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Ten year MLB veteran Trevor May gets into baseball's biggest stories and controversies, shedding light where its darkest and making fun where there needs to be more. Baseball is dying AND thriving, simultaneously! Now isn't that an interesting subject for a show?

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    Is Tarik Skubal the Best Pitcher on the Planet?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 22:00


    In this episode: A deep dive into Tarik Skubal's first complete game, a look back at his past performances, and answering the question—could he be the best pitcher in the world right now?

    Hardest Hit Balls, Returning Home Runs, & Ohtani Faces Hitters Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 7:03


    In this episode: Oneil Cruz hits the hardest hit ever recorded, at over 100 MPH. Cubs and Cardinals both take home wins. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a homerun on his first pitch in his return to the Braves. Shohei Ohtani faces hitters for the first time in two years during batting practice, and Darin Ruf sues the Reds. 

    Everyone Got Reinstated…Why??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 18:30


    In this episode, Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and 15 others are no longer banned from baseball—but why now? Plus, exploring the reasons behind each individual's original ban and what their reinstatement could mean. 

    Should the Pirates Trade Paul Skenes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 8:41


    In this episode: Teams are anticipated to ask about Paul Skenes, but will he be moved? Would leaving Pittsburgh be the best move for Skenes, or should he stay with the Pirates longer?

    Why Do Some Team Owners Suck?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 19:49


    In this episode: Breaking down whether there's a real difference between team owners who inherited their franchises and those who built their wealth independently. Is there a noticeable gap in success between “nepo-baby” owners and self-made ones?

    Streaks Broken, Outduels, & Suspensions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 8:45


    In this episode: Clayton Kershaw makes his season debut for the Dodgers. The Twins' 13-game winning streak is broken by the Brewers. Jose Alvarado is suspended for 80 games, and another manager loses his job.

    WTF are the Pirates Doing??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 14:23


    In this episode: Looking into the managing history of Bob Nutting. The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired Bob Nutting after five plus seasons of managing. Since taking over, it seems like he only cared about profit, not necessarily team growth and competition. 

    A Reliever's Worst Nightmare with Adam Ottavino

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 13:56


    In this episode: Adam Ottavino joins the show to talk about his experience as a reliever. Being a reliever has its pros and cons: but the cons can be devastating. Relievers can have a great few games, but one bad game can tank their stats. 

    Awkwardness in Boston, Twins on a Win, Two Managers Get Fired

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 17:23


    In this episode: Adam Ottavino joins to analyze the situation with Rafael Devers and the Red Sox. Kyle Schwarber and Aaron Judge are tied for leads in homers for MLB. Kershaw is set to return after his fifth debut and not one, but two managers are fired.

    The Wild World of Minor League Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:42


    In this episode: Sharing memories and moments from being in the minor league that gives it character. Including a team rebrand offered from John Oliver, special uniforms, and…a monkey riding a dog?

    The Strike Zone is Shrinking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 22:42


    In this episode: Ever since the ABS system was introduced to the MLB in spring training, the strike zone has noticeably tightened — but coaches and players have been left in the dark about the changes. What are the pros and cons of starting to incorporate this new system?

    Biggest Surprises, Biggest Disappointments, and Setting Records

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 21:39


    In this episode: Breaking down the biggest surprises and disappointments within the first month of baseball. Plus, the Royals set a new club record, the Rangers fire their offensive coordinator, and the injured list keeps growing across the league.

    Is Hitting Catching Up to Pitching?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 13:47


    In this episode: A breakdown of how hitting development is catching up to pitching and the key factors driving the shift. Is the development independent, or is it a reaction to pitching evolution?

    Is Aaron Judge a god?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 8:34


    In this episode: Going deep on Aaron Judge's regular season vs. playoff performances, and where the biggest differences show up.

    Prospect Hype & Handling Expectations with Daniel Bard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 23:45


    In this episode: Daniel Bard joins the conversation to discuss how the pressures and expectations can impact a prospect. Plus, examining how players adjust to the weight of expectations and how changes in social media can help prepare them more.

    In the News: Little League Walk Offs, Tumbling Ejections, Comebacks, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:00


    In this episode: Eugenio Suárez goes off with four homers in one game, the Giants win on a wild Little League-style walk-off, and the Nats pull off a huge comeback. Plus, players are getting tossed left and right, and the Dodgers keep stacking up injuries.

    The Arm Angle Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 16:13


    In this episode: Pitchers are tweaking their techniques, and people are noticing lower arm angles. Could these adjustments be the key to keeping arms healthier and staying in games longer?

    Guardians Breakdown and Fan Interferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 22:53


    In this episode: Former catcher Chris Gimenez joins the show to break down the Cleveland Guardians' season so far. Plus, revisiting the call on the Mike Trout fan interference play — and asking the question: should MLB rethink fan seating near the field?

    No-hit innings, shut out games, and pitching impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 11:51


    In this episode: Joe Boyle came out strong in his Rays season debut, throwing five no-hit innings. Aaron Judge is officially the captain for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Justin Steele is out for the season and Miguel Rojas impersonates his fellow pitchers. 

