The Ringer MLB Show

The Ringer MLB Show brings the same blend of smart analysis and internet-era sensibility that defines The Ringer's coverage of other sports. The rotating cast -- primarily Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram -- breaks down baseball's biggest stories each week, mixing genuine analytical depth with an appreciation for the sport's stranger moments. Lindbergh in particular brings a sabermetric perspective honed from years of writing about advanced stats, while Baumann's writing background gives him a knack for framing stories in unexpected ways. Episodes typically run 45 minutes to just over an hour, and the format shifts between roundtable discussions among the hosts and interviews with front-office types, beat reporters, and occasionally players. The show does not drop on a rigid schedule, which can be mildly frustrating, but when it does publish, the quality is reliably high. With 255 episodes in the catalog, there is plenty of back content to mine during the offseason. The rating sits at 4.1 stars from a small pool of 15 reviewers on Apple Podcasts, which probably undersells it -- the show's audience tends to skew toward the kind of fan who is more likely to engage on social media than leave a podcast review. One thing worth noting: The Ringer MLB Show has moved to the Ringer Baseball feed and has become a Spotify-focused property, which may affect availability depending on where you listen. If you appreciate baseball analysis that treats the sport as both a numbers game and a human one, this show balances those instincts better than most.