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April 16, 2026

A Visit with Josh Weaver to The Tampa Baseball Museum

Episode: The Tampa Baseball Museum with Josh Weaver Hosts: Mark Corbett & Mat Germain Guest: Josh Weaver, Curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum Episode Overview Mark and Mat sit down with returning guest Josh Weaver, curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum, to discuss the museum's history, communit…

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April 7, 2026

Rays Tropicana Field Opening Day

BaseballBiz On Deck – Rays Tropicana Field Opening Day Hosts: Mark Corbett & Mat Germain Episode Overview Mark and Mat celebrate the Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day at Tropicana Field — the first game played there in 561 days — breaking down the action on the field and the excitement surrounding th…

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April 2, 2026

Opening Week - Taking a bite on the First Baseball Fruits of the Seas…

First Baseball Fruits of the Season have fallen. There is still a whole orchard of games to be played. Josh Weaver joins Guest: Josh Weaver — Author & Curator, Tampa Baseball Museum joins Hosts: Mat Germain & Mark Corbett as ...

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March 28, 2026

RaysUP! Tampa Bay Rays, Game 1 - 161 games to go

Rays Opening Day Recap Drew Rasmussen's dominant first 5 innings vs. the Cardinals6th inning bullpen collapse (Ian Seymour, Gary Clevenger, Griffin Jax)Kevin Cash's managerial decisions — making the right moves that didn't pan outBen Williamson's 3-for-4 performance and the controversial pinch-hit …

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March 26, 2026

Opening Day Night, WPBL Spring Training & the MLB, Polymarket

BaseballBiz On Deck – Opening Day Night, WPBL Spring Training, & Polymarket Hosts: Mark Corbett & Mat Germain Opening Day Night MLB's decision to feature only one game on opening night (Yankees vs. Giants on Netflix)Frustrations with streaming blackouts and fragmented broadcasting across Ne…

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March 20, 2026

Jean Cerra - Leader on Title IX College Sports & Ybor Native

Jean Cerra — pioneering women's athletics administrator, one of 11 women who helped bring women's sports into the NCAA Summary: Jean Cerra shares her remarkable journey from playing sports at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy in Ybor City, Tampa, to becoming one of the most influential figures in …

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March 17, 2026

World Baseball Classic, Rays Stadium & New MLB Rules on the horizon

Episode 344: WBC Energy, Rays Stadium Vision & MLB Rule Changes In this episode of BaseballBiz On Deck, Mark Corbett and Mat Germain dive into the excitement of the World Baseball Classic, the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, and a wave of controversial MLB rule changes. The duo opens with the ele…

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March 16, 2026

2026 summer of Women's Baseball, World Cup, AAGPBL Reunion & Baseball…

Ryan Woodward joins the show to discuss the incredible slate of women's baseball events coming to Rockford, Illinois this summer, his ongoing Women's Baseball Heritage Trail project, and his recent research trip to Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. The conversation covers the Women's B…

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March 12, 2026

World Baseball Classic & Spring Training plus Shane McClanahan on the…

342 | World Baseball Classic Drama, Spring Training Storylines & Baseball’s Future Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the latest developments in the World Baseball Classic, including Team USA’s surprising qualification confusion and the intense Mexico vs. Italy matchup impacting the tourna…

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March 5, 2026

Baseball Characters plus World Baseball Classic at Spring Training

Spring Training - Florida Packed crowds & hot weather in DunedinThe Toronto Blue Jays faced Team Canada in an exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic (WBC)Younger prospects & experimental lineupsWorld Baseball Classic Excitement The Dominican Republic - star-studded lineup loade…

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March 2, 2026

Larry Rothschild - Part 2 - Relegation, Pitch Clock, ABS & Tropicana …

Could Relegation Work in Baseball? If MLB adopted a promotion and relegation system like European soccer Eliminates tanking$12 billion input into the leagueKeeps fans engaged all seasonExpands opportunities for new marketsChallenges include financial structure and the difficulty of transitionThe Pi…

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Feb. 27, 2026

Larry Rothschild 2x World Series winner & Inaugural Manager of the Ta…

Robbie Ray & Fire Alarms with Giants and Cubs WBC - Cuba team - some members blocked from playing in USA Full Baseball Guy - MLB Manager, Coach, Pitcher & Fan Larry Rothschild Rays History and Florida Baseball Connections Mee...

