MLB Marathon

This episode we dive into the 2019 Wildcard Matchups and try to understand the managerial moves that may take place this offseason.

National League Wild Card

(B. Woodruff vs M. Scherzer)

American League Wild Card

( TBD vs C.Morton)

Managerial Moves:

• -Giants
• -Royals
• -Pirates
• -Cubs
• -Angels
• -Padres

Possibly the Phillies or Mets?

Hot Takes & More

This episode got exciting and fiesty to say the least as difference in opinion on what the possible outcome of the 2019 Postseason will be! 

Playoff Bracket Forecasting

AL WC

NL WC

ALDS

ALCS

NLDS

NLCS

and World Series!

Hot Takes too.

- Each member has created their own bracket and

has determined a 2019 WS Winner

This episode we decide to change it up and start predicting FA landing spots (Opt outs & Trades)

-Anthony Rendon, 3B, WSH(29)

-Gerrit Cole, SP, HOU(29)

-Stephen Strasburg, SP, WSH(31)

-Corey Kluber, SP, CLE (33)

-Nick Castellanos, OF/INF, CHI(27)

Hot Takes & More!

MLB Marathon was pleased to be joined by TB Rays Fan Host - Elijah Flewellen.

Elijah has been a fan host for almost 4-5 full seasons and provides TB fans comfort around the ball park

-What is a fan host?

-How did you get the job?

-TB Rays Playoff Discussion and more!

We were pleased to be joined by Former MLB player James Loney!

We discussed: 

• Dissecting James Loney's career
• Rapid Fire Q & A
•  Highlights & impactful memories for Loney
• Understanding Loney's postseason success
• Current playoff picture
• Hot Takes & More

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On this weeks episode we were pleased to be joined by MLB Stat Guru Jeremy Frank.

We discussed: 

• Jeremy's book: "Hidden Ball Trick: The Baseball Stats You Never Thought To Look For From 1876-1919"
• The use of sabermetrics in our game
• Umpires & Accountability +  Potential Robot Umps
• Dave Dombrowski out as Red Sox GM
• Evolution of Contract Negotiations
• NL MVP Race
• Hot Takes & much more

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This week we were joined by Noah Yeckley, Matt Fry, and guest friend Matt Ehrhardt.

Topics of Conversation: 

Verlander's no hitter

Carrasco's fight against Cancer

Deep Dive into the MLB Playoff Picture: 

AL + NL possibilities &  hot takes!

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We were honored to be joined by up and coming musician and former 2008 World Series Champion pitcher Brett Myers, who pitched for the Phillies, Astros, White Sox, and Indians from 2002-2013.

Topics of Discussion:

• Brett's career successes as well as hardships endured throughout.
• The magical 2008 Phillies World Series run, and the incredible bond between teammates.
• Charlie Manuel's impact previously as manager and current as hitting coach.
• Bryce Harper buying into Charlie Manuel and rapidly improving.
• Debating the importance of analytics.
• Brett's up and coming music career and how it all began.
• Interesting hot takes.
• and MUCH more!

 This episode we streamed live on Youtube with guest friend JT. 

Youtube - MLB Marathon

Topics of Conversation:

• Division Leaders
• Career Accomplishments
• Team Accomplishments
• Season Accomplishments
• Transactions
• Injuries
• Hot Takes

We were pleased to be joined by Gary Sheffield Jr again alongside Noah Yeckley, Matt Fry, and Jake Slebodnick.

We discussed

• Breaking down the Standings & Division Races
• Career/Single Season Accomplishments/Records
• Impressive Stretches and Season Performances
• Transactions Made
• Coaching Changes- Charlie Manuel
• Season Ending Injuries
• Hot Takes & Players to watch.