The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the latest labor offer made by MLB, which included the universal DH, a draft lottery, and the elimination of free agent draft pick compensation. From there, we discuss Ryan Zimmerman's retirement after 17 seasons with the Nationals, controversy over minor leaguers' lack of spring training pay, Trevor Bauer avoiding criminal charges, testimony by Matt Harvey in the Tyler Skaggs trial, and ESPN's Top 100 players of all-time. To wrap up, we discuss Bud Black's extension, and pay tribute to Gerald Williams and Jeremy Giambi.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the latest labor negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB, including MLB's request for a federal mediator, which was declined by the MLBPA. From there, we discuss the cancellation of PED testing in baseball, Adrian Gonzalez's retirement, Tyler Glasnow's public desire to remain in Tampa long-term, the newest big league umpires and crew chiefs, the expansion of the AAA season, a new sports book at Nationals Park, Kumar Rocker's next steps, the record sale of half a Honus Wagner card, and each team's best player of the 90s, and best free agent signings.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Tom Brady's retirement, and his ties to baseball as the last active draft-pick of the Montreal Expos. From there, we wrap up our Hall of Fame coverage by looking at future ballots and the list of first-ballot Hall of Famers, and then discuss the greatest player ever for each franchise, the Guardians renewing their lease through 2036, minor league vaccination and housing policies for the 2022 season, and who we rank as the most underrated, and overrated players in the game.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing David Ortiz's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, having appeared on 77.9% of ballots to became the game's 54th first-ballot Hall of Famer. From there, we pay tribute to rock and roll legend Meatloaf, and discuss the latest meetings between the MLBPA and MLB, robot umps coming to AAA this season, the Rays plan to split their season between Tampa and Montreal being shot down, the Dodgers promotion of Brandon Gomes to GM, and Carlos Correa hiring Scott Boras as his new agent.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the retirements of Jon Lester, Melky Cabrera, and Francisco Liriano after their 15+ year careers. From there, we discuss the first labor negotiations of 2022 between MLB and the MLBPA, the international signing period, Camden Yards adjusting their dimensions to prevent home runs, Apple's negotiation for MLB TV rights, Keith Hernandez having his number retired the Mets, and predicting the 2022 Hall of Fame Class ahead of next week's announcement by the BBWAA.

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This week, we begin by discussing ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball shake-up, with Karl Ravech, David Cone, and Eduardo Perez forming the new three-man booth, and Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay getting their own new megacast. From there, we discuss Ken Rosenthal's firing from the MLB Network, The New York Times' purchase of The Athletic and Fanatics' purchase of Topps, Eric Chavez leaving the Yankees to become the Mets new hitting coach, Cameron Maybin's retirement, and a look at some of baseball's quirkiest stadiums, and four-decade players.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Kyle Seager's retirement after an eleven year career with the Mariners. From there, we discuss forgotten teams that Hall of Famers and Hall of Fame candidates played for, such as Manny Ramirez with the Rays, and Ken Griffey Jr. with the White Sox. To wrap up, we discuss what we view to be some of the biggest BBWAA snubs of the past twenty-years, including multiple Justin Verlander Cy Young snubs, and MVP snubs that may have costed Albert Belle a shot at the Hall of Fame.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a key, unique stat for each Hall of Fame candidate, and whether or not it changed our opinions on who will be inducted. To wrap up, we discuss what would have happened if various players had not had their careers cut short, including players who battled injuries past decade such as David Wright, Dustin Pedroia, and Prince Fielder, players who had their careers tragically cut short like Lou Gehrig, and even Hall of Famers who could have an even better career such as Ken Griffey Jr. or Sandy Koufax.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the filling of last two managerial openings in baseball, with Buck Showalter taking over for the Mets, and Mark Kotsay for the Athletics. From there, we discuss the latest news on labor discussions, David Blitzer investing in the Cleveland Guardians, the Rays promotion of Peter Bendix to GM, the best of each pitches during the 2021 season by stuff +, and rankings of each team's best draft pick, and the best Hall of Fame classes in induction history.

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On this week's episode, we begin by welcoming Tim Kurkjian and Jack Graney into the media wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. From there, we discuss Jayson Stark's MLB Draft idea to curb tanking during the regular season, candidates for the Mets and Athletics managerial positions, Endeavor's purchase of multiple minor league teams, various players heading to the KBO, Roger Clemens and Barry Bond's projected numbers without PED use, the best players to never win the MVP, and what the ideal baseball road trip would look like.

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