BWB 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

BWB 007 - Players We're Buying

Breakfast with the Beats Players We're Buying Welcome to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave are here to discuss the following topics. Beat Writer Round-up 1. Nick Kurtz [https://pitcherlist.com/player/nick-kurtz/], after 162 games: How elite is he? 2. Steven Kwan [https://pitcherlist.com/player/steven-kwan/]: Can he bounce back? 3. The Kansas City Royals: Why are they struggling?   Buy Low Players: Who Are We Buying and Why? Players mentioned: * Jordan Walker [https://pitcherlist.com/player/jordan-walker/] * Mike Trout [https://pitcherlist.com/player/mike-trout/] * Colson Montgomery [https://pitcherlist.com/player/colson-montgomery/] * Drake Baldwin [https://pitcherlist.com/player/drake-baldwin/] * Brice Turang [https://pitcherlist.com/player/brice-turang/] * Otto Lopez [https://pitcherlist.com/player/otto-lopez/] * Logan Gilbert [https://pitcherlist.com/player/logan-gilbert/] * Framber Valdez [https://pitcherlist.com/player/framber-valdez/] * Garrett Crochet [https://pitcherlist.com/player/garrett-crochet/] * Eury Pérez [https://pitcherlist.com/player/eury-perez/] * Roki Sasaki [https://pitcherlist.com/player/roki-sasaki/] * Cole Ragans [https://pitcherlist.com/player/cole-ragans/] * Caleb Durbin [https://pitcherlist.com/player/caleb-durbin/] * Lawrence Butler [https://pitcherlist.com/player/lawrence-butler/] * Vinnie Pasquantino [https://pitcherlist.com/player/vinnie-pasquantino/] * Jackson Merrill [https://pitcherlist.com/player/jackson-merrill/] * Evan Carter [https://pitcherlist.com/player/evan-carter/] * Geraldo Perdomo [https://pitcherlist.com/player/geraldo-perdomo/] Mental Health Moment: Do you beat yourself up over the mistakes you make? Players mentioned: * Zach Neto [https://pitcherlist.com/player/zach-neto/] * Ken Griffey Jr. [https://pitcherlist.com/player/ken-griffey-jr/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BWB 006 - Big Names, Bigger Worries?

Breakfast with the Beats Big Names, Bigger Worries?   Welcome to Breakfast with the Beats! Mike and Dave are back with another episode. In this edition: Mike and Dave discuss the one player whose end-of-the-year stats they want to see most: * Dave - Mason Miller [https://pitcherlist.com/player/mason-miller/] * Mike - Miguel Vargas [https://pitcherlist.com/player/miguel-vargas/] Then the guys discuss three different articles from around the league, discussing the following topics: * Rico Garcia [https://pitcherlist.com/player/rico-garcia/] and his ascension into one of baseball's best relievers * The Rockies and their hitting developments in the minor leagues * How Nolan Arenado [https://pitcherlist.com/player/nolan-arenado/] found his groove Afterward, Mike and Dave dig deep on some underperforming hitters that they're rostering and explain whether or not they're concerned or not about what lies ahead for each of the following: * Cal Raleigh [https://pitcherlist.com/player/cal-raleigh/] * Salvador Perez [https://pitcherlist.com/player/salvador-perez/] * José Ramírez [https://pitcherlist.com/player/jose-ramirez/] * Pete Alonso [https://pitcherlist.com/player/pete-alonso/] * Dansby Swanson [https://pitcherlist.com/player/dansby-swanson/] * Nico Hoerner [https://pitcherlist.com/player/nico-hoerner/] Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss their level of happiness and fulfillment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BWB 005 - First Round Concerns

BWB 005 - First Round Concerns Breakfast with the Beats   Welcome back to Breakfast with the Beats! Mike and Dave are here talking about: 1. The team that has been hit the hardest by injuries so far 2. If the Rays can sustain this form of excellence 3. Mike's reasons for optimism in Chicago 4. How the Angels are the American League's version of the Rockies 5. The concerns they have with Shohei Ohtani [https://pitcherlist.com/player/shohei-ohtani/] 6. The injury to Tarik Skubal [https://pitcherlist.com/player/tarik-skubal/] 7. Pitching injuries around the league 8. Their draft strategies and whether they need to change Finally, in this week's Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss their relationship with professional sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BWB 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

Episode 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy? Welcome to Breakfast With the Beats Mike and Dave are back with another episode, this time discussing the following topics: 1. Who is the biggest-named player they have dropped in their leagues this season? 1. Players discussed: Ezequiel Tovar [https://pitcherlist.com/player/ezequiel-tovar/], Matt Chapman [https://pitcherlist.com/player/matt-chapman/], Caleb Durbin [https://pitcherlist.com/player/caleb-durbin/], Alex Bregman [https://pitcherlist.com/player/alex-bregman/] 2. Beat Writer Round Up: 1. Is Joel Kuhnel [https://pitcherlist.com/player/joel-kuhnel/] the real deal for saves in Sacramento, or can Jack Perkins [https://pitcherlist.com/player/jack-perkins-2/] hold him off? 2. What's the secret to the early-season success of Josh Jung [https://pitcherlist.com/player/josh-jung/]? 3. Should you love Carter Jensen [https://pitcherlist.com/player/carter-jensen/] as much as the Royals do? 3. This or That - Mike and Dave take different sides of the following topics: 1. Who will finish with the better record in 2026: The Boston Red Sox or the Philadelphia Phillies 2. Which player's cold start worries you more: Ronald Acuña Jr. [https://pitcherlist.com/player/ronald-acuna-jr/] or Fernando Tatis Jr. [https://pitcherlist.com/player/fernando-tatis-jr/]? 4. Mental Health Moment 1. The guys answer a listener's question about gains and fallbacks they've made over the past ten years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BWB 003 - Rocky Roads Ahead

Welcome to Breakfast With The Beats. In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss: 1. One month into the season, what's one statistic that they both can't believe is true? 2. Beat Writer Round Up: 1. What if Shohei Ohtani [https://pitcherlist.com/player/shohei-ohtani/] can put it all together this season? 2. Is what Randy Vasquez [https://pitcherlist.com/player/randy-vasquez-2/] is doing here legitimate? 3. Did Shane McClanahan [https://pitcherlist.com/player/shane-mcclanahan/] really use fishing to get himself healthy? 3. Help! 1. Dave can't believe that he actually likes Antonio Senzatela [https://pitcherlist.com/player/antonio-senzatela/] and Chase Dollander [https://pitcherlist.com/player/chase-dollander/]. 2. Mike needs help figuring out what to do with Justin Crawford [https://pitcherlist.com/player/justin-crawford/] and Vinnie Pasquantino [https://pitcherlist.com/player/vinnie-pasquantino/]. 4. Stash or Pass? 1. Edwin Díaz [https://pitcherlist.com/player/edwin-diaz/] 2. Raisel Iglesias [https://pitcherlist.com/player/raisel-iglesias/] 3. Daniel Palencia [https://pitcherlist.com/player/daniel-palencia/] 4. Jhoan Duran [https://pitcherlist.com/player/jhoan-duran/] 5. Mental Health Moment: 1. How do we handle the pressures of going into work, even if we're not 100%? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.