Above Replacement Radio: Recent Episodes
Chris Gionta & Daniel Curren
Welcome to Above Replacement Radio where we're talking baseball kind of whenever! Chris Gionta and Daniel Curren talk about MLB news and also dive into the history aspect. No argument is made without a boatload of statistics that back it up. They also point out the funny things that no one points out like Kevin Pillar getting MVP votes in a year where he had a .719 OPS and accumulated less than 1.0 WAR.
Daniel talked about the Josh Naylor signing with the Mariners and Trent Grisham taking the qualifying offer. Then, they gave their hits and flops from their preseason players to watch, before handing out annual custom awards.
On Episode 364 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Rafael Devers being traded to the Giants, what it says about the Red Sox organization and Craig Breslow, and in what scenario the trade could work for the Red Sox. They also discussed what it says about the Giants and their direction. Finally, they did their Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 363 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Corbin Burnes requiring Tommy John surgery and how it affects the Diamondbacks' playoff chances. Then, they talked about the Mariners losing 10 out of 14 and losing control of the AL West. After that, they discussed the latest success of the Rays and Blue Jays. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 362 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Cal Raleigh's incredible start to the year and how they ranked him more accurately than MLB Network and ESPN. Next, they did a buy-or-sell segment before giving their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 361 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the new Statcast data that was introduced on Baseball Savant, what it means, and why it is useful. Then, they talked about the Cardinals winning 16 out of 21 and entering the playoff race. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 360 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson being reinstated by Major League Baseball, and the cases for and against them being in the Hall of Fame. Then, they talked about Brandon Hyde getting fired by the Orioles and who is to blame for their failures. Next, they discussed the Twins' 13-game winning streak. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 359 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Derek Shelton being fired as manager of the Pirates along with Bud Black being fired as manager of the Rockies. Then, they discussed the Rafael Devers not wanting to play first base. Next, they gave their All-Star teams for the halfway mark of the first half. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 358 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners having won 16 of their previous 20 and how their offense has ignited. Then, they discussed the start Aaron Judge has had and whether or not it's time to crown him the best player in baseball. They also highlighted a few players who have made changes in specific aspects of their game, then did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 357 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Eugenio Suarez's four-home run game, the Orioles struggling and the problems that caused that, and the Tigers winning 16 of their last 22. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 356 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Justin Steele requiring season-ending elbow surgery and how it affects the Cubs. Then, they discussed Ronald Acuna Jr.'s tweet about Brian Snitker's potential hypocrisy regarding a baserunning incident. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 355 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Blue Jays extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what it means for the organization. Then, they discussed the hot starts of Kyle Tucker, Corbin Carroll, and James Wood, before finishing up with Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That.
On Episode 354 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Red Sox extending Garrett Crochet and the Padres extending Jackson Merrill. They then discussed the underperformance of the Braves and overperformance of the Giants. Finally, they did Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 353 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Opening Weekend takeaways, and gave three overreactions from the weekend. Finally, they did Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 352 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tokyo Series, then predicted the MLB Standings, awards, and playoff outcomes of the 2025 season.
On Episode 351 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel previewed the NL Central with players to watch and questions, then revealed their top 10 players in baseball for 2025.
On Episode 350 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella and Rob Dickey for a draft of bold predictions for the 2025 season.
On Episode 349 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Gerrit Cole needing Tommy John Surgery, how it will affect the Yankees, and what direction the Yankees will go in moving forward. They also discussed the Spring Training injuries of Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Gil, Francisco Alvarez, George Kirby and Grayson Rodriguez. After that, they previewed the AL West with players to watch and questions, then revealed 25-11 of their top 50 players in baseball.
On Episode 348 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel previewed the NL East with players to watch and questions for each team, then revealed players 50-26 on their lists of the top 50 players in baseball.
On Episode 347 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel gave their top 10 relief pitchers for 2025, and previewed the AL East with players to watch and questions.
On Episode 346.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by MLB.com senior writer Anthony Castrovince. They talked about his route to becoming a baseball reporter, the evolution of reporting, adjusting to more information being available within the sport, the automatic ball-strike system entering MLB, and much more.
On Episode 346 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Alex Bregman signing with the Red Sox, in what ways it improves the team, and his decision to take a shorter deal. Next, they discussed Nick Pivetta getting a 4-year deal with the Padres and what might come out of that. Then, they gave their Top 10 starting pitchers for 2025, before previewing the NL West with players to watch and questions.
On Episode 345 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Jack Flaherty signing with the Tigers and why it might be a great fit for both sides. Then, they discussed Pete Alonso's signing with the Mets and the journey it took to get there. Next, they gave their top 10 right fielders for 2025, and did their AL Central preview with players to watch and questions.
On Episode 344 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros trading Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Carlos Estevez signing with the Royals, Ha-Seong Kim going to the Rays, and Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays. They closed by breaking down each of their top 10 2nd basemen in baseball.
On Episode 343 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Tanner Scott going to the Dodgers and the Cubs failing to sign him. Next, they discussed the Braves signing Jurickson Profar and what that means for Jarred Kelenic. Then, they gave their lists of the top 10 3rd basemen in baseball, before discussing the Hall of Fame inductions of Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia & Billy Wagner.
On Episode 342 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, then gave their top 10 left fielders for 2025 with analysis. Next, they discussed the state of the 2025 Hall of Fame ballots, and each revealed their mock ballots.
On Episode 341 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Blue Jays signing Jeff Hoffman, the Reds trading for Gavin Lux, the Giants signing Justin Verlander, and the Athletics extending Brent Rooker. Finally, they gave their top 10 shortstops in baseball.
On Episode 340 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the potential landing spots and best fits for Jack Flaherty, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander and Tanner Scott. Then, they gave their top 10 catchers in baseball.
On Episode 339 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Diamondbacks signing Corbin Burnes, the Dodgers signing Teoscar Hernandez, the Mets signing Sean Manaea, the Red Sox getting Walker Buehler, and the Tigers acquiring Gleyber Torres. Finally, they gave their top 10 center fielders for 2025.
On Episode 338 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Cody Bellinger being traded to the Yankees and what it means for both clubs. Next, they discussed the Astros signing Christian Walker, the Nationals trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the Diamondbacks trading for Josh Naylor, the Guardians signing Carlos Santana, and Jesus Luzardo being traded to the Phillies.
On Episode 337 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Juan Soto going to the Mets and the potential shift in power in New York baseball. Next, they discussed Kyle Tucker being traded to the Cubs, Isaac Paredes being sent to Houston, and the direction of the Astros. They also talked about Garrett Crochet being traded to the Red Sox, Max Fried signing with the Yankees, Devin Williams being traded to the Yankees, Willy Adames signing with the Giants, Luis Severino going to the A's, Tyler O'Neill signing with Baltimore, Nathan Eovaldi staying with the Rangers, and Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays.
On Episode 336 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the flurry of Juan Soto rumors, Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers, Tommy Edman being extended by the Dodgers, the Dodgers' payroll and deferrals, and the upsides and downsides of the Jonathan India/Brady Singer trade.
On Episode 335 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel predicted the future of 39 MLB free agents.
On Episode 334 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash. They talked about his journey through the minors, his transition from starter to reliever, how he has developed his sweeper, pitching in big moments, & more.
On Episode 333 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about their biggest hits and flops among their preseason players to watch, then gave their annual custom awards. Next, they gave their picks and predictions for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP. Finally, they reviewed their answers to each other's preseason questions.
On Episode 332 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Dodgers winning the World Series, the Yankees' mistakes that led to it, and the deeper meaning behind the Dodgers' championship.
On Episode 331 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 1 & 2 of the World Series. They discussed the Flaherty/Cole pitcher's duel, Flaherty potentially being left out too long, John Smoltz's commentary, Freddie Freeman's big moment, series trends, & more.
On Episode 330 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 4 & 5 of the ALCS and Games 5 & 6 of the NLCS. They also talked about why teams like the Guardians have not been able to win championships over the last decade, and they previewed the World Series.
On Episode 329 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the first 4 games of the NLCS and first 3 games of the ALCS. They discussed where Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry's home runs compare to other Cleveland playoff home runs, how dominant the Dodgers have been, and more.
On Episode 328 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about everything that happened in the League Division Series', then preview the Dodgers-Mets and Yankees-Guardians series.
On Episode 327 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tigers beating the Astros and if this is the end of the Astros' dominance. Then, they discussed the Royals defeating the Orioles, and what Baltimore needs to do to ensure better success in the future. They also talked about the big moments of the Mets-Brewers series, and the Padres comfortably beating the Braves. Finally, they previewed and predicted each League Division Series.
On Episode 326 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Twins' bad stretch to fall out of the playoff race, and the Athletics' farewell to Oakland. Next, they gave three narratives they each had that were proven correct, and three that were proven incorrect for the season. Then, they were joined by Mark Simon to discuss defensive trends in the league and how certain defenses may help their team in the postseason. After that, Chris & Daniel previewed and predicted each series, then gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, and closed out with Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 325 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Shohei Ohtani becoming the first player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. Then, they ranked the best series to watch for the final week of the regular season. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 324 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tigers winning 21 out of 31 to emerge in the AL Wild Card race. Then, they power-ranked all the MLB teams in the playoff picture. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 323 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets going on a 9-game winning streak to take control of a playoff spot, and Francisco Lindor being a large part of that. They also discussed Matt Chapman being extended by the Giants. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 322 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners parting ways with Scott Servais, and the largest problems occurring in Seattle. Next, they discussed the Cubs winning 19 of their last 27 and sneaking back into the playoff race. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 321 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros winning 10 of their last 11 and gaining a significant lead on the Mariners in the AL West. They then discussed the Twins closing in on the Guardians in the AL Central, and the Royals' chances of taking the division. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 320 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Padres winning 16 out of 18, and the Diamondbacks winning 26 out of 36 to take control in the NL Wild Card race. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 319 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Christopher Morel-Isaac Paredes trade, the Padres stacking up their bullpen, the Marlins' firesale, the Yusei Kikuchi trade and Jack Flaherty trade. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 318 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm and Zach Eflin trades, and how they will affect the Rays, Mariners, Marlins and Orioles. They did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 317 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Travis Bazzana being taken first in the MLB Draft, and other takeaways from the night. They also gave their first half award picks, and discussed the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Finally, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and did Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 316 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Yankees losing 15 out of 20 games, and what has been behind their struggles. Then, they discussed the Cardinals emerging as a playoff team. Next, they went into the All-Star snubs and why Paul Skenes would be an enticing All-Star starter. They touched on Jose Miranda's historic consecutive hit streak, then concluded with How About That, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 315 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets turning things around in June and Jose Iglesias' new song. Then, they went into the tides changing in the AL West race with the Astros surging and Mariners struggling. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 314 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the passing of Willie Mays, and reflected on his impact on the game of baseball. Then, they discussed the Rickwood Field game between the Cardinals and Giants. After that, they broke down which NL teams should buy and sell at the deadline. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 313 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Braves' subpar performance over the last month, then discussed the buy/sell trade deadline status of the Red Sox, Tigers, Blue Jays, Rays and Astros. Finally, they finished with their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 312 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel go on tangents about weird baseball things of the past five years, then introduced a segment called 'The Legit-mus test', where they discussed the validity of certain teams and players' performances. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 311 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Aaron Judge dominating the league, the Cubs struggling toward the end of May, the MLB announcing the implementation of Negro League statistics. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 310 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Daniel's experience as a media member for the Hall of Fame East-West Classic at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. Then, they discussed the news that Ronald Acuna Jr. will be out for the year, then discussed the Rangers' recent struggles. Next, they gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, & concluded with their Baseball Savant trivia segment.
On Episode 309 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Blue Jays' recent struggles, and the Phillies' hot stretch that has resulted in them having the best record in baseball. Next, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, then concluded with their Baseball Savant trivia segment.
