Afleveringen
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Danny Vietti lists all of the available 2024-25 free agents available this offseason by position. Plus, the Marlins returns for trades might be all-time bad. And the formerly known Oakland A's have officially switched names. Finally, a strange factoid about Moonlight Graham in the movie Field of Dreams.
(2:30) Looking back at Marlins trades of Giancarlo Stanton, JT Realmuto, Christian Yelich ... (11:05) Willson Contreras is switching positions ... (12:01) The Oakland A's have a new name ... (16:36) Ohtani was playing on torn labrum, Freeman had broken rib ... (21:52) Why Freddie Freeman is the best ... (24:32) Angels add two former All-Stars ... (27:50) Free agents by position ... (43:35) Did you know this about the movie Field of Dreams?
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Danny Vietti details the 2024 World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, including betting odds and X-factors. Plus, he explains why there is one particular player he would love to see get a World Series ring. Not to be overlooked, we all believe in Stephen Vogt.
(1:50) Big market teams can be a positive thing ... (6:15) Best broadcast calls from LCS ... (7:55) Why Stephen Vogt is the best ... (12:19) This World Series is not an underdog story ... (13:14) Dodgers have a very likable roster ... (21:08) World Series MVP favorites ... (23:00) X-factors for series ... (30:01) World Series predictions
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Danny Vietti details why being an MLB general manager might be the most difficult job in all of sports. Recaps of the Dodgers-Padres NLDS and previews for the upcoming LCS series.
(4:00) Dodgers-Padres the best product in baseball ... (12:06) Appreciation for the Detroit Tigers ... (21:18) Rooting for Guardians front office is hypocritical ... (18:30) MLB GM is the most difficult job in sports
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One move for all 30 MLB teams. One move each team should make at the upcoming 2024 MLB Trade Deadline. Dodgers make yet another blockbuster trade. Astros get Evan Gattis 2.0. Randy Arozarena to Minnesota??? Let's get weird!
(3:30) D-Backs acquire Jack Flaherty ... (8:05) Orioles make a deal with Oakland ... (13:15) Cubs move on from Cody Bellinger ... (18:50) AL's best record acquires pair of All-Star arms ... (22:45) Why Tigers trading Tarik Skubal would be HUGE mistake ... (26:01) Astros acquire Evan Gattis 2.0 ... (29:15) Dodgers blockbuster trade for Crochet, Robert ... (34:02) Randy Arozarena to the Twins ... (38:35) A's draft picks already the highest paid on club ... (45:02) Re-visiting Juan Soto trade to Padres ... (47:25) Giants get face of franchise ... (48:35) Mariners front office has failed ... (56:44) Blue Jays must hold onto Vladdy
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Is PNC Park at the top? How about Oracle Park? Fenway? Danny Vietti ranks every MLB stadium from 1-30 based on current fan environments and conditions here in 2024. Plus, why relief pitcher Austin Adams might just be the most dangerous pitcher of this generation.
(5:15) Austin Adams on track for all-time hit by pitch record ... (10:10) Ultimate MLB ballpark roadtrip ... (17:00) Worst ballpark in baseball ... (21:54) No. 20-25 stadiums ... (24:08) Is Busch Stadium overrated? ... (27:31) Yankee Stadium not even top-15? ... (31:29) Nos. 10-15 ... (35:41) Top-10 MLB Stadiums ... (39:36) Where does Wrigley and Fenway rank? ... (42:59) Should PNC Park be No. 1? ... (44:40) Best MLB stadium is in California
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Should Elly De La Cruz no longer be a switch hitter? The splits are mind-boggling. Danny Vietti details 10 switch hitters who have glaring differences in their platoon split statistics, including All-Star players like Ozzie Albies and Ian Happ. Plus, remember when Shane Victorino stopped switch hitting midseason and still won a World Series?
(2:01) Shane Victorino stopped switch hitting midseason ... (6:46) Elly De La Cruz is a TERRIBLE right-handed hitter ... (11:01) Why does Ozzie Albies ever bat lefty? ... (18:03) All-Star Cubs outfielder with insane splits ... (23:17) If Patrick Bailey ever figures this part out ... (27:59) Two Cardinals players have splits issues ... (34:25) Elly De La Cuz's GLARING NUMBERS
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Rob Manfred said he intends to add two expansions teams in the next decade. But, where? Danny Vietti details why MLB's next expansion should team should be awarded to Latin America, particularly one in the Caribbean. Baseball is no longer king in the United States and it's time to look elsewhere.
(1:55) Rumored expansion team cities ... (5:22) MLB vs. NFL ... (10:39) Half of baseball superstars are not from United States ... (14:01) Number of MLB players by country ... (15:04) "The best option is Puerto Rico" ... (19:00) Travel concerns ... (22:15) Puerto Rico is a US territory ... (26:05) Latin American fan environments are ELITE ... (29:16) Concerns about Latin America expansion teams?
