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2 Tools Baseball Podcast
by Alex Jonietz and Travis Miller
Stats nerds and high school jocks, welcome to the 2 Tools Baseball podcast, a show that is designed to walk you through some fresh perspectives on Major League Baseball. Hosted by the numbers guy, Alex, and the lifetime ball player, Travis, the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast aims to tackle weekly hot topics from unique and often contrasting viewpoints throughout the MLB season. We'd appreciate it if you came along for this wild ride. Cheers!
Episodes
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Dodgers are Champs, How Will MLB Respond, and 2025 Awards
EP 139: Alex and Travis open with their thoughts on the exhilarating 2025 World Series and how the dominance of the back to back champ Dodgers are affecting MLB. They go on to breakdown the 2025 regular season award winners and discuss the consistent questionable decision-making from media award...
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2025 World Series Preview, plus a Championship Series Recap, and Kurt Suzuki as the Angels New Manager
EP 138: Alex and Travis open the episode by breaking down the exciting, back and forth ALCS where the Blue Jays edged out the Mariners, before going over the short yet explosive NLCS win by the Dodgers over the Brewers. They go on to give their analysis and predictions on the 2025 World Series...
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A Historic Mets Collapse, a Full 2025 Playoff Preview, and Judge v Raleigh
EP 137: Alex and Travis open the episode reacting to the Mets' late season collapse and the other meaningful game 162 matchups. Then, they get ready for the playoffs by breaking down each of the wild card matchups, looking at the odds that each team has to advance, and making their 2025 World...
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Kershaw Retires: Does He Have a GOAT Case?, Plus a Home Stretch Playoff Race Breakdown
EP 136: Alex breaks down the legendary career of Clayton Kershaw and puts his statistical resume into context among his all-time great peers. Then, Alex takes a look at the playoff races in each division as teams gear up for a final push with just three series left to play in the 2025 regular...
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6 Pack: Dodgers in Trouble?, Volpe Problem for Yanks, Arraez Hitting 2nd, Roman Anthony Lifts Red Sox, Brewers, and Angels
EP 135: This episode, Alex selects six topics to breakdown for a six-pack, starting with the Dodgers and their lack of dominance compared to last season. Then, he covers Anthony Volpe's shortcomings and how they impact the Yankees' aspirations, before highlighting the bright spots in the Yankees...
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Does a Skenes Trade Make Sense? Plus, Slumpin' Orioles, Devers v. Red Sox, and SchwarBOMBs
EP 134: This week, Alex and Travis open with a deep dive on the Orioles and try to figure out why they have started the season so poorly. They go on to discuss the drama surrounding Rafael Devers' position and Kyle Schwarber's surprising consistency, before closing with their thoughts on a...
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Judge Isn't Human, Early Season Surprises, Soto Trade Revisited
EP 133: This week Alex and Travis open by putting Aaron Judge's current stretch of dominance into a historical context. Then, they review the biggest surprises teams, both good and bad, thus far in 2025, before shedding some light on some breakout Nationals stars that came from the 2022 Juan Soto...
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2025 MLB Season Preview!!!
EP 132: Alex opens with a discussion on the stacked crop of right fielders going into the new season, and then he previews the 2025 MLB season by breaking down the win-loss projections for each division on Fangraphs.
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Votto Retires, Greatest Living Players, MVP Runner Ups
EP 131: This week, Alex and Travis open with a look back at Joey Votto's Hall of Fame-caliber career by going through his accomplishments and comparing him to other Hall of Fame greats. Then, they take a look at the tight standings across each division in MLB, before reacting to the viral…
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Trade Deadline Analysis and Updated All-MLB Teams
EP 130: This episode, Alex and Travis open with a look back at the biggest moves of the trade deadline and try to anticipate how this will affect teams in the second half of the season. Then, they both present their current 2024 All-MLB Teams and debate the best players at each position this year...
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Ohtani: Best Dodgers Hitter Ever? Plus Weird Wild-Card Races, Early All-Star Buzz
EP 129: Alex and Travis open with a discussion about how open the NL Wildcard race is with many surprising teams still in the mix. Then, they dive into Shohei Ohtani's stats to determine if he is at his peak the best Dodgers hitter ever. Alex and Travis debate who the All Star Game representative...
