Manny Machado Wants Analytics GONE | Ep. 420

Manny Machado Wants Analytics GONE | Ep. 420

Manny Machado was in the news over the weekend for his strong anti-analytics comments. We discuss why we think he said what he said, if he has a point, and what our favorite/least favorite baseball stats are.Then we dive into the weekend of baseball, which featured another elite Jacob Misiorowski start, the Cubs' struggles continuing (William witnessed their 18-3 Friday loss in person), the AL East race tightening, more Ketel Marte locker room issues, the Tigers heating up, and much more. Plus: should MLB implement safety bases? A Super Regional roundup, an insane fireworks show in Paraguay, and more. 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms #MLB #Brewers #Misiorowski #Cubs #ALEast #Tigers #Skubal #Dodgers #Baseball #LockedInBaseball

Shohei Ohtani Could Be Having His Best Season Yet | Ep. 419

After opening with T.J. Rumfield's home run off Jo Adell's head, we discuss the rough news that is Aaron Judge's rib cage injury. Has the Yankees' June swoon officially started? Can the rest of the lineup keep the team afloat until Judge returns? Then we discuss if this is Shohei Ohtani's best season yet. He's had great seasons, but he's never been this good on the mound, and his bat has been heating up. Could we be looking at the best single season... ever? Plus: Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless streak was snapped, Paul Skenes has looked off over his last four starts, are the surging Mariners the new AL favorites, a deep dive into a slumping Giants team/organization, our May Team of the Month, and College Baseball Super Regionals predictions. 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms#MLB #Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #AaronJudge #Mariners #Phillies #Baseball #MLBNews #LockedInBaseball

More Misiorowski Magic, The PCA Show, ABS Glitched?! | Ep. 418

We open today's podcast with Fernando Tatís FINALLY homering - we then discuss a confounding Padres team and a Nationals lineup that has been one of the surprises of the season. Then, we discuss an incredible Saturday night for Pete Crow-Armstrong, the four walk-off homers on Friday night, the White Sox and their fanbase officially being back, and potential Tarik Skubal trades. Plus: the quiet White Sox superstar, an ABS glitch, the Yankees scored 13 in one inning, Jacob Misiorowski is historically great, MLB expansion might not be happening, the NCAA baseball tournament is incredibly underrated, and much more. 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms #MLB #Padres #Tatis #Nationals #Cubs #PCA #WhiteSox #Yankees #Brewers #Misiorowski #Baseball #LockedInBaseball

MLB Labor Negotiations Have Begun | Ep. 417

The MLBPA and owners began negotiations on a new CBA this week in New York ahead of the current deal expiring in December. We break down the proposals from both sides, why the most important issue the league needs to solve is the payroll disparity, and if we think a salary cap would be good for the sport. Then we dive into the baseball. We break down Cristopher Sánchez's historic May, a loaded NL Cy Young race, a regular vs. combined no-hitter, the murky AL MVP race, a potentially all-time great Yankee rotation, MLB expansion, Mookie Betts deleting social media due to fan backlash, and much more! 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms #MLB #SalaryCap #Phillies #CristopherSanchez #Astros #NoHitter #Yankees #Yordan #Baseball #LockedInBaseball

Cubs, Mets and Red Sox in Freefall, Two IMPROBABLE Home Runs in One Season | Ep. 416

The Cubs are in a complete freefall. They've racked up 9 straight losses, their longest skid since 2022, and are now out of a playoff spot. They've joined the 2017 Dodgers as the only expansion-era teams with two 10-game win streaks AND a 9-game losing streak in one season. We break down what's gone wrong. The Cubs are not alone, though. The Red Sox got swept at home by the Twins and the Mets have dropped 4 straight after Nolan McLean got shelled again. Is it time to blow it up? Plus: TWO of the most improbable home runs you'll ever see in one season. Oneil Cruz hit one off the TOP of the foul pole and Jackson Holliday hit one off the BOTTOM. What're the odds of that?! Colton Cowser's back-to-back walk-offs, Misiorowski's record velocity night, and Corbin Carroll chasing triples history. 🔒 Locked In Baseball — New episodes every week 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @lockedinbaseballmedia 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms #MLB #Cubs #Mets #RedSox #OneilCruz #JacksonHolliday #Misiorowski #Baseball #MLBRecap #LockedInBaseball