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Willie Mays passes at 93
Aaron Judge’s HBP scare
Mike Trout’s rehab behind schedule
Is Grimace saving the Mets?
Dodgers release new City Connects
Weekend Series to Watch
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Mookie Betts wrist fracture
Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the IL
Jose Abreu released
Orioles Phillies series gave us fireworks
Umpire disciplined for gambling
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Cavan Biggio traded to the Dodgers
Paul Skenes standing ovation in St. Louis
J.T. Realmuto to the IL with knee surgery
The Athletic’s Anonymous Player Poll
Buster Olney’s Twitter hacked
Twins City Connects released
Weekend series to watch
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Phillies and Mets split in London
Yankees/Dodgers: WS preview?
Guys who have been DUDES lately
Controversial Cronenworth strike
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MLB clears Ohtani after investigation
Our way-too-early All-Star ballots
White Sox are the worst at everything
Jordan Montgomery kinda stinks now
Avisail Garcia DFA’d
Weekend series to watch
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Aaron Judge is so back
Other players who are back
Tommy Pham wants you to know can fight
Blake Snell sent to IL again
Spencer Torkelson demoted
Another betting scandal (this time on baseball)
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Angel Hernandez officially retires
Negro League stats integrated into MLB stats
Jeremiah Estrada’s consecutive strikeout streak
Corey Seager’s home run barrage
David Fry: a name you need to know
Jorge Lopez DFA’d: “worst team in the whole f–cking MLB”
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Ronald Acuña Jr. done for the year
Dodgers worst losing streak in 5 years
Guardians sweep third straight series
Mets meltdown: “the sky is falling”
Blue Jays City Connects leaked
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Phillies keep winning, making history
Kyle Tucker’s Astros have bounced back
Bobby Witt Jr. is THAT DUDE
Gunnar Henderson making a case for MVP
Vladdy Jr., Bo Bichette possibly being traded?
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Edwin Diaz loses closer role
Controversial play at the plate to end Pirates-Cubs game
MLB investigating former Shohei Ohtani teammate David Fletcher for gambling
Cardinals release city connect uniforms
Alek Manoah, Paul Skenes stay hot
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Ronel Blanco ejected, suspended for foreign substance
Ron Washington calls out Luis Guillorme after failed squeeze bunt
Jung Hoo Lee has structural shoulder damage
Highlighting Chris Sale, Seth Lugo, Tarik Skubal, Dylan Cease, Mason Miller
Jack Leiter’s rocky rookie season
Weekend series to watch
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Reacting to Paul Skenes’ first start
Braves’ Almost No-Hitter
Mike Trout’s decision to opt for surgery
Aaron Judge is…back
Guardians City Connect uniforms reveal
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Paul Skenes set to make MLB debut
Japanese stardom: Ohtani, Yamamoto and Imanaga
Nationals over .500 for first time since 2021
Willson Contreras out 6 weeks from scary injury
Former MLB outfielder to play college football
Tigers City Connect uniforms
Weekend series to watch
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Padres trade for Luis Arráez
Dodgers sweep Braves
Oakland A’s staying relevant
Alek Manoah rocked in return
Trea Turner to miss 6+ weeks
Closer entrances
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Mike Trout has a torn meniscus
Dodgers / D-Backs game delayed by bees
Brewers / Rays scuffle
Phillies first team to 20 wins
Twins’ win streak
Rays drop City Connect jerseys
Weekend series to watch
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Fanatics jersey issues to be fixed
Standings check one month in
White Sox match win total in one series
Are the A’s…not terrible?
Jackson Holliday sent down
Ohtani booed in Toronto
Anthony Rendon has a hamstring tear
Ranger Suarez’s scoreless streak ends
MLB Players Weekend is back
Did MLB change the baseballs again?
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Aaron Boone ejected for saying nothing
Angels / Orioles end on a bad replay review
Jackson Holliday’s slow start continues
Cardinals option Jordan Walker to AAA
Snell, Bello, Bellinger all hit the IL
Shohei Ohtani goes 450 feet
Weekend series to watch
Fans dunking on one another in April
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The Astros stink
The White Sox stink
Aaron Judge getting booed
Red Sox pitching is surprisingly insane
Jack Leiter’s debut
Paul Skenes still waiting
Mets City Connect uniforms
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Mets off to a surprisingly good start
Guardians one of the best teams in baseball
Reynaldo Lopez is the Braves’ top pitcher right now
Kutter Crawford getting no love from his offense
Albert Suarez returns to MLB after 2,395 days
Michael Busch making history at the plate
Jack Leiter making his MLB debut
John Sterling retiring from the Yankees’ booth
Weekend series to watch
Oli Marmol’s incident with A’s security
The Alex Cora slander needs to stop
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Jackson Holliday makes his debut
Blake Snell’s first outing with the Giants
Skip Schumaker likely out as Marlins Manager in 2025
Trevor Story out for the season
Red Sox extend Ceddanne Rafaela
Noteworthy performances across the league
Weekend series to watch
Closing the book (more injuries, Cubs’ meltdown, Pirates fans booing David Bednar)
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Shane Bieber, Eury Perez (and possibly Spencer Strider) need Tommy John
MLB, MLBPA exchanging blame
Oakland A’s to move to Sacramento
More teams say they haven’t received jerseys from Fanatics
Phillies release new City Connect uniforms
Stephen Strasburg officially retires
MLB ends Nolan Schanuel’s on-base streak
Pirates’ best start since 2018
Marlins get first win of the season
Alek Manoah gets rocked in Single-A
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Ronel Blanco no-hits the Blue Jays
Bryce Harper has historic night at the plate
A's Option Esteury Ruiz
Giants trade Joey Bart
Josh Jung to miss 2+ months
Weekend Series to Watch
A’s & Royals stadium issues
Fanatics unable to deliver jerseys
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Teams that started hot (and not)
Mets (Jeff McNeil) and Brewers (Rhys Hoskins) beef
Blue Jays and Rays clear benches
Corbin Burnes, Gunnar Henderson and Orioles start strong
Reacting to the new Fanatics uniforms in regular season action
Yankees sweep the Astros in Houston, Juan Soto raking
Pirates start the season 4-0
Mookie Betts making an early case for 2024 NL MVP
Tyler O’Neill sets Opening Day home run record
Closing thoughts on Opening Weekend
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Shohei Ohtani speaks to the media
Rockies extend Ezequiel Tovar
Cubs / Dodgers set to open 2025 in Japan
Trevor Bauer scoreless against Yankees
Jackson Holliday to start in AAA
Looking ahead to Opening Day
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Recapping the Seoul Series
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, fired
Giants sign reigning NL Cy Young Blake Snell
Mets and J.D. Martinez agree to deal
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Revisiting last year’s takes and predictions
Listener hot takes Pt. I
Standings predictions for every division
Postseason picks and World Series winners
Listener hot takes Pt. II
“Still Got It” Award
“Bringing Up the Rear” Award
“Hey That’s Me” Award
“Tin Foil Hat” Award
“There’s No Way We Saw That Coming” Award
Rookie of the Year Award picks
Manager of the Year picks
Comeback Player of the Year picks
Cy Young picks
MVP picks
General / storyline hot takes to watch for
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Gerrit Cole, Aaron Judge banged up
Brayan Bello, Red Sox agree to extension
Joey Votto signs minor league deal with Blue Jays
Mookie Betts moved to shortstop “permanently, for now”
Trevor Bauer pitches against Dodger minor leaguers
Oakland A’s release Vegas ballpark renderings
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Jon Heyman blocks Kyle on Twitter
Matt Chapman to the Giants
Phillies give Zack Wheeler historic extension
Josh Donaldson announces his retirement
Danville Dairy Daddies sweep the nation
Mets are getting a dance team
Gerrit Cole upset by Daniel Vogelbach’s slow trot
Fanatics: “We’re getting the s*** kicked out of us”
Ronald Acuña’s brother commits to Phillies at age 12
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Cody Bellinger signs with the Cubs
Mitch Keller signs extension with the Pirates
Tim Anderson agrees to deal with the Marlins
Dodgers trade Manuel Margot, sign Kiké Hernandez
Cardinals sign Brandon Crawford
Kodai Senga to miss 3+ weeks
MLB/Nike/Fanatics see-through baseball pants
Netflix’s Expos documentary announcement
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Jorge Soler signs with the Giants
Brandon Woodruff returns to Brewers
Red Sox sign Liam Hendriks
Anthony Rendon has more comments
Rob Manfred to step down in 2029
MLB’s new jerseys are not going over well
A’s could possibly play in Sacramento
Joe DiMaggio’s unbreakable hit streak
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Our Super Bowl reactions
Jose Altuve’s 5-year extension
Clayton Kershaw back to the Dodgers
Trevor Bauer campaigning to pitch in MLB again
Las Vegas Mayor wants A’s to stay in Oakland
Billy Eppler placed on ineligible list
Rays extend Kevin Cash
Netflix announces plans for Red Sox documentary
Corey Kluber retires
Hack Wilson’s unbreakable single-season RBI record
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What classifies a fast casual restaurant
What scenario leads to choosing fast casual?
Ranking Mexican, burger, sub and pizza spots
Our go-to meal choices at our favorite places
Choosing our top 3 fast casual spots
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Ryan Ripken returns to the show
Angelos sells the Orioles
Baltimore trades for Corbin Burnes
Bobby Witt Jr. extension live reaction
Justin Turner signs with Blue Jays
Theo Epstein joins Red Sox ownership group
Phillies City Connect jersey leak?
2024 Spring Training hats released
Cal Ripken Jr.’s consecutive games streak
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Beltre, Mauer and Helton get in
There will never be a “perfect” HOF
Reminder: the writers ruin everything
Jorge Polanco traded to the Mariners
Rhys Hoskins signs with the Brewers
Cubs sign Hector Neris
Joc Pederson heading to Arizona
Adam Frazier signs with Royals
Tigers give 6-year deal to prospect
Nationals / Marlins / Yankees uniform updates
Cy Young’s unbreakable career wins record
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Anthony Rendon hates the game he plays
Josh Hader signs with the Astros
Aroldis Chapman signs with the Pirates
Looking at the Hall of Fame ballot
Ideal matchups between historic and current players
Nolan Ryan’s unbreakable career strikeout record
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Yankees sign Marcus Stroman
Jordan Hicks to the Giants
Braves extend GM Alex Anthopoulos
Red Sox confirm they’re punting
Dusty Baker hired by Giants as assistant
Rickey Henderson’s unbreakable career stolen base record
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Shota Imanaga finalizes deal with Cubs
The new wave of contract clauses
The state of the Red Sox following the Sale and Giolito moves
Teoscar Hernandez betting on himself with the Dodgers
Robbie Ray traded to the Giants
Mets acquiring “scraps” for a punt year
Best fits for Dylan Cease, Marcus Stroman
Bobby Cox’s unbreakable career ejection record
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Record-breaking deal for Yamamoto
Final offers from Mets, Yankees
Fans now pretending they didn’t want him
Don’t give the Dodgers the trophy just yet
Revisiting the salary cap vs. floor debate
Expecting the hot stove to get hot again
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Common complaints about flying
Going through security
Scenarios to buy overpriced airport food
Reserved vs. non-reserved seats
Airplane snacks and drinks
Worst types of people on flights
First class vs. economy and more!
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The story behind Creed taking over
Rangers’ hot start + losing the division
Flipping the script on Jacob deGrom
Playoff facial hair and “General Sborz”
Were the Rangers hoping for a different WS matchup?
What it’s like playing for Bruce Bochy
Having Aroldis Chapman as a teammate
The mindset needed to be a reliever in the WS
Not thinking he was coming back out for the 9th
Closing out the World Series
The Glove Spike
His ideal 7-8-9 relievers to close out a game
One way he’s grown as a player
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Shohei signs with the Dodgers for $700M
The narrative is already starting to flip
Tracking flights and restaurant reservations
Baseball reporters getting it wrong again
Historic contract by the numbers
Still not enough for the Dodgers
Answering the question “Is he worth $700M?”
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Juan Soto traded to the Yankees
Alex Verdugo also traded to New York
Braves trade for Jarred Kelenic
Craig Kimbrel signs with Orioles
Ohtani meeting details being leaked
Unbreakable records: Pete Rose career hits
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Reporters, “sources,” and clickbait
Sonny Gray signs with the Cardinals
Snell in St. Louis or Seattle?
A brief Angels trivia intermission
Kenta Maeda signs with the Tigers
Luis Severino signs with the Mets
Yankees “saving 18” for Yamamoto
Ohtani the type to sign before Christmas
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Is Thanksgiving overrated?
Why do we make the day so hard on ourselves?
The meal is always at a weird time
Overrated, overhated and don’t-bother Thanksgiving foods
Stuffing vs. dressing debate
Power ranking the pie flavors
What a typical Thanksgiving Day looks like
Running on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving as a checkpoint for Christmas
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New manager hirings
ROTY, MOTY, Cy Young, MVP winners
Oakland A’s heading to Las Vegas
New pitch clock proposal
All-Star Game in Atlanta for 2025
Aaron Nola staying in Philly
D-Backs unveil new uniforms
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Rangers win their first World Series
Texas was perfect on the road
D-Backs were up against a juggernaut
The “worst ratings ever” conversation
Bright future for Arizona
Takeaways from the series
Thank you to the listeners for No. 400
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Game 1: Best game this postseason
Both teams playing their brand of ball
Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia moments
Game 2: D-Backs answer back
Merrill Kelly brilliant on the bump
Marte, Pham having themselves a series
Game 3: pitching preview
Updated series predictions
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D-Backs take 6 & 7 at The Bank
Phillies offense fumbles the bag
Adolis Garcia is the president of Texas
Astros garbage at home til the very end
World Series predictions
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Astros take all three on the road
Jose Altuve’s postseason heroics
Aroldis Garcia scuffle after HBP
D-Backs win back-to-back 1-run games
Phillies offense needs to get back to its ways
Updated series predictions
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Rangers still undefeated in the postseason
Yordan Alvarez is not human
Astros must jump on Scherzer in Game 3
Phillies making quick work of D-Backs
Schwarber, Harper, Castellanos mashing
The Bank in October can’t be touched
Which team down 0-2 can survive?
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Orioles swept by the Rangers
Astros do what they do, but Twins fought
D-Backs sweep Dodgers
Phillies / Braves deserved seven games
League Championship Series predictions
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Orioles drop first two at home
Twins bounce back with statement win
WILD finish to Phillies/Braves Game 2
D-Backs wanting to prove they belong
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Rangers / Rays
Twins / Blue Jays
D-Backs / Twins
Marlins / Phillies
ALDS matchup preview
Predictions
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Looking at the finalized postseason field
Reds, Cubs, Mariners eliminated
Blue Jays / Twins
Rangers / Rays
D-Backs / Brewers
Marlins / Phillies
Predictions
Wild Card schedule
Gabe Kapler fired
Buck Showalter not returning in 2024
Felix Bautista TJ surgery
Wainwright, Miggy and others saying goodbye
Tim Wakefield passing
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Nate is selling, Kyle buying the Philly alligator
Astros / Mariners getting chippy
The foul ball that got Brian Snitker ejected
Acuña establishes the 40/70 club
Cubs announcers upset with celebration
Terry Francona getting his ovation
Weekend series to watch
Steve Cohen’s apology to the Marlins
Miguel Cabrera’s final homestand
Brooks Robinson passes away
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If Taylor Swift was an MLB girlfriend
Nate’s buying Clayton Kershaw’s comments
Kyle is selling bad teams being covered right now
Weekend series rundown
Acuña hits his 40th home run
Have we seen the last of Joey Votto?
Astros suck against 100-loss teams
Rangers back in first in the AL West
Phillies sweep to maintain top WC spot
What we know one week out
Remaining schedules for contenders
Matchups if the postseason started today
Who owns the tiebreakers
Looking at the NL MVP conversation
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Nate is selling geese
Kyle is buying B Snell on the beat
Voicemail: Who wins NL Cy Young?
Padres “toxic” reports
AJ Preller, Bob Melvin “unfixable”
Shohei Ohtani unspecified surgery
Does Shohei get $500M?
Corbin Carroll, Hunter Greene, Waino
Weekend series to watch
Yusei Kikuchi needs 14 hours of sleep
Brusdar Graterol’s moment with mom
Kyle Schwarber’s moonshot
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Nate is buying fans using giant gloves
Kyle is buying all-hands-on-deck cellys
Weekend series rundown
Recapping Rays / Orioles 4-game set
Shohei Ohtani clears locker, done for 2023
Dodgers clinch NL West
NL Wild Card race very much up for grabs
Rays announce plans for new stadium
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Nate’s buying Baker Mayfield’s Astros comments
Ronald Acuña Jr. upsets Philly
Braves clinch the N.L. East
JROD joins the 30/30 club
Can JROD be a consistent face of baseball?
Alek Manoah refused to report to Triple-A
Scherzer, Darvish, Cruz shut down
Davis Schneider, Trea Turner launching baseballs
Kyle and Nate need their playoff trip to happen
Weekend series to watch
Getting the Chaim Bloom firing news live
Closing the book: Mets get David Stearns
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Nate is buying David Wells
Kyle is buying the beach in September
Weekend series rundown
Fans’ attention shifting to football
Johan Oviedo / Ronald Acuña Jr. inside pitch
George Kirby wishing he didn’t have to pitch
Angels open to trading Mike Trout
Nationals cancel Stephen Strasburg ceremony
9/11 closing remarks
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Nate got engaged
Astros humiliate Rangers
Jose Altuve’s home run barrage
AL West looks completely different
Julio Urias arrested on felony charges
Anthony Rendon: “No habla ingles”
NL Cy Young race is heating up
Royce Lewis only hits grand slams
Red Sox strike out 47 times vs. TB
Giancarlo Stanton 400 career HR
Fantasy players to add
Weekend series to watch
Shohei Ohtani’s body double
Terry Francona: “It’s time.”
Pitch clock to remain for postseason
Jackson Holliday couldn’t get a hotel room
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Kyle is buying jerseys, literally
Nate is buying the waiver deadline
Angels officially give up
Alex Cobb’s almost No-Hitter
Phillies can’t stop launching homers
Mariners’ winningest month in team history
Kiss the Red Sox goodbye
Ronald Acuña Jr. gets rushed
White Sox shooting and a gun in folds of fat
Mookie Betts best in baseball in August
Did Marcell Ozuna get robbed of POTW?
Fantasy players to consider adding
Weekend series to watch
Closing the book
Most electric atmosphere this October?
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Kyle is buying Brandon Hyde
Weekend series rundown
Pete Alonso likely to be traded
Mookie returns to Fenway
Verlander / Miggy have a moment
Nationals to play spoiler?
