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RaysUp - Where is Randy Arozarena, Detroit Tigers claw at TB Rays
April 25, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBMat Germain & Mark need an Men In Black memory wipe for this April. Where are we and how do we climb up Turnaround for Randy Arozarena needed – changing superstitions & rituals. Randy’s Home Run against Tigers the beginning of an improved Arozarena Changing the mindset of a player Limited Runs and lack of Extra Base Hits – dramatically less than 2023 59 HRs in April 2023 compared to 19 thus far April 2024 Super 2’s salaries with the Rays – what can be expected with Randy Arozarena c...
RaysUp - Angels visit the Trop & Rays face Mike Trout
April 18, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBRays & 13 inning game with the Anaheim Angels MLBDevelops TrailblazerSeries at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex @USABaseball @USABaseball Mo'ne Davis, Tamara Holmes, Megan Meidlinger, Lefty Lesko, Maybelle Blair & Perry Barber at the event @Mat_Germain_ shares story of daughter’s friend playing baseball in the province Rays scrapping their way through the AL East Blue Jays came up short when pitching to Yankees Juan Soto Kansas City Royals are living up to Mat’s expectations – lo...
Mat & Mark on Angels visit the Trop & Tampa Bay Rays face Mike Trout
April 18, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBRays & 13 inning game with the Anaheim Angels MLBDevelops TrailblazerSeries at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex @USABaseball @USABaseball Mo'ne Davis, Tamara Holmes, Megan Meidlinger, Lefty Lesko, Maybelle Blair & Perry Barber at the event @Mat_Germain_ shares story of daughter’s friend playing baseball in the province Rays scrapping their way through the AL East Blue Jays came up short when pitching to Yankees Juan Soto Kansas City Royals are living up to Mat’s expectations – lo...
RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays a winning week with Rockies & Angels
April 11, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBMat Germain & Mark Corbett – Somethings cooking in the Rays kitchen "Winningly Good” Marlins rough road Colorado Rockies – Pete Fairbanks. The balls are horrible. “That’s what happens when you don’t throw strikes” Velo down 2 MPH - Pete doesn’t do well in the cold Rays pen was out of sorts in first Rockies game Ryan Pepiot – 11K in 6 innings, was the trade worth it. Glasnow threw 14K in 7 innings Angels series - Is that Chris Farley shouting from the stands Ron Washington is wor...
RaysUp Tampa Bay Rays - MLB Opening Week Review of Blue Jays & Rangers
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMark and Mat discuss Tampa Bay Rays Opening Week and a look at baseball luminaries and failures amongst other MLB teams Opening week review: The Rays' performance in first 7games, facing tough opponents like Toronto Blue Jays and World Series Champions Texas Rangers. Analysis of other AL East teams: Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays' early season performances. Oakland A's - Athletics set new Error records Bryce Harper 0 for 11 AB's and then 3 HRs in 1 game Jose Caballero's impa...
Opening Day RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays & Toronto Blue Jays with Mat Germain
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBMat Germain & Mark Corbett – Tampa Bay Rays MLB Opening Day Eve give #RaysUp fans the lowdown Tampa Bay Rays Roster Prep for 2024 season Blake Snell finally signs a contract, what about Tommy Pham Austin Shenton moves up from AAA Durham Bulls to MLB Rays for Opening Day First 2 weeks of the schedule includes Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants & the Dodgers What to expect with the Dodgers with Tyler Glasnow when facing the Rays Giants have Bob Melving as Manager and ...
Florida Bolts Girls Baseball - Opening the Future for Girls & Women in Baseball
March 25, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBFlorida Bolts 5 teams give young girls from 8 to 18 the opportunity to play in all girl baseball tournaments. Brooke & Lily Greene share their stories about their team and more possibilities for women in the game like the BFA Nationals. Brooke and Lily Greene, who are involved with the Florida Bolts girls' baseball organization, discussing their passion for women and girls' baseball. Brooke Greene took over the Florida Bolts organization in January 2022. She was introduced to girls' ba...
RaysUp Tampa Bay Rays last week Spring Training
March 19, 2024 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBMat Germain & Mark Corbett review the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and get ready for the 2024 upcoming MLB season Tampa Bay Pitching Arms Rodriguez on board as Andrew Kittredge departs Phil Maton Jose Caballero – short stop – his speed is electric Ruben Cardenas Austin Shenton Rays Shortstop position evolution – Adames, Franco, Walls & now Caballero Mark misspeaks - Who is Carson Mead Curtis Mead – 2nd or 1st base position similar to Jonathan Aranda Carson Williams Jose...
