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April 22: CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed are bringing you the very first edition of the MLB According to CC power rankings! CC and Ahmed list their top five teams in the league as the first month of the season closes out, and one of the teams in the top spot might surprise you. The guys also talk about the Mets’ major losing streak, what the Red Sox's rotation needs to get right, and some stand-out performances from Mike Trout, Andy Pages and Sal Stewart. The team closes out with taking some of the top viewer questions of the past week.

(1:49) MLB Power Rankings #5 - #3

(6:24) MLB Power Rankings #2 - #1

(10:56) Show Me Somethin’ (Mets, Reds’ Pitching)

(15:43) Are you for real? (Mike Trout, Andy Pages, Sal Stewart, Giants’ Bat Boy)

(22:01) #CCME viewer mailbag

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April 15: Welcome to the very first episode of MLB According to CC! Sabathia and host Ahmed Fareed get things started by getting the Hall of Famer's views on his Sunday Night Baseball debut, the Yankees' tumultuous start, and the biggest surprise of the season so far. Afterward, CC shares what landed him a kangaroo-court fine from his clubhouse early in his career, before the pair close out with some rapid-fire questions, including CC's favorite (and least favorite) ballparks.

(1:10) The Immaculate Segment: SNB debut, Chris Sale, Carl Willis

(7:30) The Immaculate Segment: HOF speeches, City Connects, Yankees start

(12:32) The Immaculate Segment: Max Fried, Biggest early-season surprise, Jackie Robinson Day

(16:35 ) CC's Clubhouse: Kangaroo courts and what got CC fined early in his career

(22:05) Pitch Clock: Masters Edition

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed cover some of the biggest movers in baseball on this episode of MLB According to CC, including the Tigers amidst their pitching troubles, the Phillies bouncing back under Mattingly, the red-hot NL Central, and the best-of-the-AL New York Yankees. The guys also list their favorite left-handed pitchers since the Divisional Era, and wrap up by celebrating one of the best days of the year for Star Wars fans.  #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews

Chapters:

(01:46) Heat Check: Tigers, Phillies, NL Central 

(09:33) Heat Check: Murakami, Okamoto, Yankees 

(16:28) Monument Park: Best Lefty Starters since Divisional Era

(22:40) May the 4th Be With You

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed hit on some of the top stories in baseball in today's episode of MLB According to CC, including reaction to the Red Sox moving on from Alex Cora, Jasson Dominguez moving back up to the Bronx, and CC's favorite ballpark getting replaced. The guys also go through some of the best (and worst) ABS moments of the week, and wrap up by handing out some superlatives, including who is the best-dressed player in the league, and the surprise winner of best all-around!  #nbcsports #mlb #mlbonnbc #mlbaccordingtocc

(1:31) Rotoworld Player News: Cora out, Lindor update, Dominguez returns

(9:31) Rotoworld Player News: Rodon latest, Padres sign Giolito, Royals plan new ballpark

(15:10) Best of ABS

(21:02) CC's Superlatives  

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed turn back the clock in this episode, celebrating CC's entry into the Brewers' Wall of Honor by revisiting some of his best moments with the Crew: The guys talk about CC's near no-no, pitching on 3-days rest to get the Brewers into the playoffs, and some of the success CC had at the plate in Milwaukee. The pair then rip through some of the top stories in the league, including the surging Rays, struggling Dodgers, and Jacob Misiorowski's historic start during CC's big night.  #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

Chapters: 
(00:10) CC's Clubhouse: CC's legendary run in Milwaukee
(05:38) CC's Clubhouse: Pitching on short rest + getting the Brewers into the post-season
(14:44) Immaculate Inning: Rays, Cubs, Dodgers & Which League is best?
(18:09) Immaculate Inning: Ripkin's Record, Giants' "celebration", Cal Raleigh, tipping pitches
(22:16) Are You For Real Jacob Misiorowski?

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CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) and Ahmed Fareed run through some of the League’s most surprising stat leaders in this edition of MLB According to CC, including a Red Sox unit that may make Boston the team to beat this fall. The guys also discuss Tarik Skubal’s shaky start in LA, and the concern level for a recently struggling Dodgers team. The show wraps with CC’s definitive movie review for Field of Dreams ahead of the game in Iowa this week. #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

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CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) and Ahmed Fareed react to all the biggest trade deadline moves on this edition of MLB According to CC. That includes the fallout of the Dodgers trading for Tarik Skubal, and if teams like the Yankees, Brewers, Cubs and Rays did enough to compete with them in October. The guys also name the biggest winners and losers of the deadline. #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed take a deep dive into their top storylines of the 2026 season so far. CC looks at the struggling stars around the league and Ahmed takes a deeper dive into stat cast, breaking down the best pitches by run value before getting into the stark contrast of Junior Caminero and Luis Arraez. The guys then answer some questions tweeted out by fans to wrap up the show. Tweet your questions using the hashtag #CCME for a chance to be featured on the show.

