Getaway Day: MLB Podcast

The San Francisco Giants made a giant trade, acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox! Who is the better power hitter, Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? And other news and notes from around the league!

Nico Hoerner was ejected for telling an umpire he was having a "Bad day". What is wrong with the Atlanta Braves right now? That and more news across the league on this episode!

As we enter June, what has surprised us the most? What's really going on with Yordan Alvarez's injury? What do the Diamondbacks do without their key free agent acquisition, Corbin Burnes?

Major League Baseball has made an official decision regarding players banned from the sport. We talk all that and more on this week's episode!

With their historically bad start to the season, have the Colorado Rockies officially hit rock bottom? Plus, some fun little things we've found looking across the league!

Friend of the show Ryan Loutos has a new home! MLB apparently has a new grading system for umpires that nobody knew about. How do we fix Mike Trout? All that and more on this week's episode of Getaway Day!Be sure to follow us on social media! @GetawayDayPod

With April coming to a close, we're taking a look and cleaning up some of our early-season predictions. What did we get right? What did we get wrong?

Originally Recorded: April 13, 2025. We've had our fair share of rants about the 'bad' teams. Yet, some of these teams have surprised us to start 2025! In this episode, we break down the good and bad of the 'bad' teams! Be sure to follow us on social media! @GetawayDayPod

Extensions are the theme of the week! Jackson Merrill, Garrett Crochet, Kristian Campbell, and Ketel Marte officially signed extensions. While Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension broke right after the recording of this episode, his counts as well.

If there were any questions about the New York Yankees offence heading into the 2025 season, Opening Weekend quickly dissolved those questions. Join Gautam as he breaks down the winners and losers of the first week of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

The stage is set for another great season of Major League Baseball! We look into some of the more interesting stories coming out of Spring Training as we celebrate the official start of a new season!

Today, we bring on our good friend Kasabe to discuss the entire stadium situations of the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics. What does the future hold for their future homes?

With Juan Soto heading to the other side of the Subway Series Rivalry, New York seems to be the center of the baseball world. What division is better? The AL East with Aaron Judge? Or the NL East with Juan Soto and the Mets? All that and more in our AL and NL East Preview debate!

Coming off a historic 50/50 season, Shohei Ohtani brought even more familiar faces to Los Angeles in Roki Sasaki. Can the reigning World Series Champions become the first back-to-back champion since the 1998-2000 Yankees?

Paul Skenes emerged as one of baseball's most exciting young pitchers. Finishing third in Cy Young voting, on top of his Rookie of the Year victory. How bright is the future of the Pirates? All that and more in the NL Central Preview!

The American League West title has been a staple in the Lone Star State since 2021. Will this trend continue in 2025? Will a healthy Mike Trout (hopefully) return to his MVP form? All that and more in our AL West Preview!

On the heels of an incredible Triple Crown-winning season, the Detroit Tigers are looking to shake things up in the AL Central. Can they pry the title away from the Cleveland Guardians? All that and more in the AL Central Preview! Be sure to follow us on social media! @GetawayDayPod

After about a month's long hiatus, we are back, and wow, we missed a lot! So, let's talk about it!

Juan Soto signed a massive 15-year contract with a New York team, but not the one some were expecting! We break down our thoughts on the contract, as well as the implications for future free agents as well! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

Recorded: December 7th, 2024! As all eyes head to Dallas for the Winter Meetings, the obvious big-name free agent is Juan Soto, but there have already been some moves to give us a little appetizer of what is to come! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! @GetawayDayPod

Free Agency has officially begun for the 2024-2025 MLB offseason, and the one name on everyone's mind these days is Juan Soto. Will he decide to remain in the Bronx? Or will he be calling a new place home for 2025 and beyond? If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel!

Friend of the show and now Major Leaguer Ryan Loutos joins the pod again! Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod If you're into card collecting, we've got you covered over on @GetawayDayCards

The brightest stars in the game approach Chavez Ravine for Game 1 of the World Series. Will Aaron Judge and the Yankees bring home their first title since 2009? Or will Shohei Ohtani lead the Dodgers to a ring in his first year with the team? Follow us on Twitter! @GetawayDayPod If you're into Card Collecting, subscribe to our cards channel!  @GetawayDayCards 

Juan Soto powered the New York Yankees to their first World Series since 2009. We break down the series that was, as they continue their chase for their 28th ring. Follow us on Twitter! @GetawayDayPod

The Wild Card Series is officially over! The Detroit Tigers have clinched a berth in the ALDS. We look back on all the Wild Card series and look ahead to the Division Series, including Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers taking on the San Diego Padres. Join in on the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

Mason and Gautam break down all the topics we may have missed during the Race to October! Including, helmet sponsors for the playoffs...Shohei Ohtani could be pitching in the postseason, and more. Join in the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

With Shohei Ohtani approaching yet another historic feat, the Getaway Day crew discuss his season and other headlines around the baseball world. Join in the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

Last time we covered the National League teams and their stretch run. This week, we're looking at the American League teams, as we approach the final four weeks of the 2024 Regular Season. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future Getaway Day content! Join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

We're into the final stretch of the 2024 MLB Season. We'll look at all 30 Major League teams in these next two weeks. This week, we're focusing on the National League, with stars such as Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani leading the way. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

The Trade Deadline has come and gone. Some familiar faces in new places. Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros, Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers. But some teams decided to maybe hold on to their most valuable assets. Join in the discussion! Follow us on Twitter ‪@getawaydaypod‬

Aaron Judge is at it again for the New York Yankees, could he potentially surpass his own home run record? Is the MVP race in the National League a one-horse race with Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani leading the charge? That and more on this episode of Getaway Day! Join the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

We have officially passed the All-Star Break of the 2024 season. We cover all the madness from Teoscar Hernandez's Home Run Derby victory, to Paul Skenes on the mound for the All-Star Game, and more on This Week In Baseball! Come join the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

We are back from Getaway Week 2024! Our annual baseball road trip where we consume only ballpark food and baseball. This week, we recap our trip, the sights, the games, and everything in between. Come join the discussion! Follow us on Twitter and Tiktok ‪@getawaydaypod‬

The Mets are suddenly rolling, and Grimace may be responsible! That and more on This Week in Baseball! Join in on the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

With the unfortunate passing of baseball legend Willie Mays. We felt it was appropriate to dedicate this episode to honoring his life and legacy. Join in on the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @GetawayDayPod

The Blue Jays and Cubs seem to be at a crossroads, but which way will they go? Contention or irrelevancy?

The Dodgers and Yankees faced off as two of the best teams in baseball and it was AWESOME!

Major League Baseball and Gambling have a complicated history. We are in the midst of one of the biggest scandals in decades.

Friend of the pod, Ryan Loutos, made his Major League debut! Plus Judge is on another level, the White Sox are below the floor, and more!

Remember all the hot starts to begin the season that were 'too small a sample size'? They aren't just small sample sizes anymore. Looking at the start of the season for Javier Assad and more, on this week's episode.

This Week, we talk about the Major League call-up of a friend of the pod Ryan Loutos! Also, the home run streaks of Gunnar Henderson and Rafael Devers, and are the Phillies legitimate championship contenders this season?

The most hyped pitching prospect potentially since Stephen Strasburg is finally getting the call-up to the Majors. The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially calling up Paul Skenes this weekend. All that and more on This Week In Baseball!

We look at some of the early leaders, and some slow starters. A name we may see often is that of Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but who else has earned their moment in the spotlight?

Bally Sports has been pulled from Comcast after negotiations went south. What does that mean for baseball fans?

CJ Abrams, Jordan Westburg, and Elly de la Cruz break out. St. Louis and Houston break down.

The White Sox, Rockies, and Marlins have started REALLY slow. Is it abnormal? Is the sky falling?

Jack Leiter is getting called up for his debut. Jackson Holliday is in the Big Leagues. A Hall of Famer passes. And more!

Gautam is here to catch everyone up on the latest developments across Major League Baseball!

Mason and Gautam discuss everything from the season's first week, from no-hitters to career firsts.

As Opening Day descends upon us, Mason and Thomas take a look at some of the young talent making their team's rosters and what they expect from the 2024 season.

Beloved editor Thomas joins the pod to preview the American League East and his Toronto Blue Jays!