Rangers hand over division lead
Mariners are red hot
Brewers’ winning streak, race with Cubs
Felix Bautista hits the IL
NL MVP Race (Betts, Acuña, Freeman)
Rays / Yankees clear benches twice
Shohei Ohtani declined imaging on UCL
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Nate’s buying Judge joining Jordan
Kyle’s buying hot mic streaming service
Taking a voicemail
Shohei Ohtani has a UCL tear
Mike Trout back on the IL
NL playoff picture heating up
Eddie Rosario, Aaron Judge talk
Fantasy players to consider adding
Weekend series to watch
The Trop scrubs Wander signage
Oakland A’s eliminated from the postseason
BONUS: Stephen Strasburg to retire
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Nate sells the cycle
Kyle sells the umpire excuse
Weekend series rundown
Little League Classic thoughts
Pete Alonso throws first hit into stands
Mariners streaking, JROD on fire
Jose Altuve reaches 2,000 hits
Jackson Holliday debut not ruled out
Angelos can’t commit to young O’s
Nolan Schanuel’s early call-up
Tommy Pham’s argument with a fan
Blue Jays DFA’d Paul DeJong
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Nate buys walk-off sprints
Kyle misses start of the Nats game
Dodgers reach 10-game win streak
Latest update on Wander Franco
Jeter dragged for Marlins sculpture
Zack Gelof, Ryan Mountcastle go off
Fantasy players to pick up
Answering your DMs
Weekend series to watch
Closing the book
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Weekend series rundown
The Cedric Mullins Game
Kevin Brown’s response
Yankees spoil another Cole start
A’s give us worst play of the year
Matt Olson for MVP?
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Michael Lorenzen no-hitter
Orioles suspend Kevin Brown
Witnessing a possible ALCS preview
Shane McClanahan likely done
Weekend series to watch
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Jose Ramirez / Tim Anderson brawl
White Sox culture reportedly sucks
Standing ovation for Trea Turner
Records since ASG break, deadline
Latest teams to R.I.P.
Milestones around the league
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Our Deadline Day Bleacher Report experience
Lucas Giolito’s struggles as an Angel
Dylan Cease not getting traded
Eduardo Rodriguez declines LA trade
Justin Verlander back to the Astros
Max Scherzer spills the beans
Orioles trade for Jack Flaherty
Paul DeJong to the Blue Jays
Michael Lorenzen to Philly
Marlins get Josh Bell, Jake Burger
Keynan Middleton is a Yankee
D-Backs get Sewald, Pham
Cubs bolster with Jeimer Candelario
Mets part with ways with Mark Canha
Rays add Aaron Civale
Framber Valdez’s no-hitter
Weekend series to watch
Domingo German done for the year
Cubs DFA Trey Mancini
Liam Hendriks Tommy John surgery
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Listeners’ deadline wishlist
Angels keeping Ohtani, trade for Giolito
Kiké Hernandez back to LA
Marlins trade for Jorge Lopez
Dodgers get Rosario for Syndergaard
Rob Manfred signs extension
Angel Perdomo, Machado scuffle
Rangers / Astros get chippy
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Weekend series to watch
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We talk news and notes from the weekend, including the Rays and Orioles series, the Braves taking their series against the Brewers but possibly being in cruise control mode, updated standings and teams we can officially RIP, reports regarding Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer being on the block, the Padres shopping Blake Snell and Josh Hader, the Reds indicating Jonathan India is available and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk playoff odds for each team and whether we buy or sell, which teams are being given way too much love at this point in the season, which teams are being disrespected, and what teams we would have loved to seen in the mix but have fallen off, the rumored Legends Home Run Derby, Tuesday’s 10+ run offensive outburst from a dozen teams across the league, giving props to Kyle Bradish and Cody Bellinger, fantasy players to consider adding, weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk news and notes from the weekend, including the Braves doing something they haven’t done since May, Orioles sweeping for their 8th straight, Brewers extending their division lead, Yankees dropping their series to the NL-worst Rockies, Phillies taking three of four from the Padres, as well as a standings update, a deeper look at the AL East and whether the Red Sox and Yankees will sell despite being over .500, the Mets being nearly 20 games out of the division in mid-July, the NL West shaping up to be the most exciting race to watch down the stretch, our trade predictions for names including Marcus Stroman, Paul Goldschmidt, Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things from the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, including Vladdy Jr. taking the crown, Mookie Betts showing why he didn’t want to be there, Julio Rodriguez showing out for Seattle fans, ideas to improve the Home Run Derby, the National League snapping their ASG losing streak, the All-Star uniform debate, the latest report about the underwhelming viewership, first-half surprise teams we’re riding with in the second half, predictions for the second half, MLB announcing Korea serving as the site for Opening Day in 2024, the Yankees’ jersey patches and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk news and notes from the weekend, standings and the playoff picture as we enter the All-Star Break, take your voicemails, make our Home Run Derby predictions, look ahead to Tuesday’s All-Star Game and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon injuries, the Dodgers rotation being dealt more blows with injury updates on Clayton Kershaw and Dustin May, Ronald Acuña Jr. making history, noteworthy stretches from Manny Machado, Pablo Lopez and others, fantasy players to consider adding to your squad, weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk news and notes from the weekend series, the Braves becoming baseball’s new best team, Shohei Ohtani running away with the AL MVP race, All-Star rosters and snubs, the Home Run Derby participant field and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Domingo Germán’s perfect game vs. Oakland, Alek Manoah getting shelled in rookie ball, Luis Robert, Lane Thomas, Reid Detmers and Blake Snell seeing success as of late, looking at who’s at the top and bottom of statistical leaderboards, players to consider adding in fantasy, weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk series results from the weekend, including the Cardinals and Cubs splitting the London Series, the Mets imploding in classic Mets fashion, the Rays splitting with one of baseball’s worst, the Braves and Reds giving us one of the best series of the season, Marlins stock rising and the Pirates’ falling, the Angels outscoring the Rockies 32-12 and still losing the series, the Padres continuing to spiral after dropping their series to the Nationals, Freddie Freeman getting his 2,000th hit, Aaron Boone’s cryptic comments about Aaron Judge returning in 2023, placing our votes for phase two of All-Star voting and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Cincinnati Reds being the hottest team in baseball, whether they can remain a legitimate threat, the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves putting together win streaks of their own, the Shohei Ohtani trade talks heating up, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ City Connect Uniforms, weekend series to watch, fantasy players to add and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Oakland A’s reverse boycott, St. Louis Cardinals continuing to be horrible, the 2024 Field of Dreams Game in Alabama, injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, Lance McCullers, Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino, the Royals quietly overtaking the A’s as the worst team in baseball, Gunnar Henderson, Gary Sanchez, Fernando Tatis, Jr. and others going off, weekend series to watch, some fantasy advice and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk series outcomes from over the weekend, including the A’s getting the improbable sweep, Andrew McCutchen getting his 2,000th hit, the Rays and Rangers going at it as the best two teams in baseball, the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry dying, the Marlins starting to turn heads, a standings update entering mid-June, which teams are contenders, pretenders, frauds and more! Enjoy!
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We talk Canadian wildfires forcing postponements of games, we take a voicemail from a listener sharing his woes about the St. Louis Cardinals and his thoughts on who should be fired / hired, Jacob deGrom requiring his second Tommy John surgery and likely being out until 2025, Alek Manoah being optioned to the Florida Complex League, Luis Arraez hitting .400, noteworthy performances from Kevin Gausman, the Braves bullpen, Felix Bautista, and Michael Wacha, Elly De La Cruz being an absolute spark plug for the Reds and hitting a nuke for his first big league homer, weekend series to watch and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk series outcomes from the weekend, standings updates, whether the central divisions should be abolished, Aaron Judge running through a wall, Stephen Strasburg being shut down from all activity and whether we’ve seen his last appearance, Albert Pujols joining the MLB Office and Rob Manfred as a special assistant and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk recent noteworthy performances from around the league, including Julio Rodriguez, Marcus Semien, Freddie Freeman and more, Mike Soroka and Liam Hendriks’ returns, the Cardinals being a first-place team if you consider a particular stat, Doug Mientkiewicz taking shots at Alex Rodriguez, Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso getting set for a home run race down the stretch, your annual reminder that the All-Star voting is a joke and that there’s now an added layer to it that makes it even more ridiculous, weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We finally get around to giving the Texas Rangers the respect they’re due, Nathan Eovaldi being an absolute HORSE, Marcus Semien quietly being one of the best players in baseball and other Rangers contributing to the upward trend, looking at recent play from Trea Turner, Nolan Gorman, Christopher Morel, Yennier Cano and others, plus weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk news and notes from this weekend’s series, update you on the standings as we head into the end of May, highlight teams that have hit their stride, including the Astros, Yankees, Mets and Cardinals, discuss the Orioles’ City Connect uniforms and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the series between the Yankees and Jays, including the Aaron Judge sign-stealing accusations, Domingo German’s sticky substance ejection and Danny Jansen’s walk-off, Pete Alonso walking off the best team in baseball, Taijuan Walker struggling, Joe Ryan, Nolan Arenado, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Dodgers going off, an injury update on Dustin May, Jazz Chisholm, Manny Machado and others, weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We are joined by friend of the podcast Ryan Ripken to talk news and notes from Mother’s Day Weekend, including series outcomes, standings updates, and items including Bryce Harper and the Phillies scuffling with the Rockies and the star telling them what he thought about their organization, the Oakland A’s continuing to chase history, the Dodgers sweeping the Padres and how there can’t be any more excuses in San Diego, guys who appear to be “back” including Nolan Arenado, Christian Yelich and Luis Robert, the Cincinnati Reds City Connect jerseys and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Kenley Jansen becoming the seventh pitcher to record 400 saves, what his Hall of Fame case looks like, the Orioles taking the series from the Rays, noteworthy performances from Sean Murphy, Masataka Yoshida, Eduardo Rodriguez, Juan Soto and more, Carlos Correa addressing boos from Twins fans, the new Baltimore Birdbath, Mookie Betts not wanting to stay in a haunted hotel, weekend series to watch and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the Cardinals being one of the worst teams in baseball, who’s going to get fired first, and what needs to change for St. Louis to return to its winning ways, recent noteworthy performances from Max Muncy, Ronald Acuña Jr., Juan Soto, Brent Rooker, the White Sox and the entire A.L. East, Derek Shelton’s ejection, weekend series to watch and more. Enjoy!
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We talk news and notes from the series over the weekend, including MLB’s Mexico City series, the White Sox ending their 10-game losing streak, the Pirates being the first National League team to 20 wins, the Cardinals being 10 games out of the division, the Yankees entering May in last place, Clayton Kershaw’s continued dominance in his 16th season, Jacob deGrom being sent to the IL again, the Mariners’ City Connect uniforms, Bryce Harper’s improbable (and highly anticipated) return from Tommy John surgery and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk White Sox getting off to one of their worst starts in franchise history and whether it even matters being in the American League Central, Bryan Reynolds’ 8-year extension with the Pirates, good and bad performances from the week including Mauricio Dubon’s hit streak reaching 20 games, Spencer Strider and Zac Gallen giving us early signs of a NL Cy Young race, Juan Soto needing the month of May to get here ASAP, Jordan Walker getting sent down and much more. We also share our picks for weekend series to watch. Enjoy!
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We talk news and notes from the weekend series, including the Pirates pushing their win streak to seven games and sliding into first place in the NL Central, the Braves dropping not one, not two, but three promo night contests, the 2023 Oakland A’s shaping up to be possibly the worst team in baseball history, Drew Smyly’s perfect game bid ending with a collision, David Cone’s viral rosin experiment on Sunday Night Baseball and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk breaking news surrounding the A’s purchasing land in Las Vegas for a new ballpark, what this means for Oakland fans and future expansion in baseball, MLB experimenting with more rule changes in the Atlantic League, including the pinch runner, single pitcher disengagements and the Double-Hook DH rule, Max Scherzer’s ejection and suspension for use of rosin, Madison Bumgarner getting DFA’d a day after getting into it with Cardinals’ catcher Willson Contreras, Clayton Kershaw reaching 200 wins, Hunter Greene’s extension with the Reds, the Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani showdown in the Bronx, weekend series to tune into and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk weekend series news and notes, including big time performances from Gerritt Cole, Luis Castillo and others, the Red Sox being the last team to do something every other team had already done, the possum living in the walls of the Oakland A’s Coliseum, Rangers making noise in the AL West and releasing their City Connect uniforms, Fernando Tatis Jr. ruining lives in AAA ahead of his debut and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Tampa Bay Rays continuing to mash home runs, score runs, and prevent runs from scoring, noteworthy performances from the week including Sandy Alcantara getting lit up, Jordan Walker’s hit streak, Ryan Mountcastle mashing, Luis Arraez’s cycle and Max Muncy going off (again) against the Giants, the latest and newest home run celebrations including the Dong Bong, the Braves’ big hat, the Pirates’ sword and more, Salt Lake City seeking an MLB expansion team, teams expanding beer sale deadlines, Bryce Harper playing first base, weekend series we’ll have an eye on and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the Tampa Bay Rays 9-0 start, the historic offensive numbers they’ve put up, how sweeps even against garbage teams aren’t always the easiest thing, Oneil Cruz’s fractured ankle, the Padres beating up on the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball, Fernando Tatis Jr. rehabbing while suspended, the Angels losing in classic Angels fashion, the dance party clubhouse vibes in San Francisco and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Sandy Alcantara’s 1 hour-57 minute complete game shutout, how the in-game experience is changing for fans, Ollie Marmol calling out Tyler O’Neill for a lack of effort a week into the season, Manny Machado and Tim Anderson being ejected due to the pitch clock, Grayson Rodriguez’s debut, the Rays maybe never losing again and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things Opening Weekend, including our knee-jerk reactions to some storylines around the league, the regular season introduction of the rule changes, how the pitch clock went for fans at home and at the park, the massive spike in stolen bases, Anthony Volpe making his debut, Joey Gallo starting the revenge tour, Anthony Rendon wanting all the smoke, new faces debuting in new places, the experience of being a fan of a team that has little to no expectations on Opening Day, other takeaways from baseball’s best weekend and much more. Enjoy!
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This is it folks. The episode you wait all offseason for. Our hot takes and predictions for the 2023 season. We evaluate our 2022 picks, predict final standings, postseason results, award winners, storylines to follow, over/unders for players, teams and more, share all of the hot takes from you, the listeners, and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the epic finale to the World Baseball Classic between Team USA and Team Japan, the final at-bat between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, the new versions of players that we had never seen before, how a Team USA loss is actually good for baseball and the WBC, debunking the hate surrounding the event, taking another look at the “more room for injury if you participate” myth, our overall thoughts on the WBC as a whole and much more. Enjoy!
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Coming to you live from Phoenix, Arizona, we recap our week at the World Baseball Classic, Spring Training games and even an Arizona State game. We talk about how passionate and awesome the fans were (including many who we were able to talk and make friends with), the highly anticipated Mexico-USA game that did not disappoint (and not because of what happened on the field), the Chase Field experience, how questionable some of the food was, what Team USA and its fans can learn from the WBC, whether risk of injury should deter participation in the WBC and other highlights from one of the best weeks of baseball a fan could have! Enjoy!
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We talk about the shift ban loopholes already being exploited, what should be done to account for the loopholes, the Dodgers being reported as the favorites to land Shohei Ohtani, Gavin Lux missing the 2023 season, Tyler Glasnow missing 6-8 weeks (and a bigger conversation about labeling players as injury-prone), MLB announcing it won’t be suspending Mike Clevinger and much more. Enjoy!
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Today we’re talking all things board games, including which ones are best, which should be donated / thrown in the trash, which games you’d rather take a nap over playing, classics vs. new games, easy vs. super-strategic games, sharing our personal favorites, our favorite Monopoly strategies, pieces and properties, Nate trying a few rounds of 5 Second Rule and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk about the first impressions of the new pitch clock, how it’s changed the game so far, where it needs to be fixed, what improves and what suffers as a result of the 15-second window, a game ending on a violation, the ongoing debate about whether baseball should have a clock, and much more. We also break down Manny Machado’s contract extension and the Blue Jays adding former Astros GM James Click to their front office. Enjoy!
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Today we’re talking all things cereal, including best kinds, overrated and overrated, ones we should all agree to just let expire, cereals that should have never been made into cereal (wait until you find out about the one with the orange juice), the surprising story about Rice Krispies cereal and it’s counterpart, Rice Krispies treat, our desert island cereals and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk MLB’s rule changes coming to a head, including making ghost runners permanent, limitations on position players pitching, pitch clocks (and how they’re panning out at the college level), whether Manfred is actually changing the game for the better, Manny Machado stating that he will plan to opt out, Jacob deGrom getting pushed back due to tightness, Clayton Kershaw backing out of the World Baseball Classic and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk baseball taking center stage post-Super Bowl, the finalization of rosters for the World Baseball Classic, what a dream Team USA lineup would look like, their chances against the Dominican Republic, Yu Darvish and Bo Bichette extensions, the Marlins bringing teal back, Derek Jeter joining the broadcast booth and much more. We wrap up with a draft of all-time baseball families. Enjoy!
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Today we’re talking what many (Kyle) consider to be the greatest show of all time, The Office. We talk about the show getting off to a slow start, some of the controversial episodes such as Dinner Party and Scott’s Tots, Michael’s departure (and return) from the show, categorizing and ranking characters from the show and much, much more! Enjoy!
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We sit down with our guy Ryan Ripken and have him answer questions submitted by you, the listeners. We talk his minor league career, life as Cal’s son, his superstitions, the significant difference between Shakira and JoJo, the Padres possibly having the best 1-4 in baseball, expectations for the Orioles after a surprisingly good year, his thoughts on the Adley autograph incident, plans for the World Baseball Classic and much more. Enjoy!
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Today we’re talking all things fast food, including breaking down the most well known establishments into categories of Overrated/Overhated/Never Misses/Close Your Doors, the In-N-Out vs. Whataburger rivalry, which restaurants have the best burger, chicken and more, the incomparable Cookout menu and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk 2023 Hall of Fame voting results, Scott Rolen’s induction and overall career, Todd Helton missing out yet again, why cities like Boston and Miami should factor into the “Coors Effect” conversation, the 2024 ballot, Jeff McNeil, Yandy Diaz, Cole Irvin and other deals and acquisitions, Mike Clevinger domestic abuse allegations and much more. We wrap up with a MLB Man Crushes draft. Enjoy!
