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A Conversation with Adam Ottavino - Season 4, Ep. 48 Dec 11, 2018

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Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino is coming off a fantastic season, notably coming after an offseason spent training in a vacant Harlem storefront outfitted with the latest in pitching technology. In a special edition of the Statcast Podcast, Mike Petriello sits down for a wide-ranging 30-minute interview with Ottavino, touching on pitch design, the challenges of Coors Field, life as a free agent, and how he would have dominated Babe Ruth.

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Manny Machado may still be getting better - Season 4, Ep. 47 Dec 06, 2018

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Somewhat lost in the discussion over Manny Machado's hustle comments is the fact that he just had his best-ever hitting year - and that he's one of the few hitters to improve each season in a key Statcast metric. Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss Machado's free agency along with the impact of Paul Goldschmidt, Patrick Corbin, Nathan Eovaldi and Carlos Santana finding new homes. Additionally, they explain why Juan Nicasio's 6.00 ERA isn't what you think and offer opinions on both sides of the Mets-Mariners trade.

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Braves and Josh Donaldson make a perfect match - Season 4, Ep. 46 Nov 28, 2018

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The Braves make a splash and bring in Josh Donaldson. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss how the move seems to be a perfect match for both sides. They also talk about the impact it will have on the team's roster and how this could make Atlanta even better than last season. Plus, what would it take to trade Robinson Cano or Madison Bumgarner? Finally, the guys break down Bryce Harper's defense and if playing the outfield is the best fit for the free-agent slugger.

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The Next Chapter for Seattle - Season 4, Ep. 45 Nov 14, 2018

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Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto is always looking to make a deal and with the news coming out that James Paxton is reportedly on the trading block, could Edwin Diaz be dealt as well? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss whether the Mariners trading away key players this offseason could be good for the club and which teams could make deals with Dipoto. Later in the podcast they talk about Carlos Santana reportedly being shopped by the Phillies, examining some Statcast speed numbers pertaining to veteran free agents over 30 and if Daniel Murphy is a potential fit for the Yankees.

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The Mariners and Rays Are Making Moves - Season 4, Ep. 44 Nov 08, 2018

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The Mariners and Rays have made the first major trade of the offseason, with Seattle sending Mike Zunino, Guillermo Heredia and Minor Leaguer Michael Plassmeyer in exchange for Mallex Smith and Jake Fraley. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break the deal down from a stat perspective and if both teams got a fair deal. Later in the show they discuss what the Cleveland Indians might do about their outfield situation and if A.J. Pollock could be a fit, what the Astros might try to fix next and where Sonny Gray and Josh Donaldson could land this offseason. Finally, the Statcast crew talks about whether or not Harrison Bader should have won a fielding award for his 2018 campaign.

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The Offseason Begins - Season 4, Ep. 43 Oct 31, 2018

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The Boston Red Sox wrapped up the World Series this past weekend meaning that the offseason has begun. While there might not be any MLB games played until 2019, Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers have plenty to discuss including whether or not Clayton Kershaw may opt out of his contract with the Dodgers, why J.T. Realmuto might be more valuable than you think and whether it’s better to build a team through trades or free agent signings. They also take a look a what the offseason could look like for free agent Nelson Cruz and if the Phillies could sign Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

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2018 World Series Preview - Season 4, Ep. 42 Oct 23, 2018

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The stage is set for a blockbuster World Series showdown featuring the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first time these two franchises have faced off in the Fall Classic since 1916. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss some of the storylines we’ll see this World Series, including if the large win-differential gap between both teams matters, if the Red Sox will be able to hit the Dodgers' lefties and if Mookie Betts should be playing second base. Later, Mike and Matt round out this weeks podcast with their predictions for the World Series.

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League Championship Series Fever - Season 4, Ep. 41 Oct 17, 2018

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The American and National League championship series' have provided some of the most exciting games we've seen this postseason. With the Red Sox currently leading the ALCS and the NLCS tied at a game a piece, Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a look at both series to talk about some interesting stats. They discuss Manny Machado and his admitted lack of hustle, Cody Bellinger making the best catch of the postseason so far, Alex Bregman's breakout series and why J.D. Martinez is having a better ALCS despite what his numbers may say.

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The Final Four - Season 4, Ep. 40 Oct 10, 2018

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With the Boston Red Sox defeating the New York Yankees in the ALDS last night, the stage is officially set for the ALCS and the NLCS. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down some interesting tidbits we've seen so far in this postseason, including why pitchers are throwing less fastballs and if hitting home runs is better than playing small ball. They also discuss whether the Yankees might want a redo on the Giancarlo Stanton trade, how the Houston Astros took down the Cleveland Indians and their predictions for who we might see in the 114th edition of the World Series.

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A Wild Start to the 2018 Postseason - Season 4, Ep. 39 Oct 04, 2018

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The 2018 Postseason officially kicked off this week with the Rockies and Yankees both winning their Wild Card games to finalize the LDS picture. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about the Rockies wild 13th inning win over the Cubs in Wrigley Field and the Yankees victory over the A’s in the Bronx. Later in the podcast, they break down the upcoming divisional series match-ups including the Yankees and Red Sox facing off in the postseason for the first time since 2004, Clayton Kershaw going in game two for the Dodgers and Kyle Freeland pitching in front of his hometown crowd in Colorado.

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