The 3-0 Take

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264. Baseball. Is. Back. (Let’s Never Do That Again) Mar 11, 2022

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We talk the return of baseball, MLB and the MLBPA coming to terms on their latest CBA, how we never want this to happen again, how these are unprecedented times, the details of the new agreement, how the owners actually came around at the end and how the players also didn’t lose ground, new rule changes, future host locations for MLB games, the Apple TV+ deal and much more! Enjoy!

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263. There is No Deal. There Was Never Going to Be a Deal. Mar 03, 2022

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We talk the final negotiations before MLB’s “deadline,” recapping what led to this point, Rob Manfred’s abysmal press conference, outrage from fans and players, what the owners were asking for, what the players were asking for, why the league is satisfied with less baseball, where we go from here, Derek Jeter stepping down as the Marlins’ CEO and much more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Grab some gum and head to Big League Chew’s social media channels (@bigleaguechew on Twitter and @bigleaguechewgum on Instagram) to show off your Big League Bubbles! You can also find a list of retailers or purchase any of their products directly from their website at BigLeagueChew.com. SEATGEEK: Use code "THE30TAKEPOD" for $20 off your first SeatGeek.com order! BARKBOX: Sign-up via www.barkbox.com/the30takepod and receive a free extra month of BarkBox (a totally customized box of themed toys and treats for your pup - every month)!

262. Make a Deal or Miss Games, Spring Training Hats & Wearable Pitch Signaling Technology Feb 24, 2022

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We talk the latest in the MLB / MLBPA negotiations, including the league’s “hard deadline” of needing a deal by February 28 or else games would be canceled, the union’s request for a 30+% increase for the league minimum and why it’s not as crazy as it seems, the 2022 Spring Training hats and which ones we like/dislike the most, Vanderbilt’s new pitch signaling technology and the implications if it makes its way to MLB, our Top 10 third basemen entering 2022 and much more! Enjoy!

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261. 15 Minute Lockout Meetings, Ryan Zimmerman Retires & Juan Soto Says No Thanks Feb 17, 2022

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We talk Thursday’s 15 minute meeting between MLB and the MLBPA, MLB stating they didn’t want to pay minor leaguers during Spring Training and that they wanted to eliminate MiLB roster spots, Ryan Zimmerman retiring, Juan Soto turning down a 13-year, $350M contract extension, the Top 10 2B entering 2022, our pick announcements for what college baseball teams we’re going to follow since there’s no Major League Baseball and much more!

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260. Spring Training, Good Faith Proposals & Other Lies We're Being Fed Feb 10, 2022

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We talk Rob Manfred’s latest press conference, where the league and union stand, players speaking out on social media against the commissioner, how we as fans are being used as pawns, how we’re still trying to be convinced that things are moving in the right direction “in good faith,” why the steroid testing halt isn’t even newsworthy, the latest on Trevor Bauer’s sexual assault allegations, Joe West retiring, our breakdown of our Top 10 list of first basemen entering 2022 and much more. Enjoy!

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259. "A Delay Feels Inevitable" Feb 03, 2022

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We talk Shohei Ohtani being named the next cover athlete for MLB the Show 22, why the news wasn’t as exciting as it should have been, the latest on the CBA negotiations and how it’s becoming more clear that this is a two-sided issue, how we as baseball fans don’t ask for much (and are still receiving so little), the crafting of our Top 10 lists for pitchers and catchers entering the 2022 season and much more! Enjoy!

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258. Hall of Fame Results, Failed Tests & Other Points to Consider Jan 27, 2022

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We talk 2022 Hall of Fame results and the controversy that surrounded them, including David Ortiz being selected on his first ballot, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and other notable names missing out, the writers who made these decisions, points you should consider regardless if you're pro or anti-PED users getting in (and the importance of being open to the existence or lack of evidence) what the Hall of Fame really is, why the process needs to be scrapped and reestablished and much more! Enjoy!

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257. Who Came Up With These 2022 World Series Odds? Jan 20, 2022

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We talk way too early 2022 World Series odds that were released this week and how they’re all sorts of wrong, Carlos Correa bringing on Scott Boras as his new agent, what that means for his next team and reports of his asking price before the lockout began, the Orioles moving back the wall at Camden Yards and much more! Enjoy!

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256. Jon Lester Retires, Shohei Ohtani in GQ and Zero Lockout Progress Jan 14, 2022

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We talk the latest news surrounding Thursday’s meeting between MLB and the MLBPA, what the outlook of the 2022 season appears to be and why both sides need to stop with the ridiculous proposals, Jon Lester’s retirement announcement and looking back on his career, his accomplishments, and his case for the Hall of Fame, Shohei Ohtani’s GQ interview and some pretty fascinating takes of his on being in the conversation for face of baseball, Stephen A. Smith’s criticisms and more, ESPN’s plan to incorporate AROD and Michael Kay into baseball’s version of the “ManningCast,” the Mike Trout baseball card video that went viral and much more. Enjoy!

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255. Get to Know Us! Jan 05, 2022

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We start off the new year answering your questions about us, our favorite things, the podcast and the journey of getting it where it is today, our plans for The 3-0 Take Fantasy Baseball league in 2022 and more. We also discuss the Ken Rosenthal news, our thoughts on the best all-time baseball movies, respond to comments on our all-time lineup graphics and much more. Enjoy!

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