The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Giants landing their shortstop of the future by signing Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest in franchise history. From there, we discuss Luis Severino landing the largest contract in A's history, Clay Holmes signing with the Mets as a starter, Tyler O'Neill and Gary Sanchez heading to the Orioles, Shane Bieber heading back to Cleveland, and Aroldis Chapman signing with the Red Sox. To wrap up, we talk about the absurdity of the newly proposed Golden Bat rule,

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On this week's episode, we take a look at the 2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot, and discuss each candidate's case before making our ten selections. We discuss who we deem to be the favorites for election this year, including Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki, Carlos Beltran, CC Sabathia, and Andurw Jones, as well as others players we'd consider for induction, including but not limited to, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Tori Hunter, Andy Pettitte, Francisco Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, and Dustin Pedroia.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Blake Snell becoming the first major free agent to find a new home (a season after waiting until spring training to sign) agreeing to a five-year, $182 million deal with the World Series champion Dodgers. From there, we discuss Tommy Edman re-upping with the Dodgers, Matt Boyd heading to the Cubs, Yusei Kikuchi heading to the Angels, Frankie Montas heading to the Mets, and a good old-fashioned baseball trade between the Royals and Reds that saw Jonathan India and Brady Singer get moved.

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On this week's episode, we begin with our free agent fiesta, where we discuss our predictions for the landing spots, and contracts for the top fifty free agents this offseason, including Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, and Blake Snell. From there, we discuss the MLB Award finalists, and the selections for the Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Silver Slugger Awards, and All-MLB selections. To wrap up, we discuss the Rays stadium plans for 2025, and Diamond Sports emerging from bankruptcy.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Rori Sasaki's posting by the Chiba Lotte Mariners, favorites to sign him, and how it will effect the free agent pitching market. From there, we discuss Clayton McCullough being named manager of the Miami Marlins, an extension for Mike Shildt, Aaron Boone's 2025 team option being picked up, Shohei Ohtani undergoing shoulder surgery, the Phillies front office remake, and which players we think will be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Classic Era Ballot.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series after winning Game 3 at Yankee Stadium 4-2, losing Game 4 11-4, and winning Game 5, and the series after a series of Yankee miscues led the Dodgers to erase a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning. From there, we discuss Will Venable being named the new manager of the White Sox, new GMs in Arlington and San Francisco, and hot stove news surrounding Gerrit Cole's opt-out, Michael Wacha re-signing with the Royals, and the Braves and Angels agreeing to the first trade of the offseason.

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On this week's episode, we recap Game 1 and Game 2 of the World Series, a 6-2, and 4-2 Dodger wins over the Yankees. We discuss Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam, Gerrit Cole's ace performance, Giancarlo Stanton's continued slugging, Nestor Cortes pitching over Tim Hill, Yamamoto wiping out the Yankees, the Dodgers strong bullpen work, Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury, and Aaron Judge's continuing postseason struggles. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Fernando Valenzeula, the beloved Dodger who passed away at 63.

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On this week's episode, we recap the ALCS and NLCS, which saw the Yankees eliminate the Guardians in five-games, and the Dodgers eliminate the six. From there, we preview the made for TV World Series, the 12th time these teams have faced off in the Fall Classic. To wrap up, we discuss Jerry Reinsdorf's potential sale of the White Sox, Robby Thompson's extension with the Phillies, what the Rays should do in light of their stadium damage, Clayton Kershaw's return for 2025.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Mets winning the Wild Card Round in epic fashion, before recapping a Divisional round that saw the Mets and Yankees beat the Phillies and Royals in four-games, and the Dodgers and Guardians winning interdivisional matchups against the Padres and Tigers. From there, we preview the League Championship matchups between the Mets and Dodgers and Yankees and Guardians, and discuss Terry Francona returning to baseball with the Reds, the Twins potential sale and front-office shake up, Bud Black's extension, the latest in the Diamond Sports saga, and the life and career of Luis Tiant.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the Wild Card round of the postseason, which saw the Tigers sweep the Astros, Royals sweep the Orioles, Padres sweep the Braves, and the Mets and Brewers go to a decisive game three. From there, we preview the Division Series matchups between the Tigers and Guardians, Yankees and Royals, Dodgers and Padres, and Brewers/Mets and Phillies, before paying tribute to baseball's all-time hit king and most tragic figure, Pete Rose, who died Monday at 83 years old.

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