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2 Tools Baseball PodcastVotto Retires, Greatest Living Players, MVP Runner UpsEP 131: This week, Alex and Travis open with a look back at Joey Votto's Hall of Fame-caliber career by going through his accomplishments and comparing him to other Hall of Fame greats. Then, they take a look at the tight standings across each division in MLB, before reacting to the viral "Greatest Living Players" list posted by MLB Network. Alex and Travis close with a discussion on Perry Minasian's new extension as Angels' GM and what it means for the future of his team.2024-08-2739 min2 Tools Baseball PodcastOhtani: Best Dodgers Hitter Ever? Plus Weird Wild-Card Races, Early All-Star BuzzEP 129: Alex and Travis open with a discussion about how open the NL Wildcard race is with many surprising teams still in the mix. Then, they dive into Shohei Ohtani's stats to determine if he is at his peak the best Dodgers hitter ever. Alex and Travis debate who the All Star Game representative will be for an underwhelming Angels team and react to the first two 2024 All Star selections. 2024-06-2847 min2 Tools Baseball PodcastSad AL West, ERA Leaders, Early Sellers, and Negro League RecordsEP 128: This week Alex and Travis open by breaking down the underwhelming AL West. Then, they highlight the unexpected names on the top 10 ERA leaderboard to start the season, before diving into some teams that may be looking to sell key players sooner than later. Alex and Travis close by recapping and sharing their thoughts on the recent merging of statistical records between MLB and the Negro Leagues.2024-05-311h 082 Tools Baseball PodcastArraez Lifting Padres, Blue Jays Can't Hit, Angels Can't WinEP 127: Alex and Travis open with an icebreaker on which MLB player we would pick to start a franchise. Then, they discuss how the Luis Arraez trade has helped the Padres and what it means for the Marlins going forward. Alex and Travis go on to analyze the surprisingly poor offensive numbers by the Blue Jays to start the season, before breaking down everything going wrong with the Angels right now.2024-05-171h 092 Tools Baseball PodcastThe Rise and Fall of Young Superstars, and Best Pitcher in the World?EP 126: Alex and Travis open with a conversation about the players who are stuck at zero home runs to start the MLB season. They analyze the first month for several different young players, including Spencer Torkelson, Vlad Guerrero Jr., Alec Bohm, Jo Adell, and Gunnar Henderson, to determine what trends have these players playing below or above expectations. Then, Alex and Travis try to determine who the best pitcher in baseball is right now given all of the major injuries.2024-04-301h 082 Tools Baseball PodcastEarly Slumpers, Division Winners Odds Shift, and Expansion Mock Draft PreviewEP 125: This week Alex and Travis open by taking a look at the worst hitters and pitchers in MLB so far this season and determining what their issues are and if there is real cause for concern. Then, they go through each division one by one to see how playoff odds have shifted since Opening Day for each team. Alex and Travis close by detailing their new project and complete the exercise of choosing 15 Angels players to keep safe from a potential expansion draft.2024-04-192h 002 Tools Baseball PodcastOPENING DAY!!! 2024 Season PreviewEP 123: Alex and Travis start the episode by taking a look at each division one by one and discussing how they see each team performing in the 2024 season. They both pick a sleeper team that they think will do better than expected this year. Alex and Travis then take a look at the favorites for the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards and discuss which players have favorable odds heading into the season. They close the episode with their way-too-early World Series predictions.2024-03-282h 122 Tools Baseball PodcastBurnes to Baltimore, Hader to Houston, More Hot Stove, and Hall of Fame ResultsEP 121: Alex and Travis open with their day 1 reaction to the Orioles trading for Corbin Burnes under new ownership. They discuss how this impacts the Orioles and how the Brewers will stack up in the NL Central after trading their ace. Alex and Travis break down what the Josh Hader signing means for the Astros, before recapping other big moves throughout the league: Polanco to Seattle, Justin Turner to Toronto, Pederson to Arizona, and the Angels adding depth. The close with their thoughts on the 3 new Hall of Famers along with the other ballot results and a bonus sneak...2024-02-021h 352 Tools Baseball PodcastDodgers Load Up, Weird Trades, and 2024 Hall of Fame BallotEP 120: Alex and Travis review the Dodgers' busy offseason after they load up with Yamamoto, Glasnow, Margot, and Teoscar Hernandez. Then they breakdown the other big moves across MLB: Robbie Ray to the Giants, Chris Sale to Atlanta, Stroman to the Yankees, and much more. Alex and Travis recap and critique the official 2023 All-MLB Team, before closing with their thoughts on the 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot. They discuss the newcomers, the players they would vote for, and the players they think will be inducted to Cooperstown this year.2024-01-161h 542 Tools Baseball PodcastSoto to the Yanks, Ohtani Silence, and More Winter MeetingsEP 118: Alex and Travis open with a conversation about the Seattle Mariners taking a step back offensively as they trade away key position players. Then, they discuss the Yankees' 2024 hopes as they add Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo, before breaking down other free agency signings across MLB. Orioles bolster their pen with Craig Kimbrel; the Angels sign multiple relievers; and the Braves, Rays, and Rangers all add relief arms over the past week. Alex and Travis end with a brief recap on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes as we near his big decision.2023-12-071h 102 Tools Baseball PodcastNew Managers, Awards Reactions, and Platinum Glove WinnersEP 116: Alex and Travis breakdown the Cubs hiring Craig Counsell, the Angels hiring Ron Washington, and all the other managerial moves across MLB to start the offseason. Then, they share their thoughts on the recently announced Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Cy Young Awards, before analyzing this season's AL and NL Platinum Glove award winners. Alex and Travis close with a discussion about recent revelations about the Angels' internal turnover and anti-analytic developments within their organization.2023-11-161h 102 Tools Baseball PodcastRangers World Champs, D-Backs Fall Short, and First Look at 2024 OffseasonEP 115: Alex and Travis react to the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series. They give their thoughts on how the Rangers were able to come out on top and what went wrong for the Diamondbacks. Additionally, Alex and Travis discuss new developments on managerial hiring rumors throughout MLB, the official announcement of Shohei Ohtani's free agency, and other first headlines of the offseason.2023-11-031h 022 Tools Baseball PodcastRangers and D-Backs World Series, Astros and Phillies Fall ShortEP 114: Alex and Travis breakdown the biggest moments, headlines, and trends of ALCS and NLCS. They discuss