The Shift Baseball Show

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 90 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys give their thoughts on the huge trade that saw the Boston Red Sox send Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Also, they discuss Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound for the first time since 2023. Lastly, Nick and Fran talk about Gage Wood throwing the first no-hitter in the College World Series in 65 ye...

Francisco and Nick are live from Boston for episode 89 of The Shift! They recap their first time at Fenway Park from this past week with the Boston Red Sox facing the Tampa Bay Rays. The guys also bring back the all-time lineup segment, and with the show being in Boston, they give their versions for the Red Sox.

Nick and Francisco are here for podcast episode 88 of the Shift! The start of the show includes revisiting whether or not Cal Raleigh could lead the Majors in home runs by the end of the year, and if he could end up having the best season of all-time by a catcher. Also, the guys make a special announcement! Lastly, Fran & Nick discuss Royals top prospect, Jac Caglianone, being called up to the...

Francisco & Nick are here for episode number 85 of the Shift! They open the show discussing whether or not Aaron Judge is being under-appreciated for how good he has been in recent years, as well as his incredible start to the 2025 season. Also, Fran & Nick bring back a segment from last year: Cruz vs. Cruz. Lastly, a brand new blind ranking!

Francisco & Nick are back for podcast episode 84 of the Shift! On the latest pod, the guys open the show talking about how good the NL West has been to start the season, and if we could see four teams from the division make the playoffs by season's end. Also, Fran & Nick discuss Mets fans giving Juan Soto an ovation recently against the Cardinals. Lastly, they announce the winner of their...

Francisco and Nick are back for podcast episode 83 of the Shift! The show opens with discussion on the "torpedo" bats, which have been a big topic as the Yankees tied a record for home runs by a team in their first three games. The "meat and potatoes" segment of the program includes talk of Jurickson Profar's 80-game suspension for PED's, Garrett Crochet's contract extension with Boston, and more....

Nick & Francisco are here with their Major League Baseball season preview for the 2025 season! They get you ready for the upcoming season with bold predictions, picking this year's Cy Young's & MVP's, and give their World Series matchups and winners. Outside of the preview, the guys continue the bracket of best individual seasons in MLB history by looking at who won round one from last wee...

Francisco and Nick are back with reaction to Gallo getting released by the White Sox and much more!

Podcast episode 80 of the Shift! Nick and Francisco start the show with the recent breaking news that last year's A.L. Rookie of the Year, Luis Gil, will miss time with an injury, and what that means for his team, the New York Yankees. They also give their takeaways from the first week of Spring Training. Lastly, Fran and Nick discuss recent Heisman trophy winner and two-way player, Travis Hunter,...

Nick and Francisco give their take on Spring Training.

Francisco & Nick are here for podcast episode 77 of the Shift! The guys open the show assessing Rob Manfred's job as commissioner over the last decade that he has held the position. Also, they discuss the most shocking trades in MLB history, after we saw maybe the most surprising one in sports history over in the NBA with the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. Lastl...

Francisco Rojas is here for a solo podcast episode of the Shift! On this edition of the pod, Fran starts off the show discussing why it would be smart for young Japanese phenom, Roki Sasaki, to sign with the Padres. Also, he talks about the Hall of Fame with the BBWAA election being only a week away. Lastly, Fran closes out the show with a brand new "Stat of the week".

Francisco Rojas and Nick Earnshaw are here for a new podcast episode of the Shift! Episode 74 opens with Nick and Fran discussing the likelihood that Pete Alonso re-signs with the Mets. For much of the show though, the guys go back and forth talking about the pros and cons of Major League Baseball, as it stands in 2025. Lastly, Nick gives Fran a brand new blind ranking.

Nick and Francisco are back for episode 73 of the Shift! More or less, it's the Juan Soto episode. Soto signed the largest contract in sports history on Sunday with the New York Mets for 15 years/$765 million. Mets & baseball expert, Matt Musico, hops on the show to talk about what the deal means for the team from Queens, what they'll do now that they've signed Soto, and more. Also, Fran and N...

Nick and Francisco are back for episode 72 of the Shift! On the newest podcast, the guys open the show discussing potential bargains in free agency. Also, they talk about Blake Snell's new contract & Tommy Edman's extension with the Dodgers. Lastly, the give their all-time Toronto Blue Jays teams. Podcast & social stuff: https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_sourc...

Podcast episode 71 of The Shift with Nick and Francisco is here! The guys debate the two Rookie of the Year awards that have been handed out to Paul Skenes and Luis Gil, as well as predict the remaining ones that will happen this week. Also, they discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot that is now officially out. Lastly, an update on the Rays stadium situation.

Francisco and Nick are here for podcast episode 70 of The Shift! To start the show, the guys give their prediction for where they think Juan Soto will end up by the start of the 2025 season. Also, they give three bold predictions for this offseason. Lastly, Fran has a new blind ranking for Nick.

Episode 69 of The Shift! Nick and Francsico break down the postseason, Rays stadium issues, and more!

Former Phillie & current color commentator for the Phillies radio network broadcast, Kevin Stocker, joins Nick and Francisco for episode 68 of The Shift! Kevin helps break down why The Philadelphia Phillies lost to The Mets in The NLDS, what may need to be done this off-season, and who he thinks will win The World Series. Also, Nick and Fran end the show recapping what's happened so far this p...

Nick and Francisco are back with a new podcast episode of The Shift!  They start the show with talking about the madness that is The National League Wild Card scenarios & break down The American League matchups.  Also, the guys discuss whether or not Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge's 2024 seasons are appreciate enough.  All that and much more.

Yankees Spanish play-by-play announcer Rickie Ricardo joins the show to talk Yankees, MLB storylines, the possibility of replacing John Sterling and much more!

Francisco & Nick are here with a Trade Deadline Special! They discuss the best, worst & underrated trades made so far in the last week, predict trades that will happen by tomorrow, and more!

Francisco and Nick break down all of the All Star festivities as well as the MLB Draft.

Francisco and Nick break down the All-Star rosters and who was left off as well as what the Home Run Derby can look like.

Francisco and Nick are back with episode 58 of The Shift! Should Ohtani win the MVP as a DH? Our mid season awards are given out!