In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we explore the world of sports betting. What are we supposed to make of “sports betting consultants”, “sports betting mutual funds” or those “free picks” from sports handicappers? Can I really make money by betting on sports? What do these so-called “experts” know that the rest of us don’t? If you do bet on sports, are considering buying “picks” or just want to know more about the industry, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/upl...
Feb 04, 2017•51 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews from Silicon Valley, the home of the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants fell short of continuing the even year title narrative in 2016, the team did find itself in the thick of yet another pennant chase. With arguably the best starting rotation in baseball and the addition of all-star closer Mark Melancon, the Giants once again appear to be on the short list of World Series contenders. We’ll also share with you some of ...
Jan 30, 2017•36 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews from Chavez Ravine, the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Known recently as “The Evil Empire of the West”, the Dodgers are well-known for their oversized payroll and lack of a ring to show for it. Despite these shortcomings, the Dodgers sport the game’s best pitcher (Clayton Kershaw) and a streak of four straight NL West titles. Two wins away from the NL Pennant in 2016, are the Dodgers poised to take the giant leap to World...
Jan 26, 2017•33 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our MLB Hall of Fame discussions from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. With the class of 2017 in the books, we’ll take a look at the candidates set to take the ballot over the next five years and tell you which former players deserve to be voted in. Following a heated discussion, we’ll make predictions for which current MLB players will one day be enshrined in Cooperstown. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to ...
Jan 23, 2017•42 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we take a detour from our MLB team previews to swing by the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The 2017 HOF class was just announced and we’ll dive into the storylines and announce our first annual CapFigure HOF ballot. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/capfigure-podcast-episode-32.mp3 iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Introduction: ...
Jan 20, 2017•40 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Milwaukee Brewers. It doesn’t seem all that long ago that the upstart Brewers had a magical run behind young stars Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and the hired gun that was CC Sabathia’s left arm. Fast forward to 2017 and the Brewers find themselves mired in a rebuilding phase. Will wunderkind GM David Stearns be able to right the ship and turn the current dismal state into a true contender? If you call yourself a base...
Jan 17, 2017•31 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Boston Red Sox. Between the farewell tour of David Ortiz and the breakout season of Mookie Betts, 2016 was an exciting season for Red Sox fans. Fenway will be a chaotic scene in 2017, expecting a pennant and World Series win. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/capfigure-30-1_12_17-3-18-pm.m4a iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud ...
Jan 13, 2017•29 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Houston Astros. With a young core of stars like Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and George Springer, the Astros launched to the national spotlight in 2015 after beating the Yankees in the Wild Card game. With immense expectations coming into the 2016 season, the Astros shook off a terrible start to come within a few wins of making the playoffs. With the addition of veteran sluggers Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran and Josh ...
Jan 09, 2017•33 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Cleveland Indians. Facing declining team attendance and revenues for the better part of the past decade, the Indians surprised many by coming within inches of winning the World Series. Nonetheless the Tribe and their fans are optimistic after winning the 2016 AL Pennant with a young core and the blockbuster signing of slugger Edwin Encarnacion. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! ht...
Jan 06, 2017•32 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Miami Marlins. The Marlins fell short in a somber 2016 campaign that saw the franchise ace Jose Fernandez pass away, Dee Gordon serve a PED suspension and Giancarlo Stanton sidelined for the better part of the second half of the season. Although the Marlins sport one of the most robust batting lineups in the league, will their pitching staff deliver enough to help the team make a playoff run? If you call yourself a...
Dec 27, 2016•31 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we’re kicking off our 2017 team previews with the Atlanta Braves. The long-awaited opening of SunTrust Park, the emergence of a number of young stars like Dansby Swanson and Ender Inciarte and the acquisition of veteran pitchers Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey, make the Braves an intriguing organization to watch in 2017. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/capfigure-podcast-26.mp...
Dec 23, 2016•23 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we’ll explore baseball’s greatest mystery. We’ve all heard the term, but what exactly is the “Rule 5 Draft?” How is it different from the “Rule 4 Draft?” Which players and teams make selections? Who are the best players selected via the “Rule 5 Draft?” If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/capfigure-podcast-25-12_14_16-3-32-pm.m4a iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , Linked...
Dec 15, 2016•59 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we’ll make sense of baseball’s version of musical chairs. With high priced free-agents and blockbuster trades shaking up MLB rosters, which teams and players will be left standing come Opening Day. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/capfigure-podcast-episode-24.mp3 iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Introduction: Ryan DePaulo & Thomas L. McLaug...
Dec 13, 2016•44 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the MLB Winter Meetings. The White Sox are open for business, sending Chris Sale to Boston and Adam Eaton to Washington. What can you expect from these players and did the White Sox receive fair market value? With blockbuster trades and signings galore, if you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/capfigure-podcast-episode-23.mp3 iTunes , Twitter , Fa...
Dec 08, 2016•34 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the blockbuster signing of Yoenis Cespedes. With “The King” back in Queens, we’ll re-visit some of the historical blockbuster MLB signings and what it means for the Mets moving forward. In other news, former MVP Andrew McCutchen appears to have played his last game in Pittsburgh. Where will he end up next season and what can you expect from Cutch? If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https:/...
Dec 04, 2016•37 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we’ll take an in-depth look at the economics and implications of MLB’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). After contentious negotiations and the threat of a lock-out being floated by club owners, baseball is officially on schedule for 2017. That doesn’t mean things will remain status quo, find out what you need to know to impress your friends. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uplo...
Dec 02, 2016•36 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, you’ll gain access to the first annual CapFigure MLB Awards. From on-field performance to degenerate tattoos and everywhere in between, who takes home the MLB awards too ridiculous for other sports shows? If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/capfigure-episode-20-11_22_16-4-35-pm.m4a iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DePaulo & Thomas L. McLa...
Nov 23, 2016•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we cut through all of the rumors and hot stove clamor to tell you exactly what you need to know about 2016 MLB Free Agency. What will your favorite team look like come Opening Day? Which superstars will be sporting a new uniform? If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/capfigure-podcast-19-11_16_16-4-29-pm.m4a iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DeP...
Nov 16, 2016•46 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan & Tom turn the page on the 2016 MLB World Series. Arguably the greatest baseball game ever, the Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year title drought, but what does the duo make of Game 7? After revisiting the turning points in the series, we’ll take a look at the broader financial impacts of this season for the Cubs and Indians. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/capfigure...
Nov 07, 2016•53 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast the team recaps the World Series thus far, as the Indians hold a 3-2 lead heading back to Cleveland. The first five games of the series had numerous storylines, from Andrew Miller and the electric Indians’ bullpen to the Cubs surviving game five to send the series back to Progressive Field. With only two games left to decide the fate of two long standing curses, you won’t want to miss a thing! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/capfigure-podcast...
Nov 01, 2016•35 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we run through everything you need to know about the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs before the Fall Classic kicks off Tuesday Night at Progressive Field. Beginning with the infamous curse of the Billy Goat and the disappointments of the mid-90’s Indians, to the hiring of Theo Epstein and Terry Francona, Ryan & Tom walk you through the emergence of the pennant winners. With the best baseball of the season hours away, you won’t want to miss a thing! ht...
Oct 25, 2016•50 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan & Tom recap the beginning of the ALCS & NLCS. Managerial decisions to be questioned and in-game analytics come to the forefront of playoff baseball. It’s the most exciting time of year for baseball and you won’t want to miss a minute! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/capfigure-podcast-episode-15.mp3 iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DePaulo & Thomas L. McLaughlin Mike Francesa Rips Tom’s Com...
Oct 19, 2016•42 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan & Tom recap the first week of the MLB Division Series. After hearing from the show’s first live callers, the duo go on to discuss the merits of relief pitching and the intricacies of playoff baseball. With a deciding Game 5 tonight and the start of the ALCS & NLCS this weekend, you won’t want to miss a minute! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/capfigure-podcast-episode-14.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , S...
Oct 13, 2016•43 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast we’ll revisit Buck Showalter’s decision to leave Zach Britton on the bench while Ubaldo Jimenez served up a walk-off home run to Edwin Encarnacion. The dynamic duo will then analyze the series odds for the MLB playoffs and explain the dark-side of the sports betting world. https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/capfigure-podcast-episode-13.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DePaulo & ...
Oct 05, 2016•43 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast we’ll take a look at the projected MLB playoff rosters and compare the best & worst positions at each position for both the AL & NL. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/capfigure-podcast-episode-12.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DePaulo & Thomas L. McLaughlin Mike Francesca: Habitual Line-Crosser Best & Worst by Positio...
Sep 29, 2016•32 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast Ryan & Tom examine the circumstances surrounding the suspension of Padres’ GM AJ Preller. With postseason baseball less than a month away, the duo re-visit some of the rumors and deals executed at the MLB Trade Deadline and play the what-if game. https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/capfigure-podcast-episode-11.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DePaulo & Thomas L. McLaughlin Ex...
Sep 19, 2016•43 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast Ryan & Tom discuss the future of baseball, exploring some of the initiatives currently on the MLB Commissioner’s desk. Altering the strike zone, limiting meetings at the mound, pitch clock and robot umpires are just a few of the changes the duo would implement. Looking ahead to October baseball, you won’t want to miss playoff and award predictions! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/capfigure-podcast-episode-10.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro iT...
Sep 14, 2016•40 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan and Tom make sense of the dramatic ending to the marriage between A-Rod and the Yankees. With all of the buzz surrounding the newest Yankees, Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the duo offers their take on what the Bronx Bombers will look like over the next few years. Whether you love or hate the Evil Empire, you’ won’t want to miss a moment. https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/capfigure-podcast-episode-91.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro (0:00 to 5:...
Aug 15, 2016•45 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan and Tom dig deep to deliver their predictions for the MVP & Cy Young Award Winners. On the heels of A-Rod’s retirement with the Yankees, the duo voice opinions on the fascinating career and future of this controversial figure. Hilarity Ensues! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/capfigure-podcast-episode-8.mp3 CapFigure Podcast Intro (0:00 to 10:30) iTunes , Twitter , Facebook , Soundcloud , LinkedIn , Instagram Ryan DePaulo & Thoma...
Aug 08, 2016•40 min
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan and Tom recap and give their take on intriguing storylines leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline, including: Jay Bruce joining the Mets and the Yankees’ fire-sale. Given the recently surging Colorado Rockies, the dynamic duo explore and devise a blueprint to organizational success for a team playing in the high altitude of Coors Field. Oh and Mike Francesa stops by to talk WrestleMania….enjoy! https://capfigure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/capfigure-po...
Aug 01, 2016•37 min
