Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers

Kazuma Okamoto Signs with Blue Jays, DeJong to Yanks, Big Christmas in Baltimore, 2026 ROY Candidates

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss the impact of NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto signing with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 4 year, $60 million dollar contract. Later, we take a look at the Yankees signing INF Paul DeJong to a Minors deal and the O’s claiming Big Christmas, Jhonkensky Noel off waivers from Cleveland. We wrap today’s show taking about four candidates that we believe are primed to compete to be the 2026 Rookie of the Year. Play Ball!

Hayden Juenger Interview

Hey there Ballers, we have exclusive content and a bonus episode for you to kick off your week. We will be back as regularly scheduled tomorrow but for today we were treated with the opportunity to sit down with Toronto Blue Jays RHP Hayden Juenger getting to know him and his outlook for 2026. Play Ball!

Tatsuya Imai Lands in Houston, Kirby Yates to the Angels, Hunter Harvey is a Cubbie, Tyler Mahle to SF, This Player in MLB History: Andrew Heaney

Hey there Ballers! Happy New Year! Today, we discuss some new faces in new places at Tatsuya Imai joins the Houston Astros. Kirby Yates to the Angels. Hunter Harvey to the Cubs. Tyler Mahle joins the Giants rotation. We discuss all of these moves and what impact they’ll have on the 2026 season. At the end of today’s show, we continue on with This Player in MLB History telling the baseball journey of LHP Andrew Heaney who retired last week after 12 seasons in Major League Baseball. Play Ball!

Contreras Traded to Boston, McNeil to the A’s, Marlins Sign Fairbanks, O’Hearn to Pirates, Eflin Rejoins O’s, Upcoming Interview

Hey there Ballers! Today, we discuss some moves that have gone down over this past week. Willson Contreras has been traded to the Red Sox. Jeff McNeil has been traded to the A’s. In terms of free agency, Pete Fairbanks signs with the Marlins on a one year deal, Ryan O’Hearn get a two year deal from Pittsburgh and Eflin re-signs with the Orioles. We discuss the magnitude of these moves and what outlook it provides for the 2026 season. Before heading out, we have another exciting player interview announcement set to be released next Monday tune in till the end of the show to hear more details. Play Ball!

Michael Stefanic Interview

Hey there Ballers, we’ve got bonus content for you focused on a crossover episode from our interview earlier in the week on our A’s Day platform! Today, join us for an A’s Day pre-recorded interview as we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with newly signed INF Michael Stefanic. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

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!