We kick things off (0:00) catching up on the weekend - William wrapped up Squid Game while Luis was spreading Marlins propaganda at a block party in Miami. Then we dive into an All-Star Game shake-up idea (6:36): Would a Team USA vs. World format be more exciting than AL vs. NL? We break down how both rosters might stack up and whether it would raise the stakes.

Next, we recap the Yankees-Braves series (13:46), starting with a rough bullpen game on Friday night. But the Yankees bounced back in a big way - a 12-9 slugfest on Saturday featuring a clutch Trent Grisham grand slam and a two-homer night from Anthony Volpe, followed by a 4-2 win on Sunday behind a huge Marcus Stroman start. With series against Toronto and Philly on deck, we talk about how this stretch could shape the Yankees’ approach to the trade deadline.

We close with our MLB weekend in review (38:38): the D-backs swept the Cardinals and may be shifting out of seller mode, Eugenio Suárez went off with back-to-back two-homer games, and the Brewers swept the Dodgers in L.A. - are the Dodgers in real trouble after going 0-6 against Milwaukee this season? The Reds won a series at Citi Field, the Marlins stayed hot, Detroit and Minnesota continued to struggle, and Cleveland may be making a mistake by holding firm at the deadline. Plus, the A’s youth movement, potential major sellers in Washington, Kyle Schwarber’s Hall of Fame case, and more.

We’re back from the break, and William is lacing up the cleats for a Coaches vs. Players game this weekend (0:00). Then it’s time to break down all the All-Star festivities. We recap Cal Raleigh’s dramatic (and controversial) Home Run Derby victory and pitch a few changes to spice up the format (4:33). The All-Star Game itself brought the energy - we dive into the ABS rollout, the debut of the swing-off tiebreaker, and Aaron Boone's managerial strategy.

From there, we shift gears to the meat of the pod: a full MLB Trade Deadline Preview (29:04). We break down the buyers, sellers, and wild cards that could go either way. Who are the biggest names likely to move? Will it be another snoozer of a deadline, or could we see chaos? We make our predictions for players like Emmanuel Clase, Jhoan Duran, Eugenio Suárez, and toss in a few surprise candidates who might be on the block.

We kick things off with a quick recap of Luis’s Saturday night at the Morgan Wallen concert (0:00), then dive into a jam-packed MLB Draft recap (6:05) - from the early run on high school shortstops, Ethan Holliday slipping to No. 4, and Seattle getting a steal at No. 3, to the growing trend of college pitchers and why MLB seriously needs to fix the timing of All-Star week.

Next, we break down the Yankees' rollercoaster series against the Cubs (29:43), where the offense exploded Friday but got shut down by Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga over the weekend. We also discuss Anthony Volpe's extended slump and whether the Yankees should consider making a change at shortstop this season.

Finally, we hand out first-half grades in our MLB Weekend in Review (50:35). The Brewers might be the surprise of the season, while the Orioles have been one of the bigger letdowns. We touch on Byron Buxton’s cycle and his trade deadline outlook, the Phillies' bullpen needs, the Giants' blown series finale, Boston's 10-game win streak, and Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star nod - plus much more.

We kick things off with a quick Little League coaching update and some Wimbledon thoughts ahead of the finals this weekend (0:00). Then we share initial MLB Draft thoughts - full breakdown coming after the draft on Sunday (6:47).

From there, we dive into the Yankees-Mariners series (11:04): DJ LeMahieu has officially been DFA’d - what it means for the third base spot moving forward, and why it was refreshing to see the Yankees make a tough decision. We break down Thursday night’s wild comeback win after getting no-hit through seven innings, Cam Schlittler’s electric MLB debut with his parents in the crowd, and a great slide from Volpe.

We wrap with our MLB Week in Review (33:40): the Dodgers have now lost six straight - are we worried yet? Milwaukee’s sweep might shift the NL Central race, the Red Sox have won seven straight and are in playoff position, and Colt Keith is mashing as the Tigers keep winning. Plus, is a sneaky Guardians trade on the way, there were runs galore in Anaheim, the Padres pitched to Eugenio Suárez instead of Josh Naylor (and it worked?), the Mets keep sliding, PCA joins the 25/25 club, and more from around the league.

We kick things off with a quick 4th of July weekend recap before diving into our reaction to the 2025 All-Star Game rosters (7:36). How do they stack up against our picks? Who are the biggest snubs? The AL looks solid, but the NL… not so much.

Next, we break down a disastrous 1–6 week for the Yankees (27:57). Clarke Schmidt is likely done for the season with Tommy John, the offense is showing life, but the pitching continues to implode. We delve into how deeper structural issues, from the front office down, are contributing to the Yankees’ collapse and what their trade deadline could look like.

Then, it’s our June Team of the Month (1:03:01), where we highlight breakout performances from Cal Raleigh, Juan Soto, and more - plus debate some tough calls in the outfield and easy ones on the mound.

We close with our MLB Week in Review (1:10:20): the Blue Jays have won 8 straight and now lead the AL East by 3 games, the Astros lit up the Dodgers in LA which included an 18-run explosion on Friday night, Skubal and Wheeler keep shoving, the D-backs need to sell, the Cubs bats stay hot, Cleveland drops 10 in a row, and we react to front office changes in D.C., the Pirates’ wild week, and more from around the league.

We kick things off with a quick weekend recap of William's time coaching Little League (0:00). Then it’s time to give the Marlins some overdue love after they swept the D-Backs (3:29).

Next, we unveil our full 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters for both the AL and NL (5:00). We talk snubs, surprises, and standouts, plus share our thoughts on All-Star week as a whole, and which cities are the best for an All-Star week.

In our Yankees vs. A’s recap (46:19), we dive into Jazz Chisholm’s electric Sunday, Judge’s two bombs, and a much-needed offensive explosion after Saturday’s dud. We also hit on Marcus Stroman’s return, Severino’s Sacramento comments, and whether the A’s should cash in on Mason Miller now.

We wrap with our MLB Weekend in Review (59:36), covering the Mets’ continued freefall, the surging Reds and Cardinals in the NL Central, post-Devers struggles for Boston and San Francisco, Ranger Suarez's historic stretch, chaos in Texas, the Kyle Tucker trade on full display in Houston, heartbreak for the Angels, and much more.

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0:00 - We kick things off with a quick heat wave check-in and some NBA Draft thoughts before diving into our picks for starters in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. We go position by position across the AL and NL and take issue with the flaws in fan voting. Our full rosters are coming in Sunday's episode.

36:28 - Then we break down yet another frustrating Yankees series loss — this time to the Reds. Jazz Chisholm gets tossed, Max Fried shuts the door, Judge comes up empty in big moments, and we question whether the Yankees would consider trading young, controllable pitching at the deadline.

57:49 - We wrap with a full MLB Week in Review, including the Astros sweeping Philly behind dominant pitching, Jeremy Peña signing with Scott Boras, bounce-back performances from the Cubs, Mets, and Twins, Kershaw closing in on 3,000 strikeouts, the Ketel Marte fan incident in Chicago, a possible Misiorowski vs. Skenes rivalry brewing, the Red Sox getting swept in LA, the fading NL West, the surging Rays, and much more!

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We kick things off with a quick recap of Luis’s birthday celebration and William’s weekend playing men’s league softball before diving into the College World Series (5:55) and a loaded week in baseball.

Yankees Segment (10:52) – The Yankees grabbed a massive win on Sunday thanks to a monster performance from Jazz Chisholm. Saturday’s victory was fueled by another strong outing from Clarke Schmidt, continuing a dominant stretch from the rotation. Friday’s opener was a gut punch - Luke Weaver gave up the game late in his first appearance back from the IL. We break down the series, the continued inconsistency with the lineup construction, and why this Reds series could be a critical turning point heading into July.

Around the League (39:11) – Cal Raleigh sets a historic mark for HRs by a catcher before the break—can he actually make a run at AL MVP? Could PCA challenge Ohtani for the NL crown? We explore the possibility of the entire Cubs outfield making the All-Star team after a wild, high-scoring weekend at Wrigley. Plus: the red-hot Rays take 2 of 3 from the AL-leading Tigers, Jacob Misiorowski 's ridiculous start to life at the MLB level, the Astros are the most underrated team in baseball, Devers shines against Boston, Ohtani’s second start on the mound, and much more.