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In The Yard
by Collin Stivala & Braeden Cox
Collin Stivala and Braeden Cox discuss the hottest Sports Topics and keep you up to date about what is going on around MLB, NFL, and more!Also, check out our Wiffle-Ball Playlist on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@intheyardpod) for some backyard action!Collin - New York Yankees Fan, Cincinnati Bengals FanBraeden - New York Yankees Fan, Green Bay Packers Fan, Brooklyn Nets FanThank you for listening!
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Official MLB 2026 Season Preview
Collin and Braeden are BACK as Opening Day 2026 approaches and they have some HOT takes for the upcoming season. First, Collin and Braeden preview each division and predict what the division standings will look like at the end of the season. Is the NL East the Mets to lose? Will the Tigers take a step back this year? Stay tuned to find out here on In the Yard. At the end of the episode, they predict the MVP and Cy Young Award Winners for the 2026 season. Will Judge 3-Peat as MVP? Is there anyone who can dethrone Shohei in the NL? Thank you for watching. Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe.
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World Series and MLB Awards REACTION
Thank you for tuning into In the Yard Podcast! In this episode, Collin and Braeden react to a WILD World Series, with the Dodgers ultimately taking the throne and winning back-to-back championships. They also react to the ROY, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP Awards, and give their take on whether the winners deserved it, or if someone may have gotten snubbed.
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OFFICIAL WORLD SERIES PREVIEW!
Thank you for tuning into In the Yard with Collin and Braeden. In this episode, they preview the 2025 World Series Matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Will the Dodgers be the FIRST TEAM to repeat titles in over 20 years? Or will the Blue Jays win their first World Series title since 1993? Stay tuned as we preview the matchup and predict who we think will win the October Classic.
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Who will be Playing in the World Series?
In this Episode, Collin and Braeden recap and react to the Division Series outcomes and analyze the results for the winners and losers. After the recap, they preview the Championship Series. The Mariners will be playing the Blue Jays with the Jays holding home field advantage. What do the Mariners have to do to upset the Blue Jays? On the NL side of things, the Brewers will be playing the Dodgers in the NLCS. Which two teams will be advancing to the World Series?
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WILD CARD SERIES REACTION
In this Episode, Collin and Braeden react to all of the Wild Card Series and which factors put the winning team over the edge. Tarik Skubal came up HUGE in Game 1 to lift the Tigers over the Guardians. The Padres lose to the Cubs in dramatic fashion, and also proved why ABS will be a huge upgrade for baseball next year. The Dodgers took care of business against the Reds as most expected, but have a big challenge coming up as they go to Philly. Cam Schlittler dominated the Red Sox in Game 3 as the Yankees advance to the ALDS.
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2025 OFFICIAL Wild Card Preview
Thank you for tuning into In the Yard Podcast! In this episode, Collin and Braeden discuss the Wild Card series and how some teams missed the playoffs and some snuck in. What are some key things we are watching for? Do the Reds have a real chance to upset the Dodgers? What series matchup is the most even out of the four? Stay tuned as Collin and Braeden answer these questions and more
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In The Yard Pod Episode 107: AL and NL Playoff Races are getting HEATED
Collin and Braeden discuss the current state of the MLB Playoff Picture and determine whether or not they think the current setup will remain same or if there will be some shake up with just over a week to go! Thank you for watching. Let us know what you think the playoff picture will look like come October!
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In The Yard Pod Episode 105: Which AL Teams will make the Playoffs? (08.14.2025)
Collin and Braeden discuss the American League Playoff Race.. The current favorite to win the American League Pennant may shock you, stay tuned to find out who it is. The Blue Jays have been HOT, is the AL theirs to lose? The Tigers have also had a tremendous season so far...Can they win the AL? Lastly, the Mariners, Red Sox, and Yankees all currently hold a Wild Card Spot. Will this remain the same come October?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 104: NL Playoff Race Update (08.14.2025)
Collin and Braeden discuss the RED HOT Brewers with the best record in baseball.. Can they FINALLY prove themselves in the Postseason? Also, the Padres are right behind the Dodgers in the NL West, is there any chance they can beat them out as they play each other this weekend. Lastly, is there trouble in Queens? The Mets have lost 14 of their last 16 games.. but Collin and Braeden say it's not time to panic quite yet..
