Losses Above Replacement
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe best podcast to grace your baseball-loving ears! Every Tuesday, hear Alex, Mathias, and Splash discuss all the hottest topics surrounding our national pastime. You can expect a healthy dose of news, discussion, and even weekly trivia segments. For inquiries, contact us at [email protected]
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Losses Above Replacement: Trend or Dead End Debut and Rant Roulette Return
April 16, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThe season has gotten off to a strong start with some fun storylines dominating league attention. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss whether these trends are here to stay or about to be dead and gone in our newest segment. Also, the return of a favorite segment in Rant Roulette where we discuss Anthony Volpe, the Pirates and what emojis are the best. All of this and more on todays edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Elbow Epidemic and a "Holliday" in B-More
April 10, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBSeveral pitchers have gone down with elbow injuries in this early part of the season. Even while typing this blurb, my elbow has started to hurt. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss what could be causing this pitcher epidemic then move to happier news with the arrival of Jackson Holliday to Baltimore. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Opening Week Overreactions, Montgomery Heads to Desert
April 02, 2024 14:20 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThe regular season has arrived, which means it's time to overreact! Host "Splash" is joined by Alex and MAK to give their overreactions to the first weekend of the season, plus the crew gives their take on Jordan Montgomery's deal with the Diamondbacks. All this and much more on the latest episode of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Prediction Time! AL Edition (Also Ohtani)
March 26, 2024 14:34 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBFull opening day is mere hours away and the LAR crew are here to tell you exactly how the season will pan out (albeit really early). Hosted by Alex, join Mathais and Splash as we discuss our predictions for the American league and talk about the case with Shohei Ohtani. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Prediction Time! NL Edition
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWith the Seoul Series only days away, the LAR crew are ready to tell you EXACTLY how the NL divisions and awards season will shake out. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss how the NL divisions will shake out and the early predictions for the major awards (as well as our own major awards). All of this and more today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: "That's Some Relief!" Best Relievers in 2024
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThe days of the common pitched complete game are gone, and the need for good relievers is higher than ever before. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the LAR crew talk about who are the best relievers going into 2024 and Alex quizzes the others on closers who did "pretty well" in 2023. All of this and more today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: New Contracts and Best Starters
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBWho is the best Starting pitcher in the league? Honestly, there are any number of names that could claim that title. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew decipher the murky waters to figure out who is the true "Ace" of MLB. Not to mention that they discuss about a couple All-Stars that have their future teams decided at least for the short term. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Belli Signs and Best DHs
February 27, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBEdgar Martinez would be proud as today the LAR crew are talking about the best Designated Hitters going into 2024. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the crew talk about the best DHs and the Cody Bellinger signing. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Best Right Fielders and Best MLB Records
February 20, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSpring Training is officially underway and the LAR crew are more than excited for the 2024 season and are on the mic to talk about players for the upcoming season. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the team talk about the stacked right field position as well as answering trivia about teams with the best records in 2023. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Bobby Witt Jr. Extension and Best Centerfielders
February 13, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBNow that the Super Bowl is past, it is officially baseball season! Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew come together to talk about Bobby Witt Jr. getting his big extension and who the best Centerfielders are going into 2024. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Orioles New Ownership and Best (sort of) Left Fielders
February 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBNot only does Cal Ripken Jr. own the record for most consecutive games played in, he now partly owns the team he played his entire career for. Hosted by Mathias, Join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss the future of the Orioles under new ownership and the trade for Corbin Burnes. Later, find out who we think the best Left Fielders are going into 2024 and end things off with some trivia "out of left field". All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Hall of Fame Ballots and Third Baseman Rankings
February 01, 2024 21:06 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe Hall of Fame shortly will add a few more names to its historic shrine, and the LAR crew are here to talk about who they would put into baseball immortality. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" in a discussion about who should be announced as the newest members into the hall and also the best third baseman going into 2024. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Hall of Famers and Best Shortstops
