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Discussing all the hottest topics around Major League Baseball. Each episode we will provide our listeners with a unique perspective on all of the latest news. Lets talk : Rumors, Trades, FA Signings, Playoff Race, End of season rewards

Matt Fry and Noah Yeckley


    • Jul 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    S5 E4: First Half of MLB season behind us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 58:00


    Jake, Noah and Matt Ehrhardt return in an all new episode of the MLB Marathon podcast to discuss: - Mariners' Hector Santiago in a "sticky" situation. - Kyle Gibson's trade value is skyrocketing. Should contenders try and snag him? - Over/underperformers so far this season - Will the San Diego Padres look for starting pitching at the deadline? - Who do the Pirates go with in the MLB Draft?   Follow us on Twitter (@MLBMarathon) and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  

    S5 E3: This Episode is Just for Clicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 46:56


    We'd like to welcome back Jake Slebodnick along side Noah for this weeks episode. We discussed some of the latest news around the league and we also ran into some unexpected Twitter drama.  This Episode is Just for Clicks. LOL.  

    Season 5 Episode 2: Analyzing each division thus far!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 58:33


    April is half way done, lets see whats happening around the league: - Controversial umpiring - Analyzing each division - Hot Takes & more

    S5 E1: Lets Play 162!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 54:07


    This episode we are joined by Matt Fry, Matt Ehrhardt, and Brandon Wilhoite. We discuss: - Feel good stories around the league - Nick Castellanos suspension - News around the league - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E45: Last minute thoughts before Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 66:15


    - News & Notes - Giving out awards -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E44: Analyzing the Pecota Standings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 90:45


    - Trying to find Jake Ordorizzi a team ( before he signed) - Possibilities of Kris Bryant getting moved - Analyzing the Pecota standings - Answering random non-baseball questions - A Harry Carey cover - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E43: Spring Training has begun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 54:44


    - Mariner's CEO nightmare - Sleeper teams to be excited about - Team control & rookie deals - BP gauntlet of trivia - Carey cover - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E42: Trevor Bauer to the Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 61:48


    Matt Ehrhardt, Matt Fry, Noah Yeckley and Jack Smathers host an emergency episode to discuss Trevor Bauer finally finding his new home.  We discuss: - Bauer to LAD - Dodgers vs Padres for best rotation - Angels strikeout again while trying to land key FA SP - Ozuna to Braves - Athletics/Rangers make a trade  - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E41: Arenado finds a new home | MLB will start on time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 43:20


    Tons of news happening with Pitchers and Catchers right around the corner. We discussed: -Breakdown of the Nolan Arenado trade -Small Market teams not spending money -Nelson Cruz going back to Minnesota -Joc Pederson to the Cubs -MLBPA rejects MLB’s proposal -Hot Takes

    S4 E40: JT Realmuto to the Phillies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 44:27


    In this episode Noah, Matt, and Ryan discuss the latest Free Agent signings around the league. We discussed: - Realmuto, Semien, Simmons finding new homes. - Yankees clearing salary - Where does the FA market stand? - Questions & Answers  

    S4 E39: Taillon to the Yankees & Brad Hand to the Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 49:00


    We're pleased to welcome back Matt Ehrhardt to the podcast. This episode Noah, Matt Fry, and Matt Ehrhardt discuss some impactful moves that occurred Sunday afternoon. We discussed: - Jameson Taillon traded to the Yankees - Brad Hand to the Nationals - SS/Middle Infielder FA Market - Landing spot for JT Realmuto - BlueJays rumored in on Kyle Hendricks & Kris Bryant - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E38: Addressing the Luis Castillo rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 33:16


    Matt and Noah recorded this episode live on Twitter. We discussed: - Luis Castillo trade rumors - DJ Lemahieu to the Yankees - Corey Kluber to the Yankees - Q & A plus much more

    S4 E37: Snell, Darvish, and Lindor on the move!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 36:20