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In The Yard Pod Episode 103: MLB Trade Deadline OFFICIAL Reaction
Collin and Braeden react to this year's MLB trade deadline. It was quiet to start, but got hectic toward the end. What move was the BIGGEST surprise? Did any moves put a team over the edge for a World Series Title? Next, they discuss the Yankees' moves that were made. How much better did the Bronx Bombers get? Lastly, they pick which team had the BEST trade deadline, and which team had the worst.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 102: Official Second Half Predictions!
In this Episode, Collin and Braeden discuss the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, and how they can become even more fun. They also give some hot takes as to what we might expect in the second half of the season. Collin and Braeden have two teams from the same state who are currently out of the playoff picture that they think will be playing in October.. Which teams will it be? Also, both predict there will be a new NL MVP this year. Does this guy have what it takes to take it away from Ohtani?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 101: 2025 All-Star Teams REACTION
The 2025 All-Star Teams have been officially announced. Collin and Braeden react to the rosters, including who they think is the most deserving, who they think got snubbed, and what they would change about the rosters. Next they talk about Freddie Freeman's return to Atlanta representing the National League as the First Baseman. Will he get boo'd or applauded? Lastly they discuss the state of the Yankees and whether or not they can bounce back after losing the division lead.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 100: Can THIS Team beat the Dodgers?
In this episode, Collin and Braeden provide a quick MLB update and discuss some major topics across the league. The Mariners were HOT, and now, not so much. Is the AL West title out of reach for them? Trouble in Philly! Is there any way the Fightin's will be able to catch the Mets? Lastly, they discuss how the Dodgers have some competition in the NL West. Who is the biggest NL threat to the Reigning Champs?Thank you for watching, don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe!Follow us on X and TikTok @intheyardpodAlso listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dhbsMW...Link to Blue Woods Bakery: https://free-5251518.webadorsite.com/
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In The Yard Pod Episode 99: Can the Orioles Turn it Around?
In this episode, Collin and Braeden discuss the state of the Texas Rangers. The Rangers pitching has been stellar, but why is their offense still not clicking? They also discuss the AL East, focusing on the Orioles and how they have had such a fallout in such a short span. Lastly, they preview this weekend's World Series Rematch between the Yankees and Dodgers in LA.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 98: DRAMA in Boston??
Collin and Braeden give an update about Hot Topics around MLB as we are in the second week of May. There is drama brewing in Boston as Rafael Devers refuses to play First Base. What does this mean for him and the organization? Jacob Wilson is off to a stellar start. Can he keep it up and win AL ROY? The Royals are HOT, but why are we not buying into them just yet? Stay tuned for our thoughts and insights here on In the Yard.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 97: Who would be in the Postseason if the Season Ended Today?
We are OFFICIALLY one full month into the MLB Season as we are in early May. This means it is not too soon to breakdown what the Postseason would look like if the season ended TODAY. Collin and Braeden give their reactions and insight to the current Playoff Picture and debate whether or not it can remain the same. Did anyone have the A's being good this far into the season? There are currently 4 NL West Teams that would be in the playoffs.. Can it remain this way throughout the whole season? Stay tuned for our takes, and what changes we might see from now and the end of the season.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 96: Are We Buying These Hot Starts?
Collin and Braeden provide their Weekly MLB Update about hot topics around the league. Are they buying the Mets and Cubs great starts? The Angels are currently 12-12, can they finish the season with a winning record? Is the season already over for the Royals? Corbin Carroll is off to a HOT start in 2025, is he an early candidate for MVP?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 95: OFFICIAL MLB Update
Collin and Braeden discuss some hot topics around MLB as we are now three weeks into the season: Can Hunter Greene win the NL Cy Young? Are the White Sox going to win even LESS games than last year? Who has been the biggest X-Factor for the Yankees so far?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 91: OFFICIAL 2025 MLB Awards Preview
Collin and Braeden predict who will win the Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and MVP in the AL and NL this season. Is Paul Skenes a lock for the NL Cy Young? Can Ohtani and Judge win back-to-back MVP's?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 90: Can the Yanks win the AL Pennant?
Collin and Braeden Preview the Yankees ahead of the 2025 season and discuss X-Factors, who to watch, and if they can make it back to the World Series.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 94: Is it FINALLY the Angels' Year?
Collin and Braeden discuss some topics/teams around MLB, and give their Way-Too-Early predictions for the rest of the season. Can the Angels make the playoffs after hot start? Will the Braves bounce back after slow start? The NL West is LOADED, and don't sleep on the A's this year.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 93: Are Torpedo Bats RUINING Baseball?
Are the Padres a real contender after a 4-Game Sweep over the Braves? The Brewers are in trouble after getting dominated in the Bronx. Are the Pirates the worst team in the league after losing 3 of 4 in Miami? And of course, Collin and Braeden give their thoughts on the "infamous" Torpedo Bats. Thank you for watching. Comment your overreaction from Opening Weekend Don't forget to Subscribe! This episode is brought to you by Blue Woods Bakery.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 92: Can Paul Skenes carry the Pirates to a Division Title?
Collin and Braeden are joined by special guest and Pittsburgh Pirates Superfan Ethan Bulger to discuss the NL Central and state of the Pirates. Are the Cubs revamped enough to win the division? Can Paul Skenes take the Pirates to the next level? What do we expect from the Brewers, Cardinals, and Reds? Stay tuned for our discussion and predictions for the division.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 89: Can the D-Backs Top the Dodgers in the NL West?
Collin and Braeden preview the NL West and give their predictions and insight for each team. The Dodgers are EVEN BETTER than last year. Can the D-Backs bounce back after missing the Postseason last season? Can the Giants put themselves over the top after signing Willy Adames? Where do the Padres stand after quiet offseason?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 88: Is the Astros Dynasty Officially Over?
Collin and Braeden preview the AL West and predict what the standings will look like at the end of the season. Can the Rangers bounce back after a World Series hangover? Are the A's going to better than people think? Is the Astros Dynasty finally over? Stay tuned for our thoughts, insights, and more.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 87: Will the Twins Bounce Back this Season?
Collin and Braeden preview the AL Central ahead of the 2025 season and predict what the standings will look like at the end of September. Last year, three AL Central Teams made the Postseason, will it happen again? Can Bobby Witt Jr. carry the Royals back to the Postseason? The Twins and Guardians have A LOT to prove.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 86: Can THIS NL East Team Win it All?
Collin and Braeden preview the NL East ahead of the 2025 season. Can the Phillies remain on top after dominant 2024 Regular Season? Is it World Series or bust for the Mets after the acquisition of Juan Soto? Can the Braves bounce back after injury-riddled 2024 Campaign? Collin and Braeden giver their takes and predictions...
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In The Yard Pod Episode 85: Are the Red Sox BETTER than the Yankees?
Collin and Braeden preview the AL East and predict what the standings will look like at the end of the 2025 season. They also talk about who the best team in the AL East will be after very active offseason for some teams in the division.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 84: Who are the Top 5 QB's going into 2025?
Collin and Braeden react to the Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX over the Chiefs and who they think are the Top 5 Quarterbacks heading into 2025.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 83: OFFICIAL Super Bowl LIX Preview
Collin and Braeden preview Super Bowl LIX and predict who they think will win it all between the Eagles and Chiefs.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 82: Who is going to the Super Bowl?? (NFL Championship Preview)
Collin and Braeden are joined by special guest, die hard Bills fan Brandon Keyes (also known as Lo-Key) as they react to the NFL Divisional Games and preview the NFL Championship Games.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 81: OFFICIAL NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview
Collin and Braeden preview the NFL Wild Card slate and pick who they think is going to win each game.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 80: More Moves Coming for the Yankees?
Collin and Braeden discuss who else the Yankees can add after acquiring Max Fried, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger. They both agree that there are still many moves to be made. Collin and Braeden also react to the three big-name acquisitions and what the next steps moving forward are. Lastly, they debate on whether the Yankees should try to acquire Pete Alonso.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 79: Is it Now World Series or Bust for the Mets?
Collin and Braeden react to Juan Soto leaving the Bronx to play for the Mets on a record breaking deal. Are the Mets now the team to beat in the NL? What does Soto leaving mean for the Yankees? Collin and Braeden give you their thoughts.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 78: Can the Bills win the AFC??
Collin and Braeden discuss the state of the NFL heading into Week 14 of the season. They debate whether or not this is the Bills year to finally beat the Chiefs and if anyone can contend with the Lions/Eagles in the NFC.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 77: BIGGEST Surprise in the NFL So Far this Season
Collin and Braeden discuss what they think has been the biggest surprise in the NFL so far this season.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 75: The Yankees WIN AL PENNANT
Collin and Braeden react to the Yankees going to their first World Series since 2009, after the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS 3-1.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 74: Every MLB Division Series is TIED
Collin and Braeden react to each Division Series being tied 1-1. They discuss which teams they think have momentum and which teams may be in trouble.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 73: OFFICIAL 2024 MLB Wild Card Preview
Collin and Braeden preview the Wild Card Matchups as the MLB Postseason starts this week!
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In The Yard Pod Episode 72: Which AL Team will be left out of the Postseason?
Collin and Braeden discuss the AL and NL Wild Card Races as there is only one week left in the MLB Regular season. They also discuss what the current playoff picture looks like and if it will hold up or be different come October.Thank you for watching. Let us know what you think the playoff picture will look like one week from now.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 71: Which 7 AFC Teams will make the Playoffs this Season?
Collin and Braeden predict which 7 AFC Teams will make the playoffs this year and discuss who can be surprise contenders.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 70: No one wants to face THIS TEAM in the Postseason
Collin and Braeden discuss which MLB team they think would be the scariest to face in the Postseason. They also debate who should win NL Rookie of the Year between Paul Skenes and Jackson Merrill.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 69: Judge or Bobby for MVP?
Collin and Braeden discuss the AL MVP Race, the state of the Brewers, and if Ketel Marte's injury will hinder the D-Backs playoff push. They end the episode with their playoff picture prediction and determine if any teams can make a late push to play in October.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 68: THIS team will make a Post All-Star Break Comeback
Collin and Braeden discuss what they think have been the biggest surprises so far this season and have some hot takes for the second half of the season.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 67: 2024 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Preview
Collin and Braeden preview the 2024 All-Star game and Home Run Derby, talking about the biggest snubs for the All-Star Game, and predicting who will win the Home Run Derby.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 66: Is It Panic Time For The Yanks?
Collin and Braeden discuss the state of the Yankees and what they need to do to improve and break out of their slump. They also reflect a little bit on Paul Skenes and debate whether he should have been taken out of the game during his no-hitter.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 65: Picking Our 2024 All Star Game Starting Lineups
Collin and Braeden both fill out the 2024 All-Star Game Lineups based on who they think should be starting for the American League and National League.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 64: Are the D-Backs in Trouble?
Collin and Braeden discuss the following topics as we are officially 1/3 of the way through the MLB season:-Trouble in the Desert? The Reason for the D-Backs Slow Start-Gunnar or Bobby for ASG Starting AL Shortstop?-Is the NL East the Phillies to Lose?-Is it time for Robo-Umps?
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In The Yard Pod Episode 63: Can this Sleeper Team Make the Playoffs?
Collin and Braeden give a quick MLB update and talk about which teams are contenders and pretenders, and which teams will make a comeback after a slow start.
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In The Yard Pod Episode 62: Are the Cubs a Contender or Pretender?
Collin and Braeden provide a quick MLB update one month into the season and discuss whether they think certain teams are contenders or pretenders.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Collin Stivala and Braeden Cox discuss the hottest Sports Topics and keep you up to date about what is going on around MLB, NFL, and more!Also, check out our Wiffle-Ball Playlist on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@intheyardpod) for some backyard action!Collin - New York Yankees Fan, Cincinnati Bengals FanBraeden - New York Yankees Fan, Green Bay Packers Fan, Brooklyn Nets FanThank you for listening!
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