The Cincinnati Reds are making moves, but can they compete in the NL Central? In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down the Reds’ key offseason additions, including Gavin Lux and Brady Singer, and discuss whether Elly De La Cruz can become an MVP candidate. Plus, we debate the Pete Rose reinstatement, analyze Great American Ballpark, and predict the Reds’ 2025 season. Don't miss our MLB pickle challenge at the end!We cover:✅ Reds’ offseason moves: Gavin Lux, Brady Singer & more✅ Elly De La Cruz breakout season? MVP potential?✅ Pete Rose reinstatement – is it finally happening?✅ Ballpark review: What makes Great American Ballpark unique✅ NL Central predictions – where will the Reds finish?✅ MLB Pickle challenge – guess the mystery player with us!Ballpark of the Week: Great American Ballpark🏟️ Why it’s one of the most hitter-friendly stadiums in baseball🌭 The must-try ballpark food: Skyline Chili Dogs📍 Fan experience & unique features of the stadiumTimestamps:⏳ 0:00 – Intro & Spring Training Updates⏳ 5:30 – Elly De La Cruz: Breakout Star or Overhyped?⏳ 12:15 – Pete Rose Reinstatement Discussion⏳ 20:45 – Ballpark of the Week: Great American Ballpark⏳ 28:10 – Reds’ Offseason Moves & Roster Breakdown⏳ 40:00 – NL Central Predictions & Win Total Over/Under⏳ 50:30 – MLB Pickle: Guess the Mystery Player!⏳ 1:00:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLB #CincinnatiReds #EllyDeLaCruz #SpringTraining #BaseballPodcast

Baseball is back! In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down Week 1 of Spring Training, highlighting top performances, key storylines, and early surprises. Plus, we dive deep into the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2025 season preview—can their young pitching core, led by Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller, push them into contention? Will Oneil Cruz take the next step as an elite MLB star? And what impact will veteran additions like Tommy Pham and Aroldis Chapman’s departure have on the team? Tune in as we analyze everything from prospects to power rankings and get ready for an exciting season ahead!We cover:✅ Spring Training Week 1: Standout performances, viral moments & first impressions✅ Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Preview: Strengths, weaknesses & season expectations✅ Paul Skenes & Mitch Keller: Can they carry the Pirates’ rotation?✅ Oneil Cruz: MVP potential or still developing?✅ Pirates’ Offseason Moves: Did they do enough to improve?🏟️ Ballpark of the Week: PNC Park This week, we spotlight PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and one of the most beautiful stadiums in baseball. With its stunning view of the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Allegheny River, PNC Park offers a unique fan experience. We discuss its history, iconic home run splashes into the river, and why it’s considered one of the best ballparks in MLB. Plus, did you know it has the highest-up broadcast booth in the league? Tune in for these fun facts and more!⏱ Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Weekly Check-In – Baseball is back! Kicking off with some casual banter and baseball excitement.2:09 Spring Training Week 1 Recap – Standout performances, viral moments & first impressions.9:30 Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Preview – Strengths, weaknesses & season expectations.10:45 Paul Skenes & Mitch Keller – Can they carry the Pirates’ rotation?16:29 Oneil Cruz: MVP potential or still developing? – Why he could be a breakout star in 2025.23:10 Pirates’ Offseason Moves – Did they do enough to improve? Key additions and losses.52:32 Ballpark of the Week: PNC Park – Fun facts & best features of the Pirates’ home field.47:56 Sorare MLB Picks – Best Pirates players to add to your fantasy roster.1:03:41 Outro & Next Week’s Teaser – Looking ahead to the Cincinnati Reds' season preview!🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLB #BaseballPodcast #podcast #SpringTraining #PittsburghPirates #PNCPark #PaulSkenes #ONeilCruz #BaseballHighlights #MLBProspects #FantasyBaseball

The Batting Practice Podcast is back with another deep dive into the MLB season! ⚾🔥 This week, we’re focusing on the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2025 season outlook—can they turn things around, or are they in for another rough year?

We break down:
✅ Offseason Moves (Or Lack Thereof) – Why did the Cardinals do so little?
✅ Key Departures – How will they replace Paul Goldschmidt & their lost pitching depth?
✅ Young Stars to Watch – Can Masyn Winn, Jordan Walker, and others step up?
✅ Pitching Woes – Will Sonny Gray be enough to hold the rotation together?
✅ Front Office & Managerial Drama – Is a total overhaul coming after this season?
✅ Bold Predictions – Can the Cardinals avoid finishing last in the NL Central?

We also share a wild story about sneaking into Busch Stadium, break down the stadium’s best features, and talk about some crazy world records that were set there!

🏆 Where do you think the Cardinals will finish in the NL Central? Let us know your thoughts!

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Welcome back to Batting Practice, your go-to weekly baseball podcast! ⚾🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into the Milwaukee Brewers' 2025 season outlook—breaking down their key departures, exciting new additions (hello, Nasty Nestor!), and whether they can defend their NL Central title.We cover:✅ The impact of losing Willy Adames & Devin Williams✅ New faces on the roster, including Nestor Cortes Jr.✅ Can rookie sensation Jackson Chourio live up to the hype?✅ Will the Brewers’ pitching hold up without their former aces?✅ Our bold predictions for the season aheadPlus, we break down the Brewers’ home stadium, American Family Field, and discuss its history, best traditions, and why tailgating in Milwaukee is like no other!🏆 Will the Brewers win the NL Central again? Drop your predictions in the comments!⏱ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Weekly Banter04:45 - Pancakes for Dinner? (Off-topic fun)06:00 - Pete Alonso & the Mets Contract Drama10:45 - MLB Free Agency & Offseason Moves15:20 - Pitchers & Catchers Reporting – Why It Matters20:00 - Brewers’ 2024 Recap & Key Stats25:45 - Losing Willy Adames & Devin Williams – How Big of a Hit?30:15 - Nestor Cortes Joins the Brewers – What to Expect?34:30 - Players Who MUST Step Up in 202540:00 - Jackson Chourio & Young Stars to Watch45:30 - Brewers' Farm System & Future Outlook50:00 - Will the Brewers Make a Trade Deadline Splash?55:10 - Season Predictions: Division Winners & Playoff Chances1:00:00 - American Family Field – History & Best Traditions1:05:40 - Pickle Challenge (MLB Trivia)1:10:00 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLB #Brewers #MilwaukeeBrewers #Baseball #NLcentral #SpringTraining #mlb2025 #Podcast

Batting Practice Podcast - Season 3, Episode 1

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a deep dive intoMLB Free Agency, breaking down potential landing spots forPete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Will they stay with their teams or find a new home? Plus, we analyze theChicago Cubs’ 2025 outlook, their offseason moves, and whether they can finally take back the NL Central.

In This Episode:

• MLB Free Agency: Where will Pete Alonso & Alex Bregman sign? 📝
• Chicago Cubs 2025 Season Preview – Can they win the division? 🏆
• Wrigley Field: What makes it one of MLB’s most iconic ballparks? 🏟️
• SoRare Fantasy Baseball: Key insights for the season ahead 💰
• NEW Podcast Segments! Agents of Chaos, Ballpark of the Week & more 🎙️

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It’s time! Batting Practice Season 3 is here! In today’s episode, we go over all of the exciting changes coming to the podcast and how we plan to grow and expand. You can expect thing like recurring segments, team insights, and plenty of MLB coverage, as well as much more.

We also debate whether a Sorare NFL entices us, or if there market is already too saturated with NFL fantasy sports. Let us know in the comments! 

In episode 52 of Batting Practice Season 2, we have a bit of a split episode for you. First, Josh and Andrew analyze their Sorare galleries and explain how to consolidate them. Whether that be selling cards to prepare for the new Sorare MLB season or building that perfect NBA team, they have you covered. Jacob then takes over the podcast going solo and uses his essence to craft a Sorare NBA limited card! He goes over the strategies behind why he chose to do it know, and how you should go about using essence. Listen until the end to see who we crafted!

In this episode we use SorareNBAJet's Card Usage Tool to determine if we have too many cards, which cards are we actually using, and most importantly which ones are winning you rewards.

We've reached the half-centennial mark on season 2 of Batting Practice, and today's episode is one of the best yet! We propose a new way of swapping Sorare NBA players and how the common system works in general, and discuss whether we would prefer the current way it works or something new!

It is also that time of year for resolutions, and we are no different here on the podcast! We make some Sorare resolutions for 2025, as well as set some goals that we would like to achieve throughout the Sorare season.

Happy New Year! It is another duo-cast for the holiday week. We will all be back in the studio for you all next week discussing our Sorare New Years Resolutions.