On Episode 308 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Baseball Savant's new bat tracking data, what it means, how it can be used, and how different players do with it. Next, they discussed Shota Imanaga's start to the season, Jared Jones's emergence for the Pirates, and Paul Skenes's debut. Then, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics. Finally, Daniel introduced a new weekly segment.
On Episode 307, Chris & Daniel talked about the Marlins trading Luis Arraez to the Padres, what it says about Miami's direction, and what it does for San Diego's lineup. Next, they discussed Mike Trout's injury, then went into the Mariners' rotation success, the A's getting to .500, and the Twins winning 12 in a row. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 306 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Guardians starting the year 19-9 and what is behind their early success. Then, they went into the odd Aaron Boone ejection from last Monday and the problems with umpires. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 305 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros starting 7-15, and how poorly their pitching staff is performing. Then, they did a buy or sell segment with questions about the Royals, Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz & more. Finally, they did Slightly Alarming Statistics, How About That, and talked about John Sterling's retirement.
On Episode 304 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the information released on the FBI investigation on Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. They also talked about the Royals winning 8 out of 9, and sweeping the Astros. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 303 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the recent string of major pitcher injuries, in which Shane Bieber and Eury Perez were told they needed Tommy John surgery, and Spencer Strider experienced damage in his UCL. Next, they discussed the A's moving to Sacramento and John Fisher's comments. Then, they talked about Ronel Blanco throwing a no-hitter, and how good the performance was. Finally, they did their Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 302 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Jordan Montgomery signing with the Diamondbacks, then gave three overreactions to the opening weekend of baseball. Finally, they gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 301 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Shohei Ohtani firing his interpreter, and also the speculation about his involvement with gambling. They also talked about Blake Snell signing with the Giants, and the overall success of the Giants' offseason. Finally, they broke down their full MLB standings predictions, then predicted awards and playoffs.
On Episode 300 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella, Rob Dickey & Brian Butler for the second edition of the I Haven't Heard That Name in Years Draft.
On Episode 299 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Dylan Cease being traded to the Padres and the impact it will have on the team. Then, they previewed each AL East team with players to watch and questions. Finally, they ranked their top 10 players in baseball for 2024.
On Episode 298 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Phillies extending Zack Wheeler for more than $40 million a year and why it makes sense. After talking a little about the new Las Vegas stadium renderings, they previewed each AL West teams with additions, subtractions, players to watch and questions. Finally, they revealed players 20-11 on their top 50 lists.
On Episode 297 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Matt Chapman signing with the Giants, previewed each AL Central team with additions, subtractions, players to watch and questions, then revealed 30-21 of their top 50 players list.
On Episode 296 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Cody Bellinger signing with the Cubs and what it means for both sides. Then, they previewed each NL East team with their additions, subtractions, players to watch and questions. Finally, they revealed 40-31 in their top 50 players lists.
On Episode 295 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Padres moving Xander Bogaerts to second base, then previewed each NL West team with players to watch and questions. Finally, they started their top 50 players list with players 50-41.
On Episode 294 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by D1Baseball.com's Stephen Schoch. They discussed Schoch's transition from being a University of Virginia baseball player to becoming one of the faces of college baseball media, his days in the Cape Cod League, his thoughts on the upcoming college baseball season, and the 2024 draft. After the interview, Chris & Daniel talked about the Royals signing Bobby Witt Jr. to an 11-year extension, and the Astros extending Jose Altuve. Finally, they broke down the NL Central with each team's additions and subtractions, a player to watch, and questions.
On Episode 293 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Orioles trading for Corbin Burnes, what it signifies for the Orioles organization, and how it impacts the 2024 team. They also talked the Mariners getting Jorge Polanco. Finally, they ranked their top 10 relief pitchers and second basemen for 2024.
On Episode 292 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Rhys Hoskins signing with the Brewers, then ranked their top 10 catchers and shortstops for 2024.
On Episode 291.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Daniel gave his live gut reaction to the 2024 Hall of Fame results, and previewed the 2025 ballot.
On Episode 291 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Josh Hader signing with the Astros and what it means for the Houston bullpen. Then, they ranked the top 10 first basemen and third basemen. After that, they broke down Chase Utley's Hall of Fame case. Finally, they revealed their mock ballots for the Hall of Fame.
On Episode 290 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Teoscar Hernandez signing with the Dodgers for one year, Shota Imanaga signing with the Cubs, Marcus Stroman going to the Yankees, and the Giants signing Jordan Hicks. Then, they ranked their top 10 starting pitchers and right fielders, and closed out with a full breakdown of Jimmy Rollins's Hall of Fame case.
On Episode 289 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners trading Robbie Ray for Mitch Haniger and Anthony DeSclafani. Next, they ranked the top 10 center fielders and top 10 left fielders and broke down each pick. Finally, they analyzed Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame case.
On Episode 288 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Dodgers picking up Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, and the idea of them being a superteam. They also discussed the impact Ryan Pepiot will have on the Rays. After that, they talked about Jung-Hoo Lee signing with the Giants. Then, they went into the Lucas Giolito signing with the Red Sox, and discussed the Chris Sale-Vaughn Grissom trade between the Red Sox and Braves.
On Episode 287 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Shohei Ohtani signing for a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, and its impact on future free agents, the Dodgers, and the Angels.
On Episode 286 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Juan Soto being traded to the Yankees, the impact he'll have on the lineup, and the potential he gets extended. They also discussed Alex Verdugo and Trent Grisham heading to the Bronx, and the return the Padres got on the Soto trade. Next, they went into Eduardo Rodriguez signing with the Diamondbacks and how it affects their rotation depth. After that, they talked about Jarred Kelenic being traded to the Braves and the lack of assets in the current Mariners lineup. Finally, they discussed the election of Jim Leyland into the Hall of Fame.
On Episode 285 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Cardinals signing Sonny Gray, the Tigers signing Kenta Maeda, the Mets signing Luis Severino, and the impact they can have on those respective teams and rotations. Next, they went into the Mariners trading Eugenio Suarez to the Diamondbacks. After that, Daniel gave his hot takes for the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot.
On Episode 284 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Brian Cashman's comments on Giancarlo Stanton, then predicted where MLB free agents would go.
On Episode 283 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Craig Counsell being hired as manager of the Cubs, and what it means for him, the Cubs, Brewers and David Ross. They also discussed the managerial hirings of Stephen Vogt and Carlos Mendoza. Then, they went into their hits and flops of preseason players to watch. After that, they discussed who should and will win the AL & NL Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP. Finally, they gave out their custom annual awards.
On Episode 282 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rangers winning the World Series, what happened in Game 5, the legacies built from the Rangers' World Series, & more.
On Episode 281 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the instant classic that was Game 1 of the World Series, as well as the Diamondbacks' statement game in Game 2.
On Episode 280 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 3-7 of each LCS and the surprising outcomes of them. They also discussed some of the top people they'd enjoy watching win a World Series, and predicted the outcome of the Fall Classic.
On Episode 279 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about how disappointing the entertainment value has been for the 2023 MLB Playoffs. Next, they discussed the first two games of each LCS, and the Marlins and GM Kim Ng parting ways.
On Episode 278 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rangers dominating Game 3 of the ALDS against the Orioles, the Astros defeating the Twins in Games 3 & 4, the Diamondbacks winning Game 3 over the Dodgers and the Phillies taking the final two games of their series against the Braves. They also went into the Orlando Arcia-Bryce Harper controversy, as well as the discussion about whether the layoff is too long for teams in their bye. Finally, they previewed and predicted the Astros-Rangers ALCS and Phillies-Diamondbacks NLCS.
On Episode 277 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel broke down the first two games of each League Division Series. They discussed the Orioles' numbers with runners in scoring position, the pitching performances in the Astros-Twins series, the Braves' Game 2 comeback, the Diamondbacks' dominance.
On Episode 276 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the disappointing all-sweep wild card round, and broke down what went right and wrong for each team in each series. Then, they previewed and predicted the Rangers-Orioles, Braves-Phillies, Astros-Twins, & Dodgers-Diamondbacks.
On Episode 275 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros stealing the AL West, Rangers falling out of first, and Mariners missing the playoffs. Then, they went into three narratives they had that were proven correct this season and three that were proven incorrect. Next, they did previews and predictions for all four wild card series' and their final How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics of the year. Finally, they talked about the retirements of Miguel Cabrera and Adam Wainwright, then the death of Tim Wakefield.
On Episode 274 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Gabe Kapler being fired by the Giants and whether or not it was justified. Next, they went into the Wild Card and AL West races and all the possibilities over the next two days. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 273 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners losing four in a row and Rangers riding a win streak while getting close to winning the AL West. Then, they were joined by Mark Simon, where they discussed the Blue Jays' defensive excellence, the Cardinals' defensive downfall, future free agents being impacted by their defensive play, & more. Finally, Chris & Daniel did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 272 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about eight potential playoff teams on the bubble (Blue Jays, Astros, Mariners, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, Reds) and what it would mean for their organizations to make or miss the playoffs. Then, they did How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 271 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the new Rays stadium proposal that is set to be approved, and why it not change much for the organization. Next, they talked about the Mariners' and Cubs' playoff chances falling the last couple weeks and how they have struggled. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 270 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel largely talked about the firing of Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. They discussed why owner John Henry deserves much of the blame Bloom gets, who the Red Sox will go after next, and whether or not it is an attractive position. They also discussed David Stearns being hired by the Mets, then did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 269 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the rumor that the Angels are open to trading Mike Trout, and discussed where he may go and how the trade would go down. Next, they talked about Jasson Dominguez having a torn UCL and how the Yankees may have to use their lineup when he can hit. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 268 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the four teams fighting for the 3rd NL Wild Card spot, including talk about the Giants dropping 21 of their last 30. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 267 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel each made their own MLB All-Underrated team, discussing why and how different players at different positions are the most underrated. Next, Chris gave his How About That and Slightly Alarming Statistics, and both did their preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 266 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Baseball Savant updating its player dashboard with new percentiles. Then, they discussed the Guardians picking up Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez, and the Reds acquiring Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader. They also went into the state of the Angels after their August failures. Next, they discussed the NL MVP race, and finally, did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 265 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rangers losing 9 out of 10 games and falling out of first place. Then, they discussed the Diamondbacks bouncing back from a bad skid and winning 12 out of 15 games to get back into a playoff spot. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 264 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Shohei Ohtani having a UCL tear and not being able to pitch as he heads into free agency. Next, they talked about the White Sox firing their GM and team president but likely filling the positions with people within the organization. Then, they discussed Stephen Strasburg announcing his retirement, and broke down his legacy in the Nationals organization. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 263 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Red Sox beat reporter of MassLive Chris Cotillo, and they talked about the changes the organization has gone through, the past couple trade deadlines, & more. Next, Chris talked about his hunch about cycles after Gunnar Henderson took an extra double over a single, then they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 262 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Shane McClanahan needing Tommy John surgery and the awful trend of Rays pitchers getting that procedure. Then, they went into the NL Wild Card race and outlooked how it may turn out. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 261 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Brian Butler, and talked about the Mariners surging toward a wild card spot and how they have been able to do it. Next, they went into the Diamondbacks losing 25 of their last 32 and falling out of the playoff race after leading the NL West in July. Then, they discussed Michael Lorenzen's no-hitter, and wrapped up with How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 260 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about all the relevant trade deadline deals, with Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery going to the Rangers, Justin Verlander going to the Astros, Jack Flaherty going to the Orioles, Aaron Civale going to the Rays, and Lance Lynn going to the Dodgers. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 259 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by MLB.com's Mike Petriello, and they talked about his role with Baseball Savant, how they come up with new things, and what they are working on. Then, Chris & Daniel discussed the Lucas Giolito trade to the Angels and what it means for both sides, and also talked about the Amed Rosario/Noah Syndergaard trade between the Guardians and Dodgers. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 258 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rays losing 12 out of 15 and falling to 2nd in the AL East, then went into the Yankees falling to last place in the division. Next, they went into the Orioles winning 10 out of 12 and taking sole possession of 1st place in the AL East. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 257 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game, then gave 1st Half awards for AL & NL Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP.
