Episodes
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 132 - Brewers, MLB Lockout, Dolphins Football
In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In, we break down the Milwaukee Brewers' dominance in the World Series and what made them such a force on baseball's biggest stage. What's next for the New York Yankees? We discuss the Bronx Bombers' future and the moves they need to make to get back…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 131 - Sydney Sweeney, Mets, and Football is Back!
🎙️ Up & In — Episode 131 We’re back with plenty to talk about. We get into the faux controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s sports betting app ad and why the outrage has absolutely nothing to do with women’s sports. Then it’s baseball: The Mets are officially eliminated from the playoffs, and...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 130 - Home Run Derby, Hot Marlins, and World Cup
The Home Run Derby delivered one of the most memorable nights baseball has seen in years, and we're breaking it all down. Jordan Walker's dramatic comeback over hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber had everything—power, pressure, and an unforgettable finish. Was this the best Home Run Derby we've…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 129 - The Good and Bad of MLB, FIU Hires Grifol, Dart Controversy
Episode 129 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is here, and this week we’re diving into the state of baseball — the good, the bad, and the downright confusing. From sloppy fundamentals and questionable decisions around MLB, to some surprisingly good baseball being played in places nobody expected…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 128 - Sal Stewart, Mets Woes, Dolphins Draft Analysis
On this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down one of baseball’s hottest stories—Miami’s own Sal Stewart and his meteoric rise with the Cincinnati Reds. The rookie sensation has taken the league by storm, leading MLB in RBIs and quickly establishing...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 127 - WBC, Opening Day, and Miami Dolphins
Mike and Armando are back, and there’s a lot to get into. We kick things off with the World Baseball Classic and all the drama surrounding it—strikeouts ending games, over-the-top celebrations, and the tension between MLB teammates going head-to-head for national pride. Is it great for the game……
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 126 - Super Bowl 60, Bad Bunny, Miami Dolphins
This week on Up & In, we kick things off celebrating the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory — big love to their defense for dominating and a huge shout-out to Sam Darnold for how far he’s come this season. We revisit the Bad Bunny halftime show — an unforgettable performance that had everyone talking.…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 125 - Tucker to the Dodgers, Dolphins new GM and Head Coach, NIL/Portal
Episode 125 is loaded across MLB and the NFL. We start with the blockbuster: Kyle Tucker’s massive signing with the Dodgers and what it means for baseball as a whole. Does this contract push MLB toward a lockout or strike? Will the league finally crack down on deferred money? And how does a deal...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 124 - Harbaugh to Miami? Canes Title Hopes, MLB Free Agency
Up & In is back for 2026 with Episode 124. The NFL Playoffs are this weekend, but the off-season firings already started. Even though Mike McDaniel hasn't been canned, someone the Dolphins and the rest of the NFL covets, John Harbaugh, was let go from Baltimore after 18-seasons. Where will the...
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 123 - Who's Cooperstown bound? Juan Soto dating who? College football playoffs
This week, we go deep into some of the most polarizing conversations in sports—and we’re not holding back. 👇 First up, the Contemporary Baseball Era Player Hall of Fame ballot voting is this weekend, and it’s STACKED with controversy and nostalgia. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are on the...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 122 - Sports Culture, MLB Free Agency, Dolphins and Pats
On Episode 122 of Up & In, Armando and Mike are joined by a special guest and close friend — Fabian Camacho, a lifelong Boston sports diehard. We dive deep into MLB Free Agency, breaking down the latest on the Yankees, Marlins, and Red Sox, and asking the big question: What must New York and…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In – Episode 121 - Dodgers Repeat as Champs! Free Agency begins
In Episode 121, Mike and Armando break down the Dodgers’ World Series victory and what truly separated them: base running and fundamentals. We highlight Andy Pages’ incredible catch, Kiké Hernández’s heads-up play, and Yamamoto’s all-time performance under pressure. Then we shift into the…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 120 - Talking Golf with Robert de Paz aka Coach Robby
In this week’s episode of Up & In, Armando and Mike welcome a special guest — Robert De Paz, founder of De Paz Golf, coach at Golf Academy USA, and coach of the Belen Jesuit Golf Team. A talented golfer himself with aspirations of turning pro, Coach Robby dives into the Golf Academy Program and…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 119 - McDaniel and the Dolphins...Is Ohtani the GOAT?
In this week’s episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, Mike and Armando dive into the Dolphins’ latest debacle — breaking down Miami’s collapse, the fallout, and why ownership has still decided not to move on from Mike McDaniel or Chris Grier... at least not yet. Then, the guys turn their...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 118 - Yankees Eliminated, Dolphins Disaster
The Yankees were eliminated from the postseason, and Mike and Armando sound off on the Bronx Bombers. Will Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman finally be replaced, or will it be more of the same in New York? What big free agent can make a huge difference for the Yanks? Tune in and find out our…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 117 - Solving the Dolphins' issues, Canes, MLB Playoffs
Up & In is back for Episode 117, where Armando shares what he would do if he were in Stephen Ross' shoes. Would he fired Grier and McDaniel? Would he replace Tua? If so, who are the candidates to lead the Dolphins next season? Also, Mario Cristobal has the Canes in the best shape they've been in...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 116 - Little League, Dolphins and Canes, Belichick and Jordan Hudson
This week on Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In we cover it all: Little League talk + the latest controversies on the diamond with Framber Valdez & Rafael Devers. Can the Marlins make a run next season? We break down exactly what needs to happen. Are the Miami Dolphins really a playoff team? Armando...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 115 - Little League Season, Dolphins, and Topps Boxing Snafu
School’s back in session, and so is fall little league baseball. We kick things off by talking about the start of the season — and ask the big question: is there actually betting in little league? In MLB, Shohei Ohtani finds himself walking straight into another scandal. On the NFL side, it’s the...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In – Episode 114 - Cooperstown, Golf, Yankees/Marlins, and Cardboard Comebacks
In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In, with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down a number of topics in the world of sports. Mike recaps his recent trip to Cooperstown with his 12U team—what the experience meant, how the kids grew as teammates and competitors, and the lessons...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 113 - MLB Trade Deadline, Hulk Hogan Passes Away
Up & In is back with Episode 113. Mike is back from his Cooperstown tournament trip, and tells us a bit about his experience. He will give us the full details on episode 114. On 113 we talk about the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Will the Marlins be sellers, or buyers? Has Sandy Alcantara pitched...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 112 - Should Boone Get Fired? Marlins next owner ideas
Up & In is back with Episode 112. Yankees are struggling, should they finally fire Boone? Anthony Volpe has had a rough time at shortstop. Will the Yankees be in the market to replace him at the trade deadline? We will tell you who makes sense. Paul Skenes is one of the best young arms in MLB...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 111 - MLB, Pope Leo XIV's Topps card, All-time Cuban greats
In Episode 111, we talk MLB—Jasson Dominguez launches a huge home run, Juan Soto continues to struggle, and the Orioles are hitting a rough patch. We break it all down and talk about what’s ahead. Plus, we dive into the surprising release of Pope Leo XIV’s Topps “rookie card” and the fan response...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 110 - Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Reinstated
Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are officially reinstated by MLB. Should this be celebrated or frowned upon—and does this mean Pete finally belongs in the Hall of Fame? We break it down. We also revisit the steroid era, when MLB reaped the benefits while the players who used PEDs may never get...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Ep. 109 - Judge, Alcantara, Ohtani, and the NFL Draft
Armando and Mike talk about Aaron Judge's historic stretch on Episode 109 of Up & In. The Yankees superstar is in the midst of another stellar, MVP type season, and the numbers he's put up the last few years have been mind boggling. Ohtani was back in Miami, and playing as if he were home. If…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 108 – Kids Switching Sports, Ump Fails, and Soto Struggles
In this episode of Up & In, Mike and Armando talk about something a lot of parents deal with—kids around 8 to 10 years old deciding they’re done with a sport they’ve been playing and want to try something new. We get into what drives those decisions and how you can be supportive without pushing…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 107 - Torpedo Bats, Marlins Start, and Life Talk
On Episode 107 of Up & In, Mike and Armando talk about the "controversy" with the torpedo bats. Is it really an issue, or a nothing burger? We also talk about the placebo effect when using new equipment. The Marlins are off to a decent start. Can they show us all something and become buyers…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 106 - Yankees lose Cole, Marlins giveaways, NFL Free Agency
In this episode, we break down the Marlins' 2024 bobblehead giveaways and which ones fans are most excited about. Plus, MLB’s latest blunder—the logo on top of logo hats—what went wrong, and why the Texas Rangers' version stole the show. The Yankees take a major hit with Gerrit Cole’s injury—how...
