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The Bat Boy
by Joe Butter
Covering everything you need to know about Major League Baseball, from a fan's perspective!
Episodes
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MLB Awards Prediction REVIEW & Aaron Judge's WORST Slump?! | 23
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’m going through all my Pre-Season Awards Predictions and giving an update on how I did! And finally, everyone’s favorite segment that includes the DONKEYS of the week! Oh, and don’t miss this week’s edition of “Bronx Tales”! 00:55 Pre-Season Awards Check…
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NO-HITTERS & WALK OFFS, Oh My! | 22
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll discuss the very first NO-HITTER of 2026, and the WALK OFFS just keep adding up! I’ll touch on a few major injury updates. And finally, everyone’s favorite segment that includes the DONKEYS of the week! Oh, and don’t miss this week’s edition of “Bronx...
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This YANKEES Bullpen Is EXACTLY Who I Thought They Were! ..And MVP-Favorites Really STRUGGLING! | 21
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll cover some recent major injuries to some very prominent Starting Pitchers! There are some MVP-caliber superstars playing TERRIBLE; let’s talk about them! And finally, everyone’s favorite segment that includes the DONKEYS of the week! Oh, and don’t miss...
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The Year Of The Walk Off?! ..And The Yankees Suck AGAIN! | 20
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll discuss crazy amount of lengthy win streaks in the first quarter of the season! I’ll also discuss the shocking amount of walk offs! On a much more depressing note, I’ll discuss the iconic careers of Bobby Cox and John Sterling. And finally, everyone’s...
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Are We Setting The Table For a YANKEES vs. BRAVES World Series?! | 19
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll discuss the potentially catastrophic injuries to the Braves and Tigers that could have a major effect on the rest of their seasons! The NL Central has been DOMINATING! And finally, everyone’s favorite segment that includes the DONKEYS of the week! Oh…
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The Boston (Red Sox) FIRING Party! | 18
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll discuss the bombshell firing of the entire Boston offensive coaching staff! I also discuss the greatness of Paul Skenes, and some weird runs to start the 2026 MLB season! And finally, everyone’s favorite segment that includes the DONKEYS of the week!…
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Are the New York Mets CURSED?! | 17
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll hit the historic disaster that is the New York Mets! I also found a bunch of odd team stats while researching for this episode. And finally, the brand new segment that includes the DONKEYS of the week! Oh, and don’t miss this week’s edition of “Bronx...
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The Yankees SUCK and The Dodgers are GREAT - What Else Is New?! | 16
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll hit on all the major injuries that struck baseball. I tease a new segment, while spotlighting a handful of absolutely dominating performances. Lastly, WHO ON EARTH can beat this Dodgers team?! Oh, and don’t miss this week’s edition of “Bronx Tales”!…
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Struggling World Series Favorites & an MVP's Debut?! | 15
In this week’s episode of The Bat Boy, I cover all things Konnor Griffin! Ok, not just him; I’ll talk Toronto & Boston struggles, ABS system favoring one side (?), and don’t miss this week’s edition of “Bronx Tales”! 04:38 Konnor Griffin’s debut 09:10 Boston and Toronto have sucked 15:40 Pitching...
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MLB Opening Weekend & ABS Challenge System Success?! | 14
In the first regular-season episode of The Bat Boy, I’ll recap an eventful Opening Weekend, highlighting the debut of the automated balls and strikes (ABS) challenge system—citing key moments involving Jose Caballero, Eugenio Suárez, CB Bucknor, and a Yankees-Mariners game that sparked Aaron...
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Opening Day & 2026 MLB Awards Predictions | 13
Opening Day is here! The Bat Boy is here to give you all the predictions heading into the 2026 season! Individual awards, team awards, even a World Series prediction! 02:02 AL ROY 02:59 NL ROY 04:41 AL CY 06:24 NL CY 07:45 AL MVP 09:06 NL MVP 11:32 AL Division Winners 12:33 AL Wild Card Teams…
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Team Preview | Los Angeles Dodgers
The Bat Boy recaps the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season as they repeated as back-to-back World Series Champions! The last team to complete a successful 3-peat was the New York Yankees in the 1998-2000 seasons; can the Dodgers match that run and complete 4 World Series in a 7-year run? In this...
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Team Preview | Atlanta Braves
The Bat Boy recaps the Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season as they finished a shockingly 4th place in the NL East. This team was ravaged by injuries and substellar play. They made a couple very savvy moves to put themselves in position to get back into the division mix, but will it be enough in a very…
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Team Preview | New York Mets
The Bat Boy recaps the New York Mets’ disappointing 2025 season as they finished failed to make the playoffs after revamping their roster. They have again beefed up their team in an attempt to avenge 2025 and unseat Philadelphia as NL East champs. Steven Cohen has been spending a lot of money to...
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Team Preview | Seattle Mariners
The Bat Boy recaps the Seattle Mariners’ 2025 season as they won the AL West for the first time 2001. They have made some excellent additions over the offseason; we will cover that, as well as their outlook for the upcoming season! Tune in to see what my opinion is on if the Mariners can get over...
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VENEZUELA : WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC CHAMPIONS!
