Negative WAR, Positive Vibes

In this episide CJ and Spilly break down the incredible weekend in the AL West. The Mariners and Astros get swept setting up a wild week. The Phillies have gotten their act together and are now looking like a team ready for a postseason run. The Angels have $131M on the IL, the most in baseball, what do we make of their 2023 season and the near future. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk about the greatness of Ronald Acuna's 2023 season. Corbin Carroll has been historically special in Arizona as well. MLB might see 3 rookies go 20/20, something that has never happened in a single season. Shohei has surgery but the statement following his surgery was rather vague. Plus a shocking reveal on one Toronto pitcher's daily sleep requirements. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly get into the drama surrounding the news that Shohei Ohtani is out for the season. What is going on in Los Angeles and will there be heavy turnover this winter? Ohtani out has also started some speculation about Corey Seager for AL MVP. He's having a monster season but the boys don't think it is enough and state their case. The Rays and Orioles had a huge 4 game series...

In this episode CJ and Spilly break down the loss of Max Scherzer and what it means to the Rangers postseason hopes. The Braves win their 6th straight NL East title and show no signs of slowing down. Home run celebrations is Philadelphia not always well received. 

In this episode of NWPV CJ and Spilly dissect the George Kirby comments, where he went wrong while they also offer a defense of at least the thoughts of the Mariners pitchers at the time. The Yankees get brutal news on Jasson Dominguez, what it means for the Yankees in 2024 gets really complicated. The Cubs are calling up Pete Crow-Armstrong for their run to the postseason while at the same time r...

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk Texas Rangers. Adolis Garcia hits the IL, MLB Pipeline's #8 overall prospect Evan Carter gets the call.  The game is getting younger as the D'Backs say goodbye to a longtime veteran and promote the #10 overall prospect in baseball Evan Carter.  Mookie Betts fouled a ball off his foot and left the ballpark on crutches, what this means for the Dodgers. The Nation...

In this episode CJ and Spilly breakdown the NL Wild Card race and the team that has the greatetst chance to play spoiler. The Yankees swept the Astros in Houston and they're did it with the youngest lineup they have used since 1969. When is the right time to bring up young hitters, Spilly says if you're good, sooner than later. The Dodgers drop 3 of 4 with the Braves in town, what does it mean for...

Waiver Day was here. Who knew we needed an unintended brand new exciting day in baseball. CJ & Spilly explain all the happenings of the day, how it could be better going forward and which teams benefitted the most. The Guardians, Reds and Mariners all added. Some good players were passed over. What is all means in under 20 minutes!

In this episode CJ & Spilly are in awe of Ronald Acuna, Jr. and the amazing historic season he is having. How far can he take this thing, 30/70? Fans ran out on the field in Colorado and made contact with the Braves star RFer and CJ & Spilly would like to see harsh punishment for the offenders. The Twins are playing well and have finally gotten control of the AL Central. Baseballs are flyi...

In this episode CJ and Spilly breakdown the red hot and now 1st place Seattle Mariners who shockingly, are only the 2nd hottest team in baseball this month. Angels GM Perry Minasian tells reporters that Shohei Ohtani and his advisors refused imaging after he left a game on August 3rd. Felix Baustista of the Baltimore Orioles is dealing with UCL issues of his own. We know the Oakland A's are leavin...

This is our new podcast home as we have moved our podcast off the SiriusXM platform. Because of that the name must change but content stays the same. This is "Negative WAR, Positive Vibes." We look forward to continuing the fun we have had doing what we consider the most entertaining and informative baseball content in the game. Thank you as always for listening and sharing.  Nothing changes with...