Locke'd In Baseball

In today’s episode of Locke’d In Sports, we open with a deep dive into the Yankees-Dodgers series (2:21), starting with how the Yankees bounced back from an embarrassing 18–2 loss on Saturday to win a crucial Sunday Night Baseball game. We discuss why that win mattered, Gerrit Cole’s questionable advice to Will Warren, Ryan Yarbrough’s continued brilliance (and whether he’s earned a playoff start), and how the team may have let Friday’s game slip away thanks to Aaron Boone’s bullpen decisions. Plus, we unpack Aaron Judge’s “measuring stick” comments - what did this series say about the Yankees?

Then it’s time for our May Team of the Month (28:00), where we highlight the month’s top performers.

We then dive into the rest of the MLB slate from the weekend (49:06), and we discuss the potentially devastating injury to Corbin Burnes and whether it could be another data point leading teams to change how they approach big-money pitcher free agent deals. We also cover a wild Mariners-Twins series that saw Cal Raleigh take over the MLB home run lead, the Brewers sweeping the Phillies, and plenty more.

Finally, we wrap with some NCAA College Tournament thoughts (1:12:37), celebrating the chaos that is college baseball and the Cinderella run from Arkansas–Little Rock. Plus some thoughts on the Women's College World Series, where Oklahoma's five-peat is in jeopardy.

In today’s episode of Locke’d In Sports, we kick things off with a heated debate about the Oklahoma City Thunder and their standing on the list of all-time NBA teams (0:00).

Then we head into our Yankee recap (6:30), breaking down dominant starts from Ryan Yarbrough, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt in Anaheim, debating who gets bumped from the rotation when Luis Gil returns. We also talk about Aaron Judge’s back-to-back intentional walks, what the Yankees’ reported interest in Orlando Arcia says about their trade deadline mindset, preview the Dodgers series, and wonder what the team is doing on their off day in Los Angeles.

Next, we go around the league (42:00): Are the Red Sox cooked after getting swept in Milwaukee, and what exactly is the front office doing? Miguel Vargas is heating up for the White Sox, who lost their series in Queens. Will the Dodgers trust Clayton Kershaw with a playoff start this fall? In Arizona, trouble’s brewing after dropping a series to Pittsburgh, and the entire NL West has looked painfully average in May. We also cover the Bryce Harper–Spencer Strider drama and speculate whether the trade deadline will disappoint again this year with so few true sellers.

In today’s episode of Locke’d In Sports, we kick things off by recapping William’s trip to an Independent League game this weekend (2:07)—a wild one that featured a benches-clearing brawl. Then, inspired by The Athletic’s feature, we build our own Quarter Century Team (8:38), picking the best players at each position since 2000. After that, we break down the Yankees-Rockies series (44:00), including Aaron Judge’s continued dominance and a frustrating Friday loss. We wrap things up with our MLB Weekend Review (1:03:39), spotlighting the biggest storylines and standout performances from around the league.

In this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Locke’d In Sports, we start the podcast by honoring all who have served. Then, Luis pulls a gem from the archives—William’s high school State Tournament stats (6:19).

Next up: award season. We share our top 5 picks for AL MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year (10:54), before breaking down the NL races (33:13).

We then dive into a Yankees-Rangers series loaded with elite pitching and a highlight moment from Jasson Dominguez (48:10), and close with our MLB Week in Review, spotlighting the biggest headlines and performances from across the league (1:09:33).

We’re back from Boston and kicking off today’s episode by recapping our trip to Fenway Park (4:21), including two games and a ballpark tour. Is Fenway the best ballpark in MLB? Then at (9:28), we dive deep into the Braves-Red Sox series—what did we learn from watching them up close, and what’s next for both clubs? Are either legit playoff contenders?

At (29:36), we break down the Subway Series in full. The Yankees took two of three, but all eyes were on Juan Soto. How was his reception in the Bronx? Is the lack of hustle a concern? Is he happy in Queens? We also look at the Yankees’ “Plan B” offseason signings and ask the question: are they better off without Soto?

At (53:16), we wrap with Rivalry Weekend highlights from around the league: the Orioles fire their manager, the Dodgers get swept at home, Jose Alvarado gets hit with an 80-game PED suspension, the Twins streak to 13 wins, and more storylines from a wild weekend in MLB.

We open the show with some gym talk—specifically the songs currently fueling our workouts (0:09). Then it’s onto MLB’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson (5:00). Should they finally be in the Hall of Fame? Were outside factors at play?

We then shift to the Yankees-Mariners series (17:32), where the Yankees took 2 of 3 to win their third straight set. We talk Oswaldo Cabrera’s tough ankle injury and what it means for the third base situation, Luis’s dream trade target, Fried’s outing, the rise of West Coast Will Warren, the resilience this team keeps showing, and Trent Grisham going ballistic.

Then it’s Yankees-Mets and Rivalry Weekend across baseball (43:00). How will Juan Soto be received in the Bronx? Luis has a hot take. We also touch on MLB’s marketing strategies (54:30) before closing with recaps of the rest of the midweek series (59:50).

We open today’s episode talking about Fenway Park food ahead of our Boston trip, then dive into the Yankees taking 2 of 3 from the A’s in Sacramento. We break down Will Warren’s dominant Friday start, Jasson Domínguez’s three-homer night, and the offense exploding again Sunday—but question if the Yanks are leaving meat on the bone after another bullpen collapse Saturday. Our main takeaway? Sutter Health Park feels a step below MLB quality, especially with the wind and outfield conditions.

At (25:34), Tigers fan Andrew Ruppert joins the show to talk Detroit’s hot start and the surprisingly strong AL Central. He shares thoughts on the lineup depth, coaching, that electric rotation, and whether it’s sustainable.

Then at (54:42), we recap the rest of the weekend around MLB: the Cardinals winning 8 straight, the Mets taking a series from the Cubs, Atlanta losing to Pittsburgh, Roki Sasaki’s continued struggles, Toronto sweeping Seattle, Bud Black getting fired after a 21–0 Rockies loss, Mother’s Day shoutouts, and more.

We kick things off by recapping the Yankees’ series win over the Padres (8:10), breaking down a gritty bounce-back effort after Monday’s collapse. We talk Devin Williams’ 8th inning meltdown on Monday and his 10th inning redemption on Wednesday, Grisham’s clutch homer, and whether this series told us more about the Yankees or Padres. Plus, will Michael King be back in Pinstripes next year?

Then, we react to Derek Shelton being fired by the Pirates (35:00), Rafael Devers refusing to play first base (39:19), and recap the rest of this week’s MLB action (46:15). Oh—and the Pope is a White Sox fan. We had to talk about it.

The Yankees dropped 2 of 3 in Tampa Bay, and the rotation concerns are starting to pile up. Outside of Max Fried and Carlos Rodón, can the Yankees keep leaning on Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco? We break down Aaron Boone’s decision to let JC Escarra hit in a big spot on Sunday, question the team’s depth after the Volpe and Jazz injuries, and discuss George Lombard Jr.’s promotion to Double-A.

Then at 37:39, we shift around the league: what does Triston Casas’ injury mean for Boston? Can Seattle’s offense keep this up? The Cubs exploded in Milwaukee, the A’s and Marlins put on a show, and many contenders are already desperate for pitching—all that and more in today’s episode.

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We open today’s show by unveiling our March/April Team of the Month—spotlighting the hitters and pitchers who’ve set the tone early in the 2025 MLB season.

Then we dive into the Yankees' series loss in Baltimore. We discuss the continued rotation concerns, what Jasson Dominguez’s role might be moving forward, the offensive fireworks from Tuesday night, and the impact of Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s injury. Is this team still built to contend, or are the cracks starting to show?

After that, we go around the league to hit the biggest headlines: the Dodgers lose yet another starter in what’s becoming a troubling trend, Luis Arraez shines in his return as the Padres sweep the Giants, the Red Sox somehow blow a 6-0 lead on Wednesday, and the Phillies bullpen continues to raise alarm bells. Plus, the Cardinals dominate in a doubleheader, and we wrap with other key storylines from a chaotic midweek slate.