2 Tools Baseball Podcast

The 2 Tools take a deep dive into every aspect of the 2021 All-Star selection process. There was plenty to discuss from the  questionable nominations for top 3 players at every position to some of the sneaky elite players that were left off of the starting squad or the whole team altogether. Alex and Travis tackle all of this and more in this weeks episode of the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast.

After an action-packed first of half of the 2021 MLB season, the 2 Tools had a lot to unpack on this weeks episode. Alex and Travis open by talking about how this 2021 season feels special so far, harkening back to pre-pandemic baseball. Then, the 2 Tools breakdown who they have on their All-MLB teams as it stands halfway through the MLB season, all while the Angels put up a seven run ninth inning...

The saga of foreign substances continues as the 2 Tools breakdown the next phase of the story where pitchers are now blaming the MLB's regulations for their injuries. Building up to the All-Star break, international superstar Shohei Ohtani has declared for the Home Run Derby at Coors Field, creating an all-time high in anticipation for the event. Internet chatter also had a lot to say about the ES...

Alex and Travis couldn't help but shower praise onto their team, the Angels, after a hot streak has propelled them back above a .500 record. They also go over the rocky performances by every elite pitcher and Cy Young candidate following the recent crackdown on doctored baseballs... except for one. The 2 Tools track some other new storylines like the skidding Yanks, the Patrick Wisdom hype train,...

In this week's episode, Alex and Travis make their arguments for who they think the ten best teams in baseball are at this point in the season. They also commemorate Lou Gehrig Day in the MLB by discussing his legendary career and his place in baseball lore. Alex and Travis talk about how the young trio of Vladdy Guerrero Jr., Ronald Acuña Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr. are leading the pack in the ho...

The month of May has brought about many new storylines and hot performers in the MLB, so Alex and Travis took a look over the season thus far and created their own updated All-MLB teams for the first two months of the season. By going over their starting line-ups, pitching staffs, award winners, and May Players of the Month, the 2 Tools dug deep to cover the players that have impressed them the mo...

An eventful week in the MLB season has left Alex and Travis with a myriad of storylines to discuss on this week's episode. Tony La Russa threw his own player under the bus and MLB players responded accordingly. Shohei Ohtani continued his historic tear, and the Year of the Pitcher 2.0 has continued to surprise. Brewers added a shortstop, and Yasmani Grandal walked a lot. The 2 Tools discuss all of...

Alex and Travis jump between a handful of hot topics in this weeks episode of the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast. How legit are the Yankees as they slowly heat up thanks to Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge? Will any contact year all-stars be dealt at the trade deadline? How will the World Series or bust Dodgers use Albert Pujols?!?!! Rounding it all out with our updated top 10 Power Rankings and some Angels...

Alex and Travis take an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Angels' decision to release future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols from the organization during the final year of his 10-year deal. Come check out what the 2 Tools think this means for the Angels going forward! After a couple no-hitters and an intense Yankees-Astros series, there was no shortage of hot topics for Alex and Travis to sink their te...

With one month of the 2021 MLB season under our belts, the 2 Tools decided it's time to unveil their current All-MLB teams for the month of April. Covering the best players in baseball after one month of play and ranking our top 10 teams so far, this monthly round-up is one you won't want to miss!

Join the 2 Tools as they talk about the hot storylines three full weeks into the MLB season! The Dodgers and Padres put on another show this weekend as they battle for dominance in the baseball world. Meanwhile, many rising stars and familiar faces are taking the league by storm by putting up some incredible individual stat lines. Come along for the ride as Alex and Travis dive into all of this an...

The Dodgers are rolling, and the Padres look good. Should the Yankees be worried? Are the Red Sox legit?! Alex and Travis discuss how they view some the most impressive and concerning performances in the MLB right now. The 2 Tools also go over their top 10 teams in the MLB right now, and they cap off the episode with a tableside chat with a friend of the show to talk Dodgers, Astros, the keys to w...

With about 10 or so games under most teams' belts, Alex and Travis dive into some of their takes on the season thus far. Covering hot and cold players, winning and losing teams, the shortcomings of instant replay, and much more, the 2 Tools invite you to join them on their journey into the 2021 MLB season! 

The 2021 MLB season is officially underway, and it is so good to have baseball back! An exciting first week of play gave Alex and Travis a lot to talk about, from hearing 13,000+ people boo the Astros in person to seeing Shohei Ohtani show off his unreal two-way potential to contextualizing the current greatness of Jacob deGrom, and so much more. Come along for the ride as we dive into the first w...

At long last, the 2021 MLB season is finally upon us. Alex and Travis discuss who they like and don't like going into the season, some preseason bets that they made in Vegas, and how they think the Angels stack up in the American League. Join them in this inaugural 2 Tools Baseball Podcast episode that will kick off their weekly show of covering the 2021 season. Cheers!