Episodes

MLB Draft, Home Run Derby, All-Star Week & Friday night Pitching – boo's, Manfred, MLBonFox MLB Draft more booing for Manfred and Houston AstrosMLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is ready to continue as commissionerAthletic article by Evan Drellich analyzes Manfred’s rehire situationThings to like about Rob Manfred include the loss of the shift, ghost runner, larger bases and the pitch clock. Is baseball better off than before.Average ticket holder is now 6 years younger than 2019Theo Eps...

BaseballBiz On Deck MLB Midseason rundown with Brandon AL East Rays started season with 13 wins in a rowRecently lost 7 games in a row@Mat_Germain_ projections on bumpy tract for the Rays2 Best teams today in the MLB – Braves & RaysAtlanta Braves had been adopted as the Tampa home team Braves sell out the Trop and take the first 2 out of 3 in St. PeteClassic match ups – Charlie Morton v Tyler Glasnow, Spencer Strider v Taj BradlyZach Eflin – Rock of the Rays RotationLOBOri...

Tommy & Jimmy Mets chant for a better Red Sox season – if only a Mets Miracle could happen now Half Way into the season Rundown of MLB teams by League & Divisions National League Atlanta Braves leading the National League East after 81 games Marlins will be playing Braves soon Reds leading NL Central with Brewers trailing right beneath them National League East – Diamondbacks are holding the lead over the Dodgers, Padres, etc American League Rays lead the American League and all of MLB ...

Numbers, numbers, numbers We don’t need a math major on this show. We will breakdown what’s happening across MLB with a focus on The Reds - Live from the Tampa Baseball Museum What’s the math and history of winning & losing streaksFirst baseman, Joey Votto is back with the Reds and he is ready Joey began his career with Reds and brings a history of leadership Joey – the numbers of a championThe Reds and Orioles the forgotten teams – National Media steps up & noticesCincy Man...

The Honourable Lou Schiff shares his wit & wisdom on the Marlins 2023 rise in the National League. Lou and Mark take a look at Luis Arraez, Bryan De La Cruz & Jorge Soler Marlins learning how to win this year Marlins new manager, Skip Schumaker is making a difference Cy Sandy or Sigh Sandy who will show up at the mound Marlins are a sleeper team, surprise team just like the Baltimore Orioles were earlier Unexpected downfall of the St. Louis Cardinals Glory of the Oakland A’s Vida Blue, Rol...

Mat & Mark dig into the Fenway experience and the potential for Boston to come back hard when Adam Duval & Trevor Story return. The Fires in Canada and the impact on people Rays play in Cold, Wet & Rain at Fenway Eflin, Glasnow, McClanahan & Bradley – top tier pitching talent Manuel Margot takes a hard hit against the scoreboard Rays gel together as players & family & RedSox needs of team meetings Trevor Story & Adam Duval will be returning soon & becoming more of a threat in AL East Red ...

Sports Analyst, Nat Gordon of Boston Sports Gordo, @BOSSportsGordo & Beyond the Monster shares his take on the Red Sox in the AL East, including a look at pitching of what works and what doesn’t. recognizing Jarren Duran and a look at Devers and Bogaerts in San Diego Corey Kluber and $10 million later Upcoming rotation moves with Nick Pivetta and Whitlock coming back The Red Sox out West – with Padres, Angels & Diamonbacks Loss of Rich Hill, Nick Eovaldi, Michael Wacha & Eduardo Rodriguez C...

Mat Germain recounts with Mark this past rough week in New York with the Tampa Bay Rays playing both Yankees & Mets Blame Game – Yankees pelting Randy Arozarena. Aaron Boone old school on playing the game. Boone is he channeling Billy Martin attitude. Boone a man of great character Yankees talent – Harrison Bader brings the Cardinal way to the field. Rizzo & Bader make a good supporting staff with Aaron Judge. What happened to Gleyber Torres? Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, has been m...

Mat Germain, deep dive analyst of the Tampa Bay Rays visits to give us a breakdown of their ongoing success and what we may expect Are we there yet – heading to Disney World Steadfast & Disciplined team making excellent baseball decisions. Rays have come together organically as a team Yandy Diaz, Wander Franco, Isaac Paredes increased plate discipline Josh Lowe & Taylor Walls have increased zone awareness thus escalating the number of pitches from their opponent Best year in baseball since ...

Preamble: May the Fourth be with you – Tommy & Jimmy discuss moving from Red to White Sox or is that just the wine talking. Nick Murawski host of Locked On Sox & Good Guys Talk Back analyzes the recent history of the White Sox and is tracking their current season, now having their first series of the year. White Sox defeat #1 Rays White Sox take series from top AL Central leader, Minnesota Twins Pedro Grifol – is April a true barometer of a team’s potential Lance Lynn was approaching a no-h...

Danny Rockett, Avid Cubs fan, analyst, SonRanto show host and musician gives us an update on the Chicago Cubs. Cubs Pandemic Cub-mas song "Nobody is coming to Town" Divisional Games a Balancing Games act New Balanced Schedule lessens Fans chance to face NL Central rivals away Ricketts ripping out the guts of the team (i.e. Yu Darvish) 2023 Cubs roster reset with Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki, Trey Mancini, Hosmer & Torrens Cubs missing something at First Base - need to look ...

Brent Cardy, Analyst of all things Toronto Blue Jays visits BaseballBiz On Deck and gives us a peek into the 2023 season for Toronto & the AL East What does AL East look like – 3 team race – Orioles & Red Sox not in that mix Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Alek Manoah, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman, Kikuchi – strong mix with fastball, cutter & slider Ryu –what will pitching rotation look like if and when he returns. Chris Bassitt ditches PitchCom & calls his own unique 8 pitches Ke...

