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#167 Jesse Winker Fought the Angels, Trade Deadline is Coming, Mark Appel Finally Made It, Oneil Cruz is Insane, and Freeman Could Have Stayed in ATL Jul 01, 2022

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This week tensions were high between the Angels and Mariners as Jesse Winker tried to fight the entire team after getting drilled by a pitch. 2013 first round pick Mark Appel made his MLB debut this week and the baseball world rejoiced. Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz has been insane so far and he is only getting better. Plus, some very interesting news on Freddie Freeman and his contract talks with Atlanta.

This will be our last episode for some time as we are working hard to give you guys the best content possible. We will be coming back better than ever. See you soon. -TGC

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#166 Making Our 2022 All Star Game Picks Jun 18, 2022

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The 2022 All Star Game is around the corner and we had to break down our early picks for both leagues. Manny Machado, Paul Goldschmidt, Jose Ramirez and more headline this ASG class for the LA All Star weekend. Let us know what you think or our picks and we missed.

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#165 The Angels Lost 14 IN A ROW, Girardi Fired, Weird Position Players Pitching Rule, Marcus Semien is BACK Jun 10, 2022

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This week in baseball we had our first manager firings of the year. Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi both got canned this week after both their teams went through some bad stretches. The Angels lost 14 in a row and the Phillies have been flat out uncompetitive and needed a shake up. Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani have been ice cold during that stretch but you know who hasn't been? Marcus Semien. He's back in a BIG way after struggling to start the season. Plus, the Dodgers pretty much discovered a position player pitching rule. Wild. Lets go.

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#164 Tommy Pham SLAPPED Joc Pederson, Early MVP Picks, Rockies City Connect Jersey: Hot or Not? Jun 03, 2022

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A WILD week in baseball. Tommy Pham slapped Joc Pederson before a game over FANTASY FOOTBALL. There are a few players already making serious moves for MVP status and we're breaking down their hot starts. Plus, the Rockies dropped their City Connect Jersey and we're picking the best ones so far.

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# 163 TIM ANDERSON / JOSH DONALDSON SAGA, TREVOR STORY IS SCALDING HOT, RUTSCHMAN IN THE SHOW, AND THE BLUE JAYS ARE ICE COLD May 27, 2022

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This week we're breaking down the fight between Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson during the White Sox & Yankees most recent series which has stirred some heavy debate in the baseball world including a suspension for Donaldson. Last week, we discussed how Trevor Story and the Red Sox were ice cold...not anymore. They have been absolutely mashing baseballs everywhere. Plus, MLB's # 1 prospect Adley Rutschman made his debut this week and we are pumped. Talking about these things and much more so buckle up.

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#162 STEVE AOKI’S FIRST PITCH: WORST EVER? MATT HARVEY SUSPENDED FOR 60 GAMES REDS TOSSED NO HITTER AND LOST BRYCE HARPER RAKING WITH TORN UCL COULD JUAN SOTO GET TRADED THIS YEAR? May 19, 2022

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The squad is back with another episode this week and we're hitting a wide variety of topics so buckle up. Steve Aoki with one of the most insane...or respectable...first pitches ever. Matt Harvey was suspended 60 games for his role in the Tyler Skaggs situation as well as using illegal drugs. Hunter Greene and the Reds tossed a NO HITTER and still lost. Incredible. Plus, rumors came out the Juan Soto could be traded this season! We're breaking it all down. Lets go.

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#161 Machado is hotter than the sun, Detmers tosses a “real” no-hitter and Yelich is back May 13, 2022

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This week we talk about Reid Detmers throwing the first “real” no-hitter of the season, Manny Machado continues to be the hottest hitter alive, Bill has beef with the outdated Mendoza Line, Anthony Rendon going deep lefty and Christian Yelich returning to superstar form.

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#160 LA and NY Teams In First, Bumgarner Goes Off at Umpire, Aaron Judge Makes A Fans Day, and Underrated Players Right Now May 05, 2022

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This week we're talking about the Yankees hot streak and why their team finally looks like its built to make a run at the championship. Both NY and LA Teams are in first which has the cities hyped. Madison Bumgarner lost it during a routine sticky substance check with an umpire even though they have become substantially less invasive. On the Ohtani watch, he is absolutely shoving on the mound and has cooled off at the plate. Plus, Aaron Judge quite possibly gave a young fan the greatest moment of his life this week. Talking about these things and much more on this episode. Buckle up.

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#159 The Baseballs Are Garbage, Yankee Letter, Mets vs Cardinals Brawl, Acuna is Back, and Ranking Our Top 5 Teams Right Now Apr 29, 2022

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On this episode we’re covering all the bases. The MLB has been changing up the baseballs and pitchers are not happy about it. Balls have been hitting players at an alarming rate with some very close calls. We had to breakdown the Mets vs Cardinals brawl, obviously. Ronald Acuna Jr. is back plus we’re giving our rankings for the Top 5 teams right now. Buckle up.

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#158 Shohei Ohtani Almost Perfect, The NL West, Miggy’s 3,000 Hits, & Who is Hot to Start the Season Apr 21, 2022

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This week Shohei Ohtani dominated on the mound and at the plate. Miguel Cabrera approaches the 3,000 hit mark. Hunter Green looked phenomenal on the mound while Gerrit Cole and the Yankees struggle. The NL West started out hot and the Mets look like they are for real.

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