    - Padres acquire Blake Snell & Yu Darvish - Mets acquire Lindor & Carrasco - Kris Bryant to be traded - Current FA/Trade Market & Rumors  - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E36: Discussing the Nationals offseason with Brittany Ghiroli

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 48:04


    Matt Fry, Ryan Coppinger, and Noah Yeckley were pleased to be joined by guest Brittany Ghiroli of the Athletic. We discussed: - Brittany's career background - National's offseason plans - Winter Meetings/ FA market - Hot Takes & so much more

    S4 E35: Analyzing the Winter Meetings with G & T Sports Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 39:06


    Ryan Coppinger & Matt Fry were pleased to be joined by Julian Guilarte and Bobby Thompson of G & T Sports Talk and GruntsTalkMLB. We discussed: -Everything we saw thus far this offseason and some of the moves made during the 2020 virtual Winter Meetings. - MiLB & its future - Hopes for the 2021 season -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E34: The Virtual Winter Meetings have arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 53:08


    -Charlie Morton to a 1 year/ $15M contract  -Mike Minor to a 2 year/ $18 million contract  -Michael Taylor to a 1 year/ $1.75 million contract  -Marlins DFA Jose Urena -Mets signed Trevor May to a 2 year deal for 15.5 million -MLB is launching a wood-bat labeling it as the MLB Draft League -Philadelphia Phillies lost $145 million during the 2020 season   -Non-tender Deadline -Staten Island Yankees are filing a lawsuit  -Chris Young is the new Texas Rangers GM  -Winter Meetings Preview

    S4 E33: Trading away #MLB superstars? Let's do it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 57:47


    Let's find new homes for some of the biggest stars in our game on the trade block this offseason.  - Nolan Arenado, Kris Bryant, Francisco Lindor, Josh Hader, Josh Bell, Blake Snell - Where could these players potentially be traded too? - What type of return would be expected for these players? - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E32: GM roles filled & History Made | Free Agency Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 77:08


    Los Angeles Angels name former Assistant GM of the Braves, Perry Minasian the new GM of the team Miami Marlins name Kim Ng the new GM of the team Baseball Writers’ Association of America award winners. Marcus Stroman and Kevin Gausman accept the 1 year/18.9M Qualifying Offers from their respected teams 4  FAs each/ assign team and terms of the contract 2-3 under the radar FAs each/ assign team and terms of the contract 

    S4 E31: Free Agency has begun | Managerial positions filled

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 32:27


    -Chicago White Sox fired Rick Renteria, and hired HoF Manager, Tony LaRussa, -Detroit Tigers hired former Houston Astros manager, AJ Hinch -New York Mets sale to Steve Cohen approved by MLB Owners by a vote of 26-4 -MLB Free Agency began last week   -Alex Cora returns to Boston  -New York Yankees making changes to their minor league teams -Robbie Ray re-signs with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 1 year/8 million deal. -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E30: LA Dodgers are the 2020 World Series Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 44:52


    This 2020 MLB season as come to a close as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Rays in 6 games. Ryan and Matt discuss: -Game 3 Recap -Game 4 Recap (Wild comeback by TB Rays) - Game 5 Recap -Game 6 Recap (Snell/Cash controversy) -Justin Turner's positive Covid test - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E29: World Series Games 1 & 2 | Game 3 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 36:21


    Joined by Matt Fry and Ryan Coppinger we break down what we've witnessed in this years Fall Classic thus far: Game 1 of the World Series Review  Dodgers Offense, led by Betts, Muncy, Bellinger, Smith  Concerns about Glasnow giving up 6 ER? Kershaw’s Dominance (6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8Ks) Late 7th inning rally for Rays fell short, but encouraging going into G2 Game 2 of the World Series Review  Kiermaier with HR in 2 games Joey Wendle coming through clutch double in 4th, Brandon Lowe with 2 HRs Dodgers continue seeing Taylor, and Smith hit in big spots Snell pitched really well until Taylor’s HR in 5th (4.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 9Ks) Rays saw much of the Dodgers bullpen, bad for LA? Game 3 of the World Series Preview  Pitching matchup Buehler vs. Morton Buehler this postseason (4 Starts, 1-0, 1.89 ERA, 15 H, 4 ER, 2 HR, 29Ks, 11 BBs, 19.0IP) Morton this postseason (3 Starts, 3-0, 0.57 ERA, 11 H, 1 ER, 0 HR, 17Ks, 4 BBs, 15.2 IP) Hot Takes & more @MLBMarathon on all socials