On Episode 256 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the potential of the MLB Draft and the placement of the Futures Game, then previewed and predicted the Home Run Derby. They also went into the All-Star Game and who they want to be mic'd up. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 255 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Domingo German's perfect game and why many wished the 24th perfect game was pitched by someone else. Next, they went into Mike Trout's injury and the Angels' growing injury problems. Then, they discussed the Braves winning 25 out of 29 and the Phillies winning 21 out of 28, and what has been driving each team's success. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 254 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Phase 2 All-Star voting, who is most deserving, and who was snubbed from the vote. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 253 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Reds, their 11-game winning streak and what has been driving it. Then, they talked about the Giants' 10-game winning streak that just wrapped up and where they stand in the playoff hunt. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 252 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the reverse boycott at the Oakland Coliseum and what it shows about Oakland baseball. Then, they discussed an article talking about how the MLB may consider putting a cap on spending in analytical departments. Next, they brought Cape Cod League intern and Reds fan Brian Butler onto the show to talk about the Reds' resurgence and young players. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 251 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Jacob deGrom getting Tommy John and how it affects his career and the Rangers. Then, they went into Chris Sale's injury and what it means for the Red Sox. After that, they talked about the Marlins winning 12 out of 16 and having the same record as the Dodgers. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 250 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella and Rob Dickey for the ARR Players With That One Season Draft. The four made teams of players who had one particular season that outperformed the rest of their career.
On Episode 249 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about why Luis Arraez is hitting .392 despite a low average exit velocity, and why players can still do well despite low exit velocities. Then, they talked about the Diamondbacks being tied for the lead in the NL West and what's been driving their success. Next, they discussed Stephen Strasburg having 'severe nerve damage' and reflected on his career (so far). Then, they talked about Puig Mania 10 years later in honor of the anniversary of his MLB debut. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 248 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rangers staying in control of the AL West and what has been driving their success. Then, in honor of Daniel's 23rd birthday, they talked about the best birthday performances of all time. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 247 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Guardians losing 13 out of 20 and what has led to that. Then, they went into the active MLB players who will eventually get into the Hall of Fame, and broke it down by who would be in if they retired right now, who is very close to that point, who is on a path, and young players who could get on a path. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 246 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Ronald Acuna Jr. getting off to an amazing start and broke down what has led to his success. Next, they talked about the Aaron Judge sign controversy against the Blue Jays, then the Domingo German foreign substance suspicions. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 245 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Padres losing 7 out of 8 and struggling offensively, then discussed Drew Rasmussen hitting the 60-Day IL with an elbow problem. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 244 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel opened with their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics. Then, they talked about their favorite moments recording on the Springfield College campus, as it is the last episode they are Springfield students. Finally, they did their previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 243 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets losing 11 out of 14 and where their concern levels are on the team. Then, they discussed the Tigers re-surging and the Red Sox going on an 8-game win streak. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 242 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Cardinals starting 10-22 and why they are losing so many games. Then, they discussed Bryce Harper having the fastest Tommy John surgery recovery ever, and the Wander Franco play where he flipped the ball to himself. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 241 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Jacob deGrom going on the IL with forearm tightness, then broke down the AL East after every team finished April above .500. They talked about the Yankees' latest struggles, how long the Rays can stay on top, and the threat of the Blue Jays. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 240 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Bryan Reynolds signing an extension with the Pirates, then Zac Gallen's scoreless streak and Robbie Ray's season-ending injury. Finally, they got into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 239 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the White Sox being 7-15 and the Orioles being 14-7. Next, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 238 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Athletics moving to Las Vegas and why the fans are not to blame. Then, they discussed Max Scherzer getting ejected and suspended for breaking the foreign substance rule. Next, they went into Jeffrey Springs getting Tommy John surgery and the history of Rays pitchers needing the surgery. They also talked about the Hunter Greene extension with the Reds before doing their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 237 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Pablo Lopez signing an extension with the Twins and Logan Webb extending with the Giants. Then, Daniel gave a new perspective on Jackie Robinson Day, followed by a discussion about the Rangers leading the AL West. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 236 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rays improving to 13-0 on the year and what's made that happen. Next, they discussed a report that the MLB may be looking into expanding in Salt Lake City. After that, they went into the Tigers and their troubles, including Javier Baez getting benched mid-game. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and previews of the weekend.
On Episode 235 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Bailey from Foolish Baseball, where they talked about the origins of Baseball Bits, his evolution in understanding baseball statistics, what fascinates him about the deadball era, and players sticking out to him so far this year. After the interview, Chris & Daniel talked about the Andres Gimenez and Jake Cronenworth extensions, the Rays starting 9-0 with all 4+-run deficits, and the league's offense so far this year. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 234 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed their takeaways from the opening weekend of the MLB season, and gave one overreaction for players, teams and the league as a whole. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 233 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Japan winning the World Baseball Classic with exciting victories over Mexico and USA, and also discussed the significant Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout matchup to end the game. Then, they did full standings predictions, awards predictions, and postseason predictions for the upcoming season.
On Episode 232 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Edwin Diaz tearing his patellar tendon celebrating at the World Baseball Classic, and the reactionary takes that came after the injury. Then, they went into the injuries of Jose Altuve, Jose Quintana and Carlos Rodon. After that, they addressed the additions and subtractions of each AL East team, a player to watch and a question for each team.
On Episode 231 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the World Baseball Classic, Keibert Ruiz's and Corbin Carroll's extensions, then previewed each NL West team with additions, subtractions, players to watch, and questions.
On Episode 230 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed every AL West team with their performance last year, additions, subtractions, a player to watch, and questions.
On Episode 229 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Manny Machado's extension with the Padres, Chris's gripes with the MLB Network Top 100 Players, Daniel's gripe with a Cincinnati.com article campaigning for Thom Brennaman, and then finally previewed each AL Central team with their additions, subtractions, players to watch, and questions.
On Episode 228 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Corbin Burnes's comments on his arbitration hearing, then talked about additions, subtractions, players to watch, and questions from each NL East team.
On Episode 227 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Padres extending Yu Darvish through his age 42 season. Then, they talked about the additions and subtractions from each NL Central team and picked one player to watch for each team.
On Episode 226 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the reaction to Scott Rolen getting into the Hall of Fame, Arte Moreno announcing he was not selling the Angels, the Rays extending Yandy Diaz, Jeffrey Springs, and Pete Fairbanks, then about Jazz Chisholm being of the cover of MLB the Show 23.
On Episode 225.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel gave their gut reactions to the Baseball Hall of Fame result announcement that put Scott Rolen in Cooperstown.
On Episode 225 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Carlos Correa returning to the Twins, the Pablo Lopez-Luis Arraez trade, and Trevor Story getting a surgery that will take him out for most of 2023. Finally, they talked about the status of the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame vote and what to expect at the announcement on Tuesday.
On Episode 224 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about pitchers & catchers not living up to the hype, the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the Red Sox extending Rafael Devers and signing Corey Kluber, and the Rangers signing Nathan Eovaldi. Finally, they discussed the status of revealed Hall of Fame ballots before revealing their own ballots, power ranking their selections, and breaking them down.
On Episode 223 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Carlos Correa going to the Mets instead of the Giants and the impact the move will have on the Mets and Giants. Then, they went into the free agency/trade activity of the Cubs, Red Sox, Dodgers, Cardinals, Braves, A's, Brewers, and Guardians, diving into the deals with Dansby Swanson, Jameson Taillon, Cody Bellinger, Masataka Yoshida, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner, Noah Syndergaard, J.D. Martinez, Josh Bell, Willson Contreras, and the Sean Murphy/William Contreras trade.
On Episode 222 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel broke down what the Yankees, Giants, Phillies, Padres, Rangers, and Mets have done in free agency so far. They talked about why Aaron Judge re-signed, why the Carlos Rodon deal was a good signing, Carlos Correa, Mitch Haniger, and Ross Stripling going to Giants, Trea Turner and Taijuan Walker going to the Phillies, Xander Bogaerts going to the Padres, Jacob deGrom going to the Rangers, and Justin Verlander, Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga, and Jose Quintana going to the Mets.
On Episode 221 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Tyler Anderson, Hunter Renfroe, and Gio Urshela going to the Angels, the Teoscar Hernandez/Erik Swanson trade, the Jesse Winker/Kolten Wong trade, and Zach Eflin signing with the Rays. Finally, they broke down the Contemporary Baseball ballot.
On Episode 220 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the managerial hires of Mike Quatraro, Pedro Grifol, Skip Schumaker, Bruce Bochy for the Royals, White Sox, Marlins, and Rangers. Then, they talked about Edwin Diaz being re-signed by the Mets and GM James Click being let go by the Astros. Finally, they picked and predicted the Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP awards.
On Episode 219 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros winning the World Series, Framber Valdez's postseason performance, Dusty Baker getting his moment, Jeremy Pena winning the World Series MVP, and more. Then, they gave their hits and misses on 2022 players to watch, and gave custom end-of-the-year awards.
On Episode 218 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed Lance McCullers Jr. giving up 5 home runs, the combined no-hitter in Game 4, and outlooked what the next 1-2 games might look like.
On Episode 217 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Phillies coming back and winning in Game 1, J.T. Realmuto's clutch performance, and Justin Verlander blowing the lead. Then, they talked about Zack Wheeler having his worst playoff performance and Framber Valdez looking amazing in Game 2.
On Episode 216 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Padres-Phillies and Astros-Yankees. They discussed the Phillies bullpen and offense stepping up, as well as whether this was the Padres' best chance at the World Series. Finally, they previewed the Astros-Phillies World Series and made their predictions.
On Episode 215 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Dodgers losing to the Padres and their legacy of continuing to fail in the playoffs. They also discussed the Phillies beating the Braves, Astros beating the Mariners, and Yankees beating the Guardians. Finally, they previewed the Astros-Yankees and Padres-Phillies series'.
On Episode 214 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Guardians-Rays, Cardinals-Phillies, Blue Jays-Mariners, and Mets-Padres series', then previewed the Braves-Phillies, Yankees-Guardians, Astros-Mariners, and Dodgers-Padres series'.
On Episode 213 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Aaron Judge getting his 62nd home run, then previewed and predicted all the wild card series'. To end the show, they talked about previous guest of the show Sarah Langs announcing she has ALS.
On Episode 212 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Braves sweeping the Mets to take the division lead, the Brewers losing 3 out of 4 to the Marlins and falling out of the NL Wild Card race, the Mariners clinching a playoff spot for the first time in 21 years, and Tony La Russa announcing he was not going to return in 2023. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 211 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Guardians winning 16 out of 18 to win the AL Central and what threat they pose in the playoffs. Next, they went into the Luis Castillo 5-year extension with the Mariners as well as Albert Pujols's 700th home run. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 210 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Twins losing 13 out of 19 and falling out of the AL Central race. Then, they outlooked the NL East race between the Mets and Braves. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 209 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the minor leagues being part of the MLBPA, then expanded on the rule changes that implement a pitch clock, a ban on shifts, bigger bases, and pickoff limits for 2023 and beyond. After that, they talked about Zac Gallen's 44.1-inning scoreless streak. Finally, they did their How About That's Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 208 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the brewing debate of whether Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge should win AL MVP, and provided reasons as to why both deserve it. Then, they talked about Edwin Diaz coming out to a live performance of his walkout song and what teams will do with their closers going forward. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 207 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the report that the MLBPA could potentially add minor leaguers, then discussed the Padres looking mediocre since the trade deadline. After that, they talked about the Rays winning 12 out of 16 and outlooked what their potential playoff run may look like. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 206 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Julio Rodriguez signing a 14-year extension and what it shows about the Mariners. Then, they talked about the Rangers firing their manager and President of Baseball Operations and what it tells us about the organization's direction. Next, they talked about the Cardinals winning 21 out of 27 and being 6 games up on the Brewers in the NL Central. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 205 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Arte Moreno exploring the sale of the Los Angeles Angels and what it could mean for the team's future. Next, they discussed the launching of the new Fangraphs app, then the Dodgers' dominance where they have won 35 out of 43 games. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 204 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about their experience at SABR 50, then discussed Marcell Ozuna's DUI, the Braves extending Michael Harris to a team-friendly deal, and Albert Pujols's hot streak. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 203 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Drew Rasmussen being 3 outs away from a perfect game, then discussed the struggles of the Yankees. Then, they talked about the Mets winning 17 out of 20, the Phillies winning 13 out of 17, and the Guardians taking the top of the AL Central. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Previews of the Week Ahead.