how the Astros and Phillies got cold at the wrong time, and they preview what a Rangers Diamondbacks World Series will look like. Additionally, Alex and Travis talk about Dusty Baker's pending retirement, Bob Melvin joining the Giants, and managerial vacancies across MLB.2023-10-261h 282 Tools Baseball PodcastPhils and Rangers Are Rolling, Plus Kim Ng Out and Woodruff InjuryEP 113: Alex and Travis recap their thoughts on the surprises of the Division Series round, before breaking down both 2-0 series in the ALCS and NLCS. How much trouble are the Astros and D-Backs in? Who has a bigger edge between the Phillies and the Rangers? Alex and Travis close with a discussion about general manager Kim Ng's sudden departure from the Marlins and how the Brewers will approach the offseason after Brandon Woodruff's unfortunate injury update.2023-10-1846 min2 Tools Baseball Podcast70/40, a Weird Brewers Team, and Players the Media is Lying AboutEP 110: This week, Alex and Travis open with their reaction to Ronald Acuna Jr reaching the 40 home run 70 stolen base milestone. They break down several seasons from players across MLB who are having seasons that are a lot better or worse than you would expect. Then, they discuss how the Brewers have been able to remain a legitimate playoff team despite a remarkably subpar offense. Alex and Travis try figure out where the Padres go from here after some concerning Josh Hader comments, before closing a with a tribute to the late great Brooks Robinson.2023-09-281h 352 Tools Baseball PodcastChaim Bloom Out, Ohtani UCL Surgery, Soto Sleeper, and NL MVP UpdateEP 109: Alex and Travis open with a discussion on Adam Wainwright's bittersweet season as he reaches 200 career wins. Then, they dive into the controversial firing of Red Sox GM Chaim Bloom, before switching gears to some interesting off the field developments for George Kirby and Alek Manoah. Alex and Travis break down an incredibly underrated Juan Soto season and a confusing year for the Padres, and then give a quick update on their NL MVP tracker. They close with the news of Shohei Ohtani's UCL surgery, his cleaned out locker, and other drama surrounding the Angels' uncertain offseason.2023-09-201h 252 Tools Baseball PodcastNL Wild Card Chaos, AL MVP-2 Favorites, Shortstop and SP Rankings RevisitedEP 107: Alex and Travis open with an ice breaker question that has them draft their greatest infield of all time. Then they give their thoughts on the major fluctuations happening in the NL Wild Card race over the past couple weeks. Alex and Travis go on to discuss some of the big risers and fallers this season in the Shortstop and Starting Pitcher Power Rankings. They debate some of the best AL MVP candidates that could win if not for Shohei Ohtani, and they close with some Dodgers optimism, White Sox dysfunction, and Rays woes.2023-08-171h 222 Tools Baseball PodcastOhtani Off-Limits, Greatest Single Day in Baseball History, Trade Deadline Moves, Awards Odds RecapEP 105: This week, Alex and Travis open with a breakdown on the greatest single day of baseball ever played by one player. They die into the news that Ohtani will remain an Angel in 2023 as the Angels add Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez. The Dodgers kick off their deadline by adding depth in Kiké Hernandez and Amed Rosario. Alex and Travis proceed by discussing which teams will become buyers and sellers before the trade deadline, and they debate who will end up on top of a dead even NL Wild Card race. They close with their thoughts on the f...2023-07-282h 112 Tools Baseball PodcastThe Ohtani Trade Deadline Debate, Fujinami to Baltimore, and What Now for the Yanks?EP 104: The Shohei Ohtani trade deadline buzz is becoming one of the hottest topics in sports. Alex and Travis give their takes on the situation from every angle: the Angels' perspective, potential buyers, who could extend him, his future contract, and more. Then, Alex and Travis discuss the first notable trade of the trade season as Shintaro Fujinami is sent to the Orioles to bolster their bullpen. Finally, they close with a breakdown on where the Yankees go from here after falling to 5th place in the AL East and several holes in their roster.2023-07-2258 min2 Tools Baseball PodcastBig Trouble in Anaheim, All-Star Game Roster, and 1st Half All-MLB TeamEP 103: This week, Alex and Travis open with a conversation about the Shohei Ohtani decision that looms over the Angels as the trade deadline approaches. They discuss some Dodgers pitching woes and a questionable pre-season prediction, before revealing and debating their 1st Half All-MLB teams. Alex and Travis close with their thoughts on the 2023 All-Star Game rosters, the key snubs, and a quick prediction on the Home Run Derby.2023-07-072h 002 Tools Baseball Podcast2023 All Star Game Finalists, Wild Card Race Updates, Arraez for MVP?EP 102: Alex and Travis open with their selections between the finalists at each position on the 2023 All-Star Game ballot. Then, they break down some of the hot hitters in MLB right now, including Jordan Walker and Luis Arraez. They debate if Arraez can earn MVP consideration by hitting .400. Finally, Alex and Travis review the current Wild Card race standings in each league and discuss how they see the playoff picture shaping up as we reach the halfway point of the season.2023-06-271h 332 Tools Baseball PodcastOhtani-Mania, Elly Breakout, Corbin MVP Watch, Arraez .400, and Power RankingsEP 101: This week, Alex and Travis catch up on the biggest headlines in MLB this month: deGrom hurt, Elly de la Cruz debut, Luis Arraez chasing .400, and Corbin Carroll's breakout as a superstar. They answer some debate questions about the Yankees struggles and about who the better young superstar is between Corbin and Julio. Finally, Alex and Travis present their updated Power Rankings for the top 10 teams in MLB, and they debate where some of the best teams stand at the halfway point of the season.2023-06-201h 482 Tools Baseball PodcastEP 100 Special! All MLB Update, May Player of the Month, and Can Anyone Prevent a Judge/Ohtani MVP race?EP 100: This week, Alex and Travis open by picking the biggest surprises, both good and bad, through two months of the season. They cover respond to some fun tweets about the best lefty hitter since bonds and if it makes sense to try Ohtani as an outfielder/reliever combo. Then, Alex and Travis explain their picks for their updated All-MLB teams through May, before debating their picks for Player of the Month. Lastly, they give some love to promising players like rookie sensation Ben Joyce and take a look at early MVP favorites for 2023. Can anyone prevent another Judge...2023-06-022h 142 Tools Baseball PodcastMidterm Report Cards for Teams and Players, and Ranking the Best #99sThis week, Alex and Travis open with a fun breakdown of the best #99 players across US sports in celebration of episode 99, before discussing the drama surrounding the viral Aaron Judge peek. Then, Alex and Travis go over the notable players and teams through the first quarter of the season and give out midterm report card grades.2023-05-181h 182 Tools Baseball PodcastKenley 400, the Problem with the Central, and Way Too Early Trade IdeasEP 98: Alex and Travis open with praise and a career retrospective on Kenley Jansen and his 400 career saves milestone. They break down some of the key pitching injuries and how they are impacting the season, specifically in the race for the AL West, before having a larger conversation about the current weakness of both central divisions and a proposed solution to restore balance to MLB. Alex and Travis then discuss some potential early trade pieces, buyers, and sellers as the season's standings begin to take form. They close with a brief look back at the Arraez-Lopez trade that many...2023-05-151h 372 Tools Baseball PodcastPitcher Power Rankings, Start/Bench/Cut, Major Injuries, Greene ExtensionEP 96: This week Alex and Travis open by recapping the players of the week. Then, they go over some of the biggest storylines in MLB: from Hunter Greene's contract extension to Jeffrey Springs' Tommy John to Logan O'Hoppe's torn labrum and more. They play a game of start, bench, cut for the breakout young left handed outfielders in Brandon Marsh, Jarred Kelenic, and James Outman. Then, Alex and Travis take a stand on the MLB Starting Pitcher Power Rankings that MLB.com released over the weekend. 2023-04-2647 min2 Tools Baseball PodcastRed Hot Rays, and Buy or Sell: Brewers Hitting, Cards Pitching, Adley? Plus Our First 2023 Power RankingsEP 94: Alex and Travis open with this week's players of the week before diving into the top storyline: the Rays dominance. They play a game of Buyers or Sellers, discussing the AL East, the Brewers hot bats vs the Cardinals weak arms, Logan O'Hoppe rookie breakout, Adley Rutschman as the best catcher in baseball, and more. Then, Alex and Travis unveil and debate the top 10 teams in their first Power Rankings of the 2023 season.2023-04-111h 042 Tools Baseball Podcast2023 Season Preview, Favorite Bets, and WBC Final ReactionEP 93: Alex and Travis open with their thoughts on the legendary finale of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. With Opening Day nearly upon us, Alex and Travis discuss their predictions and their favorite bets for the 2023 MLB season, from breakout candidates to award winners to playoff results and everything in between.2023-03-291h 542 Tools Baseball PodcastWorld Baseball Classic Recap, Plus AL and NL West Over/UndersEP 92: Alex and Travis open with a full recap of all the storylines coming out of the group phase of the World Baseball Classic, from superstar performances to shocking upsets to tragic injuries. Then they discuss the confusing direction of the 2023 Miami Marlins after two more odd signings. Alex and Travis debate the best position players and pitchers of this generation in response to online disagreement on baseball Twitter, and they close with their over/under picks for the 2023 records of AL and NL West teams.2023-03-182h 072 Tools Baseball Podcast2023 Top 25 Players in MLB, Machado Extension, Over/Unders for AL and NL CentralEP 91: Alex and Travis open with their reaction to Manny Machado's huge extension and what it means for the Padres and the 2024 free agency class. They recap some of the big injuries that have already occurred during Spring Training. Then Alex and Travis unveil their top 25 position players in MLB for the 2023 season, debating their picks all the way down their lists. They close with an exercise of predicting over/unders for the 2023 records of all AL and NL Central teams.2023-03-032h 182 Tools Baseball PodcastTop 20 Outfielders, Top 10 DHs, AL/NL East Over/Unders, Burnes-Brewers DramaAlex and Travis open with their thoughts on the drama surrounding Corbin Burnes arbitration case and how it affected his relationship with the Brewers. Then, they continue their rankings series by debating the top 20 outfielders and top 10 DHs for 2023 in MLB. Alex and Travis close with some predictions on over/under win totals for teams in the AL and NL East by comparing gambling lines with Fangraphs and PECOTA projections.2023-02-241h 522 Tools Baseball PodcastTop 10 First Basemen, Second Basemen, Third Basemen, and Shortstops, Plus Top 5 Countries in WBCEP 89: Alex and Travis open the show with the only major free agency news: Michael Wacha signs with the Padres. Then, they debate who are the top 5 countries competing in this year's World Baseball Classic. Alex and Travis breakdown who they view as the top 10 players at each infield position and argue for who they think is better between notable players across MLB.2023-02-171h 522 Tools Baseball PodcastAngels Not For Sale, Hall of Fame Debates, and the Hot Stove ContinuesEP 87: In a shocking turn of events, LA Angels owner Arte Moreno pulls out of all negotiations to sell the franchise as planned, citing the need to resolve unfinished business, despite interest from several bidders. Alex and Travis also breakdown some of the recent signings in MLB free agency plus a highly debated trade of Luis Arraez for Pablo Sandoval and prospects. Lastly, in preparation for Hall of Fame week, Alex and Travis dive into this years Hall of Fame ballot and discuss who think are worthy and unworthy of the historic honor.2023-01-242h 312 Tools Baseball PodcastCorrea to the Twins?!?! Plus Devers Extension, Big Trades, and Offseason Winners and LosersEP 86: Alex and Travis open with biggest developing story of the offseason: Carlos Correa has signed with his third team of the offseason. Other teams across MLB reach deals with almost all of the remaining big name free agents, and young studs like Rafael Devers and Sean Murphy earn well-deserved extensions. Alex and Travis go on to break down which teams they think had the best and the worst offseasons in MLB this winter, before rounding things off with some brief well wishes to the tenacious closing pitcher Liam Hendriks given his recent cancer diagnosis.2023-01-132h 032 Tools Baseball PodcastCorrea Stuns the World, Mets Win the Offseason, Cubs Land Dansby, Sluggers Sign Throughout MLBEP 85: This week, Alex and Travis open with the most unbelievable switch up of the offseason: the Giants did not like his medical records so Carlos Correa is heading to the loaded New York Mets. The Mets are the clear favorites for the winner of the offseason award, and Alex and Travis have to decide how Correa stacks up against the other third basemen throughout baseball. Sluggers in free agency are finding new home teams throughout the AL and the NL this week, including top shortstop Dansby Swanson heading to the north side of Chicago. Now that the dust...2022-12-221h 512 Tools Baseball PodcastWinter Meetings, deGrom Goes West, All-MLB Revealed, McGriff to the HallEP 83: Alex and Travis open with the 2022 All-MLB first and second teams that were just announced, and they debate how deserving the selected players were of this honor. They breakdown all the biggest signings and trades, from deGrom heading West to Trea Turner heading East and everything in between. Alex and Travis go on to make the case of how the Dodgers proceed after having many of their free agents walk away to new teams, before getting into a discussion about the best arms in New York. The episode caps off with a tribute to the legend Gaylord Perry...2022-12-072h 162 Tools Baseball PodcastAstros World Champs, Diaz's Record Deal, Awards Finalists, Early Judge PredictionsAlex and Travis open with their reactions to the Houston Astros winning the 2022 World Series and discuss what went wrong for the Phillies in the finals games of the postseason. As soon as the postseason ended, the offseason began, as seen in Edwin Diaz's record contract with the Mets, the announcement that Ohtani would remain an Angel, and betting odds on Judge's next team. Alex and Travis also breakdown the newly announced 2022 awards finalists for the AL and NL. They give their reactions and debate who they see going into the off-season with hardware.2022-11-091h 462 Tools Baseball PodcastYankees' Worst Nightmare, Bryce Harper's Career Moment, Astros Roll, and Padres Fall ShortAlex and Travis open by breaking down what the most recent iteration of the Yankees downfall at the hands of the Houston Astros means about these two teams, their construction, and their futures. They talk about what the big NLCS Game 5 homer by Bryce Harper means for his legacy and how the Padres just came up shy against a hotter opponent in the biggest spots. Then, Alex and Travis preview the 2022 World Series between an Astros team that finds itself in this spot time after time and a Phillies team that seems to have an unstoppable amount of momentum...2022-10-261h 552 Tools Baseball PodcastPhillies and Padres Stun the World, Dodgers Heartbreak, Astros Roll, Yankees Force Game 5EP 79: Alex and Travis open with their reactions to the shocking upset of the 111 win Dodgers at the hands of the Padres. They welcome on two callers as guests and representatives of Dodger Nation to give their responses to this unexpected failure. Then, Alex and Travis breakdown the Phillies' dominant performance against the defending champion Atlanta Braves. They recap the Astros eliminating the Mariners in the tightest 3 game sweep in recent memory. Then, Alex and Travis breakdown the split Yankees and Guardians series as they head into a game 5, before previewing and making predictions on the upcoming AL and...2022-10-172h 032 Tools Baseball PodcastWILD Wild Card Weekend and ALDS + NLDS PreviewsEP 78: Alex and Travis open with their reactions to the Wild Card round from last weekend. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the four Wild Card series and whether or not some big names from eliminated teams played their last games with their current teams. With the ALDS and NLDS matchups finalized, Alex and Travis talk about the final eight teams remaining and make their picks for each series.2022-10-111h 532 Tools Baseball PodcastOur 2022 All-MLB Teams, the Final MVP Debate, and Wild Card BreakdownEP 77: Alex and Travis open with their reactions to Judge's 62 home run milestone and Albert Pujols wrapping up his final regular season. Then they reveal their picks for the 2022 All-MLB team and debate who they would vote for as the 2022 MVPs, Cy Youngs, and other major awards. Alex and Travis transition into the postseason by previewing the new bracket format and breaking down how they see this weekend's Wild Card series shaping up.2022-10-073h 522 Tools Baseball PodcastMilestone Madness, Power Rankings, Heyman Backs JudgeAlex and Travis start the weekly recap by announcing the Angels playoff elimination and praising the new Players of the Week. Judge and Pujols both inch closer in their pursuits of history, and MLB Insider Jon Heyman sparks heated online debate on the AL MVP award with his overwhelming praise of Aaron Judge. Alex and Travis react to a new MLB Power Rankings as the playoff picture starts to slowly solidify, and they breakdown what deGrom's latest hot streak could mean for the future of his career.2022-09-201h 122 Tools Baseball PodcastHome Run Milestones, Wild Card Races, New RulesEP 74: Alex and Travis breakdown the significance of historic home run milestones being chased down by Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Albert Pujols. The wild card races couldn't be tighter, while the Dodgers remind MLB that no one is on their level. The 2023 season will also feature some rule changes, so Alex and Travis explain their thoughts on how these rules will affect the game of baseball.2022-09-151h 032 Tools Baseball PodcastAll-Star Game/Home Run Derby Hype! Plus Soto and Ohtani Trade Possibilities, and Matt Carpenter Becoming Barry BondsAlex and Travis recap the Home Run Derby and breakdown their thoughts on the All-Star Game lineups, starting pitchers, rule changes, and more. Matt Carpenter gets his own segment since he's breaking all-time records for the 1st place Yankees. Trade talks for phenom Juan Soto seem to be becoming more realistic as the trade deadline approaches, and then Alex and Travis have a hypothetical discussion on how the Angels should handle a potential Shohei Ohtani extension/trade/free agency decision. 2022-07-191h 212 Tools Baseball PodcastAll-Star Game Roster Revealed & 2022 1st Half All-MLB Team and Awards!Alex and Travis open with the 2022 All-Star Game roster, breaking down deserving starters, biggest snubs, and everything in between. The 1st half of the season is officially over so Alex and Travis debate their updated All-MLB teams and 1st half award picks. They also reveal their power rankings for the 1st half and end on a breakdown of some of the most talented teams that will be featured in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.2022-07-132h 082 Tools Baseball PodcastDetmers No-No, Reds No-No Loss, Yelich Cycle, Harper and Judge Red Hot, and More!EP 61: Alex and Travis discuss their thoughts on the players of the week: Reid Detmers for his historic no-hitter and reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper who looks like he is returning to 2021 form. The Angels had one of the wildest regular season games in recent memory, and the Reds fans witnessed an all-time stinger. Christian Yelich hit for the cycle, and Aaron Judge is making the case for a monster contract this offseason. Alex and Travis give with their reactions to the newest MLB Power Rankings and then close with a note on Ohtani's 100th homer coverage and Joe...2022-05-181h 372 Tools Baseball PodcastYankees and Mets Are Rolling, More Hot and Cold Performers, and Our Reaction to MLB Power RankingsEP 60: Alex and Travis open with a discussion about how the two league-leading teams stack up against each other: the Yankees and the Mets. They go into other notable teams who have surprised in the first month of the season, from the rolling Angels to the letdown Red Sox, amongst others. MLB released a new Power Rankings for the teams in baseball, so Alex and Travis discuss what they agree and disagree with on these rankings.2022-05-101h 002 Tools Baseball PodcastMiggy 3000, Who's Next in the Club?, Wander Madness, MLB's Power Rankings Reaction, and MoreMiguel Cabrera officially joins the 3000 hits club, so Alex and Travis explain what that means for his career and which active players could be next to join him. They transition into breaking down the hot topics of the last week including an elite start from Wander Franco, a Jesus Luzardo trade retrospective, and Kyle Wright's breakout. MLB also released their official power rankings as of this Monday, so Alex and Travis discussed how they see the top teams in baseball stacking up.2022-04-271h 072 Tools Baseball PodcastOPENING DAY 2022 SEASON PREVIEWThis week, Alex and Travis begin by recapping the recent trades and signings that have unfolded in the final week before Opening Day. They give their full 2022 season preview by explaining how they see every division stacking up, and then they debate their most overrated and underrated teams based on the preseason narratives. Alex and Travis then go over all of their hottest betting picks for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards that they made in Vegas last weekend, and they wrap up by rattling over their Opening Day top 10 power rankings for the 2022 season.2022-04-072h 392 Tools Baseball PodcastCorrea and Story Big Decisions, More Hot Stove Action, and Our Position Rankings ContinuedThis week, Alex and Travis open by breaking down all the big moves that took place in the past week in the MLB world. They give their takes on who were the biggest winners and losers of the offseason and how certain teams have started out in Spring Training. Then Alex and Travis reveal their top 10 players at all three outfield positions and DH as they continue their player ranking series.2022-03-242h 062 Tools Baseball PodcastVery Bad CBA Update, Jeter Steps Down, and Free Agency ReviewAlex and Travis open with their reactions to the news of Derek Jeter stepping down from his role as CEO of the Marlins. Tragically, the MLB and MLBPA could not come to an agreement on a new CBA, and regular season games are officially being cancelled. Alex and Travis break this down and then try to cheer up by analyzing how every team is going to approach free agency as soon as the work stoppage ends. 2022-03-031h 542 Tools Baseball PodcastUpdate on the Lockout and ESPN's All-Time Top 100 ListOn this week's episode, Alex and Travis open with the rumors of Seiya Suzuki being linked to the Boston Red Sox. Then, they recap the progress (or lack thereof) in the Collective Bargaining negotiations that are still going on between MLB and the MLB Players' Association. They follow this with a new discussion by dissecting the recently published Top 100 MLB Players of All-Time that was posted by ESPN.2022-02-071h 382 Tools Baseball PodcastBig Papi is a Hall of Famer, Bonds and Clemens Fall ShortAlex and Travis celebrate the selection of David Ortiz to become a Hall of Famer this year. They go over why this pick makes sense and give their takes on some of the controversial players that were not selected. Alex and Travis break down the players that made substantial gains in voting percentage, those who lost some favor from the voters, and those who are no longer on the ballot going forward. They wrap up by previewing the players that will be on the ballot in 2023.2022-01-281h 232 Tools Baseball PodcastThe 2022 Hall of Fame BallotThis episode, Alex and Travis go through all the candidates on the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and make their cases for who is worthy of Cooperstown and who falls just short. They also unveil their theoretical ballots if they had a Hall of Fame vote. 2022-01-252h 022 Tools Baseball PodcastHall of Fame Snubs, Jon Lester Retires, and MLB Radio's Top 10 Players in 2022This week, Alex and Travis open by commemorating the great career of newly retired Jon Lester. They also give their thoughts on the current progress towards the new collective bargaining agreement. MLB Radio released their top 10 MLB player for 2022, so Alex and Travis broke down the list and explained their agreements and grievances. Then, they dove into their discussion about the biggest snubs that were never voted into the Hall of Fame throughout baseball history. In the spirit of Hall of Fame season, Alex and Travis detail the careers of many of these great players who deserve more credit...2022-01-191h 302 Tools Baseball PodcastHall of Fame Tracker: Today's Young Stars and Modern DynastiesAlex and Travis analyze what the best MLB players who do not yet qualify for the Hall of Fame need to do to wind up in Cooperstown some day. They breakdown the cases for some of these young stars and explain just how much Hall of Fame talent exists in the Major Leagues right now. 2022-01-132h 112 Tools Baseball PodcastOur All-Time American League, National League, and MLB TeamsAlex and Travis present the series finale of their All-Time Teams special. They open by ranking the best franchise teams of all-time and then the best divisions of all-time. They go on to present their All-Time AL, NL, and MLB teams, while debating some of the surprising disagreements that they have. 2022-01-062h 562 Tools Baseball PodcastKyle Seager Retires and Our All-Time NL East TeamsThis episode, Alex and Travis cover the unexpected announcement of the retirement of Mariners' veteran Kyle Seager. They then unveil their all-time teams for the franchises in the NL East, as well as their all-time teams for the NL East division.2022-01-022h 372 Tools Baseball PodcastThe Buck Showalter Hire and Our All-Time NL Central TeamsThis episode Alex and Travis open with the new hiring of Buck Showalter to become the new Mets manager. Then they dive into their all-time teams for each franchise in the NL Central, followed by the all-time team for the historic division.2021-12-212h 432 Tools Baseball PodcastOur All-Time NL Central TeamsAlex and Travis walk through the NL West team by team and explain their all-time teams for each franchise. Filled with both deep history and active young superstars, these franchise teams and their all-time NL West team provides good content for their discussion this episode.2021-12-192h 302 Tools Baseball PodcastThe 2 Tools' All-Time AL East TeamsThis week Alex and Travis continue building their all-time franchise and division teams by jumping into the AL East. A good mix of baseball legends, historic franchises, and expansion teams leads to great balance in our conversation about baseball history.2021-12-162h 472 Tools Baseball PodcastBaseball History Continues: The All-Time AL Central TeamAlex and Travis open by breaking down the slow news week as the lockout continues. Then they dive into their picks for the all-time teams for each historic franchise in the AL Central, and they finish by revealing their all-time AL Central team.2021-12-112h 472 Tools Baseball PodcastNew Hall of Famers and the All-Time AL West TeamsSix new people were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, so Alex and Travis open by reacting to these new members and a surprising omission as a result of Veteran's Committee voting. Then, Alex and Travis begin their new segment of cataloguing the the best starting lineups for every team in MLB by using the players in that franchise's history. They begin the exercise this week with their all-time teams for the five AL West franchises.2021-12-072h 092 Tools Baseball PodcastEMERGENCY POD: HOT STOVE AND LOCKOUTAlex and Travis recorded a bonus early episode because of all the hot news that had come out in the days following their last episode. They open by going over all of the new signings and trades from the past few days and then transition into their predictions for the remaining biggest free agents on the market. Alex and Travis finish with their thoughts about the lockout that was initiated on Wednesday night and breakdown some of the key points of discussion and how MLB could be different in 2022.2021-12-031h 492 Tools Baseball Podcast2021 All-MLB Team Reactions and an Update on the Hot Stove Offseason DealsAlex and Travis open with their takes on the recently announced 2021 All-MLB first and second teams, explaining the good picks and the major snubs. Then, they jump into their thoughts on the major trades, signings, and extensions that took place over the last week. Alex and Travis proceed with how they think the markets are shifting for some of the big name free agents as we approach the looming CBA deadline.2021-11-291h 242 Tools Baseball PodcastHot Stove Season is HERE! Plus 2021 Awards Reactions and the Best Seasons of All-TimeThe 2022 free agent class has begun signing contracts with new teams, so Alex and Travis give their takes on the deals that were completed this week. They also give their thoughts on the posting of Seiya Suzuki and his prospects to join an MLB roster. Then Alex and Travis react to the results of the 2021 Awards voting and provide some context to the seasons of these top performers. Lastly, Alex and Travis present their rankings of their Top 5 Season of All-Time in honor of the extraordinary season put forth by Shohei Ohtani in 2021.2021-11-231h 572 Tools Baseball PodcastSilver Slugger and Gold Glove Reactions, Biggest Trade Pieces on the Move, and Early Offseason Power RankingsAlex and Travis open by covering some more minor signings and trades that have occurred in the last week. Then they go over their thoughts on all of the Gold Glove, Platinum Glove, and Sliver Slugger award winners. Jeff Passan published a list of the biggest potential trade pieces this offseason, so Alex and Travis broke down what teams make sense to push for some of these difference maker players. Vladimir Guerrero Jr and MLB Network analysts had a discussion on launch angle so Alex and Travis weighed in on that as well. They then wrapped up the episode...2021-11-151h 552 Tools Baseball PodcastPosey Retires, Melvin to Padres, and Predictions for the Biggest Free AgentsAlex and Travis open up with the surprising announcement that Buster Posey is officially retiring from baseball. They continue with other recent news like the hiring of Bob Melvin to head coach the Padres and the trade of catcher Tucker Barnhart to the Tigers. Then Alex and Travis go player by player through a list of several of the top free agents on the market and predict where these players might sign as a preview for this offseason.2021-11-081h 192 Tools Baseball PodcastThe Braves are World Champions, Our 2021 All-Postseason Teams, and the Best World Series Games of the CenturyAlex and Travis opened by talking about the Braves' World Series victory of the Astros in six games. They discuss their big takeaways from the series and highlighted some top performers. Then Alex and Travis debated about their 2021 All-Postseason teams and made the cases for their postseason MVPs. They finish with a segment where they breakdown the best World Series games of the century in celebration of the 2021 World Series coming to an end.2021-11-041h 452 Tools Baseball PodcastDodgers and Red Sox Eliminated and 2021 World Series PreviewAlex and Travis open with their takeaways from the conclusions of the ALCS and NLCS. The Astros finished off the Red Sox at home with serious momentum heading into the World Series, while the Braves remained hot and took care of business against the heavily favored Dodgers in six games. Alex and Travis dive into this season's World Series matchup and give their prediction on how they see this series unfolding. Astros versus Braves, Tuesday night, GET HYPED!2021-10-251h 192 Tools Baseball Podcast2021 ALCS/NLCS Mid-Series Updates & Predictions, Plus Dodgers-Giants Game 5This week Alex and Travis start by briefly explaining their thoughts on the controversial ending to the winner-take-all Game 5 between the Dodgers and Giants. Then they jump into the back and forth nature of the ALCS thus far with the offensive outbursts between the Astros and the Red Sox. Alex and Travis also discuss how the Braves have managed to pull off a stunning 3-1 series lead against the Dodgers, pushing the reigning champs' backs against the wall in the NLCS. They wrap up by making their arguments for how they see these series concluding and look ahead to...2021-10-211h 232 Tools Baseball PodcastWild Card and LDS Takeaways, Plus Dodgers-Giants Game 5 and LCS PreviewsAlex and Travis give a full breakdown on each Wild Card game and then dive into the outcomes of all the ALDS and NLDS series, including notable performers and key storylines. Then they organize their thoughts on the remaining teams and give their predictions for the upcoming championship series.2021-10-141h 332 Tools Baseball PodcastOCTOBER IS HERE: Our Final 2021 All-MLB Teams, Awards Selections, and Full Postseason PreviewOctober is here. Alex and Travis jump into their All-MLB teams for the 2021 season and fully breakdown how they would vote for the major awards like MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year in the AL and NL. Then they preview the Dodgers vs Cardinals and Red Sox vs Yankees Wild Card games that are set for this week, as well as the ALDS and NLDS series that would follow this weekend. Alex and Travis give their picks for each series and explain how they think the 2021 MLB Postseason will shape up.2021-10-052h 232 Tools Baseball PodcastFinal Week of the Season, Tight Playoff Races, and Ohtani's Disappointment with the AngelsAlex and Travis open by recapping their weekend trip to watch the Yankees take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Entering the final week of the 2021 MLB regular season, Alex and Travis break down the remaining wild card and divisional races that will determine who makes and who misses the playoffs. After going over the remaining games in the season and giving their predictions, Alex and Travis dive into the comments made by Shohei Ohtani regarding the Angels' lack of success, which echoed the quotes from Mike Trout and Joe Maddon on the need to acquire more talent...2021-09-291h 362 Tools Baseball PodcastFINAL 2021 MLB Power Rankings, Wild Card Race Recap, Are the Padres Finished?Alex and Travis open with a breakdown of the Tatis and Machado dugout argument that symbolize where the Padres are at this season. They go into what are some likely outcomes for the wild card races in each league with a couple weeks left in the season. Then Alex and Travis go in depth on who they think are the 10 best teams in MLB this year as the 2021 season nears its conclusion. 