Loud Outs

In this episode CJ and Spilly dissect the Cardinals curious decision to move Willson Contreras off of catcher. They also talk about the injury issues with the Houston Astros, the great comebacks for the Rays and Dodgers and the emergence of James Outman. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk about the returns of Bryce Harper and Tim Anderson and what it means for the Phillies and White Sox. Plus Liam Hendriks is set for a rehab assignment. The Orioles are overdue for some love and the Mariners offense is the crosshairs as their disappointing start to the season continues. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk Jacob deGrom's trip to the injured list. They also take a look back at the month of April in MLB and how difficult it will be for the Cardinals and White Sox to make the post season. They revisit more White Sox drama and wonder how the modern manager handles major mistakes. Plus a little NCAA baseball talk and how that game has changed in recent years. 

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk a near amazing feat by Shohei Ohtani. They also get into the Mets, especially a starting rotation that looks nothing like it was supposed to. White Sox GM Rick Hahn takes blame for his team's struggles, but is he really the problem? Aaron Judge left the game on Thursday with hip and wrist issues, this Yankees lineup just doesn't look the same without him and Stanto...

In this episode CJ & Spilly get into the curious move by the struggling St. Louis Cardinals to demote 20-year-old Jordan Walker. They also praise the Nationals for the returns they're getting in the Juan Soto and Max Scherzer trades. The White Sox are scuffling, could it be because of a key piece they let walk this winter? Robbie Ray is out for the season in Seattle but is that their biggest issue...

In this episode CJ & Spilly give some love to the first place Pirates. They also get into the Houston Astros emerging, Fernando Tatis Jr's  slow start, the Blue Jays and Vladdy Jr's hate for the Yankees, the Max Scherzer suspension and the great story of Johnny Doskow of the Oakland A's broadcast team. 

In this episode CJ & Spilly break down the Max Scherzer ejection and impending suspension. Do the guys have a better way to impose sticky stuff penalties? The Angels and Yankees series has been a good one. Fernando Tatis is back with the Padres, will this be the boost they need? The Dodgers need a shortstop and it appears their All-Star right fielder is the man for the job. 

CJ and Spilly break down the return of Fernando Tatis, Jr. in the Padres lineup this week which will effect where Juan Soto will hit. He prefers the #2 spot but has better in other places. The Angels call up a 2022 draft pick with a unique swing. The guys get into the ultra aggressive move and what history has taught us. The Rays drop 2 of 3 in Toronto for their first losses of the season as the A...

In this episode CJ and Spilly stay on the Rays and their winning ways. The Detroit Tigers and manager AJ Hinch make a statement with their star shortstop. Vaughn Grissom gets his shot in Atlanta. Logan Webb is in it for the long term in San Francisco and the Baltimore Orioles show that they aren't messing around. 

CJ and Spilly discuss the possibility of Bryce Harper switching positions to first base. Is that the long term solution in Philadelphia? Also, Salt Lake City is gearing up for an MLB team, Jared Kelenic is finally showing his immense promise, and Ian Happ is sticking around in Chicago.

CJ and Spilly get into the 9-0 Tampa Bay Rays, and tell you why their hot start is both surprising and predictable. Then, Spilly waxes poetic about Nolan Arenado after he hits his 300th career home run. There are a bunch of big name teams struggling out of the gate. Who worries them the most?

CJ and Spilly get into the Cardinals' messy public spat between Oli Marmol and Tyler O'Neill. Is the "Cardinals Way" outdated? Also, pitch clock arguments are leading to ejections, Grayson Rodriguez debuts for Baltimore, and Liam Hendriks completes cancer treatment.

CJ and Spilly recap a fantastic opening weekend of the MLB season - panic time in Philly, a fascinating first start for Kodai Senga, and the impact of the new rules. Have we been too hard on Rob Manfred?

Opening Day of the 2023 MLB season is here! CJ and Spilly are getting you ready by going through their biggest storylines, like the Angles' precarious situation, young stars getting a shot to shine, and how the rules changes will effect the game. They also make their awards predictions with Jake Mintz and Jordan Schusterman from The Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

CJ and Spilly dive into the recent Forbes article detailing the most valuable teams in MLB, as well as the financial woes plaguing regional sports networks. They explain why there's fuzzy math behind which teams "make" or "lose" money, and what the future of MLB on TV looks like.

CJ and Spilly break down the chaos in Clearwater following Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins' season-ending ACL tear, the latest injury plaguing the defending NL champions as we end Spring Training. How could this reshape the NL East race? Also, the guys discuss the surprisingly complicated process behind the decisions MLB teams make on who will be on the Opening Day rosters.

CJ and Spilly break down the incredible championship game of the World Baseball Classic between Team USA and Team Japan, including the dramatic Trout-Ohtani showdown. Was this baseball at its absolute best?

CJ and Spilly discuss Team USA beating Venezuela and Cuba to reach the WBC Championship Game. Will Japan join them or will Mexico pull off the huge upset? Plus, they determine whether the excitement of the WBC is worth the potential injuries.

CJ and Spilly talk the MLB's renewed emphasis on pitchers using "sticky stuff,” the Yankees' big decision on whether or not to play Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza, and the Mets catching a break with Edwin Diaz's salary.

CJ and Spilly react to Team Puerto Rico's incredible win over their Dominican rivals and the tragic scene of Edwin Diaz being injured in the celebration. Also, Team USA advances but Spilly is still not impressed.

CJ and Spilly talk about all the latest in the World Baseball Classic, including Cuba advancing to a semifinal in Miami, and the highly anticipated Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico match-up tonight. Also, Spilly takes Max Scherzer to task.

CJ and Spilly react to Team USA's blowout loss to Team Mexico and the ripple effect it could have on the rest of the World Baseball Classic. Plus, they look ahead to the games that will decide who will advance out of the group stages.

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is officially underway! CJ and Spilly go through the biggest storylines, what they're excited about, and who they think will win this year's loaded WBC.

CJ and Spilly share their thoughts on the new pitch clock in MLB. How will pitchers and hitters react? Who has the advantage? And most importantly...will it affect beer sales in stadiums?

CJ and Spilly break down the biggest storylines they're following during Spring Training, and why Spilly is sold on the Padres as pennant winners after visiting their camp. Also, could the Astros finally have some competition in the AL West in 2023? And CJ makes the case that we're seeing the end of the AL/NL distinctions in baseball, as the league introduces a new balanced schedule.