Picked Off w Mike & Aric

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!

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode!  This week we preview the NL Central.  A few highlights: Are the Pirates really (and FINALLY) going to make some noise? Are the Cardinals REALLY going to be that bad? Will the Reds build on their surprising 2025 finish? That and we discuss the WBC!  We hope you enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another Divsional preview episode!  This week we scour the NL East to see: If the Marlins surprising season was an anomaly or a trend If the Mets can stop being "The Mess" If the Braves can shake off the injury (and PED) bug and return to their winning ways. We hope you enjoy it!

Hey Everyone!  Mike and Aric are back with another episode of PICKED OFF.  This week we preview the AL East, the toughest division in Baseball to see if  The Orioles can rebound from what was the most disappointing season in Baseball last year The Yankees can improve with the same line up (doubtful!) The Blue Jays can recover from that heartbreaking loss in the Fall Classic The Red Sox's tota...

Hey Everyone!  Picked Off is BACK with the AL Central Preview, but this week we have a special cohost in FREDDY D, the Host of the Fan After Dark on 105.3 the Fan in DFW.  Freddie and I preview what was the most exciting divisional race in all of Baseball to see if: Can the Royals finally realize their potential? Can the Tigers avoid another second half meltdown? Can the Indians continue to overpe...

HEY EVERYONE!  SPRING TRAINING HAS BEGUN and we're excited to bring our the first of our Divisional Previews!  This week, Aric and I look at the American League West to see: If the A's can surprise everyone with their young studs If the Astros can relive their past magic If the Mariners can do on the field what we see on paper WE HOPE YOU ENJOY!

Hey Everyone!  Mike and Aric are BACK with another episode of PICKED OFF!  This week features: More trouble for Emmanuel Classe Latest Free Agent Signings 2026 BBWAA Hall Of Fame results 2025-26 Offseason Review Which contender disappointed Aric the most? Which NL team does Mike think can dethrone the Dodgers? ENJOY!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are pumping out content for you, RAPID FIRE STYLE!  This week Aric and Mike discuss: Latest News and Notes from around the league 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot- who will join Jeff Kent in Cooperstown in July? Mike has Aric look into his crystal ball for this year Enjoy!

WHAT A WEEK IT WAS! HEY BASEBALL FANS!  Aric and Mike have A LOT TO SAY!  MLB Broadcast picture gets very fuzzy! The top Free Agents get PAID and their suitors are the usual suspects (Mike is losing his mind) Round 5 of Extra Innings Trivia You don't want to miss it!

Happy New Year All! Aric and Mike are back with another Episode!  This week we focus on the latest infusion of Japanese stars who will start their MLB careers, The Las Vegas "Athletics" identity crisis and Round 4 of our Extra Innings Trivia!   We hope you enjoy!

Happy Holidays, Everyone!  Aric and I (and Bryant) wish you all good cheer, lots of presents and lots of free agents under your stocking!  This weekend we review a few of the transactions that happened recently and we continue to see who knows their stuff in Round 3 of our Extra Innings Trivia Contest! We hope you enjoy!

Hey Everyone! Aric and Mike are back with another fun filled episode!  This week we discuss: The Contemporary Committee HOF voting 2025 Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando Round 2 of our Extra Innings Baseball Trivia - Can Aric make up some ground?? We hope you enjoy!