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Wake N Jake

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Every Monday and Wednesday, Talkin’ Jake is back in action talking about the biggest storylines across the world of sports. Everything you need to know: trades, injuries, prospects, draft previews, predictions and so much more all wrapped up into 30 minute episodes. Jake is regularly joined by Foolish Baseball to compete in fun sports challenges, drafts, rankings and mock trades that appeal to a wide audience of fans.
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Episodes

2024 Trade Deadline Tier List (with Foolish Baseball)

Talkin' Jake is joined by Foolish Bailey to determine who had the best and worst trade deadlines in MLB this season! Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch every episode here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake #dpshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 420

There's Been SO MANY MLB Trades Already

Talkin' Jake is recapping the trades that have happened so far and reacting LIVE to the massive three-way trade between the White Sox, Cardinals, & Dodgers to land Erick Fedde in St. Louis and Michael Kopech & Tommy Edman in LA Wake n Jake is available on YouTube. You can watch today's episode HERE: https://youtu.be/2MUgKgy51oE +++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Into 1:20 AJ Puk to Arizona 4:50 Randy Arozarena to Seattle 9:10 Phillies Trade for Austin Hays & Carlos Estevez! 14:20 Zach Eflin to...

Jul 29, 202449 minEp. 419

Making 2024 Trade Deadline Deals with Foolish Baseball

Talkin' Jake and Foolish Baseball are coming together for the second annual trade proposal episode! Foolish Bailey is proposing trades to Talkin' Jake to see if they make sense for all parties. Wake n Jake is available on YouTube. You can watch today's episode HERE: https://youtu.be/0gVs-jwWOQ0 +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:25 Erick Fedde to the Milwaukee Brewers 17:00 Tanner Scott to the New York Yankees 33:30 Zach Eflin to the Atlanta Braves 49:25 Luis Rengifo to the LA Dodgers 1:02:40 Jack F...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 418

Which Teams Have the Most on the Line This Week?

Talkin' Jake is running through all of MLB sorting out which teams have the most variability in what they could do at the Trade Deadline based on how they play this week! Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch every episode here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Trade Deadline is Coming 2:25 Reds are Done 5:40 National League Deadline Plans 13:00 American League Deadline Plans 25:40 Randy Arozarena to the Dodgers?? 26:20 College Football 25 #dpshow See omnyst...

Jul 22, 202436 minEp. 417

These Teams Could Go OFF in the Second Half

Talkin' Jake is back from the All-Star Game in Texas, looking at the strengths of every team's schedule for the second half to see who is primed to go off. Jake also gives a behind-the-scenes look into everything he did at All-Star Week Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check us out HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:20 Hardest Strengths of Schedule 11:00 Easiest Strengths of Schedule 16:55 NL Wild Card Race 23:00 All-Star Game Behind-the-Scenes 35:15 Home...

Jul 19, 202443 minEp. 416

Grading Every MLB Team's First Half Performance (with Trevor Plouffe)

Trevor Plouffe joins Talkin' Jake from the Corona House in Dallas, TX to grade every team's first half of the season on a curve. Who are the three biggest winners and losers of the season? Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch today's episode HERE: https://youtu.be/UihDukl30mU #dpshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 202457 minEp. 415

How Many Active Hall of Famers are There?? (with Foolish Baseball)

Talkin' Jake is joined by Foolish Bailey to figure out how many Hall of Famers are playing RIGHT NOW Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check out everything from this show there: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake ++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:00 The Hall is Smaller 5:30 Shoo-In Hitters 10:45 Shohei Ohtani 12:35 30 Year Olds Who Can Lose It 20:05 Young Studs 25:00 Inconsistent Careers 28:40 LOCK Pitchers 35:35 deGrom & Chris Sale 43:40 Funny Pitcher Names Who Have a Chance 48:50 Giancarl...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 414

The Yankees are in Trouble.

Talkin' Jake lays out all his concerns over an awful month of Yankees baseball and what they might need to do heading into the All-Star Break and Trade Deadline Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check out everything from this show there: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake ++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Yankees are Struggling and Need Help 38:00 All-Star Rosters 41:05 I've Been Watching Soccer #dpshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 08, 202443 minEp. 413

Who Should Trade for Jazz Chisholm?

Talkin' Jake reacts the the Brewers' trade for RHP Aaron Civale and ponders what the San Francisco Giants could do at the trade deadline, which teams are the best fits for Jazz Chisholm, could the Cubs or Nats be buying or selling, some home run derby rules, and potential Dodgers and Brewers plans! Watch Wake n Jake on YouTube HERE: Read Jim Bowden's article in The Athletic HERE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5613210/2024/07/03/mlb-trade-deadline-scenarios-questions-answers-july-30/ +++++ Tim...

Jul 03, 202447 minEp. 412

MLB Had a Crazy June + NBA Draft & Free Agency Breakdown

Talkin' Jake is breaking down his June MLB takeaways as well as his terrifying trip on the ferry and the NBA Draft & Free Agency results so far Wake n Jake is available on YouTube. Check us out on video here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Houston Astros Just Might Be Back 6:00 Home Run Derby 7:50 Royals Good, Tigers Bad 9:35 Rangers Concerns Remain 14:10 Comparing to Last Year 21:30 My Cricket & Ferry Story 35:10 NBA Draft Recap 52:45 Klay Thompson ...

