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Mat Germain & Mark Corbett review the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and get ready for the 2024 upcoming MLB seasonTampa Bay Pitching ArmsRodriguez on board as Andrew Kittredge departs Phil Maton Jose Caballero – short stop – his speed is electric Ruben Cardenas Austin Shenton Rays Shortstop position evolution – Adames, Franco, Walls & now Caballero Mark misspeaks - Who is Carson MeadCurtis Mead – 2nd or 1st base position similar to Jonathan Aranda Carson Williams Jose Caballero – Super utility guy, aggressive steal bases Mat believes Rays could reach 175 to 200 stolen bases this season Chandler Simpson will be breaking records for the future on Rays speed Jake Odorizzi – an old friend returns to the Rays. Not a flashy guy maybe delivering 8K for 9. Kittredge – what is his future post Rays Waiting for Jeffrey Springs, Shane Baz, Drew Rasmussen to return later this year. Pitching Rotation – Zach Eflin, Civale, Littel, (injured) Taj Bradley Who will fill in for Taj – One of the 3 Jakes? Jacob (Wags) Waguespack Jacob Lopez Jake OdorizziPitching Injured Lists across the leagues – Verlander & Urquidy with Astros, Cole with Yankees, Bautista with Orioles, Giolito with Red Sox Rays Injured Pitcher list includes – Shane McClanahan, Jeffrey Springs, Drew Rasmussen, Taj Bradley, Shane Baz, Ryan Pepiot – what will his mix of pitches bring to the game Rays do not need a Jordan Montgomery or a Blake Snell What will the Rays Infield look like Mainstays to build on – Yandy Diaz, Jonathan Aranda, Isaac Paredes DH spot – Harold Ramirez, Brandon Lowe will Curtis Mead be sent down to AAA DeLuca & Rosario join the team Rosario's bat adds strength to the RaysThe bench is strong Strength of the Rays now – 2024 season, bullpen, lineup steadiness, strong outfield and speed on the bases. 2024 Tampa Bay Rays season – what does the AL East look like PECOTA – loaded up heavy on the Yankees at top of the AL East. At this time Mat sees top 3 of AL East most likely will include Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays & Toronto Blue Jays Banged up Yankees could be relying solely on Juan Soto MLB Myopia on Yandy Diaz being unrecognized because he is with the Rays. Yandy Diaz – first place ranking in fantasy baseball Randy Arozarena – Bulked Up for 2024 – More HRs this seasonNCAA brackets, 64 teams & Dickie V Cinderella stories – You have to invite Cinderella to the ball, another reason to enjoy the expanded MLB postseason Opening Day – March 28 Minor League Season – April 2nd Rosters have to be made out Durham Bulls Stadium – great atmosphere, has the look and feel of Major League in Florida Grapefruit League Would a struggling & hungry Tampa Bay Rays fight more to the playoffs – we don't need 13 straight wins to have a good season Don't sleep on the Red Sox could squeeze off a playoff position Keep up to date with Mat's tweets on X.com @Mat_Germain_Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing the knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch his commentary & advice on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_ Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.comJust remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
Blake Snell lands with the Giants-so what now for the Houston Astros??
Tuesday HOUR 3
Today on the show Kevin and Bull go around the league, touch on some Ranger news, Odorizzi to the IL and that Spring Training box score!
Dusty Baker is coming back to the Astros- now all eyes are on GM James Click. Texans WR Brandin Cooks continues to be surrounded by drama. Odorizzi finds a new home in the AL West.
