The Underdog MLB Show

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Giants landing their shortstop of the future by signing Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest in franchise history. From there, we discuss Luis Severino landing the largest contract in A's history, Clay Holmes signing with the Mets as a starter, Tyler O'Neill and Gary Sanchez heading to the Orioles, Shane Bieber heading...

On this week's episode, we take a look at the 2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot, and discuss each candidate's case before making our ten selections. We discuss who we deem to be the favorites for election this year, including Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki, Carlos Beltran, CC Sabathia, and Andurw Jones, as well as others players we'd consider for induction, including but not limited to, Jimmy Rollins, C...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Blake Snell becoming the first major free agent to find a new home (a season after waiting until spring training to sign) agreeing to a five-year, $182 million deal with the World Series champion Dodgers. From there, we discuss Tommy Edman re-upping with the Dodgers, Matt Boyd heading to the Cubs, Yusei Kikuchi heading to the Angels, Frankie Montas he...

On this week's episode, we begin with our free agent fiesta, where we discuss our predictions for the landing spots, and contracts for the top fifty free agents this offseason, including Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, and Blake Snell. From there, we discuss the MLB Award finalists, and the selections for the Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Silver Slugger Awards, and All-MLB selec...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Rori Sasaki's posting by the Chiba Lotte Mariners, favorites to sign him, and how it will effect the free agent pitching market. From there, we discuss Clayton McCullough being named manager of the Miami Marlins, an extension for Mike Shildt, Aaron Boone's 2025 team option being picked up, Shohei Ohtani undergoing shoulder surgery, the Phillies front...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series after winning Game 3 at Yankee Stadium 4-2, losing Game 4 11-4, and winning Game 5, and the series after a series of Yankee miscues led the Dodgers to erase a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning. From there, we discuss Will Venable being named the new manager of the White Sox, new GMs in Arlington and San Francisco,...

On this week's episode, we recap Game 1 and Game 2 of the World Series, a 6-2, and 4-2 Dodger wins over the Yankees. We discuss Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam, Gerrit Cole's ace performance, Giancarlo Stanton's continued slugging, Nestor Cortes pitching over Tim Hill, Yamamoto wiping out the Yankees, the Dodgers strong bullpen work, Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury, and Aaron Judge'...

On this week's episode, we recap the ALCS and NLCS, which saw the Yankees eliminate the Guardians in five-games, and the Dodgers eliminate the six. From there, we preview the made for TV World Series, the 12th time these teams have faced off in the Fall Classic. To wrap up, we discuss Jerry Reinsdorf's potential sale of the White Sox, Robby Thompson's extension with the Phillies, what the Rays sho...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Mets winning the Wild Card Round in epic fashion, before recapping a Divisional round that saw the Mets and Yankees beat the Phillies and Royals in four-games, and the Dodgers and Guardians winning interdivisional matchups against the Padres and Tigers. From there, we preview the League Championship matchups between the Mets and Dodgers and Yankee...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the Wild Card round of the postseason, which saw the Tigers sweep the Astros, Royals sweep the Orioles, Padres sweep the Braves, and the Mets and Brewers go to a decisive game three. From there, we preview the Division Series matchups between the Tigers and Guardians, Yankees and Royals, Dodgers and Padres, and Brewers/Mets and Phillies, before paying...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the final playoff field, which includes the Yankees, Guardians, Astros, Orioles, Tigers, and Royals in the AL, and Dodgers, Phillies, Brewers, Padres, Mets, and Braves in the NL, the last of whom got in after splitting a double-header in the final games of the year. From there, we discuss Buster Posey being named President of Baseball Operations for t...

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the playoff landscape with one week left in the 2024 season, before discussing Shohei Ohtani becoming the founding member of the 50-50 club with an epic six-hit, three home run, 10 RBI, and two steal performance that may be the best single-game performance in the history of the game. From there, we discuss CJ Abrams' demotion following an all-night ca...

On this week's episode, we discuss Roberto Clemente Day, and whether or not the namesake Hall of Famer may be underrated, despite being regarded one of the greatest players of all time. From there, we discuss Chris Young's extension and new title of President of Baseball Operations, the Athletics already maneuvering to avoid playing any potential playoff games in Sacramento, and the league placing...