January 30, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBBaseball immortality has been bestowed to three deserving candidates in Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton as all will be enshrined in Cooperstown forever. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the LAR crew talk about the 2024 HoF class and who was snubbed, followed by ranking the best shortstops in the game today. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Hall 0f Fame Ballots and Third Baseman Rankings
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe Hall of Fame shortly will add a few more names to it's historic shrine, and the LAR crew are here to talk about who they would put into baseball immortality. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" in a discussion about who should be announced as the newest members into the hall and also the best third baseman going into 2024. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Imanaga to the Cubs and Best Second Basemen
January 16, 2024 21:50 - 1 hour - 60 MBThe Cubs are making moves by signing Shota Imanaga and making a big trade with the Dodgers. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew talk about if the Cubs are gonna make more moves, rank the best second baseman going into 2024 and then a different trivia category inspired by Tic-Tac-Toe. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Imanaga to the Cubs and Best Second Baseman
January 16, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThe Cubs are making moves by signing Shota Imanaga and making a big trade with the Dodgers. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew talk about if the Cubs are gonna make more moves, rank the best second baseman going into 2024 and then a different trivia category inspired by Tic-Tac-Toe. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Mariners get Haniger and 1B Talk Aplenty
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThe hot stove has been a bit lukewarm so far, but Seattle makes some noise in a big trade with San Francisco. Hosted by “Splash”, join Alex and Mathias as they do 3WO with recent offseason moves, rank the 2024 first baseman and do trivia naming 2023 first baseman. All of this and more on today’s edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Top 5 Catchers and Offseason 3WO
January 02, 2024 23:17 - 1 hour - 76 MBThe first podcast of 2024, and Alex and “Splash” are already fighting. Hosted by Mathias, join the LAR crew as they give their three words on the moves of Garver and Sale, as well as rank the best catchers in baseball. All of this and more on today’s edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Emergency Podcast! Yamamoto to Dodgers
December 22, 2023 21:05 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe first ever emergency podcast from LAR as Alex, Mathias and host "Splash" take to the mic to discuss the newest Dodger in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Did the Dodgers make a horrible mistake? Will Yamamoto live up to the hype? How many rings do the Dodgers win in the next decade? All of this and more on this impromptu edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Glasnow joins Ohtani and Yamamoto's MLB 3WO
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe holiday season tends to bring gifts for baseball teams and the LAR crew are here to figure out if the gifts are noteworthy, or if they need to come with a gift receipt. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the trio talk about the Dodgers getting a new ace, Yamamoto's future in MLB and test their knowledge of "clutch" players. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Shohei's a Dodger and Soto is Bronx Bound
December 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThe wait is finally over as we now know what jersey Shohei will dawn in 2024 and beyond. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew talk about the $700 million deal keeping Shohei in California, but trading the red, for blue. Also, Juan Soto's trade saga comes to an end as he is traded for five players alongside Trent Grisham, and Alex and "Splash" can't ever seem to agree when it comes to one of the best hitters of our generation. All of this and more on today's edition of Lo...
Losses Above Replacement: Leyland in the Hall, and M's and Braves Trade a Haul
December 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB"Splash" is back and in the host chair as Alex and Mathias come together to talk about Jim Leyland going to the hall of fame, how Kelenic joining the Braves is going to affect the Mets and a debate about if Juan Soto is worth trading for. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Splash-less Episode? Talking Trades and Sonny Gray
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIt's a two-man show today at Losses Above Replacement as Alex and Mathias are on the mic to talk about the biggest stories in baseball. What does the signing of Sonny Gray mean for the Cardinals, and is there a chance Juan Soto is wearing a new jersey in 2024? All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Final Awards, Nola's MASSIVE Contract and HOF Ballot Revealed
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBNow that all the awards have been handed out, it's officially time for contracts to come out and the Hall of Fame ballots to be revealed. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the LAR crew talks about the remaining awards, Philadelphia retaining Aaron Nola and the new additions to the Hall of Fame ballot. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Awards Season! GG/SS/ROY
November 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThe next order of business for the off-season is to hand out the awards for excellent play during the regular season, and the LAR crew are here to guide through who won and who got snubbed! Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the team compares their award picks with those that actually won, then Splash brings a new form of trivia with...song lyrics? All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: World Series Recap and 3WO Returns
November 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBCongratulations to the Texas Rangers on becoming the 2023 World Series Champions! On this edition of Losses Above Replacement, hosted by Alex, join Mathias and “Splash” as the trio discusses the end of the World Series and bring back a familiar segment in Three Words Only. All of this and more on today’s edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: The World Series is Underway!
