October is finally here and we’re talking about how excited we are for the playoffs despite no one’s team being in it besides Joey’s! We recap the last couple days of the regular season to see how the current playoff picture came to fruition. We’re also going series by series predicting who will advance past the Wild Card round to the Division series. RIP Tim Wakefield. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you to recap the Wild Card series! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Ronald Acuña Jr. became the first ever player to hit the 40/70 mark and the Braves ran a highlight package in the middle of the game. We have Cubs play-by-play announcer Jon “Boog” Sciambi call in to talk about his reaction in the booth when the Braves paused a tie game in the 10th to run a video montage. We also get his take on whether the Cubs will make the playoffs. Later on, Doug Mientkiewicz joins the show to talk about the Twins impending playoff run, his take on overwhelming young players...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Jeff Passan joins the show to talk offseason trade market and free agency, specifically where Ohtani and Soto could end up plus whether Mike Trout will leave the Angels. He also gives us World Series predictions and an update on what he’s doing with the tree that broke his back. We come out of the gates hot in today’s episode with Jared defending “Dancing On My Own” as the Red Sox song even though the Phillies are running it back for the second year. Kevin Plawecki calls in to give his take as t...
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 25 min
The Rangers swept the Mariners in a massive series over the weekend to take a 2.5 game lead in the AL West. It’s a three-horse race and we’re looking at remaining schedules to see who has the best chance to come out on top in the AL West. We also check in on the wild card races, talk about Joey Votto’s possible last game in Cincinnati, a new Baines Meter installment, Joey’s new video, and a RAISEEEEE IT! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambli...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Today we’re taking a closer look at the 2023 Mets and their failure of a season. We break down The Athletic’s article which details what went wrong in the clubhouse that might have contributed to their lost season. Jayhay thinks more people deserve blame than just Lindor. Dallas has inside information on which teams don’t work hard and we’re trying to pry a hit piece out of him. We talk about the hype around Elly De La Cruz and how his recent struggles have affected public opinion on his rookie ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 58 min
We start with the unfortunate obesity numbers in Stockton, CA before we get into Jared and Dallas’s perspective on a long season for both of their favorite franchises. We also hear from Joey and Jayhay on their fan experience so far in 2023. We quickly recap the NL MVP race and talk about Max + the podcast being attacked by the ShoBaes. Then we get into the news of Shohei Ohtani getting surgery and his expected timeline to return to hitting and pitching. We also discuss how his rehab will affect...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 15 min
The Orioles and Rays split four games over the weekend and BOTH teams clinched playoff berths. We’re talking about the insane turnaround for the Orioles after winning 52 games only two years ago and we get RDT on the phone to offer congratulations. The Dodgers clinched the NL West so we compare and contrast the success of the Dodgers and Braves in recent years and decide who’s having the more impressive run. Max joins the pod to talk Angels missing the playoffs, Shohei clearing out his locker, R...
