Welcome to Above Replacement Radio where we're talking baseball kind of whenever! Chris Gionta and Daniel Curren talk about MLB news and also dive into the history aspect. No argument is made without a boatload of statistics that back it up. They also point out the funny things that no one points out like Kevin Pillar getting MVP votes in a year where he had a .719 OPS and accumulated less than 1.0 WAR.
On Episode 364 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Rafael Devers being traded to the Giants, what it says about the Red Sox organization and Craig Breslow, and in what scenario the trade could work for the Red Sox. They also discussed what it says about the Giants and their direction. Finally, they did their Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 363 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Corbin Burnes requiring Tommy John surgery and how it affects the Diamondbacks' playoff chances. Then, they talked about the Mariners losing 10 out of 14 and losing control of the AL West. After that, they discussed the latest success of the Rays and Blue Jays. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 362 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Cal Raleigh's incredible start to the year and how they ranked him more accurately than MLB Network and ESPN. Next, they did a buy-or-sell segment before giving their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 361 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the new Statcast data that was introduced on Baseball Savant, what it means, and why it is useful. Then, they talked about the Cardinals winning 16 out of 21 and entering the playoff race. Finally, they did their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 360 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson being reinstated by Major League Baseball, and the cases for and against them being in the Hall of Fame. Then, they talked about Brandon Hyde getting fired by the Orioles and who is to blame for their failures. Next, they discussed the Twins' 13-game winning streak. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 359 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Derek Shelton being fired as manager of the Pirates along with Bud Black being fired as manager of the Rockies. Then, they discussed the Rafael Devers not wanting to play first base. Next, they gave their All-Star teams for the halfway mark of the first half. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 358 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners having won 16 of their previous 20 and how their offense has ignited. Then, they discussed the start Aaron Judge has had and whether or not it's time to crown him the best player in baseball. They also highlighted a few players who have made changes in specific aspects of their game, then did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 357 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Eugenio Suarez's four-home run game, the Orioles struggling and the problems that caused that, and the Tigers winning 16 of their last 22. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 356 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Justin Steele requiring season-ending elbow surgery and how it affects the Cubs. Then, they discussed Ronald Acuna Jr.'s tweet about Brian Snitker's potential hypocrisy regarding a baserunning incident. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.
On Episode 355 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Blue Jays extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what it means for the organization. Then, they discussed the hot starts of Kyle Tucker, Corbin Carroll, and James Wood, before finishing up with Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That.
On Episode 354 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Red Sox extending Garrett Crochet and the Padres extending Jackson Merrill. They then discussed the underperformance of the Braves and overperformance of the Giants. Finally, they did Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 353 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Opening Weekend takeaways, and gave three overreactions from the weekend. Finally, they did Slightly Alarming Statistics and How About That's.
On Episode 352 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tokyo Series, then predicted the MLB Standings, awards, and playoff outcomes of the 2025 season.
On Episode 351 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel previewed the NL Central with players to watch and questions, then revealed their top 10 players in baseball for 2025.
On Episode 350 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Nico Fiscella and Rob Dickey for a draft of bold predictions for the 2025 season.
On Episode 349 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Gerrit Cole needing Tommy John Surgery, how it will affect the Yankees, and what direction the Yankees will go in moving forward. They also discussed the Spring Training injuries of Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Gil, Francisco Alvarez, George Kirby and Grayson Rodriguez. After that, they previewed the AL West with players to watch and questions, then revealed 25-11 of their top 50 players in baseball.
On Episode 348 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel previewed the NL East with players to watch and questions for each team, then revealed players 50-26 on their lists of the top 50 players in baseball.
On Episode 347 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel gave their top 10 relief pitchers for 2025, and previewed the AL East with players to watch and questions.
On Episode 346.5 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by MLB.com senior writer Anthony Castrovince. They talked about his route to becoming a baseball reporter, the evolution of reporting, adjusting to more information being available within the sport, the automatic ball-strike system entering MLB, and much more.
On Episode 346 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Alex Bregman signing with the Red Sox, in what ways it improves the team, and his decision to take a shorter deal. Next, they discussed Nick Pivetta getting a 4-year deal with the Padres and what might come out of that. Then, they gave their Top 10 starting pitchers for 2025, before previewing the NL West with players to watch and questions.
On Episode 345 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Jack Flaherty signing with the Tigers and why it might be a great fit for both sides. Then, they discussed Pete Alonso's signing with the Mets and the journey it took to get there. Next, they gave their top 10 right fielders for 2025, and did their AL Central preview with players to watch and questions.
On Episode 344 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros trading Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Carlos Estevez signing with the Royals, Ha-Seong Kim going to the Rays, and Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays. They closed by breaking down each of their top 10 2nd basemen in baseball.
On Episode 343 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Tanner Scott going to the Dodgers and the Cubs failing to sign him. Next, they discussed the Braves signing Jurickson Profar and what that means for Jarred Kelenic. Then, they gave their lists of the top 10 3rd basemen in baseball, before discussing the Hall of Fame inductions of Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia & Billy Wagner.
On Episode 342 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, then gave their top 10 left fielders for 2025 with analysis. Next, they discussed the state of the 2025 Hall of Fame ballots, and each revealed their mock ballots.
On Episode 341 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Blue Jays signing Jeff Hoffman, the Reds trading for Gavin Lux, the Giants signing Justin Verlander, and the Athletics extending Brent Rooker. Finally, they gave their top 10 shortstops in baseball.
