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Episode 312: Onto the Regular Season! Mar 24, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our division, playoff, World Series, and award picks for the 2025 season. From there, we discuss extensions for Alejandro Kirk, Tanner Biebe, Justin Martinez, and Jose Trevino, new homes for Kyle Gibson, Patrick Corbin, Craig Kimbrel, and Alex Verdugo, trades involving Nolan Jones, Ian Anderson, and Mark Cahna, and early injuries to Gunnar Henderson, Royce Lewis, Shane McClanahan, and Clark Schimdt. To wrap up, we discuss Joey Gallo's transition to pitching, the National TV schedule, the Marlins running into issues with the MLBPA, and the sale of Paul Skenes' debut patch card.

Episode 311: MVPs, X-Factors, and Missing Gerrit Mar 17, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for each team's MVP, and X-Factor this season. From there, we discuss Gerrit Cole's Tommy John Surgery and what it means for the Yankees this season and beyond, Dave Roberts' record extension with the Dodgers, the future of the Rays in Tampa Bay after abandoning plans to build a new stadium, every fan base's hope-meter for the 2025 season, Yandy Diaz's option being picked up, Mo Vaughn admitting to past PED use, and the hilarity that was the New Era MLB hats.

Episode 310: Spring Storylines Mar 10, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a spring training storyline for each team, including the Yankees pitching staff, if the Dodgers will live up to expectations, if the Astros can have a new core emerge, who will take the lead in the NL East, and whether the Tigers and Royals are for real after a successful 2024 season. From there, we discuss the Athletics locking up Lawrence Butler, the Padres signing Jose Iglesias, injuries to Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez, and George Kirby, and conclude with our team positional draft.

Episode 309: Betting Bonanza Mar 05, 2025

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On this week's episode, we have our 2025 MLB betting bonanza special, which includes picking the over/under win totals for all 30 teams, and our favorite playoff, home run, and strikeout prop bets for the 2025 season. From there, we pick our All-Division teams across baseball, and discuss President Trump's comments on Pete Rose, Guardians Owner Larry Dolan's passing, Jose Quintana's deal with the Brewers, the Nationals bringing back Brandon Finnegan, and a trio of tough early injuries in New York.

Episode 308: Draft Day! Feb 24, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the PECOTA projections for the 2025 season, and whether or not we think each team are being fairly evaluated by the system. From there, we draft teams for our season long wins competition, and discuss Aaron Boone's extension with the Yankees, the Yankees new facial hair policy, billionaire Justin Ishbia pivoting from interest in the Twins to the White Sox, and MLB planning to end their long-standing relationship with ESPN as a game provider of the league.

Episode 307: BoSox Bregman Feb 18, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Red Sox making a huge splash by signing Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. From there, we discuss Nick Pivetta heading to the Padres, Clayton Kershaw's return to the Dodgers, extensions for Mark Kotsay, J.J. Picollo, Cole Ragans, and Geraldo Pedromo, new homes for Justin Turner, Ty France, Paul DeJong, Joey Gallo, John Means, Jacob Junis, Kendell Graveman and Cal Quantrill, and the latest in the long-list of injuries for Anthony Rendon.

Episode 306: Pete Plunges Home Feb 11, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Pete Alonso returning home to the Mets on a two-year, $54 million contract after prolonged negotiations between the two sides. From there, we discuss Jack Flaherty heading back to the Tigers, Kenley Jansen's return to LA with the Angels, Pat Hoberg's firing after the umpire was tied to gambling, Kike Hernandez heading back to the Dodgers, Yoan Moncada heading to the Angels, and new homes for Tommy Pham, Ramon Laureano, Harrison Bader, Jason Heyward, and Connor Joe.

Episode 305: Big Maple Max Feb 04, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Shredder's list of the top-ten first baseman, before moving on to future hall of famer Max Scherzer heading to the Blue Jays on a one-year, $15 million deal, and Max's career legacy. From there, we discuss Kirby Yates adding himself to the Dodgers super bullpen, Ha-Seong Kim heading to the Rays, Jorge Polanco heading back to Seattle, Carlos Estevez heading to the Royals, Taylor Rogers being traded to the Reds, and new homes for Tommy Khanle and Neftali Feliz.

Episode 304: The Shredder Needs to Go Jan 28, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the MLB Network Top Ten lists at each position, and voicing our many frustrations with the Shredder's conclusions. From there, we discuss the Braves adding All-Star Jurickson Profar to their lineup, the second major trade between the Cubs and Astros which saw Ryan Pressly head to Chicago, the Guardians adding Paul Seawald, the potential insanity of the 2026 Contemporary Hall of Fame Ballot, and the best Baseball Hall of Fame class of the sixty years.

Episode 303: That Team in LA, and the 2025 BBHOF Jan 22, 2025

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In part-one of this week's podcast, we discuss the Dodgers adding to their dream team with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, and the best relief pitcher on the market, Tanner Scott. From there, we discuss the Blue Jays landing Anthony Santander, the Mets' plan to fill their roster in a post-Pete Alonso world, and where we think Alonso's next landing spot will be. In part-two, we discuss the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame vote and welcome Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner into Cooperstown, and pay tribute to Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90.

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