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Sad AL West, ERA Leaders, Early Sellers, and Negro League Records
EP 128: This week Alex and Travis open by breaking down the underwhelming AL West. Then, they highlight the unexpected names on the top 10 ERA leaderboard to start the season, before diving into some teams that may be looking to sell key players sooner than later. Alex and Travis close by…
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Arraez Lifting Padres, Blue Jays Can't Hit, Angels Can't Win
EP 127: Alex and Travis open with an icebreaker on which MLB player we would pick to start a franchise. Then, they discuss how the Luis Arraez trade has helped the Padres and what it means for the Marlins going forward. Alex and Travis go on to analyze the surprisingly poor offensive numbers by…
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The Rise and Fall of Young Superstars, and Best Pitcher in the World?
EP 126: Alex and Travis open with a conversation about the players who are stuck at zero home runs to start the MLB season. They analyze the first month for several different young players, including Spencer Torkelson, Vlad Guerrero Jr., Alec Bohm, Jo Adell, and Gunnar Henderson, to determine…
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Early Slumpers, Division Winners Odds Shift, and Expansion Mock Draft Preview
EP 125: This week Alex and Travis open by taking a look at the worst hitters and pitchers in MLB so far this season and determining what their issues are and if there is real cause for concern. Then, they go through each division one by one to see how playoff odds have shifted since Opening Day…
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Elbow Injuries, Red Sox Aces, MVP Trout, All-Star Volpe, Ex-Cardinals Thriving
EP 124: This week, Alex and Travis open with a discussion about the growing concern around elbow injuries for pitchers in the league today. Then, they walk through several trends early in the MLB season and determine if they think these things are overreactions or legit: Trout in MVP…
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OPENING DAY!!! 2024 Season Preview
EP 123: Alex and Travis start the episode by taking a look at each division one by one and discussing how they see each team performing in the 2024 season. They both pick a sleeper team that they think will do better than expected this year. Alex and Travis then take a look at the favorites for…
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Witt and Altuve Extended, Free Agency Reactions and Predictions
EP 122: Alex and Travis share their thoughts on the contract extensions of Bobby Witt Jr. and Jose Altuve, before diving into their analysis on recent free agency signings like Kershaw staying put, Liam Hendriks to Boston, Jorge Soler to the Giants, and more. Then, they break down the 5 biggest...
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Burnes to Baltimore, Hader to Houston, More Hot Stove, and Hall of Fame Results
EP 121: Alex and Travis open with their day 1 reaction to the Orioles trading for Corbin Burnes under new ownership. They discuss how this impacts the Orioles and how the Brewers will stack up in the NL Central after trading their ace. Alex and Travis break down what the Josh Hader signing means...
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Dodgers Load Up, Weird Trades, and 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot
EP 120: Alex and Travis review the Dodgers' busy offseason after they load up with Yamamoto, Glasnow, Margot, and Teoscar Hernandez. Then they breakdown the other big moves across MLB: Robbie Ray to the Giants, Chris Sale to Atlanta, Stroman to the Yankees, and much more. Alex and Travis recap…
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Shohei Ohtani
EP 119: Shohei Ohtani etches his name in sports history again with his $700 million contract with the Dodgers. Alex and Travis discuss every angle of this monumental deal, before diving into other hot stove news and predicting landing spots for the biggest names left on the market.
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Soto to the Yanks, Ohtani Silence, and More Winter Meetings
EP 118: Alex and Travis open with a conversation about the Seattle Mariners taking a step back offensively as they trade away key position players. Then, they discuss the Yankees' 2024 hopes as they add Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo, before breaking down other free agency signings across MLB.…
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Ohtani and Acuna Unanimous, Nola Stays, Free Agency Recap
EP 117: This week Alex and Travis open with their reactions to Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr both winning unanimous MVP awards. Then, they discuss the hirings of Mike Shildt as Padres manager and Brad Ausmus as Yankees bench coach, before jumping into the big free agency news topics of the...
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New Managers, Awards Reactions, and Platinum Glove Winners
EP 116: Alex and Travis breakdown the Cubs hiring Craig Counsell, the Angels hiring Ron Washington, and all the other managerial moves across MLB to start the offseason. Then, they share their thoughts on the recently announced Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Cy Young Awards, before...
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Rangers World Champs, D-Backs Fall Short, and First Look at 2024 Offseason
EP 115: Alex and Travis react to the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series. They give their thoughts on how the Rangers were able to come out on top and what went wrong for the Diamondbacks. Additionally, Alex and Travis discuss new developments on managerial hiring rumors throughout MLB…
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Rangers and D-Backs World Series, Astros and Phillies Fall Short
EP 114: Alex and Travis breakdown the biggest moments, headlines, and trends of ALCS and NLCS. They discuss how the Astros and Phillies got cold at the wrong time, and they preview what a Rangers Diamondbacks World Series will look like. Additionally, Alex and Travis talk about Dusty Baker's...
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Phils and Rangers Are Rolling, Plus Kim Ng Out and Woodruff Injury
EP 113: Alex and Travis recap their thoughts on the surprises of the Division Series round, before breaking down both 2-0 series in the ALCS and NLCS. How much trouble are the Astros and D-Backs in? Who has a bigger edge between the Phillies and the Rangers? Alex and Travis close with a…
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Twins and Diamondbacks Clutch, Rangers and Phillies Mash, LDS Predictions
EP 112: Alex and Travis open with their reactions to each of the Wild Card Series sweeps. Then, they preview the 2 ALDS and 2 NLDS series coming up and give their predictions for who will advance to the Championship Series. They close with their thoughts on the upcoming Angels manager decision…
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2023 WILD CARD PREVIEW!
Alex and Travis host an emergency podcast to break down each of the Wild Card series to kick off the 2023 MLB Playoffs!
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70/40, a Weird Brewers Team, and Players the Media is Lying About
EP 110: This week, Alex and Travis open with their reaction to Ronald Acuna Jr reaching the 40 home run 70 stolen base milestone. They break down several seasons from players across MLB who are having seasons that are a lot better or worse than you would expect. Then, they discuss how the Brewers...
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Chaim Bloom Out, Ohtani UCL Surgery, Soto Sleeper, and NL MVP Update
EP 109: Alex and Travis open with a discussion on Adam Wainwright's bittersweet season as he reaches 200 career wins. Then, they dive into the controversial firing of Red Sox GM Chaim Bloom, before switching gears to some interesting off the field developments for George Kirby and Alek Manoah.…
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Angels, Padres, and Mets Uncertain Futures; Dodgers Stay Dominant; and Who is the NL MVP?
EP 108: Alex and Travis open with the spiraling Angels, what went wrong, and what they try to do in the offseason. Then they shift to the Padres and discuss how that talented roster has failed to live up to the hype. They breakdown the future of the Mets and how this could impact Pete Alonso this...
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NL Wild Card Chaos, AL MVP-2 Favorites, Shortstop and SP Rankings Revisited
EP 107: Alex and Travis open with an ice breaker question that has them draft their greatest infield of all time. Then they give their thoughts on the major fluctuations happening in the NL Wild Card race over the past couple weeks. Alex and Travis go on to discuss some of the big risers and...
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2023 TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL
EP 106: This week Alex and Travis cover all the big moves that occurred over the last week before the MLB trade deadline. They give their takes on if teams actually moved the needle on their postseason chances, and they debate which teams made good or bad decisions as both wild card races and...
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Ohtani Off-Limits, Greatest Single Day in Baseball History, Trade Deadline Moves, Awards Odds Recap
EP 105: This week, Alex and Travis open with a breakdown on the greatest single day of baseball ever played by one player. They die into the news that Ohtani will remain an Angel in 2023 as the Angels add Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez. The Dodgers kick off their deadline by adding depth in…
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The Ohtani Trade Deadline Debate, Fujinami to Baltimore, and What Now for the Yanks?
EP 104: The Shohei Ohtani trade deadline buzz is becoming one of the hottest topics in sports. Alex and Travis give their takes on the situation from every angle: the Angels' perspective, potential buyers, who could extend him, his future contract, and more. Then, Alex and Travis discuss the…
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Big Trouble in Anaheim, All-Star Game Roster, and 1st Half All-MLB Team
EP 103: This week, Alex and Travis open with a conversation about the Shohei Ohtani decision that looms over the Angels as the trade deadline approaches. They discuss some Dodgers pitching woes and a questionable pre-season prediction, before revealing and debating their 1st Half All-MLB teams....
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2023 All Star Game Finalists, Wild Card Race Updates, Arraez for MVP?
EP 102: Alex and Travis open with their selections between the finalists at each position on the 2023 All-Star Game ballot. Then, they break down some of the hot hitters in MLB right now, including Jordan Walker and Luis Arraez. They debate if Arraez can earn MVP consideration by hitting .400....
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Ohtani-Mania, Elly Breakout, Corbin MVP Watch, Arraez .400, and Power Rankings
EP 101: This week, Alex and Travis catch up on the biggest headlines in MLB this month: deGrom hurt, Elly de la Cruz debut, Luis Arraez chasing .400, and Corbin Carroll's breakout as a superstar. They answer some debate questions about the Yankees struggles and about who the better young…
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EP 100 Special! All MLB Update, May Player of the Month, and Can Anyone Prevent a Judge/Ohtani MVP race?
