The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the streaking Orioles, who are now one game below .500, and within striking range of a playoff spot. From there, we discuss the 2022 MLB All-Star Game rosters, including surprises, snubs, and what we hope to see out of this year's Home Run Derby. To wrap up, we discuss the latest updates on the international draft, Aaron Judge's extension talks, Eduardo Rodriguez's absence, Robinson Cano's third act this season with the Braves, and Keith Hernandez's number retirement by the Mets.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Astros combined no-hitter against the Yankees Saturday, the second such at Yankee Stadium. From there, we discuss Bryce Harper's potentially season-ending thumb injury, Aaron Judge and the Yankees settling to avoid an arbitration hearing, a fight between the Mariners and Angels that resulted in hands being thrown and multiple ejections, the new, uniform rules for muddying baseballs prior to each game and Mark Appel's long-awaited call up to the major league level.

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This week, we begin by discussing a pair of near no-hitters, with Tyler Anderson, and Miles Mikolas each taking no-hitters deep into the ninth inning before just missing out on history. From there, we discuss Lorenzo Cain being DFA'ed by the Brewers, the Supreme Court weighing in on MLB's antitrust exemption, David Blitzer joining the Guardians ownership group, Rob Manfred's latest comments on rules, streaming, and stadiums for the A's and Rays, and major injuries to Anthony Rendon, Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, and Manny Machado.

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On this week'e episode, we begin by discussing Joe Maddon's firing as manager of the Angels, the second “Joe” to be fired in baseball in as many weeks. From there, we discuss winning streaks by the Braves and Phillies that have them surging up the NL East standings, a lawsuit between the Angelos brothers over the future of the Orioles under their family's ownership, new balls being used in two of the three AA levels, Manny Machado speaking out in support of Albert Pujols, and Roberto Osuna heading to Japan. To wrap up, we reveal our first, way too early All-Star game ballots of the 2022 season!

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Joe Girardi's removal as manager of the Phillies after the team's slow start to the season. From there, we discuss Yordan Alverez's six-year, $115 million extension with the Astros, Mike Rizzo speaking out on Juan Soto's status, Rays players refusing to wear a Pride patch, Robinson Cano's release from the Padres, JA Happ's retirement, Mike Trout's comments on baseball's fantasy football feud, and the long awaited arrival of Derek Jeter on social media.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our award winners throughout baseball for the first quarter of the 2022 season. From there, we pay tribute to Field of Dreams actor Ray Liotta, and discuss a suspension for Tommy Pham over a fantasy football feud, an extension for Blake Treinen, MLB going to bat for female equality in the clubhouse, Dallas Keuchel's release by the White Sox, a bevy of injuries to the Yankees that led to the signings of Matt Carpenter and Shane Greene, and former All-Star Russell Martin's retirement.

On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to New Yorker writer and baseball's "poet laureate" Roger Angell, who passed away at the age of 101. From there, we discuss #1 overall prosepct Adley Rutschman's arrival in Baltimore, tempers flaring between Josh Donaldson and Tim Anderson in the Bronx, Justin Upton signing with the Mariners, Matt Harvey's suspension, Max Scherzer being put on the shelf from anywhere between 6-8 weeks, and arbitration updates for John Means, Pablo Lopez, and Chris Bassit.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Reid Detmers' historic, two-strikeout no-hitter against the Rays in his 11th big-league start. From there, we discuss the Pirates beating the Reds despite not having a hit, Robinson Cano landing with the Padres, Albert Pujols' pitching debut at age 42, demotions to AAA for Paul DeJong, Jarred Kilenic, and Dinelson Lamet, early arbitration results, Kumar Rocker taking his talents upstate, and Bryce Harper going on an offensive tear after damaging his UCL.

On this week's episode, we begin by celebrating Dusty Baker's 2000th win as an MLB manager, becoming the 12th skipper to do so, and all but guaranteeing his spot in Cooperstown. From there, we discuss Robinson Canos nearly $40 million dollar release by the Mets, a historic Mets victory against the Phillies, the Reds historically bad 25 game to start to the season, Madison Bumgarner's controversial ejection against the Marlins, Gerardo Prat's retirement from baseball, and one of baseball's forgotten terrible trades between Chicago rivals.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a memorable week for the Mets, which included a combined no-hitter in a 3-0 win agains the Phillies, and a bench-clearing brawl against the Cardinals Wednesday. From there, we discuss Trevor Bauer's record 324 game suspension for violating the league's domestic violence policy , Clayton Kershaw surpassing Don Sutton as the Dodgers all-time strikeout leader, the infamous Yankees letter being released in its entirety, Jon Jay's retirement, and Carlos Correa's potential to remain in Minnesota long-term.

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