The Atlanta Braves offense remained in neutral, but the Philadelphia Phillies had no such problem. They tagged Jake Odorizzi for eight earned runs en route to a 9-1 win on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down the latest rough outing for Odorizzi, the offensive doldrums, another night without Ronald Acuña Jr., and provide a preview of Game 3 on Saturday. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you'll know when we drop a new episode. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nugenix Now get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. BlueChew Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlanta Braves offense remained in neutral, but the Philadelphia Phillies had no such problem. They tagged Jake Odorizzi for eight earned runs en route to a 9-1 win on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down the latest rough outing for Odorizzi, the offensive doldrums, another night without Ronald Acuña Jr., and provide a preview of Game 3 on Saturday.Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you'll know when we drop a new episode.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NugenixNow get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB.BlueChewTry BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlanta Braves got the winning combination of a great start from Jake Odorizzi and a clutch home run from rookie Michah Harris II to top the Pittsburgh Pirates by a 2-1 score on Monday night at PNC Park. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down Odorizzi's first win with Atlanta, the continued success of Harris, some encouraging news in the standings, and preview Game 2 on Tuesday. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you'll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlanta Braves got the winning combination of a great start from Jake Odorizzi and a clutch home run from rookie Michah Harris II to top the Pittsburgh Pirates by a 2-1 score on Monday night at PNC Park.Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down Odorizzi's first win with Atlanta, the continued success of Harris, some encouraging news in the standings, and preview Game 2 on Tuesday.Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you'll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the New York Jets last night at MetLife stadium. The Falcons did some good things early on, but the second and third string players ended up losing the lead. Jon Chuckery talked about how the running game was inconsistent last night. Also, Chuckery talked about offensive line play wasn't what it should have been.Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot have been pretty clear about the type of players they want to have on this squad. The Atlanta Falcons want to be able to compete every week. Feleipe Franks is one that wants to live up to those expectations. Jon Chuckery talked about Franks' chances of making this roster after last night's performance.The Atlanta Braves were able to get a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates last night on the road. Jake Odorizzi was able to get a “competent start” on the road. Jon Chuckery talked about how the Braves got exactly what they needed from the Odorizzi against a low-level team. Also, Chuckery discussed how this helps the Braves take their time with Mike Soroka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the New York Jets last night at MetLife stadium. The Falcons did some good things early on, but the second and third string players ended up losing the lead. Jon Chuckery talked about how the running game was inconsistent last night. Also, Chuckery talked about offensive line play wasn't what it should have been. Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot have been pretty clear about the type of players they want to have on this squad. The Atlanta Falcons want to be able to compete every week. Feleipe Franks is one that wants to live up to those expectations. Jon Chuckery talked about Franks' chances of making this roster after last night's performance. The Atlanta Braves were able to get a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates last night on the road. Jake Odorizzi was able to get a “competent start” on the road. Jon Chuckery talked about how the Braves got exactly what they needed from the Odorizzi against a low-level team. Also, Chuckery discussed how this helps the Braves take their time with Mike Soroka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Braves hit the road for Pittsburgh, after beating the Mets and Astros five out of seven times. End of the line for Odorizzi? Falcons second preseason game tonight. Georgia plays in 12 days and they're getting banged up at a crucial spot. Tom Glavine joins for his weekly visit. The UGA prop that says a lot about their season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves hit the road for Pittsburgh, after beating the Mets and Astros five out of seven times. End of the line for Odorizzi? Falcons second preseason game tonight. Georgia plays in 12 days and they're getting banged up at a crucial spot. Tom Glavine joins for his weekly visit. The UGA prop that says a lot about their season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves hit the road for Pittsburgh, after beating the Mets and Astros five out of seven times. End of the line for Odorizzi? Falcons second preseason game tonight. Georgia plays in 12 days and they're getting banged up at a crucial spot. Tom Glavine joins for his weekly visit. The UGA prop that says a lot about their season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Around the yard with 92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves insider Grant McAuley joined Dukes and Bell for his regular appearance on the show and talked about the Braves options with Marcell Ozuna after his DUI arrest last night, can Odorizzi give the team some quality starts plus what is different about this version of the Astros than the team the Braves beat in World Series?
Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On Local Hour 1, Chase is joined by 92.9 The Game's Garrett Chapman to talk about the leader in sacks for the 2022 Atlanta Falcons, why a healthy Lorenzo Carter might be the guy, Avery Williams and Felipe Franks changing positions, Richie Grant shining early in training camp, Kyle Pitts being a unicorn, the Braves trading for Grossman, Odorizzi and Iglesias ahead of the trade deadline and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Garrett Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the opening hour with John and Hugh, the guys hit the headlines with the Braves adding Robbie Grossman from the Tigers and Jake Odorizzi from the Astros. Will Smith sent to Houston in the Odorizzi deal. Also, morning mashup.
