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Mets get Peralta. Framber Valdez is still out there, Tarik Skubal get no love from Tigers - Ep. 646 - 2.2.26
Feb. 2, 2026

Mets get Peralta. Framber Valdez is still out there, Tarik Skubal get…

When we talked with Dan Brown about his HOF choices in episode 645 we noted that just before our prior podcast the Mets signed Bo Bichette. Right after the podcast with Dan, the #Mets traded for #Brewers #1 starter Freddy Peralta. What will happen this week after our podcast? Will Framber Valdez si…

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Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette show the way to a MLB salary cap & salary floor - Ep. 644 1.19.26
Jan. 19, 2026

Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette show the way to a MLB salary cap & salary f…

Happy MLK Day. A little late but hopefully worth the wait. When we recorded this episode the news that #Mets signed Bo Bichette for 3 years $120M had just dropped and Gordon wasn't aware until Mark told him! Kyle Tucker's behemoth contract led to a discussion of a baseball salary caps which have al…

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The Big Boring Off-Season, World Baseball Classic Rosters, HOF voting so far - Ep. 642 - 12.29.25
Dec. 29, 2025

The Big Boring Off-Season, World Baseball Classic Rosters, HOF voting…

Send us a text Free agent hitters Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, & Kyle Tucker have still not yet found a team for the 2026 season as the dog days of winter continue. Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen are also still out there as starting pitchers along with Chris Bassitt. But relief pitchers are off…

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Tigers bolster bullpen, Mets are confusing their fans & notes from Met fan event Ep. 640 - 12.15.25
Dec. 15, 2025

Tigers bolster bullpen, Mets are confusing their fans & notes from Me…

Send us a text Closer Robert Suarez goes to Braves who only need to figure out shortstop to be a juggernaut once again. The Tigers signed future HOFer Kenley Jansen & re-signed Kyle Finnegan. Sure doesn't look like a team about to trade 2 time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Pete Alonso leaves…

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One minute on each of the 30 MLB teams' off-season needs - Ep. 636
Nov. 17, 2025

One minute on each of the 30 MLB teams' off-season needs - Ep. 636

Send us a text Hot stove season in #MLB is fully in gear but the deals are yet to commence. That will happen and probably in December as the Winter meetings are often the kickoff for wheeling and dealing. We did one minute on every team in Major League Baseball and what they should be doing. What d…

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Bregman to Red Sox & other big news of the week. A quick review of Deadball era hitting which stank. - Ep.576
Feb. 17, 2025

Bregman to Red Sox & other big news of the week. A quick review of De…

Send us a text There was enough news for us to talk about what went on this week. Alex Bregman #redsox was the biggest player news. #Angels Rendon is out of action for the season. Again. Before it even started! Who will be th...

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Roki Sasaki will pitch in MLB in 2025 - This week in baseball - 11.11.24 - Ep. 561
Nov. 11, 2024

Roki Sasaki will pitch in MLB in 2025 - This week in baseball - 11.11…

Send us a text Japanese sensation 23-year-old Roki Sasaki wants to play #MLB. He finally got Chibu to allow him to have that opportunity. Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed the #Dodgers that top-tier NPB pitchers can dominate in the M...

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