This week Kevin and Rich talk about the early season successes and slumps of teams and players. Why are Khris Davis and Pete Alonso struggling while Aaron Judge sizzles? Mechanics and attitude are the topic! Out of the Park Baseball 21 is avail

Back to baseball?

Jul 31st, 2020 1h

Real baseball is back! Kevin and Rich get together to talk about it all, both on the field and off. Out of the Park Baseball 21 is on sale for 50% off! Pick it up on Steam or directly from us at Out of the Park Developments for just $19.99!

Possibilities for 2020

May 11th, 2020 1h 3m

This week, Kevin and Rich talk about the myriad possibilities for baseball's return to play - in one form or another. Plus! Kevin remembers the great Al Kaline and celebrates the birthday of Willie Mays.

The hypothetical 1993 ALDS

Apr 10th, 2020 1h 10m

This week - after chatting about random New Year's Eve parties with Tom Petty and Ronnie James Dio - Kevin and Rich prepare the 25-man roster for Kevin's ALDS-bound 1993 Texas Rangers. What players make the cut and which ones don't for an epic

If 1993 had 1994 rules...

Apr 3rd, 2020 55m 55s

This week, Kevin chats about the price he continues to pay for having caught in the minors and majors for decades, looks further into the 1993 season managing the Texas Rangers, and considers how differently things may have looked had the 1993

Revisiting Opening Day 1993

Mar 28th, 2020 51m 13s

This week, Kevin and Rich take an (accidental) walk down memory lane and go through Kevin's first-ever Opening Day game as a manager - 1993 Texas Rangers vs the 1993 Baltimore Orioles. A really fun episode! Out of the Park Baseball 21 is now av

Wondering and speculating

Mar 21st, 2020 57m 3s

This week Kevin and Rich ponder the possibilities. If and when baseball returns, what will it look like? Out of the Park Baseball 21 is available now! Get the best baseball strategy game ever made today! Check out KevinKennedyBaseball.com for

The coronavirus uncertainty

Mar 12th, 2020 46m 2s

The coronavirus has heaped incredible chaos and uncertainty in the world, and baseball is no different. This week, in a bit of a surreal state, Rich and Kevin reflect on what might happen to the sport and everyone associated with it. Out of the

The Spring Training Experiments

Mar 6th, 2020 48m 44s

This week Kevin chats about what's important in spring training this time of year, the experiments with players being mic'd up during at-bats and on the bases, whether having a very poor or very good record means much, and the looming impact of

Breaking down Spring Training

Feb 27th, 2020 55m 29s

This week Kevin talks about what is most important at Spring Training from a manager's standpoint. From player training to conditioning, setting a tone and what matters most in the games, Kevin has great stories from his days managing the Range

The 2020 Preseason All-Kennedy Team

Feb 20th, 2020 50m 38s

This week Kevin and Rich catch up on the latest in the sign stealing saga and look forward to spring training games starting shortly. Then! Unbeknownst to Kevin, he's asked to name his 2020 preseason All-Kennedy team, position by position - plu

Pitchers and Catchers

Feb 13th, 2020 56m 4s

Pitchers and Catchers have reported for duty and Spring Training is days away from starting for all 30 MLB clubs. Kevin talks about the joy that Spring Training can be. Plus! Rich and Kevin play Guess The Starters for 8 of the Opening Day games

The Mookie Betts blockbuster

Feb 6th, 2020 50m 8s

This week Kevin analyzes the Mookie Betts blockbuster deal from all angles - Dodgers, Red Sox, and Twins. What's the short term and long term impact? Plus! We wish the great Hammerin' Hank Aaron a happy birthday as Kevin recalls his brushes wit

Dusty, the Astros, and the art of moving forward

Jan 30th, 2020 1h 15m

This week Kevin discusses the Astros' hiring of Dusty Baker, who'll be tasked with taking the reins of a team in dramatic transformation. Check out KevinKennedyBaseball.com for new daily content! Out of the Park Baseball 20 can be yours for ju

Managerial turmoil and the new Hall of Fame inductees

Jan 23rd, 2020 1h 6m

This week marks the announcement of four new Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, and Kevin has thoughts and experience with all of them! Plus, we discuss the turmoil in the world of the three teams that suddenly need new managers thanks to the con

Gamesmanship, Cheating, and the Fallout

Jan 16th, 2020 1h 11m

In a week that has roiled the great sport of baseball, Kevin weighs in as only he can on the suspensions, firings, and other related fallout stemming from the MLB investigation of the Astros and their 2017 tactics. Check out KevinKennedyBaseba

Planning, Analysis, and Rumor

Jan 9th, 2020 1h 3m

This week Kevin talks about what baseball managers are doing in January - planning, interviewing, traveling - along with a look at the current free agents and potential trade rumors. Check out KevinKennedyBaseball.com for new daily content! Out

Kevin's Favorites - A special live appearance on This Week In Perfect Team

Jan 2nd, 2020 56m 44s

This week is a special episode of The Kevin Kennedy Show! Kevin joined Rich on This Week In Perfect Team live on Monday, December 30, taking questions from the audience and unveiling six brand new Perfect Team cards of some of his favorite play

Offseason Movers and Shakers

Dec 26th, 2019 55m 19s

December 2019 has been packed with big time movement across the board, from free agency to trades and managerial signings. We catch up with Kevin this week to check in on his thoughts on the latest deals! Which are the most important? Which clu

2019 Hot Stove! Christmastime Free Agency and Trade Talk

Dec 19th, 2019 58m 31s

The Jingle Bells are ringing and the holly has been hung - the 2019 Hot Stove is lit! Kevin breaks down the big free agent signings, trades, and examines a number of teams as they navigate this offseason. Did you know Out of the Park Baseball i

The 2019 MLB Winter Meetings

Dec 12th, 2019 1h 16m

This week, Kevin reacts to the big news coming out of the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings so far as well as examines the needs and desires of all the major league clubs as they head deeper into the offseason. What's your favorite team going to do - an

Stories of four icons

Dec 5th, 2019 1h 28m

It's been said that Kevin Kennedy knows everyone in baseball - which makes for some great podcast stories! This week, Kevin recalls 4 very important and fascinating people from his baseball life. First, we learn about his special relationships

Thanksgiving in the Winter Leagues

Nov 28th, 2019 1h 3m

This week, Kevin reminisces about his days playing and managing in the Winter Leagues, from Mexico to Venezuela to Puerto Rico. It was in many ways critical to his success as a manager, and full of many adventures - some chosen, some not. Check

The changing minor league landscape

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 6m

Kevin knows minor league baseball as well as anyone, having dedicated a significant portion of his career to player development at all levels of baseball. With a set of significant change being proposed to the entire system - including the pote

The Cheating Scandal

Nov 14th, 2019 1h 3m

There's no one better to talk about the cheating accusations being thrown around the world of baseball than Kevin Kennedy, who spent decades on minor and major league fields looking for that extra legal edge to help win. What's 'fair'? What's '