RaysUp - 2024 Tampa Bay Rays MLB Spring Training begins
February 27, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBMat Germain @Mat_Germain_ & Mark talk about the first days of MLB Spring Training. Spring Training weather – Canada or Florida Can’t take Spring Training seriously just ask Nolan Ryan Mat highlights Trevor Martin's pitching performance for the Rays, and his potential for the future. Battery sparks - pairing pitchers & catchers and the role of catchers like Rob Brantley in mentoring young pitchers. Mat shares his background, starting with blogging about the Blue Jays and later focusing o...
Perry Barber - Leads a path for girls & women to become umpires & baseball players
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBPerry Barber a 40 year path as a leading woman umpire in baseball and an icon to young women aspiring to play and officiate the game Jeopardy championship and baseball trivia launched Perry into a love of baseball $660 game show winnings, NY city sublet, Bon Ami cleaner, Rice-A-Roni + beer & skittles She was the intro musical act for Springsteen Perry's mom opened the door by suggesting the idea of umpiring 'dem Mets - a loveable history American Girls Baseball Classic a mix of...
Pitchers & Catchers Report - Mat Germain gives us the low down as Spring Training starts up
February 16, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPitchers and Catchers Report - Aaron Boone – Having Sand kicked in the Face Mark Corbett & Mat Germain discuss spring training, free agents & team expectations. Mat analyzes the pitching staffs of various teams, highlighting potential ace pitchers like Cole Ragans and Tarik Skubal. Impact of pitchers like George Kirby and Logan Gilbert for the Seattle Mariners. Issues with team owners, focusing on the Oakland A's & their potential move to Las Vegas. David Rubenstein's purchase of the...
Dodgers Spring Training w/ Announcer Tim Neverett
February 08, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBDay 1 of Dodgers Arizona Spring Training Players have reported early DodgerFest – Shohei Ohtani – World Media will surround him Ohtani much like Taylor Swift or Beatles Did Blue Jays benefit from early speculation on Ohtani flying to Toronto Shohei – once in a lifetime player, understands the difference between Angels & Dodgers fandom Yamamoto – workload change from pitching once a week in Japan to once every 5 days in the MLB. Yamamoto’s No Hitter in Japan Tyler Glasnow – Tim and ...
Tamara Holmes - Baseball Player, Firefighter, Athlete, Parent & Mentor
January 23, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFrom Little League in Albany CA to World Class baseball player and now also a firefighter in Oakland CA Tamara Holmes has led the way for many young women to see a path to the great game of Women's baseball. Tamara was on the 2015 USA Women's Baseball team that brought back the Gold from the Pan-Am games. Barnstorming with Coors Colorado Silver Bullets, All-Women Professional Baseball team - Getting Cut from the team in High School Tamara’s record-breaking in-park Home Run / Grand Sla...
RaysUp - 2024 Tampa Bay Rays - Mat Germain & Mark look forward
January 07, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBDangerous Dodgers – just another house of Cards like Mets early 2023 or a force to be reckoned with Shohei Ohtani – 2-way player – 2 Tommy John’s – 10-year contract – how will he compare to Aaron Judge results with the Yankees Ohtani Confidence – compared to Tiger Woods RaysUp – “St. Pete Rays” – and the new “Trop” in St. Petersburg not in Tampa with Bucs & Lightning Will Rays fans return with the new stadium design, surrounded by night life and appeal to youth 2024 Rays changes Evan ...
Brandon Noe @SportsBlitzPod Announces the 2023 Goofy Gobbler Awards
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThanksgiving Day Parade with Tommy & Jimmy Icons of the game get their just due as Brandon & Mark award the 5th annual Goofy Gobbler awards. Baseball and Sports Idols beware History of the Goofy Gobbler @SportsBlitzPod 2 ZZ Top Sharp Dressed Men bring the Awards Grandpa Politics - Colin Cowherd (Casual Fan) o Cowherd felt the Angels could get “five first-round picks, your best prospect, your third-best prospect and two solid starters.” o “3 best prospects, three No. 1 picks. Would you m...
No Crying In Baseball - Author Erin Carlson shares "A League of Their Own" stories
November 09, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBErin Carlson spins Baseball Women stories from the movie of "A League of Their Own". How Penny Marshall earned the respect of the AAGPBL, Stories of the All-American Players Tomboy & Director Penny Marshall moves from dancer to performing arts to Laverne & Shirley Transition from Laverne to director From BIG to Baseball Tom Hanks interprets Penny’s Bronx to the cast Baseball Drill for 6 weeks with coaches in LA Actresses who brought Athletic Talent to the field – Rosie O’Donnel, Lori ...
Robin Fuson - Judge & Pitching Coach - talks pitching & World Series
October 28, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB2 Wild Card Teams, Rangers & Diamondbacks, in World Series Recalling childhood of sneaking in a transistor radio into the classroom to listen to the game Robin throws his hat into the ring for RedSox GM Teams that will not build their payroll including Miami – Kim Ng & Derek Jeter departures Could Kim Ng displace Brian Cashman at the Yankees Baseball grind taking its toll on Max Scherzer Do Bye teams lose some momentum? Young guys that figure it out are coming up in the World Series,...
AAGPBL - Lois Youngen & Sue Zipay - bringing back the "League of Their Own"
October 21, 2023 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSue (Parsons) Zipay of Rockford Peaches & Lois Youngens – Fort Wayne Daisies & South Bend Blue Sox share their stories from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The “League of their Own based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League 25% Hollywood Hyperbole Risqué "League of Their Own" Jimmy Foxx, managed the Fort Wayne Daisies in 1952, never missed a game, never drank on the bus, always tipped his hat, a true gentleman No Crying in Baseball Right Field or...
MLB PostSeason - Rangers, Twins, D-backs, Phillies shaking it up
October 10, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMat & Mark look at the PostSeason to see who is advancing. Did the byes make teams rusty, Carlos Correa's Journey,Women in Sports, the AWB & All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Wild Card – all 4-game series completed in 2 games The Orioles, Dodgers & Atlanta Braves – these 3 teams with byes were defeated in their first divisional series. Only Astros won their first game Diamondbacks handled Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, in 1 inning this ace gave up 6 hits, 1 walk, 4 Extra Base Hi...
MLB Wild Card, Manager changes, Postseason Analysis with Mat Germain RaysUp
October 03, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIf the season ended today . . . and it did Fan Exhaustion Marlins did not return to NY Gabe Kaplan – too rough for San Francisco Giants - perfect fit for the Angels Steve Cohen, Mets, says goodbye to Buck Showalter Dusty Baker was able to meld a fractured Astros team Tony Francona strength - listens & cares for his players Big Papi meets Tony Francona Miguel Cabrera retirement – would Miggy have continued his career in Miami sans Loria Joey Votto ejection statement World Series ...
Toronto Blue Jays - Wild Card within grasp - Brett Gard of the Cardy Show talks postseason
September 29, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRoller Coaster Road of a ride for the Blue Jays this season Wild Card in reach Toronto took 2 of 3 against Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete Alek Manoah – what gives – shut down for the year with arm injury Manoah and minor-league drama – arrogance & confidence Rays & Jays 3 game review – tied with 5 wins each for the season New Format – Divisional Rivals face one another only 13 games a year Enjoy facing all 29 other teams each year Red Sox & Yankees rivalry – sitting at positions 4 & 5 i...
Mat Germain, Tampa Bay Rays & Orioles and the MLB Postseason, Living the Dream
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMLB Rundown Long stretch of games for O’s – facing Astros, Red Sox, Nationals & Guardians AL West strength who will prevail into Wild Card spot – Astros, Mariners & Rangers NL East – Atlanta Braves rule across entire AL Compare Braves & Brewers pretty evenly matched in starting pitching BaseballBiz visit to Camden Yards – Avid & loud fans with a Sold Out crowd of 43,000 plus fans Mat’s visit to Camden Yards, sat in the vanishing left field seats w/Blue Jays fans Finding moments &...
Mat Germain, Rays & Orioles and the MLB Postseason, Living the Dream
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMLB Rundown Long stretch of games for O’s – facing Astros, Red Sox, Nationals & Guardians AL West strength who will prevail into Wild Card spot – Astros, Mariners & Rangers NL East – Atlanta Braves rule across entire AL Compare Braves & Brewers pretty evenly matched in starting pitching BaseballBiz visit to Camden Yards – Avid & loud fans with a Sold Out crowd of 43,000 plus fans Mat’s visit to Camden Yards, sat in the vanishing left field seats w/Blue Jays fans Finding moments &...
