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Oct. 19, 2020

RaysUP Bonus edition - World Series and Dodgers here we come

RaysUp Let's Celebrate as the Rays move on to the WorldSeries Kevin Cash rallies the troops Randy Arozarena, Arroz con Pollo and Power Boots Rundown of ALCS games Dodger Match-ups Charlie Morton the essential and effective difference Media Report CardLauren Shehadi ESPN Rays - know my name Get it Right or Go Home Does Tampa deserve the Rays - Cheer them on TV and Game Schedule
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Oct. 14, 2020

MLB Race to World Series a look at the Championship series

Baseballbiz Brandon Noe takes a close look at the National and American League Championship series Atlanta Braves moving ahead 2 wins against Dodgers 0 Tampa Bay Rays has 3 wins - Astros will need to win next 4 games to advance MoneyBall - Billy Beam moves World Series tickets (wear your masks) Tommy Pham Billy Beane moves on Music by XTakeRuX - Moving Forward
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Oct. 10, 2020

RaysUp 3 Championship bound - Yankees done, Astros here we come

5 games with the Yankees for Rays to win the ALDS Mike Brosseau is a stand up guy Tip of the Hat to Whitey Ford Goodbye to the Yankees, Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole, Aroldis Chapman Houston Astros on base - Next step to World Series San Diego Petco Park becomes the new Home away from Home Dance Off competition with Randy Arozarena and Brett Phillips Top Rays Fan - DickieV - Dick Vitale sends his congrats to Rays via Twitter Thanks to Scott Holmes for "Stomps and Claps" intro and extro
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Oct. 5, 2020

Race to the MLB World Series has begun

MLB ALDS and NLDS have begun How these teams got here and what is net American League Dodgers Padres Marlins Tampa Bay Rays Houston Astros Oakland A’s Miami Marlins Atlanta Braves Music by XTakeRuX - Moving Forward
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Oct. 2, 2020

RaysUP 2 - Tampa Bay Rays, ALDS, Yankees - Only Rays Fans need to listen

Tampa Bay Rays prep to take on the Yankees Rays Wild Card Champs Goodbye salute to the Blue Jays Yankees on base New Rays perform , Margot, Renfroe, Arozarena eX-Rays contenders on Padres, Marlins and Braves Rays former Padres familiarity with San Diego Petco Park Thanks to Scott Holmes for "Stomps and Claps" intro and extro
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Sept. 28, 2020

MLB PostSeason starts tomorrow -some basic facts about the teams, brackets and World Series

The "regular" 2020 MLB season is done. MLB PostSeason Brackets Dodgers Tampa Bay Rays Reds Blue Jays Review difference between 2019 and 2020 World Series Wild Card
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Sept. 25, 2020

RaysUP Tampa Bay Rays win AL East Division Celebration - Only Rays Fans need to listen

In this brief episode of BaseballBiz we Celebrate the Victorious Tampa Bay Rays as they are now MLB AL East Division Champs. It happened in 2008 and 2010 and now a decade later they are back.. Congratulations to Kevin Cash Kyle Snyder Chad Mottola all of the coaches and Erik Neander for bringing such great talent to the field. And special thanks to those 60 players who have been part of this sensational season in the era of Covid Thanks to Scott Holmes for the Stomps and Claps
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Sept. 22, 2020

Boston Red Sox Fan scales the Monster, MVP, Cy Young and Manager of the Year selections

BaseballBiz takes a look at A True Boston Red Sox Fanatic breaking into Fenway MVP choices Cy Young selections Manager of the Year Who has clinched their divisions What will the playoffs look like Will Wildfires in the East impact playoff bubbles Bad Behavior updates
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Sept. 16, 2020

Just Barely Sports visits to talk Minor League team contraction

Bruce Voge, host of the Just Barely Sports, podcast visits and takes a look at the state of Minor League baseball. Minor League Team 's Marketing and their Logos Generosity of Major League Players to the Minors - Rick Ankiel The communities behind the teams Save America's Pastime act meant no OT MiLB to lose 42 teams directive from #RobManfred MLB's direction to contraction and the negotiations with MiLB on a new PBA. A Look at Minor League Logo Marketing, Louisville Bats, Lakeland Flying ...
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Sept. 16, 2020

MLB Playoff Schedule with Bubbles, Dodgers welcome Astros with music, New Mets Owner and Glimpse of MiLB PBA

- BaseballBiz looks at the MLB Playoff Schedule and where it will be played. - Dodgers welcome Astros with music - Who is Steve Cohen and will the Mets like their new owner - Mark hints at MiLB's uncertain future and of an upcoming episode with a closer look - Twins, Sergio Romo finds relief and mixes it up with Indians, Francisco Lindor - Brandon Noe give a read of MLB standings and Magic Numbers to reach the playoffs - Intro and Extro music from XTakeRux - Rocking ...
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Sept. 9, 2020

