Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers

Framber Valdez Signs With Tigers, Miguel Andujar to San Diego, Spring Training Preview, This Player in MLB History: Mickey Lolich (RIP)

Hey there Ballers! Today, we got a jam packed show talking about a major free agent player coming off the board as LHP Framber Valdez signs a three year deal to bolster the Detroit rotation, forming perhaps the top 1-2 duo in baseball with back to back Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. Later, we discuss Miguel Andujar landing a one year deal to join the Padres lineup and provide some positional versatility. Wit pitchers and catchers scheduled to report, we do a little league wide Spring Training Preview pointing to some familiar faces in new places, positional battles and other storylines for you to watch as we anxiously await March Opening Day. Finally, we pay tribute for this week’s edition of This Player in MLB History to LHP Mickey Lolich who passed away earlier this week was one of the greatest lefties to ever pitch in MLB. Play Ball!

Eugenio Suarez On to Cincinnati, Luis Arraez Signs with Giants, Jacob Wilson Extension, Austin Hays to White Sox , Red Sox/White Sox Trade, Brendan Donovan to Seattle

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss a flurry of moves including Eugenio Suarez signing with the Cincinnati Reds on a one year deal. Next, we reflect on Luis Arraez signing a one year deal to be the everyday second baseman for the San Francisco Giants in 2026. Staying out on the West Coast, we look at the A’s coming to terms on a long term extension of 7 years $70 million and what it means for their journey in returning to relevancy. Later, we take our talk to the South Side as the White Sox remain active this offseason signing Austin Hays to a one year contract and landing a trade with the Boston Red Sox to acquire both Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin. Finally, before we get on out of here, we discuss the latest move, a three team trade that ends up with Brendan Donovan being moved to the Seattle Mariners. Play Ball!

Aaron Judge Named MLB The Show Cover Athlete, Couple of Trades, Notable Minor League Contract Signings, This Player in MLB History: Joe Mauer, Content Creation Trip Announcement

Today, we discuss earlier in the week Aaron Judge being named the cover athlete for baseball’s video game MLB the Show 26. Later, we discussion a week of transactions that saw the Rockies swing a couple of trades along with a slew of minor league contracts as teams finalized their non roster invitees list for Spring Training. For this week’s edition of This Player in MLB History, we travel back to the 2010’s and tell the story of Hall of Fame Catcher, Joe Mauer. Finally, before departing for the weekend, we announcement our second content creation trip of 2026. Play Ball!

Bader Heading to the Bay, J-Ram Re-Works Extension, Kimbrel Signs with Mets, Mancini Signs Minors Deal with Angels, Darvish Squashes Retirement Rumor, MLB Lockout Talk

What’s up Ballers?! Today, we got a jam packed show as we discuss Harrison Bader landing a two year contract to join the San Francisco Giants outfield. In Cleveland, we dive into the team and their star third baseman Jose Ramirez agreeing to an extension that will keep him with the club through the 2032 season. Later, we discuss two minor league deals agreed upon as Craig Kimbrel lands with the Mets and Trey Mancini signs with the Angels both with invitations to MLB Spring Training Camp. Also, we get to the bottom of the report that Yu Darvish was announcing his retirement according to a local San Diego source quickly pivoting from two statements from Darvish’s camp including the pitcher himself stating he has not decided upon retirement as of yet and has a desire to pitch in 2027 as long as his recovery from surgery in October goes to plan. Finally, we discuss the elephant in the room, with the league’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on December 1 of this year discussing topics to be addressed between the MLB and MLBPA that may lead to an eventual lockout. Play Ball!

Rance Mullinks Interview

Hey there Ballers! Welcome to a new week as we have some exciting bonus content for you. Today, we are treated to speaking with the former 16 year MLB SS/3B and 1992 World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks. Play Ball!

Carlos Beltran & Andruw Jones to HOF, Bellinger Back in the Bronx, Mets Complete Two Trades, Mackenzie Gore Traded to Texas, This Player in MLB History: Harmon Killebrew, Interview Announcement

Hey there Ballers, happy Friday! Today, we discuss Carlos Beltran and Andrew Jones being voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, we get into a frenzy of transactions as Cody Bellinger re-signs with the New York Yankees, the Mets land two separate trades acquiring Luis Robert, Jr. and Freddy Peralta in the process, and Mackenzie Gore was traded to the Texas Rangers. For this week’s edition of This Player in MLB History, we take it back to the 1960’s and tell the story of Harmon Killebrew. Before departing for the weekend, we announce an exciting interview set for a Monday, January 26 release so you will want to stay tuned through the end of the show. Play Ball!

Kyle Tucker Signs with Dodgers, Bo Knows the Mets, JT Stays in Philly, Three Team Trade, Content Trip Announcement

Hey there Ballers we’re coming to you a day earlier this week! We have a jam packed show as Kyle Tucker as we predicted is headed to Hollywood to join the defending champion LA Dodger outfield and we discuss all the details surrounding the largest free agent prize finding a new home. Next, we discuss the Mets swooping in last minute potentially stealing Bo Bichette from the Phillies and bringing him in to be their everyday third baseman. Later, the Phillies make an important move bringing back their stalwart catcher JT Realmuto and we discuss what it means for their championship window. On the trade side of things, we take a look at what the Rays, Reds and Angels were able to agree to collectively. Finally, we have an exciting announcement regarding our first content creation trip of 2026. Play Ball!

Arenado Traded to the Desert, Red Sox Sign Suarez, Weathers Traded to the Yankees, Castro to the Rockies, This Player in MLB History: Lance Berkman

Hey there Ballers, happy Friday! Today, we discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks acquiring Nolan Arenado from St. Louis via trade. Later, we see a big free agent splash as the Red Sox add LHP Ranger Suarez on a lucrative 5 year contract. Staying in the AL East, the Yankees swing a trade with the Marlins to bolster their starting pitching depth. The Rockies continue in on the action as we take a look at them signing Willi Castro to a two year contract. Finally, we continue this week’s edition of This Player in MLB History travelling back to the 2000’s decade talking about Lance Berkman. Oh and don’t worry, we will discuss the Kyle Tucker signing to the Dodgers on Tuesday’s show with the news dropping shortly after us recording today’s show. Play Ball!

Bregman to the Cubs, Stanek to St. Louis, Rockies/DBacks Trade

Hey there Ballers! Today, we talk about a big free agent splash that went down over the weekend as Alex Bregman is headed to the Cubs on a 5 year deal and what impact that has from multiple perspectives. Later, we discuss Ryne Stanek signing a one year deal with his hometown St. Louis Cardinals to join their bullpen and we conclude by discussing a trade that went down between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. Play Ball!

Cabrera Traded to the Cubs, Lorenzen Signs with Rockies, Kepler Suspended for PED’s, This Player in MLB History: Joe Morgan

Happy Friday Ballers! Today, we discuss a significant trade that went down between the Cubs and Marlins as RHP Edward Cabrera is set to join the Cubs rotation. Later, we discuss signing RHP Michael Lorenzen to join their rotation on a one year contract. We discuss the news that broke Friday morning as OF Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games for using performance enhancing drugs. Finally, we continue on with this week’s edition of This Player in MLB History as we kick it to the 70’s and talk about Hall of Famer Joe Morgan. Play Ball!