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Who's Better Baseball
by Just Baseball
Each episode of Who's Better Baseball aims to answer a very simple question. Who is better at baseball? Whether it is comparing two players or teams, or just simply evaluating players who have improved, Who's Better will spotlight who is thriving in Major League Baseball in a fun, debate oriented way.
Episodes
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NL Wild Card Round Preview: Can Mets, Royals and Tigers play spoilers?
New York Mets and Atlanta Braves finally punch their ticket to the postseason as the Arizona Diamondbacks clinch an opportunity to spend more time with friends and family. Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) get you ready for the four different Wild Card...
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Which AL & NL Teams Make the Playoffs? Who Will Come up Short?
MLB Postseason begins in a little more than a week and the American League has a tight race for the final Wild Card following a Detroit Tigers sweep of the Kansas City Royals. The National League is in the same boat with the Arizona Diamondback, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves battle for the…
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MLB Awards enter final month, Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are favorites once again
Aaron Judge has the AL MVP locked up, but the rest of the awards for MLB are still up for grabs. How open is the window for Francisco Lindor to take away the NL MVP from Shohei Ohtani? Has Jackson Merrill emerged as the NL Rookie of the Year favorite over Paul Skenes? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and...
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Does Francisco Lindor Have an MVP Case Over Shohei Ohtani?
Francisco Lindor has led the Mets into the playoff mix this year with a career-year at age-30. Currently leading the National League in fWAR, does Lindor have a case to be the MVP over Shohei Ohtani this year? In this episode of Who's Better Baseball, host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by Just...
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MLB's Stretch Run is Here! Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani chase Triple Crown, AL Central owns best pennant race!
The final stretch of the 2024 MLB season has arrived and there's a lot at stake with a little over six weeks left to play. Which divisions own the best pennant races and which players have a chance at immortality with the Triple Crown? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons break down whether…
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NL MVP Race: Ohtani vs. The Field, Gunnar vs. Bobby Witt Jr, Mets vs. Braves, Astros vs. Mariners,
Shohei Ohtani: still the clear favorite for NL MVP? A field of stars are aiming to take down the Los Angeles Dodgers DH. Ketel Marte, Elly De La Cruz and Francisco Lindor are the best bets to get it done in the National League. Plus, Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons...
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Winners, Losers, Overpays and Underrated of the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline
The 2024 World Series was settled at this year's MLB trade deadline. But who exactly made the most of their wheeling and dealing? Did favorites like the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers do enough? Which teams were most disappointing in their...
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Second Half Predictions: Which Wild Card teams will reach the playoffs?
Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies are locks for the postseason, as are several other clubs. Only five teams - Rockies, Marlins, White Sox, Athletics and Angels - are truly out of the running. That leaves a lot of MLB squads in the middle who need to make a decision ahead of the July 30...
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All-Star Game fallout: Paul Skenes, HR Derby improvements and who's on the trade block
Paul Skenes vs. Aaron Judge came to fruition, as did Mason Miller vs. Shohei Ohtani. But how did the rest of the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby fare in terms of excitement? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) break down all of the action from the…
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2024 All-Star Game: Top storylines, matchups and starting pitcher predictions
Paul Skenes to start for the National League? Gunnar Henderson to win the Home Run Derby? And what about a Mason Miller and Bryce Harper matchup? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) break down all the top storylines of the Midsummer Classic. Plus, should…
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Ohtani vs. Judge, HR Derby Draft and Astros& Twins: Can they win their division
Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge. Who's the best hitter in baseball? The answer may surprise you. The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins have climbed back into their division races. Will they catch the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians, respectively, to win each division? Hosts Ryan…
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Can Mets catch Braves? All-Star Game starters, Cubs collapse and Ohtani's MVP case
All-Star Game finalists for Phase 2 have been announced. Who should be starting at each position in the American and National League? Plus, what does Shohei Ohtani need to become the NL MVP this year? The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar would become the first DH to ever win the award. Does he need…
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Trade Deadline Primer: Six to be aggressive - Plus, Skenes for All-Star Game?
MLB trade deadline is a little more than a month away and only a handful of teams have zero chance at the postseason. Which AL and NL teams are the most interesting to watch as they fight for October? Will the New York Mets be buyers or sellers? Do the St. Louis Cardinals need to be aggressive?…
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Mookie Betts out: how do Dodgers respond and who's the new NL MVP favorite?
With the Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts sidelined for a few months with a broken hand, what's the impact? Do the Dodgers have in-house options at shortstop? Does this increase the likelihood of acquiring Bo Bichette from the Toronto Blue Jays? Plus, will the MVP race in the National League…
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Who are the new NL MVP candidates? Are the Rangers or Astros a better bet to get right?
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bryce Harper have been elevating the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively. Does either man have a case to challenge Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers for National League MVP? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein (@FinkelsteinRyan) and Patrick Lyons...
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Bryce Harper vs. Freddie Freeman as the NL All-Star Game choice at first base?