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We introduce a new series of bonus episodes where we talk about non-baseball things submitted by you, the listeners. Our first 3-0 Changeup dives into the greatness that is Costco, including the food court, gas prices, the people that check receipts for some reason and much more. Enjoy!SEATGEEK: Use code "THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek.com order!CHALKBOARD: Come chat with us on Chalkboard! Download the app using the following link to join Kyle and Nate and other baseball fans in a groupchat to talk all things baseball, track bets, get props & lines, live scoring and more! https://bit.ly/3eXBr76
We talk Marlins trading Pablo Lopez in exchange for Luis Arraez, who won the trade, Jazz Chisholm’s centerfield Gold Glove prediction, Aroldis Chapman signing with the Royals, Adam Duvall signing with the Red Sox, an announcement about our plans for the World Baseball Classic, a special guest appearance and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Carlos Correa FINALLY winding up with the Twins, what the Mets were thinking reaching out to the same doctor, Andrew McCutchen heading home to the Pittsburgh and how the Pirates should at least hopefully not be a drag to watch this year, the Dodgers finding their shortstop in Miguel Rojas, who’ll be in on the Shohei Sweepstakes in 2023, Trey Mancini heading to the quietly-improved Cubs, Frankie Montas and Trevor Story injury news and much more. We conclude the episode drafting MLB players to fill out a football lineup. Enjoy!
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We talk Dodgers deciding to cut ties with Trevor Bauer, what it means for the vlogger’s future in the MLB, which teams could be suitors, the Red Sox extending Rafael Devers, reports of the Mets possibly walking away from the Carlos Correa negotiations, the Phillies adding Gregory Soto, Hosmer to the Cubs, Pollock to the Mariners, whether we’d want a team to commit to a rebuild or put a partially competitive team on the field and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the latest surrounding Carlos Correa’s confusing contract situation, including the Giants backing out of their historic deal with the shortstop (and later ghosting him), Scott Boras pivoting immediately to the Mets only for that deal to be put on hold, what we think will ultimately happen, other free agent acquisitions including Michael Conforto, Brandon Drury and others, Trevor Bauer’s suspension being reduced, Aaron Judge being named captain, Chris Sale being shopped and much more. We conclude with a “Worst Things About New Year’s” draft. Enjoy!
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We share offseason wishes submitted by the listeners, including what they would like to see their favorite team do ahead of the 2023 season, who they want signed and more, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, Carlos Rodon and other remaining big names coming off the board, and a Christmas Movies draft to wrap things up. Enjoy, and happy holidays!
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We talk about the Mets’ record-breaking payroll for 2023, their taxes alone being more than some organizations’ payrolls, big free agent names still on the market and where it looks like they could wind up, the Pirates wanting the moon for Bryan Reynolds and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Aaron Judge making his decision to return to the Yankees, the Padres getting Xander Bogaerts for 11 years (cue the Kyle rant), Willson Contreras switching camps in the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry, Josh Bell, Taijuan Walker, Cody Bellinger and more free agency deals, the under-the-radar reports on MLB using three different baseballs in 2022, the poorly promoted MLB Draft Lottery and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander and Trea Turner signing BIG deals with new teams, reports of Aaron Judge likely getting a 9-year contract, Bryan Reynolds requesting a trade out of Pittsburgh, Sean Murphy likely being traded, Fred McGriff being voted into the Hall of Fame and much more. We conclude the episode with a Major League ballparks draft. Enjoy!
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We talk latest free agency news, including Jose Abreu signing a multi-year deal with the Astros, Justin Verlander meeting with the Dodgers, Mike Clevinger signing with the White Sox and what else the White Sox need to do to right the ship post-Tony La Russa, the Angels trading for Hunter Renfroe and the Brewers repeating their rinse-and-repeat routine, Carlos Santana heading to the Pirates and how more needs to happens in Pittsburgh, Bryce Harper receiving Tommy John surgery and likely missing time until the All-Star break, Aaron Judge meeting with the Giants, what’s at stake regarding his legacy and much more. We conclude this week’s episode with a draft of best ballpark foods. Enjoy!
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We talk about Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP awards and their recipients, whether there were any snubs, what should be considered by voters in the process, the Twins’ newly-released uniforms,Teoscar Hernandez going to the Mariners, the Angels adding Tyler Anderson and Gio Urshela, Cody Bellinger becoming a free agent and much more, before concluding with a baseball movies draft. Enjoy!
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We talk potential landing spots and deals for big name free agents, including Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, Xander Bogaerts, Justin Verlander and more, before wrapping up with an MLB Mascot Draft! Enjoy!
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We talk the finale of the 2022 World Series, including Yordan’s clutch 3-run home run, Jermy Pena winning World Series MVP, filling Carlos Correa’s shoes, Framber Valdez being MVP-worthy, Dusty Baker and Trey Mancini getting their first ring, whether the Astros are a dynasty, the conversation surrounding 2017 vs. 2022, how the Phillies hit a wall down the stretch, whether this will be as good as it gets for the Phillies in the near future, revisiting some people’s hate for the new postseason format, giving our letter grades for how this year’s World Series went and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk World Series Games 3, 4 and 5, including the Phillies going off for five home runs, Lance McCullers Jr. tipping pitches, the Astros responding in Game 4 with a combined no-hitter (not a No-Hitter), Philly fans heading for the exits, Kyle Schwarber following up his postgame comments with a leadoff home run in Game 5, the Phillies not getting a win in the powder blues, Justin Verlander getting the monkey off his back, whether the Phillies can find a way to sweep both in Houston or if the Astros will close it out and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the first two games of the World Series, including the Phillies stealing Game 1, Verlander’s woes continuing, Bryce Harper staying in the cleanup spot, Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto playing hero, Jose Altuve finding his stroke in Game 2, Framber Valdez pitching lights out amid cheating accusations, Martin Maldonado’s “illegal” bat, Philly Faithful getting ready for three straight and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things World Series, including the time off for both teams leading up to Game 1, who it will affect the most, the importance of mojo and momentum, who has it, Justin Verlander’s surprising World Series stats that bode well for the Phillies, the Astros’ bullpen being the biggest threat to Philly’s offense, our series predictions and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk conclusions to the NLCS and ALCS, including Bryce Harper’s biggest career moment sending the Phillies to the World Series, why the Padres left Josh Hader in the bullpen, whether the Phillies are a team of destiny, the Astros sweeping the Yankees, whether New York really wanted Houston, the Yankees FaceTiming David Ortiz before Game 4 (?), the open vs. closed roof catastrophe and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the early games of the NLCS and ALCS, including the Yankees striking out 17 times in a Game 1 loss to the Astros, fans (not just of the Yankees) still using the scandal as a crutch, the Phillies’ punch to the gut in Game 1 and subsequent meltdown in Game 2, predictions for the remainder of the series and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk LDS updates, including Yordan and the Astros jumping out to a quick 2-0 series lead over the Mariners, whether Seattle lost the series in Game 1, the Padres and Dodgers shaping up to go five games, the Phillies and Braves splitting the first two games and setting us up for an electric atmosphere in Philly, the Yankees snagging a 1-0 series lead against the Guardians and whether Cleveland can steal a postponed Game 2 before heading home and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk recaps of all Wild Card series, including a pitching-dominated matchup between the Rays and Guardians, whether Cleveland’s mojo will continue into the ALDS, the Phillies ending the magical run for Pujols, Molina and the Cardinals, why St. Louis fans are suspended after what they did this weekend, the Mariners taking all of Canada and baseball by surprise with one of the wildest comebacks in postseason history, the New York Mets doing what they do best (metting), the Padres showing that maybe they’re not the team they once were, and much more. We wrap up the episode by sharing our predictions for the ALDS and NLDS matchups. Enjoy!
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We talk conclusion to the regular season, including Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run, Roger Maris Jr.’s Twitter takes, Braves taking the division from the Mets, Phillies snagging the third wild card spot from the Brewers, Stephen Vogt’s emotional final game, Luis Arraez and Jeff McNeil winning batting titles and Mike Matheny being fired as Royals manager before closing with a preview of the postseason and our bracket predictions. Enjoy!
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We talk Braves sweeping the Mets, how the NL East got to this point, the Phillies clutching up in D.C. and the Brewers collapsing against the Marlins, the Mariners clinching a postseason spot and ending the 21-year drought, Tony La Russa likely retiring from managing, Shohei signing a 1-year, $30M contract for 2023, Pujols adding two more home runs and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Aaron Judge hitting his 61st home run, the response from the Maris family, the effort made (or lack thereof) to catch the ball, where the hunt for the Triple Crown stands, the Yankees and Cardinals clinching their divisions, whether the Phillies will have another September collapse, the Brewers being an uninspiring fit for the final NL Wild Card spot, the Mariners essentially having the third AL Wild Card spot locked up, the Twins and White Sox being eliminated from postseason contention, previewing the Mets / Braves weekend series and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Albert Pujols reaching the 700 home run mark, Nate issues his apology letter, Don Mattingly announcing the end of his run as Marlins manager, the Guardians clinching the AL Central, the remaining Wild Card races, Tony La Russa not returning in 2022 and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk storylines as the schedule approaches October, including Aaron Judge’s 60th home run and a chance to break the record against the Red Sox, what we would do with a record-breaking home run ball if we caught it, the Mets and Braves both clinching a postseason berth, the Phillies scuffling yet controlling their destiny, the Royals firing Dayton Moore, the Angels and Rockies being eliminated (and a message for them both), weekend series previews and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk how the Houston Astros once again flew under the radar to a postseason berth, their stars who aren’t being talked about enough, who can beat them in a World Series, David Price likely retiring at the end of the season and what his legacy has been, Ozzie Albies missing the remainder of the regular season and what it means for the Braves, Aaron Judge getting closer to the AL home run record, Albert Pujols being the ultimate x-factor, saying farewell to the latest teams to be eliminated from postseason contention and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk all things AL MVP, who’s most deserving and why there’s more to consider than just “Babe Ruth,” a Triple Crown watch for Aaron Judge (who didn’t necessarily rule out signing with the Red Sox in the offseason), Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright setting the battery record and whether it’s now an unbreakable record, minor leaguers officially becoming part of the MLBPA, saying goodbye to the latest teams eliminated from the postseason, weekend series previews and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk rule changes coming to MLB in 2023, including a pitch clock, defensive shift limits and bigger bases, the Dodgers being the first to clinch a postseason spot (until they weren’t), the instant classic between the Braves and Mariners, Tony La Russa stepping away, the White Sox kicking it into gear under Miguel Cairo and making the AL Central race much more interesting, the Guardians’ sweep of the Twins, Albert Pujols adding two home runs to put him in sole possession of fourth place all-time, saying goodbye to the teams who have been officially eliminated and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Freddie Freeman’s agent actually being right this whole time with Doug Gottlieb’s latest statement and whether the Freddie/Braves/Dodgers drama can be put to rest, Paul Goldschimdt quietly having a Triple Crown-worthy season and if can actually pull it off, Josh Hader possibly finding his stride with the Padres, weekend series to keep an eye on and much more. Enoy!
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We talk Edwin Diaz and his trumpet walkout (in case you hadn’t heard about it yet), why it should be marketed but how and by who it’s being messed up, William Contreras being told “no” on using it for his walkout, Dylan Cease’s near-no-hitter, Zac Gallen being on another planet right now, Max Scherzer and Zach Plesac going down, the Mariners, Cardinals and other teams you shouldn’t want to face in the postseason, a whiteboard game of “guess the playoff odds” and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk 2023 schedule release, how it’s preparing us for expansion and a restructure, how every team playing each other is just so much better for baseball, the magnitude of Albert Pujols possibly reaching 700 home runs, the Arte Moreno looking to sell the Angels, Bryce Harper going off in his rehab games, Aaron Judge’s home run pace and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Marcell Ozuna’s arrest for DUI and playing in a MLB game the same weekend, what the Braves should be doing in response but aren’t, Alek Manoah and Aaron Judge’s interaction following a HBP and Gerrit Cole wanting to get in on the action, Team USA coming together piece by piece with the announcement of Mark DeRosa as manager and Cedric Mullins as the latest addition, the Little League Classic and how Adley Rutschman is becoming one of the more popular players in baseball, Albert Pujols inching closer to 700 and much more. Enjoy! BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Grab some gum and head to Big League Chew’s social media channels (@bigleaguechew on Twitter and @bigleaguechewgum on Instagram) to show off your Big League Bubbles! You can also find a list of retailers or purchase any of their products directly from their website at BigLeagueChew.com. SEATGEEK: Use code "THE30TAKEPOD" for $20 off your first SeatGeek.com order! BARKBOX: Sign-up via barkbox.com/the30takepod and receive a free extra month of BarkBox (a totally customized box of themed toys and treats for your pup - every month)!
We talk whether the Curse of Joey Gallo is real, how poorly the Yankees have been playing for the last month, the Braves extending yet another promising star for pennies and how there can’t possibly be 9 Tom Bradys on the team (right?), Dennis Eckersley saying what every Pirates fan is thinking and Bryan Reynolds clapping back (and inadvertently defending the cheap front office), Joey Votto missing the rest of the season, Brett Baty hitting a home run in his first career AB and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension, his teammates’ comments, what this means for the Padres and his legacy, whether it’s time to write off the White Sox, Drew Rasmussen being almost perfect, Albert Pujols nearing 700 and what it would take for him to get there, the Rangers firing Chris Woodward and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things Field of Dreams Game, including the Ken Griffey Jr./Sr. intro, the Harry Caray hologram, the odd music selections and other issues that took away from the product that MLB claims it was after, whether there will be more Field of Dreams games in the future, what they would look like, whether they would be worth going to and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the Mets and Braves series, whether the Mets are officially here to stay (Kyle has something he would like to say), the Dodgers sweeping the Padres and what the playoff picture looks like with two months left, the Field of Dreams game and uniforms and more. We conclude with a celebration of reaching the 300-episode milestone, looking back on some of our favorite moments, memories and jokes, listening to your voicemails, reading your DMs and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk all things trade deadline, including the Juan Soto megadeal, the Yankees adding some key arms, the Astros addressing some needs with big names, the team that had the sneakiest (good) deadline, teams that didn’t commit to buying or selling and what it means for the future of those clubs (what are you doing?!), winners and losers of the deadline, who might benefit from a change in scenery and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the Yankees adding Andrew Benintendi, their Subway Series sweep at the hands of the Mets, the Cubs continuing the trend of breaking their fans’ hearts, the latest bad news for Mike Trout, his back and his career, some moves we would like to see, what our dream retro jersey matchup would be, our weekend series previews and much more! Enjoy!
We talk Red Sox being historically bad over the weekend and whether they will buy or sell, the Angels’ asking price for Shohei Ohtani and what teams are in a position to make a deal, Nick Castellanos’ “stupid question” run-in with a reporter, Victor Robles donning a clown nose in response to Madison Bumgarner’s comments, Daniel Vogelbach getting traded to the Mets, Adam Duvall’s season-ending surgery, Kyle’s trip to Cooperstown for David Ortiz induction weekend and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk all things All-Star week, including the Home Run Derby, the Julio Rodriguez Show, what in the world happened with Albert Pujols, Pete Alonso proving himself to be the biggest cornball in baseball, Juan Soto taking the crown after declining a $440M contract offer (and the status of that situation), the All-Star Game and the American League’s continued dominance, the jerseys, ump cams, players being mic’d up, our grades for the entire week and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Orioles and Mariners reaching 10 game win streaks and putting themselves in the mix for the AL Wild Card race, the Blue Jays firing manager Charlie Montoyo despite owning a Wild Card spot, the Home Run Derby and the latest participants to be added and our predictions and much more. Enjoy!
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We welcome special guest Ryan Ripken and open up the voicemail line for a few voicemails, we talk Orioles being the hottest team in baseball, the All-Star snubs and what the direction of the event/game should be moving forward, the World Baseball Classic announcement for 2023, the Braves adding Robinson Cano and what it means for an Atlanta team who’s closing the gap in the NL East, Whit Merrifield’s consecutive games streak coming to an end and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk All-Star finalists and place our official votes, who got snubbed, pitchers and players who are having performances worth noting including Sandy Alcantara, Kyle Schwarber and others, whether the Astros are the only team who can beat the Yankees right now, Eloy Jimenez and Max Scherzer returning from injury, why the Mets can’t offer their stars run support, previewing the top series of the weekend, and much more. We conclude the episode with The 3-0 Fake # 8: The Loch Ness Monster. Enjoy!
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We talk Freddie Freeman firing his agent following his return to Atlanta, Rob Manfred’s latest updates on blackouts, expansion and automated strike zones, the Padres City Connect leaks, Bryce Harper’s broken thumb, the Mariners / Angels brawl and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk all the things that are wrong with All-Star voting, whether it should be left up to fans, who should really be receiving these votes, why MLB teams are part of the issue, Shohei Ohtani making history with back-to-back games, the awful July 4th hats, looking at the context behind Manny Ramirez’s comments on Derek Jeter that outraged so many people unnecessarily, wondering when it’s time to take the Red Sox seriously and much more. We conclude the episode with The 3-0 Fake # 7: Chemtrails. Enjoy!
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We talk star injuries, including Anthony Rendon, Mookie Betts and Manny Machado, whether Rendon’s contract is one of the worst in baseball, how the NL MVP race changes with Betts and Machado potentially hitting the shelf for extended time, why Sandy Alcantara should be getting more love in the MVP conversation, who the frontrunner is at this point, the Guardians forcing the baseball world to show them some respect, what the AL Wild Card picture looks like and whether Cleveland will see October, whether the Yankees are still a “ring or bust” team in 2022, showing love to some Pirate “young bucs,” Albert Pujols getting a proper sendoff in Boston, Ryan Zimmerman being a man of the people and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk teams that are streaking (in one direction or the other) including the Braves, Yankees and Cubs, the almost-no-hitters for Miles Mikolas and Tyler Anderson that happened on consecutive nights, the Brewers City Connect uniforms, the hidden secrets of Costco’s cafeteria and more. We close out the episode with The 3-0 Fake # 6: Birds Aren’t Real. Enjoy!
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We talk NL East race, the Braves and Phillies heating up, whether the Mets are sweating right now, Giants sweeping the Dodgers, Tony La Russa’s intentional walk with two strikes, rumors about the Baltimore Orioles relocating to Tennessee, Joe Maddon’s failed mohawk experiment and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the Angels continuing to lose baseball games, how Nickelback walkup songs didn’t break the curse, Joe Maddon being fired, managers who may be fired next, Manny Machado’s comments about Albert Pujols not getting a farewell tour, Marcus Semien going on a tear, the possible lineup for the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic being absolutely terrifying and much more. We conclude with The 3-0 Fake # 5, looking at the conspiracies behind the Egyptian Pyramids. Enjoy!
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We talk standings at the official one-third mark of the regular season, how fans of certain teams are being reminded that the baseball season is long, which teams are playing better and who the jury’s still out on, Joe Girardi being fired and how the Phillies responded, the Angels’ losing streak and addressing the “obsession” over it that Kyle is being called out for and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk about Tommy Pham calling out Mike Trout as commissioner in regards to the ongoing fantasy football saga, the city connect uniforms for the Rockies and Angels, Juan Soto reportedly not being available at the trade deadline, the Angels’ skid, the Pirates doing to the Dodgers what no team has done since 2018 and much more. We conclude with The 3-0 Fake # 4, looking at the conspiracies behind Bigfoot. Enjoy!
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We talk American League and National League MVP races, who the favorites are, players in the hunt, factors that people may not be considering, who else is absolutely going off right now and much more. We conclude with The 3-0 Fake # 3, looking at the conspiracies surrounding Denver International Airport. Enjoy!
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We talk Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson getting into it over the “Jackie” comments, who’s wrong and why this is just an extremely confusing situation to begin with, Adley Rutschman getting called up for his big league debut, the standings and surprises through the first quarter of the season, Yadier Molina making his pitching debut, addressing the take that baseball needs to be done with position players pitching and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Juan Soto reportedly being moved this season, Carlos Correa basically saying he’s walking after this year, Max Scherzer being out for 6-8 weeks, Chris Paddack hitting the shelf with Tommy John, Nate Eovaldi giving up 5 home runs against the Astros, the sale of Angel Stadium being halted by an FBI investigation, a Yankee minor leaguer being cut for stealing and selling teammates’ equipment and much more before wrapping up with The 3-0 Fake conspiracy segment on the moon landing. Enjoy!
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We talk weekend series results, the Cincinnati Reds losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates despite allowing zero hits, Hunter Greene’s outing, the Houston Astros winning 12 of their last 13, Albert Pujols taking the mound on Sunday Night Baseball and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk rookie Reid Detmers throwing a no-hitter against the Rays, Anthony Rendon’s lefty home run, where no-hitters rank among other pitcher feats, Christian Yelich’s cycle, Robinson Cano reportedly heading to the Padres, the Pirates winning a series vs. the Dodgers, our first The 3-0 Fake segment surrounding the JFK assassination conspiracies and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk all the feel-good moments from Mother’s Day across MLB, including walk-offs from the Angels, Padres, Yankees and Mariners, mother-son moments, the uniforms and more. We also discuss the Mets being the first team in baseball to 20 wins, the Red Sox being absolutely awful and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Madison Bumgarner’s questionable encounter with umpire Dan Bellino during his “hand check” before getting ejected, Dusty Baker getting 2,000 wins, some conspiracy theory discussions, answering listener questions and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk surprises in the standings a month in, Trevor Bauer’s suspension, Clayton Kershaw making more history, the Met’s combined “no-hitter,” Robinson Cano DFA’d and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the hit-by-pitch beef between the Mets and Cardinals, Chris Bassit’s comments on MLB’s baseballs being bad, Ronald Acuna Jr. returning, MLB’s letter regarding the Yankees’ cheating scandal, Giancarlo Stanton reaching 350 home runs, Eric Hosmer showing out in San Diego and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Angel Hernandez being absolutely terrible at his job and what it would take to get him fired, Myles Straw taking issue with Yankee fans, Miguel Cabrera getting his 3,000th hit, offense being down across the league and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Miguel Cabrera’s quest for 3,000 (including live reactions), Oakland A’s setting a historically low attendance record, Freddie Freeman seeing his former team for the first time, the Mets’ impressive series vs. the Giants, the Padres jersey sponsorship patches for 2023, the Royals City Connect uniform leak, a push for an expansion team in Nashville and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Corey Seager getting intentionally walked with the bases loaded, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mike Trout injury scares, Hunter Greene setting the 100+ mph single game strikeout record, players and teams that are hot, players and teams that are not, and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Clayton Kershaw being pulled after seven perfect innings, who’s to blame, how the shift in baseball culture was highlighted by the move, Alec Bohm saying he hates Philly and getting a standing ovation the following night, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 3-home run game the same night he got spiked in the hand, why Gerrit Cole is scrutinized more than any other pitcher, Bryan Reynolds and the Pirates reaching a contract extension and what it really means for the centerfielder and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk all things Opening Weekend, including MLB debuts, Albert Pujols’ first game back as a Cardinal, Ke’Bryan Hayes, Jose Ramirez and Aaron Judge contract extension updates, ESPN broadcasts continuing to be terrible, the Braves’ World Series ring reveal, the Astros possibly turning a page for their organization, the Mets scuffling with the Nationals, the Rays’ rather easy start to the season, Rob Manfred’s gift of headphones to players, the Astros’ City Connect jerseys and much more! Enjoy!
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This is it folks. The episode you wait all year for. Our hot takes and predictions for the 2022 season. We evaluate our 2021 picks, predict final standings, postseason results, award winners, storylines to follow, over/unders for players, teams and more, share all of the hot takes from you, the listeners, choose our favorite predictions for the season and much more. Enjoy!
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We answer your questions a week out from Opening Day, as well as discuss news items including MLB mic’ing up umpires for the season, Brian Cashman blaming the Astros for the Yankees’ World Series drought, the Home Run Derby X announcement, and the Dodgers trading for Craig Kimbrel. Enjoy!
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We talk Albert Pujols returning to the Cardinals, whether he can reach 700 home runs, whether it will be a distraction, Ketel Marte’s extension, Chris Archer signing with the Twins, the newly-released Nationals City Connect jerseys (and the teams scheduled to debut in 2022), the best place to sit in a ballpark and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk latest free agency signings, including Carlos Correa to the Twins and what his priorities appear to be moving forward, Trevor Story to the Red Sox and what it means for Xander Bogaerts, Nicholas Castellanos to the Phillies and why Philly isn’t a team to be overlooked in the NL East, Jorge Soler to the Marlins and why it’s a good fit and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk latest free agency signings and trades, including Freddie Freeman doing what we all saw coming, the Rockies making a questionable move for Kris Bryant, the already-scary Blue Jays bolstering their lineup with the addition of Matt Chapman, Anthony Rizzo returning to the Bronx, Seiya Suzuki opting for the Cubs, the Phillies landing one of their targets in Kyle Schwarber and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk about the latest moves around baseball, including Matt Olson to the Braves (ending the Freddie Freeman era), the Yankees and Twins’ trade featuring Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela and Josh Donaldson, Chris Bassitt to the Mets, the Mariners adding pop with Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez, Carlos Rodon to the Giants, Clayton Kershaw staying in LA, Fernando Tatis Jr. dealing with more injury issues and likely missing more time and much more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Grab some gum and head to Big League Chew’s social media channels (@bigleaguechew on Twitter and @bigleaguechewgum on Instagram) to show off your Big League Bubbles! You can also find a list of retailers or purchase any of their products directly from their website at BigLeagueChew.com. SEATGEEK: Use code "THE30TAKEPOD" for $20 off your first SeatGeek.com order! BARKBOX: Sign-up via barkbox.com/the30takepod and receive a free extra month of BarkBox (a totally customized box of themed toys and treats for your pup - every month)!
We talk the return of baseball, MLB and the MLBPA coming to terms on their latest CBA, how we never want this to happen again, how these are unprecedented times, the details of the new agreement, how the owners actually came around at the end and how the players also didn’t lose ground, new rule changes, future host locations for MLB games, the Apple TV+ deal and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the final negotiations before MLB’s “deadline,” recapping what led to this point, Rob Manfred’s abysmal press conference, outrage from fans and players, what the owners were asking for, what the players were asking for, why the league is satisfied with less baseball, where we go from here, Derek Jeter stepping down as the Marlins’ CEO and much more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Grab some gum and head to Big League Chew’s social media channels (@bigleaguechew on Twitter and @bigleaguechewgum on Instagram) to show off your Big League Bubbles! You can also find a list of retailers or purchase any of their products directly from their website at BigLeagueChew.com. SEATGEEK: Use code "THE30TAKEPOD" for $20 off your first SeatGeek.com order! BARKBOX: Sign-up via www.barkbox.com/the30takepod and receive a free extra month of BarkBox (a totally customized box of themed toys and treats for your pup - every month)!
We talk the latest in the MLB / MLBPA negotiations, including the league’s “hard deadline” of needing a deal by February 28 or else games would be canceled, the union’s request for a 30+% increase for the league minimum and why it’s not as crazy as it seems, the 2022 Spring Training hats and which ones we like/dislike the most, Vanderbilt’s new pitch signaling technology and the implications if it makes its way to MLB, our Top 10 third basemen entering 2022 and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Thursday’s 15 minute meeting between MLB and the MLBPA, MLB stating they didn’t want to pay minor leaguers during Spring Training and that they wanted to eliminate MiLB roster spots, Ryan Zimmerman retiring, Juan Soto turning down a 13-year, $350M contract extension, the Top 10 2B entering 2022, our pick announcements for what college baseball teams we’re going to follow since there’s no Major League Baseball and much more!
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We talk Rob Manfred’s latest press conference, where the league and union stand, players speaking out on social media against the commissioner, how we as fans are being used as pawns, how we’re still trying to be convinced that things are moving in the right direction “in good faith,” why the steroid testing halt isn’t even newsworthy, the latest on Trevor Bauer’s sexual assault allegations, Joe West retiring, our breakdown of our Top 10 list of first basemen entering 2022 and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Shohei Ohtani being named the next cover athlete for MLB the Show 22, why the news wasn’t as exciting as it should have been, the latest on the CBA negotiations and how it’s becoming more clear that this is a two-sided issue, how we as baseball fans don’t ask for much (and are still receiving so little), the crafting of our Top 10 lists for pitchers and catchers entering the 2022 season and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk 2022 Hall of Fame results and the controversy that surrounded them, including David Ortiz being selected on his first ballot, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and other notable names missing out, the writers who made these decisions, points you should consider regardless if you're pro or anti-PED users getting in (and the importance of being open to the existence or lack of evidence) what the Hall of Fame really is, why the process needs to be scrapped and reestablished and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk way too early 2022 World Series odds that were released this week and how they’re all sorts of wrong, Carlos Correa bringing on Scott Boras as his new agent, what that means for his next team and reports of his asking price before the lockout began, the Orioles moving back the wall at Camden Yards and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the latest news surrounding Thursday’s meeting between MLB and the MLBPA, what the outlook of the 2022 season appears to be and why both sides need to stop with the ridiculous proposals, Jon Lester’s retirement announcement and looking back on his career, his accomplishments, and his case for the Hall of Fame, Shohei Ohtani’s GQ interview and some pretty fascinating takes of his on being in the conversation for face of baseball, Stephen A. Smith’s criticisms and more, ESPN’s plan to incorporate AROD and Michael Kay into baseball’s version of the “ManningCast,” the Mike Trout baseball card video that went viral and much more. Enjoy!
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We start off the new year answering your questions about us, our favorite things, the podcast and the journey of getting it where it is today, our plans for The 3-0 Take Fantasy Baseball league in 2022 and more. We also discuss the Ken Rosenthal news, our thoughts on the best all-time baseball movies, respond to comments on our all-time lineup graphics and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk with play-by-play broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies, Drew Goodman, discussing the lockout and its potentially detrimental effects, his elevator pitch for Trevor Story for fans who want him as their team’s next shortstop, the Nolan Arenado fallout, if he could remember the Opening Day lineup from his first year broadcasting, his thoughts on Barry Bonds (and others) on whether they should get into the Hall of Fame and much more.
We also close out the second half of the episode answering your questions to round out 2021, including our all-time starting lineup, our New Year’s resolutions, our plans for 2022 and many others. Enjoy!
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We talk Gar Ryness, AKA the Batting Stance Guy, discussing the story behind the hobby, how it started, the places it has taken him, the process of crafting each stance, the teams and players that have requested his imitations, the not-so-well-known story of doing a stance for Derek Jeter, his favorite imitations, the difference of doing imitations for MLB players and regular fans, what’s next for him and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk with Seattle Mariners Play-by-Play broadcaster Dave Sims, discussing his multi-sport background, how he found a home with the Mariners, an average day at the park as a broadcaster, how he creates his catchphrases, “that” viral call from the 2021 season, his thoughts on biased vs. unbiased broadcasts of games and how he approaches his calls, his self-restraint when it comes to ballpark food and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk with baseball icon and Big League Chew inventor, Rob Nelson, discussing the origin story of the famous baseball gum, his journey in the game, the successes and failed ideas with the Big League Chew brand, some of the craziest flavor requests he’s received (and attempted), the “paper shredder” rumor, what it’s like having his product in Cooperstown and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk about the headline free agency acquisitions from the past week, including Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, Javy Baez, Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray and more, as well as the latest playoff expansion proposal, MLB admitting to using two different types of baseballs during the 2021 season, the start to the lockout and much more. We also open the episode by commemorating our 250th episode and re-introducing ourselves and the podcast origin story for those who are unfamiliar. Enjoy!
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We talk preseason standings projections and how they compared to the final standings, season awards including Rookies of the Year, Comeback Players of the Year, Managers of the Year, Cy Youngs and MVPs, the latest signings and extensions and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the Atlanta Braves closing out the World Series in Game 6, the Astros not having much life from the start, Max Fried’s redemption game and close call at first, Freddie Freeman finally getting his ring (and when we should expect his contract extension announcement), the entire organization from top to bottom adapting throughout the entire season, what made this team so special down the stretch, how nobody was beating the Braves this postseason, why this shows how great the game of baseball is and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Games 3, 4 and 5 of the World Series, including Ian Anderson getting pulled after 5 innings of no-hit ball, whether Brian Snitker played with fire and got lucky, how he set the Braves up for the remainder of the series, Eddie Rosario’s questionable (and later redeeming) defensive plays, Zack Greinke outhitting Yordan Alvarez, Adam Duvall’s grand slam, whether home field advantage has served its purpose this series, the Astros clawing back to stay alive in Game 5, Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa heating up, who’s in a better situation for the final leg of the series, remembering Jerry Remy, the Padres acquiring Bob Melvin to be their new manager and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Games 1 and 2 of the World Series, including the Braves’ statement win to open the series despite losing Charlie Morton to a fractured fibula, everyone getting that free taco right away (and the issue with that promotion), Brian Snitker recognizing the trajectory of Game 2 and managing his staff accordingly, Houston responding with the bats, the “Jose Siri” play and which, if any, Brave should be blamed, whether the Ozzie Albies play should have resulted in an out on the transfer, Jose Urquidy and Max Fried both giving their teams a little bit of length, Commissioner Manfred saying he wanted the roof open for some reason, trying to figure out why the ball jumps off Jose Altuve’s bat so well, PETA saying they want MLB to retire the use of the word “bullpen” because it’s offensive to animals and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the ends of the ALCS and NLCS, how the Red Sox were in the driver’s seat and couldn’t finish the series, why the “they weren’t expected to make it this far” argument doesn’t apply, the Astros finding a way to flip a switch, Yordan Alvarez going on a tear and winning ALCS MVP, Dusty Baker proving why “presence” matters, the reigning champion Dodgers coming up short against the Braves, Eddie Rosario playing out of this world en route to being crowned NLCS MVP, Freddie Freeman quieting the haters, how great Atlanta’s pitching has been and why it especially needs to show up against Houston, probable starter matchups, who will have the better home field advantage, how expensive tickets are leading up to Game 1, our World Series predictions for series outcome, x-factor, MVP, and others, answer your DMs and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the latest NLCS and ALCS games, including the two Astro blowouts against the Red Sox, Houston’s lineup finally figuring it out, the Laz Diaz missed calls (and why all the blame can’t be placed on him), the mysterious light in centerfield and more cheating allegations, some questionable calls from Alex Cora and whether the Sox can do enough to force a Game 7. We also talk Dodgers clawing their way back into the series highlighted by Cody Bellinger’s clutch home run in Game 3 and a blowout win in Game 5, Eddie Rosario’s almost-cycle in between, whether the Dodgers have done enough to shift momentum as both teams head to Atlanta and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS, Atlanta jumping out to a surprising 2-0 series lead, Joc Pederson and Austin Riley leading the way, a fraction of Braves fans unfairly coming at Freddie Freeman, Dave Roberts overmanaging (again), Ron Washington capturing the baseball world’s heart, the first three games of the ALCS, how Carlos Correa made a massive mistake giving the Red Sox ammunition in Game 1, “the delay” from Game 2, how Kike Hernandez is continuing to make history, all of the grand slams, what the Astros need to do in Game 4 before it’s too late, MLB announcing housing for its minor leaguers starting in 2022 and a possible streaming service that would allow fans to watch local games without cable and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk conclusion to the Astros / White Sox ALDS, Houston responding to Ryan Tepera’s cheating allegations, how there was never much hope for Chicago, the Braves doing just enough to get past the Brewers, whether they’ll be able to wake up the bats enough for the next series, the Dodgers going down to the wire with the Giants, how the Giants helped themselves out for 2022 despite falling short this season, preview the ALCS and the NLCS, make our series, MVP and X-factor predictions for both, discuss Mike Shildt being let go by the Cardinals, where he could end up and who will fill his vacancy, the Yankees letting part of their staff go and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Red Sox eliminating the Rays and moving on to the ALCS, the crazy automatic double call that saved the Red Sox, why the Rays will never win a World Series until they change one major thing, the White Sox hanging on in their series versus the Astros, why Houston needs to win Game 4, the possible cheating allegations from Ryan Tepera, the Brewers proving the doubters right with their lack of offense, the Braves one-upping the Brewers with their pitching, the Dodgers / Giants series being exactly what we expected it to be, who we’ve liked in the booth so far, some managerial vacancy conversations, Trevor Bauer emerging from the abyss and much more! Enjoy!
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We are HERE in Boston for the 2021 AL Wild Card Game, giving you the stories, updates, predictions you asked for! Enjoy!
