The 2018 top overall draft pick touches on the new energy in Tigers spring training. He also discusses balancing his pitch mix for 2022, and reveals what he gained from discussions with Roger Clemens. David, Justin and James discuss PitchCom, new rules and the legend of Sidd Finch.

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Timestamps:

1:30 Big news!

4:04 Previewing Casey Mize

8:42 The Opener!

14:41 Casey Mize interview

46:28 Recapping the interview

49:06 This week in pitching history

51:13 Three up! Three down!

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The godson of Joe Torre, Borzello details how he became labeled as the “secret weapon” to the 2016 Cubs championship, and how he was the first person to ever catch Mariano Rivera’s cutter. He also explains the latest in game prep for today’s MLB coaches. David and the crew reflect on the free agent shortstop class, including some of the moves that weren’t made. Plus, a look at the NL East, and an ode to Trader Joez.

Intro/Mike Borzello preview

4:06 The Opener

13:40 Mike Borzello interview

1:05:43 This week in pitching history

1:09:09 Three up! Three down!

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The 3-time World Series champ discusses his pitching adjustments, hard conversations with catchers, and what he’s looking forward to in retirement. David reacts to the Yankees/Twins trade, and the crew combs through some of the finer details of the new CBA.

Timestamps

2:42 Yankees trade Gary Sanchez to Twins (The Opener)

10:41 Chris Bassit traded to Mets

13:47 Carlos Rodon signs with Giants

18:26 Jon Lester interview

56:14 Recap

59:43 This week in pitching history

1:00:54 Clayton Kershaw stays with Dodgers

1:02:00 Three up! Three down!

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MLB and the players have FINALLY agreed to a new CBA meaning baseball is officially back with a 162-game regular season that begins April 7th. David Cone and the guys react to the big news

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King explains how the two Yankees sluggers are helping him refine a different pitch. He also discusses his slider, working out in Harlem and how to not re-rack your weights. David, James and Justin wonder what negotiating concessions will present a path to a new CBA.

0:00 Introduction

3:35 The Opener

15:15 Michael King interview

54:06 Recapping the interview

56:38 This week in pitching history

59:52 Three up! Three down!

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Baseball’s top prospect breaks down his hitting approach against advanced pitching, while David, James and Justin wonder if MLB really wants to play games in April.

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00:46 Intro

2:45 Bobby Witt Jr. breakdown

05:14 Toppstimeless.com

06:52 The Opener

21:32 Bobby Witt Jr. interview

54:18 Recapping the interview

55:39 This week in pitching history

58:30 Three up! Three down!

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Baseball’s top prospect breaks down his hitting approach against advanced pitching, while David, James and Justin wonder if MLB really wants to play games in April.

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00:46 Intro

2:45 Bobby Witt Jr. breakdown

05:14 Toppstimeless.com

06:52 The Opener

21:32 Bobby Witt Jr. interview

54:18 Recapping the interview

55:39 This week in pitching history

58:30 Three up! Three down!

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The Yankees reliever details his workout routine during the lockout, dives into his sinker usage and touches on his plans for 2022. David thanks all of the baseball dads, and the crew wonders whether Vanderbilt’s new electronic wrist bands will eventually make it to MLB.

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Intro

1:20 The Opener

4:43 Previewing Clay Holmes

9:57 Clay Holmes interview

44:52 Recapping the interview

48:48 This week in pitching history

51:57 Three up! Three down!

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The Brewers all-star closer joins the show to talk about his arm maintenance routine, mechanics and making his own content. David, James and Justin wonder whether the CBA negotiations are moving slowly due to internal issues between small and large market owners.

Timestamps:

Intro

3:07 Breakdown on Josh Hader

4:25 The Opener!

15:38 Josh Hader interview

52:16 Recapping the interview

54:44 This week in pitching history!

58:58 Three up! Three down!

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Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) joins the crew to discuss some of the interesting requests he’s received from MLB pitchers, and how youth pitchers can market themselves to reach the next level. David, James and Justin also touch on the CBA talks, and how the lockout is negatively affecting charitable work.

0:27 INTRO

6:57 NFL talk

11:37 The Opener

20:53 Pitching Ninja interview

59:36 Recapping the interview

1:01:30 This week in pitching history

1:06:37 Three up! Three down!

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