MLB Hot Takes

James takes a break from off season analysis to make some bold Playoff predictions. Who will move forward? Who's heading into Post Season? Let's talk about it!

James talks what players would better serve their teams at third base.

On today's episode, James discusses which players would would perform better at second base.

In this episode, James explains his reasoning as to which players should be switched to DH in their next season and why.

As the season winds down, James is very excited to discuss what this years off season is going to look like. With off season approaching and the prospect of new players entering the league, James is excited to talk about what the league may look like moving forward.

Tune in and listen to one of our special episodes based on the 2022 All Star Game!!!

James takes everything back to basic analytics in this newest episode!!!

James breaks down potential second baseman using his analytics techniques.

How does one evaluate how well players will do for the season? Well, James has 6 evaluation techniques that help him understand how a player will perform over time.

Let's talk baseball Drama

James talks about how each team compares with one another at the start of the season and arrives at one question.... Have you seen the Yankees?

How does each team rank based on their division? You don't want to miss these hot takes!

Welcome to season 2 of MLB Hot Takes!!!! We're still your #1 Baseball news and prediction source!!

How does Nick Castellanos hold up against James' five tools? Nicholas Castellanos is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent.

Will Brandon Belt hold up against James' five tools? Find out on this episode of MLB Hot Takes! Brandon Belt is an American professional baseball first baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.

Will Joey Votto hold up against James' five tools? Find out on this episode of MLB Hot Takes! Joseph Daniel Votto is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball.

Will Paul Goldschmidt survive James' 5 tools of analysis?? Find out! Paul Goldschmidt is an American professional baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball.

How does Freddie Freeman stack up against James' five evaluation tools? Frederick Charles Freeman is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman in Major League Baseball.

In this episode James uses his 5 tools of player evaluation to predict whether Anthony Rizzo is an asset to teams or a liability. Anthony Rizzo is a MLB first baseman who is currently a free agent.

In this episode James uses his 5 tools of player evaluation to predict whether Vlad Guerrero Jr. is an asset to teams or a liability.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. is a first & third baseman playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.

James demonstrates how strong his new five tools of evaluation are by breaking down Matt Olson's gameplay mechanics. Is this a stronger evaluation tool than what the MLB uses? We say say! But you'll have to listen in for yourself! https://mlb-hot-takes.spore.build/

All great teams are feared, but the Yankees just couldn't instill the fear this year. What can they do moving forward?

Throughout the MLB season, James has discussed how the Yankees poor line-up decisions have affected their ability to play as a proper team. With Boone in talks to return next season will we be seeing another line-up disaster? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As the season winds down, teams are doing their best to to make it into the playoffs. 3 particular team are trying to earn a wildcard slot, but the question is: can they do it? Let's break these teams down and see who has the best chance at winning a slot! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode we answer some questions that listeners have submitted and we ponder the big question: What makes a major league team a major league team? Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/Co8bj7H7cEeKj5Mr8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What's up MLB fans? You have questions and James has got answers. On our first ever MLB Hot Takes Q&A, James tackles some good questions from you, the listeners! Come listen to us discuss the Yankees situation with Voit & Rizzo as well as the impact banning Spider Tack has had on MLB as a whole. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James & Chris examine a list of players and talk about what positions they would be best at on the field. James also acknowledges some of the Astros players as undeniably good at what they do. Feedback/Questions: https://forms.gle/1QTLRRKJ9WiCw71M9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As we inch closer and closer to the end of the season, James has new predictions for which teams will make the top 3. Rays fans may be surprised where their team may end up! As for Yankees fans......Maybe next year...... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James has started to look at players from a much more critical lens then he has before. Some players aren't shaping up to what we thought they would be and some teams are losing their chances of running a great season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Physicality is a word commonly used to define players in sports; so in today's episode, James explains the how important physicality is in baseball when it comes to being a batter. The duo also address how improving bat speed, or rather a players swing, helps to improve how a team plays in their second season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are starting to see batters who have game changing swings all over the place. While this is exciting for teams and fans, what will pitchers do in order to curtail the strength that batters are now starting to show? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James & Chris discuss the importance of having both left handed and right handed pitchers/batters. Why do left handed hitters hit better against right handed pitchers? Why should teams fill their roster with both lefty's and righty's? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James and Chris have been going back and forth about the Yankees for a while now. However, after their most recent game, it's hard to ignore that the Yankees may be in some trouble. James and Chris talk about what's going on with the Yankees as well as what the Yankees could do to improve their games. Can the big time NYC team turn their luck around? Or is this going to be an off season? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been a week for the world of baseball and there is a lot to catch up on. Also, James suspects a certain team may be resorting to old habits and tactics to be number one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With games in full swing, fans are starting to panic over their favorite teams performance. James. however, feels like there isn't much to panic over at the moment. Listen to find out what teams should be worried and which ones may still have a chance to shine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the release of multiple content creators baseball top player lists, James wants to take a second and talk about some of the players he was wrong about. For this episode, James and Chris focus on pitchers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James' infamous player list is starting to look like he was very accurate about what players would perform well this year. However, what about the players he didn't pick? In today's episode, James covers the players he missed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a fun new episode, James breaks down what he predicts to be his top players for this season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode was originally the first Hot Takes live stream that aired on March 28th, 2021 and was converted for the podcast. In this episode James breaks down several different teams in terms of both skill and management. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join James & Chris for the final divisional breakdown of the Angels & the Dodgers! Also, James still won't let the Astros slide! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Not much big news in the world of MLB this week, but the tima has finally come for James to breakdown the Astros in his weekly divisional breakdowns!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James digs into what he predicts will be two third place teams : the Diamondbacks & Oakland Athletics! The group also starts planning their next livestream! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSsAge-Or6tSpexTKrHQSLA Newsletter: https://hot-takes-podcast.wavium.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James has been hearing some Ohtani rumors. He also breaks down two of the worst teams in the American and National leagues. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Puig is yet to be signed which is worrying James. James also continues his usual divisional breakdowns, but things look bleak for both the Rockies and the Rangers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James makes a bold claim to Chris about the Angels offense and how he thinks they may dominate the league. James also breaks down the Cubs and White Sox teams. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSsAge-Or6tSpexTKrHQSLA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a fun filled episode, James has started visiting baseball games to check whether or not his stat assumptions are holding up. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSsAge-Or6tSpexTKrHQSLA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James breaks down how he views the Cardinals and Twins placing this year. There's also some surprising news as James finds out that a player has been diagnosed with ADHD. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSsAge-Or6tSpexTKrHQSLA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James' predictions have been shaken-up because of some new trades and rumors in the American & National Leagues. What teams have moved up and what teams have moved down in James' predictions?  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this second episode (of a 3 part series) James discusses what there is to look forward to in terms of players. What are some teams strengths? What are some teams weaknesses? Make sure your up to date and ready for next weeks episode which will be playing live! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James has some news on the Phillies & Braves. Later, on this divisional breakdown, James talks about who he believes will be the 4th place teams in each league. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part 1 of a two part series about the upcoming baseball season. On this episode, James talks about what we should be looking forward to in terms of Pitchers, which teams has the best pitchers, and is there anyone we should keep an eye on? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app