We talk the magic and mojo of the Seattle Mariners heading into the final weekend of the season, whether they can end their postseason drought, the AL Wild Card race as a whole, Devin Williams punching a wall and taking himself out of the postseason, the Cardinals reaching 17 straight wins and capping off the streak with a clinching of the second Wild Card spot, the potential do-or-die matchup of Adam Wainwright and Max Scherzer, the Braves clinching the NL East and crushing any hope the Phillies had of doing the same, why your Bryce Harper “not valuable when it matters most” argument is hot garbage, the Rays clinching home field advantage and why they’ll really be the away team throughout the postseason, the Rays deciding not to put up their Montreal sign and why that was a publicity stunt from the jump, Trevor Story likely playing his final game at Coors Field for the Rockies and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the final week of the season that remains, the Yankees swapping spots with the Red Sox after a weekend sweep, the potential AL Wild Card tiebreaker scenarios including a chaos-inducing five-team tiebreaker, the Padres being eliminated, looking back at where it all went wrong, the Mets being eliminated and why there’s no hope moving forward, the Brewers clinching the NL Central and their potential NLDS and NLCS matchups (and who they would fare best against), the Cardinals streaking at the perfect time and refusing to lose, the latest news surrounding the Rays’ plan to incorporate a Montreal sign at the Trop for the postseason and what that means for the future, Marcus Semien entering the record books, Joe West retiring and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Kevin Kiermaier stealing the Jays’ scouting report card, Toronto’s retaliation and whether it was warranted, whether the Jays should have thrown at Kiermaier in his first AB, the White Sox being the first team this season to clinch the division, why Tony La Russa deserves an apology, whether they’re suffering from “Indians Syndrome” and what their plan might be for resting or gearing up for the postseason, the Cardinals continuing to win and the Padres not doing much to help their own cause, whether the Phillies can edge out the Braves for the division, discussing teams who have officially been eliminated from the postseason and which of them have the best case for being optimistic in 2022, a big update on our potential AL Wild Card road trip situation and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Manny Machado calling out Fernando Tatis Jr., whether it was warranted and whether or not it can help the Padres moving forward, the Cardinals sweeping the Friars in the middle of a lengthy winning streak, the Brewers clinching a postseason spot, whether their offense can hang in the postseason, the potential NL Wild Card pitching matchups we would want to see, some milestones from around the league, an update on Nate’s status in The 3-0 Take Fantasy Baseball League, Kyle’s Sunday League Game 2 performance and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the Giants and Dodgers clinching postseason berths, the Giants continuing to surprise, the value of a manager in today’s game, if anyone would stand a chance in a one-game Wild Card matchup against the Dodgers, how LA’s run differential matches up against the highest of all time, the Cardinals showing up seemingly out of nowhere and jumping right into the wild card spot, whether Nate actually flipped on the Padres or not, the Orioles grounds crew being ejected in the game against the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani being named to Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People and also likely having his arm shut down for the rest of 2021, Mike Trout not returning, Salvador Perez continuing his home run tear, Seattle being named host for the 2023 All-Star Game, an update on a potential podcast trip to the AL Wild Card Game (and what needs to fall into place to make it happen) and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Yankees and Mets’ 9/11 ceremony and game, the series finale and the whistling controversy, why it’s being labeled as “cheating,” Max Scherzer collecting his 3,000 strikeout in one of his best career performances, how it’s still weird seeing him in a Dodger jersey (and speculating about how he truly feels about being a part of a juggernaut team), the Brewers combining for a no-hitter and why this was the last thing people who are already tired of no-hitters this year needed to see, a check-in on the Triple Crown race for Vladdy Jr., the announcement that Trevor Bauer won’t be pitching for the remainder of 2021 and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Derek Jeter’s legacy and his singular goal of winning, why the overrated conversation doesn’t matter anymore, Larry Walker’s speech and his fascinating love for Spongebob, those eligible for the 2022 class, who has a case for enshrinement, why the voters suck, Albert Pujols’ return to St. Louis, rumors of a Cardinals reunion in 2022 and what a farewell for him, Yadi and Waino would look like, answering all your DMs including whether Austin Riley should be in the MVP conversation, our thoughts on Fanatics taking over the baseball card licensing from Topps, who our World Series matchup would be if the postseason started today and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Dodgers/Giants series from the weekend, how San Francisco reclaimed first and whether we’re looking at a Game 163 at the end of the season, whether rally towels should be used during the regular season, the Mets entering the chat once again after a “seven”-game winning streak and just overall better baseball since the thumbs down controversy, the Blue Jays sweep of the A’s and reasserting themselves as a potential threat in the postseason, Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien having resurgent seasons, key AL matchups to start the week, Charlie Morton signing an extension and a tip of the cap to the Braves’ infield, Vladdy Jr. making history and much more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store
We talk the Mets’ latest tomfoolery and thumbs down drama, how it makes zero sense and how the organization has failed to keep all of this year’s shenanigans in house, why the fans are the last people you want to alienate, where the leadership has been and why the timing of this should matter more than “letting the kids play,” the Wild Card races as they stand one month out, the likelihood of a “Red October,” the differences in drawing mathematical lines versus realistic lines in terms of teams truly in the hunt (i.e. the Blue Jays, Mariners, Cardinals and others), remaining strength of schedules for all teams in the hunt and how they’re shaping our outlook for the playoff race, looking back on some of our preseason predictions and seeing how they’ve held up as we begin the final month of the regular season and much more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store
We talk Yadier Molina’s extension and announcement that 2022 will be his final season, whether batterymate Adam Wainwright will join him, whether this will motivate the Cardinals to push the chips in next year, how his game management puts him on another level, how the Orioles avoided their 20th straight loss by winning a game started by Shohei Ohtani and why the team shouldn’t complain about the negative press, the Dodgers and Padres playing the longest game since the new extra innings rule was implemented, what a win could have done for San Diego’s momentum moving forward, the Phillies announcing Rhys Hoskins is out for the remainder of the season and how that news affects their playoff hopes, whether they have enough to overtake the Braves, answering all of your DMs including which two teams would draw the worst World Series ratings, whether the Mariners can snag a Wild Card spot, IHOP or Denny’s and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves trending in the right direction after having played really good baseball as of late, the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox going the other way, whether it’s too early to celebrate or hit the panic button yet for certain teams, who’s looking like a threat to snag the Wild Card spots, who you should rule out of the hunt, Miguel Cabrera joining the 500 Home Run Club as well as other milestones he’s approaching, whether next year could be his farewell tour, our reactions to the Little League Classic and the Dodgers’ City Connect jerseys and much more. Enjoy!
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We catch up with Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area to talk about some of the biggest storylines in baseball this season including the Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants, as well as news from around the league. We talk moves from the deadline including Kris Bryant, Starling Marte, Jesus Luzardo and Craig Kimbrel, the impact of the Nationals trading Josh Harrison and Yan Gomes, what it’s been like watching Marcus Semien succeed in Toronto after leaving Oakland, what’s made the Giants so good in 2021, Gabe Kapler’s influence on the team, Buster Posey’s resurgence, the City Connect jerseys, the collective bargaining agreement that’s set to expire at the end of the year, potential rule changes including robot umps, predictions for a Bay Area World Series and more! Enjoy!
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We catch up with Atlanta Braves All-Star Mike Soroka to hear how his rehab process has gone, what he’s looking forward to when he returns, looking back on his Major League debut, what it was like being at the All-Star Game as the youngest Braves pitcher ever named to the roster, what it’s been like being a part of an organization that has a rich history of pitchers, what it’s like playing with guys like Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuña Jr. and others, his thoughts on the Braves’ heartbreaking end to the 2020 season, who he’s been most starstruck by, who’s been the most challenging guy to face and who he’s most looking forward to facing, his thoughts on the Field of Dreams game, clubhouse superlatives including worst dressed and biggest eater, his honest thoughts on Nickelback as a fellow Canadian, his selection of walk up songs including what he plans to use when he returns, who he would have play him in a movie, the one career accomplishment he would love to have, his answer to our signature sign off question of yes or no to mint chocolate chip ice cream and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk everything Field of Dreams Game, including how great of an event it was, where MLB got it right (and where they could have made it better), the buildup to the game and the players’ reactions, the pregame intro with Kevin Costner and how he’s just the man, missing James Earl Jones, the beautiful backdrop to the stadium and how there’s still literally nothing around it for miles, the great camera angles during the game, the throwback presentation (including no strike zone on the screen), whether the uniforms looked as good on television, the intricacies of the game that we were reminded of and why it was refreshing, whether this should have been a one-time thing, how the game got people talking about baseball and thinking back on the movie despite it being released 32 years ago, how it brought people of different backgrounds together as baseball fans, Tim Anderson’s walkoff home run, how long it took for us to remember that it was a regular season game that counted and not just an awesome exhibition, our overall score of the event, something we want to do with the podcast related to the Field of Dreams and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk the red-hot Phillies claiming the NL East lead from the Mets, what’s happened to New York and whether their upcoming schedule gauntlet can be overcome, why Bryce Harper should absolutely be considered in MVP talks, whether names like Fernando Tatis Jr. or Max Muncy are deserving of the award as it stands right now, the Rays overtaking the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL East, whether or not Boston is suffering from the effects of an inactive trade deadline, the Yankees and Blue Jays playing catch up (and whether they can actually keep up), the Braves being a team to watch out for, why the Mariners deserve a tip of the cap, whether the Reds can stay hot and edge out the Brewers, why the Padres should feel lucky (but not too lucky) and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Max Scherzer’s Dodger debut, Houston and LA fans throwing beer cans at each other (and why both fan bases are to blame), the newly-released Field of Dreams uniforms and why they’re exactly what you should have expected and wanted for that game, how some of you need to read up on the game’s history before you hit the comments section, Anthony Rendon missing the rest of 2021, whether or not the Angels will waste Shohei Ohtani’s career the way they did Mike Trout’s and why the baseball world can’t let that happen, why Mike Trout wouldn’t be selfish for wanting to go chase a ring, the highlights of the 2022 schedule release, how the MLB is moving in the right direction (sort of) regarding Opening Day games, when interleague play should really be played, Liam Hendriks being the ultimate team guy, Bryce Harper making his way into the MVP conversation, Team USA playing for the gold medal and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk new faces in new places, grading how traded players look in their new uniforms, Kumar Rocker and the New York Mets being unable to agree on a deal, news that Tyler Glasnow will likely miss the 2022 season, Fernando Tatis Jr. reinjuring his shoulder, Jacob deGrom getting shut down until September, Joey Votto having the month of his career and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the wildest trade deadline we’ve possibly ever seen. From Max Scherzer and Trea Turner going to the Dodgers (and proving that LA feels a little threatened), the Cubs blowing up what was left of their World Series team by sending Kris Bryant the Giants, Javy Baez to the Mets, and Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees, the Mariners being one of the most confusing teams of 2021, the White Sox making the most head-scratching move of the deadline, the Red Sox having a chance to run away with the division had they made the right move, the Nationals doing what they needed to do and getting a massive return for it, the Phillies leaving their fans in no-man’s land yet again, the Blue Jays filling the necessary holes, Trevor Story staying put, which teams won and lost the deadline and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Patrick Sandoval and Domingo German’s almost No-Hitters, how the Yankees found a way to drop one of their worst losses of the season and why they need to blow the whole organization up, Eloy Jiminez rising from the dead and rejoining the first-place White Sox and whether they need to add to compete with whoever comes out of the National League, Adam Frazier’s surprising trade to the Padres and how their biggest issue at this point is team chemistry (and why that’s a good thing), the Cleveland Indians’ official name change announcement and what we think about the Guardians name, logos and presumed jerseys, Miguel Cabrera closing in on a career milestone, a number of Dodgers players reportedly not wanting Trevor Bauer back under any circumstances, Byron Buxton rejecting an extension offer from the Twins and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Yermin Mercedes’ sudden decision to walk away from baseball before unretiring the next day, why Tony La Russa is not to blame, Nelson Cruz getting shipped to Tampa Bay and whether the move was out of the ordinary for the Rays, going through the list of trade predictions submitted by you, the listeners, including Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel, Trevor Story, Joey Gallo, Max Scherzer and more! Enjoy!
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We talk Alex Verdugo getting a ball thrown at him and the fan being ejected and banned from all 30 stadiums, Nationals Park entering a frenzy following gunshots heard outside the stadium, the players, management, staff and security who should be commended for their response, why these things can’t be happening, Starling Marte entering the trade market following his rejection of an extension offer from the Marlins, Jacob deGrom and Francisco Lindor heading to the IL and the absolute debacle of a series the Mets had versus the Pirates (including Taijuan Walker’s mishap that lead to Luis Rojas’ ejection), Alex Reyes’ save record, Jazz Chisholm headed to the IL (and why his mint hair is a sign for us), Lance Lynn’s extension and what it means for next year’s White Sox rotation and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, our reactions to the events (including Nate’s experience at both), the power of Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. out with a torn ACL and the Braves’ corresponding move(s), the Cubs’ fire sale beginning with Joc Pederson, Rob Manfred and the MLB indicating 7-inning doubleheaders, the extra-innings runner rule and more not likely continuing beyond 2021, the Angels drafting all pitchers and much more. Enjoy!
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We take a break to answer your questions as we enter the All-Star break, looking both at the first half and what’s to come in the second half. We also talk about the Home Run Derby field being finalized (as we were recording), Trevor Bauer’s bobbleheads being canceled and if we’ve seen the last of him in a Dodgers uniform, the latest batch of hot trash hats from New Era, Joe Maddon and the Angels indicating Shohei Ohtani will be available to pitch in the All-Star Game, the Rockies stating that they’re holding off on trade talks until after the All-Star break and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk finalized All-Star Game rosters, including the recently announced pitching staffs and reserves, who got snubbed, why guys who physically can’t play are named starters, Salvador Perez accepting his invitation to the Home Run Derby, the San Francisco Giants City Connect jerseys, ranking the ones that have been released so far and why the Dodgers’ release in August matters, the Marlins receiving multiple ejections for “throwing at” Ronald Acuña Jr., why umpires need to let the game police itself and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Josh Donaldson getting into it with Lucas Giolito and Ozzie Guillen and why rings won as a manager still matter, the latest developments surrounding Trevor Bauer, the list of players in the Home Run Derby as of right now, why people are hating on Fernando Tatis Jr. opting not to participate, changes that would make the HR Derby more exciting (and why it’s already more exciting than the All-Star Game), the current state of the league at the halfway point including standings, stat leaders, whether Vladdy Jr. will win the Triple Crown and not the MVP, how the Nationals might mess around and surprise the NL East, Shohei Ohtani finally breaking down the walls of being overhyped by the media and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Mike Soroka re-tearing his achilles, the Braves’ bad luck in 2021, Boston’s second sweep of the New York and whether the Yankees will make the postseason, the results of the Phase 1 All-Star Game voting and why it shouldn’t be considered an All-Star Game anymore, Hector Santiago’s ejection and suspension and why it shouldn’t hold up, whether there needs to be penalties for umpires who incorrectly eject pitchers and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Max Scherzer losing his patience following multiple foreign substance checks at the request of Joe Girardi, Clayton Kershaw’s suggestion for penalties if managers ask for inspections and nothing is found, Sergio Romo dropping his pants, how the checks forever ruined a Major League debut, how there are seemingly more effective ways to check pitchers that aren’t being implemented, the Padres’ sweep over the Dodgers and some tough love for Friar fans, Wander Franco’s electric debut and a reminder of how old we all are, the release of the All-Star Game jerseys and hats and how the MLB and Nike really missed a golden opportunity, some guys who have been playing exceptionally well as of late and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the Diamondbacks’ historic losing streak and some jaw-dropping numbers from their recent performance both in general and on the road, Joey Votto’s feel-good story from the weekend after getting ejected, who has accepted and denied the invitation for the Home Run Derby, our own live draft for Derby participants, Wander Franco getting called up, Kyle Schwarber’s monster week at the plate and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk about Ryan Spaeder’s recent tweets identifying teams and players that supposedly cheated, whether it’s good or bad for baseball, how it could change perspectives on Hall of Fame members, the Houston Astros and more, Tyler Glasnow ripping MLB for its handling of the foreign substance situation, why he’s in the right to speak out following his injury, an update on the All-Star voting and how fans are proving it isn’t a true All-Star Game, the D-backs City Connect uniforms, recent news of Minor League players sleeping in cars because their parent organizations are cheap and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Gerrit Cole’s horrendous press conference and being asked whether he uses foreign substances, Josh Donaldson calling him out, Luke Williams’ story and his emotional first big league homer and walk-off, the impact of consistently having fans in the stands again, the White Sox being hit with another injury, blind betting on the upcoming weekend series matchups, answer your DMs including who has the best powder blue jerseys, shorties or tweeners and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Yankee woes (including being swept by the Red Sox over the weekend), Jacob deGrom being accused of using foreign substances and his teammates coming to his defense, the home run race and Jesse Winker’s dominant season thus far, Patrick Wisdom coming out of nowhere and casually becoming one of the game’s hottest hitters, Jarred Kelenic being optioned to Triple-A after going 0 for his last 39 and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Jacob deGrom putting the team on his back on the mound and at the plate, why he needs a diary to express the disdain he has for the Mets and how he’s not making enough money for what he’s doing. We also cover the latest news about an Oakland A’s minor league food vendor being fired for serving the team “unacceptable” meals and why big league offices aren’t really sorry, as well as the Cubs and Giants being surprisingly good as of late, before closing with a check-in on the current status of the standings across MLB and guys who have been PRETTY GOOD lately. Enjoy!
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We talk Marcell Ozuna’s arrest on domestic abuse charges and what it means for him, the Atlanta Braves, and baseball. We also discuss the Chicago White Sox City Connect uniforms, the next teams in line to get one, some ideas for what would make good uniforms, and the terrible New Era Local Market hats that were released and taken down shortly after (and what made them so bad). We end by checking in on our preseason predictions for divisional standings and award recipients. Enjoy!
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We talk about the insane list of injuries across the league, what’s contributing to it, and how they’re impacting teams, the two-game series between the Dodgers and Astros and all the drama that went with it including Clayton Kershaw shoving in a statement game, and Trevor Bauer tipping his cap to Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, the latest developments in the illegal substance conversation following Mike Shildt’s defense of Giovanny Gallegos and his hat, Josh Donaldson pledging to release a catalog of pitchers who have cheated, and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk winning streaks for the Rays, Padres, Dodgers and Yankees, the competition in the NL West and AL East, Willy Adames being traded to the Brewers, swag chains (and whose showed up first), Nate’s trip to San Diego and Petco Park, answer your DMs (including worst fanbases in baseball) and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk No-Hitters from Spencer Turnbull and Corey Kluber, how the feat has lost its appeal, drama between Tony La Russa, Yermin Mercedes and the White Sox, a conversation about baseball’s unwritten rules, how both Tony and players were at fault, why this needs to be dealt with like adults and whether the team can recover or if La Russa has lost the clubhouse. We also talk Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber’s return to Wrigley, Mike Trout’s injury, Kevin Pillar wearing a fastball off the face and showing up to the park the next day, the upcoming Derek Jeter documentary, the Miami Marlins' new City Connect uniforms and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Albert Pujols getting picked up by the Los Angeles Dodgers, how the move impacts his legacy, what the ideal role for him should be, Nick Castellanos’ "non-interview" following his two-run HR game about a fan telling him to imagine Rob Manfred’s face was on the baseball, looking at playoff odds for all 30 teams at the quarter-season mark, sharing our thoughts on if they’re too high or too low and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Oakland A’s looking into relocating and where they could possibly go if the waterfront stadium doesn’t get approved, the Minnesota Twins being absolutely terrible and who they could sell at the deadline, run differentials around the league and how some don’t really add up, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s close call in Thursday’s game, the Soto vs. Acuña Jr. debate, Corbin Burnes making history (and Gerrit Cole right behind him), guys who have been dominating and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Wade Miley’s no-hitter and whether fans are becoming numb to the feat, the Mets’ raccoon/rat cover-up story from this weekend, Jacob deGrom headed to the IL and why Buster Olney got worked up over the news, Trevor Bauer saying he’s pissed about the team’s lack of winning, Sunday Night Baseball’s comparison between Bryce Harper and Barry Bonds’ first 5,000 career plate appearances and how, according to Twitter, stolen bases are baseball’s most important stat now, MLB Network’s recent graphic identifying some notable decreases in launch angle from Mike Trout, Byron Buxton and Eric Hosmer, what it means for the future of the metric and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Albert Pujols being released by the Angels and what team needs to call him, John Means’ no-hitter and the third-strike rule, Angel Hernandez continuing to be the worst umpire in baseball and his quote about guessing calls, the Dodgers’ struggles and why there’s no need to overreact, the Yankees’ recent surge, a look at their series with the Astros (and why New York fans deserved their chance to take shots at Houston), a heat check around the league and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk “brawls” between the Reds and Cubs (Amir Garrett and Javy Baez) and the Mets and Phillies (Jose Alvarado and Dom Smith) and why baseball just needs to go full-on NHL, injuries for Jesus Luzardo, Luis Robert and Dustin May, more umpire nonsense including the obstruction calls in the Marlins/Brewers and Mets/Phillies games, the Rhys Hoskins Sunday Night Baseball home run that was overturned, how we just witnessed one of the worst league-wide offensive months in MLB history (and what contributed to it) and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Mike Trout breaking his own records in the best month of his career, Bryce Harper not letting 97 MPH to the face interfere with his MVP campaign, Jacob deGrom continuing to dominate and getting absolutely zero run support in return, Anthony Rizzo striking out Freddie Freeman and why you shouldn’t be upset about their reactions, Miguel Cabrera shutting down sign-stealing accusations, checking in on our award predictions a month into the season, a heat check on three players that deserve more love right now and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Dodgers-Padres Round 2, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s celebrations and sign-stealing allegations, Trevor Bauer’s response and why it should raise concerns for the Dodgers, Madison Bumgarner’s “no-hitter” and the debate of whether it should be labeled as such, Rockies General Manager Jeff Bridich stepping down and why the timing should upset the organization’s fans, more replay issues across Major League Baseball, a brief look at MLB the Show 21 and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk Oakland A’s and their win streak (and how 140-22 is not off the table), the Seattle Mariners and how sustainable their early success is, Shohei Ohtani doing exactly what he’s capable of doing, Gleyber Torres and Javy Baez making mental mistakes on struggling teams, Lucas Sims and the Cincinnati Reds being fed up with playing baseball in sleet, reports of Max Scherzer being open to a trade at the deadline, why so many fans are losing their nachos going after foul balls, which games we’ll be tuning into this weekend, a game of “Nervous or Chillin,’” answering listener DMs and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk MLB’s historic viewership ratings this season, the Dodgers-Padres series and how it lived up to the hype, the Yankees struggling to get it going and what Aaron Boone’s future looks like, the Oakland A’s turning things around after their horrendous start, the Mariners impressing early, the league upholding Nicholas Castellanos’ two-game suspension (because why not), Sean Kazmar’s incredible comeback story, whether Patrick Corbin is toast, whether Shane Bieber or Jacob deGrom will finish with more strikeouts and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk Carlos Rodon’s no-hitter and the path that led him there, the nine-game winning streak for the Boston Red Sox and whether it changes our thoughts on the team moving forward, Rob Manfred’s latest experimentations with rule changes including moving the mound back and an updated designated hitter rule, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s offensive tear through the first two weeks and what’s different about him this season, Wilson Ramos, Josh Harrison, Jazz Chisholm, and other guys who continue to make noise and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the controversial ending to the Sunday Night Baseball game between the Phillies and Braves and share listener reactions, what needs to change about the replay review process, Ronald Acuña Jr. and whether hustle in baseball has become sexy again, Joe Musgrove’s no-hitter, J.D. Martinez and Byron Buxton’s historic starts at the plate and much more. Enjoy!
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Week 1 of the 2021 MLB season is in the books, and boy was it a doozy. We talk Trevor Bauer being investigated for foreign substance usage (and his clapback on Twitter), the controversial ending to the Marlins/Mets game (and why replay needs to be expanded), Nick Castellanos, Tyler Naquin and the Reds’ offensive explosion to start the year and whether the hype can be sustained, other players who are on fire, recent trades, listener-submitted Week 1 reactions, card ripping and much more. Enjoy!
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We talk the biggest storylines from Opening Weekend, including the slow starts from the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics, the buzz surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s historic night, the Nicholas Castellanos / St. Louis Cardinals scuffle and subsequent suspension that made zero sense, Yermin Mercedes going 8-8 to begin his career, Akil Badoo’s feel-good start, overreactions from around the league and much more! Enjoy!
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BASEBALL IS BACK! We look at all 15 games and highlight storylines to watch for on Opening Day, including the deGrom/Scherzer matchup, the star-studded White Sox/Angels showdown and the Sunshine State game between the Rays and Marlins. We also discuss the Opening Day-eve news surrounding Francisco Lindor’s 10-year, $341 million extension with the Mets, why it was a flex to put other shortstops on notice and what it means for the organization and baseball. Enjoy!
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It’s the most highly-anticipated episode of the season, Part II. We’re talking all things hot takes and predictions for the 2021 season on the National League side, including division standings, Wild Card winners, pennant winner, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, MVP, storyline hot takes, whether certain NL players are staying or going, over/unders on home runs, firings, brawls and more! Per tradition, we also include hot takes and predictions from you, the listeners to get things going. Enjoy!
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It’s the most highly-anticipated episode of the season, Part I. We’re talking all things hot takes and predictions for the 2021 season on the American League side, including division standings, Wild Card winners, pennant winner, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, MVP, storyline hot takes, whether certain AL players are staying or going, over/unders on home runs, brawls, innings pitched, strikeouts, rants, ejections and more! Per tradition, we also include hot takes and predictions from you, the listeners, to get things going. Enjoy!
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We talk all things National League East, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things American League East, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things National League Central, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things American League Central, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things National League West, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy!
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We talk all things American League West, looking at and making picks/predictions for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team” and more. We also discuss our newly-released "Top 10 Third Basemen Right Now" list, breaking down some feedback in the comments section about what we got right or wrong. Enjoy!
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We give out offseason awards for best signings, best under-the-radar moves, most overrated moves, most improved teams and most disappointing teams before closing the episode with our picks for which players we think will have a sneaky good 2021 season. Enjoy!
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We talk six things we’re going to be watching for this season, Seattle Mariners president/CEO Kevin Mather resigning for controversial comments about members of the team and organization, the back-and-forth on whether Albert Pujols is retiring following the 2021 season (and a deeper look at his career to date), our top 10 list of second basemen right now, answering your submitted questions including best throwback jerseys, best way to top a hot dog and more! Enjoy!
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We talk the latest surrounding Fernando Tatis Jr.’s historic 14-year extension, what it means for the future of the Padres (and for baseball), an update on the conversation of who’s the face of the game, destination predictions for remaining free agents, our “Top 10 First Basemen Right Now” list, answering lots of listener questions including the addressing of David Ortiz’s recent comments of the state of today’s game being boring, who we would want to see in a pitcher vs. batter matchup and more! Enjoy!
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We talk Wendy’s dropping an elbow on the Rays from the top rope on Twitter, the terrible 2021 Spring Training hats that just dropped, Cooperstown’s decision to not allow fans for Derek Jeter and Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony this summer and how it’s a big mistake for the town, state and all of baseball, Opening Day matchups and which ones we’re looking forward to, Justin Turner’s deal with the Dodgers and much more! Enjoy!
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We talk MLB and the MLBPA coming to terms for the 2021 season including rules and health protocols, the league’s announcement that they will be deadening the baseballs to limit home runs, Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Royals, Yadier Molina’s deal to return to the Cardinals, our “Top 10 Catchers Right Now” list and more! Enjoy!
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We talk Trevor Bauer’s decision to take a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, how his trolling and marketability led him to being worth $40 million in 2021, how Bob Nightengale is the absolute worst and had us thinking he was going to the Mets, how Trevor Bauer’s website also had us thinking he was going to the Mets, why there isn’t as much pressure on Bauer to live up to his contract as you might think, what this means for the rest of the league and more. We also break down Marcell Ozuna’s 4-year deal to return to the Atlanta Braves, the trade between the Oakland A’s and Texas Rangers that included Khris Davis and Elvis Andrus, getting our Super Bowl predictions on record before the game happened and more! Enjoy!
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We talk MLB the Show naming Fernando Tatis Jr. as its 2021 cover athlete and why that matters for growing the game, Mickey Callaway’s recent suspension for sexual harassment, Dustin Pedroia calling it a career after 17 seasons, the top 10 pitchers in baseball right now, and a brand new segment called “Bloop or Blast,” looking at a list of recent noteworthy items (some baseball, some not, including Kolten Wong, Tom Brady, Nelson Cruz, bacon, New Girl, and city edition baseball uniforms) and deciding if they are indeed a bloop or a blast. Enjoy!
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We talk Nolan Arenado being shipped out of Colorado alongside CRAZY money, Ken Griffey Jr. being named a Senior Advisor to Commissioner Manfred and what it means for the game (and if his responsibilities will allow him to be involved in league decisions), the latest bogus proposal made by MLB to the MLBPA regarding a shortened and delayed season, deals for Didi Gregorius, Joc Pederson and Masahiro Tanaka, Steve Cohen deleting his Twitter account following last week’s stock saga, inviting our followers to join us in Instagram messages for weekly baseball (or The Office) conversation and more. Enjoy!
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We talk how the BBWAA writers got it completely wrong (and how they’ve gotten it wrong historically), why they have a God-complex and how that affects deserving players’ chances, Curt Schilling’s “I’m Done” letter to the writers that went public, whether we think he will make it in 2022, what changes could be made to improve the system and more. We also discuss the deal/trade details for JT Realmuto, Marcus Semien, Adam Ottavino and Steven Matz, league news surrounding the MLBPA’s rejection of MLB’s latest proposal for both a universal DH and extended playoffs, as well as the Cactus League’s attempt to delay the start of Spring Training, and how the Player’s Association wasn’t having any of it.
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We talk recent trades and acquisitions and why certain teams have either been spending way too much or way too little on said moves. We also look at the career of Hank Aaron, his impact at the plate and off the field, impressive stats of his that are overlooked, rumors of fans calling for the team to be named after him and more. We wrap up the episode answering listener questions and discussing the possibility of getting back into baseball cards and also adding a related segment for future episodes.
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We talk Jared Porter being fired as Mets GM for sexual harassment, George Springer heading up north to join the Blue Jays, the back-and-forth of Michael Brantley supposedly signing with Toronto before ultimately agreeing to a deal with the Astros, how Joe Musgrove and Jon Lester are perfect fits for the Padres and Nationals, respectively, tipping our cap to Don Sutter and looking at how the writers got his Hall of Fame bid wrong and much more.
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We talk DJ LeMahieu returning to the Yankees, Corey Kluber being added to the rotation and if it will be enough, Theo Epstein’s new role with the MLB Commissioner’s Office and what it means for his future and the game’s future, the rumor of 7-inning doubleheaders and extra inning rules returning for 2021, the $100 million offers to JT Realmuto and George Springer, who’s going to sign next and much more.
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We talk with MLB Network host Greg Amsinger, discussing the journey to his current role, ad-libbing and how it changed his career, life on set, what a day is like around the studio, the importance of balancing being a fan and being an analyst, his (surprising) thoughts on Rob Manfred as commissioner, who he would want to host his own show with, his best and worst experiences on set, his beef (and the event that led to it) with a former MLB player, who he’s been starstruck by on air, mean Tweets and much more. Before the interview, we open the episode discussing friend of the pod Liam Hendriks’ historic deal with the White Sox and Major League Baseball announcing that the season should start on time as well as the likelihood of fans at parks. Enjoy!
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FINALLY something happened this offseason. We break down (with our first-ever listener guest) the blockbuster deal between the Mets and Indians that sent superstar Francisco Lindor to Queens, how the Mets are living up to owner Steve Cohen’s desire to be “the Dodgers of the East Coast,” where they now stand among NL East teams, what the NL playoff picture now looks like, whether available free agents like George Springer or Trevor Bauer will join Lindor in New York and where other big names (Realmuto, Hendriks, LeMahieu, etc.) will wind up, why the market’s been slow and what the economics of baseball currently look like, our resolutions as baseball fans for 2021 and much more.
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Welcome to Part II of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy!
Episode 149: Postseason Bubbles But No Bubbly (September 15)
We talk about the league’s announcement that they would be banning alcohol celebrations in the postseason, as well as the hypocrisy that the decision led to.
Episode 152: An October Like We’ve Never Seen (September 29)
We cover about the conclusion to the regular season, looking at the down-the-stretch struggles from the Phillies and Giants that led to them somehow missing the postseason.
Episode 153: Wild Card Series Day 1 Recap (September 29)
We recap our thoughts from the first day of a brand new postseason format, addressing the length of the day and how many games fans got to watch.
Episode 154: Wild Card Series Day 2 Recap (October 1)
We look back at Day two of the Wild Card Series and the poor baseball that occurred throughout.
Episode 155: Wild Card Series Day 3 Recap (October 2)
We share our final thoughts on the Wild Card format, discussing whether we like it and the number of games it creates.
Episode 156: Division Series Update (October 7)
We break down the beef between the Marlins and Braves from the NLDS, and the drama that Ronald Acuna Jr. created after the game following his big day at the plate.
Episode 157: League Championship Series on Deck (October 9)
We talk about the Manny Machado/Brusdar Graterol run-in from Game 2, and how it influences the “Let the Kids Play” conversation.
Episode 158: They Could Margot All the Way (October 13)
We recap the Rays jumping out to a 2-0 ALCS lead as the Astros struggled, and what the outlook looked like for the remainder of the series.
Episode 159: Momentum is a Cruel Mistress (October 16)
We look back at the shifts in momentum that took place in both LCS’s, and who we thought would be more likely to come back in each series.
Episode 160: Welcome to the World Series (October 19)
Nate goes on one of his rants, explaining why the Rays are not a well-run business, despite having a good product, and why the excuse of payroll can’t be a thing moving forward.
Episode 162: World Series Recap (October 28)
We analyze the moment that many baseball fans consider to be the point at which the Rays lost the World Series: Kevin Cash pulling Blake Snell.
Episode 163: Season Wrap Up + Free Agency, Hirings and Awards (November 5)
Lastly, we discuss our surprises from the 2020 season.
Welcome to Part I of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy!
Episode 115: #FireManfred (February 19)
Recapping Rob Manfred’s ESPN interview with Karl Ravech on the Astros scandal, new rules, and proposals.
Episode 118: To Mic or Not to Mic (March 9)
Talking about players getting mic’d up in Spring Training (in response to Freddie Freeman’s “there’s wind boys” mic’d up moment in early March) and whether players being mic’d up should be a regular thing.
Episode 119: Thanks, Coronavirus (March 17)
We talk about the possible start date for the 2020 season, joking about when it should or shouldn’t start, not realizing what was going to end up happening this year.
Episode 128: Preparing for a Year Without Baseball (May 29)
Looking at the heated negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA and the drama surrounding the topic of sliding salary scales, talking about the battle of owners versus players.
Episode 131: Baseball is Back (June 26)
Looking at the announcement stating baseball would be returning in 2020, specifically breaking down the news that the Universal DH would be a part of the game (if only temporarily).
Episode 136: Opening Weekend Recap (July 27)
We share our thoughts on the initial weekend of the 2020 season and some of the news that came from it, including the Miami Marlins’ COVID outbreak, as well as the outlook for the remainder of the season.
Episode 137: Thank You, Joe Kelly (July 30)
We look at the Joe Kelly/Carlos Correa incident, talking about what went down, our responses, and how it affected baseball on a larger scale.
Episode 138: Yoenis Cespedes, the Disappearing Act (August 3)
We talk about a WILD moment from this season, when Yoenis Cespedes just said deuces and dipped out of the team hotel and nobody knew what had happened to him.
Episode 140: Houston Astros: Poverty Franchise (August 11)
We look at the Ramon Laureano/Houston Astros/Alex Cintron scuffle and Nate gives one of his signature rants on why Alex Cintron is soft.
Episode 144: The Most Exciting Team in Baseball (August 25)
We talk about the Slam Diego Padres being one of baseball’s hottest and most entertaining teams following their Grand Slam rampage, how they were shaping up for a postseason run, and our thoughts on the then-rumors surrounding Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac possibly being shipped out west.
Episode 147: No Time to Play Around (September 9)
We talk about Joe West throwing out Nationals GM Mike Rizzo during a regular season game for not wearing his mask while watching the game from up in a suite.
Pt. II coming soon!
We talk with NBC Sports Bay Area writer Jessica Kleinschmidt, covering a range of topics from her career in baseball to “embracing what pisses people off.” Jess shares her “made it” moments, the challenges of being a woman in the industry, the influence her father had on her growing up, her favorite moments covering the sport, the funniest personalities she’s encountered while covering players, her goals and ambitions for the future, the moment in baseball history she would choose to go back in time to cover, her affinity for chicken wings and much more. Enjoy!
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We dive into an extremely unique conversation with Dodgers Team Photographer Jon SooHoo, getting an inside look into the life of a MLB team photographer, the journey he took to get to his current role, the challenges of shooting in a 2020 COVID season, what it was like covering the World Series, his favorite shots of his career and how he got them, the people he’s met and become friends with as a result of his job including Vin Scully, Yogi Berra and more, the celebrities he’s been starstruck by, his favorite moments with baseball legends, his approach and methods for shooting games and how he’s captured some of baseball’s most iconic photos, his favorite food spots when traveling with the team, the one moment in history he wishes he could’ve been at to shoot and much more. Enjoy!
