Podcasts about National League West

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's game, as Fernando Tatis Jr robbed ANOTHER home run last night, and it's time to just give him his 2nd Platinum Glove right now! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys wish Anthony Rizzo well in retirement which was announced this morning, and we get an updated look at the National League West and Wildcard standings! Listen here!

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Reds with a 5-1 win on Wednesday, pulling two games ahead in the National League West race and moving into possession of the second-best record in the NL. Shohei Ohtani had his best game on the mound and earned his first win, Edgardo Henriquez showed his stuff out of the bullpen, and Kiké Hernandez and Dalton Rushing both had huge hits for the offense. All in all, it was a good win for an LA team that might be getting hot at the right time. Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged a victory Sunday over the Padres to escape from San Diego in a first-place tie atop the National League West. Two solo home runs by rookie Alex Freeland provided the only scoring for the Dodgers in losses on Friday and Saturday, and it was more of the same on Sunday for most of the game. But Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dalton Rushing hit a go-ahead three-run home run, and Shohei Ohtani homered as well. Plus more on the returns of Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates from the injured list, and pending returns of Kiké Hernández, Michael Kopech, and Hyeseong Kim, and the roster maneuvering expected over the next few days. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged their final game of the season at Coors Field to secure a series split, and still have not lost a series to a National League West opponent in 10 tries in 2025. Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages homered on Thursday, the latter snapping a bizarre streak for Pages hitting his previous 16 home runs at Dodger Stadium. Clayton Kershaw improved to 7-2 after a loss this season, including wins in such games in all four August starts, with a 1.90 ERA so far this month. The Dodgers are 24-9 against the NL West, and will put that to the test against the Padres this weekend at Petco Park in San Diego. The Dodgers have won all three series against the Padres this season and take a one-game divisional lead into the weekend. Blake Snell starts the opener Friday night for the Dodgers, facing Yu Darvish for San Diego. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers very up and down (down and up???) week, in which they were swept by the middling Angels to fall out of first place, then swept the Padres to get back on top in the division. Also, Will Smith kept throwing out Padres runners, Max Muncy injured his oblique, and Buddy Kennedy is the 2,000th player in Dodgers history. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A polar bear walks into a ball park and hits a home run. No this isn't the beginning of a joke, it's just another day at Citi Field as Pete Alonso, nicknamed Polar Bear, hit two home runs on Tuesday against the Braves. What was special this time, especially with the first home run he hit in the bottom of the third inning, was Alonso breaking the Mets all-time home run record of 252 set by Darryl Strawberry. Alonso will continue to extend that record, currently at 254, for as long as he remains a Met. Jake and Jordan talk about how long that may be and reflect on this impressive accomplishment. MLB's top 100 prospect lists have been updated and Jordan is here to break it all down. He shares which prospects this season have stood out to him the most, what guys are having breakout years, who may get called up to the big leagues before the end of the year and what teams have the most interesting group of prospects. He and Jake get you caught up on the future of Major League Baseball.How the west was won is the talk around baseball, but it's not the 1962 movie that everyone is talking about. The talk is about the western divisional races that look like they may come down to the wire. With 42 games left in the regular season, the Mariners and Astros are tied for first in the American League West and the Dodgers and Padres are tied for first in the National League West. The guys talk about how they think this final stretch will go and who will come out on top.Plus, Jake reveals breaking news as he finds out that the Minnesota Twins have announced they are not being sold, the guys discuss the Brewers' 11-game winning streak and the restaurant that is giving out free burgers if they make it to 12 games and Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another controversy.All of this and more to get you over the mid-week hump on Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:05) - Pete Alonso HR record(26:14) - Jordan's Prospect Hut(50:58) - Western divisional races(1:01:16) - Twins Breaking News(1:08:45) - Ohtani Scandal  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin is out for the season after elbow surgery, and reliever Brock Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and will have testing done Wednesday in Los Angeles. Stewart is the 19th different Dodgers pitcher to be placed on the injured list in 2025. Plus the Dodgers lost a wild game in extra innings to the Angels, dropping to 0-5 against the Halos this season. The loss dropped the Dodgers into a first-place tie with the Padres in the National League West. Plus, Shohei Ohtani homered and continues to pile up runs scored, Michael Conforto continues to struggle, and a former Dodgers minor leaguer (Justin Hagenman) got a FOUR-inning save (close enough!) for the Mets on Tuesday night. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony, Chris, and Skraby were all very excited about the Padres being one game back in the National League West. They discussed the 4-1 win over the Giants and break down the playoff schedule. Plus, we are visited by a former Daytona 500 champion!

