Shutdown Inning Podcast

E64: 2026 MLB Season Preview

Steven Rissotto and Tylor Hall are BACK with Episode 64 of the Shutdown Inning Podcast! WBC thoughtsCristopher Sanchez extended through at least 2032, $91M in new money - Phillies extended Luzardo couple weeks agoBlue Jays extend John Schneider, GM Ross AtkinsHayden Birdsong getting Tommy JohnKonnor Griffin to start in AAASeason predictionsBarry Bonds not on Giants payrollFoul Territory asking if Logan Webb is an acePeople who want WBC midseasonPlayer height accuracy with ABSCarson Benge makes Mets, JJ Wetherholt makes CardsAnticipation for opening day!

E63: WBC Draft + ABS Looking Good!

In episode 63 of the Shutdown Inning Podcast, Steven Rissotto and Tylor Hall are back! They discuss the following:Max Scherzer agrees to deal with Blue Jays (1yr, $3M deal)Braves extended Chris Sale - $27mil in ‘27, club option for ‘28Our thoughts so far on ABSPadres exploring sale led by former NFL QB Drew BreesYankees to retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52Skenes to make 1-2 starts in WBC. Skubal to make 1WBC Draft - WBC starts Wednesday, ends 3/17

E62: Spring Training is Here, Castellanos Saga, Free Agent Draft

In episode 62, Steven Rissotto and Tylor Hall are back! They discuss the start of 2026 Spring Training, the Tigers signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, Tarik Skubal record breaking arbitration case, Yankees re-sign Paul Goldschmidt, Orioles sign Chris Bassitt, Netflix targeting Barry Bonds, CC Sabathia for Opening Day Coverage, Ron Washington being back in MLB

E61: Offseason HEATS Up With MAJOR Moves

In episode 61 of the Shutdown Inning Podcast, Steven Rissotto and Tylor Hall are back!Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker 4 years, $240MBregman to Cubs 5/175Bader to Giants 2/20Jose Ramirez extended by Cleveland 7/175Rangers trade for Gore for 5 prospectsMets sign Bo Bichette 3/126Mets trade for Peralta, Luis RobertYankees resign Bellinger 5/162.5Red Sox sign Ranger Suarez 5/130Phillies sign JT Realmuto, 3 years $45MBeltran, Jones elected to HOF

E60: Imai Signs w/ HOU, Manfred's Tricks, Giants' Slow Progress

In episode 60 of the Shutdown Inning Podcast, Steven Rissotto and Tylor Hall discuss Tatsuya Imai signing with the Houston Astros, Cubs trading for Marlins RHP Edward Cabrera, White Sox sign Kazuma Okamoto, Giants sign Tyler Mahle, MLB's slow market and if there's anything they can do to fix it, Rob Manfred floats idea about in-season tournament, Clayton Kershaw targeted by NBC for MLB’s studio coverage, Lenny Dykstra arrested, charged with drug possession, A’s denied trademarks , Angels -Skaggs family settle in wrongful death suit of Tyler Skaggs, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran trending positively for museum in Cooperstown, Donny Baseball to the Phillies as Bench Coach, Giants visit KoreaFollow Tylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatguytylorFollow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissottoFollow Shutdown Inning on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shutdown_inning