GSMC Baseball Podcast

Miguel Cabrera has become the 28th member of the 500 homerun club. Miggy has had a Hall of Fame career and it is not over yet, and that is why Patrick has devoted the entire episode to him. Starting with Cabrera's 500th homerun and how he got there this season. Patrick then goes through a profile for the future Hall of Famer. Miguel Cabrera was on one of the best Miami Marlins teams of all time. I...

Kevin starts the episode by discussing Miguel Cabrera becoming the 28th member of the 500 Home Run Club. Kevin goes into detail about the career of Cabera and how he will go down as one of the best hitters in the history of baseball. He will reach the 3,000 hit club next year as well. Who will be the next player to reach 500 HR? Kevin then keeps you updated on the latest happening across MLB. The...

Patrick wants to wish everyone reading this a happy day! Patrick starts today's show off with an analysis of the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds' remaining schedules. After breaking down those two schedules Patrick predicts that one of these two teams will win the last Wild Card spot, but one will have to listen to find out which. Following that Patrick power ranks the teams that are in the p...

Kevin starts the episode by talking about the report that MLB and the MLBPA recently had face to face discussions on the beginnings of a new CBA. The big news to come out of the meeting is MLB offering to lower the Luxury Tax as well as raise the penalties, for exceeding the limits. MLB also offered to implement a Salary Floor, or minimum a team needs to spend on its roster. This is a robin hood s...

If you have watched any Cincinnati Reds baseball over the last decade and a half, then you know the name Joey Votto. Patrick opens today's show celebrating the many career milestones that he is hitting in this renaissance of a season. Following the Joey Votto talk, Patrick talks about the most critical series that will impact the postseason outcomes this season. Patrick starts the third segment of...

Kevin starts the episode by discussing the eighth no-hitter thrown in the MLB this season. This one may have been the least likely of them all. Tyler Gilbert in his first career MLB start was able to no-hit a Padres team with a fantastic lineup. Kevin dives into how he was able to get it done, and how luck was on his side for most of the night. Kevin then talks about which team has the most pressu...

The Baltimore Orioles used to be the best franchise in baseball thanks to their beliefs and system in the organization. Patrick spends the first two segments talking about the history of the O's. Their system was flawless for many years, and it won them a few World Series' because of it. The organization believed that "perfect practice makes perfect" and that they wanted every player in their syst...

Kevin starts the episode by talking about the Field of Dreams game that is taking place tonight. Kevin gives his suggestions of other "games" that MLB should implement moving forward such as the "The Sandlot" or "A league of their own" games. Kevin then discusses the latest news and notes across MLB. Joey Votto passes Pete Rose on the all-time Reds RBI list, Corbin Burners strikes out 10 straight,...

Patrick gets everyone ramped up for the first-ever Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams. Patrick is so excited in fact that he dedicates most of the show to the 1919 Chicago White Sox. Patrick covers a lot of what took place during the 1919 World Series against the Cincinatti Reds. During that series, several of the Chicago White Sox were paid to lose baseball games. Patrick explains...

Kevin starts the episode by giving his condolences to the J.R. Richard family. The baseball world lost another great this past week when he passed away at the age of 71. J.R. Richard's career was cut short by a stroke during his age 30 season in 1980. Kevin talks about how he could have been one of the best pitchers of all time if this unfortunate event had not occured. Kevin then discusses the NL...

Patrick opens today's Sunday August 5th episode with some major updates from around the league. Ramon Laurno has ben hit with an 80-game suspension for testing positive for PED's. Trevor Bauer's administrative leave has been extended until next Thursday, and Japan tops Team USA in the Gold medal game. After that exciting first segment, Patrick finishes his profile of Ichiro Suzuki. Following that...

Kevin starts the episode by giving an update on baseball in the Olympics. Team USA will face off against Japan for the Gold Medal on Saturday at 6 am EST. It has been an impressive tournament thus far for Team USA's pitching staff with a 2.18 team ERA. Tyler Austin has also been impressive leading the offense. Kevin then discusses the latest news and notes across MLB. Joey Votto had a streak of 7...