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped the series opener to the Angels in Anaheim, losing for a second straight day. The Dodgers lead the Padres by only one game, the closest the National League West has been since June 14. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed six runs, his most allowed in 41 major league starts, and the Dodgers trailed 7-0 before Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy homered in the eighth inning to pull within three runs. Old friend Kenley Jansen picked up his 487th career save, but for the Angels. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 MLB Trade Deadline has come and past, and play-by-play broadcaster Michael Marcantonini is here to discuss this year's trade deadline winners and losers on the Jack Vita Show! The San Diego Padres once again made the most noise on deadline day, as president of baseball operations AJ Preller made a flurry of aggressive moves, most notably dealing the no. 3 prospect in baseball (and three pitching prospects) to the Athletics in exchange for closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears. The Padres also acquired catcher Freddy Fermin, outfielder Ramon Laureano, starting pitcher Nestore Cortes, and first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn. Michael and Jack share why they believe the Padres won the deadline, and Jack makes a bold proclamation that the Friars will win the National League West over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were strangely quiet at this year's deadline. Will their passiveness come back to bite them? The Cubs missed an opportunity to upgrade their pitching staff, just days after the Milwaukee Brewers passed them for the NL Central division lead. Jack assesses the Cubs' approach at the deadline, as they enter into the final crunch of the regular season. Elsewhere, the Houston Astros brought home Carlos Correa, while the Seattle Mariners added a pair of big bats from the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the form of Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez. The Philadelphia Phillies added star closer Jhoan Duran, as the Minnesota Twins blew up their team. Michael and Jack discuss and break down it all! Michael is the play-by-play voice of the Aberdeen IronBirds, the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. He also broadcasts Division I athletics. You can follow him @MikedUpSports on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Ben & Paul start the 8am hour talking about the Padres being 3.5 games behind the dodgers in the National League West, and whether or not you are starting to let yourself dream about winning the division? Then we get to a game of Take On John with our pal John Flint from KSON before the guys are joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic for his weekly segment! Listen here!

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk all things MLB. The 2025 MLB season has reached its midpoint, and this comprehensive analysis covers every division with in-depth insights, team trajectories, betting odds, and trade deadline expectations. In the National League West, the Dodgers hold a firm lead despite recent struggles, with the Diamondbacks falling apart due to injuries and shifting into sell mode. San Diego and San Francisco trail closely but have struggled with consistency. The NL Central has turned into a race between the Cubs and Brewers. The Cubs benefit from the easiest second-half schedule and are positioned to buy key players, while the Brewers boast bullpen strength and recent form despite a tougher road ahead. The Mets and Phillies lead a tense NL East battle, separated by just half a game, with both teams healthy and ready to spend at the deadline. Meanwhile, the Braves' collapse due to poor road performance has effectively eliminated them from contention. In the American League, the Astros control the AL West, built on elite pitching and a dominant bullpen, while Yordan Álvarez's return could be pivotal. Seattle is competitive but lacks offensive consistency outside of Cal Raleigh. The Rangers struggle on the road but remain in the wild card hunt. The AL Central is ruled by the Tigers, who lead by 11.5 games with the best record in MLB. Other division teams like the Twins, Guardians, and Royals trail far behind and show little sign of catching up. The AL East is a four-team war among the Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays. The Blue Jays dominate at home but are vulnerable on the road. The Yankees are aggressive buyers with deep pockets, while Boston's win streak thrust them into the race before a brutal post-break schedule. Tampa Bay has cooled off and may fade. Baltimore, once hyped, is now out of the conversation. Player performance and team value are heavily discussed, such as the Astros' closing combo of Hader and Abreu, the Mariners' unexpected offense, and concerns over Mookie Betts and the Dodgers' injuries. Betting odds provide deeper context. Dodgers and Tigers lead World Series projections, but analysts recommend the Astros (10:1), Blue Jays (20:1), Padres (28:1), and Mets (9:1) for better returns. These teams combine talent with upside and have the potential to strengthen at the deadline. The episode ends by highlighting key second-half questions: Can underperformers bounce back? Will top teams stay healthy? Who will be the most aggressive buyers? And which wild card hopefuls will surge? The next two months promise a thrilling path to October baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers will get a much-needed rest for the next several days, and thankfully they head into the All-Star break with a healthy lead in the National League West after taking two of three games in San Francisco. In the series finale on Sunday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a gem, Freddie Freeman had two different go-ahead hits, and Tanner Scott continued his up-and-down season by blowing his seventh save of the year (although the Dodgers are now 4-3 in those games). On Saturday, the Dodgers fought to victory behind dominant pitching from Shohei Ohtani and Emmet Sheehan and offense from Michael Conforto (really?). Join us to celebrate a series win and a welcome break! Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we review the first half of the season for the Dodgers, who withstood several pitching injuries to hold a comfortable lead in the National League West, and tied for the best record in baseball. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's offensive surge against the Boston Red Sox and explain why the Giants' next few weeks will be pivotal in the NL West race.--(3:00) - Giants offense erupts in finale vs Boston(9:30) - Heliot Ramos shines against Red Sox(15:30) - Landen Roupp's strong outing against Boston(24:30) - Assessing the race in the National League West(35:15) - Previewing San Francisco's next series against the Miami Marlins 

