The Pitch Pod with The Big Maple and The Sizzler

This week on The Pitch, James and Chad dive into one of thebiggest debates in baseball: Should Major League Baseball adopt a salary cap? The Big Maple and The Sizzler break down the pros, cons, andpotential impact a salary cap could have on the game, players, and fans. The guys also introduce a brand-new segment called High Level. This is where they explore what separates elite performers in sport...

Episode 3 flips the mic around. After two episodes breaking down the baseball life of Big Maple, it’s finally time to answer the question:Who the hell is The Sizzler? From growing up in Ladner to building a career in sports media, sponsorships, sales, and community events, Chad Dey shares the story behind the nickname, the personality, and the path that somehow led to hosting a podcast with his be...

In Episode 2 of The Pitch, we go all the way back with James Paxton. From Ladner, BC to Major League Baseball and beyond the highlights and into the real story. From getting drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and not signing, to leaving Kentucky and navigating NCAA eligibility, to grinding through the minors and breaking into the big leagues; this is the side of the game most people don’t hear about...

James “Big Maple” Paxton returns to the mound at the World Baseball Classic, but it doesn’t start how you’d expect. From a first-pitch home run in a tune-up game to finding his rhythm against Cuba and hitting 97 mph, he breaks down the highs, lows, and everything in between. Chad “The Sizzler” Dey shares his own (unsuccessful) bullpen experience in Bellevue, adding some perspective and laughs. The...