It is getting into the dog days of summer baseball. With available playoff spots back to the normal 8 places which rookies will help their team stay in the race? Patrick answers that as well as gives his own takes on who he thinks should win the Rookie of the Year in both leagues. Patrick then gives everyone updates on the major statistical categories. Following league updates and ROY talk Patrick...

Kevin starts the episode by discussing all of the trades that were completed at the July 30th trade deadline. 11 All-Stars from this season were traded, which is the most in a single season in the history of the league. Kevin discusses 36 total trades that were completed within 48 hours of the trade deadline. Kevin breaks down each trade and what it means for both teams involved in the deal. Kevin...

Patrick is back in action analyzing all of the moves made on deadline week. Patrick breaks down why these moves are interesting, and why some moves were made. He spends the first two segments going over every move that was made whether it was a cash dump or a blockbuster move. Find out where players like Max Sherzer, Kris Bryant, Eddie Rosario, and so so many more players ended up! Following trade...

Kevin starts the episode by discussing the trade deadline and the trades that have already been completed. We have seen 10-12 trades already prior to the deadline which is less than 48 hours away. The Astros have made multiple moves the fortify the bullpen, but not to be outdone division foe Oakland A's added one of the top bats on the market. Kevin then talks about the Yankees, who have made the...

Patrick is back with a new entertaining episode of the GSMC Baseball Podcast! Patrick starts today's show off with a profile on what could be the biggest trade deadline acquisition of the year. Bryant has made his value through the roof this season playing so many positions that he can now be classified as a utility player. Following that Patrick goes into the long and tragic story of baseball in...

Kevin starts the episode by discussing the recent news that the Cleveland Indians have decided on a name change for the 2022 season. The new nickname is the Guardians. Kevin breaks down how and why Cleveland decided on this nickname and how they took the easy way out in this decision. Kevin then breaks down the trades we have seen so far across MLB. Nelson Cruz was traded from the Twins to the Ray...

Kevin starts the episode by previewing the upcoming Olympic baseball tournament. It only involves 6 teams this year and the host country of Japan is the favorite. The USA roster is comprised of mainly minor league level players as well as some MLB veteran free agents. The USA has been given the 3rd best odds to win Gold. Kevin then discusses every team's approach for the upcoming trade deadline. T...

Patrick welcomes everyone into today's episode of the GSMC Baseball Podcast describing some of the best in-season trades that led to a trip to the World Series. This list includes guys like Andrew Miller, Jake Pevy, Ben Zobrist, and much more. Patrick follows that segment reacting to mlb.com's "Post Season Race Rankings". Patrick gives his takes and defends one playoff spot race, and it was not th...

Kevin starts the episode by talking about how we are underway here in trade season for 2021. The Atlanta Braves started us off by adding two veterans on expiring contracts to their roster. Joc Pederson and Stephen Vogt are now Braves. The entire NL East is in "Buy" mode due to the fact that no one has been able to run away with this division. Kevin then gives his Farm System Rankings following the...

All-Star Weekend is over, and with the end of an amazing weekend comes the abysmal chaos of the trade deadline. One of the best trades that the Texas Rangers ever made, even though it was during the offseason, was Josh Hamilton. The former #1 overall pick by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has had a very up and down life. From being on top of the world to rock bottom, repeat, Patrick goes over Josh Hamil...

Kevin starts the episode by giving his thoughts on the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. The Jerseys were horrendous and Payton Manning bounced the ceremonial first pitch, but otherwise, it was a great success. Shohei Ohtani had himself a fantastic 24hrs, and Vlad Guerrero JR. took home the MVP award. Kevin then gives out his grades for the MLB Draft. He discusses each team's top pick as well as a...

What a weekend we have just had. There is so much to talk about and Patrick wastes no time in getting into it. Patrick waited to record the first segment until after that awesome 5-2 victory by the American League. Patrick recaps the historic 91st Midsummer Classic and how some of our 41 first-time All-Stars fared. Patrick follows that segment up by going over the amazing event that was the Homeru...