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Episodes
320 episodes
Kyle Tucker, Winter Meetings, Mets & Holiday Cheer
Timmy Trumpet intro’s Edwin Diaz – Kazoo versionMLB Winter Meetings Vibe – transitions from old to newNetworking meals, suites, closed door conversations and barsEdwin Diaz leaves the Mets to join the LA Do<...
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Episode 327
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58:00
MLB Early offseason chaos - signings, surprises, and shifting rotations
Blue Jays: Dylan Cease, which looked like their rotation anchor, Cody Ponce from KBO, Trey Yesavage unlikely to be sent down given his playoff performance.International & Return SigningsCody Ponc...
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Episode 326
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49:10
Proper Player Ingredients for your MLB Team's Thanksgiving - No Turkey Zone
Thanksgiving “Recipes” for 30 MLB TeamsAL East Power ShiftsRed Sox add Sonny Gray, creating a potential rotation anchor alongside CrochetYankees uncertainties: Garrett Cole’s health, unpro...
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Episode 325
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51:42
Baseball United & WPBL: New Leagues on Horizon
Baseball United: A New Frontier from the United Arab EmiratesGames played in convertible stadium in Dubai to seat 6,500–37,0004 Teams: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, KarachiSeason: Just 9 ...
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Episode 324
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49:25
Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame, with Lou Schiff
Hall of Fame Attorneys, Gambling in the Game & MLBPA / CBAEleven attorneys enshrined in Cooperstown, beginning with Kenesaw Mountain Landis and ending with Tony La Russa.Each chapter written by a law...
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Episode 323
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1:02:59
RaysUp, World Series Recap, Rays 2026 roster & CBA prep
World Series Recap: The Jays outscored the Dodgers overall, but clutch plays sealed the outcome. Shoutouts to standout performances by Ernie Clement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, and Trey Yesavage.Will...
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Episode 322
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49:44
Blue Jays & Dodgers in Canada for World Series games 7 plus WPBL
Games 6 & 7 in CanadaHistoric Game 3 clocked in at 6 hours and 39 minutes - 18 innings19 pitchers used between both teamscatcher taking the mound.Just hours after that exhau...
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Episode 321
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49:20
World Series begins - Blue Jays & Dodgers
It’s World Series time! Mat & Mark break down the 2025 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, diving into the storylines, rivalries, and what this series means for both nations. Dodger...
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Episode 320
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50:10
World Series 3 remain, Gambling Threats & What's Erik Neander really saying
⚾ Playoff PulseMat disappointment with the Brewers’ and Blue Jays’ postseason struggles.Super teams, like the Dodgers —super teams kill competition and fan excitement.💰 Money, Mets & Moves
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Episode 319
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1:06:18
Make Me Commissioner - Jane Leavy - Loving the Game & Making it Better
Breakfast with 2 friends from Brooklyn, Joe Torre & Sandy Koufax, they unlocked what was different in the game today – That’s the storyPositive Vibe w/Rays new owners , Cosgrove, Zalupski & Babby No rule for “C...
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Episode 318
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2:08:27
Ken Babby's success, Sternberg's Legacy, & Stadium Design talk with Yale students
Mat and analyst Mark dive into a big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans as the Rays transition to new ownership and the future of the franchise begins to take shape.Pumpkin spice & postseason baseball:
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Episode 317
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38:05
Tip of the Cap to Stu, Congrats to Lou, ABS & new owner on the way
🎉 Lou Schiff’s Big News - Lou Schiff welcoming a new family member!Mark & Mat share their excitement and well wishes for the Schiff family. 📚 Lou’s Book: Hall of Fame Players Who Became LawyersDisc...
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Episode 316
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52:40
Rays Closing, Biscuits Rising & a "Clean Slate" - RaysUp
Rays Season Wrap-Up RaysUpRays fall out of playoff contention but improve draft positionPhillies clinch NL East; Brewers, Dodgers, Blue Jays all in tight division racesGlass-half-full outlook as younger play...
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Episode 315
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51:05
RaysUp Mariners Etsy Witch, Rays Medicine Man & Hot Rods
Season Perspective ShiftReflects on changing expectations — from World Series hopes to just aiming for .500.The Rays’ season to running with a persistent side stitch: fatigue, inconsistency, and frustration.
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Episode 314
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40:11
RaysUp Junior Caminero - 40 HR & a visit to LLWS with Chris
BaseballBiz On Deck – Rays & Junior Caminero RisingRays rebound to reach .500, winning 8 of last 10 gamesMariners series pivotal in reigniting playoff hopesRoster shakeups pay dividends:Carson W...
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Episode 313
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58:33
RaysUp the Future is Now & the Florida Bolts head to Barclay
Reflection on Tony Saladino – Tampa Baseball iconTampa Bay Rays Youth movement:Carson Williams – first MLB home run, strong defensive presence, potential long-term answer at shortstopIan S...
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Episode 312
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55:52
Mike Baluja shares Music & Baseball stories from West Tampa
Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja, who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa”Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian.Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of ...
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Episode 311
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32:32
LLWS, Tampa Bay Rays Player Development, & Winter Leagues
Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season.Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior’s career.Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley &...
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Episode 310
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49:26
RaysUp - Caminero kills it & Kelsie Whitmore goes Bananas
Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dimeRays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the AngelsShane Baz & Mike Trout face offRays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO’s hits a Home RunJu...
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Episode 309
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49:40
MLB Trade Deadline dust settles - Who's New - Tampa Bay Rays - Trades Part 2
Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade DeadlinesFans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy DiazRays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher&n...
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Episode 308
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34:29
MLB Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Rays - Part 1 - PTBNL?
Danny Jansen moves but still sits on the bench for one last game to back up ThaissImagine marketing promotion if Taylor Walls performed as catcher backup after Jansen’s move Will Rays continue to pay Fairbanks $6 mil...
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Episode 307
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1:00:01
Tampa Bay Rays,“Speed Doesn't Slump” Pitching Relief & AL East
Carson Mead - Hot in AAA lets see what you can do – Future 30/30 guyMoving Taylor Walls to Shortstop and would be very attractive to other teamsChandler Simpson, Jake Mangum & Carson Williams speed“Speed doesn't slump” ...
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Episode 306
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59:46
It's Women In Baseball Week, celebrating history, events & playing today with Ryan Woodward
Ryan Woodward, founder of Women in Baseball Week & Women’s Baseball Heritage TrailIncreasing awareness of Women’s BaseballSt. Louis Cardinals became the first MLB team to participate publicly in Women in Baseball Week.H...
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Episode 305
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33:35