2021-09-2052 min2 Tools Baseball PodcastBurnes and Scherzer Jump Ahead of the Pack, Guerrero Jr. Triple Crown Watch, Giants First to ClinchAlex and Travis open with a conversation about Corbin Burnes' combined no hitter, Max Scherzer's 3000th career strikeout, and how these feats affect the NL Cy Young race. They also talk about how some other awards races have or have not changed course, specifically with the emergence of Wander Franco and the return of Guerrero Jr.'s triple crown potential. They then provide some historical context on the Triple Crown feat and how that ties into the AL MVP race. They close with some thoughts on the SF Giants being the first team in MLB to clinch a spot...2021-09-161h 012 Tools Baseball PodcastDerek Jeter, Larry Walker, and Ted Simmons to the Hall of Fame, and HOF Arguments for Active Eligible PlayersAlex and Travis briefly cover the hot trends of the last week of MLB action. Then they give their thoughts on the newly enshrined members of the Baseball Hall of Fame: Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and Ted Simmons. Alex and Travis then breakdown the arguments for or against all of the active players who are eligible for the hall of fame that might wind up on the ballot in the future.2021-09-092h 242 Tools Baseball PodcastUpdated All-MLB Teams, Wander Franco Breakout, Yadier Molina Extension, and Mets DramaAlex and Travis go over current events in the baseball world first by breaking down what Yadier Molina's extension means for his future and legacy, how significant Wander Franco's hot streak is, and what they think of the growing beef between Mets fans and players. Then they dive deep into what their All-MLB Team is looking like through August, as well as who they have penciled in for the major awards with only one month left in the 2021 MLB season. 2021-09-011h 542 Tools Baseball PodcastMiggy 500, Postseason Restructure, Ohtani First to 40, and NL Cy Young Race TightensAlex and Travis open by covering two big milestones that were reached this week: Shohei Ohtani hitting 40 homers before anyone else on baseball and Miguel Cabrera joining the elusive 500 career home run club. They dive into what this means for Ohtani's season and for Miggy's career, plus they see who are next in line to reach the 500 homer and 3000 hit clubs. In the wake of the Reds surpassing the Padres in the Wild Card race, Alex and Travis bring up some ideas they have to make sure that the best teams and players in MLB get their shot to...2021-08-241h 202 Tools Baseball PodcastTatis is an Outfielder? Plus, Trout's WAR vs the Field, Field of Dreams Recap, NL Playoff Race, Angels' WeaknessesAlex and Travis open with a discussion about how Fernando Tatis Jr is trying to get back into the Padres lineup early by starting off as an outfielder. They break down what it means for his value this season and what it could mean for his legacy going forward. Then Alex and Travis put Mike Trout's WAR this season into perspective despite his IL stint. They follow up by hitting a variety of the week's hot topics from the Field of Dreams game to the wild NL East and NL wild card situations to some of the lowlight performers...2021-08-161h 162 Tools Baseball PodcastTrade Deadline Aftermath, Preparing for the Home Stretch, and an Honest Bryce Harper ConversationIt feels like we are entering the home stretch of the 2021 MLB season, so Alex and Travis breakdown what teams are surging, what teams are slipping, and how some trade deadline moves are going to impact the last two months of the season. They also go over how chaotic the NL MVP and Cy Young races still are, which leads to an in-depth talk about Bryce Harper's recent hot streak and what kind of player he has been this season and throughout his whole career. Alex and Travis wrap up with some Angels discussion as the forever .500 team gears...2021-08-091h 342 Tools Baseball PodcastEarly Trade Deadline Reactions, the Dream US Olympic Baseball Team, and Updated All-MLB TeamsAlex and Travis fully breakdown all of the trade deadline deals that broke before Wednesday night and then discuss the way that they would go about choosing who would make a fully-loaded Team USA Olympic baseball team. They go on to briefly respond to a recently posted and deeply flawed Power Rankings that was posted by MLB itself on social media, and then Alex and Travis fully dive into their updated All-MLB team and award winners through July. They end by looking ahead to what is on the horizon for the Angels.2021-08-011h 542 Tools Baseball PodcastBuyers and Sellers at the Trade Deadline, Umpire Criticism, and MoreOn this week's episode, Alex and Travis start out by covering some of the issues with the umpiring in baseball right now. The main topic at hand is a full breakdown of all of the buyers and sellers as we sit one week away from the trade deadline. Alex and Travis go through the best options for all teams in Major League Baseball to make the most of their potential trade scenarios. Then, they wrap up by going over some interesting trivia and having a discussion comparing the on-field value of Ohtani v.s. Trout.2021-07-261h 542 Tools Baseball PodcastAll-Star Game and Home Run Derby Recap, Plus Second Half Preview and PredictionsThis episode of the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast features Alex and Travis breaking down all the exciting headlines coming out of the All-Star break, from a star-studded Home Run Derby to the unprecedented performances put on in the All-Star Game. They transition into a brief chat about some suspect comments regarding Shohei Ohtani's ability to be the face of baseball as a Japanese international player in the MLB. Lastly, Alex lays out a series of debate-style questions for himself and Travis to discuss in order to analyze how they see the rest of the 2021 MLB season unfolding. 2021-07-181h 242 Tools Baseball PodcastMid-Season Update on Pre-Season Vegas Bets and Episode 1 Predictions, Updated Power Rankings, Home Run Derby Hype, and moreAlex and Travis start out by going over some hot scoops in the last week of baseball and go back and forth with some trivia and stats. This is followed by a breakdown of their full top 10 list of the best teams in baseball right now. Then the 2 Tools give their mid-season full update on what bets they love and what bets they hate from their pre-season Las Vegas trip. The mid-season recap continues as they take a look back into their Episode 1 predictions for overrated and underrated teams. This episode was wrapped up with a brief Angels mid-season...2021-07-121h 462 Tools Baseball Podcast2021 All-Star Voting, Nominations, Starters, and Reserves Full RecapThe 2 Tools take a deep dive into every aspect of the 2021 All-Star selection process. There was plenty to discuss from the questionable nominations for top 3 players at every position to some of the sneaky elite players that were left off of the starting squad or the whole team altogether. Alex and Travis tackle all of this and more in this weeks episode of the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast.2021-07-061h 102 Tools Baseball PodcastOur First Half All-MLB Teams, First Half Awards, and the State of Baseball in 2021After an action-packed first of half of the 2021 MLB season, the 2 Tools had a lot to unpack on this weeks episode. Alex and Travis open by talking about how this 2021 season feels special so far, harkening back to pre-pandemic baseball. Then, the 2 Tools breakdown who they have on their All-MLB teams as it stands halfway through the MLB season, all while the Angels put up a seven run ninth inning in the Bronx in real time during the podcast. 