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WAKE and RAKE Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 145

This is what happens when a World Series champion teams up with a dork. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti join forces to put a unique spin on a baseball podcast ⚾

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Ep. 134: Quarter-Season Team Tiers | Baseball Podcast May 8

Episode 134

Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 01:14:07

Team tiers for all 30 MLB teams through the first quarter of the 2026 MLB season. What does the 2027 free agent class look like with Tarik Skubal? Whatever happened to James Karinchak and why did he seemingly get black listed? Plus...Robinson Cano, Ramiro Pena, Chris Carter, and Addison Russell among notable names playing in the Mexican Baseball League this season.

(4:02) Tarik Skubal injury details ... (8:51) Glenallen Hill's arachnophobic IL stint story ... (15:34) Only two teams in AL with winning records ... (20:18) Team Tiers ... (24:03) Teams capable of making a run ... (31:26) These teams are a piece or two away ... (41:14) Trade candidate players ... (44:13) Whatever happened to...James Karinchak? ... (51:27) Weird stats of the week ... (57:36) Notable names playing in Mexican League

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Ep. 133: MANAGER FIRINGS: What is next for Red Sox and Phillies? | Baseball Podcast Apr. 29

Episode 133

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Duration 59:11

Two managers have been fired before the first month of the season has ended. What does this mean for the Red Sox and Phillies? Who is most to blame for their failures? Is it rebuild time? The crew details the Alex Cora firing and how the Red Sox front office handled it. Plus, the Phillies time for a rebuild might be coming sooner than later.

(1:50) Instant reactions to Red Sox cleaning house ... (8:45) Are these firings too soon? ... (15:27) Red Sox have been the worst defensive team since 2021 ... (20:11) Red Sox front office timeline during Alex Cora's tenure ... (23:20) Re-visiting Rafael Devers trade ... (31:58) Best move of Craig Breslow's tenure ... (34:30) Details of Rob Thomson's firing ... (39:10) Phillies best chance was in 2023 NLCS ... (45:02) Coolest things we saw this week ... (50:40) Should adults get to keep foul balls at a game? ... (53:30) Weird stats of the week

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Ep. 132: Power Rankings: Best Closer Walkouts | Baseball Podcast Apr. 21

Episode 136

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • Duration 55:10

Which closer in MLB has the best walkout song and production? We rank the best closer walkouts of 2026. Plus, what does this new ownership group mean for the Padres? Is it time to panic in New York? Why these prospect extensions are great for baseball and its fan bases.

(2:33) What is really wrong with the Mets? ... (13:20) Week review ... (19:59) Everything you need to know about the Padres' new owner ... (26:23) Coolest things we saw this week ... (29:08) Baseball has a new Iron Man in Atlanta ... (32:07) Weird stats of the week ... (33:57) All-time favorite closer walkouts ... (36:42) Closer walkouts for 2026 ... (47:15) Mason Miller's walkout is perfect ... (50:52) Closer Walkout Power Rankings

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Ep. 131: Early Season Takeaways and City Connect Jersey Reviews | Baseball Podcast Apr. 13

Episode 131

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • Duration 01:09:11

Most dominant player is in Los Angeles but the most dominant pitcher of this generation may just be in San Diego. Are the Pittsburgh Pirates legit? Eloy Jimenez and Tommy Pham are back in the big leagues. Plus, we review the 8 new Nike City Connect Jerseys.

(3:20) Surprising but familiar big league call ups ... (8:21) Houston Astros dynasty officially over? ... (16:01) Contextualizing Mason Miller's dominance ... (25:51) Coolest things we saw this week ... (30:00) Weird ABS challenge system stats ... (35:30) Cory's keeps a baseball shit list ... (42:45) Was Jazz Chisholm Jr. trolling us? ... (45:55) Are the Pittsburgh Pirates the real deal? ... (51:44) New City Connect Jersey Ratings

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Ep. 130: Are these teams legit or frauds??? | Baseball Podcast Apr. 8

Episode 130

Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Duration 01:07:56

We know the good teams. We know the bad teams. But what about the mid teams? Are they legit or frauds? The crew takes a deeper look at some of the middle tier teams to determine whether we are believers or haters. Plus, there's a new layer to the ABS system that is creating some controversy. We discuss it all.

(4:48) New ABS system controversy ... (11:20) How accurate is ABS? ... (16:38) Minor leagues trying out new check swing system ... (17:30) Red Sox "Sell the team" chants ... (26:35) Brawls and violence in baseball ... (30:00) Why Sandy Alcantara should stay in Miami ... (33:08) Are the Marlins legit? ... (39:15) Should we believe in the Reds? ... (41:47) Why you should believe in the Rockies ... (48:15) Believers in Tony Vitello and Giants? ... (56:06) Rangers could be dangerous ... (1:00:07) Who does these veterans play for now?

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Ep. 129: MLB Players You Don't Know Yet But Should | Baseball Podcast Mar. 31

Episode 129

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Duration 59:31

How was the first weekend with the ABS challenge system? Opening Day Weekend takeways. Quirky stats of the week. And, 15 players you may not know yet but you absolutely should before they potentially breakout this season.

(2:28) Salvador Perez Hall of Famer? ... (5:45) Data and takeways from ABS challenge system ... (14:03) Is this fair for MLB umpires? ... (18:27) Jared Oliva's remarkable journey to Opening Day roster ... (25:15) MVP Mike Trout is back? ... (27:40) Players you don't know yet but you need to know ... (32:05) wOBA vs. expected wOBA explained ... (39:15) Jordan Walker breakout season? ... (49:24) Is this former MLB player still playing?

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Ep. 128: 2026 MLB Season Preview: Offseason Review, Predictions, Odds | Baseball Podcast Mar. 23

Episode 128

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 56:33

The WAKE and RAKE Podcast finally returns with a 2026 MLB season preview, including an offseason review, season storylines, divisional favorites, and predictions.

(0:30) Meet the new faces of the show ... (4:05) Offseason signings review ... (10:05) Offseason trades review ... (16:34) Season storylines to watch ... (21:20) Division-by-division favorites ... (29:14) A's are playoff contenders ... (34:25) AL/NL Pennant Favorites ... (42:35) World Series favorites ... (45:02) League Award favorites ... (50:01) Season Predictions

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Ep. 127: Juan Soto contract explained | Baseball Podcast Dec. 9

Episode 127

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 36:07

Juan Soto's record-breaking deal with the New York Mets. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti detail every opt out, every dollar amount, and every other team that made offers. Is this deal good or bad for baseball? Plus, projected lineups and next moves. (0:30) Where were you when the Soto deal dropped? ... (2:53) Red Sox "were not far behind" ... (9:09) Willy Adames signing with Giants ... (13:05) Largest contracts in sports history ...(19:10) Shohei Ohtani is worth $700 million .... (21:22) Projected Mets and Yankees lineups ... (29:15) Free agents next to sign ... (31:57) A's bring Luis Severino to Sacramento.

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Ep. 126: Automated strike zone coming in 2025, MLB Awards | Baseball Podcast Nov. 22

Episode 126

Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration 46:34

Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti react to MLB's announcement regarding the automated ball-strike system starting in 2025 Spring Training. Plus, there is some controversy regarding some of the MLB Award results.

(3:57) Pasta and Gladiator II movie reviews ... (7:34) Automated ball-strike system coming in 2025 spring ... (12:57) Catcher framing to be forgotten ... (18:22) 2024 MVP Award voting results ... (22:58) Jackson Merrill should have won NL ROY ... (28:51) Chris Sale's redemption story ... (35:05) Wilyer Abreu got snubbed ... (40:07) Jake Rogers high school football ... (42:54) Turkey Day plans and strategies

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Ep. 125: FREE AGENT PREDICTIONS | Baseball Podcast Nov. 14

Episode 125

Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 54:03

Will Middlebrooks is BACK! He and Danny Vietti make their MLB free agent predictions. Plus, Will details the fun behind being an ESPN broadcaster during the MLB playoffs. Juan Soto stays in New York. Willy Adames to Los Angeles? Seattle lands an All-Star hitter!

(1:38) Radio broadcasting on ESPN ... (8:48) Fasciitis injuries ... (11:37) Angels have already added 5 players ... (17:58) Juan Soto stays in New York, but which one? ... (22:24) Could the Rays be the mystery team? ... (25:48) Detroit Tigers a sleeping giant? ... (30:35) Giants find their next shortstop ... (34:08) Gleyber Torres to Seattle ... (41:21) Anthony Santander stays in AL East ... (47:20) Pete Alonso vs. Christian Walker ... (50:50) Tyler O'Neill better numbers than Alex Bregman

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