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Feb. 9, 2026

Football is over Baseball is up to the plate! This week in baseball - Ep. 647 2.9.26

Football is over Baseball is up to the plate! This week in baseball - Ep. 647 2.9.26

The Super Bowl is over so we can now focus our attention on where it belongs - Baseball! Pitchers and catchers are officially reporting this week even though many have been in camp early and are already throwing, and catching. We recorded a west coast version of our podcast this…

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Feb. 5, 2026

Cam Schlittler is key to Yankees 2026 rotation

Cam Schlittler is key to Yankees 2026 rotation

Sure Gerrit Cole will come back as will Carlos Rodon. The Yankees are more than those guys with rookie Cam Schlittler poised to take a leading role. Luis Gil will also be a big part of any success the team has. Mets fans talk about Nolan McClean but Gordon says…

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Feb. 3, 2026

Aaron Judge could have a mortal season that would doom the #yankees

Aaron Judge could have a mortal season that would doom the #yankees

We take future HOFer Aaron Judge's exploits for granted. What would happen if Judge was merely great as opposed to extraordinary? The Yankees will have excellent pitching but do they have enough hitting from the other players? From our podcast this week. Check us out and thanks for watching!

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Feb. 2, 2026

Tigers are already cheaping out on Tarik Skubal

Tigers are already cheaping out on Tarik Skubal

#detroittigers - Tarik Skubal salary arbitration hearing is coming up this Wednesday. Tigers offered $19M for one year and Skubal's agent Scott. Boras came back with $32M. The reigning 2-time Cy Young Award winner seems likely to win his case, so expect it to be settled before. We discuss how…

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Feb. 2, 2026

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

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

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…

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Jan. 29, 2026

Why the Hall of Very Good is not the right term

Why the Hall of Very Good is not the right term

Baseball HOF voter Dan Brown joined us to talk about his HOF votes. He offered his take on what is the Hall of Very Good and why it is not what we should be talking about. Check out this short from our podcast this week.

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Jan. 28, 2026

If Bonds & Clemens got in would any HOFers show up for their induction?

If Bonds & Clemens got in would any HOFers show up for their induction?

When we talked with The Athletic's Dan Brown on our podcast this week, as a BBWAA voter he wondered about Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens getting in and how many HOFers would decline to show up for their induction. What about that? Check out this short and our podcast!

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Jan. 27, 2026

Why BBWAA voter Dan Brown voted yes on Felix Hernandez for the Hall of Fame

Why BBWAA voter Dan Brown voted yes on Felix Hernandez for the Hall of Fame

It's always worth listening to a real-live baseball writer and voter like Daniel Brown of the The Athletic. We talked with him about his yea vote for Mariners righty Felix Hernandez who did not make it this time around. Does Felix belong in the HOF? Check out our short from…

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Jan. 26, 2026

Bobby Abreu was good at everything but not as good as Carlos Beltran

Bobby Abreu was good at everything but not as good as Carlos Beltran

In this short from our podcast this we talked w The Athletic's Dan Brown about his HOF votes as a BBWAA writer. He voted for both Carlos Beltran (who got in) and Bobby Abreu who did not. We talked about why. Check out the episode too and thanks for watching!

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Jan. 26, 2026

Reviewing HOF votes with BBWAA voter and The Athletic's Daniel Brown - Ep. 645

Reviewing HOF votes with BBWAA voter and The Athletic's Daniel Brown - Ep. 645

For the third straight year The Athletic's writer Daniel Brown who is also a BBWAA voter, discussed his and his fellow writer's votes for the Hall-of-Fame. Center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones both were elected with a few players making big strides in the their voting totals. We talked…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Is the Dodgers signing of Kyle Tucker a bad deal?

Is the Dodgers signing of Kyle Tucker a bad deal?

#Dodgers spend because they can. So do the #Mets as well as other teams like #Yankees & now #BlueJays #RedSox and #Cubs. But is Kyle Tucker's 4-year $240M deal a bad contract? Check out our take from this week's podcast and thanks for watching!

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Jan. 21, 2026

Baseball's salary cap & floor dilemma

Baseball's salary cap & floor dilemma

#Dodgers signing of Kyle Tucker didn't break #MLB but does signal that the owners are loading for a lockout in order to institute a salary cap. MLB Players won't agree to that unless a salary floor is part of the negotiation. That's never been something the owners want. Gordon said…

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Jan. 20, 2026

Did Bo Bichette just not want to be a Phillie? #mets #phillies

Did Bo Bichette just not want to be a Phillie? #mets #phillies

We were about to record our podcast last Friday when the report came out that Bo Bichette signed with the #Mets. Bichette the Met spurned a 7-year deal with Philadelphia as the Met offer had a higher Average Annual Value. We were surprised! Check out the entire podcast!

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Jan. 19, 2026

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

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

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…

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Jan. 8, 2026

Baseball's free agency freeze has already begun

Baseball's free agency freeze has already begun

From this week's podcast - With the 4 big free agents yet to sign (Valdez, Tucker, Bellinger, and Bregman), are the owners working together to not sign free agents in advance of a potential work stoppage beginning in December? Check out this short and thanks for watching!

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Jan. 7, 2026

Blue Jays have some moving around to do in their infield and outfield

Blue Jays have some moving around to do in their infield and outfield

The #BlueJays have gone big this off-season signing some big-time free agents. Where will Kaz Okamoto play in the field? From this week's podcast check out this short and thanks for watching!

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Jan. 6, 2026

Only 157 times were there 300x on base in an MLB season - some of the names are shocking!

Only 157 times were there 300x on base in an MLB season - some of the names are shocking!

Babe Ruth did it 9 times and so did Lou Gehrig. Barry Bonds 7 times along with Ted Williams. But we call out a few of the names that might blow your mind. Getting on base 300 times means almost getting on base an average 2 times every game you…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Japanese free agents signings, weird 2025 baseball records, Era-adjusted WAR Ep. 643 -1.5.26

Japanese free agents signings, weird 2025 baseball records, Era-adjusted WAR Ep. 643 -1.5.26

While Bregman, Bellinger, Tucker, and Valdez wait for some team to pull the trigger and sign them, two more Japanese League players - Imai and Okamoto signed with the Astros and Blue Jays respectively. Baseball WAR scores are not adjusted for when players played. But that does not acknowledge what…

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Dec. 31, 2025

#Mariners King Felix Hernandez gaining in his Hall of Fame voting. Was he better than Randy Johnson?

#Mariners King Felix Hernandez gaining in his Hall of Fame voting. Was he better than Randy Johnson?

We talked about the BBWAA Hall of Fame Voting and how Felix is gaining some votes. How does Felix compare to another Seattle Mariner HOFer Randy Johnson? From this week's podcast. Happy New Year!

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Dec. 30, 2025

2026 Tigers have a huge dilemma regarding 2 time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal

2026 Tigers have a huge dilemma regarding 2 time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal

From our podcast this week. The Motor City Kitties are considering a trade of what might be the best pitcher in @MLB. This is because they are not likely to pay the HUGE contract Skubal will be offered by other teams. Do they hold on to him for the World…

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Dec. 29, 2025

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

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

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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Dec. 23, 2025

Forgotten great Jim Gilliam is the only one to play on 4 Dodger WS winning teams.

Forgotten great Jim Gilliam is the only one to play on 4 Dodger WS winning teams.

Author Steve Dittmore joined the podcast to discuss his book "Jim Gilliam - The Forgotten Dodger". Gilliam played in 7 WS for the Dodgers with the first being the 1955 championship. The others came while he was in Los Angeles. From our podcast this week. Thanks for watching!

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Dec. 22, 2025

Miguel Rojas - the unheralded Dodger!

Miguel Rojas - the unheralded Dodger!

Author Steve Dittmore joined our podcast to discuss his book -Jim Gilliam - The Forgotten Dodger. We asked him who on the current Dodger team would be under-appreciated and undervalued. The answer might surprise you. From our podcast this week. Thanks for watching!

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Dec. 22, 2025

Ep. 641 - Author Stephen Dittmore "Jim Gilliam The Forgotten Dodger" 12.22.25

Ep. 641 - Author Stephen Dittmore "Jim Gilliam The Forgotten Dodger" 12.22.25

Dr. Stephen W. Dittmore has written a book that needed to be written about Jim "Junior" Gilliam. Gilliam followed HOFer Jackie Robinson through Montreal to Brooklyn and was signed by Branch Rickey. Not quite a HOFer himself, Gilliam was a member of four Dodger World Series winning teams - one…

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