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Double Play: A Baseball Podcast

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Hosts Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke bring their unique perspectives to the burning baseball topics that everybody is talking about and sprinkle in some betting content too. Dustin's humorous takes and sharp insights paired with Adam's data-driven approach to analyzing baseball will provide listeners with entertaining and engaging MLB discussion, and maybe some extra win expectancy when it comes to their wagers.
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Episodes

Can the Braves miss the playoffs? What should the Pirates do at the deadline?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke are back from their All-Star breaks. They discuss if the Braves are at risk of missing the postseason. Should the Pirates be buyers at the deadline to try to make the playoffs? Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202455 min

Underachievers/overachievers, HR Derby, trade deadline

Adam Burke goes through which teams are overperforming/underperforming according to advanced metrics. Should that affect what teams do at the trade deadline? Adam gives his thoughts on this year's Home Run Derby. And how this weekend might affect the trade deadline picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202430 min

Any concern for the Yankees? AL West tightening

Adam Burke discusses the Yankees' recent free fall. Despite their poor form, why Adam isn't too concerned about them long-term. The AL West race has tightened as the Mariners are struggling. How to navigate handicapping baseball around the All-Star break? Also, thoughts on the NL Central and NL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 08, 202425 min

How good are the Cardinals? How are the Cubs this bad?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke give the St. Louis Cardinals their flowers. Is there recent form sustainable? The Cubs are now in last place in the NL Central. How are they this bad? Why the Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal. Also another example of baseball maybe taking itself too seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202448 min

Edwin Diaz ejected for sticky substance

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss if the Brewers will continue their winning ways this season? Or will they fall back to the NL Central pack? What to make of the Edwin Diaz ejection and pending 10-game suspension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 202453 min

Guardians-Mariners playoff preview? Gerrit Cole is back for the Yankees

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke dive deep into the Guardians and Mariners. Could that series be a playoff preview? Both teams have significant leads in their divisions. What's going on with the ball in Atlanta? Also, Gerrit Cole is back for an already formidable Yankees' team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 202458 min

Mookie Betts injured, should the Blue Jays blow it up?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss the Dodgers' latest injury as Mookie Betts is out with a broken hand. Any concern with Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto sidelined? Is it time for the Blue Jays to blow it up and be sellers at the deadline? Can Royce Lewis stay healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 202448 min

Should the Braves trade Max Fried? Can the Mets make the playoffs?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss the challenges in betting on baseball regularly. Should the Atlanta Braves consider trading Max Fried? Can the Mets or Nationals work their way into the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 202455 min

MLB conspiracy against the Atlanta Braves?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke recap their eventful weekends. They discuss why the Braves barreled balls are traveling so much less than the rest of the league. Is there a conspiracy that needs to be further investigated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 202447 min

Tucupita Marcano banned for life, rules changes MLB should make

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke react to Tucupita Marcano being banned for life for betting on baseball. Was it too severe? Also, which rules should MLB implement immediately? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 202447 min

Which teams are legitimate pennant contenders

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss which teams are real playoff contenders and have a chance to win the World Series and which teams will fall off as the season goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 202448 min

Ronald Acuna Jr done for the season, same old dysfunctional Mets

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss what the Braves should do following Ronald Acuna Jr's season-ending ACL injury. The dysfunctional Mets remain dysfunctional as ever. Power hitting across MLB is down. Is it down for good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 202451 min

Juan Soto contract, Pete Alonso's Mets future, disastrous Blue Jays

Dustin Swedelson solo today. He discusses Juan Soto's contract situation with the Yankees. What's Pete Alonso's future with the Mets? It's been another dysfunctional season for the Mets. Edwin Diaz is another cautionary tale in paying closers big money. What the hell is going on with the Toronto Blue Jays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202439 min

How many teams can win the World Series?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke list which teams can win the World Series. Who are the legitimate contenders? Who are the pretenders? Pirates' pitching phenom Paul Skenes looks like he's worth the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202450 min

Best three pitching rotations in baseball

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss Dustin's three best MLB starting pitching rotations. Ron Washington throws Luis Guillorme under the bus. The Rockies are on a heater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202453 min

Paul Skenes debuts, bat speed, favorite ballparks

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut. Statcast is now measuring bat speed with hitters. The guys go through their favorite MLB stadiums and which stadiums they haven't visited that they want to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202444 min

Should Ohtani ever pitch again? Paul Skenes set to debut Saturday.

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss whether Shohei Ohtani should pitch again if this is his offense production. Pirates pitching phenom Paul Skenes is scheduled to make his MLB debut Saturday. Will Cubs rookie SP Shota Imanaga be in the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 09, 202450 min

MLB City Connect jerseys unimpressive, Padres under the radar good?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke believe the MLB City Connect jerseys have come up short. The A's are somehow hovering around .500. The Dodgers swept the Braves. Are the Padres flying under the radar as an NL contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 202451 min

Mike Trout injured again. What's his future?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss Mike Trout's future after another significant injury. We take a look at the bottom of MLB. Which teams can climb out of "Suckfest 2024?" The Twins have won 10 straight. Will the Rays get out of this funk? They currently sit in last place in the AL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 02, 202453 min

Mariners terrific starting pitching, can Phillies win NL East? Suckfest 2024

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss how dangerous the Mariners could be with their terrific starting pitching rotation. Is Ranger Suarez's dominant start sustainable? Can the Phillies win the NL East? Who will be the worst team in MLB this season after the White Sox shockingly swept the Rays over the weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202456 min

MLB Ump Show, Trout 10 HR/13 RBI, Cy Young markets

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss MLB ump shows after Hunter Wendelstedt's recent ejection of Aaron Boone. Mike Trout had 10 home runs and 13 RBIs this season. How many losses will the White Sox finish with? Should Dylan Cease be getting more Cy Young consideration? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202456 min

Guardians and Mets starts sustainable?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss whether the Guardians and Mets solid starts are sustainable or not. There's been a dip in home run numbers. How will that affect some of the teams this season? Also, we like big bunts and we cannot lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202443 min

Jack Leiter's debut, sa-burke-metrics, Angel Hernandez is horrible

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss Jack Leiter making his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers. How will this impact the Rangers this season? Angel Hernandez's horribleness continues. Some thoughts on Mike Trout leading MLB in home runs. Also, what's it like living in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 20241 hr 7 min

Are the Royals and Brewers for real?

It's a special day on the MLB calendar as it's Jackie Robinson Day. Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss whether the Royals are for real or not. What to make of the Brewers' hot start after losing big names during the offseason? Also, would you return the ball if you caught a homerun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202432 min

Jackson Holliday arrives. ROY markets.

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss Jackson Holliday getting promoted to the Orioles and what that means for the Orioles in the near future. They discuss Rookie of the Year candidates in both the AL and NL. Also, a look at which teams have played soft or difficult schedules and how that may affect the standings going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202453 min

Major injuries to star starting pitchers. NL Cy Young.

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke react to Shane Bieber needing Tommy John surgery. And Spencer Strider looks like he will need surgery too. What does this say about the current state of MLB starting pitching? Is there any solution for this? Also, potential betting opportunities in the NL Cy Young award market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 08, 202446 min

NL Central's hot start, A's to Sacramento, fade SPs off no hitter

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss the impact of starting pitchers coming off of seasons with innings increases. Which starting pitchers off to good starts are regression candidates? Can the Cubs maintain without ace Justin Steele? The A's will be in Sacramento from 2025-27. Also, a potential betting edge with starting pitchers coming off no-hitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 04, 202459 min

Weekend MLB recap. Juan Soto paying early dividends.

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke give their biggest takeaways from the opening weekend of Major League Baseball. The Yankees sweep a 4-game series over the Astros. Juan Soto looks terrific for the Yankees. Also, thoughts on the Mets/Brewers scuffle. And any longterm takeaways through the first games of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 202448 min

Double Play: A Baseball Podcast | Happy Opening Day! MLB season predictions

Welcome to our new pod Double Play: A Baseball Podcast! VSiN contributors Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke will guide you through this exciting season of Major League Baseball. On today's episode, you get to know their baseball fandom. And predictions for the World Series and the major awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202441 min

Baseball Is Dead Episode 187: Belli Signs With Cubs

Cody Bellinger inked a deal with the Cubs over the weekend in what seems like a win-win for both sides. We’re talking about how the Cubs flipped the narrative about their offseason from subpar to very solid. We also dive into how this might affect the rest of Scott Boras unsigned clients; mainly Montgomery and Snell. Eric Hosmer retired and Jayhay gives him a heartfelt sendoff for having a career. Jayhay also breaks down a Pirates hit piece and Dallas raises it for Mitch Keller. Also: Kodai Seng...

Feb 26, 20242 hr 21 min
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