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Locke'd In Baseball
by William Locke and Luis Barranco
Good teams win series. Great teams sweep.We break down baseball from the game on the field to the front office strategy and the business running the sport. Founded by William Locke with Luis Barranco in the booth every week.
Episodes
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MLB Trade Deadline Recap! | Ep. 428
Make sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @lockedinbaseballmedia for more baseball content! #mlb #baseball #lockedinbaseball #yankees #dodgers #skubal #cubs #tradedeadline #redsox #bluejays
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Trade Deadline Preview! | Ep. 427
Taking stock of the MLB trade market just under a week away Monday's deadline. Who will be buying? Selling? Who will get moved? Who will be the biggest names to get traded? We dive into all that and much more in this episode of Locke'd In Baseball! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok...
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Should This MLB Superstar Get Traded AGAIN? | Ep. 426
In the latest episode of The Locke’d In Baseball podcast, we preview Saturday’s MLB Draft, recap the Yankees-Rays series and analyze the latest news in Yankeeland, discuss if we think the Marlins and Red Sox’ hot streaks are legit, honor a legend in Justin Verlander, wonder if Mason Miller will…
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Reacting to the MLB All-Star Game Rosters! | Ep. 425
Reacting to the MLB All-Star Game rosters: biggest snubs, question marks, issues, and more. Plus: Yankees' free fall, more Mets drama, some trade deadline news & notes, and much more! 🔒 New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast...
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What Each MLB Team Should Do at the Trade Deadline | Ep. 424
Recapping the weekend of baseball and discussing what each team should do at the trade deadline! 🔒 New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms #MLB #Baseball #Yankees #Dodgers #Astros #tradedeadline #Phillies #Mets…
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Shohei Ohtani is Immune to Voter Fatigue | Ep. 423
With Luis traveling, William goes solo in the latest episode of Locke'd In Baseball. He starts with Jazz getting hit... where no man wants to get hit. Then, he dives into the Yankees-White Sox series. How should Chicago's front office approach the deadline? How are the Yankees doing without Aaron...
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Is Jacob Misiorowksi the Modern Day Randy Johnson? | Ep. 422
Is Jacob Misiorowski the modern day Randy Johnson? Over his last 8 starts the Miz has posted the lowest ERA of any 8-game span in MLB history and delivered one of the best starts in MLB history on Friday night against the Phillies. We break down whether the Big Unit comp actually holds up. Plus…
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Who Owns Chicago's Future: Cubs or White Sox? | Ep. 421
We open with the chaotic Brewers vs. A’s series in Las Vegas and wonder if baseball is viable in the city long-term. We then discuss another questionable incident involving Dalton Rushing and an exciting Dodgers vs. Pirates series. Plus: the White Sox are on fire. Do they have a brighter future...
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Manny Machado Wants Analytics GONE | Ep. 420
Manny Machado was in the news over the weekend for his strong anti-analytics comments. We discuss why we think he said what he said, if he has a point, and what our favorite/least favorite baseball stats are.Then we dive into the weekend of baseball, which featured another elite Jacob Misiorowski...
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Shohei Ohtani Could Be Having His Best Season Yet | Ep. 419
After opening with T.J. Rumfield's home run off Jo Adell's head, we discuss the rough news that is Aaron Judge's rib cage injury. Has the Yankees' June swoon officially started? Can the rest of the lineup keep the team afloat until Judge returns? Then we discuss if this is Shohei Ohtani's best...
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More Misiorowski Magic, The PCA Show, ABS Glitched?! | Ep. 418
We open today's podcast with Fernando Tatís FINALLY homering - we then discuss a confounding Padres team and a Nationals lineup that has been one of the surprises of the season. Then, we discuss an incredible Saturday night for Pete Crow-Armstrong, the four walk-off homers on Friday night, the...