The National League West has changed a little bit with the addition of Rafael Devers to the Giants. But how much has it actually changed? Willard and Dibs discuss.

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the 3-team race in the National League West, as the Dodgers have 10 games in a row against the Padres and Giants. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Agler, Padres broadcaster, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss San Diego's ballclub after their weekend to forget against the Seattle Mariners. Jesse checks in on Manny Machado's ability to produce with runners in scoring position, Jackson Merrill's high ceiling, how to attack Dylan Cease, the ultra-competitive National League West, and Mike Shildt's presence in the dugout. Mike Bordick (25:20), 14-year MLB infield and host of the BMORE Baseball Podcast, takes a look at Brandon Hyde's firing, what behind Adley Rutschman's slow start, Cedric Mullins' impressive offensive game, and former Oriole Anthony Santander's struggles at the plate.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

As we approach the quarter-mark of the 2025 season, it's time to start looking ahead for a very competitive National League West.Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into upcoming impactful series for each club – including the Arizona Diamondbacks matching up with some of their contemporaries for the first time this year. Could the Snakes be on the verge of a run?They also look at pictures starting to form for each roster in a too early start to the trade deadline season. Is Max Muncy going to cut it for the Dodgers at third base all season? Has the clock struck midnight for LaMonte Wade at first base by the bay? Do the Padres have an answer for LF on the roster and what (if anything) would a contender want to trade for off the Colorado roster?

The National League West continues to shine aside from a historically bad start from the Colorado Rockies. But as we get deeper into the season, the injuries are starting to pile up around the division.Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into the biggest injury impacts for each club. Highlighting those impacted the most and what depth each team has behind them to weather the storm. The Los Angeles Dodgers' envious SP depth is set to be tested with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow hitting the injured list with shoulder troubles. In the desert, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been without All-Star Ketel Marte but are facing issues of their own on the mound.The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres have remained relatively healthy so far, but do they have the depth to keep up if the injury bug finds their clubhouse?Then there's the Colorado Rockies. The injuries are significant, but how much of their record is a byproduct of the missing pieces?

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive in with the Yankees changing closers after just 8 innings for Devin Williams. Joe explains the timing and reasoning for making such an early switch. Tom is floored by the start of the Rockies and sees a trend with bad teams getting worse. We switch gears to soccer and a new head coach doing things a bit differently and Joe loves it! What happened in baseball that's more rare than a perfect game? Plus, how long will it take for the Dodgers to get back on track? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive in with the Yankees changing closers after just 8 innings for Devin Williams. Joe explains the timing and reasoning for making such an early switch. Tom is floored by the start of the Rockies and sees a trend with bad teams getting worse. We switch gears to soccer and a new head coach doing things a bit differently and Joe loves it! What happened in baseball that's more rare than a perfect game? Plus, how long will it take for the Dodgers to get back on track? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National League West has been the best division in baseball, by far. The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in MLB and the San Diego Padres with Fernando Tatis Jr. looking like an NL MVP are nipping at their heels.Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into the biggest surprises for all five clubs out west. Will Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki continue to have struggles? Should anyone be concerned about all the injuries occurring at Dodger Stadium?The San Francisco Giants are doing that thing they did in 2021 when they won the division. Can we believe Jung Ho Lee's breakout? For that matter, is Corbin Carroll back to being a world-beater for the Arizona Diamondbacks after a sophomore slump?Then there's the Colorado Rockies. Is the biggest surprise coming out of Denver that they actually made a coaching change?

The National League West has come to play in the first few weeks of the MLB season. USA Today writer and Audacy Insider Bob Nightengale breaks down why the division has been dominant so far. Plus, updates on a couple of poor-performing squads and if there's any progress on a salary cap.

The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, known as the Big Red Machine, were at the height of their dominance and delivered one of the most iconic seasons in baseball history. Managed by Sparky Anderson, the team finished with a 108–54 record, cruising to the National League West title and eventually capturing the World Series crownThe roster was loaded with star power, including Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, and Tony Pérez—each contributing in different ways to the team's relentless offense and cohesive chemistry. Joe Morgan, in particular, had an MVP season, showcasing a rare combination of power, speed, and plate discipline. Pete Rose continued to be the heartbeat of the lineup, hitting .317 and playing with unmatched intensity. Bench and Pérez delivered consistent power, while George Foster and Dave Concepción added key production and strong defense. On the pitching side, the staff wasn't overpowering, but it was highly effective. Don Gullett, Gary Nolan, and Fred Norman anchored the rotation, while Rawly Eastwick emerged as a dominant force out of the bullpenThe Reds' balance, depth, and aggressive base running made them a nightmare matchup for opponents. After sweeping the Pirates in the NLCS, Cincinnati faced the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic World Series that went seven games. Game 6, featuring Carlton Fisk's legendary walk-off home run, remains one of the most famous in MLB historyThe Reds responded with a Game 7 victory, securing their first World Series title since 1940.

Wolf and Luke discuss the different threats in the NL west division and Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill joins the show.

The NL West has three of the four teams in Major League Baseball with a .700 winning percentage or better. The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be here, but are they in trouble following injuries to Freddie Freeman and Blake Snell?Have the San Francisco Giants found the magic of 2021 when they won the National League West with 107 wins? Did it just take Bob Melvin a year to figure out how to elevate his club? How will the San Diego Padres handle the loss of Jackson Merrill to the 10-day IL?What will the Arizona Diamondbacks do without Ketel Marte? And will Corbin Burnes start to figure things out?Welcome to Best of the West your go-to podcast for everything NL West for Rockies fans! Hosted by Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber, we break down the biggest storylines, hottest takes, and season predictions for the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, and Rockies.

4-7 Susan Slusser recaps a huge opening weekend at Oracle Park as the Giants moved to 8-1 and first place early in the National League WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4-7 Susan Slusser recaps a huge opening weekend at Oracle Park as the Giants moved to 8-1 and first place early in the National League WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Luke for Leading off with Jody Jackson to discuss what went wrong against the Nationals, how the Arizona Diamondbacks can overcome Ketel Marte's injury, and the competition in the National League West.

Thrill and EB discuss the San Francisco Giants' performance, the use of 'torpedo bats,' and the National League West division. They also talk about their personal experiences with baseball, such as Eric Byrnes' time playing for the Giants and his encounter with a rat in the Astrodome's clubhouse.

Let's do that baseball: 2025 MLB Season Preview! Focused on all things National League West, Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber break down the biggest storylines, hottest takes, and season predictions for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Dbacks and Colorado Rockies.In this episode, Best of the West dives into:

The final countdown is upon us! Chris and Scott are back with their final divison preview to get you ready for the season. As cutdowns approach and spring training winds down, there are unfortunate injuries to report and surprising roster moves to discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially 2-0 on the 2025 MLB season after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in Japan during the Tokyo Series. But is their Achilles' heel going to be the health of their superstar? Can injuries to Freddie Freeman and Will Smith derail their pursuit of another World Series? When will Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, Brusdar Grateral and Michael Kopech return?Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber here also dig into the top prospects in the National League West and how they fared after Spring Breakout 2025. Could Dalton Rushing (L.A) and Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks) be sneaky NL Rookie of the Year Award picks? How serious are the setbacks to Charlie Condon (Colorado Rockies) and Bryce Eldridge (San Francisco Giants)?

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5   JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray lobbed a compelling question into the conversation he and other members of the media had this past week with Tony Clark, chief executive of the Major League Baseball Players' Association.   Caray, a longtime presence on baseball broadcasts and third-generation Caray in that role, wondered what it would look like if Major League Baseball ditched geographic divisions and reimagined itself along economic lines. The divisions would be organized by market size, not region. Tampa Bay would be free from competing against the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox for a division playoff spot. The Colorado Rockies wouldn't have to keep pace with the wallets in the National League West, if they were in the Plaines Division with Kansas City.   It's one way to open up more spots in the postseason for markets that are increasingly seeing those routes erased.   Expansion is going to make such tinkering possible.   Intrigued, Best Podcast in Baseball host and St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold asked Caray to expand on his question in this brand new episode -- and much much much more.   This is the 80th year of a Caray calling baseball, and that puts their family up there with some of the longest tenured in the history of the game in any role, any level, or any capacity. And there is a fourth generation on the way. FanDuel Sports Network picked up the Cardinals' Spring Breakout game on March 14 for prospects, but the prospects won't only be on the field. Chip's son, Stefan, will join him in the booth to call the game and offer thoughts on many of the players he's seen before from calling minor-league games.   Prospects for the future of baseball, prospects for the future of playing baseball, and prospects for the future of calling baseball -- all in one 30 minute conversation under the son at the Cardinals player development complex in Jupiter.   The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.

Wir beginnen die neue Saison mit dem unvergessenen Vin Scully. Willkommen zur 13. Saison Just Baseball. Wie immer starten wir mit der Preview auf die reguläre Saison. Und zur Überraschung aller ist die National League West als erstes auf der Liste. Verlieren die Dodgers überhaupt ein Spiel? Können die Padres aufholen, obwohl sie sich nicht verstärkt haben? In Phoenix wurde viel getan, aber reicht das aus? Die Giants und Rockies hecheln auch in diesem Jahr hinterher. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann macht dies gerne bei Steady

Can anyone push the Dodgers in the NL West or is the regular season merely a formality? How will the division sort out when the dust is settled? D and Z make their picks for the National League West in their division by division season preview.

Spring Training is here! And Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese two-way superstar is expected to pitch again in 2025, but will we see his return during the Tokyo Series? Could he become a reliever or closer as he recovers from Tommy John surgery? As all 30 clubs in Major League Baseball report to Arizona and Florida, several questions loom large in the National League West. One of three divisions to have all five teams in the same place - and the only one in the Cactus League - there's plenty to watch for over the next six weeks.How badly do the San Francisco Giants need Jung Hoo Lee to stay healthy and lead their offense? Are the Arizona Diamondbacks really going to keep Jordan Montgomery and go with a six-man rotation?Kris Bryant is also set to return for the Colorado Rockies. Can we really believe he'll spend any time in the outfield after three injury-plagued seasons? Is this actually a bad idea all-around? And will we see the San Diego Padres make a flurry of moves like last year just ahead of Opening Day 2025?