On Episode 202 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Fernando Tatis Jr. receiving an 80-game suspension for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Then, they were joined by Sarah Langs and discussed her journey into the world of advanced statistics, her thoughts on the trade deadline, and more. After that, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tigers firing GM Al Avila as well as the Field of Dreams Game. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 201 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about all the significant trades to go down at the deadline, then discussed the death of Vin Scully.
On Episode 200 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella, Bono Sidharta, & Rob Dickey for the Single Seasons Draft, where they drafted up teams based on the best single seasons in baseball history.
On Episode 199 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Yankees and what it means for Joey Gallo. They also discussed Daniel Vogelbach and Tyler Naquin being traded to the Mets. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 198 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Chris going to the game in which the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 28-5. They went on to discuss the Red Sox losing 17 out of 24 and what they will do at the trade deadline. Then, they each talked about the playoff races in the AL Central, NL Central, NL East, & NL Wild Card. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 197 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the All-Star Game and the best mic'd up moments of the game. Then, they discussed the trade market as well as what in-between teams like the Giants, Twins & Red Sox will be doing.
On Episode 196 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Home Run Derby and Julio Rodriguez's performance, then dove into Juan Soto rejecting a $440 million contract and him being on the trade market. Then, they talked about Chris Sale getting injured again before doing their 2022 First Half award selections. Finally, they did their How About That's & Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 195 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Charlie Montoyo being fired by the Blue Jays, talked about the Home Run Derby participants and made predictions. Then, Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions joined the show to talk about general takeaways of the season, the defensive improvements of the Yankees, the defensive downgrade of the San Francisco Giants, who is improving their free agent value with their defense, and more. After that, Chris & Daniel did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 194 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about some of the snubs from the All-Star game including Kevin Gausman and Zack Wheeler. Then, they discussed the Mariners winning 16 out of 19 games and the causes of that. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 193 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Giants losing 13 out of 17 and the causes of that. Then, they talked about Albert Pujols & Miguel Cabrera being selected into the All-Star Game by the commissioner. That led into a tangent about the schedule changes for 2023 that include each team playing every team in the league. After that, they talked about how much Sandy Alcantara would have to do to be the best "Sandy" in baseball history. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 192 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about how great Julio Rodriguez has been over the last couple months. Then, they talked about Phase 2 All-Star Voting and who they would choose. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 191 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Freddie Freeman's agent withholding the Braves' final offer to him in free agency, then discussed the Orioles having a winning month. After that, they talked about Bryce Harper getting surgery on his thumb, and finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 190 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners-Angels brawl, then discussed the Astros' no-hitter against the Yankees. Then, they broke down the American League MVP race between Aaron Judge, Rafael Devers, Jose Ramirez, Mike Trout, Yordan Alvarez, and Shohei Ohtani. After that, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 189.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel do their How About That's & Slightly Alarming Statistics for June 24.
On Episode 189 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel played Daniel's interview with Jeimer Candelario during his rehab assignment in Worcester with the Toledo Mud Hens. Candelario talked about his recovery from his injury, what he has seen from Riley Greene, and what he's improving on. Then, Chris & Daniel talked about the Cleveland Guardians winning 15 of their last 19, the updated All-Star ballot leaders, Anthony Rendon being out for the season, Miles Mikolas and Tyler Anderson having near no-hitters, then did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 188 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Walker Buehler being out for a couple months with a strained forearm, along with Casey Mize getting Tommy John surgery. Afterwards, they discussed the Braves' 11-game win streak, the Phillies winning 9 in a row, and the Brewers losing 10 out of 12 and getting out of first place in the NL Central. They also touched on the story of Joe Maddon getting a mohawk right before getting fired from the Angels. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 187 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Joe Maddon being fired and the problems with the Angels. Then, they discussed Tony La Russa intentionally walking Trea Turner on a 1-2 count and the numbers behind that decision. After that, they discussed Yordan Alvarez's 6-year contract. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 186 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the firing of Joe Girardi, the Phillies' general struggles, and what may have led to his firing. Then, they discussed the Angels' 8-game losing streak and its causes. Next, they went into the White Sox's underperformance and what would have to happen for Tony La Russa to be fired. Finally, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 185 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tommy Pham/Joc Pederson feud, then talked about the players who may potentially be traded. After that, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 184 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about what they think about some of the teams playing above expectations like the Yankees, Mets, Twins, and Angels. They discussed how long they will have success on where they will fit in the playoff picture. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 183 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Josh Donaldson/Tim Anderson controversy, then discussed the meaning of Adley Rutschman debuting for the Orioles. Then, Chris selected his National League All-Star team so far and Daniel selected his American League team. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 182 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Reds losing while pitching a no-hitter, and went into the other no-hitters that resulted in losses. Then, they discussed Albert Pujols pitching an inning. After that, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 181 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Reid Detmers' no-hitter, which eventually transitioned into how low general offensive production is, which is likely due to the deadened ball. Then, they talked about the struggles of the Red Sox, Tigers, and Mariners, and the extreme success of the Yankees. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 180 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel presented the life of Les Mann. He was a 16-year Major League Baseball player and a graduate of Springfield College, which is where Chris & Daniel both attend. He was the first proprietor of video baseball instruction, and was the biggest advocate for baseball getting into the Olympics in the 1930s and 1940s.
On Episode 179 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets being hit a lot and the change in the make-up of the baseballs used in the MLB. Then, they talked about the success of the Marlins, Twins, and Angels. They also discussed Bryce Harper's legacy following the 10th anniversary of his MLB debut. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend.
On Episode 178 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked Fangraphs' updates to its defensive evaluators and how it affects wins above replacement. They also discussed how the new update could affect contracts. After that, they did a buy or sell segment talking about Nolan Arenado's potential MVP candidacy, how the Reds finish the year, and more. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 177 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel played the interviews they conducted in the Worcester Red Sox clubhouse with Red Sox prospects Triston Casas and Connor Wong. After, they discussed Clayton Kershaw being pulled from his perfect game after 7 innings and Corey Seager being walked with the bases loaded. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 176 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the past weekend of baseball, including 2-3 main takeaways from it. They also dove into How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 175 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Sean Manaea being traded to the Padres. Then, they did their full standings predictions, awards predictions, and World Series predictions with explanations.
On Episode 174 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Albert Pujols signing back with the Cardinals and how he will be utilized, and discussed the Craig Kimbrel-AJ Pollock trade. After that, they previewed each AL and NL East team with the state of the team, a player to watch, and a question.
On Episode 173 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Carlos Correa signing with the Twins and its impact on their playoff chances, then discussed Trevor Story signing with the Red Sox and what might happen with Xander Bogaerts after this year. Then, they talked about Nick Castellanos signing with the Phillies and how bizarre the roster is. After that, they discussed Kenley Jansen signing with the Braves and how well Atlanta has followed up their championship in this past offseason. Finally, they did their AL and NL West previews, where they talked about the state of each team, additions, subtractions, one specific player to watch, and asked each other a question for every team.
On Episode 172 of Above Replacement Radio, before the Carlos Correa signing, Chris & Daniel talked about the end of the lockout and the biggest deals since the lockout ended including the Matt Olson trade to the Braves, Jesse Winker trade to the Mariners, and the signings of Freddie Freeman, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, and Carlos Rodon. Then, they discussed the status of the AL Central and NL Central teams, a player to watch from each team, and they each asked each other a question about the team for 2022.
On Episode 171 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by former ESPN & Sports Illustrated baseball writer and current professor of Communications/Sports Journalism at Springfield College, Aimee Crawford. They talked about Aimee's reaction to Harold Baines being traded 33 years ago, her experience watching the 2005 White Sox, her sitting in on an interview with Tony Gwynn and Stan Musial, more Stan Musial stories, and the state of the current White Sox.
On Episode 170.5, Chris & Daniel gave their gut reactions to the 2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame Election results as they happened. They discussed David Ortiz getting in, the end of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling, and Sammy Sosa being on the BBWAA ballot, and the progression of Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, and Andruw Jones.
On Episode 170 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the MLB having a 2-hour meeting attempting to make ends meet to end the lockout. Then, they discussed Kyle Seager and Jon Lester retiring, along with Ken Rosenthal being fired by MLB Network. Finally, they talked about the public ballot results thus far for the BBWAA Hall of Fame Election.
On Episode 169 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel broke down all the relevant statistics in baseball. They covered the basics including batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, and ERA. Then, they dug deeper with BABIP, FIP, xERA, xFIP, SIERA, and wOBA. They also went into defensive metrics and wins above replacement.
00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:20 - Batting Average/On-Base Percentage (AVG/OBP) 00:07:15 - Difference Between At-Bats and Plate Appearances 00:08:50 - Slugging Percentage (SLG) 00:09:45 - OPS 00:10:35 - When to Use Batting Average 00:12:45 - Why OPS is a Better Evaluator than Batting Average 00:15:45 - Why AVG w/RISP is a Better Evaluator Than RBI 00:17:25 - Shohei Ohtani vs. Salvador Perez (2021) 00:23:50 - Dismissing Pitcher Wins 00:25:35 - Earned Run Average (ERA)/RA9 (Runs Allowed Per 9 Innings) 00:29:50 - BABIP 00:36:00 - Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) 00:38:45 - Expected ERA (xERA) 00:40:40 - Expected FIP (xFIP) 00:46:50 - Skill-Interactive ERA (SIERA) 00:54:25 - OPS+ 00:56:10 - ERA+ 00:57:45 - Weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+) 00:59:45 - Isolated Power (ISO) 01:08:00 - Weighted On-Base Average (wOBA) 01:09:45 - Expected wOBA (xwOBA) 01:12:50 - Run Value / RV/100 01:18:35 - Defensive Wins Above Replacement (dWAR) 01:20:30 - Why We Use Fangraphs for Catchers 01:21:00 - Defensive Runs Above Average (Def)/Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR)/Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) 01:26:15 - Outs Above Average (OAA) 01:28:50 - Average Exit Velocity 01:30:00 - Launch Angle 01:31:45 - Barrel Rate 01:34:50 - Wins Above Replacement
On Episode 168 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel addressed all things Hall of Fame. They discussed the elections of the Golden Days Era Committee and the Early Days Era Committee, which inducted Buck O'Neil, Bud Fowler, Minnie Minoso, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, and Gil Hodges. They also talked about the omission of Dick Allen, and a little bit about Bill Dahlen. Next, they went into the BBWAA election thus far. After that, they revealed their 2022 mock ballots. Finally, they investigated the lack of votes for Buck Showalter for 1999 NL Manager of the Year.
On Episode 167 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the free agency moves made before the lockout in the AL Central, and the AL & NL West. After that, they discussed the MLB being locked out, Rob Manfred's press release, and what the MLBPA is trying to resolve.
On Episode 166 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about all the free agent activity that happened with teams from the AL East, NL East, and NL Central. This included conversations about Avisail Garcia going to the Marlins, Max Scherzer going to the Mets, Kevin Gausman going to the Blue Jays, Corey Kluber going to the Rays, and Marcus Stroman going to the Cubs.
On Episode 165 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Wander Franco signing a 12-year deal with the Rays, the Mets signing Starling Marte, Mark Canha, and Eduardo Escobar, the Cardinals signing Steven Matz, and the Giants signing Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood. Then, they talked about the starting pitching market being bad for the pitchers, and after, discussed Adam Frazier being traded to the Mariners.
