The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to a trio of baseball icons that passed away this week, Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, former Braves owner Ted Turner, and the longtime radio voice of the Yankees, Jon Sterling. From there, we discuss Tarik Skubal's loose body elbow surgery and what it means for both this season, and his long-term outlook, Patrick Bailey being traded to the Guard...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Rob Thompson's removal as manager of the Phillies, and what we think Don Mattingly will bring to the table. From there, in Mattingly's honor we draft teams of big league players turned managers, and then look around the league to name our all-April team at each position. To wrap up, we take a dive on the career of Adam Dunn, and think about how his ca...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Alex Cora's firing as manager of the Red Sox, and what it means for the Red Sox this season, and going forward long-term. From there, we draft teams made of Yankees and Red Sox players since 2000, and attempt to rank the top-ten starting pitchers in baseball under the age of 25. To wrap up, we give our thoughts on a potential alternate jersey for the...

On this week's episode, we discuss Kevin McGonigle's eight-year, $150 million extension, what it means for the Tigers, and if it will impact prospects continuing to sign long-term deals this season. From there, we discuss the Padres sale for a record $3.9 billion to Chelsea owner José E. Feliciano, and the optics of a small-market team being sold for that much money with a lockout looming. To wrap...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the final-terms of Konnor Griffin's record extension with the Pirates, before ranking the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners in each league over the decade. From there, we look at how Tap to Challenge allows us to track the results of ABS in real time, and discuss the Angels and Astros brawl and how pitcher suspensions need to be adjusted,...

On this week's episode, we take a look at the future of prospects signing extensions with a looming lockout through the lens of new deals for Konnor Griffin (rumored nine-year, $140 million with the Pirates) Cole Emerson (eight-year, $95 million with the Mariners) and Cooper Pratt (eight-year, $50.75 million with the Brewers.) From there, we discuss the Blue Jays adding Patrick Corbin, and what it...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our trip to Oracle Park for opening night of the MLB season, our thoughts on the first Netflix broadcast, how we think ABS has gone so far, and standout performances from the first weekend of baseball. From there, we discuss extensions for Pete Crow-Armstrong ($115 million) and Nico Horner ($141 million) with the Cubs, Cristopher Sanchez ($88 million...

On this week's episode, we discuss Venezuela's 2026 WBC Championship, and what ultimately went wrong for the star-studded team America roster. From there, we make our full predictions for the 2026 MLB season, including each division's standings, playoff picks, and the World Series champion. To wrap up, we take a look at rule changes being implemented at the minor league level this season, MLB ente...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the end of pool play and quarterfinal WBC action, and make our predictions for the semi-final matchups. From there, we discuss Jesus Luzardo's extension with the Phillies and make our picks for each league's MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners. To wrap up, predict each team's over/under win total for the upcoming season, pay tribute to Julio...

On this week's episode, we are joined by our friend Zach for our second annual season-long team draft, where whoever's ten teams win the most games this season is declared the winner. From there, we recap the highlights of early pool play at the WBC, and discuss Andrew McCutchen heading to the Rangers, Zack Littell heading to the Nationals, Jurickson Profar being banned for 162 games after his sec...

On this week's episode, we preview the 2026 WBC by taking a loot at each country's roster, and make our predictions for the tournament. From there, we discuss Chris Sale's one-year, $27 milllion extension with the Braves, Max Scherzer's return to the Blue Jays, Oli Marmol's extension with the Cardinals, and CC Sabathia's number retirement by the Yankees. To wrap up, we pick one player on each MLB...

On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Famer and Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, who passed away at age 87. From there, we discuss Tony Clark's resignation under scandal as Executive Director of the MLBPA, and Bruce Meyer's interim elevation. We then discuss Pat Murphy and AJ Preller's extensions, and minor league deals signed since the start of Spring Training. To w...

On this week's episode, we celebrate seven years of our podcast by discussing Chris Bassitt heading to the Orioles, Zac Gallen heading back to the Diamondbacks, Max Muncy agreeing to his fourth extension with the Dodgers, and the fallout of Nick Castellanos release by the Phillies, and subsequent signing by the Padres. From there, we run through a bunch of signings made before the start of spring...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a notable week for the Tigers, adding Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract, bringing back future Hall of Fame Justin Verlander, and losing a historic arbitration hearing to ace Tarik Skubal. From there, we discuss the Pirates new look offense after adding a third All-Star in Marcell Ozuna, the Red Sox new look infield with IKF and Cal...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing how the free agent market let down Luis Arraez and Eugenio Suarez, who had to settle for one-year deals worth $12 million, and $15 million from the Padres and Reds despite Arraez's bat to ball, and Suarez's power skills. From there, we discuss Harrison Bader signing with the Giants, All-Star Brendan Donovan heading to the Mariners in a three-team trad...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Jose Ramirez's seven-year, $175 extension, which will likely keep him as a Guardian for the rest of his career. We then discuss the impact of two aces being on the move, with the Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers, and the Rangers acquiring Mackenzie Gore from the Rangers. To wrap up, we take a deep dive on the MLB Network Top 100 players...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the election of two center fielders to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran, and Andruw Jones, and what this year's voting totals mean for future elections. From there, we discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Yankees on a five-year, $162.5 million deal, and the Mets trading for Luis Robert as their new center fielder. To wrap up, we pay tribute...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Dodgers adding the number one-free agent in record fashion, signing Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 contract. From there, we discuss the Mets pivoting to Bo Bichette on a three-year, $126 million dollar contract, the Rangers adding Ranger Suarez on a five-year deal, JT Realmuto returning to the Phillies, and Nolan Arenado being traded to the Diam...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing an incredible week for the Cubs that saw them add All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman one a five-year, $175 million contract, and right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins. From there, we discuss Tarik Skubal likely heading to an arbitration hearing with the Tigers after exchanging contracts figure $13 million apart, and the Yank...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing a pair of Japanese free agents' new homes, with Tatsuya Imai signing a three-year, $54 million deal with the Astros, and Kazuma Okamoto heading to the Blue Jays for four-years, and $60 million. From there, we discuss the Giants upgrading their rotation with Tyler Mahle, and Royals manager Matt Quatraro agreeing to a three-year extension. To wrap up, w...

On this week's episode, we begin by revisiting the state of baseball the last time Bryce visited London in 2017, and look back by discussing the odds that certain events would or would not have occurred across baseball in the eight seasons since. From there, we discuss the A's extending Tyler Soderstrom and trading for Jeff McNeil, the Pirates adding their second All-Star in Ryan O'Hearn, and the...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing this week's big free agent deals, including Merrill Kelly, Ha-Seong Kim, and Michael King re-upping with the Diamondbacks, Braves, and Padres, and Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami shockingly ending up with the White Sox. From there, we give our thoughts Wilson Contreras being moved to the Red Sox, recap the three-team trade between the Astros, Rays,...

On this week's episode, we discuss a burning hot stove that saw Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz leave the Mets for the Orioles and Dodgers, and Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies. We also discuss an extension for Maikel Garcia, new homes for Robert Suarez (Braves) Jorge Polanco (Mets) Kenley Jansen (Tigers) Tyler Rogers (Blue Jays) and others, extensions for Robby Thompson, Mark Shapiro, and S...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Jeff Kent's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame after receiving 12 of 16 votes by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. From there, we discuss Devin Williams heading to the Mets, the Nationals and Mariners swapping a reliever for a top-prospect, the Blue Jays signing Cody Ponce from Korea, Emilio Pagan heading back to the Reds, the Pirates and...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big free agent move of the offseason, Dylan Cease's seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. From there, we discuss the Cardinals trading Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, Ryan Helsley signing with the Orioles, the Angels buying out the final year of Anthony Rendon's disastrous contract, and former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde...