Episodes

BaseballBiz On Deck —Guest: Ryan Woodward | Recorded June 10, 2026 Episode Summary Host Mark Corbett sits down with Ryan Woodward — creator of Women in Baseball Week, the Women's Heritage Baseball Trail, and project coordinator for the International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC) in Rockford, Illinois — to discuss an historic summer for women's baseball. Key Topics Covered Women's Baseball World Cup — Group Stage in Rockford, IL (Late July 2026) Rockford is hosting a World Cup Group Stage the...

Tampa Bay Rays Update Rays fall 10-9 to the Detroit Tigers in a wild game at Tropicana FieldDetroit's Dylan Dingler goes 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs, 4 runs, and 2 home runs — a persistent thorn in the Rays' side (.409 average, 1.234 OPS vs. Tampa Bay)Riley Green and Matt Carpenter also continue their success against the RaysGriffin Jax struggles in his starting role; discussion on whether he should be moved back to the bullpenTy Johnson looking strong in AAA and nearing a call-upStandings & Play...

RaysUp - Kimbrel joins the Rays on a Rough Road Trip Mark and Mat recorded this live while watching the Tampa Bay Rays wrap up a painful road trip in Baltimore, with the Orioles leading 5-0 early and eventually extending the lead. Despite the tough loss, the guys cover a packed agenda of Rays news, roster moves, and big-picture topics. Topics Covered 1. Painful Baltimore Road Trip The Rays are getting roughed up in their final game in Baltimore. Steve Matz dominates early, putting up a ...

Special guest Gordo from the podcast Play Tessie joins Mark Corbett and Mat Germain for an in-depth look at the current state of the Boston Red Sox. The crew breaks down Boston’s elite pitching, offensive struggles, leadership concerns, player development, trade deadline possibilities, and how the Red Sox compare to the Rays model of success. Red Sox Pitching is Carrying the Team Boston’s starting rotation and bullpen have been among the best in the American League during May. Sonny Gray’s dom...

Mat Germain sits down with Blue Jays insider Brent Cardy to break down the state of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. The Blue Jays Injury Bug Anthony Santander – out for the year Shane Bieber – June return still possible Jimmy Garcia – facing setbacks in rehab José Berríos – forearm fracture, got lit up in rehab starts Max Scherzer Alejandro Kirk Nathan Lukes Addison Barger George Springer New Faces Making an Impact Jesús Sánchez – power against righties Yohendrick Piñango – strong swin...

Rays on Fire The Rays are 24–12, with 5 sweeps — most in the majors — & have won 9 of their last 1013 consecutive games allowing 3 or fewer runs; starter ERA 1.38, bullpen ERA 0.998–1 in one-run games; 6–0 against AL East opponents; 13–6 at nightTeam ERA (3.68) significantly lower than FIP (4.12) — a sign of elite defensePitching Depth & Injuries Steven Matz lands on the ILRyan Pepiot likely out for the seasonGriffin Jax & Mason Englert stepping in; Jesse Scholtens expected to pig...

Early-Season Manager Firings An unusually high number of high-profile managers have been fired before the season even hit 30 games. Alex Cora's departure from Boston, why he turned down the Phillies job, and what it means for the Red Sox going forward — including the treatment of franchise legend Jason Varitek. NL Central Surprise Every team in the NL Central is above .500, a rare feat not matched by any other division. The American League, by comparison, has just four teams above .500 total. b...

Mark and Mat recap the Tampa Bay Rays' series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (a 2-1 series loss for the Rays), dig into minor league depth, the stadium situation, &preview the upcoming series vs. Cincinnati Reds. Rays vs. Pirates Series Recap Rays dropped rubber match, losing series 2-1 after executing two consecutive sweepsGame 2 (Rays win): Epic 13-inning rain-soaked comeback at PNC Park — one of the best games of the early seasonShane McClanahan and Drew Rasmussen each had rough outin...

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, community outreach, future modernization ideas, and the incredible depth of major league baseball talent that has come out of Hillsborough County, Florida. Key Topics Covered The Tampa Baseball Museum Locat...

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 the return. Topics Covered Opening Day at the Trop Sellout crowd of 25,114 — tickets going for $162 in the morning, up to $260 by early afternoonThe renovated Trop features a new single-layer roof let...

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 we bite into the first week of the 2026 season. Opening Day Energy & Early Season Highlights The joy of highlights returning after the winter lull MLB's condensed games and YouTube Shorts expanding fan reach The Dodgers making history with three consecutive starts by Jap...

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 substitutionOffensive highlights: Carson Williams (110 mph exit velo), Johnny DeLuca (108 mph)Junior Caminero's defensive concerns at third baseRays Roster & Former Rays News Jake Fraley's role ...

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 Netflix, Apple TV, NBC, and MLB TVComparison to how sports used to be freely accessible on broadcast TVThe case for having all 30 teams play on opening dayThe Game: Yankees vs. Giants Max Fried vs. Lo...

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 women's collegiate athletics. Jean discusses the passage of Title IX in 1972, the battles to implement it, and the pivotal 1981 NCAA vote that opened Division I championships to wo...

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 electric atmosphere of the WBC—highlighting the passion, global energy, and standout performances like Junior Caminero’s breakout moment against elite pitching. They discuss why international play brin...

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 Baseball World Cup, Baseball For All nationals, the All American Girls Professional Baseball League reunion, and the growing recognition of women in baseball history through statues, murals, an...

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 tournament bracket. They also highlight Canada’s strong WBC performance, standout players like Owen Caissie and Abraham Toro, and what the tournament reveals about emerging international talent. The conve...

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 loaded with major league talentJapan’s elite pitching depth Teams from Italy, Canada, Great Britain, & Australia bring intriguing storylines & young talentThe WBC highlights pride in c...

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 Pitch Clock and Modern Game Changes Rothschild discusses how the pitch clock has improved pace Pitch clock has changed the rhythm of the gameWhile fans seem to enjoy faster gamestraditional tempo...

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 Meeting at the Tampa Baseball Museum Lighting the torch for the Devil Rays Florida baseball ties: FSU, Marlins, Reds spring training, Tigers in Lakeland Becoming the Devil Rays Manager - (Expansion Team Reality Check) Hiring process after the World Series Expansion dr...

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 flexibility and increase play Roster Size – 27 man roster throughout the entire season would give more Minor Leaguers the opportunity to make it to the show Arbitration – can that period of time be shortened New blood at MLBPA leadership may change the conversation and...

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 & a new baseball year across Florida & Arizona Teams arriving & fans prepare for the season Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest outdoors this year as finishing touches continue inside the Trop Rays Talk and Uniform Buzz Possible return of the Rays’ road gray uniforms w/ stingray tail...

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 involving the Pirates and Rays. With pitchers and catchers reporting soon, the conversation blends anticipation for the baseball season with serious questions about insurance, international tournaments, player safety, and league economics, along with several Tampa-specific ...

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 Minnesota in a time of adversity. World Baseball Classic Preview Pool A outlook in Puerto Rico featuring: Puerto Rico Canada Panama Cuba Colombia Team Canada updates: Freddie Freeman opts out for rest and recovery Josh Naylor steps in as a lineup anchor Bo Naylor behind the ...