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Payoff Pitch

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Batter up, gamblers! The Action Network's flagship baseball betting podcast steps to the plate with a murderer's row of MLB experts. Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday during the baseball season host Michael Calabrese is joined by a rotating lineup of Action baseball betting experts like Sean Zerillo, Grant Neifer, Billy Ward, Jim Turvey and more. Together they swing across the American and National League betting cards to deliver the weekly picks bettors love, plus futures plays, totals, exotics and so much more. So if you love betting baseball, let Payoff Pitch be your secret weapon from Spring Training to the Fall Classic!

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Episodes

MLB Best Bets - Grandma's Bobbleheads

With another packed MLB state, Action Network senior editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back, breaking it all down from a betting perspective! The guys jump right into their best bets [01:35], look at fading the public [06:15] and give their favorite underdog plays for the day [10:30]. Plus, the Rangers have had an interesting week and one grandma in small-town Texas is excited to see some big changes [14:35]. The guys finish things off with a few other games they're eye...

Aug 19, 202224 min

MLB Best Bets - Hip To Be Square

Payoff Pitch is back for another packed slate! Action Network senior editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo break down who to back, who to fade and where to find value today in Major League Baseball. In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:50]. They look at fading the public [06:55] and give their favorite underdog plays [11:10]. Plus, they discuss two Cy Young candidates who are going head-to-head tonight [15:05] and finish things off with a few other game...

Aug 16, 202227 min

MLB Best Bets - Troll Session

With huge matchups between the Yankees & Red Sox, Cardinals & Brewers and Blue Jays & Guardians today, the Payoff Pitch crew is back for more Major League Baseball betting! Action Network senior editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo join host Brendan Glasheen to break down everything you need to know betting today's MLB slate. In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:58]. They look at fading the public [06:00], give their favorite underdog plays...

Aug 12, 202222 min

MLB Best Bets - Unfortunately Betting Cincinnati

It's another jam-packed MLB slate and Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo again join host Brendan Glasheen to break It all down from a betting perspective on Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the crew jumps right into their best bets [01:35]. They look at fading the public [06:00], give their favorite underdog plays [08:10] and finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [11:45]. Tune in as the guys weed through Tuesday's 16-game slate t...

Aug 09, 202221 min

MLB Best Bets - Going Big with Big Gaddis

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo again join host Brendan Glasheen to break down the day's slate from a betting perspective on Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the crew jumps right into their best bets [01:57]. They fade the public [06:00], give their favorite underdog plays [11:35] and finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [17:30]. Tune in as the guys weed through Friday's 14-game slate to find the most value on the board and g...

Aug 05, 202226 min

MLB Best Bets - New Team Who Dis?

We know, it's Wednesday. Typically, we come to you on Tuesday but yesterday's trade deadline threw a wrench in things and we've seen both big and small-name players swap teams. Action Network senior baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo join host Brendan Glasheen to look at how those trades change things. They also give their best bets [02:15], fade the public [06:30], their favorite underdogs [10:20] and a few other plays they're looking at today [14:45]. Tune in as t...

Aug 03, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - Bubic Believer

It's Payoff Pitch's final episode in July! One day closer to the trade deadline, the playoffs and the World Series! Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo again join host Brendan Glasheen to break down the day's slate from a betting perspective. In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:35]. They fade the public [06:20], give their favorite underdog plays [09:35] and finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [12:55]...

Jul 29, 202220 min

MLB Best Bets - New York, New York

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are joined by host Brendan Glasheen for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:30]. They fade the public [06:05] and give their favorite underdog plays [09:05]. Plus, the guys look for any value in the Subway Series in New York tonight or as a potential World Series matchup [12:36]. They finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [14:55]. Tune...

Jul 26, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - Seattle's Surging Streak

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are joined by host Brendan Glasheen for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:50]. They fade the public [05:43] and give their favorite underdog plays [08:47]. Plus, can Seattle win 15 straight against Houston [12:53]? They finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [17:05] and Brendan can't believe multiple teams haven't announced a starting...

Jul 22, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - Special Second Half Look

SURPRISE!! Payoff Pitch is here on a Wednesday for a special look ahead to the second half of the MLB season! Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by senior editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo to discuss their best bets heading into the second half of the season. Tune in as they give their favorite team plays and props. Plus, a look at MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. Find out where the crew finds the most value with where things sit heading into the sec...

