Picked Off w Mike & Aric

Hey everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with another episode.  Today we  Give a quick rundown of how each division is shaking out Mets over performing, Dodgers under performing, Orioles are a CONCERN ARE THE MARINERS, GIANTS FOR REAL?? Mike Trout's latest injury and its impact on his HOF credentials We hope you enjoy!

Hello Everyone!  We continue with Part 2 of our interview w Jeremy Affeldt, former major league pitcher and current brewery owner and Child Advocate.  In this episode Jeremy discusses his years in the Bigs, the building of the SF dynasty and how he transformed his outlook on Baseball from a job to a Purpose! We hope you enjoy it!

IT'S HERE!  Part 1 of our interview with 3X World Series Champion Jeremy Affeldt!  A great conversation with one of the GREAT guys in the game, Jeremy entertains us with his stories including: His upbringing and development as a prospect The drudgery of the Minor Leagues (Mental vs Physical hurdles) His thoughts on Youth sports DON'T MISS OUT!

Hey everyone!  Aric and I are back with another hard hitting episode where we: Discuss the Vlad Jr extension (among others) Debate power versus finesse in Pitching (Does Aric really think Greg Maddux wouldn't last in today's game??) Review some surprising starts, both good and bad Mike rips on Astros fans! PLUS - A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with a special release of Picked Off Podcast!   In this episode we take a look back at a great and intriguing Opening Week of Baseball to see: If the Torpedo bats are a fad or here to stay (and is it for everyone) Hot starts that may cool down Cold Starts that are just that Rough starts that are a sign of a long season Give a listen and we hope you enjoy!

FINALLY!  BASEBALL IS BACK!  Aric and Mike are excited and you should be too!  We will take a peak at the scoreboard of today's games, discuss the quagmire that is the Broadcast landscape, and discuss what the impact is on Baseball's quest to grow the game and how it affects the Game's future.  But today is a day to enjoy because BASEBALL IS BACK, BABY!

Hey Everyone!  Aric and Mike are back with our FINAL division preview, the NL WEST.  In this episode we discuss : Which of the Padres or D Backs can give the World Champion Dodgers a run for their money Can anyone (other than themselves) beat the Dodgers?? How long will new PBO Buster Posey need to get the Giants relevant again! Can Mike hold it together throughout the season?? We hope you enjoy!

Howdy Baseball Fans!  Mike and Aric are BACK with another division preview, this week it's the NL Central! Will the Cubs' big moves pay off with a Division Crown? Can the Brewers hold on and repeat? Can Mike and Aric make sense of what the Cardinals are (NOT) doing?

Hey Baseball Fans!  Aric and I in this episode take on the NL East to see: If the Mets did enough this crazy off season to win it all If the Braves are relying too much on the return of their stars If the Phillies have enough to win the NL with essentially the same team as 2024 We also get into a spirited discussion on the current state of competitiveness given all the crazy money being thrown aro...

Hey Everyone!  Aric and I are proud to present you the AL East Preview for 2025! Will the Blue Jays rebound from a last place finish? Will the Orioles realize the promise of their young roster? Will the Yankees rebound from a disappointing World Series performance? Will the Red Sox big offseason prove worthy? And a stat from a player that we've never seen in this lifetime! Give a listen and w...

This week, Aric and Mike dissect the AL Central: Can the White Sox come back from the Abyss?!? Can the Twins finally stay healthy and realize their potential? Can the Royals build on their surprise 2024 season? We'll also go back and forth on MLB's experiment with Instant Replay for Balls and Strikes! Enjoy!

After a too long hiatus, Aric and Mike are BACK, previewing the AL West this week: Over/Under Predictions on each team Will the Astros repeat? (Aric is not crying over their demise!) Mike says the Angels will be RELEVANT! Will the Rangers make a deep run? Give a listen and enjoy!

During this episode, Aric and Mike will muse on: 2025 HOF Ballots; Ichiro and Wagner IN, but Aric is not "Cing" CC as a HOFer! CFP Natty - Luck of the Irish runs out; a peek into 2025 CFB season NFL: Conference Championship Preview We hope you enjoy it!  Give us a follow and we welcome your comments!

Welcome to Episode 2!  Here Aric and I discuss and debate Who's worthy of enshrinement into Cooperstown Should the late great (and infamous) Pete Rose get in? CFP Semi Final Review and Championship Preview NFL Divisional Round Playoff Predictions Enjoy!

RIP Rickey Henderson, Lead off GOAT 2025 MLB Offseason CFP Semi Final Preview