Batting Practice Podcast

Welcome back to Batting Practice, the ultimate weekly baseball podcast hosted by Andrew, Josh, and Jacob! In this episode, we dive deep into the hottest MLB storylines, from Fenway Park vibes to fantasy baseball wins, MVP races, and playoff predictions you won’t want to miss. We debate bold takes, break down stats, and sprinkle in plenty of laughs along the way.Whether you're here for fantasy insights, MLB hot takes, or just love hearing passionate baseball talk, this episode delivers it all.We Cover🏟️ Fenway Park Adventures – Josh’s Boston trip, Red Sox vs. Marlins, and the ballpark food debate 🍺🌭⚾ Fantasy Baseball Wins – How Nash podiumed in SoRare Champion and landed $100 💰🔥 Hot Takes & MLB Predictions – Buy or sell: Dodgers’ World Series chances, Brewers vs. Cubs race, and more🏆 AL MVP Race – Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge: who takes the crown?🧢 Yankees Playoff Drama – Could New York really miss the postseason?📊 Wildcard Watch – Cubs’ soft schedule, Brewers’ division odds, and postseason bracket scenarios📜 This Day in MLB History – The insane story of a pitcher struck by lightning who finished the game ⚡Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Boston trip recap02:30 – Fenway Park vibes & ballpark food05:30 – Josh’s Trevor Story walk-off experience07:15 – SoRare fantasy baseball success & podium strategy12:00 – Hot take: Cracker Jack vs. Peanuts debate 🥜21:00 – Dodgers World Series chances: buy or sell?27:30 – Brewers vs. Cubs playoff race breakdown38:00 – Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge: AL MVP showdown44:00 – Yankees’ playoff odds & AL Wild Card chaos52:30 – Postseason predictions & who’s making the cut56:00 – This Day in MLB History: The lightning strike legend ⚡1:04:30 – Closing thoughts & podcast wrap-up#MLB #BaseballPodcast #MLBHotTakes #MLBPredictions #MLBPlayoffs #FantasyBaseball #CalRaleigh #AaronJudge #Brewers #Dodgers

The Brewers are red-hot, the Cubs are fighting to stay alive, and fantasy baseball playoff prep is officially underway! Jacob and Andrew break down the MLB playoff picture, analyze fantasy strategies, and build a dream postseason roster on SoRare — all while debating who’s primed for October glory.From Garrett Crochet’s dominance to Julio Rodríguez’s breakout potential and whether the Cubs can salvage their season, we cover it all in this jam-packed episode.🧾 We CoverBrewers’ Hot Streak & Cubs’ Collapse — How Milwaukee turned their season around and whether Chicago can recover before October.Postseason Fantasy Roster Build — Our strategy for selecting the best players on SoRare and why we’re backing Garrett Crochet, Cal Raleigh, and Julio Rodríguez.MLB Playoff Predictions — Which teams are legit contenders, who’s on upset watch, and why the Mariners could be a dark horse.SoRare Strategy Deep Dive — Lineup-building tips, positional strategy, and which players we’re fading heading into October.Fantasy Football & Premier League — With NFL drafts and FPL kicking off, we share some quick tips for building winning rosters across multiple sports.This Day in Baseball History — A wild 1894 game where one pitcher gave up 28 singles in a single outing!⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Intro & Brewers vs. Reds Update2:15 — Brewers’ Winning Streak & Cubs’ Playoff Hopes7:00 — Is It Too Early to Talk Postseason?10:07 — Live Brewers Update & Giveaway Bet12:00 — SoRare Fantasy Roster Building Begins19:06 — Best Pitchers for Postseason Fantasy22:42 — Top Relievers & Closer Strategy27:03 — Corner Infield Picks & Kyle Schwarber’s Power Surge30:04 — Cal Raleigh: The Best Hidden Catcher Pick31:02 — Outfield Rankings & Why We Love Julio Rodríguez33:33 — Mariners Stack Strategy: JRod + Munoz + Raleigh35:38 — Christian Yelich Is Back: Why He’s a Flex Playoff Lock38:08 — Building the Final Lineup & SoRare Budget Tips41:12 — “This Day in Baseball History” (1894 Phillies Game)48:00 — Final Roster Recap & MLB Playoff Predictions49:25 — Closing Thoughts & Josh’s CameoSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / 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... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #mlb #mlbtrade #mlbtradedeadline #mlbtrades #soraremlb

Join Andrew and Jacob for another lively duo-cast of the Batting Practice Podcast, where hometown pride meets fantasy sports strategy. In this week’s episode, we break down the Milwaukee Brewers’ surge to the top of MLB, share our hottest (and sometimes cheesiest) takes on the best frozen foods, and dig into Sorare fantasy baseball strategies, including our luck (or lack thereof) in crafting. Plus, we talk Cubs vs. Brewers rivalry heat, August playoff outlooks, and even some baseball history with Shoeless Joe Jackson’s daring base-stealing exploits.Whether you’re here for MLB talk, fantasy baseball tips, or just good baseball banter, this episode has you covered.We Cover🚀 Milwaukee Brewers – How they went from a shaky start to the best record in baseball🍕 Frozen Food Debate – Frozen pizza vs. waffles, garlic bread, and the ultimate topping strategy⚾ Cubs vs. Brewers Rivalry – Why tensions are higher than ever and which series could decide the NL Central🎮 Sorare Fantasy Baseball – Crafting frustrations, favorite new features, and lineup-building challenges📜 This Day in Baseball History – Shoeless Joe Jackson’s epic base-stealing game in 1912🏆 MLB Pickle Challenge – Guessing the day’s mystery player in record timeTimestamps0:14 – Episode intro & Nash’s Wi-Fi woes2:13 – Brewers hometown hype – being a fan when your team’s #13:20 – The ultimate frozen food debate: pizza vs. everything else6:35 – Best frozen pizza topping combos8:37 – Cheese pizza conspiracy: why it’s always the first to go8:42 – Brewers’ record-setting season & Mets comeback recap13:24 – Rookies stepping up: Collins, Durban, Vaughn, and more16:00 – Cubs vs. Brewers rivalry breakdown20:30 – Cubs struggles & big upcoming 5-game series21:00 – Transition into Sorare fantasy baseball talk26:02 – Least favorite Sorare MLB updates this season34:50 – Favorite Sorare MLB features (vault, missions, scouting center)40:56 – Live crafting session: two new cards (and some Pirates bad luck)44:45 – This Day in Baseball History: Shoeless Joe Jackson’s steal cycle48:10 – MLB Pickle Challenge – nailing it in two guesses51:13 – Outro & preview of next week’s honeymoon episodeSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / 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... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #mlb #mlbtrade #mlbtradedeadline #mlbtrades #soraremlb

We're back with another Duocast here for you as Jacob and Josh take on the trade deadline. Was this year's hot stove hotter than normal? So many moves were made, yet some of the moves left us more confused than before. For example, why did the Twins trade away everyone? Did the Blue Jays and Cubs underperform at the deadline or did they get parts that they need? Did the Padres do right by selling big prospects by going in this year? All of these questions we debate here on the podcast! We also debate what would be unique of fun to add to existing MLB stadiums, or going ahead and creating your own like in MLB the Show. Do MLB stadiums need more or are they great as is? Make sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCWe cover MLB, NBA, and soccer and love debating the ins and outs of fantasy sports with a focus on the platform Sorare! Check out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#baseball #podcast #sports #shorts #mlb

The boys are back with another banger as Andrew and Josh breakdown the midseason Sorare MLB update.

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We cover MLB, NBA, and soccer and love debating the ins and outs of fantasy sports with a focus on the platform Sorare!

Check out our other socials!

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Welcome back to another can’t-miss episode of Batting Practice, where Josh, Jacob, and Andrew dive deep into the latest MLB trade rumors and serve up spicy takes with a side of taco debate. This week’s episode is packed with baseball analysis, SoRare fantasy insights, wild trade predictions, and, yes, a serious hard vs. soft shell taco discussion.Whether you're here for the hot stove speculation or to see which under-the-radar players might shake up the second half of the season, we’ve got you covered. From Sandy Alcantara’s trade value to wild package deals involving Stephen Kwan and David Bednar, we make our bold predictions ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.We also celebrate the legacy of the Alaska Baseball League, talk fantasy baseball, declare the Braves "dead," and debate what the Dodgers and Tigers need to go the distance. Plus, don’t miss our nod to Joe Torre’s historic four-double-play game in this week’s This Day in Baseball History.We Cover:- Hard shell vs. soft shell tacos — the great debate- Sandy Alcantara's trade value and potential landing spots (Cubs, Dodgers, Astros)- The Tigers' playoff chances and their need for a closer- Bold trade predictions: David Bednar, Mitch Keller, Emmanuel Clase, Stephen Kwan, and more- Why the Guardians might blow it up- Brewers trade possibilities and clubhouse chemistry- Underrated deadline targets: Eugenio Suárez, Zack Eflin, Pete Fairbanks, Ryan O'Hearn- “The Curse of Corbin Burnes”- SoRare fantasy baseball player values and trading strategies- This Day in Baseball History: Joe Torre’s infamous four double playsTimestamps:0:00 – Intro & taco talk: Hard shell vs. soft shell showdown7:30 – Time to talk baseball: Sandy Alcantara trade predictions16:00 – Cubs, Brewers, Dodgers — who’s making a move?22:00 – Tigers trade ideas: David Bednar & Mitch Keller package27:00 – Clase to LA? Closer predictions and Dodgers’ needs30:15 – Stephen Kwan & Clase to the Phillies?33:00 – Eugenio Suárez trade buzz & Brewers rumors36:30 – The Corbin Burnes curse and injury fallout38:00 – Ryan O’Hearn to the Brewers?41:00 – Do the Brewers need a bat to win it all?44:00 – Braves are dead? Ozuna to the Red Sox theory46:30 – This Day in Baseball History: Joe Torre’s legendary mishap50:00 – Final SoRare trade notes & outroSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / 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... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #mlb #mlbtrade #mlbtradedeadline #mlbtrades #soraremlb

In this week’s episode of Batting Practice, Josh and Jacob tackle the All Star game! Andrew is currently on vacation in Alaska and exploring every mountain he possibly can.

In the meantime, we have to talk about the Brewers and Jacob Misiorowski. Does he deserve to be an all star? Does this warrant a response from players like we saw from the Phillies? Is the MLB All Star game being treated differently than it should? 

Players are going to be snubbed from the all star game every year, it’s just a fact of life. Today we go ahead and give credit where credit is due to these all star snubs, and build a Sorare MLB team around them! The team itself? Well, it looks like an all star team on its own! Let us know if you would pick anybody else! 

In this episode of Batting Practice, Josh, Jacob, and Andrew are back to break down a wild weekend in baseball. The Dodgers get humiliated by the Astros, and Shohei Ohtani's performance since returning to the mound raises serious questions. The crew debates whether Orel Hershiser’s “they knew what was coming” take is fair or flat-out salty.We also dive deep into Sorare MLB: which Dodgers are worth starting (if any), whether Ohtani is still a lock in your lineup, and how daily missions, vaulting, and essence farming are reshaping strategy. Plus, some love for the first-ever MLB All-Star Game and a solid pickle to close things out.We Cover:- Ohtani’s batting slump: coincidence or caused by pitching again?- Dodgers vs. Astros recap + Hershiser’s hot mic moment- Sorare strategy: lineup differentiation, vaulting, and essence ROI- Must-starts, sleepers, and who to avoid in Sorare right now- The importance of daily missions and how they impact lineup building- 1933’s historic first MLB All-Star Game- This week’s pickle (and best baseball mustache?)Timestamps:0:00 – Intro, golf trip nostalgia, and hat drama2:45 – Orel Hershiser suggests Astros are cheating (again?)5:59 – Is there a statute of limitations on cheating teams?10:49 – Shohei Ohtani’s post-pitching slump: real or overblown?13:02 – The stats don’t lie: Ohtani’s dip since June 1616:04 – Which Dodgers (if any) are worth starting in Sorare?18:10 – Is Jackson Chourio a better fantasy play than Mookie Betts?21:14 – Ohtani’s 4-point Sorare week—what happened?23:00 – What winning Sorare lineups look like right now27:25 – Anchors, variation, and smart lineup building31:00 – Is Sorare essence overvalued or misunderstood?34:03 – Why daily missions are a game-changer36:00 – Should you vault players instead of playing them?40:11 – Does it make sense to buy a closer just for daily missions?43:03 – This Day in History: 1933’s first MLB All-Star Game46:33 – Pickle of the Week: Kyle Manzardo51:08 – Jose Ramirez: reliable Sorare play or fading fast?52:18 – Josh’s fantasy jinx strikes againSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / 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... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial

Baseball fans and Sorare managers—this week’s episode of Batting Practice is a must-listen. Josh, Jacob, and Andrew are back to reflect on their preseason MLB predictions and serve up fresh midseason picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and more. Spoiler: Some of their early calls were rough.They also take a deep dive into the rise of position players pitching, the rules behind it, and how it affects both MLB strategy and Sorare scoring. From big fantasy baseball wins to real-life breakout players, it’s a jam-packed episode filled with humor, debate, and sharp insight.Plus, we look back at Sandy Koufax’s iconic immaculate inning + no-hitter and celebrate Christian Yelich’s recent surge that has Brewers fans dreaming again.🧢 We Cover:Revised midseason picks: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and biggest bustsChristian Yelich’s June resurgence: What changed?MLB’s position player pitching rules and how they impact Sorare scoresSorare crafting: New pulls, tier wins, and in-app updatesBrewers trade rumors and playoff potentialHistorical moment: Sandy Koufax’s no-hitter with an immaculate inningListener interaction: drop your own midseason awards in the comments⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome back + Josh’s hoarse voice story2:00 – Brewers-Rockies meltdown recap3:30 – Revisiting bad preseason picks5:00 – Debate: When should position players be allowed to pitch?8:00 – MLB’s new rules for position players on the mound10:00 – Should run differential matter in the MLB standings?12:00 – Sorare card crafting reveal: Sherzer vs Caminero showdown16:00 – Updated Rookie of the Year predictions25:00 – MVP picks: Still Judge and Ohtani’s world36:00 – Cy Young switch-ups and the Scubal takeover39:00 – Breakout stars and which Sorare players are paying off44:00 – Yelich’s June: Stats that show he’s back48:00 – Biggest busts: Walker, Adames, Santander52:00 – Revised World Series champs + worst teams57:00 – Today in Baseball: Sandy Koufax’s 1962 masterpiece1:01:00 – This week’s Pickle player guess1:04:30 – Boarding school rabbit hole (you’ll see)1:06:00 – Wrap-up and fan call to actionSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / 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... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial

In this episode of Batting Practice, the crew dives into a jam-packed session of baseball talk, Sorare updates, and sports betting memories. From UI frustrations to historic MLB trivia, this one hits all the bases. Whether you're a fantasy baseball fanatic or a casual fan looking for insight and laughs, this is the episode for you.🔍 We Cover:🎲 Our most legendary sports bets (including a bachelor party Jake Burger HR win!)🧠 How daily fantasy and Sorare strategies are evolving — and where the projections go wrong⚙️ The pros and cons of the new Sorare UI update (and how we really feel)💰 Why the latest update to Sorare’s common competitions might actually bring us back in🧢 MLB history: Why players didn’t wear jersey numbers before 1932📉 A June home run contest standings check-in (spoiler: Josh is pulling away)🥒 A lightning round of Baseball Pickle that ends in dramatic fashion⏱️ Timestamps:0:08 – Intro and early banter1:25 – What’s the best sports bet you’ve ever made?6:11 – Sorare UI update: love it or hate it?12:03 – Projected points & why fantasy projections might be broken21:35 – Suspended game update + June Sorare reward tweaks24:53 – Are the new common card rewards enough to get us hooked again?32:00 – Today in baseball history: the first mandated jersey numbers (1932)36:00 – Favorite jersey numbers and childhood baseball memories38:49 – June home run standings update (Josh leads!)40:00 – The Ohtani in Colorado discussion (home run derby anyone?)42:00 – Baseball Pickle guesswork gets chaotic46:07 – Wrap-up and outroSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / 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... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial