The Stitches Podcast

We're gearing up for All Star weekend, reviewing the rosters, snubs and potential starting pitching matchups. We also make our predictions for the Home Run Derby field. Enjoy!

Yes, we're back, and we're talking All-Star team rosters as voting gets underway. We go through and pick our starters at each position as well as the starting pitchers for both the AL and NL. Some fun picks in here. We don't forget about the honorable mentions either. Enjoy!

It's way too early to make any conclusions, but why not do it anyway? We go over the Twins start, some eye-popping divisions and players who are catching our eyes. Thanks for listening!

In season of change, there is a lot to break down after this first week of baseball. We talk about the new rule changes, impact rookies and the Twins' up-and-down start. Looks like they are who we thought they were? Thanks for listening!

It's time for a new baseball season, and that means a new prediction special! We go over our picks for playoff teams, pennant winners and world champions as well as individual awards in both leagues. This might be most we've disagreed in a while, so let us know where you think we're wrong! Regardless, this season is shaping up to be a fun one. Thanks for listening!

A week of the WBC down, and just a few days left. It's been a great tournament so far, but it hasn't been without its controversy. We break down why we believe the WBC is one of the best baseball tournaments out there — and why criticism is misplaced — and some of the craziness of the games so far. Thanks for listening!

With spring training about midway through and the WBC on tap, we go over some of our winners and losers so far, including injuries, the pitch clock, prospects and much more. Thanks for listening!

Spring Training is here, and that means it's time to review the offseason. We go over our report cards and discuss three winners and losers from the past few months, including teams and players. Thanks for listening!

OK, we may have jumped the gun on last week's World Baseball Classic preview. But we've got the breakdown of the officially official rosters today, going over teams, matchups and our picks to win. We can't wait for some international baseball. Thanks for listening!

The WBC is just over a month away, and we couldn't be more excited. We go over some of the preliminary rosters, including the top three teams USA, Dominican Republic and Japan. We also touch on underdogs and the lesser-known teams. Enjoy! P.S. Apologies for the low-quality audio from Luke. A new mic is on the way for next week!

The Twins traded a fan favorite and got a good pitcher in return. What does this mean for 2023 and beyond? How much does this alter the lineup and rotation? We break it all down on this episode. Thanks for listening!

What to say about this offseason podcast? We (mostly) talked about the new rule changes coming this baseball season. But we also delved into the January Blues, birthdays and Mountain Dew Voltage. Oh, and the audio got a little funky for about 10 minutes in the beginning. Trust us, it's a fun one. Anyways, thanks for listening!

The Twins actually did something good? Yes, a month after we laid into the organization for missing on Carlos Correa, Minnesota signed him to a franchise-record deal, but only after a couple of teams balked at his physical. We break down what this means for the Twins and where this offseason can go from here.

Carlos Correa is gone. But more importantly, it seems as though the Twins lost out on their No. 1 offseason target. That means it's time to rant. What's the plan after this? How many opportunities will this front office get? We go over all of it and more in this all-Twins episode.

Some big free agents have signed, but we're still waiting on the biggest to make his move. We go over some of the pickups and trades so far, including Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Trea Turner and much more. Thanks for listening!

It's time to go back to March and take a look at our preseason predictions, including divisions, leagues, World Series and major awards. Where did we go wrong? What did we pick right? As always, we mix in the goofy with the serious. Thanks for listening (and not making fun of us)!

The offseason has officially begun. We go over some of the big names on the free agent market, their value and potential landing spots. A couple things we learned: This market is heavy on shortstops and risky pitchers. Thanks for listening!

Astros are the 2022 World Champions, without an asterisk. We break down the six-game series, including some of the missteps by Rob Thomson in that final game, some of our surprise players and plays, and the craziness of the Astros roster. Thanks for listening!

It's time for the 2022 World Series — Astros vs. Phillies. One team has been the best of the best all year (and the last six years). The other snuck into the playoffs and got hot at the right time. Who will win it all? We break down the matchup and (kind of) give our predictions. Enjoy! 

The American League and National League Championship Series matchups are set. Phillies vs. Padres. Yankees vs. Astros. We do a quick breakdown of each series and what to expect. Can't beat October baseball. Enjoy!

Well, our picks are shot. The Wild Card Round was absolutely wild, and we've still got a few weeks of baseball left. We go through our thoughts on the weekend, Divisional Round matchups and whether Robert uses Icy Hot around his ears... Yeah. Enjoy!

There is no shortage of storylines in this year's postseason, which kicks off tomorrow with the new best-of-three first round. We go over each first-round matchup and all 12 teams in this playoff preview, including some upset predictions. Enjoy!

Luke is back from his trip, so we get caught up on all things Europe and baseball. We chat about some of his experiences, the postseason race, MVP and much more on this off-the-cuff episode. Enjoy!

