The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we breakdown a tight playoff race with two weeks to go in the regular season. From there, we discuss Anthony Rizzo retiring as a Cub, Mike Elias' promotion and which managers and executives are on the hottest seats with the season coming to an end shortly. To wrap up, we discuss the new Montreal Expos doc and what baseball topics we wanted to see covered in a doc most, and which figures throughout our lives we would most want to see throw out a first pitch at a baseball game.

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On this week's episode, we power rank each of the twelve current playoff teams based on the strength of their lineups, pitching rotations, bullpens, and coaching staff. From there, we pay tribute to Davey Johnson and discuss his candidacy for the Hall of Fame after a long, distinguished career in baseball. To wrap up, we discuss Ha Song Kim and Walker Buehler's new homes, and Trea Turner's hamstring injury, and whether or not we think when all is said and done he will find himself enshrined in Cooperstown.

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On this week's episode, we begin by giving our latest updates on the award races across baseball as we head into September, and whether or not we're back in on the Yankees as contenders. From there, in honor of Mark Teixeira running for congress, we build a Presidential Cabinet of current MLB players. To wrap up, we discuss Aroldis Chapman's extension with the Red Sox coming off a career year, and take an early look at the 2026 MLB schedule, and the gauntlet the Rockies will have to face all April long.

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On this week's episode, we discuss twenty-one year old top-prospect Samuel Basallo's eight-year, $67 million extension with the Orioles, signed one-week into his big-league career. From there, we discuss Zach Wheeler's season-ending thoracic outlet decompression surgery, and what it means for his career, and the Phillies World Series hopes. To wrap up, we discuss the new Reliever of the Year Award, ESPN and MLB deciding to remain in business through MLB.TV's sale, and make a team comprised entirely of left-handed throwers.

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On this week's episode, we discuss various What If baseball scenarios throughout our lifetime, including Billy Beane running the Red Sox, various A-Rod trade scenarios, baseball in Florida if Jose Fernandez had not passed away, the Yankees success if Hank Steinbrenner took over, if Michael Jordan would have stayed in baseball had the 1994 strike been avoided, and Mike Trout's career if Albert Pujols had never signed with the Angels. We also discuss the Pohlad family taking the Twins off the market, potential divisional realignment with expansion, and the latest TV news around baseball.

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On this week's episode, we make our three-quarter season of the award picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, and make our picks for the World Series with 40 or so games left in the season. From there, we discuss Roman Anthony's eight-year, $130 million extension with the Red Sox that buys out all of his pre-arbitration, and first-three free agent years, and Jen Pawol making history over the weekend as the first female umpire at the big league level. To wrap up, we discuss Alex Wood's retirement, and how Old Timer's Day made us long for the Yankees of the past.

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On this week's episode, we recap a wild trade deadline that saw elite closers on the move, including Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval. We then discuss the Yankees and Mets upgrading their bullpens, a Twins firesale, and new homes for Carlos Correa (Astros) Harrison Bader (Phillies) Shane Bieber (Blue Jays) Merrill Kelly (Rangers) KeBryan Hayes (Reds) Adrian Houser (Rays) Zack Littell (Reds) Dustin May (Red Sox) Charlie Morton (Tigers) and Willi Castro (Cubs) and many more.

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On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who passed away at the age of 65. From there, we discuss early trade deadline moves, including trades for Josh Naylor, Ryan McMahon, and Gregory Soto, an extension for Seth Lugo, and David Robertson returning to the Phillies. To wrap up, we make trade deadline predictions, and discuss Emmanuel Clase being placed on leave until August 31st for gambling, and Rob Manfred and Bryce Harper going toe to toe in the Phillies locker room.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win by literal inches, and the National League taking the first ever All-Star game to go to a swing-off by the score of 7-6. From there, we draft combos of current and former players to play the same position for the same team, and discuss the Rays being sold to Patrick Zalupski and the news that they will be playing any potential playoff games at Steinbrenner Field, the Blue Jays being in the mix for a future All-Star game, and how MLB plans to schedule around the 2028 Olympics.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our picks from a loaded Home Run Derby field, including our winner, final four picks, total home runs hit, the longest home runs, and which player we think will hit the most dingers. From there, we make our picks for the All-Star game, and discuss how players need to commit to the game once selected, and the mistakes the league made in picking replacements for the roster. To wrap up, we take a look at the top picks in the MLB Draft and which players we think are the best fits for their teams.

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