Episodes

Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the MLB postseason as the Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. They discusss pitching matchups, playoff pressure, defensive execution, unexpected heroes, and why smart baseball can overcome the advantages of big-market teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Preview: Tampa Bay enters the series with rested pitching, playoff experience, and confidence against a Cleveland team led by Jos...

Mat Germain and Mark Corbett break down the Tampa Bay Rays' American League Championship Series matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. Topics include pitching matchups (Drew Rasmussen vs. Foster Griffin, Gavin Williams' dominance) José Ramírez's clutch postseason Seep trade history between the two franchises (Yandy Díaz, Junior Caminero, Nathaniel Lowe), roster decisions Weather in Cleveland Why small ball makes for great playoff baseball. Plus: predictions, breakout outlier pic...

The Tampa Bay Rays eliminate the New York Yankees from the 2026 playoffs in three games. Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the Rays' dominant pitching, Victor Mesa Jr.'s statement home run, fan interference controversy at Yankee Stadium, and the Rays' relentless pressure that silenced a sold-out Bronx crowd. They also dive into the Yankees' grim offseason outlook, with $205.5M committed to an aging core (Judge, Cole, Stanton, Rodón, Fried), and debate whether New York needs to blow it up. ...

Hosts: Mark Corbett & Mat Germain Duration: ~31 minutes Category: MLB Baseball, Tampa Bay Rays, Playoff Analysis Episode Summary The Tampa Bay Rays are back in the playoffs for the first time in two years, and the energy at Tropicana Field is unlike anything the franchise has ever seen. Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the Rays' dominant ALDS performance against the New York Yankees — from Drew Rasmussen's heroic Game 1 start to the crowd noise shaking the catwalk rings at the Trop. Plus...

Tommy Pham is on White Sox Post Season White Sox roster Pope Leo impact on the White Sox season – Will Leo perform a ceremony in Chicago if White Sox win it all Phillies and Braves at Truist Park r Bryce Harper outfield snow cone drop – was he using a first base glove. Phillies’ Alec Bohm hits a bomb Astros and White Sox – Mat and Mark see the White Sox defeat the Astros in 2 White Sox could be the Cinderella story this year When Cubs lose will all of Chicago be rooting for ...

BaseballBiz On Deck's, Mark Corbett and Mat Germain celebrate the Tampa Bay Rays' division-clinching season and look ahead to the 2026 MLB playoffs. They discuss Kevin Cash's leadership, the Rays' team chemistry, Drew Rasmussen's dominant pitching, playoff strategy, and the challenge of keeping the offense sharp during the playoff bye. The conversation also covers Junior Caminero, Caden Bodine, Grady Emerson, the Rays farm system, future payroll decisions, and the team's new stadium. Mark and...

BaseballBiz On Deck: Rays Ride Into the Postseason La Maxima The Tampa Bay Rays are postseason-bound, and Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the excitement surrounding the team, Junior Caminero’s clutch power, the return of energy at Tropicana Field, and what could be ahead in October. In This Episode: Junior Caminero delivers another dramatic walk-off home run as the Rays secure a postseason berth.Why Caminero has emerged as an American League MVP candidate and how his numbers compare ...

Baseball's positive momentum: A's/Rays stadiums, MLB expansion talkRays roster moves: Nick Madrigal, Jorge Mateo, Taylor Walls injuryVictor Mesa Jr.'s elite defensive metrics and hot streakMateo's mistakes impact game Freddie Peralta pitching well but fielding error could have cost a runMinor league playoff race: Hot Rods & RiverDogs semifinalsBrodie Hopkins hitting 102 mph in the Durham Bulls bullpenTravel diary: Rangers vs. Astros stadium experienceTampa Baseball Museum event &...

BaseballBiz On Deck, the conversation covers the new Rays stadium, the recent city and county votes, stadium economics, naming rights, the Rays' playoff push and the young players shaping the franchise's future. New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium The city and county votes approving the new Rays stadium proposal. Plans for a new $2.3 billion stadium near Hillsborough Community College and Dale Mabry Highway. Anticipated construction timeline & when shovels could go into the ground. What stadium agree...

Rays Playoff Push, Prospects and Baseball Around the World Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the Tampa Bay Rays as they head into the final stretch of the season, plus prospects, the Little League World Series, the Rays stadium debate and international women’s baseball. Rays Playoff Push The Rays face a difficult schedule as they battle toward the postseason. Mark and Mat discuss recent performances, injuries, Kevin Cash’s decisions and how the roster could take shape for the playoffs. ...

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating people making a difference through baseball and community service. Roberto Clemente: Remembering his humanitarian legacy and the annual Roberto Clemente Award. Christian Yelich: Named Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist for August for supporting animal rescue organizations. Little League World Series: Highlights from Williamsport, including standout performances by young players. Rasmus Family: Kenley Rasmus, neice of Colby Rasmus, made ...

Mary Mustard and the WPBL BaseballBiz On Deck welcomes baseball writer Mary Mustard, WPBL blogger, to discuss the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) season, and the future of the sport. Mary shares her perspective on the WPBL's four teams, international talent and standout players including Denae Benites, Kelsi Whitmore, Ashton Lansdell and Brittney Apgar. Mary also discusses changes with the Boston Hunters manager and how Jemile Weeks is infusing the team with positive energy. Plus ...

The Rays have been on an impressive run following the trade deadline, with strong performances during a demanding West Coast stretch. Nine games in 10 days The Rays' success on the West Coast, traditionally a difficult trip for the club The impact of the players added around the trade deadline The importance of the team's growing confidence heading toward the playoffs The Rays' impressive 41-18 home record Taylor Walls Has a Two-Homer Night Taylor Walls provided one of the biggest surprise...

MLB Trade Deadline Doors Close, WPBL league Opens. Baseball abounds in August & Nature is Wild in Nova Scotia The MLB Trade Deadline delivered one of the busiest transaction days of the season. Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the biggest winners and losers, & how the the Rays positioned themselves for a postseason run. They also discuss the launch of the Women's Pro Baseball League, highlighting its opening weekend, standout players, and what fans can expect from this historic first sea...

368 BaseballBiz On Deck Episode Show Notes Mark Corbett hosts solo while Mat Germain enjoys vacation in Nova Scotia. Mat continues following MLB trade deadline developments and shares updates on BlueSky. Recommendation to subscribe to Brent Cardy's new Substack, The Cardy Show, featuring Blue Jays analysis and baseball history. https://thecardyshow.substackDiscussion of Brent Cardy's recent article examining Max Scherzer's future and postseason outlook. Lou Schiff's Miami...

BaseballBiz On Deck: Women's Baseball World Cup, Rays Trade Deadline and MLB Economics Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the latest action from the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage in Rockford, Illinois, including standout performances by Team USA, Canada, Japan and Australia. They also discuss the upcoming Women's Pro Baseball League and where fans can watch the tournament. The conversation shifts to the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighting Chandler Simpson's speed, Griffin Jax's st...

All-Star Game Junior Caminero was hit on the hand by ex-Rays prospect Riley O'Brien during the exhibition. Scans came back relatively positive Debate on whether star players should risk injury in exhibition games. Mat proposed moving the All-Star Game to Las Vegas after the World Series, bundled with the Hall of Fame ceremony and GM meetings to create a marquee baseball event. Where is the Brotherly love - Philly crowd booing non-Phillies players Longo Weekend The Ra...

BaseballBiz On Deck: Rays Up Edition Mark Corbett and Mat Germain The Rays Are Rolling Tampa Bay leads the AL East by four games over New York, sits 17+ games above .500, and has essentially locked up a playoff spot. Their Low-A and High-A affiliates have already clinched. The system ranks top 10 in baseball. Four players are headed to the All-Star Game: Brian Baker, Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and Drew Rasmussen. Game Night: Rays 3, Yankees 0 Recorded live during a dominant Wednesday night ...

Canada Day Celebrations & Happy Birthday Dad Mat & Mark kick off the episode celebrating Canada Day, sharing family plans, backyard traditions, and a few fun Canada facts, including Princess Di's July 1st birthday Canada at FIFA World Cup Canada's men's national soccer team reaches the Sweet 16. Mat breaks down how the women's program, led by icons like Martine Saint-Clair, paved the way for the men's team, and how their American coach has built a culture of fearlessness in the squad...

Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth. Topics Covered Rays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Onl...

Mark Corbett sits down with Genelle Garverick to explore the rich sports history of Tampa's Palmetto Beach, Ybor City, and DeSoto Park communities, with a special focus on Genelle's legendary mother, Mochine Mercedes Fernandez. Growing Up in Palmetto Beach, DeSoto Park & Ybor City Genelle attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH), a K-12 Catholic school in Ybor CityBegan playing city/playground sports around age 6OLPH fielded competitive girls' volleyball and basketball teams despite sma...

Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates. Rays on the West Coast The Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching perf...

Host Mark Corbett sits down with Merrie Fidler, the foremost historian of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), to explore the league's remarkable history, from its wartime origins to its ambitious international expansion plans, and the ongoing revival of women's baseball today. Topics Covered How Merrie discovered the AAGPBL through a 1943 Time Magazine article while pursuing her master's degree in sport history at UMass Amherst Her years of primary research, interview...

Mark's Birthday Surprise at the Ballpark Mark celebrates a milestone birthday with a surprise family reunion organized by his wife Karen. The whole family attended a Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park (Marlins Park), where Mark got a "Grand Slam" scoreboard shoutout, a birthday button, and a slice of chocolate cake delivered to his seat behind the dugout. Special thanks to Lou Schiff for his help with this night Tampa Bay Rays Recap The Rays are 5-5 in their l...