The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the final playoff field, which includes the Yankees, Guardians, Astros, Orioles, Tigers, and Royals in the AL, and Dodgers, Phillies, Brewers, Padres, Mets, and Braves in the NL, the last of whom got in after splitting a double-header in the final games of the year. From there, we discuss Buster Posey being named President of Baseball Operations for the Giants, Chaim Bloom being named to the same role beginning in 2026 for the Cardinals, Skip Schumaker and David Bell vacating the Marlins and Reds managerial jobs, and Charlie Blackmon retiring from baseball.

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On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the playoff landscape with one week left in the 2024 season, before discussing Shohei Ohtani becoming the founding member of the 50-50 club with an epic six-hit, three home run, 10 RBI, and two steal performance that may be the best single-game performance in the history of the game. From there, we discuss CJ Abrams' demotion following an all-night casino visit leading into a Nationals day game, and Craig Kimbrel's release by the Orioles, and what it means for his future as a big league closer.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Roberto Clemente Day, and whether or not the namesake Hall of Famer may be underrated, despite being regarded one of the greatest players of all time. From there, we discuss Chris Young's extension and new title of President of Baseball Operations, the Athletics already maneuvering to avoid playing any potential playoff games in Sacramento, and the league placing sponsors on helmets beginning the the postseason. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Ed Kranepool, and James Earl Jones.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Matt Chapman agreeing to continue his career in the Bay Area by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million extension to remain with the Giants. We also discuss the Cubs throwing a combined no-hitter against the Pirates, (their first at Wrigley Field since 1972), Jerry Dipoto agreeing to an extension with the Mariners to remain as GM through at least the 2025 season, and Elvis Andrus' retirement, and whether or not he should have his number retired by the Texas Rangers.

On this week's episode, we look at the landscape around baseball with one month to go in the MLB season, and make our final playoff and award picks, and who we think will be the x-factor for every potential postseason team down the stretch. From there, we discuss the estimated amount for the 2024 qualifying offer and how it will effect free agency this offseason, the Royals adding a trio of vets in Yuli Gurriel, Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman, and the impact of injuries to Vinnie Pasquantino, and Clayton Kershaw.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Joey Votto ending his 17-year, MVP winning, and Hall of Famer caliber career, all of which was played with the Cincinnati Reds. From there, we discuss Scott Servais' firing as manager of the Mariners following a ten-game blown lead in the AL West, Perry Minasian receiving a two-year extension as GM of the Angles, NPB players pushing for earlier domestic and international free agency, Ohtani becoming the fastest to 40-40, and the return of Johnny Cueto.

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On this week's episode, we discuss a proposal for starting pitchers being mandated to go six-innings in every start, with the only exceptions being after giving up 4+ runs, throwing 100+ pitches, or being pulled due to injury, which would than require a mandatory IL stint. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge's record-breaking (by at-bats and total games played) 300th home run, Victor Robles' extension with the Mariners, the midyear MLB Top 100 Prospect list, and injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Austin Riley, Freddie Freeman, and others.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our award predictions with nearly 75% of the MLB season in the books. From there we discuss the White Sox snapping their twenty-one game losing streak and then firing their manager Pedro Grifol two days later, Camilo Doval's path from All-Star to late-season demotion to the minors, Jarren Duran's suspension, Billy Bean's passing, a new deal between WFAN and ESPN Radio in New York, baseball meeting NASCAR, and a potential roster for the 2028 USA Olympic Baseball roster.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the White Sox historic (and ongoing) twenty-one-game losing streak, as well as Blake Snell's first complete game, an eleven-strikeout no-hitter against the Reds. From there, we discuss trade deadline moves which saw Isaac Paredes, Tanner Scott, Jack Flaherty, Erick Fedde, Yusei Kikcuhi, Trevor Rogers, Michael Lorenzen, Lane Thomas, Alex Cobb, Jorge Soler, and many others get moved to new teams. To wrap up, we discuss stadium news in Tampa and Oakland, and whether Mike Trout's latest injury setback is the end of the superstar as we know him.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Dylan Cease's no-hitter, the second in Padres history. From there, we discuss the start of the trade deadline, including Randy Arozarena heading to the Mariners, Jazz Chisholm Jr. going to the Yankees, Carlos Estavez going to the Phillies, a swap of Austin Hays and Seranthony Dominguez, Zach Eflin going to the Orioles, Jess Winker going to the Mets, AJ Puk going to the Diamondbacks, Jason Adam going to the Padres, and Yimi Garcia going to Seattle. To wrap up, we discuss Alex Cora's extension, and TV news.

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