtani getting the start on Opening Night in Oakland, describes him as MUST WATCH TV and discusses some young A's who look to make their presence know in MLB
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Jeff Fletcher talks Ohtani's rise to become the best player in the World and discusses what may be next for the two-way superstar
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Jeff Fletcher talks Ohtani's rise to become the best player in the World and discusses what may be next for the two-way superstar
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Dan Hayes talks WBC and fall out of Edwin Diaz injury as well as the latest on the Minnesota Twins and Carlos Correa
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Dan Hayes talks WBC and fall out of Edwin Diaz injury as well as the latest on the Minnesota Twins and Carlos Correa
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Katie Woo joins the show to discuss the electric WBC as well as Yadi Molina's desire to coach and some nuggets from Cardinals Spring Training
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Katie Woo joins the show to discuss the electric WBC as well as Yadi Molina's desire to coach and some nuggets from Cardinals Spring Training
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Joe Ritzo talks Giants Spring Training Baseball, Conforto & Haniger first impressions as well as the future of the Giants who may not be too far from the big leagues
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Joe Ritzo talks Giants Spring Training Baseball, Conforto & Haniger first impressions as well as the future of the Giants who may not be too far from the big leagues
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Susan Slusser joins the show to break down the new look Giants, key position battles as well as some young talent that is making their presence know at Spring Training
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Susan Slusser joins the show to break down the new look Giants, key position battles as well as some young talent that is making their presence know at Spring Training
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Derek Togerson breaks down rule changes & the latest Machado contract extension and the Padres future spending plans
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Derek Togerson breaks down rule changes & the latest Machado contract extension and the Padres future spending plans
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Tim Britton joins the show to discuss the 2023 Mets, Pete Alonso's rise, the addition of Senga & Verlander as well as what type of player the Giants get in Michael Conforto
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Tim Britton joins the show to discuss the 2023 Mets, Pete Alonso's rise, the addition of Senga & Verlander as well as what type of player the Giants get in Michael Conforto
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Anthony Castrovince recaps the Offseason moves as we get ready for the start of the season
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After an absence of six years, the World Baseball Classic is back!!! 20 Countries compete to be recognized as the best in the world, and Team USA is the defending champion. How their chances to repeat look entering the tournament, the All-Star Team that is the Dominican Republic, the spectacle of Shohei Ohtani as well as potential future stars to k…
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Welcome back to another baseball season with Passion for the Pastime. With Pitchers and Catchers reporting to camps and everyone else shortly after that, it can only mean one thing, Spring Training is right around the corner! With the incoming season, there are a few rule changes that everyone needs to be aware of, and we speak with Baseball writer…
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What the HELL Happened??? Dan Hayes talks us through what happened with the Giants and Correa and all the fall out from the Giants missing out on the big free agent
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What the HELL Happened??? Dan Hayes of The Athletic talks us through what happened with the Giants and Correa and all the fall out from the Giants missing out on the big free agent
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