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Is New York baseball in crisis mode? The Yankees got swept by the Rays and the Mets dropped five straight after getting swept by the A's - we break down what's going wrong for both teams, including Jazz Chisholm and Francisco Lindor's alarming miscues.

Plus, the Brewers' five-game losing streak after their hot start, the Rockies' new ownership, and more injuries in Toronto. We talk Jose Soriano's historic start to the season, Jordan Walker leading MLB with 7 homers, Atlanta's hot start, Edwin Diaz's velocity concerns in LA, and much more from around the league.

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Is it too cold for baseball? We kick things off debating early-season weather and how it's affecting play across the league.

Then we dive into the Jays-Dodgers World Series rematch and Shohei Ohtani getting extra rest between innings.

Things got heated this week - we break down the brawls between the Red Sox and Brewers and the Braves and Angels, looking at what sparked each one and where things go from here.

We also try to make sense of the AL West - is anyone actually good, or is the whole division just mid?

Plus, we react to the latest batch of City Connect uniforms. Who nailed it and who missed? Finally, we go around the horn covering Cade Horton's injury, Konnor Griffin's big extension, Sandy Alcantara getting pulled in the 9th, and much more.

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The AL East is already shaping up to be a one-team race, but is it too early to crown the Yankees? We break down every AL East series from the weekend, from the Yankees rolling through Miami to the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Red Sox all stumbling out of the gate. Are the struggles real, or is it just April noise?

Then we dive into an ugly wave of injuries rocking some of baseball's biggest teams. Hunter Brown, Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, and Cade Horton all went down this weekend - we break down what happened, how long they could be out, and what it means for the Astros, Mets, Dodgers, and Cubs moving forward.

We close it out with a quick trip Around the Horn, Carter Jensen oversleeping and missing a game, and Jo Adell putting on an all-time defensive show with THREE home run robberies in a single game against the Mariners.

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Is it too early to panic? We're breaking down the MLB teams that are off to rough starts and asking the tough question — should they already be worried?

Then, we dive into the trend of teams handing out extensions to players who haven't even made their big league debut yet. What does it say about the state of the game?

We wrap things up by going around the horn and covering all the biggest stories from the week in baseball.

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Recapping an epic MLB Opening Weekend!

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0:00 Intro

2:22 Netflix Broadcast Thoughts

9:15 Tony Vitello Comments

12:16 Yankees-Giants

20:46 Mets-Pirates

27:35 ABS is AWESOME

33:24 Nationals-Cubs (Cubs Extensions)

40:52 White Sox-Brewers

42:48 Twins-Orioles

44:52 Angels-Astros

46:14 Tigers-Padres

49:40 Diamondbacks-Dodgers

58:00 Rockies-Marlins, Royals-Braves

1:00:27 Cardinals-Rays

1:01:51 Guardians-Mariners

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We're listing our favorite player props for the 2026 MLB season and then making our full predictions: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Reliever of the Year, every division winner, and the full playoff bracket all the way through the World Series.🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia🎧 Available on all podcast platforms#MLB #MLBPredictions #MLBProps #MVP #CyYoung #RookieOfTheYear #WorldSeries #MLBPlayoffs #Baseball #SpringTraining #lockedinbaseball

The Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champs, but 2026 comes with some minor questions. Roki Sasaki's command has been rough this spring, Blake Snell and Gavin Stone hit the IL, and Ohtani is still building up as a starter. We break it all down.

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The New York Yankees are running it back. After coming up short last October, the Bronx Bombers are betting that the same core is good enough to get over the hump, with Aaron Judge coming off his third MVP in four years leading the charge. But running it back doesn't mean running it back healthy. Gerrit Cole is working his way back from Tommy John and touched 97 mph in batting practice, targeting a May or June return. Carlos Rodón won't be far behind. Clarke Schmidt is on the IL. That leaves Max Fried as the Opening Day starter with Luis Gil, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers rounding out a rotation that's being held together by depth and off-days. Anthony Volpe is rehabbing shoulder surgery, Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones are likely headed to Triple-A despite strong camps, and the Yankees are weighing whether to open with a four-man rotation given five off-days in the first month. We break down the pitching timeline, whether this lineup can carry the load until reinforcements arrive, the Cody Bellinger re-signing, Ryan McMahon's fit at third, and if the Yankees are a championship team playing shorthanded or a flawed roster banking on health that might never come.

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The Phillies are one of the most complete rosters in baseball, but can they stay that way long enough to get back to October? Zack Wheeler is working his way back from thoracic outlet surgery and won't be ready for Opening Day. Andrew Painter is slotting into the rotation after his long Tommy John recovery. Justin Crawford is about to become the youngest outfielder to make a Phillies Opening Day roster since 1973. Adolis García replaces Nick Castellanos, Jesús Luzardo and Jhoan Duran bolster the pitching staff, and Bryson Stott has been on fire this spring. But the NL East is loaded, the Wheeler timeline is uncertain, and Aidan Miller's back soreness adds another layer of concern. We break down the rotation depth behind Sanchez, whether Painter is ready for a full workload, how the outfield shakes out, and if Philadelphia has enough to hold off the Mets and Braves in the most dangerous division in baseball.🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia🎧 Available on all podcast platforms#MLB #Phillies #Philadelphia #ZackWheeler #AndrewPainter #AaronNola #JustinCrawford #Baseball #MLBPreview #SpringTraining #LockedInBaseball

The New York Mets went all in this offseason, and the roster Steve Cohen & co built is a World Series contender. Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette at third base, Marcus Semien at second, and a six-man rotation headlined by Freddy Peralta and Nolan McClean. But talent on paper doesn't always translate. Lindor is working his way back from hamate bone surgery. Bichette is learning a brand new position. Francisco Alvarez needs to prove last year's second-half surge was real. And the right field job is still up for grabs with top prospect Carson Benge making a serious push to crack the Opening Day roster. We break down the rotation depth, the bullpen questions, whether this lineup can stay healthy long enough to live up to the hype, and if the Mets are the real favorites in the NL East or if they're one injury away from it all falling apart.🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia🎧 Available on all podcast platforms#MLB #Mets #NewYork #JuanSoto #FranciscoLindor #FreddyPeralta #BoBichette #CarsonBenge #Baseball #MLBPreview #SpringTraining #LockedInBaseball

Recapping Team Venezuela's 3-2 win over Team USA in the WBC Final!#wbc #baseball #usa #venezuela #mlb

🔒 Tonight's episode is SPECIAL. We were live at loanDepot Park in Miami for the World Baseball Classic and we break it all down on this podcast.

First up: USA vs. Dominican Republic in the WBC Semifinal. The talent on display was unreal. We recap every key moment, the electric atmosphere inside the stadium, the managerial moves, and yes, Luis caught a ball tossed by PCA. Miracles do happen.

Then we dive into the Venezuela vs. Japan Quarterfinal on Saturday night, another incredible matchup. We break down the biggest moments, the players who showed out, and what it all means heading into the rest of the tournament.

Two games. Both incredible experiences. The WBC is the absolute best.

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The Seattle Mariners are one of the most fascinating teams in baseball heading into 2026. In this episode, recorded LIVE in Miami, we break down whether Julio Rodriguez can finally put together a full 162-game superstar season, a pitching staff loaded with talent but riddled with health question marks, Cal Raleigh's power numbers and whether regression is coming, and one of the deepest farm systems in the sport that could change everything.

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The Chicago Cubs added a big piece this offseason, and Alex Bregman could be the guy who pushes this roster over the top. In this episode, we break down how Bregman's veteran leadership and winning pedigree can impact the entire clubhouse, especially the young guys. We also dive into Pete Crow-Armstrong's wild split, a tale of two halves last season, and what a full year of consistency from PCA could mean for this lineup.

Plus, is the pitching staff good enough to compete in a loaded NL? We discuss the rotation questions that could make or break Chicago's 2026 season.

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The Toronto Blue Jays shocked the baseball world last year with a run all the way to the World Series, and now the question everyone is asking is can they get back? Toronto's rotation is one of the deepest in the American League, but will it hold up over a full season or are we due for some regression? We dive into whether losing Bo Bichette will come back to haunt this team, if breakout arm Trey Yesavage can keep up his dominant run or if a step back is coming, and whether the dreaded World Series hangover is a real concern for a club that went on a magical ride last season. The pieces are still there for the Blue Jays to compete, but the margin for error in the AL East is razor thin. We break down the roster, the rotation, and whether Toronto is built to sustain success or if 2025 was lightning in a bottle.🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia🎧 Available on all podcast platforms#MLB #BlueJays #Toronto #BoBichette #CarsonYesavage #Baseball #MLBPreview #SpringTraining #LockedInBaseball

The World Baseball Classic pool play is in the books, and we're breaking it all down. We spent a lot of time on Team USA, the negativity, the bad vibes, the criticism, but also why this team still has a real chance to flip the script in the knockout round. Then we got into everything else: the Dominican Republic looking like the team to beat, Japan dominating their pool, Italy being the darlings of the tournament, and all the storylines you need to know heading into the quarterfinals and semifinals.

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The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most dominant teams in baseball over the last half decade, but 2025 was a season from hell. Injuries decimated the roster from start to finish, derailing what should have been another deep October run. Now heading into 2026, the question is whether Atlanta can finally stay healthy, and early returns from spring training aren't exactly encouraging, with injuries already popping up again. When this team is whole, few lineups in baseball can match a core built around Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and a solid rotation. But can the Braves actually keep it together for a full 162? We break down the roster, the rotation, the injury concerns, and whether this is the year Atlanta bounces back or if the window is starting to close.

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The Boston Red Sox are one of the most interesting teams heading into 2026, and we brought in reinforcements to break it all down. Josh Mullenix, Red Sox fan, college roommate, and podcast producer at CBS Sports, joins the show to give his unfiltered take on the state of the Sox.

We talk about where this roster stands after an aggressive offseason, whether the young core is ready to take the leap, and what it's going to take to compete in the AL East. From the rotation to the lineup to the farm system, we cover it all.

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The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season, and now the pressure is on to prove the dynasty isn't over. In this episode, we break down a 2026 roster in transition. Carlos Correa is back in Houston at third base (maybe SS with the Peña injury), Yordan Alvarez needs to bounce back after an injury-plagued 48-game 2025, and an aging Jose Altuve is looking to prove he's still got it.

We dive into the rotation overhaul after losing Framber Valdez, the arrival of Japanese star Tatsuya Imai, and whether Hunter Brown can carry the staff as a true ace. Plus, the infield logjam with Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker, the young outfield question marks with Cam Smith and Zach Cole, a potential six-man rotation, and what it'll take for Houston to reclaim the AL West from Seattle.

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The San Diego Padres won 90 games in 2025 and look to build on that in 2026. New manager Craig Stammen takes the reins of a roster headlined by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Xander Bogaerts, but the offseason brought big changes. Dylan Cease, Luís Arráez, Robert Suárez, and Ryan O'Hearn are gone, while A.J. Preller loaded up on low-risk, high-upside additions like Nick Castellanos, Miguel Andújar, KBO star Sung-Mun Song, and a rotation full of bounce-back arms.

We break down the pitching questions, Joe Musgrove's return from Tommy John, Michael King's new deal, the battle between Walker Buehler, Germán Márquez, and Nick Pivetta for rotation spots, plus how this lineup stacks up against a loaded NL West. Can San Diego finally get past the Dodgers?

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The Baltimore Orioles are coming off a 75-87 last-place finish in the AL East, but they made massive moves this offseason. In this episode, we break down everything Baltimore did to retool and whether it's enough to compete in 2026.We cover the big additions in Pete Alonso, Taylor Ward, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, Ryan Helsley, and more, plus the early spring training injuries to Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday that are already reshaping the Opening Day picture. Can this team go from worst to first under new manager Craig Albernaz?🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia🎧 Available on all podcast platforms#MLB #Orioles #Baltimore #BaltimoreOrioles #PeteAlonso #GunnarHenderson #Baseball #MLBPreview #SpringTraining #LockedInBaseball

The Tigers aren't going away. After their second straight Game 5 ALDS loss, Detroit went out and signed Framber Valdez to pair with Tarik Skubal. We break down whether this gives them the best rotation in baseball, why Skubal isn't getting traded despite the rumors, and the big question: is the lineup good enough to keep up with the pitching?

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Milwaukee had the best record in baseball last year, went to the NLCS, and then traded Freddy Peralta and Caleb Durbin this offseason. We break down Bradon Woodruff's uncertain Opening Day status, Jacob Misiorowski's transition to full-time ace, the wide-open rotation battle between Kyle Harrison, Brandon Sproat, Logan Henderson, and Robert Gasser, and a third base situation that's completely up for grabs between Luis Rengifo, Jett Williams, and David Hamilton.

Plus, nine 40-man roster guys heading to the WBC, and our win total predictions for a team that refuses to stop reloading.

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Three years removed from a World Series title and two straight playoff misses. Skip Schumaker replaces Bruce Bochy, Marcus Semien and Adolis García are gone, and the Rangers open the season at Philadelphia against García.

The rotation led all of MLB in ERA last year and somehow got deeper with MacKenzie Gore slotting in behind deGrom and Eovaldi, but both aces are being slow-rolled this spring after injury-shortened 2025 seasons.

Sebastian Walcott needs season-ending elbow surgery. The offense needs Evan Carter, Josh Jung, and Jake Burger to all bounce back at once. We break down the Kumar Rocker fifth-starter battle, Josh Smith's shot at the everyday second base job, the Alexis Díaz vs. Cole Winn closer competition, and whether this team is still a contender or running out of time in a wide-open AL West.

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The Reds made the postseason last year and have eyes of getting back there. Eugenio Suárez returns to Cincinnati after a 49-homer season to give Elly De La Cruz real lineup protection for the first time. Matt McLain needs a bounce-back year after struggling offensively coming off shoulder surgery. Sal Stewart and Ke'Bryan Hayes round out an infield with upside everywhere.

The rotation of Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, and Brady Singer has legitimate top-of-the-league potential, and then there's a wide-open fifth starter battle between Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns, and Brandon Williamson that could shape the entire season. We break down the outfield questions, whether this bullpen can hold up, and if this is finally the year Cincinnati puts it all together in the NL Central.

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The Royals made the playoffs in 2024 for the first time in nine years — then went backwards at 82-80. Bobby Witt Jr. is still the best player in the AL Central, but did J.J. Picollo do enough around him? Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas help, but the impact bat never came.

We break down Carter Jensen's expanded role, whether Jac Caglianone can stick in right, the pitching depth behind Ragans, Lugo, and Wacha, and our win total predictions for a team that could be a playoff contender or stuck in no-man's-land.

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The San Francisco Giants might be the most fascinating team in baseball this year. A storied franchise hands the keys to Tony Vitello, one of the most successful and polarizing college baseball coaches ever, and bets that his intensity and player development chops can translate to the big leagues. We break down what this means for the roster, the clubhouse culture, and whether San Francisco's mix of young talent and veteran pieces can compete in a loaded NL West.

Plus, key roster battles, prospects to watch, and what success actually looks like for the Giants in Year 1 of the Vitello era.

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Back-to-back AL Central titles, but the Guardians barely did anything this offseason and the offense ranked 28th in runs per game last year. Emmanuel Clase is gone. Rhys Hoskins was a late add for right-handed thump. And beyond Steven Kwan and José Ramírez, there's a lot of question marks with the linup. Chase DeLauter is the prospect everyone's watching, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy. Travis Bazzana is lurking but has had his health issues as well.

We break down the crowded outfield competition, the six-starters-for-five-spots rotation battle between Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen, Joey Cantillo, Parker Messick, and Slade Cecconi, and whether Cleveland's "trust the pitching and let the kids figure it out" strategy can hold up for a third straight year.

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Arizona is trying to compete in the NL West, but the injury list is brutal. Corbin Burnes is recovering from Tommy John and won't return until around the All-Star break. Corbin Carroll broke his hamate bone in live BP. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is out until at least May with a torn ACL. Co-closers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez are both recovering from elbow surgery.

We break down how Arizona plans to hold it together: Nolan Arenado's addition at third, Jordan Lawlar's move to center field and whether he can finally hit MLB pitching, the wide-open bullpen with Kevin Ginkel and Jonathan Loáisiga competing for high-leverage roles, and top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt's dark-horse case for the Opening Day roster. Plus — is this team built to survive until reinforcements arrive, or will the NL West bury them before Burnes ever takes the mound?

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We could NOT agree on this team. New ownership, a roster overhaul, and a return to Tropicana Field after a year playing outdoors at Steinbrenner Field - the Rays are either a sleeper or the AL East cellar dweller. We go back and forth on whether Shane McClanahan can actually be an ace again after missing two seasons, Junior Caminero's alarming home/road splits and what moving back to one of baseball's more pitcher-friendly parks means for his 45-homer follow-up, plus our win total predictions where we landed on opposite sides.

