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Major League Baseball’s Opening Day 2.0 electrifies as rookie phenoms like Munetaka Murakami and Carson Binge make powerful debuts, while stars such as Mike Trout and Aaron Judge face early season tests. Can the Los Angeles Angels finally turn Trout’s leadership and explosive performance into playoff glory, or will lingering pitching woes hold them back? Intrigue builds with the New York Mets ligh...

Paul Skenes gets terrorized by the New York Mets (and his own defense), while seemingly every top rookie hit a homer...or two in their MLB Debuts.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “ LOCKEDON ” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on...

The season has begun!   The game might have been anti climactic as the Yankees clobbered the Giants, 7-0 and Max Fried was in mid season form. But the joy of having the MLB season starting is real.   Netflix's coverage was adequate but they do not need to try so hard. This is a marathon, not a sprint.   More games start up on Thursday and Sully breaks down who owned baseball. Everydayer Club If yo...

MLB Opening Day kicks off with high stakes as the Los Angeles Dodgers hunt for a third straight championship and rivals eye a path to dethrone the reigning villains of baseball. Brett Chancey and Mike spotlight marquee matchups, including Paul Skenes and the revamped Pittsburgh Pirates clashing with the New York Mets’ star power, and the Texas Rangers testing the formidable Philadelphia Phillies l...

Seattle Mariners end their World Series drought! Can rookie MVP Bobby Witt Jr. and Cy Young winner Garrett Crochet ignite a new era of baseball dominance?   Sully forecasts the MLB landscape as Opening Day unfolds, with hot takes on division winners, playoff contenders, and award favorites. Key discussion points include Pete Alonso’s power move to the Baltimore Orioles, Shohei Ohtani’s dominance i...

Chicago Cubs usher in the Pete Crow-Armstrong era with a bold long-term extension, signaling their intent to build around one of baseball’s most electric young talents. Is PCA the new face of the franchise as Chicago aims for postseason contention? Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton break down the deal’s implications and debate whether Alex Bregman or Crow-Armstrong will define this Cubs squad for yea...

Philadelphia Phillies face mounting pressure—will Bryce Harper finally deliver the World Series title he was brought in to win? Connor Thomas and Sully break down the Fightin’ Phils’ championship window, dissecting the team’s potent lineup featuring Schwarber, Turner, Bohm, and Realmuto, and their formidable pitching staff led by Wheeler, Sanchez, Nola, and Lozardo. The addition of Adolis Garcia s...

Seattle Mariners emerge as AL West favorites—can Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh power the club to a pennant amid fierce competition? The division’s outlook heats up as the Houston Astros aim to reclaim their dominance with a new-look rotation and Jeremy Peña’s breakout potential, while the Texas Rangers bet on Corey Seager’s MVP chase and deep pitching staff to stay in the playoff hunt. Anaheim’s...

Los Angeles Dodgers stack their roster with stars like Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, and Edwin Diaz—can any NL West contender break their division reign? Paul Holden, Daynen Biggs, Allen Stiles, Javier Reyes, and Harry Ruiz examine the Dodgers’ spending spree, elite bullpen additions, and their rivals’ chances to disrupt the hierarchy. Key debates feature the San Francisco Giants’ incremental upgrad...

Los Angeles Dodgers anchor MLB’s top offenses for 2026, but can Pete Alonso ignite the Baltimore Orioles from 24th to 3rd place overnight? With the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves rounding out the elite five, the power rankings spark debate. JJ Weatherholt lands on the St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day roster after just one minor league season—was it too soon, or is he the f...

San Diego Padres refuse to play small market ball, launching bold trades and high-profile signings in their quest for a World Series breakthrough. Can Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and newcomer Nick Castellanos finally deliver a championship and rewrite the franchise’s history? The Padres’ aggressive approach stands out—will their commitment to winning set a new MLB standard, or will payroll...

NL Central fans brace for a fierce division shakeup as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers emerge as top contenders, but can the Brewers' magic withstand off-season losses yet again? JD Hafron leads a lively debate with Chuck Freimund, Sam Olbur, Jeff Carr, and Gary Morgan, unpacking whether additions like Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suárez will reshape the Cubs and Reds' championship odds, and if...

