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Episode 332: Anthony, The Roman Emperor of Boston Aug 11, 2025

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On this week's episode, we make our three-quarter season of the award picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, and make our picks for the World Series with 40 or so games left in the season. From there, we discuss Roman Anthony's eight-year, $130 million extension with the Red Sox that buys out all of his pre-arbitration, and first-three free agent years, and Jen Pawol making history over the weekend as the first female umpire at the big league level. To wrap up, we discuss Alex Wood's retirement, and how Old Timer's Day made us long for the Yankees of the past.

Episode 331: Deadline Recap Aug 04, 2025

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On this week's episode, we recap a wild trade deadline that saw elite closers on the move, including Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval. We then discuss the Yankees and Mets upgrading their bullpens, a Twins firesale, and new homes for Carlos Correa (Astros) Harrison Bader (Phillies) Shane Bieber (Blue Jays) Merrill Kelly (Rangers) KeBryan Hayes (Reds) Adrian Houser (Rays) Zack Littell (Reds) Dustin May (Red Sox) Charlie Morton (Tigers) and Willi Castro (Cubs) and many more.

Episode 330: Remembering Rhyno, and Early Trades Jul 28, 2025

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On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who passed away at the age of 65. From there, we discuss early trade deadline moves, including trades for Josh Naylor, Ryan McMahon, and Gregory Soto, an extension for Seth Lugo, and David Robertson returning to the Phillies. To wrap up, we make trade deadline predictions, and discuss Emmanuel Clase being placed on leave until August 31st for gambling, and Rob Manfred and Bryce Harper going toe to toe in the Phillies locker room.

Episode 329: Dumper Takes A Derby Filled Week Jul 21, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win by literal inches, and the National League taking the first ever All-Star game to go to a swing-off by the score of 7-6. From there, we draft combos of current and former players to play the same position for the same team, and discuss the Rays being sold to Patrick Zalupski and the news that they will be playing any potential playoff games at Steinbrenner Field, the Blue Jays being in the mix for a future All-Star game, and how MLB plans to schedule around the 2028 Olympics.

Episode 328: Derby and The Draft Jul 14, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our picks from a loaded Home Run Derby field, including our winner, final four picks, total home runs hit, the longest home runs, and which player we think will hit the most dingers. From there, we make our picks for the All-Star game, and discuss how players need to commit to the game once selected, and the mistakes the league made in picking replacements for the roster. To wrap up, we take a look at the top picks in the MLB Draft and which players we think are the best fits for their teams.

Episode 327: Midseason Review, ASG, and a DC Shakeup Jul 07, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin with our midseason review, including our award picks so far, and biggest surprises, and disappointments. From there, we discuss Clayton Kershaw's historic 3000th career strike out, All-Star game starters, rosters, and snubs, Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez being fired as part of a giant shakeup in DC, and a gambling controversy surrounding Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Bobby Jenks, and discuss Bob Melvin's future in SF after his 2026 option was picked up by the team.

Episode 326: The Cobra Will Bop Forever Jun 30, 2025

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On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Hall of Famer Dave Parker, who passed away at the age of 74 just weeks before his long-awaited induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From there, we discuss the contingency stadium plans should the Rays make the postseason, Fernando Tatis Jr. suing Big League advance for predatory practices, Luis Severino speaking out against his own team's stadium, Ron Washington being ruled out for the year as manager of the Angels, and the Twins picking up Rocco Baldelli's option for the 2026 season.

Episode 325: No, No-No For Chase Jun 23, 2025

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On this week's episode, Chase begins by venting his frustration at Aaron Boone for pulling Clarke Schmidt after seven no-hit innings against the Orioles on Saturday. From there, we discuss Cal Raleigh's latest history making week, Ron Washington's leave of absence from the Angels, Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers, and the newest potential buyer of the Rays. To wrap up, we look at suspensions to Mike Schildt, Dave Roberts, and Dennis Santana, and look at the fallout of the Rafael Devers trade.

Episode 324: A Rafi Bomb Jun 16, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the implications of the bombshell trade of Rafael Devers to the SF Giants for Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello, just hours after Devers homered against the Yankees at Fenway Park. From there, we discuss the Athletic Anonymous Player Poll, and players thoughts on what players they like to watch the most, who they'd like to face the least, what teams and managers they'd like to play for most and least, and thoughts on robo umps and how to generally improve the game. To wrap up, we discuss Zack Wheeler's comments that he will retire when his current contract ends following the 2027 season.

Episode 323: Bummer for Burnes Jun 09, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our first round of picks for the 2025 MLB All-Star game, with ballots having gone live last week. From there, we discuss the long and short-term fallout of Corbin Burnes' Tommy-John Surgery, Rob Manfred using the Competition Committee to bring the Automatic Balls Strike System to MLB for the 2026 season, and Justin Ishbia beginning his path to become the majority and controlling owner of the Chicago White Sox over Jerry Reinsdorf as soon as the 2029 season.

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