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Cleveland’s New Team Name, Nelson Cruz to the Rays, and Previewing the Weekend’s Action Jul 23, 2021

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We react to the breaking news that Cleveland will change its name to the Guardians, beginning next season (1:00). Then, we assess what the Rays’ acquisition of Nelson Cruz means for the AL East race (15:00) before inviting Rodger Sherman on to discuss Olympic baseball and softball (28:00). Finally, we preview White Sox–Brewers, a series loaded with great pitching matchups (52:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Guest: Rodger Sherman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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Bold Predictions for the Second Half of the MLB Season Jul 20, 2021

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It’s time to get spicy. Will the Phillies win the division? Can the Blue Jays go on a streak when they return to their major league ballpark? Will Jacob deGrom actually lose out on the Cy Young? Plus, we make other hot second-half predictions (1:00) and play matchmaker for some of the stars on the trading block this July (27:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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How Hot Is This Trade Deadline Going to Be? Jul 16, 2021

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We react to a very enjoyable All-Star break (1:00), before discussing the latest reports about the teams that have still not reached the 85 percent vaccination cutoff marker (21:00). Finally, we react to the Joc Pederson trade, and assess which teams are most likely to bring fireworks to the trade deadline (34:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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All Hail Pete Alonso, Home Run Derby King. Plus: Draft Reactions and All-Star Game Preview. Jul 13, 2021

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Pete Alonso stole the show in the Home Run Derby. Will he become the greatest participant the event has ever seen? Plus: reactions to seeing Shohei Ohtani in person, previewing the All-Star Game, and breaking down the highlights from the top rounds of the MLB draft.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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The 2011 MLB Redraft Jul 09, 2021

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Ten years later, we look back on maybe the greatest draft in baseball history—a draft loaded with All-Stars and what-ifs. We discuss what makes 2011 so special, before Mike, Ben, and Zach redraft the entire first round to create their own teams.

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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How the Dodgers Mishandled the Trevor Bauer Situation. Plus: The Cubs and Yankees Can’t Catch a Break. Jul 07, 2021

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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the recent reports about Trevor Bauer and how the Dodgers organization has handled the case (0:40). Then, the duo discuss the recent struggles of the Yankees and Cubs (8:00) before listing off their picks of the most boring players in the MLB (27:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo

Editor: Mike Wargon

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The MLB Midseason Awards Show Jul 02, 2021

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Ben and Zach open this week discussing the disturbing news that a woman has told police that Trevor Bauer assaulted her and MLB’s decision to put Bauer on seven-day administrative leave (1:21). Then Ben talks about the experience of watching Shohei Ohtani play in person (7:49) and they give out their midseason awards (16:07).

Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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How High Can Shohei Ohtani Raise the Bar? Plus: Yankees Panic Meter Returns. Jun 29, 2021

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Shohei Ohtani keeps hitting home runs, and the collective baseball world doesn’t know what to do about it. How legitimate are the hot streaks of Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (0:30)? Plus: The Yankees are in another swoon. Is this a playoff team, or do they need to make serious changes (14:00)?

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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The Cubs’ Anticlimactic No-no, Wander Franco’s Impressive Debut, and Our Ideal Home Run Derby Rosters Jun 25, 2021

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We open this week discussing the Cubs’ combined no-hitter of the Dodgers (0:30) before gushing about the top prospect in baseball, Wander Franco (10:00). Then we talk ideal home run derby rosters and preview the best series of the weekend (43:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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Top Five Trade Candidates. Plus: It’s Wander Franco SZN. Jun 22, 2021

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The best prospect in the world, who many believe is one of the best prospects in baseball history, is making his MLB debut tonight. We break down why there’s so much hype about Rays shortstop Wander Franco (8:15). Plus, a recap of a rowdy weekend in San Diego (31:00), the top five trade candidates (41:00), and Good, Bad, Uggla (47:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guest: Kiley McDaniel

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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