Picked Off w Mike & Aric

Hey Everyone!  This week Aric and Mike give a post mortem on what we thought was a great World Series between the two best teams in Baseball!  We also debate the reasons for Brewers Manager referencing the Yankees (Mystique or Dysfunction?), debate whether the Brewers can repeat their magic, and review some of the highlights that propelled the Crew to the Crown of the Baseball World. ENJOY!

Hey Baseball fans!  It's finally here!  The World Series starts this Friday with two of the best teams in Baseball and Mike and Aric are here for YOU to break it down.  First, we give a post-mortem to the 2026 postseason, let Aric rant a little on his Yankees, then we break down these two teams to find out which team has the edge. Enjoy!

HEY BASEBALL FANS!  OCTOBER IS HERE AND THE PLAYOFFS ARE IN FULL SWING!  This week Aric and Mike recap the Wild Card Series, get you up to date on the Division Series and Aric rants on his Yanks' poor play and whether they can overcome it. ENJOY

Hey Baseball Fans!  It's finally here, the last weekend of the regular season!  I hope you didn't blink, because it went that quickly!  This week, Mike and Aric discuss Vlad Guerrero Jr's comments on his contract (was he tone deaf, being honest, or both?), moves in the Front Office by the Mets and Red Sox, the Playoff picture as it sharpens up and some key matchups this weekend, inc...

Hey Everyone!  Mike and Aric are back with another Episode of Picked Off!  As we enter the last week of the regular season, we discuss the health of some key players on playoff mainstays, discuss the final two playoff spots up for grabs and preview some great matchups this weekend, including: Red Sox at Rays: Can the Rays tighten their grip on the AL East? Blue Jays at Rangers: Can the Jays keep t...

Hey Everyone!  Mike and Aric are back with another Episode of Picked Off!  As we enter the last month of the season, we talk about another team sale, this of the moribund LA Angels (will Stan Kronke turn this around?), discuss the final two playoff spots up for grabs and preview some great matchups this weekend, including: Yankees at Padres: can the Friars match up with the best rotation in Baseba...

Hey Everyone!  This week we have a special episode featuring Marshall Fischer, parent of one of Boerne's own Little League stars that went to the LL World Series in Williamsport!  Marshall tells us of his and the team's road to the Big Dance in PA, includling Selection and travels through the various tournaments to get to Williamsport The controversy surrounding the Tulsa, OK LL team The...

Hey Everyone - Aric and Mike are back with another episode of PICKED OFF!  This week we disect the following: RIP to TOMMY JOHN TRADE DEADLINE POST MORTEN THE WEEKEND THAT WAS DODGERS-BREWERS MARINERS-ASTROS WHITE SOX-TIGERS

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back to talk Baseball with you!  This week we discuss: Another low IQ act by a Giants veteran Division and WC races Are the Astros Back? Can the Red Sox stay hot? Matchup Preview Yankees-Cubs Red Sox-Dodgers Rangers-Astros Enjoy!

Hey Baseball Fans!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode of PICKED OFF! This week: HOF Ceremonies 2026 Inductees Beltran, Jones, Kent a Peek into 2027 ballot 2026 Trade Deadline Buyers, Sellers, those on the fenc Key Matchups this weekend Yankees-Phillies Guardians-Rays Mariners-Rangers Enjoy!

Hey Baseball Fans!  Aric and Mike are BACK from hiatus with a fun-filled episode!  This week episodes features: A sure fire Hall of Famer announces his retirement - will we see another like him? Our thoughts on the All Star Game Key matchups this weekend: Dodgers v Yankees Rays v Red Sox Marlins v Brewers ENJOY!

HEY EVERYONE!  Aric and Mike have a special FOURTH OF JULY episode.  This week our topics cover First Half Awards Trade Deadline preview A Special Fourth of July message GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another fun filled episode and we've got a lot to cover including: Mets finally pull the plug on their Manager MLB's sweeping proposed changes for the Amateur draft Mike wants both sides TO JUST SHUT UP! This weekend's Matchups Phillies at Mets: will this be the nail in the coffin for New York? Yankees at Red Sox: can the Bronx Bombers not...

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are finally back with another blistering episode of "PICKED OFF"  This week we banter about: The return of Tarik Skubal and if we will be a Tiger very long... The Guardians injuries pile up The Giants unofficially put the "for sale" sign on their players This weekend's marquee Matchups, including The resurgent and healthy Houston Astros The ups...

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode!  This week we discuss: Aaron Judge on the IL - will this derail the Yankees? Who's Hot and Who's Not in the Division Races Marquee Matchups Athletics vs Astros Orioles vs Blue Jays Red Sox vs Yankees Enjoy!

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode of PICKED OFF.  This week's highlights: Wander Franco court saga comes to a close MLBPA and MLB submit CBA proposals (let the bickering begin! Surprises and Disappointments as we reach the 60 game mark Marquee Weekend matchups Cubs-Cards Padres-Nationals Phillies-Dodgers Enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another fun filled episode!  This week we: Pay respect to another legend lost Discuss another blockbuster trade by the Giants Aric muses on his Yankees returning to the Mean Preview Interleague Rivalry Week matches Enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode of PICKED OFF.  This week we start off with a tribute to the late great John Sterling, the former radio broadcaster of the NY Yankees. Some soundbites from some of John's best calls Memories and what made John stand out We also do another trip around the major leagues and preview some key matchups including: Tampa Bay at Boston Detroi...

Hey everyone! Aric and Mike are back with a SPICY episode of PICKED OFF!  This week's episode includes: BIG shakeups in the manager's office of two contenders What went on behind the scenes? What's in store for these teams Mike goes OFF on the Giants being lap dogs to the Phillies Is Carlos Mendoza of the Mets the next to go? Key matchups this weekend.

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode of PICKED OFF!  This week we cover the following: Giants V Dodgers and Yanks V Red Sox Are the Bosox in trouble? Peak at Divisional races and Teams that are in Trouble, (We're looking at you  too, Mets and Phillies!) Preview Red Sox-Orioles, Phillies-Braves, Pirates-Brewers And much more!  Enjoy!

Hey there, Baseball Fans!  Aric and Mike are back with another (we think) insightful episode on this Baseball season.  Today, Aric and Mike ruminate on: Another rookie gets a big deal. Why this sudden trend to sign unproven players to long term deals Early season Surprises and Disappointments Can the Pirates, Reds and Twins keep it going? Are the Mets in trouble? Who's "wearing us out&qu...

Hey Baseball Fans!  After a (too long) two week hiatus, Aric and Mike are BACK with another episode.  This week we discuss: The Opening Week that was Early season surprises and Disappointments Preview of this weekend's marquee matchups Hope you enjoy it!

Hey Everyone!  Our special guest and good friend, 3X WS Winner Jeremy Affeldt joins us again to talk Opening Day 2026!  Jeremy shares his insights on the following: What SF Giants new Manager Tony Vitello needs to do in his first year in the Professional ranks SFG Spring Training Review and keys to a successful start Thoughts on ABS and its impact on the Game Thoughts on the pending CBA negotiatio...

Hey Everyone!  Aric and I couldn't wait!  We decided to do a "live look in" for Opening Day featuring both of our favorite teams!  In this episode: We preview Opening Day lineups We give our outlook for each team We give our thoughts on the new ABS system. We hope you enjoy!

Hey Everyone! - Aric and Mike are right back at it with another episode.  This week we finish our 2026 Spring Training Coverage with a preview of the NL West to see if: The Diamondbacks can bounce back from another disappointing season If the Giants can break out of their boring mediocrity If ANYONE (besides Father Time) can stop the Dodgers from their Three-peat Enjoy!