SIN's BATTER UP!

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SIN's BATTER UP!

Step up to the plate with SIN each week as our cast and crew give the best insight and analysis on America's past time!

  1. 145

    BATTER UP! - 05/03/26

    MLB Sunday with Mike Rifkin & Danny Boy Reginald.

  2. 144

    BATTER UP! - An awful Mets April

    Mike Rifkin & Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern recap a miserable April for the New York Mets.

  3. 143

    BATTER UP! - 04/26/26

    All the MLB headlines through 04/25, including huge news with the Red Sox dismissing Manager Alex Cora. Plus, big week of baseball ahead.

  4. 142

    BATTER UP! - 04/19/26

    Your Sunday April 19th MLB recap with Mike, Old Ops Guy, & Danny Boy!

  5. 141

    BATTER UP! - 04/12/26

    Your MLB Weekend headlines through Sunday April 12. Hosted by Mike Rifkin, Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern, and Danny Boy Reginald.

  6. 140

    BATTER UP! Recap of MLB '26 First Full Week / 2nd Weekend

    The latest MLB news & updates through 04/05/26 with Mike Rifkin & Danny Boy Reginald.

  7. 139

    BATTER UP! - Opening Weekend | Sunday's Matchups | Week Ahead

    Mike Rifkin, Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern, and Danny Boy Reginald recapping the first weekend of the 2026 MLB season & a look at the week ahead.

  8. 138

    BATTER UP! - Predictions for '26

    Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy Reginald, & Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern with your MLB predictions for 2026.

  9. 137

    BATTER UP! - AL / NL EAST PREVIEW

    A preview of the Eastern Division in both the American & National League.

  10. 136

    BATTER UP! - AL / NL CENTRAL PREVIEW

    A preview of the Central Division in both the American & National League.

  11. 135

    BATTER UP! - The 2026 Mets

    A look a the upcoming 2026 New York Mets season with Mike Rifkin & Old Ops Guy.

  12. 134

    BATTER UP! - AL / NL WEST PREVIEW

    A preview of the Western Division in both the American & National League.

  13. 133

    BATTER UP! - 02/15/26

    MLB Spring Training has officially begun, as pitchers and catchers have reported to sites Florida & Arizona. Mike, Old Ops Guy, & Danny Boy with all the headlines going into this brand new season of baseball.

  14. 132

    BATTER UP! - WBC Insurance Issues | CBA Negotiations | MLB Offseason

    Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy Reginald, & Mark Halpern with the first episode of the season. The guys discuss how players are refusing to participate in the World Baseball Classic, citing insurance issues, and how this may impact the tournament's appeal to fans. Plus, details on what may change with the next CBA, and more offseason moves.

  15. 131

    BATTER UP! - BELTRAN & JONES TO HOF

    Mike Rifkin recaps the Baseball Hall of Fame announcement and celebrates Carlos Beltran & Andruw Jones heading to Cooperstown.

  16. 130

    BATTER UP! - ALONSO & DIAZ LEAVE METS

    Mike Rifkin reacts to the New York Mets losing their first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz to free agency.

  17. 129

    BATTER UP! - Awards, Gambling Scandal, Mets Winter Preview

    The latest baseball news, including the gambling scandal regarding two players from the Cleveland Guardians. Plus, some of the 2025 season awards were handed out & a preview of the Mets winter. Hosts: Mike Rifkin & Mark Halpern

  18. 128

    BATTER UP! - WORLD SERIES REAX | OFFSEASON AWARDS

    2025 World Series was a massive success. Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy, & Old Ops Guy recap a wild finish to the MLB season. Plus, the nominees for the MLB awards have been announced. The guys predict who will win MVP, Cy Young, Gold Glove, AL & NL Manager of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.

  19. 127

    BATTER UP! - AL & NL Division Series Reaction / League Championship Series Preview

    The latest updates on the MLB Playoffs with Mike Rifkin.

  20. 126

    BATTER UP! - 08/17/25

    The Milwaukee Brewers hot streak continues. Plus, side by side comparisons to the Yankees & Mets at this point in the season. Hosted by Mark Halpern, Mike Rifkin, & Danny Boy.

  21. 125

    BATTER UP! - 08/10/25

    Yankees & Mets are in total free fall. Mike, Mark, & Danny Boy talk all about the struggles of NYC baseball. Plus, the Brewers are a massive hit right now in the majors & a preview of this week's slate of games.

  22. 124

    BATTER UP - Trade Deadline 2025

    The MLB Trade Deadline just passed and Mike Rifkin has instant reaction to the big moves of the day & the past week.

  23. 123

    BATTER UP - 07/27/25

    The latest MLB News, including possible trade deadline scenarios for all teams. Hosted by Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy, & Mark Halpern.

  24. 122

    BATTER UP! - 07/20/25

    Reaction to the MLB All-Star Game, including the use of baseball's new ABS Challenge system & the legendary swing-off that led to a win for the NL. Then, your big series for the week.

  25. 121

    BATTER UP! - 07/12/25 (FIRST HALF DONE!!!)

    First Half in the 2025 MLB season is finished. The guys give their first half awards & preview the All-Star festivities. Plus, mid-season MLB Jeopardy, headlines from the weekend, and reaction to the Nationals firing of manager Dave Martinez & GM Mike Rizzo.