    S4 E28: Championship Series Recap | World Series Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 42:33


    ALCS Review, Astros came back 3-0, lost in Game 7 Breakdown the Astros   Breakdown the Rays  NLCS Review Dodgers in 7, came back from 3-1 Breakdown the Braves  Breakdown the Dodgers World Series Preview  Hot Takes

    S4 E27: ALDS, NLDS Recap | Elimination Game 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 50:47


    As we get deeper into the 2020 Postseason the conversations become so much more fun. We discuss: - Absence of Fans in the Postseason - Astros back into the ALCS - Yankees/Rays deciding Game 5 - Kyle Higashioka vs Gary Sanchez - Brief outlook on 2020 Free Agency (Bauer, Tanaka, Springer, LeMahieu, etc) - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E26: Wild Card Recap | Division Series Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 62:12


    Joined with us this episode is host Ryan Coppinger, Matt Fry, and J.T Collapietro. We discuss - Condolences to Bob Gibson - Wild Card Recap -Division Series Outlook

    S4 E25: Regular Season Recap | Wild Card Series Preview |

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 47:17


     -Yadier Molina 2k   -Philly and San Fran Disaster, what happened?   -Significant Injuries for playoff teams   -Teams going into the playoffs hot and cold   -Retirements of Gordon and Pence   -League Leaders/ Results   -Front office changes  - Intro to playoffs & Hot Takes

    S4 E24: Playoff Baseball awaits us very soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 41:51


    Significant Injuries: Justin Verlander out with Tommy John Ron Gardenhire retires- Brief Analysis of Playoff Picture: *Cincinnati 8-2/ last 10 taking the 8th seed. Giants, Brewers, and Reds all .500 as of now * Phillies are holding on despite injury bug *TB/Chi batting for 1/2 spot w opponent either being CLE or TOR Padres clinched Postseason birth for first time since 2006. Fans snuck into Fenway/ Fires happening behind Citi Field + Cohen buys the team 1-min rants Hot Takes & more

    S4 E23: MLB Playoff Bubble & Social Media Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 34:33


    Joined by Noah Yeckley, Ryan Coppinger, JT Collapietro, and Matt Fry We discussed:  -MLB Playoff Bubble/Postseason Format -Trevor Bauer & MLB Social Media Policies -Freddie Freeman for MVP? -Adam Duvall's HR tear -Has Machado been worth the money? -White Sox as #1 AL Seed -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E22: RIP Lou Brock | Playoff Picture | Future of MiLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 41:53


    We had a full house for this exciting episode joined by Matt Fry, Noah, JT, Jake, and Ryan. We discussed: -RIP Lou Brock -Pat O'Connor retires from MiLB -Trevor Bauer/Dee Gordon cleat drama -Mariners/Orioles & Playoff Picture *New Segment* 1 min blood boiling rants -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E21: Playoff Picture gets exciting | Fall of NYY Empire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 52:18


    This episode we had a full house with a ton of sad & exciting news around MLB to discuss. We discussed: Rip Tom "The Franchise" Seaver Yankees/Rays Brawl Phillies won 9 of 10 Fall of NYY Empire Kershaw reaches 2500 Ks Vin Scully debuts on Twitter Impactful Rookies Hot Takes & so much more @MarathonMediaCo on Twitter

    S4 E20: Trade Deadline Recap | Winners & Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 64:34


    This episode we have a full house to discuss everything that went down during the 2020 Trade Deadline. We discussed:  - Recapping Trade Deadline moves - Winners & Losers - Juggernauts stay quiet (Yankees & Dodgers)  - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E19: 5 Trade Deadline Proposals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 35:21


    This episode we are joined alongside Matt Fry and Noah Yeckley to chat all about the Trade Deadline. We discuss some moves that already happen, and gave 5 trade proposals each that we see fit.  Noah and Matt also share some Hot Takes as always.

