The Cleveland Guardians hired a pitching analyst that data on reliever over-usage, but continued to over-use its bullpen. How can the team adapt its approach for future success?Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect the Guardians' over-reliance on certain relievers, exploring data on batter-pitcher familiarity and its impact on playoff performance. The show analyzes potential improvements to Cleveland's bullpen management, including deeper starts and diversifying reliever usage. We also dive into Trade

Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos gambled on bargain-bin relievers in 2025 and watched his bullpen collapse from elite to mediocre. The result? A 4.19 ERA that ranked 19th in baseball and derailed championship hopes.Jake Mastroianni breaks down why the Atlanta Braves cannot repeat this mistake, providing an exhaustive analysis of available free agent closers and setup men. From elite options like Edwin Diaz and Robert Suarez to potential buy-low candidates like Devin Williams, the episode covers

In this episode, we delve into the Detroit Tigers' position player roster review, focusing on the crowded roster and tough decisions ahead. Catching prospect Dillon Dingler shines, while Javier Báez and Gleyber Torres face contract and performance questions. The infield sees mixed results, with Jace Jung and Sweeney struggling, and the outfield features Riley Greene's breakout year but also strikeout concerns. With free agency and roster cuts looming, the Tigers' front office faces crucial choices

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Rising Detroit Tigers prospect Max Anderson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley to discuss his time in the Tiger organization, his preparation for an important 2026, and why he wears glasses.Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Go to http://Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to

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Astros Hot Stove Heats Up: Trade Rumors and Free Agent TargetsAre the Houston Astros eyeing Mackenzie Gore, Pete Alonso, or Dylan Cease? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey dissect John Heyman's latest rumors, analyzing potential trades and free agent signings that could reshape the Astros' roster. The duo explores Gore's inconsistent performance, Alonso's fit in the lineup, and Cease's pitching prowess at Minute Maid Park. Plus, they break down the recent Nate Pearson signing and its impact on Houston's

Drea and Anthony discuss Game 5 of World Series. Dodgers are on brink of elimination as Dodgers offense continues to stay cold. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will try and keep season alive in Game 6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The St. Louis Cardinals face a crucial decision as they consider trading one of their young left-handed hitters to kickstart a rebuild. Brendan Donovan, Alec Burleson, Lars Nootbaar, and Nolan Gorman are in the spotlight, with Donovan's versatility and reliable bat making him a top contender for trades. Despite his popularity in the clubhouse, the team may benefit more from trading him now to acquire promising prospects. Alec Burleson's stock is rising, with his career-high eighteen home runs and

Pete Alonso is a free agent again and we try to figure out what he's actually worth, what type of contract he should be expected to sign, and figure out which line the Mets will draw when negotiating with him.Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Text TERRITORY to 29017 to receive 20% off your next headwear or apparel purchase at any US Lids store. Head to

Today we discuss the future of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. We also talk about Tony Vitello and breakdown Andy Ibáñez's 2025 season for the Detroit Tigers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBRugietReady to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo

In this episode of Locked On A’s, Booney is done playing referee. He’s calling it like it is—and calling out the hypocrisy. The A’s didn’t move because of bad luck or a broken system; they moved because their city and fanbase stopped holding up their end of the bargain. From 95-win seasons that drew minor-league crowds to years of political gridlock that buried Howard Terminal before it ever began, Oakland simply stopped showing up. Meanwhile, Vegas is already doing what Oakland couldn’t: building

We give our review of Matt Quatraro following his third year in Kansas City. Next, we discuss an article on the Royals' poor job on the bases. Lastly, can the Blue Jays pull off the upset over the Dodgers? Host Jack Johnson goes over it all next on "Locked On Royals"! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-royals/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Royals

It was a big weekend with almost every team playing double headers! Plenty of offensive production around the league and the boys are going to try and cover it all! Big Singy & Lil Sexy...yeah, you read that right, are going to try and predict what we are going to see this weekend in Round 5 of the Baseball WA State League Competition. Check out our social via this link! https://linktr.ee/bloopandablastpodcast

Zach, Nick, and Bob respond to listener questions before the World Series starts over the weekend.Join our Discord! - https://discord.gg/bwxTfRbBbA Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_Ni5B6UU3nUh5CeFnlxig Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/OnTheVerge Subscribe to our Substack: https://oriolesontheverge.substack.com/ Check out our merch store - https://orioles-on-the-verge.printful.me/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored over the Toronto Blue Jays. This World Series could be a battle of good vs evil as most want to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers lose but they have a hard time picking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays to make it happen. How can the Blue Jays overcome the Dodgers? It starts with good at bats from Guerrero, George Springer, Bo Bichette, and company. Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Kike Hernandez and the Dodgers are poised for their

Two teenage girls from central Illinois witness their favorite Panamanian slugger hit a game-changing home run at Busch Stadium, igniting a wave of excitement and creating a lifelong memory.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After firing Rocco Baldelli after the conclusion of the season, the Twins have hired a new skipper... kind of. They've hired the former Pirates manager and former Twins bench coach Derek Shelton.