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- BWB 017 - Patience is a Virtue
Breakfast with the Beats
Episode 017 - Patience is a Virtue
Welcome to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave are back as they discuss:
- under-the-radar players to pick up now that should have an opportunity after the trade deadline
- the state of Shohei Ohtani with respect to his lingering injuries
- who the Reds should trade away at the deadline, and why they need to sell now
- why this is an important trade deadline for the Marlins and how they shouldn't be sellers
- innings concerns with pitchers to end the season; players discussed:
- Reid Detmers
- Cade Cavalli
- Michael King
- Braxton Ashcraft
- Jacob Misiorowski
- Cam Schlittler
- Brandon Young
- Max Meyer
- Justin Wrobleski
- tidbits about the schedule down the stretch
- whether or not we can drop the following players
- Framber Valdez
- Luis Castillo
- Kevin Gausman
- Trey Yesavage
- Jarren Duran
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. Jr.
- Gunnar Henderson
- Corbin Carroll
And finally, in our Mental Health Moment, we discuss our professional level of confidence.
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1 hr 12 min - BWB 016 - Trust the Process
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Trust the Process
Welcome back to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave discuss:
- baseball's most unbeatable records
- the state of the Padres
- if Zack Wheeler is worthy of a Cy Young
- the Rockies' impending decision with Hunter Goodman
- baseball's biggest injury: Aaron Judge or Garrett Crochet
- baseball's biggest disappointment: Cal Raleigh or Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- if the White Sox should go all-in, or trust the process
Finally, in their mental health moment, both Mike and Dave talk about the things they do to never give up and stick with it.
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57 min - BWB 015 - Trade Deadline Preview
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Episode 015 - Trade Deadline Preview
Welcome back for another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In today's episode, Mike and Dave discuss:
- their favorite players of all-time
- what each team will do at the trade deadline
- what each team should do at the trade deadline
- the greatest baseball movies ever made
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1 hr 22 min - BWB 014 - Hey Now, You're An All-Star
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Episode 014 - Hey Now, You're An All-Star
In the latest episode of Breakfast with the Beats, Mike and Dave dive into:
- Trade tips and techniques
- The validity of the breakout of Cole Carrigg
- If Jac Caglianone is a bona fide slugger
- The breakout of Pete Crow-Armstrong
- If Troy Melton is a front-line starter
Then, the guys do some reflecting, looking back at early draft picks and see how they compare to players who were picked much later in drafts. Players discussed:
- Cal Raleigh vs Dillon Dingler
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. vs Willson Contreras
- Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Travis Bazzana
- Austin Riley vs Max Muncy
- Gunnar Henderson vs Ernie Clement
- Julio Rodríguez vs Brandon Marsh
- Bryan Woo vs Cam Schlittler
- George Kirby vs Max Meyer
Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys do some reflecting of their own and examine how open they are to criticism and the learning of new things.
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59 min - BWB 013 - Balls
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Balls
Welcome to another edition of Breakfast with the Beats. In today's episode, Mike and Dave are back talking:
- Players who are finally turning it around after slow starts
- Caleb Durbin
- Alex Bregman
- Aaron Judge calling out his teammates in New York
- Junior Caminero looking like Superman
- Dansby Swanson flipping the switch
- The latest on the new ball used in baseball and the repercussions it presents
- How we balance the chaos that is holidays and life
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59 min - BWB 012 - Grumpy Old Men
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Grumpy Old Men
Welcome to the latest episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss:
- Players that they were wrong about
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. Jr.
- Kyle Tucker
- Fernando Tatis Jr. Jr.
- Jackson Merrill
- The Pirates' rotation and what lies ahead
- Paul Skenes
- Mitch Keller
- Jared Jones
- Bubba Chandler
- Braxton Ashcraft
- Mason Montgomery
- Gregory Soto
- Dennis Santana
- Carmen Mlodzinski
- The struggling Braves offense
- Ronald Acuña Jr. Jr.
- Ozzie Albies
- Drake Baldwin
- Michael Harris II
- Mauricio Dubón
- Matt Olson
- The resurgent Framber Valdez
Then Mike and Dave start talking about things that are on their minds. Like old men shaking their hands at the clouds (Simpsons reference), they discuss:
- Why the possibility of the league introducing a new ball is the latest in a long line of unnecessary changes
- Why the landscape of predicting bullpens is nearly impossible these days
- Why knowing too much about the game of baseball is a bad thing
- Why fantasy leagues need to change their rules
Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys talk about letting their feelings show and why it's important.
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1 hr 3 min - BWB 011 - Teams to Target
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Teams to Target
Welcome to the latest episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In today's episode, Mike and Dave discuss:
- Players they are targeting via free agency
- Paul Goldschmidt
- Hurston Waldrep
- Kyle Teel
- Cooper Pratt
- The healthy Houston Astros
- Hunter Brown
- Jeremy Peña
- Josh Hader
- The end of the Rangers bullpen
- Jacob Latz
- The suddenly competitive St. Louis Cardinals
- Jordan Walker
- Michael McGreevy
- Dustin May
- JoJo Romero
- Ryne Stanek
- JJ Wetherholt
- Rotations to target
- Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd, Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera
- Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha, Luinder Avila, Noah Cameron, Stephen Kolek, Kris Bubic, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans
- Los Angeles Angels: José Soriano, Walbert Ureña, Reid Detmers, Sam Aldegheri, Yusei Kikuchi, Grayson Rodriguez
- Lineups to target
- Cleveland Guardians: Chase DeLauter, Angel Martínez, José Ramírez, Kyle Manzardo
- New York Yankees: Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones, José Caballero
- Colorado Rockies: Mickey Moniak, Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck, Cole Carrigg
- Mental Health Moment
- How do we deal with the mental health symptoms of stress and anxiety?
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1 hr 10 min - BWB 010 - A Familiar Face
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A Familiar Face
Welcome to the tenth episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave return with a very special episode, as Christopher Torres joins the show. The gang reminisces as they reunite for this week while discussing their biggest team surprises in 2026.
Afterward, the guys talk about the remarkable season of Brandon Marsh, what is happening in Las Vegas this past week, and the ups and downs of Reid Detmers.
Then, the guys go through the analytical metrics that they typically use when analyzing and predicting pitching and pitcher performance.
Next, the guys give some players that they're targeting. Players discussed:
- Shane Drohan
- Casey Mize
- Hurston Waldrep
- Bryce Miller
- Noah Cameron
- Matt Liberatore
Finally, the guys talk about balancing life, family, and more in this week's Mental Health Moment.
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53 min - BWB 009 - Aging Players
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Aging Players
Welcome back to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In this edition, Mike and Dave are back discussing:
- Bullpen options that could get saves down the road. Players discussed:
- Bradgley Rodriguez
- Dylan Lee
- Alex Lange
- Wilber Dotel
- Sam Moll
- Then they examine three beat writer articles:
- Will we ever believe in Royce Lewis again?
- Are the Mets doomed to fail?
- Is Kyle Harrison an ace?
- After that, the guys look at players who are struggling and examine if it's due to the aging process. Players discussed:
- Eugenio Suárez
- Christian Yelich
- Corey Seager
- Manny Machado
- Salvador Perez
- Then, the guys go over how much longer we will see this level of play from some aging players and figure out who may stay productive longer. Players discussed:
- Aaron Judge
- Mike Trout
- Chris Sale
- Jacob deGrom
- Finally, the Mental Health Moment, where Mike and Dave discuss their own approach to the aging process.
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1 hr 5 min - BWB 008 - Categorical Leaders
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Categorical Leaders
Welcome back for another edition of Breakfast with the Beats
In this episode, Mike and Dave talk about:
- Their problems with FAAB and some of the ways to get better
- Beat Writer Roundup:
- Can the Nationals sustain this level of play?
- Is Cristopher Sánchez baseball's best pitcher?
- Why are Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo sleepless in Seattle?
- The top three players in each of the ten fantasy baseball categories and how likely they are to finish there. Players discussed:
- HR: Kyle Schwarber, Yordan Alvarez, Munetaka Murakami
- RBI: Andy Pages, CJ Abrams, Matt Olson (and Liam Hicks)
- R: James Wood, Brice Turang, Munetaka Murakami
- SB: Nasim Nuñez, José Ramírez, Oneil Cruz
- BA: Otto Lopez, Luis Arraez, Brandon Marsh
- W: Gavin Williams, Chris Sale, Davis Martin (and Aaron Ashby)
- SV Cade Smith, Mason Miller, Bryan Baker
- ERA: Cristopher Sánchez, Cam Schlittler, Nick Martinez
- WHIP: Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Paul Skenes
- K: Jacob Misiorowski, Cristopher Sánchez, Dylan Cease
- In our Mental Health Moment, the guys talk about managing work, life, and their own happiness.
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