    S4 E18: Trevor Bauer & Fernando Tatis JR are the Spark Plugs of MLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 48:36


    A full house joined by Matt Fry, Noah Yeckley, JT Collapietro, and Ryan Coppinger We discuss: - Tatis Swinging 3-0 & Padres Hot Streak - Trevor Bauer growing the game - Analyzing the current standings - Trade Deadline Chatter - Hot Takes & more 

    S4 E17: Judge vs Harper controversies & Trevor Bauer paving a path

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 46:10


    During this episode we introduce our new team member Ryan Coppinger and catch up on the latest around the league. We discuss: * Harper vs Judge  * The Astros struggles/A’s success  * Trevor Bauer/Scott Boras vlog feud  * Trade deadline talk/predictions   * 3 underrated players 1 disappointment **any team any position** * Crazy Hot takes

    S4 E16: Cardinals outbreak continues, MLB suspensions, and a fast approaching Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 40:31


    - Astros/ Athletics brawl. Did MLB handle it properly? - Cardinals outbreak continues - Fast approaching Trade Deadline (16 "contenders") - Mike Clevinger & Dan Plesac - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E15: Analyzing the Pirates' cold streak with analyst Michael McKenry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 38:58


    Jake Slebodnick, Matt Fry, and Noah Yeckley are joined by special guest Michael McKenry   On this episode, we discuss:   - Cole Tucker's transition to the outfield   - Colin Moran's power surge   - Phillip Evans: How he's become a valuable asset in the Bucs' lineup   - Jacob Stallings: An underrated catcher   - Pittsburgh's bullpen woes   - Plans for the trade deadline   - Overall culture surrounding Pittsburgh baseball  

    S4 E14: Yoenis Cespedes Disappeared?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 25:20


    Noah, Matt, and Jake Slebodnick join you to discuss the crazy news that went around MLB recently. A shortened emergency pod. - Noah's return - Mets and Yoenis Cespedes - Ohtani injuries & future - Hot Takes & more

    S4 E13: Rob Manfred is off his Rocking Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 53:38


    We've played some baseball. A LOT has happen. Let's chat. - Recap last 5 games/Standout players & or teams.  - Marlins outbreak. (MLB schedule changes, Cards, Phillies, Brewers)  - 7 inning double headers -Manfred off his rocking chair. (Jake Rant) - Trevor Bauer Spotlight.  -Player Opt outs. Injuries. Erod. Taxi squads.  -Hot Takes and more

    S4 E12: Opening Day is Here!2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 32:02


    Matt Fry, Jake Slebodnick, and J.T Colapietro attempt to express their excitement leading up the first pitch on Opening Day tonight (7/23). We discuss: Preview Yankees vs Nats (Juan Soto Covid) Preview Giants vs Dodgers Mookie to Dodgers - 12 year 365M Expanded Playoffs - 16 teams rather than 10 Blue Jays still searching for a home Hot Takes & more

    S4 E11: Week Away from Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 33:02


    We are just about one week away from opening day of the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season. We discussed:  - Puig to the Braves & trade talk - Debating the Top 10 Ranked Rotations/Bullpens - Exhibition games over the weekend - Opening Day - MLB adding crowd noise -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E10: Covid-19 Results, More opt-outs, and Weekly Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 21:43


    This episode Matt was joined solo as Noah was busy with work.  We discussed: -New Player Opt-outs - Covid-19 Positive test & league issues -  Free Agency - Pecota Projections - Weekly News Recap & Hot Takes

    S4 E9: Players report to camp, New rule changes, and the Future of MLB Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 29:08