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We sit down with Tampa Bay Rays infielder and postseason hero Mike Brosseau to talk about his journey to the big leagues, signing his first professional contract for $1,000, what the 2020 COVID season was like, getting thrown at and hitting an ALDS-winning home run off Aroldis Chapman, his World Series experience including the Brett Phillips game from his point of view, his interests off the field and much more!
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We close the book on the 2020 season, sharing our surprises and disappointment players and teams before discussing some offseason storylines including the hirings of Tony La Russa and A.J. Hinch and what they mean for the White Sox, Tigers and the rest of baseball. Also in this episode, we cover top free agent names and debate where we think they’ll end up, including Trevor Bauer, JT Realmuto, DJ LeMahieu, friend of the pod Liam Hendriks and more. We talk Gold Glove winners and Nolan Arenado’s historic streak before wrapping up with a look at the BBWAA Award Finalists and who is most deserving of the MVPs, Cy Youngs, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year honors. We close out the show detailing our plan to resume recording in December after our break and the content we plan on bringing you when we return.
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We recap the finale of the 2020 World Series, including the most talked-about decision of the night in Kevin Cash’s pulling of Blake Snell, Randy Arozarena’s continued dominance at the plate, Clayton Kershaw finally getting his ring and putting the ringless narrative to sleep, the odd drama surrounding Justin Turner’s COVID-19 results (and wondering why he was allowed back on the field after getting pulled), Corey Seager having a MVP-caliber series, Mookie Betts doing what he set out to do by coming to LA, Rob Manfred getting booed (and having a postgame episode?), the legitimacy of this year’s trophy, how this season’s result just makes baseball sense, thoughts on the postseason as a whole and more.
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We check in and look at what’s gone down in the World Series thus far, including the Brett Phillips game (and all the things that went wrong), Clayton Kershaw improving his postseason resume, Tyler Glasnow hurting his, Randy Arozarena playing out of his mind, the Rays’ pitching staff collectively struggling to tame a dangerous Dodger lineup, Dave Roberts’ decision-making and more.
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We recap the endings of the ALCS and NLCS, talk series MVPs (shout out Randy Arozarena aka Babe Ruth), discuss what the Rays had to do to get here and how they’re a poorly run business in spite of their recent success (and how that speaks to the talent they have), whether they’d be in this position in a full 162-game season, the Dodgers’ World-Series-or-Bust mentality, how Mookie Betts is absolutely what the Dodgers needed, whether this is the series Clayton Kershaw can shake his postseason demons, under the radar guys who we think will have a noteworthy series, make our outcome predictions and more.
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We talk the latest ALCS and NLCS games, specifically looking at how the Astros have crawled back to make it a series and how the Rays just can’t finish the job, the Dodgers’ historic Game 3 and the Braves rebounding with an offensive outburst of their own to put them a win away from the World Series, Clayton Kershaw’s postseason woes and more.
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We recap the first two days of LCS action, talking about the Tampa Bay Rays jumping out to a convincing 2-0 series lead, the Astros making mistakes and digging their own grave, the Braves stealing Game 1 from the Dodgers, reflecting on the passings of Whitey Ford and Joe Morgan and more.
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We talk Division Series games wrapping up, how the Dodgers are cruising, the Astros playing like a team that will meet them in the World Series, the Braves manhandling the Miami Bottomfeeders, the Yankees and Rays not giving us any indication as to who will win Game 5, the Brusdar Graterol and Manny Machado drama and how it influences the “Let the Kids Play” conversation, our LCS predictions and more.
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We talk Division Series games through the first two days, how the Astros are in a win-win situation as they threaten to sweep, Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves opening their series against the Marlins with a statement win (beef included), the Rays pulling even with the Yankees, the tough news surrounding Mike Clevinger and the Padres dropping Game 1, a conspiracy on Rob Manfred and the terrible umpiring thus far and more.
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We talk day three of the brand new Wild Card Series format, breaking down all four games. We discuss Cincinnati not scoring a single run, the A’s taking the series from an exciting Chicago White Sox club, Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres waking up just in time to force a Game 3, Clayton Kershaw exorcising some of his postseason demons and sending the Dodgers on and more.
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We talk day two of the brand new Wild Card Series format, breaking down all eight games. We discuss the Braves squeaking out a win in a pitching showcase with the Reds, Oakland staying alive by snagging a win from the White Sox, the Marlins and Cardinals making statements in their respective matchups, the Dodgers surprising nobody with a 1-0 advantage over the Brewers and the Astros, Rays and Yankees advancing.
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We talk day one of the brand new Wild Card Series format, breaking down all four games. We talk Astros surprising the baseball world with a win on the road in Minnesota, Lucas Giolito throwing lights out yet again, the Rays pitching an uninspiring Blue Jays team to death, Shane Bieber’s meltdown vs. the Yankees, and who can close out their respective series on day two.
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We talk the 2020 playoff picture and which clubs will win their respective series, who’s prone to be upset and who’ll do the upsetting, teams that limped their way into the postseason, teams that are the real deal, teams that botched their last week of baseball and blew their chances of getting in, who we think will win it all and how this playoff field is extremely exciting no matter how you look at it. In this episode we also discuss the stat leaders of the regular season, the firings of Billy Eppler and Ron Roenicke, and announce the winners of our mega giveaway.
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We talk with the Cleveland Indians righthander about what it’s meant to be a part of a playoff run, his debut, what the 2020 season has been like with COVID-19 policies, working with Shane Bieber and the rest of the staff, his favorite park to pitch in so far and where he wants to pitch in the future, what team he was a fan of growing up, who his baseball idols are, what he can be found doing on an off day, the boldest part of his start day routine, the moments in baseball history he would want to go back and witness and much more.
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We stop to look back on making it to 150 episodes with the podcast, celebrating our successes, laughing at our failures, playing clips of old episodes, sharing our favorite guests and interviews, looking back on our trip to Colorado (and recording an episode a mile above sea level), discussing the challenges of podcasting (especially when we started out), the ways we’ve evolved as hosts and as baseball fans, sharing your favorite memories of the show plus much more before closing out the episode with a BIG GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! Enjoy!
We talk playoff baseball at neutral sites, Rob Manfred and the MLB placing limits on clubhouse celebrations, banning alcohol and requiring masks, the possibility of fans being in the stands for League Championship and World Series games, players to watch down the home stretch of the 2020 season, Alec Mills’ No-Hitter and more.
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We return with a mailbag episode, answering any and all questions submitted by you. We cover Clayton Kershaw’s Cy Young Chances and whether Shane Bieber is worthy of the MVP, who we’d pick to have the World Series-winning hit, our recent merch drops, Nate’s story about being accused of breaking a window playing golf, our thoughts on the future of Roberto Clemente’s number 21 in baseball and more before closing by sharing what we remember from September 11, 2001.
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We talk updated playoff picture, which teams are playing well and which ones are in danger of missing out, who is still surprising us at this point in the season as well as our updated World Series favorites. We talk Roberto Clemente Day and players wearing #21, Lou Brock’s passing and legendary career, Trevor Bauer’s latest run-in with Rob Manfred and the MLB, Joe West’s WILD ejection, Mike Trout’s 300th home run and where he stands among the greats, answer your DMs and more.
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We tip our caps to “The Franchise,” looking back at the incredible career of Tom Seaver and the tributes from the New York Mets. We also talk Mike Clevinger’s Padres debut, the Rays/Yankees beef and resulting suspensions and close out the episode with our props segment.
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We break down the biggest and most impactful deals of this year’s trade deadline including Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte, Mike Minor and more. We also discussed guys who were rumored to be shipped out but ultimately weren’t, including Lance Lynn, Francisco Lindor and others, and the effect that not moving those guys had on their current clubs. Lastly, we pick our winners, losers, and sleepers of the trade deadline and talk about who’s in the best situation for the final push of the 2020 season.
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We talk about the San Diego Padres being one of baseball’s hottest and most entertaining teams, what’s contributing to their success, how they’re actually ahead of schedule and why that should scare the rest of the league, and of course, lots of grand slams. We transition into conversation about the Chicago White Sox popping off at the plate (specifically Jose Abreu) before wrapping up with our thoughts on the trade deadline, and whether teams will be willing to make deals and go all in for a shortened-season World Series title or just stock up for 2021 and beyond. Before we break down the Padres, White Sox trade deadline and other baseball topics, we open up the episode with a game of word pronunciation, giving our takes on words that have multiple ways of being said.
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We talk Trevor Bauer making waves across Major League Baseball yet again by upsetting the establishment with custom Free Joe Kelly cleats and his “Send It” tee, his dominant performances on the mound this season and how the Cincinnati Reds are embracing all of it. We close out the episode with a game of buy or sell, highlighting hot storylines from around baseball before wrapping up with our props segment.
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We talk about the long list of impact players that have been recently sent to the IL and the impact each of these moves has on teams when a season is only 60 games before transitioning into a breakdown of the Fernando Tatis Jr. drama from Monday night surrounding his grand slam on a 3-0 count.
On this episode we dive into the rumors of MLB exploring hubs and bubbles for the 2020 postseason (if we get that far) and the problems the league would face if that happened, the news regarding Joe Kelly’s reduced suspension, Ramon Laureano and Alex Cintron’s suspensions and fines related to last weekend’s brawl, the Cubs’ historic start, whether the Cardinals are even a baseball team anymore, Charlie Blackmon playing on a different planet this year and more.
The Houston Astros have been having downright zero fun recently, and you just absolutely hate to see it happen to such an upstanding organization. We look at this weekend’s brawl featuring Oakland A’s Ramon Laureano and what led up to it, why Alex Cintron is soft, and whether Rob Manfred will continue to protect his favorite team. We also discuss Houston getting throttled and walked-off in subsequent nights at the hands of a last-place, no good Arizona Diamondbacks team, how the AL West will finish, and why the Oakland A’s are baseball’s best team right now. Later in the episode we break down the recent news of Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger breaking MLB’s health protocols, how this affects the Cleveland Indians, what contributed to the poor decision, and whether this affects the team’s chances to make the postseason. We discuss whether or not the St. Louis Cardinals will ever play another game and what their schedule looks like moving forward before closing out the show with our Props segment and listener DMs.
We look at the incredibly early playoff picture and who would be in the hunt for a World Series title if the postseason started today, the impressive start for teams like the Twins, Cubs and Marlins, whether the fish are for real and which teams this type of season is built for. We also have a say-something-nice segment on Rob Manfred before closing out with a look-ahead to our plans for new merch and giving props to players who are on fire right now.
We recap the Mets’ wild weekend and what all went down with Yoenis opting out, rumors surrounding certain Cardinals hitting up the casino and how its affecting the rest of the league, Commissioner Manfred’s statement on players needing to take protocols more seriously, Aaron Judge’s historical start at the plate, Shohei Ohtani’s rough start on the mound and subsequent shutdown from pitching and more.
We recap the Joe Kelly / Carlos Correa scuffle and talk about what led up to it, the suspensions that followed, and everything in between. We also discuss the latest report on MLB’s new rule regarding the suspension of players involved in sign-stealing, COVID-19 infiltrating the NL East, Mike Yastrzemski’s big night, teams and divisions to look out for and more.
We break down the first few days of the 2020 season and discuss the storylines that came of it, including guys who started hot (and cold), the false Justin Verlander reports, Corey Kluber’s season setback, the Miami Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on the rest of the league, David Price’s tweet calling out Rob Manfred, protocols already being broken and more.
For our final interview before the start of the 2020 season, we talk with Washington Nationals reliever and 2019 World Series Champion Aaron Barrett about adjustments needed for a year without fans and how he’s been preparing for the season. We also get into his widely-publicized comeback story that featured a Tommy John surgery and a shattering of his humerus bone, the grueling process of returning to the game both physically and mentally, his personal goals moving forward, his thoughts on the 2019 Nationals and the team’s incredible journey to the World Series, what it was like witnessing Game 7 in Houston, his best memories and more. Also in this episode, we talk about the latest updates surrounding artificial fan noise, The Toronto Blue Jays not playing in Canada, Gavin Lux being optioned down, storylines we’re following this season and more.
With the 2020 MLB season right around the corner, we talk with San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski about preparing for a shortened year, how life will be different as a player and teammate once games get going and whether he thinks the season will finish once/if it gets started. We also discuss his relationship with his grandfather, Red Sox legend and Triple Crown winner Carl Yastrzemski and what it’s been like to play with the same last name on his jersey, hitting a home run in his first game at Fenway, some myths about the big league life that he confirmed for us, being among the biggest names in baseball in certain statistical categories in his rookie season, whether he feels underrated, his favorite ballparks to play in (and which one he doesn’t like), whether the Coors Field effect is real, the story behind choosing his number, Twitter trolls, hobbies off the field, favorite sports to watch outside of baseball, people he’s starstruck by, his favorite players growing up, the worst misspellings of his last name he’s ever come across, the one moment in baseball history he would show someone to make them a fan for life and more.
We talk with Burl Carraway (second round draft pick of the Chicago Cubs in the 2020 MLB Draft) about his draft experience and the possibility of making the club this season, as well as the story behind his perfect-for-baseball name. We also discuss what it’s like to throw 100 MPH, the story of Clayton Kershaw giving him his phone number, his thoughts on being a reliever and whether he would ever want to be a starter, his ideal walkout song, the idea of pitching at Wrigley, who he’d invite to his big league debut, girls sliding into the DMs, the first big purchase he’s going to make and more.
We chat with first round draft pick Jared Shuster about his recent experience of being selected by the Atlanta Braves, what it’s like being a part of the 60-man player pool for the 2020 season and how he has handled the health and safety protocols implemented by the league. Shuster opens up and shares his lofty goals he hopes to achieve once he reaches the big leagues, guys whose brains he plans on picking when he gets around the staff, what it was like pitching in the Cape Cod League, what he plans on doing with his first paycheck, what it’s like being the first-ever first round draft pick from his hometown, his thoughts on being mentioned in the same conversation as Greg Maddux and other Atlanta greats, guys he would love to strike out, the value of choosing the college route on his way to professional baseball, his affinity for New England seafood and more. Also in the episode, we talk about the latest list of players who have opted out of the 2020 season, some highlights of the recently-released schedule and why there will be no Mike Trout slander.
BASEBALL IS BACK (at least for now), and we talk about its return in depth. We look at the implementation of the Universal DH and whether or not it will/should stay for good, the idea of starting extra innings with runners on second and some alternatives that would have been better, what manager/umpire arguments will look like as well as pregame lineup exchanges, how recent COVID-19 tests around the league might ruin plans of a return, our gut reactions to whether the season will finish if it starts and more. We finish the episode looking at the updated World Series odds and giving our updated pennant winners (both realistic and dark-horse picks) before closing things out with a breakdown of the Trevor Bauer and Aubrey Huff Twitter beef.
This one is jam-packed. We open up the episode looking at the latest updates regarding a 2020 season, as well as the news surrounding the sealed letter sent by Major League Baseball to the New York Yankees addressing the findings of a 2017 investigation. We then transition into our conversation with perfect game-thrower and premier baseball personality Dallas Braden, where he gives his take on the player/owner negotiations and what kind of job Rob Manfred is doing as commissioner, discusses his time with the Oakland A’s both as a player and a broadcaster, breaks down (in-depth) his perfect game on Mother’s Day 2010 and where his head was at at that point in his career, debunks a Moneyball myth, recalls his hilarious call-up story as well as the Alex Rodriguez “get off my mound” beef, talks about two stars in the league he thinks are misunderstood, ways he thinks the game can evolve and change, and more. We wrap up the episode talking about the "Long Gone Summer" documentary, and what the 1998 season meant for baseball.
World Series Champion Jonny Gomes breaks down a lot for us on this one, including the player/owner negotiations, why even a shortened-season World Series title means everything, the 2013 Red Sox championship season and why the experts had that team wrong, the 2008 Coco Crisp brawl, the differences in playing for both big and small market teams (highlighting his stints in Oakland, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati and others), his stance on technology in baseball and the Houston Astros cheating scandal, his favorite David Ortiz stories, his favorite professional moment of his career, his love for good food, who his all-time 2-3-4 lineup would be, his appreciation for a particular New York Yankee and more.
This is a loaded episode folks. We look at the latest negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA and how the proposed sliding salary scale is turning players off to the idea of discussing things further (à la Max Scherzer). We also chat about Trevor Bauer’s calling out of Scott Boras on Twitter claiming the agent is meddling in MLBPA affairs, and discuss whether or not Bauer will continue his M.O. of extending an invitation to meet with individuals he has publicly called out. We talk the Pensacola Blue Wahoos putting up their stadium on Airbnb as well as the baby shark design and extremely confusing math that went into the creation of the recently-revealed Nationals World Series ring. We then jump into the Q&A section of the episode, answering questions submitted by you, the listeners, covering a variety of topics including Madison Bumgarner’s incredible World Series statline, the legitimacy of a potential 2020 World Series winner, the best baseball video games of all time and more.
We take a break from our 2+ month stretch of MLB quarantine interviews and dive right into our first-ever draft episode, selecting our teams consisting of pitchers, position players and managers whose careers partially or completely spanned the 1990s.
We talk with the former MLB veteran and current broadcaster about the proposed division realignment for 2020, whether a 100-game championship title means the same, his appreciation for Michael Jordan and “The Last Dance” and more!
We talk with the Twins outfielder about Minnesota’s magical ‘19 season, a myth about the Major League life he quickly debunked, the story behind Joe Mauer flashing a #1 after his final at-bat, his affinity for late night McDonalds orders, Netflix binging and much, much more!
We chat with the Indians righty about staying ready for baseball, the stories behind his tattoos, being in the dugout when Trevor Bauer tossed the ball over the wall, what he did with his first big league check and much, much more!
We talk with the White Sox righthander about possibly playing games by May, what social distanced baseball would look like, his first career strikeout, his hatred for a certain dessert, and much, much more!
We talk with the Cardinals hurler about how he’s staying busy, the Soto crotch grab, incorporating “500” into baseball games, adjusting the DH’s role, pitcher Home Run Derbys, his love for Waffle Houses and much, much more!
We chat with the Oakland A’s closer and 2019 All-Star about life without baseball, integrating fighting into the sport, how accurate Moneyball was, the crazy thing he does while reading, making Tik-Toks with his cats and much, much more!
We talk with the Cleveland outfielder about what he's doing without any baseball during the coronavirus, what the 2020 season holds and his thoughts on it potentially being canceled, the ways he wants to see the game change, his all-time 2-3-4 lineup and much, much more!
Well this sucks. COVID-19 has pushed back the start of the 2020 season to at least mid-May. We don't know how many games we're going to get. What would a December World Series look like? Could we really live with watching months of empty-stadium baseball? So many questions, not enough answers. Here's to getting baseball back ASAP.
