MLB Takeover Pod: Recent Episodes
Chris Lavallee
The MLB Takeover Pod is the show on the Takeover Sports Network that covers America's favorite pastime in detail. Hosts Chris Lavallee and Matthew Danieluk will cover everything from the latest scores, to the biggest headlines, and keep you up to date on all the major stories in and around Major League Baseball.
mlb #scherzer #deadball
This week the guys discuss Pujols pitching in relief, Max Scherzer's injury, and Nathan Eovaldi giving up 5 Home Runs in one inning. Later, they rant about Major League Baseball tinkering/deadening the baseballs & more!
This episode of MLB Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
Show Notes
Puljos Pitches + Longoria asks to keep ball
Last Sunday, Puljos gave the Cardinals 27 pitches in relief
Fastballs that registered in a range at a blistering 55.2 & 69.6 MPH
Curveballs that registered @ 48.7 MPH; one of which was taken over the fence by Joey Bart
Evan Longoria hit a single and then asked for the ball
Puljos’ final stat line:
1.0 IP, 3 hits, 4 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 36.00 ERA
Max Scherzer Out 6-8 Weeks
MRI revealed moderate to high grade internal oblique strain
Left Wed’s game in the middle of an at-bat w/side discomfort
In 8 starts this season, Scherzer has a 2.54 ERA along w/59 strikeouts
Mets still sit atop the NL East but have now lost Scherzer and deGrom to injury
According to Andy McCullough of ‘The Athletic’; the Mets will look to left-hander David Peterson to pick up the slack while Scherzer is out.
Peterson was a 1st round pick in 2017 and has posted a 1.89 ERA in 4 outings this year
Astros tie MLB Record w/5 Home Runs in 1 Inning off of Red Sox’s Nathan Eovaldi
Astros put up 5 HR’s in the 2nd inning of Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox’s Eovaldi
The Home Runs were by Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Jeremy Pena, Michael Brantley, and Yuli Gurriel
Eovaldi gave up 8-runs in that inning
Eovaldi gave up 15 HR’s all of last season and has already surrendered 14 this season (most in the majors)
MLB Home Runs - Way Down in 2022
According to CBS Sports - Home Runs are way down in 2022 because MLB has tinkered and deadened the baseballs
MLB has a history of tinkering w/the baseballs
They’re inconsistent about the how the physically tinker w/the baseball. It depends on the year and whether they’re looking for more or less HR’s
Since 2015, we’ve seen average Home Run rates per team fluctuate year after year after year
This week the guys discuss Seattle's 20-year playoff drought, Houston winning 11 out of their last 12 games, and Robinson Cano heading to San Diego. Later they react to Kyle Hendricks getting pulled from a complete game shutout, debate who the AL MVP is 5 weeks into the season & more!
This episode of MLB Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
Headlines
Seattle Playoff Drought Outliving iPod
Apple announced that they’re discontinuing the iPod.
The Mariners have the longest active postseason drought at 20 years.
45 seasons (1977).
Never Reached the World Series.
Never Won the World Series.
15-18 so far this season.
Drought will continue to (at least) 21 years.
Astros Recent Surge
They’ve won 11of 12.
2nd best record in the American League.
Swept the Mariners, Tigers, and Twins.
Top 5 in ERA, Quality Starts, Whip, Batting Average Against.
Middle of the pack offensively.
14th-Runs, 25th-Batting Average, 18th OBP, and 9th-Slugging Percentage.
Robinson Cano to Padres
Mets released 39-year old Cano last Sunday.
Padres announced that they signed the Vet on Friday.
Padres plan to use Cano as a bat off the bench; occasionally starting at 2nd base.
Cano sat out last season serving his 2nd suspension for performance enhancing drugs.
He’s owed $44 million of his 10-year $240 million contract from the Mets.
He’s lost close to $36 million from his drug suspensions.