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MLB Labor Negotiations Have Begun | Ep. 417
The MLBPA and owners began negotiations on a new CBA this week in New York ahead of the current deal expiring in December. We break down the proposals from both sides, why the most important issue the league needs to solve is the payroll disparity, and if we think a salary cap would be good for…
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Cubs, Mets and Red Sox in Freefall, Two IMPROBABLE Home Runs in One Season | Ep. 416
The Cubs are in a complete freefall. They've racked up 9 straight losses, their longest skid since 2022, and are now out of a playoff spot. They've joined the 2017 Dodgers as the only expansion-era teams with two 10-game win streaks AND a 9-game losing streak in one season. We break down what's...
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These Teams Should Tear it Down at the Deadline! | Ep. 415
The trade deadline is creeping up, and some of these teams need to make a decision: buy, sell, or blow it up entirely. We break down the clubs who should be tearing it down come August 3rd, plus a full trip Around the League with Luis reporting boots-on-the-ground from Sacramento. We cover the...
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MLB Rivalry Weekend Was Electric! | Ep. 414
Luis and William break down all 15 matchups from a wild MLB Rivalry Weekend - the Subway Series at Citi Field, the Crosstown Classic on the South Side, the Beltway, the Border Battle, the Bay Bridge, the Vedder Cup, and everything in between. 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲...
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Guardians, Rays & Brewers Thriving | Cubs, Yankees & Dodgers Struggling | MLB Week in Review | Ep. 413
The savvy small market teams are thriving and the big market spenders are struggling. Luis and William break down why the Guardians, Rays, and Brewers have figured something out, and why the Cubs, Yankees, and Dodgers have been struggling. Plus Shohei Ohtani's 0.82 ERA, Rico García's absurd run…
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First Big Trade, Skubal Injured, AL Mess | Ep. 412
William is back from vacation and Luis catches him up on the biggest stories from the last 10 days. Tarik Skubal goes under the knife to remove loose bodies in his elbow and is out 2-3 months. The Giants pull off the summer's first big trade, sending Patrick Bailey to the Guardians for LHP Matt...
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The Best and Worst Players From the First Month of Baseball | Ep. 411
Luis and William break down the best AND worst players at every position from March/April, name the standout starters, relievers, and honorable mentions across the diamond. Plus: the Phillies fire Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start and tap Don Mattingly as interim manager (with Alex Cora turning down...
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RED SOX CLEAN HOUSE | MLB Weekend Recap | Ep. 410
The Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches one month into year two of his three-year, $21.75M extension. Is this Craig Breslow's last-ditch attempt to save his own job? Plus, the Rockies SWEEP the Mets (their first sweep of New York since 2018), and the Mets hit their worst 28-game start since...
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Is 2026 the Year of the Losing Streak? | MLB Podcast |Ep. 409
The Yankees sweep the Red Sox in a dominant 3-game set behind elite starts from Luis Gil, Max Fried, and Schlittler. Are the Red Sox just... not good? Then we get into the losing streaks taking over MLB. The Phillies have dropped 9 straight and got swept by the Cubs, the Mets just lost 12 in a…
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Are the Mets Cooked? | Temperature Check for Each MLB Division | Ep. 408
The Mets are in FREEFALL, the Yankees are rolling, and there's a new record-breaking ownership group in San Diego. We break it all down on today's episode of Locked In Baseball. We start with a tribute to the late Garret Anderson, the Angels' all-time franchise leader in games, hits, at-bats,...
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Buying or Selling These Hot MLB Starts? | Ep. 407
We kick things off with a Buy or Sell debate on some of the hottest starts in baseball. Is Oneil Cruz's new approach legit? Can Sal Stewart keep mashing? Is Nico Hoerner really this good? Then we dive into every series from the week, including Mike Trout's insane 5-homer series against the…
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The New York Teams Are FALLING APART | Ep. 406
Is New York baseball in crisis mode? The Yankees got swept by the Rays and the Mets dropped five straight after getting swept by the A's - we break down what's going wrong for both teams, including Jazz Chisholm and Francisco Lindor's alarming miscues. Plus, the Brewers' five-game losing streak...
