The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by remembering Dick Allen, a future Hall of Famer who passed away Monday at 78. From there, we look at the White Sox trade for Lance Lynn and signing of Adam Eaton, the Reds trades for Jose and Raisel Iglesias, the removal of the Universal DH in 2021, Chris Young being hired away from the Commissioner's Office to serve as the new GM of the Texas Rangers, Trevor May becoming the first free agent signing of the Steve Cohen era, Carlos Santana heading to Kansas City, new free agents across baseball as a result of the non-tender deadline, and the continued reporting of the Phillies financial woes.

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On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot, breaking down each candidate's case, and making our picks for the ballot. From there, we name our selections to the 2020 All-MLB First and Second Teams, discuss Mike Minor's two-year deal with the Kansas City Royals, examine the formation of the MLB Draft League and the transition of the Pioneer League to an independent organization, go through Randy Arozarena's potential troubles with the MLB, and discuss hot-stove news ranging from the Phillies financial woes, George Springer and Yadier Molina's potential landing spots, and the return of Yasiel Puig to the MLB.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big free-agent move of the offseason, Charlie Morton's one-year, $15 million contract to return to the the team that drafted him, the Atlanta Braves. From there, we discuss the implications of Robinson Cano's 162-game suspension due to his second failed PED test, Theo Epstein ending his Hall of Fame run as President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs and naming Jed Hoyer as his successor, Ron Fowler's removal as Chairman of the Padres, Sandy Alderson taking the baseball operations reigns for the Mets, Andrew Friedman's Executive of the Year win, and Cody Bellinger's shoulder surgery.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Kim Ng making history as the first female GM in baseball, having agreed to run the Miami Marlins. From there, we further discuss Tony LaRussa's pending DUI charges, as well as Perry Minasian becoming the new GM of the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Clevinger's Tommy John Surgery and two-year extension, Marcus Stroman and Kevin Gausman accepting their qualifying offers for the 2021 season, Drew Smyly signing with the Atlanta Braves, the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and the winners of the BBWA awards, which included a pair of first baseman, Ohio arms, and Florida managers.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the BBWA Awards finalists for the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year Awards in each league. From there, we discuss Alex Cora's return as the Red Sox Manager after one year out of the game, Rob Manfred's decision not to punish Justin Turner following his positive COVID-19 test, Steve Cohen cleaning house in the Mets front office, the Blue Jays making the offseason's first free-agent move, and this year's Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award winners.

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This week, we begin by celebrating the Dodgers first World Series Championship since 1988, a 4-2 series win against the Rays that came in a 3-1 victory Tuesday. From there, we discuss the controversy surrounding Justin Turner's positive COVID-19 test during Game 6 of the World Series, where Turner not only played with a positive diagnosis, but celebrated with the Dodgers on the field following their victory. To wrap up, we look at Tony LaRussa's surprising hire by the White Sox, AJ Hinch's return to baseball as manager of the Tigers, Steve Cohen's approval as the new owner of the Mets, and early hot stove news.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the first five games of the 2020 World Series between the Rays and Dodgers, which included two wins from Clayton Kershaw, a Rays comeback for the ages in Game 4 capped off by unlikely hero Brett Phillips, Blake Snell's strange but historic World Series start, and Walker Buehler's continued postseason dominance. From there, we discuss comments made by Jeff Luhnow about the Astros sign-stealing scandal, Rob Manfred's thoughts on keeping the MLB's new rules in 2021, and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's attempts to block the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen.

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On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the potential end of the Billy Beane era in Oakland, as well as Michael Hill's removal as the Head of Baseball Operations for the Miami Marlins. From there, we discuss Steve Cohen's approval by a 7-1 vote from the MLB's Ownership Committee, and Nick Krall being named head of the front office for the Cincinnati Reds. To wrap up, we recap the Dodgers and Rays seven-game series victories against the Braves and Astros in the League Championship series, and preview the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Rays, each of whom had the best record in their league this season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Famers Joe Morgan and Whitey Ford, who passed away this week at the age of 91, and 77 respectively. From there, we discuss two new openings across baseball, one in Chicago, where the White Sox relieved Manager Rick Renteria of his duties, and one in Cincinnati, where Dick Williams stepped down as the head of Baseball Operations. To wrap up, we discuss the $18.9 million free-agent qualifying offer for this offseason, before recapping a Divisional Round (and analyzing the ensuing LCS matchups) that saw the Rays and Astros advance in the AL, and the Dodgers and Braves in the NL.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Fame member, who passed away last week at the age of eighty-four. From there, we discuss the General Manager opening in Philadelphia after Matt Klentak stepped down with the Phillies, and recap the Wild Card round of the postseason that saw the Yankees advance to play the Rays, the Athletics advance to play the Astros, the Dodgers advance to play the Padres, and the Braves advance to play the Marlins. To wrap up, we analyze each of the four inter-division matchups in the Division Series, and make our predictions.

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