Off the Cup with Hoppy and Hobbs
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -A podcast focusing on the San Diego Padres, Major League Baseball, and other sports topics featuring the world renowned duo of Hoppy and Hobbs!
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#59 - 4 Trades, 4 Free Agents
December 23, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThe podcast starts with a discussion about the Padres' roster development, including recent acquisitions and potential trades. The conversation then shifts to the Dodgers' offseason moves and their chances of winning the World Series. Hoppy and Hobbs also delve into the limitations of American baseball culture in developing two-way players like Shohei Ohtani. The financial implications of having two-way players in the league are also explored. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various ...
#58 - Juan Soto Traded / How to Construct a Roster
December 09, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, Hobbs and Hoppy discuss the San Diego Padres' 2023 season and offseason roster changes. They analyze the team's offense, pitching staff, and outfield situation. They also debate the role of managers and the possibility of an AI manager. The conversation covers potential options for first base, third base and outfield, as well as the need for more pitching. Overall, they express optimism for the Padres' future and the potential to build a winning team. The conversation covers...
#57 - Perfect .500
April 09, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres roster and the first 2 games of the MLB the season.
#56 - Padres, Padres, Padres - Predicting the Opening Day Roster
March 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss who will be the odd man out in the Padres rotation, the catching situation, who will play left field and who has to be cut to get the roster down to 28 for opening day.
#55 - MLB is Back! New CBA, Rumors and Padres Talk
March 13, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the major points and potential rule changes in the new MLB collective bargaining agreement. On top of that, they talk Padres baseball and the latest transaction news and rumors across Major League Baseball.
54 - Padres Make a Trade, MLB Free Agency, Yellowstone
November 28, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres trade of Adam Frazier for prospects, Mets free agent signings, Red Sox, Rays, Orioles, Tigers, and the greatest show on TV - Yellowstone!
#53 - We're back! Talkin' Padres and free agency!
November 21, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres late season collapse, new manager Bob Melvin, Padres 40 man roster, Hoppy's 3 way trade and how he would be as a GM.
#52 - FIGHT! Manny Machado vs. Fernando Tatis Jr.
September 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres pitching injuries, Manny vs Tatis, Adam Frazier, Brewers, MLB standings, and the San Diego State Aztecs football prrogam.
#51 - Urias hits Cronenworth on purpose? Is this the end for the Padres?
September 11, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss Urias hitting Cronenworth (broken finger), Dodgers setting up their rotation to beat the Padres, MLB standings, Blake Snell's dominance, playoff changes, and to early 2022 MLB Hall of Fame voting.
#50 - Padres need a rainout!
September 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres chances at making the playoffs, Blake Snell's almost no-hitter, Manny Machado, Jake Arrieta, lineup vs the Astros, Austin Adams, Giants, Dodgers, MLB standings, and who will be the first player to play all 10.
#49 - Padres stuff... and our next episode is #50!
August 29, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the latest Padres news, baseball at Fenway Park in Boston, WWE, tackified baseballs and much, much, more!
#48 - Is Fernando Tatis Jr. an outfielder?
August 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. as an outfielder, the fire everyone movement, Padres change of play, Field of Dreams game, and the latest standings.
#47 - MLB Trade Deadline Extravaganza, Fernando Tatis Jr.
August 01, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss all of the deals at the MLB trade deadline and the latest Fernando Tatis Jr. injury.
#47 - MLB Trade Deadline Extravaganza, Fernando Tatis Jr.
August 01, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss all of the deals at the MLB trade deadline and the latest Fernando Tatis Jr. injury.
#46 - Cleveland Guardians, Fernando Tatis Jr., Trade Rumors
July 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Cleveland Indians name change (Guardians), Fernando Tatis Jr's records, and MLB trade rumors.
#45 - Should the Padres trade Jake Cronenworth?
July 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss whether the Padres should trade Jake Cronenworth, MLB All Star game, Joc Pederson to the Braves, MLB draft, and coaches/teams claiming players online.
#44 - Slam Diego Padres, home run derby, how good is your favorite team
July 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss Slam Diego - Daniel Camarena, Fernando Tatis Jr. breaking records, CJ Abrams, Mackenzie Gore, Padres All Stars and starting pitchers, the MLB draft, Home Run Derby, and the MLB standings.