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Feb. 19, 2026

ABS changes - Tony Clark resigns - CBA alert - TB Rays Outfield

Tony Clark resigns Bruce Meyer – not a Puddy Cat Minor Leaguers will they be at the forefront of CBA discussions $10 million plus salaried player may have different interests than the Minor Leaguers Rule 5 Draft – need more f...

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Feb. 12, 2026

Phil Terrano, Spring Training Start, Youth baseball & MLB RSN changes

Mark & Matt welcome back Phil Terrano discuss the start of baseball season, Tampa Bay Rays, youth development, travel ball, injuries & the future of the sport. Spring Training Energy in Florida Pitchers & catchers reporting &...

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Feb. 5, 2026

Rays Stadium, Framber Valdez to Detroit Tigers, Luxury Tax

In this episode of BaseballBiz On Deck, Mark Corbett and Mat Germain dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering the World Baseball Classic, MLB luxury tax realities, Rays stadium costs in Tampa, and the latest trade rumors ...

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Jan. 29, 2026

Minnesota N'Ice, Rod Carew & The WBC

In this episode we weave together baseball culture and the moment we’re living in. From World Baseball Classic roster news to NL West outfield rankings. This episode also spotlights Rod Carew & salutes the good people of Minn...

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Jan. 22, 2026

The Rays go to College with a stadium in Tampa

Rays Stadium looking for a New Edge in Tampa with HCC Hillsborough Community College Board of Trustees approve MOU with RaysMOU is a non-binding framework to explore possibilities.Discussion of campus location and its proximity to:Raymond James Stadium (Buccaneers)Steinbrenner Field (Yankees)Amalie…

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Jan. 17, 2026

Is $60 Million a year enough - what about the rest of the team?

Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down one of the most explosive stretches of MLB free agency in recent memory. With massive contracts, shocking signings, and widening payroll gaps, the duo digs into what these moves mean fo...

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Jan. 15, 2026

Hall of Fame, Andruw Jones, Ranger Suarez & Royals moving walls & sta…

Alex Bregman & Ranger Suarez signings & ripple effect across MLB teams, The art of sustaining a seasoned pitcher, HOF ballots, Bananas “Fans First” philosophy. Plus the impact on Royals players batting stats when Kauffman Sta...

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Jan. 8, 2026

Full Count Chaos - Nathan Andrews, Orioles, Pete Alonso & leftover Pi…

Nathan Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos, shares his wit, wisdom & love of the Baltimore Orioles on BaseballBiz On Deck 2026 lFront office is ready to spend and bring in new talent for the team Mike Elias’ liftoff Orioles own...

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Jan. 2, 2026

Free Agents, Failing Angels, Family Baseball & Oceans Cleanup

Holiday Cheer & Border Patrol – keeping Canadian fans home Hockey World Junior Championships Minnesota, close to Saskatchewan, Manitoba, AlbertaGames not 1/3 full at ChampionshipsSome game stands appeared completely emptyRoberto Clemente 21 Died on New Years Eve while performing a humanitarian …

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Dec. 23, 2025

RaysUp Trade - Brandon Lowe & Shane Baz Deals w Rays, Pirates and Ori…

RaysUp Off Season subtraction is actually a strong positive More Christmas presents to come 3-Way Trade with Pittsburgh Brandon Lowe to Pirates – currently contract at $11.5 million contract Jake Mangum & Chandler Simpson – s...

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Dec. 18, 2025

Free Agent Falling Dominoes & World Baseball Classic warm up

Kyle Tucker Watch Why Tucker remains the most intriguing outfield name on the marketHow a surprise signing—especially with the Giants—could dramatically alter the NL WestComparisons to past shock signings like Corey Seager to TexasGiants’ Offseason MovesAdrian Houser as an innings-eater who buys ti…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Mets & Holiday Cheer

Timmy Trumpet intro’s Edwin Diaz – Kazoo version MLB Winter Meetings Vibe – transitions from old to new Networking meals, suites, closed door conversations and bars Edwin Diaz leaves the Mets to join the LA Do Kyle Schwarber ...

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