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BaseballBiz On Deck

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We cover the Business of Baseball, its history and how it operates. Interviews with Players, Agents, Owners, Scouts, Umpires, MLB, MLBPA, Major League, Minor League Sports Analysis. Music - Rocking Forward by XTaKeRux.

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Episodes

Trevor Bauer, Tom Brady MLB, NFL Salaries & Black History Month at TheBaseballlBiz

February 11, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Mark & Brandon discuss how Baseball & Football intersect with  Tom Brady & Bauer,  Patrick Mahomes Sr.,   What's  Cookin' on The Hot Stove,   Trevor's Valentine gifts for the Mets and Dodgers Analysis of MLB Salary Floors, Player Revenue shares and Free Agency.  Plus a look at Black History Month baseball heroes Timestamps and Topics Below 1:45 – Tampa Bay Bucs, Lightning No Pressure on the Rays 4:15 – Patrick Mahomes a Baseball Legacy,     5:28 – Crossover Players - Russel Wilson, Tom Br...

Trevor Bauer, Tom Brady MLB, NFL Salaries & Black History Month at TheBaseballBiz

February 11, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Mark & Brandon discuss how Baseball & Football intersect with  Tom Brady & Bauer,  Patrick Mahomes Sr.,   What's  Cookin' on The Hot Stove,   Trevor's Valentine gifts for the Mets and Dodgers Analysis of MLB Salary Floors, Player Revenue shares and Free Agency.  Plus a look at Black History Month baseball heroes Timestamps and Topics Below 1:45 – Tampa Bay Bucs, Lightning No Pressure on the Rays 4:15 – Patrick Mahomes a Baseball Legacy,     5:28 – Crossover Players - Russel Wilson, Tom Br...

Baseball Family & Legacy - Jeff Brown & Cubs Phil Cavarretta - Bonus Edition

February 09, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Bonus Edition of BaseballBiz Baseball - Love of the Game Jeff Brown talks about how baseball has been a thread through his life with Support of family as he grew up with the game His grandfather, Phil Cavarretta who played for Cubs and became the 1945 NL MVP  Jeff's experiences as a left hand pitcher for the HCC Hawks The careers of his fellow players Sharing the love of baseball with his family How playing baseball prepares people in their life off of the diamond Special Thanks to Xt...

Baseball Family & Legacy - Jeff Brown & Cubs Phil Cavarretta - On Deck Interview

February 09, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

BaseballBiz OnDeck interview Baseball - Love of the Game Jeff Brown talks about how baseball has been a thread through his life with Support of family as he grew up with the game His grandfather, Phil Cavarretta who played for Cubs and became the 1945 NL MVP  Jeff's experiences as a left hand pitcher for the HCC Hawks The careers of his fellow players Sharing the love of baseball with his family How playing baseball prepares people in their life off of the diamond Special Thanks to Xt...

Mets, Mets, Mets - Owners, GMs, Signings & Exit Velocity

February 04, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

BaseballBiz this week Mark and Brandon discuss MLB & MLB agreement or lack thereof. What's cooking on the Hot Stove, The Mets, Steve Cohen, Zack Scott, Padres, A.J. Preller and the value of Exit Velocity. 1:20  - Hot Stove – Signings, Trades and Arbitration 2:30 – Chris Archer 7:20 – Nolan Arenado Mets, Mets, Mets 15:32 –Wilpon former owner of Mets, Bernie Madoff & Debt 17:50  - New Mets owner, Steve Cohen, Melvin Capital & GameStop 19:02  - SNY Twitter Harrassment of Steve Cohen and...

Lou Schiff @BaseballandLaw Contracts and path to Free Agency

January 31, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Louis Schiff of @BaseballandLaw and author of "Baseball and the Law, Cases and Materials"  granted @TheBaseballBiz an interview.  We discuss a baseball player's path from high school to majors -  agents, contracts,  minimum wage, injuries & lawsuits. 1:12 – Lou Schiff  - from Mets to Marlins 2:51 – Jeff Loria, lawsuit, $4.2 million -Marlins Park & City of Miami             5:11 – Tampa Bay Fan pain – “I can’t go” - Lightning, Bucs, Rays 7:26 – Where young baseball players start  12:40 –...

Hank Aaron, Hall of Fame, Hot Stove, Theo Epstein and Spin Rate

January 28, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

This week on BaseballBiz Mark and Brandon discuss Bubba loses Lawsuit on Sticky Stuff with the LA Angels  - 1:33 Hot Stove - 4:53 Theo Epstein - 12:57 is a force to be reckoned with in baseball -  -  From Yale to Orioles, Padres, Red Sox & Cubs -  Epstein's 20% Rule -  What’s next at MLB Hall of Fame 2021 - and the winners are . . .   - 34:23 How does 400 BBWAA members select inductees? - Curt Schilling? - Barry Bonds?  Hammerin' Hank Aaron Home Run King  and gentleman -  41:19 Stat Wrap ...

RaysUp Bonus Edition - MLB, Tampa Bay Rays, Carlos Colmenarez, Blake Snell, Erik Neander

January 22, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week on BaseballBiz Mark and Brandon take a look at The Tampa Bay Rays,    The 2020 American League Champs What magic will Erik Neander render for The 2021 Tampa Bay Rays roster Who is leaving  - Charlie Morton - Blake Snell - Nate Lowe - Jose Alvarado Who is staying and who is coming? Who is Carlos Colmenarez? Will we find Wander in the Trop this year? Fans in the Stands? Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps and Claps

RaysUp - Erik Neander - Blake Snell WS remarks - Where is Wander Franco

January 22, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week on BaseballBiz Mark and Brandon take a look at The Tampa Bay Rays,    The 2020 American League Champs What magic will Erik Neander render for The 2021 Tampa Bay Rays roster Who is leaving  - Charlie Morton - Blake Snell - Nate Lowe - Jose Alvarado Who is staying and who is coming? Who is Carlos Colmenarez? Will we find Wander in the Trop this year? Fans in the Stands? Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps and Claps

Mets fire Jared Porter, MLB Hot Stove - Yankees Corey Kluber, Blue Jays, George Springer

January 21, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

This week Mark & Brandon Look at what's being served on the MLB Hot Stove and Bad Choices Blue Jays get active George Springer Corey Kluber DJ LeMahieu JT Realmuto Bad Choices MLB "unwise" email and Minor League Lawsuit - Tri-City Valley Cats  New York Mets, Jared Porter fired by Steve Cohen. What to do next?

MLB Get a Grip with Mud, Hot Stove, Gambling at Nationals Park

January 13, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

3:34 - 162 Game Season 5:00 - Get A Grip - Baseball Mud - Pitcher & Ball 9:00 - Los Angeles Angels, Sticky Stuff & Bubba Harkins Lawsuits 11:42 - Gerrit Cole text asks for Sticky Stuff 21:09 - Why Mud - death of Cleveland Indians SS Ray Chapman - Lena Blackburne solution 23:40 @SportsBlitzPod, Brandon talks about Nickelodeon & NFL Wildcard Will MLB get Slimed 29:37 - Hot Stove Moves  Kyle Schwarber  to Washington Nationals Francisco Lindor  New York Mets DJ LeMahieu  goes where?  ...

MLB Get a Grip with Mud, Hot Stove, Sportsbook at Nationals Park

January 13, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

3:34 - 162 Game Season 5:00 - Get A Grip - Baseball Mud - Pitcher & Ball 9:00 - Los Angeles Angels, Sticky Stuff & Bubba Harkins Lawsuits 11:42 - Garret Cole text asks for Sticky Stuff 21:09 - Why Mud - death of Cleveland Indians SS Ray Chapman - Lena Blackburn solution 23:40 @SportsBlitzPod, Brandon talks about Nickelodeon & NFL Wildcard Will MLB get Slimed 29:37 - Hot Stove Moves  Kyle Schwarber  to Washington Nationals Francisco Lindor  New York Mets DJ LeMahieu  goes where?  Y...

MLB Get a Grip with Mud, Sticky Stuff, Gambling at Nationals Park

January 13, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

3:34 - 162 Game Season 5:00 - Get A Grip - Baseball Mud - Pitcher & Ball 9:00 - Los Angeles Angels, Sticky Stuff & Bubba Harkins Lawsuits 11:42 - Gerrit Cole text asks for Sticky Stuff 21:09 - Why Mud - death of Cleveland Indians SS Ray Chapman - Lena Blackburne solution 23:40 @SportsBlitzPod, Brandon talks about Nickelodeon & NFL Wildcard Will MLB get Slimed 29:37 - Hot Stove Moves  Kyle Schwarber  to Washington Nationals Francisco Lindor  New York Mets DJ LeMahieu  goes where?  ...

