The Underdog MLB Show

This week, we begin by wrapping up our ALCS coverage by discussing series MVP Freddy Peralta leading the Rays to a Game 6 victory. From there, we look at Games 1-3 of the World Series between the Brewers and Rays, two of which were close Brewers wins led by William Contreras and a lights out bullpen, and the last of which was a blowout behind an eight-run fifth inning for the Brewers. We then look at front office moves around baseball, including Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman's return in New York, Taylor Smith and Jared Banner's hires in Sacramento and Baltimore, and the Angels starting completely fresh under new ownership. To wrap up, we have a World Series movie corner featuring Mr.3000 and The Rookie, and complete our brackets of the most embarrassing Yankee moments under Aaron Boone's tenure as manager.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the Guardians coming all the way back from down 2-0 against the White Sox in the ALDS by winning Games 4 and 5 of the series, led by a historic performance from Gavin Williams. We then discuss the White Sox offseason plans, before discussing Games 1-5 of the ALCS between the Rays and Guardians, with the Rays taking a 3-2 lead back home for Game 6. From there, we run through the Brewers sweeping the NLCS against the Dodgers one year after being swept, led by unlikely NLCS MVP Jake Bauers. We discuss how the Brewers were able to use timely hitting and a deep bullpen to dominate the back-to-back World Series champs, and what the future holds for the Dodgers with labor uncertainty on the way, and their roster beginning to age. To wrap up, we give our thoughts on Don Mattingly returning as Phillies manager on a two-year deal, Joe Espada's firing as Astros manager, and Vlad Jr's eye surgery, and how it may have effected him this season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our pick for Game 4 of the ALDS between the Guardians and White Sox, and recap Games 1-3 of the series. From there, we discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Braves 3-1, the Brewers eliminating the Padres 3-1, and the Rays eliminating the Yankees 3-1, and how fans of the Braves, Padres, and Yankees should feel going into the offseason. We then make our picks for the ALCS and NLCS, and give our thoughts on the MLBs proposal for a 154 game regular season, and expanded playoffs with a seven-game division series, and the higher seed being able to pick the first two rounds of the postseason. To wrap up, we run through Alex Cora turning down the chance to become Phillies manager for the second time, the projected qualifying offer total for 2027 of over $23 million, and Sam McDowell's passing at age 84.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs, where the Yankees swept their rival Red Sox, the White Sox swept the Astros, the Padres swept the Cubs, and the Braves used the long ball to knock out the Phillies in three games. We also take a look at the future for the Astros, Cubs, Red Sox, and Phillies. From there, we preview and make our picks for the Divisional round matchups between the Yankees and Rays, Guardians and White Sox, Dodgers and Braves, and Brewers and Padres. From there, we take a look at some of the best and worst free agent signings from last offseason, and give our thoughts on Tory Lovullo's extension, and Zack Gelof's lawsuit against the Tigers.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the final week of the regular season, and take a look at the final standings, and league leaders in each league. From there, we celebrate Justin Verlander's last start, and pick who we think will win in this week's Wild Card Series matchups, and ultimately who we think will meet in and, and win the World Series . We then discuss two interim managers receiving the full-time gigs for their teams, with Chad Tracy and Andy Green receiving three-year deals with the Red Sox and Mets respectively. To wrap up, we make our final picks for each BBWAA award, name the members of our All-MLB teams, and draft our all "big-market" teams.

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On this week's episode, we begin by previewing the final week of the regular season, and make our picks for which teams will ultimately make it to the postseason. From there, we discuss the Nationals locking up their ace, Cade Cavalli, on a four-year, $47 million dollar contract on the heels of a breakout 200 strikeout season. We then discuss Dan Wilson's likely departure in Seattle, why he was a weird fit as manager to begin with, and who we think could be in the mix for the potential opening. Using Pete Alonoso's 300th HR at Citi Field as inspiration, we then discuss players we can't believe ended up being let go by the team they came up with, and then draft mid-market teams. To wrap up, we give our thoughts on news that Mark Wahlberg will playing Pete Rose, and Robert DeNiro will be playing Tommy Lasora in upcoming films.

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On this week's episode, we begin by revisiting our preseason predictions for the standings and BBWAA awards, and take a look at where we went right and wrong. From there, we take a look at players that each team has traded for, and rank our top-ten teams in terms of their trade acquisitions. We then look at the career of Paul Molitor, and discuss why he think he is so underrated despite being statistically being one of the best hitters to play the game of baseball. To wrap up, we create and compare our all-small market teams, made up of players who played for the smallest ten markets in baseball throughout history.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Stan Kroenke's purchase of the Angels for a record $4 billion, what it means for the franchise, and former owner Arte Moreno's legacy. From there, we rank the World Series winning mangers of the last twenty-five years, and discuss the latest accusations leveled against Mark Walter involving his purchase of the Dodgers, and how the team's record TV deal was funded. To wrap up, we share our excitement on a potential new stadium for the White Sox, and share our feelings on Umpire Doug Eddings embarrassing himself this week.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Dana Brown being fired as Astros GM, and rank the top-ten GMs in baseball. From there, we name our All-MLB teams through August, and look at MLBs latest CBA proposals, which includes two free agent offseason quiet periods which will limit the timing free agents can sign, as well as limits to roster maneuvering, and changes to the Rule 5 draft. To wrap up, we discuss the Rays getting approval on their new stadium, the Marlins gutting their scouting department, and new homes for Luis Robert Jr., Michael Lorenzen, John Schrieber, and Tommy Pham.

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On this week's episode, we begin by naming our biggest surprise, and disappointment at each position this season, and then hold our first annual retired number draft. From there, we run through Ketel Marte's week of going MIA for the Diamondbacks, being placed on the restricted and injured list, and then being spotted at a casino while his teammates played Friday. We also discuss Jason Jennings' case for the best debut ever, Stan Kasten's claims the Dodgers will not be sold, and a pursuit of perfection in MVP Baseball.

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