Today, we list the Top 10 free agents. Then, where do those players may end up based on internet rumors from reporters and our best educated guesses? Finally, we play a game called “NOT TAKE”, a baseball version of two truths and a lie. Want to chime in? Join our free Facebook group Baseball’s Not Dead - https://bit.ly/3e749lK - and tell us what ru…

In MLB, check swing is widely accepted as being a swing that breaks the plane above the front of home plate. Is this the correct rule? If so, did San Diego Padres infielder Jurickson Profar really not check his swing in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies? In this episode, we discuss this incident AND we preview the 2022 World Seri…

Today, a trio of Baltimore Orioles players - Jorge Mateo, Ryan Mountcastle, Cedric Mullins - tell what rules they would implement if they were commissioners. Also, we hear from you, the heartbeat of the show. Want to chime in? Join our free Facebook group Baseball’s Not Dead - https://bit.ly/3e749lK - and tell us what rule you’d implement if you we…

For the first time ever, the MLB Playoffs will include a best-of-three Wild Card series. This poses a matchup problem for the Divisional Round. In this episode, we discuss how MLB can improve the Postseason format moving forward. Join the conversation in our private FB group "Baseball's Not Dead": https://bit.ly/3e749lK…

Are players pitching around Aaron Judge because they’re afraid of being on the receiving end of No. 62? In this episode, we break down why experts and analysts are disappointed by the opposition's approach to the New York Yankees slugger. Then, we reveal the REAL reason Judge hasn't hit a home run in close to a week. Join the conversation in our pr…

Fifty years ago, Roberto Clemente recorded his 3000th and final hit. Today, Luis Clemente discusses his father's influence on MLB, the prestigious award named after him, and what his mother, Doña Vera means to him. Join the discussion through our Baseball Is Not Dead Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3Qm3qec…

What is the future of baseball Broadcasts? Over the last couple of years, MLB has experimented with an alternate telecast on MLB Network and ESPN ala the ManningCast on Monday Night Football. It's a clear indication that the days of strict play-by-play and color commentary are numbered and a more laid back approach will take its place. In today's e…

What's up, everybody! You used to know us as Bodega Baseball - and before that Welcome to the Show. Now, we are Baseball Is Not Dead. This podcast dedicated to ushering in the future of MLB - new rules and all - because baseball is great and deserves to be America's pastime again. New episodes - not including bonus episodes - drop every Thursday. S…

This week, we discuss why MLB has finally decided to ban the shift. Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde chimes in on the rule change. How will the new rule look like and how will it impact the game? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Join our Baseball Is Not Dead Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3Qm3qec…

Every American professional sport abides by a clock of some sort except for baseball. In 2023, that is finally going to change as MLB is set to introduce the first ever pitch clock. In this episode, we cover the ins and outs and the pros and cons of the pitch clock. Also, find out where does Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers feels about all thes…

This week, we travel back to May 17, 2021, the day Yermin Mercedes swung on a 3-0 pitch from position player Willians Astudillo with his team up 15-4. Since then, we’ve seen many examples of hitters “running up the score”. Sometimes even against position players. The solution to this problem is obvious. Major League Baseball needs to implement the …

On Tuesday, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized to his team and fans. Over a week ago, “El Niño” was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for Clostebol, a banned substance under MLB’s Joint Drug Agreement. In this episode, we replay the Tatis apology, pausing along the way with our instant reaction…

The face of baseball, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for clostebol, a banned substance under MLB’s Joint Drug Agreement. What is clostebol? Did Tatis knowingly take this substance? Can he bounce back from this situation? We answer these questions this week on Bodega Baseball. Resources Mentioned: MLB Joint Dru…

How many times have you felt frustrated by what you thought was a bad call by the home plate umpire? It happens multiple times every game. Fortunately, there are solutions. As a teenager, Luigi Gomez (https://bit.ly/3vEPOTp) was in a training camp in the Dominican Republic. He tried out for multiple MLB teams, but ultimately had to stop playing aft…

The MLB All-Star game is losing its relevance. The selection process is convoluted, deserving players are being left out, and participation is at an all time low. How do you fix it? You’ve come to the right place in Bodega Baseball. In this episode, Manny - a sports journalist and BBWAA member with 4+ years of experience in sports media - and Luis …

In this episode we react to latest KayRod cast during the Braves and Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball game on ESPN. Special guest Ronald Acuña talks injury and more. The Joc Pederson and Tommy Phan story gets weirder. Ohtani is still great and beautiful.By Our Esquina

This week in the Bodega Baseball, The New York Yankees have been unstoppable this season. However, they will face their biggest challenge in the next couple of weeks as they play against the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, and the Houston Astros. Can they remain the top dog in MLB or will they finally come back to earth? Aaron Judge is on pace f…

