The Diamond Duo Podcast

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony conclude their predictions duology with a look at the National League! The two predict how all three NL divisions will shape up, who will take home each of the big four awards, and how their respective Postseasons will transpire. Whether you're listening when this drops on Opening Day, or catching up over the weekend, we thank you for joining us for our fourth full season that we've covered on this podcast! Let's ring in the new baseball year together here on Episode 104 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates!Timestamps:1:50 - An Unexpected Guest6:20 - NL East Predictions13:27 - NL Central Predictions22:54 - NL West Predictions28:42 - Awards Predictions Begin29:30 - MVP32:25 - Tom's Paul Goldschmidt Rant Part 135:16 - Cy Young37:40 - Tom's Paul Goldschmidt Rant Part 240:15 - Rookie of the Year42:37 - Manager of the Year45:36 - Postseason Predictions51:33 - World Series Prediction

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get ready for Opening Day by predicting how the season will shape out for the teams of the American League! Division picks, win totals, awards, & the postseason are discussed & we're just getting started because you can expect our National League predictions episode to be released soon after this one! Gear up for Opening Day tomorrow with Episode 103 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates!Timestamps:4:56 - Predictions Begin5:59 - AL East15:07 - AL Central28:02 - AL West35:37 - Awards52:50 - Postseason Picks for the AL

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony conclude their two-part preview of the 2025 MLB season with a look at the American League! Once again, the two rely on their trusty How F'd Are They Scale + Confidence Meter to truly Judge (pun entirely intended) the teams of the AL and how they think they'll fare in the year to come. With Spring Training well underway, get set for another exciting year of baseball with us here on Episode 102 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates!Timestamps:5:43 - AL Preview Begins6:44 - AL West31:01 - AL Central52:37 - AL East

Guess who's back... back again! This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return to take a look ahead to what the National League has in store for the 2025 season! With the comeback of their tried, true, & patent pending rating system, The How F'd Are They Scale + Confidence Meter, the duo rates each team's likelihood of success or failure! The American League will be evaluated next time, but for now, we hope you enjoy Episode 101 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates!Timestamps:1:45 - Chocolate Ice Cream Debate7:21 - NL Preview Begins10:54 - NL West34:58 - NL Central57:51 - NL East

Ladies, gentlemen, everyone listening, Tom & Tony have finally made it to Episode 100 after taking their sweet time over the past 3 years & change to finally reach the mark! Celebrations are always better with friends, so rather than a traditional episode, Tom & Tony enlisted the help of some great people to kick back & BS about baseball! Shout out to Alex, Bella, Max, Ronan, Steve, & Will for taking part in the festivities! And as a special treat for you all (& also because we are lazy editors), Episode 100 is the first & only uncensored episode in the podcast's history! Thank you all for listening & helping us reach Episode 100 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! We hope you'll continue to enjoy our content for many more episodes to come & cheers to great times ahead! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates!

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony reopen their closed wounds and recount the events of the 2024 World Series. Every flub, miss, and bout of incompetency on the Yankees part is unearthed to delight of 29 fanbases and the scorn of your two hosts (oh yeah and congrats Dodgers btw). After a brief look at the offseason ahead, the duo close the book on this one and double-digit episodes as a whole! We've got a long offseason ahead of us and some festivities coming up to commemorate the century mark of this show! Stay tuned for that, but for now, relish in our anguish here on Episode 99 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 7:27 - Game 1: Boone's Poor Decision Making 24:01 - Game 2: Forgettable Game, Dodgers Up 2-0 27:08 - Game 3: Yankees Go Down 3-0 35:18 - Game 4: Maybe there's a chance for NY after all! 39:20 - Game 5: The Dreaded 5th Inning Gives Way to a New Champion 57:48 - Offseason Talks Begin 58:17 - Gerrit Cole is Staying a Yankee 1:01:06 - The Angels (?) are Active 1:04:20 - Michael Wacha Earns a Royal Sum 1:05:31 - The Cardinals are Blaming All Their Problems on Willson Conteras Again 1:08:05 - Daniel Hudson & Kevin Kiermaier Retire On Top 1:10:00 - MLB.com's Top Ten Free Agents (plus one) 1:16:21 - Scott Boras Tries to get Baseball to Trust Him Again with Sick Bars! (only kind of kidding)

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get you set for the much-anticipated (maybe not according to Twitter though) World Series between the Yankees & the Dodgers! The duo takes you through the road each team faced to get to The Fall Classic & what factors are vital for both the Yankees & Dodgers to succeed in their quest for another World Series title! Gear up for baseball's treasured event with Episode 98 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates!

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony look squarely at this Postseason's bracket and try to correctly predict how everything will unfold! Will they succeed or will they fail? Which teams will they curse & which will they set up for success? The only way to find out is by listening to the shortest episode of the show yet! Episode 97 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 4:11 - Tigers vs Astros 9:35 - Royals vs Orioles 18:34 - Mets vs Brewers 28:16 - Braves vs Padres 34:06 - ALDS & NLDS Predictions 46:05 - ALCS & NLCS Predictions 53:05 - World Series Predictions

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony check up on the divisional and Wild Card races as we inch closer to the Postseason! With only a few teams punching their tickets so far, there's plenty to talk about from the surging Mets and Tigers to the flatlining Orioles and Twins! Catch up on the latest from the teams you'll likely see in October with us here on Episode 96 on The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 4:48 - Happy 3rd Anniversary to The Diamond Duo Podcast!!! 8:57 - Start of Playoff Chase Talk 9:39 - Milwaukee Brewers: First Team to Clinch Playoff Spot 16:34 - New York Yankees: Best MLB Team vs. Over .500 Squads 20:25 - Start of NL Wildcard Race 20:48 - New York Mets: One of Baseball's Biggest Turnarounds 28:05 - Atlanta Braves: Playing Catch Up to the Mets 34:14 - Los Angeles Dodgers: Not as Strong as They Seem? 37:07 - San Diego Padres & Arizona Diamondbacks: Battle for the 4 Seed 46:49 - Start of AL Wildcard Race 47:12 - Baltimore Orioles: The Consequences of their Lack of Action 52:46 - Cleveland Guardians: We KINDA Talked About Them This Time! 1:05:48 - Kansas City Royals: Outlast & Overcome 1:12:24 - Minnesota Twins: More Like The MID-esota Twins 1:17:09 - Detroit Tigers: A Surprise Contender 1:21:50 - Houston Astros: Much of the Same

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony deep dive some of the best and worst playoff contenders since the All Star Break! After reflecting upon the retirement of Joey Votto and the inane ramblings of a Little League coach, the two go through everything from the meteoric rise of the Padres and Diamondbacks to the sudden decline of the Cardinals and Mariners! The Postseason chase is heating up, so catch up on all you missed with us on Episode 95 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 5:38 - Joey Votto (Not Joey Gallo) Retires 15:07 - 6 Inning Minimum for Starting Pitchers Proposal 27:06 - Little League World Series Coach Goes After Aaron Judge 37:30 - Beginning of Risers & Fallers Since the All-Star Break 38:08 - Riser #1: San Diego Padres 42:23 - Riser #2: Arizona Diamondbacks 47:11 - Riser #3: Kansas City Royals 54:32 - Riser #4: Milwaukee Brewers 58:22 - Faller #1: St. Louis Cardinals 1:03:33 - Faller #2: Seattle Mariners 1:11:54 - Faller #3: New York Mets 1:19:47 - Faller #4: San Francisco Giants 1:24:58 - Faller #5: Chicago White Sox (yes, it's gotten worse)

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony debrief the recently passed MLB Trade Deadline! Most every move of significance is covered including the the more head-turning trades for Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tanner Scott! As the homestretch draws near, recap each encapsulating swap with us here on Episode 94 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 6:00 - Start of Trade Deadline Moves 7:25 - Randy Arozarena: The Start of Tampa's Flurry of Moves 17:04 - Jazz Chisholm Jr.: The Yankees Only Big Acquisition 27:01 - Carlos Estevez: Setting the Tone for the Reliever Market 30:40 - Jason Adam: AJ Preller Didn't Mess Around 35:14 - Isaac Parades: What Were the Cubs Thinking? 47:40 - Erick Fedde: A Massive Three-Way Move 1:02:52 - Trevor Rogers: An Overpayment the Size of Baltimore 1:11:02 - Tanner Scott: AJ Preller REALLY Didn't Mess Around 1:18:41 - Jack Flaherty: The Dodgers Refuse To Be One-Upped 1:22:55 - Garrett Crochet: How To Decimate Your Trade Value In A Week 1:27:43 - Biggest Winners & Losers

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the 2024 All Star Break and discuss how baseball's most talked about teams did in the first half! Whether it's the surging Orioles and Brewers or the questionable outlook of the Yankees and Dodgers, the duo covers it all when it comes the teams either cementing themselves in, or rapidly falling out of contention! Come ring in the second half of the MLB season with us here on Episode 93 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 7:44 - Start of All-Star Break Events 8:12 - 2024 MLB Draft Notes 16:40 - The Home Run Derby & Its Awful National Anthem 27:07 - The All-Star Game 34:41 - Start of Mid-Season Evaluations 36:28 - Phillies: Baseball's Best Team 42:37 - Brewers: One of Baseball's Most Underrated Teams 48:40 - Cardinals: Actually Not Terrible! 55:10 - Guardians: Fun Times In Cleveland Again 1:00:39 - Astros: Houston, We Have A Resurgence 1:05:48 - Orioles: Birdland Takes Flight 1:10:45 - Yankees: Empire State Of Mid 1:20:33 - Dodgers: All Bats & No Arms Makes Dave A First Round Exit 1:25:28 - Mariners: Will Dance For League Average Hitting 1:32:55 - Braves: We're Gonna Need A Bigger IL

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return to recap the state of All Star Game voting and the new rules for the Home Run Derby. Before this, however, the pair pay their respects to two recently passed all time greats in Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda. With the All Star Game rosters soon to be revealed, Tom and Tony recount each finalist, go through a series of potential snubs, and predict which arms will fill out the pitching staff. Get ready for the Midsummer Classic here on Episode 92 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 7:07 - Rest in Peace Willie Mays & Orlando Cepeda 13:45 - Home Run Derby Rule Changes 33:57 - All Star Game Finalists 45:06 - Snubs & Honorable Mentions 54:47 - Predicting The All Star Pitching Staffs 1:06:39 - Should Paul Skenes Be An All Star?

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony rejoice like every baseball fan at the retirement of much-maligned umpire Angel Hernandez! The duo also hits upon Negro League stats officially becoming integrated into MLB stats & the loss of Ronald Acuna Jr. for the Braves. Also, with a third of the baseball season completed, Tom & Tony look back at the seasons so far for two of baseball's best teams & the players who have surprised everyone this season. And how could the duo forget the Jorge Lopez incident that signals the return of the Deep Drive Into Left! Kick off the month of June with Episode 91 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 0:34 - Tom's Miserable Screw-Up of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" 6:48 - Angel Hernandez Retires & Baseball Rejoices! 31:54 - Negro League Stats Officially Become Integrated into MLB Stats 39:08 - Ronald Acuna Jr. Out for the Season 50:12 - The Phillies Look Unstoppable 59:13 - You Know What? So Do the Yankees 1:05:35 - Pleasant Surprises From Individual Players 1:20:01 - Deep Drive Into Left: Jorge Lopez Edition Song Played in Episode: “Celebration" by Kool & the Gang from their album "Celebration!" 1980

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony crank out their shortest talk yet going through the biggest highlights of the past couple weeks of baseball! From Luis Arraez getting traded to the delicious misery of the Marlins and Astros to the glorious news that those hideous new jerseys are going away! Couple that with an intro worthy of song, and you've got a nice compact episode to crank while watching Paul Skenes in his debut! We hope you enjoy this truncated edition of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates Timestamps: 0:34 - Tom the Ode Writer 8:58 - Luis Arraez Traded to San Diego 17:52 - There's 50 Feet of Crap… Then There's the Miami Marlins 32:44 - More Like The Houston ASStros Am I Right? 43:10 - More Like The Minnesota tWINS...okay I'll stop 47:43 - The Los Angeles Dodgers Are Good (shocker right?) 49:29 - Mike Trout Tears His Meniscus 55:50 - Willson Contreras & The Rest Of The Injuries 57:48 - Paul Skenes To Make His Major League Debut 1:01:57 - Ippei Mizuhara Pleads Guilty 1:04:03 - MLB To Improve Their Uniforms

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap some of the biggest stories from the past week and change of baseball! Everything from the frightening spike in arm injuries to the conclusion of the Shohei/Ippei saga to yet more news about the soon to be Sacramento A's. Top it off with some funnier stories and a tribute to one of the most influential men in all of baseball broadcasting, and you got Episode 89 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates. Timestamps: 0:54 - ChatGPT Home Run Call Fail 7:58 - Pitchers Getting Hurt: MLB & MLBPA's Response & Long-Term Consequences 23:14 - Ippei Mizuhara's Theft & Gambling Addiction Revealed 38:33 - The [CITY REDACTED] A's To Leave Oakland At Season's End 51:34 - John Sterling Retires 1:06:08 - Late Inning Laughs Begins 1:07:02 - Skip Schumaker To Seek New Opportunities After This Year (AKA LOL MARLINS) 1:10:35 - Anthony Rendon (that's the joke) 1:15:03 - Alec Manoah's Latest Rehab Outing Masterpiece 1:18:38 - Craig Kimbrel Recorded Save #420 (nice) 1:21:23 - Fanatics & Nike Don't Send Jerseys To Brewers Game In Time 1:25:28 - Kyle Freeland Pinch Runs & Gets Hurt 1:28:10 - Jordan Montgomery Drops Scott Boras 1:30:00 - Seymour Weiner

