Above Replacement Radio

On Episode 73 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Charlie Morton signing with the Braves and how that affects their standing as World Series contenders. Then, they discussed Mike Minor signing with the Royals and how that deal could turn out, with the possibility of the Royals flipping him. After that, they talked about George Springer showing apparent interest in the Toronto Blue Jays, and what a potential deal with them would look like. Then finally, they went over their Hall of Fame bubble case of the week, which was Mark Buehrle. They discussed how pitchers with similar stats have fared in the Hall of Fame vote, and made the case for and against him being a Hall of Famer.

On Part 2 of Episode 72 of the Show To Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about the 1989 Oakland Athletics. They talked about how they started the season already compromised with injuries and how it didn't affect their performance early on. They described their battle for the AL West, and their biggest regular season contributors. After that, they went over their ALCS, where Rickey Henderson took over. Next, they talked about the Battle of the Bay, which had to be delayed mid-series due to a major earthquake. Then, they talked about how they closed it out.

On Part 1 of Episode 72 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Jimmie Foxx growing up as a farm boy in Maryland, and his route to getting signed by the Philadelphia Athletics at the age of 16. They discussed his early years with the team and when he eventually broke into the starting lineup. Then, they discussed how he would be able to contribute to pennants and eventually World Championships in his early 20s. After that, they went into his prime, where he won multiple MVPs, his fade from the game, and his anti-climactic post-career.

On Episode 71 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Robinson Cano testing positive for PEDs again and having to miss the entire 2021 season. That led into them discussing the DJ LeMahieu sweepstakes, the Kris Bryant trade rumors, and the Rays being open to a Blake Snell trade. After that, they went over Bobby Abreu and the case for and against him being a Hall of Famer.

On Part 2 of Episode 70 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk everything 1997 Indians. They talk about their eventful offseason that made them appear that they were going to regress, their offensive April and their steady progression throughout the regular season with their powerful offense. Then, they discussed their epic duel 5-game duel with the Yankees, tough 6-game series against the Orioles, and their amazing 7-game World Series against the Florida Marlins.

On Part 1 of Episode 70 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel went through everything Steve Carlton. They touched on Carlton growing up being able to strike animals with rocks as a young boy in Florida, his early days with the Cardinals learning from Bob Gibson, his historic 1972 season, his odd fall after that campaign, and his late surge where he won his last 2 Cy Youngs and helped give Philadelphia a championship.

On Episode 69 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel go on many tangents surrounding what is happening in Major League Baseball. They start by discussing the Hall of Fame voting starting this week, then go on to recap the awards. They went over what they found surprising and how their picks matched up with the writers'. After that, they gave their picks for the all-MLB team, and then they discussed Kevin Gausman and Marcus Stroman accepting their qualifying offers. Finally, they talked about the Marlins hiring Kim Ng.

On Part 2 of Episode 68 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel tell the detailed story of the 2016 Cubs. It goes from their relatively smooth regular season into their NLDS battle with the Giants, their series against the Dodgers, and their amazing comeback against the Indians. They discussed the biggest contributors to this season, and how the world was captivated by this team.

On Part 1 of Episode 68 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the life & career of Greg Maddux. They talked about his adventurous childhood as the son of a military man, his legendary 1992-1995 run, his continuous success and consistency, and how he trademarked his type of pitching.

On Episode 67 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen and how it could unlock a lot for the Mets and shake things up even more in the National League. After that, they went into the Alex Cora hiring by the Red Sox and why they thought it was a good thing. Next, they discussed the Robbie Ray signing and why it's likely good for both the Blue Jays and Robbie Ray. Then finally, they break down all the awards that will be announced. They went into who should be winning the AL & NL Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP awards and why.