Sep 18, 2023•2 hr 19 min
The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom and we get Jared’s live reaction to the move. We recap Bloom’s tenure in Boston and talk about who might be next in line to take over baseball operations for the Red Sox. Max Scherzer is out for the season and is “unlikely” to pitch in the playoffs. We’re talking about how this affects the Rangers chances of success in the playoffs and Jared has a take that may surprise you. The Braves won their SIXTH straight division title and look to be going into the playof...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Alek Manoah REFUSED to report to Triple-A and is expected to be shut down for the season. We’re reacting to yet another black mark on the season for Jared and Dallas’ AL Cy Young pick. Trea Turner has pretty much been the best player in baseball since he received his standing ovation and we’re trying to figure out what’s in the air in Philly. We also speculate on what could be the best playoff matchups, the NL MVP race, the A’s not being as bad as we thought, and A-Rod’s comments on AVG. Thanks ...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 51 min
The Angels are reportedly open to trading Mike Trout if he wants out. We’re talking about possible destinations, who could take the rest of his massive contract, and where he’s at in his career in terms of production and health. Dallas thinks he’s washed. Our other lead topic is George Kirby’s comments about wishing he was pulled earlier in his last start. We dive into exactly what he said as well as the reaction from former pitchers on social media. Ronald Acuña is sick of being pitched inside ...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 59 min
The Astros completed the sweep of the Rangers and at this point Texas is in a complete free fall. We talk about this rough stretch for the Rangers and take a look at the updated Wild Card standings. We also take Twitter questions from listeners about different topics across the game of baseball. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 43 min
The AL Wild Card race is tightening up big time, partly due to José Altuve’s insane hot stretch including hitting 3 HRs in 3 innings last night. The Rangers find themselves outside of the playoff picture for the first time all season so we’re discussing what went wrong and whether they have any fight left. We’re also diving into the NL Wild card race and deciding which teams we think will prevail among the six teams still in the mix. Other topics include Justin Steele’s impact on the Cubs, Julio...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 52 min
The Braves took 3/4 from the Dodgers this weekend and we’re talking about where the 2023 Braves rank among the all-time best teams. We also had Jasson Domínguez’s debut, the Guardians claiming three pitchers from the Angels, and a very important BID parlay. And of course, Gerrit Cole finally crosses the Baines line. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBL...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 55 min
Today we’re taking voicemails from Angels fans on their dumpster fire of a season and what they want to change moving forward. We’re also answering a variety of Twitter questions about various topics throughout baseball. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-77...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min
After buying at the trade deadline, not trading Shohei, and going all in for a 2023 playoff run, the Angels have officially rage quit. They have placed SIX players on waivers, four of which they acquired at the deadline. We get Max on the phone for his reaction which leads to his beautiful delivery of a poem encapsulating Angels fans’ thoughts on the state of the team. Other topics include J-Rod claiming the AL lead in hits, Strasburg’s retirement, Acuña Jr. chasing 30/60 and NL MVP discussion, ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 57 min
Orioles All-Star closer Félix Bautista will hit the IL as UCL injuries are running rampant in MLB right now. We talk about how this will affect the Orioles potential playoff success and why the game needs Dallas’s baboon ligament surgery more than ever. The Mariners are red-hot and have taken over first place in the AL West. We’re taking a look at the AL West and determining who we’re most confident in having playoff success between the Mariners, Astros, and Rangers. We also break down the drama...
Aug 28, 2023•2 hr 45 min
It’s a sad day for baseball as Shohei Ohtani suffered a UCL injury and won’t pitch again for the rest of the season. We’re discussing how this will affect his status as a two-way player moving forward and how much his value might change on the free agent market. We also talk about the tight AL West Race, Mookie’s impending return to Boston, and more! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min
The White Sox are cleaning house as they’ve fired their Vice President and GM. We’re talking about the timing of this organizational reconstruction and what the future looks like. The Mariners won their 8th straight game and have put themselves in the conversation to win the division. On the other hand, the Yankees have lost their 9th straight and are officially punting on the 2023 season. We also have Trea Turner and the Phillies on fire since the standing ovation, a correction on the Matt Olso...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 37 min
It was a big weekend in MLB, but today we’re starting with the Little League World Series ahead of a heavyweight matchup between Japan and Chinese Taipei. Then, we got Julio Rodríguez putting an absolute SHOW over the last week as the Mariners skyrocket in the standings and now have a 60% chance to make the postseason. Gerrit Cole had his 4th straight opportunity to pass the Baines line and failed to do so yet again, and Jayhay took that personally. We also have the BID parlay, Pete Alonso throw...