On this week's episode, we discuss Matt Chapman agreeing to continue his career in the Bay Area by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million extension to remain with the Giants. We also discuss the Cubs throwing a combined no-hitter against the Pirates, (their first at Wrigley Field since 1972), Jerry Dipoto agreeing to an extension with the Mariners to remain as GM through at least the 2025 season, an...

On this week's episode, we look at the landscape around baseball with one month to go in the MLB season, and make our final playoff and award picks, and who we think will be the x-factor for every potential postseason team down the stretch. From there, we discuss the estimated amount for the 2024 qualifying offer and how it will effect free agency this offseason, the Royals adding a trio of vets i...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Joey Votto ending his 17-year, MVP winning, and Hall of Famer caliber career, all of which was played with the Cincinnati Reds. From there, we discuss Scott Servais' firing as manager of the Mariners following a ten-game blown lead in the AL West, Perry Minasian receiving a two-year extension as GM of the Angles, NPB players pushing for earlier domest...

On this week's episode, we discuss a proposal for starting pitchers being mandated to go six-innings in every start, with the only exceptions being after giving up 4+ runs, throwing 100+ pitches, or being pulled due to injury, which would than require a mandatory IL stint. From there, we discuss Aaron Judge's record-breaking (by at-bats and total games played) 300th home run, Victor Robles' extens...

On this week's episode, we begin by making our award predictions with nearly 75% of the MLB season in the books. From there we discuss the White Sox snapping their twenty-one game losing streak and then firing their manager Pedro Grifol two days later, Camilo Doval's path from All-Star to late-season demotion to the minors, Jarren Duran's suspension, Billy Bean's passing, a new deal between WFAN a...

On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the White Sox historic (and ongoing) twenty-one-game losing streak, as well as Blake Snell's first complete game, an eleven-strikeout no-hitter against the Reds. From there, we discuss trade deadline moves which saw Isaac Paredes, Tanner Scott, Jack Flaherty, Erick Fedde, Yusei Kikcuhi, Trevor Rogers, Michael Lorenzen, Lane Thomas, Alex Cobb, Jorge Sol...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Dylan Cease's no-hitter, the second in Padres history. From there, we discuss the start of the trade deadline, including Randy Arozarena heading to the Mariners, Jazz Chisholm Jr. going to the Yankees, Carlos Estavez going to the Phillies, a swap of Austin Hays and Seranthony Dominguez, Zach Eflin going to the Orioles, Jess Winker going to the Mets, A...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing our early picks for buyers and sellers with the trade deadline approaching next week. From there, we discuss Teoscar Hernandez's tightrope HR Derby win by beating Alec Bohm and a swing-off, and Bobby Witt by one HR in the finals, and the American League's 5-3 win in the All-Star game, their 10th in the last 11 seasons. To wrap up, we take an early loo...

On this week's episode, we begin by previewing, and making our picks for the 2024 HR Derby, and All-Star game in Texas. From there, we discuss Travis Bazzana making history as the first second baseman, and first Australian player to go #1 Overall in the MLB Draft, Whit Merrifield's release by the Phillies, the Blue Jays beginning to use waivers, Bobby Miller's demotion, Phil Maton and Hunter Harve...

On this week's episode, we discuss a week full of complete games, three-homer performances, road player dominance, and the rewriting of the career saves leaderboard, as well as the rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Texas, including the starters, snubs, surprises, and our predictions for the game itself. From there, we discuss the Brewers trading with the Rays to add Aaron Civale to their r...

On this week's episode, we wish everyone a happy Bobby Bonilla Day, and pay tribute to Baseball Hall of Fame member Orlando "Baby Bull" Cepeda, a Rookie of the Year, MVP, and World Series first baseman who passed away at the age of 86. From there, we discuss the finalists for All-Star game starters and changes to this year's home run derby format, technological updates in pre-game hitter preparati...

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Rickwood Field game between the Giants and Cardinals, and the tributes that were paid to Willie Mays, and the entire history of the Negro Leagues. From there, we discuss our midseason award winners, Edwin Diaz's surprise sticky substance ejection and suspension, the Phillies signing Christopher Sanchez to an extension, Orelvis Martinez being hit w...