The Underdog MLB Show

On a special edition of the podcast, we are joined by Mark Amour and Dan Levitt, authors of Intentional Balk: Baseball's Thin Line Between Innovation and Cheating.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our final award picks for the 2022 regular season, which include Dylan Cease coming off of a near no-hitter vs. the Twins, and Zac Gallen, who is in the middle of a scoreless inning streak of 41 and counting. From there, we discuss the MLBPA attempting to add minor league players to their membership ranks, Tony LaRussa's indefinite absence from the White Sox due to health reasons, Torey Lovullo's 2023 option being picked up by the Diamondbacks, and which players were called up on expanded rosters on September 1st.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Mariners mega-extension with rising star Julio Rodriguez, which could max out at upwards of 18 years, and $420 million dollars. From there, we discuss Arte Moreno beginning to explore a sale of the Angels after nearly 20 years of ownership, extensions for both Tyler Glasnow and Max Muncy, Walker Buehler's Tommy John Surgery, and a new MLB schedule for the 2023 season where for the first time ever, each team will play one another over the course of the season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a stand out week from Albert Pujols, and the Rangers cleaning house in their front office by firing Manager Chris Woodward, and Team President Jon Daniels within a matter of days. From there, we discuss Michael Harris II's eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the Braves, Elvis Andrus' signing with the White Sox, Dellin Batances' retirement from baseball at the age of 34, and Marcell Ozuna's arrest for DUI, his second arrest in the past 15 months.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the shocking news of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 80 game PED suspension for Clostebol, which will make him ineligible for the postseason. From there, we discuss Al Avila's firing as Tigers GM after nearly seven seasons, the highs and lows of the second Field of Dreams game, Derek Jeter's appearance on the Kay-Rod cast during Sunday Night Baseball, the latest commits to Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster, and Aaron Harang's history-making 2006 season.

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On this week, we begin by discussing a statement series by the Mets against the Braves, and standout performances from Sandy Alcantara, DeGrom, Scherzer, Trey Mancini, and Dylan Cease. From there, we discuss waiver claims and news homes for Franmil Reyes, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Dinelson Lamet, as well as pink slips for Didi Gregorius, Jason Heyward, Andrelton Simmons, and Jake McGee. To wrap up, we discuss the $7.25 million dollar record sale of the T-206 Honus Wagner card, and recast Field of Dreams for the year 2022 ahead of the second annual game in Iowa this week.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to the Voice of Baseball, Vin Scully, who passed away peacefully Tuesday at the age of 94. From there, we discuss a loaded trade deadline that saw extension for Austin Riley and Jose Musgrove, and new homes for Juan Soto, Luis Castillo, Frankie Montas, Josh Hader, Whit Merrifield, Andrew Benintendi, Jorge Lopez, Trey Mancini, Jordan Montgomery, Jose Iglesias, Noah Syndergaard, Josh Bell, Eric Hosmer, Tommy Pham, Jose Quintana, and many, many more.

On this week's episode, we recap the All-Star game weekend, which included Juan Soto winning the Home Run Derby, and Giancarlo Stanton winning ASG MVP in a 3-2 AL Victory. From there, we make our award and playoff predictions for the second-half, and discuss the Blue Jays historic 28 run game against the Red Sox, the Mets first move of the deadline, Aaron Ashby's extension with the Brewers, Trevor Rosenthal's return to baseball, Steven Souza Jr's retirement, and the latest comments by Rob Manfred.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby. From there, we discuss Charlie Montoyo's firing as Blue Jays manager, Juan Soto turning down $440 million from the Nationals and his potential trade destinations, updated All-Star rosters due to injuries and players pulling out of the game, Jackson Holliday going #1 in the MLB Draft, the latest proposals for the shift (a pie in the infield) and an international draft, and Casey Close suing Doug Gotlieb for libel.

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On this week's episode, we begin by celebrating Bobby Bonilla Day, and then by discussing an interview with Rob Manfred regarding the future of baseball, including an automated strike zone, pitch clocks and the possibility of league expansion. From there, we discuss the fallout from last week's Angels/Mariners brawl, Freddie Freeman firing his agent Casey Close, a bipartisan push to end MLB's anti-trust exemption, the Nationals extending their leadership and making Juan Soto a new $425 million offer, and David Price's impending retirement.

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