Is Shohei Ohtani the No. 1 Player in MLB? Is There a Case for Aaron Judge? | BBTN Pod
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On the podcast, youtu.be/qxviKFSYMIo Jesse Rogers and editor Liz Finney go through ESPN's Top 100 list, explain the methodology, and we draft; I'll just say -- Jesse was the Blazers/Sam Bowie, I was the Bulls/Jordan with how this worked out. MLB's Joe Martinez explains what's behind the ABS system.
06.03.2026 16:19
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Inside Team USA's 2026 World Baseball Classic arrival
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.
Charter flights, team dinners and rivals bonding: Inside Team USA's WBC arrival, with Jesse Rogers.
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.
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06.03.2026 12:02
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Jurickson Profar Suspended AGAIN! The Atlanta Braves Have a Problem | BBTN Pod
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Podcast youtu.be/jOUlcThLjBw Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discusses Jurickson Profar's suspension, the Tigers, WBC picks, the Yankees' lineup; Paul Hembekides discusses works best in the ABS challenge system, and which pitchers might suffer, plus a pitcher he thinks is headed for a breakout.
05.03.2026 11:06
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Can Anyone Beat the Dodgers? Drafting Contenders to Unseat the Champs + Cubs GM Jed Hoyer | BBTN Pod
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On the podcast: Cubs exec Jed Hoyer discusses PCA's swing, the pursuit of Alex Bregman, and being an old guy among FO types; David Schoenfield takes a shot at drafting the biggest threat to the Dodgers' reign, Kevin McGonigle, Ben Rice, etc. youtu.be/-SimwMxMAyo
03.03.2026 00:37
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MLB 2026: Inside New York Mets' makeover -- and what's next
Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
From Jorge Castillo: Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next. Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
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02.03.2026 11:47
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On the podcast, Yankees Manager Aaron Boone discusses how the ABS challenge system will impact his interactions with the home plate umpires. youtu.be/kiVkUiWK4sA
25.02.2026 23:36
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How Will Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Handle the Umps and ABS? | BBTN Pod
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Podcast youtu.be/kiVkUiWK4sA Aaron Boone discusses the Yankees' ABS strategy, Judge and the challenges, his byplay with umpires, Cole progress; @PaulHembo talks about Chris Sale's new deal, a team that read the buy/sell market the best.
25.02.2026 22:28
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole Throwing HEAT! + Golden Age of Shortstops | BBTN Pod
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On the podcast, we talk about how the numbers show: This is the Golden Era of shortstops. youtu.be/8TgBeht-KBQ
23.02.2026 19:18
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole Throwing HEAT! + Golden Age of Shortstops | BBTN Pod
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Podcast youtu.be/8TgBeht-KBQ
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and David Schoenfield talk about Gerrit Cole's promising bullpen session, the Top 10 shortstops and the Golden Era of Shortstops, and Bill Mazeroski.
23.02.2026 15:33
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Equipment Closet: MLBPA Needs Urgency; Alex Bregman as the Anti-Kyle Tucker; Cubs Preview
On the podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2Y5J... Hosmer talks about the Tony Clark resignation, what the union has been missing, the lack of Latin American representation, and the Royals; Jesse Rogers talks Cubs, PCA, Bregman, PA. Ken Davidoff discusses his new book, and a favorite Jeter anecdote.
20.02.2026 19:08
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Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2AKc... with Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts and Jays Manager John Schneider, looking back and looking ahead; @hembo with thoughts about the Red Sox lineup and the Pirates' defense; Jorge Castillo talks about the Tony Clark debacle for the Players Association.
18.02.2026 14:02
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Buster Olney's 2026 top 10 at every MLB position: Catchers
Seattle's slugger set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?
We continue our series of ranking the Top 10 players at each position -- and today, it's the catchers.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?
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18.02.2026 13:04
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Saying Something Nice: Bryce Harper is Yapping; Manny Machado is Also Yapping; Dodgers Preview
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0MBc... Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss Harper's comments, Castellanos/Padres, what the owners are really going for, the win projections for the Dodgers; a Dodgers preview.
16.02.2026 15:03
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Disproportionate: Nick Castellanos Released & Details Revealed; Latest on Labor Talks; Orioles & Rockies Previews
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/30V5... @JeffPassan talks about Nick Castellanos's release, the labor situation, assessing the Mets, and the 2026 Orioles. Team previews for the O's and Rockies.
14.02.2026 16:07
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Off the Knob: Francisco Lindor and Others Break Their Hamates; Tigers Poised to Pounce; Mariners Heavy AL West Favorite
On the podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6Ckk... Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech discuss the rash of hamate injuries and why they are happening; how teams will deploy ABS system; Boston's lineup; Verlander; Sarah Langs and Jorge Castillo pick between Skenes and Skubal as the best pitcher on the planet
12.02.2026 14:02
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Spring training 2026: Stars, teams, themes we want to see
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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09.02.2026 20:44
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Tim Kurkjian Tough: Framber Valdez Lingering; Offseason Losers; Stephania Bell on Injuries to Watch Heading Into Spring
Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/2CB7...
Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.
30.01.2026 01:31
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Kenley Jansen goes into next season needing two more saves to tie Lee Smith for most career saves (478), and just 24 more saves to become just the third pitching with 500 saves. No. 1 and No. 2: Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601).
19.12.2025 18:48
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