The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to ESPN baseball reporter Pedro Gomez, who unexpectedly passed away at fifty-eight last week. With spring training beginning, we discuss the new health/safety protocols for the 2021 season, a deadened baseball, an overdue update to the MLB workplace conduct policy, and the official cancellation of the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame induction for fans. To wrap up, we discuss moves around the league, including deals for Justin Turner, Yadier Molina, James Paxton, Jake Arrieta, Andrew Benintendi, Mark Melancon, and Ken Giles.

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On this week's episode, we celebrate our 100th episode by discussing Trevor Bauer's record-setting deal with the Dodgers which will make him the highest paid player in baseball history each of the next two seasons. From there, we discuss Marcell Ozuna's four-year deal with the Braves, Nelson Cruz returning to the Twins, an inter-division trade between AL West rivals, and new homes for Alex Colome, Kolten Wong, Chris Archer, and Dexter Fowler. To wrap up, we rank our top-ten baseball movies, favorite teams, and steroid users, before naming our all-underrated team, and drafting our all-time starting lineups.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the blockbuster trade that sent superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Rockies to the Cardinals. From there, we recap the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame vote, and discuss the MLBPA declining the owners proposal for a delayed, 154 game season, as well as the retirements of Dustin Pedroia and Daniel Murphy, and the allegations of harassment levied against former Mets skipper Mickey Callaway. To wrap up, we recap this week's hot stove news, which included deals for Didi Gregorius, Marcus Semien, Andrelton Simmons, Darren O'Day, Masahiro Tanaka, Joc Pederson, Tommy LaStella, and others.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to baseball icon and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, the former home run king who passed away at age 86. From there, we discuss Georger Springer heading to Toronto on a five-year, $150 million deal, JT Realmuto's record-setting five-year $115.5 million contract with the Phillies, Michael Brantley remaining in Houston on a two-year deal, Jameson Taillon's trade to the Yankees for four prospects, Brad Hand and Ryan Zimmerman going to the Nation's Capital, Garret Richards and Enrique Hernandez joining the Red Sox, Jose Quintana shoring up the Angels rotation, and free-agent deals for Jason Castro, Jurickson Profar, and JA Happ. To wrap up, we discuss the 2021 Baseball HOF voting, the MLBPA declining a universal DH, and a potential delay to the Cactus League.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Hall of Fame right-hander Don Sutton, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 75. From there, we discuss DJ LeMaheiu's six-year, $90 million contract with the Yankees, and Corey Kluber joining the Yanks on a one-year deal. From there, we discuss Jared Porter's firing as Mets GM after thirty-seven days due to inappropriate conduct, Theo Epstein joining the Commissioner's Office, arbitration settlements, Joe Musgrove heading to San Diego, and free-agent contracts for Martin Perez, Alex Wood, Kirby Yates, Archie Bradley, Pedro Baez, Jon Lester, and Kurt Suzuki.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Hall of Fame Manger Tommy Lasorda, who passed away at the age of 93. From there, we discuss the Mets blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco, the White Sox solidifying their bullpen by signing Liam Hendriks, and the Nationals adding a left-handed bat in Kyle Schwarber. To wrap up, we discuss Blake Treinen's return to the Dodgers, a potential Fernando Tatis mega-extension, a sticky situation for numerous all-star pitchers, a new TV deal between ESPN and MLB, and additional COVID-19 and spring training updates.

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On this week's episode, we begin by looking at a pair of reports by The Athletic, which state that MLB players will not receive the COVID-19 vaccine before health-care professionals, and that as of now, spring training will begin as scheduled. From there, we look at free-agent rumors across the league, including Trevor Bauer and George Springer to the Blue Jays, DJ LeMahieu to the Dodgers, Mashairo Tanaka's potential return to Japan, and Corey Kluber's showcase next week. To wrap up, we discuss a pair of first baseman heading to Japan, a three-team trade, the early returns for the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame vote, and pick who we think will be the best player on each team in 2021.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Hall of Fame knuckeballer Phil Niekro, who passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday. From there, we discuss a massive Monday for the San Diego Padres, who acquired former Cy Young winner Blake Snell and 2020 NL CY Young runner-up Yu Darvish in a pair of trades, and signed a premier free-agent, Korean shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, in the span of twenty-four hours. To wrap up, we discuss the Nationals trade for All-Star first baseman Josh Bell, and a series of depth moves made throughout baseball.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the pending name change for the Cleveland Indians, which was announced by the club this week, but won't take place prior to the 2021 season. From there, we discuss the Phillies hire of Sam Fuld as GM, and the Negro Leagues being recognized as a "major league" by the MLB, which will make nearly thirty years of statistics official on the MLB leaderboards. To wrap up, we discuss a potential delay to the start of spring training and the 2021 season, super-two players, the end of the Pacific Coast League as we know it, signings around the league, Howie Kendrick's retirement, the shift, and "what if" the Yankees had traded for Max Scherzer.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big free-agent signing of the Steve Cohen era, a four-year, $40 million contract for James McCann to join the Mets. From there, we discuss Dave Dombrowski joining the Phillies as President of Baseball Operations, and across the NL East, Jared Porter joining the Mets as GM. To wrap up, we discuss the 2020 All-MLB Team, David Dahl signing with the Rangers, the 2020 Comeback Player and DH of the Year winners, Al Michaels heading to Cooperstown, and the top 3-4 hitter, and 1-2 pitching duos of our lifetime.

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