October 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThree games into the World Series and already this is shaping up to be one for the ages. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew come together to give their takes on an already exciting series as well as listen to "Splash" go off about the lack of "unanimous" Hall-of-Famers. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Championship Series (This Close to the Final Showdown), Random Rants and Home Run Trivia
October 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe final contenders for the World Series are just a few innings away from being fully decided, so the LAR crew are here to discuss how the final teams have gotten this far. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the trio discuss each Championship Series en route to the 2023 World Series. Afterwards, the gang goes for another spin on Rant Roulette and finishes with trivia about the 2023 regular season home run leaders. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Division Series Recap, Random Rants and Hall of Famer Trivia
October 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBOnly four teams remain in contention for the World Series Championship so the Losses Above Replacement crew are here to cover the remainder of the MLB season. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the trio talk about an exhilarating Division Series and what has been played of each League Championship Series. This and much more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Playoff Update and Random Rants
October 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThe Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs came and went in the blink of an eye with four sweeps, setting the stage for an exhilarating set of Division Series matchups. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew breaks down what happened in the first round of the playoffs and see how the Division Round is starting to take shape. Then, the team debuts a new segment called "Rant Roulette" where they talk about a random topic of which they have no prior knowledge. All of this and mo...
Losses Above Replacement: Playoff Bracket is Set!
October 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBGame 162 has been played and the bracket has been set. It is time for playoff baseball and the LAR crew are here to get you up to speed on what to look for in the coming Wild Card rounds and above. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and MAthias as the team discusses the early matchups of the 2023 Post-Season and who they expect to make it further. Then, "Splash" has trivia involving World Series "rematches" that could happen this year. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Repla...
Losses Above Replacement: AL West Chaos, NL Wild Card Scenarios and World Series “Cycle?” Trivia
September 26, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBOnly single digit amount of games are left to be played in the 2023 regular season, and the LAR crew is here to break down the biggest stories in the league. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and “Splash” on today’s edition which covers the madness that is the AL West division race where few seem to want to win, the NL Wild Card which may still get a bit overshadowed and Splash gives the other hosts trivia about specialty performers in the World Series. All of this and more on today’s episode of ...
Losses Above Replacement: NL Cy Young and the LAR Crew Revisits Bad Takes
September 19, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBAs the season gets closer an closer to it's end, the LAR crew uses this time to reflect not only on award winners, but also their own mistakes from the pre-season. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew talks about who should win the Cy Young award in the national league as well as revisiting some good and bad takes from earlier in the year. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Playoff Predictions and Homer Trivia
September 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe final stretch of the regular season is upon the faithful MLB fans and the LAR crew are here to figure out how those final weeks will shape out. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the trio give the playoff predictions and seedings before ultimately giving a World Series prediction. Then, "Splash" quizzes Alex and Mathias on post season home run hitters. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: M's and Brew Crew Stay Hot and Ohtani's Elbow
August 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWith just about 30 games left in the season, teams making their playoff pushes are running out of time to cement their place for the post-season. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR trio talk about two teams getting red hot at exactly the right time and the price of an Ohtani Contract given his recent UCL injury. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Julio’s Historic Streak, AL West and MVPs
August 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMajor league teams have less than 40 games left to play in the regular season, so the LAR crew are here to bring the top stories as the season goes down the stretch. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and “Splash” as the crew talks about Julio’s historic hitting streak, how tight the AL West will be now that the Mariners have entered the fold and some early MVP talk for both the AL and NL. All of this and more on today’s edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Close Wild Card Race and 2022 Wild Card Trivia
August 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThings are getting "wild" at LAR as the wild card races are heating up in the AL and NL. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the crew discuss who is gonna hold a wild card spot once the final games have been played. Then, "Splash" quizzes the others on hitters from the 2022 Wild Card series. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Post-Trade Deadline Hot/Cold Streaks and Player Transaction Trivia
August 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBNow that the trade deadline has come and gone, teams begin to settle in for the rest of the MLB season. However, some teams continue to surprise with their performance now that the storm has cleared. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew talk about which teams have been particularly hot and cold since the trade deadline and Mathias brings some fun trivia about the transaction history of notable major leaguers. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replac...
Losses Above Replacement: Up-to-Date Trades, Verlander's Future, "Venn"-10 Trivia
August 01, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBTensions are high as moves continue getting announced and players begin flying around at the speed of sound. This can only mean we are close to the trade deadline. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew talk about Scherzer moving to the Rangers, the potential of JV leaving NY and Splash brings a new trivia style called the "Venn"-ten. All of this and more on today's episode of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Trade Deadline Buyers/Sellers and Historic Quotes Trivia
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBStress levels are high in the baseball world as the trade deadline looms large and teams on the bubble have to decide if they are pushing in their chips for a big move, or folding for better position. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss what they think these teams should do before the August 2nd deadline. Then, Splash quizzes the others on MLB top 100 players through interesting quotes and stories. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacem...