MLB San Diego Padres - A.J. Preller makes Moves - Snell - Darvish - Kim

January 07, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

MLB Hot Stove keeps cooking with trades including Josh Bell and Jose Alvarado A.J. Preller makes aggressive moves with San Diego Padres Blake Snell traded by the Tampa Bay Rays Chicago Cubs send Pitcher Yu Darvish and Catcher Victor Caratini to Padres Ha-Seong Kim moves from KBO Nexen Heroes to the Padres San Diego Padres Profile A.J. Preller who is he and what is he building Can these changes lead to a new NL West championship Will MLB set a Salary Floor? Bianca Smith, Red Sox new...

RaysUp Christmas Party - Invitation to Tampa Bay Rays Fans

December 21, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Special Tampa Bay Rays Holiday edition Mark and Brandon look at gifts the Rays have sent, received and re-gifted We welcome back Mike Zunino  Looking  forward to RHP Mike Wacha joining us in the 2021 season The amazing moves of Erik Neander Will the Rays finally open the gift of Wander Franco Looking back at Nate Lowe as he leaves for Texas A Cardinal Christmas story featuring Matthew Liberatore, Jose Martinez and Randy "Lucky Boots" Arozarena.  Cameo appearance with Tommy Pham Give ...

Minor Leagues - Fresno Grizzlies - Marek Warszawski of Fresno Bee

December 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Minor League Changes impact communities Fresno Bee Columnist Marek Warszawski  talks about  changes for the Fresno Grizzlies Topics include: Free Agency Rule 5 Draft Results - a lot of Right Hand Pitchers Who made it to the Super 2's Cleveland Indians Name Change Minor League Contraction NDA's  - Sara Sanchez cares about Minor League teams - shouldn't you? 27:30 - Interview with columnist Marek Warszawski - Fresno Grizzlies Breaking News - Players not Happy with potential limited 202...

MLB Winter Meetings - The Hot Stove, Trades, Free Agents and Rule 5

December 10, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week Mark & Brandon take a look at the State of MLB's revenue and debt Broadcast Revenue Empty Seats Dodgers Lay-Offs Phillies financial woes Yankees have to make some hard decisions - LeMahieu Atlanta Braves stock prices What is the Rule 4 Draft Free Agents Trades Music by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking Forward Associate Producer, Christina Hussey  Contact Mark @TheBaseballBiz or Brandon @TheSportsBlitz1

MLB Non-Tender Deadline - Offers Tended or Non-Tended

December 04, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

BaseballBiz and the  MLB 2020 Non-Tender Deadline 30 teams and 59 players Non-Tendeer Which teams had Zero Non-Tender players Which Arbitration Eligible players received an offer? Who signed early and who signed 1 year contracts? Jesus Aguilar - Still a Marlin? Did Yankees Gary Sanchez make the cut Kris Bryant - Cubs make a decision Corey Knebel non-tender - last minute  tender - traded Robert Osuna Outrighted Plus Whats cooking on the Hot Stove Music by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking Forwar...

Goofy Gobbler Awards - BaseballBiz Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

What's cooking this Thanksgiving on the Hot Stove Charlie Morton & the Braves DJ LeMahieu Blake Snell Trevor Bauer JA Happ Trevor Bauer Tim Tebow & the Mets and we celebrate a MLB Thanksgiving with  the 2020 Goofy Gobbler award. Nominees include: Rob Manfred AJ Hinch Christian Yelich  Mookie Betts Ji-Man Choi Tony Clark NY Yankees Alex Cora Robinson Cano Also Tommy and Jimmy Beware the Frozen, Deep-fried Turkey Music by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking Forward

BaseballBiz Special RaysUp edition - Kevin Cash Manager of the Year

November 19, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

RaysUp edition of BaseballBiz Mark an Brandon take a look at  Who will be on the 2021 Tampa Bay Rays roster  Congrats to Marlins new GM, Kim Ng Kevin Cash, Manager of the Year, Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Rays Roster cooking on the stove What deals will be cut by Erik Neander Kevin Kiermaier,  Blake Snell, Charlie Morton, Mike Zunino, Hunter Renfroe, Yoshi Tsutsugo Special Thanks to Tricia Whitaker for excerpt of Kevin Cash interview Music by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking Forward

Mets Owner, Steve Cohen, Free Agents, MLB Manager and Rookie of the Year

November 12, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Mark and Brandon look at and ideal Mets owner, Free Agents and Awards Steve Cohen has a blueprint for success with the Mets Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year NL Rookie - Kyle Lewis - Seahawks AL Rookie - Devin Williams - Milwaukee Brewers Manager of the Year AL Manager - Kevin Cash  - Tampa Bay Rays NL Manager- Don Mattingly  - Miami Marlins Free Agents  Trevor Bauer - Cy Young winner JT Realmuto   DJ LeMahieu Charlie Morton

MLB Awards from BBWAA, Election Month, Review of 2020 Rules

November 05, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Mark and Brandon  talk  2020 Award Nominees for Rookie of the Year, MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year,  Election Month Congratulations from Chicago White Sox to Rick Renteria MLB Covid-19 2020 Rules and Regulations a look back Designated Hitter DH 3 Batter Rule Strategies - Slows games How rules change Player Development Double Headers and 7 inning games - Blake Snell Suspended Games rule - Miami Marlins - St Louis Cardinals 10th Inning - Runner on 2nd base

World Series Game 6 - Decisions made, Runs Earned or not

October 31, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

 Brandon  & Mark take a deep dive on World Series Game 6 Randy Arozarena  = Rays Offense 2018 Cy Young winner - Blake Snell takes the mound Cash makes a decision Nick Anderson lives up to his post season ERA Analytics, slide rules versus the momentum on the mound The spirit of Kirk Gibson Respect for Cash, Neander, Rays and 2020 season MLB player & manager changes  AJ Hinch, Mike Perez Music by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking Forward

BaseballBiz RaysUp Halloween edition 5 stages of grief - Cash, Snell, Arozarena

October 30, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MB

In this brief RaysUp Halloween edition we review the 5 stages of post-post season grief In the WorldSeries this Rays Fan takes you through his Halloween-esque journey. No Candy Corn here -  Spooky steps with Kevin Cash Blake Snell Dave Roberts Mookie Betts Randy Arozarena Spirit of Dodgers Past Kirk Gibson Spectre of Analytics Music attribution to Damiano Baldoni_-_Funeral_Battle Finally celebrate those Fantastic Rays and a wonderful season. Special thanks to Damiano Baldoni for th...

RaysUP World Series Bonus Edition - Ray & Dodgers

October 26, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

It's a RaysUp edition as we celebrate the World Series with the Rays and the Dodgers  Deep look into the 9th inning of game 4  The Dreamer and catalyst for the win  - Mr. Brett Phillips Chris Taylor and Brett Phillips 2 competing right fielders impact the game Clayton Kershaw and Tyler Glasnow's performance in game 5 Mighty Manuel Margot takes it to home - it takes guts and confidence Sound travels in a mostly empty stadium to Clayton Kershaw Quick look at upcoming games 5 & 6 Specia...

RaysUP World Series Bonus Edition - Ray & Dodgers

October 26, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

It's a RaysUp edition as we celebrate the World Series with the Rays and the Dodgers  Deep look into the 9th inning of game 4  The Dreamer and catalyst for the win  - Mr. Brett Phillips Chris Taylor and Brett Phillips 2 competing right fielders impact the game Clayton Kershaw and Tyler Glasnow's performance in game 5 Mighty Manuel Margot takes it to home - it takes guts and confidence Sound travels in a mostly empty stadium to Clayton Kershaw Quick look at upcoming games 5 & 6 Specia...

Dodgers, Rays World Series games 1 & 2, Kershaw, Glasnow, Snell, Buehler & Morton

October 23, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

BaseballBiz takes a close look at the first 2 games of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays  and  the Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw impact  Tyler Glasnow is challenged Brandon Lowe returns with 2 HRs in one game Game 2 Snell vs Dodgers bullpen Projections for Game 3 Charlie Morton vs Walker Buehler Too many Walks When does a pitcher get the win Dodgers bullpen day  - 7 pitchers Rays close out game 3 with Anderson, Loup and Castillo Music by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking Forward

RaysUP Bonus edition - World Series and Dodgers here we come

October 20, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 Card Lauren Shehadi ESPN Rays - know my name Get it Right or Go Home Does Tampa deserve the Rays - Cheer them on TV and Game Schedule

MLB Race to World Series a look at the Championship series

October 14, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

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

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

October 10, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

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

Race to the MLB World Series has begun

October 05, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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

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

October 02, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

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

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

September 28, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

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

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

September 25, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

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

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

September 23, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

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

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

September 23, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

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

Just Barely Sports visits to talk Minor League team contraction

September 16, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

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...

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

September 16, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

- 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 Forward 

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

September 09, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

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

September 02, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

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 

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

August 26, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

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.

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

August 26, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

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.

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

August 19, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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

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

August 12, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

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 

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

August 12, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

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 

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

July 29, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

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.

Oh Canada where can the Blue Jays find a home

July 22, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

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/

Andy Shultz - Umpire Academy

July 16, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

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

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

July 09, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

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

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

July 07, 2020 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

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 

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