Bad Behavior 2 - Hitting the Batter Aroldis Chapman, Sabathia & Bob Gibson - Honoring the BaseBurglar Lou Brock

We review rulings on video in the dugouts - starts @ 4:40 Bad Behavior players - Djokovic, Aroldis Champman, Sabathia and Bob Gibson - starts @ 9:27 - Honoring Lou Brock - starts @ 25:30 - Ernie Banks and Scholarships Denied - starts @ 27:36 - Brandon's Weekly Rundown - starts @ 29:98 - Playoff Projections - starts @ 36:18
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Sept. 1, 2020

2020 Trade Deadline, San Diego Padres, Marlins, Diamondbacks, RedSox and Deloris

2020 Trade Deadline has come and the results are in and Mark and Brandon share their thoughts. - A humorous look at San Diego's office welcome to the new recruits - Analysis of who was traded and surprises of who was not. What were they thinking. - Mid-season report on prospective post-season teams - Brandon gives his weekly rundown on the games and standings - Intro and Extro music from XTakeRux - Rocking Forward
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Aug. 26, 2020

No MLB All-Star Game this year. But what if . . .

Brandon and Mark take a closer look at the history, rules and cancellation of this year's game. Who would you choose with your ballot for a 2020 All-Star Game? Abreu, Adames, Albies, Altuve . . . Who would you penalize Who should be pitching Brandon does a roundup on this week's MLB games and standings.
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Aug. 18, 2020

Virtual Fans, Plesac’s plea, Indians & Tigers, Oh My! Bad Behavior 2

Bad Behavior Indians responded to Zach Plesac’s, Detroit Tigers Casey Mize and Fernando Tatis Jr - How did the Tribe fair without Clevinger and Zach against the Detroit Tigers? - Someone needs Casey Mize – ‘Nuff Said.’ - Trevor Bauer and a fraternity of players support Fernando Tatis Jr for his 3-0 grand slam and disses unspoken rules. - Brandon gives us his weekly run down on the divisions in a lightning storm. Music by XTakeRuXit - Moving Forward
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Aug. 11, 2020

Bad Behavior in the era of Covid- Alex Cintron, Laureano, Plesac, Clevinger

Mark and Brandon discuss - Players bad behavior and the penalties. - Young athletes in college and their future prospects - Collegiate conferences decide on the future of sports this year. - Brandon gives the rundown on this week's MLB games and rankings You can always reach us @TheBaseballBiz on twitter. Intro and Extro music from XTakeRux - Rocking Forward
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July 29, 2020

Baseball Covid - Who Makes the Call - How will games continue?

As Opening week unwinds Covid-19 throws an effective curveball at the Marlins and the League. Davey Martinez says his concern has grown from an 8 to a 12. Kevin Keirmaier hugs to celebrate Dodgers and Astros clear the benches We have an unsettling call with a Covid call center.
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July 22, 2020

Oh Canada where can the Blue Jays find a home

Planning for Opening Day? You betcha! In this brief episode we say where the Blue Jays call home and share our prep for opening day. Best wishes to all of our teams and their players/
July 16, 2020

Andy Shultz - Umpire Academy

Andy Shultz, Assistant Director, Baseball & Business Operations, MiLB. Andy talks about the Umpire Training Academy, umpire development and what it takes to make it to the majors. He shares his personal story traveling as an umpire playing across different leagues. Andy also gives us an inside look at the busy life at the 4 week training program at the academy. Originally taped May 2019 @MarkBaseballBiz
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July 9, 2020

Sandlot to Majors – Agent Phil Terrano shares insights on this journey

Phil Terrano, president and experienced agent at “PTSG” Primetime Sports Group, shares his insights on the path from Sandlot to the Majors
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July 7, 2020

Players Opting Out of 2020 Season. Safety and Candid comments from the Nats

MLB schedule is now out but are the safety precautions in place. Some players have opted out of the season and others are concerned about the league's ability to manage testing of the teams. Nats speak out. Intro and Extro music is Rocking Forward from XTaKeRux
June 27, 2020

They're Baaaaaaaack! Safety Protocols

We are glad to have a start date for a 60 game season. Mark and Brandon take a closer look at the MLB / MLBPA Safety Protocols. Theme music Rocking Forward from XTakeRuX
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June 17, 2020

Just Tell Us When and Where

Just Tell Us When and Where That seems to be the cry from Tony Clark of MLBPA and many players. Manfred says he is 100% sure there will be a 2020 baseball season and then recants. Mark and Brandon have more questions than answers in this episode as they also cry out "When and Where?" Intro and Extro music is Rocking Forward from XTaKeRux
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June 5, 2020

Baseball Season 2020?

Mark and Brandon discuss the viability of a 2020 MLB season. What has been offered and discussed by the owners and players? Speaking out against Racism. Smart and Dumb social Media discuss Drew Brees and how to handle being tone deaf to others' plight. Intro and Extro music is Rocking Forward from XTaKeRux