This week in Bodega Baseball, The Philadelphia Phillies fired Joe Girardi. What followed was a 7-game win streak and a HOT Bryce Harper. Are the Phils real contenders for the NL East? The Los Angeles Angels also fired their manager Joe Maddon after suffering a 14-game losing streak. Was this a long time coming? Also, Tony La Russa made a head-scrat…

Joe Girardi is out in Philly. During his third season, the Philadelphia Phillies have decided to relieve Girardi of his manager duties. The Phillies have been underwhelming in 2022. In other news, Tommy Pham confronts Joc Pederson over a fantasy football dispute; commissioner Mike Trout had some comments about the incident. "Nasty" Nestor Cortez is…

This week in Bodega Baseball, the guys provide their "way too early" Cy Young and MVP predictions. Will Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper reclaim the throne? Then, New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez clears his Instagram of all mention of his team. Could there possibly be a deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto? Finally, Josh…

This week on Bodega Baseball, the guys discuss Nestor Cortes deactivating his Twitter account. Was it really necessary for the New York Yankees starter to remove himself from social media? Then, MLB: The Show downgraded Bryce Haper's score even though he's coming off an NL MVP season and is leading the National League in home runs and slugging perc…

This week on Bodega Baseball, the guys discuss the Reid Detmers no-hitter. How legitimate was that no-hitter? One week after the New York Mets completed an improbable comeback in the ninth inning, the Rays essential throw in the towel. Yet, there is no mention of unwritten rules. What gives? Also, the legend of Shohei Ohtani continues to grow. Ther…

This week in Bodega Baseball, Trevor Bauer has been suspended 324 games for violating baseball's domestic violence policy. Did MLB go too far in the length of Bauer's suspension? Then, Cleveland Guardians infielder Jose Ramirez says he took less money because, to him, $100 million is the same as $200 million. Will Ramirez's decision to take less mo…

This week in Bodega Baseball, we discuss the brawl between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets have been plunked 20 times already this season and one of their pitchers is telling MLB to fix the baseballs already. Then, New York Yankees fans get into it with Cleveland Guardian outfielders. Will MLB need to create even more barrie…

This week in La Bodega Baseball, what are the pros and cons of ESPN's KayRod Cast? We discuss how to fix the Sunday Night Baseball experiment. Then, there have been a few surprises two weeks into the 2022 MLB season. Which teams and players enter this week's spotlight? Also, we break down this week's headlines, including Shohei Ohtani's latest gem.…

This week in La Bodega, Clayton Kershaw's near-perfect game is discussed. Did anybody actually think Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was going to let Kershaw finish the game? Then, San Francisco Giants utility Mauricio Dubón bunts with his team leading the San Diego Padres 11-2. This unwritten rule should no longer apply. Also, the Minute …

Opening Day is here and predictions are being made in La Bodega! Who will win the AL and NL MVP award? Who will win the Cy Young? Manny and Luis make their predictions. Then, future MLB bets are discussed, including How many home runs will Aaron Judge hit and who will win each division? Also, most leagues have completed their 2022 Fantasy Baseball …

Major League Baseball is set to introduce Home Run Derby X, a global baseball tour. Though not perfect, this reinvention of the game should gain some attention and will spark conversations. Then, Albert Pujols returns to the St. Louis Cardinals for his final tour. WIll he reach 700 home runs before it's all said and done? New York Yankees GM Brian …

Carlos Correa finally finds a new home in Minnesota. We discuss this and more MLB free-agent signings. Then, baseball will implement new rules, including one named after one of its star players. Finally, who are the top 12 picks in Fantasy Baseball? We partake in a one-round mock draft and more!By Our Esquina

With the lockout in the rearview mirror, MLB Free Agency is in full effect! With more than $2 billion already spent on free agents, who got the biggest deal? Stop by Bodega Baseball for all the latest.By Our Esquina

As labor negotiations continue in MLB, more games are canceled. What is behind all of these talks? What are the real issues being argued? We break it all down in the Season 3 premier of Bodega Baseball.By Our Esquina

Shohei Ohtani was definitely the greatest story of the 2021 MLB season - tune in to find out why the MVP award might go to someone else.By Our Esquina

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros face off in the 2021 World Series. Gerrit Cole gets in Brett Gardner's face. Joey Gallo puts the lotion on the skin. What did you think of Squid Games? ITS THE BODGE BASEBALL PODCAST.By Our Esquina

Welcome back TO THE BODEGA - baseball podcast. The MLB championship series is nearly set, with the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros advnacing to the ALCS; while the Atlanta Braves wait patiently for the outcome of the NLDS game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. Hear our takes on why we think the ALCS will be a straight bl…

Welcome back to the BODEGA (baseball podcast). The AL wild card race is like nothing we've ever seen before with the top 3 teams all coming from the AL East. We go over the different scenarios and what team we think will come out on top. The Blue Jays are the most solid, and the Red Sox have caught fire recently, winning 6 in row. But in the end - …

In this episode of the Bodega Baseball podcast, we discuss the fascinating 3-way tie in the American League wild card race. As of this recording, the two wild card spots belong to 3 teams all in the AL East! The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Redsox are battling for a chance to go to the playoffs. With the Tampa Bay Rays in first pl…

Francisco Lindor and teammate Javy Baez did not help themselves with the New York media when they decided to respond to fans booing by giving them a 'thumbs-down'. Mets fans everywhere took a gut punch and heavily booed their team in response. Today, Lindor and Baez have since apogolized and even managed to come back from a 4 run deficit to defeat …

In this episode of the Bodega Baseball podcast we run through the various stories throughout MLB. Future hall of famer Miguel Cabrera becomes the 28th member of the 500 home run club - but is this milestone losing it's flare? We take a look back at previous players' celebrations when reaching 500 and compare. Also, more evidence related to the Tyle…

From Steve Henson: The court has denied the request for a long-term restraining order against Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer. Quote from the Judge: "If she set limits and he exceeded them, this case would be clear. But he did not exceed limits she set." Bauer has won the hearing. It is still unclear what it means to MLB or to potential cr…

Welcome back to the BODEGA! We got through a lot in this episode through various MLB headlines. The New York Yankees continue to steamroll teams while the New York Mets continue to free fall out of playoff contention. Steve Cohen airs out his frustration with the team on TWITTER! (of all places). Detroit Tigers' broadcaster and former pitcher Jack …

This week in Bodega Baseball, Redsox and Mets spiraling out of contention; Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against former Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel by bat boy; Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended again, victim reveals 'rough sex' injuries; Rockies fan saved by the Dinger!By Our Esquina

This week in Bodega Baseball, we discuss the Chicago Cubs choosing to take the Nuclear options; why the New York Mets had the worst week ever; AND did the New York Yankees unleash the cat on purpose?By Our Esquina

This week in Bodega Baseball, did Javy Baez go too far in his walk-off celebration against the Cincinnati Reds this week? The New York Yankees lack personality. AND, we update you on the Trevor Bauer assault case. Sprinkled in between, we give you this week's HOT or NOT players and break down MLB Rumors.…

This week in Bodge Baseball, who were the HOT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS of the week? Also, we engage in some nice old-fashioned MLB TRADE TALK. Each week in BB, Manny and Luis catch you up with the latest trends in baseball. They do so in two segments. The first delves into the hottest (and not-test?) Major League players of the week. Players L…

This week, we abandon our regular format to discuss three topics: First, is Shohei Ohtani doing too much by participating in the Home Run Derby, starting and playing DH in the All-Star Game, AND having played in 84 of 89 regular-season games? Then, Stephen A. Smith of ESPN's 'First Take' strikes again. This time he makes some troubling remarks abou…

This week, we discuss who's HOT or NOT in MLB, including Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player is on pace for 60 home runs this season. Can he do it? Also, the latest rumors and rumblings are discussed. Like, the very disturbing Trevor Bauer case. How long will the pitcher be sidelined for as authorities investigate allegations of abuse? Finally, the A…

This week, we discuss what's trending in MLB. Mainly, we touch on why the Houston Astros might be the best team in baseball. Then, we tackle the week's top MLB Rumors, including Hector Santiago's ejection for violating sticky substance policy. Was he really just using sweat and rosin? Subscribe to the Podcast for full episodes and extra content:…

This week, MLB is set to finally crackdown on its self-made sticky situation. We break down the highly anticipated memo detailing how baseball intends to crack down on foreign substances. Then, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains HOT. If Guerrero and Shohei Ohtani continue at this pace, who wins the AL MVP award? Finally, we break down the latest rumors …

This week, Marcell Ozuna is the latest example of why it's time to end machista culture. Then, Luis Severino's return is imminent. Also, Is Javy Baez (aka "El Mago") really a magician? We discuss this and more!By Our Esquina

This week, we break down why 2021 will be remembered as the year of the pitcher (Intro). With 6 official no-hitters in the books, who will toss the next one? Manny and Luis draft 5 pitchers they think could toss a no-no this season (10:23). Then, which MLB teams or players are HOT in week 8 of the campaign? Which are not (24:00)? Finally, look no f…