First Pitch - Daily MLB Recap

Welcome in to First Pitch, a show powered by the Inside Baseball Podcast Network coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Lindsay Crosby, Christian Rauh and Troy Brock.

The state of the Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider, and Ronald Acuna Jr. | MLB Daily Recap 198

On today's show, Lindsay Crosby joins to discuss the state of the Atlanta Braves through the first quarter of the season. Standout performances from new players like rookie catcher Drake Baldwin and shortstop Nick Allen, the Jurickson Profar debacle, and the latest updates on starting pitcher Spencer Strider and superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-15
32:27

MLB lifts lifetime ban of Pete Rose and Los Angeles Dodgers lose another pitcher | MLB Daily Recap 197

On today's show, the boys dive into yesterday's games before deep diving into the lift of the lifetime ban on Pete Rose. They then take a look at the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team has now lost another pitcher, this time Roki Sasaki, to the injured list, before looking into today's games. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-14
50:35

New York Yankees ace Max Fried was snubbed in latest AL Cy Young poll | MLB Daily Recap 196

On today's show, the boys dive into yesterday's slate of games before touching on the Cincinnati Reds honoring the late Pete Rose on Wednesday. They then discuss a Cy Young poll that dropped and some key snubs, including New York Yankees ace Max Fried not being the leader, before looking ahead to today's games. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-13
41:20

The Colorado Rockies fired Bud Black on Sunday; who is next? | MLB Daily Recap 195

On today's show, the boys discuss Sunday's slate of games before diving into the Colorado Rockies firing Bud Black and who they think the next managers to be fired will be. They close out the show by looking ahead to today's games. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-12
35:46

Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers drama continues and Pirates fire Derek Shelton | MLB Daily Recap 194

On today's show, the boys take a look back at yesterday's games before diving into the major drama and discourse surrounding the Boston Red Sox, Rafael Devers, and first base. They then touch on the Pittsburgh Pirates firing Derek Shelton before looking ahead to today's games and Sunday Night Baseball. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-09
49:00

The Baltimore Orioles add Luis Castillo and execs expect Alcantara to be traded | MLB Daily Recap 193

On today's show, the boys dive into yesterday's games before discussing a recent article where MLB execs were polled and expect Sandy Alcantara to be traded by the Miami Marlins over Luis Robert Jr., Nolan Arenado, and Framber Valdez. They then dive into the Baltimore Orioles acquiring Luis F. Castillo late last night and discuss how bad Mike Elias is as the GM before looking at today's slate of games. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-08
41:28

The Boston Red Sox sign Anthony Rizzo, are their problems solved? | MLB Daily Recap 192

On today's show, Troy goes solo in recapping yesterday's games before diving into the Boston Red Sox signing veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Does he solve their problems? He then takes a look at today's slate of games. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-07
25:43

Are injuries on balls in play in need of a change in the rules? | MLB Daily Recap 191

On today's show, the boys discuss yesterday's games before diving into the gruesome injury Tyler Callihan suffered in last night's Cincinnati Reds - Atlanta Braves game and whether or not the rules surrounding injuries on balls in play should be changed. They close out the show by looking at today's over-full slate of ball games. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-06
46:21

The Los Angeles Dodgers were given a B for their April, and it might be too high | MLB Daily Recap 190

On today's show, the boys discuss yesterday's slate of games before diving into an ESPN article grading all 30 team's Aprils, with the Los Angeles Dodgers getting a "B." They then discuss today's slate of games and the strong week of games ahead. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-05
41:15

With yet another (potential) injury, is Mike Trout a lock for the Hall of Fame? | MLB Daily Recap 189

On today's show, the boys take a look back at yesterday's action around MLB before diving into the news of Mike Trout leaving yesterday's Los Angeles Angels game early with a potential injury. With his vast history of injuries, is Trout a lock for the Hall of Fame? They close the show by looking at the games on tap for today. Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

05-01
39:44

The Chicago Cubs may be legit but pump the brakes on the New York Mets | MLB Daily Recap 188

On today's show, the boys discuss yesterday's slate of games before diving into the Chicago Cubs and how they have fared against the toughest schedule in MLB to this point in the season, and how they may be legitimate World Series contenders. They then discuss the New York Mets and how they have feasted on weak competition thus far, before diving into today's slate of games. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-30
40:05