2 teams undefeated in MLB – Twins & Rays the Twins rotation is strong Royals beat the Jays – what happened to Berrios AL East Don’t write off the Red Sox - Rafael Devers Toronto has traded off much of their lineup Baltimore will their pitching hold up NL East Mets are experiencing what it’s like a 40 year old Cy Young award winner Braves & Mets leading NL East Marlins acquisition of Luis Arraez will strengthen their team. They need more offense NL Central Mat called it when he saw Brice ...

Josh Weaver, Managing Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Museum & Fan Host with the Tampa Bay Rays shares his experiences on Opening Day at the Trop and a visit to the Tampa Baseball Museum Opening Day with the Tampa Bay Rays Start with dropping the banner for the 2022 AL Wild Card “Big Game” James Shields – throwing out the opening pitch Shields, Carl Crawford & Joe Maddon were pivotal to the franchise turnaround Opening Day talent brought the excitement - Wander Franco, Jose Siri, Manuel Margo...

Lindsay began with an informal email chain in 2006 about umpire calls Interest began in high school when officiating a Staff & Student game Quirky rules difference between high school, collegiate, minors and major league Increasing the emphasis of having fun. The New Rules, Shift Ban, Bigger Bases & the Pitch Clock Catcher Realmuto ejected behind the plate Re-engagements versus Throw-overs MLB Umpire staffing – Minor League Umpires have more experience with the Pitch Clocks Traditionally...

Mat Germain – Baseball Analyst visits to talk about the World Baseball Classic A lot of heart and hustle from some of the younger teamsQuick explanation of the 20 teams participating in the World Baseball Classic (WBC)Classic normally runs on a 3 year scheduleWBC – comparison with the MLB All-Star gameCanada’s & other countries showing some pride in a sport that is not normally at the height of popularity.Mark shows interest in star-studded Venezuela, Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuna Jr., Santan...

The recent loss of Dave Wills is being felt by many. Dave with his affable nature, strong voice and enthusiasm for baseball has left a hole in the heart of Tampa Bay. Brandon and I recount our memories of Dave Wills and how others are remembering him. 2 Friends side by side: Dave Wills & Andy Freed The Athletic 2020 listener survey on baseball radio announcers. The fraternity of announcers Keith Olbermann recounts his memories with Dave Wills and how Dave shared advice and support. Use link a...

Chris Smith pitcher for the Yankees, Blue Jays, Tigers, Nationals, Pecos League, and Frontier League discusses his career First year with the Yankees had a stress fracture in his forearm but re-signed with them in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, a good camp with The Yankees, gave up only one hit all spring. Chris was about to go to Double A but got released by the organization. He sensed something was going to happen when called to the pitching coaching office. Smith signs with independent ball St. P...

Dr. Julie Wiernik, host of “Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J”” is a sports clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the business and a background in sports as an athlete Impact of coaches & the role of sports psychologists in helping athletes with mental health Specialization in working with collegiate athletes, specifically pitchers and hitters Importance of having routines & the ability to handle distractions in order to pitch well Problem of fans bullying athletes and the importance ...

Chris Smith, former MLB pitcher with the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees, Nationals and the Blue Jays discusses Spring Training & the Pitch Clock Chris is now in real estate and working on a business plan to help baseball players find investments and properties around spring training facilities. Pitchers and catchers have started reporting for spring training. The World Baseball Classic, (WBC), is coming up & will impact Spring Training rosters The Dominican Republic team is expected to be stron...

Nate Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos visits BaseballBiz to talk Orioles. We discuss the O's prepping for the 2023 season. Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium starts soon.Minor League team names Mike Elias – No more Gigantic Traumatic Rebuild – time now for Lift Off Orioles have 9 of the top 100 prospects - Gunnar Henderson, Grayson Rodriguez, Jackson Holliday in top 12 New Balanced Schedule – seeing every team, every year East is the Beast – AL East Orioles had...

A MLB Fairy Tale - Exiled: Sea Unicorns, ValleyCats, Volcanoes & Yanks from the Isle of Staten. These 4 have taken MLB to court. Now DOJ appears & is showing an interest. Judge Lou Schiff walks us through this news. Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore, Inc. v. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs (1922) Toulson Case Oakland A’s case Lower Court dismisses Minor League affiliates lawsuit against MLB DOJ intervenes as a "friend of the court" Testimony from legends Casey Stengel and M...

Mat Germain joins BaseballBiz On Deck and takes a look at the Tampa Bay Rays stadium plans Tampa Bay Rays new stadium planDowntown development plan omits a Rays Stadium in Ybor CitySt. Pete Mayor, Ken Welch, announces acceptance of Hines & Tampa Bay Rays proposalBenefits for St. Pete, Rays, and fansBrian Auld's excitement about the new stadium plan but uncertainty about who will pay for whatDecisions to be made before the first shovel of dirt is tossedMLB catching up with Mat Germain's pr...

RaysUp! Neil Solondz, pre-game, post-game announcer, podcast host & occasional play by play guy for the Tampa Bay Rays Working with Andy Freed & Dave Wills “Living in Life’s Candy Store” – Dave Wills Tampa Bay Rays strength of Finding, Evaluating & Teaching Young Players Team has been strong and in the running 4 years in a row Change with loss of Zunino, Kiermaier . . . Rays 2023 Potential Rotation – Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow, Drew Rasmussen, Jeffrey Springs & Zach Eflin Zach Eflin ...