    MLB Marathon will be going under some major reconstruction before opening day. Expanding to multiple sports, with multiple baseball podcast to start. Going back to our roots and having this podcast exclusive to Matt and Noah We discussed:  -New Changes to MLB Marathon - Players reporting - Player Opt Outs - New roster construction -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E8: Baseball is BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 41:43


    This episode Jake Slebodnick, Matt Fry, JT Collapietro, and Noah Yeckley discuss all the excitement around MLB beginning its 2020 season. We discuss: - Agreements in place - Rules/Regulations for shortened seasons - Universal DH -New Extra inning rule -Player Opt outs & Season Predictions

    S4 E7: How we create our MLB the Show Diamond Dynasty Rosters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 29:00


    Joined by a full house: Ehrhardt, Fry, Noah Yeckley, Jake Slebodnick, and JT Collapietro. - Rob Manfred just running MLB into the ground. - Getting sick & tired of proposal after proposal. - MLB the Show Roster Creation -Underrated/Overrated MLB the Show Diamond Dynasty cards & more 

    S4 E6: Let's Talk about the MLB Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 30:17


    This episode was recorded live on Twitch with Matt Fry and Austin Erdossy. We watched the draft live and talked about the future of MLB -How the Draft is different due to Covid-19 -What happens to undrafted players due to only having 5 rounds? -MLB & MLBPA proposals -Commissioner Manfred's bold statement -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E5: MLBPA sends a proposal & We pray for an Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 34:02


    This episode we are joined by Ehrhardt, Slebodnick and Matt Fry to discuss the 114 game proposal made by MLBPA. They propose: Schedule: 114 games, June 30-Oct. 31 • Two years of expanded playoffs • $100 million of total deferred money • Opt out for all players if they don’t want to play Hot Takes & more

    S4 E4: Patiently waiting for a MLB return w/ Ben Shpigel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 25:59


    This episode we were joined by Matt Fry, Brandon Wilhoite and guest Ben Shpigel of the NY Times. We discussed:  -WhatifSports simulations -Running out of things to do without sports -Baseball's possible return -Hot Takes & more

    S4 E3: Reminiscing on our Favorite Baseball Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 54:45


    This episode we had a full house. We were joined by Matt Ehrhardt, Noah Yeckley, J.T Collapietro, Jake Slebodnick, and Matt Fry. We enjoyed reminiscing on our favorite baseball memories and challenging each other with some tough questions. - First baseball memory you can remember -Saddest time a player left your team (F/A or Trade) -Favorite pitch -Best swing growing up (excluding Griffey) - Favorite WS your team was not in

    S4 E2: Best All-time MLB Lineup Simulations w/ Marc Carig

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 20:18


    In this episode we are joined by Matt Fry, Brandon Wilhoite and special guest Marc Carig of The Athletic. When MLB first shut down, Marc Carig tweeted out “Something to pass the time.” And challenged the universe to top his lineup for a must-win baseball game. And the universe answered back. As the weeks passed, Carig followed up this tweet with an article on The Athletic highlighting some of his favorite responses, and MLB shared some lineups from players. We used these lineups in simulation games and will come out with a champion. We also chatted about the possibilities of a MLB season in 2020

    S4 E1: Proposal for 2020 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 36:34


    We're back and it feels so good. This episode we were joined by Ehrhardt, Fry and Slebodnick to discuss all aspects of the recent proposal to get the 2020 season underway. -Owners vs Players - Blake Snells controversial comments - Sean Doolittle's health concerns - Will there be an agreement? - Hot Takes & more

    Bonus: MLB The Show 20 Review with Jake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 49:01


    Jake gives a detailed review of MLB The Show 20. Topics discussed are:   - Bugs with mechanics - Packs vs. Community Market - Player ratings seem inaccurate - Headliners: Keep 'em or leave 'em? - Custom Leagues - A formidable soundtrack

    S3 EP28: Covid-19 Update & Service Time Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 38:43


    This episode we were joined by Matt Ehrhardt and Noah Yeckley. We discussed: -Covid-19 Updates -Service Time Issues - Injuries - Hot Takes & more

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