The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin with our midseason review, including our award picks so far, and biggest surprises, and disappointments. From there, we discuss Clayton Kershaw's historic 3000th career strike out, All-Star game starters, rosters, and snubs, Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez being fired as part of a giant shakeup in DC, and a gambling controversy surrounding Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Bobby Jenks, and discuss Bob Melvin's future in SF after his 2026 option was picked up by the team.

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On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Hall of Famer Dave Parker, who passed away at the age of 74 just weeks before his long-awaited induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From there, we discuss the contingency stadium plans should the Rays make the postseason, Fernando Tatis Jr. suing Big League advance for predatory practices, Luis Severino speaking out against his own team's stadium, Ron Washington being ruled out for the year as manager of the Angels, and the Twins picking up Rocco Baldelli's option for the 2026 season.

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On this week's episode, Chase begins by venting his frustration at Aaron Boone for pulling Clarke Schmidt after seven no-hit innings against the Orioles on Saturday. From there, we discuss Cal Raleigh's latest history making week, Ron Washington's leave of absence from the Angels, Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers, and the newest potential buyer of the Rays. To wrap up, we look at suspensions to Mike Schildt, Dave Roberts, and Dennis Santana, and look at the fallout of the Rafael Devers trade.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the implications of the bombshell trade of Rafael Devers to the SF Giants for Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello, just hours after Devers homered against the Yankees at Fenway Park. From there, we discuss the Athletic Anonymous Player Poll, and players thoughts on what players they like to watch the most, who they'd like to face the least, what teams and managers they'd like to play for most and least, and thoughts on robo umps and how to generally improve the game. To wrap up, we discuss Zack Wheeler's comments that he will retire when his current contract ends following the 2027 season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our first round of picks for the 2025 MLB All-Star game, with ballots having gone live last week. From there, we discuss the long and short-term fallout of Corbin Burnes' Tommy-John Surgery, Rob Manfred using the Competition Committee to bring the Automatic Balls Strike System to MLB for the 2026 season, and Justin Ishbia beginning his path to become the majority and controlling owner of the Chicago White Sox over Jerry Reinsdorf as soon as the 2029 season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by randomly generating a 30-team bracket of every MLB team's best hitter-pitcher combo, and pick our winner of the best combo in baseball. From there, we discuss All-Star closer Alexis Diaz's trade to the Dodgers, compare the careers of future Hall of Fame first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and Freddie Freeman, introduce the Baines Meter to see which current players have a higher WAR than Hall of Famer Harold Baines, and discuss new homes for Chris Taylor, Kyle Gibson, and Orlando Arcia.

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On this week's episode, we begin with a Memorial Day tribute to former MLB players who served in the military, and debate if Ted Williams would have been the greatest hitter of all-time had it not been for his service. From there, we discuss Jayson Stark's Quarter Century team of the 2000s, make our own teams, and discuss the top-ten position players of the last twenty-five years. From there, we discuss Jose Alvarado's PED suspension, Jean Segura's retirement, the difficulty of cutting fan-favorites, and the career of Bill Freehan.

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On this week's episode, we discuss the ramifications of Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and other deceased players reinstatement from baseball's permanently ineligible list. list, paving the way for them to appear on Hall of Fame ballots as soon as 2027. From there, we discuss Brandon Hyde's firing as the manager of the Orioles after six seasons and a last-place start, Evan Longoria's official retirement as a member of the Rays, his legacy, and his Hall of Fame chances, and Matt Carpenter's retirement

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This week, we begin by naming our quarter-season award winners, including the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year, and most surprising and disappointing teams at the 1/4 season mark. From there, we discuss the Padres making the case for the best single-game performance of all-time, Bud Black being fired by the Rockies after nine seasons and Derek Shelton being shelved by the Pirates after 5+ seasons, and Rafael Devers' refusal to play first base with the Red Sox in need at the position.

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On this week's episode, we name and debate our Mount Rushmore for each position in the history of baseball. From there, we discuss the highest paid player (by AAV) at each spot on the diamond, the elimination of the buffer zone by umpires that has hitters and pitchers guessing the strike zone like never before, roster moves in Detroit, Texas, and Cincinnati, and which baseball players would be our top choices to enlist to be a part of our 100 player roster in a battle to the death against a gorilla.

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