There have only been a few since 1990. Even though the Cy Young has been around since the 1950s it used to happen more often. Listen to this short from our podcast this week and thanks for checking us out!
This week's episode focused on run differentials. The AL West has five teams that have trouble scoring runs. The #mets despite their troubles have a better run differential than the #phillies yet are several games behind them. Does run differential matter? Check out this short from our episode this week!
Mark had wondered if a salary cap in MLB would be worth considering since less experienced players would gain earlier in their careers with a higher minimum salary. But it gives up too much for the players and they ones that make the big bucks should do a better job…
We look at run differentials that reveal the good teams (Braves, Dodgers, Yankees, Brewers), and all the other teams. The AL is weaker this season and that's no surprise. Should #brewers trade for Tarik Skubal? Mark and Gordon don't see eye-to-eye on this one. Will #dodgers Shohei win the NL…
Matt Olson was excellent in his time with Oakland. He's been even better as a Brave. We talked about what it would take for Olson to put himself into position to be a HOFer. From our podcast this week. Check out the entire episode!
Even if 2-time and reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal comes back faster than expected it may already be too late for the Detroit #tigers. They are not the only big-time disappointment this season as we hit the 1/3 mark. Check out this short from our podcast this week and…
We all know Mike Trout is a future HOFer. He's had a good start to the 2026 season although is far from the other-worldly levels he displayed earlier in his career. Will he stay healthy this year? Would some team needing a power bat want to trade for him? A…
Our top stories of the week are revealed as are the prospects for players and @MLB teams after 1/3 of 2026 season has been played. Shohei of course leads the pack given that he pitches (amazingly) AND hits amazingly. #tigers are sinking as are #mets #redsox & #astros. What's up…
All they do is win every year with one of the lowest MLB payrolls. How do they do it? Is it sustainable? Check out this short from our podcast this week.
Walks & hits per innings pitched (WHIP) measures the traffic pitchers put on the bases. A WHIP of 1.2 for a starting pitcher is good, anything below that is very good or even better. The leaders in 2026 so far have WHIP under 1.00! Check out this short from our…
We know about the advantage to hitting the ball in the air and over the infield. Even super-hard hit grounders are most often easily scooped up by slick fielding infielders and turned into outs or even double plays. With outfielders now being positioned based on hitter tendencies, hitting the ball…
From our podcast this week where we talked about the our top 2 stories in our view. Gordon highlighted that 3 true outcomes average 34.3% per AB. #whitesox slugger Murakami is off the charts at more than double that! Check out this short and the entire episode!
#Brewers Jacob Misiorowski is tied for the MLB lead w 80 strikeouts. #dodgers Blake Snell is injured. Again. #Rays continue to excel. #guardians still the only AL Central team over .500 as well as the #athletics. Baseball is soaring high and we are appealing to baseball club owners and players…
Author Rob Fitts joined us on this podcast and described what it's like to be a fan at a baseball game in Japan. Fans behave differently in Japan at games compared to what is seen in MLB. A short from the podcast this week and thanks for watching!
Rob Fitts loves Japanese baseball and has been writing about it for years. His 10 books on baseball in Japan cover many aspects of the sport in the Land of the Rising Sun. Dr. Fitts joined Gordon and Mark to talk about his 2025 book "In the Japanese Ballpark" which…
John Sterling was polarizing but beloved by Yankee fans. Howie Rose of the Mets is retiring at the end of this season. Their 30+ years with their teams are memorable but may not repeated. A short from out podcast this week. Thanks for watching and check out the entire episode…
Catch this short from our podcast this week where we talk about #tigers Framber Valdez throwing at #redsox Trevor Story because he was frustrated that he stank that day. Valdez tried to explain it away that he was trying a four season fastball but nobody including his own manager believes…
We had intended to drop this episode on Monday the 11th after taking a week off due to some travel. But we recorded Wednesday night the 6th and so here's the latest episode as we want things to be timely! The teams as of the weekend will have played about…
When a team isn't going well and their best players are not playing well, the 'leaders' (best players) can't lead by example. A player in a slump is not as likely to be heard! A short from our podcast this week. Check out the entire episode and thanks for watching!
Of course some teams are just inept. Watching a team like #Mets or even #Phillies have trouble scoring is torture. A short from our podcast this week. Check out the entire episode and thanks for watching!
A short from our podcast this week in which we discussed catchers who had .300 or better career averages. At the top of the list is #Dodgers #Mets Mike Piazza. He's arguably the greatest hitting catcher in MLB history! Check out the entire episode and thanks for watching!
#Redsox fired Alex Cora in what has to be the story of the week. #Mets Carlos Mendoza may be next. #Padres Mason Miller continues his unreal season and they also signed Lucas Giolito. #Braves rookie gives up homer on first #MLB pitch then pitches 7 innings for the win. We…
A short from our podcast this week: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has been at the helm for four 7-game losing streaks over the past season plus. While the Amazin's finally won a game on Wednesday the calls for Mendoza's head are still resonating. Check out the rest of the episode…
#padres Mason Miller has had an unbelievable start to the 2026 season going back to the WBC in which he was dominant. A relief pitcher has not won a Cy Young in over 20 years (remember who?). Check out this short from our podcast this week. Thanks for watching!