Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers

What’s up Ballers?! Today, we got a jam packed show as we discuss Harrison Bader landing a two year contract to join the San Francisco Giants outfield. In Cleveland, we dive into the team and their star third baseman Jose Ramirez agreeing to an extension that will keep him with the club through the 2032 season. Later, we discuss two minor league deals agreed upon as Craig Kimbrel lands with the Me...

Hey there Ballers! Welcome to a new week as we have some exciting bonus content for you. Today, we are treated to speaking with the former 16 year MLB SS/3B and 1992 World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks. Play Ball!

Hey there Ballers, happy Friday! Today, we discuss Carlos Beltran and Andrew Jones being voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, we get into a frenzy of transactions as Cody Bellinger re-signs with the New York Yankees, the Mets land two separate trades acquiring Luis Robert, Jr. and Freddy Peralta in the process, and Mackenzie Gore was traded to the Texas Rangers. For this week’s ed...

Hey there Ballers we’re coming to you a day earlier this week! We have a jam packed show as Kyle Tucker as we predicted is headed to Hollywood to join the defending champion LA Dodger outfield and we discuss all the details surrounding the largest free agent prize finding a new home. Next, we discuss the Mets swooping in last minute potentially stealing Bo Bichette from the Phillies and bringing h...

Hey there Ballers, happy Friday! Today, we discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks acquiring Nolan Arenado from St. Louis via trade. Later, we see a big free agent splash as the Red Sox add LHP Ranger Suarez on a lucrative 5 year contract. Staying in the AL East, the Yankees swing a trade with the Marlins to bolster their starting pitching depth. The Rockies continue in on the action as we take a look at...

Hey there Ballers! Today, we talk about a big free agent splash that went down over the weekend as Alex Bregman is headed to the Cubs on a 5 year deal and what impact that has from multiple perspectives. Later, we discuss Ryne Stanek signing a one year deal with his hometown St. Louis Cardinals to join their bullpen and we conclude by discussing a trade that went down between the Colorado Rockies...

Happy Friday Ballers! Today, we discuss a significant trade that went down between the Cubs and Marlins as RHP Edward Cabrera is set to join the Cubs rotation. Later, we discuss signing RHP Michael Lorenzen to join their rotation on a one year contract. We discuss the news that broke Friday morning as OF Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games for using performance enhancing drugs. Finally, we...

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss the impact of NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto signing with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 4 year, $60 million dollar contract. Later, we take a look at the Yankees signing INF Paul DeJong to a Minors deal and the O’s claiming Big Christmas, Jhonkensky Noel off waivers from Cleveland. We wrap today’s show taking about four candidates that we believe are primed to compet...

Hey there Ballers, we have exclusive content and a bonus episode for you to kick off your week. We will be back as regularly scheduled tomorrow but for today we were treated with the opportunity to sit down with Toronto Blue Jays RHP Hayden Juenger getting to know him and his outlook for 2026. Play Ball!

Hey there Ballers! Happy New Year! Today, we discuss some new faces in new places at Tatsuya Imai joins the Houston Astros. Kirby Yates to the Angels. Hunter Harvey to the Cubs. Tyler Mahle joins the Giants rotation. We discuss all of these moves and what impact they’ll have on the 2026 season. At the end of today’s show, we continue on with This Player in MLB History telling the baseball journey...

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss some moves that have gone down over this past week. Willson Contreras has been traded to the Red Sox. Jeff McNeil has been traded to the A’s. In terms of free agency, Pete Fairbanks signs with the Marlins on a one year deal, Ryan O’Hearn get a two year deal from Pittsburgh and Eflin re-signs with the Orioles. We discuss the magnitude of these moves and what out...

Hey there Ballers, we’ve got bonus content for you focused on a crossover episode from our interview earlier in the week on our A’s Day platform! Today, join us for an A’s Day pre-recorded interview as we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with newly signed INF Michael Stefanic. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss a flurry of moves that have gone down over the past weekend. Michael King stays in San Diego. A flurry of relievers find new homes for 2025. Brandon Lowe is headed to Pittsburgh via trade. International free agents finally land as their posting date deadline approached: Munetaka Murakami to the White Sox and Sung-Mun Song to the Padres. Phillies & Royals sw...

