BaseballBiz On Deck

Blue Jays: Dylan Cease, which looked like their rotation anchor, Cody Ponce from KBO, Trey Yesavage unlikely to be sent down given his playoff performance.

International & Return Signings

Cody Ponce: MVP-caliber KBO season; Jays invest $30M/3 yrs.

Anthony Kay returns from Japan after dominating Signs with White Sox; may translate to mid-rotation MLB value.

Injury Comebacks & Pitching Depth  (Cole, Manoah).

Alek Manoah signs $1.9...

Thanksgiving “Recipes” for 30 MLB Teams

AL East Power Shifts

• Red Sox add Sonny Gray, creating a potential rotation anchor alongside Crochet
• Yankees uncertainties: Garrett Cole’s health, unproven young arms
• Orioles lose Grayson Rodriguez
• Blue Jays surge by adding Dylan Cease and retooling their rotation
• Is it now a Red Sox & Blue Jays division for 2026

What does it take to get a top tier player  - Cash - Payouts - Location - T...

Baseball United: A New Frontier from the United Arab Emirates

• Games played in convertible stadium in Dubai to seat 6,500–37,000
• 4 Teams: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Karachi
• Season: Just 9 games per team 
• Ownership: Major MLB names—Barry Larkin, Adrian Beltre, Robinson Cano, Robinson Chirinos, Elvis Andrus

Savannah Bananas–style rules:

• Inning-Ending Fireball: 
• Designated Runner: 3x per game.
• No Extra Innings: Ties are resolved vi...

Hall of Fame Attorneys, Gambling in the Game &  MLBPA / CBA

• Eleven attorneys enshrined in Cooperstown, beginning with Kenesaw Mountain Landis and ending with Tony La Russa.
• Each chapter written by a law professor or librarian, edited by Professor Robert Jarvis for a unified voice.
• Stories go beyond the plaques — revealing lesser-known truths, scandals, and achievements.
• “In baseball, when the number nine hitter gets up, everybo...

World Series Recap: The Jays outscored the Dodgers overall, but clutch plays sealed the outcome. Shoutouts to standout performances by Ernie Clement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, and Trey Yesavage.

Will Smith & Addison Barger – need we say more MVP

Dodgers Depth & Dollars: From Miguel Rojas’ heroics to the $500M payroll, the hosts debate whether baseball needs a salary cap and floor to level the fiel...

Games 6 & 7 in Canada

• Historic Game 3 clocked in at 6 hours and 39 minutes - 18 innings
• 19 pitchers used between both teams
• catcher taking the mound.
• Just hours after that exhausting game, Shohei Ohtani took the mound again in game 4 — still serving as DH — 

“If you told anyone 15 years ago that a player would pull that off, no one would believe you.”

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s clutch two-run homer off Ohtani flipped the se...

 It’s World Series time! Mat & Mark break down the 2025 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, diving into the storylines, rivalries, and what this series means for both nations. 

Dodgers will not take their foot off the gas pedal

Tyler Glasnow is kind of a hit and miss pitcher, however

Blake Snell pitching effectiveness for the Dodgers

Batting power with Ernie Clement

Blue Jays players are 150% behind their ...

⚾ Playoff Pulse

• Mat disappointment with the Brewers’ and Blue Jays’ postseason struggles.
• Super teams,  like the Dodgers —super teams kill competition and fan excitement.

💰 Money, Mets & Moves

• Met’s payroll vs. performance and how poor pitching investments hurt them.
• Pete Alonso’s opt-out and Scott Boras’ pursuit of a 7-year deal — unrealistic? 
• Expect major roster reshuffling post–World Series 

🧢 The Manager Carou...

Breakfast with 2 friends from Brooklyn, Joe Torre & Sandy Koufax, they unlocked what was different in the game today – That’s the story

• Positive Vibe w/Rays new owners , Cosgrove, Zalupski & Babby 
• No rule for “Caring about what you buy”
• Too much inventory - 165 games
• Build love in the game w/ Little League
• Empty seats in playoff games
• The Pitch Clock the most significant change in the game
• Bananas have exposed a central probl...

