The Payoff Pitch

It's stretch time as the guys discuss the 7th Inning Program. Is there too much power? Who thought these were Classics? A Gwynn vs Aaron debate actually happens. Also, Nick is still spending too much on cards. The new rotation number is revealed. Bonus: Seriously, has anyone seen a PlayStation lying around? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNic...

Team Affinity 4 is packed with incredible opportunities for new Squad members. The guys break down 6 positional candidates.  Some of these cards are ridiculous. A purge is coming. Is Jimmy Rolling a G.O.A.T.? Also, sorry, he doesn't have a Catcher secondary. Jonathan lost his PlayStation? Get ready to stretch. Bonus: 7th Inning predictions. Would you eat this? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by D...

The big payoff for August is finally here and some of these choices really disappoint the guys. Moments aren't fun. The Squad picks up two new members. The Player of the Month program could use more diversity. Also, sponsorship opportunities present themselves. Everyone plays First Base. Bonus: The guys can't stop looking ahead to other programs. Just believe in yourself. ------ Music: "You're The...

The 6th Inning is here and the guys decide which of the new Bosses is most deserving of making The Squad. A favorite player must go. Nick went on a spending spree during the week off, it wasn't well received. Did Pedro deserve this card? Also, the September Daily Moment rewards are a bust. The guys are very bad with names. Bonus: More investment opportunities and the guys get the August Player of...

Technical difficulties and a slow week for content lead the guys down a rabbit hole of Ranked Seasons and Battle Royal rewards. OK, it might actually be Buctober. Nick thinks there are conspiracies afoot. Also, Jason Kendall versus The Big Sandwich? You decide! Bonus: A can't-miss investment tip that could easily backfire and there's a future format shift for the podcast? ------ Music: "You're The...

There's a certain magic in the air as the guys dive into the Field of Dreams program and with it, Signature Roberto Clemente. The Hierarchy of Needs loses a step as Kris Bryant finally gets his Diamond. Also, we're really close to Touchin' McCutchen. The guys want a new pitcher introduced in the game. Bonus: The guys pitch Mike Trout some movie ideas. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Cleg...

July's big payoff is finally here as the guys discuss the Player of the Month program. Tampa Bay gets another suspect card. The G.O.A.T. Closer Name. Now this is a Super Utility player. What's with the lack of team diversity? Is this Joey Votto better than his MVP card? Bonus: Nick considers changing a fundamental rule of the Squad. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsT...

The guys are back from vacation and are jumping right back in with the 5th Inning Program. One of the guys claims we've already seen the best card for August. Jonathan's biggest Offline Grind to date. And the countdown is on, so get ready. Also, who's that Pokémon? Can we get a certain unsigned MLB draftee to be our new 4th host? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsTheP...

The guys get together to dig through the mass of Team Affinity 3. SIX new players make The Squad! Also, we might need a whole new team, our Bench is a mess, and how much content fiber is too much? Bonus: Can we convince ourselves this Craig Kimbrel is actually good? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music...

Is June's big payoff the best Lightning Card of All Time? The guys discuss the Player of the Month program and make even more changes to the Squad. The rotation is too big, maybe we should add more pitchers to it. Bonus: Early Team Affinity 3 thoughts and more great investment advice. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@eloh...

No victory lap for the guys as they get together to debate which 4th Inning Boss is getting added to The Squad. Also, why are the Henchmen a dud? The Home Run Derby is lame? How many Wander Francos are too many? Bonus: Nick shares how much he spent on Signature Series Anthony Rizzo. What is the Boss pick for a Dairy Queen Choice Pack? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisI...

The guys are in celebration mode as Signature Series Anthony Rizzo joins The Squad. Also, Nick's Market Watch picks finally paid off. Bonus: The guys are making their picks for the 4th Inning Bosses. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Bluesky: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitt...

The 3rd Inning debate finally takes place! It's up to the guys to replace at least 2 of the Squad's problem players. Also, apologies are made and someone has to eat crow multiple times. Bonus: Lord love a lefty. And is Nick's patience wearing thin? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dumm...

It's time for May to shine as the guys discuss the Player of the Month program and select new members for the Squad. Plus, we're jumping the gun on the new packs! Bonus: OK, but is he really a Hall of Famer? Also, was THIS card really the best they could come up with? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Mus...

The guys discuss the hodgepodge mess that is the Kitchen Sink Choice Pack and decide to add a couple cards to The Squad. Plus, props to SDS for finally giving a player his due? Bonus: The guys really want a karate master and love awesome nicknames. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dumm...

The guys get together to discuss the 2nd Season of Team Affinity and select the first three cards to make it onto the Squad. On-the-spot math is harder than you think. Also, Lou Gehrig was really good in the 1928 World Series. Bonus: An idea to improve Conquest and mixed opinions on the Collection Reward. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick...

The guys get together to discuss which of the World Series, Battle Royal, and Gold Glove Event rewards are worth the time to add to the Squad. They also reveal the secret to adding a certain Yankee legend to your Diamond Dynasty squad. Bonus: Eddie Mathews might be better than given credit for and super successful investment tips. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThe...

The High Council finally convenes to discuss The 2nd Inning and which of the cards are going to make the cut and join The Squad. Spoiler: Nick leans heavily on pitching. Again. Bonus: The guys make cases for players they'd like see added to The Show and why Fred McGriff isn't fighting crime in his Moments. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick...

April's big payoff is finally here as the guys discuss the Player of the Month program and select 4 cards to make the Squad. Bonus: The guys cover the Headliners 6 pack and why it's lame. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Bluesky: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitter: @ThisIsT...

The guys dive into the Space 2 Choice Pack to see which cards are worth adding to the squad. Nick also breaks down his new created stadium and if it's a hit or miss. Bonus: The guys discuss the Headliner 4 pack and what makes that card so special. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dummy...

The guys discuss which cards among the 1st Inning bounties will be worthy of joining the Diamond Dynasty squad. And are any of the cards actually worth the grind? ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Bluesky: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff TikTok: @ThisIsT...

The guys get together to decide which of the 42 Series Choice Packs will be deemed worthy of joining the squad. ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel.com ------ Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek Clegg Bluesky: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitter: @ThisIsThePayoff TikTok: @ThisIsThePayoff Twitch: GitGudNick Email: payoffpod@elohel...