Locke'd In Baseball

It is finally time for our official 2023 WBC preview podcast! Luis and William begin the podcast deep diving the tournament, its history, and the new format in this year's edition. They then break down each team's roster, assess their chances of advancing and give their predictions. The two wrap the podcast by discussing some recent news and notes around MLB. 

Joe Sieben joins the podcast to break down a league-altering trade deadline that saw a top-20 all-time player move to a new conference. The two discuss the historic precedent that KD trade set, how it affects both sides, and what its legacy will be 10 years from now. They also analyze the Kyrie Irving trade and what it means for the Mavs moving forward and whether or not Luka needs a second star. William goes on a rant about the Grizzlies' infatuation with their young players, Joe gives his thoughts on Minnesota's trade, and much more!

Luis joins the show to recap the week's happenings across baseball. The two discuss the blockbuster Pablo Lopez trade that sent Lopez to Minnesota and Luis Arraez to Miami. Is there a clear winner in the deal? They also parse through other recent trades and FA signings, including the Red Sox getting a SS and the Mets getting their fourth OF. Scott Rolen was voted into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday; the two hosts discuss his career before dissecting the Hall's conundrum with steroid era, and now the Astros cheating scandal, era players. They wrap the podcast by reacting to the MLB's Top 100 Prospect list that dropped on Thursday night. 

After beginning the podcast discussing Reds owner Phil Castellini's recent disappointing comments, and the pathetic effort from small market teams as a whole, Luis and William list their biggest winners and losers of the offseason. They discuss the Phillies' savvy moves, the Giants' lack of direction, the players securing the bag, the Dodgers' new plan, the most underrated storyline heading into this season, and much more. They conclude the podcast by reacting to some of MLB's latest news and rumors as we inch closer and closer to Spring Training!

The Carlos Correa saga has finally ended as the 28-year-old resigned with the Twins on Tuesday. Luis and William break down the move/saga itself and where it puts Minnesota in the AL pennant race - what has to go right for the Twins + what needs to happen in order for them to succeed this season. They also discuss the Phillies-Tigers trade that sent 2x All-Star Gregory Soto to Philly, bolstering their bullpen which was a weakness last season. Trevor Story got surgery on his UCL and the two hosts discuss what that means for Boston and what their front office was thinking signing him in the first place. They wrap up the podcast highlighting other recent moves across MLB before discussing podcast plans for the rest of the offseason into the ramp-up for the 2023 season!

Luis joins the podcast for our first episode of 2023! The boys start the episode discussing the nearly month-long Carlos Correa saga that has included the SS agreeing to a contract with two different teams and both teams having issues with his surgically repaired lower right leg. They discuss the possible outcomes to this situation and why it has been in a holding pattern for so long. There have been several other huge moves since the last podcast and the boys give their thoughts on the Rafael Devers Red Sox extension, Carlos Rodon to the Yankees, and Dansby Swanson to the Cubs. They also talk through the recent news of Trevor Bauer's reinstatement and whether or not they think an MLB team will sign him. Finally, the hosts finish the podcast by discussing all of the other signings and trades that have occurred since the previous podcast. 

Luis joins the podcast to discuss a chaotic week in MLB that featured $2.5 billion in total spending across the league. They discuss what the Aaron Judge signing means for the Yankees' future, why Turner to Philly is a perfect fit, the spending spree in Queens, the head-scratching plan in Boston, and much more. The two also breakdown the latest rumblings amongst the remaining free agents.  

The boys breakdown the blockbuster deal that brought Jacob deGrom, arguably the best pitcher in the game, to the middling Texas Rangers. They also discuss all of the recent moves across the league and some of the latest hot stove rumors prior to this week's Winter Meetings in San Diego. 

Luis joins the pod the recap the World Series and preview the exciting 2022 free agent class. Who will be the first domino to fall in the SS market? Who will spend? Will deGrom stay or go? Why Aaron Judge is between a rock and a hard place... and much more.