Loaded Basis Podcast

Part 2: The Yankees have had an up and down 2020 season. Are they the team that started out 16-6? Or are they the team who went 5-15? 

The Yankees were quiet during the trade deadline, did this hurt them? Who can be the reliable #3 starter for this Yankees team in the postseason? 

Gary Sanchez, quite simply, did not have a good season. What are the Yankees plans with the Catcher moving forward? Has he become a diminished asset? 

In 2020, homeruns and strikeouts reign supreme. Have analytics made Baseball less enjoyable to watch? 

Plus, the guys get petty and drag Lou into an old debate: How much of an impact did sign stealing have on the Houston Astros? Are they just as good without the cheating? 

We cover it all on part 2 of Episode 23 of the Loaded Basis Podcast! 

The guys welcome back Lou DiPietro for a special 2 part episode to discuss the Mets 2020 season and the Yankees playoff chances! 

Part 1: Steve Cohen, pending approval, is the new owner of the New York Mets. What does this mean for Brodie? What moves did Brodie make that negatively impacted the club? 

Cohen has announced that he will be bringing back Sandy Alderson as president of the Mets. Under new ownership, what moves might we see Alderson make? How might the Mets change up their analytical department?

Steve Cohen is now the richest owner in Baseball. Should teams be terrified of being outbid by the Mets?

Plus, who will win the NL Cy Young?: Degromm, Bauer, or Darvish? 

We cover it all on part 1 of Episode 23 of the Loaded Basis Podcast! 

The Yankees are ravaged by injury. Star players like Judge, Stanton, and Gleyber Torres are dropping like flies. Will the Yankees be able to sustain throughout the remainder of the season with such a decimated squad? 

Plus, the guys evaluate and grade both the Yankees and Mets trade deadline acquisitions. The Yankees...made none. Bad move? The Mets acquisitions were...questionable as always. Were the Yankees hit with another "Yankee Tax" for a second year in a row? Has Brodie crossed the line with trading yet another Met prospect? 

Plus, a ridiculous trade proposal from Alessandro, and Brodie gets caught on a hot mic!

We cover it all on episode 22 of the Loaded Basis Podcast 

Fernando Tatis broke the unwritten rule of swinging on a 3-0 count, which resulted in a grandslam. Does Baseball need to dial it back on unwritten rules? 

Marcus Stroman has opted out of the 2020 season. Should the Mets look to bring him back during the off-season, and if so, at what price? 

A week after discussing the future of Clint Frazier, he arrives with the Bombers and goes on an absolute tear. Is Clint Frazier here to stay? 

And finally, the guys try to "Find Fair Trades" for the Yankees and the Mets. Could German Marquez or Lance Lynn be available? 

We cover it all on episode 21 of the Loaded Basis Podcast. 

Gary Sanchez has gotten on off to a pretty bad start besides his apparent improvement behind the plate. The power hitting catcher is batting just over .100 and has struck out in more than half of his at bats. Given his low average over the past few seasons and being derailed in the past due to injury, is it time to get worried about Gary Sanchez? 

The Mets bullpen, although better as of late, has been pretty horrific, with little change from problems that plagued their bullpen the year prior. Their defense continues to falter, pitchers have gone down with injury, players have opted out. Is it time to get worried about the Mets 2020 season and the future of this New York franchise? 

Plus, the guys discuss what the Yankees should do with Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier, discuss Joe Kelly's suspension and engage in some good ol' classic trash talk on the Houston Astros. 

We cover it all on episode 20 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

Major League Baseball had a rocky start right out of the gate for the shortened 2020 season. The guys recap the first week of games for the Yankees and Mets and break down the Marlins COVID outbreak that left 19 players and coaches testing positive for COVID-19. 

Plus, New York Mets radio PBP Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo joins the show to give a break down of the Mets upcoming 2020 season. Could this be a break out season for Steven Matz? How much will the new NL DH rule help the mets? Wayne gives his take on who the Mets "x" factor will be this season and lays out a sobering reality for Mets fans regarding the 2020 season. 

Finally, the guys wrap up and break down a dysfunctional Mets bullpen and a hot a take that involves Giancarlo Stanton. 

We cover it all on episode 19 of the Loaded Basis Podcast  

WFAN's Lou DiPietro joins the guys to give a preview of the Yankees upcoming 2020 season. How will the Yankees fare in a 60 game season as opposed to 162? What are the Yankees plans for players like Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier? What improvements have the Yankees made with their coaching staff? Plus, Lou echoes Alessandro's fears of the future of the Yankees stars like Aaron Judge, Luis Severino and Gary Sanchez and gives his thoughts on MLB's marketability as well as his thoughts on a potential salary cap. 

We cover it all on Episode 18 of the Loaded Basis Podcast! 

Major League Baseball is back!! Commissioner Rob Manfred has unilaterally implemented a 60 game season. It's about damn time.

 How will a delayed season affect injuries, especially amongst starting pitchers? What kind of impact will the universal DH have on the New York Mets? How has the latest Mets draft strategy set them up moving forward? Is it progressive or short sided? 

Plus how will COVID affect the shortened season, players opting out, and Ian Desmond's powerful statement to MLB. 

We cover it all on episode 17 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

Major League Baseball has had a rough year, as have we all. Recently, MLB cut hundreds of minor league players as well as minor league teams in order to save money and restructure their minor league system. Corey Gaconi, was one of those players. Corey joins the show to give his thoughts on the state of the game, life as a minor league ball player, his journey to professional baseball, playing for the Cyclones, and what's next for him in his young professional career. 

It is the year 2020, yet systemic racism is still prevalent in our society. Examples of  this are apparent in all walks of life, not excluding Major League Baseball. The guys give their thoughts on the Baseball's lack luster response to the Black Lives Matter movement, and share stories of players who have experienced prejudice while playing the game. 

Finally, Baseball continues to insult its fans by displaying terrible negotiation tactics that have spilled out into the public eye during such an uncertain time for many Americans. Will Baseball return this season? It's not looking too hot. 

We discuss it all on Episode 16 of the Loaded Basis Podcast. 

The owners and the players have allowed their negotiations to spill out into the public, and it's getting ugly. Could this be the final nail in the coffin for Major League Baseball? Will we have a 2020 regular season? Were Blake Snell's comments insensitive?

 Plus, thoughts on the KBO, Noah Syndegaard is getting sued and we found Party Marty!!!! 

The guys cover it all on episode 15 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.