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Should Shohei Ohtani Get Extra Time Between Innings? | MLB Weekly Recap | Ep. 405
Is it too cold for baseball? We kick things off debating early-season weather and how it's affecting play across the league. Then we dive into the Jays-Dodgers World Series rematch and Shohei Ohtani getting extra rest between innings. Things got heated this week - we break down the brawls between...
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Injuries Wreaking Havoc Across MLB | Ep. 405
The AL East is already shaping up to be a one-team race, but is it too early to crown the Yankees? We break down every AL East series from the weekend, from the Yankees rolling through Miami to the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Red Sox all stumbling out of the gate. Are the struggles real, or is it…
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Should These MLB Teams Be Panicking Already? | Ep. 404
Is it too early to panic? We're breaking down the MLB teams that are off to rough starts and asking the tough question — should they already be worried? Then, we dive into the trend of teams handing out extensions to players who haven't even made their big league debut yet. What does it say about...
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MLB Opening Weekend Was Electric! | Ep. 403
Recapping an epic MLB Opening Weekend! 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms ---CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:22 Netflix Broadcast Thoughts 9:15 Tony Vitello Comments 12:16 Yankees-Giants 20:46...
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2026 MLB Predictions: Awards, Playoffs, & Our Favorite Props | Ep. 402
We're listing our favorite player props for the 2026 MLB season and then making our full predictions: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Reliever of the Year, every division winner, and the full playoff bracket all the way through the World Series.🔒 Locked In Baseball — New...
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Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 401
The Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champs, but 2026 comes with some minor questions. Roki Sasaki's command has been rough this spring, Blake Snell and Gavin Stone hit the IL, and Ohtani is still building up as a starter. We break it all down. 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every…
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New York Yankees Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 400
The New York Yankees are running it back. After coming up short last October, the Bronx Bombers are betting that the same core is good enough to get over the hump, with Aaron Judge coming off his third MVP in four years leading the charge. But running it back doesn't mean running it back healthy....
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Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 399
The Phillies are one of the most complete rosters in baseball, but can they stay that way long enough to get back to October? Zack Wheeler is working his way back from thoracic outlet surgery and won't be ready for Opening Day. Andrew Painter is slotting into the rotation after his long Tommy…
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New York Mets Team Preview & Prediction | Ep. 398
The New York Mets went all in this offseason, and the roster Steve Cohen & co built is a World Series contender. Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette at third base, Marcus Semien at second, and a six-man rotation headlined by Freddy Peralta and Nolan McClean. But talent on paper doesn't…
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Venezuela Wins the WBC! | Ep. 397
Recapping Team Venezuela's 3-2 win over Team USA in the WBC Final!#wbc #baseball #usa #venezuela #mlb
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We Went to the USA vs. Dominican Republic WBC Semifinal! | Ep. 396
🔒 Tonight's episode is SPECIAL. We were live at loanDepot Park in Miami for the World Baseball Classic and we break it all down on this podcast. First up: USA vs. Dominican Republic in the WBC Semifinal. The talent on display was unreal. We recap every key moment, the electric atmosphere inside...
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Seattle Mariners Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 395
The Seattle Mariners are one of the most fascinating teams in baseball heading into 2026. In this episode, recorded LIVE in Miami, we break down whether Julio Rodriguez can finally put together a full 162-game superstar season, a pitching staff loaded with talent but riddled with health question...
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Chicago Cubs Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 394
The Chicago Cubs added a big piece this offseason, and Alex Bregman could be the guy who pushes this roster over the top. In this episode, we break down how Bregman's veteran leadership and winning pedigree can impact the entire clubhouse, especially the young guys. We also dive into Pete...
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Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 393
The Toronto Blue Jays shocked the baseball world last year with a run all the way to the World Series, and now the question everyone is asking is can they get back? Toronto's rotation is one of the deepest in the American League, but will it hold up over a full season or are we due for some...
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The WBC is the Absolute Best | Pool Play Recap & Knockout Rounds Preview | Ep. 392
The World Baseball Classic pool play is in the books, and we're breaking it all down. We spent a lot of time on Team USA, the negativity, the bad vibes, the criticism, but also why this team still has a real chance to flip the script in the knockout round. Then we got into everything else: the...
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Atlanta Braves Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 391
The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most dominant teams in baseball over the last half decade, but 2025 was a season from hell. Injuries decimated the roster from start to finish, derailing what should have been another deep October run. Now heading into 2026, the question is whether Atlanta...
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Boston Red Sox Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 390
The Boston Red Sox are one of the most interesting teams heading into 2026, and we brought in reinforcements to break it all down. Josh Mullenix, Red Sox fan, college roommate, and podcast producer at CBS Sports, joins the show to give his unfiltered take on the state of the Sox. We talk about...
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Houston Astros Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 389
The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season, and now the pressure is on to prove the dynasty isn't over. In this episode, we break down a 2026 roster in transition. Carlos Correa is back in Houston at third base (maybe SS with the Peña injury), Yordan Alvarez...
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San Diego Padres Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 388
The San Diego Padres won 90 games in 2025 and look to build on that in 2026. New manager Craig Stammen takes the reins of a roster headlined by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Xander Bogaerts, but the offseason brought big changes. Dylan Cease, Luís Arráez, Robert Suárez,...
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Baltimore Orioles Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 387
The Baltimore Orioles are coming off a 75-87 last-place finish in the AL East, but they made massive moves this offseason. In this episode, we break down everything Baltimore did to retool and whether it's enough to compete in 2026.We cover the big additions in Pete Alonso, Taylor Ward, Shane…
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Detroit Tigers Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 386
The Tigers aren't going away. After their second straight Game 5 ALDS loss, Detroit went out and signed Framber Valdez to pair with Tarik Skubal. We break down whether this gives them the best rotation in baseball, why Skubal isn't getting traded despite the rumors, and the big question: is the...
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Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 385
Milwaukee had the best record in baseball last year, went to the NLCS, and then traded Freddy Peralta and Caleb Durbin this offseason. We break down Bradon Woodruff's uncertain Opening Day status, Jacob Misiorowski's transition to full-time ace, the wide-open rotation battle between Kyle…
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Texas Rangers Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 384
Three years removed from a World Series title and two straight playoff misses. Skip Schumaker replaces Bruce Bochy, Marcus Semien and Adolis García are gone, and the Rangers open the season at Philadelphia against García. The rotation led all of MLB in ERA last year and somehow got deeper with...
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Cincinnati Reds Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 383
The Reds made the postseason last year and have eyes of getting back there. Eugenio Suárez returns to Cincinnati after a 49-homer season to give Elly De La Cruz real lineup protection for the first time. Matt McLain needs a bounce-back year after struggling offensively coming off shoulder…
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Kansas City Royals Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 382
The Royals made the playoffs in 2024 for the first time in nine years — then went backwards at 82-80. Bobby Witt Jr. is still the best player in the AL Central, but did J.J. Picollo do enough around him? Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas help, but the impact bat never came. We break down Carter...
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San Francisco Giants Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 381
The San Francisco Giants might be the most fascinating team in baseball this year. A storied franchise hands the keys to Tony Vitello, one of the most successful and polarizing college baseball coaches ever, and bets that his intensity and player development chops can translate to the big…
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Cleveland Guardians Team Preview & Predictions | Ep. 380
Back-to-back AL Central titles, but the Guardians barely did anything this offseason and the offense ranked 28th in runs per game last year. Emmanuel Clase is gone. Rhys Hoskins was a late add for right-handed thump. And beyond Steven Kwan and José Ramírez, there's a lot of question marks with…
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Good teams win series. Great teams sweep.We break down baseball from the game on the field to the front office strategy and the business running the sport. Founded by William Locke with Luis Barranco in the booth every week.
HOSTED BY
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Good teams win series. Great teams sweep.We break down baseball from the game on the field to the front office strategy and the business running the sport. Founded by William Locke with Luis Barranco in the booth every week.
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