The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the 2025 BBWWA HOF Ballot, and which players we think have the best chance of reaching Cooperstown. From there, we discuss the Mets and Rangers swapping Marcus Semien and Brandon Nimmo, and the Angels and Orioles swapping Taylor Ward and Grayson Rodriguez. To wrap up, we discuss the last managerial opening being filled with Warren Schaeffer's return a...

On this week's episode, we begin by making our predictions for the free agent market, including how Josh Naylor's five-year deal with the Mariners may shape the market for power hitters. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani repeating as MVP, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes winning the Cy Young Awards, Stephen Vogt and Pat Murphy repeating as Managers of the Year, and our thoughts on t...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot, and which candidates we think have the best chance of induction. From there, we discuss Walt Weiss and Craig Stammen's hires as managers of the Braves and Padres, the Rockies bringing Moneyball to Colorado by hiring Paul DePodesta as head of Baseball Operations, and Gabe Kapler's elevation to GM in Miami. To w...

On this week's episode, we recap the Dodgers epic seven-game World Series win, which included a World-Series record 18 inning Game Three, the Blue Jays taking Games Four and Five for a 3-2 series lead, a game-ending double play after a ball got stuck in the wall in Game Six, and an extra-innings classic for the championship in Game Seven. From there, we go through MLBTradeRumors' arbitration proje...

On this week's episode, we discuss Games 1 and 2 of the World Series, where the Blue Jays took Game 1 behind Addison Barger's historic pinch-hit grand slam, and the Dodgers took Game 2 behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game performance. From there, we discuss the Orioles hiring Guardians Craig Albernaz's associate manager to lead their roster, the details behind Tony Vitello and Kurt Suzuki's c...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the NLCS, where the Dodgers swept the Brewers behind a historic starting pitching performance, and Shohei Ohtani having arguably the greatest single-game performance in baseball history. From there, we recap a seven-game classic of an ALCS that saw the Blue Jays reach their first World Series since 1993, and preview and make our picks for the Fall Clas...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping an exciting Division Series round that saw the Blue Jays, Mariners, Dodgers, and Brewers beat the Yankees, Tigers, Phillies, and Cubs. From there, we make our picks for the League Championship Series and our 2025 All-MLB team picks, and discuss Mike Shildt retiring as manager of the Padres (and potential candidates for the job), Rob Thompson's return w...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping a Wildcard round where the Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers, and Cubs all advanced. From there, we preview the Division Series matchups between the Yankees and Blue Jays, Tigers and Mariners, Cubs and Brewers, and Phillies and Dodgers. To wrap up, we discuss Pete Alonso's opt-out, and this year's managerial black Monday, which saw Bruce Bochy, Rocco Baldelli,...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the final week of the regular season, and discuss which teams made up the twelve-team postseason field. From there, we pick each round of the playoffs and make our World Series picks, and discuss our ballots for each BBWAA awards, including each picking a side in the Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge AL MVP debate. To wrap up, we go through the Nationals hir...

On this week's episode, we discuss the last week of the MLB season, and make our final playoff predictions with two series to go. From there, we discuss Clayton Kershaw's retirement, and discuss our favorite memories of The King, and his legacy as an all-time great pitcher, and Dodger. To wrap up, we discuss this year's qualifying offer and which players we think may be most likely to accept, the...

On this week's episode, we breakdown a tight playoff race with two weeks to go in the regular season. From there, we discuss Anthony Rizzo retiring as a Cub, Mike Elias' promotion and which managers and executives are on the hottest seats with the season coming to an end shortly. To wrap up, we discuss the new Montreal Expos doc and what baseball topics we wanted to see covered in a doc most, and...

On this week's episode, we power rank each of the twelve current playoff teams based on the strength of their lineups, pitching rotations, bullpens, and coaching staff. From there, we pay tribute to Davey Johnson and discuss his candidacy for the Hall of Fame after a long, distinguished career in baseball. To wrap up, we discuss Ha Song Kim and Walker Buehler's new homes, and Trea Turner's hamstri...

On this week's episode, we begin by giving our latest updates on the award races across baseball as we head into September, and whether or not we're back in on the Yankees as contenders. From there, in honor of Mark Teixeira running for congress, we build a Presidential Cabinet of current MLB players. To wrap up, we discuss Aroldis Chapman's extension with the Red Sox coming off a career year, and...

On this week's episode, we discuss twenty-one year old top-prospect Samuel Basallo's eight-year, $67 million extension with the Orioles, signed one-week into his big-league career. From there, we discuss Zach Wheeler's season-ending thoracic outlet decompression surgery, and what it means for his career, and the Phillies World Series hopes. To wrap up, we discuss the new Reliever of the Year Award...

On this week's episode, we discuss various What If baseball scenarios throughout our lifetime, including Billy Beane running the Red Sox, various A-Rod trade scenarios, baseball in Florida if Jose Fernandez had not passed away, the Yankees success if Hank Steinbrenner took over, if Michael Jordan would have stayed in baseball had the 1994 strike been avoided, and Mike Trout's career if Albert Pujo...

On this week's episode, we make our three-quarter season of the award picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, and make our picks for the World Series with 40 or so games left in the season. From there, we discuss Roman Anthony's eight-year, $130 million extension with the Red Sox that buys out all of his pre-arbitration, and first-three free agent years, and Jen Pawol...

On this week's episode, we recap a wild trade deadline that saw elite closers on the move, including Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval. We then discuss the Yankees and Mets upgrading their bullpens, a Twins firesale, and new homes for Carlos Correa (Astros) Harrison Bader (Phillies) Shane Bieber (Blue Jays) Merrill Kelly (Rangers) KeBryan Hayes (Reds) Adrian Houser (Rays) Z...

On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who passed away at the age of 65. From there, we discuss early trade deadline moves, including trades for Josh Naylor, Ryan McMahon, and Gregory Soto, an extension for Seth Lugo, and David Robertson returning to the Phillies. To wrap up, we make trade deadline predictions, and discuss Emmanuel Clase being placed o...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win by literal inches, and the National League taking the first ever All-Star game to go to a swing-off by the score of 7-6. From there, we draft combos of current and former players to play the same position for the same team, and discuss the Rays being sold to Patrick Zalupski and the news that they will be playing any p...

On this week's episode, we begin by making our picks from a loaded Home Run Derby field, including our winner, final four picks, total home runs hit, the longest home runs, and which player we think will hit the most dingers. From there, we make our picks for the All-Star game, and discuss how players need to commit to the game once selected, and the mistakes the league made in picking replacement...

On this week's episode, we begin with our midseason review, including our award picks so far, and biggest surprises, and disappointments. From there, we discuss Clayton Kershaw's historic 3000th career strike out, All-Star game starters, rosters, and snubs, Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez being fired as part of a giant shakeup in DC, and a gambling controversy surrounding Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz...

On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Hall of Famer Dave Parker, who passed away at the age of 74 just weeks before his long-awaited induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From there, we discuss the contingency stadium plans should the Rays make the postseason, Fernando Tatis Jr. suing Big League advance for predatory practices, Luis Severino speaking out against his own team's stadium, Ron...

On this week's episode, Chase begins by venting his frustration at Aaron Boone for pulling Clarke Schmidt after seven no-hit innings against the Orioles on Saturday. From there, we discuss Cal Raleigh's latest history making week, Ron Washington's leave of absence from the Angels, Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers, and the newest potential buyer of the Rays. To wrap up, we look at suspensions t...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the implications of the bombshell trade of Rafael Devers to the SF Giants for Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello, just hours after Devers homered against the Yankees at Fenway Park. From there, we discuss the Athletic Anonymous Player Poll, and players thoughts on what players they like to watch the most, who they'd like to face...

On this week's episode, we begin by making our first round of picks for the 2025 MLB All-Star game, with ballots having gone live last week. From there, we discuss the long and short-term fallout of Corbin Burnes' Tommy-John Surgery, Rob Manfred using the Competition Committee to bring the Automatic Balls Strike System to MLB for the 2026 season, and Justin Ishbia beginning his path to become the...