The Just Baseball Show

Jack and Aram start the week by dissecting what Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 8-game PED suspension means for his budding legacy. Plus, some talk on how the Braves uniquely handled the starting rotation against the Marlins. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack fly through the headlines from the last couple days in Major League Baseball, including the Tigers firing General Manager Al Avila and a slew of injury updates. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack dish out one surprise performer for every team so far this season. Plus, conversation about the 13 inning Mariners win over the Yankees on Tuesday night and the Field of Dreams game coming up tonight. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aram and Peter link up for another Mailbag Wednesday! What team do you think will have the best starting rotation in three years? @burner_Phillips on Twitter Should the Guardians make a run at Sean Murphy/what is the timeline for Bo Naylor? - cwmwrites on Twitter Why isn't Sandy Alcantara getting more love for the NL MVP? - @kazeemthedream6 on Twitter  Who's trio is better when healthy? The Dodgers with Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Trea Turner, or the Padres with Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, and Juan Soto? - @JoshuaDLandis on Twitter  Who is a team that is hurt right now but when healthy can make a bit of noise for the rest of the year? Lildj227 on Twitter  What playoff contending team is the most fragile? One injury to a key player really hurts their chances of competing - jaredcochran13 If you could have any player dead or alive on your podcast for a full hour and they HAD to tell the truth, who would it be and why? - Kyletaylorportraits on IG Do the Braves have a top 5 infielder at each position? If so, where would you rank each player at their position? Lastly, where is Max Fried ranked among starters? - JakeFranklin15 on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack discuss the Great Aspartame Debate, get Peter's thoughts on Spencer Strider's comments, and dive into which teams are trending downwards (14:15) and upwards (38:42) as we hit the middle of August. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram open the week by discussing Ian Anderson being optioned, Franmil Reyes being DFA'ed, Spencer Strider's comments after facing the Mets, the Padres and Yankees being swept, and Carlos Correa's contract situation. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter, Jack, and Aram take time out of their precious Saturday morning to assess the trade deadline for teams in the NL East (6:18), NL Central (34:10), and NL West (52:23). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter, Jack, and Aram get together to talk haircuts and the trade deadline for teams in the AL East (7:32), AL Central (37:10), and AL West (45:12). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack first welcomes on Managing Editor of JustBaseball.com, Ryan Finkelstein, to talk how the contenders fared at this week's trade deadline (0:38). Then, Jack is joined by Just Baseball writer and Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes to discuss how his team won the deadline in emphatic fashion (31:50). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aram and Peter discuss the absolutely wild MLB Trade Deadline, hitting on every single move from the action packed Tuesday including the blockbuster of all blockbusters: the Juan Soto trade. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram walk through each and every one of the trades that went down on Monday, August 1, as well as the extensions of Joe Musgrove and Austin Riley. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram dissect the blockbuster trade over the weekend from both the Reds and Mariners side. Plus, more Red Sox discussion, Austin Riley praise, and deadline forecasting. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack wrap the week by discussing more Soto hypotheticals, sympathizing with Joey Gallo, dissecting the Andrew Benintendi deal, and heaping more love on some underrated relievers. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before diving into a good old fashioned game of "Would You Rather", Peter and Jack discuss the shortcomings and unfortunate circumstances of Jacob deGrom and Mike Trout and the title of "Greatest in the World" that they hold. Plus, Shohei Ohtani is super awesome. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Aram answer your questions for a mailbag Wednesday! Every year it seems under the radar deadline acquisition helps a World Series Team (Jorge Soler 2021, Daniel Hudson in 2019, Nathan Eovaldi in 2018), Who can be the under the radar deadline acquisition for a contender? My Guess: Jose Quintana - HenryHayesss on Twitter  Which Prospects can the Marlins get who will be a major leaguer as soon as they are dealt to the Marlins? Which Major Leaguers can they acquire? - Kevin_Barral on Twitter What should be some goals for bottom dwelling teams (royals, tigers, reds, cubs) for the second half of the season? Sad Royals fan here Jack_Weber_1 on Twitter What Moves Do you think the Brewers could make to separate themselves from the Cardinals and Padres to get them closer to elite contenders in the NL like the Braves Mets and Dodgers? - CreamerBrendan on Twitter Create your favorite lineup of current players with 3 lefties, 3 righties, 3 switch hitters - Andrew Biesecker On IG How do you guys feel about a potential Moreno for Skubal swap? Other Mock trades for tarik Skubal? - “NoahBSL on Twitter  The Diamondbacks have a great future with Jones, Carrol, Thomas and Lawler. What do you think about trading Zac Gallen or Merril Kelly for some infield help like Nolan Gorman or Jordan Walker? Also Stone Garrett - andrewbrimley on Twitter  I recently foundmy childhood collection of baseball cards. What things do I look for from the cards to see if they have value to sell? - jaredcochran on Twitter Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack navigate all the latest reports surrounding the trade deadline (1:45) before hitting the woes of the Angels and Red Sox (36:33) and the MLB Awards races (45:11). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Aram re-hash Peter's All-Star weekend experience and Juan Soto's saga (0:40) before Jack and Aram launch into a conversation with Indianapolis Indians catcher Taylor Davis (20:10). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack hit on the Nationals/A's commercial flight debacle for their All-Stars (1:10) before diving into updated power rankings (8:10). Then, longtime professional baseball player and 10-year Major Leaguer Ryan Lavarnway joins Peter to discuss his career and the young stars that he's seeing (39:14). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram start by diving into the Chris Sale news and the Red Sox' direction (3:50), the All-Star game and its successful broadcast (16:45), Rob Manfred's lack of feel on the Minor League Baseball situation (33:02), and the Rangers acing the draft (43:28). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram hit on the Marlins' "embarrassing" series loss to the Phillies over the weekend (1:19), the Juan Soto extension saga (5:35), Spencer Torkelson's demotion to Triple-A (18:08), and a recap of the first couple rounds of the MLB Draft (25:37). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter, Jack, and Aram get together to talk the Royals' predicament (4:40), the status of the Mets (6:57), the Padres/Cardinals debate (11:24), the top trade targets (22:40), and the Home Run Derby (1:08:45). Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Aram discuss the surprising firing of Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo as his team currently sits in a playoff spot, Aram breaks down his top 10 prospects in the Futures Game and goes over Just Baseball's Final Mock Draft which released on Tuesday. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack dish out their thoughts on a wide variety of things around baseball. Really, wherever their minds take them. Plus, the hottest and coldest performers of the past month. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack walk through 11 names that were left off the Midsummer Classic rosters that should've been given more consideration. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram hit a variety of topics around Major League Baseball's All-Star balloting, the hottest and coldest teams in baseball, and more. Monday fun. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter, Jack, and Aram shoot through a variety of topics, including Shohei's impact on a team lacking a formidable future, Tarik Skubal's struggles, a "sympathy" All-Star selection, and the Futures Game rosters. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter welcomes on recurring guest Ryan Finkelstein, Managing Editor and Host of Locked on Mets to talk about the Mets' recent troubles and why everything is going to be totally fine (0:00-17:05). The duo then review the current All-Star finalist voted on by the fans. Ryan and Peter have a few gripes, to say the least (17:06) Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter & Aram answer questions left on our Twitter and Instagram: The Yankees and Astros have clearly been the first and second-best teams in the AL respectively, who's the third? Red Sox, twins, Blue Jays, Rays, Guardians? - imnotsuspended on Twitter  Who has the worst contract in MLB? - domfully  Is there any way the Phillies make the playoffs now that Bryce Harper is out for a decent portion of the season - loops0917 If you guys are to make a rotation of five pitchers under 27 (3 righties, 2 lefties) for the next 5-7 years, who are your top 5? For the next 7 years, would you rather have Bobby Witt Jr or Oneil Cruz? - braden.odom IG Are the Mariners now buyers at the deadline with their recent run? And who do they go for? Also, I'm a tunnel visioned mariners fan so what are some realistic expectations for the rest of the season? -austinfothergill IG If Peter, Jack and Aram were prospects, who would have the best hit, field, power, arm, and speed tool? - dhils Twitter Which teams need Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle the most? Also, I hope they don't attach Moustakas to one of those deals? - TeamKaptain08 Twitter Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Join our Baseball Groupchat! Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram record a July 4th episode on July 3rd. The two discuss a variety of MLB headlines, from Michael Stefanic to Pedro Severino, and then dive into 30 teams in 20 minutes (28:50). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram wrap up the week by addressing the baseless claims that Doug Gottlieb made about Freddie Freeman and his agent, Casey Close. Plus, they laud the performances of Michael Harris II, Sandy Alcantara, Matt Olson, and the Cleveland Guardians. Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram praise the Houston Astros and the work of Guardians prospect Will Brennan. Then, the two welcome on Jack's broadcast partner, Howard Kellman, who has been the Voice of the Indianapolis Indians for 46 years (18:20). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Rovell of the Action Network and formerly ESPN and CNBC joins the show to talk about his unique collectibles worth more than seven-figures, thoughts on the betting industry and its future in Major League Baseball, the NFT market and much more! Also Aram and Peter discuss Clayton Kershaw's surprising comments on Freddie Freeman's acclimation process in LA as well as the Angels/Mariners fight and suspensions. Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack discuss Jose Berrios' immense struggles before welcoming on Tucker Davidson to catch up near the season's midway point (13:24). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram open the week by hitting the biggest headlines from the past several days in baseball, ranging from the White Sox training staff telling their players to "take it easy" on the base paths, all the way to Ole Miss winning the College World Series. Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter, Jack, and Aram rip a casual Friday, bouncing all around the baseball landscape. Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack celebrate the show's 250th episode (0:40)! Plus, they battle rap random MLB players (5:11) and describe every MLB team using three words (13:17). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aram and Peter discuss some of the biggest topics in baseball: The Yankees dominance (2:00), Oneil Cruz's insane debut (8:45), can the Braves catch the Mets? (14:45), what is going on with the Angels? (25:50), which franchise would you rather be moving forward: Tigers or Royals? (37:30). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack discuss meditation, the Red Sox bullpen strengths, Oneil Cruz's ceiling, Cleveland's legitimate ability to contend, and a whole bunch of other things. Much to get to on a Tuesday! Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram discuss rebounding from nights out and red meat etiquette before trying to provide an update on all 30 MLB teams in 20 minutes (13:02). Then, the two welcome on Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark (33:33). Jayson Stark's Weird and Wild Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter, Jack, and Aram are finally back together to hang out and converse about all the happenings in baseball this week, identify the source of Peter's fancy juices, and address the haters of Jack's glasses. Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack first react to near-history for the Cardinals' Miles Mikolas (0:40). Then, the two welcome on Peter Flaherty for a detailed rundown of all eight teams in this year's Men's College World Series (6:04). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aram and Peter answer your mailbag questions for this week with topics ranging all over the league! Download the Loupe app for 24/7 baseball cards at your fingertips + $20 credit! What are your thoughts on the guardians and what should they do for the remainder of the year? go for it and add another bat/ arm? retool and keep most of the core? or full rebuild? - @DavidDOlivo3 Cards record prediction and will they win the division? I reckon they will win the league pennant. They are playing well now, but half the team seems to be second half players. - @Eduardo54978750 Is Luis Arraez an all star? And can the Twins actually compete with the best teams? @ouunioon What is one move that will shake up the league at the deadline - @Dodgerfanpage1 Is this the year that Edwin Diaz becomes a top 3 closer? - @Dhils Is Dansby Swanson an All Star this year? What do the Braves do at second base? - LWundy Is the Padres solid start without Nando sustainable (still no word on his MRI scan so may be out longer)? How do they prevent a catastrophic collapse like last year? What moves are realistic at the DL? - JoshuaDLandis What player has shocked you the most this year? For me, Luis Gonzalez as he is putting up good at bats and getting results - LilDj030 on IG  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack discuss The Other Guys vs. Step Brothers (1:48), Stephen Strasburg and Walker Buehler injuries (6:18), some good news around the league (21:06), and dish out MLB Awards at what would be the end of the regular season in the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign (32:40). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram do a baseball whip-around, hitting the top stories across baseball from the weekend. Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack fill out All-Star ballots for the American League (9:28) and National League (24:46). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and Jack discuss hitters and pitchers that had slow starts to the season that are finally turning it on. Plus, Jack brings bizarre niche splits to the pod. Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aram and Peter kick off the episode with the surprising news that Angels Manager Joe Madden was fired, discuss reported mutiny in the Marlins clubhouse (11:10) and then break into several mock trades (16:45). Sports Cards Available 24/7 on Loupe (free $20 credit) Get Your Just Baseball Merch! Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 New Fantasy Baseball/Gambling Podcast: Not Gambling Advice New MLB Prospects Podcast: The Call-Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices