Locke'd In Baseball

The Pirates might have one of the best young rotations in baseball, led by Paul Skenes, but will it be enough to overcome their lack of offense? We dive into what could be an elite pitching staff and whether their bats can step up to make them a real contender.

Plus, we discuss the Skenes hype—can he win the Cy Young and even push for MVP? And the bigger question: How long will he stay in Pittsburgh? If ownership refuses to spend, will Skenes eventually get fed up and leave? The clock is ticking.

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After a disappointing 2024, the Reds are looking for a bounce-back season—and they’ve got the right guy to lead the charge. With Terry Francona now at the helm, could Cincinnati finally put it all together?

We break down how Francona’s leadership could make a difference, the Elly De La Cruz hype train, and whether the Reds have what it takes to win the NL Central. Can they rise to the top, or will 2025 be another year of growing pains?

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The Cardinals are at a crossroads. After a disappointing 2024, they’ve signaled a desire to shed payroll, leading to major questions about the future of the franchise. Could Nolan Arenado be on the move? What’s the long-term vision for this team? We brought on Cardinals fan Alden Caraway to break it all down, from the front office’s direction to the outlook for 2025.

Plus, we wrap up with a look at the Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies—breaking down their postseason hopes and what needs to happen for both teams to make a deep run.

The Nationals enter 2025 without many major changes, but there’s still one big reason for excitement: Dylan Crews. The former top prospect is poised to take a step forward, giving Nats fans a glimpse of the future.

We break down what to expect from Crews and the young core, how Washington’s rebuild is progressing, and whether there’s any hope for surprises this season. Is another tough year ahead, or could the Nats take a step forward?

Are the A’s ready to turn the corner? In this episode of Locke’d In Sports, we explain why there’s real optimism in Sacramento heading into 2025. We deep dive the wave of young talent that has A's fans dreaming of a Wild Card birth. Plus, we take a closer look at Brent Rooker’s unconventional career path and his role in the A’s lineup.

For the first time in a while, we’re cautiously optimistic about the Los Angeles Angels. No, they’re not World Series contenders just yet, but after an offseason of solid moves, could they actually exceed expectations in 2025?

We break down their roster, key additions, and what’s different about this team post-Ohtani. Can Mike Trout stay healthy and lead this squad? Will the pitching staff finally hold up? And most importantly—are the Angels finally building a real foundation for success?

Join us as we analyze their chances in the AL West, discuss the front office’s strategy, and predict whether this could be the start of something… or just another false dawn in Anaheim.

The Locke’d In Sports Podcast is back with another MLB season preview, and this time, we’re heading down to South Beach to break down the 2025 Miami Marlins. Luis’s hometown team has some talent, but are they actually building toward something… or just treading water?

We dive into the current state of the roster, the team’s outlook for the season, and why we have serious doubts about Peter Bendix’s ability to steer this franchise in the right direction. Are the Marlins setting themselves up for long-term success, or are they stuck in baseball purgatory?

Tune in as we analyze their offseason moves, farm system, and what’s next for Miami. Plus, our take on whether they’ll be contenders, pretenders, or just another frustrating team in the NL East.

The Rockies might not be competing for a division title in 2025, but there’s still plenty to talk about in Denver. In this episode of Locke’d In Sports, we break down what to expect from the Rockies this season. Can Kris Bryant finally stay healthy and produce? Which young players are worth watching for the future? And does Colorado have any chance of avoiding the NL West basement?

We also dive into the team’s offseason moves, the state of their pitching staff at altitude, and whether there's a light at the end of the tunnel for Rockies fans. Tune in for our full preview of the 2025 Colorado Rockies!

The first episode of our MLB team preview series is here, and we're starting with the Chicago White Sox! Can they possibly be worse than last year? We dive into their roster, best- and worst-case scenarios, and whether there’s any hope on the horizon with their prospect pool. Plus, the one thing the White Sox are truly elite at— their promotional schedule— might just be enough to get William over to Rate Field a few times this season. Let’s get into it!

Spring Training is officially underway, which means two things: the MLB offseason is in the books, and we’re getting our favorite early-season tradition—the Spring Training news dump. With games set to begin on Thursday, the boys break down a wild winter by naming their three biggest winners and losers. Plus: third base drama brewing between Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t re-signing with the Blue Jays (for now), Luis shares a hilarious run-in with the Marlins' season ticket reps, Giancarlo Stanton’s elbow issues, Aaron Judge has thoughts on Juan Soto, the Mets’ rotation is already banged up, Mike Trout is shifting to right field, the A’s extend Mark Kotsay and much more!