The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the first five days of the MLB season, and give our thoughts on how the new rule changes have looked so far. From there, we discuss extensions for All-Stars Jake Cronenworth and Andres Gimenez, Nico Horner's extension with the Cubs, the first ever minor league CBA to grant minor league players a nearly year-long salary along with improved benefits and living conditions, new deals for Trevor Stephan and Orlando Arcia, and early injuries to aces Justin Verlander, Max Fried and Triston McKenzie.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping a WBC finale that gave us a storybook ending of teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout facing off at the plate with the championship on the line. From there, we celebrate opening day by making our postseason and award picks for the 2023 MLB season, and discuss Miles Mikolas' extension with the Cardinals, small changes to the new pace of play rules, which top prospects broke camp with their big league teams, and who we think will win each opening day matchup.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing each MLB team's over/under win total for the 2023 season. From there, we recap a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal round that saw the USA, Japan, Mexico, and Cuba advance, as well as major injuries to both Edwin Diaz, and Jose Altuve. To wrap up, we discuss Jurickson Profar agreeing to one-year deal with the Rockies, and MLB taking the reins of TV deals for the Reds, Diamondbacks, Guardians and Padres following Diamond Sports' officially declaring bankruptcy.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Diamondbacks locking up baseball's #1 prospect, Corbin Carroll, to an extension for at least eight-years, with $111 million guaranteed. From there, we discuss Trevor Bauer heading to Japan on a one-year, $4 million deal with theYokohama DeNA BayStars, Kerbert Ruiz signing an eight-year, $50 million extension with the Nationals, Yuli Gurriel heading to Miami, injuries galore to the Yankees, Mitch Moreland's retirement, and the early results from pool play in the World Baseball Classic.

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On this week's episode, we begin by answering a question that Chase tackled while bored on a cross-country morning flight; which division in baseball would field the best team? From there, we discuss the Morgan Wallen song "98 Braves" and the dynasty in Atlanta that wasn't, the Rockies making their first moves of the offseason, Mike Clevinger being cleared by MLB of any domestic wrongdoing, MLB attempting to exempt minor leaguers from minimum wages in Florida, the first no-hitter of the season, and the first week of WBC games.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the eleven-year, $350 million extension that will keep Manny Machado in San Diego for the duration of his career. From there, we discuss the first weekend of the new pitch clock, James Click joining the Blue Jays front office, renewed enforcement against sticky substances by umpires, Ryan Thompson speaking out against arbitration, Oli Marmol and C.B. Bucknor making headlines, injuries to Joe Musgrove, Gavin Lux, and Tyler Glasnow, and the MLB Network Top 100 Players list.

On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Tim McCarver, who after a seven decade career in baseball as an All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster passed away at the age of 81. From there, we discuss Corbin Burnes' displeasure with the Brewers following his arbitration hearing, Manny Machado's pending opt-out to test free agency for the second time, the Phillies locking up a pair of relievers, Bud Black's one-year extension, Frankie Montas' pending shoulder surgery, and arbitration results around the league.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Ghost Runner being made permanent, a series of extensions for stars across baseball, including a six-year deal that will keep Yu Darvish in San Diego into his 40s, a five-year deal for emerging Astros ace Cristian Javier, and a three-year deal for Bo Bichette that will not effect his free agency timeline. From there, we pay tribute to Nationals owner Ted Lerner following his passing at 97, and discuss Michael Wacha heading to the Padres, a challenge trade between the Marlins and Athletics, John Mozeliak's extension to remain in charge of the Cardinals, and the initial rosters for the WBC.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing MLB Network's list of the top-ten starting pitchers in baseball, including our notable omission in last week's discussion, Yankee ace Gerrit Cole. From there, we discuss legal news in Baltimore surrounding a lease extension for Camden Yards and lawsuits amongst the Angelos Family, arbitration verdicts and extensions, Fernando Valenzuela's jersey retirement by the Dodgers, Jim Bowden's concept for divisional and geographic realignment with expansion, and who we think are some of the most underrated players at each position in baseball history.

On this week's episode, we celebrate 200 episodes by discussing the MLB Network Top-Ten at each position rankings. From there, we discuss Jeff McNeil's extension with the Mets, Dana Brown's hire as GM of the Houston Astros, Brian Snitker's extension with the Braves, Zack Greinke's return to Kansas City, the Rays extensions with Jeffrey Springs, Yandy Diaz, and Pete Faribanks, the Blue Jays signing Chad Green, local TV days being in serious jeopardy, and Dexter Fowler and Darren O'Day's retirements.

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