Losses Above Replacement

In this week's episode of "Cheap Seats Chatter", Mathias Altman-Kurosaki, Alex Clark, and David Gillespie delve into the costly loss of Ronald Acuna Jr. to a torn ACL and what it means for the Atlanta Braves moving forward. With the recent MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game that took place this week, they also recap the results of both and highlight some of the impressive feats taken away from t...

David, Alex and Ryan "Splash" jump on the podcast to talk about the latest stories in the wide world of baseball. With the All-Star game less than a week, the teams are starting to shape up, which players were undeserving of making it and which players were snubbed from the roster? Shohei Ohtani has been en fuego as of late and made history as the first person elected to the same All-Star game as...

In this episode of Cheap Seats Chatter, Ryan Potts, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki, Alex Clark, and David Gillespie all join in on the podcast to address Trevor Bauer's recent domestic violence/sexual assault allegations. Also, the guys highlight the impact slugger Kyle Schwarber has been having on the Washington Nationals with his latest stretch of play that's seen him hit an astonishing amount of home...

On today's episode of Cheap Seats Chatter, the duo of David and Alex hop on the mic to talk about the biggest stories in sports. With the debut of top prospect Wander Franco, have fans gotten a glimpse of the future of the game? Who are the biggest surprises currently leading the All-Star vote and whose inclusion would have been unthinkable during the offseason? What should the Blue Jays and Astro...

In this week's episode, Ryan Potts, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki, and David Gillespie discuss the latest in the doctoring baseballs scandal, after the MLB rules on how they'll punish players caught with foreign substances. Also, Jacob DeGrom has been having an unprecedented historical year thus far. They'll discuss more about what DeGrom's year has meant thus far and what it will mean going forward in...

In this week's episode, Alex Clark, David Gillespie, and Mathias Altman-Kurosaki begin discussing the doctored baseballs scandal that continues to be relevant after Gerrit Cole's response about his potential usage of Spider Tack. Also, the defensive shift has been up for debate as to whether or not it should continue to be allowed. The guys get into the effect it has had on the game, how players h...

In this episode of Cheap Seats Chatter, Alex and David talk about the doctored balls scandal which may be contributing to the lack of offense this season. The duo also covers the arrest of Braves outfielder Marcel Ozuna and a major milestone Tony La Russa has reached in his historic career. They even venture into “Trade or Sign” where the two debate the fates of some potential future high-profile...

In what was almost a self-fulfilling prophecy, it was Garrett Mirsky who would catch Jarred Kelenic's first career home run in the big leagues. With Alex Clark, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki (MAK), and David Gillespie hosting the episode, you'll learn the story of how the miracle came to be for the life-long Mariners fan. All that and more on "Cheap Seats Chatter", brought to you by Overtime Heroics. Fo...

In this week's episode, Alex Clark, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki (MAK), and David Gillespie talk about this season's spike in injuries with many of the biggest stars already heading to the IL. Also, can you believe it, folks? It's been a whole week without a no-hitter! They discuss the impact they've had on the season and baseball as a whole in 2021. Also, it might be the most baffling defensive play e...

As baseball begins to conclude it's second month, the weather and the stories continue to heat up. Join Mathias and Alex as they discuss future first-ballot hall-of-famer Albert Pujols leaving the Angels but staying in-state, Tony La Russa making controversy about "unwritten rules" and the abundance of no-hitters this season and what it means for baseball. All that and more on Cheap Seats Chatter...

Join Mathias and Alex as the dynamic duo talk about the hottest stories in Baseball! Pitching is on the rise as two more no-hitters happened since the last broadcast showing that pitching is on the rise. Is the 1990 record for most no-hitters in the live-ball era in jeopardy? Alex is excited to talk about his Mariners who have called up Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert. Does this signal the start...

Join Alex, Mathias, Joe and Cole as the group comes together to talk about the biggest stories in baseball. As April reaches it's conclusion, baseball is not lacking for big stories. The group discusses the case against Roberto Alomar, the stellar pitching performances of Madison Bumgarner and Yusei Kikuchi, the Pioneer League Home Run Derby rule and the top performers through the month. All these...

The 2021 MLB season has started off with a bang and the Cheap Seats Chatter crew are right in the middle of it. Join Mathias, Joe and Alex as the three come together to discuss the No-Hitter Double Feature from Joe Musgrove and Carlos Rodon, the most surprising stories from the start of the season and play a bit of "Hot-or-Not" with some of the players and teams. Follow us on Twitter @OTH_CheapSea...

Join Alex, Mathias, Ryan and Joe as the crew comes together to discuss the best stories in baseball! Today's edition focuses on two of the best words in the English dictionary "Opening Day". Which teams made their names heard and what players surprised everyone with their production? Find out on this edition of Cheap Seats Chatter brought to you by Overtime Heroics. Check out our Twitter @OTH_Chea...

Join Alex and MAK as the two discuss their predictions for Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and each league's respective Most Valuable Player. After a shortened 2020 season, which players will come out to the normal season with a head full of steam and which stars will fall out of the lime light? Join us here on Cheap Seats Chatter brought to you by Overtime Heroics! Follow us on Twitter @OTH_CheapSea...

Alex, MAK and Joe come together to make some early picks for each of the MLB Divisions as well as their World Series picks. With all the moves in the off-season, the 2020 standings get a big shake-up getting ready for 2021. Will the Dodgers reign supreme for the second year in a row, or does the crew think there is another dark horse in the race? Find out in this episode of Cheap Seats Chatter, br...

Imagine a fictional world where a grounder hit by Mae Mordabito is fielded by Pablo Sanchez and thrown to Lou Collins at first for the out is the setting for today's discussion on Cheap Seats Chatter. Join Cole, MAK and Alex as they put on their general manager hats on and each draft a multi-verse team of your favorite movie and gaming baseball heroes. You the listener can vote on who's team was b...

In another edition of Cheap Seats Chatter Versus, Alex and Mathias break down some of the greatest center fielders in the semi-modern era discussing who are the best of the best. Do you value ability to get on base and out speed everyone like Kenny Lofton? Or do you like the combination of Power and defense like Andruw Jones? Maybe you want a consistent threat like Carlos Beltran? Not to mention t...

Mathias, Joe and Alex break down the best first baseman from the 2000's to the present and rank how they stack up against each other. Who will take the top spot on our lists from the biggest hitters like Miguel Cabrera from defensive wizards that broke the norm when it comes to hitting like Joey Votto? Or is there one name that towers above the others who is still playing to this day? Tune in to f...

Alex, MAK and Joe come together in celebration for one of the most magical phrases a baseball fan can hear. Pitchers and Catchers Report. The official start of Spring training is here, so the boys come together to discuss some of the latest signings in the MLB and express their excitement that baseball is finally back. Follow us on Twitter, @OTH_CheapSeats Check out all our content at Overtimehero...

This week, the crew of Alex, Cole, Joe and Mak talk about the recent moves in baseball as we slowly stretch towards when Pitchers and Catcher report to Spring Training. These moves include Trevor Bauer to the Dodgers, Ken Giles to Seattle, Benintendi to KC and more. Mak also talks about his Mets and good options to fill out the main problem areas before the season starts. The team then ends by tal...

The two-man crew of Alex and Mak break down the Nolan Arenado trade and wrap their heads around one of the more head scratching moves of the off-season. After, the team talk about more of the bigger moves of the last week including the signings of J.T. Realmuto, Didi Gregorious among others. With the Hall-of-Fame results showing no new members for the 2021 class, they talk about how disappointing...

Join Alex, Mak, Joe and Luke as they discuss the major moves being made through the off-season including George Springer, Jameson Taillon and many more. The team also talked about the death of "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron and his impact on ourselves and the game of baseball itself. Check us out at Twitter @OTH_CheapSeats and all of our writing at Overtimeheroics.com! Listen, Rate, Follow, and Subscribe!

Mathias Altman-Kurosaki, Joe Borek, and Alex Clark are here to discuss all the recent happenings in the MLB! Whether it be D.J. LeMahieu re-signing with the Yankees, Corey Kluber joining him, or the recent trade of Joe Musgrove to the Padres, the gang is here to give their reactions to them. After they break down all the big moves the trio moves towards some MLB Hall of Fame ballot talk to end out...

Hosts Cole Raines and Mathias Altman-Kurosaki sort through what was a wild two weeks in baseball. Between the Padres moves and the trade of Francisco Lindor, they both try to figure out who the best teams in baseball are. After that, they talk through the overpaid free agents, and the underrated that are left on the market.  Listen, Rate, and Subscribe to our show at Cheap Seats Chatter!&nbsp...