Live instant reaction to the World Baseball Classic Championship Game!
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Team Preview | Toronto Blue Jays
The Bat Boy recaps the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 season as they won the American League East and came 1 slide away from winning the World Series! They still managed to improve their team in an attempt to make another run at World Series glory! I cover the moves, interesting storylines, as well as a...
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Team Preview | New York Yankees
The Bat Boy recaps the New York Yankees’ 2025 season as they finished 2nd in the AL East due to the head to head tiebreaker with Toronto. They are essentially running back the exact same roster, and I will share my thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea for New York! Could the front…
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Team Preview | Boston Red Sox
The Bat Boy recaps the Boston Red Sox’s 2025 season as they landed a WC spot, only to lose in the first round of the playoffs. They made some extremely large offseason additions that may set them up for more extended success in 2026. I’ll cover a couple of the moves that I think may catapult them...
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Team Preview | Philadelphia Phillies
The Bat Boy recaps the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season as they won the National League East by 13 games. They re-signed a couple of key players, while losing a couple as well! We will also discuss the 2026 outlook for players like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, and Kyle Schwarber. Lastly, I make…
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World Baseball Classic: Quarterfinals Preview and Final Predictions! | 12
World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals have arrived! I cover each game in depth, give my final predictions, AND a special segment with my kids giving their predictions! 01:12 Kids Predictions! 04:43 Quartfinals Preview 07:20 Korea vs Dominican Republic 10:41 USA vs Canada 15:33 Puerto Rico vs Italy...
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Team Preview | Baltimore Orioles
The Bat Boy recaps the Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season as they shockingly finished last in the AL East. However, I will cover the massive moves made in the offseason to aide in return to division relevancy! Lastly, I will discuss what it will take for them to take a leap as we look ahead to the…
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Team Preview | Detroit Tigers
The Bat Boy recaps the Detroit Tigers’ historically disappointing 2025 season as they fumbled a 15.5 game lead in the division. I’ll talk about their chances to bury the disappointment and turn it into a division title in 2026! I also discuss my love/hate relationship with Justin Verlander and…
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Team Preview | Milwaukee Brewers
The Bat Boy recaps the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2025 season as they secured the #1 overall seed in the MLB before losing to the Dodgers in the NLCS. I’ll talk about their chances to repeat as division winners for the 4th year in a row, as well as some young stars that could be getting some playing time...
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The Bat Boy | Episode 11
In episode 11 of The Bat Boy, we cover Opening Weekend of the World Baseball Classic in depth! I go team by team, giving analysis on games played, outlook for pool play standings, and all the MAGICAL moments in between! 03:29 Netherlands 06:38 Puerto Rico 07:30 Dominican Republic 10:26 Japan…
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Team Preview | Kansas City Royals
The Bat Boy recaps the Kansas City Royals’ 2025 season as they failed to win the division as they have in 29 of the last 30 seasons. I cover the key offseason moves, and make my prediction for the 2026 season! 00:29 2025 Recap 01:05 Notable Transactions 02:23 Spring Training 07:39 Position…
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Team Preview | Houston Astros
The Bat Boy recaps the Houston Astros’ 2025 season (87–75, 2nd in the AL West) as they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and questions whether their World Series window is closing. I cover the key offseason moves, and make my prediction for the 2026 season! 01:01 2025 Recap 02:24...
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Team Preview | Chicago Cubs
Episode 17 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview Series breaks down the Chicago Cubs after a 92–70 2025 season, their first playoff appearance since 2018, including a Wild Card win over San Diego and an NLDS loss to Milwaukee. I’ll go over all the notable moves made in the offseason, as well as what to...
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Team Preview | Minnesota Twins
Episode 16 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview Series (Hosted by the Bat Boy) breaks down the Minnesota Twins after a 70–92 2025 finish (4th in the AL Central) and notes the franchise’s limited playoff success, including just one playoff game win since 2004. This episode focuses on spring concerns with...
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Team Preview | Arizona Diamondbacks
Episode 15 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series breaks down the Arizona Diamondbacks after an 80–82 2025 season (4th in the NL West) and reviews a busy offseason highlighted by acquiring Nolan Arenado and adding pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. The episode covers aging infield questions,...
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The Bat Boy | Episode 10
Episode 10 of The Bat Boy delivers a full in-depth preview of the 2026 World Baseball Classic three days before first pitch, explaining the four-pool format, locations, pitch-count limits, mercy rule, and tiebreakers, and briefly recapping Japan’s 2023 win over USA and USA’s 2017 title. I’ll…
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Team Preview | Texas Rangers
We’ve reached the Texas Rangers, as part of my 2026 MLB Team Preview series! I discuss their underwhelming 81-81 finish to 2025, as well as a look ahead into 2026. I go over some major injuries, including the top prospect in the organization, who will miss all of this season. I also cover…
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Team Preview | San Diego Padres
Episode 13 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series focuses on the San Diego Padres after a 90–72 2025 season and a second-place NL finish. The show covers notable transactions, spring training storylines include injury updates on Canning (Achilles) and reliever Jason Adam (quad surgery), plus a deep...
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Team Preview | Pittsburgh Pirates
Episode 12 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series focuses on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The host recaps Pittsburgh’s 2025 season (71–91, last in the division) and reviews offseason moves. I’m skeptical about the 2026 outlook due to rotation depth but I expect improvement in 2027 if a couple prominent...
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Team Preview | San Francisco Giants
We have reached the San Francisco Giants! In our 11th installment of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series, we discuss the Giants’ recent history of continuous mediocrity. I also go through some moves that may have a very positive, yet also negative, influence on the 2026 season! 00:47 2025 Recap…
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Team Preview | "No City" Athletics
We have reached the “No City” Athletics! In our 10th installment of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series, we discuss the Athletics’ successful 2025 season, and potentially even better 2026 season! We also discuss the outfield situation, as well as the, hopefully, open tryout for the 4th and 5th...
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The Bat Boy | Episode 9
Episode nine opens with my kids doing the intro, teasing a show focused on spring training injuries, the recent hamate bone surge, and whether Bryce Harper is upset enough with the Phillies to be traded! Dubby Energy: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BATBOY?ref=pohwjwdu
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Team Preview | Tampa Bay Rays
Episode 9 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series focuses on the Tampa Bay Rays. It recaps a 77–85 2025 season (4th in the division) and notes the Rays have missed the playoffs two straight years after qualifying from 2019–2023. The script covers notable additions, what to watch for in Spring…
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Team Preview | Miami Marlins
Episode eight of the 2026 MLB Team Preview series focuses on the Miami Marlins. The outlook frames Miami as a promising, playoff-fringe team with young offensive talent and pitching prospects Max Meyer, Thomas White, and Robby Snelling, with expectations to see Meyer and possibly Snelling in…
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Team Preview | Cincinnati Reds
In this episode of the MLB 2026 Preview Series, we dive into the Cincinnati Reds' promising outlook for the season. Following their first playoff appearance since 2013*, the Reds are gearing up for a competitive year with new roster additions like Eugenio Suarez, JJ Bleday, and three strong…
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Team Preview | Cleveland Guardians
Welcome to episode six of our 2026 MLB Team Preview series! In this episode, we dive deep into the Cleveland Guardians' outlook for the upcoming season. We discuss the team's recent performance, roster changes, key player losses, and promising prospects like Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana. We...
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Team Preview | St. Louis Cardinals
Welcome to episode five of our 2026 MLB Team Preview series! In this episode, we dive deep into the St. Louis Cardinals' 2025 season recap, their full-blown rebuild strategy, key offseason transactions, and player analysis. We also highlight the prospects and position battles to watch out for...
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Team Preview | Los Angeles Angels
In the fourth installment of our 2026 MLB preview series, I dive into the perplexing state of the Los Angeles Angels. After a disappointing 72-90 season in 2025, the Angels have been stuck in a cycle of mediocrity for much of Mike Trout’s career. I discuss their lack of commitment to a full...
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Team Preview | Washington Nationals
Welcome to the third installment of the 2026 MLB Team Previews hosted by the Bat Boy! In this episode, I dive deep into the Washington Nationals, examining their 2025 performance, recent trades, and key players to watch. I’ll discuss the team's transactions, such as acquiring catcher Harry Ford…
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Team Preview | Chicago White Sox
In this episode of our 2026 MLB team previews, we turn our focus to the Chicago White Sox. We'll cover their off-season moves, including the acquisition of key players like Munetaka Murakami from Japan and pitcher Seranthony Dominguez. Despite finishing 60-102 last season, significant roster...
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Team Preview | Colorado Rockies
Welcome to the very first episode of our 2026 MLB team previews, starting with the Colorado Rockies! In this episode, I discuss the disastrous 2025 season for the Rockies, what to watch for in Spring Training, position battles to monitor, and give a player focus! Lastly, I’ll give an outlook on...
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The Bat Boy | Episode 8
Welcome to Episode 8 of The Bat Boy! This special episode features my kids, who join to help with the introduction and discuss their favorite baseball topics. The episode dives deep into the major MLB offseason moves, including Brendan Donovan’s trade to the Seattle Mariners. I also talks about...
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The Bat Boy | Episode 7
Welcome to episode 7 of The Bat Boy! Join us for an emergency podcast where I dive into a detailed analysis of seven standout teams, including the loaded rosters of the USA, Japan, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico. With Aaron Judge's commitment apparently…
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The Bat Boy | Episode 6
Welcome to episode 6 of The Bat Boy! Join us as we dive deep into recent contract extensions, a major signing, and comprehensive insights on remaining free agents. We'll discuss Jose Ramirez’s and Jacob Wilson’s new contracts, Luis Arraez’s recent move to San Francisco, Eugenio Suarez’s contract...
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The Bat Boy | Episode 5 | Mets' Big Moves & Yankees' Desperation
Welcome to episode 5 of The Bat Boy! This week, we dive into the latest MLB news, including the unexpected trades and major signings. We cover the Mets' acquisition of Luis Robert and Freddy Peralta, the Yankees re-signing Cody Bellinger, and the Rangers' big move for Mackenzie Gore. Plus, we'll...
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