The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we discuss the MLB Owners' proposal to restart the MLB season, which includes 50-50 revenue sharing with the MLBPA (a major sticking point for the players), three, regional divisions for an 82-game season, a universal DH, and a 30-man roster with a taxi-squad with additional available players. From there, we recap Commissioner Rob Manfred's interview on CNN regarding baseball's return, discuss the cancelation of the 2021 World Baseball Classic, draft our dream USA Baseball rosters, and end with this week's rewatchable, the 1994 film Little Big League.

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On this week's episode, we begin with breaking news that the MLB Draft with be shortened to five-round this year, resulting in over 1000 fewer players being drafted this year. From there, we discuss the first week of the KBO and the league's television deal with ESPN, and take a look at multiple proposals as to when the MLB may return, and the 2020 MLB season simulator on Baseball Reference. To wrap up, we each draft teams made up entirely of New York Yankees who played with Derek Jeter, before ending on this week's Rewatchables film, Mr. 3000.

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On this week's episode, we start off by discussing the MLB's proposal to resume play with three-divisions across baseball based on geography, each with ten teams in the East, West, and Central. From there, we discuss the start of the KBO season, the MLBPA's veto of the MLB's 2020 Draft proposal, and the agreement between MLB Umpires and the MLB on pay-cuts for the 2020 season. To wrap up, we each create a roster of our "all-time" MLB team from 2004 to the present, and recap the 2005 film, Fever Pitch.

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This week, we begin by discussing the punishment handed down by Rob Manfred to the Boston Red Sox for their role in the sign-stealing scandal, which included the loss of a second-round pick, and the suspension of their video replay operator. From there, we discuss the incoming return of baseball in Korea, the potential furloughs of employees across the MLB, the closing of Louisville Slugger, and Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez emerging as potential buyers of the New York Mets. To wrap up, we continue our Baseball Rewatchables by discussing the 1993 classic, The Sandlot.

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On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Yankees Managing Partner Hank Steinbrenner, and NY Post sports photographer Anthony Causi, who passed away at age 63 and 48 respectively. From there, we weigh on the opinions of players around the league regarding a regular season in Arizona, an then look at the standings, statistics, and surprises from Baseball Reference's simulation of the 2020 MLB season. To wrap up, we discuss a variety of topics surrounding the 1976 baseball comedy, The Bad News Bears.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Famer and Mr.Tiger, Al Kaline, who passed away at the age of 85. From there, we discuss the MLB's plan to potentially play the regular season in Arizona at Spring Training facilities, or the idea of re-aligning baseball into the Cactus, and Grapefruit Leagues. To wrap up, we discuss findings that the 2019 postseason balls may not be what the MLB claimed they were, trouble with the Arizona Diamondbacks ownership group, and are joined by co-founded of the podcast, Alex Spector, to discuss the 1994 comedy, Major League 2.

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On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports MLB Show, we start off by discussing payment plans to ensure compensation for Minor League, and Non-Rostered free-agents while baseball is hold. From there, we discuss the idea of a 100 game-MLB season, the lawsuit against the Astros, Red Sox, and the MLB being thrown out an a federal court, and a very candid interview with Evan Gattis about the Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal. To wrap up the show, we have some fun by making our dream-pitching repertoire, and wrap things up by discussing the 1998 comedy classic, BASEketball.

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This week, we open with a recap of Rob Manfred's pre-opening day press conference, where he vowed that baseball will be part of the world's healing process. From there, the team discuses the agreement between the MLB and MLPBA, which covers service time, player salaries, the necessary steps for baseball to resume, potential scheduling, arbitration, the international signing period, and the changes to the MLB Draft. To wrap up, we discuss Noah Syndergaard's season-ending Tommy John Surgery, and the 2006 film, The Benchwarmers

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On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports MLB Show, the team discusses the effects of the Coronavirus on the 2020 MLB season, including the halt of spring training, the delay of the regular season, union issues such as contract incentives and service time, minor leaguers salaries (and lack thereof), the MLB Draft date, and the potential cancellation of the All Star Game. From there, the team dives into the Indians and Francisco Lindor halting extension talks, Justin Verlander's newest injury, and make their picks in the National League.

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On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports MLB Show, the team discusses the effects of the Coronavirus on the 2020 MLB season, including the halt of spring training, the delay of the regular season, union issues such as contract incentives and service time, minor leaguers salaries (and lack thereof), the MLB Draft date, and the potential cancellation of the All Star Game. From there, the team dives into the Indians and Francisco Lindor halting extension talks, Justin Verlander's newest injury, and make their picks in the National League.

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