An 8-time All-Star, Cano has a .302 career batting average with 335 home runs, 1,305 RBIs and an .842 OPS in 17 seasons. He has 2,632 hits, including 571 double (http://ESPN.com)
Kyle Hendricks Pulled after 8 2/3 scoreless innings
Monday night against the Padres, Hendricks pitches 8 2/3’s of scoreless baseball before getting pulled.
Allowed only 3 singles, walked 1, and struck-out 7
Hendricks became the 1st Cubs starter to reach the 8th (and then 9th) inning this season.
David Ross planned to pull Hendricks in the 8th but according to Hendricks “I kind of talked him into it”.
According to http://MLB.com, they negotiated that Hendricks could stay in the game if he pitched a 1-2-3 9th inning.
Following his only walk to Jake Cronenworth, Ross pulled him at 116 pitches.
Aaron Judge - .305 Avg. 12 HR, 27 RBI’s
Stanton - .284 Avg. 10 HR, 30 RBI’s
Trout - .323 Avg. 9 HR, 19 RBI’s
mlb al west
reds #mlb #umpires
This week the guys discuss the horrific start for the Cincinnati Reds, evaluate some of the new MLB prospects, react to Madison Bumgarner’s ejection & more!
Show Notes:
Cincinnati Reds have won 4 games (4-22 record)
The Reds have the potential to be the worst regular-season team ever
Blame Pie: Owners 50%, Front Office 25%, Manager 15%, Players 10%
Call-Ups
Jarren Duran- Boston OF
25-year-old speedster
Triple-A stats: .397/.478/.638 2 HR/7 SB
Starting in CF for the Sox who have been getting zero offense from their outfield.
Royce Lewis- Minnesota SS
44 ranked prospect- #1 pick 2017
Triple A .310/.430/.563 3 Hr/11 rbi/8 steals in 24 games.
Originally thought to be taking Correa’s roster spot when he was rumored to have a fractured finger, instead, he’s taking Luis Arraez’s spot (COVID) starting at SS and batting 7th
Juan Yepez- St. Louis- corner infielder
.286/.383/.586 in the minors in 2021,
A pure power hitter with a sub-20% SO rate, Yepez can play both corner infield and outfield spots but will likely replace Pujols as the everyday DH for the Cards if he continues improving.
MJ Melendez- Kansas City
49 ranked prospect, 52nd pick in 2017
Led the minors with 41 homers in 2021
2/6 in his first two major league games with 1 walk and a .762 ops
The power/positional scarcity of quality catchers makes Melendez the top fantasy prospect and an absolute stud on a team that already has the best offensive Cather in baseball.
Madison Bumgarner’s Ejection
Diamondback’s starter was ejected by 1st base umpire Dan Bellino
Bellino called Bumgarner over at the end of an inning to check for pine tar (new MLB policy)
Rather than look at his hands, Bellino was rubbing Bumgarner’s hand while starring at his face
Looked creepy and uncomfortable
Bumgarner was rightfully irritated, and swore at the ump as he walked away
Bellino tossed him from the game
Yankee Stadium - Retractable Roof
Yankee brass looking to putting a retractable roof on Yankee Stadium.
Should other stadiums consider doing the same? hunter greene vladimir gutierrez cincinnati reds podcast yankees
This week the guys react to the return of Ronald Acuna Jr. and explain his importance to the #Braves and #MLB as a whole and marvel over the Mets' 5-pitcher perfect game. Later, they discuss Trevor Bauer’s 2-year suspension, reveal their way too early MVP picks & more!
This episode of MLB Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
Show Notes
Acuna returned Thursday against the Cubs
He was 1/5 with a single, 2 stolen bases, and 2 strikeouts
Acuna is the leader for this Braves team
His return should give Braves fans a much needed boost after a slow start
Currently they sit 3rd in the NL East
Five Mets Pitchers Combine to Throw No-Hitter against Phillies
Starter Tyler Mcgill - 5.0 IP, 5K, 3 BB
Drew Smith - 1.1 IP, 4K
Joely Rodriguez - 1.0 IP
Seth Lugo - .2 IP
Edwin Diaz - 1.0 IP, 3K
This is the 1st no-hitter of the 2022 season
The Mets are cruising right now
They’re15-7 / tied w/Brewers for 2nd best record in all of baseball
1st in the NL East
Scherzer has shown no signs of slowing down posting a 3-0 record w/33 K’s, and a 1.80 ERA
Lindor has bounced back this season - .284, 4 HR, 13 RBI’s
They’ve won series vs. playoff contenders; Giants, Cardinals, and Phillies
Trevor Bauer Suspended for 2 years
- Suspended for 324-games
By far the most severe punishment handed out under the sport's domestic violence policy
(Per ESPN) Bauer promptly released a statement announcing he was appealing the suspension, thus becoming the first player to contest punishment through MLB's domestic violence policy.
"In the strongest possible terms, I deny committing any violation of the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy. I am appealing this action and expect to prevail. As we have throughout this process, my representatives and I respect the confidentiality of the proceedings.”
He spent the last 81 regular-season games on administrative leave, plus an additional 18 to begin the 2022 season. But his 324-game suspension doesn't begin until Friday, meaning he doesn't get credit for previous time served.
Bauer's suspension, if it holds through the appeal process, would last until the 19th game of the 2024 season, by which point his three-year contract with the Dodgers will have expired.
The Dodgers would save the $28-plus million that remains on his contract in 2022 and the full $32 million on his contract in 2023.
Bauer was immediately placed on the restricted list and can't be around the team, even with a grievance hearing pending.
(Per ESPN) At the conclusion of a four-day hearing on Aug. 19, L.A. Superior Court Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman dissolved the temporary restraining order, ruling that Bauer did not pose a continual threat to the woman and that her injuries were not the result of anything she verbally objected to before or during the encounter, pointing to texts from the woman in which she asked to be choked out.
Bauer is suing the woman for defamation (Outkick Story: https://outkick.com/dodgers-trevor-bauer-sues-woman-alleging-sexual-assault/)
The Braves’ Marcel Ozuna received only 20 games for domestic violence against his girlfriend.
Furthermore the 20 game ban was retroactive!
Way too Early MVP Picks:
AL
Anthony Rizzo - .284, 9 HR, 21 RBI
Mike Trout - .345, 5 HR, 10 RBI
NL
Eric Hosmer - .397, 2 HR, 11 RBI
Nolan Arenado - .375, 5 HR, 17 RBI
miketrout #mlb #dodgers
This week the guys recap an exciting first week of the MLB season, discuss their concerns w/Mike Trout's injury, and debate Kershaw getting pulled during a potential perfect game.
This episode of MLB Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
Show Notes
Mike Trout’s Injury
Trout is day-to-day after being hit on his left-hand Sunday against the Rangers
Hit in the hand by an 81 MPH slider in the 5th inning of the Angles 8-3 victory
The 9X All-Star is batting .267 w/2 HR’s to start the season
According to Manager Joe Madden, this isn’t a significant injury but expects Trout to miss at least one game
It’s a freak accident, but do we have to start worrying about Trout’s health?
Trout was limited to 36 games last season due to a calf injury
Since May 2019, Trout has missed time for 8 injuries, including Sunday’s hand injury
His missed time for injuries to his Foot, Calf (twice), elbow, toe, and now hand
Week 1 Takeaways
The AL East is what we expected
Top 4 Teams separated by no more than 1 games
Blue Jays / Sox + Yanks 1 game / Rays1.5 game back
The Yankees have the best bullpen in all of baseball (1.21 ERA)
The Dodgers and Giants are the 2 best squads in the National League
Dodgers have won 7 straight
Giants have won 5 straight
Dodgers are leading all of Major League Baseball in Run Scored (58)
Giants are leading all of Major League Baseball in Runs Allowed (20)
The Mets Pitching Staff is on Fire
Mets Starters are 6-0 with a 1.07 ERA (6 ER in 50.1 IP) through 10 games.
Mets have a 2.5 game lead in the NL East
They are 3rd in Runs Allowed (25) behind the Giants and Dodgers respectively
Kershaw Pulled in 7th inning of a Perfect Game
Pitched 7 perfect innings last Weds against the Twins
13 strikeouts
Threw 80 pitches
Dave Roberts claimed that he pulled his former Ace as a practice of caution; given Kershaw’s return from his Flexor injury
Kershaw insisted to reporters after the game that “Roberts did the right thing” by pulling him
NOTE: Kershaw threw a no-hitter in 2014
Yankees #MLB #AaronJudge
This week the guys react to the Yankees-Red Sox season opener and explain why they think Brian Cashman is torpedoing contract talks with Aaron Judge. Later they discuss who their most hated MLB stars are of all-time & more!
This episode of MLB Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
SHOW NOTES
Yankees up 2-0 in Season against Red Sox
1st game went 11 innings
Yankees won 6-5
2nd game Yankees won 4-2
Stanton has hit 2 HR’s in 2 games
Concerning that Cole gave up 3 runs in the 1st inning - only went 4 innings
Cole blamed the opening day ceremony for delaying his start (weak move)
Judge turns down extension offer of $213.5 million for the next 7 seasons
17 million of 2022
$30.5 per season for next 7 seasons
Judge wants an 8-year deal
Wants an average annual salary closer to Mike Trout’s $36 million
The Yankees offer would give him the 2nd highest Average Annual Value among outfielders, just slightly ahead of Mookie Betts’ $30.4 million
Mets vs. Nationals / New Rivalry?
Lindor exited in the 5th inning Friday night against the Nationals after being hit in the helmet
Benches cleared
Mets were hit 3-times in their 5-1 victory
Steve Cishek (Nats Pitcher) was ejected from the game
According to the Crew Chief, not because of hitting Lindor but for escalating tensions after the benches were cleared
This week the guys reveal their American League Standing predictions. Later, they debate Trevor Bauer’s defamation suit against ‘The Athletic’ & more! Do the Yankees or Red Sox have what it takes hold off the young, talented Blue Jays? Will anyone come to the White Sox in the Central?
TrevorBauer #Dodgers #Yankees #RedSox #MLB
Trevor Bauer Files Defamation Suit Against The Athletic
Bauer was 8-5 w/a 2.59 ERA last season
Bauer was placed on administrative leave last July 2nd under the joint domestic violence and sexual assault policy of Major League Baseball and the player’s association.
The leave has been repeatedly extended and currently ends on April 16th.
This episode of MLB Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
This week the guys discuss Pujols returning to St. Louis, Trevor Story signing in Boston, and Dave Roberts’ bold World Series Prediction. Later, they reveal their National League standings predictions & more!
nationalleague #dodgers #braves #MLB
This episode of Big 12 Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
Albert Pujols signs a 1-year contract ($2.5 million) with w/the #Cardinals
Dave Roberts Guarantees World Series Victory
On Dan Patrick’s radio show last week, Roberts guaranteed that the Dodgers will win it all
On the program, he said “We are winning the World Series in 2022…We will win the World Series this year, put it on record.
Trevor Story signs w/ Red Sox
This week Chris & Matt breakdown the latest MLB free agency new and notes; including Freddie Freeman, Matt Olsen, Carlos Correa, and more. They also debate if the Dodgers' new All-Star roster is bad for baseball
mlb #freeagency #dodgers #braves #freddiefreeman
Major League Baseball has reached an agreement to begin playing once again! With the birth of the new season comes the birth of a new podcast to get all your #MLB news!
springtraining #CBA #manfred
Hosts Chris Lavallee & Matt Danieluk breakdown the new MLB CBA agreement, explain how the league got here, and reveal the winners and losers of the new deal. Plus, the guys get a littler personal and detail their love for the sport of baseball.
Hosts Chris Lavallee and Austin Space give a brief introduction of what to expect from future episodes of the MLBTakeover Podcast. From the latest scores, to the biggest headlines, Chris and Austin will keep you up to date on all the major stories in and around Major League Baseball.