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Three straight years of rising win totals, and now the A's have arguably the most dangerous young lineup in baseball. Nick Kurtz is coming off a Rookie of the Year season with 36 homers, Jacob Wilson hit .311 as a rookie, and Brent Rooker played all 162 games. The offense isn't the question, the pitching is. Every projected starter comes with a question mark, the bullpen is near the bottom of the league, and the next wave of arms led by Luis Morales and Gage Jump still has to prove it. We break down the third base battle, Zack Gelof's uncertain roster path, whether Jeff McNeil can lengthen this lineup, and if the A's have enough pitching to turn a dark horse buzz into an actual playoff run in Sacramento.

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Can Paul Skenes win a second straight Cy Young? An... MVP?! Konnor Griffin is the best prospect since Mike Trout and he might make the Opening Day roster at 19. The Pirates added Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna, and Ryan O'Hearn to an offense that was dead last in runs a year ago. We break down Pittsburgh's top tier rotation, the Griffin timeline, whether Oneil Cruz can tap into his 40-homer ceiling, and the big question hanging over everything: can this window stay open long enough before Skenes hits free agency?

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Total organizational chaos in Minnesota. The Twins fired Rocco Baldelli after a 70-92 season, then parted ways with Derek Falvey just two weeks before spring training. Derek Shelton is the new manager, Jeremy Zoll is running baseball ops, and nobody seems aligned on whether this team is competing or rebuilding. Oh, and Pablo López and Joe Ryan are already hurt - so the rotation that was supposed to be the strength is now a massive question mark before a single game has been played.We break down what's left of this roster, the unsettled bullpen, and whether the No. 2 ranked farm system, headlined by Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Kaelen Culpepper, can accelerate the timeline. Plus our win total predictions and whether Byron Buxton finishes the season in a Twins uniform.

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Miami finished 79-83 last year, a 15-win improvement, and wasn't eliminated from a Wild Card spot until the final days of the season. Now the Marlins are saying they plan to compete. Are they serious? We break down the case for Miami: Sandy Alcantara's late-season comeback, Eury Pérez headlining one of the deepest pitching staffs in camp, and a rotation battle featuring Paddack, Max Meyer, and Braxton Garrett all fighting for spots. Plus, can Agustín Ramírez hold off Joe Mack behind the plate? And what does the arrival of Owen Caissie mean for an outfield that's been quietly stockpiling talent under Peter Bendix? The rebuild framing might be wrong, this team is quietly interesting.

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For the first time in a generation, the Cardinals aren't competing, they're tearing it down. Chaim Bloom dealt both Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan this offseason, and more than half the pitchers in camp weren't even in the org a year ago.We break down what a Cardinals rebuild actually looks like: top-5 prospect JJ Wetherholt's arrival, a wide-open rotation battle, and an outfield trio of Nootbaar, Victor Scott II, and Jordan Walker that's all on trial. The rebuild is real. The question is how fast it goes.

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High-risk, high-reward. The Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as manager despite zero prior coaching experience and built their roster around bounce-back bets across the board. Grayson Rodriguez and Alek Manoah are both coming off full seasons missed to injury. Can Mike Trout stay healthy? We break down the reclamation project rotation, the wide-open closer battle, the Christian Moore vs. Vaughn Grissom competition at second base, and make our predictions for the 2026 Angels.#mlb #baseball

New front office. New manager. New everything. Blake Butera is the youngest MLB manager in over 50 years, the entire coaching staff has been overhauled, and the young core of James Wood, CJ Abrams, and Dylan now has to prove themselves to a regime that didn't draft them. We break down the first base battle, Josiah Gray's comeback from Tommy John, James Wood's rebound from a bad second half and why this spring is a prove-it moment for Washington's rebuild.

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The rebuild is real and it might be working faster than anyone expected. Munetaka Murakami headlines a busy offseason, Colson Montgomery is embracing the face-of-the-franchise role, and a loaded prospect pipeline led by Braden Montgomery, Noah Schultz, and Hagen Smith is knocking on the door. We break down the outfield logjam, a wide-open rotation battle, and when this thing could actually become competitive.

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119 losses. The worst starter ERA since 1913. So the Rockies blew it all up: new front office, new coaching staff, and a brand new pitching philosophy. In this episode, we break down Colorado's bold pitching experiment, the crowded outfield battle, Chase Dollander's breakout potential, and why this rebuild might be the most fascinating story in baseball this spring. Plus: should the Rockies just move their fences as far back as possible? Can you actually build a winner in Colorado?

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In today’s episode, we dive into our preview of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. We break down every roster and coaching staff, analyze how each team is shaping up heading into the tournament, and highlight the biggest strengths, weaknesses, and X-factors to watch. From powerhouse favorites to potential sleeper nations, we discuss what could define this year’s WBC and of course, make our official predictions for who takes home the title.

If you’re getting ready for the WBC, this is your complete preview covering the players, storylines, and bold takes you need before first pitch.

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We break down the winners and losers from the 2025-26 MLB offseason , looking at which teams made the smartest moves and which clubs fell behind as the hot stove cools off.

Then we dive into the latest MLB news and rumors, including Framber Valdez signing with the Detroit Tigers, Tarik Skubal winning his arbitration case, Brendan Donovan being traded to the Seattle Mariners, Eugenio Suárez signing with the Cincinnati Reds, and more.

We also discuss ongoing RSN issues around MLB and what they mean for teams, players, and fans heading into the 2026 season.

Today’s episode opens with some frustrating World Baseball Classic news that honestly makes no sense.Several stars won’t be participating due to insurance issues, including Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, José Berríos, and José Altuve, completely gutting Team Puerto Rico and taking a serious hit at the credibility of the tournament. Why does MLB always seem to shoot itself in the foot? Are we just headed for another predictable USA vs. Japan final?

From there, we run through the rest of the WBC landscape: Yoshinobu Yamamoto committing, Shohei Ohtani deciding not to pitch, commitments for Team Dominican Republic, and what it all means for the tournament’s competitiveness.

Then we dive into MLB news and notes from the week, including a busy stretch for the Giants, a Yankees trade, another Athletics extension, more moves from the White Sox, and everything else you might’ve missed.

We also react to MLB’s newly released Top 100 Players and Prospect lists before wrapping up with the stunning front office news that Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and the team are mutually parting ways.

MLB wasted absolutely no time this week, and we break down one of the most active stretches of the offseason so far.We start in Queens, where the Mets had a huge week swinging two major trades to land Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta. Do we like the moves? Did they give up too much prospect capital? And what do these moves mean for the NL East and the broader National League landscape?

Then we head across town to the Bronx, where the Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger, a move they pretty much had to make. But is this just a necessary box-check, or the start of something bigger? What’s next for the Yankees… or is this the offseason?

From there, we dive into one of the week’s biggest deals: the Nationals sending MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers in exchange for five prospects. Did Texas pay the right price for a frontline arm, and where does this leave Washington in their rebuild?

We wrap things up with some quick pitches, including José Ramírez’s reported extension in Cleveland, Kyle Tucker almost becoming a Blue Jay, the White Sox’s active(ish) offseason, San Francisco’s offseason of “almosts,” plus thoughts on Max Scherzer, Yu Darvish, and more.

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We kick off today’s episode with some pain on the football side, discussing heartbreaking losses for our respective teams, the Chicago Bears and the Miami Hurricanes, plus a quick recap of Luis’s trip to Detroit over the weekend.

Then we dive into the baseball. We open with the blockbuster news of Bo Bichette signing a 3-year, $126M deal with the New York Mets, discussing what it means for the Mets’ lineup, how it changes their offseason priorities, and what else they still need to address. We also look at the flip side for the Blue Jays, who have quietly missed out on a number of big free agents this winter. From there, we talk about Philadelphia’s immediate landing spot with J.T. Realmuto after missing out on Bichette and whether things could get awkward in Philly next season.

We then shift to Cooperstown, celebrating the two newest Hall of Famers, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, reflecting on their careers and touching on some of the other notable Hall of Fame voting results.

We wrap things up with a lightning round of topics from around MLB, including Ha-Seong Kim's unfortunate injury, Elly De La Cruz rejecting an extension offer from the Reds, the looming MLB lockout, what fans actually care about if it happens, and how the lockout has impacted the trade market this winter.

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We open the show with one of the most shocking contracts in MLB history: Kyle Tucker signing a 4-year, $240M deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. We break down what this means for the Dodgers’ chances at a historic three-peat, how a deal like this impacts baseball as a whole with a potential lockout looming, and what went wrong for the teams that came up short, most notably the Mets and Blue Jays. From competitive balance to player leverage, we unpack all the ripple effects of a truly franchise-altering signing.

Then we dive into the rest of the week’s biggest MLB news, including Ranger Suárez signing with the Red Sox, Nolan Arenado being traded to the Diamondbacks, and the Yankees acquiring Ryan Weathers. We discuss how each move reshapes the contenders, the risks and rewards involved, and what it all means as the offseason continues to heat up.

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We kick things off with a huge night in Chicago, breaking down an all-time Bears comeback playoff win over the Packers and the Cubs landing a franchise-altering signing with Alex Bregman. From there, we pivot briefly to College Football, talking about Indiana’s rise and the sudden wave of Hoosier fans now that the program is legit.

Then it’s full baseball mode. We dive deep into Bregman’s 5-year, $175M deal with the Cubs - what it means for Chicago, how it impacts Scott Boras and his clients, and which teams came up short, with a special focus on the Boston Red Sox. The Cubs stay in the spotlight as we break down their busy week, including the trade for Edward Cabrera, his injury concerns, and why we love the deal for Peter Bendix and the Marlins.

We hit the rest of the biggest MLB news from around the league, including Cody Bellinger reportedly asking for $37M per year and the Yankees bowing out, the Tarik Skubal arbitration hearing, Max Kepler’s PED suspension, and more.

We wrap things up with a fun crossover segment as William assigns MLB franchise equivalents to the remaining NFL playoff teams, with Luis reacting along the way.

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The boys break down recent MLB offseason news, starting with Tatsuya Imai’s surprising signing with the Houston Astros. What does the move signal for Houston, especially with the assumption that Framber Valdez could be on his way out? Does Imai actually make the Astros better in the short term, and with opt-outs after each season of the three-year deal, could Houston flip him at the deadline if things go sideways? We also debate whether a strong year could put Imai right back on the market next winter.

From there, we react to the breaking news of Kazuma Okamoto signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Why does this feel like the most Blue Jays-coded move imaginable, and what does it mean for the rest of Toronto’s offseason? Are they still serious about re-signing Bo Bichette? Are they actually in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, or is that door now closed? If not Toronto, where do the remaining top free agents end up?

We wrap things up by zooming out and talking about the painfully slow MLB offseason as a whole, why deals continue to drag, what’s broken in the current system, and whether the league can (or should) do anything to fix it.

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The boys kick off the Boxing Day pod by reacting to the Christmas Day action across the NBA and NFL, then discuss how MLB could stake its claim to a marquee summer holiday of its own.

From there, they dive into the MLB offseason, starting with the Willson Contreras trade and what it means for both the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. The discussion continues with the Jeff McNeil trade and Tyler Soderstrom extension for the Athletics, and Munetaka Murakami signing with the Chicago White Sox.

The guys also break down Ryan O’Hearn landing with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pete Fairbanks heading to the Miami Marlins, and the Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe trades. Plus, they react to Bryce Harper committing to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, analyze the luxury tax spenders, and settle the timeless debate: do you eat a hot dog with one hand or two?

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We break down the latest moves across Major League Baseball, including Michael King heading to the Padres, Luke Weaver and Jorge Polanco joining the Mets, Robert Suárez landing with the Braves, and several other notable transactions shaping the league.

We then dive into some of the biggest storylines around the sport, including a now-loaded Team USA roster taking shape for the World Baseball Classic, growing buzz around a potential Ketel Marte trade, Mike Trout’s return to center field, and more MLB news and rumors you don’t want to miss.

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The 2025 Winter Meetings were busy and we’re breaking down every major move.

We start with the stunners of the week: the Mets losing Pete Alonso to the Orioles and Edwin Díaz heading to the Dodgers. What do these departures mean for the Mets’ future? What do the moves mean for the Orioles and Dodgers? And where do the Mets go from here after losing two franchise cornerstones?

From there, we dive into Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies on a massive $150M deal, what it means for Philly’s lineup, and why the Reds missing out could reshape their offseason plans.

We also touch on the Yankees’ continued silence, whether fans should be concerned, and a handful of other notable Winter Meetings deals that could fly under the radar but matter come 2025.

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