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast Tom and Tony usher in the 2024 season by recapping the biggest stories of Opening Week! These stories are intertwined with their predictions for how the year will play out for each team! From standings to awards to playoff outcomes, the two leave no stone unturned! We're glad you're joining us for another exciting year of baseball! Sit back and enjoy it with us here on Episode 88 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 2:22 - Tony's Adventures at Minute Maid Park for Opening Day 9:47 - Start of Opening Day Stories & Our 2024 Predictions 10:54 - AL East: Juan Soto = Lisan al-Giab & Blue Jays Were No-Hit 25:10 - AL Central: The Tigers Look Good & The Royals Hype-Train 34:58 - AL West: Ronel Blanco's No-No & LOL Angels 47:15 - NL East: The Mets & Marlins Are Miserable 59:51 - NL Central: Are The Pirates Good? 1:07:53 - NL West: D'Backs Lineup Bangs & LOL Rockies 1:16:38 - Awards Predictions Begin 1:18:34 - MVP 1:24:29 - Cy Young 1:33:25 - Rookie of the Year 1:37:45 - Manager of the Year 1:39:59 - 2024 Playoff Predictions

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony continue with their 3rd annual How F'd Are They Scale by debating the states of each team from the National League! Before that, Tom & Tony address the latest on the Shohei Ohtani scandal that's taken the headlines by storm! The duo lays out the known facts & sifts through each outcome of what may happen next that could affect the career of Shohei Ohtani. This is our final off-season episode, with Opening Day kicking off in about 24 hours! Next time, we'll recap Opening Day Weekend & give our official 2024 predictions. For now, enjoy Episode 87 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 6:13 - Shohei Ohtani Betting/Theft Scandal 24:17 - Start of How F'd Are They Scale NL Edition 26:10 - NL East 57:31 - NL Central 1:28:09 - NL West

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony begin to wrap up offseason content with their 3rd annual How F'd Are They Scale! After sifting through some transactions, including some pretty dreadful ones for a pair of Scott Boras clients, the two begin constructing the American League side of their scale! From the top of Ain't No Stopping Us Now to the doldrums of Everything Is On Fire, Tom and Tony explain why they believe each team in the AL will either sink or swim in 2024! Let us know how you like our rankings as we march closer to the official start of baseball here on Episode 86 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 7:15 - “Abridged” News Cycle Recap from Past Month 19:42 - Start of How F'd Are They Scale AL Edition, With a New Addition for This Year 23:19 - AL East 54:03 - AL Central 1:15:47 - AL West

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take part in their yearly Diamond's Double Dozen and compile the 24 best players going into the 2024 season! They came in with over thirty candidates for the list, designated four honorable mentions, yet still found ways to mess up and miscount! The gaffes aside, join the pair in debating and sorting the best of the best with Spring Training around the corner right here on Episode 85 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics & show updates! Timestamps: 0:15 - How to Pronounce Tony's Last Name 7:11 - Looking Back on Last Year's Poorly Aged Top 24 19:24 - The Contenders for Our List & The Guys Who Just Missed Out 34:52 - Honorable Mentions & #24-20 49:40 - #19-16 1:04:53 - #15-11 1:16:08 - Tom & Tony's Embarrassing Counting Mistake (for the second straight year) 1:25:37 - #10-6 1:30:54 - #5-1 1:44:00 - The Completed List

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony catch up on the latest trades and transactions and recap the finalized Hall Of Fame class! From the biggest stories of the Orioles being sold and the extensions of Bobby Witt Jr. and Jose Altuve to the earth-shattering moves of Aaron Hicks and Robert Stephenson to the Angels, the two leave no stone unturned! Onto the Hall Of Fame discussion, the duo discuss who got in, who just missed, who fell off, and who to look forward to next year! As Spring Training draws near, get into the baseball spirit with Episode 84 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics & show updates! Timestamps: 5:19 - The Orioles Have Been Sold & Traded for Corbin Burnes 16:29 - Moves We Missed Last Episode 22:47 - Astros Sign Josh Hader & Extend Jose Altuve 30:37 - Bobby Witt Jr. Inks Near $300 Million Extension & the Vinny Pasquantino Bet 43:14 - The Rest of The Transaction Talk 1:10:50 - Breaking Down The 2024 Hall Of Fame Voting Results

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony ring in the new calendar year by reviving a personal favorite segment of theirs from last January: the MLB Teams New Years Resolutions! From top to bottom, the two go through their outlandish but still (mostly) realistic goals for each big league squad in 2024! If you thought last year's set of resolutions was entertaining, you ain't heard nothing yet! Kick back and laugh along as we usher in the New Year here on Episode 83 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics & show updates! Timestamps: 9:33 - AL East 26:41 - AL Central 47:47 - AL West 1:00:39 - NL East 1:16:04 - NL Central 1:30:48 - NL West Songs Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2 2004 “Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video: 2nd Attempt” by Mike Polk Jr. 2009

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from their holiday hiatus to react to all the Hot Stove had to offer to reel in the New Year! They begin with everything the Dodgers did to make them choke in future NLDS' again, notably the signings of Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, & Yoshinobu Yamamoto! The duo also pays a visit to their favorite team, the Yankees, who welcomed Juan Soto & his future mega-contract to town! From there on, Tom & Tony dive even deeper into free agency to catch up on all the news. Have a great 2024 folks & enjoy Episode 82 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 0:35 - Does Tom Have a Striking Resemblance to Someone? 12:47 - Beginning of Dodgers Massive List of Moves 14:06 - Shohei Ohtani's Historic Deal with Dodgers 30:26 - Tyler Glasnow & Manuel Margot Shipped to LA 37:36 - Yoshinobu Yamamoto Inks Largest Contract Ever for a Pitcher 45:51 - The Dodgers Sign Teoscar Hernandez For the Hell of It 53:10 - Juan Soto is a Yankee! And also Alex Verdugo too 1:10:14 - Other Signings & Trades 1:34:14 - 2024 Draft Order, Michael Brantley Retires, & Other Small Headlines Songs Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004 "Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony conjure up another ChatGPT intro & finally share 2023's Blooper Reel while awaiting more news to break from The Hot Stove! What the duo does have to talk about at the moment are the questionable decisions Jerry DiPoto continues to make, the Brewers making a gamble on their top prospect, & the St. Louis Cardinals' aging rotation that now includes Sonny Gray. Tom & Tony also create their mock Hall of Fame ballots for the class of 2024 & congratulate Jim Leyland on his enshrinement into Cooperstown! Enjoy Episode 81 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! And yes, we're very much aware of the Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, & Eduardo Rodriguez news. The universe hates us... Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 0:45 - Chat GPT's Urban Dictionary Intro to a Baseball Podcast (R-Rated Version) 5:00 - The 2023 Blooper Reel 21:05 - What in the World is Jerry DiPoto Doing? 32:42 - Brewers Take Massive Risk Extending Jackson Chourio Long-Term 42:24 - The Cardinals Sign Sonny Gray & Made Their Rotation Even Older 47:58 - The Latest on Juan Soto 52:52 - Jim Leyland Elected to Hall of Fame 57:40 - 2024 Hall of Fame Mock Ballots & Assessment Songs Played in Episode: “Theme from New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra from his album “Nothing but the Best” 2008 “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004 “America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004 "Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984 “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan from her album “Surfacing” 1997 “Can't Sleep - Alternative Rock x Grunge x Lil Peep Type Beat” by bloom & Joe Leytrick 2021