2021-07-021h 212 Tools Baseball PodcastForeign Substance Fallout, Ohtani in Home Run Derby, ESPYs Baseball Player of the Year, Underpaid Minor Leaguers, and more!The saga of foreign substances continues as the 2 Tools breakdown the next phase of the story where pitchers are now blaming the MLB's regulations for their injuries. Building up to the All-Star break, international superstar Shohei Ohtani has declared for the Home Run Derby at Coors Field, creating an all-time high in anticipation for the event. Internet chatter also had a lot to say about the ESPYs' four questionable nominees for baseball player of the year and the newest stories about the hardships of minor league baseball life. Alex and Travis discuss all of this and more on this...2021-06-211h 092 Tools Baseball PodcastThe Sticky Scandal Continues, the Angels are Heating Up, Yankees Spiraling, and more!Alex and Travis couldn't help but shower praise onto their team, the Angels, after a hot streak has propelled them back above a .500 record. They also go over the rocky performances by every elite pitcher and Cy Young candidate following the recent crackdown on doctored baseballs... except for one. The 2 Tools track some other new storylines like the skidding Yanks, the Patrick Wisdom hype train, and much more! (P.S. All new intro song created in the 2 Tools beat laboratory makes its debut this episode, so hope you enjoy!)2021-06-151h 192 Tools Baseball PodcastUpdated Power Rankings, the Legacy of Lou Gehrig, a Very Young Home Run Race, and more!In this week's episode, Alex and Travis make their arguments for who they think the ten best teams in baseball are at this point in the season. They also commemorate Lou Gehrig Day in the MLB by discussing his legendary career and his place in baseball lore. Alex and Travis talk about how the young trio of Vladdy Guerrero Jr., Ronald Acuña Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr. are leading the pack in the home run race and taking baseball by storm across the board. The 2 Tools also give some historical context to the deGromination that has taken over t...2021-06-071h 222 Tools Baseball PodcastOur All-MLB Teams Updated, the Reckoning of Sticky Substances, and more!The month of May has brought about many new storylines and hot performers in the MLB, so Alex and Travis took a look over the season thus far and created their own updated All-MLB teams for the first two months of the season. By going over their starting line-ups, pitching staffs, award winners, and May Players of the Month, the 2 Tools dug deep to cover the players that have impressed them the most this season so far. Also, the MLB had its first instance of an umpire acknowledging the current wave of ball doctoring, an incredibly awful defensive gaffe...2021-06-011h 332 Tools Baseball PodcastBreaking the Unwritten Rules, Ruth v.s. Ohtani, No Hitter Nonsense, and more!An eventful week in the MLB season has left Alex and Travis with a myriad of storylines to discuss on this week's episode. Tony La Russa threw his own player under the bus and MLB players responded accordingly. Shohei Ohtani continued his historic tear, and the Year of the Pitcher 2.0 has continued to surprise. Brewers added a shortstop, and Yasmani Grandal walked a lot. The 2 Tools discuss all of this and more in this week's episode of the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast!!2021-05-241h 082 Tools Baseball PodcastHottest Trade Deadline Candidates, Albert Pujols Signs with LAD, Updated Power Rankings, and More!!Alex and Travis jump between a handful of hot topics in this weeks episode of the 2 Tools Baseball Podcast. How legit are the Yankees as they slowly heat up thanks to Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge? Will any contact year all-stars be dealt at the trade deadline? How will the World Series or bust Dodgers use Albert Pujols?!?!! Rounding it all out with our updated top 10 Power Rankings and some Angels concerns, catch up with this week in the MLB season right here right now!!2021-05-171h 402 Tools Baseball PodcastFuture Hall of Famer Albert Pujols Released by the Angels, plus the Year of the Pitcher, and more!Alex and Travis take an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Angels' decision to release future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols from the organization during the final year of his 10-year deal. Come check out what the 2 Tools think this means for the Angels going forward! After a couple no-hitters and an intense Yankees-Astros series, there was no shortage of hot topics for Alex and Travis to sink their teeth into this week! P.S. Shout-out to moms!!2021-05-1059 min2 Tools Baseball PodcastClash of the Titans!! Dodgers vs Padres, Red Hot Pitchers, Betting Updates, and more!Join the 2 Tools as they talk about the hot storylines three full weeks into the MLB season! The Dodgers and Padres put on another show this weekend as they battle for dominance in the baseball world. Meanwhile, many rising stars and familiar faces are taking the league by storm by putting up some incredible individual stat lines. Come along for the ride as Alex and Travis dive into all of this and more!2021-04-281h 20
2 Tools Baseball PodcastClash of the Titans!! Dodgers vs Padres, Red Hot Pitchers, Betting Updates, and more!This week on the pod, Alex and Travis highlight the star-crossed battle for SoCal in the National League between the Dodgers and the Padres. Plus, a deep dive into some of the most dominant pitchers, a follow up on how our Vegas bets are looking a few weeks into the season, and much more!2021-04-271h 202 Tools Baseball PodcastThe Red Hot Dodgers, the Stumbling Yankees, Our Current Power Rankings, and a Late Night Chat ft. Hazy LA!The Dodgers are rolling, and the Padres look good. Should the Yankees be worried? Are the Red Sox legit?! Alex and Travis discuss how they view some the most impressive and concerning performances in the MLB right now. The 2 Tools also go over their top 10 teams in the MLB right now, and they cap off the episode with a tableside chat with a friend of the show to talk Dodgers, Astros, the keys to winning, and way more. Come listen!2021-04-221h 292 Tools Baseball PodcastFirst Storylines of the Season: MLB Power Rankings, Instant Replay Disaster, MORE!With about 10 or so games under most teams' belts, Alex and Travis dive into some of their takes on the season thus far. Covering hot and cold players, winning and losing teams, the shortcomings of instant replay, and much more, the 2 Tools invite you to join them on their journey into the 2021 MLB season! 2021-04-151h 072 Tools Baseball PodcastMLB '21 Week 1 RECAP!!The 2021 MLB season is officially underway, and it is so good to have baseball back! An exciting first week of play gave Alex and Travis a lot to talk about, from hearing 13,000+ people boo the Astros in person to seeing Shohei Ohtani show off his unreal two-way potential to contextualizing the current greatness of Jacob deGrom, and so much more. Come along for the ride as we dive into the first week of the season!2021-04-081h 092 Tools Baseball PodcastOPENING DAY!!!! Our 2021 Season PreviewAt long last, the 2021 MLB season is finally upon us. Alex and Travis discuss who they like and don't like going into the season, some preseason bets that they made in Vegas, and how they think the Angels stack up in the American League. Join them in this inaugural 2 Tools Baseball Podcast episode that will kick off their weekly show of covering the 2021 season. Cheers!2021-04-011h 08