Jul 20, 202228 min

MLB Best Bets - All-Star Game

With All-Star week in full swing, Action Network senior baseball editor Collin Whitchurch, senior writer Sean Zerillo and contributor BJ Cunningham are having a little fun with a special All-Star Game episode of Payoff Pitch! Typically the guys weed through the day's slate and give their best bets, favorite plays and where they find value on the board. Today the only thing different is it's all happening in one game. Should you put your money on the American or National League? Tune in to hear t...

Jul 19, 202219 min

MLB Best Bets - Good Morning, Baltimore

The All-Star break is next week but Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back for another episode of Payoff Pitch to get you set for Friday's 15-game slate! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:35]. They fade the public [05:30], give their favorite underdog plays [08:10] and finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [12:10]. Tune in as the guys weed through today's slate to find the most value on the boar...

Jul 15, 202219 min

MLB Best Bets - Switched on Syndergaard

As the All-Star break approaches, Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are joined by host Brendan Glasheen for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:50]. They fade the public [05:17], give their favorite underdog plays [08:45] and finish things off with a few other games they're eyeing today [11:50]. Tune in as the guys weed through Tuesday's 16-game slate to find the most value on the board and g...

Jul 12, 202222 min

MLB Best Bets - Two Shades of Gray

Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by senior writer Sean Zerillo and contributor BJ Cunningham for today's episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:33], including three from BJ! They fade the public [06:33], give their favorite underdog plays [10:02] and finish things off by giving out a few other games they're eyeing today [13:20]. Tune in as the guys weed through Friday's 15-game slate to find the most value on the board and give their ...

Jul 08, 202218 min

MLB Best Bets - Underdog Bonanza: Maximum Pain or Maximum Profit

Action Network senior baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:20], fade the public [05:50] and give their favorite underdog plays [11:00]. Plus, they dive into a team they think should be getting a little more love [14:45]. They finish things off by giving out a few other plays they're eyeing today [17:55]. Tune in as the guys weed through Tuesday's 15-game slate t...

Jul 05, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - He Can't Keep Getting Away With This

July is here and Action Network host Brendan Glasheen, baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [01:37], fade the public [06:18] and give their favorite underdog plays [08:52]. Plus, they discuss some Cy Young Award odds [12:20] and give out a few other plays they're eyeing today [18:15]. Tune in as the guys weed through Friday's 15-game slate to find the most value on ...

Jul 01, 202224 min

MLB Best Bets - All Bets = Best Bets

Action Network host Brendan Glasheen, baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back for another episode of Payoff Pitch, but this time with a little different approach. Each week the Action Network Payoff Pitch crew hosts a live video episode on YouTube either on Wednesday or Thursday, so to better align both audio and video, we're slightly switching things up. In this episode, the guys jump right into their best bets [02:05], fade the public [06:30] and give their fa...

Jun 28, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - Cy Sandy

Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo for another episode of Payoff Pitch! - Have the guys figured out how to bet on Justin Verlander against the Yankees today? - How will Freddie Freeman play against his former team on his first trip back to Atlanta? - What happens when the Mets face the Cy Young favorite, Sandy Alcantara? The crew discusses these questions and more as they weed through Friday's 15-game slate to find t...

Jun 24, 202222 min

MLB Best Bets - Cha Cha with Chi Chi

It's the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer! Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo for another episode of Payoff Pitch! - Who to fade? Chi Chi Gonzales and the Brewers or Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals? - Have the Braves found a rising star in Spencer Strider on the mound? - Who should you keep an eye on in the Rookie of the Year race? The crew discusses these questions and more as they weed t...

Jun 21, 202219 min

MLB Best Bets - Fast Wind Friday

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back for another episode of Payoff Pitch! They went 4-0 on their best bets on Tuesday and are hoping to keep the momentum today. Tune in as they weed through Friday's 16-game slate to find the most value on the board. They give their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional player prop along the way. Plus, they finish things off with their best bets [17:10]. Subscribe, rate and review for more MLB bett...

