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In major league baseball this offseason, we have seen a flurry of moves that have defied the trends of the last several years. Specifically, several MLB teams have shown a willingness to spend heavily this offseason on free agents, when in the past they have not. However, the question remains as to whether or not being a high roller on your team payroll equates to wins on the field, in particular...

It's been another sizzling week on the hot stove, and Sam and Joel are here to cover it. The Anaheim Angels seem finally ready to compete as they sign Anthony Rendon, and the Texas Rangers beef up by acquiring Corey Kluber. Madison Bumgarner goes to the Arizona Diamondbacks (why?) and Bernie Sanders is mad at the Yankees for paying Gerrit Cole too much money. Follow us on social! Don't forget to r...

Sam and Joel are back in the C Block! Pepper 'em for the podcast; Talking sh*t about LA all night long; Southern California and the Darwin Effect; People in Cleveland are f*cking smart; The way to win at Christmas. Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple...

Joel and Sam are back to discuss the international ban on Russia in sports! The World Anti-Doping Agency has placed a four year ban on Russia, including the olympics and the World Cup. Does Putin even care? Probably not! Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com...

Sam and Joel and are back to talk on the A Block about this week's headlines in sports. Bernie Sanders is back to save Minor League Baseball (America); the Nationals re-sign Steph Strasburg; and the Philadelphia Phillies are stealing everyone from New York. Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp W...

In this week's C Block, Sam and Joel talk about their Thanksgiving holidays, which Joel spent in Mexico and Sam spent in Vermont. I don't know what else they talk about. Probably football.

In this week's A Block, Sam and Joel talk about the latest offseason baseball news. The Cincinnati Reds listened to the psychic chicken that is their GM and signed Mike Moustakas;the Milwaukee Brewers are hemorrhaging free agents; and Bernie Sanders is back to save minor league baseball! Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twit...

Joel and Sam are back on the C Block! They talk about how Stephen A Smith is bad at his job, and how LeBron James screens his phone calls from Stephen A; how the struggling Portland Trail Blazers are taking a risk by signing Carmelo Anthony; and they look at the NFL MVP race. Could Christian McCaffery be a dark horse? Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www....

Joel and Sam spend the B Block discussing MLB's latest proposal to gut Minor League Baseball. and they ask the tough hitting questions! Which teams will be eliminated? How will MiLB be reorganized? And why the F- are we allowed to pay minor league baseball players less than minimum wage? Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twit...

Joel and Sam welcome back special guest Jesse to talk about the MLB off season! They discuss the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, the 2020 MLB Hall of Fame candidates, and whether or not you should be able to sue your coach for making you slide into third base! Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpO...

Joel and Sam are back on the C Block, and are talking about James Harden and his predeliction for quality strip clubs, and give him the new nickname "Jimmy Strip Clubs." Who knew that the best strip clubs are in Salt Lake City? Also, they announce the beginning of their new baseball themed steampunk novel! Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com...

Joel and Sam are back to talk about the current issues related to the NCAA, including the suspension of Ohio State football player Chase Young, the NCAA's decision to allow players to benefit from licensing their likenesses, and the recent legal actions taken by the state of California to pay the players. Go Ducks! Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.fac...

Joel and Sam are back to talk about this week's headlines and hot takes! They talk about whether or not Major League Baseball is colluding to depress player salaries, the role of the NCAA in the suspension of Ohio State player Chase Young, and the adventures of Miami Heat player Dion Waiters, and his freak out on the team plane. Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Fac...

Joel and Sam welcome back special guest Maryn for a C Block! They discuss what the sports scene is like in Portland, Oregon, including rooting for the Trail Blazers and going to Portland Winterhawks games. Also, there seems to be a stranger with a deep voice lurking behind Maryn! Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twi...

Joel and Sam are back with special guest Maryn to talk about the first half of the NFL season. Important questions abound: Why have so many NFL quarterbacks been injured this year? Who will come out on top of the stacked NFC West? Will anyone beat the Patriots? (Answer: Baltimore) And, of course: What is everyone's favorite commercial featuring an NFL player? Follow us on social! Don't forget to r...

Joel and Sam are back to give their World Series wrap-up! The Washington Nationals are the new champs, after beating the Houston Astros in a World Series in which the home team never won a game! Also:AL and NL MVP candidates are announced, and The Mets hire Carlos Beltran as their manager! (Mets Gonna Met!) Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.co...

Joel and Sam talk on the C Block about this week in sports, including their latest Tom Brady conspiracy theories, plus their plan to scam the good people of the New Mexico Bowl! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp

In this week's B Block, Joel and Sam talk about the Houston Astros debacle involving their assistant GM Brandon Taubman and his sexist taunting of female reporters after the Astros won the ALCS. Spoiler: He is exactly the kind of douchebag you think he is! Also, they look at the offseason's managerial changes. Will Joe Maddon be happy in his new home in Southern California? Follow us on social! Fa...

Joel and Sam are back to talk World Series baseball! The Astros have stormed back to take a 3-2 lead over the Nationals, but will Justin Verlander be able to get the monkey off his back and lead Houston to a Game 6 win? Also: Robo-umps are coming! Donald Trump can't pitch, and what's up with Max Scherzer's neck? Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress:...

On this week's C Block, Joel and Sam talk about this year's World Series, their mutual hatred of the New York Yankees, the prospect of October baseball return to Washington, D.C., the saddest fan bases in American sports, and Tom Brady's cameo on "Top Happy Spa." Spoiler alter for people who haven't seen "Fight Club." Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.c...

Joel and Sam discuss the ongoing controversy between the NBA and the Chinese government. They talk about the situation in Hong Kong regarding the protests, Daryl Morey's pro-Hong Kong tweet and the various responses to it, and the responsibilities of NBA players and coaches to speak out about these issues, even when there is money on the line. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpon...

Joel and Sam are back to discuss the ALCS and the NLCS, and to talk mad sh*t about the New York Yankees! They also preview the World Series match-up between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals. Also: Aaron Judge is bad at his job. And: Illinois upsets Wisconsin! Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordp...

Sam and Joel recap this year's NL and AL Division Series! Clayton Kershaw blows it in Game 5 between the Dodgers and the Nationals; The St. Louis Cardinals make history in their Game 5 blowout of the Atlanta Braves; Tampa Bay forces a Game 5 against the Houston Astros(which they then lose); and we hate the Yankees! Also: What's up with the NBA vs. China? And there's also a Game 5 in the WNBA! Foll...

Joel shares a story about his lifelong love of M.C. Hammer; Joe Maddon is fired by the Cubs, but how does that affect his Binny's sponsorship?; Beer vendor charges $724 for two beers, but the Miami Dolphins lose anyway; Man sues Mets after being knocked out by t-shirt cannon, Mets still miss playoffs. Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp W...

Joel and Sam are back with their 2019 MLB Playoffs preview! The Nationals have already defeated the Brewers in the NL Wild Card, and the Rays are facing off with the A's in the AL! Also: Can the Twins outsmash the Yankees? Do we like the Braves, or not? And can anyone stop the inevitable Dodgers v. Astros World Series rematch? Follow us on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter:...