We talk about players getting mic’d up in Spring Training and whether it should be a regular thing, Yelich and Moncada deals, Judge and Sale injuries, lay out details for our fantasy league and much, much more!
We talk with Brendan Donley—the guy behind the viral @asterisktour Twitter account—about his campaign to shame Houston in 2020, the banter from Astros fans, what needs to be done about Rob Manfred, and much, much more!
We talk about Luis Severino being out for the year, what it means for New York’s season, whether preseason pick mulligans should be allowed, Jose Altuve and brawls, and much, much more!
We talk "Commissioner" Rob Manfred's latest negligent moves, including his handling of the Astros' cheating scandal, his interview with Karl Ravech, his new postseason proposal and much, much more!
We look at the “blockbuster deal” that took all week, the reason the Red Sox may have stalled, talk A.J. Hinch and his recent exclusive interview and much, much more!
The most-anticipated episode of the season is here! We break down your hot takes and share our own, predict Wild Card, Division and World Series winners and much, much more!
We talk Derek Jeter and Larry Walker getting the call to the Hall, the significance of unanimity (or lack thereof), wrap up cheating scandal business, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk the latest news regarding MLB’s punishment for Houston, the firings of A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow, what this means for the future of baseball, whether Rob Manfred redeemed himself and much, much more!
We talk about an absolute wild week of signings and deals, whether Cole’s deal will backfire on the Yankees, Strasburg’s loyalty, Rendon making choices for his family, and much, much more!
We talk with the #2 overall pick from the 2019 MLB draft about his baseball career so far, what draft night was like, being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, his Mount Rushmore of Baseball and much, much more!
We break down the candidates for MLB’s first-ever squad honoring the season’s best, provide our picks, share your “worst trade proposals” and much, much more!
We talk Yasmani Grandal’s deal with the White Sox, the Yankees trying to get out of paying Jacoby Ellsbury, give you our thoughts on the Popeyes’ chicken sandwich, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk trash cans in Houston, the latest reports suggesting the situation is bigger than we thought, what the league should do in response, cover MVP, Cy Young, ROTY and MOTY awards and much, much more!
We break down each division, compare and contrast our predictions with what really happened, identify teams that need to go all in next season, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk the Nationals’ improbable World Series victory, how it was the ultimate team effort, whether or not Gerrit Cole should have emerged from the bullpen (and why it doesn’t really matter), why you should have seen this coming, and much, much more!
We break down the Nationals’ undefeated trip to Houston, how they simply don’t care that you don’t think they’re good, whether the Astros can recover in D.C., and how this series proves baseball is beautiful.
We preview the World Series, discuss whether Gerrit Cole will remain invincible, how the Nationals’ rotation doesn’t get enough love, Soto’s crotch (again), give our predictions and much, much more!
We talk Yankees getting the split on the road despite Correa’s walk-off, the Cardinals playing absolutely terrible, whether the Juan Soto crotch-grabbing really matters and much, much more!
We recap the three Game 5s, discuss how Clayton Kershaw’s not to blame, whether the Nationals can keep it rolling, compare and contrast the two Championship Series matchups and much, much more!
We talk how the Twins were exactly who we thought they were, how the Rays fought to see an extra day, the Dodgers’ struggles and Nationals’ magic, Yadi and the Cardinals giving us arguably the best series of the four, and much, much more!
We break down both Wild Card games, talk odds for survival for the Nationals and Rays in their respective Division Series, discuss what the correct cut-off point for trips to the concession stand is and much, much more!
We look ahead to the 2019 postseason by previewing both Wild Card games as well as the full bracket, discuss whether any teams can take down the Astros, Yankees or Dodgers, give our final predictions, and much, much more!
We talk about how the Cubs decided to pull their pants down this weekend and whether Joe Maddon’s to blame, the Astros clinching the West and having all (or most of) the juice, Ned Yost calling it a career and much, much more!
We talk Bruce Bochy’s 2000th win, Gerrit Cole’s 300th strikeout, teams that are still alive and those that have been eliminated, the AL MVP debate (and if there should be a debate at all), and much, much more!
We sit down with the White Sox righthander to talk about his 3 AM call-up story, what life’s like in the bullpen, Tim Anderson and bat flips, player marketability, things he would change about the game and much, much more!
We talk Christian Yelich, Byron Buxton and other injuries, the real reason there’s been so many home runs, whether division champagne showers are acceptable and much, much more!
We talk the Moran brothers making history, Aaron Barrett adding to his comeback story with the Nationals, Stephen Strasburg possibly opting out, introduce a new segment, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk Justin Verlander’s third career no-hitter and how he’s a breath of fresh air in today’s game, the Twins' newly acquired home run record, the returns of Carlos Carrasco and Sean Manaea and much, much more!
From the famous Purple Row (5,280 feet above sea level), we recap our visit to Coors Field, talk about the best parts of the ballpark, rate some of the Rockies’ best food options, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk the impact of Kluber, Sale and others being shut down, who could be the face of the “Juiced Ball Era,” our upcoming trip to Colorado and much, much more!
We talk inflated offensive numbers, how the supposed anatomy of this year’s baseball allows for more home runs, give our updated playoff predictions, list our five most important players ever, and much, much more!
We talk highlights surrounding next year’s slate of games, look at the recently released Little League Classic jerseys, discuss two guys that have been heating up in different ways, and much, much more!
We talk MLB’s announcement to bring baseball to Iowa’s “Field of Dreams,” try to figure out what’s going on with the Players’ Weekend uniforms and nicknames, discuss the recently-released postseason logos and much, much more!
We sit down with the Dodger hurler to discuss LA’s dominant 2019 season, his metaphor for pitching in the World Series, the best prank he’s seen in the clubhouse, the universal DH, juiced baseballs and much, much more!
We talk the madness that took place in the final hours leading up to the deadline, which teams were winners and losers, who we think had the sneaky good move of the day, and much, much more!
We talk Stroman’s surprising move to the National League, what possessed Trevor Bauer to throw a ball into orbit, the greatest trade deadline moves of the last decade and much, much more!
We talk Tulo’s roller-coaster career and the what-ifs it leaves us with, debate whether the streaking Giants can make the postseason, discuss some recent Yankee-related slugfests that have Manfred happy and much, much more!
We talk Phillies/Dodgers beef, false reports surrounding Aroldis Chapman, Manny Machado’s social media rant and much, much more!
We talk MLB’s experimentation with rules in the Atlantic League, reflect on Tyler Skaggs and the events of the last week, discuss the most interesting man in the world and much, much more!
We talk All-Star events in Cleveland, noteworthy storylines from the season thus far, check in on our preseason predictions and much, much more!
We look back at the first MLB games played in Europe, talk All-Star lineups + who got snubbed yet again, the HR Derby participant list and much, much more!
We talk results of the primary voting stage, who should and shouldn’t have been left off the ballot, Albert Pujols’ return to St. Louis, Mickey Callaway’s outburst and much, much more!
We talk what split time between Tampa Bay and Montreal could look like for the Rays, whether or not it should happen, why the Max Scherzer story is being treated like the greatest comeback of all time and much, much more!
We talk trade candidates for the upcoming deadline, break down the Machado ejection and suspension, try to figure out why the Yankees needed another bat, discuss the surging Braves and much, much more!
We talk Tommy Pham and his comments about the ASG voting being unfair, who we would want to see in this year’s Home Run Derby, take an early look at the Wild Card races and much, much more!
We talk the Max Muncy / Madison Bumgarner clash, Josh Donaldson’s bench-clearing scuffle with the Pirates, David Ortiz’s close call in the D.R. and much, much more!
We talk the All-Star reliever finally finding a home, how Andrew McCutchen’s torn ACL and the Jay Bruce trade will impact the NL East, how Hyun-Jin Ryu is putting up Cy Young numbers and much much more!
We talk Minnesota and how the Central is now their division to lose, why the Rangers are turning their pants into shorts, the Mariners’ fire sale, how Babe Ruth and Dwight Schrute are basically the same and much, much more!
We talk what another trip to the DL means for the Red Sox second baseman, the Oakland A’s getting back to their winning ways, All-Star voting and much, much more!
We talk Marcus Stroman stirring up controversy, Carter Stewart choosing Japan over the amateur draft, how Oriole pitching reached an awful feat in record time and much, much more!
We talk Yoenis Cespedes breaking an ankle at his ranch, Robinson Cano playing like his ankle is actually broken, how and why the Yankees are winning, Dad jokes and much, much more!
We talk circumstances surrounding Julio Urias and his investigation, Miguel Andujar missing the rest of the season, Austin Riley’s breakout start and much, much more!
We talk Madison Bumgarner’s no-trade list, his beef with Yasiel Puig, look at how our preseason predictions are faring a quarter of the way through the season, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk one of the greatest hitters of all time achieving one of the rarest feats in baseball, Addison Russell’s return from his domestic abuse suspension, Mike Fiers’ second no-hitter, and much, much more!
We talk how the NL Central is wildly underrated, how the Astros dismantled an entire organization in Mexico, Kevin Gausman’s suspension and whether it was warranted, and much, much more!
We talk CC Sabathia reaching 3,000 K’s, Tim Anderson’s downright moronic comparison regarding Jackie Robinson, Corey Kluber adding to the Indians’ woes, Bryce Harper getting booed and much, much more!
We preview Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Friday debut, look at the Gio Gonzalez/Brewers signing, break down the Mets and Phillies drama including Rhys Hoskins’ home run trot, play the “this-or-that” game, and much, much more!
We talk Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger’s wild four-game series, the worst team in baseball sweeping the best team in baseball, Vladdy Jr.’s upcoming debut and much, much more!
We talk bat flips and the Tim Anderson / Randal Grichuk beef, how the Red Sox lost to a AAA team, Khris Davis’ somewhat surprising extension, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk the latest Power Rankings, Chris Davis getting the monkey off his back, why the Yankees should consider pulling people off the street, Yasiel Puig’s return to LA and much, much more!
We talk Chris Davis’ rough stretch dating back to last season, why the Puig/Archer incident is revealing MLB’s hypocrisy, Matt Carpenter’s extension, why the Red Sox will make history this weekend and much, much more!
We talk Bryce Harper’s return to DC, Kevin Pillar’s mysterious departure from Toronto, Ronald Acuña’s big pay day, best and worst Backyard Baseball players not named Pablo or Pete and much, much more!
We talk Christian Yelich’s historic start, Xander Bogaerts’ extension, Bryce Harper’s apparent 850 foot home run, the surprising Rays as well as break down some early-season overreactions and much, much more!
We talk Harper’s Philly debut (and Phanatic cleats), the Dodgers’ home run barrage on the D-Backs, the beat down of the defending World Series Champions, share your final hot takes and predictions for the season and much, much more!
We talk big deals for big names, Ichiro calling it a career, whether or not ballpark pretzels require condiments, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk Mike Trout’s mega-extension, whether or not Alex Bregman’s $100 million was enough, which teams will make the Final Four, best and worst pizza toppings and much, much more!
We talk the changes being made to baseball, Carlos Gonzalez to the Indians, “Opening Day” in Japan, bad cell service, Ichiro’s secret for success with the ladies, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk with Shane Sullivan (founder of Baseball Fam), getting his take on entrepreneurship in the baseball world, building a brand from the ground up, the universal DH, the Harper and Machado mega deals, and much, much more!
We talk changes to the game likely starting in 2020, guys who are off to a hot start in Spring Training, guys who are questionable for the start of the season, answer your personal DMs and much, much more!
We recap Bryce to the Phillies, the press conference that followed, the surprising list of top 10 highest-paid players in 2019, the reports of The Sandlot becoming a TV series, and much much more!
We talk Arenado’s massive extension, how Aaron Hicks will become Brett Gardner, why the fantasy rankings list is the most laughable thing you’ll read today, who the best and worst players to get a drink with would be and much, much more!
We had a lot of fun with this one folks…we talk with the former first-round pick about his college and pro career, guys he played with, memorable moments from the Bigs and much, much more, including him answering your DMs! Check it out!
We talk Manny Machado to the Padres, what it means for Bryce Harper and others, your responses to what you would do with $300 million, Bruce Bochy’s retirement announcement, MLB’s crackdown on sign-stealing, answer some DMs and much, much more!
We talk CC’s final season, Luis Severino’s extension, Mike Moustakas returning to Milwaukee, updated division and World Series odds, our newly-created fantasy league and much, much more!
We talk pitchers and catchers officially reporting, Justin Verlander's Twitter rampage, Derek Jeter bringing an old teammate into Miami's front office, answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk proposed rule changes, which spring training hats are the best, and we have a game-show type segment where we share our predictions on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado before closing out with our signature Best & Worst segment.
We share our reactions to the Big Game, the commercials, and halftime show, as well as break down the deals for Nolan Arenado and Wade Miley, talk their futures in free agency, and much, much more!
We break down the recent report analyzing MLB's top young talent, look at the recent signings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia's retirement, speculate why Baseball Tonight isn't returning to ESPN's nightly schedule, and much, much more!
We talk top prospects, Nike's new uniform deal with the MLB, jersey retirements and much, much more!
We talk the four newest members of the Hall, break down the recent signings and trades, discuss whether the beef between Kris Bryant and Yadi is real, share our picks for best and worst baseball cities and much, much more!
We talk how the media has taken the Harper/Machado madness too far, break down other remaining free agents, address the fact that A-Rod is sort of likable now, discuss college baseball and its best and worst jerseys and much, much more!
We talk DJ LeMahieu heading to the Yankees and basically eliminating any chance of seeing Manny Machado in pinstripes, as well as discuss a shakeup in the catcher market, big pay days for recent award winners and much, much more!
We talk Vegas 2019 win total predictions, why baseball isn't dying, Trevor Bauer's Twitter rampage, some WILD rules from the MLB rule book you definitely didn't know about, and much, much more!
We lay out our projections for division winners, which teams will snag Wild Card spots, who will win it all in October, and which individuals will take home awards at season’s end. We also read off and react to your hot take submissions, and share our thoughts on best and worst baseball lingo – listen now!
We talk Puig and company heading to Cincinnati, players who flew under the radar in 2018, how Daniel Murphy affects the Rockies in 2019, best and worst baseball movies and much, much more!
We talk a surprising lack of urgency from a big market team, how a NL powerhouse is trying to improve, what Machado and Harper are really worth, best and worst baseball accessories, as well as answer your DMs and much, much more!
We talk Joe Kelly heading west, Yonder Alonso shifting within the division, Wilson Ramos doing the same, the White Sox planning for a big move, as well as answer your DMs, discuss dream lineups and much, much more!
We talk deals on deals on deals, where we want Bryce Harper to end up, the surprising release of Troy Tulowitzki and much, much more! (Also, Kyle does the dill pickle seeds/Sour Patch combo taste test on air!)
We bring you a special episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes look into how DTD Baseball came to be what it is today. We also break down our favorite baseball things including seed flavors, movies and more, as well as answering more of your DM questions!
We talk major acquisitions from the past week, what could (and should) happen soon for other big names, how much the Nationals' rotation helps their postseason chances (or not?), best and worst unwritten rules, and much, much more!
We talk Cano to Queens, the Nationals moving forward (with Harper or not), what Craig Kimbrel should really be asking for, a hypothetical blockbuster deal that would be the trade of the century, and much, much more!
We talk Josh Donaldson to the Braves, Oakland's new stadium proposal, best and worst minor league team names and much, much more!
We talk the Paxton/Sheffield deal, first-timers on the HOF ballot, Kyler Murray's two-sport career, a wild trade scenario for Max Scherzer and much, much more!
We talk Cy Young and MVP awards, Miami uniforms, new rules regarding player freedom in 2019 and much, much more!
We talk how the BBWAA is a bunch of bums, break down more teams needing big changes in 2019, look at best and worst swings in the league, answer some personal DMs and much, much more!
We talk Joe Mauer's announcement, rumors and lies surrounding Kris Bryant and the Cubs, Rob Manfred's extension, players mic'd up and much, much more!
We talk show-binging during the offseason, where top free agents could land, who the swaggiest player in the MLB is, and much, much more!
We talk Gold Glove winners, Clayton Kershaw deciding to stick it out in LA, new managers heading into 2019 and much, much more!
We take a look back at the entire 2018 season, discuss surprises across the league, make our 2019 World Series predictions and much, much more!
We talk World Series finish, how Manny Machado was the star in the end, who might be leaving the defending champs, and much, much more!
Nate's back from the DL! We talk Games 1 and 2 of the World Series, a possible Joe West conspiracy, a David Price stat that will absolutely blow your mind, and much, much more!
We talk the conclusions of both championship series, preview a CLASSIC World Series, dive into a BOLD, BOLD series prediction, and much, much more!
We talk countless controversial calls, how both the Astros and Red Sox have been surprises, how LA has flipped the script and much, much more!
We talk LA with runners in scoring position, Houston not finding a way to beat David Price, how TBS is trash, and much, much more!
We talk both Championship Series, how Angel Hernandez doesn't belong on a baseball field, how the recent Kris Bryant rumor affects the MLB, and much, much more!
We talk Division Series sweeps, how the Braves gave it a good run, Boston's response to Aaron Judge's shenanigans, and much, much more!
We talk the Cubs' quiet exit from October, how the postseason is proving the need for a universal DH, the Brewers picking up steam and much, much more!
We talk the madness (and uncertainty) that is the National League, potential big time matchups beyond the Wild Card games, our polarizing opinions of one particular team's destiny and much, much more!
We talk teams arriving to the postseason party, who could make a difference, an NBA-style playoff bracket and much, much more!
We talk players who could make or break World Series hopes, David Wright's last hurrah, Mike Trout's lifetime contract proposal, Christian Yelich's magic and more!
We talk Yankee playoff hopes and dreams, Ohtani's apparent disregard for all things Tommy John, the 2019 free-agent class, and much, much more!
We talk beasts of the AL and NL West, whether Josh Donaldson can make a difference, minor league salaries and much, much more!
We talk about the worst month in baseball, Kendrys Morales eating his Wheaties, games being played overseas, how the Rays are surprisingly adequate, A NEW STADIUM (?) and much more!
The Nationals have officially given up. What's going to happen with Bryce? Why is the Trop so bad? Will mound visits save the millennials? All these topics covered, plus so much more (including why it would be smart to build a franchise around a nun).
We talk Red Sox/Yankees, the NL MVP race and AL West divisional drama...oh, and Nate follows through on his end of the world's greatest bet.
A lot happened surrounding the trade deadline, but did it really change the playoff picture in either league?