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Underdog Sports present a show covering the happenings in Major League Baseball.

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the end of pool play and quarterfinal WBC action, and make our predictions for the semi-final matchups. From there, we discuss Jesus Luzardo's extension with the Phillies and make our picks for each league's MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners. To wrap up, predict each team's over/under win total for the upcoming season, pay tribute to Julio Tehran's career, and give our thoughts on the Mets deciding to retire Carlos Beltran's number fifteen.
On this week's episode, we are joined by our friend Zach for our second annual season-long team draft, where whoever's ten teams win the most games this season is declared the winner. From there, we recap the highlights of early pool play at the WBC, and discuss Andrew McCutchen heading to the Rangers, Zack Littell heading to the Nationals, Jurickson Profar being banned for 162 games after his second PED suspension, injuries to Hunter Greene and Jeremy Pena, and the ESPN list of top 100 MLB players.
On this week's episode, we preview the 2026 WBC by taking a loot at each country's roster, and make our predictions for the tournament. From there, we discuss Chris Sale's one-year, $27 milllion extension with the Braves, Max Scherzer's return to the Blue Jays, Oli Marmol's extension with the Cardinals, and CC Sabathia's number retirement by the Yankees. To wrap up, we pick one player on each MLB team that we think are the most likely to have their jersey retired by their franchise after their careers come to an end.
On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Famer and Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, who passed away at age 87. From there, we discuss Tony Clark's resignation under scandal as Executive Director of the MLBPA, and Bruce Meyer's interim elevation. We then discuss Pat Murphy and AJ Preller's extensions, and minor league deals signed since the start of Spring Training. To wrap up, we go through each season since 2000, and debate what was the best MLB game played each season.
On this week's episode, we celebrate seven years of our podcast by discussing Chris Bassitt heading to the Orioles, Zac Gallen heading back to the Diamondbacks, Max Muncy agreeing to his fourth extension with the Dodgers, and the fallout of Nick Castellanos release by the Phillies, and subsequent signing by the Padres. From there, we run through a bunch of signings made before the start of spring training, a trio of hamate bone injuries that put stars on the shelf, and our early thoughts on the first official rules for year one of the ABS at the big league level.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a notable week for the Tigers, adding Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract, bringing back future Hall of Fame Justin Verlander, and losing a historic arbitration hearing to ace Tarik Skubal. From there, we discuss the Pirates new look offense after adding a third All-Star in Marcell Ozuna, the Red Sox new look infield with IKF and Caleb Durbin, and free agent deals for Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Andujar, Carlos Santana, Nick Martinez, Chris Paddack, and Erick Fedde. To wrap up, we pay tribute to Mickey Lolich and Terrence Gore, and discuss the MLB Network Top Ten at each position.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing how the free agent market let down Luis Arraez and Eugenio Suarez, who had to settle for one-year deals worth $12 million, and $15 million from the Padres and Reds despite Arraez's bat to ball, and Suarez's power skills. From there, we discuss Harrison Bader signing with the Giants, All-Star Brendan Donovan heading to the Mariners in a three-team trade, Jacob Wilson agreeing to a seven-year, $70 million extension, the Twins President stepping down with spring training around the corner, and the new and improved Chicago White Sox.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Jose Ramirez's seven-year, $175 extension, which will likely keep him as a Guardian for the rest of his career. We then discuss the impact of two aces being on the move, with the Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers, and the Rangers acquiring Mackenzie Gore from the Rangers. To wrap up, we take a deep dive on the MLB Network Top 100 players in baseball, and discuss which players were ranked too high and too low, and who were the most surprising rankings on the list.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the election of two center fielders to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran, and Andruw Jones, and what this year's voting totals mean for future elections. From there, we discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Yankees on a five-year, $162.5 million deal, and the Mets trading for Luis Robert as their new center fielder. To wrap up, we pay tribute to lefty knuckleballer Wilbur Wood, and look at the 2011 and 2013 top prospect lists, and the most underrated Hall of Famers at each position.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Dodgers adding the number one-free agent in record fashion, signing Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 contract. From there, we discuss the Mets pivoting to Bo Bichette on a three-year, $126 million dollar contract, the Rangers adding Ranger Suarez on a five-year deal, JT Realmuto returning to the Phillies, and Nolan Arenado being traded to the Diamondbacks. To wrap up, we a three-team trade by the Reds, Angels, and Rays, the Yankees acquiring Ryan Weathers, and Clayton Kershaw's return to baseball for Team USA.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing an incredible week for the Cubs that saw them add All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman one a five-year, $175 million contract, and right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins. From there, we discuss Tarik Skubal likely heading to an arbitration hearing with the Tigers after exchanging contracts figure $13 million apart, and the Yankees moving on from their pursuit of Cody Bellinger after refusing to offer him a seven-year contract. To wrap up, we take a look at the Hall of Fame voting one week from announcement day.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a pair of Japanese free agents' new homes, with Tatsuya Imai signing a three-year, $54 million deal with the Astros, and Kazuma Okamoto heading to the Blue Jays for four-years, and $60 million. From there, we discuss the Giants upgrading their rotation with Tyler Mahle, and Royals manager Matt Quatraro agreeing to a three-year extension. To wrap up, we run a tournament of all the teams with the best regular season record each since 2000, and rank our best 25 players over the last 25 years.
On this week's episode, we begin by revisiting the state of baseball the last time Bryce visited London in 2017, and look back by discussing the odds that certain events would or would not have occurred across baseball in the eight seasons since. From there, we discuss the A's extending Tyler Soderstrom and trading for Jeff McNeil, the Pirates adding their second All-Star in Ryan O'Hearn, and the Marlins adding Pete Fairbanks. To wrap up, we place all the World Series winner in a bracket to crown the best World Series champion since 2000.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing this week's big free agent deals, including Merrill Kelly, Ha-Seong Kim, and Michael King re-upping with the Diamondbacks, Braves, and Padres, and Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami shockingly ending up with the White Sox. From there, we give our thoughts Wilson Contreras being moved to the Red Sox, recap the three-team trade between the Astros, Rays, and Pirates that saw Brandon Lowe and Michael Burrows on the move, and analyze Shane Baz being moved to the Orioles. To wrap up, we go through a trio of Phillies moves, the Giants adding Adrian Houser, and Team UA loading up their rotation.
On this week's episode, we discuss a burning hot stove that saw Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz leave the Mets for the Orioles and Dodgers, and Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies. We also discuss an extension for Maikel Garcia, new homes for Robert Suarez (Braves) Jorge Polanco (Mets) Kenley Jansen (Tigers) Tyler Rogers (Blue Jays) and others, extensions for Robby Thompson, Mark Shapiro, and Stephen Vogt, Rocco Badelli joining the Dodgers front office and Don Mattingly joining the Phillies. To wrap up, we look back on the Angels 2001 draft of all pitchers.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Jeff Kent's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame after receiving 12 of 16 votes by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. From there, we discuss Devin Williams heading to the Mets, the Nationals and Mariners swapping a reliever for a top-prospect, the Blue Jays signing Cody Ponce from Korea, Emilio Pagan heading back to the Reds, the Pirates and Red Sox trading, Cedric Mullins heading to the Rays, and the Rockies hiring Josh Byrnes as GM. To wrap up, we each draft rosters made up of the best current players in baseball.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big free agent move of the offseason, Dylan Cease's seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. From there, we discuss the Cardinals trading Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, Ryan Helsley signing with the Orioles, the Angels buying out the final year of Anthony Rendon's disastrous contract, and former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde joining the Rays front office. To wrap up, we draft full twenty-six man rosters made up of who we think are the best players in MLB history.
On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the 2025 BBWWA HOF Ballot, and which players we think have the best chance of reaching Cooperstown. From there, we discuss the Mets and Rangers swapping Marcus Semien and Brandon Nimmo, and the Angels and Orioles swapping Taylor Ward and Grayson Rodriguez. To wrap up, we discuss the last managerial opening being filled with Warren Schaeffer's return as manager of the Rockies, new TV deals between MLB and NBC, Netflix, and ESPN, and Raisel Iglesias' return to the Braves as their closer.
On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for the free agent market, including how Josh Naylor's five-year deal with the Mariners may shape the market for power hitters. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani repeating as MVP, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes winning the Cy Young Awards, Stephen Vogt and Pat Murphy repeating as Managers of the Year, and our thoughts on the All-MLB teams. To wrap up, we discuss the Seidler family exploring a sale of the Padres, and the Rays return to The Trop.
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot, and which candidates we think have the best chance of induction. From there, we discuss Walt Weiss and Craig Stammen's hires as managers of the Braves and Padres, the Rockies bringing Moneyball to Colorado by hiring Paul DePodesta as head of Baseball Operations, and Gabe Kapler's elevation to GM in Miami. To wrap up, we go through player options, which players we think may accept qualifying offers, the finalists and winners for the 2025 BBWAA awards, and Kyle Hendricks' retirement.
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