The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Yankees red-hot week, with standout performances by Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Luis Gil, and Clake Schmidt. From there, we discuss Jayson Stark and Ken Rosenthal's ideas to save stating pitching, which include double switches, inning and bullpen minimums, outlawing the sweeper, limiting velocity, and bonuses for a starter going through six innings. To wrap up, we discuss the latest contract news for Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, and what we think has gone wrong with the Giants the last few seasons.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first quarter of the MLB season, including our award picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, as well as our biggest surprises, and disappointments. From there, we discuss our impressions of Paul Skenes' after his sizzling debut with the Pirates, retirements for podcast favorite Dylan Bundy, and Mr. 247 Khris Davis, a potential conflict surrounding the agreement between Perfect Game and Fanatics, and revisiting the disaster of a Christian Yelich trade for the Marlins.

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On this week's episode, we begin by wishing Willie Mays a happy 93rd birthday, before discussing Mike Trout's latest injury, a knee surgery that will sideline him indefinitely, and continue to complicate his legacy. From there, we discuss the Padres acquisition of two-time batting champion Luis Arraez, Jose Abreu accepting a demotion to the minor leagues, TV news surrounding Comcast and a Sunday package heading to Roku, and with a documentary about the 1990 Yankees being announced, why Mel Hall is a very, very bad man

On this week's episode, we have a spirited debate over our rankings of the top ten managers, and general managers in baseball over the last twenty-five years, including a conversation over who was the #1 manager (Terry Francona vs Bruce Bochy) how much regular season success and expectations play into the rankings (Dave Roberts, Brian Cashman) and the value of getting (or not) a team to the World Series. Additionally, we discuss a referendum on this year's jerseys issues, and Blake Snell's April getting even worse.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the legacy of Yankee broadcaster John Sterling and what he has meant to Yankee fans, and the baseball world over his last 35 years in the Yankee booth. From there, we pay tribute to Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog and discuss how Whitey Ball has impacted the rule changes of the last year in baseball, and wrap up by discussing the careers of Ken Holtzman, and Carl Erskine following their passings, and how the Brewers sneakily won the Sean Murphy trade.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Shohei Ohtani's vindication by the FBI in relation to a gambling scandal surrounding his former translator Ippei Mizuhara, who stole over $16 million from Ohtani's bank accounts and was charged with bank fraud. From there, we discuss the Red Sox locking up Ceddanne Rafaela to an eight-year, $50 million extension, Jordan Montgomery dropping Scott Boras as an agent after his offseason from hell, penalties for the Rimas Sports agency, Spencer Strider officially going under the knife, and a look back at the Yoan Moncada trade now that he's out for the season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Ronel Blanco's unlikely no-hitter against the Blue Jays, the fourth for the Astros since 2022, and the earliest no-hitter on the calendar in baseball history. From there, we discuss the Athletics' plan to move to Sacramento and play in a AAA stadium from 2025-27, elbow injuries to Spencer Strider and Shane Bieber and the potential role of the pitch clock in the increase of pitching injuries, the Marlins voiding the 2025 option for manager Skip Schumaker, and the Hall of Fame case for Larry Lucchino following his passing.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Opening Day weekend of the 2024 MLB season, including Juan Soto's debuting with the Yankees by leading the team to a four-game sweep of the Astros in Houston. From there, we discuss Jordan Montgomery finally finding a home with the Diamondbacks on a two-year, $50 million contract, Will Smith signing a ten-year, $140 million extension with the Dodgers, the latest attempt by the city of Oakland to make peace with the Athletics, and injuries to Royce Lewis, Sean Murphy, Justin Steele, and many more.

On this week's episode, we begin by making our full predictions for the 2024 MLB season, including our World Series champions. From there, we discuss Cy Young winner Blake Snell finally finding a new home in San Francisco, the gambling controversy behind Shohei Ohtani and his translator, unrest in the MLBPA at the leadership level, JD Martinez heading to the Mets and Michael Lorenzen heading to the Rangers, the Rockies locking up Ezequiel Tovar long-term, and Orioles owner Peter Angelos passing away at age 94.

On this week's episode, we begin by making our award picks for the 2024 MVPs, Cy Young Award winners, Rookies of the Year, and Managers of the Year. From there, we discuss the Padres increasing their playoff odds with a surprise trade for White Sox ace Dylan Cease, Gerrit Cole's elbow-injury and it's effect on the Yankees, the Astros interest in Blake Snell, Oli Marmol's extension with the Cardinals, and which player on each MLB team is the most indispensable this season should they go down with an injury.