  26. 120

    BATTER UP! - 06/29/25

    MLB news & updates through 06/29/25 with Danny Boy, Mike Rifkin, & Mark Halpern.

  27. 119

    BATTER UP! - 06/22/25

    The latest in baseball through 06/21/25 with Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy Reginald, and Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern.

  28. 118

    BATTER UP! - 06/08/25

    Jerry Reinsdorf is selling his controlling stake of the White Sox. The SIN Baseball crew reacts to the big news out of Chicago. Plus, Corbin Burnes sideline for the season following Tommy John Surgery, the surging Baltimore Orioles, creating the ultimate lineup with all-time Red Sox & Yankees players, and many more.

  29. 117

    BATTER UP! - 06/01/25

    Mike Rifkin & Danny Boy on the Yankees awful weekend in Los Angeles. Plus, the guys build their All-Time NY baseball squad, big time returns for the Angels & Twins, and the week ahead.

  30. 116

    BATTER UP! - 05/25/25

    All MLB news and updates through the Memorial Day weekend with Mike Rifkin, Old Ops Guy, and Danny Boy Reginald.

  31. 115

    BATTER UP! - 05/18/25

    Pete Rose and 16 other baseball legends are reinstated by Rob Manfred. What does this means for Rose's Hall of Fame chances? Plus, Yankees vs. Mets, Orioles fire Brandon Hyde, and the upcoming matchups this week.

  32. 114

    BATTER UP! - 05/04/25

    The guys choose their MLB April storylines. Plus, stock up Athletics & stock down Rockies, the Top 5 List choosing your starting rotation, and look at the this week's matchups.Hosts: Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy Reginald, Mark Halpern

  33. 113

    BATTER UP! - 04/27/25

    A look at the current state of MLB as we reach the end of April. Hosted by Mike Rifkin, Mark Halpern, & Danny Boy.

  34. 112

    BATTER UP! - 04/20/25

    The latest baseball news on an beautiful Easter Sunday. Hosted by Mike Rifkin, Danny Boy, and the Old Ops Guy.

  35. 111

    BATTER UP! - 04/06/25

    Baseball's second weekend is in the books. Mike Rifkin & Danny Boy recap, plus a look at some of this week's big matchups.

  36. 110

    BATTER UP - First Weekend Recap

    Mike, Danny Boy, and the Old Ops Guy recap a solid opening weekend of baseball in 2025. Plus, a preview of the week ahead.

  37. 109

    BATTER UP! - AL & World Series Predictions

    Mike, Danny Boy, & Old Ops Guy give their predictions for the 2025 American League & the World Series winner.

  38. 108

    BATTER UP! - NL Predictions

    Mike, Danny Boy, & Old Ops Guy give their predictions for the 2025 National League.

  39. 107

    BATTER UP! - EASTERN DIVISION PREVIEWS

    2025 AL & NL East Division preview with Mike Rifkin & Mark Halpern.

  40. 106

    BATTER UP! - CENTRAL DIVISION PREVIEWS

    2025 AL & NL Central Division preview & more MLB news with Mike Rifkin & Mark Halpern.

  41. 105

    BATTER UP! - WESTERN DIVISION PREVIEWS

    2025 NL & AL West Division preview with Mike Rifkin & Mark Halpern.

  42. 104

    BATTER UP! - MLB Weekend Recap & West Division Tease

    One week of Spring Training is in the books & Mike Rifkin has the latest news & updates across MLB, including the continuing contract saga between the Blue Jays & Vlad Guerrero Jr.

  43. 103

    BATTER UP! - PITCHERS & CATCHERS REPORT!!!!!!!

    Mark, Mike, and Danny Boy show some excitement for baseball season & discuss the biggest headlines across MLB.

  44. 102

    BATTER UP! - PETE ALONSO RE-SIGNS WITH METS

    Mike & Mark's reaction to 1B Pete Alonso re-signing with the Mets on a two-year $54 million deal.*NOTE: From the YouTube live stream on 02/06/25*

  45. 101

    BATTER UP! - SPRING IS UPON US

    The latest updates in the MLB offseason as Spring Training approaches. All news & updates through 02/04.Hosts: Mike Rifkin & Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern

  46. 100

    BATTER UP! - 2025 Hall of Fame Edition

    Mike Rifkin & Danny Boy Reginald on the official 2025 Class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

  47. 99

    BATTER UP! - Sasaki, Alonso, & more

    MLB offseason news updates with Mike Rifkin & Mark Halpern.

  48. 98

    BATTER UP! - MLB Free Agency & Awards Preview

    Mike Rifkin with the MLB Free Agency update, especially the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Plus, a look at the MLB awards being handed out next week. *NOTE: Recorded on 11/16/24*

  49. 97

    BATTER UP! - Division Series Recap/Championship Series Preview

    Mike Rifkin with the look at the winners and losers of MLB's Division Series and a preview of a huge Championship Series in both the AL & NL.

  50. 96

    BATTER UP! - Week of 09/07/24

    Mike Rifkin, Mark "Old Ops Guy," and Danny Boy with the latest in MLB including reaction the Cubs combined no-hitter, the Giants extending Matt Chapman, and the Yankees closer struggles.

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Step up to the plate with SIN each week as our cast and crew give the best insight and analysis on America's past time!

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