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get ready to fire up the hot stove and talk some offseason transactions! Before they get there though, the two first need to cover some of the biggest headlines from the past two weeks. These include the BBWAA Awards winners, the A's official move to Las Vegas, and the tragic passing of one of baseball's moved beloved owners. Once that's through, they're ready to dive into some offseason moves and predict future ones to come! Listen as Tom and Tony set themselves up for failure by trying to guess where the highest profile free agents will sign this winter! Buckle in and get ready for some hardcore guesstimations here on Episode 80 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 0:56 - Chat GPT's Urban Dictionary Intro to a Baseball Podcast 13:47 - BBWAA Award Winners & Voting Oddities 35:10 - Peter Seidler, Beloved Owner of the Padres, Passes Away at 63 39:29 - The A's Officially Will Move to Las Vegas 46:05 - The Brewers Will Stay in Milwaukee for a Long Time 48:38 - Ron Washington Hired as Angels Manager 51:43 - Zack Britton Retires 56:52 - The 2024 Hall Of Fame Ballot Is Released 59:18 - The Offseason's First Transaction Tracker 1:12:10 - The Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sweepstakes 1:20:24 - Tom & Tony's Free Agency Predictions Song Played in Episode:“Funny - Hip Hop Beat Old School” by Base Pista 2016

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony reel in the aftermath of the World Series and get ready to take on the offseason! After recapping the final games of the Fall Classic, the two discuss the manager and executive carousel taking place all across baseball including the conclusion to the Craig Counsell saga. Following an overview of some significant player and team opt-outs, the duo review the Gold Glove Awards and preview the prestigious BBWAA Awards which are set to be announced next week! With an intriguing free agency class ahead of us, be sure to kick off what's looking to be an exciting offseason here with Episode 79 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more graphics and show updates! Timestamps: 9:27 - The Rangers are World Series Champions 29:25 - Bob Melvin Leaves San Diego for The Bay Area 36:40 - A Managerial Hiring Spree & The Craig Counsell Sweepstakes 1:11:47 - A Flurry of Opt-Outs, Declined Options, & New Free Agents 1:24:51 - A Trio Of Quick Moves & An Unfortunate Injury 1:27:46 - The Gold Glove Winners 1:37:59 - The BBWAA Award Finalists (MVP, Cy Young, RoTY, MoTY)

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony prepare themselves for the last hurrah of the baseball season: the World Series! Before they get there though, they have two things to address first. The two lead off with a couple of stories that recently dropped such as Dusty Baker's retirement, Aaron Judge's reception of the Roberto Clemente Award, and the Yankees need for a hitting coach (for like the third time). Next up is catching up on the Championship Series and all the highlight reel moments and improbable outcomes that came with them! Finally, it's time for them to talk some Fall Classic baseball! Fair note, the most recent game that went down when Tom and Tony recorded was Game 3 so the next two games will not be covered. Even still, that still leaves the Rangers' late game heroics in Game 1, Merrill Kelly's Game 2 gem, and so much more here on the World Series edition of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 4:58 - Dusty Baker Retires, Possible Astros Managerial Candidates, & Craig Counsell's “Surprising” Interest in Mets Job 18:38 - The Yankees Need a New Hitting Coach… Again 23:31 - Aaron Judge Win The Roberto Clemente Award 27:52 - Rangers Rally From Behind to Beat Astros in ALCS 45:11 - Diamondbacks Continue Miracle Run vs Phillies 1:02:53 - The Brewers Awful World Series Curse 1:05:41 - Tom's Awful World Series Prediction Curse 1:10:17 - The Schmeat Debacle 1:15:23 - The World Series Talk Begins (up to Game 3) 1:27:43 - Tom's Regular Season Query 1:37:44 - Last Remarks About How The Rangers & Diamondbacks Got Here

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony put a bow on the Divisional Series games they missed, look at those series in retrospect, and deep dive the Championship Series games that were already played! The two discuss what led to losses for the Orioles, Twins, Dodgers, and Braves in addition to how they'll look and what they should do for next year. As for the winners, the two cover them in both the ALCS and NLCS - going into how both series are all Texas and Philadelphia up to that point! Tom & Tony also go over some beginning headlines such as Kim Ng resigning as Marlins GM, Trevor May's retirement and the fiery tirade he had for A's owner, John Fisher, and Brandon Woodruff's shady outlook for 2024. Soak in all the October baseball you can right here on Episode 77 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:59 - Kim Ng Out as Marlins GM 18:00 - Trevor May Rips A's Ownership Immediately After Retiring 30:36 - Brandon Woodruff Likely Out All of 2024 34:04 - The Rangers Sweep the Orioles 40:55 - The Twins Fall Short to the Astros 51:19 - The Diamondbacks Embarrass the Dodgers 1:04:26 - The Braves Roll Over To the Phillies 1:23:19 - The Start of a Texas-Sized ALCS 1:34:56 - It's Always Sunny In The NCLS (because Philly's killing it)

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the four Wild Card Series matchups that all ended in a sweep! Much to Tom's horror, he and Tony discuss how & why the Rangers, Twins, D-Backs, & Phillies advanced, while also analyzing what held back each of the four losers. On top of that, the duo deep dives the first two games of both ALDS & NLDS matchups. In addition to postseason baseball, Tom & Tony also wrap up three regular season headlines they missed last week, including Terry Francona's possible retirement & stolen scooter, MLB's investigation into Billy Eppler's tenure with the Mets, & two pitchers who will miss the 2024 season due to injuries. Reminisce in the October baseball you may have missed on Episode 76 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 4:04 - Headlines We Missed Last Episode: Terry Francona Stepping Away, Billy Eppler Investigation, & Pitchers Who'll Miss 2024 29:25 - Beginning of Wild Card Series Recaps 29:52 - The Rangers Destroy the Rays, Shattering Tom's Dreams 40:30 - The Twins Win Their First Playoff Game & Series in Quite Some Time 53:56 - The Diamondbacks Out-slug The Brewers  1:00:12 - The Phillies Enjoyed Themselves Some Fried Marlins 1:07:41 - The Rangers Still Rake In The ALDS  1:15:33 - The Twins Punch Above Their Weight In Houston 1:26:05 - The Dodgers......Yikes  1:36:43 - The Phillies & Braves In An NL East Grudge Match 1:41:39 - Tom's Rant About Demands To Re-Seed The Playoffs

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony finally put the Yankees, Angels, A's, and all other joke teams behind them and get ready to discuss the best of the best in the MLB Postseason! Following some headlines including tributes to two sadly departed baseball greats, a look at the three managers who recently lost their jobs, and a bittersweet farewell to a trio of contemporary legends, the duo devote their entire attention to October baseball! They make fun of the teams that choked at the finish line, they revisit their repulsive preseason predictions, and give some updated guesses that certainly won't be inaccurate by the time this goes up! Kick back and watch the October fireworks fly with us on Episode 75 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:26 - Tim Wakefield & Brooks Robinson Pass Away 16:52 - Gabe Kapler, Phil Nevin, & Buck Showalter Fired 34:28 - The Orioles Will Stay in Baltimore for a Long Time 37:57 - Farewells to Miguel Cabrera, Adam Wainwright, & (potentially) Joey Votto 48:46 - The Postseason Talks Begins 49:11 - The Teams That Just Missed/Choked 49:22 - The Collapse of the Cubs 50:20 - The Reds Blew a 9-Run Lead to the Pirates in a Must Win Game (not a typo) 54:17 - The Inexplicable Failure of the Padres 59:40 - The Giants Choked So Hard, They Fired Their Manager 1:02:50 - The Mariners Never Fail To Disappoint 1:08:35 - Reflecting on our Horrible, Very Bad Preseason Picks 1:20:20 - Tom & Tony Should Never Predict Cy Young Winners Again 1:23:06 - The (totally not poorly-aged) Predictions Begin 1:23:25 - Wild Card 1:32:52 - Divisional Series 1:36:12 - Championship Series & World Series

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony give the Regular Season (both of MLB and their fantasy teams) a proper sendoff! In the spirit of sendoffs, they open with the announced departures of two of the most maligned entities in the AL East: Tropicana Field and Chaim Bloom. After a pair of executive branch hires in David Stearns and Jeff Greenberg, the two take the time to honor Adam Wainwright for reaching career win number 200, Sean Doolittle upon the announcement of his retirement, and Joey Votto in what could be his last home game as a Red. Finally, they take one final look at the big Postseason picture! The two discuss who's in, who's soon to be in, and whatever madness is going on in the AL West and the NL Wild Card. Take a listen and get ready for some playoff baseball here on Episode 74 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 4:15 - Tony Accuses Tom of Cheating in Fantasy Baseball 14:17 - The Rays (Finally) Get a New Stadium: Will Expansion Follow? 28:21 - Chaim Bloom Fired by Red Sox 37:56 - David Stearns Brought on as Mets President of Baseball Ops 46:39 - Jeff Greenberg Becomes the New General Manager of the Tigers 49:22 - Adam Wainwright Reaches 200 Wins 57:11 - The A's Pathetic Retirement Gift to Miguel Cabrera 1:01:37 - Sean Doolittle Announces His Retirement 1:05:20 - Joey Votto Garners a Standing Ovation in Potential Final Home Game in Cincy 1:12:25 - Postseason Talk Begins - Who's In? 1:16:35 - The Chaos of the AL West 1:19:56 - The Even Greater Chaos of the NL Wild Card

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony create a PSA in hopes of turning around the Angels misfortune! With the franchise open to trading Mike Trout, the duo try to envision potential landing spots should a trade happen. Tom & Tony also discuss the potential career-ending arrest for Julio Urias, the weird Sunday between the Yankees & Brewers, & the injury that ends the season of Jasson Dominguez. Finally, the duo take a look at the Pennant Chase Race and predict how the standings will shape up down the homestretch of the season. We hope you make Episode 73 of The Diamond Duo Podcast a part of your day! #ReviveTheHalo Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 0:15 - A (Disastrous) PSA on the Los Angeles Angels 17:42 - Angels are Open to Trading Mike Trout 39:46 - Julio Urias Arrested & Suspended for Domestic Violence 45:51 - The Yankees & Brewers Have a Very Weird Sunday & Jasson Dominguez Hurt 57:03 - Pennant Chase Discussion Begins 57:57 - Who Takes the AL West? 1:05:35 - Can the Orioles Outlast the Rays for the AL East Crown? 1:09:53 - Do the Brewers Have the NL On-Lock? 1:16:19 - NL Wild Card Predictions 1:21:06 - AL Wild Card Predictions

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony turn their attention towards the two franchises that continue to make a mockery of themselves, the Angels & White Sox! Shohei Ohtani's injury & the ensuing waiver moves keep casting a dark shadow on this year's trade deadline decisions, while old issues are brought to light from a former MLB star! The White Sox may have made forward progress with changes at the top, but head-scratching decisions & incidents hinder said progress! Also, Tom & Tony reflect on the career & legacy of Stephen Strasburg after it was announced he'll be retiring. Have a happy Labor Day Weekend and we hope you make Episode 72 of The Diamond Duo Podcast a part of it! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on X (Twitter) @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 9:08 - Hell's Angels: Shohei's Hurt, CJ Wilson Spills the Beans, & They've Given Up 52:28 - Stephen Strasburg Retires 1:01:48 - The White Sox Week of Woes Begins - Rick Hahn & Ken Williams Fired 1:16:00 - Tony LaRussa Rehired as a Consultant 1:21:48 - Gunshots Fired Inside Guaranteed Rate Field 1:26:21 - The Injury Report 1:32:08 - Recent DFA's & Call-Ups

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony tackle all of the drama that's taken baseball by storm from the past two weeks while also exploring ChatGPT for the first time! The troubling Wander Franco case takes precedence, followed by the lighter side of baseball that packed a punch in the form of a literal punch! From there, the duo covers everything from Kevin Brown's undeserved suspension, to untidy clubhouse culture cohesion. Tom and Tony aren't joking when they say this is the "Drama Alert" edition of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Episode 71 has all the tea spilled out for you! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 2:04 - ChatGPT Writes Us an Intro 13:35 - Wander Franco's Current Investigation 19:50 - Jose Ramirez KO's Tim Anderson & Anderson Gets Slapped by His Teammate 38:29 - O's Embarrass Themselves with Suspending Broadcaster Kevin Brown 49:44 - Anthony Rizzo Played With a Concussion for Two Months 55:54 - The Full Domingo German Incident 1:03:08 - The Angels Deadline Has Backfired (surprise, surprise) 1:15:42 - Kenyan Middleton Shines Light on White Sox Clubhouse Culture 1:27:00 - ChatGPT Writes Us an Outro Song Played in Episode: "Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984 Sound Played Courtesy of WTAM 1100 & MASN

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony meet earlier than normal to break down the most significant trades bartered prior to the deadline! After a few minor stories including one historic night for Framber Valdez and some less than ideal fates for Domingo German and Liam Hendriks, the two dive right in and go trade by trade! From the Rangers bolstering their pitching staff for a run at October, to the Mets reloading their farm system with some elite prospects, to whatever the hell the Yankees did, you bet if it made the headlines, it was covered here on Episode 70 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:55 - Framber Valdez's No-Hitter 12:04 - Domingo German to Get Help for Alcohol Abuse 16:21 - Liam Hendriks Out for Season With Tommy John Surgery 20:15 - Beginning of Trade Deadline Acquisitions 23:02 - Astros Reacquire Justin Verlander / The Mets Build for the Future 30:50 - The Orioles Only Acquisition of Deadline Day: Jack Flaherty 37:30 - Tigers Trade Away Michael Lorenzen, But Not Eduardo Rodriguez 43:56 - The Padres Don't Sell & Make Minor Moves To Improve 52:08 - The Yankees....That's It Just The Yankees 1:02:52 - The Angels Are Fleeced Pt. 1 1:06:02 - Are the Cubs Smart For Buying 1:12:40 - The Diamondbacks Get Their Ninth Inning Man 1:15:18 - The Great Aaron Civale Robbery 1:18:54 - The Angels Are Fleeced Pt. 2 (this one's actually not bad for them) 1:21:05 - The Rangers Spend Big On A Deadly Rotation / The Mets (& Cardinals) Build For The Future Pt. 2 1:26:55 - The Dodgers Strengthen Their Rotation & Bring Back A Fan Favorite 1:29:06 - The Angels Are Fleeced Pt. 3

