Locke'd In Baseball

We kick things off with a quick Little League coaching update and some Wimbledon thoughts ahead of the finals this weekend (0:00). Then we share initial MLB Draft thoughts - full breakdown coming after the draft on Sunday (6:47).

From there, we dive into the Yankees-Mariners series (11:04): DJ LeMahieu has officially been DFA’d - what it means for the third base spot moving forward, and why it was refreshing to see the Yankees make a tough decision. We break down Thursday night’s wild comeback win after getting no-hit through seven innings, Cam Schlittler’s electric MLB debut with his parents in the crowd, and a great slide from Volpe.

We wrap with our MLB Week in Review (33:40): the Dodgers have now lost six straight - are we worried yet? Milwaukee’s sweep might shift the NL Central race, the Red Sox have won seven straight and are in playoff position, and Colt Keith is mashing as the Tigers keep winning. Plus, is a sneaky Guardians trade on the way, there were runs galore in Anaheim, the Padres pitched to Eugenio Suárez instead of Josh Naylor (and it worked?), the Mets keep sliding, PCA joins the 25/25 club, and more from around the league.

We kick things off with a quick 4th of July weekend recap before diving into our reaction to the 2025 All-Star Game rosters (7:36). How do they stack up against our picks? Who are the biggest snubs? The AL looks solid, but the NL… not so much.

Next, we break down a disastrous 1–6 week for the Yankees (27:57). Clarke Schmidt is likely done for the season with Tommy John, the offense is showing life, but the pitching continues to implode. We delve into how deeper structural issues, from the front office down, are contributing to the Yankees’ collapse and what their trade deadline could look like.

Then, it’s our June Team of the Month (1:03:01), where we highlight breakout performances from Cal Raleigh, Juan Soto, and more - plus debate some tough calls in the outfield and easy ones on the mound.

We close with our MLB Week in Review (1:10:20): the Blue Jays have won 8 straight and now lead the AL East by 3 games, the Astros lit up the Dodgers in LA which included an 18-run explosion on Friday night, Skubal and Wheeler keep shoving, the D-backs need to sell, the Cubs bats stay hot, Cleveland drops 10 in a row, and we react to front office changes in D.C., the Pirates’ wild week, and more from around the league.

We kick things off with a quick weekend recap of William's time coaching Little League (0:00). Then it’s time to give the Marlins some overdue love after they swept the D-Backs (3:29).

Next, we unveil our full 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters for both the AL and NL (5:00). We talk snubs, surprises, and standouts, plus share our thoughts on All-Star week as a whole, and which cities are the best for an All-Star week.

In our Yankees vs. A’s recap (46:19), we dive into Jazz Chisholm’s electric Sunday, Judge’s two bombs, and a much-needed offensive explosion after Saturday’s dud. We also hit on Marcus Stroman’s return, Severino’s Sacramento comments, and whether the A’s should cash in on Mason Miller now.

We wrap with our MLB Weekend in Review (59:36), covering the Mets’ continued freefall, the surging Reds and Cardinals in the NL Central, post-Devers struggles for Boston and San Francisco, Ranger Suarez's historic stretch, chaos in Texas, the Kyle Tucker trade on full display in Houston, heartbreak for the Angels, and much more.

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0:00 - We kick things off with a quick heat wave check-in and some NBA Draft thoughts before diving into our picks for starters in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. We go position by position across the AL and NL and take issue with the flaws in fan voting. Our full rosters are coming in Sunday's episode.

36:28 - Then we break down yet another frustrating Yankees series loss — this time to the Reds. Jazz Chisholm gets tossed, Max Fried shuts the door, Judge comes up empty in big moments, and we question whether the Yankees would consider trading young, controllable pitching at the deadline.

57:49 - We wrap with a full MLB Week in Review, including the Astros sweeping Philly behind dominant pitching, Jeremy Peña signing with Scott Boras, bounce-back performances from the Cubs, Mets, and Twins, Kershaw closing in on 3,000 strikeouts, the Ketel Marte fan incident in Chicago, a possible Misiorowski vs. Skenes rivalry brewing, the Red Sox getting swept in LA, the fading NL West, the surging Rays, and much more!

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We kick things off with a quick recap of Luis’s birthday celebration and William’s weekend playing men’s league softball before diving into the College World Series (5:55) and a loaded week in baseball.

Yankees Segment (10:52) – The Yankees grabbed a massive win on Sunday thanks to a monster performance from Jazz Chisholm. Saturday’s victory was fueled by another strong outing from Clarke Schmidt, continuing a dominant stretch from the rotation. Friday’s opener was a gut punch - Luke Weaver gave up the game late in his first appearance back from the IL. We break down the series, the continued inconsistency with the lineup construction, and why this Reds series could be a critical turning point heading into July.

Around the League (39:11) – Cal Raleigh sets a historic mark for HRs by a catcher before the break—can he actually make a run at AL MVP? Could PCA challenge Ohtani for the NL crown? We explore the possibility of the entire Cubs outfield making the All-Star team after a wild, high-scoring weekend at Wrigley. Plus: the red-hot Rays take 2 of 3 from the AL-leading Tigers, Jacob Misiorowski 's ridiculous start to life at the MLB level, the Astros are the most underrated team in baseball, Devers shines against Boston, Ohtani’s second start on the mound, and much more.

We kick things off with a Yankees-Angels recap (2:48) — the bats disappeared, Anthony Volpe’s costly error added fuel to the fire, and we ask some tough questions about his future in the Bronx. We do credit the Yankees’ pitching, but Boone’s lineup decisions (now with Giancarlo back) and in-game calls leave much to be desired.

Then we dive into the Rafael Devers trade fallout (29:51). Red Sox players didn’t seem too heartbroken over his exit, and the front office looks like a total mess. We compare Devers to Soto and ask if Boston can sustain their recent hot streak without him.

In the Men’s College World Series (41:20), Arkansas suffered another gut-wrenching loss — are they cursed? And it’s Coastal Carolina vs. LSU in the Finals.

We wrap with a wild MLB Week in Review (44:56): Rob Thomson benches Nick Castellanos — would we have done the same? The Rockies win 3 of 4, the Rays stay red-hot with a wild Wednesday comeback, Astros explode in Sacramento, the Dodgers keep owning the Padres, Ohtani returns to the mound, the Reds are surging, the Mets are spiraling, and plenty more from around the league.

We kick things off with a quick recap of William’s Little League coaching weekend before diving into the bombshell Rafael Devers trade (2:50), which sent the Red Sox slugger to the Giants in exchange for a couple of pitchers and a prospect. Is Boston cutting costs again? Was the Devers–front office relationship beyond repair? Is Devers a perfect fit for SF? Will he be willing to play 1B now? We break down all sides of the shocking move.

Then, we recap the Yankees–Red Sox series (25:16), where the Yankees were swept and managed just 4 runs across the weekend. From ugly baserunning to strikeout woes and wasted pitching performances, we dig into what went wrong and how New York can bounce back.

We wrap with our MLB weekend recap (43:48), including William’s Sunday trip to Wrigley, the red-hot Reds, a bunch of sweeps across the league, and whether the Astros are quietly becoming one of the best teams in baseball.

In today’s episode, we kick things off with a recap of William’s week coaching Little League and dive into the current state of youth baseball in America (0:00).

Then we break down the Yankees' sweep of the Royals, including Devin Williams’ resurgence, the most important Yankee not named Aaron Judge, and a few trade targets New York should consider (7:18).

We wrap things up by taking a spin around the league—Roman Anthony gets the call, we argue over whether the Mets are the best team in baseball, the Blue Jays are on fire, the Angels are surprisingly solid, Max Muncy reignites the Dodgers-Padres rivalry (yes, it is a rivalry), the Mariners keep sliding, and much more (34:32).

In today's episode, we kick things off with a weekend recap, including William’s time coaching Little League and the brutal sunburn that came with it (0:00).

Then it’s on to Yankees–Red Sox (4:30), where Hunter Dobbins backed up his controversial pregame comments, the Yankees’ starting pitching and bullpen faltered big-time, and we question some of Aaron Boone’s decisions. We also talk Jazz Chisholm’s miked-up moment and the state of the Yankees' lineup heading into a critical stretch.

Next, we dive into the Men’s College Baseball Tournament (30:46), breaking down the Super Regionals, the teams advancing to Omaha, and—most importantly—who might win this year's Jell-O shot challenge.

We wrap with our weekly whiparound of the rest of MLB (42:12): Will the Tigers extend Tarik Skubal? Are the Mariners in their annual midseason slump? Could the Rays and Jays be sneaky playoff threats? We also talk the Pirates sweeping Philly (cause for concern?), the Diamondbacks' rough series in Cincy and why they might be sellers, the Cardinals handing more problems to the injury-riddled Dodgers, and the Orioles’ hype train slowing down. All that and much more!

We open the show in South Florida, where it's been a brutal week for sports fans (0:00). The Rockies swept the Marlins, and the Panthers followed it up by losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Luis is struggling out here.

From there, we shine a light on some players who are flying under the radar this season (4:42). These guys aren’t getting much national attention, but they’ve been quietly raking or shoving on the mound, and they deserve some love.

Then we dive into the Yankees’ series vs. Cleveland so far (41:21). We talk about the first two games and dig into Clarke Schmidt’s future. Should the Yankees look to move him at the deadline?

We wrap by recapping the rest of the action around the league (50:50) — the Mets/Dodgers series, the disappointing Red Sox, Milwaukee’s hot stretch, how tough the closer role is, Paul Skenes still not getting any run support, whether the Braves are cooked, the A’s continuing to spiral, Pablo López’s injury, and Jac Caglianone’s MLB debut.