The Third Base Dugout

This week, Bryan talks about a former teammate getting called up to the Pirates + a trip up to Pittsburgh. The guys then dive into the Wander Franco allegations and then wrap up with Matt Olson's season and how it could potentially enter the MVP race.

This week the guys dive right into the trade deadline and giving grades for trades across the board. We also talk about Framber Valdez no hitter and why Eduardo Rodriguez didn't want to go to LA.

The guys return from a couple-week hiatus to give you some trade deadline prep! This week we talk about All-Star week and what we could change then we dive into buy/sell/stay with 24 teams. From there we go into 18 players who will likely be traded and we give our destinations for them. We all agree on where Shohei Ohtani will land! Where did we pick??

The Miami Marlins #3 prospect joins us to talk about his career from high school to the pros. We dive into his draft process, who he looked up to, and some guys he's met in his career. He stays on to talk about the home run derby, Shohei Ohtani, and more!

This week the guys are all on the show this week, talking about more Shohei Ohtani greatness which leads into some trivia and home run derby talk. We then talk about the insane Braves vs Reds series and the London series from this past weekend! Stay tuned for a special guest next week!

This week, Bryan, Shelly, and Coutts dive into Ohtani's historic run of June and give a bit of foreshadowing as to what could happen at the deadline. We also talk about the Cincinnati Reds moving into first place through their 11-game win streak and how the Pirates fell off. We talk about the College World Series which then leads into draft talk and Rob Manfred's latest comments on the Ast...

This week, we begin with some trivia around Andrew McCutchen's 2000th hit then we talk about the A's reverse boycott in Oakland and the plan for the ballpark in Vegas. We then go over Corbin Carroll and him leading the charge for the first place Diamondbacks. Can he get into the MVP race and catch Acuna? We discuss who we would rather be for the rest of the year, Phillies or Mets, and then...

A jam packed, fun episode has a lot of news and opinions within it. We begin by talking about potential landing spots for Shane Bieber for the upcoming trade deadline where we each give our prediction. We then talk about Jacob deGrom going on the shelf until possibly 2025 with Tommy John Surgery and what it does for his strange Hall of Fame case. We then launch into the Ronald Acuña vs. Luis Arrae...

The whole team is back together for the first time in a long time as Shelly begins his retirement from college baseball by rejoining the pod. We talk about how bad the A's are and if anyone could recognize any current players on the roster. We also talk Mike Soroka's return to the big leagues nearly three years removed from tearing his achilles twice. Lastly, we get a live look into Ben Jo...

This week, the guys come back after a two-week hiatus. Bryan talks about his second time going to a Tigers game and not seeing Miggy play. Mike is pumped up about his Cardinals finally playing well. Lastly, the guys have the chance to change their division picks and wild card picks after two months of the season. Who got it right??

This week, Bryan, Mike, and Coutts were supposed to have a therapy session for Mike on the pod, but all of a sudden, the Cards have won three straight! We also talk about the Pirates recent skid and if we still believe in them. Lastly, we talk about a possible expansion team in Orlando and the proposed 1.7 billion dollar stadium.

This week, Bryan and Coutts talk Max Scherzer and what has been possibly the worst stretch of his career. What it could mean for him and for the Mets. We also talk Jacob deGrom's injury, hoping it is nothing serious but it begs the question... would he be a hall of famer on this trajectory? Lastly, we finish up with our Teams of the Month, giving our top players from each position from the mon...

Our first podcast guest of the season, Evan Drellich, has joined us (30:49) to talk about his book - "Winning Fixes Everything" and chat about the Astros cheating scandal and how it impacted his career being the one who broke the story with Ken Rosenthal. We also talk about Bryan Reynolds' extension with the Pirates, Max Scherzer's suspension, and the A's relocating to Las Ve...

The guys are back for another week of baseball talk, chatting about extensions for Ian Happ, Logan Webb, and Hunter Greene. We also talk about Domingo German and the substance check on Saturday where he was given a couple chances. Lastly, a bit of injury news and Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the Padres this weekend! Enjoy!

This week, Bryan and Coutts dive into the Rays' hot start winning nine in a row with a run differential of +57 so far. We also talk injury news to O'Neil Cruz, Travis D'arnaud, and Austin Meadows. We close with our thoughts on the Cardinals and their potential clubhouse issues with Oli Marmol and Tyler O'Neill.

Baseball + the Masters? Perfect weekend. The guys recap opening weekend and the beginning to the MLB season. We talk about extensions that were given out this week and which ones we like or dislike. We also take some key takeaways from what we saw so far with rule changes and how teams fair early on. Enjoy!

This week is an exciting time of year! Right before opening day on Thursday, the guys give their division winners, wild card picks, and world series matchups ahead of what should be a fun season. We also talk about some opening day pitching matchups and which ones we are most (and least) looking forward to. Stay tuned with us each Tuesday morning throughout the year for your baseball news!

This week, the guys chop it up about the world baseball classic and how electric it has been. We then go into our season awards picks. We picked MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year. Who are your picks? Tell us on social media!

This week, the guys talk about Manny Machado's contract extension with the Padres and where that puts them with Juan Soto in the coming years. We also talk about the pitch clock and how we like it through a few days of spring training. We then talk about who the Mets might start on opening day between Verlander and Scherzer. Lastly we keep rolling with the top 5s, giving out top 5 lineups in baseb...

The boys are back for the first episode of the season! This week we talk about pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, and deGrom and Montas are now hurt... what that could mean for the Rangers and the Yankees. We also talk about who had the best offseason plus what we are most looking forward to this year. Lastly, we close with the first edition of "The List" where we give our top 5 p...

The World Series is set! The Astros and Phillies are set for the Fall Classic and in this episode, Bryan, Mike, and Coutts break it down and give predictions! Who do you have bringing home the trophy? Enjoy!

This week, Bryan, Mike, and Coutts break down the NL and AL divisional series' and talk about the surprises of the Phillies and Padres making it through. We preview the championship series' as well as one is the two top teams in the league and the other is two hot wild card teams. Buckle up for more fun baseball! Enjoy!

This week, Bryan, Mike, and Coutts wrap up the wild card round talking about each series and how it happened, as well as giving our thoughts on some controversial topics that occurred this weekend. We then dive into the division series and pick our winners for those matchups along with in-depth previews. Lastly, Mike and Bryan get a second chance at World Series picks with the Cardinals losing. En...

This week, we discuss Braves/Mets, Judge's 61st HR, and NLW surprising players. We also dive into the wild card round as it stands today and give our world series picks! Who ya got winning it all?

Bryan, Mike, and Coutts are back with a week and a half left in the season and Mike is pumped up about Pujols hitting HR number 700. We break that down as well as some firings around the league, and finish up with NL Central surprising players! Enjoy!