The Clean Up Spot: Recent Episodes
The Clean Up Spot
The Clean Up Spot is a podcast co-hosted by Javik Blake and Tim Crowley covering everything happening in Major League Baseball. Both high-school juniors, they created this podcast to share their view of baseball with the world. Listen in as Javik (a die-hard Yankee fan) and Tim (a die-hard Red Sox fan) cover everything in baseball from coast-to-coast, with plenty of opinions, and a whole lot of fun. Look for a brand new episode every two weeks! Reach the guys via email at cleanupspot1234@gmail.com
In the latest installment of The Clean Up Spot, Tim and Javik break down what exactly is going on in Oakland with the surging A's, what they expect to go down in the NL West in what looks to be a wild September, and finally they discuss what exactly makes a Cy Young Award winner. Please send in any questions to cleanupspot1234@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @cleanupspotpod!
In Episode 9 Tim and Javik break down all of the major deals that were made at this year's trade deadline. Deals include Chris Archer's move to the Pirates, Ian Kinsler and Nathan Eovaldi to the Red Sox, J.A. Happ and Zach Britton to the Yankees, and the biggest deal of the year, Manny Machado to the Dodgers. They get into it with some Yankee-Red Sox talk, and top it all of with some fan questions for our great listeners!
In episode 8 the guys break down everything from the first half of the season, including laughing at their own preseason prediction (since when has anyone's predictions gone exactly the way they wanted them to go). Next they hand out some midseason hardware for the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year in both leagues! Contact the podcast via email at cleanupspot1234@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @cleanupspotpod
In Episode 7 the guys are joined by their dads Craig Blake and Don Crowley. The 4 break down their thoughts on the season so far and dive into their opinions on the Rays usage of an "opener". Then all 4 break down their 2018 All-Star Ballots and talk about the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry as both teams are streaking towards the break.
The boys are back with a brand new interview with Barstool Sports' lead baseball writer, and die hard Red Sox fan, Jared Carrabis. They also dive into Ohtani's injury and the impact it has on the AL Wildcard race. Then they talk about recent home plate collisions before answering some fan mail! Stay connected by following the podcast on Twitter @cleanupspotpod or emailing them at cleanupspot1234@gmail.com
In the latest episode the guys welcome in their first ever guest, Brewers play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Levering, to talk all things Brewers baseball. Then they break down Josh Hader's incredible start to the season out of the pen, and talk about the emergence of Miles Mikolas in his first year back since reinventing himself overseas in Japan. They'll break down the latest in the greatest rivalry in sports and then answer some fan questions to wrap it all up!
In the latest installment of The Clean Up Spot, the guys break down what impact Cano's PED suspension has on the Mariners, Vlad Guerrero Jr's destruction of Double-A, and talk about Stephen Piscotty's memorable homer which came just after his mother had passed away from ALS. They also square off in some Yankee-Red Sox talk and answer some burning questions from the fans. Make sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @cleanupspotpod and DM/email the crew fan mail at cleanupspot1234@gmail.com.
In Episode 3 Javik and Tim break down the impact the Corey Seager injury will have on the Dodgers, a look back on Pujols' 3000 hits and Ichiro's career, and the news of Matt Harvey's DFA.
In this episode... 1. Reaction to Anthony Rizzo's comments on the length of a 162- game season 2. New York Mets' Hot Start 3. Puerto Rico Series Recap 4. Yankees & Red Sox Updates Intro Song: Don't Let Me Down - ELO Outro Song: Baby You Should Take It Slow (Bass Boosted) - DJ Baylo
Welcome to episode 1! Javik and Tim break down everything in baseball with predictions, award winners, and the 2018 World Series Champion. Tim brings in a brand new edition of the Crowley Comparison with the Houston Astros and the New England Patriots, and the guys dive into some fantail at the end. Intro Song: Don't Let Me Down - ELO Outro Song: Baby You Should Take It Slow (Bass Boosted) - DJ Baylo