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Negative WAR, Positive Vibes

CJ Nitkowski & Ryan Spilborghs have spent better than 30 years playing professional baseball at every level around the world. After hanging up their cleats they immediately jumped into television and radio where they both...more

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Episode 9

September 21, 2023

40/70? The Young Smart Athletic Generation Is Here. Ohtani Has Surgery, But What Type?

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk about the greatness of Ronald Acuna's 2023 season. Corbin Carroll has been historically special in Arizona as...

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00:35:25

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Episode 8

September 18, 2023

Ohtani Drama, AL MVP, BAL and TBR Postseason Bound, Cards Keep Marmol

In this episode CJ and Spilly get into the drama surrounding the news that Shohei Ohtani is out for the season. What is going...

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00:29:22

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Episode 7

September 14, 2023

Scherzer Out For The Season, AL Wild Card Breakdown, The Braves Win Again, Celebrations In Philly

In this episode CJ and Spilly break down the loss of Max Scherzer and what it means to the Rangers postseason hopes. The Braves...

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00:23:43

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Episode 6

September 11, 2023

Kirby's Comments, Domínguez Tommy John, Another Big Time Prospect Gets The Call

In this episode of NWPV CJ and Spilly dissect the George Kirby comments, where he went wrong while they also offer a defense of...

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00:27:25

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Episode 5

September 08, 2023

Rangers Reset, Jordan Lawlar Debuts, Betts on Crutches, Strasburg Retirement on Hold

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk Texas Rangers. Adolis Garcia hits the IL, MLB Pipeline's #8 overall prospect Evan Carter gets the call. ...

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00:26:10

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Episode 4

September 04, 2023

NL Wild Card Crazy Tight. Young Yankees Showing Life. Braves Show Out in LA.

In this episode CJ and Spilly breakdown the NL Wild Card race and the team that has the greatetst chance to play spoiler. The...

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00:24:34