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 105 - Spring Training, John Cena turns heel, NFL Free Agency
Spring Training is back, and so is Up & In! In this episode, we break down all the biggest baseball storylines as the season gets underway. Will the Marlins move on from Sandy Alcántara? What should fans expect from Mike Trout this year? And who should take over as the Yankees' full-time…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 104 - Special Guest: FIU Head Baseball Coach Rich Witten
In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, we’re joined by special guest FIU Head Baseball Coach Rich Witten as we gear up for the 2025 college baseball season, set to begin Friday, February 14. Coach Witten gives us an inside look at the Panthers’ offseason preparations, the players to...
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 103 - NFL Playoffs, Little League Opening Day, MLB and Boxing
For Episode 103 we hang out with Jonathan Escarza. We talk about opening day at Diamond Dreams, and bringing the little back to little league. Also, why our kids can't truly enjoy the Marlins. Is this situation worse than 1998 and 2004? The Super Bowl is set. Who is our favorite to win, and how…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 102 - Marlins, Dolphins, the NFL Playoffs, and the Draft
Happy 2025 everyone! We are back with Episode 102. We talk about the Marlins spending $0 in free agency, and what we can expect from the team this season. Also, should the Yankees trade for Luis Arraez? If you've been listening to this podcast, you know the answer to that. In the NFL, will the...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 101 - Merry Christmas, Marlins, Goodbye to Rickey Henderson
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays from the Up & In family! On Episode 101 Mike and Armando talk about the unexpected death of Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest of all-time, and a favorite of the both of them. Also, what are the Marlins doing? Will the A's do better, and have...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 100 - Century Mark Episode w/ Juan Soto, Dolphins and more
Up & In hits the century mark! 100 , and first off we want to thank the loyal listeners who have supported us from day one. It means so much to us every time some of you reach out to tell us about an episode you just listened to, or with an opinion about a certain topic. Thank you, thank you…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 99 - What's next for the Yankees? Where will Soto sign? McDaniel on the hot seat?
Up & In is back with episode 99. We are one shy of the century mark. We talk about Aaron Judge and his second MVP award. Will he mentally recover from his slow postseason, and costly error in the World Series? We also dive into Juan Soto and where he may end up. Will the Yankees pay up? Will be...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 98 - World Series Recap, Election Talk, The state of the Dolphins
It's Election Day in America. We will know who the 47th President of the United States is tonight...maybe. We talk about the election, and what to expect tonight. Also, World Series talk. What went wrong for the Yankees? What changes should they make? Will they keep Juan Soto? Will fans remember...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 97 - World Series Preview, Impact of Yankees-Dodgers
Mike and Armando preview the World Series that MLB was dreaming about this entire season, The New York Yankees vs. The Los Angeles Dodgers. The old school rivals are squaring off in the Fall Classic once again, and for the first time since 1981. This World Series features some of the biggest…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 96 - ALCS and NLCS, Disney pricing, Elections
Welcome to Episode 96 of Up & In. Mike and Armando talk about both league championship series: Yankees-Guardians and Dodgers-Mets. While it looks like the Yanks and the Dodgers have the upper hand after three games, do the Guardians and Mets have it in them to stage a comeback and make the World...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 95 - MLB Playoffs, Yankees and Mets Advance, HOF case for Tiant and others
Mike and Armando talk about the Yankees advancing to the ALCS. Stanton got hot, Judge not so much, but what can we expect from the Bronx Bombers in the LCS? Is a World Series in their future? The Mets definitely got hot at the same time, and now await the winner of the Dodgers-Padres series. We…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Episode 94 - Dolphins, Canes, MLB Playoffs and Marlins
Armando and Mike talk Dolphins and Canes football on Episode 94 of Up & In. The Dolphins went from Super Bowl contender to possibly drafting in the top 10 in 2025. Can Miami salvage their season? Who's to blame for the current mess? Chris Grier? Mike McDaniel? Both? Listen to what we think. Also,...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 93 - Cheating in Little League, Ohtani, Postseason Baseball, Tua
We are getting closer and closer to Episode 100! On Episode 93, we talk about cheating in little league, and how to combat that. We also get into the bad Miami weather, and dealing with the schedule changes. The MLB Postseason is getting closer, the Yankees are in, the Marlins are trying to win…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 92 - James Earl Jones Tribute, Remembering 9/11, and Keeping Little Leaguers Loving Baseball
We pay tribute to James Earl Jones, the film legend who passed away this week. He starred in a lot of great movies, including two very beloved baseball movies "Field of Dreams" and "The Sandlot". His monologue at the end of "Field of Dreams" as author Terence Mann, is one for the ages. May he…
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Mike and Armando are back with Up and In Episode 91. We talk September baseball and how a slump, or hot streak can make or break your entire season. What teams could surprise everyone in this last month? We also dive once again into analytics, and how that old school baseball feel may win you a...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 90 - Judge/Ohtani and their Historic Season, Bonds/Maddux, Postive Reinforcement
Episode 90 of Up & In goes into Aaron Judge's and Shohei Ohtani's historic seasons. We didn't get to witness Babe Ruth, and have read about him and many other legends in the history books. We all have a chance to watch what Judge and Ohtani are doing. Will Judge break his AL home run record? Will...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 89 - School Starts, Fall League 2024 kicks off, Analyzing prospects
This is episode 89 of Up & In with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana. We talk first week of school. The traffic is back, so are the early mornings, but with that comes routine. Are you happy summer vacation is over? Also, the fall little league season is upon us. Mike also talks about his 12u…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 88 - Jazz Chisholm Trade, State of the Marlins, Olympic Controversy
Mike and Armando are back after a much needed vacation. On Episode 88 we talk about where we went with our families, and some very cool experiences. We dive into the Jazz Chisholm trade, and how he's adapted quickly to the Yankees. Also, what's up with Gleyber Torres? The Marlins look very...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 87 - Special Guest Steven Suarez talking All-Star Game, WWE
Archbishop Coleman Carroll Head Baseball Coach, Steven Suarez, joins us once again on Up & In. We talk about his team's turnaround this past season, and all the projects he's been working on and completing at the school. We also discuss the differences between baseball when he played it, to now....
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 86 - Struggling MLB Teams, US Soccer, Presidential Debate
Up & In talks about the Yankees struggles, and how they can get back to their winning ways. Will they finally part with Aaron Boone? Mike has a great suggestion for manager. We also talk U.S. Soccer, and why the USMNT dropped the ball when they didn't hire Jesse Marsch. Also, will the Heat make…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 85 - Panthers are champs, Dolphins Next? Appreciating Baseball's History
Armando and Mike are back with Episode 85 of Up & In. We talk about the Panthers' championship, and ask, are the Dolphins next? We disagree of what's ahead for the Dolphins. Which one of us do you agree with? Also, some trades we may see at the MLB Season's halfway point, and some teams that may...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 84 - Rainy Week and MLB All-Star Selections
Mike and Armando select their AL and NL All-Star Teams on Episode 84 of Up & In. Some surprises, some tough selections, but we made our choices. Do you agree? Any snubs? We also talk about all the rain in Miami this week, and how it's affected every outdoor baseball practice. Also, Disney trips,...
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 83 - Yankees Streak, Betting on Baseball, NIL in High School
Mike and Armando talk Yankees baseball on Episode 83. The Bronx Bombers are playing like the World Series frontrunners right now. Who's to laud for their success? Is it their offense? Their stellar pitching? All of the above? We go through what's going right for them, and some impressive player...