Voting for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game is live and Bryce Harper against Freddie Freeman highlights the top positional battles. Will fans of the Philadelphia Phillies stuff the ballot for Harper's first time at first base? Plus, José Ramírez vs. Rafael Devers for AL third base, Will Smith vs.…
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Has Aaron Judge boosted the New York Yankees into the World Series favorites?
Aaron Judge was the Player of the Month in May in the AL and the New York Yankees have secured the best record in all of MLB this week. Have the Yanks become the new favorite for taking home their first World Series since 2009? Plus, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates continues his historic…
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How dysfunctional are the Mets? Can Glasnow fan 250, Gunnar hit 50 homers and Elly steal 93?
The New York Mets are in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. After Francisco Lindor's uncompetitive at-bat earlier in the week, Jorgé Lopéz goes wild and tosses his mitt into the stands. Are the Metropolitans the most dysfunctional team in all of MLB? Plus, full-season projections show…
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Will Guardians or Royals reach 100 wins? Do the Blue Jays trade Bichette or Vlad Jr?
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals are both on pace for 100 wins in the AL Central. Which one has the best chance to cross the century mark? With Ronald Acuña Jr. done for the season, what will Atlanta do next? Should they be concerned about missing the playoffs with the Philadelphia...
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Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson or Kyle Tucker as a first-time All-Star Game starter?
The MLB All-Star Game always features new superstars. Which youngsters will start for the first time for the American and National Leagues? Is Ranger Suárez more likely to be chosen by manager Dave Roberts or will Tarik Skubal be the choice by Bruce Bochy in the AL? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein...
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Will MVP races come down to a pair of Yankees and Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have been the best two players in the National League so far this season. In the American League, you can make the case for both Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Could New York and Los Angeles go 1-2 in voting for the Most Valuable Player? Plus, hosts Ryan Finkelstein...
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Which club will be make the biggest deals at the MLB Trade Deadline?
Teams are showing more flexibility with making early trades before July -- Luis Arráez to the San Diego Padres, for example -- and several clubs could begin wheeling and dealing as early as this week. Would the Houston Astros dare deal Alex Bregman? Which middling NL West club -- Arizona, San…
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Are Chris Sale and Carlos Rodón frontrunners for Comeback Player of the Year?
Chris Sale is off to a fantastic start to the 2024 season with the Atlanta Braves, but is he the runaway favorite to be this year's NL Comeback Player of the Year? Could Tyler O'Neill of the Boston Red Sox and Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins challenge New York Yankees left-hander Carlos…
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Top 5 MLB Reunion Trades That Would Make Baseball Better in 2024
The MLB trade deadline may still be nearly three months away, but the Luis Arráez trade to the San Diego Padres has expedited the conversation. Plus, with Robbie Grossman headed back to the Texas Rangers, we started thinking: could we see some old faces reunite with their former clubs? Hosts Ryan...
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We Drafted the Top 10 Shortstops in Baseball Under 25 Years
On today's show, hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons each draft their picks for the five best shortstops in baseball who are currently 25 years old or younger. Who is the best in the game, Bobby Witt Jr, Gunnar Henderson, or Elly De La Cruz? Is CJ Abrams or Anthony Volpe the headliner of the...
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Who's A Better Bet for AL MVP: Juan Soto or Mike Trout?
Mike Trout appears to be back and better than ever, even without Shohei Ohtani. Juan Soto is in another new location, but is the Bronx and the New York Yankees where he'll win his first MVP Award? Patrick Lyons and Kevin Henry discuss who's the best player in the American League, which club in…
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Which Teams Have the Best Rivalry in Major League Baseball?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons discuss who has the best rivalry in Major League Baseball today. They also look into some slow starts this year both from pitchers and hitters and break down who will bounce back soon to be better.
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Which Rookie Jackson Will Be the Best in Baseball in 2024?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons discuss the latest in baseball, from injuries to a couple of White Sox stars, to Trevor Story on the shelf. Also with so many pitchers on the IL who's the next crop that gets elevated in 2024? Which managers are on the early hot seat? Who will be the best…
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Who Are Some of the Baseball's Early Breakout Stars in 2024?
Now through more than a week of the MLB season, who are some of the best young stars who are making a name for themselves in 2024? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons break down the best up-and-coming players in each league. Also, they touch on the latest in the Tommy John epidemic, with…
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Five Takeaways From the First Week of MLB Action
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons will discuss the following topics on the latest edition of Who's Better Baseball! Which Teams Are Best Prepared to Shake Off Their Rough Start? Who Will Be Better in 2024: Pirates or the Brewers? Who’s Hot Start is Real: Tyler O’Neill or Michael Conforto?...
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Breaking Down the Best Stories From the First MLB Weekend of 2024
Is Mookie Betts the best player in Major League Baseball? How Are the New Aces in New Places Faring So Far? How Good Can the New York Yankees Be? Will Shane Bieber be a top trade chip at the deadline? How Much Does Royce Lewis' Injury Hurt the Twins? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons…
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Which Teams Had the Best Offseason in All of Baseball?
Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons go through each division in Major League Baseball and break down which teams improved the most this winter.
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Which MLB Division Will Be the Best in Baseball in 2024?
Which division will be the best in Major League Baseball during the 2024 season? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and Patrick Lyons go through all six divisions and discuss which will be the best this year.
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Fixing What Isn’t Really Broken: MLB’s New Playoff Format
There has been a lot of debate about whether Major League Baseball's new playoff format is fair, or if it makes things too easy for their Wild Card teams. With a Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks World Series, the question is if this format is the best thing for baseball. Host Ryan…
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Could Bryson Stott Really Be the Best Second Basemen in MLB?
Bryce Harper proclaimed that teammate Bryson Stott is the best second baseman in baseball. Where does he really rank among the MLB's best? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down a rough list of the top second basemen in baseball right now and how Stott trails behind players like Jose Altuve, Marcus...
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The Real Reason MLB Wild Card Teams Thrive in the New Format
If the Philadelphia Phillies advance past the Braves again, all three Wild Card teams that made it to the divisional round will have advanced to the Championship League Series. Why are they finding so much success under the new playoff format and do changes have to be made? Host Ryan Finkelstein...
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The Texas Rangers Were Too Dominant To Be Underdogs Anymore
The Texas Rangers have pulled off two upsets so far in the playoffs and have done so in convincing fashion, sweeping both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles. Now heading towards a potential ALCS matchup against their division rival, the Houston Astros, can the Rangers keep this rolling...
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Do the Diamondbacks Have a Chance Against the Dodgers?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face of their division rival the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are heavy favorites in the NLDS. Led by the presumptive NL Rookie of the Year Corbin Carroll, the D-Backs will look to topple a Dodgers team that features two MVP candidates in Mookie Betts and Freddie...
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Will the Texas Rangers Advance Past the Orioles in the ALDS?
The Texas Rangers are riding some momentum after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALWCS and now get their chance to topple another AL East giant in the Baltimore Orioles. Can Jordan Montgomery and Nathan Eovaldi pitch the Rangers past the Orioles and into the ALCS? Hosts Ryan Finkelstein and...
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Will the Phillies Knock Out the Atlanta Braves Again?
Last year, the Philadelphia Phillies upset the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS and went on to play in the World Series. Can they do it all again this year? In a great NLDS rematch, we will again see these two NL East rivals go head-to-head in a grudge match that could decide who will represent the NL…
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Can the Minnesota Twins End the Houston Astros ALCS Streak?
While the Minnesota Twins have advanced in the playoff for the first time in 21 years, they still are 21 years removed from their last appearance in the ALCS. Is this the year they get it done? The task will be tough as the team standing in their way is the Houston Astros, who have made it to the...
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Who's Better: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Wild Card round. Who is going to come out victorious? With Corbin Burnes giving the Brewers a massive edge tonight in Game 1, Milwaukee is the clear-cut favorite to take this series. Particularly because they are playing at…
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Who's Better: Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Miami Marlins are heavy underdogs against the Philadelphia Phillies in their Wild Card series matchup, but you never count anyone out in October. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down if the Marlins can pull off the upset on a Phillies team that is supposed to represent the biggest threat to the...
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Who's Better: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins have two of the best pitching rotations in all of the playoffs, but only one will make it past the Wild Card round. Who will be the team that survives the best-of-three? Will it be the Blue Jays, who will throw a 1-2-3 of Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios and...
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Who's Better: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The Texas Rangers are set to square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in a Wild Card matchup between two of the best teams in baseball this year. Both the Rangers and Rays failed to lock up the division they led early on this season, but still find themselves in the playoffs and ready to make some…
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Seattle Mariners Fighting For Their Lives Against Texas Rangers
Walking off the Rangers last night kept the Mariners squarely in position to make the playoffs in an AL race that can still go any direction. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down their chances and all the other playoff implications in a crazy American League West/Wild Card race....
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Who Has Been Better in 2023: Matt Olson or Freddie Freeman?
Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson will always be linked together due to the Braves free agent decision of a few years ago, but this season, we have seen each first baseman perform at their absolute best. Olson has led the league in homers, Freeman has led the league in doubles and each player has...
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Do the Seattle Mariners Have the Best AL Playoff Rotation?
Who has the best playoff rotation in the American League this season? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down his power rankings of the best AL playoff rotations and compares them to the latest article written at JustBaseball.com on the subject. Do the Minnesota Twins have the edge with their playoff...
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Which Bubble NL Wild Card Team Can Make a Run in October?
With two weeks left in the season, the NL Wild Card race is really coming down to the wire, with five teams still vying for the final two spots. Who is going to make it out of the race and which teams would stand the best chance to make a run in the playoffs? Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by...
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Should Justin Steele Be the NL Cy Young Favorite Over Snell?
Who should be the front-runner for the NL Cy Young, Justin Steele or Blake Snell? Steele has solidified himself as the Chicago Cubs ace this season and is suddenly a Cy Young candidate after a few brilliant starts against other National League playoff teams. Meanwhile Snell is still leading the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each episode of Who's Better Baseball aims to answer a very simple question. Who is better at baseball? Whether it is comparing two players or teams, or just simply evaluating players who have improved, Who's Better will spotlight who is thriving in Major League Baseball in a fun, debate oriented way.
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