Is the fastball hurting pitchers? How so? We tackle one of the deepest issues in baseball: the good and bad of the fastball. Thanks for tuning in! 

Today, we analyze the role of the bullpen around baseball. Is the new-age style of deploying bullpens ruining the game? We also discuss our favorite relievers this year and what's going on with Craig Kimbrel. Thanks for tuning in! 

What early-season surprises are real? And which are fake? The Stitches Panel tackles six different surprise teams and players and determine whether the start is indicative of the rest of the season. We talk Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Corey Kluber, Jorge Polanco and Tim Beckham. Thanks for tuning in! 

Prospects are all the rave in baseball. Today, the Stitches Panel discusses service time manipulation, sleeper prospects and if the hype around prospects is worth it. Take time to rate and review — we always appreciate feedback — and subscribe whereever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening. 

The MLB regular season is oh, so close. Luke and Noah Manderfeld tackle this podcast without Robert Stangler or Nik Budig. We chat about what baseball can do to make Opening Day more exciting. We also touch on our storylines to watch this season. Thanks for listening! 

Hi, everyone! The regular season is upon us, and the Stitches Panel gives its 2019 predictions. Hear our favorite teams out of each division, the wild card clubs and our picks for the World Series champion. We also give our thoughts on the individual player awards — MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year. It's a long one, but we hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening! 

Spoiler alert: Find all of our picks below. We will hold ourselves accountable! Mark our words! 

Division winners

NL West (3:05)

Luke: Dodgers 

Robert: Dodgers

Nik: Padres

Noah: Rockies

NL Central (9:05)

Luke: Cardinals 

Robert: Brewers

Nik: Cardinals

Noah: Cardinals 

NL East (12:55)

Luke: Phillies 

Robert: Nationals

Nik Braves

Noah: Mets 

AL West (20:17)

Luke: Astros 

Robert: Astros

Nik: Astros

Noah: Athletics

AL Central (26:15)

Luke: Twins 

Robert: Twins

Nik: Indians

Noah: Twins

AL East (30:30)

Luke: Red Sox 

Robert: Red Sox

Nik: Yankees

Noah: Red Sox

Wildcards (33:25)

Luke: Yankees, Indians, Cubs, Nationals

Robert: Athletics, Yankees, Cubs, Cardinals

Nik: Red Sox, Rays, Cubs, Nationals

Noah: Yankees, Astros, Phillies, Dodgers

World Series winners (36:20)

Luke: Astros 

Robert: Astros

Nik: Rays

Noah: Rockies

Awards

AL MVP (38:45)

Luke: Alex Bregman

Robert: Mookie Betts

Nik: Mookie Betts

Noah: Mike Trout

NL MVP (40:15)

Luke: Bryce Harper   

Robert: Ronald Acuna Jr.

Nik: Paul Goldschmidt

Noah: Nolan Arenado

AL Cy Young (42:52)

Luke: Trevor Bauer 

Robert: Justin Verlander

Nik: Chris Sale

Noah: Gerrit Cole

NL Cy Young (45:05)

Luke: Aaron Nola 

Robert: Max Scherzer

Nik: Jacob Degrom

Noah: Walker Buehler

AL ROY (46:35)

Luke: Eloy Jimenez 

Robert: Yusei Kikuchi

Nik: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Noah: Jesus Luzardo 

NL ROY (48:33)

Luke: Victor Robles 

Robert: Victor Robles

Nik: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Noah: Chris Paddack

Hi, everyone! Today we go over some of the biggest proposed rule changes in baseball. Universal DH? Three-batter minimum for pitchers? 26-man roster? We tackle all of that and more on today's episode. As always, if you like us, rate and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening!