This week, we kick things off with a full Yankees breakdown after a 3–3 stretch that featured a frustrating series loss to the Diamondbacks and a solid — but ultimately unsatisfying — series win over the Pirates (3:55). We talk about the missed opportunity to sweep Pittsburgh, the bullpen collapse on Tuesday, growing concerns around the thin starting rotation, and the encouraging production from the young guys.

From there, we go around the league, starting with the NL East — can the 1–8 Braves bounce back, or is there real reason for concern? We also dig into the playoff-like energy of the Phillies-Dodgers series and break down the Mets’ surprisingly steady start (23:51). Then, we head west to talk about the red-hot NL West, where every team except the Rockies is off to a strong start (39:41). William also shares his observations from attending Sunday’s Cubs-Padres game in person, with some thoughts on both teams up close.

We wrap with a look at recent contract extensions for young stars (49:20), key IL updates (1:06:20), and more from around MLB — plus, Luis recaps his trip to LIV Golf and gives his thoughts on the scene.

After a long offseason, baseball is officially back — and Opening Weekend did not disappoint. In this episode, we react to the biggest headlines, surprises, and storylines from across the league.

We kick things off with the hot topic of the weekend: torpedo bats (5:26). Are they the future of hitting or a gimmick with unintended consequences? We dig into the controversy, how they’re impacting the game, and what MLB might do about them.

Next, we shift to the Bronx, where the Yankees opened the season by sweeping the Brewers in convincing fashion (23:46). We break down the key performances, what stood out most, and why this team looks locked in from the jump.

Then we take a trip around the league (33:27), sharing our thoughts on everything from early struggles to unexpected results. We talk about Roki Sasaki and Rafael Devers getting off to slow starts, the Braves being swept at home, and Jurickson Profar’s stunning 80-game PED suspension. We also touch on the White Sox tarp fail, MLB.TV’s persistent streaming issues, the Red Sox starting 1-4, and how the Cubs were lucky to leave Arizona with a split.

From big-picture takeaways to the weird and wild, we’ve got all your Opening Weekend reactions covered!

Our final season preview episode is here, and we’re wrapping things up with a full rundown of our picks and predictions for the year ahead.

We kick things off with our favorite prop bets, focusing on stat category over/unders and our picks for who will lead the league in major stats like home runs, strikeouts, and stolen bases.

Then we get into our award picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Reliever of the Year, and Manager of the Year.

To close it out, we run through our division standings predictions and make our full playoff picks, all the way through to our 2025 World Series champion.

Tune in for our bold calls, sleeper picks, and everything you need to get ready for Opening Day.

We kicked things off with a fun tangent on Atlanta’s history as a transportation hub and the Braves' retired numbers, before diving into the big question: can this team push the Dodgers in the National League?

The returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. in May will be a huge boost, and in the meantime, the lineup needs bounce-back seasons from Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris II, and Orlando Arcia. If they stay healthy and return to form, this offense could be dangerous once again.

On the pitching side, Chris Sale will lead the rotation while Strider recovers—can he replicate his 2024 Cy Young-level performance? They’ll also need one of the young arms to step up and provide stability at the back end of the rotation. The bullpen projects to be a strength, giving Atlanta a strong foundation to compete from Day 1.

The Braves are built to win now—can they get back to the World Series for the first time since 2021?

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The Yankees head into 2025 with major question marks in the rotation, after a brutal wave of injuries. Gerrit Cole is out for the season with Tommy John, Luis Gil is sidelined for 3–4 months with a lat injury, and Clarke Schmidt is dealing with a shoulder issue. What was once a clear strength now feels a lot more uncertain. Can Carlos Rodón and newcomer Max Fried step up and anchor this rotation?

One bright spot on the pitching side: the bullpen should be a real strength. The addition of Devin Williams gives the Yankees an elite closer to anchor the back end, and the rest of the relief corps is poised to hold things down while the rotation battles through injuries.

Offensively, the loss of Juan Soto is massive—but the Yanks responded by adding Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, two veterans who will need to be impact bats right away. Can Aaron Judge return to MVP form and carry the lineup? Will Jazz Chisholm break out in the Bronx? And can the young core—Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, Jasson Domínguez, and Oswaldo Cabrera—take a leap forward this season?

With the roster still loaded with talent and star power, the Yankees are looking to get back to the World Series for the second straight season.

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We brought on Phillies fan Josh Doering, still riding the high of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, to break down what could be a pivotal season in Philly.

The rotation is elite, but this feels like a turning point year with key players set to hit free agency after the season. Can Nick Castellanos and others bounce back? Can they finally get over the hump and win their first World Series since 2008?

Plus, we talk about how this team thrives in the underdog role. Would it actually be better for them to enter the playoffs as a Wild Card instead of a top seed? And of course, we take a moment to marvel at Bryce Harper—because how can you not?

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The Mets locked up Juan Soto to a mega deal, adding one of the best bats in baseball to their lineup. We break down how he fits in, and later discuss whether his numbers could look different this year with Pete Alonso protecting him instead of Aaron Judge.

But the big question for this team is whether they can overcome the Braves and Phillies in a loaded NL East. Early injuries to Francisco Alvarez, Sean Manaea, and Frankie Montas could complicate things out of the gate—can they weather the storm and stay in the race?

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The Orioles’ young core will define their season—whether this team competes for a title or takes a step back hinges on the development of Gunnar Henderson, Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday, Adley Rutschman, and Jordan Westburg. Can this group continue to rise, or will growing pains hold them back?

The rotation is already facing challenges, with Grayson Rodriguez dealing with elbow inflammation in Spring Training. Can they weather the storm without him? Zach Eflin will need to have a huge season to help keep things stable.

On the bright side, we feel much better about the bullpen this year, especially with Felix Bautista returning from Tommy John surgery to lock down the late innings. Plus, for the first time in years, Camden Yards won’t be such a pitcher’s paradise—the Orioles finally moved the left field wall back in, which should help balance out the offensive environment.

This team still has the talent to be a real contender—but will the rotation hold up?

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