The Shift Baseball Show

Another podcast episode of the Shift with Francisco Rojas! He discusses the firings of both Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, his thoughts on some teams and players through the first month of the season, and more.   https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

A new podcast episode of the Shift with Francisco Rojas! On this show he discusses what a Cy Young award this season could mean for Shohei Ohtani's legacy as the best player ever, Mason Miller striking out almost every batter he's facing to start the season, and more.   https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

A new episode of the Shift with Francisco Rojas...the regular season preview for 2026 is here! He discusses three storylines he'll be watching for this season. Also, Francisco gives his division winners and World Series prediction. Lastly, a preview of Opening Night between the Yankees and Giants.   https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

Francisco Rojas is back for episode 111 of the Shift podcast! He gives a recap for the 2026 World Baseball Classic final, as well as the tournament overall. Also, Francisco revisits the conversation about whether or not baseball should be moved to the Olympics instead of having the WBC. Lastly, what this year's tournament could mean for the popularity of baseball moving forward.   https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

A 2026 World Baseball Classic preview for podcast episode 110 of the Shift! Francisco gives his top five teams in the tournament & their X-Factors, predicts who will win this year's WBC, and who will be named MVP.   https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

A new Shift podcast with Francisco Rojas. He discusses whether or not it was a smart move for the Tigers to sign Framber Valdez, the World Baseball Classic rosters being announced, and more!

Episode 108 of the Shift with Francisco Rojas. He gives his thoughts on Carlos Beltran & Andruw Jones being elected to the Hall of Fame and gives his thoughts on the rest of the results from this year's ballot. Francisco also takes a look at the potential ballot for 2027.

Baseball expert & MLB Daily Dingers creator, Matt Musico, joins for episode 107 of the Shift. Matt gives his off-season grade for the New York Mets after they make a flurry of big moves that included signing Bo Bichette and trading for Freddy Peralta. Also, he talks about whether or not the Mets could potentially trade for Tarik Skubal. Lastly, he gives his take on what cap Carlos Beltran may go in with to Cooperstown.

Another podcast episode of the Shift with Francisco Rojas. He gives his thoughts on all the notable deals from this week that include Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers, Bo Bichette to the Mets, and Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs.

Episode 105 of the Shift podcast with Francisco Rojas. He discusses whether or not Shohei Ohtani should be in the Hall of Fame if he were to retire right now, gives his thoughts on the Marlins trading Edward Cabrera to the Cubs, and more!

A new Shift podcast episode with Francisco Rojas. On the newest show, he discusses whether or not Hall of Fame ballots should be public, gives a new year's resolution for five different MLB teams, and more!

Episode 103 of The Shift with Francisco Rojas. He discusses the where he thinks five of the biggest remaing free agents will land, some of the latest Hot Stove deals, and the All-Time Cubs team.

Francisco Rojas has an annoucement for the Shift.

Nick Earnshaw and Francisco Rojas are here for podcast episode 101 of the Shift with their preview of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.

Episode 99 of the Shift from Nick and Fran is here! The podcast starts with discussion of the brawl that ensued after Kyle Freeland took exception to Rafael Devers staring at his home run ball a bit too long for his liking. Also, the guys talk about what the Roman Anthony injury means for the Red Sox. Lastly, a blind ranking that includes some of Major League Baseball's most unbreakable records.

Francisco and Nick are here with episode 98 of the Shift! They start the show by looking at a few series this week that really intrigue them, which includes the Brewers and Blue Jays. Also, a discussion about Zack Wheeler being done for the season and what it means for the Phillies. Lastly, the Field of Dreams game for 2026 is announced.

Podcast episode 97 of the Shift! Francisco and Nick are back discussing everything that's happening in Major League Baseball. They start the show discussing who has a better chance to win their first World Series title between the Brewers and Padres. Also, the guys talk about how bad the Mets have been lately. Lastly, Fran and Nick have a conversation about a new lawsuit involving Shohei Ohtani.

Francisco and Nick are back for podcast episode 96 of the Shift! The guys start the show discussing who the front-runner is for National League MVP. Also, they talk about who they currently like to win the American League West. Lastly, a new blind ranking involving seasons by some big-time sluggers.

