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Episode 282: Joey, You've Always Been Good To Us Aug 27, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Joey Votto ending his 17-year, MVP winning, and Hall of Famer caliber career, all of which was played with the Cincinnati Reds. From there, we discuss Scott Servais' firing as manager of the Mariners following a ten-game blown lead in the AL West, Perry Minasian receiving a two-year extension as GM of the Angles, NPB players pushing for earlier domestic and international free agency, Ohtani becoming the fastest to 40-40, and the return of Johnny Cueto.

Episode 281: Strictly Six Innings Aug 20, 2024

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On this week's episode, we discuss a proposal for starting pitchers being mandated to go six-innings in every start, with the only exceptions being after giving up 4+ runs, throwing 100+ pitches, or being pulled due to injury, which would than require a mandatory IL stint. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge's record-breaking (by at-bats and total games played) 300th home run, Victor Robles' extension with the Mariners, the midyear MLB Top 100 Prospect list, and injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Austin Riley, Freddie Freeman, and others.

Episode 280: Win a Game, Lose a Manager Aug 13, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our award predictions with nearly 75% of the MLB season in the books. From there we discuss the White Sox snapping their twenty-one game losing streak and then firing their manager Pedro Grifol two days later, Camilo Doval's path from All-Star to late-season demotion to the minors, Jarren Duran's suspension, Billy Bean's passing, a new deal between WFAN and ESPN Radio in New York, baseball meeting NASCAR, and a potential roster for the 2028 USA Olympic Baseball roster.

Episode 279: 21 Reasons Why The White Sox Are Free Falling Aug 07, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the White Sox historic (and ongoing) twenty-one-game losing streak, as well as Blake Snell's first complete game, an eleven-strikeout no-hitter against the Reds. From there, we discuss trade deadline moves which saw Isaac Paredes, Tanner Scott, Jack Flaherty, Erick Fedde, Yusei Kikcuhi, Trevor Rogers, Michael Lorenzen, Lane Thomas, Alex Cobb, Jorge Soler, and many others get moved to new teams. To wrap up, we discuss stadium news in Tampa and Oakland, and whether Mike Trout's latest injury setback is the end of the superstar as we know him.

Episode 278: Cease The Day! Jul 30, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Dylan Cease's no-hitter, the second in Padres history. From there, we discuss the start of the trade deadline, including Randy Arozarena heading to the Mariners, Jazz Chisholm Jr. going to the Yankees, Carlos Estavez going to the Phillies, a swap of Austin Hays and Seranthony Dominguez, Zach Eflin going to the Orioles, Jess Winker going to the Mets, AJ Puk going to the Diamondbacks, Jason Adam going to the Padres, and Yimi Garcia going to Seattle. To wrap up, we discuss Alex Cora's extension, and TV news.

Episode 277: Teoscar Thrashes To A Derby Win Jul 23, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our early picks for buyers and sellers with the trade deadline approaching next week. From there, we discuss Teoscar Hernandez's tightrope HR Derby win by beating Alec Bohm and a swing-off, and Bobby Witt by one HR in the finals, and the American League's 5-3 win in the All-Star game, their 10th in the last 11 seasons. To wrap up, we take an early look at the 2025 MLB schedule, as well as Rob Manfred's thoughts on All-Star game uniforms, and potentially trading draft picks.

Episode 276: Debating The Derby Jul 16, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by previewing, and making our picks for the 2024 HR Derby, and All-Star game in Texas. From there, we discuss Travis Bazzana making history as the first second baseman, and first Australian player to go #1 Overall in the MLB Draft, Whit Merrifield's release by the Phillies, the Blue Jays beginning to use waivers, Bobby Miller's demotion, Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey being moved, the Dodgers pitching taking further injury hits, and the craziest players to have signed $100 million contracts in baseball.

Episode 275: The (All) Stars Prepare for Texas Jul 16, 2024

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On this week's episode, we discuss a week full of complete games, three-homer performances, road player dominance, and the rewriting of the career saves leaderboard, as well as the rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Texas, including the starters, snubs, surprises, and our predictions for the game itself. From there, we discuss the Brewers trading with the Rays to add Aaron Civale to their rotation, and Tim Anderson being DFA'ed and where he ranks on the most sudden declines in the last 25 years,

Episode 274: Bye Bye Baby Bull Jul 02, 2024

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On this week's episode, we wish everyone a happy Bobby Bonilla Day, and pay tribute to Baseball Hall of Fame member Orlando "Baby Bull" Cepeda, a Rookie of the Year, MVP, and World Series first baseman who passed away at the age of 86. From there, we discuss the finalists for All-Star game starters and changes to this year's home run derby format, technological updates in pre-game hitter preparation and what hitters can see live during games, and how not to act as a human being when coaching a sports team.

Episode 273: Scenes From Rickwood Jun 26, 2024

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Rickwood Field game between the Giants and Cardinals, and the tributes that were paid to Willie Mays, and the entire history of the Negro Leagues. From there, we discuss our midseason award winners, Edwin Diaz's surprise sticky substance ejection and suspension, the Phillies signing Christopher Sanchez to an extension, Orelvis Martinez being hit with a PED suspension due to a prescribed fertility treatment, JD Davis being traded to the Yankees, and the Automated Balls and Strike System (ABS) coming to AAA full-time.

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