Detroit Tigers load up with Framber Valdez, but will it finally be enough to capture the AL Central crown? With the division tighter than ever and stars like Tarik Skubal, Bobby Witt Jr., and Byron Buxton under the spotlight, hosts Justin Lada, Scott Bentley, Jack Johnson, CJ Baumgartner, and Todd Welter break down every team’s outlook for 2026—questioning whether Detroit’s aggressive off-season a...

NL East supremacy is up for grabs as the division’s heavyweights—the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves—reload for 2026, facing questions about aging cores, breakout stars, and bitter rivalries. Will Juan Soto’s second season in Queens elevate the Mets, or can Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trey Turner keep Philadelphia on top for a third straight year? Is Spencer Strider’...

AL East powers brace for a season of chaos—can the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Orioles emerge on top in what promises to be MLB’s most competitive division? Gabby Maljanian leads a roundtable with Brian McKeon, Kevin Weiss, Connor Newcomb, and Brayden Ewasko, spotlighting why the New York Yankees’ reloaded pitching staff, Toronto Blue Jays’ bold addition of Dylan Cease, and Baltimore Orioles’ headline-...

Howie Rose, the brilliant radio broadcaster for the Mets, is going to call it a career after the 2026 season, and with him will go one of the great companions of summer.   The Mets are adding a new way to enjoy the sound of an MLB game. The league should take note of it.     And Sully opens the floor for questions, including his thoughts of Portland as an MLB city. Everydayer Club If you never mis...

In this episode of Back to the Bullpen , we dive into the growing pitching power in the National League and why it could shape the entire playoff race in 2026. The Mets are quietly building one of the deepest pitching staffs in baseball, proving that rotation depth — not just the top five starters — can carry a team through 162 games and into October. We break down why New York’s ability to run ou...

Major League Baseball navigates skyrocketing viewership and global excitement, but faces critical challenges as ownership disputes threaten to derail momentum. Shohei Ohtani emerges as the planet’s biggest sports star, driving unprecedented attention from fans worldwide. Are the Dodgers—and their villainous aura—pushing the game toward a dangerous lockout, even as teams like the Mets splurge on ro...

Venezuela shocks the baseball world by capturing the World Baseball Classic title, dethroning powerhouse Team USA and igniting raw emotion from players like Salvador Perez. What does this stunning victory mean for a country in turmoil, and how does it reshape the sport’s global landscape? Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton break down standout moments from Ohtani’s blazing spring debut with the Dodgers...

Colorado Rockies fans finally have a spark of hope after Ezekiel Tovar’s breakout World Baseball Classic performance. Can Tovar’s fiery leadership and elite bat turn around one of MLB’s worst teams? Sully and Paul Holden unpack Tovar’s rising star, Michael Lorenzen’s arrival, and whether new manager Warren Schaefer can modernize the Rockies' approach.   Roster shakeups, an influx of young talent,...

Team Venezuela makes history by defeating Team USA to secure their first World Baseball Classic championship. Bryce Harper’s pivotal eighth-inning home run is overshadowed by decisive plays from Eduardo Rodriguez, Willer Abreu, and Eugenio Suarez as Venezuela’s athletes deliver under pressure. The win marks a milestone for Venezuelan baseball amidst years of adversity. Brett Chancey and Mike offer...

In a star studded World Baseball Classic, the biggest moment involved Javier Sanoja. His stolen base set up the game winning 9th inning hit and erased the dramatic Bryce Harper 8th inning homer. Team Venezuela edged Team USA with a 3-2 thriller that electrified Miami.  Sully and Justin Lada break down the memorable finale and the future of the WBC. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’...

Italy had an early lead over Venezuela in the semifinal game. But Eugenio Suárez, Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez rallied late and now team Venezuela will face team USA for the WBC Title.   Sully looks at Venezuela's chances and looks forward to the final on Tuesday. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and...

Team Venezuela storms into their first-ever World Baseball Classic final, setting up a dramatic showdown with Team USA. Can Ronald Acuña Jr. and a stacked Venezuelan lineup rise above fatigue and bullpen challenges to capture gold against MLB stars like Nolan McLean and Mason Miller? The energy in Miami is electric—will passion and clutch hitting be enough to topple the favorites? Mike Stanton and...

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