Who's Better Baseball

By Just Baseball

Each episode of Who's Better Baseball aims to answer a very simple question. Who is better at baseball? Whether it is comparing two players or teams, or just simply evaluating players who have im... more

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The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.

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July 03, 2024 Ohtani vs. Judge, HR Derby Draft and Astros& Twins: Can they win their division
Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge. Who's the best hitter in baseball? The answer may surprise you.
The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins have climbed back into their division races. Will they catch the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians, respectively, to win each division?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) also discuss what would happen if MLB created a Home Run Derby relay. Which trio of sluggers would win it all?
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June 28, 2024 Can Mets catch Braves? All-Star Game starters, Cubs collapse and Ohtani's MVP case
All-Star Game finalists for Phase 2 have been announced. Who should be starting at each position in the American and National League?
Plus, what does Shohei Ohtani need to become the NL MVP this year? The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar would become the first DH to ever win the award. Does he need a 40-40 season? To win the Triple Crown?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@RyanFinkelstein)and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) break down the Chicago Cubs collapse in the NL Central and determine if the New York Mets can track down the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card standings.
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1h 16min
June 24, 2024 Trade Deadline Primer: Six to be aggressive - Plus, Skenes for All-Star Game?
MLB trade deadline is a little more than a month away and only a handful of teams have zero chance at the postseason. Which AL and NL teams are the most interesting to watch as they fight for October?
Will the New York Mets be buyers or sellers? Do the St. Louis Cardinals need to be aggressive? And did the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates or Boston Red Sox suggest they need to improve the offseason via trade?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) draft their favorites to make a push in the Wild Card race and determine how badly the world needs a Paul Skenes vs. Aaron Judge matchup in the 2024 All-Star Game.
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June 18, 2024 Mookie Betts out: how do Dodgers respond and who's the new NL MVP favorite?
With the Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts sidelined for a few months with a broken hand, what's the impact? Do the Dodgers have in-house options at shortstop? Does this increase the likelihood of acquiring Bo Bichette from the Toronto Blue Jays?
Plus, will the MVP race in the National League look different now? Does Bryce Harper of the Phillies and Francisco Lindor of the Mets deserve a second look?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkeltsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) discuss if the Mets are for real and some of the lesser known recognized option for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
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June 14, 2024 Who are the new NL MVP candidates? Are the Rangers or Astros a better bet to get right?
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bryce Harper have been elevating the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively. Does either man have a case to challenge Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers for National League MVP?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) also break down why the 2024 World Series could come down to only four teams.
Plus, the AL West has two clubs with large payrolls that need to figure out a lot over the final 3.5 months of the season. Are the Texas Rangers the better bet over the Houston Astros to get right?
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June 10, 2024 Bryce Harper vs. Freddie Freeman as the NL All-Star Game choice at first base?
Voting for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game is live and Bryce Harper against Freddie Freeman highlights the top positional battles. Will fans of the Philadelphia Phillies stuff the ballot for Harper's first time at first base?
Plus, José Ramírez vs. Rafael Devers for AL third base, Will Smith vs. William Contreras as NL catcher and Adley Rutschman vs. Salvador Perez as AL catcher.
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) also gauge their concerns for Atlanta making a deep postseason run and discuss how the Cincinnati Reds have surged into the National League Wild Card race.
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1h 3min
June 03, 2024 Has Aaron Judge boosted the New York Yankees into the World Series favorites?
Aaron Judge was the Player of the Month in May in the AL and the New York Yankees have secured the best record in all of MLB this week. Have the Yanks become the new favorite for taking home their first World Series since 2009?

Plus, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates continues his historic run and the Toronto Blue Jays unveil their new City Connect uniforms in memorable fashion.

Hosts Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) and Clay Snowden (@Clay_Sno) also look ahead to another slate of games in Major League Baseball.

To watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J4XRTguzOw
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May 31, 2024 How dysfunctional are the Mets? Can Glasnow fan 250, Gunnar hit 50 homers and Elly steal 93?
The New York Mets are in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. After Francisco Lindor's uncompetitive at-bat earlier in the week, Jorgé Lopéz goes wild and tosses his mitt into the stands. Are the Metropolitans the most dysfunctional team in all of MLB?
Plus, full-season projections show a lot of historic seasons on the horizon. Will the Orioles' Gunnar Henderson keep pace with 50+ home runs? Can Elly De La Cruz still push for 100 stolen bases? Will the Philadelphia Phillies finish with over 110 wins?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) also discuss the top 10 best bargain free agent signings from this past offseason.
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Top 10 Best Value Bargain Free Agent Signings So Far in 2024 by Ryan Finkelstein

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1h 5min
May 28, 2024 Will Guardians or Royals reach 100 wins? Do the Blue Jays trade Bichette or Vlad Jr?
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals are both on pace for 100 wins in the AL Central. Which one has the best chance to cross the century mark?
With Ronald Acuña Jr. done for the season, what will Atlanta do next? Should they be concerned about missing the playoffs with the Philadelphia Phillies poised to win the NL East now?
Plus, hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) look at three clubs who become very active at the trade deadline this summer: New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLNb2_Z463s
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May 24, 2024 Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson or Kyle Tucker as a first-time All-Star Game starter?
The MLB All-Star Game always features new superstars. Which youngsters will start for the first time for the American and National Leagues? Is Ranger Suárez more likely to be chosen by manager Dave Roberts or will Tarik Skubal be the choice by Bruce Bochy in the AL?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) discuss the top starting pitchers in each league who could earn the honors of opening the Midsummer Classic in Texas this summer.
Plus, the boys draft players who will be first-time All-Star starters this year.
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FAQs about Who's Better Baseball:

How many episodes does Who's Better Baseball have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.