The 3-0 Take

Week 1 of the 2021 MLB season is in the books, and boy was it a doozy. We talk Trevor Bauer being investigated for foreign substance usage (and his clapback on Twitter), the controversial ending to the Marlins/Mets game (and why replay needs to be expanded), Nick Castellanos, Tyler Naquin and the Reds’ offensive explosion to start the year and whether the hype can be sustained, other players who a...

We talk the biggest storylines from Opening Weekend, including the slow starts from the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics, the buzz surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s historic night, the Nicholas Castellanos / St. Louis Cardinals scuffle and subsequent suspension that made zero sense, Yermin Mercedes going 8-8 to begin his career, Akil Badoo’s feel-good start, overreactions from aro...

BASEBALL IS BACK! We look at all 15 games and highlight storylines to watch for on Opening Day, including the deGrom/Scherzer matchup, the star-studded White Sox/Angels showdown and the Sunshine State game between the Rays and Marlins. We also discuss the Opening Day-eve news surrounding Francisco Lindor’s 10-year, $341 million extension with the Mets, why it was a flex to put other shortstops on...

It’s the most highly-anticipated episode of the season, Part II. We’re talking all things hot takes and predictions for the 2021 season on the National League side, including division standings, Wild Card winners, pennant winner, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, MVP, storyline hot takes, whether certain NL players are staying or going, over/unders on home runs, firings, brawls an...

It’s the most highly-anticipated episode of the season, Part I. We’re talking all things hot takes and predictions for the 2021 season on the American League side, including division standings, Wild Card winners, pennant winner, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, MVP, storyline hot takes, whether certain AL players are staying or going, over/unders on home runs, brawls, innings pit...

We talk all things National League East, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk all things American League East, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk all things National League Central, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk all things American League Central, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk all things National League West, looking at and making picks for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team,” best uniforms and more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk all things American League West, looking at and making picks/predictions for the division’s best manager, most overrated and underrated players in the division, the MVP of the division, the “All-Division Team” and more. We also discuss our newly-released "Top 10 Third Basemen Right Now" list, breaking down some feedback in the comments section about what we got right or wrong. Enjoy! MERCH...

We give out offseason awards for best signings, best under-the-radar moves, most overrated moves, most improved teams and most disappointing teams before closing the episode with our picks for which players we think will have a sneaky good 2021 season. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk six things we’re going to be watching for this season, Seattle Mariners president/CEO Kevin Mather resigning for controversial comments about members of the team and organization, the back-and-forth on whether Albert Pujols is retiring following the 2021 season (and a deeper look at his career to date), our top 10 list of second basemen right now, answering your submitted questions includi...

We talk the latest surrounding Fernando Tatis Jr.’s historic 14-year extension, what it means for the future of the Padres (and for baseball), an update on the conversation of who’s the face of the game, destination predictions for remaining free agents, our “Top 10 First Basemen Right Now” list, answering lots of listener questions including the addressing of David Ortiz’s recent comments of...

We talk Wendy’s dropping an elbow on the Rays from the top rope on Twitter, the terrible 2021 Spring Training hats that just dropped, Cooperstown’s decision to not allow fans for Derek Jeter and Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony this summer and how it’s a big mistake for the town, state and all of baseball, Opening Day matchups and which ones we’re looking forward to, Justin Turner’s...

We talk MLB and the MLBPA coming to terms for the 2021 season including rules and health protocols, the league’s announcement that they will be deadening the baseballs to limit home runs, Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Royals, Yadier Molina’s deal to return to the Cardinals, our “Top 10 Catchers Right Now” list and more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk Trevor Bauer’s decision to take a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, how his trolling and marketability led him to being worth $40 million in 2021, how Bob Nightengale is the absolute worst and had us thinking he was going to the Mets, how Trevor Bauer’s website also had us thinking he was going to the Mets, why there isn’t as much pressure on Bauer to live up to his contract as...

We talk MLB the Show naming Fernando Tatis Jr. as its 2021 cover athlete and why that matters for growing the game, Mickey Callaway’s recent suspension for sexual harassment, Dustin Pedroia calling it a career after 17 seasons, the top 10 pitchers in baseball right now, and a brand new segment called “Bloop or Blast,” looking at a list of recent noteworthy items (some baseball, some not, including...

We talk Nolan Arenado being shipped out of Colorado alongside CRAZY money, Ken Griffey Jr. being named a Senior Advisor to Commissioner Manfred and what it means for the game (and if his responsibilities will allow him to be involved in league decisions), the latest bogus proposal made by MLB to the MLBPA regarding a shortened and delayed season, deals for Didi Gregorius, Joc Pederson and Masahiro...

We talk how the BBWAA writers got it completely wrong (and how they’ve gotten it wrong historically), why they have a God-complex and how that affects deserving players’ chances, Curt Schilling’s “I’m Done” letter to the writers that went public, whether we think he will make it in 2022, what changes could be made to improve the system and more. We also discuss the deal/trade details for JT Realmu...

We talk recent trades and acquisitions and why certain teams have either been spending way too much or way too little on said moves. We also look at the career of Hank Aaron, his impact at the plate and off the field, impressive stats of his that are overlooked, rumors of fans calling for the team to be named after him and more. We wrap up the episode answering listener questions and discussing th...

We talk Jared Porter being fired as Mets GM for sexual harassment, George Springer heading up north to join the Blue Jays, the back-and-forth of Michael Brantley supposedly signing with Toronto before ultimately agreeing to a deal with the Astros, how Joe Musgrove and Jon Lester are perfect fits for the Padres and Nationals, respectively, tipping our cap to Don Sutter and looking at how the writer...

We talk DJ LeMahieu returning to the Yankees, Corey Kluber being added to the rotation and if it will be enough, Theo Epstein’s new role with the MLB Commissioner’s Office and what it means for his future and the game’s future, the rumor of 7-inning doubleheaders and extra inning rules returning for 2021, the $100 million offers to JT Realmuto and George Springer, who’s going to sign next and much...

We talk with MLB Network host Greg Amsinger, discussing the journey to his current role, ad-libbing and how it changed his career, life on set, what a day is like around the studio, the importance of balancing being a fan and being an analyst, his (surprising) thoughts on Rob Manfred as commissioner, who he would want to host his own show with, his best and worst experiences on set, his beef (and...

FINALLY something happened this offseason. We break down (with our first-ever listener guest) the blockbuster deal between the Mets and Indians that sent superstar Francisco Lindor to Queens, how the Mets are living up to owner Steve Cohen’s desire to be “the Dodgers of the East Coast,” where they now stand among NL East teams, what the NL playoff picture now looks like, whether available free age...