Details:
(00:00) Knicks historic comeback
(02:20) CC's Top Storyline – Struggling Stars
(11:58) Ahmed’s Top Storyline – Statcast standouts: Best Pitches in MLB, Junior Caminero vs Luis Arraez

(19:08) – Brice Turang Swing Change
(21:54) Mailbag – Carsten Sabathia + Brewers Pitching

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With the second half of the season underway, CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) preview the final stretch to October in this edition of MLB According to CC. That includes naming some of the potential biggest surprises, and what division races are the most intriguing. CC also recaps his trip back to Cooperstown for Hall of Fame induction weekend, and his favorite birthday gift he received last week. #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

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CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) and Noah Eagle (@NoahEagle15) are at the 2026 Fanatics Fest for this edition of MLB According to CC, and welcome on a very special guest: The newest member of the Milwaukee Brewers organization and oldest son of CC, Carsten Sabathia III.  The guys talk about how special it’s been to have Carsten get drafted by his father’s former team, and some of their favorite memories as a family during CC’s career. The show wraps with the desk taking questions from the fans in attendance at Fanatics Fest. #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews  

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CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) and John Fanta (@John_Fanta) talk all things All-Star in this edition of MLB According to CC. The guys preview the big weekend on deck, taking a look at both AL and NL rosters, before reminiscing about CC’s best memories as an All-Star himself. The pair also recap CC’s draft-day experiences, before wrapping with their favorite ejections of all-time. #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

(02:30)  All-Star Game Preview: NL Team

(06:45)   All-Star Game Preview: AL Team

(12:30)   CC’s Clubhouse: Best All-Star Weekend memories 

(22:35)   Best Ejections

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With both CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) and Ahmed Fareed heading to LA for Sunday Night Baseball, the guys pick their favorite 4th of July weekend matchups in this edition of MLB According to CC. That includes a preview of two of the best closers in the game, Mason Miller and Tanner Scott, before the guys wrap the show discussing the best baseball movies of all-time. 

(02:30) - Star-Spangled Sunday Preview: CHW@CLE, STL@CHC, TB@HOU

(09:45) - Star-Spangled Sunday Preview: NYM@ATL, SD@LAD

(14:10) - Choose Your Fighter: Mason Miller’s Slider vs Tanner Scott’s Slider

(22:30) - Best Baseball Movies Ever

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The vibes are high in New York City, and it has CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed trying to decide who are the best NYC athletes ever on this edition of MLB According to CC. The guys name modern greats as well as familiar legends, and hear out the fans as they pick their top-4 from any sport. Beforehand, CC is put to the test in the Immaculate Segment as the duo chat Jacob Misiorowski, Yordan Alvarez, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and more   #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

(01:00) Immaculate Segment: Yankees without Judge, Misiorowski Maddux, World Cup Fans

(07:00)  Immaculate Segment: Alvarez Triple Crown, Yamamoto near perfect, Ticker tape parades

(15:00)  Monument Park: Best NYC Athletes
(21:40)  #CCME: Fans pick their NYC Athlete Mount Rushmore

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed run through the latest player headlines on this edition of MLB According to CC, including assessing the impact of the Yankees losing Aaron Judge, the return of Tarik Skubal, and a major debut for one of the top prospects in the game. The guys also consider advanced player metrics and if there are too many stats in the game, and wrap up with CC reminiscing about his championship run in New York.  #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

(02:00 ) Rotoworld Player News: Judge injury, Skubal returns
(10:00)  Rotoworld Player News: Montgomery debut, offensive fireworks in Vegas

(14:00)  Too many stats in baseball?
(21:30)  Winning a championship in NYC

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed ask “how bad is it?” on this edition of MLB According to CC, as the guys take a mound visit and decide who’s season is already over, and which bad teams may still have a shot. The Mets, Red Sox, Tigers, Astros, and Giants are all discussed before Ahmed hits CC with some of his favorite unusual stats of the season. The show wraps up with the duo sharing which teams have something to prove entering this weekend. #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

(02:30) Mound Visit: Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros
(08:10) Mound Visit: New York Mets, San Francisco Giants

(12:00) Ahmed Geeks Out: Fastest and slowest route around the bases
(18:30) Ahmed Geeks Out: Fastest throws from outfielders, infielders
(21:40) Show Me Somethin’! (Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals)

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed bring you their latest power rankings in this edition of MLB According to CC: Chicago’s two teams trend in opposite directions, the Yankees remain one of the few standouts in the AL, and the Dodgers maintain their grip on the top spot. Plus, CC weighs in on Abner Uribe’s “celebration” against the Cardinals and reveals his favorite superstitions from his playing days.  #NBCSports #MLB #MLBNews   

Details:

(00:00) Down with Abner Uribe going full WWE heel?

(02:40) Power Rankings Part 1 (Dodgers, Yankees, Brewers, Cubs, Padres, Braves)

(12:25) How about them Knicks?

(14:40) Power Rankings Part 2 (Phillies, Diamondbacks, Nationals, White Sox, Pirates, Rays)

(21:45) CC’s Clubhouse: Favorite superstitions

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