In this inaugural episode of the B1G, Baseball and Beyond Podcast, hosted by Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert, the duo delve into the Midwest college baseball scene with expert insights and passion. They discuss the Top 25 rankings and seasonal outlook for notable teams such as Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska, and others in the Big Ten Conference. Highlights from the episode include a detailed analysis of players and coaches, standout performances from the opening weekend, and future matchups.

The guys emphasize the talent and depth within Midwest baseball programs, hoping to use this platform moving forward to showcase the often-overlooked region. Burke and Patrick also give a preview of upcoming games and share their excitement for the 2025 season.

00:00 Welcome to B1G, Baseball, and Beyond
01:01 The Vision for Big Baseball and Beyond
01:56 Player-Centric Coverage and Midwest Advocacy
03:44 Challenges and Opportunities for Big Ten Teams
05:49 Michigan and Penn State's Strong Start
13:37 Nebraska's Potential and Early Performance
16:30 UCLA's Youthful Talent and Strong Start
19:49 Insights from Coach Savage
20:12 Big Ten Weekend Recap
21:19 Midwest Teams to Watch
22:06 Xavier's Challenging Schedule
24:15 Michigan State's Strong Start
33:31 Cincinnati's Impressive Performance
38:10 Upcoming Weekend Preview
40:11 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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