Locke'd In Baseball

In today’s episode, we kick things off with a recap of William’s week coaching Little League and dive into the current state of youth baseball in America (0:00). Then we break down the Yankees' sweep of the Royals, including Devin Williams’ resurgence, the most important Yankee not named Aaron Judge, and a few trade targets New York should consider (7:18). We wrap things up by taking a spin ar...

In today's episode, we kick things off with a weekend recap, including William’s time coaching Little League and the brutal sunburn that came with it (0:00). Then it’s on to Yankees–Red Sox (4:30), where Hunter Dobbins backed up his controversial pregame comments, the Yankees’ starting pitching and bullpen faltered big-time, and we question some of Aaron Boone’s decisions. We also talk Jazz Ch...

We open the show in South Florida, where it's been a brutal week for sports fans (0:00). The Rockies swept the Marlins, and the Panthers followed it up by losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Luis is struggling out here. From there, we shine a light on some players who are flying under the radar this season (4:42). These guys aren’t getting much national attention, but they’ve been quietly...

In today’s episode of Locke’d In Sports , we open with a deep dive into the Yankees-Dodgers series (2:21), starting with how the Yankees bounced back from an embarrassing 18–2 loss on Saturday to win a crucial Sunday Night Baseball game. We discuss why that win mattered, Gerrit Cole’s questionable advice to Will Warren, Ryan Yarbrough’s continued brilliance (and whether he’s earned a playoff start...

In today’s episode of Locke’d In Sports , we kick things off with a heated debate about the Oklahoma City Thunder and their standing on the list of all-time NBA teams (0:00). Then we head into our Yankee recap (6:30), breaking down dominant starts from Ryan Yarbrough, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt in Anaheim, debating who gets bumped from the rotation when Luis Gil returns. We also talk about A...

In today’s episode of Locke’d In Sports , we kick things off by recapping William’s trip to an Independent League game this weekend (2:07)—a wild one that featured a benches-clearing brawl. Then, inspired by The Athletic’s feature, we build our own Quarter Century Team (8:38), picking the best players at each position since 2000. After that, we break down the Yankees-Rockies series (44:00), includ...

In this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Locke’d In Sports , we start the podcast by honoring all who have served. Then, Luis pulls a gem from the archives—William’s high school State Tournament stats (6:19). Next up: award season. We share our top 5 picks for AL MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year (10:54), before breaking down the NL races (33:13). We then dive into a Yankees-Rangers series load...

We’re back from Boston and kicking off today’s episode by recapping our trip to Fenway Park (4:21), including two games and a ballpark tour. Is Fenway the best ballpark in MLB? Then at (9:28), we dive deep into the Braves-Red Sox series—what did we learn from watching them up close, and what’s next for both clubs? Are either legit playoff contenders? At (29:36), we break down the Subway Series in...

We open the show with some gym talk—specifically the songs currently fueling our workouts (0:09). Then it’s onto MLB’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson (5:00). Should they finally be in the Hall of Fame? Were outside factors at play? We then shift to the Yankees-Mariners series (17:32), where the Yankees took 2 of 3 to win their third straight set. We talk Oswaldo Cabrera’s...

We open today’s episode talking about Fenway Park food ahead of our Boston trip, then dive into the Yankees taking 2 of 3 from the A’s in Sacramento. We break down Will Warren’s dominant Friday start, Jasson Domínguez’s three-homer night, and the offense exploding again Sunday—but question if the Yanks are leaving meat on the bone after another bullpen collapse Saturday. Our main takeaway? Sutter...

We kick things off by recapping the Yankees’ series win over the Padres (8:10), breaking down a gritty bounce-back effort after Monday’s collapse. We talk Devin Williams’ 8th inning meltdown on Monday and his 10th inning redemption on Wednesday, Grisham’s clutch homer, and whether this series told us more about the Yankees or Padres. Plus, will Michael King be back in Pinstripes next year? Then, w...

The Yankees dropped 2 of 3 in Tampa Bay, and the rotation concerns are starting to pile up. Outside of Max Fried and Carlos Rodón, can the Yankees keep leaning on Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco? We break down Aaron Boone’s decision to let JC Escarra hit in a big spot on Sunday, question the team’s depth after the Volpe and Jazz injuries, and discuss George Lombard Jr.’s promotion to Double-A. The...

We open today’s show by unveiling our March/April Team of the Month—spotlighting the hitters and pitchers who’ve set the tone early in the 2025 MLB season. Then we dive into the Yankees' series loss in Baltimore. We discuss the continued rotation concerns, what Jasson Dominguez’s role might be moving forward, the offensive fireworks from Tuesday night, and the impact of Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s injury....

We kick off today’s episode by buying or selling some of the hottest early-season storylines across Major League Baseball. Will the Mets finish with the best record in baseball? Can Aaron Judge actually hit above .350 for the season? Are the Tigers legit threats to win the AL? Will the Cubs run away with the NL Central? Could Oneil Cruz put together a historic 40/40 season? And is the AL Cy Young...

We open the show with a recap of the Yankees’ frustrating series loss in Cleveland, adding Tuesday’s blown game to the growing list of winnable ones that got away. We dig into Anthony Volpe’s continued struggles at the plate and what the long-term solution could be at shortstop, Carlos Rodon's strong outing and what it means for the rotation, and Aaron Judge continuing to carry the offense. At...

The Yankees took 3 of 4 in Tampa, but it wasn’t without drama. We open the show breaking down Devin Williams’ Saturday meltdown (4 ER, yikes), Max Fried’s dominant Sunday, the elite team defense, Anthony Volpe’s slump, and the Ben Rice elbow injury. Then at 36:10 , we go around the league: Shohei Ohtani is now a dad, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto might be the best pitcher on the planet after outdueling d...

We open today’s show talking about Ben Rice and the revelation he’s been for the Yankees. Where does he play when Giancarlo Stanton returns? We also dive into the suddenly loaded bullpen and how roles are starting to take shape. What happens when Cousins, Effross, and Loaisiga are ready to go? It’s a good problem to have. We recap a dominant week for the Yankees: a sweep of the Royals and a strong...

We kick things off with the 2026 World Baseball Classic —Aaron Judge has been named Team USA captain, and we’re already looking ahead. We give our early group predictions, speculate which pitchers might suit up for the U.S., and even pick which host city we might visit next spring. Then it’s onto the Yankees’ rough weekend in San Francisco (9:45), where they dropped two of three to the Giants. We...

We kick things off with the Yankees dropping 2 of 3 in a frigid, forgettable series in Detroit—but even if no one remembers it by September, there’s still plenty to unpack. We break down New York’s lifeless bats against legit Tigers arms—Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Jack Flaherty—and how they somehow managed to steal Wednesday’s game behind a Ben Rice homer and some late insurance runs. We talk a...

This week, we kick things off with a full Yankees breakdown after a 3–3 stretch that featured a frustrating series loss to the Diamondbacks and a solid — but ultimately unsatisfying — series win over the Pirates (3:55). We talk about the missed opportunity to sweep Pittsburgh, the bullpen collapse on Tuesday, growing concerns around the thin starting rotation, and the encouraging production from t...

After a long offseason, baseball is officially back — and Opening Weekend did not disappoint. In this episode, we react to the biggest headlines, surprises, and storylines from across the league. We kick things off with the hot topic of the weekend: torpedo bats (5:26). Are they the future of hitting or a gimmick with unintended consequences? We dig into the controversy, how they’re impacting the...

Our final season preview episode is here, and we’re wrapping things up with a full rundown of our picks and predictions for the year ahead. We kick things off with our favorite prop bets, focusing on stat category over/unders and our picks for who will lead the league in major stats like home runs, strikeouts, and stolen bases. Then we get into our award picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year...

We kicked things off with a fun tangent on Atlanta’s history as a transportation hub and the Braves' retired numbers, before diving into the big question: can this team push the Dodgers in the National League? The returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. in May will be a huge boost, and in the meantime, the lineup needs bounce-back seasons from Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Michae...

The Yankees head into 2025 with major question marks in the rotation, after a brutal wave of injuries. Gerrit Cole is out for the season with Tommy John, Luis Gil is sidelined for 3–4 months with a lat injury, and Clarke Schmidt is dealing with a shoulder issue. What was once a clear strength now feels a lot more uncertain. Can Carlos Rodón and newcomer Max Fried step up and anchor this rotation?...

We brought on Phillies fan Josh Doering, still riding the high of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, to break down what could be a pivotal season in Philly. The rotation is elite, but this feels like a turning point year with key players set to hit free agency after the season. Can Nick Castellanos and others bounce back? Can they finally get over the hump and win their first World Series since 2008?...