In the second hour of The Bench, John and Dale talk about Kevin Durant and where he may go as well they talk about the NBA free agency market. Next they talk about Odorizzi's outing last night and what the Astros should do to sharpen out their bullpen and starting rotation. To cap off the hour the guys discuss the brewing drama between the PGA and LIV golf tournaments.
HOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss Odorizzi and the Astros losing again to Oakland, react to an insane clause in Kyler Murray's new deal, and go through the results Rivers McCown's survey for Texans fans.
Seth and Sean kick off the show by reacting to the Astros losing to the Oakland Athletics yet again. How do they keep doing this?
Aaron Rodgers shows up for Packers training camp with an.. interesting look. The best Htown athletes of all time. Odorizzi gets lit up in Oakland.
Jake Odorizzi got shelled Monday night in Oakland, & his postgame comments didn't help him any.
Odorizzi will be on the mound Monday night as the Astros begin their series with the A's.. Is there something fishy going on here? Clint was right.. Show & Producer Tyler Milner have to admit it. The level of concern for Yordan Alvarez's lingering hand injury.
Shaun and Spo react to the Astros lineup being released, Odorizzi's return and dive into what the Astros need moving forward.
Brian McTaggart Talks Jeremy Peña Injury, Offensive Struggles, When Odorizzi May Be Back
Chandler Rome Talks Bregman, Odorizzi And McCullers
Chandler Rome Talks Bregman, Odorizzi And McCullers
Randy Sullivan CEO of Randy Sullivan's Florida Baseball ARMory (FBA) has made a positive difference in several players' lives. The FBA provides full individual assessment of all players and tailors a strategy that will increase their personal performance. Randy develops players that can combine Velocity & Command in their pitches.Randy began his path in Division 1 Baseball at the Citadel to now being a Pitching Guru. His career moved from Air Force to Nuclear Silos to Physical Therapy in Florida Baseball circuit to FBA.He went undercover to discover what Baseball Scouts to find what they were looking for in a pitcher. Answer: Throw harder.As physical therapist and strength coach Randy began looking for a way to break the cycle from Injury to Play to InjuryMuch of FBA's success can be attributed to Business Partner, Amy Marsh. She made a difference managing & growing the business from the beginning.Island of Misfit Pitchers begins to become Hot Bed of Talent at FBA“There is not just one solution” unique development for each pitcher – individual analysis of player's physical hardwareRandy's medical background allows him to do a deeper dive on how to develop speed & accuracy with over 29,000 player assessmentsHumble Guy from Winter Park, Logan Gilbert, entered Florida Baseball ARMory to increase his pitching ability. Logan, recent AL East pitcher of the Month has been one of the most consistent hard workers that Randy knows. Traditionally, many coaches and managers had worked on a faulty strategy of minimizing movement to maximize efficiency. This robbed players of their athleticism. Players develop ability to make rapid adjustments much like an Olympic athlete in the LugeWhich is the best Velocity or Command? Randy says he wants both for his pitchers.Randy shares the hierarchy of development for pitchers – Pain, Flame, Aim & GameThe Flame or Aim = Fastball or Command – these 2 are conjoined & Randy teaches how to have both in a single pitchRandy still catches in pros bullpen to get a better feel for the shape of the player's pitchesFlorida Baseball ARMory instructors give guided individual plan for each playerFBA Summer Training Programs, Weekend Camps & Video Access to their work. Access to FBA with satellite training & phone appFBA provides Coach Certification with over 500 training videos Creativity – bringing in ideas from different places and develop something newLinking “Nerds to Neanderthals”Randy educates his players by showing his students the process and strategy while developing trust and a path to building their success. FBA Partner, Amy Marsh runs the business continues to be critical to the growth and success of FBA as they expand into their new facilities. Summer Camps coming upPlayers can enroll in Randy Sullivan's Florida Baseball Armory programs at https://floridabaseballarmory.com/baseball-training-camps/ BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcasts Mark @TheBaseballBiz Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward
Brian McTaggart Talks Astros HR Barrage, Odorizzi Injury
ITL Hour 1: Bully ball and a relevant No. 3 exercise. Tucker or Alvarez, who to pay. Stingley or Harris, most impressive path? Plus, Baseball Spo and Rockets Insider Adam Spolane on Odorizzi's injury and pick three.
