Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball

Team USA boasts a historic World Baseball Classic rotation—two reigning Cy Young winners, plus Paul Skenes offering crucial late-tournament outings. Can anyone match this firepower? Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton assess the unprecedented depth, including Tarek Skubal, Logan Webb, and Clayton Kershaw, and weigh Team Japan and the Dominican Republic as the main threats. They reveal insider logistics...

Salt Lake City surges to the top of MLB expansion buzz as Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton debate whether the Rockies’ rising sports hub is ready for big-league baseball. With the city’s $3.5 billion Power District and rapid population boom, could Utah join Nashville, Charlotte, or a rejuvenated Montreal in baseball’s next wave? The hosts explore how public funding, local support, and market viabili...

USA Men’s Hockey team shocks Canada to clinch gold after 46 years—does this resurgence spark new motivation for Team USA Baseball as they gear up for the World Baseball Classic? Paul Skenes and Tarek Skubal headline a stacked roster, ready to face global competition with fresh pride and intensity. Is patriotism fueling a new era across American sports? Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton break down MLB...

Spring Training brings fresh hope as MLB fans look to the future—yet the passing of Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski casts a poignant shadow. Sully reflects on Mazeroski’s iconic walk-off homer in the 1960 World Series, his legendary defensive prowess, and his enduring impact on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Is Mazeroski’s legacy the most dramatic in postseason history? The discussion covers the bitter afte...

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Seattle Mariners hold the American League West crown, but can the Houston Astros bounce back after a turbulent offseason, and are the West Sacramento A’s primed for a surprise run? Hosts Sully and Brett Chancey unpack the dramatic shifts in division power, spotlighting Isak Paredes, Carlos Correa, and Yordan Alvarez’s future impact. With pitching changes, infield logjams, and the Rangers’ strategi...

Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey are excited to kick off our 3rd season officially with the Locked on Network. We will cover stories across the league. Join us for our debut episode tonight! MLB’s landscape is shifting as Mike Trout, José Altuve, and Carlos Correa are sidelined from the World Baseball Classic—raising critical questions about contract insurance and superstar absences. Brett Chancey a...

With a potential labor war beginning, MLBPA head Tony Clark stepped down right at the start of Spring Training. While this may have been a surprise move, it might be the best thing. Clark made many concessions in the last few labor showdowns and seems to have a laundry list of controversies bubbling to the surface.   Meanwhile the San Diego Padres keep signing reclamation projects to finally have...

Which MLB franchises are under the most pressure to win it all in 2026? Sully breaks down why the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Guardians, and Detroit Tigers face a true “World Series or bust” season. Big names like Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are in the spotlight, while fan b...

Bryce Harper faces mounting pressure as Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski calls him out for underwhelming playoff performances—can Harper return to MVP form and finally bring a World Series title to Philadelphia? Sully spotlights the Phillies’ urgent quest for a championship, highlighting Harper’s evolving legacy, recent postseason stumbles, and the team’s offseason roster moves, inc...

New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies skip splashy offseason moves—will avoiding risky trades lead to division glory? Cody Bellinger, Gerrit Cole, Ahmed Rosario, Tino Martinez, and Bryce Harper headline a strategic gamble, as fans question if standing pat might be the smartest play. Are Joe Torre and Brian Cashman’s understated decisions repeating history, or is a big crash still in the cards...

Sully  dissects MLB’s evolving economic landscape, spotlighting the rise and fall of regional sports networks, owners-versus-players acrimony, and how superstars like Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, and Barry Larkin impact team stability. The discussion confronts misconceptions about player loyalty, explores revenue sharing and salary floor solutions, and draws parallels to classic films like Armaged...

PITCHERS AND CATCHERS HAVE REPORTED! Those fantastic words have been uttered! The off season is over and Spring Training has begun. Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers who are hoping that pitching will carry the day. Meanwhile the Pittsburgh Pirates are making some moves and will hopefully listen to Sully who has been advising them to sign big league players to play along side Paul...

