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Spring is in the air, and baseball is finally back. Matyáš Smola returns to talk about the hottest topics around MLB Opening Week. Discussed topics include the torpedo bats, the Dodgers' and Padres' hot starts, the Braves' forgettable opening week, and some notable contract extensions to young stars.

AL East Preview for the 2025 MLB Season. Key additions from the Yankees, questions surrounding the Blue Jays and Rays, the time is now for the Orioles and other notable moves from the Red Sox.

WE BACK! After a long break, Matyáš Smola joins the pod to break down the MLB offseason signings thus far. Topics include the Dodgers getting even richer, the Yankees moving post-Juan Soto, the Blue Jays' inability to get anyone (except Anthony Santander), and some big names still on the market. 2:17 Roki Sasaki 17:51 Yankees 27:40 Juan Soto 37:17 Other Contracts, Good or Bad? 1:01:21 Remaining Free Agents YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marcusw2244

Matyáš Smola joins again to wrap up the World Series. We discussed the Yankees' brutal defense in Game 5, key moments that swung the momentum, and possible landing spots for Juan Soto and Roki Sasaki. Plus, we review how wrong our player predictions were.

Matyáš Smola joins the pod again to analyze the highly anticipated World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Topics include analyzing both teams' strengths, predicting key players' performances, and discussing player prop odds (who will lead in hits, home runs, strikeouts, etc). 0:21 - Remembering Fernando Valenzuela 6:15 - NLCS recap 13:30 - ALCS recap 25:42 - World Series Preview 45:18 - Unorthodox Player Prop Predictions

Matyáš Smola joins the pod again to recap the divisional round and break down the AL and NL championship series. Topics include Giancarlo Stanton's hot bat, the Dodgers and Padres series getting heated, the Tigers' and Royals' future, and the Phillies' complete collapse. 5:11 - Mets and Phillies 13:39 - Dodgers and Padres 21:48 - Guardians and Tigers 31:30 - Yankees and Royals 43:25 - Dodgers and Mets Predictions 52:47 - Guardians and Yankees Predictions

O2 TV Sport commentator and teammate Matyáš Smola joins the pod to discuss the MLB Wild Card series. Topics include the Tigers forgetting how to lose, the Paul Skenes vs. Jackson Merrill ROY race, the curious cases of the Mets and Brewers, and the urgency for the Orioles to reconsider their future seriously.

In this episode, we take a look at the state of sports in 2024. The good, the bad, and the ugly have some interesting topics of discussion and debate. 2:52 The Ugly 17:12 The Bad 26:42 The Good

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Colin Yoachum returns to the pod to review the MLB midway through this season. Topics include first-place teams and surprises, trade deadline talk, MVP races, and a new idea for the Home Run Derby. 0:58 - Standings Overview 2:30 - Guardians and Mariners in first place  9:12 - Surprising Royals 12:40 - Blue Jays Situation 21:10 - Chicago Cubs Situation 26:36 - AL MVP Race 31:13 - Ohtani’s case for MVP as a primary DH 35:47 - Colin’s HR derby pitch to the MLB

Alex joins the pod to wrap up the Pacers-Celtics series and preview tonight's Game 4 in Dallas. Topics include the Luka-Kyrie dynamic duo, the Pacers blowing leads late in multiple games, and whether Karl-Anthony Towns needs to further develop his game for the Wolves to become serious contenders in the future.

This latest NBA playoffs episode delves into the journey of the final four teams—Minnesota, Dallas, Indiana, and Boston. Topics covered include New York's struggles as they run out of steam and players, Minnesota's frontcourt success in curbing Denver's offense, and Oklahoma City's remarkable season despite its disappointing end.

In this inaugural NBA episode, I go over a couple of sweeps, a few surprises, and several realities that teams need to face heading into their offseason. Topics include Anthony Edwards's emergence as a superstar, Milwaukee desperately needing Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the true formula for success in today's NBA.

Colin Yoachum joins this episode of the show to discuss the most intriguing headlines heading into Opening Weekend. Topics include the Ohtani gambling incident, Boras clients receiving underwhelming contracts, Jackson Holliday not being promoted, and some early picks for awards and the World Series.

In this episode, I go over the headlines from the first few weeks of Spring Training. Topics include the breakouts from Jackson Holliday and Wyatt Langford, Mookie Betts as the new primary Dodgers shortstop, and why Cody Bellinger going back to the Cubs is a good thing for all parties involved.

Will and Naveed join the pod to preview the big game. Topics discussed include recapping the season up to the final match, the Chiefs and 49ers biggest strengths and concerns, and putting the over/under on the number of times Taylor Swift will be shown on camera.

With just under a week left until pitchers and catchers report to camp, teams are starting to finalize and fill out their Major League rosters. Topics discussed include how the Brewers and Orioles both won the Corbin Burnes trade, the Dodgers spending even more dumb money, and well-deserving contract extensions to franchise cornerstones.

In this episode, Will and Adam join the podcast in breaking down the AFC and NFC Championship games. We go over the Ravens and Lions getting in their own ways, and the 49ers and Chiefs handling business. Plus, the resident San Diegan gives his opinion on the Chargers' hiring of Jim Harbaugh.

In this episode, Will and Naveed sit down to talk shop about the NFC and AFC championship games. We discuss where the Chargers go from here, key player matchups to follow closely, and some interesting ideas that the NFL might want to consider.

In this episode, we dive into this past weekend's divisional round playoff games. Topics include how Allen-Mahomes is the best rivalry right now, the Texans having nothing to hang their hands about, and why the 49ers should be concerned about the Lions.

Recap of Super Wild Card weekend and a preview of the divisional round. Topics discussed include the Eagles and Cowboys' meltdowns, the Bills rolling, and feel-good underdog stories courtesy of the Texans and Buccaneers.

Preview of Super Wild Card weekend. Additional topics include how some teams are falling off a cliff, some dominating, and some who made it in by the skin of their teeth.

In this inaugural episode, 2023-24 MLB offseason signings and trades are covered with biased and unbiased perspectives. Topics include the Dodgers getting richer and richer, small market teams wisely utilizing budgets, and how some teams are in perpetual limbo.