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony turn up the heat and turn off the censors (figuratively) to ring in Episode 69 of the show (oh yeahhh). To celebrate this most significant of milestones, they commemorate the induction of Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff into the Hall of Fame as well as take a look ahead to next year's ballot. Once that's out of the way, the two set their sights on the upcoming trade deadline; in particular, the highest profile names that may be on the move! From the Cardinals, to the Mets, to both side of Chicago, no stone is left unturned when predicting who will go where! Remember to tune in next week to see how wrong they were. Until then, turn up that volume, turn down those lights, and get ready for Episode 69 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show update! Timestamps: 0:15 - We've Got A NICE New Addition to the Podcast… Can You Tell?10:46 - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Next Year's Class18:30 - The Latest from the Trade Market27:07 - Beginning of Predicting the Players Moved at the Trade Deadline27:52 - The Shohei Ohtani Dilemma35:06 - Jonathan India45:57 - A Pair & a Half of White Sox: Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, & Eloy Jimenez Song Played in Episode: "Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony reflect on the events of the All-Star Break! From the MLB Draft, to the festivities that may or may not have been watched in Seattle, the duo gets you up-to-date on the important events you may have missed! After that, Tom and Tony mock the Blue Jays for getting (collectively) no-hit by the lowly Tigers, marvel in the continued disappointment that is the Yankees offense with a new face leading the helm, and welcome a few new big leaguers to The Show! Wrapping up the episode is a second half outlook for some of baseball's most intriguing teams of the first half, where the duo details how they believe said teams will fare going forward. Wave good-bye to the first half of the season with Episode 68 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 7:42 - The 2023 MLB Draft 18:11 - The Home Run Derby 25:05 - The All-Star Game (That Tom Didn't Watch) 29:47 - Tigers Somehow No-Hit Blue Jays & Yankees Somehow Fired a Coach Midseason For Once 36:08 - Recent Newcomers to The Show 44:31 - Beginning of Second Half Outlook 45:57 - Cardinals Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Season 53:21 - The Cincinnati Reds Conundrum 1:00:35 - What More Do The Dodgers Need? 1:05:12 - Time For The Padres To Pull The Plug? 1:13:11 - The Obligatory Yankees Discussion (Please Don't Buy) 1:17:32 - How Can The Blue Jays Fly Past The AL East? 1:21:40 - The Mets & Steve Cohen's First Big League Fire Sale 1:27:04 - Should The Marlins Buy Into Their Success? 1:30:54 - The Mariners May Not Be Too Far Gone Yet 1:34:14 - To Sell Shohei Or To Not Sell Shohei

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from a week-long hiatus to break down the beginnings of baseball's midsummer classics in the Home Run Derby and the All Star Game! But first, the two reflect upon Domingo German's masterful work in throwing MLB's 24th ever perfect game! Once that's through, the duo runs down the finalized All Star Game rosters, making quick note of who shouldn't have been there and who should've gotten the call. Next up comes the Home Run Derby, of which there were only six participants at the time, so Tom and Tony attempt to predict who will fill out the bracket! And finally, the episode concludes with the two drafting a team of the first half in the same manner they would approach a teams of the month draft! Be sure to keep an eye on social media to vote for who drafted the better team! Join us as we usher in one of the greatest parts of every summer here on Episode 67 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 6:04 - Domingo German's Perfect Game 15:10 - The All-Star Rosters are Announced 30:45 - Non-Deserving All-Stars & Guys That Were Snubbed 1:00:09 - Who Completes The Home Run Derby Bracket? (recorded when only six were confirmed) 1:11:17 - Teams Of The First Half Draft Begins

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from vacation a little tanner (lie) and a little behind on all things baseball (truth), so they spend an episode playing a game of catch up! The two begin, how else, with a dive into the drama-ridden saga of the Oakland A's and the incredible reverse boycott their fans recently organized! The tone then shifts to a somber one to discuss the hospital wing of injuries the two missed over the past few weeks highlighted by the possible end to Stephen Strasburg's career, another huge blow to Jacob deGrom, a tragic end to Tony's favorite player's season, and plenty more! After a few more transactions including the call ups of Henry Davis and Elly De La Cruz, it's time to go Around The Horn! The duo goes over the recent trough both New York teams are slogging through, the surprising surge of the Reds and Marlins, the ongoing dominance of the Diamondbacks, and everything in between! We've missed recording for you guys and it feels great to be back, so ring in summer with Episode 66 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 4:04 - Thank You, Instagram 7:13 - Tom & Tony's Vacation Stories from Atlanta/Myrtle Beach 19:05 - Oakland A's Reverse Boycott 34:03 - Stephen Strasburg's Career is in Jeopardy 40:01 - Jacob deGrom Needs TJ Surgery 46:54 - Vinnie Pasquantino is Gaba-Gone for the Season 51:00 - Lance McCullers Jr. to Miss Another Season 52:17 - The Rest of the Injuries We Missed 1:00:19 - Elly De La Cruz Looks Like the Real Deal 1:02:53 - Henry Davis Gets the Call 1:06:13 - Alek Manoah Demoted To Rookie Ball 1:10:16 - The Remaining Call Ups & Transactions 1:21:00 - Around The Horn Begins

This week on the Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony kick back on a slow news week and opt to talk about two very uplifting returns to the game! This comes after brief discussions on Tony's encounters with Yankee Stadium's lizard man (yes, you read that right), and his utter trouncing of Tom in MLB The Show. Once the intro is past, the two get to talking all about Liam Hendriks and Jose Altuve making their season debuts! The duo once again touches upon Hendriks' inspiring trek back to the game and slam dunk campaign for comeback player of the year. Following the relatively short Major Headlines segment, Tom and Tony get started constructing their Teams of the Month for May! Be sure to keep your eyes on our social media to vote for who you think drafted the better team once those graphics drop! Until then, offer one last sendoff to May baseball with us on Episode 65 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 0:51 - Tony & The Yankee Stadium Lizard Man9:54 - Tony Handily Defeats Tom in MLB the Show16:27 - Welcome Back, Liam Hendricks! (Sound courtesy of NBC Sports Chicago & FOX Sports MLB)21:20 - Will Jose Altuve's Return Put the Astros Atop the AL West?32:20 - Beginning of May Teams of the Month Draft32:47 - New Rules for Our Teams of the Month Drafts39:10 - The Draft Begins

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony manage to not bring up the A's nearly as much this week, but rather trade that off for a healthy helping of Yankees banter - principally their war of pettiness with the Blue Jays over the course of their series. The Yanks don't hog the spotlight forever though, as it was also a weird stretch for the Mets, whose week was defined by an opposing team's logo on their screen, an FCC violation, and an ill-advised move for Gary Sanchez (which is now made null with time). After wrapping up the rest of the news highlighted by Trevor Bauer, Glen Kuiper, Anibal Sanchez, and multiple accounts of baseball on bird violence, the duo gets into the main attraction of this week: the ranking of the worst Yankee moves of the 21st century. In honor of the DFA of Aaron Hicks, listen as Tom and Tony relive the horrors of Bronx Bombers past on Episode 64 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:02 - Yankees-Blue Jays Trying to Out-Petty Each Other21:56 - Ben Rortvedt Actually Exists & The Aaron Hicks Nightmare Ends35:06 - A Weird Week For The LFGMets 49:15 - Trevor Bauer Sent To The Japanese Minor Leagues (lol) 52:28 - Zac Gallen, Will Brennan, & The Strange Trend Of MLB Bird Murder 57:26 - Glen Kuiper Fired For Obscenity Slip 59:43 - Anibal Sanchez Announces Retirement 1:04:00 - Beginning Of The Worst Yankees Transactions List