The favorites in both of the divisions in the east have seen their leads dwindle. We chat the NL and AL East, Mets, Yankees, Rays, Braves and plenty about the upcoming postseason. We even dove into the heated MVP race. Enjoy!

We should've realized that giving Robert free reign to chat about the White Sox wouldn't end so well... The good news is that it's extremely entertaining. We also go over some impact players in September. Thanks for listening!

Like the Twins season, this podcast goes off the rails quite a bit. We discuss Twins and Yankees sliding, some rookies and a bunch of random baseball news. Stick around -- it's a fun one!

With a few of the divisions seemingly decided, the wild card races in both leagues are heating up. We go over potential teams in the mix, some of which are unexpected. Hope you enjoy!

The trade deadline was absolutely wild and included perhaps one of the biggest trades in baseball history. We recap a busy day, talking about the Twins, Juan Soto, Mariners, Phillies and much more. Thanks for listening!

Today we discuss the trade deadline and some of the biggest pieces that might on the move, including Juan Soto, Luis Castillo, Frankie Montas and much more. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

The 2022 All-Star Squads are out, and there are a few snubs. Nik Budig and Luke Manderfeld go over the players, potential matchups and who really got the short end of the stick, including a pitcher leading the league in WAR. Thanks for listening!

With voting coming to a close in just a few days, Nik Budig and Luke Manderfeld go over their All Star Game ballots. There might be some surprises on here, including an unorthodox pick at first base. Thanks for listening!

Half of the divisions in baseball are within just a handful of games. We break down the AL Central, NL Central and NL West in today's episode. Get ready for some close stretch runs! Thanks for listening!

Teams out east are going streaking, particularly the Yankees, on pace for 119 wins. The Twins also wrapped up a tough stretch against some of the best in the AL East, and they fared... pretty well? Thanks for listening!

It's the end of May, and that means it's time for our early power rankings. We go over our top five and bottom five teams around the league. Any surprises? Tune in to find out!

It seems the difference between good and great teams has been the bullpen. We go over some of the top teams and their bullpen performances so far, including one of the best from the Yankees. Thanks for listening!

Today we go over some of the top prospects in baseball and who might be getting the call to the majors in the next few weeks. Will these guys make big impacts? Or will they struggle like we've seen with several other prospects this year? Thanks for listening!

A couple of American League teams have emerged from April on hot streaks. Are the Twins and Yankees legit? We also touch on the Reds and one of the worst starts to a season in major league history. Thanks for listening!

Today we go over some of the surprise players to start the season — good and bad. Some of the names include Kyle Tucker, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Connor Joe. Should you believe it or not? Thanks for listening!

The 2022 season is fully underway. The guys go around the league and talk about struggling rookies, the Twins and other weird starts. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our 2022 predictions! We go over division winners, wild cards, league champs and award winners. There are a few surprise picks in this one, including a team that might be the one to beat. Can't wait until Opening Day! Enjoy!

The Twins made a big splash signing the best free agent in this year's class. But one of the panelists doesn't think it's as good as you think. Get ready for some heated exchanges! Thanks for listening!

The lockout has ended and the deals have started. The Twins have been busy over the past few days, and it seems like more deals are coming. Plus, there are a couple of blockbuster deals to chat about. Thanks for listening!

Today we go over our top 10 shortstops entering the 2022 season, with a mix of old and new players, including a 20-year-old up and comer. While we agree on the top two players, the rest of our lists are quite different. Listen as we discuss our thoughts! Enjoy!

Today we go over the state of lockout discussions and what could be next. We also cover the Rangers farm system with our resident experts. Thanks for listening!

We're back with another episode focusing on top prospects. We wanted to go over much more, but we ended up chatting primarily about the Royals and Giants systems — quite the deep dive. Enjoy!

Today we go over some of our fondest baseball teams and memories. Ir we don't have baseball to watch on TV, at least we can reminisce. Thanks for listening!

With the ongoing lockout, we break down some of the top 100 prospect lists. Robert Stangler and Nik Budig bring their expertise to evaluate some of the top names, systems and more. Enjoy!

David Ortiz was the only player inducted into the Hall of Fame last week. But why? What about the stars of the steroid era? And is there some substance to "East Coast bias?" Thanks for listening!

It's finally here. The final round of our bracket to determine baseball's next great pitcher. Walker Buehler vs. Julio Urias. Dodger vs. Dodger. Who will come out on top? Thanks for listening!

Four pitchers remain. Julio Urias vs. Corbin Burnes. Walker Buehler vs. Shane Bieber. Who moves on to set up the championship round next week? Thanks for listening!

We're down to eight, and there are a couple of matchups causing quite a stir among the panel. Who is baseball's next great pitcher? Thanks for listening!