Baseball Spo and Rockets Insider Adam Spolane on Odorizzi's injury and pick three.
Astros Manager Dusty Baker was on The Matt Thomas Show on Tuesday discussing the latest on starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi's injury, and also provided an update on shortstop Jeremy Pena.
Astros Manager Dusty Baker Talks Odorizzi/Pena Injuries, Road Trip Success
Astros Manager Dusty Baker was on The Matt Thomas Show on Tuesday discussing the latest on starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi's injury, and also provided an update on shortstop Jeremy Pena.
Astros Manager Dusty Baker Talks Odorizzi/Pena Injuries, Road Trip Success
HOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss how good Odorizzi has looked lately, Nick Caserio being ranked as tied for the best trade (picks for picks) of the draft by ESPN, and dive into what anonymous executives had to say about the Texans.
Astros Win 7 Straight, Odorizzi Shines Again, NFL Talk, Steve Sparks
Astros down Seattle, Odorizzi shines, Salisbury Steakout
Astros Take Down Seattle, Odorizzi Shines, Deandre Hopkins Suspended
Eric and Brett look at Tuesday's Astros game versus the Rangers in which Jake Odorizzi got a good start, with some hard-hit balls staying in the ballpark. Odorizzi only allowed 1 hit in six innings and Kyle Tucker broke out the big stick. Yordan Alvarez also had a great game at the plate. Pedro Baez's time with the Astros has come to a close and the Yankees letter has come out. Join us live following tonight's Astros game and subscribe to us on YouTube.Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eric and Brett look at Tuesday's Astros game versus the Rangers in which Jake Odorizzi got a good start, with some hard-hit balls staying in the ballpark. Odorizzi only allowed 1 hit in six innings and Kyle Tucker broke out the big stick. Yordan Alvarez also had a great game at the plate. Pedro Baez's time with the Astros has come to a close and the Yankees letter has come out. Join us live following tonight's Astros game and subscribe to us on YouTube. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Odorizzi shines, Yankees letter unsealed, Mets keep getting hit, NFL draft talk
Odorizzi Shines, Yankees Letter Unsealed, NFL Draft Talk, James Click
Brian McTaggart Talks Odorizzi's Resurgent Start, Kyle Tucker Warming Up, Altuve Return Date
Is there anything worth panicking over after the 1st 2 weeks of Astros games? Houston Sports Talk Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at Odorizzi, Pedro Baez, Verlander, Bregman, Jeremy Peña and all the early storylines. Plus, what could the Astros do with the Correa money and how do you evaluate James Click's 1st 2 years? Robert also touches on a super important story relating to the Rockets this week. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & Google
Eric and Brett discuss the Astros vs. Angels game in which Jake Odorizzi was too happy with the first inning, he was booed off the field. While Shohei Ohtani reached base 2 times before he even threw his first pitch. We will discuss this and more following the game. Jose Altuve hits the IL and more.Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eric and Brett discuss the Astros vs. Angels game in which Jake Odorizzi was too happy with the first inning, he was booed off the field. While Shohei Ohtani reached base 2 times before he even threw his first pitch. We will discuss this and more following the game. Jose Altuve hits the IL and more. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is it a good thing Verlander's not starting Opening Day? Locked on Astros Host Brett Chancey joins Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr to answer all the big Astros questions before the season. Why is Odorizzi 2nd in the rotation? Who's the real future centerfielder? Have we figured out an explanation why the Astros let Correa walk? What's the biggest concern going into the season? Chancey breaks it all down.Make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel (Robert Land) and find our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google or Stitcher. Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions, suggestions or comments. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast