Cork'd Up: A Wine Podcast with a Splash of Baseball

Has the no-hitter lost its novelty? Jess and Rachel discuss what changes might be causing the increase in no-hitters and who would benefit from moving the mound back. Plus, Jess divulges her robo ump conspiracy theory.

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The A's are making headlines so Jess gives us the rundown on what's going on with the A's potential relocation. It's Howard Terminal or bust for the A's if they stay in Oakland. Rachel asks about the timeline for the situation and how hard of a deadline it is for the Bay Area to make a move to keep their team. Be sure to head to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: CORKD #manscaped

It's time for Jess to drop some knowledge on this week's episode. Jess talks about her most embarrassing moments during interviews, why she likes to be called out, and Rachel gives some agent insight into what she thinks the media could do better.

The season is underway so we've got a lot to talk about! We address the media situation surrounding Bauer's baseballs being under investigation. After Alec Bohm's questionable slide into home plate last week, Jess and Rachel discuss the validity of MLB's replay review and how they'd change the process so more correct calls are made.

This week Jess & Rachel talk about pine tar and MLB's new 2021 season memo re: sticky stuff. Rachel explains what it does for pitchers, how it affects hitters, and some alternative solutions to MLB's proposal. Jess brings up the point that punishment has not yet been addressed by the league and talks about how it could compare to other sports like gymnasts using chalk. Be sure to check out http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: MOMENTUM20 #manscapedpod #sponsored

This week on Cork'd we're talking about health and safety protocols for the 2021 season. Rachel and Jess reflect on this time last year and how they thought COVID would affect the season vs. how it actually played it. Rachel discusses the vibes at spring training games this year with limited capacity and more on this week's episode!

In light of the comments made by Mariner's former president, Kevin Mather, this week we discuss manipulating service time. What is service time, how teams manipulate it, and WHY they do it. Jess and Rachel talk about the effects it has on relationships between teams and players (both positive and negative), the difficulty in proving time has been manipulated, and how the league needs to step up and stop it.

Agent Rachel Luba makes her return to the podcast! She breaks down the decision day and how everything went down from the artificial deadline to having to wake up Trevor at 6 AM because of negotiations. They talk about how Trevor's contract is essentially 3, 1-year deals and how they tried to set the salary precedent for future Cy Young Winners. Agent Rachel Luba gives her take on the Tatis contract and explains why he may have left money on the table.

Jess takes on the podcasts solo this week since Agent Rachel Luba is more than a little busy getting her clients signed. We talk about the big news with Trevor Bauer signing with the Dodgers before looking to the Mets to see the moves they have made this off-season. Be sure to head to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: CORKD #manscapedpod

After 2020, nothing is going to take us by surprise, including the Hall of Fame inducting ZERO players this year. Jess and Rachel talk about the Bonds snub, their take on PEDS, and how they think "sticky stuff" could affect HOF eligibility in the future. Plus they react to the newest letter about the Cactus League season and why they think the season will NOT start on time. Drink up and tune in!