This week the boys start the show talking Max Scherzer's phenomenal return and give an update on Kumar Rocker. After some headlines, the boys make their All-Star selections for the 2022 game. Who will start? Who are the reserves? Any snubs? Find out! They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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In this week's episode the boys make light of Freddie Freeman's homecoming in Atlanta where he learned of his agents' betrayal of his contract negotiations, which ultimately led to to him firing them. After, they breakdown the Angels and Mariners brawl that ended up producing a large list of suspensions. Bryce Harper's injury could set the Phillies back another year. Are they in trouble? Do they buy at the trade deadline? As we near the end of the first half of the season, the boys pick a couple of teams and players that impressed them and disappointed them. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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This week the boys start their headlines by talking about the ongoing Fire Tony! chants in Chicago as well as Riley Greene's debut week, Ohtani's monster game and the unfortunate Mookie Betts injury. Afterwards, they welcome the return of the Forgotten Series! In this season's first episode they cover a player that was once labeled "The Can't Miss Kid" when he was coming up: Rick Ankiel. What happened to this once promising pitcher turned outfielder? The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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In this week's episode, the boys discuss Derek Jeter's upcoming documentary 'The Captain', and preview what we're in for when it premieres July 18 after the All-Stars Home Run Derby. Three recent and separate injuries have effected teams positively and negatively. The boys dive in. What the heck is going on with Eduardo Rodriguez and his no good, horrible, very bad season? The boys try to make sense of it, and debate whether it could be a larger problem within the Detroit organization that leads to these sort of bad signings, trades, and drafts. Afterwards, the boys play their version of Marry, F*ck, Kill with Start, Bench, Cut. They break it down in three tiers of players: Past, Present & Future. And then they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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This week the boys discuss the firings of managers Joe Girardi of the Phillies and Joe Maddon of the Angels. Tigers former 2018 number one pick Casey Mize was shutdown again after an injury setback, but all hope is not lost. Here comes ninth round pick of the same draft class, Tarik Skubal. Is he the actual chosen one in Detroit? Are there organizational problems that are leading to injuries in Detroit? The boys break it all down. It's the 48th anniversary of the infamous 10 cent beer night in Cleveland, and the boys welcome special guest, Evangelist Dennis Heber, who was at the game that wild day. He tells his experience from inside the chaos tornado. After, the boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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The boys kick off this week's episode discussing the weirdest beef in all of sports: Joc Pederson vs. Tommy Pham's fantasy football scuffle. After, they give their perspectives on Gabe Kapler's shunning of the National Anthem on Memorial Day. Mookie Betts is back and the boys declare May the Month of Mookie! Afterwards, they bring back a listener segment favorite Legit or Bull Shit, where they pick which .500 teams (or close to) are contenders and which are pretenders. Same with the current division leaders, which are actually contending and which are flat out pretending? The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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This week the boys start the show out by discussing the much awaited debut of Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. They talk his potential and what he and other rookies go through in their first seasons. After, they dive into the Josh Donaldson/Tim Anderson feud and try to make sense of it. MLB.com recently released their updated Top 100 Prospect List and the boys give their takes on it. There are some surprises, some easy picks, and some underrated players inching up the list. Afterwards, they check in on college baseball: the top players, the top teams, the sleepers, and the upcoming College World Series predictions. Keeping in the spirit of prospects and college baseball, Michael gives his latest Mock Draft (top-10). And they round out the show with Fantasy Factory & Collection Corner.

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The boys kick off this week talking about a MIA player that recently returned into the spotlight. Enter, Kumar Rocker. With the draft coming up in July, he's joined an Independent baseball team in hopes of being selected in the first round again. Is it too late? Breaking news hit everywhere today with leaks from the first place Minnesota Twins that newly signed shortstop Carlos Correa will opt-out after this season, and also that the Washington Nationals will try to trade Juan Soto as part of their rebuild. The boys put on their GM hats and lay out the best trade scenarios for him. They enter Fantasy Factory answering the curious case of Bryce Harper's fantasy value now that he's out for a while with an elbow injury. His one-time third MVP talks have lessened, and now he's looking like trade bait for fantasy owners. After, Steve gives his Yah or Nah on two fantasy trades and then the boys round out the show with Collection Corner.

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This week the boys discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' approach to defense. This young team are putting their analytics to work and dominating with a four-man outfield in many scenarios. The boys debate how predictable hitting leads to this sort of brilliant fielding. The NL West is the best division in baseball right now-- change their mind. The Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks and Rockies are taking the league by storm, being the only division with every club over .500. This discussion turns into how to fix bad teams and what makes the good ones at the start of the season great. In Fantasy Factory, Steve answers questions, including how fantasy owners should approach relief pitchers on their rosters. The boys round out the show with Collection Corner and some Yogi Berra trivia!

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This week the boys start the show with talking about the Yankees winning streak. Don't hate us... They look to be the best team in the league. Is it for real? Home Runs are down so far. Is this good for baseball or bad? Why is the league doctoring the ball? The boys dive in. News came down this week about Trevor Bauer's two-year suspension. This is likely a death sentence for his career. After, the boys discuss manager Dusty Baker getting his 2,000th win. This asks the question: is he a top-10 manager of all-time now? We are now a little over a month into the season, which brings overreactions galore. Is Mike Trout going to win his 4th MVP? Is Eric Hosmer going to have a career year? Are the White Sox's and Tigers' rebuilds in trouble? The boys answer this and more. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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