Picked Off w Mike & Aric

Hey Everyone!  After a too long layover, Aric and Mike are BACK!  On this episode we give you an update on the Hot Stove League and introduce our new Offseason segment called Extra Innings!  Mike and Aric will test their Baseball knowledge to see who knows more useless information (Spoiler Alert: neither one of us do!) We hope you enjoy!

Hey, Everyone!  The Baseball Season may be over but we at the Picked Off Podcast are here for you to talk about the offseason, and there's a lot to cover! GM Meetings in Vegas Another team hangs a "FOR SALE" sign Trouble in Cleveland (and in MLB??) Season Awards Some no brainers, but one surprise ENJOY!

Hey Everyone!  It's sad, but man was it SWEET!  Aric and Mike gush over a CLASSIC World Series matchup that featured everything a Baseball fan could ask for! Heroes, Goats, GOATS, fantastic finishes Is Dave Roberts the best Manager in Baseball? Does Bitter Mike know more about Baserunning than a former Major Leaguer? Enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are talkin' World Series 2025! Blue Jay bats keep the line a movin' "Trey" cheers for Yesavage! Aric and Mike have thoughts on how LAD Manager Dave Roberts can still win this Enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  On this episode Aric and Mike preview the World Series, amongst other things, including: ALCS Postmortem (Was it Overmanaging by Dan Wilson or lack of hitting by his lineup?) Giants have a new Skipper Can Tony Vitello make Chicken Salad out of Chicken S---? Do the Blue Jays have a fighting chance? Give a listen and find out!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are finally back with another episode packed with insight, this time on the LCS of MLB!  This week we discuss: What we've liked about the Postseason (Blue Jays hitting, Dodgers pitching) What has frustrated us (Poor defense, Phillies lackluster lineup) And Aric tries to fix the Yankees (GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!) ENJOY!

Hey Everyone!  Aric couldn't make it for this week so we're talking PLAYOFFS w 3X World Series Champion Jeremy Affeldt!  In this episode Jeremy gives us his expert insight on: The ABS Challenge system Divisional Series Preview The inside scoop on what it's like to play in October! A MUST LISTEN TO EPISODE!

Hello Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode!  This week we discuss: What went right with the Guardians and Mariners What went wrong with the Tigers and Astros The New York MESS in Queens Our thoughts on the ABS Challenge system (Aric is NOT A FAN!) Enjoy!

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike break down the final week of the Regular season, including: Mariners and Astros down to the wire! Tigers open the door for the Guardians! Can the Blue Jays hold off the Yanks and Red Sox? Plus, Mike takes this opportunity to rip on his Giants!  Enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are BACK AT IT with another episode!  This week we Preview Key matchups in College Football Look back at Week 1 of the NFL Give a Pennant Race update Go over some HUGE matchups this weekend And FINALLY, Aric wants to take drastic measures to fix the Yankees! We hope you enjoy! 

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike are BACK.  This week we review how the 2025 trade acquisitions have fared with their new teams and do a quick rundown of the Division races.  We also mix in a little CFB Week 1, spotlighting the two big matchups (UT vs OSU / ND vs MIAMI). We hope you enjoy!

Good evening, Everyone!  This episode Aric and I chat with College World Series and MLB World Series Champion Keith Moreland!  This week Keith takes his through his amazing career, including: His 3 CWS appearances His 12 years in the Big Leagues His time as a broadcaster His special message for parents of young athletes A must listen episode!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and I are EXCITED to provide a very quick but VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!  GIVE A LISTEN!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode to discuss the Grand Game!  This week features: MLB Farm System Rankings update (Spoiler alert, Giants and Yanks are nowhere near the top and the Rich get richer! Rookie of the Year voting update (Two struggling teams have a bright future! Pohlad family screws over the Twins fans, keeps the team Was it greed (Mike's take) or are we no...

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are at it again!  This week they: Discuss Good news and bad news from The Windy City Debate the Red Sox Roman Anthony Extension - who has more to risk?  Will Anthony regret signing a LT deal if he excels? Winners and Losers of the 2025 Trade Deadline Preview Key Matchups this Weekend Astros-Yanks Phillies-Rangers Red Sox-Padres Mets-Brewers Blue Jays-Dodgers We hope yo...

Hey everyone!  You won't want to miss this episode!  Aric and I breakdown ALL the trades from this year's WILD AND CRAZY Trade season.  We also discuss: Guardian's Closer Emmanuel Clase situation RIP to a Cubs legend Commish Rob Manfred's Road Show hits some speed bumps We hope you enjoy !  

Hello Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode to discuss How and/or can the Rangers catch the Astros Hall of Fame ceremonies in Cooperstown this weekend Key matchups this weekend Can Philly take advantage of a slumping Yankees team Can Boston match up with the defending champs Can Detroit stop the bleeding against the hot Blue Jays Oh and of course, Mike rants about his Giants embar...

Hey Everyone!  I couldn't resist posting another 2nd half preview with my special guest, Fred Davis, the host of 105.3 the Fan After Dark.  Fred gives his perspective on the Rangers and the NL West.  We hope you enjoy!

HEY EVERYONE!  Mike and Aric are back with another episode of PICKED OFF.  This week, we will discuss: What the Rangers need to do to catch the surprising Houston Astros 2025 Trade Deadline - who are sellers, buyers and who can be both Which current division leader is most vulnerable We hope you enjoy it!

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike are (FINALLY) back together for another great discussion on the Grand Ole' Game!  This week features: News and Notes from around the League Love for Kershaw Tribute to "The Cobra" Another Skipper gets shown the door First half awards Key matchups for the final weekend before the All Star Break We hope you enjoy!

Hey everyone!  Bitter Mike is back with Freddie D in Big D!  Mike and Fred discuss: SABR 53 in DFW Surprises and Disappointments this year Key matchups this weekend And Mike goes off on former MLBPA head Donald Fehr! We hope you enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  Mike is "BACK ON THE MIC" with Aric to discuss: An early block"BUSTER" trade pulled off by the Giants rookie boss B Posey! Are the Red Sox mailing it in, or did they unload a headache and improve themselves? Can SF handle Devers?  Will he help SF topple LA? 2025 Trade Deadline: who are the buyers, sellers?  who could be BOTH? Pitching woes continue in LA LA LAND...

Bitter Mike is on the IL for Personal Reasons.... We kid. He's out on a well-deserved R&R trip with his lovely bride -- but as Mike says -- the show must go on. Aric was joined by Guest Host Fred Davis aka Freddy D and the two touched on Pete Rose's recent ban being lifted -- thanks to him dying -- and what his Hall of Fame chances are now. Fred also floats a Ohtani-interpreter-betti...

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode of PICKED OFF!  This week: Aric's prediction comes to fruition in the AL EAST SF brass hears Mike's rants (and others) about their rotation Soto's struggles, and who's loving it! A shout out to a special friend!

Hello Everyone!  Because of your feedback, Aric and Mike are introducing a new segment: YOU'RE WEARING ME OUT!  But we also discuss: The Axe falls on two major league managers Pete Rose (et al) is one step closer to the Hallowed Hall of Fame but is his road to Cooperstown a smooth ride?? Give a listen and you decide!