The Underdog Sports MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin with our free agent fiesta, where we discuss our predictions for the landing spots, and contracts for the top fifty free agents this offseason, including Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, and Blake Snell. From there, we discuss the MLB Award finalists, and the selections for the Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Silver Slugger Awards, and All-MLB selections. To wrap up, we discuss the Rays stadium plans for 2025, and Diamond Sports emerging from bankruptcy.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Rori Sasaki's posting by the Chiba Lotte Mariners, favorites to sign him, and how it will effect the free agent pitching market. From there, we discuss Clayton McCullough being named manager of the Miami Marlins, an extension for Mike Shildt, Aaron Boone's 2025 team option being picked up, Shohei Ohtani undergoing shoulder surgery, the Phillies front office remake, and which players we think will be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Classic Era Ballot.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series after winning Game 3 at Yankee Stadium 4-2, losing Game 4 11-4, and winning Game 5, and the series after a series of Yankee miscues led the Dodgers to erase a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning. From there, we discuss Will Venable being named the new manager of the White Sox, new GMs in Arlington and San Francisco, and hot stove news surrounding Gerrit Cole's opt-out, Michael Wacha re-signing with the Royals, and the Braves and Angels agreeing to the first trade of the offseason.

On this week's episode, we recap Game 1 and Game 2 of the World Series, a 6-2, and 4-2 Dodger wins over the Yankees. We discuss Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam, Gerrit Cole's ace performance, Giancarlo Stanton's continued slugging, Nestor Cortes pitching over Tim Hill, Yamamoto wiping out the Yankees, the Dodgers strong bullpen work, Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury, and Aaron Judge's continuing postseason struggles. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Fernando Valenzeula, the beloved Dodger who passed away at 63.

On this week's episode, we recap the ALCS and NLCS, which saw the Yankees eliminate the Guardians in five-games, and the Dodgers eliminate the six. From there, we preview the made for TV World Series, the 12th time these teams have faced off in the Fall Classic. To wrap up, we discuss Jerry Reinsdorf's potential sale of the White Sox, Robby Thompson's extension with the Phillies, what the Rays should do in light of their stadium damage, Clayton Kershaw's return for 2025.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Mets winning the Wild Card Round in epic fashion, before recapping a Divisional round that saw the Mets and Yankees beat the Phillies and Royals in four-games, and the Dodgers and Guardians winning interdivisional matchups against the Padres and Tigers. From there, we preview the League Championship matchups between the Mets and Dodgers and Yankees and Guardians, and discuss Terry Francona returning to baseball with the Reds, the Twins potential sale and front-office shake up, Bud Black's extension, the latest in the Diamond Sports saga, and the life and career of Luis Tiant.

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the Wild Card round of the postseason, which saw the Tigers sweep the Astros, Royals sweep the Orioles, Padres sweep the Braves, and the Mets and Brewers go to a decisive game three. From there, we preview the Division Series matchups between the Tigers and Guardians, Yankees and Royals, Dodgers and Padres, and Brewers/Mets and Phillies, before paying tribute to baseball's all-time hit king and most tragic figure, Pete Rose, who died Monday at 83 years old.

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the final playoff field, which includes the Yankees, Guardians, Astros, Orioles, Tigers, and Royals in the AL, and Dodgers, Phillies, Brewers, Padres, Mets, and Braves in the NL, the last of whom got in after splitting a double-header in the final games of the year. From there, we discuss Buster Posey being named President of Baseball Operations for the Giants, Chaim Bloom being named to the same role beginning in 2026 for the Cardinals, Skip Schumaker and David Bell vacating the Marlins and Reds managerial jobs, and Charlie Blackmon retiring from baseball.

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the playoff landscape with one week left in the 2024 season, before discussing Shohei Ohtani becoming the founding member of the 50-50 club with an epic six-hit, three home run, 10 RBI, and two steal performance that may be the best single-game performance in the history of the game. From there, we discuss CJ Abrams' demotion following an all-night casino visit leading into a Nationals day game, and Craig Kimbrel's release by the Orioles, and what it means for his future as a big league closer.

On this week's episode, we discuss Roberto Clemente Day, and whether or not the namesake Hall of Famer may be underrated, despite being regarded one of the greatest players of all time. From there, we discuss Chris Young's extension and new title of President of Baseball Operations, the Athletics already maneuvering to avoid playing any potential playoff games in Sacramento, and the league placing sponsors on helmets beginning the the postseason. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Ed Kranepool, and James Earl Jones.