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss a major week of moves across baseball. Pete Alonso has a new home in Birdland. Kenley Jansen is going to be closing things out in Motown. White Sox win the 4th edition to secure the 1st pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. We discuss the Rule 5 Draft before the flurry of transactions of new some faces in new places including Robert Suarez to Atlanta and Jorge Polanco to...

Hey there Ballers, we got lots of baseball news for you! Today, we discussion former 2B Jeff Kent being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame this past Sunday. Later, we get transactional as the Mariners and Nationals linked up on a trade. Also, some major free agent news has come out as Winter Meetings are underway. Steven Matz is headed to Tampa. Kyle Schwarber is staying in Philly. Edwi...

Happy weekend Ballers! Today, we explore the recent moves that have gone on as the Hot Stove heats up. Emilio Pagan returns to the Reds. Cedric Mullins is back in the AL East on a one year deal with the Rays. Alek Manoah seeks to resurge his career signing a one year deal with the Angels. Miguel Rojas makes it official signing a one year deal with the Dodgers in what will prove to be his final yea...

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss some major free agent moves that focused on bullpen upgrades as Ryan Helsley is headed to Baltimore and Devin Williams signed with the New York Mets. Later, we discuss the steps being taken for a buyout between the Angels and 3B Anthony Rendon to cement his retirement status due to the compiling of injuries. Finally, we conclude taking a look at 3 teams that ca...

Hey there Ballers, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! On today’s show, we discuss the trade that went down between the Cardinals and Red Sox as Sonny Gray ships up to Boston to join their rotation. Later, some major free agency develops, as Dylan Cease signs a 7-year contract joining the Blue Jays rotation. Finally, we conclude our show with our newest edition of This Player in MLB Histo...

Today, we discuss the create of a new professional baseball league: Women’s Professional Baseball League and what we can expect from its inaugural season in 2026. Later, we jump into a trade that went down yesterday as the Mets acquired 2B Marcus Semien from the Rangers in exchange for OF Brandon Nimmo. Finally, we get to our Free Agent prediction segment discussing where the top pitchers on the m...

Hey there Ballers, we discuss the four players that accepted the one year qualifying offer. Also, as part of MLB Decision Day this past Tuesday, the Rule 5 Draft deadline has come and gone as we discuss some prospects protected from that December draft. Later, we discuss the new three year media deal MLB signed and what it means for the 2026 season. Finally, we pay our respects and honor LHP Randy...

Today, we make predictions of where some of the top free agent hitters will sign and for what contract value. As we ramp up into the madness of the offseason, we want to make you all familiar of players that will be returning home or a new face in a new place. Play Ball!

Hey there Ballers, today we discuss all the awards MLB announced this week including this year’s Cy Young and MVP winners. Later, we reflect on the careers of David Fletcher and Kyle Hendricks both announced their retirement this week. Finally, we introduce our first This Player in MLB History talking about former catcher Benito Santiago. Play Ball!

Hey there Ballers, today we discuss who took home AL and NL Rookie of the Year honors. Later, we take a look into the dark side of baseball with an alleged threat to Bryce Harper and alleged sports gambling involvement with Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Finally, we wrap up talking about Munetaka Murakami being officially posted from Japan and free to sign with an MLB...

Hey there Ballers, today we discuss the 13 players that received the Qualifying Offer. Next, we discuss the winners of the National League Silver Slugger Award at each position around the diamond. Later, we discuss two new managerial hires along with the Dodgers picking up the club option on 3B Max Muncy. Finally, we conclude the show with our first Mock GM segment focused on being the GM of the N...

Hey there Ballers, today we recap the conclusion of the season as the Los Angeles Dodgers are your 2025 World Series champions. Later, we share the announcement of the AL & NL Gold Glove Awards teams. Finally, we get started on the offseason exploring the hot trade candidates and free agents as it’s time to ramp up for the 2026 season. Play Ball!