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Team Preview series in the National League West! How much have the Dodgers improved following their World Series title in 2024? Do the Padres need another late winter trade to keep pace with the other NL playoff teams? Will the D-backs find their way back to October after a busy offseason? Can the Giants exceed expectations in Year 1 of the Buster Posey Era? And, are the Rockies better than some of the projections suggest?Rundown1:55 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview17:15 2025 San Diego Padres Preview29:54 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview43:31 2025 San Francisco Giants Preview56:51 2025 Colorado Rockies Preview1:07:08 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL WestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsNote: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Team Preview series in the National League West! How much have the Dodgers improved following their World Series title in 2024? Do the Padres need another late winter trade to keep pace with the other NL playoff teams? Will the D-backs find their way back to October after a busy offseason? Can the Giants exceed expectations in Year 1 of the Buster Posey Era? And, are the Rockies better than some of the projections suggest? Rundown 1:55 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview 17:15 2025 San Diego Padres Preview 29:54 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview 43:31 2025 San Francisco Giants Preview 56:51 2025 Colorado Rockies Preview 1:07:08 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL West Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Note: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres have had one of the quietest offseason in all of Major League Baseball... excluding the lawsuit between Sheel Seidler and the Seidler Brothers. Does any team in the National League West even have one bad transaction as awful as the Friar's winter? Los Angeles signed arguably the three or four best free agents in Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Tanner Scott and Teoscar Hernández. Were the Dodgers trades to acquire international bonus pool money and the Gavin Lux swap with the Cincinnati Reds better than any the Colorado Rockies achieved? Plus, Arizona Diamondbacks signed an ace in Corbin Burnes and the San Francisco Giants signed a future Hall of Famer in Justin Verlander. Include the Willy Adames deal and can it be argued that the Giants had the best offseason in the division?

MLB Pipeline and Baseball America drop their top 100 prospects lists for Major League Baseball in 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers - no surprise - lead the National League West with six players headlined by Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki. Did the Dodgers exert some advantage to get these talented minor leaguers? And how much of an edge do they have compared to the rest of the NL West? Are the San Diego Padres duo of Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries a better bet than the Colorado Rockies tandem of Chase Dollander and Charlie Condon? Should fans of the San Francisco Giants (Bryce Eldridge) and Arizona Diamondbacks (Jordan Lawler) be worried their team has only one notable addition to these lists?

This week Craig and Rex begin a two-part series on the Miracle Braves of 1914.The early 20th Century was not kind to the Boston Braves (previously, the Beaneaters, the Doves and the Rustlers). Mired in the second division for years with frequent ownership changes, an outdated ballpark and few prospects, Boston entered the 1914 season with second year manager George Stallings, some promising new ballplayers and faint hopes to crack the National League's first division. However, after being swept in July 4th double header, the Braves were back in familiar territory - deep in last place, 15 games behind the mighty New York Giants.What happened next resulted in baseball's greatest come from behind story ever. The Braves caught fire and made a mockery of the National League West, wining by 10 games over the Giants, the league's three-time defending champions. Part One of this two-part series looks at the Braves remarkable season and sets the stage for the World Series against the American League powerhouse Philadelphia Athletics.You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.com Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Hooks & Runs on TwitterCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025. 

Roki Sasaki is ready to make his choice. Will it be the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres or Toronto Blue Jays? Are there any indicators as to who he'll choose? And did anything unusual happen on International Signing Day to suggest who it will be? Four big name players who rejected a qualifying offer are still free agents: Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Anthony Santander and Nick Pivetta. Do they have a fit with any team in the National League West? Plus, numerous other big names -- Max Scherzer, Tanner Scott, Clayton Kershaw and Jack Flaherty -- are still available. Could the San Francisco Giants or Arizona Diamondbacks have another trick up their sleeve? And might the Colorado Rockies bring back a familiar face for one more go-round in Denver?

This week, Skyler and Evan dive into the goings-on of the National League West, and how the Colorado Rockies are once again being left behind by the other teams in an extremely competitive division. Meanwhile, the Rockies are relying on Kris Bryant to regain some variety form as he works to rebound from his back condition. Is it even possible? We round things out with some New Year's Resolutions for our final episode of 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos and Peter complete their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League West. The two talk through each team's draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they're most excited about. —Time Stamps(3:30) D-backs(13:00) Rockies (30:45) Dodgers(39:00) Padres(53:00) Giants(1:05:30) Which class do we like the best?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out LegalZoom and use my code Baseball for a great deal: https://www.legalzoom.com* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rockies have a tough enough time competing in the National League West, but with the addition of Blake Snell to the Dodgers that road just got even harder. Christian Saez and Kevin Henry break down the big news from last night on the DNVR Rockies podcast.   0:00 Intro  2:00 Blake Snell to the Dodgers21:50 What does this mean for the rest of the MLB?27:00 Moves that the Rockies made  33:46 Brendan Rodgers  40:50 Cal Quantrill  48:34 Nolan Jones   An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_02162536 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. All new customers receive 2 months of Altitude+ courtesy of bet365! Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER   Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DNVR. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/dnvr for details Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/dnvrrockies to get 15% off your first order when you use DNVRROCKIES at checkout. Pre-Alcohol is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked.   Coach Prime wants to help you and other Coloradans be your healthiest selves as the Chief Motivation Officer of UCHealth's Ready. Set. CO challenge. If you want to join the challenge, go to https://www.uchealth.org/readysetco Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.    Download the Circle K app and join the Inner Circle or visit https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle!   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Head over to https://chinookseedery.com and use code ROCKIES for 20% off your order! Best seeds ever. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code ALLCITY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com promo code ALLCITY to receive your first month FREE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off! Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerockies. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Ben and Carlos talk about Jac Caglianone's return to the mound in the 2025 season and how they view him as a two-way player moving forward, as well as why people should stop referencing Shohei Ohtani as a comp for him—or any other player. After that the two continue their organizational overview series with the National League West, starting with a pair of strong farm systems with the Dodgers and Rockies, and then with a trio of more questionable groups with the Padres, D-Backs and Giants. The two open up the listener mailbag at the end of the show with question that include: sleeper bats in the 2025 draft class, international signing tax implications, potential issues with international players coming to the states and how the nitty gritty of international signings happens. —Time Stamps(0:01) Opening Banter(5:00) Jac Caglianone(14:00) NL West Overviews(14:30) Dodgers(17:30) Dalton Rushing(22:00) Zyhir Hope(28:00) Eduardo Quintero(30:00) Kellon Lindsey(32:00) Rockies(34:00) Chase Dollander(36:00) Charlie Condon(41:20) Adael Amador(43:00) Zac Veen & Robert Calaz(47:30) Padres(49:00) Don't jump ship on Ethan Salas(52:00) Ethan Salas vs. Leo De Vries(55:00) Deeper Padres names(1:02:00) D-backs(1:05:30) Slade Caldwell(1:08:00) Adrian Del Castillo(1:12:00) Druw Jones(1:15:15) Giants(1:18:00) Dakota Jordan(1:21:00) Solid international moves for San Francisco(1:23:00) Carson Whisenhunt(1:25:00) Listener MailbagDo you have a question you want us to answer? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com  Ben's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman, who is a good friend of and strategic advisor for Commanders limited partner Mitchell Rales, on the Commanders, including takeaways from the roster that general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn have assembled, how Gutman looks back on the team's hiring of Quinn, what stood out about a press conference that managing partner Josh Harris did, whether the team going back to the Redskins logo of the proud Native American warrior is at all a possibility, the outlook for the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act and what Harris and Rales are looking for in the Commanders' next team president College Football: thoughts on Maryland's 50-7 win over UConn, Navy's 49-21 win over Bucknell, Virginia Tech's 34-27 overtime loss at Vanderbilt, Virginia's 34-13 win over Richmond, James Madison's 30-7 win at Charlotte, Old Dominion's 23-19 loss at South Carolina and Liberty's 41-24 win over Campbell Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games by the Chicago Cubs, including examinations of four key players in the Nats' rebuild in outfielders Dylan Crews and James Wood, shortstop CJ Abrams and catcher Keibert Ruiz Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies, including a successful return for starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the 15-Day Injured List Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com and tell Nova Fireplace And Stove that Al Galdi sent ya! You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17:07 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders trading receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles, including how we got to this point with Dotson and how the trade is yet another indictment of how Ron Rivera did in NFL Drafts as Washington head coach...and discussion of - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders acquiring kicker Cade York via trade with the Cleveland Browns and releasing kicker Riley Patterson 41:38 - Commanders: reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver/running back Kazmeir Allen and to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on cornerbacks Mike Sainristil, Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. 49:53 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-3 win over the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies for the Nats' first series win in a weekday series in more than two months 57:45 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's optioning starting pitcher Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk...and breakdown of a 6-0 loss to the American League West-leading Houston Astros, as starting pitcher Corbin Burnes struggled for a fourth consecutive start Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices