Baseball Banter

We've made it! We have reached the 2023 World Series as the Arizona Diamondbacks get ready to play the Texas Rangers. Plus some managerial news and notes, including the retirement of Dusty Baker.

The wild card series is over and we have moved on to the Divisional Series. John Stewart joined me to discuss and put a bow on the 2023 Yankees season and the MLB Playoffs. Also, we talk about the hiring of David Stearns as the new President of Baseball Operations of the New York Mets.

We are back and its time for the playoffs beginning with the Wild Card Round. Hear some thoughts on the Game 1s and predictions on how things will shake out.

After a long hiatus, Baseball Banter returns to discuss the season that's been for the Mets and Yankees and figure out what's gone wrong for both NY teams, plus a look around the league to see what's transpired throughout the 2023 season to date.

Opening day 2023 is here and we get you set for the Major League Baseball season. John Stewart joins me to talk Mets, Yankees and plenty more as we give our thoughts on the season. Plus, can a surprise team make a run to the World Series this year. Listen as to why I think that is a very strong possibility.

On this episode we recap the ending the World Baseball Classic as Japan defeated the United States 3-2 and saw Shohei Ohtani close the game out and striking out Angels teammate Mike Trout to end the game. We also discuss the impact that the injuries to Edwin Diaz and Jose Altuve suffered in the WBC will have on their respective clubs. How badly will it affect the Mets and the Astros. Finally, it's time to get set for Opening Day and previews will be on their way in an episode very soon!

Spring Training is well underway and most players have left to represent their countries in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. We take a look at some of the rosters and how they may fair during the tournament.

Pitchers and catchers have reported to camp and full squad workouts are underway! What teams enter 2023 with championship hopes and what teams are looking to surprise and sneak up on the contenders. We also examine the new rules such as the pitch clock, larger bases, etc. Finally, a look at the upcoming World Baseball Classic that begins in the beginning of March.

What in the world has just happened? As Carlos Correa got set to be introduced to the San Francisco media, the Giants decide to postpone the press conference due to a dispute in the medicals of Correa. Then, in the middle of the night Steve Cohen swoops in and the Mets agree to a 12 year, $315 million deal that brings him to Queens instead of the Bay Area. Plus some of the other moves that have happened recently, Aaron Judge named the 16th Yankees Captain and a breakdown of how each team is doing this offseason and where they stand in competing for the playoffs.

The Winter Meetings are here and big name free agents are starting to sign. We break down the signings of Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander. John Stewart joins me to discuss the Yankees impact of retaining Judge and where some of the other free agents might end up.