Nick and Francisco preview this year's trade deadline and give their take on the market

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 94 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys start the show discussing the who are the teams to beat right now in the AL and NL. Also, Fran and Nick talk about the Speedway classic uniforms and more!

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 93 of the Shift! On this episode, the guys start the show discussing the current relevancy right now of the MLB All-Star Game. Also, Fran and Nick talk about after getting 2,000 hits, where Manny Machado will rank between himself, Bryce Harper & Mike Trout after their careers are all over. Lastly, they give their Quarter Century team of players that have never made an All-Star Game.

Podcast episode 92 of the Shift is here. Francisco and Nick start the show by debating whether or not Clayton Kershaw has been underappreciated at this point in his career as he's very close to recording 3,000 strikeouts. Also, they talk about who they're excited to see in the All-Star Futures Game after the results were announced recently. Lastly, a new blind ranking, where this time Fran gives one to Nick.

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 91 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys give their thoughts on the trade rumors that are heating up around the league as well as who the mid season awards should go too!

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 90 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys give their thoughts on the huge trade that saw the Boston Red Sox send Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Also, they discuss Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound for the first time since 2023. Lastly, Nick and Fran talk about Gage Wood throwing the first no-hitter in the College World Series in 65 years.

Francisco and Nick are live from Boston for episode 89 of The Shift! They recap their first time at Fenway Park from this past week with the Boston Red Sox facing the Tampa Bay Rays. The guys also bring back the all-time lineup segment, and with the show being in Boston, they give their versions for the Red Sox.

Nick and Francisco are here for podcast episode 88 of the Shift! The start of the show includes revisiting whether or not Cal Raleigh could lead the Majors in home runs by the end of the year, and if he could end up having the best season of all-time by a catcher. Also, the guys make a special announcement! Lastly, Fran & Nick discuss Royals top prospect, Jac Caglianone, being called up to the Majors.

Francisco & Nick are here for episode number 85 of the Shift! They open the show discussing whether or not Aaron Judge is being under-appreciated for how good he has been in recent years, as well as his incredible start to the 2025 season. Also, Fran & Nick bring back a segment from last year: Cruz vs. Cruz. Lastly, a brand new blind ranking!

Francisco & Nick are back for podcast episode 84 of the Shift! On the latest pod, the guys open the show talking about how good the NL West has been to start the season, and if we could see four teams from the division make the playoffs by season's end. Also, Fran & Nick discuss Mets fans giving Juan Soto an ovation recently against the Cardinals. Lastly, they announce the winner of their bracket of "best seasons by individual players in MLB history".

Francisco and Nick are back for podcast episode 83 of the Shift! The show opens with discussion on the "torpedo" bats, which have been a big topic as the Yankees tied a record for home runs by a team in their first three games. The "meat and potatoes" segment of the program includes talk of Jurickson Profar's 80-game suspension for PED's, Garrett Crochet's contract extension with Boston, and more. Lastly, the guys end the show revealing the semi-final winners in their March Madness bracket of greatest individual seasons by players in MLB history.

Nick & Francisco are here with their Major League Baseball season preview for the 2025 season! They get you ready for the upcoming season with bold predictions, picking this year's Cy Young's & MVP's, and give their World Series matchups and winners. Outside of the preview, the guys continue the bracket of best individual seasons in MLB history by looking at who won round one from last week and discussing the matchups for round two.

Francisco and Nick are back with reaction to Gallo getting released by the White Sox and much more!

Podcast episode 80 of the Shift! Nick and Francisco start the show with the recent breaking news that last year's A.L. Rookie of the Year, Luis Gil, will miss time with an injury, and what that means for his team, the New York Yankees. They also give their takeaways from the first week of Spring Training. Lastly, Fran and Nick discuss recent Heisman trophy winner and two-way player, Travis Hunter, and his recent comments saying what he does is tougher than Shohei Ohtani.

Nick and Francisco give their take on Spring Training.