Seattle Mariners gear up for a breakthrough season as the city’s hunger for a World Series intensifies. Can Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and a fortified pitching staff propel Seattle past their postseason heartbreak and finally bring home a championship? Paul Francis Sullivan explores the Mariners’ revamped roster, key acquisitions like Brendan Donovan, and the club’s impressive rotation featurin...

Milwaukee Brewers spark debate after a bold multi-player swap with the Boston Red Sox, with fans left questioning who truly won the deal. Could new Brewer Kyle Harrison, a former top pitching prospect, turn the tables and make Milwaukee the surprise contender this October? Or did Boston’s acquisition of Caleb Durbin and Andrew Monasterio provide the missing depth needed for a playoff push?   Paul...

Kansas City Royals’ dynamic use of speed reshaped postseason strategy—Terrance Gore’s lightning-fast base running delivered pivotal moments but raises a haunting question: how many October heroes have we never seen?  Sully celebrates Gore’s improbable career—three World Series rings, barely any at-bats, but an indelible postseason impact—while tracing baseball’s long history of unlikely champions,...

Carlos Beltran got elected to the Hall of Fame on his fourth attempt. Alex Rodriguez is still on the outside looking in after 5 attempts with only 40% of the ballots in the last election.  Carlos Beltran had to resign as manager of the Mets because of his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal of 2017. A-Rod was suspended in 2014 for PEDs.  But for some reason Beltran's cheating is ok but A-Ro...

It took a while, but Framber Valdez finally signed a deal. The Detroit Tigers signed the star left hander in a bid to take the AL Central. Will he make a 1-2 punch with Tarik Skubal or are the Tigers moving on? Check out the In Memoriam Video   https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=SQm14szUYG3Nu_Wk   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyday...

Seattle Mariners land versatile Brendan Donovan in a blockbuster three-team trade, reshaping their pursuit of an AL West title. Can Donovan’s all-around game finally power the Mariners past the playoff threshold? Colby Padnode of Locked on Mariners and JD Hafron of Locked on Cardinals join Sully to break down Donovan’s fit in a loaded lineup alongside Julio Rodriguez, Josh Naylor, and Cal Raleigh,...

Cincinnati Reds shake up the NL Central, landing slugger Eugenio Suárez in a bold move to power their lineup and seize their playoff window. Can this calculated splash catapult the Reds past the Cubs and Brewers in a suddenly wide-open division?     Sully and Jeff Carr break down Suárez’s return and how his home-run power behind Elly De La Cruz could redefine manager Terry Francona’s offensive str...

San Francisco Giants take a strategic risk by signing three-time batting champion Luis Arraez to a one-year deal. Can a singles machine spark an offense built around sluggers like Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman? Luis Arraez's declining power numbers and defensive challenges at second base raise eyebrows, but his durability and ability to put the ball in play could reshape the Giants...

Jacob Wilson, the young star infielder for the West Sacramento A's has signed a long term deal that will buy out much of his prime.   The goal seems to be for the club to have a solid core in place by the time they arrive in Las Vegas.   While this is refreshing news, Sully wonders why couldn't these types of improvements happen when the team was playing in a major league stadium.     Those questi...

The San Francisco Giants have the deep pocketed Bay Area all to themselves. Their fans are restless for a title. So why can they not land a big deal for anyone other than Harrison Bader? He is a fine major leaguer, but the Giants do not look like they are any closer to a Division Title. On another slow news day, Sully reads viewer comments and admits he got a few things wrong. Check out the In Mem...

Tampa Bay Rays face a pivotal crossroads as stadium drama heats up—will a move to Tampa finally unlock the franchise’s potential, or could Orlando lure the team away? Sully teams up with Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss from Locked On Rays to break down the latest developments, including a non-binding agreement for a new stadium on the Hillsborough Community College campus and the tough public fina...

José Ramírez, one of the greatest players in Cleveland baseball history, has signed a long term deal that will keep him with the Guardians for the duration of his career.     Sully breaks down what true loyalty is in the era of free agency, how the Guardians can reward him for staying and what needs to be done to put Cleveland over the top.   Check out the In Memoriam Video   https://youtu.be/ISl3...