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 28 min
Christopher Morel hit a walk-off homer to propel the Cubs into a Wild Card spot and went absolutely INSANE rounding the bases. We’re talking about the Cubs push for the postseason, the Yankees playoff chances dwindling by the days, the threats in the NL West to make noise in the playoffs, the Orioles recent skid with guest RDT, and Ohtani’s 42nd homer. Jared also recounts his experience last night with the Savannah Bananas. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Luis Severino got shelled yet again and the Yankees have lost their 4th straight. Despite recent struggles, Aaron Boone says, “there’s a lot of season left.” It’s a tough time to be a Yankees fan. We have some unfortunate Shane McClanahan TJ surgery news and we’re discussing how that affects the Rays championship pursuit. We also get Max on the phone to talk about the Angels continuing to skid since the deadline and their horrific playoff odds. Other topics include World Series odds, new farm sy...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Cedric Mullins had possibly the greatest two half-innings of all time when he robbed a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth and hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 10th. In addition to the Mullins game we have Kevin Brown’s statement, the A’s blowing it on Dallas’s birthday, the DBacks ending their losing streak, a Justin Verlander NY Post story, and more! We also acknowledge the Wander Franco allegations and are waiting until more info comes out to dive deeper into the situ...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Dallas and Jayhay are out for family commitments and Joey is PISSED! On top of that, Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Phillies with his family in attendance which doesn’t bode well for the BID boys. Bobby Witt Jr. joins the pod, Portnoy buys back Barstool, the Yankees are back in last place, and we’re taking Twitter questions! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by c...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Kevin Brown was the talk of the baseball world earlier this week when the Orioles suspended him indefinitely for seemingly doing nothing. We’re reacting to the news and Dallas gives his perspective on working in the broadcasting space in this day and age. Other topics include the Rangers and Mariners winning streaks, the Dodgers pulling away in the NL West, best position-player seasons of all-time, the 2023 postseason schedule, Shane McClanahan’s injury, and more White Sox drama! Thanks for list...
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 3 min
José Ramírez knocked out Tim Anderson in one of the biggest baseball fights in recent memory over the weekend. We’re giving our reactions to the brawl as well as recapping the legendary call by Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton. We’re about a week past the trade deadline and there are definitely some teams that are regretting their choice to buy. We’re talking about the Angels, Marlins, and Reds recent skids, the turmoil in the White Sox clubhouse, the most hopeless fan bases in baseball, and a...
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 9 min
Today we're bringing back listener questions! We're answering DMs from BID listeners on any baseball related topic they desire. Today we're getting into who to blame for the Yankees shortcomings, why the Tigers didn't trade Eduardo Rodríguez, the biggest obstacles for the Braves, the Reds 5-year plan, the Twins lack of aggression at the deadline, the Royals plan, Angels chances at signing Ohtani vs making the World Series, the greatest seasons ever, and how each member of the podcast fell in lov...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 46 min
The trade deadline madness is finally over and we have a lot to unpack. We have Eduardo Rodrîguez refusing a trade to the Dodgers, the Guardians selling despite being 2 games out of the division, upgrades in the AL East, and updated playoff odds and prospect rankings post-deadline. We also have Framber Valdez throwing a NO HITTER following the Astros signing Justin Verlander. Other topics include breaking down the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and Padres deadline approach. We also got Max Scherzer spi...
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 17 min
We’re ONE DAY OUT from the MLB trade deadline and today we’re breaking down all the madness. We’re reflecting on trades that have already happened as well as predicting any movement we might see over the next 24 hours. The Mets are trading superstar players, the Angels and Rangers continue to acquire pieces, Verlander’s name is still being floated on the market, the Blue Jays traded for Jordan Hicks, and the Cubs are hanging onto Belli. Shohei Ohtani also had the greatest day as a baseball playe...
Jul 31, 2023•2 hr 9 min
Not only have the Angels decided NOT to trade Shohei Ohtani, they have acquired one of the most coveted starting pitchers on the trade market in Lucas Giolito. We give Max a call to get his thoughts on the Angels decision to go all in. On the other hand, the White Sox are selling off pieces left and right and we’re talking about how disappointing it is that they never succeeded with what was supposed to be their core. We also got moves from the Guardians, the Astros/Rangers division battle, the ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Eduardo Perez joins the show to talk about being the mastermind behind the mic’d up segment on Sunday Night Baseball, bridging the gap between non native English speakers and the U.S. audience, his fascination with Triston Casas’ routine and personality, his opinion on what the Angels should do with Shohei Ohtani, other valuable pieces on the trade market, the Yankees being buyers, and which teams he thinks will be the most active at the deadline. On the rest of the episode we’re talking trade d...
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 10 min
