The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by filling out our first All-Star Game ballots with voting live. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge's rib injury that will cost him at least two months, and how we think it will impact the Yankees' season. We also discuss Tarik Skubal's shockingly quick return from elbow surgery, how it affects his potential trade market, and what it means for the Tigers going forward. To wrap up, we create our first-ever Hall of Fame Pantheon, ranking the active players we think are most likely to end up in Cooperstown.

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On this week's episode, we begin by naming our All-MLB teams through the month of May. From there, we discuss the early labor proposals from the MLBPA and Owners, which included new revenue-sharing, higher salary minimums and CBT thresholds, changes to free agency, and a salary cap of 245.3 million and a floor of $171.2 million. To wrap up, we honor Craig Kimbrel signing with his 12th team by drafting our All-Journeyman teams, made up entirely of players that spent time with five or more teams in their career.

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On this week's episode, we use Gio Urshella's retirement as a jumping point to draft teams entirely composed of players who never won an MVP, or a Cy Young Award in their careers. From there, we discuss the fan response to the Mets re-issuing Gary Carter's number eight, and discuss which players deserve to have their number retired next for each team. To wrap up, we strategize on how to assemble the best startling lineup we can by picking only two players or managers from each division across baseball.

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On this week's episode, we begin by giving our quarter season awards for each league's MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, and best and worst free agent signings. Specifically, we discuss how based on the early going, we may be setting up for an NL CY Young race for the ages. We also take a look at the highest paid player at each position this season and all-time, and who we think should be the player that deserves to hold that distinction most. To wrap up, we discuss the Rays new stadium, and Edwin Diaz's involvement in a cock-fighting ring.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to a trio of baseball icons that passed away this week, Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, former Braves owner Ted Turner, and the longtime radio voice of the Yankees, Jon Sterling. From there, we discuss Tarik Skubal's loose body elbow surgery and what it means for both this season, and his long-term outlook, Patrick Bailey being traded to the Guardians, and Framber Valdez's latest PR misstep resulting from being ejected in a start against the Red Sox.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Rob Thompson's removal as manager of the Phillies, and what we think Don Mattingly will bring to the table. From there, in Mattingly's honor we draft teams of big league players turned managers, and then look around the league to name our all-April team at each position. To wrap up, we take a dive on the career of Adam Dunn, and think about how his career and legacy would have been different had he played a decade later, and for better teams throughout his career.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Alex Cora's firing as manager of the Red Sox, and what it means for the Red Sox this season, and going forward long-term. From there, we draft teams made of Yankees and Red Sox players since 2000, and attempt to rank the top-ten starting pitchers in baseball under the age of 25. To wrap up, we give our thoughts on a potential alternate jersey for the Yankees, and Taijuan Walker's release and the general job Dave Dombrowski has done with the Phillies.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Kevin McGonigle's eight-year, $150 million extension, what it means for the Tigers, and if it will impact prospects continuing to sign long-term deals this season. From there, we discuss the Padres sale for a record $3.9 billion to Chelsea owner José E. Feliciano, and the optics of a small-market team being sold for that much money with a lockout looming. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Angels legend Garrett Anderson, who passed away of a heart attack at 53 years old this week.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the final-terms of Konnor Griffin's record extension with the Pirates, before ranking the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners in each league over the decade. From there, we look at how Tap to Challenge allows us to track the results of ABS in real time, and discuss the Angels and Astros brawl and how pitcher suspensions need to be adjusted, the Penner family's investment to buy 40% of the Rockies, and the average MLB salary increasing again to a record $5.34 million.

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On this week's episode, we take a look at the future of prospects signing extensions with a looming lockout through the lens of new deals for Konnor Griffin (rumored nine-year, $140 million with the Pirates) Cole Emerson (eight-year, $95 million with the Mariners) and Cooper Pratt (eight-year, $50.75 million with the Brewers.) From there, we discuss the Blue Jays adding Patrick Corbin, and what it means for their rotation, Ozzie Guillen's jersey retirement by the White Sox, and Trevor Bauer returning to the US with the Long Island Ducks.

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