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Dave Kingman was an MLB Comeback Player of the Year winner as a power hitting first baseman.

Tavian Banks was a former Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a running back for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Paul O'Neill was a 5-time world champion MLB outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds and NY Yankees.

Brooks Kieschnick was a former first-round draft pick of the Chicago Cubs, and was one of the top collegiate hitters and pitchers while playing for the Texas Longhorns.

Lenny Randle was a professional baseball player known for his fiery personality.

We agree with Fernando Tatis, Jr. when he says, “who doesn’t love Ha-Seong Kim?” Max Muncy flexes his dad power. Pottymouth’s weekly Kiké mention is really about the ceremonial first pitch of his model cousin Sofía Jirau. Last Friday’s Hammers vs Os game, with Max Fried vs. Dean Kremer, was the 5th time in MLB history with two Jewish starting pitchers. The High A Hillsboro Hops (with manager Ronnie Gajownik) vs. Vancouver Canadians (Ashley Stephenson position coach) series brought us women in uniform on both sides of the field. Our Police Blotter features a conversation of when is a flub really a flub as we discuss the suspension of Glen Kuiper, As broadcaster, for his on-air racial slur. We highlight the international asshattery of Trevor Bauer, and the multiple plunkings of Arozarena. Bryce Harper and Jose Altuve come back quickly, and Liam Hendriks shines in a rehab start. Justine Siegal piles on the impressive firsts by adding “first woman to coach in LMB.” Our pre-season predictions predictably stink.

We say, “It’s perfectly acceptable for Arozarena to do his pose at third WHEN HE HITS A TRIPLE,” “Dad to dad baton thing,” and “I bet *he* can rollerblade and not pull anything.” Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Our third annual season finale awards show, The Sportys. We award "Golden Peaches" to the winning "Legendees" in a record-breaking eight unique categories this year. Who do you think won Jabroni of the Year in 2022?

Jabroni History Month rolls on as we reveal our 2022 All-MLB Jabroni team and induct former MLB pitcher/bigot John Rocker.

Tris Speaker was a Hall of Fame MLB player and all-time doubles hit leader.

Troy Brown is a Super Bowl champion and college football Hall of Fame wide receiver.

Doug Flutie is a Heisman-trophy winning QB and the greatest player in CFL history.

Pete Incaviglia is a former MLB power hitter with a legendary college baseball career.

Jared Lorenzen is former NFL quarterback that took an unusual career path.

John Kruk is a former MLB All-Star.

Junko Tabei was a Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to climb Mt. Everest.

In this week's episode the boys make light of Freddie Freeman's homecoming in Atlanta where he learned of his agents' betrayal of his contract negotiations, which ultimately led to to him firing them. After, they breakdown the Angels and Mariners brawl that ended up producing a large list of suspensions. Bryce Harper's injury could set the Phillies back another year. Are they in trouble? Do they buy at the trade deadline? As we near the end of the first half of the season, the boys pick a couple of teams and players that impressed them and disappointed them. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

In this week's episode the boys make light of Freddie Freeman's homecoming in Atlanta where he learned of his agents' betrayal of his contract negotiations, which ultimately led to to him firing them.  After, they breakdown the Angels and Mariners brawl that ended up producing a large list of suspensions. Bryce Harper's injury could set the Phillies back another year. Are they in trouble? Do they buy at the trade deadline? As we near the end of the first half of the season, the boys pick a couple of teams and players that impressed them and disappointed them. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

Mark Grote was joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to discuss White Sox manager Tony La Russa's perplexing decision to intentionally walk Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner with a 1-2 count Thursday. Los Angeles second baseman Max Muncy subsequently unloaded a three-run home run.

In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to discuss White Sox manager Tony La Russa's perplexing decision to intentionally walk Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner with a 1-2 count Thursday. Los Angeles second baseman Max Muncy subsequently unloaded a three-run home run. Mark Potash of the Sun-Times then joined the show to share his takeaways from Bears OTAs. Later, Grote listened to former Bears receiver Brandon Marshall's admission about his days in Chicago with Jay Cutler at quarterback.

Filling in for Laurence Holmes, Mark Grote opened his show by discussing White Sox manager Tony La Russa making the unusual and costly decision to intentionally walk Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner with a 1-2 count Thursday. Los Angeles second baseman Max Muncy then unloaded with a three-run home run right after it. Later, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune joined the show to discuss his interview with former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski about his interest level in being a future manager of the team.