On Episode 164 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the award announcements, including discussion on Emmanuel Clase finishing 5th in AL ROY, Alex Cora finishing 5th in AL MOY, and the conversation on the NL Cy Young. After that, they talked about Eduardo Rodriguez signing with the Tigers, Noah Syndergaard signing with the Angels, Justin Verlander signing with the Astros, and Jose Berrios signing an extension with the Blue Jays. Finally, they did their now-weekly random How About That's.
On Episode 163 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the finalists being announced for the BBWAA awards, and specifically about Alex Cora and Emmanuel Clase not being finalists. Then, they outlooked the general free agent market. They discussed who might go where, and how much money certain players might get.
On Episode 162 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Game 6 of the World Series and the Braves winning the World Series. Then, they went over their best and worst players to watch that they decided on before the season. After that, they discussed who should win awards and who will win awards. Finally, they talked about Buster Posey's announcement of retirement, and reflected on his career.
On Episode 161 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Games 3, 4, & 5 of the World Series, including a discussion about Ian Anderson being pulled after five no-hit innings, along with Ken Rosenthal tweeting about starting pitching not being as present in today's game. They also discussed Bob Melvin being hired by the Padres, and closed out by memorializing Jerry Remy.
On Episode 160 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 1 & 2 of the World Series and how the next three games should play out. After that, they discussed the Oliver Marmol hiring and Alex Rodriguez's anti-analytics narrative.
On Episode 159 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros & Braves winning their respective pennants and what got them there. After that, they talked to Mark Simon (formerly of ESPN, currently of Sports Info Solutions) about a variety of subjects. They opened up with their passions about World Series' in the 1920s, then went into Simon's role in developing defensive statistics such as Defensive Runs Saved, and also dove into the upcoming World Series. After that, Chris & Daniel previewed and predicted the Astros-Braves World Series.
On Episode 158 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 3 & 4 of the NLCS and Games 3, 4, & 5 of the ALCS. They talked about the Dodgers' Game 3 comeback, the Braves' Game 4 offensive explosion, the controversy in Game 4 of the ALCS, and Framber Valdez's performance in Game 5. They also outlooked each series and discussed Aaron Boone being extended by the Yankees, along with the MLB's announcement that they would be housing minor league players.
On Episode 157 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about how Games 1 and 2 of Astros-Red Sox and Braves-Dodgers transpired. They talked about the surprising results with the Braves and Dodgers, along with the unorthodox ways of Dave Roberts' managing thus far. Then, they went into the Astros and Red Sox series, discussing Chris Sale getting the Game 1 start and more. Finally, they talked about potential directions for each series.
On Episode 156.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel recorded from the backyard of their townhouse of Springfield College, recapping the Giants-Dodgers series. They discussed Logan Webb's unbelievable postseason performance, Cody Bellinger playing hero, and the controversial call to end the series. Then, they previewed and predicted the Braves-Dodgers NLCS.
On Episode 156 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel recapped and analyzed the Rays-Red Sox, Astros-White Sox, and Brewers-Braves series, addressed the shocking development of Corey Knebel starting Game 5 of the NLDS for the Dodgers, talked about the surprising news of Mike Shildt being fired as manager of the Cardinals, then previewed and predicted the Astros-Red Sox ALCS matchup.
On Episode 155 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Daniel going viral on Twitter, then talked about the Red Sox's Wild Card win over the Yankees, and recapped the Yankees season and where they should go from here. Next, they discussed the Dodgers-Cardinals Wild Card game, recapped the Cardinals season and talked about where they should go from here. After that, they previewed and predicted the Red Sox-Rays, Astros-White Sox, Brewers-Braves, and Giants-Dodgers series.
On Episode 154 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel covered everything that happened in the baseball world, including the final weekend, previews of the Wild Card games, and a discussion about the Luis Rojas and Jayce Tingler firings. They did their final How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics of the year, and they gave custom annual awards.
On Episode 153 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners getting within a half a game of the 2nd Wild Card spot, them winning 10 out of 11 games, and what has caused it. Next, they talked about the continuous success of the Dodgers and Giants, and how rare it is to have those dominant of teams in the same division. After that, they discussed Devin Williams punching himself out of the playoff roster and how the Brewers may have to adjust. Finally, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their final previews of the weekend ahead of the year.
On Episode 152 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel interviewed Chris Rose, where they talked about his days with Intentional Talk, his limits hosting a show on MLB Network, what he does with Jomboy Media, his views on advanced statistics, and more. Then, Chris & Daniel talked about the Cardinals' winning streak continuing and how this momentum could lead into the playoffs. They also talked about the Yankees' sweep over the Red Sox and the general AL Wild Card race. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 151 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Padres seemingly being done and what they may have to do to solve their problems. They also talked about the Reds' failures to secure the 2nd wild card spot and the causes of that. After that, they outlooked the schedules for the AL Wild Card, NL East, and NL West contenders. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 150 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella, Bono Sidharta and Rob Dickey for the I Haven't Heard That Name In Years Draft. They did their best to form the most irrelevant team comprised of early 2010s utility players, #4 starters, and 7th inning lefty specialists.
On Episode 149 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the emerging St. Louis Cardinals taking sole possession of the 2nd NL Wild Card spot, along with the Reds and Padres struggling out of that spot. Then, they discussed the three-way AL Wild Card Race between the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox. After that, they talked about the interesting legacy of Ryan Braun, who recently announced his retirement. Finally, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 148 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Austin Adams reaching a mark that hasn't been reached since 1922. Then, they discussed Max Scherzer getting his 3,000th strikeout, the fact that he had an immaculate inning in the same start, and his 4-start stretch without an earned run. Following, they talked about the Corbin Burnes/Josh Hader no-hitter from Saturday, then ranked their top 5 pitching performances of the year. Next, they discussed the Yankees-Mets SNB game, along with the tightening AL Wild Card race. After that, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 147 of Above Replacement Radio, without much baseball news to go over, Chris & Daniel power ranked the top 10 players they wish that had Statcast/Baseball Savant for. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 146 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremony and threw some appreciation to each inductee before they take the stage. After that, they dug a little bit into the AL Wild Card race and discussed who was the biggest threat to the Red Sox and Yankees and the chances of them being taken over. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 145 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Dodgers taking the division lead and how good they were in August. Next, they talked about the Red Sox's COVID outbreak, then discussed a leaked MLB proposal regarding when free agency will hit in the upcoming CBA. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 144 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets' "booing the fans" media mess, then discussed the growing Internet praise of Salvador Perez and did their best to slow the hype train. After that, they discussed how the awards and standings will go down come season's end. Finally, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 143 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Yankees' 12-game winning streak and where they rank as a pennant contender, then talked about Yadier Molina announcing 2022 as his final season and what his legacy is. After that, they went into How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 142 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Miguel Cabrera joining the 500 home run club, then went into the Reds and Padres wild card battle, and where the Padres have been doing poorly and where the Reds have been doing well. Next, they talked about Orioles's 18-game losing streak and the chances of them breaking the modern era record of 23. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 141 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Red Sox's struggles and the Braves's surge to the top of the NL East. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 140 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Tyler Gilbert's no-hitter and how Chris can not appreciate no-hitters the same way because of advanced statistics. Then, they discussed the Field of Dreams game and what other opportunities the MLB might have to promote the game this way in the near future. After that, they talked briefly about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return and him being in the outfield. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 139 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Miguel Cabrera being one home run away from 500 and where his legacy stands. Next, they discussed the upcoming Field of Dreams game, then gave their gut reactions to the Chris Davis retirement announcement as the news broke during recording. After that, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 138 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shoulder subluxation and what this may mean for San Diego. Then, they discussed the NL East race between the Phillies, Mets, and Braves, and the AL East/Wild Card race with the Rays, Red Sox, Yankees, and Blue Jays. After that, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 137 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about everything that happened at the trade deadline. They were eventually joined by Nico Fiscella and Bono Sidharta to talk about the Cubs firesale, the White Sox pickups, and the Mets pickups. All four then did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 136 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed Rich Hill being traded and the state of the Rays rotation. Next, they talked about the Adam Frazier trade to the Padres and where he might fit in the lineup. After that, they conducted the third edition of Kyle's Questions with Kyle Belanger, where they discussed the 2021 MLB Draft, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injury, liking Pete Alonso, and the Blue Jays going back to Toronto. Finally, Chris & Daniel went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 135 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the new team name in Cleveland, then got into Nelson Cruz being traded to the Rays. Next, they discussed the Tigers' hot streak and how soon into the future they might be a contending team. After that, they talked about Yermin Mercedes announcing retirement then retracting it the next day. Then, they discussed the first all-woman broadcast that occurred for the Orioles-Rays game on Wednesday. Finally, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 134 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the White Sox extending Lance Lynn and why they thought it was a good move for both parties. After that, they discussed Jacob deGrom's second trip to the injured list this year and the extreme implications it might bring. After that, they went into Juan Soto's unreal start to the second half. Then, they talked about Travis Scott posting a selfie of him and Rob Manfred on the rapper's Instagram story. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 133 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about their experience in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Chris's first impression from baseball's greatest museum. After that, they discussed the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Then, we went into what each AL and NL East team should do at the trade deadline, and finally went into the preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 132 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Ronald Acuna Jr.'s season-ending injury and how it affects the Braves this year and their approach in this upcoming offseason. After that, they gave their midseason awards for AL & NL Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP, and whether or not each recipient will end up winning the award at season's end. Then, they went into their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, then talked about what to expect with the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, including predictions of Home Run Derby champion and All-Star Game MVP.
On Episode 131 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed how each team in the AL and NL Central should approach the trade deadline. After that, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 130 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the All-Star rosters and who was snubbed. After that, they discussed Kyle Schwarber getting injured in the middle of his tear and how it may affect the Nationals. After that, they went into how each NL West and AL West team should approach the trade deadline. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 129 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed Bobby Bonilla Day, and then the Trevor Bauer situation. After that, they made their selections for Phase 2 of the All-Star voting process. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, Daniel's Carlos Santana of the Month Award, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 128 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Mariners winning 10 out of 13 while going 6-1 combined against the Rays and White Sox in this span, and what this might mean for them. Then, they talked about a discussion that occurred in the YES Network broadcast booth regarding "analytics" in baseball. After that, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 127 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Chris's take from two weeks prior dying on takeoff and the Cubs' combined no-hitter against the Dodgers. That led into a discussion about the Dodgers struggling against good teams and their series against the Padres. Next, they went into the awful All-Star uniforms, and MLB's overhyped announcement of their partnership in cryptocurrency. After that, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 126 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the updated Negro League stats on Baseball Reference and some of the new records. Then, they discussed the Rays calling up the #1 prospect in the MLB, Wander Franco, and what he could bring to the team. After that, they went into some of the White Sox's struggles against competitive teams after they got swept by the Astros. Then, they discussed Shohei Ohtani announcing his participation for the Home Run Derby and who else they wanted to see in the Derby this year. Finally, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 125 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the MLB's new foreign substance enforcement, Tyler Glasnow's injury along with him saying it wouldn't have happened without the new enforcement policies. After that, they talked a little bit about Jacob deGrom coming out of his start early. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 124 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Cardinals losing 11 of their last 13 and the causes of that. Then, they discussed the ridiculousness of Jacob deGrom so far, along with how ridiculous it is that he still has two losses. After that, they discussed the growing trend of young players taking over the league. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 123 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the continued story of foreign substances in baseball and how the next CBA might affect that. After, they discussed just how bad the Diamondbacks have been on the road. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 122 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the now-hypothetical 67-day regular season being over. Then, they went into the potential enforcement on use of foreign substances and the drop in spin rate from Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer. After that, they discussed John Means and Evan Longoria going to the IL. Next, they discussed the Yankees' struggles and the potential future of Aaron Boone. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the week ahead.
