The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Walt Jockety, the architect of the Bash Brothers A's farm-system, and the consistently great Cardinals teams of our childhood. From there, we draft our favorite ballpark foods, and the best pitching matchups (one per team) across Major League Baseball. To wrap up, we discuss the best teams to not win the World Series over the last 25 years, Triston McKenzie being DFA'ed by the Guardians, and the absurdity of the Angels self-inflicted getaway games travel wounds.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our thoughts on official scoring at the ballpark, and a week of insane box scores across baseball. From there, we draft our ideal rosters for Team USA for the 2026 WBC, and discuss Juan Soto's comments about no longer hitting in front of Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuna calling out his manager Brian Snitker for a double-standard on lack of hustle, and the future of the managerial position for the Rockies with former skipper Clint Hurdle being brought in as hitting coach.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially becoming the long-term face of the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a fourteen-year, $500 million extension, with a $325 million signing bonus, no deferrals and opt-outs, and a full no-trade clause. We also discuss Justin Steele's season-ending elbow injury, Octavio Dotel's tragic death, Rafael Montero's trade to the Braves, CNBC's valuations for every MLB team, Team USA's coaching staff and captain, and which players we think would be the best future managers.

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On this week's episode, we discuss a wave of extensions throughout baseball, including the Red Sox giving Garret Crochet six-years, $170 million, and Kristin Campbell eight-years and $60 million, the Padres extending Jackson Merrill for nine-years and $135 million, and the Diamondbacks extending Ketel Marte for seven-years and $116.5 million, including $64 million in new money. We also discuss Jurickson Profar's 80 game PED suspension for the Braves, Lance Lynn's retirement, and the top jersey sales of 2024.

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On this week's episode, we recap the first series of the MLB season, and discuss the hoopla over the Yankees torpedo bats after a record-setting home run explosion over the weekend. From there, we discuss extensions for Cal Raleigh (five-year, $99.5 million with the Mariners) and Brandon Pfaadt (five-year, $45 million extension with the Diamondbacks), and the Pohlad family asking for $1.7 billion in a potential sale despite $400+ million in debt and a lower valuation by Forbes, To wrap up, we discuss some of the best promotional giveaways across baseball this season.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our division, playoff, World Series, and award picks for the 2025 season. From there, we discuss extensions for Alejandro Kirk, Tanner Biebe, Justin Martinez, and Jose Trevino, new homes for Kyle Gibson, Patrick Corbin, Craig Kimbrel, and Alex Verdugo, trades involving Nolan Jones, Ian Anderson, and Mark Cahna, and early injuries to Gunnar Henderson, Royce Lewis, Shane McClanahan, and Clark Schimdt. To wrap up, we discuss Joey Gallo's transition to pitching, the National TV schedule, the Marlins running into issues with the MLBPA, and the sale of Paul Skenes' debut patch card.

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On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for each team's MVP, and X-Factor this season. From there, we discuss Gerrit Cole's Tommy John Surgery and what it means for the Yankees this season and beyond, Dave Roberts' record extension with the Dodgers, the future of the Rays in Tampa Bay after abandoning plans to build a new stadium, every fan base's hope-meter for the 2025 season, Yandy Diaz's option being picked up, Mo Vaughn admitting to past PED use, and the hilarity that was the New Era MLB hats.

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On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a spring training storyline for each team, including the Yankees pitching staff, if the Dodgers will live up to expectations, if the Astros can have a new core emerge, who will take the lead in the NL East, and whether the Tigers and Royals are for real after a successful 2024 season. From there, we discuss the Athletics locking up Lawrence Butler, the Padres signing Jose Iglesias, injuries to Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez, and George Kirby, and conclude with our team positional draft.

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On this week's episode, we have our 2025 MLB betting bonanza special, which includes picking the over/under win totals for all 30 teams, and our favorite playoff, home run, and strikeout prop bets for the 2025 season. From there, we pick our All-Division teams across baseball, and discuss President Trump's comments on Pete Rose, Guardians Owner Larry Dolan's passing, Jose Quintana's deal with the Brewers, the Nationals bringing back Brandon Finnegan, and a trio of tough early injuries in New York.

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On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the PECOTA projections for the 2025 season, and whether or not we think each team are being fairly evaluated by the system. From there, we draft teams for our season long wins competition, and discuss Aaron Boone's extension with the Yankees, the Yankees new facial hair policy, billionaire Justin Ishbia pivoting from interest in the Twins to the White Sox, and MLB planning to end their long-standing relationship with ESPN as a game provider of the league.

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