Mat and analyst Mark dive into a big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans as the Rays transition to new ownership and the future of the franchise begins to take shape.

• Pumpkin spice & postseason baseball:
• Reflecting on Stu Sternberg’s era: 
  • Dropping the “Devil” & building consistent winning seasons. 
  • Iconic Rays moments: Evan Longoria’s homer, Brosseau vs. Chapman, Arozarena’s postseason magic. 
  • Sternberg’s legacy— building ...

  🎉 Lou Schiff’s Big News - Lou Schiff welcoming a new family member!Mark & Mat share their excitement and well wishes for the Schiff family.

  📚 Lou’s Book: Hall of Fame Players Who Became Lawyers

Discussion on Lou’s latest book featuring Hall of Famers like Tony La Russa who also pursued law.

Which current MLB players might make good lawyers or judges

• Mat nominates Aaron Judge 🧑‍⚖️ 
• Mark suggests Pete Fairbanks ⚾

  ⚖...

Rays Season Wrap-Up RaysUp

• Rays fall out of playoff contention but improve draft position
• Phillies clinch NL East; Brewers, Dodgers, Blue Jays all in tight division races
• Glass-half-full outlook as younger players gain valuable experience under pressure
• Spotlight on Montgomery Biscuits in the Southern League playoffs
• Homer Bush Jr., Ledbetter, Brody Hopkins, Will Simpson, and TJ Nichols
• Rays and Brewers’ player development approaches...

• Season Perspective Shift
  • Reflects on changing expectations — from World Series hopes to just aiming for .500.
  • The Rays’ season to running with a persistent side stitch: fatigue, inconsistency, and frustration.
• Hitting Development Concerns
  • Rays’ persistent issue developing hitters in the minors.
  • Lack of homegrown impact bats compared to players like Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero (both acquired from Cleveland).
  • Call for a...

BaseballBiz On Deck – Rays & Junior Caminero Rising

• Rays rebound to reach .500, winning 8 of last 10 games
• Mariners series pivotal in reigniting playoff hopes
• Roster shakeups pay dividends:
• Carson Williams’ call-up sparks momentum
•  Tristan Gray contributes key hits
•  Josh Lowe heating up after struggles
• Junior Caminero shines:
• Hits 40th HR of the season, joins elite Rays company
• Reaches 100 RBIs milestone
• Emerging as the face and futu...

• Reflection on Tony Saladino – Tampa Baseball icon
• Tampa Bay Rays Youth movement:
• Carson Williams – first MLB home run, strong defensive presence, potential long-term answer at shortstop
• Ian Seymour – lefty starter showing promise
• Everson Pereira – solid defense, working into outfield rotation
• Brian Van Belle – strong Durham performance, early success in MLB debut
• Junior Caminero – chasing 50+ home runs at age 21, comparisons to Evan ...

• Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja, who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa”
• Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian.
• Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of West Tampa.
• The Alessi Bakers baseball team & Joe Magadan
• The rise and changes of West Tampa Little League since the 1960s.
• Community roots in immigrant cigar families and neighborhood culture.
• Legendary players from the are...

• Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season.
• Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior’s career.
• Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley & Brian Van Belle, as possible support for the Rays’ future.
• Late season debuts can create high-stakes stress for pitchers.
• Little League World Series - Lake Mary, FL’s recent run, and the emotional intensity for...

• Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dime
• Rays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the Angels
• Shane Baz & Mike Trout face off
• Rays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO’s hits a Home Run
• Junior Caminero 2 Home Runs
• Griffin Jax bases bases loaded & then strikes out 3 
• Will Jax be a future Rays closer
• Shane Baz started strong
• September is a critical month for the Tampa Bay Rays – time to get hot
• Taj Bradley in AAA Tw...

• Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded 
• Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade Deadlines
• Fans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy Diaz
• Rays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher 
• Expected Tristan Gray was going to be called up 
• Dealing Jose Cabaellero to the Yankees not happy to see his speed moving to New York
• Love for the Yankees not magnified
• games with Yankees lost 3 in 4 game series
• 4 players pulled ...