Jul 01, 202459 minEp. 411

My Midseason 2024 MLB Award Picks

Talkin' Jake is making his selections for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year if the 2024 season ended today. He's also excited for the NBA Draft and reacting to the Knicks trade for Mikal Bridges! Wake n Jake is available on YouTube. You can watch today's episode HERE: https://youtu.be/jT47E8qm5ak ++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Midseason MLB Awards! 2:10 AL MVP 14:25 NL MVP 20:25 NL Cy Young 24:15 AL Cy Young 32:15 AL Rookie of the Year 34:35 NL Rookie of the Year 41:20 NBA Draft 58:50 Knicks TRADE ...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 410

Buying & Selling Stock in These MLB Teams (with Foolish Baseball)

Foolish Bailey joins the show to convince Talkin' Jake to believe a little more in three MLB teams and perhaps sell his stock on three others! Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch every episode here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Halfway Point of the Season 2:45 Cincinnati Reds 10:50 Texas Rangers 23:20 San Diego Padres 34:40 St. Louis Cardinals 42:20 New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles 47:00 Seattle Mariners #dpshow See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Jun 24, 202456 minEp. 409

I'm Worried About the Chicago Cubs

Talkin' Jake is comparing the current MLB standings to this date last year... and the results may shock you. Jake's also looking into the Grimace Mets' hot streak, Playoff Odds, and the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Finals Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check out everything from this show there: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Marlins & Rockies lol 3:00 CRICKET? 3:30 AL on This Day Last Year 5:35 NL on This Day Last Year 6:25 Cubs are Concerning 19...

Jun 19, 202449 minEp. 408

These MLB Trades Would Be Awesome

Talkin' Jake & BBD break down Jim Bowden's article in The Athletic on trades he'd like to see and try to open their minds to some players they haven't thought of for certain teams. You can read Jim Bowden's full article HERE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569416/2024/06/17/mlb-trade-scenarios-pete-alonso-luis-robert/ Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch the full episode HERE: https://youtu.be/2R-kCb3Nqjs +++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Yankees Lose an Ugly one to Boston 4:30 Red S...

Jun 17, 202440 minEp. 407

These Teams Should Go For It At the Trade Deadline

Talkin' Jake revisits his conversation with Jeff Passan and his thoughts on the upcoming trade deadline, which teams should go for it, which players could be the best options Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Shoutout Us! 3:15 Pitching is Precious 6:20 Seattle Mariners 9:45 Pete Alonso's Value 13:05 Back to Seattle 15:15 Pittsburgh Pirates 22:55 Tampa Bay Rays 29:30 NBA Finals Game 3 Hype #dpshow See omnystu...

Jun 12, 202437 minEp. 406

Who is MLB's Most Overrated Player? | June 10

Talkin' Jake and BBD react to The Athletic's MLB player poll on the best player in MLB, most overrated player, team you'd most/least want to play for, and more! You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/ Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake ++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Hurley Staying at UConn 2:45 We Were in Yankee Stadium Last Night for Yank...

Jun 10, 202443 minEp. 405

What Will Every MLB Team Do At the Trade Deadline? | June 5

Talkin' Jake is looking ahead at the trade deadline and, with Jeff Passan as a guide, trying to figure out what every team will do. Check Out Jeff Passan's full article here: https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/40270451/mlb-2024-early-trade-deadline-preview-all-30-teams-randy-arozarena-pete-alonso-vlad-guerrero-jr Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 One Bad Anecdote 4:10 Jeff Passan's Article 5:20 For Su...

Jun 05, 202452 minEp. 404

Could the Houston Astros Sell at the Deadline? | June 3

Despite that one hot stretch a few weeks ago, Jake is back to being concerned for the Houston Astros. Will they be sellers at the deadline and which pieces could be the most intriguing? Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake ++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Houston is Back in Trouble 14:55 What if the Astros Sell? 23:30 League Leaders are Fascinating #dpshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 03, 202433 minEp. 403

The MLB One Year Wonders Draft (with Foolish Baseball) | May 29

Foolish Bailey is here to draft the best One Year Wonders in MLB History with Talkin' Jake. Wake n Jake is best viewed on YouTube! You can watch here: https://youtu.be/SfdYCIPOnu4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 202455 minEp. 402

How Much Can You Rely on Rookies? | May 27

Talkin' Jake reacts to Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injury and shares why he's worried about the Texas Rangers. Jake also deep dives on how this year's MLB rookies and sophomores are performing and why you should potentially be nervous about relying too much on your young talent as well as sharing some thoughts on the NBA Conference Finals series. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Ronald Acuna Scary Knee Injury 4:35 Corey Seager Getting Hot 9:40 Rookie Check-In 18:00 Sophomore Check-In 19:10 Cup-of-Coffee Guys ...

May 27, 202441 minEp. 401

The National League is a Mess & NBA Playoffs are AWESOME Right Now

Talkin' Jake takes a look around baseball and has noticed that almost every NL team is very much still alive. Jake's also excited for the final weeks of the NBA Playoffs Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check us out there: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:45 Royals & Guardians Deserve Respect 6:05 Paul Skenes Gives the Pirates Juice 9:30 NL Wildcard Standings 16:15 Celtics vs. Pacers Game 1 was TIGHT 24:40 Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Should be AWESOME See omnyst...

May 22, 202433 minEp. 400

Yankees & Phillies Feel Special + Knicks Fall in Game 7 | May 20

Talkin' Jake breaks down the Yankees win streak getting up to SEVEN games, the Phillies and their dominant season, the New York Rangers comeback win in Game 6, his weekend at the SNL season wrap party(?), and a couple NBA Game 7s that saw the Knicks and Nuggets seasons come to a close Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check us out there: https://youtu.be/6ENNRYOXHSM Timestamps: 0:00 Yankees (and Phillies) Look Awesome 14:00 The .500ish Teams 17:20 My Weekend Away and Watching the Rangers Come...

May 20, 202457 minEp. 399

Shohei Ohtani is the Best Hitter in Baseball (with Foolish Baseball) | May 15

Talkin' Jake and Foolish Bailey break down Shohei Ohtani's candidacy for the title of "Best Hitter in Baseball" and deep dive on the new publicly available bat speed metrics Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Check us out there: https://youtu.be/6ENNRYOXHSM Timestamps: 0:00 We're Playing for the Knicks 1:15 Shohei Ohtani is the Best Hitter in Baseball 27:45 Are the Dodgers Flawed? 30:12 New Bat Speed Metrics are Fascinating #dpshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 15, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 398

These MLB Team Stat Leaders are Shocking | May 13

Talkin' Jake goes over the stats he found while making his MLB power rankings and what he's liked during these NBA Playoff Series. Timestamps: 0:00 Saw A Lot of Things Around Baseball This Weekend 1:15 My Small Victory 2:20 We Did Power Rankings 5:25 Red Sox are Still First in ERA by a LOT & Other Team Stats 14:45 Cleveland vs. Kansas City is FASCINATING 16:20 Rhys Hoskins was the Best Signing of the Offseason 17:30 You Need to Hit to Be Good 21:40 Shoutout Danny Jansen 23:35 NL Central Back...

May 13, 202444 minEp. 397

Checking in on the Upcoming Free Agent Class + NBA Playoff Fever | May 8

Jake & BBD are going around MLB seeing how the upcoming free agents have performed in the first month of the season, then get excited about how fun the NBA Playoffs have been. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code BAKERS. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-80...

May 08, 202448 minEp. 396

What Could Be the Next MLB Trade? | May 6

Talkin' Jake breaks down how the Padres will use Luis Arraez and why he loves the fit for San Diego, other MLB teams that could end up selling at the Trade Deadline this July, and what he's observed in the NBA Playoffs Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:15 Padres Trade for Luis Arraez and I LOVE the Fit 16:15 Could the Toronto Blue Jays Sell? 20:05 Could the Houston Astros Sell? 24:20 Could the Tampa Bay Rays Sell? 26:10 Which NL West Team Will Sell? 30:40 Kentucky Derby 31:20 NHL Playoffs Have Been Fun 3...

May 06, 202443 minEp. 395

Breakout or Fakeout (with Foolish Baseball & Jolly Olive) | April 30

Jake has brought Foolish Bailey and Jolly Olive together to debate whether or not you should believe in these breakout April performances Timestamps: 0:00 Breakout or Fakeout 3:35 Talkin' Pitching 4:10 Reid Detmers 10:20 Kyle Harrison 19:45 Jordan Hicks 28:00 Richie Palacios 33:00 Masyn Winn 41:25 Michael Busch 48:40 Steven Kwan 49:40 Jordan Westburg 53:00 Patrick Bailey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 01, 202459 minEp. 394

A Deep Dive on the AL East | April 29

Talkin' Jake Looked into the current state of the AL and NL East divisions to figure out what we've learned with April coming to a close. They also talk about the fun weekend with NFL Draft as well as NBA & NHL Playoffs! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Yankees are Good! 7:15 Rest of the AL East 19:00 Braves are Disgusting 21:50 NFL Daft & Caleb Williams 25:20 Daniels 27:45 Patriots Drafted Drake Maye 29:15 Baffling Michael Penix Jr. Pick by Atlanta 36:30 JJ McCarthy 37:55 Bo Nix 43:20 Final ...

Apr 29, 202450 minEp. 393

The Cy Young Races are WIDE Open | April 24

Jake & BBD are looking at MLB postseason and awards odds to see what Vegas thinks after almost a month of games. ++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:50 AL Central 6:10 Brewers are Shocking 8:55 Rays 9:30 Seattle, Toronto, & Chicago Cubs 13:05 Cy Young Award 17:45 MVP Award 21:50 NFL Draft Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202435 minEp. 392

The Astros Might Be in Trouble | April 22

Jake & BBD are trying to figure out if the Houston Astros are this year's version of the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals. They need to get hot SOON because the history of this kind of start to a season is not promising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202442 minEp. 391
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