Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers

King Stays in San Diego, Relievers Find New Homes, Brandon Lowe Traded to the Pirates, Murakami to the South Side, Strahm Traded to KC, KBO Star Signs with Padres, Miguel Cabrera

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss a flurry of moves that have gone down over the past weekend. Michael King stays in San Diego. A flurry of relievers find new homes for 2025. Brandon Lowe is headed to Pittsburgh via trade. International free agents finally land as their posting date deadline approached: Munetaka Murakami to the White Sox and Sung-Mun Song to the Padres. Phillies & Royals swing a reliever for reliever trade. Before headed out for the holidays, we continue with This Player in MLB History headed back to the 2010’s and talking about Miguel Cabrera. Play Ball!

Pete Alonso to the Orioles, Kenley Jansen to Detroit, White Sox Get First Pick In Draft Lottery, Rule 5 Draft Review, Suarez to Atlanta, Polanco to the Mets, Royals/Brewers Swing Trade

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss a major week of moves across baseball. Pete Alonso has a new home in Birdland. Kenley Jansen is going to be closing things out in Motown. White Sox win the 4th edition to secure the 1st pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. We discuss the Rule 5 Draft before the flurry of transactions of new some faces in new places including Robert Suarez to Atlanta and Jorge Polanco to the Mets. Before getting out of here, we take a look at the trade that went down between the Royals and the Brewers. Play Ball!

Jeff Kent Elected to HOF, Mariners/Nationals Make a Trade, Winter Meetings Underway, Steven Matz Signs with Rays, Kyle Schwarber Stays in Philly, Edwin Diaz to Dodgers, Three Teams Set for Regression

Hey there Ballers, we got lots of baseball news for you! Today, we discussion former 2B Jeff Kent being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame this past Sunday. Later, we get transactional as the Mariners and Nationals linked up on a trade. Also, some major free agent news has come out as Winter Meetings are underway. Steven Matz is headed to Tampa. Kyle Schwarber is staying in Philly. Edwin Diaz is headed to the Dodgers. Finally, after discussing all of those moves we wrap up with three teams we believe are set for regression in 2026. Play Ball!

Pagan Back to Cincy, Mullins to the Rays, Manoah is an Angel, Game 7 Hero Back in LA, This Player in MLB History: Hank Greenberg

Happy weekend Ballers! Today, we explore the recent moves that have gone on as the Hot Stove heats up. Emilio Pagan returns to the Reds. Cedric Mullins is back in the AL East on a one year deal with the Rays. Alek Manoah seeks to resurge his career signing a one year deal with the Angels. Miguel Rojas makes it official signing a one year deal with the Dodgers in what will prove to be his final year in MLB of his playing career. We talk about all of those moves and conclude with this week’s edition of This Player in MLB History talking all about one of the greats in Hank Greenberg. Play Ball!

Ryan Helsley Inks Deal With the Orioles, Devin Williams Headed to Queens, Anthony Rendon Retiring, Three Teams That Could Flip the Script

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss some major free agent moves that focused on bullpen upgrades as Ryan Helsley is headed to Baltimore and Devin Williams signed with the New York Mets. Later, we discuss the steps being taken for a buyout between the Angels and 3B Anthony Rendon to cement his retirement status due to the compiling of injuries. Finally, we conclude taking a look at 3 teams that can have a similar reverse of fortune as the Blue Jays did in 2025 and get into the postseason dance. Play Ball!

Sonny Gray Traded to Boston, Dylan Cease Is A Blue Jay, This Player in MLB History: Troy Glaus

Hey there Ballers, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! On today’s show, we discuss the trade that went down between the Cardinals and Red Sox as Sonny Gray ships up to Boston to join their rotation. Later, some major free agency develops, as Dylan Cease signs a 7-year contract joining the Blue Jays rotation. Finally, we conclude our show with our newest edition of This Player in MLB History talking about former 3B, Troy Glaus.

Women’s Pro Baseball League, Mets/Rangers Make a Trade, Free Agent Predictions: The Pitchers

Today, we discuss the create of a new professional baseball league: Women’s Professional Baseball League and what we can expect from its inaugural season in 2026. Later, we jump into a trade that went down yesterday as the Mets acquired 2B Marcus Semien from the Rangers in exchange for OF Brandon Nimmo. Finally, we get to our Free Agent prediction segment discussing where the top pitchers on the market will head for this upcoming season. Play Ball!

Four Qualifying Offers Accepted, Rule 5 Draft Deadline, Angels & Orioles Make A Trade, MLB New TV Deal, This Player in MLB History: Randy Jones (RIP)

Hey there Ballers, we discuss the four players that accepted the one year qualifying offer. Also, as part of MLB Decision Day this past Tuesday, the Rule 5 Draft deadline has come and gone as we discuss some prospects protected from that December draft. Later, we discuss the new three year media deal MLB signed and what it means for the 2026 season. Finally, we pay our respects and honor LHP Randy Jones for this edition of This Player in MLB history as the 1976 NL Cy Young Award winner passed away this week. Play Ball!

Free Agent Predictions: The Hitter’s Edition

Today, we make predictions of where some of the top free agent hitters will sign and for what contract value. As we ramp up into the madness of the offseason, we want to make you all familiar of players that will be returning home or a new face in a new place. Play Ball!

MLB Awards, Player Retirements, This Player in MLB History: Benito Santiago

Hey there Ballers, today we discuss all the awards MLB announced this week including this year’s Cy Young and MVP winners. Later, we reflect on the careers of David Fletcher and Kyle Hendricks both announced their retirement this week. Finally, we introduce our first This Player in MLB History talking about former catcher Benito Santiago. Play Ball!