On Episode 121 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the All-Star voting coming out and how they feel about the process in general. Then, they filled out an All-Star ballot with analysis for each pick. After that came the 2nd edition of Kyle's Questions, where Kyle discussed his baseball consumption thus far in 2021, then asked the hosts about the AL MVP race, the no-hitter trend, and what upcoming prospects may make a difference for teams in 2021. Then, Chris & Daniel gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 120 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Marcell Ozuna being arrested for domestic abuse and the situation that creates. Next, they discussed whether Mike Soroka will be pitching this year or not, as Brian Snitker contradicted himself regarding his situation this past week. After that, they talked about Josh Donaldson saying he had a catalog of video of pitchers cheating. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 119 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel started by discussing Bryce Harper going to the IL and the Phillies having to deal with their two best position players being on the injured list. After that, they talked about the Cubs going on a good run and their contributors, and also if they can sustain success in June with better opponents. Then, they talked about the Twins succeeding as of late, and the chances of them having a 2019 Nationals turnaround to get into the playoffs. Then, they went into How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their previews of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 118 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed Mike Trout being injured and what it means for the Angels. Next, they talked about Franmil Reyes getting injured and how it depletes the Cleveland lineup even further. After that, they discussed the Brewers-Rays trade that sent Milwaukee Willy Adames and Tampa Bay bullpen help. Then, they discussed the Yankees' rotation being elite over the past week and month, then did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 117 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Spencer Turnbull & Corey Kluber no-hitters and how no-hitters may be losing their value at this point. Then, they went into the controversy of Yermin Mercedes hitting a home run on a 3-0 count in a 15-4 game and his manager publicly denouncing him, along with the Twins throwing at him. After that, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 116 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Daniel's experience at a minor league ballpark in the pandemic, Corey Seager fracturing his hand and what the Dodgers might do to fill the hole, Albert Pujols signing with the Dodgers and why that may have happened, then gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 115 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Jacob deGrom going to the IL and how it affects (or doesn't affect) the Mets, the A's potentially moving, Jarred Kelenic & Logan Gilbert making their debuts on Thursday, gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, then previewed the weekend ahead.
On Episode 114 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about rats and raccoons, Dustin May needing Tommy John surgery, Luis Robert's injury and where it puts the White Sox, John Means's and Wade Miley's no-hitters, the Angels releasing Albert Pujols and a reflection on how his contract will go down in history, gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 113 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the league's offensive numbers, why the blame of launch angle is getting tired, and the evolution of pitching and its impact on offense. Then, they went into their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and then Daniel introduced his new monthly award. After that, they previewed the week of baseball ahead.
On Episode 112 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the 13-game winning streak of the Oakland Athletics and the key individual performances. After that, they went into Madison Bumgarner's unofficial no-hitter against the Braves and how this could be a step forward in the Arizona phase of his career. They discussed the Dodgers-Padres series as it was happening live, including some live commentary in the 10th inning. Following that were some How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and a preview of the week and weekend ahead.
On Episode 111 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel opened up by talking about Carlos Rodon's no-hitter, then went into Jay Bruce's retirement, the Dodgers-Padres series, Corbin Burnes's dominance, and the Yankees struggling, gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previewed the week ahead.
On Episode 110 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Joe Musgrove's no-hitter, Brent Honeywell's journey to his MLB debut, the Red Sox's winning streak, gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previewed the week ahead.
On Episode 109 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Fernando Tatis Jr. going on the IL with an shoulder issue from a swing, the story of Akil Baddoo, and James Paxton getting recommended Tommy John Surgery. After that, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the weekend.
On Episode 108 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris talked about the pandemic baseball experience, as he went to Fenway Park for its first game with fans since the pandemic started. Then, Chris & Daniel discussed the Francisco Lindor extension, the Mets/Nationals series being postponed, the Red Sox and Braves' lack of offensive performance, gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and previewed the week ahead.
On Episode 107 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Angels starting the season 6-14, their quick turnaround, their incredible offensive surges, and their battles with the Yankees, Twins, and Giants.
On Episode 106 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Luke Voit, Nick Anderson, and Kirby Yates, did predictions of the standings of each division with explanations, awards predictions, and postseason predictions.
On Episode 105 of Above Replacement, Chris & Daniel discussed the life & career of the final player selected on the 30-player list, Walter Johnson. They discussed his legendary days in the Southern Idaho League, his amazing feats in his early 20s, the extent of his excellence in 1913, his dramatic World Series appearances, and much more.
On Episode 104 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the players to look for on each team in the NL East, and asked questions about each team. They also talked about the Salvador Perez extension with the Royals.
On Episode 103 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 2003 Florida Marlins. They went into how they hadn't been to the playoffs since 1997, their very bad first couple of months, their season comeback, and their battles with Barry Bonds's Giants, Sammy Sosa's Cubs, and the early 2000's Yankees.
On Episode 102 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about each AL East team, including their additions & subtractions, one specific player to watch, and questions. In the middle of all that, they had their first segment of Kyle's Questions, where they answered the questions of Springfield College professor Kyle Belanger, who has been out of the baseball loop for a few years and is looking to get back into it.
On Episode 101 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the life & career of Frank Robinson. They went into his generally absentee father saying he'd never be a major league ballplayer, his amazing rookie campaign, his 10 years with the Reds, his trade to Baltimore, his four World Series appearances in six years with the Orioles, him breaking a glass ceiling as a manager, and much more.
On Episode 100 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella, Bono Sidharta, & Rob Dickey for the Above Replacement Radio All-Time Draft.
On Episode 99 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. going to the Brewers, and what Milwaukee is going to with their outfield. Then, they talked about Jake Odorizzi signing with the Astros and the possibility of Houston improving the righty. After that, they talked about each team in the NL West, giving an under-the-radar player to watch for each and asking each other questions for each.
On Episode 98 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the 1998 Padres going worst to first, Kevin Brown's, Greg Vaughn's, and Trevor Hoffman's breakout seasons, their battles with the Astros, Braves, and Yankees, and much more.
On Episode 97 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel went over each team in the AL West and AL Central, talking about their additions, subtractions, picking one player from each team to focus on in 2021, and asked each other specific questions about each team.
On Episode 96 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the life and career of Hank Greenberg. They discussed the man filling his birth certificate changing his name, facing name-calling for his Jewish faith, his epic Rosh Hashanah performance of 1934, his home run record chase in 1938, his voluntary military service during World War II, his heroic return to baseball in 1945, his advice to Jackie Robinson in 1947, and more.
On Episode 95 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Fernando Tatis Jr. extension, Albert Pujols' wife saying Pujols would be retiring after 2021, and how Kevin Mather made the mistake of saying what a lot of executives wanted to be kept secret. After that, they gave their players to watch from each team in the NL Central, and gave each other questions about each team.
On Episode 94 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed how the Dodgers had only won 73 games each in 1986 and 1987, how amazing their offseason acquisition of Kirk Gibson ended up being, Orel Hershiser's unreal scoreless innings streak, and how they fared against two 100-win teams in the postseason.
On Episode 93 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Royals, James Paxton signing with the Mariners, and they went through the remaining free agents and potential landing spots for them.
On Episode 92 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Mike Schmidt being dominant in the 70s and 80s, his World Series run, and what makes him the greatest third baseman ever.
On Episode 91 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the major pin that dropped in free agency, which was of course Chasen Shreve signing with the Pirates for $1.5M. They also went into Trevor Bauer signing with the Dodgers, Marcell Ozuna signing back with the Braves, the Twins signing Nelson Cruz, the A's and Rangers' big trade, and Kolten Wong signing with the Brewers.
On Part 2 of Episode 90 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Rockies' uneventful history prior to this season, then went into how this looked like another uneventful season through mid-September. But then, they discussed their unbelievable late season surge, which led them to a dominant run to win the NL pennant.
On Part 1 of Episode 90 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the life and career of Tom Seaver. They went into his college career with Fresno City College and USC, his unlikely path to entering the Mets organization, his quick start to his career, and him leading the miracle with the Mets. This was where they brought Marty Dobrow into the conversation, and he went into his experience following the 1969 Mets, going to Tom Seaver's Game 4 start in the 1969 World Series, his experience meeting Tom Seaver, and making an embarrassing mistake in a column regarding Seaver's Hall of Fame induction (21:11-1:08:16). After that, they got into the prime of Seaver's career, what led to his trade to the Reds, and his continuous success throughout the rest of his career.
On Episode 89 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about J.T. Realmuto and Didi Gregorius signing contracts to stay in Philadelphia, Nolan Arenado being traded to the Cardinals and what it means for both sides, the Blue Jays signing Marcus Semien and trading for Steven Matz, the Twins signing Andrelton Simmons, the Indians signing Eddie Rosario, and they discussed the retirements of Daniel Murphy and Dustin Pedroia.
On Part 2 of Episode 88 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about how the Rays came into 2008 with zero success in their 10-year history, and how they turned it around with everyone on the team improving their play. They went into their back-and-forth battle for first place in the AL East, their dominant ALDS, their triumphant ALCS, and competitive World Series.
On Part 1 of Episode 88 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the life and career of Randy Johnson. They went into him starting with the Expos, him getting traded to Seattle, fixing his walk problem, helping save baseball in Seattle, his magical stint in Houston, one of the greatest 4-year runs in sports history, his unreal 2001 postseason performance, and his success that lasted into his 40s.
On Episode 87.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel reacted to the live 2021 Hall of Fame Results, and went through what the results meant for each candidate's future. Then, they reacted to the bombshell of Curt Schilling requesting to be taken off the BBWAA ballot.
On Episode 87 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel addressed the death of Hank Aaron and went into what he meant to not only baseball, but the world. After that, they got into the now former Mets GM, Jared Porter's sexual harassment scandal. Then, they went into the signings of George Springer, Michael Brantley, and Brad Hand, and discussed the trades involving Jameson Taillon and Adam Ottavino. Then, they did the much-awaited Omar Vizquel Hall of Fame Breakdown.
On Part 2 of Episode 86 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 2018 Red Sox. They went through their torrid start that involved a fight with the Yankees, their back and forth battle for first place in the division through July, their pivotal series against the Yankees in August that gained them separation, and the regular season franchise records they set. Then, they discussed the ALDS that crowned a winner of the rivalry, their battle with the reigning champs in the ALCS, and their unique 5-game series against the Dodgers.
On Part 1 of Episode 86 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel went through the life and career of Lefty Grove. They talked about his blue collar upbringing in Maryland, his long minor league career, his quick development in the MLB, his legendary World Series performances, and his continuous dominance into his late 30s.
MOCK BALLOT REVEALS: 1:19:35
On Episode 85 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the White Sox signing 2020 AL Reliever of the Year, Liam Hendriks, and how much further the move takes the White Sox. After that, they talked about D.J. LeMahieu signing back with the Yankees, and the Yankees also adding Corey Kluber. Then, they got into the Hall of Fame cases of the players with histories of PED allegations: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Manny Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, Gary Sheffield, and Andy Pettitte. After that, they revealed their ballots and ranked the players they checked off.
On Part 2 of Episode 84 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 2019 Nationals. They got into their very bad 50-game start, which had everyone believing it was not their year. Then, they went over their dramatic resurgence that was able to get them into the postseason. Next, they went into the National League Wild Card Game, which also happened to be on the same day of the first episode of this show. After that, they discussed their amazing series against the Dodgers, their dominant series against the Cardinals, and their moment-filled World Series against the Astros.
On Part 1 of Episode 84 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the life & career of Joe DiMaggio. They went over him driving in countless runs immediately into his career, his MVP seasons, his record 56-game hitting streak, his war service time, his relationship with Marilyn Monroe and his impact on culture.
On Episode 83 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel opened up by discussing the Francisco Lindor/Carlos Carrasco deal to the Mets, and the positions the trade puts the Mets and Indians in. Then, they talked about Blake Treinen re-signing with the Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber going to the Nationals, and gave their takes on DJ LeMahieu's team saying that the Yankees were "slow playing" the second baseman. After all that, they went through their Hall of Fame bubble case of the week, Billy Wagner, compared him to other Hall of Fame relievers, and gave a case for and against him being in the Hall of Fame.