#43 - Blake Snell becomes Snellzilla, Padres Notes, The All Star Game, Pitchers & Foreign Substances
June 05, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss Blake Snell's best game, the Pham / Kim, Collison, the James Shields / Fernardo Tatis Jr. trade, Padres, 6 man rotation, MLB crackdown on foreign substances, the MLB All Star game, and the potential for a mid-season tournament.
#42 - San Diego Padres, The Javy Baez Play, Shohei Ohtani, and much more!
May 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Javy Baez play, Noah Syndergaard, Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, and the San Diego Padres (6 man rotation, Tatis Jr. defense, theoretical trades and Jake Cronenworth).
#41 - Talkin' Baseball: Padres, No-Hitters, & 3-0 Swinging
May 22, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres Covid-19 IL winning streak, unwritten rules, missing signs, no-hitters, Fernando Tatis Jr, MLB standings, and Joe Kelly throwing beer!
#40 - We're Back! Bunting. Padres, and...
May 15, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss bunting in MLB, Padres season thus far (Covid 19 IL), A's relocation, Albert Pujols, and Hoppy tells a story.
#39 - To All Padres Fans: Relax there's still 140 games left
April 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBHoppy and Hobbs talk about the Padres, Ryan Weathers, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Yu Darvish, Jake Cronenworth, trading for Kris Bryant & Andrew Benetendi, Jacob DeGrom, and the TV strike zone box.
#38 - Padres v Dodgers / This week in Baseball / More MLB Rule Changes
April 17, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the first Padres/Dodgers Series, MLB rule changes in the Atlantic League, Kyle Schwarber, Ronald Acuna Jr, Max Scherzer, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Carlos Rodon.
#37 - History Made / Joe Musgrove's No-Hitter and Our New Studio!
April 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the first no-hitter in Padres history, Joe Musgrove, Chris Paddack, Tatis Jr., Kim's first homer, Profar, Lamet, Campusano, Yermin Mercedes, Akil Badoo, and MLB standings after one week.
#36 - Opening Day in Major League Baseball
April 02, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss everything opening day plus a couple of other topics: San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Cabrera, Cody Bellinger, Fernando Tatis Jr, fans in the stands, Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians, high school baseball, Lions tournament, minor league baseball, scouting, recruiting and much more!
Padres Transactions, New Minor League Rules, Superstitions
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBHoppy and Hobbs talk about the latest Padres spring training transactions, the cup check MLB is throwing on minor league baseball in regards to rule changes, and baseball superstitions.
#35 - Padres Transactions, New Minor League Rules, Superstitions
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBHoppy and Hobbs talk about the latest Padres spring training transactions, the cup check MLB is throwing on minor league baseball in regards to rule changes, and baseball superstitions.
#34 - CJ Abrams at 2b, Predicting the '21 MLB Season
March 06, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss CJ Abrams' potential to play 2b at the MLB level this year and predict the 2021 MLB Season!
#33 - Fernando Tatis Jr. Contract, Tatis Jr. vs Corey Seager, Padres Closers (All 6)
February 20, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Spring Training surprise contract extension of Fernando Tatis Jr., compare Corey Seager and Tatis Jr., and discuss the six closers the Padres have in camp.
#31 - MLB Hall of Fame Needs a Vaccine
January 30, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss MLB Hall of Fame voting, the latest MLB transactions, and renaming the Atlanta Braves after Hank Aaron.
#30 - Off the Cup Free Agent Draft
January 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the passing of Don Sutton and Hank Aaron, as well as, the latest MLB transactions including Joe Musgrove, Jurickson Profar, George Springer, Michael Brantley, Kirby Yates, Wade Davis, and Shelby Miller. Additionally, listen to the debut of the OTC MLB free agent draft where Hoppy and Hobbs draft 2 full expansion teams of players and, finally, they discuss their interactions with famous athletes including, Magic Johnson, Daryl Boston, and Natrone Means.
#29 - Happy New Year
January 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the latest MLB transactions and fun things with the family during the holidays. Pham vs Judge, Tanaka, Tatis contract, Lindor trade, DJ to Yanks, Schwarber to Nats, etc.
#28 - Padres Special Edition
December 30, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the San Diego Padres trades for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish as well as the signing of Ha-seong Kim and how they will impact the upcoming seasons.
#27 - MLB Changes Everything...
December 12, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss MLB winter meeting transactions, all time MLB ringless team, most fun MiLB team names, and the restructuring of MiLB.
The Debut of the Hobbs Hologram
December 06, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss high school sports in Covid times, college recruiting, Mexican food, Hoppy's injured finger, Greg Garcia, San Diego Padres, and share a Cheesy story.
Thanksgiving Grab Bag
November 29, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the NFL, College Basketball, That Thing You Do, and MLB.
2021 Off the Cup MLB Hall of Fame Selection
November 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame ballot and select the first class of the Off the Cup MLB Hall of Fame!
Paying Off a Bet, MLB Free Agents, Blake Snell
November 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBPaying Off a Bet, MLB Free Agents, Blake Snell
Mass Exodus of Youth Sports from California to Other States, MLB Awards Season
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMass Exodus of Youth Sports from California to Other States, MLB Awards Season
Hoppy's nuggets on the ALCS and NLCS / Should the Padres sign Tatis Jr. to a long term contract
October 18, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBHoppy's nuggets on the ALCS and NLCS / Should the Padres sign Tatis Jr. to a long term contract
Hoppy reflects on his time with the Roosters / San Diego Padres and MLB Playoffs
October 10, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBHoppy reflects on his time with the Roosters / San Diego Padres and MLB Playoffs
Padres Win!!! + MLB Wild Card Series
October 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBHoppy and Hobbs discuss the Padres victory in the NL Wild Card Series, MLB Wild Card Series results, ESPN announcers, and how will the MLB playoffs play out.
Hoppy's Tribute to Mickey D, OTC 2020 All MLB Team
September 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn this episode: Hoppy talks about the life and influence of Mickey D, MLB playoff predictions, Padres update, Off the Cup All MLB Team, Off the Cup MLB awards, Hoppy's story about the San Diego Stars
The playoffs are coming! The playoffs are coming!
September 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn this episode we discuss: MLB playoffs, SDSU in Carson, regionalized schedules, Padres update, exit velocity, Hoppy's weirdest stories, Cup Check
MLB Playoffs, San Diego Padres, NFL, Cup Check, 5 in the Kitchen
September 12, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOn episode 16 Hoppy and Hobbs discuss: the upcoming NFL season, MLB playoff picture and proposed playoff bubble locations, San Diego Padres update, Cup Check (the wheel bunt coverage, back pick double steals), 5 in the Kitchen (player values at second position)
MLB Rules, Week in Review, Padres, Mike Trout, Yankees/Rays Up and In
September 05, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWe discuss: Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw, new MLB rules, San Diego Padres, Off the Cup question, 5 in the kitchen, Yankees/Rays throwing up and in
MLB Trade Deadline Edition
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBDiscussing the flurry of trades at the MLB trade deadline by AJ Preller, GM of the San Diego Padres.
Top MLB Players 25 and Under / It Sounds Like Zoom!!!
August 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this episode we discuss: Top MLB players 25 and under, San Diego Padres, MLB trade deadline and injuries, Yellowstone season finale
The Unwritten Rules of Baseball
August 22, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn this podcast Hoppy and Hobbs discuss/disagree about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 3-0 grand slam against the Texas Rangers as well as 50+ other unwritten rules of baseball. And, if that wasn't enough for this podcast, they also discuss the current greatest show on TV, Yellowstone.
Episode 11 - Surf Cup Sports COVID-19 White Paper, MLB, Padres, NCAA Football, 5 in the Kitchen, COVID Projects, Basketball Beer Challenge
August 15, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn this episode we discuss: Surf Cup Sports COVID-19 White Paper, MLB playoff bubble, San Diego Padres, Chris Paddack, Padres catchers, New York Yankees Aaron Judge & Giancarlo Stanton, NCAA football, MLB season at the 1/3 mark, COVID projects, basketball beer challenge, and much more.