1170 | MLB Weekend Roundup (August 21-23)

Aram and Peter recap the eventful weekend that was in MLB! Intro: 1:30 Nationals Marlins: 4:38 Athletics Astros: 10:26 Mets White Sox: 20:00 Reds Dbacks: 30:10 Twins Padres: 37:41 Blue Jays Yankees 44:40 Rays Orioles 53:00 Cardinals Phillies 57:00 Tigers Royals 1:03:25 Angels Rangers 1:08:39 Guard…

1169 | Kade Anderson Called Up, Worst MLB Contracts, Weekend Preview

Aram and Ryan dive into the exciting news of MLB's top LHP prospect Kade Anderson being called up and provide context as to how rare his season has been this year at Double-A before breaking into what it means for the Mariners rotation short and long term. What are the worst contracts in MLB and wh…

1168 | AL Wild Card Hunger Games, Fernando Tatis' Surge, Phillies' New Identity, and More!

Jack and Aram work through the disgusting battle for the final AL Wild Card spot before lauding the Phillies' team-wide shift in approach. Then, they give Fernando Tatis Jr. and Alec Burleson their flowers.   Intro: 1:30 AL Wild Card: 10:04 Phillies: 18:16 Hampton Farms: 32:08 Fernando Tatis …

1166 | Mapping Out the Rest of the Season for Every Team in the AL (Win Total Projections)

Peter and Jack break down every team in the American League by win total projections. What does the rest of the season look like for all these AL teams? They break down the schedule and more.  Intro: 0:00 Braxton Ashcraft: 4:07 AL East: 5:39 AL Central: 29:20 AL West: 41:45   Use Code "JUSTBASEB…

1165 | Ketel Marte Drama + NL Win Total Predictions the Rest of Way

Aram and Peter discuss the strange Ketel Marte situation before diving into win total projections and predictions the rest of the way for all of the National League teams. Intro: 1:30  Ketel Marte Saga: 3:00 NL East Win Totals: 14:25 NL Central Win Totals: 33:50 NL West Win Totals: 51:50 Download…

1164 | MLB Weekend Roundup (August 14-16)

Aram and Peter recap the eventful weekend that was in MLB. Intro: 1:30  Marlins Reds: 4:00 Phillies Twins: 11:00 Cubs Cardinals: 17:24 Royals Angels: 23:35 Brewers Dodgers: 29:00 Orioles Rays: 40:34 Red Sox Pirates: 47:28 Diamondbacks Braves: 52:32 Yankees Blue Jays: 58:09 Nationals Mets: 1:05:31 …

1163 | 20 Biggest Surprises in MLB So Far + Weekend Preview

Peter & Jack open the show discussing the five biggest surprises in the American League before previewing the best games of the weekend. Then, Peter hops off, and Aram hops in for the five biggest surprises in the American League. Each host brings five each, so it's truly 20 of the most shocking st…

1162 | Is WAR Properly Weighing Defense? + More Topics with Paul Hembekides

ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins the show to break down what goes into WAR calculations in an insightful way...are we properly weighing the defensive value of each position? Also what makes the Phillies rotation so special, Kevin McGonigle's rare abilities, other MLB superpowers and a loo at Alex Bregm…

1161 | Wild Card Draft: Which Teams Will ACTUALLY Make the Playoffs?

Draft day! Peter, Jack, and Ryan pick their favorite teams in the wild card hunt, starting with the most likely and ending with the least likely. Ryan surprises with his final pick of the draft, tune in!   Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Us…

1160 | NL Rookie of the Year Race, Explaining Gunnar Henderson & Edwin Diaz's Struggles + Geoff Wilson on Card Collecting

Peter and Jack begin with the NL ROY race. Who wins between Sal Stewart and JJ Wetherholt? Then, they dive into what's gone wrong with Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz and Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Then, they explain what's gone right for Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. Then, Geoff Wilson…