On Episode 340 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the potential landing spots and best fits for Jack Flaherty, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander and Tanner Scott. Then, they gave their top 10 catchers in baseball.
On Episode 339 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Diamondbacks signing Corbin Burnes, the Dodgers signing Teoscar Hernandez, the Mets signing Sean Manaea, the Red Sox getting Walker Buehler, and the Tigers acquiring Gleyber Torres. Finally, they gave their top 10 center fielders for 2025.
On Episode 338 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Cody Bellinger being traded to the Yankees and what it means for both clubs. Next, they discussed the Astros signing Christian Walker, the Nationals trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the Diamondbacks trading for Josh Naylor, the Guardians signing Carlos Santana, and Jesus Luzardo being traded to the Phillies.
On Episode 337 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Juan Soto going to the Mets and the potential shift in power in New York baseball. Next, they discussed Kyle Tucker being traded to the Cubs, Isaac Paredes being sent to Houston, and the direction of the Astros. They also talked about Garrett Crochet being traded to the Red Sox, Max Fried signing with the Yankees, Devin Williams being traded to the Yankees, Willy Adames signing with the Giants, Luis Severino going to the A's, Tyler O'Neill signing with Baltimore, Nathan Eovaldi staying with the Rangers, and Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays.
On Episode 336 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the flurry of Juan Soto rumors, Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers, Tommy Edman being extended by the Dodgers, the Dodgers' payroll and deferrals, and the upsides and downsides of the Jonathan India/Brady Singer trade.
On Episode 335 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel predicted the future of 39 MLB free agents.
On Episode 334 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel were joined by Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash. They talked about his journey through the minors, his transition from starter to reliever, how he has developed his sweeper, pitching in big moments, & more.
On Episode 333 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about their biggest hits and flops among their preseason players to watch, then gave their annual custom awards. Next, they gave their picks and predictions for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP. Finally, they reviewed their answers to each other's preseason questions.
On Episode 332 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Dodgers winning the World Series, the Yankees' mistakes that led to it, and the deeper meaning behind the Dodgers' championship.
On Episode 331 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 1 & 2 of the World Series. They discussed the Flaherty/Cole pitcher's duel, Flaherty potentially being left out too long, John Smoltz's commentary, Freddie Freeman's big moment, series trends, & more.
On Episode 330 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Games 4 & 5 of the ALCS and Games 5 & 6 of the NLCS. They also talked about why teams like the Guardians have not been able to win championships over the last decade, and they previewed the World Series.
On Episode 329 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the first 4 games of the NLCS and first 3 games of the ALCS. They discussed where Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry's home runs compare to other Cleveland playoff home runs, how dominant the Dodgers have been, and more.
On Episode 328 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about everything that happened in the League Division Series', then preview the Dodgers-Mets and Yankees-Guardians series.
On Episode 327 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tigers beating the Astros and if this is the end of the Astros' dominance. Then, they discussed the Royals defeating the Orioles, and what Baltimore needs to do to ensure better success in the future. They also talked about the big moments of the Mets-Brewers series, and the Padres comfortably beating the Braves. Finally, they previewed and predicted each League Division Series.
On Episode 326 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Twins' bad stretch to fall out of the playoff race, and the Athletics' farewell to Oakland. Next, they gave three narratives they each had that were proven correct, and three that were proven incorrect for the season. Then, they were joined by Mark Simon to discuss defensive trends in the league and how certain defenses may help their team in the postseason. After that, Chris & Daniel previewed and predicted each series, then gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, and closed out with Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 325 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Shohei Ohtani becoming the first player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. Then, they ranked the best series to watch for the final week of the regular season. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 324 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Tigers winning 21 out of 31 to emerge in the AL Wild Card race. Then, they power-ranked all the MLB teams in the playoff picture. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 323 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets going on a 9-game winning streak to take control of a playoff spot, and Francisco Lindor being a large part of that. They also discussed Matt Chapman being extended by the Giants. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 322 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mariners parting ways with Scott Servais, and the largest problems occurring in Seattle. Next, they discussed the Cubs winning 19 of their last 27 and sneaking back into the playoff race. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 321 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Astros winning 10 of their last 11 and gaining a significant lead on the Mariners in the AL West. They then discussed the Twins closing in on the Guardians in the AL Central, and the Royals' chances of taking the division. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 320 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Padres winning 16 out of 18, and the Diamondbacks winning 26 out of 36 to take control in the NL Wild Card race. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 319 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Christopher Morel-Isaac Paredes trade, the Padres stacking up their bullpen, the Marlins' firesale, the Yusei Kikuchi trade and Jack Flaherty trade. Then, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 318 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm and Zach Eflin trades, and how they will affect the Rays, Mariners, Marlins and Orioles. They did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and Baseball Savant Trivia.
On Episode 317 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Travis Bazzana being taken first in the MLB Draft, and other takeaways from the night. They also gave their first half award picks, and discussed the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Finally, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics and did Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 316 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Yankees losing 15 out of 20 games, and what has been behind their struggles. Then, they discussed the Cardinals emerging as a playoff team. Next, they went into the All-Star snubs and why Paul Skenes would be an enticing All-Star starter. They touched on Jose Miranda's historic consecutive hit streak, then concluded with How About That, Slightly Alarming Statistics, & Baseball Savant trivia.
On Episode 315 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Mets turning things around in June and Jose Iglesias' new song. Then, they went into the tides changing in the AL West race with the Astros surging and Mariners struggling. Finally, they did their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and Baseball Savant trivia.
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