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony somehow have to talk about the Oakland A's again after their acquisition of land in Las Vegas! Their small stadium plans pretty much confirm the inevitable and the end of Major League Baseball in Oakland. In more cheery news, the duo discuss Kenley Jansen's hall of fame case after his 400th save and reflect on the top moments of Mother's Day! Tom and Tony finish off the relatively short news week by going Around the Horn to visit the good, the bad, and the ugly across the teams (and divisions) of baseball! Hopefully, next week's news cycle will have more stories, but until then enjoy the past week of baseball with Episode 63 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @diamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:38 - A's in Agreement to Buy Land in Vegas 16:59 - Kenley Jansen Reaches Save #400… Will He Be a Hall of Famer? 27:07 - Mother's Day Moments (40:19) 40:40 - Injury Updates (Fried, Mahle, & Rassmussen Out Long Term) 44:38 - Start Of Around The Horn 45:09 - The AL East Is Historically Good 55:25 - The AL Central Is Hysterically Bad 1:03:33 - Should We Worry About The Mariners Hitting yet? 1:10:21 - The Phillies Are Starting To Clean Things Up 1:16:10 - Brewers Are Taking Advantage Of A Weak NL Central 1:21:04 - You Knew The Dodgers Wouldn't Stay Down

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony assess the state of several big name teams who are either flying high or crashing hard almost midway through the season's second full month! Before that, however, the duo begins with a rather somber major headline as they pay tribute to the recently passed former pitcher, Vida Blue. The two recount his outstanding career, exchange some memorable stories and offer their best wishes and condolences for the legendary A's, Giants, and Royals pitcher - may he rest in peace. After an update on recent retirements and injuries (including a new record for the quickest recovery from Tommy John), Tom and Tony touch upon an all time pitching performance out of their alma mater and deep d(r)ive an unfortunate slip up out of the Oakland broadcast booth. Once that's all out of the way, the duo goes team by team to talk some baseball! They cover everything from the late month implosion of the Yankees and Cardinals, to the slower stalling out of the Mets, to two pleasant surprises out of the AL West! Tune in and find out what they had to say about some of the best and worst performances to begin the month of May! It's all here on Episode 62 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 8:47 - Vida Blue Passes Away14:25 - Matt Harvey & Robinson Chirinos Retire19:45 - Luis Garcia & German Marquez To Undergo TJ Surgery24:26 - Bryce Harper's Rapid TJ Recovery27:08 - Shoutout to Hofstra Legend Brad Camarda & His No-Hitter29:57 - Deep Drive to Left: Glen Kuiper's Now Infamous Moment Song Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony mourn for the denizens of Oakland as they're forced to watch a third major sports franchise leave for greener pastures in as many years, this time it's the Athletics' turn to move to Vegas and chase that big dollar. The two are also pleasantly surprised by another small market team and their immense success in April, this time (somehow) it's the Pirates! After a couple of transactional moves in the forms of several extensions and even an outright release, the duo discuss Max Scherzer's "sticky" situation that led to a 10-game suspension. Once that's all done however, it's time to revive a favorite of ours in the form of the Teams Of The Month Draft! Who constructed the best team based on their performance in April? Be sure to keep your eyes on our social media and cast your vote, then tune in next week to see whose team reigns supreme! Until then, come send off the first full month of MLB Baseball with us here on Episode 61 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @diamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:40 - The A's Are Heading to Vegas 20:43 - The Pirates Are Somehow Winning! 31:28 - Transaction Wire: Greene & Lopez Extended; Mad Bum DFA'd 42:53 - Max Scherzer Suspended for a Sticky Situation 52:25 - A Check In On The Injured Players 56:00 - April Teams Of The Month Draft

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony marvel at the extreme highs and lows different franchises have reached early on in the season! Whether it be a historic winning streak by a team down in Florida, or a pitiful excuse of stadium operations that has led to a possum displaying its dominance in Oakland, the duo's got it covered! Tom and Tony also report on the controversial measure of beer sales extending past the 7th inning in some venues, as well as the Domingo German incident (don't worry, we'll save Max Scherzer for next time)! Also, apologies for the lack of weekly episodes or social media content so far. Life has just gotten in the way, not for anything bad. As a side note, the next few episodes may be bi-weekly as well. But for now, enjoy what we're got in store on Episode 60 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @diamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 6:18 - Extensions for Logan Webb & Ian Happ 12:45 - Tom's Fantasy Struggles 14:29 - Liam Hendriks is Cancer Free!!! 17:02 - College Kid Throws No-Hitter & Hits for Cycle in Same Game 21:06 - Should stadiums sell beer past the 7th inning? 28:56 - Litany of Injuries Across MLB 38:03 - Welcome (Back) to the Show! MLB Debuts Among Prospects 46:27 - Deep Drive Into Left (The A's are reeeeeally bad and infested with rodents) 58:01 - Shoutout To Luis Arraez & The Marlins 59:54 - The Rays. That's The Headline 1:06:24 - Yankee Fans Owe Gerrit Cole An Apology 1:11:42 - The Braves Are The NL's Juggernaut 1:18:31 - The NL West Is A Mess 1:28:11 - The Twins Are Still tWINning 1:29:54 - The Domingo German Incident

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the best matchups and storylines from MLB's first weekend in full swing! After a few introductory stories including, but not limited to, a new CBA for minor leaguers and an incident between Anthony Rendon and an A's fan, the two get right into breaking down the very best, and the very worst, or Opening Weekend! From the torrid start of the Rays and Twins, to the Yankees dominance of the Giants, to the utter collapse of the Phillies pitching staff, to everything in between, the duo go all out in analyzing the baseball new year! If you had fun with this episode, then hold on tight because this'll be a fun season and we'll be covering it every step of the way! For now, enjoy the Opening Day edition here on Episode 59 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @diamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 0:15 - Possibly Our Best Intro Yet, ft. Tom's Attempt at Polish 6:36 - Minor Leaguers Finally Get Their Own CBA 9:55 - Jake Cronenworth & Andres Gimenez are Extended 20:15 - Gary Sanchez Finds a New Home & The Yankees Make a Trade 24:29 - Anthony Rendon's Incident in Oakland 29:32 - How Have the New Rules Fared in Week 1? 40:27 - Beginning Of The Opening Weekend Recap 42:19 - The Twins & Rays Start Off Fantastically 45:48 - The Mets May Be Cursed, But The Marlins Are More Cursed 48:46 - The Phillies & Their Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Pitching 53:39 - The Yankees Look Great & Anthony Volpe Is The Future 57:36 - The Grudge Match Between The Red Sox & Orioles 1:01:56 - The Blue Jays' Rotation Is Scary (Not In A Good Way Though) 1:04:28 - The Highlight Of The Cardinals' Series (Plus A Country Collab Years In The Making) 1:07:21 - Trayce Thompson, Will Smith, & The Dodgers 1:11:24 - The Best Ballpark Proposal That Ever Was

