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Double Play (MLB Podcast)
by Cold Hard Truth
Co-Hosts Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss MLB baseball, recapping the biggest series’, analyzing player performances, and most likely fighting over the Giants and Dodgers rivalry.
Episodes
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Can Superteams Work in Major League Baseball?
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith debate whether superteams can work in Major League Baseball. The two discuss and debate how they define superteams, what teams can be considered superteams in today's MLB, and whether or not superteams can have success in future seasons. Check out our Instagram!...
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Handing Out our MLB Awards for May + Team of the Month!
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith hand out their MLB monthly awards for May! From top players to top pitchers to top rookies, these awards cover all the top performers in the MLB over the past month. Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our TikTok!...
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Most Disappointing MLB Players + Mets Struggles, Soaring Orioles
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith name their 10 most disappointing players so far in the 2023 MLB season and discuss the struggling Mets and soaring Orioles! Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@doubleplaybsb Check out our...
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Handing Out our MLB Awards for April + Team of the Month!
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue hand out their MLB monthly awards for April! From top players to top pitchers to top rookies, these awards cover all the top performers in the MLB over the past month. Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our TikTok!...
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Bryce Harper Makes a Historic Comeback from Injury!
Bryce Harper will return to the Phillies lineup vs the Dodgers on Tuesday. Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss what Harp's return means for the Fightin' Phils as they attempt to make a return to the World Series. Harper was originally slated to come back after the All-Star break but instead will...
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What Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Return Means for the Padres!
Fernando Tatis Jr. is eligible to return to the Padres on Thursday. Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss what El Niño's return means for San Diego who has hovered around .500 early in the 2023 MLB season! With Padre stars Juan Soto and Manny Machado struggling out of the gates and Tatis dominating...
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Talking Astros' Hangover, Dodgers' Decline, and Our Favorite Breakouts!
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Jack and Ryan discuss a variety of topics including a potential World Series hangover for the Astros, whether the Dodgers are declining or not, and MLB breakouts they believe in! Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check...
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Overreacting to the First Week of the MLB Season!
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Ryan and Jack overreact to the first week of the MLB season, deciding whether the Rays' perfect start, Philly's struggles, and Brewers' playoff hopes are legit or not! Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our...
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2023 MLB Season Preview + Predictions! [Records, Playoffs, Awards]
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue break down their 2023 MLB season preview including record predictions, playoff brackets, and awards, culminating in their World Series picks! With Opening Day around the corner, we've got baseball for nearly the rest of the year and Double Play is the place to be for…
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2023 NL Central Division Preview + Offseason Recap
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue go team by team through the NL Central, recapping each team's offseason moves and previewing where the team stands heading into the 2023 MLB Season. This episode is the sixth and final in a series where Jack and Ryan break…
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2023 AL Central Division Preview + Offseason Recap
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue go team by team through the AL Central, recapping each team's offseason moves and previewing where the team stands heading into the 2023 MLB Season. This episode is the fifth in a series where Jack and Ryan break down each…
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2023 AL East Division Preview + Offseason Recap
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue go team by team through the AL East, recapping each team's offseason moves and previewing where the team stands heading into the 2023 MLB Season. Ryan and Jack also bring on creators Jack (DailyDoseofBaseball) and Sam Luckini...
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2023 NL East Division Preview + Offseason Recap
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue go team by team through the NL East, recapping each team's offseason moves and previewing where the team stands heading into the 2023 MLB Season. Ryan and Jack also bring on YouTube creator Marc Luino (GiraffeNeckMarc) to...
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2023 AL West Division Preview + Offseason Recap
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith go team by team through the AL West, recapping each team's offseason moves and previewing where the team stands heading into the 2023 MLB Season. This episode is the second in a series where Jack and Ryan break down each team...
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2023 NL West Division Preview + Offseason Recap
In this episode of the Double Play Podcast, Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue go team by team through the NL West, recapping each team's offseason moves and previewing where the team stands heading into the 2023 MLB Season. Ryan and Jack also bring on TikTok creator Priya Shelley to preview the Giants...
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Texas Rangers' Donnie Ecker Talks Hitting Philosophy, Giants vs. Dodgers, and More!
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue sit down with Texas Rangers bench coach Donnie Ecker to talk about his hitting philosophy, the Giants vs. Dodgers rivalry, and the effects of analytics on baseball! Ecker, who joined the Rangers before the 2022 season, is one of the biggest up-and-coming names in the…
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Ranking the Top 30 Catchers in the MLB!
Starting off our positional rankings, Ryan is ranking all 30 starting catchers in Major League Baseball. The list includes some of the most proven catchers in the MLB like JT Realmuto and Will Smith, as well as newcomers Adley Rutschman, Alejandro Kirk, and Cal Raleigh. This is the start of a...
