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Josh and James are back to discuss the insane good matchups and performances from the first day and a half of Wild Card Week. Tarik Skubal is unfairly good, Garrett Crochet even more so. Plus, could the Yankees have done anything better against Crochet in Game 2? Moreover, how does it look that they're back in the playoffs, and Juan Soto's Mets are not?

Baseline Baseball returns to dissect the absolute minefield that is the MLB playoff race? Will the Tigers blow a 15.5 game lead in the AL Central and fall out of the playoffs? Will the Mets, baseball's best at one point this year, miss out on October despite investing heavily in Juan Soto? Plus, the Yankees are sneaking up on the Blue Jays, and how we can now officially work towards putting Lu...

Baseline Baseball returns as Josh & James give the latest news around MLB with the playoff races tightening up. In doing so, the two discuss the "Two-And-A-Half Player" proof: how a championship team essentially needs one top star player, plus two-and-a-half star-caliber supporting teammates. Which playoff teams have this going for them, and will it even matter in October? Plus, the...

Baseline Baseball returns and the race for the AL East is at the forefront. The Yankees are knocking out some of the worst teams, while the Red Sox have to do without Roman Anthony for the rest of the race. Plus, Juan Soto's resurgence, and just how bad will the Rockies' run differential be at season's end?

Baseline Baseball returns to answer the question: Is Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh the lock for American League MVP? Furthermore, what's the state of the Cy Young races with Zack Wheeler and Nathan Eovaldi out for the season? Plus, some good old fashioned Rafael Devers schadenfreude!

Baseline Baseball returns to recap the trade deadline but, more importantly, how both leagues' Western Divisions are suddenly competitive again. The Dodgers and Padres are tied up in the National League, while the Mariners have finally caught up with the Astros in the American. Plus, crucial stretches coming up for the Mets and Yankees, Shohei Ohtani's in trouble again, and the Milwaukee B...

Baseline Baseball is back with A LOT to cover this week. What Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred's salary cap blowup actually means, plus Josh proposes a compromise that could benefit both sides. Plus, Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds and who could be on the move next, and potential movement on next year's Hall of Fame Ballot.

Baseline Baseball returns to discuss the upcoming trade deadline and just where star third baseman Eugenio Suarez will land: the Mariners? The Yankees? Somewhere else? Plus, the Dodgers' pitching woes continue to haunt them after they were swept by the Brewers not just over the weekend, but for the SEASON.

Baseline Baseball is joined by two-time All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson, who represented the Diamondbacks and Dodgers at the Midsummer Classic. Orlando shares memories of sharing the field with a National League squad loaded with talent, including Barry Bonds and a very young Miguel Cabrera. Additionally, the O-Dog reflects on his earliest days in the minors, and what the rise of travel bal...

For once, the guys hit the mics *as* news breaks, with the Yankees releasing DJ LeMahieu right at the start of the show. Baseline Baseball discusses how the Yankees will fill a gaping void at third base with the trade deadline approaching. Plus, Juan Soto's All-Star snub, Yu Darvish returns, and how Paul Skenes could actually make history in the worst way this seasons.

The Yankees continue to struggle as the calendar turns to July, but it's OK. Trade season is on the horizon and the guys delve into what moves can actually be made. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's surprise velocity, Clayton Kershaw nears 3,000 strikeouts, and just who are the Erie MOON MAMMOTHS?? Also, Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!

Baseline Baseball returns with how the jury in Wander Franco's sexual assault trial royally dropped the ball with his sentencing, and James in particular has some opinions about it. Plus, the eerie similarities between Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski and two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom

Baseline Baseball returns to discuss the Boston Red Sox trading the disgruntled Rafael Devers to the Giants and what it means for both sides. Why now? And how are the Red Sox more of a hot mess than ever? Plus, Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, the Padres and Dodgers are fighting again, and the NL West remains the tightest race in baseball...except for the suddenly hot Rockies.

Baseline Baseball returns to discuss news from around the league, namely Aaron Judge's incredible tear at the plate, but there's a bigger problem at hand. The Seattle Mariners have dropped out of first place in the AL West, allowing the Houston Astros to get back on top.

Forget the news from around the league (Which we'll get to), BACKYARD BASEBALL RETURNS! Dante gives the rundown on the classic childhood game's comeback on the App Store, the differences, and just how much fun it still is. Guys debate the best lineup, and just who the real life Pablo Sanchez could be. Plus, the various multi-team division races throughout MLB.

Baseline Baseball is back with one question: Can Juan Soto PLEASE stop running his mouth? The guys go into Soto's rough season thus far and forgettable Subway Series. What's next for Soto and will he salvage his time with the Mets at all? Plus, Brandon Hyde, Bud Black, and why both the Orioles and Rockies are just so bad this year.

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Baseline Baseball returns with a recap of the first month of the MLB season. Which teams have surprised and disappointed? Whose award picks are in danger? And just HOW bad are the Colorado Rockies?

Baseline Baseball is joined by 16-year MLB veteran and current MLB on TBS analyst Curtis Granderson for something a little different. It's WrestleMania Week and Curtis joins the show to discuss not only his own pro wrestling fandom, but how sport and wrestling culture often intersects! Tune in and find out which teammate attended WrestleMania with Curtis many years ago, what his dream wrestlin...

Baseline Baseball returns to dissect the action from MLB Opening Day and where the league currently stands. Whose early success is sustainable, and who's just enjoying the pride before the inevitable fall. Plus, how the Blue Jays screwed themselves with the timing of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension, while the Padres helped themselves with Jackson Merrill's.

Baseline Baseball is joined by New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball . Keith talks about growing up a Reds fan in Cincinnati and the complicated legacy of local favorite son Pete Rose, and how he channeled that into his writing the book. The group also discusses Rose's legacy...

Baseline Baseball wraps up its MLB preview by taking a look at the shockingly competitive AL East. James gives a shocking opinion on the Red Sox, while everyone agrees that the Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest of hot messes. Plus, the guys offer up awards predictions. Who takes home MVP? Or Rookie of the Year? And will Shohei Ohtani win both MVP AND Cy Young?

Baseline Baseball's MLB preview returns with deep dives on both the AL West and Central divisions. The guys discuss how both divisions are about to change significantly, with old dynasties ending and new ones ushering themselves into the ballpark. Who does everyone think wins their division? Plus, how the Angels are a bad team yet still trying to draw a crowd compared to the directionless Whit...

Baseline Baseball takes a break from the MLB Preview for a chat with former Yankees catcher and two-time World Series champion Jim Leyritz! Joining Josh and Dante, Jim gives his thoughts on the Yankees losing Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery, and just who he would call to fill his spot in the rotation. Plus, some good old-fashioned talking shop on hitting and pitching, and some fantastic George S...

The Baseline Baseball MLB Preview continues with a full breakdown of the NL East. The guys all concur that the Phillies, Mets, and Braves all have a shot at winning the division, but which is actually the best team? And how much will Juan Soto actually cost his new New York team? Plus, how the Nationals might be the best-run bad team in baseball, and the Marlins just take up space in Miami. RIP Jo...