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are stoked for Opening Day and the return of Major League Baseball! What's also on their minds is the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, which they devote the first half of the episode to. From the quarterfinals, to the epic battle between Mike Trout & Shohei Ohtani, Tom and Tony leave no stone unturned with their analysis of the worldwide phenomenon. From there, the duo divulges into their predictions for how each team will do, how the playoffs will unfold, and who will take home some hardware to add to their resume. It's sure to be a helluva season across baseball, so gear up for the 162 game stretch with Episode 58 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 8:44 - WBC Pool Play We Missed Last Episode 19:50 - WBC Quarterfinals 29:04 - WBC Semis: USA vs. Cuba & Japan vs. Mexico 36:20 - WBC Final: USA vs. Japan & Trout-Ohtani Matchup 52:38 - Last Minute Injuries Before Opening Day 54:31 - Tony's “Cancel the WBC” Rant 1:01:27 - Start of 2023 Standings Predictions 1:02:11 - AL East 1:05:58 - AL Central 1:11:11 - AL West 1:14:58 - NL East 1:17:02 - NL Central 1:20:33 - NL West 1:24:18 - Start of Playoff Predictions 1:27:34 - Tony's Bracket 1:31:46 - Tom's Bracket 1:35:04 - Start of Awards Predictions 1:35:41 - Rookie of the Year 1:37:45 - Manager of the Year 1:38:45 - Cy Young 1:42:11 - MVP 1:47:20 - Diamond Duo Superlatives Songs Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004 “America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony show 95% of their attention towards the World Baseball Classic! Due to recording on March 12, not all of Pool Play is covered. However, there was still plenty for the duo to divulge right into. From a five-way tie for first in Pool A, to Japan's sheer domination in Pool B, and all of the heart-warming stories in-between, this year's rendition of the global event has done a fantastic job celebrating baseball and what it means to each country that has participated! There's still more baseball to be seen from the WBC, so make sure to tune in like Tom and Tony will to see how things shape out in the final days! Until then, enjoy what has been on Episode 57 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 4:49 - Transactions & Injuries from the Past Two Weeks (as of 3/12/23) 22:58 - Start of WBC Talk 23:30 - Pool A Discussion (Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, Panama, Chinese Taipei) 40:18 - Pool B Discussion (Japan, Australia, Korea, Czech Republic, China) 1:13:17 - Pool C Discussion (Mexico, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Colombia) 1:32:43 - Pool D Discussion (Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua) 1:50:03 - Last Minute Predictions for the WBC Song Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are excited for the start of Spring Training! The biggest story coming from both Arizona and Florida has to be the implementation of the pitch clock, lack of shifts, and the enlarged bases. Tom and Tony certainly have their own opinions on all three and they express them throughout the episode. What else is in store? How about our obligatory check of the transaction tracker, where a superstar has officially been taken off the market for next year's free agency class. Also, we've got part two of our How F'd Are They Scale where we grade each team in the National League based off of how doomed they are as the regular season approaches. Take in the beginning of March and Spring Training with The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates!

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get the ball rolling on their coverage of the World Baseball Classic! The rosters for all 20 countries participating were recently announced, so the two spent some time analyzing each one with the tournament just two weeks away! But first, they comb through the most recent batch of trades and signings from across the league! Some of the more noteworthy moves include Zack Greinke's return to Kansas City, the Padres locking up their ace long term, and another pair of team friendly extensions out of the Blue Jays and Astros. From here on out, the focus shifts almost primarily to the rosters of the World Baseball Classic! The duo go through all four pools of the tournament and break down some of the more obvious favorites from each one. These favorites include, but are not limited to, the USA, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Venezuela. After leaving off with more room for a more in depth WBC analysis closer to the tournament, Tom and Tony spend the remainder of the episode reviving a segment from last year's offseason: the How F'd Are They Scale! With five categories ranging from Ain't No Stopping Us Now to Everything Is On Fire, the two assess the state of each American League team going into the 2023 season. Get ready for the second half of the scale along with plenty more next time! But until then, get comfortable and enjoy the latest from The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 5:34 - Transactions from the Past Two Weeks (as of 2/11/23) 12:55 - Beginning of World Baseball Classic Rosters Released & WBC Details 19:19 - Pool A: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Cuba, Italy, Panama 28:06 - Pool B: Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Czech Republic 33:30 - Pool C: USA, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Great Britain 42:55 - Pool D: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua 58:46 - Explanation Of The How F'd Are They Scale 1:01:30 - AL East 1:14:02 - AL Central 1:15:55 - Andrew Chafin Signing Live Reaction 1:29:05 - AL West Songs Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004 “America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony breathe a sigh of relief as the BBWAA did not let us down for a change and elected someone deserving into the Baseball Hall of Fame! Before the duo gets to that though, there's always a fresh batch of trades and transactions to comb through! This week's highlights include Miami acquiring the reigning AL batting average champ, the Rays GM remembering he can extend his players and locking up three of them, and Aroldis Chapman's official departure from the Big Apple (thank God). After acknowledging the accusations placed upon White Sox pitcher, Mike Clevinger, and the passing of all time Oakland A's great, Sal Bando, it's time for the two to talk Hall of Fame! Congratulations are in order for Scott Rolen: the only player from this ballot elected, joining Fred McGriff as the only two individuals to be honored in Cooperstown this year! The two dispute claims that Rolen should not have made it at all and review the cases for some of the biggest names still on the ballot like Helton and Wagner. Once that's done, Tom and Tony look ahead to next year's ballot and the new faces they'll see on it. They highlight, in particular, generational greats in Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Chase Utley. They proceed to wrap up with nods to the remaining newcomers, offering an extra homage to Captain America himself in David Wright, and his unfortunate case that will very likely not result in a HOF election. To close the show, the two bust out an old favorite in the Deep Drive Into Left! They're double dipping this time around with hilarious updates out of the Rockies and Angels camps; in addition, listen to the opening of the Rockies portion to hear two twenty-somethings laugh uncontrollably at very immature humor - hey, it's what they do best. All this and more is featured here in Episode 54 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thediamondduopodcast and on Twitter @DiamondDuoPod for more content and show updates! Timestamps: 6:26 - Transactions from the Past Two Weeks (as of 1/29/23) 19:25 - Luis Arraez Swapped for Pablo Lopez and More 26:47 - Will the Red Sox Surprise Everyone in 2023? 36:51 - Mike Clevinger's Being Investigated 39:43 - A's Legend Sal Bando Passes Away 43:32 - Hall Of Fame Election Results + Scott Rolen Elected 1:00:20 - A Look Ahead At Next Year's Newcomers 1:01:03 - Adrian Beltre: Next Year's Shoe-In 1:05:36 - The Cases For Joe Mauer & Chase Utley 1:14:11 - Rounding Out The Remaining Names 1:18:17 - The Tragedy Of David Wright's HOF Case 1:22:43: Deep Drive Into Left (Rockies Owner Thinks They Can Compete, Arte Moreno Won't Sell Angels, Tom & Tony Can't Stop Laughing) Songs Played In Episode: "Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" "Baby Shark" by PinkFong