Francisco & Nick are here for podcast episode 77 of the Shift! The guys open the show assessing Rob Manfred's job as commissioner over the last decade that he has held the position. Also, they discuss the most shocking trades in MLB history, after we saw maybe the most surprising one in sports history over in the NBA with the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. Lastly, Nick and Fran talk about an 11-year old pulling the 1-of-1 Paul Skenes rookie card and what he's deciding to do with it.

Francisco Rojas is here for a solo podcast episode of the Shift! On this edition of the pod, Fran starts off the show discussing why it would be smart for young Japanese phenom, Roki Sasaki, to sign with the Padres. Also, he talks about the Hall of Fame with the BBWAA election being only a week away. Lastly, Fran closes out the show with a brand new "Stat of the week".

Francisco Rojas and Nick Earnshaw are here for a new podcast episode of the Shift! Episode 74 opens with Nick and Fran discussing the likelihood that Pete Alonso re-signs with the Mets. For much of the show though, the guys go back and forth talking about the pros and cons of Major League Baseball, as it stands in 2025. Lastly, Nick gives Fran a brand new blind ranking.

Nick and Francisco are back for episode 73 of the Shift! More or less, it's the Juan Soto episode. Soto signed the largest contract in sports history on Sunday with the New York Mets for 15 years/$765 million. Mets & baseball expert, Matt Musico, hops on the show to talk about what the deal means for the team from Queens, what they'll do now that they've signed Soto, and more. Also, Fran and Nick discuss Dick Allen & Dave Parker being elected to the Hall of Fame.

Nick and Francisco are back for episode 72 of the Shift! On the newest podcast, the guys open the show discussing potential bargains in free agency. Also, they talk about Blake Snell's new contract & Tommy Edman's extension with the Dodgers. Lastly, the give their all-time Toronto Blue Jays teams. Podcast & social stuff: https://linktr.ee/theshift_?utm_sourc...

Podcast episode 71 of The Shift with Nick and Francisco is here! The guys debate the two Rookie of the Year awards that have been handed out to Paul Skenes and Luis Gil, as well as predict the remaining ones that will happen this week. Also, they discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot that is now officially out. Lastly, an update on the Rays stadium situation.

Francisco and Nick are here for podcast episode 70 of The Shift! To start the show, the guys give their prediction for where they think Juan Soto will end up by the start of the 2025 season. Also, they give three bold predictions for this offseason. Lastly, Fran has a new blind ranking for Nick.

Episode 69 of The Shift! Nick and Francsico break down the postseason, Rays stadium issues, and more!

Former Phillie & current color commentator for the Phillies radio network broadcast, Kevin Stocker, joins Nick and Francisco for episode 68 of The Shift! Kevin helps break down why The Philadelphia Phillies lost to The Mets in The NLDS, what may need to be done this off-season, and who he thinks will win The World Series. Also, Nick and Fran end the show recapping what's happened so far this postseason.

Nick and Francisco are back with a new podcast episode of The Shift!  They start the show with talking about the madness that is The National League Wild Card scenarios & break down The American League matchups.  Also, the guys discuss whether or not Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge's 2024 seasons are appreciate enough.  All that and much more.

Yankees Spanish play-by-play announcer Rickie Ricardo joins the show to talk Yankees, MLB storylines, the possibility of replacing John Sterling and much more!

Francisco & Nick are here with a Trade Deadline Special! They discuss the best, worst & underrated trades made so far in the last week, predict trades that will happen by tomorrow, and more!

Francisco and Nick break down all of the All Star festivities as well as the MLB Draft.

Francisco and Nick break down the All-Star rosters and who was left off as well as what the Home Run Derby can look like.

Francisco and Nick are back with episode 58 of The Shift! Should Ohtani win the MVP as a DH? Our mid season awards are given out!

Nick & Francisco are here with a special episode...live from Camden Yards! They discuss what they're intrigued about looking ahead to the trade deadline, their favorite Camden Yards moments, and more!

Francisco & Nick are back for episode 56 of The Shift! On this episode, they give their takeaways from The London Series between The Mets & Phillies, give their All-Time Baltimore Orioles teams, and more.