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Which team is most likely to follow in the footsteps of the Baltimore Orioles as the next great young team? Is it the Nationals? The Reds? Tigers? Danny Vietti ranks the 10 teams that are next in line to become winning teams. Plus, this Luis Arraez-Tony Gwynn comparison will FREAK YOU OUT!
(3:39) Luis Arraez has same exact stats as Tony Gwynn ... (7:04) Former Dick's Sporting Goods employee called up to majors ... (9:04) Danny's history of tabbing teams ... (13:14) Least likely franchise to resurrect franchise ... (19:19) Colorado Rockies farm system looks solid ... (23:14) Oakland's predictable playoff cycle ... (27:19) Detroit Tigers could be on the cusp ... (31:35) Pirates ready to compete now ... (36:33) Nationals are the next Orioles? ... (41:40) Looking back at Juan Soto trade ... (45:27) This NL Central team has most promising future
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Did the Astros just simply give the Orioles the blueprint for rebuilding a franchise? Danny Vietti details how Mike Elias and the Baltimore front office resurrected a franchise from within that was once a dumpster fire just a short time ago. Plus, the O's have some strange similarities to the Astros dynasty.
(3:10) Cam Booser's remarkable comeback story ... (7:03) Orioles resurrection began with D.L. Hall ... (13:30) Orioles first round draft picks ... (16:31) Saying Baltimore tanked for a decade is false ... (19:54) Orioles following Astros blueprint ... (24:27) Astros also hit on draft picks ... (27:36) Lineup in 2019 vs. now ... (32:14) When Orioles players will hit free agency
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Detailing and explaining the new rules being implemented for the 2024 MLB season, including the enforcing of obstruction plays, widening of the runner's lane, and pitch clock reduction. Plus, we make our preseason playoff predictions. Pirates win the NL Central? Seriously?! And finally, a film breakdown of Bobby Witt Jr.'s impressive mid-pitch adjustment.
(1:01) Changes to podcast ... (4:36) Oakland fan boycott on Opening Day ... (11:22) American League playoff predictions ... (13:29) History tell us 1 losing team will make the playoffs this year ... (17:57) National League playoff predictions ... (21:31) MVP predictions ... (24:12) New MLB rules for 2024 ... (27:23) Umpires to start enforcing obstruction rule ... (30:33) Bobby Witt Jr.'s film breakdown
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Part II: In preparation for the 2024 MLB season, Danny Vietti details one reason to be optimistic and one reason to be discouraged for each American League team. Could the Mariners take the leap? Will the A's plan to relocate to Las Vegas fall through? Plus, hear why Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s stats from last season just flat do not make any sense.
(1:44) No. 1 picks play each other in Spring Training ... (3:49) AL West glass is half full ... (10:27) Make or break year for Mike Trout ... (18:15) AL Central glass is half full ... (23:08) White Sox are a complete oddity ... (29:17) AL East glass is half full ... (33:54) Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bounce back ... (38:57) What's the direction for the Red Sox?
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Spring Training is the only time of year when fans of all 30 teams have hope. Danny Vietti runs through each team in the National League, detailing one reason why the glass is half full and one reason why the glass is half empty for the 2024 season. Perception is reality, right? Plus, major props to Oakland fans and the Pirates front office.
(1:06) Cody Bellinger contract details ... (2:59) Oakland fans host Fan Fest ... (11:13) Glass is half full vs. empty for NL West ... (18:27) Fernando Tatis Jr. has a golden opportunity ... (23:14) Glass is half full vs. empty for NL Central ... (32:21) Pirates have playoff potential ... (37:08) Glass is half full vs. empty for NL East ... (42:34) "This is the most intimidating team in baseball"
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After acquiring former Cy Young ace Corbin Burnes and the selling of the team, Will Middlebrooks says the Baltimore Orioles have a chance to build something special -- maybe even a dynasty. Full details of the trade, what it means for the NL Central and AL East divisions, and the impact of Theo Epstein returning to Boston.
(2:02) Reaction to Corbin Burnes trade ... (7:15) Orioles have a chance at a dynasty? ... (9:51) Status update on Orioles ... (14:30) Brewers' return package and impact on NL Central ... (17:32) Theo Epstein returns to Boston ... (23:39) Red Sox are not ready to compete in 2024 ... (29:00) Middlebrooks is FIRED UP about HOF ballot ... (34:44) Deebo Samuel big leagues Danny at Super Bowl photoshoot
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Detroit Tigers to win the AL Central? Pittsburgh Pirates in the playoffs? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti shoot straight from the hip with some BOLD PREDICTIONS for the 2024 MLB season. Plus, future betting odds for the season. Rosters are still changing by the day, so we'll see if these these takes age like milk.
