The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by welcoming the six newest Baseball Hall of Famers as a result of the special selection committees; Gil Hodgers, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, Gil Hodges, Buck O'Neill, and Bud Fowler. From there, we discuss the beginning of the MLB lockout and comments made by Rob Manfred and Tony Clark, and last minute moves by the Red Sox to reacquire Rich Hill and Jackie Bradley Jr. To wrap up, we discuss the controversy surrounding the balls used during the 2021 MLB season, and discuss the 2021 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot.

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On this week's episode, we discuss the hot stove's explosion with a lookout looming, which led to new homes for All-Stars such as Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray, Kevin Gausman, Javier Baez, Starling Marte, Chris Taylor, Marcus Stroman, and Adam Frazier amongst others. From there, we discuss Byron Buxton, Sandy Alcantara, and Wander Franco's big extensions, relief pitchers cashing out big, the Marlins hitting the trade market hard, the Giants adding veterans to their rotation, extensions for Alex Cora and Brian Snikter, and the 2021 All-MLB teams.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a series of big money moves for pitchers, including a seven-year extension for Jose Berrios, a one-year, $21 million deal for Noah Syndergaard with the Angels, and Justin Verlander returning to Houston for $25 million a year. From there, we discuss MVP wins for Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper, Cy Young wins for Robbie Ray and Corbin Burnes, and Manager of the Year wins for Kevin Cash and Gabe Kapler. To wrap up, we discuss Billy Eppler's official hire as Mets GM, new MILB housing protocols, an extension for Chris Woodward, and the Yankees making roster moves.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big move of the offseason, Eduardo Rodriguez's five-year, $77 million deal with the Tigers. From there, we discuss Gabe Kapler's two-year extension with the Giants, Andrew Heaney's surprising one-year deal with the Dodgers, a trade between the Brewers and Rays, the winners of the Rookie of the Year, Hank Aaron, Silver Slugger, Platinum Glove, and Reliever of the Year Awards, changes to the Selig Rule, and a new, fWAR based proposal to arbitration.

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On this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by former big league catcher Ryan Hanigan, where we discuss his new role as Director of MLB Relations with Win Reality, and discuss what it was like coming up with a 2007 Reds team with Ken Griffey Jr. and Josh Hamilton, his experiences playing under managers such as Dusty Baker, Joe Maddon, and Bud Black, what it was like catching Homer Bailey's two no-hitters and Johnny Cueto's infamous wild card start, and his views on the Steroid Era, and walk-up songs throughout his career.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping Game Six of the World Series, where the Braves won their fourth fall-classic with a 7-0 win against the Astros. From there, we discuss Buster Posey's surprise retirement following a seventh All-Star season, Japanese start Seiya Suzuk being posted for MLB teams, two early trades by the Reds, which players received qualifying offers and had their options accepted or declined, the 2021 Gold Glove Award winners and BBWAA award finalists, and the Baseball Hall of Fame Early Ballots.

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On this week's episode, we recap the first five games of the World Series, with the Braves taking a 3-2 lead over the Astros behind historic performances by Jorge Soler and Ian Anderson. From there, we pay tribute to long-time Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy, and discuss Bob Melvin's surprise hire as manager of the Padres, honors for Nelson Cruz and Shohei Ohtani, an extension for Miguel Rojas, Zack Scott's official removal by the Mets, and controversies surrounding the Braves Tomahawk chop and the use of the world bullpen.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Framber Valdez and Yordan Alverez leading the Astros to a 4-2 ALCS victory over the Red Sox, and Eddie Rosario leading the Braves to a 4-2 NLCS victory over the Dodgers. From there, we discuss Aaron Boone's three-year extension to remain manager of the New York Yankees, the Cardinals hiring of Oliver Marmol as their new manager, the likelihood of a work stoppage come December, and Ken Griffey Jr. coming home as the new minority owner of the Mariners.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing clutch hits by Cody Bellinger and Freddie Freeman that led to the Dodgers-Braves NLCS matchup, and sent the Giants and Brewers home for the winter. From there, we discuss the Red Sox-Astros ALCS rematch, Mike Schildt's surprise firing as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, housing being provided for minor-league baseball players beginning in 2022, a new potential streaming service for MLB, Carter Hawkins being named GM of the Cubs, and the new qualifying offer total for this offseason.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing each Wild Card Game matchups, which saw the Red Sox eliminate the Yankees 6-2, and the Dodgers eliminate the Cardinals 3-1 on a walk-off home run by Chris Taylor. From there, we discuss the Red Sox upset of the Rays in one ALDS matchup, the Astros sending home the White Sox in four games in the other ALDS matchup, and a series of strong pitching performances in the Braves-Brewers, and Dodgers-Giants NLDS matchups. To wrap up, we discuss the new managerial opening for the Mets, a pair of extensions for the Rockies, and who should take over in the Sunday Night Baseball booth.

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