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DVR and Keith discuss the highly-anticipated arrival of Wander Franco, where he would go in an open universe re-draft of all MLB players, Matt Manning’s first two starts with the Tigers, the possibility of another great young starter falling to Detroit at No. 3 in next month’s draft, and the position players most likely to debut in the big leagues now that Super Two considerations have waned.
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The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee are back and ready to talk about some of the big stories going on in baseball. This episode they talk about MLB starting to check pitchers for substances, Shohei Ohtani's amazing season & how defense is a big key for good teams.
MLB started this week to check pitchers for substances during games. Some interesting reactions from Max Scherzer and Sergio Romo so far. They talk about the back and forth between Scherzer and Joe Giradi. Shohei Ohtani is changing the game in a big way this season. More players in the minors and college might try to be 2 way players after seeing the success of Ohtani. The guys talk about if they think we will see more 2 way players. They talk about how defense is a big key for some of the better teams in baseball. They talk about a few different stats that show that to be the case. And they talk about what would be their perfect team if they were building it in a video game and in real life.
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We've covered MLB's sticky stuff problem from just about every angle, but what about the impact on sports betting? Jeopardy legend and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer visits Starkville to discuss it. James also explains his new role at The Athletic, talks about growing up a Cubs fan and dreaming of running an MLB front office, and of course tries his luck at Doug Glanville trivia.
James also tries to help Jayson and Doug snap their losing streak on listener trivia! Throw in a segment of Strange But True and this is one full episode.
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MLB's enforcement of pitchers using illegal substances is here. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what we can expect as pitchers and umpires adapt. Then in the mailbag...
-How will the lack of sticky stuff impact the pitching trade market?
-Will the Rays replace Glasnow by trade or look internally?
-Does Zack Wheeler deserve Cy Young consideration?
-Will the Rockies trade any players not named Story?
-What's an award MLB should hand out that it doesn't right now?
-Ken's favorite MLB career statistic
All that and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com…
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Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss a few surprises in San Diego, including the disappointing results from Blake Snell and Trent Grisham's ascent toward stardom. Plus, the separation of the Red Sox and Rays from the Yankees and Jays in the AL East, Xander Bogaerts as one of the baseball's most overlooked big-market stars, and Division 1 schools that have recently dropped baseball.
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The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are back with another hot cup of baseball takes. They are going to talk about some players that are putting up crazy stats so far this season & the art of picking the right walk-up music. Vlad Jr is leading MLB in 2 of 3 of the main categories for the Triple Crown in baseball. He had a great offseason workout plan and it's showing so far this season. He is a much different player then his dad was. Zach Wheeler of the Phillies is putting up some amazing numbers this season and has really come into his own. Jacob deGrom is just putting up some absurd numbers so far this season. Hunter talks about if there is any keys to trying to have success vs deGrom. Hunter talks about some pitchers that were tough on him when he was playing and how the Giants pitching staff from 2010-2014 was really nasty and needs more credit. They talk about the art of picking the right walk-up song or entrance music for a closer. Everyone does it different and Hunter has some great stories of how some players went about picking their walk up music. And they talk about the health benefits of drinking coffee
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Fire up the Star Spangled Banner, USA Baseball is headed back to the Olympics. Todd Frazier joins Starkville to explain how he went from the Pirates to Team USA in a matter of weeks. Frazier describes some of the wild moments of the qualifying tournament.
Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug talk about Gerrit Cole's struggles trying to explain illegal substances and why the sticky stuff is causing major problems for Major League Baseball. Strange But True covers the history of players failing to touch first base like Ke'Bryan Hayes. All that plus trivia (of course!)
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The Yankees continue to struggle and Aaron Boone is visibly frustrated. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what it all means for the manager's future in The Bronx. From there, a check in on the party atmosphere this weekend on Chicago's North Side. In the mailbag...
-What can we expect from MLB's enforcement of illegal substances?
-Will Max Scherzer be traded and could he end up back home in Missouri?
-What could the Pirates get in return for Adam Frazier and Richard Rodriguez?
-Do teams spend enough time on fundamentals like baserunning?
-Will the sticky stuff have an impact on Hall of Fame voting?
-Why didn't Johan Santana get more Hall of Fame consideration?
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Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss the sticky-substance saga, Jarred Kelenic's return to Tacoma, the challenge of determining a player's readiness to contribute at the MLB level, and the surprising Giants.
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The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have some fresh hot takes on illegal substances on baseballs, if the humidor is good or bad for baseball and being aggressive on the first pitch.
The big story right now in baseball in pitchers using illegal substances on baseballs to gain an edge over the batters. Hunter gives his thoughts on the situation and wonders why MLB is doing this now since it's been around for so long. He is a fan of pitchers having a good grip of the ball for safety reasons and doesn't think it is as big of a deal as it's being made out to be right now. They talk about more teams using the humidor this season and if it is good or bad for baseball. Hunter talks about playing games at Coors Field and how hitters loved it, but pitchers really didn't. They talk about how this season more players are being aggressive on the first pitch & the numbers show it. Hunter talks about his approach at the plate when he was playing and how things are different now then from when he was playing.
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