(3:38) Tough story about Orioles owner Peter Angelos ... (7:39) Detroit Tigers are BACK! ... (14:17) Angels will be better without Ohtani? ... (18:38) Betting odds for 2024 MVP ... (21:00) Reds to improve or take a step back? ... (24:33) Cy Young Favorites ... (26:24) Fernando Tatis Jr. can lead San Diego to playoffs ... (29:03) Tarik Skubal gets Cy Young votes ... (30:10) Don't be surprised if A's don't move to Vegas
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Considering the dominance of Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani and Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr., have international athletes now surpassed the Americans as the superior athletes? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti disagree on the subject and discuss. Plus, they provide an update on the latest free agent signings.
(1:45) Lucas Giolito, Chris Sale find new homes ... (13:25) Braves have something up their sleeve ... (16:45) Never go on a cruise with kids ... (23:45) Why Jenny Dell refuses to golf ever again ... (28:29) International baseball players this offseason ... (29:49) Are international countries dominating American sports? ... (39:00) Unsigned free agent list
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Move over Messi! Shohei Ohtani is now THE RICHEST athlete in the world, of any sport! Will Middlebrooks contextualize Ohtani's record-breaking 10-year/$700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. And if you think the Dodgers are done making moves, think again.
(0:46) Immediate reaction to Ohtani news ... (3:50) Deferred money is crucial ... (6:40) Richest sports contracts in the world ... (14:19) Blue Jays chaos on Friday ... (18:13) Ohtani makes more than Oakland A's ... (22:22) Next year's biggest free agent ... (24:25) Giants the biggest losers? ... (26:17) Polarity in baseball
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Former Milwaukee Brewers VP of Player Development and current Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Jake McKinley joins the podcast. How does NIL deals work in college baseball? Why is Brewers top prospect Jackson Chourio the "real deal?" Plus, what makes Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns so special?
(4:42) Transitioning into a Div. I baseball head coach ... (6:18) NIL deals in college baseball ... (12:21) NIL college deals for dummies ... (14:41) What makes David Stearns special ... (22:09) Jackson Chourio is the "real deal" ... (26:33) Inside the Mauricio Dubón trade ... (32:11) Jets are a disaster ... (37:45) Favorite Christmas song ... (41:58) "90 is the new 85" for pitchers
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Free agency is expected to shift into high gear when the MLB Winter Meetings commence next week. No better time to make our FREE AGENCY and OFFSEASON PREDICTIONS. San Francisco makes a splash? Tyler Glasnow to Southern California? Baltimore adds a Cy Young? Plus, Will Middlebrooks has some inside intel on the Red Sox offseason plans.
(5:24) Are Sonny Gray and Tyler Glasnow No. 1 starters? ... (10:24) Tyler Glasnow headed to Southern California? ... (15:20) Red Sox going after two notable starters? ... (20:01) Where does Shohei Ohtani sign? ... (24:04) Yankees will land either Cody Bellinger or Juan Soto ... (28:34) Blue Jays a dark horse free agency player ... (31:10) What are the Braves planning to do? ... (32:35) Baltimore lands a Cy Young? ... (37:15) Rapid fire free agent predictions ... (41:40) College football chat
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We all know that Shohei Ohtani is available, but what about the under-the-radar free agents? What about the complimentary players? Let's talk about the Hunter Renfroe and Joc Pedersons of the world. Danny Vietti details 30 free agents that nobody is talking about.
(2:08) Aaron Nola returns to Philly ... (7:08) Mitch Garver is available ... (11:50) Middle infielder free agent options ... (17:24) Under-the-radar outfielders available ... (26:10) This free agent has hit 20+ HR in 6 straight seasons ... (27:58) Starting pitcher free agent options ... (32:40) Eric Fedde returning to MLB ... (35:03) Sean Manaea, Nick Martinez among bullpen options
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Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti look ahead to the 2023-24 MLB offseason, including a breakdown of the top free agents, potential trade candidates, and clubs looking to make moves. What's the latest on Shohei Ohtani? Could the Red Sox flip the script? Plus, reactions and analysis on the World Series Champion Texas Rangers.
(4:15) Rangers World Series reaction ... (9:31) Bruce Bochy is the ultimate drought ender ... (17:14) Rangers have great chance to repeat ... (23:32) Teams that could come out of nowhere in 2024 ... (29:09) Top free agents ... (34:29) Blake Snell is a risky sign ... (38:25) Potential offseason trade candidates ... (41:36) Why Juan Soto to Yankees is recipe for disaster
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