Passion for the Pastime

On this episode of the podcast, we will be chatting with San Diego Padres beat writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune, Jeff Sanders as we all try to make sense of what is happening in San Diego. The Padres are real players in the NL West and are now gaining recognition of being baseball's elite. We speak with Jeff about the new starting rotation, how it all came about, and who is the true "ACE" of the staff. Also, we explore if all these moves mean that there may be some underlying concerns of the Padres when it comes to top pitching prospect, Mackenzie Gore. Also with Kirby Yates in Toronto and Trevor Rosenthal almost priced out of San Diego, what does that mean for the Padres bullpen? 

In this episode, I am joined by Toronto Blue Jays beat writer for Sportnet, Ben Nicholson-Smith. We will explore Vlad Jr's expectations going into 2021 as well as some key signings by the Blue Jays. Are the Blue Jays ready to compete? Are they finished adding pieces? Ben Nicholson-Smith gives us his answers and provides what to expect from the Blue Jays in 2021.

On this episode of the podcast, coming all the way from the South Side, NBC Sports Chicago, and White Sox Talk's very own Vinnie Duber talks White Sox baseball. We will discuss the decision of parting ways with Rick Renteria and bringing in Tony LaRussa to get the White Sox over the hump. We will also discuss what are the expectations for the White Sox in 2021 and beyond and what move is possibly still in store for the South Siders. We are talking White Sox baseball to start off 2021. Much more to come so stay tuned. Enjoy.

Let's reflect on the 2020 season as we wrap up the year. The highs and the lows but right when you thought 2020 was over, a flurry of blockbuster trades involving the game's top pitchers really ends 2020 with a BANG!

We have about two weeks left in 2020 so lets end it on a high note. Some big news, both negative and positive in the final weeks of the year. 

Wrapping up the Winter Meetings and there isn't much to talk about. Some movement, but with many questions of the upcoming year and baseball season, not many teams are pulling the trigger on players. Phillies find a new President of baseball operations, but what does it mean for the future of the franchise, especially since the Mets are trying to seem like big players in free agency. All that and more on this episode of Passion for the Pastime, Winter Meetings edition.

Welcome to the Winter Meetings 2020. Like much of 2020 the meetings will take on a new look being completely virtual, but that does not mean there will not be action. Is Nolan Arenado on his way out of Colorado? Will Blake Snell have a new team? Is Trevor Bauer the missing piece for a contender out west? Here are the latest rumors of free agents and trades leading up to the Winter Meetings.