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Carlos Correa Chaos + Ranking Our Top 25 MLB Players
Double Play Baseball's Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue break down the chaotic situation that led Carlos Correa to sign with the New York Mets instead of the San Francisco Giants! Also, for the holidays, Jack and Ryan rank their top 25 players in the MLB for 2023. As part of a Double Play celebration,...
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Recapping More MLB Offseason Moves | Correa, Rodon, Swanson & Murphy!
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith recap recent MLB free agency signings and offseason moves including Carlos Correa signing with the Giants, Carlos Rodon joining the Yankees, and Sean Murphy being traded to the Braves! Jack and Ryan break down the deals and finish off the episode with an MLB logo…
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Recapping the Biggest MLB Free Agency Signings | Judge, Degrom, Turner & More!
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue recap recent MLB free agency signings including Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees, Jacob Degrom choosing the Rangers, and many more! Jack and Ryan debate whether to take or leave hot-take reactions to each of the biggest contracts and then finish off the episode…
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Quick Reaction to Aaron Judge RESIGNING with the Yankees | Giants, Padres & More!
Jack Smith reacts to Aaron Judge resigning with the New York Yankees on a 9-year, 360 million dollar deal and what it means for other suitors: the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres. Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our TikTok!...
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Naming Our End-of-Season Award Winners + All-MLB Team!
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith hand out their end-of-season MLB awards including MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Cy Young in both the American and National Leagues! They also name the official Double Play Baseball All-MLB team for the 2022 MLB season. Finally, Jack and Ryan recap recent MLB free-agency...
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The Astros Are Champions Again! | 2022 MLB World Series Recap
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue recap the 2022 World Series in which the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games to stand alone as MLB champions! Jack and Ryan discuss some critical moments in the series including the Phillies' epic game one comeback and the Astros' game four...
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Previewing and Predicting the 2022 World Series | MLB Playoffs
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith break down the 2022 World Series matchup between the AL champion Houston Astros and the NL champion Philadelphia Phillies! They discuss both teams' paths to the October Classic, who has the edge in the batter's box and on the mound, and keys to the series on each side....
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"Crystal Ball" Projections for Each MLB Divisional Round Team's Future
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue look into their "Crystal Balls" for all of the 8 MLB divisional round teams, projecting what the future looks like for each squad! Through this exercise, they also recap the ALDS and NLDS series' and preview both championship matchups: the Astros vs the Yankees, and…
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MLB Wild Card Weekend Recap + Divisional Round Preview!
Ryan Donahue recaps each of the 4 MLB Wild Card series' including the Guardians' walk-off W, the Phillies' and Mariners' big comebacks, and the Mets' big letdown. Also, Ryan previews each divisional round series that will be played this week in both the American League and National League. The...
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Explaining Our MLB Playoff Brackets + World Series Picks
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue break down their MLB Playoff brackets culminating in their World Series picks! Also, Ryan and Jack take a look back at their preseason record predictions and recap the final week of series locks, crowning the season champion. Check out our Instagram!...
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September Awards, Mets Gonna Met & Aaron Judge's 62nd Home Run
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue hand out their MLB monthly awards for September! These awards cover all the top performers in baseball over the past month, from top players to top pitchers to top rookies. Also, Ryan and Jack discuss the Braves' sweep of the Mets and Aaron Judge's 62nd home run. Check...
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The Phillies Will Miss The Playoffs + More Year-End Predictions
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue speak on a myriad of baseball topics, laying out some of their biggest predictions for the last week and a half of the MLB season including a disappointing fall for the Philadelphia Phillies, a potential ALCS ceiling for the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians, and...
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MLB 3 Up, 3 Down: Bo Bichette, Guardians, Orioles, & More!
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss three MLB players, teams, and themes that are trending upward around baseball, and three more that are trending downward. Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@doubleplaybsb Check out…
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Reviewing MLB Power Rankings & Rule Changes + Top 5 Baseball Foods
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith break down their most recent MLB power rankings, discussing some of the biggest movers like the Braves, Mets, Phillies, and White Sox! They also review the MLB rule changes coming in 2023 and rank their top 5 favorite baseball foods. Check out our Instagram!...
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All-MLB Monthly Awards: August [Players, Pitchers, Rookies]
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue hand out their MLB monthly awards for August! From top players, to top pitchers, to top rookies, these awards cover all the top performers in the MLB over the past month. Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our TikTok!...
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Discussing new book "Intentional Balk" with Dan Levitt and Mark Armour
Double Play Baseball's Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith sit down with SABR researchers and critically-acclaimed authors Dan Levitt and Mark Armour to discuss their new book "Intentional Balk: Baseball's Thin Line Between Innovation and Cheating." Baseball and cheating have had a long relationship…
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Mid-August MLB Standings Update + Playoff Picture Outlook
Double Play Baseball's Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith sift through the MLB standings as we hit the middle of August, focusing on teams in contention for the 2022 MLB playoffs. They also work through a segment of 3 Up, 3 Down, mentioning names like Alex Bregman and the Astros, Josh Hader, and the...
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Yankees Swept by the Surging Cardinals + Phillies Won't Quit
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss the Yankees' fall and Cardinals' rise culminated by a big St. Louis sweep! Also, they talk about the Phillies, who won't say die and have surged into the second Wild Card spot in the National League. The episode is bookended by Quick Hitters and a segment of…
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MLB Trade Deadline Recap + July Monthly Awards
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith recap a hectic MLB trade deadline headlined by the monstrous Juan Soto trade that saw a boatload of prospects head to Washington! After the trade deadline, Jack and Ryan hand out their monthly awards for July, honoring top players, pitchers, and rookies! Check out our...
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Talking Juan Soto Trade Rumors + Updated Second Half Predictions
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith discuss the recent Juan Soto trade rumors, predicting where the superstar outfielder ends up. After, they update their MLB predictions for the second half including standings projections, awards updates, and Playoff/World Series picks! Enjoy the second half and the MLB...
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First Half MLB Recap + Mid-Season Awards
As we head into the MLB All-Star Break, Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith recap the first half of the 2022 MLB season. After breaking down storylines surrounding the Yankees, the White Sox, and the three managerial firings from the first half, Jack and Ryan hand out their MLB awards at the year's...
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MLB All-Star Game Rosters Revealed + Standings Update!
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss the final MLB All-Star Game rosters, noting their biggest snubs, and then work their way through the current MLB standings, checking in on surging teams like the Mariners and Orioles, and struggling teams like the Giants and Angels. Check out our Instagram!...
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Handing out June MLB Awards [Top Players, Pitchers, Rookies]
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith hand out their MLB monthly awards for June! From top players, to top pitchers, to top rookies, these awards cover all the top performers in the MLB over the past month. On top of the awards, Jack and Ryan introduce new advantages for series locks! Check out our...
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Discussing the Mariners vs Angels brawl + Phillies post Harper injury
This episode combines two discussions Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith had for YouTube in which they talked about the brawl between the Mariners and Angels as well as what the Phillies should do without Bryce Harper. Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubleplay.bsbl/ Check out our...
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Building the Best 2022 MLB All Star Game Rosters
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue build out their full 2022 MLB All Star Game Rosters! 34 players make up the starting lineups, benches, and pitching stables in both the American League and National League. Both Jack and Ryan are hyped for the mid-summer classic in Los Angeles and these teams should…
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Oneil Cruz is a Five Tool Future MLB Star
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith discuss the Pirates shortstop phenom Oneil Cruz and his prospects of becoming one of the best players in the MLB. Cruz is one of the most talented baseball players in the major leagues already and has shown all five tools that all of the baseball greats have. He is…
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Talking Dodgers Struggles and MVP Leaders!
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith discuss the recent struggles and injuries the Dodgers have had as well as their MVP leaders across this early stretch of the MLB season! At the end of the episode, they run into the wildest week of series locks yet! Check out our YouTube Channel!...
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A Special Father's Day Baseball Discussion
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue celebrate their dads and all baseball dads on Father's Day! The two tell stories of how their dads inspired their love for baseball, the Dodgers and Giants, and other miscellaneous aspects of America's Pastime! Also, this episode serves as a huge thank you to all dads...
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Giants Sweep the Dodgers, Braves & Phillies Win 9+ Straight!
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue review the standings and playoff picture in the MLB! They discuss the Giants sweeping the Dodgers in San Francisco, the Braves and Phillies' long winning streaks, and the Cardinals overtaking the Brewers in the National League. In the American League, it's all about…
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Where Does Success Come From in an MLB Franchise?
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith discuss who is most responsible for success in an MLB franchise. Is it up top with the owner and the general manager? Or is it down on the field with the manager and the players? Ryan and Jack break down the intertwining web between each of these four pieces and...
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MLB Monthly Awards: May
Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue hand out their MLB monthly awards for May including top players, pitchers, rookies, and surprises in both the American League and the National League. Also, the two discuss the Phillies firing Joe Girardi, Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham's fantasy spat, and some of the…
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Fixing Baseball in 3 Steps
Jack Smith pitches his plan to fix the sport of baseball and the MLB in three big steps. Baseball is in a fragile spot right now, with large complaints about the pace of play, problems connecting with youth audiences, and a lack of player marketing. So, in this quick solo episode of the Double…
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Who is Better: Yankees or Mets? + Astros' Explosion
Ryan Donahue and Jack Smith break down the New York juggernauts (The Mets and the Yankees) and also discuss the recent success that the Houston Astros have had in this episode of the Double Play Podcast! Adding on, the two discuss the Reds throwing a "no-hitter" against the Pirates but still...
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Co-Hosts Jack Smith and Ryan Donahue discuss MLB baseball, recapping the biggest series’, analyzing player performances, and most likely fighting over the Giants and Dodgers rivalry.
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