Breakfast with the Beats

Breakfast with the Beats

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Breakfast with the Beats episodes

  • BWB 007 - Players We're Buying

    Breakfast with the Beats

    Players We're Buying

    Welcome to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave are here to discuss the following topics.

    Beat Writer Round-up

    1. Nick Kurtz, after 162 games: How elite is he?
    2. Steven Kwan: Can he bounce back?
    3. The Kansas City Royals: Why are they struggling?
      4.  

      Buy Low Players: Who Are We Buying and Why? Players mentioned:

      • Jordan Walker
      • Mike Trout
      • Colson Montgomery
      • Drake Baldwin
      • Brice Turang
      • Otto Lopez
      • Logan Gilbert
      • Framber Valdez
      • Garrett Crochet
      • Eury Pérez
      • Roki Sasaki
      • Cole Ragans
      • Caleb Durbin
      • Lawrence Butler
      • Vinnie Pasquantino
      • Jackson Merrill
      • Evan Carter
      • Geraldo Perdomo

        • Mental Health Moment: Do you beat yourself up over the mistakes you make? Players mentioned:

        • Zach Neto
        • Ken Griffey Jr.

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          1 hr 7 min
        • BWB 006 - Big Names, Bigger Worries?

          Breakfast with the Beats

          Big Names, Bigger Worries?

           

          Welcome to Breakfast with the Beats! Mike and Dave are back with another episode. In this edition:

          Mike and Dave discuss the one player whose end-of-the-year stats they want to see most:

          • Dave - Mason Miller
          • Mike - Miguel Vargas

            • Then the guys discuss three different articles from around the league, discussing the following topics:

            • Rico Garcia and his ascension into one of baseball's best relievers
            • The Rockies and their hitting developments in the minor leagues
            • How Nolan Arenado found his groove

              • Afterward, Mike and Dave dig deep on some underperforming hitters that they're rostering and explain whether or not they're concerned or not about what lies ahead for each of the following:

              • Cal Raleigh
              • Salvador Perez
              • José Ramírez
              • Pete Alonso
              • Dansby Swanson
              • Nico Hoerner

                • Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss their level of happiness and fulfillment.


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                57 min
              • BWB 005 - First Round Concerns

                BWB 005 - First Round Concerns

                Breakfast with the Beats

                 

                Welcome back to Breakfast with the Beats! Mike and Dave are here talking about:

                1. The team that has been hit the hardest by injuries so far
                2. If the Rays can sustain this form of excellence
                3. Mike's reasons for optimism in Chicago
                4. How the Angels are the American League's version of the Rockies
                5. The concerns they have with Shohei Ohtani
                6. The injury to Tarik Skubal
                7. Pitching injuries around the league
                8. Their draft strategies and whether they need to change

                  9. Finally, in this week's Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss their relationship with professional sports.


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                  1 hr 8 min
                9. BWB 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

                  Episode 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

                  Welcome to Breakfast With the Beats

                  Mike and Dave are back with another episode, this time discussing the following topics:

                  1. Who is the biggest-named player they have dropped in their leagues this season?
                    1. Players discussed: Ezequiel Tovar, Matt Chapman, Caleb Durbin, Alex Bregman
                    2. Beat Writer Round Up:
                      1. Is Joel Kuhnel the real deal for saves in Sacramento, or can Jack Perkins hold him off?
                      2. What's the secret to the early-season success of Josh Jung?
                      3. Should you love Carter Jensen as much as the Royals do?
                      4. This or That - Mike and Dave take different sides of the following topics:
                        1. Who will finish with the better record in 2026: The Boston Red Sox or the Philadelphia Phillies
                        2. Which player's cold start worries you more: Ronald Acuña Jr. or Fernando Tatis Jr.?
                        3. Mental Health Moment
                          1. The guys answer a listener's question about gains and fallbacks they've made over the past ten years.

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                            56 min
                          2. BWB 003 - Rocky Roads Ahead

                            Welcome to Breakfast With The Beats. In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss:

                            1. One month into the season, what's one statistic that they both can't believe is true?
                            2. Beat Writer Round Up:
                              1. What if Shohei Ohtani can put it all together this season?
                              2. Is what Randy Vasquez is doing here legitimate?
                              3. Did Shane McClanahan really use fishing to get himself healthy?
                              4. Help!
                                1. Dave can't believe that he actually likes Antonio Senzatela and Chase Dollander.
                                2. Mike needs help figuring out what to do with Justin Crawford and Vinnie Pasquantino.
                                3. Stash or Pass?
                                  1. Edwin Díaz
                                  2. Raisel Iglesias
                                  3. Daniel Palencia
                                  4. Jhoan Duran
                                  5. Mental Health Moment:
                                    1. How do we handle the pressures of going into work, even if we're not 100%?

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                                      1 hr 3 min
                                    2. BWB 002 - Baseball players are humans, too

                                      BWB 002 - Baseball players are humans, too

                                       

                                      Welcome to Breakfast with the Beats with Mike Carter and Dave Funnell. On today's episode,

