The Underdog Sports MLB Show

This week, we begin by naming our quarter-season award winners, including the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year, and most surprising and disappointing teams at the 1/4 season mark. From there, we discuss the Padres making the case for the best single-game performance of all-time, Bud Black being fired by the Rockies after nine seasons and Derek Shelton being shelved by the Pirates after 5+ seasons, and Rafael Devers' refusal to play first base with the Red Sox in need at the position.

On this week's episode, we name and debate our Mount Rushmore for each position in the history of baseball. From there, we discuss the highest paid player (by AAV) at each spot on the diamond, the elimination of the buffer zone by umpires that has hitters and pitchers guessing the strike zone like never before, roster moves in Detroit, Texas, and Cincinnati, and which baseball players would be our top choices to enlist to be a part of our 100 player roster in a battle to the death against a gorilla.

On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Walt Jockety, the architect of the Bash Brothers A's farm-system, and the consistently great Cardinals teams of our childhood. From there, we draft our favorite ballpark foods, and the best pitching matchups (one per team) across Major League Baseball. To wrap up, we discuss the best teams to not win the World Series over the last 25 years, Triston McKenzie being DFA'ed by the Guardians, and the absurdity of the Angels self-inflicted getaway games travel wounds.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our thoughts on official scoring at the ballpark, and a week of insane box scores across baseball. From there, we draft our ideal rosters for Team USA for the 2026 WBC, and discuss Juan Soto's comments about no longer hitting in front of Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuna calling out his manager Brian Snitker for a double-standard on lack of hustle, and the future of the managerial position for the Rockies with former skipper Clint Hurdle being brought in as hitting coach.

On this week's episode, we discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially becoming the long-term face of the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a fourteen-year, $500 million extension, with a $325 million signing bonus, no deferrals and opt-outs, and a full no-trade clause. We also discuss Justin Steele's season-ending elbow injury, Octavio Dotel's tragic death, Rafael Montero's trade to the Braves, CNBC's valuations for every MLB team, Team USA's coaching staff and captain, and which players we think would be the best future managers.

On this week's episode, we discuss a wave of extensions throughout baseball, including the Red Sox giving Garret Crochet six-years, $170 million, and Kristin Campbell eight-years and $60 million, the Padres extending Jackson Merrill for nine-years and $135 million, and the Diamondbacks extending Ketel Marte for seven-years and $116.5 million, including $64 million in new money. We also discuss Jurickson Profar's 80 game PED suspension for the Braves, Lance Lynn's retirement, and the top jersey sales of 2024.

On this week's episode, we recap the first series of the MLB season, and discuss the hoopla over the Yankees torpedo bats after a record-setting home run explosion over the weekend. From there, we discuss extensions for Cal Raleigh (five-year, $99.5 million with the Mariners) and Brandon Pfaadt (five-year, $45 million extension with the Diamondbacks), and the Pohlad family asking for $1.7 billion in a potential sale despite $400+ million in debt and a lower valuation by Forbes, To wrap up, we discuss some of the best promotional giveaways across baseball this season.

On this week's episode, we begin by making our division, playoff, World Series, and award picks for the 2025 season. From there, we discuss extensions for Alejandro Kirk, Tanner Biebe, Justin Martinez, and Jose Trevino, new homes for Kyle Gibson, Patrick Corbin, Craig Kimbrel, and Alex Verdugo, trades involving Nolan Jones, Ian Anderson, and Mark Cahna, and early injuries to Gunnar Henderson, Royce Lewis, Shane McClanahan, and Clark Schimdt. To wrap up, we discuss Joey Gallo's transition to pitching, the National TV schedule, the Marlins running into issues with the MLBPA, and the sale of Paul Skenes' debut patch card.

On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for each team's MVP, and X-Factor this season. From there, we discuss Gerrit Cole's Tommy John Surgery and what it means for the Yankees this season and beyond, Dave Roberts' record extension with the Dodgers, the future of the Rays in Tampa Bay after abandoning plans to build a new stadium, every fan base's hope-meter for the 2025 season, Yandy Diaz's option being picked up, Mo Vaughn admitting to past PED use, and the hilarity that was the New Era MLB hats.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a spring training storyline for each team, including the Yankees pitching staff, if the Dodgers will live up to expectations, if the Astros can have a new core emerge, who will take the lead in the NL East, and whether the Tigers and Royals are for real after a successful 2024 season. From there, we discuss the Athletics locking up Lawrence Butler, the Padres signing Jose Iglesias, injuries to Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez, and George Kirby, and conclude with our team positional draft.

On this week's episode, we have our 2025 MLB betting bonanza special, which includes picking the over/under win totals for all 30 teams, and our favorite playoff, home run, and strikeout prop bets for the 2025 season. From there, we pick our All-Division teams across baseball, and discuss President Trump's comments on Pete Rose, Guardians Owner Larry Dolan's passing, Jose Quintana's deal with the Brewers, the Nationals bringing back Brandon Finnegan, and a trio of tough early injuries in New York.

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the PECOTA projections for the 2025 season, and whether or not we think each team are being fairly evaluated by the system. From there, we draft teams for our season long wins competition, and discuss Aaron Boone's extension with the Yankees, the Yankees new facial hair policy, billionaire Justin Ishbia pivoting from interest in the Twins to the White Sox, and MLB planning to end their long-standing relationship with ESPN as a game provider of the league.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Red Sox making a huge splash by signing Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. From there, we discuss Nick Pivetta heading to the Padres, Clayton Kershaw's return to the Dodgers, extensions for Mark Kotsay, J.J. Picollo, Cole Ragans, and Geraldo Pedromo, new homes for Justin Turner, Ty France, Paul DeJong, Joey Gallo, John Means, Jacob Junis, Kendell Graveman and Cal Quantrill, and the latest in the long-list of injuries for Anthony Rendon.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Pete Alonso returning home to the Mets on a two-year, $54 million contract after prolonged negotiations between the two sides. From there, we discuss Jack Flaherty heading back to the Tigers, Kenley Jansen's return to LA with the Angels, Pat Hoberg's firing after the umpire was tied to gambling, Kike Hernandez heading back to the Dodgers, Yoan Moncada heading to the Angels, and new homes for Tommy Pham, Ramon Laureano, Harrison Bader, Jason Heyward, and Connor Joe.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Shredder's list of the top-ten first baseman, before moving on to future hall of famer Max Scherzer heading to the Blue Jays on a one-year, $15 million deal, and Max's career legacy. From there, we discuss Kirby Yates adding himself to the Dodgers super bullpen, Ha-Seong Kim heading to the Rays, Jorge Polanco heading back to Seattle, Carlos Estevez heading to the Royals, Taylor Rogers being traded to the Reds, and new homes for Tommy Khanle and Neftali Feliz.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the MLB Network Top Ten lists at each position, and voicing our many frustrations with the Shredder's conclusions. From there, we discuss the Braves adding All-Star Jurickson Profar to their lineup, the second major trade between the Cubs and Astros which saw Ryan Pressly head to Chicago, the Guardians adding Paul Seawald, the potential insanity of the 2026 Contemporary Hall of Fame Ballot, and the best Baseball Hall of Fame class of the sixty years.

In part-one of this week's podcast, we discuss the Dodgers adding to their dream team with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, and the best relief pitcher on the market, Tanner Scott. From there, we discuss the Blue Jays landing Anthony Santander, the Mets' plan to fill their roster in a post-Pete Alonso world, and where we think Alonso's next landing spot will be. In part-two, we discuss the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame vote and welcome Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner into Cooperstown, and pay tribute to Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90.

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the finalists of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, and make our final picks where the ace will end up. From there, we discuss the public HOF ballots with a week to go until announcement day, future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander heading to the Giants, Jeff Hoffman heading up north to the Blue Jays, free agents willing to take shorter deals as the offseason drags on, early arbitration figures, and the best player at each position throughout the entirety of the 2000s.

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the Baseball Hall of Fame tracker, and the public votes so far. From there, we discuss Hyesong Kim signing with the Dodgers, and their resulting trade of Gavin Lux to the Reds, Brent Rooker's extension with the Athletics, Charlie Morton landing with the Orioles, Michael Lorezen heading back to the Royals, Drew Rasmussen re-upping with the Rays, and the list of our top-five players at each position heading into 2025, and our best player at each spot over the last five seasons.

On this week's episode, we celebrate our 300th recording, and discuss Corbin Burnes shocking the baseball world by heading to the Diamondbacks, the Red Sox adding Walker Buehler, Teoscar Hernandez and Sean Manea re-upping with the Dodgers and Mets, Joc Pederson heading to Texas, Gleyber Torres heading to the Tigers, Andrew McCutchen remaining in Pittsburgh, and the Nationals bringing back Trevor Williams and Josh Bell. To wrap up, we discuss some of our favorite players of all-time at each position.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the passing of baseball stolen base and runs scored king, the Man of Steel, Rickey Henderson, at the age of 65. From there, we discuss the first baseman carousel that landed Christian Walker in Houston, Josh Naylor in Arizona, Paul Goldschmidt in New York, Carlos Santana back in Cleveland, and Nate Lowe in DC. We also discuss Jesus Luzardo and Max Kepler heading to Philly, Patrick Sandoval heading to Boston, and Sammy Sosa making amends with the Cubs.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Juan Soto's record-setting fifteen-year, $765 million dollar contract to move across New York as a member of the Mets. From there, we discuss the Yankees adding Max Fried, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger, the Cubs trading for Kyle Tucker, the Red Sox adding Garret Crochet, Dick Allen and Dave Parker reaching Cooperstown, Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays, Jordan Romano heading to the Phillies, and Nathan Eovaldi heading back to the Rangers.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Giants landing their shortstop of the future by signing Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest in franchise history. From there, we discuss Luis Severino landing the largest contract in A's history, Clay Holmes signing with the Mets as a starter, Tyler O'Neill and Gary Sanchez heading to the Orioles, Shane Bieber heading back to Cleveland, and Aroldis Chapman signing with the Red Sox. To wrap up, we talk about the absurdity of the newly proposed Golden Bat rule,

On this week's episode, we take a look at the 2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot, and discuss each candidate's case before making our ten selections. We discuss who we deem to be the favorites for election this year, including Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki, Carlos Beltran, CC Sabathia, and Andurw Jones, as well as others players we'd consider for induction, including but not limited to, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Tori Hunter, Andy Pettitte, Francisco Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, and Dustin Pedroia.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Blake Snell becoming the first major free agent to find a new home (a season after waiting until spring training to sign) agreeing to a five-year, $182 million deal with the World Series champion Dodgers. From there, we discuss Tommy Edman re-upping with the Dodgers, Matt Boyd heading to the Cubs, Yusei Kikuchi heading to the Angels, Frankie Montas heading to the Mets, and a good old-fashioned baseball trade between the Royals and Reds that saw Jonathan India and Brady Singer get moved.

On this week's episode, we begin with our free agent fiesta, where we discuss our predictions for the landing spots, and contracts for the top fifty free agents this offseason, including Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, and Blake Snell. From there, we discuss the MLB Award finalists, and the selections for the Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Silver Slugger Awards, and All-MLB selections. To wrap up, we discuss the Rays stadium plans for 2025, and Diamond Sports emerging from bankruptcy.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Rori Sasaki's posting by the Chiba Lotte Mariners, favorites to sign him, and how it will effect the free agent pitching market. From there, we discuss Clayton McCullough being named manager of the Miami Marlins, an extension for Mike Shildt, Aaron Boone's 2025 team option being picked up, Shohei Ohtani undergoing shoulder surgery, the Phillies front office remake, and which players we think will be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Classic Era Ballot.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series after winning Game 3 at Yankee Stadium 4-2, losing Game 4 11-4, and winning Game 5, and the series after a series of Yankee miscues led the Dodgers to erase a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning. From there, we discuss Will Venable being named the new manager of the White Sox, new GMs in Arlington and San Francisco, and hot stove news surrounding Gerrit Cole's opt-out, Michael Wacha re-signing with the Royals, and the Braves and Angels agreeing to the first trade of the offseason.

On this week's episode, we recap Game 1 and Game 2 of the World Series, a 6-2, and 4-2 Dodger wins over the Yankees. We discuss Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam, Gerrit Cole's ace performance, Giancarlo Stanton's continued slugging, Nestor Cortes pitching over Tim Hill, Yamamoto wiping out the Yankees, the Dodgers strong bullpen work, Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury, and Aaron Judge's continuing postseason struggles. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Fernando Valenzeula, the beloved Dodger who passed away at 63.

On this week's episode, we recap the ALCS and NLCS, which saw the Yankees eliminate the Guardians in five-games, and the Dodgers eliminate the six. From there, we preview the made for TV World Series, the 12th time these teams have faced off in the Fall Classic. To wrap up, we discuss Jerry Reinsdorf's potential sale of the White Sox, Robby Thompson's extension with the Phillies, what the Rays should do in light of their stadium damage, Clayton Kershaw's return for 2025.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Mets winning the Wild Card Round in epic fashion, before recapping a Divisional round that saw the Mets and Yankees beat the Phillies and Royals in four-games, and the Dodgers and Guardians winning interdivisional matchups against the Padres and Tigers. From there, we preview the League Championship matchups between the Mets and Dodgers and Yankees and Guardians, and discuss Terry Francona returning to baseball with the Reds, the Twins potential sale and front-office shake up, Bud Black's extension, the latest in the Diamond Sports saga, and the life and career of Luis Tiant.

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the Wild Card round of the postseason, which saw the Tigers sweep the Astros, Royals sweep the Orioles, Padres sweep the Braves, and the Mets and Brewers go to a decisive game three. From there, we preview the Division Series matchups between the Tigers and Guardians, Yankees and Royals, Dodgers and Padres, and Brewers/Mets and Phillies, before paying tribute to baseball's all-time hit king and most tragic figure, Pete Rose, who died Monday at 83 years old.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the final playoff field, which includes the Yankees, Guardians, Astros, Orioles, Tigers, and Royals in the AL, and Dodgers, Phillies, Brewers, Padres, Mets, and Braves in the NL, the last of whom got in after splitting a double-header in the final games of the year. From there, we discuss Buster Posey being named President of Baseball Operations for the Giants, Chaim Bloom being named to the same role beginning in 2026 for the Cardinals, Skip Schumaker and David Bell vacating the Marlins and Reds managerial jobs, and Charlie Blackmon retiring from baseball.

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the playoff landscape with one week left in the 2024 season, before discussing Shohei Ohtani becoming the founding member of the 50-50 club with an epic six-hit, three home run, 10 RBI, and two steal performance that may be the best single-game performance in the history of the game. From there, we discuss CJ Abrams' demotion following an all-night casino visit leading into a Nationals day game, and Craig Kimbrel's release by the Orioles, and what it means for his future as a big league closer.

On this week's episode, we discuss Roberto Clemente Day, and whether or not the namesake Hall of Famer may be underrated, despite being regarded one of the greatest players of all time. From there, we discuss Chris Young's extension and new title of President of Baseball Operations, the Athletics already maneuvering to avoid playing any potential playoff games in Sacramento, and the league placing sponsors on helmets beginning the the postseason. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Ed Kranepool, and James Earl Jones.

On this week's episode, we discuss Matt Chapman agreeing to continue his career in the Bay Area by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million extension to remain with the Giants. We also discuss the Cubs throwing a combined no-hitter against the Pirates, (their first at Wrigley Field since 1972), Jerry Dipoto agreeing to an extension with the Mariners to remain as GM through at least the 2025 season, and Elvis Andrus' retirement, and whether or not he should have his number retired by the Texas Rangers.

On this week's episode, we look at the landscape around baseball with one month to go in the MLB season, and make our final playoff and award picks, and who we think will be the x-factor for every potential postseason team down the stretch. From there, we discuss the estimated amount for the 2024 qualifying offer and how it will effect free agency this offseason, the Royals adding a trio of vets in Yuli Gurriel, Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman, and the impact of injuries to Vinnie Pasquantino, and Clayton Kershaw.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Joey Votto ending his 17-year, MVP winning, and Hall of Famer caliber career, all of which was played with the Cincinnati Reds. From there, we discuss Scott Servais' firing as manager of the Mariners following a ten-game blown lead in the AL West, Perry Minasian receiving a two-year extension as GM of the Angles, NPB players pushing for earlier domestic and international free agency, Ohtani becoming the fastest to 40-40, and the return of Johnny Cueto.

On this week's episode, we discuss a proposal for starting pitchers being mandated to go six-innings in every start, with the only exceptions being after giving up 4+ runs, throwing 100+ pitches, or being pulled due to injury, which would than require a mandatory IL stint. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge's record-breaking (by at-bats and total games played) 300th home run, Victor Robles' extension with the Mariners, the midyear MLB Top 100 Prospect list, and injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Austin Riley, Freddie Freeman, and others.

On this week's episode, we begin by making our award predictions with nearly 75% of the MLB season in the books. From there we discuss the White Sox snapping their twenty-one game losing streak and then firing their manager Pedro Grifol two days later, Camilo Doval's path from All-Star to late-season demotion to the minors, Jarren Duran's suspension, Billy Bean's passing, a new deal between WFAN and ESPN Radio in New York, baseball meeting NASCAR, and a potential roster for the 2028 USA Olympic Baseball roster.

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the White Sox historic (and ongoing) twenty-one-game losing streak, as well as Blake Snell's first complete game, an eleven-strikeout no-hitter against the Reds. From there, we discuss trade deadline moves which saw Isaac Paredes, Tanner Scott, Jack Flaherty, Erick Fedde, Yusei Kikcuhi, Trevor Rogers, Michael Lorenzen, Lane Thomas, Alex Cobb, Jorge Soler, and many others get moved to new teams. To wrap up, we discuss stadium news in Tampa and Oakland, and whether Mike Trout's latest injury setback is the end of the superstar as we know him.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Dylan Cease's no-hitter, the second in Padres history. From there, we discuss the start of the trade deadline, including Randy Arozarena heading to the Mariners, Jazz Chisholm Jr. going to the Yankees, Carlos Estavez going to the Phillies, a swap of Austin Hays and Seranthony Dominguez, Zach Eflin going to the Orioles, Jess Winker going to the Mets, AJ Puk going to the Diamondbacks, Jason Adam going to the Padres, and Yimi Garcia going to Seattle. To wrap up, we discuss Alex Cora's extension, and TV news.