Losses Above Replacement: All-Star Review, Mid-Season Awards and No-Hitter Trivia
July 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWe are officially halfway through the season, so that means it’s time to give out our mid-season awards! Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and “Splash” as the trio talk about the award leaders and about All-Star Week. After, Splash has some trivia about combined no-hitters. All of this and more on todays episode of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: All-Star Lineups and Snubs, Home Run Derby Brackets and 2001 All-Star Trivia
July 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThe All-Star Game is just days away, so what better way to get ready for All-Star week then the hosts from Losses Above Replacement giving you all the information you need to know. The rosters are nearly set, and there are some real standouts and snubs. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and “Splash” as the trio talk about what to look for in the All-Star lineups, figuring out who is gonna win the derby and some fun trivia about the last time the All-Star Game was in Seattle. All of this and more ...
Losses Above Replacement: Domingo’s Perfect Game, All-Star Starters and Trade Targets
July 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBThe second-to-last podcast before the All-Star Game means the LAR crew are here to guide through the glut of baseball news on the feeds. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and “Splash” as they talk about Domingo German etching his name into baseball history by throwing the 24th perfect game in baseball history, the recent trades before the deadline and the fan voting for the All-Star Game. Trivia tonight (brought by Mathias) tests the hosts’ knowledge of one-time All-Stars. All of this and more on...
Losses Above Replacement: HOF First Baseman, 3WO and Monday Mentions Trivia
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBBaseball has no shortage of stars and many of them are being discussed on today’s edition of Losses Above Replacement. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and Splash as the trio discuss if current first baseman have what it takes to reach baseball immortality, talk about the hot streaks of the Giants and Elly de la Cruz and cap it off with some trivia about weekly awards. All of this and more on todays episode of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Serious/Delirious, 3WO Rookies Edition, Chain Game Trivia
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBHalfway through June, and the rookies in the majors have really started to make their names known. Join Alex, Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew give their three word opinions on some of the most hyped up rookies in the game, figure out if certain takes are serious or just plain delirious and end things off with round two of Chain Game trivia led by Splash! All of this and more on today's episode of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Corbin Carroll Surging, Trade Market Heating and Trivia Names Repeating
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBBaseball season is reaching that time where certain storylines are beginning to solidify and new stars are making their names known. Join Mathias, "Splash" and Alex as the LAR trio talk about Corbin Carroll's MVP candidacy, players who may be on the move at the deadline and end things off with some trivia about same named teammates. All of this and more on this episode of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Rangers Hotter than the Sun, Strasburg Sadly Done, Hot Takes
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe LAR crew are here to bring you the latest in the baseball world including the tremendous rise of the Rangers and the tragic news surrounding Stephen Strasburg. Alex, Mathias and "Splash" then talk about some interesting hot takes and end with some trivia about the Texas Rangers. All of this and more on today's episode of Losses Above Replacement.
Losses Above Replacement: Jansen/Kimbrel 400 Saves, A's on Pace for Historic Loss Season and Liam Hendriks' Comeback
May 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIf you are a fan of stories of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, this is the podcast for you! Join Mathias, Alex and "Splash" as the LAR team come together to figure out if two closers who just hit huge milestones are HOF-bound, if the A's are going to be the worst team of all time, and being thankful that Liam Hendriks makes his historic comeback after striking out cancer. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Quarter-Season Awards Update and "Did He Play For?" Trivia
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe hot days have come upon us, but the hot players in baseball are making their names more clear than the scalding ball of fire in the sky. Join Mathias, "Splash" and Alex as the LAR crew talk about how the major awards have been shaken up since the start of the season. Then, Mathias challenges Alex and Splash to some trivia, testing their knowledge of players and teams they have played for. All of this and more on today's episode of Losses Above Replacement!
Losses Above Replacement: Buy or Sell, Mariners City Connect Jerseys and Pitcher MVP Trivia
May 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBThe first month of the season is in the books and some major storylines have begun to unfold. Join Alex, Mathias and Splash as the trio talk about how much they buy some of the main storylines in baseball, the new city connect jerseys for Seattle and some trivia about pitchers winning the MVP. All of this and more on todays edition of Losses Above Replacement.