Chicago White Sox - Nick Murawski- a South Side view of the Front Office - Good Guys Talk Back
September 07, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBNick Murawski of Good Guys Talk Back, GGTB takes a good look at the Chicago White Sox' tough Season & 2024 South Side expectations Off-Season Camelback Kool-Aid optimism - Different Management, Different Coaches, (Different Results?) Chicago White Sox – Opening Day lineup almost identical to current lineup, Luis Robert Jr, Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi, Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncado, Andrew Vaughn, Yasmani Grandal, Oscar Solas, Lenyn Sosa Luis Robert Jr is staying healthy and delivering g...
RaysUp with Mat Germain - 24 games left to the Tampa Bay Rays season
September 05, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMat Germain visits BaseballBiz On Deck to look at the Tampa Bay Rays as they enter the last 24 games of the 2023 season. Waivers – Angels – Guardians results Rays faced former Rays pitcher Matt Moore Miami Marlins – Thanks to Lou Schiff @BaseballandLaw Losing series to Cleveland Guardians – Bad Aura? 24 games left are some players hiding injuries Taylor Walls & Kevin Kiermaier comparisons – Some sloppiness in recent defense - Is Taylor missing confidence -1.4 defensive rating & 8 er...
RaysUp - 41 games more to 100, Mat Germain & Mark discuss new guys and Wander Franco
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWho Will be in the playoffs Yankees have a hard climb Wander Franco – the 5’8’ Elephant in the room – game is taking off and then Day Off of rest and then pulled from the dugout – Many YouTubers who rush to judgement on Wander Franco What would the Rays look like without Wander Franco, how will it impact the team Could work visa be rejected Tyler Glasnow returns Aaron Civale – Mat with the 5 start leniency – Mark is more critical 1st 2 Guardians that faced Civale hit a bu...
Part 2 - John Vampatella, The 53rd Man, Fighting to Make It in the NFL
August 10, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAuthor John Vampatella & Mark talk about John's book the 53rd Man, Fighting to Make It in the NFL – book by John Vampatella. All of this, & Ohtani, The Tampa Bay Rays, the Orioles & the Angels Part 1 of this interview is at https://bit.ly/3s5UdQh The 53rd Man is the last man to make the NFL team’s roster. These players fight to stay in the game and on the team. John’s book takes the reader through injuries, cuts and trades. 120 plus players in the minor leagues for each team in football...
Part 1 - John Vampatella on Orioles Announcer, Trade Deadline Fallout for Mets, Yankees & Red Sox
August 10, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJohn Vampatella, Author of the 53rd Man & The Forgotten Game New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox fandom 2004 Game 7 – State Police brought on campus due to Yankee / Red Sox sports tension between fans The Mets & Padres have spent a fortune but no results Steve Cohen – spends the money, buys the talent including Verlander, Scherzer Now it’s time to “Cut Bait” at the Mets Cohen’s letter to NY Mets ticket holders Red Sox strong farm system – Fans need to have “patience with the process” ...
League of Their Own - Merrie Fidler shares stories from the AAGPBL
August 05, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBPhilip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women’s Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBL Joe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean Faut Arthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research. Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976 June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to p...
Robin Fuson @Slider_Sinker – from Pitching Mound to Judge’s Bench
July 31, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBBeginnings with a love of the game From minor leagues to prosecuting attorney to judge Early on started with JuCo ball, made All-State, then Drafted by Cleveland Attitude to fight off bullies transferred into his career as a prosecuting attorney – Bugliosi facing off Manson Pitcher confidence – always felt like he was going to win every game Baseball gave Robin a chance to work with a diverse group of people Smart pitchers learn how to let hitters strike themselves out Mixing up sty...
Orioles Lead the American League - Nate Andrews, Full Count Chaos shares O's view from Birdland
July 27, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBNate Andrews, Baltimore Orioles analyst from Full Count Chaos visits and brings a look from Birdland to BaseballBiz On Deck Orioles Rebuild – Mike Elias ‘Rebuild is Over’ Leading American League with an over .600 winning record this year Yankees & Boston Red Sox tied for last in AL East The AL East is the Beast Brandon Hyde – Hats Off to Hyde – looks to be the AL Manager of the Year Strong Orioles Roster, Rutschman, Mateo, Mountcastle, Henderson, Hays, Santander, Frasier, O’Hear...
RaysUp - Fred McGriff HOF - Tampa Bay Rays falling - Mat Germain & Mark look to Cash
July 25, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMat Germain returns to BaseballBiz On Deck to give a dive into the Rays as they enter the final months of the season Mat working has been working on Rescues in Nova Scotia & Halifax Fred McGriff’s & Scott Rolen trek to the Hall of Fame – a respected player Pete Rose should be allowed in with a disclaimer “American Gladiators” – steroids & muscle v marketing – shades of Mark McGwire HOF made it work for Roberto Malomar – museum should chronicle history with achievements & failings Tamp...
