The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our trip to Oracle Park for opening night of the MLB season, our thoughts on the first Netflix broadcast, how we think ABS has gone so far, and standout performances from the first weekend of baseball. From there, we discuss extensions for Pete Crow-Armstrong ($115 million) and Nico Horner ($141 million) with the Cubs, Cristopher Sanchez ($88 million in new money) with the Phillies, Shane Baz ($68 million) with the Orioles, and Blue Jays GM and Manager Ross Atkins and John Schneider.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Venezuela's 2026 WBC Championship, and what ultimately went wrong for the star-studded team America roster. From there, we make our full predictions for the 2026 MLB season, including each division's standings, playoff picks, and the World Series champion. To wrap up, we take a look at rule changes being implemented at the minor league level this season, MLB entering into a new gambling relationship despite an ongoing gambling investigation, and Howie Rose's legacy as the long-time voice of the Mets.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the end of pool play and quarterfinal WBC action, and make our predictions for the semi-final matchups. From there, we discuss Jesus Luzardo's extension with the Phillies and make our picks for each league's MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners. To wrap up, predict each team's over/under win total for the upcoming season, pay tribute to Julio Tehran's career, and give our thoughts on the Mets deciding to retire Carlos Beltran's number fifteen.

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On this week's episode, we are joined by our friend Zach for our second annual season-long team draft, where whoever's ten teams win the most games this season is declared the winner. From there, we recap the highlights of early pool play at the WBC, and discuss Andrew McCutchen heading to the Rangers, Zack Littell heading to the Nationals, Jurickson Profar being banned for 162 games after his second PED suspension, injuries to Hunter Greene and Jeremy Pena, and the ESPN list of top 100 MLB players.

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On this week's episode, we preview the 2026 WBC by taking a loot at each country's roster, and make our predictions for the tournament. From there, we discuss Chris Sale's one-year, $27 milllion extension with the Braves, Max Scherzer's return to the Blue Jays, Oli Marmol's extension with the Cardinals, and CC Sabathia's number retirement by the Yankees. To wrap up, we pick one player on each MLB team that we think are the most likely to have their jersey retired by their franchise after their careers come to an end.

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On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Famer and Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, who passed away at age 87. From there, we discuss Tony Clark's resignation under scandal as Executive Director of the MLBPA, and Bruce Meyer's interim elevation. We then discuss Pat Murphy and AJ Preller's extensions, and minor league deals signed since the start of Spring Training. To wrap up, we go through each season since 2000, and debate what was the best MLB game played each season.

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On this week's episode, we celebrate seven years of our podcast by discussing Chris Bassitt heading to the Orioles, Zac Gallen heading back to the Diamondbacks, Max Muncy agreeing to his fourth extension with the Dodgers, and the fallout of Nick Castellanos release by the Phillies, and subsequent signing by the Padres. From there, we run through a bunch of signings made before the start of spring training, a trio of hamate bone injuries that put stars on the shelf, and our early thoughts on the first official rules for year one of the ABS at the big league level.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a notable week for the Tigers, adding Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract, bringing back future Hall of Fame Justin Verlander, and losing a historic arbitration hearing to ace Tarik Skubal. From there, we discuss the Pirates new look offense after adding a third All-Star in Marcell Ozuna, the Red Sox new look infield with IKF and Caleb Durbin, and free agent deals for Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Andujar, Carlos Santana, Nick Martinez, Chris Paddack, and Erick Fedde. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Mickey Lolich and Terrence Gore, and discuss the MLB Network Top Ten at each position.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing how the free agent market let down Luis Arraez and Eugenio Suarez, who had to settle for one-year deals worth $12 million, and $15 million from the Padres and Reds despite Arraez's bat to ball, and Suarez's power skills. From there, we discuss Harrison Bader signing with the Giants, All-Star Brendan Donovan heading to the Mariners in a three-team trade, Jacob Wilson agreeing to a seven-year, $70 million extension, the Twins President stepping down with spring training around the corner, and the new and improved Chicago White Sox.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Jose Ramirez's seven-year, $175 extension, which will likely keep him as a Guardian for the rest of his career. We then discuss the impact of two aces being on the move, with the Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers, and the Rangers acquiring Mackenzie Gore from the Rangers. To wrap up, we take a deep dive on the MLB Network Top 100 players in baseball, and discuss which players were ranked too high and too low, and who were the most surprising rankings on the list.

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