Jun 17, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - Underdog Juice

Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, the guys discuss a trend surrounding underdogs and Zerillo references his 116 Qualified Pitchers list multiple times, which helps him find value in fading or backing different pitchers. - Who's got the edge in a Kluber vs. Cole pitching matchup? - Should you fade or back Noah Syndergaard against the Dodgers? - Where's the value i...

Jun 14, 202220 min

MLB Best Bets - Otto Bro

Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by senior baseball editor Collin Whitchurch with contributer Anthony Dabbundo in for Sean Zerillo on today's episode of Payoff Pitch! Dabbundo not only fills in for Zerillo, he throws him under the bus during best bets [14:10]. You don't want to miss it! The guys weed through Friday's 15-game slate to find the most value on the board. They give their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional player prop along the way. Subscribe, rate and r...

Jun 10, 202218 min

MLB Best Bets - Pitchers You Should Know

Payoff Pitch is back as host Brendan Glasheen is joined by Action Network senior editor Collin Whitchurch and writer Anthony Dabbundo. The guys discuss their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional player prop as they break down key matchups from Tuesday's 16-game slate. Plus, they discuss some pitchers you might not know but you should. (Dabbundo also wrote about it here .) They finish things off with their best bets [15:40]. Subscribe, rate and review for more MLB betting content t...

Jun 07, 202221 min

MLB Best Bets - Singing for Singer

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back for another episode of Payoff Pitch! The guys think today's 15-game slate is a little underwhelming from a betting standpoint but still have plenty of angles. Whitchurch has his eye on a NRFI and Zerillo is targeting a new dumpster team in today's episode. Tune in as they weed through Friday's slate to find the most value on the board. They give their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional playe...

Jun 03, 202222 min

MLB Best Bets - Welcome to the Thunderdome!

Action Network host Brendan Glasheen is joined by baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo for another episode of Payoff Pitch! In this episode, baseball's weird and Zerillo has a new favorite "cellar dweller." - Should you fade or back Noah Syndergaard? - Will Goldy and the Cardinals' bats continue mashing? - Why are the Twins plus money to win the division? - How safe is betting total unders with the way bullpens are trending? The crew discusses these questions and more...

May 31, 202224 min

MLB Best Bets - Taking the Bait

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are joined by host Brendan Glasheen for another episode of Payoff Pitch! The guys are taking the bait on a moneyline that looks too good to be true and a total that seems too high despite being an Apple TV game. In this episode, the guys weed through Friday's 14-game slate to find the most value on the board. They give their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional player prop along the way. They finish th...

May 27, 202223 min

MLB Best Bets - Ace Watch

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are joined by host Brendan Glasheen for another episode of Payoff Pitch! Plenty of ace starters are on the mound today, making watching baseball a little more exciting but betting baseball a little tougher. In this episode, the guys weed through Tuesday's 15-game slate to find the most value on the board. They give their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional player prop along the way. Subscribe, rate an...

May 24, 202227 min

MLB Best Bets - Figuring Out the New Oriole Park at Camden Yards

The whole Payoff Pitch crew is back together! Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch, senior writer Sean Zerillo and host Brendan Glasheen discuss Friday's MLB slate from a betting perspective. The guys dive into the matchups of the day and weed through Friday's 15-game slate to find the most value on the board giving their favorite sides, totals, F5 plays and the occasional player prop along the way. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review for more MLB betting content throughout th...

May 20, 202220 min

MLB Best Bets - Snakes Slither Together

Action Network baseball editor Collin Whitchurch and senior writer Sean Zerillo are back to discuss Tuesday's massive MLB slate from a betting perspective on this episode of Payoff Pitch! - Is the Red Sox offense starting to heat up? - Is today another 'fade Nat's Joan Adon' day against the Marlins? - With three double-headers on the slate, where should you look for value? The guys dive into these questions and more as they weed through Tuesday's 18-game slate to find the most value on the board...

May 17, 202219 min

MLB Best Bets - Bet The AppleTV Conspiracy?

After a sluggish April, overs are finally cashing in the month of May. Here to break down totals and sides for a loaded Friday slate in Major League Baseball are Sean Zerillo, Collin Wilson and Brendan Glasheen of Action Network. Together they preview the 8 games that stand out as ripe for the picking, including a couple AppleTV+ prime time matchups that have some bettors putting on their tinfoil hats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acas...

May 13, 202218 min
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