Episodes

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 ...

Phil Terrano The Gift of Giving Back in Baseball Baseball community & giving - Pete Alonso - Battle of the BayPhil Terrano – working with over 20 clients. Finding the right talent for the right team for local and international leaguesStudent of technology, advance with the times at identifying what teams are looking for in free agentsOff-season - getting to visit & know his clients & working with free-agency. Making sure that players and their families are secureWorks with m...

Carlos Correa looks for new home amidst Giants & Mets Scott Boras & Steve Cohen’s next steps Christmas Miracle with the Red Sox? Free Agency began with Curt Flood and his Christmas Eve letter to the commissioner, Bowie Kuhn Brad Snyder, Author of "A Well-Paid Slave" Curt Flood cerebral man, civil rights activist, 7x Golden Glove player, 6x MVP Racism in Reds minor leagues 1961 integrated spring training in St Petersburg Curt works with Jackie Robinson, Medgar Evans for Civil Rights in Mi...

MLB Winter Meetings, Mat Germain visits - Aaron Judge, Trea Turner Xander Bogaerts & big money contracts Yankees pay up for Aaron Judge Judge bets on himself and gets a raise from $230 million to $360 million Nimmo not an option for Yankees Cashman & Hal Steinbrenner had some pain with Blue Jays - what happened to their George Springer investment Pay up Early or it will cost you Later - signing early extensions like Wander Franco Aging players on Bronx team with 30+, Boston Red Sox have a...

MLB Awards : Cy Young: Justin Verlander & Sandy Alcantara MVPs: Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt Managers of the Year brief history AL 3X Winner: Tony "Tito" Francona, Guardians NL 4X Winner: Buck Showalter 4 decades & 4 teams Goofy Gobbler Awards Grandpa Politics: Colin Cowherd: Announcing he knows someone that’s in the know that MLB is going to ban the shift. Only problem was it was announced many months ago Druncle Award: Michael Kay: Compared ...

Part 1 with Chris Smith can be heard Here & on Apple Podcasts 230 innings Spring Training & First Yankee bullpen A crunch in his arm throwing bullpen & misses first year with the Yankees Yankees organization treatment is top-notch - great help from Greg Spratt Working out, side by side with other injured players at the complex w/ Yankees Kevin Youkilis, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter & Mark Teixeira & Mariano Rivera Sharing a Cold Tub with Derek Jeter Good teammates & leaders, It will motivat...

Chris & classmate Adam Duvall @ Butler High School in Louisville. Both made the Varsity team in their sophomore year 4 years at Kentucky Wesleyan played as a position player but later became a closing pitcher Lake Erie Crushers in Avon – Chris was 6th pick out of 350 players for workout No pressure – by the way you are now starting in the 10th inning & a Grand Slam against Chris Independent ball is cut throat – not much room for player talent development Chris returns to Louisville as a fit...

Baseball writer Ben Sabin joins BaseballBiz this week & shares haunting tales from Wrigley Field & beyond Charlie Grimm “Jolly Chollie” & his ghostly bullpen calls Who is buried in a left field private box? Cubs were swept by Yankees in 1932 World Series Yankees swept in 2022 ALCS Harry Caray apparition @ Wrigley & Field of Dreams Chicago Cubs & the 71 year Billy Goat curse Nick Sianis - Billy Goat Tavern Cleveland curse with Rocky Colavito Haunted Hotels Renaissance Vinoy in St. Pete,...

Yankees, Astros, Padres & Phillies - ALDS & NLDS begins Mat Germain shares his PostSeason vision with a #RaysUp attitude ALDS is finally over - After Guardians fell to the NY Yankees ALCS - New York Yankees & Houston Astros NLCS - San Diego Padres & Philadelphia Phillies Will not be watching ALCS – not interested in Astros or Yankees franchise Nestor Cortes is the most likeable Yankee Aaron Hicks, Josh Donaldson & Oswaldo Cabrera - need to use peripheral vision to avoid collision Collisi...