RaysUp - Fred McGriff HOF - Tampa Bay Rays falling - Mat Germain & Mark look to Kevin Cash
July 25, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMat Germain returns to BaseballBiz On Deck to give a dive into the Rays as they enter the final months of the season Mat working has been working on Rescues in Nova Scotia & Halifax Fred McGriff’s & Scott Rolen trek to the Hall of Fame – a respected player Pete Rose should be allowed in with a disclaimer “American Gladiators” – steroids & muscle v marketing – shades of Mark McGwire HOF made it work for Roberto Malomar – museum should chronicle history with achievements & failings Tamp...
Yankees, Braves, Cardinals- Al Lang & the Babe a St. Pete journey with Rick Vaughn
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAuthor, Rick Vaughn, "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" discusses Al Lang & the evolution of MLB Spring Training in St. Pete. Rick’s front office career spans the Orioles, Redskins & Vice President of Communications with the Tampa Bay Rays. Baltimore, rolling out Camden Yards Rick's book of baseball stories - "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" Al moved to St. Petersburg for his h...
Yankees, Braves, Cardinals- Al Lang & the Babe a St. Pete journey with Rick Vaughn - RaysUp
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAuthor, Rick Vaughn, "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" discusses Al Lang & the evolution of MLB Spring Training in St. Pete. Rick’s front office career spans the Orioles, Redskins & Vice President of Communications with the Tampa Bay Rays. #RaysUp Baltimore, rolling out Camden Yards Rick's book of baseball stories - "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" Al moved to St. Petersburg f...
MLB Draft, Home Run Derby, AllStar Week & Friday Night Pitching - Corbin Burnes
July 15, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBMLB Draft, Home Run Derby, All-Star Week & Friday night Pitching – boo's, Manfred, MLBonFox MLB Draft more booing for Manfred and Houston Astros MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is ready to continue as commissioner Athletic article by Evan Drellich analyzes Manfred’s rehire situation Things 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 2019 Theo ...
Atlanta Braves & Tampa Bay Rays lead the pack - MLB Division Rundown & Brandon Returns
July 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBBaseballBiz On Deck MLB Midseason rundown with Brandon AL East Rays started season with 13 wins in a row Recently lost 7 games in a row @Mat_Germain_ projections on bumpy tract for the Rays 2 Best teams today in the MLB – Braves & Rays Atlanta Braves had been adopted as the Tampa home team Braves sell out the Trop and take the first 2 out of 3 in St. Pete Classic match ups – Charlie Morton v Tyler Glasnow, Spencer Strider v Taj Bradly Zach Eflin – Rock of the Rays Rotation LOB ...
MLB Rundown, All-Star Game Finalist & Home Run Derby Contestants
July 02, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBTommy & 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...
Cincinnati Reds Winning Streak, All-Star voting & Luis Arráez
June 25, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBNumbers, 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 streaks First 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 champion The Reds and Orioles the forgotten teams – National Media steps up & notices Cincy Manager ...
Miami Marlins - Lou Schiff of @BaseballAndLaw discusses Marlins rise & Arraez
June 13, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe 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,...
RaysUp! Mat Germain, Primo Tampa Bay Rays analyst looks at the Red Sox & AL East
June 07, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMat & 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 ...
Boston Red Sox Rise go West - Nat Gordon talks Padres, Angels, Diamondbacks
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBSports 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 Rodrigu...
RaysUp a week in New York with Yankees & Mets plus bad behavior in Toronto
May 19, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBMat 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, ha...
RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays stellar start with Mat Germain & Mark
May 09, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBMat 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 s...
Chicago White Sox - winning streak with Nick Murawski - Locked On Sox
May 04, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBPreamble: 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 approach...
Chicago Cubs 2023 - Danny Rockett shares in word & song ala SonRanto style
April 25, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBDanny 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 l...
Toronto Blue Jays - Brent Cardy visits BaseballBiz On Deck - First games of 2023
April 17, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBBrent 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 ...
MLB Opening Week with Mat Germain, plus a special RaysUp review
April 05, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB2 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 call...
RaysUp - Opening Day - Josh Weaver & Tampa Baseball Museum
April 02, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBJosh 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, Manu...
RaysUp - Rays Opening Day - Josh Weaver & Tampa Baseball Museum
April 02, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBJosh 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, Manu...