The Los Angeles Dodgers lose another pitcher to the injured list | MLB Daily Recap 187

On today's show, the boys discuss yesterday's slate of games before diving into the Los Angeles Dodgers and their starting rotation with the news that Tyler Glasnow is heading to the 15-day IL. How detrimental will their fragile rotation be to their success down the stretch? They finish up by discussing the matchups on tap for today. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-29
34:34

Were we wrong about the Detroit Tigers, plus NFL Draft thoughts | MLB Daily Recap 186

On today's show, the boys take a look back at Sunday's games before diving into the Detroit Tigers and their hot start to the season, TROY EVEN ADMITS THAT HE MIGHT BE WRONG. They then look at today's slate of games before going down an NFL Draft rabbit hole to close the show. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-28
35:01

Philadelphia Phillies aren't as bad as they seem, teams should stop breaking rules | MLB Daily Recap 185

On today's show, Troy goes solo and takes a look at yesterday's games before diving into two ways that MLB teams have skirted around penalties of late. He then dives into the Philadelphia Phillies and how they can improve their recent run of bad luck before looking ahead to today's slate of games. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-24
33:40

Los Angeles Dodgers have Yamamoto and Sasaki as once a week guys, bad contracts | MLB Daily Recap 184

On today's show, the boys look at yesterday's slate of games before diving into some of the worst contracts currently on the books in MLB, hint hint, one plays for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the other plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. They then discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers having Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki as once a week pitchers, the benefits and downsides of that, and whether or not they think it will make its way through the rest of the league, before looking at today's games. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PXQChC5SYs #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-23
43:32

The Reds have been highly boom or bust this year, but it may not be a bad thing | MLB Daily Recap 183

On today's show, the boys take a look back at yesterday's slate of games before diving into the Cincinnati Reds and how they have fared to this point in the season. They have been a highly boom-or-bust offense, but it may not be a bad thing for them. Austin Hays has done well since returning from injury, while Alexis Diaz has not done so well. They then look at today's slate of games, highlighting some key matchups to look forward to. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PXQChC5SYs #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-22
46:14

Atlanta Braves superstar speaks out, former MLB players talk too much | MLB Daily Recap 182

On today's show, the boys look at the overloaded slate of games from Sunday before diving into the drama taking place in Atlanta right now after Jarred Kelenic fails to hustle out of the box on a ball off the wall, prompting superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. to tweet his thoughts. On the topic of tweeting, the boys then dive into the influx of former MLB players who think they know better than anyone else, before looking at today's small slate of games. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PXQChC5SYs #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseballhistory

04-21
44:40

The Dodgers have another tough early season test in the Rangers this weekend | MLB Daily Recap 181

On today's show, the boys look back at yesterday's action across MLB before diving into the two series of note for the weekend: the Arizona Diamondbacks at the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Texas Rangers. For the former, it is a matchup of two playoff contenders, which could be an NLDS preview. For the latter, it serves as another tough early-season test for the Dodgers, while also serving as a potential World Series preview and one of the best weekends of pitching matchups in quite some time. They close out the show by looking at Friday's slate of games. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PXQChC5SYs #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-18
44:11

The Philadelphia Phillies have a bigger problem than the outfield or bullpen | MLB Daily Recap 180

On today's show, the boys take a look back at yesterday's slate of ballgames before deep diving into the Philadelphia Phillies and why Rob Thomson is not cut out to be a manager at the MLB level. They then discuss today's games with emphasis on some fun matchups to watch. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PXQChC5SYs #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseball

04-17
37:55

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge named captain of Team USA for 2026 WBC | MLB Daily Recap 179

On today's show, Troy takes a look back at yesterday's slate of games before diving into the news of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge being named the captain of Team USA for the 2026 WBC. He then goes through a few other players who would be great representatives for the United States of America in the tournament, before looking ahead to today's schedule of games. First Pitch now has a DAILY newsletter! With the baseball season back, the pod will transition back to its format of previews and recaps (while covering any MAJOR news) and the newsletter will fill in the gaps! Find the newsletter at https://firstpitchnewsletter.substack.com Welcome in to First Pitch, a show coming at you every weekday covering what's going on around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Troy Brock and Drew Crabtree. Be Sure to Like and Subscribe. Comment Below to Join in on the Conversation JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PXQChC5SYs #mlb #dailymlb #firstpitch #baseballhighlights

04-16
22:47

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