The Underdog MLB Show

This week on the Underdog Sports MLB Show, the team discusses former NL MVP winner Christian Yelich's nine-year, $215 million extension with the Brewers, and Yoan Moncada's five-year, $70 million extension with the White Sox. From there, the team discusses a pair of injuries in the AL East, going over Aaron Judge's recently diagnosed first right-rib injury, and Chris Sale's right flexor strain. Before picking the division winners in each of the three divisions in the American League, the team also goes through Andrew Miller's case of the "yips," and highlights of players being mic'ed up on ESPN.

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On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports MLB Show, the team discusses Luis Severino's Tommy John Surgery which will keep him out of action for the entire 2020 season, as well as injuries to his Yankee teammates Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. From there, we discuss TV rights issues across the MLB, specifically with Toronto, and Sinclair Media, before moving on to history being made with the announcement of the the two newest crew chiefs in the MLB. To wrap up, we discuss the pine tar rule, the enforcement of baseball's new marijuana rules, and the newest rancher in town, Mason Saunders.

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This week, the team celebrates the one-year anniversary of the podcast, and the official return of baseball by discussing a trio of Rob Manfred interviews; one with Karl Ravech of ESPN, and two separate spring training interviews in light of the Astros sign-stealing scandal. From there, we discuss comments from around the league about Manfred's rulings, including statements from Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, Nick Markakis, Justin Turner, and Giancarlo Stanton. To wrap up, we discuss the Braves extensions for Alex Anthopolous and Brian Snikter, and Red Sox owner John Henry's attempts to justify the team's trade of Mookie Betts.

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On this week's episode, we discuss the finalized trade sending Mookie Betts, David Price, and $48 million to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong. Elsewhere, the team discusses Kenta Maeda going to Minnesota, and the trade between the Angels and Dodgers for Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling falling apart. Around the league, we discuss finalized rule changes for the 2020 season, including the three-batter minimum and two-way player designation rule, and changes to the MLB playoff system that would allow seven teams in each league to enter the postseason. To wrap up, the latest in the Astros sign-stealing scandal is recapped, including continued public fallout from fans and players.

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This week, the team discusses the Red Sox and Dodgers, and Twins nearing the finish line on a blockbuster trade to send former AL MVP Mookie Betts and former Cy-Young winner David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Red Sox landing Alex Verdugo and Twins prospect Brusdar Graterol, and Kenta Maeda heading to Minnesota. From there, we discuss the medical hold-ups preventing the deal's completion, as well as the other delayed trade that would send Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling across town from the Dodgers to the Angels. To wrap up, we dig into Steve Cohen's ownership with the Mets ending before it ever began, the latest in the Astros sign-stealing scandal, and Pete Roses' application to be reinstated into the MLB.

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This week, we start the show by paying tribute to the victims of last week's Calabasas helicopter crash, including Kobe Bryant, and long time baseball coach John Altobelli. From there, the team discusses Nick Castellanos' record four-year, $64 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds, and if it makes them the favorite in the NL Central heading into the 2020 season. Sticking in the division, the team moves to Pittsburgh, where the Pirates traded All-Star center fielder Starling Marte to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and to Chicago, where All-Star Kris Bryant lost his service-time hearing. Elsewhere, the team moves to Houston to discuss the Astros' choice of Dusty Baker as their new manager, and break down some new data surrounding the team's sign-stealing scandal.

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On this week's episode, the boys welcome the newest inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter, and Larry Walker, recapping their careers, and discussing their memories of each player. From there, the team discusses the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame vote, including Derek Jeter falling one vote short of a unanimous election, Larry Walker's historic four-year jump, and significant voting gains for Curt Schilling, Omar Vizquel, and Scott Rolen amongst others. Outside of the Hall, topics include Luis Rojas being named the new manager of the Mets, Marcell Ozuna joining the Braves in free agency, and Astros players being granted immunity.

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On this week's episode, the gang runs through the fallout of the Astros sign-stealing scandal, including a loss of draft picks and a $5 million fine for the team, the firing of Manager AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Lunhow, and the eventual dismissals of Carlos Beltran from the Mets, and Alex Cora from the Red Sox. From there, the boys pay tribute to the newest number 45 with the Yankees, Gerrit Cole, and break down the impact of the Twins free-agent record four-year, $92 million contract with All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson.

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On this week's episode, the team is joined by Wayne and The Goobs to discuss the MLB Arbitration deadline, including record deals for Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger, notable contracts for Francisco Lindor, Kris Bryant, and Trevor Bauer, and potential hearings for JT Realmuto and George Springer, amongst 20 other players. From there, the team discusses the Red Sox video-replay cheating scandal, a trade between the Cardinals and Rays, Jeff Bagwell's appearance on Diners, Dive In's, and Drives, and debate the greatest baseball movie of all-time.

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On this week's episode, the team remembers Don Larsen, the only pitcher to throw a Perfect Game in the postseason. From there, they discuss Domingo German's 81 game suspension for Domestic Violence, and the Washington Nationals replacing Anthony Rendon with Starlin Castro and Asdrubral Cabrera, while shoring up their bullpen by adding Will Harris. Afterwords, they look at Yoenis Cespedes losing a battle with a boar on his farm, potential trade options for Mookie Betts and Josh Donaldson, and the early results for the 2020 Baseball HOF vote.

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