On Part 2 of Episode 82 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the 2011 Cardinals having to go through the season without their ace, coming back from an 8.5-game defecit with less than a month to go, and going through one of the most legendary postseason journeys ever.
On Part 1 of Episode 82 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the life and career of Johnny Bench. It starts with him growing up in Oklahoma idolizing Mickey Mantle and practicing his autograph, then escaping death in a bus crash in high school, getting drafted in the first ever MLB Draft, having a breakout rookie year, winning MVPs, plenty of Gold Gloves, and eventually World Series titles.
On Episode 81 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Phillies trading for Jose Alvarado. After that, they went over some bad Hall of Fame ballots and the logic behind them. After that, they went over the Hall of Fame case for and against Curt Schilling, including on the field performance and off the field actions. They made sure to go over positive actions off the field as well.
On Part 2 of Episode 80 of the Show to Be Named Later (and the final show without a name), Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 1998 Yankees. They talked about their 1-4 start, and their run of dominance immediately after that. They discussed the regular season moments of the 114-48 team, which included home games at Shea Stadium, a perfect game, and the breakout of a rookie. Then, they got into their coast of an ALDS win over the Rangers, them coming from behind in the ALCS, and their World Series meeting with the Padres.
On Part 1 of Episode 80 of the Show To Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked at length about Nolan Ryan. They started with his legendary stories of his legendary high school baseball career, then got into his days with Mets, which featured a World Series championship. Then, they got into his 8-year Angels run, which featured some of the most historic seasons in the game's history. After that, they discussed Ryan's 8-year stint with the Astros, where he made more history and pitched in pivotal playoff games. Then, they went into his Rangers days where he reversed father time and improved his game heading into his mid-40s. They also went into his post-career and all-time ranks.
On Episode 79 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel opened up by discussing Josh Bell being traded to the Nationals for two prospects. Next, they talked about all of the Padres' dealings, starting with the Blake Snell deal, and also discussed what this means for the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the AL East. Then, they talked about the Ha-Seong Kim signing and what he could bring to the team, and finally discussed the Yu Darvish trade that put the cherry on top for the Padres. They also discussed what Zach Davies will be bringing to the Cubs rotation. After all that, they gave a full breakdown of Scott Rolen's Hall of Fame standing.
On Episode 78 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel broke down Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame case, and then took a look at the Baseball Reference front page.
On Part 2 of Episode 77 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel started discussing the 2018 Brewers by going over the offseason that led to their ultimate success. Next, they talked about their good start that was ravaged by getting swept in a 5-game series right before the All-Star break. After that, they discussed how they were able to capture the NL Central title under Christian Yelich's wing in a miraculous September. Then, they talked about their easy series against the Rockies, and their dog fight with the Dodgers in the NLCS.
On Part 1 of Episode 77 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talked about the life and career of Lou Gehrig. They discussed him growing up going to the Polo Grounds for 25 cents a game, him almost getting kicked out of college baseball, throwing punches at Ty Cobb, taking over at first base over Wally Pipp, his unbelievable reign with Babe Ruth, his decline and diagnosis of ALS, and his untimely death.
On Episode 76 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talked about the Negro League being officially declared a Major League and what it means for the baseball world. Next, they talked about Lance Lynn getting traded to the White Sox, along with the impact on the White Sox and the American League Central. After that, they discussed James McCann signing with the Mets. Then, they addressed the news of the Cleveland Indians announcing they would change their name after 2021. Next, they talked about the interesting move by the Phillies to hire Dave Dombrowski as general manager. And finally, they gave their weekly bubble Hall of Fame case, this week with Andruw Jones.
On Episode 75 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about the best players to get non-tendered, highlighting Eddie Rosario, Kyle Schwarber, and under-the-radar reliever Matt Wisler. Next, they discussed the Angels' additions of Raisel Iglesias and Jose Iglesias, and also addressed the Mets' signing of Trevor May. After that, they introduced a new segment, reviewing the best Hall of Fame ballot to be released in the past week, and the most confusing Hall of Fame ballot to be released in the past week. Then, they talked about their Hall of Fame bubble case of the week, which was Todd Helton, and gave the case for and against him being a Hall of Famer. And, to conclude the episode, they addressed the passing of one of the better hitters in baseball history, Dick Allen.
On Part 2 of Episode 74 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 1991 Minnesota Twins. They started by discussing them finishing last in their division in 1990, and then starting the 1991 season with a record of 2-9. Then, they talked about their climb back to .500, and then the giant winning streak that put them over the edge. Then, they talked about their continuous success that led them to an AL West title. After that, they talked about their ALCS against the Blue Jays, and their 7-game World Series against the Braves.
On Part 1 of Episode 74 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about the life & career of Rogers Hornsby. They talked about him playing in a girl's league when he was a teenager and pretending to be a girl, not being that talented in his late teens, getting picked up by the Cardinals, winning six consecutive batting titles while also leading in OBP, SLG, and OPS, winning the World Series, and his ultimate devolution of him being a manager.
On Episode 73 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Charlie Morton signing with the Braves and how that affects their standing as World Series contenders. Then, they discussed Mike Minor signing with the Royals and how that deal could turn out, with the possibility of the Royals flipping him. After that, they talked about George Springer showing apparent interest in the Toronto Blue Jays, and what a potential deal with them would look like. Then finally, they went over their Hall of Fame bubble case of the week, which was Mark Buehrle. They discussed how pitchers with similar stats have fared in the Hall of Fame vote, and made the case for and against him being a Hall of Famer.
On Part 2 of Episode 72 of the Show To Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about the 1989 Oakland Athletics. They talked about how they started the season already compromised with injuries and how it didn't affect their performance early on. They described their battle for the AL West, and their biggest regular season contributors. After that, they went over their ALCS, where Rickey Henderson took over. Next, they talked about the Battle of the Bay, which had to be delayed mid-series due to a major earthquake. Then, they talked about how they closed it out.
On Part 1 of Episode 72 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Jimmie Foxx growing up as a farm boy in Maryland, and his route to getting signed by the Philadelphia Athletics at the age of 16. They discussed his early years with the team and when he eventually broke into the starting lineup. Then, they discussed how he would be able to contribute to pennants and eventually World Championships in his early 20s. After that, they went into his prime, where he won multiple MVPs, his fade from the game, and his anti-climactic post-career.
On Episode 71 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Robinson Cano testing positive for PEDs again and having to miss the entire 2021 season. That led into them discussing the DJ LeMahieu sweepstakes, the Kris Bryant trade rumors, and the Rays being open to a Blake Snell trade. After that, they went over Bobby Abreu and the case for and against him being a Hall of Famer.
On Part 2 of Episode 70 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk everything 1997 Indians. They talk about their eventful offseason that made them appear that they were going to regress, their offensive April and their steady progression throughout the regular season with their powerful offense. Then, they discussed their epic duel 5-game duel with the Yankees, tough 6-game series against the Orioles, and their amazing 7-game World Series against the Florida Marlins.
On Part 1 of Episode 70 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel went through everything Steve Carlton. They touched on Carlton growing up being able to strike animals with rocks as a young boy in Florida, his early days with the Cardinals learning from Bob Gibson, his historic 1972 season, his odd fall after that campaign, and his late surge where he won his last 2 Cy Youngs and helped give Philadelphia a championship.
On Episode 69 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel go on many tangents surrounding what is happening in Major League Baseball. They start by discussing the Hall of Fame voting starting this week, then go on to recap the awards. They went over what they found surprising and how their picks matched up with the writers'. After that, they gave their picks for the all-MLB team, and then they discussed Kevin Gausman and Marcus Stroman accepting their qualifying offers. Finally, they talked about the Marlins hiring Kim Ng.
On Part 2 of Episode 68 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel tell the detailed story of the 2016 Cubs. It goes from their relatively smooth regular season into their NLDS battle with the Giants, their series against the Dodgers, and their amazing comeback against the Indians. They discussed the biggest contributors to this season, and how the world was captivated by this team.
On Part 1 of Episode 68 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the life & career of Greg Maddux. They talked about his adventurous childhood as the son of a military man, his legendary 1992-1995 run, his continuous success and consistency, and how he trademarked his type of pitching.
On Episode 67 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen and how it could unlock a lot for the Mets and shake things up even more in the National League. After that, they went into the Alex Cora hiring by the Red Sox and why they thought it was a good thing. Next, they discussed the Robbie Ray signing and why it's likely good for both the Blue Jays and Robbie Ray. Then finally, they break down all the awards that will be announced. They went into who should be winning the AL & NL Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP awards and why.
On Episode 66, Chris & Daniel talked about Game 6 of the World Series and the giant decision that may have swayed it. They discussed what a lot of people are not talking about, including numbers and the fact that Snell had been trained to face 18 batters all year. Then, they discussed the 2020 season as a whole. They went over the effects of the universal DH, three-batter minimums, 7-inning doubleheaders, and expanded playoffs. After that, they talked about the hirings of Tony La Russa and A.J. Hinch, along with the potential hire of Alex Cora. Next, they picked their player and team for next week's history episode, which is part of a series that will be returning starting next week.
On Episode 65 of the Show To Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel went right into the past three games of the World Series. They talked about the contrast in Charlie Morton's and Walker Buehler's Game 3 starts and how it shaped the game. Then, they went over the instant classic that was Game 4 of this World Series. They broke down the managerial decisions that went into it, and went over what could be critiqued and what made sense. And, of course, they talked about the ending. After that, they discussed the Dodgers bouncing back in Game 5 with a good start from Clayton Kershaw. Next, they previewed what Game 6 and a potential Game 7 might look like.
On Episode 64 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel gave all their takeaways from the first two games of the 2020 World Series. They discussed Tyler Glasnow throwing 112 pitches and Clayton Kershaw dominating. Then, they talked about Brandon Lowe's Game 2 performances and the change in Kevin Cash's managing in the second game, among many other things.
On Episode 63 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel recap each League Championship Series. They talked about how the Astros were able to come back to tie series and what the 2020 Astros' legacy ultimately is. Then, they discussed the Dodgers' series comeback and where the Braves currently stand as a franchise. After that, they previewed the World Series.
JEFF PASSAN INTERVIEW: 01:02:30
On Episode 62 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discussed all of the League Division Series'. They talked about the Braves, Dodgers, and Astros dominating, along with the Rays and Yankees providing a very exciting series. Then, we go into Daniel's very special interview with Jeff Passan. Passan talked about his roots as a baseball journalist and how he reports ethically in Major League Baseball. He also got into why he gave up his ballot and how he sees the rest of the MLB playoffs going. After that, Chris & Daniel previewed the Braves-Dodgers series along with the Rays-Astros series.
On Episode 61 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel recap every series from the wild card round and preview the upcoming Division Series's. To conclude the episode, they discuss Bob Gibson's death and his legacy.
On Episode 60 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel reviewed the 2020 regular season. Next, they previewed all of the Wild Card Round series' and gave predictions. After that, they gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, and also discussed the firing of Angels GM Billy Eppler and Alex Gordon's retirement.
On Episode 59 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel started off by talking about Justin Verlander having to get Tommy John surgery, and what it means for the Astros this season and beyond. Next, they discussed the situation with the National League and its lower seeds, with 5 teams being within a game of each other. After that, they talked about the teams that clinched and where they stand for their playoff runs. And to close the episode they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 58 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talk about the historic 29-run performance by the Braves and contextualize it into baseball history. Then, they break down each and every team in the National League playoff picture, from the Dodgers all the way down to the Reds. After that, they give their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their weekend preview.
On Episode 57 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about Lou Brock's passing and his impact on the game of baseball. Then, they broke down every American League team in the playoff picture, where they stand, and what they might be able to do in the future. In this, they talked about how the White Sox have been able to overachieve, how the Indians' pitching has kept them in the AL Central conversation, and the latest struggles for the Yankees. Then, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 56 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel address Tom Seaver's death and his impact on the sport. Then, they discussed the beef between the Yankees and the Rays, and also went on to talk about the state of the Yankees currently. Next, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their preview of the weekend ahead.
On Episode 55 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the Padres going all out for the Trade Deadline by getting Trevor Rosenthal, Austin Nola, Mitch Moreland, and Mike Clevinger. Then, they discuss the Mike Minor and Tommy La Stella getting traded to Oakland, Taijuan Walker, Robbie Ray, and Jonathan Villar going to the Blue Jays, Mychal Givens and Kevin Pillar going to the Rockies, and Archie Bradley and Brian Goodwin going to the Reds. After that, Chris & Daniel give their winners and losers of the deadline. And to close out the episode, they give their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 54 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel address the protests and boycotts that occurred on Wednesday night in Major League Baseball, and actually trade some differing opinions. After that, they discuss the Major League debut of Ian Anderson, who broke Gerrit Cole's winning streak in a 6-inning, 1-hit performance. Next, they broke down Lucas Giolito's unbelievable no-hitter from Tuesday night and where it stands historically. Then, they talked about Aaron Judge re-aggravating his calf and what it means for his legacy and the Yankees. After that, they gave their midseason awards for AL & NL Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP. Next, they distributed their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics and their weekend preview. They also discussed the possibility of a playoff bubble.
On Episode 53 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about Mets' COVID cases and how it actually benefits the Yankees the most in the end. Then, they discussed the Brandon Workman/Heath Hembree/Nick Pivetta/Connor Seabold trade between the Red Sox and Phillies, how Workman and Hembree should fare in Philadelphia, and what Pivetta and Seabold might do in Boston. Next, they talked about the winning streak of the White Sox and their historic offensive excellence. They also discussed the Padres' winning streak and the factors playing into it. After that, they talked about Mike Trout's rookie baseball card selling for $3.84 million. To close out the episode, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their preview of the week of baseball ahead.
On Episode 52 of the Show to be Named Later, Chris & Daniel start off by discussing the Fernando Tatis Jr. 3-0 pitch grand slam controversy. Next, they introduced a new segment called This Week in Trevor Bauer and talked about his cleats controversy, along with his beef with Scott Boras. They kept the conversation on the Reds by talking about Thom Brennaman and his future in the booth. After that, they discussed the Rays' sudden surge, give their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview the weekend ahead.
On Episode 51 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about all the important baseball topics of the past week. They start off by discussing Marcus Stroman opting out and where he stands in the free agent market. Then, they talk about Mike Clevinger being found out and being sent home. Next, they discuss the Reds player that tested positive and the precautions taken for that. After that, Chris & Daniel go over the series of injuries occurring with the Yankees. Then, they name fringe teams and give their gut reactions on whether those teams will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Next, they bring on the host of the Bricks & Buckets podcast, Nico Fiscella, to discuss the career of Will Middlebrooks and early 2010s Red Sox talk. To conclude the episode, Chris & Daniel give their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their preview of the week ahead.
On Episode 50 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talk about Mike Soroka's season-ending injury and how it affects the Braves' direction. Then, they talk about the continued postponements of Cardinals games and the Indians sending Zach Plesac home for breaking protocol. After that, they discuss the Athletics' winning streak, along with the continued success of the Rockies and the legitimacy of that team. Next, they go over their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview the upcoming week of baseball. Before the episode ends, they see the A's-Astros fight and figure out the details of that.
On Episode 49 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel open up by discussing the latest COVID outbreak in the Cardinals' organization, along with Rob Manfred threatening to shut the season down if the outbreaks become too common. Then, they provide some optimism by talking about Philadelphia not being as affected as everyone thought they would be. They then discussed the newly-added 7-inning doubleheaders that will be occurring in the league this year. After that, they went over Yoenis Cespedes' very interesting way of opting out. They briefly talked about the Orioles sweeping the Rays to extend their losing streak, and the Rockies' pitching staff emerging early. Next, Chris & Daniel each give some How About That's and some Slightly Alarming Statistics for some teams and players on hot and cold streaks. And to close out the episode, they talk about their matchups to look for in the upcoming weekend.
On Episode 48 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the COVID outbreak in the Marlins organization and how it could affect the rest of the league. Then, they discussed Corey Kluber possibly being out for the year. After that, they went over the biggest topic of the week, which was Joe Kelly vs. the Astros. Then to close out the episode, they give some How About That's for some of the biggest stars of the past week, and give their matchups to look for for the next weekend of baseball.
On Episode 47 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss life adjusting to the 2020 style of Major League Baseball, including the expanded playoffs, lack of crowds, and the new extra innings. Daniel then rants on the Nationals' in-game managing on Sunday. Before breaking down the weekend's series', they address the Mookie Betts extension and give their final thoughts on how the Red Sox handled him in hindsight. For the meat of the episode, the break down every series from the weekend for a couple minutes each, and dole out "How About That" statistics on Shane Bieber, Kyle Hendricks, Brady Singer, Eric Hosmer, and the Reds' pitching staff. Finally, Chris & Daniel give their series' and players to watch for the upcoming four days.
On Part 1 of Episode 46 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel go over a player to look for for all 30 MLB teams in 2020. Everyone knows that Mike Trout will impact the Angels heavily, and Christian Yelich will impact the Brewers heavily, but they talk about the secondary players you're not thinking about or the players that could take a big step up that will make a difference in 2020.
On Part 1 of Episode 46 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel go over a player to look for for all 30 MLB teams in 2020. Everyone knows that Mike Trout will impact the Angels heavily, and Christian Yelich will impact the Brewers heavily, but they talk about the secondary players you're not thinking about or the players that could take a big step up that will make a difference in 2020.
On Part 2 of Episode 45 of the Show to be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about how the Mets were able to go from a middle of the road team in 2014 to a National League Champion in 2015. They also talk about how their young pitching staff plus the addition of Yoenis Cespedes played roles in that.
On Part 1 of Episode 45 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the first great third baseman in baseball. They talk about how Eddie Mathews wasted no time becoming one of the game's best power hitters, him being the first power-hitting third baseman, and his struggle with popularity during and after his career.
On Part 2 of Episode 44 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the rollercoaster ride of the 2005 Astros. They talk about their abysmal start that turned into a historic turnaround, and the outstanding performances that made the turnaround happened.
On Part 1 of Episode 44 of the Show to be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the very interesting career of Sandy Koufax. They talk about him being primarily a basketball player until his first spring semester in college, his initial struggles, his revolutionary prime in the early 60s, and his abrupt-yet-understandable retirement.
On Part 2 of Episode 43 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk the sneaky dominant 2008 Phillies. They discussed how they dominant they were to end the regular season and how that carried into the postseason.
FERGIE JENKINS TALK: 23:35
On Part 1 of Episode 43 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about one of the most overlooked pitchers in baseball history, Fergie Jenkins. They talk about his unbelievable ability to pitch large amounts of innings with very few walks, and how it turned him into a Hall of Fame pitcher.
On Part 2 of Episode 42 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the best Orioles team of the 21st century. They discuss the combination of offense and pitching that got them to the playoffs, their unlikely ALDS sweep, and one of the most legendary unknown single game performances in MLB history.
On Part 1 of Episode 42 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talk about exactly how dominant Honus Wagner was compared to his competition. They also went over the history of the world famous T206 Honus Wagner baseball card.
On Part 2 of Episode 41 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel discuss the amazingly resilient 2015 Royals. They talked about the holes that they dug themselves out of and the incredible bullpen that got them there.
On Part 1 of Episode 41 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talk about how Rickey Henderson was better at one component of the game than anyone in baseball was at any component of the game. They also emphasize his absurd 1989 playoff performance and 1990 MVP season.
On Part 2 of Episode 40 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about how the 2010 Rangers were able to put Rangers baseball on the map. They point out the incredible MVP season of Josh Hamilton, the unbelievable Rookie of the Year season of Neftali Feliz, and the important mid-season acquisition of Cliff Lee.
On Part 1 of Episode 40 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the incredible career of Barry Bonds. They discussed his gold-glove winning, base-stealing phase of his career and how it transformed into the greatest offensive four-year stretch in baseball history.
On Part 2 of Episode 39 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about how the 2013 Pirates were able to bring a winning culture back to their city. They also talk about their amazing bullpen and Andrew McCutchen's MVP season.
On Part 1 of Episode 39 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the fascinating story of Shoeless Joe Jackson. From working at a cotton mill at the age of 7, to naming his bats, to being one of the greatest hitters ever, to his abrupt ending in Major League Baseball, they cover it all.
On Episode 38 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the struggles the 1995 Mariners had to endure to save baseball in their city. They also do a day-by-day breakdown from September 8th on that included where the Mariners were in the AL West race and where the state of their franchise stood.
On Part 1 of Episode 38 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about Ted Williams' red hot start to his career and how he was a scientist of hitting. They also talked about what Ted Williams could have accomplished if not for serving in two wars.
2001 DIAMONDBACKS PART OF THE EPISODE: 53:45
On the 37th episode of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the origins of Mickey Mantle and the obstacles that were in the way of him becoming a star at the beginning. Then, they discussed the star-power of the 2001 Diamondbacks along with the underdog stories of the supporting cast.
2014 GIANTS PART OF EPISODE: 56:00
On the 36th episode of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the greatest center fielder of all time, Willie Mays. They discuss how he was above and beyond the rest of the league during the majority of his career, and also how many more MVPs he would have won with better voters. Then, in the second half of the episode, Chris & Daniel talk about the third championship of the Giants' recent dynasty. They discuss the absurd postseason pitched by Madison Bumgarner and also how the offense killed teams with small ball.
1995 BRAVES PART OF EPISODE: 59:27
On the 35th episode of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the career of Albert Pujols. They dive into how incredible his first ten seasons were and where it stands among the likes of Willie Mays and Ted Williams. Then, in the second half of the episode, the two discuss how the 1995 Braves finally got over the hill and won it all. The conversation includes details of their heroic late-inning play, and Greg Maddux's historic season.
1993 BLUE JAYS PART OF EPISODE: 50:30
On the 34th episode of the Show to be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the recent punishment handed to the Red Sox and the state of the 2020 MLB season. They also explore how Roberto Clemente had one of the greatest combinations of contact hitting and defense of all time. Then, they talk about the star-studded 1993 Blue Jays which included career years by John Olerud, Paul Molitor, and Roberto Alomar.
2005 WHITE SOX PART OF EPISODE: 56:09
On the 33rd episode of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about how Paul Molitor overcame adversity in his career, his legendary 1993 postseason performance, and the 1st ballot Hall of Famer that had nearly identical career statistics as him. In the second half of the episode, they talk about how the 2005 Chicago White Sox were one of the most dominant teams in the 21st century, both in the regular season and the playoffs. They also particularly talk about how spectacular of a unit their pitching staff was.
1990 PART OF EPISODE: 47:41
On a special Reds-heavy edition of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel take an in-depth look at Joe Morgan's career and the 1990 Reds' season.
In the first half of the episode, they talk about Joe Morgan being a 5'7" player trying to make an impression on MLB teams. Then, they talk about his start with the Astros, his historic 5-year stretch from 1972-1976, and his impact on the Reds as a whole.
Then, in the second half of the episode, Chris & Daniel discuss the Nasty Boys and how Norm Charlton, Rob Dibble, and Randy Myers were an insane trio, both between the lines and in the clubhouse. They also talk about their unlikely regular season and postseason run.
2012 TIGERS PART OF THE EPISODE: 1:19:31
On the 31st episode of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris and Daniel present the story of George Brett and the story of the 2012 Detroit Tigers. They talk about how George Brett grew up in a family of three other professional baseball players, his insane 1980 season, his clutch playoff moments, and of course, the pine tar incident. Then, they talk about how the Tigers turned things around mid-season, how Max Scherzer turned his career around that year, and Justin Verlander's postseason dominance.
On Episode 30 (even though it's the first in Spotify/Apple Podcasts), Chris and Daniel talk about how they evaluate position players and pitchers with statistics. They specifically talk about why OPS is a better representer than AVG/HR/RBI. The two also touch on wRC+, wOBA, FIP, and Statcast.