The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Cleveland Indians' rebrand into the Cleveland Guardians, effective at the beginning of the 2022 season. From there, we discuss early trade-deadline deals, with Nelson Cruz heading to the Rays, Adam Frazier to the Padres, and Rich Hill to the Mets. To wrap up, we discuss Yermin Mercedes' 24-hour retirement, reports of mistreatment for Angels minor league players, a potential new pitch-calling system, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick losing his mind, and the latest in the Athletics stadium saga.

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This week, we begin by making our second-half picks for the MLB season, before recapping Pete Alonso's defense of his Home Run Derby crown, and the American League's 5-2 win in the All Star Game. From there, we discuss Lance Lynn's two-year, $38 million dollar extension, a COVID scare for the Yankees, a scary scenario during Saturday's Nationals-Padres game, a pair of trades by the Braves, a Yankee fan throwing a ball at Alex Verdugo, the Blue Jays return to Toronto, Trevor Bauer's extension on, and Starlin Castro's addition to the administrative list, and injuries to deGrom and Lindor in Flushing.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for the Home Run Derby, and discussing the 2021 All-Star Game rosters. From there, we hand out awards for the first half of the MLB season, and discuss Ronald Acuna's season-ending ACL injury, the assault investigation surrounding Trevor Bauer and his placement on the exempt list, a seven-inning no-hitter by the Rays, the 2021 MLB Draft, Matt Barnes' extension with the Red Sox, an extension for Don Mattingly, and a trade between the Brewers and Blue Jays.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Gerrit Cole's response to accusations of cheating made by Josh Donaldson following the crackdown of foreign substances by MLB. From there, we discuss text messages revealed by former Angels visiting clubhouse manager Bubba Harkins that showed multiple All-Stars asking for sticky substances to help pitch, Pete Alonso speaking out against MLB for changing the baseballs used in play, injuries to Max Scherzer, Luis Severino and Shane Bieber, the first ASG vote reveal, and the MLB Network's Top 25 Players Under 25 list.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our way-to-early votes for the MLB All-Star Game, and then go through the ways that MLB plans to curb the use of foreign substances by pitchers through multiple random mound visits per game. From there, we discuss off-color remarks made on-air about Marcus Stroman, Trevor Story's plan to leave the Rockies, Jacob deGrom's continued dominance, Ben Zobrist's retirement, USA Baseball qualifying for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the historic 2011 MLB Draft Class, and the passing of former Cy Young winner Mike Marshall.

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On this week's episode, we begin by talking about a tenuous week for Marcell Ozuna, which began with two fractured fingers, and ended with his arrest for felony assault following an incident with his wife at their home. From there, we discuss Mickey Callaway's placement on the MLB Restricted List, MLBs plan for a restricted number of pitchers on each roster next season, the Rays minority owners suing majority owner Stuart Sternberg, and Joe West sparking a conversation on controlling foreign substances in the game while setting the record for the most games umpired.

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This week's episode, we begin by discussing the fifth and sixth no-hitters of the baseball season, a masterpiece by Spencer Turnbull in Seattle, followed by a gem from Corey Kluber in Texas the next night. From there, we discuss Tony LaRussa speaking out against his own player, Yermin Mercedes, in support of baseball's unwritten rules, and the reaction around the league. To wrap up, we discuss a trade between the Brewers and Rays, a cheating accusation against the Rockies, milestones for Cole and Scherzer, injuries to Mike Trout and others, and the initial USA Baseball roster.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Albert Pujols' move across Los Angeles, agreeing to a deal with the Dodgers. From there, we discuss the Athletics beginning to look for new homes outside of Oakland after receiving the league's blessing, COVID outbreaks in San Diego and New York, the MLPBA liquidating their assets and filing a $500 million grievance against MLB, ESPN's new baseball deal, Jordan Zimmermman's retirement, Harvey's return to Queens, and injuries to Corey Seager, Giancarlo Stanton, and Zac Gallen.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the hostility surrounding the Astros return to the Bronx for their first series since their cheating scandal went public. From there, we discuss the potential end of Albert Pujols' Hall of Fame career after his release by the Angels, a pair of no-hitters for left handed pitchers John Means and Wade Miley just two days apart, Shane Greene's return to the Braves, Amir Garret's seven-game suspension, and the Blue Jays heading back up to Buffalo beginning June 1st.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the first month of the baseball season, including our early award picks, and biggest surprises and disappointments so far. From there, we discuss Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar's placement on the MLB Ineligible List, the Rockies elevation of VP of Scouting Bill Schmidt to the interim GM role, Bryce Harper avoiding disaster after being hit in the face and how it could effect the three-bater minimum for pitchers, Hector Rendon and Jerry Blevins' retirements, Mike Tauchman being traded to the Giants, the Mets and Phillies getting chippy, and major injuries to young starts Dustin May, and Luis Robert.

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