    I asked for Unhinged MLB Takes and you delivered

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 23:33


    In this episode: Responding to the wildest baseball takes from Instagram, covering everything from player salaries to team dynamics to in-game rules.

    A Tale of Two Jesses (Chavez that is)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 9:23


    In this episode: Maysplaining Jesse Chavez's record-breaking signing to the Atlanta Braves for the sixth time since 2010. Also comparing his stats with the Braves to those from other teams and exploring why he keeps coming back.

    Do these extensions benefit the team or the player more?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 24:25


    In this episode: Breaking down the latest contract signings and evaluating their impact on both the individual player and the team. Scott Braun also joins to share his perspective on the extensions.

    Game recaps, Blake Snell is injured, and Roberto Clemente sign gets re-added

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 6:58


    In this episode: Phillies beat Dodgers with help from Castellanos' Grand Slam. Chase Dollander finds out he was called up by hotel confirmation. Players are added to the IL within the first two weeks and Pirates bring back sign for Roberto Clemente. 

    Batgate in the Bronx

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 10:36


    In this episode: Breaking down how the Yankees used the help of their analytics team to find a way to hit the ball harder and what the new strategy is. 

    Baseball is Back! Opening Day News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 11:33


    In this episode: Going over the biggest news from Opening Day for the 2025 season. Mackenzie Gore throws 13 strike-outs in 6 innings. The Yankees hit 9 home runs against the Brewers. Devers is 0-for-16, deGrom returns to the mound, and the Angels use position players on Opening Day. 

    Maysplaining: Predicting EVERYTHING

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 44:35


    In this episode: Breaking down predictions for everything between all of the divisions as well as award winners. Also, going over the 10 boldest predictions for the 2025 season. 

    Jackie Robinson's page goes down, last of Spring Training news, and Angels ban cellphones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 20:59


    In this episode: Webpage on Jackie Robinson goes down, but later reappears. Orioles pitched their first no-hitter in spring training in team history. Julio Rodriguez hits a Grand Slam in Spring Training, more are added to the IL, and the Angels decide to ban cellphones in the clubhouse. 

    These Dudes are Underrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 16:12


    In this episode: Breaking down five players you should pay attention to, with reasons you might not have considered.

    Tokyo series is underway, PCA chants, and spring breakouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 21:57


    In this episode: The Tokyo series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs has started. Pete Crow-Armstrong starts off with a packed stadium chanting for him and Shohei Ohtani hits a homer showing his quick recovery. Royce Lewis and Clarke Schmidt are on the IL and college baseball updates have started.

    Maysplaining: Reliever+

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 17:13


    In this episode: A deep dive into evaluating relievers and why using Pitchers WAR is not the most accurate for them. Using Reliever+, relievers can be evaluated at a more accurate level.

    Mariners are confusing, injuries leading up to opening day, and Jac Caglianone is impressive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 27:24


    In this episode: Justin Turner is open to returning to the Mariners following their disappointing season in 2024...as long as he isn't the only one being added to the team. Royal's top prospect, 22-year-old Jac Caglianone, is shining during spring training. Christian Yelich is healing, Jurickson Profar is hoping to make opening day, and Gerrit Cole might need Tommy John surgery. 

    Keep the Starter In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 16:11


    In this episode: Going Deep! Breaking down why starters should stay in the game longer before getting relieved. 

    Spring training updates, Yankees injuries and is football harder than baseball?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 22:49


    In this episode: Travis Hunter makes a comment on being a two way player in football versus in baseball. Paul Skenes shows off in his spring training debut, Jose Quintana allegedly signs a 1-year agreement with the Brewers, and Jacob deGrom is getting ready for his first healthy season in the last four years. Plus, the Yankees IL list is getting longer as spring training goes on. 

    Breaking down Kaleb Ort & WTF is FIP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 15:47


    In this episode: Taking a deep dive into Kaleb Ort and how he is an example of “figuring it out.” Plus, breaking down WTF is Fielding Independent Pitching and how it adds into measuring a player's ERA. 

    Yankees facial hair policy, Spring Training updates, and uniform "fixes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 24:57


    In this episode: Yankees half-century old facial hair policy changes. Sandy Alcantara is back on the mound for the first time since 2023. Also, the ABS Challenge system is now being tested in Spring Training. And more IL and contract updates!

    All 30 MLB Rotations, Ranked

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 39:38


    In this episode: Breaking down the 30 MLB rotations for 2025 based on innings, depth, and the Playoff 3. 

    Paul Skenes makes big adjustments and the question on all of our minds gets answered: WTF is WAR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 15:56


    In this episode: Exciting news about Paul Skenes! The Pirate ace is working on adding new pitches into his rotation for the upcoming season. Also, find out WTF is WAR: Wins Above Replacement, and how it breaks down a player's contribution to a team.

    Don't call Devers a DH, Stanton goes down, and Trout on the move

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 24:10


    In this episode: More Alex Bregman news! Bregman's new contract with the Boston Red Sox is already causing drama. Rafael Devers does not want to DH and wants to keep his position. Giancarlo Stanton is hurt again…and may not be back by opening day. And, Mike Trout is on the move to right field. 

    WTF is Stuff+?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 12:34


    In this episode: A deep dive into Stuff+ and how it changes the game for both pitchers and hitters. 

    The Top 15 Players Returning from Injury in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 27:56


    In this episode: Breaking down the top 15 players returning from 2024 season injuries in the 2025 season!

    Pete Alonso back in Flushing, Hernandez is a Dodger (again), Rendon to the bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 20:34


    In this episode: Pete Alonso makes a deal with the Mets, Kiké Hernandez signs with the Dodgers for the FOURTH time, and Anthony Rendon will not be a starter for the Los Angeles Angels. 

    Pitching in Critical Situations, pitcher routines, and why players never stay with their teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 16:24


    In this episode: You ask, Trevor answers! Overcoming nerves when pitching, pitchers staying in control, and players switching between teams.

    Ohtani on track despite offseason surgery, Scherzer north of the border, and Flaherty finally proves Trevor right

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 25:22


    In this episode: Prediction comes true! Jack Flaherty signs to Detroit Tigers on a two-year agreement. More signing news: Max Scherzer joins the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus a look into Shohei Ohtani's injury update. 

    The Orioles owner cries “Salary cap!” & Ichiro misses unanimous by one vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 15:35


    In this episode: Deep dive looking into Baltimore Orioles owner, David Rubinstein, wish for a salary cap in the MLB and 2001 Rookie of the Year, Ichiro Suzuki voted (almost) unanimously into the Hall of Fame.

    Roki Sasaki makes his decision, The Blue Jays get their guy finally, and what needs to be done about the Dodgers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 18:00


    In today's episode: Signing News! Anthony Santander FINALLY signs to the Blue Jay with a 5 year deal and Roki Sasaki signs to LA Dodgers with an alleged “handshake agreement.” The Dodgers also signed Tanner Scott on a 4 year reliever deal.

    The Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes, Alonso in talks with the Mets, and are shorter deals incoming? (1.13.25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 18:17


    This week on Mayday I get into the latest in the Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes, Pete Alonso's return to negotiations in Fluching, and two other free agents that are now reportedly open to shorter deal in free agency. Enjoy!

    Major League Baseball's ownership conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 53:15


    This episode of the Mayday podcast is sponsored by Underdog! Fantasy sports are a blast. For me, it scratches the competitive itch that I haven't had since I retired from the Major Leagues. In that spirit, MCA has partered up with Underdog to bring the joy of fantasy sports to our listeners! Play your way, with daily pick 'ems, drafts, and more. Visit Underdog Fantasy dot com or find them in the app store and don't forget to register with promo Code "MCA" to claim your Special Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $250 in bonus cash!* Thats code "MCA" with account activation! --- Today's episode is devoted to Major League Baseball Ownership's boys club! What do John Fisher, Arte Moreno, and Jerry Reinsdorf have in common? Well, they all have created losing organizations through their own combinations of greed, hubris, and ineptitude.  Lets discuss. Want to ask questions, talk ball, and possibly suggest a topic for a future show, doin the Discord!    

    The biggest challenges of retiring into media, the responsibility of the manager of a bad team, Jerry Seinfield tries to remember my name

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 45:02


    Today's episode: I get into the challenges of joining media after retirement. Pedro Grifol is fired after 21 straight losses. The White Sox were never going to be good, so what did Grifol need to do to keep his job? Let's discuss. On the "Book of Joe" Podcast, hosted by Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci, Jerry Seinfeld recalls an interview I did... but can't remember certain details.  Join the Discord! discord.gg/trevormay Subscribe to the YouTube: youtube.com/c/trevormaybaseball    

    The Skenes All-Star Game + home run derby, three players that will go off in the second half & three storylines I'm most excited for

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 48:17


    Today's episode: Paul Skenes starts an eventful all-start game The Home Run Derby isn't quite it yet, but I have found some great ideas for how it could be better. The Threes:  Three players that I think will go off in the second half. Three storylines I'm most excited to watch play out. Join the Discord! discord.gg/trevormay  

    The Mets & Astros are hot, benches clear in San Diego, and reliever value you haven't thought about

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 51:02


    Today's episode: Major League Baseball's too hottest teams face off in flushing. Both are surging, but why? Jurickson Profar makes no friends in Washington after a walkoff celebration isn't taken well by the Nationals. The debate is happening, so lets talk about it. Relievers are the Kickers of baseball. Evaluating their value is tough, as WAR doesn't like them and theyre paid the least by far on the team. So what should we look at when evaluating performance? I found a couple interesting ways that you may not have thought about.  Enjoy! Join the Discord Mayday Monday Live @ 8am PT every monday on Twitch or YouTube Subcribe to YouTube!

    The LA Angels, the Mariner's season so far (ft. MarineLayer), what happened to Corbin Carrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 48:59


    Today's episode: Reid Detmers being sent down is the most recent head scratcher decision made my the Angels. Why do they always underperform? I have theories. The guys for MarineLayer join me to check in on the Mariners. Can they run away with the division? What is wrong with Corbin Carrol?  Enjoy! --- Check out @jollyolive on X and YouTube!

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