EP 100: This week, Alex and Travis open by picking the biggest surprises, both good and bad, through two months of the season. They cover respond to some fun tweets about the best lefty hitter since bonds and if it makes sense to try Ohtani as an outfielder/reliever combo. Then, Alex and Travis...
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Midterm Report Cards for Teams and Players, and Ranking the Best #99s
This week, Alex and Travis open with a fun breakdown of the best #99 players across US sports in celebration of episode 99, before discussing the drama surrounding the viral Aaron Judge peek. Then, Alex and Travis go over the notable players and teams through the first quarter of the season and...
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Kenley 400, the Problem with the Central, and Way Too Early Trade Ideas
EP 98: Alex and Travis open with praise and a career retrospective on Kenley Jansen and his 400 career saves milestone. They break down some of the key pitching injuries and how they are impacting the season, specifically in the race for the AL West, before having a larger conversation about the...
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April All-MLB Team, Harper Returns, Major Injuries, Bad Teams, and Power Rankings
EP 97: Alex and Travis open with the news that Bryce Harper has been cleared to DH for the Phillies as soon as Tuesday, then they jump into other storylines across the league: bad White Sox, bad Cardinals, good Pirates, Robbie Ray out for season, Aaron Judge and Jacob deGrom to the IL. They…
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Pitcher Power Rankings, Start/Bench/Cut, Major Injuries, Greene Extension
EP 96: This week Alex and Travis open by recapping the players of the week. Then, they go over some of the biggest storylines in MLB: from Hunter Greene's contract extension to Jeffrey Springs' Tommy John to Logan O'Hoppe's torn labrum and more. They play a game of start, bench, cut for the...
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Astros and Dodgers Slow Starts, deGrom Hurt, Harper 1B, and Neto Debut
EP 95: Alex and Travis open with a game of Panic Meter, discussing which teams amid slow starts should be worried about their play, including the Astros, Dodgers, White Sox, Cardinals, and more. Then, they discuss hot topics around the league from another deGrom injury to Zach Neto getting called...
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Red Hot Rays, and Buy or Sell: Brewers Hitting, Cards Pitching, Adley? Plus Our First 2023 Power Rankings
EP 94: Alex and Travis open with this week's players of the week before diving into the top storyline: the Rays dominance. They play a game of Buyers or Sellers, discussing the AL East, the Brewers hot bats vs the Cardinals weak arms, Logan O'Hoppe rookie breakout, Adley Rutschman as the best...
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2023 Season Preview, Favorite Bets, and WBC Final Reaction
EP 93: Alex and Travis open with their thoughts on the legendary finale of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. With Opening Day nearly upon us, Alex and Travis discuss their predictions and their favorite bets for the 2023 MLB season, from breakout candidates to award winners to playoff results and...
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World Baseball Classic Recap, Plus AL and NL West Over/Unders
EP 92: Alex and Travis open with a full recap of all the storylines coming out of the group phase of the World Baseball Classic, from superstar performances to shocking upsets to tragic injuries. Then they discuss the confusing direction of the 2023 Miami Marlins after two more odd signings. Alex...
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2023 Top 25 Players in MLB, Machado Extension, Over/Unders for AL and NL Central
EP 91: Alex and Travis open with their reaction to Manny Machado's huge extension and what it means for the Padres and the 2024 free agency class. They recap some of the big injuries that have already occurred during Spring Training. Then Alex and Travis unveil their top 25 position players in…
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Top 20 Outfielders, Top 10 DHs, AL/NL East Over/Unders, Burnes-Brewers Drama
Alex and Travis open with their thoughts on the drama surrounding Corbin Burnes arbitration case and how it affected his relationship with the Brewers. Then, they continue their rankings series by debating the top 20 outfielders and top 10 DHs for 2023 in MLB. Alex and Travis close with some...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stats nerds and high school jocks, welcome to the 2 Tools Baseball podcast, a show that is designed to walk you through some fresh perspectives on Major League Baseball. Hosted by the numbers guy, Alex, and the lifetime ball player, Travis, the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast aims to tackle weekly hot topics from unique and often contrasting viewpoints throughout the MLB season. We'd appreciate it if you came along for this wild ride. Cheers!
HOSTED BY
Alex Jonietz and Travis Miller
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