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The Mayday! show podcast companion. News, insider information, deep dives, and everything in between from baseball and the sports world beyond. Hosted by 10 year major leaguer and creator, Trevor May.
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The fan polls are in and it’s time to review them! The Athletic, courtesy of Stephen J. Nesbitt, put out polls for fans to answer about different debates surrounding baseball. From salary caps to betting, it’s time to see what the fans really think. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jurickson Profar is suspended for 162 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second time this year. Blake Snell is not expected to return for Opening Day following his shoulder injury. Plus, a World Baseball Classic preview! How does the WBC work and what are the stats going to look like? Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Automatic Ball/Strike System is the newest set of rules added to the Major League with the hope of having all the calls right. Will this system actually work compared to calls that umpires make? Who will benefit the most from this new system? Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching and Opening Day is not too far behind it! Both Tarik Skubal’s and Paul Skenes’ roles in the WBC have been revealed. More trades are happening and players are gearing up for both the WBC and Opening Day. Plus, baseball is going to be in the Olympics in 2028. Is there any way baseball can be as popular as other summer sports in the Olympics? Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Opening Day quickly approaching, it’s time to go over the teams that had set themselves up for this season. Between roster changes and who put themselves in the best position for the upcoming season, these are the top 10 teams with that who had the best offseason this year. Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Major League Baseball Players Association executive director, Tony Clark, resigned after it came out that he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. Not only that, but it has also been revealed that Clark is under federal investigation for mishandling of union finances. On Monday, he was officially asked to resign from his position. Plus, the ABS is officially coming into play. Will this cause a big change to the game? Will players and coaches transition well to this new system? Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Salary Cap system may not be the answer that the MLB is looking for in regards to a revenue solution. What may be beneficial for one team could be damaging to another. Can there be solutions to make it more of a fair playing ground? Should the MLB still look toward setting up a salary cap or should there be another solution? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baseball is back! Teams are back in Arizona and Florida for Spring Training and it is officially baseball season. Here are 5 stories that will be interesting to see how they pan out during Spring Training and throughout 2026. How will the new managers with no experience do? How will the new New York Mets do? What is going to happen with the ABS System? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caleb Durbin is traded to the Red Sox in a 6-player deal with the Brewers. Justin Verlander is back to the Tigers with a $13 million contract for one year. Another one year contract is agreed on between the Pirates and Marcell Ozuna for $12 million. Francisco Lindor and Corbin Carrol are both expected to have surgery, but hopefully will be ready for opening day. Plus, a look into the World Baseball Classic previews including insurance issues and the best names in the tournament. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Team chemistry isn’t just something players deal with on the field. It happens in their clubhouses and travel days. If the team chemistry in the clubhouse is off, there’s a good chance that reflects on the field. Many factors go into a strong and good clubhouse, but what makes an MLB clubhouse a winning clubhouse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Both Carlos Carrera and Jose Altuve were denied insurance to play in the World Baseball Classic. How does this impact the players and the teams? The Cleveland Guardians sign Jose Ramirez to a 7-year $175 million extension. Freddy Peralta is considering a multiyear deal with the Mets. And Max Scherzer STILL hasn’t signed and may wait until opening day to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Being able to play a sport you love comes with perks and being a closer for said sport really has its perks. From having the best seat in the bullpen to being able to show up later, these are 14 of the top perks of being an MLB closer. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones recently got voted to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Even though Beltran was involved in a cheat scandal with the Astros, he was still brought into the HOF. Are the voters being more lenient when voting on players who have scandals, or does bias play into it? Will the voting process change at all and will it be for the better? Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TerritorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger finally agree on a five year, $162.5 million contract. The New York Mets get Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. The lockout is inevitable…but it could be a good thing! Plus, Ryan Pressly announces his retirement after 13 years. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TerritorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle Tucker, arguably the best player in free agency has officially signed a four year contract worth $240 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers acquiring Tucker, this makes the starting line up consist of seven players who have had multiple All-Star appearances. The Mets may have missed out on Kyle Tucker, but they got Bo Bichette on a 3 year, $126 million deal. Bichette is not only a strong hitter, but he will now be a 3rd baseman for the Mets. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal is entering his last year of arbitration. The deadline for arbitration ended and Skubal and the Tigers have yet to come to a conclusion. Will they come to an understanding, or will one of them have to take a deal they don’t prefer? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Boston Red Sox lose Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs after a 5 year, $175 million deal is signed. The Diamondbacks get Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals. The Kansas City Royals bring in their outfield fences by ten feet. The Rockies are considering Michael Lorenzen as a hitter and the Giants are aggressively looking for a second baseman. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The offseason is notoriously known for being a slow season. There are no games, no deadlines, and it is in the middle of the holiday season. Plus, there are reasons that are out of the game’s control that cause the season to be so slow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The internet makes it so easy to share news and create a community, especially in the world of baseball. These are some of the "crazy" things the internet is saying. Tommy Pham proposes “Phamgraphs” as a new statistic. Why Kyle Farnsworth is the most viewed pitcher in Iowa? Is soccer actually more popular than baseball in America? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Rendon and the Angles are finally ending what could be the WORST contract in MLB. While it may be the worst, it's definitely not the only bad contract the league has seen. From Mike Hampton in 2001 to Stephen Strasburg in 2020, there have been plenty of contracts that just did not hit their marks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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