                                      1. Mike and Dave go over their best free agent pickups of the week:
                                        1. Dave - Jeremiah Jackson
                                        2. Mike - Max Muncy
                                        3. Beat writer round-up:
                                          1. Does Yankees manager Aaron Boone view Ben Rice as a platoon player? 'Hell no'
                                            https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196965/2026/04/15/ben-rice-yankees-platoon-aaron-boone/
                                            2. by Chris Kirschner
                                          2. Once a far-away dream, the Pirates' talented, homegrown rotation has become reality
                                            https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/pirates-are-mlb-s-team-with-an-entirely-homegrown-starting-rotation
                                            3. by Jason Mackey
                                          3. 'He crushed it': Schultz K's 4 in MLB debut as proud family cheers him on
                                            https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/noah-schultz-makes-mlb-debut-for-white-sox?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage
                                            4. by Scott Merkin
                                          4. Hoerner's minor swing adjustments paying major dividends for Cubs
                                            https://www.mlb.com/news/nico-hoerner-has-career-high-five-rbis-to-lead-cubs-to-win
                                            5. by Jordan Bastian
                                          5. Help!
                                            1. What should Mike do with Matt McLain?
                                            2. Major League Mental Health: Kazuma Okamoto vs Tatsuya Imai
                                              1. How Okamoto is handling the Major League learning curve
                                                https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/kazuma-okamoto-adjusts-to-his-major-league-life-in-toronto
                                                2. by Keegan Matheson
                                              2. Houston Astros' Tatsuya Imai 'not able to adjust to the American lifestyle,' interpreter says
                                                https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196880/2026/04/14/astros-tatsuya-imai-injury-adjustment/
                                                3. by Chandler Rome
                                              3. Listener Question:
                                                1. Carlos Estévez or Kirby Yates?
                                                2. Mental Health Moment:
                                                  1. How do we handle the struggles of work? How do we make it through the day?

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                                                    1 hr 2 min
                                                  2. BWB 001 - Breakfast with the Beats

                                                    BWB 001 - Breakfast with the Bets

                                                    Breakfast with the Beats

                                                    Welcome to the brand new, rebranded podcast, Breakfast with the Beats. In today's premiere episode, Mike Carter and Dave Funnell discuss the following:

                                                    1. Who they are and what they've been up to.
                                                    2. Where's Chris?
                                                    3. Beat Writer Round-up:
                                                      1. Is the Jordan Walker breakout happening?
                                                      2. Are the Astros doomed because of these injuries?
                                                      3. Help!
                                                        1. Dave wants to know about Sam Antonacci
                                                        2. Chris needs to decide if he should keep or drop Shane Baz
                                                        3. Stash or Pass?
                                                          1. Should we keep Josh Hader on our benches?
                                                          2. Is Mookie Betts going to play sooner than expected?
                                                          3. What's the latest on Jordan Westburg?
                                                          4. Underrated Relievers
                                                            1. Rico Garcia, Braydon Fisher, Erik Sabrowski, and Cole Winn are all discussed as next in line, but how long of a line is there?
                                                            2. Mental Health Moment
                                                              1. How do we handle the situation of having ailing parents?

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                                                                56 min
                                                              2. FBB 037 - The Brew Crew with Curt Hogg

                                                                The Fantasy Baseball Beat

                                                                FBB 037 - The Brew Crew with Curt Hogg

                                                                Welcome to the Fantasy Baseball Beat. The gang discusses:

                                                                • Their wishes for the final weekend of the season
                                                                • Their votes for the AL MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge
                                                                • The Brewers' bullpen in 2026
                                                                • Christian Yelich and his ADP.

                                                                Before Curt Hogg joins the show to discuss:

                                                                • Logan Henderson and Jacob Misiorowski for this season and beyond
                                                                • Bullpen decisions to be made
                                                                • Pocket Pancakes with Pat Murphy
                                                                • The rise of Jesus Made and Luis Pena
                                                                • The fall of Brandon Woodruff
                                                                • Curt's prediction for the Brewers in the playoffs.

                                                                Finally, we have our Mental Health Moment, where we discuss the power of gratitude.


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                                                                59 min
                                                              3. FBB 036 - The Roman Empire, with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com

                                                                The Fantasy Baseball Beat

                                                                FBB 036 - The Roman Empire, with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com

                                                                 

                                                                Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat!

                                                                In this episode, the gang discusses their fantasy leagues as we finish off the season:

                                                                • How is Mike doing in his leagues?
                                                                • Who the heck did Dave just add in his home league?
                                                                • What mistake did Chris make in a pivotal moment?

                                                                Then, the guys discuss some of their favorite players for the Red Sox in 2026. Players discussed:

                                                                • Ceddanne Rafaela: Is he worth drafting?
                                                                • Roman Anthony: How good can he be, and will he be solid?
                                                                • Connelly Early: Is there room for him and his intriguing profile?

                                                                Before they finish their time together, the guys discuss:

                                                                • Aroldis Chapman
                                                                • Trevor Story

                                                                After a quick break, Chris Cotillo joins the program to discuss:

                                                                • Payton Tolle and Connelly Early
                                                                • The players within their minor league system who are worth keeping an eye on
                                                                • Trevor Story's comeback season
                                                                • Roman Anthony's future

                                                                And more.

                                                                Thanks for listening.


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                                                                55 min
                                                              4. FBB 035 - The Rise of Konnor Griffin w/Pirates Beat Writer Noah Hiles

                                                                The Fantasy Baseball Beat

                                                                The Rise of Konnor Griffin w/Pirates Beat Writer Noah Hiles

                                                                 

                                                                Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat!

                                                                In today's episode, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins us to discuss all things Pittsburgh Pirates. Players discussed:

                                                                • Oneil Cruz
                                                                • Konnor Griffin
                                                                • Bubba Chandler
                                                                • Braxton Ashcraft
                                                                • Paul Skenes
                                                                • Dennis Santana

                                                                and many more!

                                                                Then, Mike and Dave join Chris to discuss their favorite Pirates players heading into the 2026 season and speculate on where Oneil Cruz will and should land in drafts next year.

                                                                Finally, for our Mental Health Moment, we discuss the books that have had the most profound effect on our well-being.


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                                                                1 hr 2 min

                                                              About Breakfast with the Beats

                                                              From the publisher's feed

                                                              Discussion with local beat reporters with a fantasy baseball twist