Second Half Storylines & Prediction Show, Chase Burns Signs Extension, MLB Weekend Preview

Second Half Storylines & Prediction Show, Chase Burns Signs Extension, MLB Weekend Preview

Happy Friday, Ballers! Today, we kick off the second half with some storylines to watch and some predictions of what we think will go down around MLB over the stretch run. Later, we discuss the news of another young emerging star getting a nice payday as the Cincinnati Reds sign RHP Chase Burns to a 7 year, $105 million contract extension. To conclude, we preview the weekend action with the full slate kicking into gear later this Friday evening. Let’s hit the diamond, let’s ball!

Jordan Walker Wins HR Derby, AL Defeats NL, Players of the Week, First Half Awards, Buy or Sell, Lance McCullers Traded to Brewers, Hotel Via Experience

Hey there Ballers! Today, we start by recapping all of the All-Star festivities from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies as Jordan Walker took home the Cardinals’ first HR Derby crown in franchise history in dramatic fashion and the American League defeated the National League in the Tuesday night Midsummer Classic. Later, we close the book on the first half handing out our awards for standout performances across both the AL and NL before discussing six teams in our Buy/Sell segment leading up to the August 3 Trade Deadline. Earlier this morning, we received the signal of the first trade to open up the second half as the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers agree to an out of the blue trade as we share the details surrounding the players involved including RHP Lance McCullers. Finally, we conclude with our wonderful hosted stay during last weekend’s visit to San Francisco as we got to immerse ourselves and share our experience stay at Hotel Via San Francisco, located right across the street from Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Let’s hit the diamond, let’s ball!

Cease Near No-No, Ohtani 300 Club, Live From Hotel VIA San Francisco, This Weekend in Baseball

Happy Friday, Ballers! Today, we come to you live from Hotel VIA San Francisco, the site of our next hosted stay as we discuss the nature of our visit and the content we will be able to capture at Oracle Park leading up to the Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants game later tonight. From there, we discuss player performances focused on the near no-hitter from Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dylan Cease and Los Angeles Dodgers’ DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani joined the 300 Home Run Club. Before departing, we preview all of the baseball action you can enjoy in the final weekend before the All-Star Break. Let’s hit the diamond, let’s ball!

Salt Lake City Experience, MLB Star Spangled Weekend, 2026 MLB All-Star Selections, Eury Perez Pulled After 7 Perfect Innings, Alfonzo Makes MLB Debut, This Week in Baseball

Hey there Ballers! Today, we relive our weekend Salt Lake City experience sharing the best place to stay (Hilton Salt Lake City Center), our game day experience with the Salt Lake Bees (AAA affiliate of the Los Angels Angels of Anaheim), our luxurious dining experience at Spencer’s For Steaks and Chops, and attractions to check out during your next to the Beehive State like hiking in the Big Cottonwood Canyon and experiencing the Great Salt Lake. From there, we recap all of the MLB action from this past weekend including Eury Perez being pulled after 7 perfect innings and the emotional MLB debut for Los Angeles Dodgers’ Catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, Jr. Later, we discuss the release of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Rosters for the American League and National League before concluding with our preview of all of the baseball action this week leading up to the weekend. Let’s hit the diamond, let’s ball!

Trip Around the League, Benches Clear at Fenway, Marlins’ June Boom, Futures Game All-Star Rosters, This Weekend in Baseball, Salt Lake City Content Trip

Hey there Ballers! Today, we start by venturing around the league discussing how all the games and series fared across MLB. In Boston, we look at the benches clearing between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox this past Tuesday night determining what caused the minor fracas. Later, we look at baseball’s best team in June as the Miami Marlins completed a 20-6 month and figure out what has led to their strong turnaround. Yesterday, we were treated to the reveal of the MLB Futures’ Game All-Star roster as we dive into who we can expect competing in this game on Sunday, July 12 at Citizens Bank Park. Before departing, we preview the weekend baseball action and reveal a surprise content trip. This weekend, Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers is headed to Salt Lake City starting tonight through Sunday, July 5 capturing the wonders of the season along with unique baseball and player interviews content leading up to tomorrow’s AAA game between the Las Vegas Aviators and Salt Lake Bees so you’ll want to tune in to the content you’ll be able to enjoy shortly. Let’s hit the diamond, let’s ball!