• Orioles first team to hit 70 game wins
• AL East – would you prefer to go into the season as Wild Card or division winner
• Momentum v Time-Off before post-season
• Since 1990 – MLB’s winningest team has only won World Series 7 times
• Dodgers 106 wins went 1 in 9 in post-season
• Restructure the post-season?
• O’s had 101 wins in regular season last year
• Teams that have to battle it out with more games seem to work harder
• Gerritt Cole – pissed with pre-game ceremony that
• Orioles injuries are insane with pitching,
• Felix Bautista is out, Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Wells, Webb, Cologne, Kyle Bradish all out
• Thank goodness for Corbin Burnes and adding Zach Eflin who is now 3 – 0 for Orioles
• Is Trevor Rogers an answer to pitching?
• AL East teams are suffering a rough 2nd half of the season
• O’s strong Offense compensating with challenging pitching availability
• Tryout time for O’s pitching – Angels in the Outfield
• Orioles & Yankees trading first place in the League
• Chicago record of 21 games lost in a row matched 1981 Orioles
• Chicago White Sox defeats Yankees – Yankees pitcher was Luis Gil
• White Sox post-game celebration when Eloy Jiminez was traded to O’s
• New ownership group with Orioles – changes from Angelos family
• Baltimore payroll & commitments to next year – 2024 budget - $101 million
• Anthony Santander – in 60 games has hit 25 Home Runs – gotta keep him, Gunnar Henderson & Adley Rutschman
• Youth of O’s team – Jackson Holliday, Colton Howser, Gunnar Henderson & Coby Mayo
• Anthony Santander – veteran on the team is needed. Aided Colton Howser with his batting
• AL East is the Beast
• Brandon Hyde – how can you be critical – weird moves
• Taylor Walls, Jose Siri & Johnny DeLuca are predictable with hitting
• Rays best in MLB pitching since July but coming up short on Offense
• Blue Jays Front Office - what would happen without Bichette & Guerrero Jr
• Alejandro Kirk - great eye - great hitter
• Red Sox quietly climbs up in AL East
• Tampa Bay teams, Bucs, Lightning, Rays up for sale? Mat, Nate & Mark ready to empty their IRA’a
• St. Pete – new stadium for Tampa Bay
• MLB Expansion – Angelos family residence in Nashville, other options
• $830 million dollars on a roof in Montreal for the Big O – why not wait and build a new stadium for a new MLB team
• Review timing of bringing up players from the farm to the show
• Felix Bautista will not return to Orioles until next year
• Rays have seen returning pitchers, Baz, Springs, Rasmussen, Bradley & Pepiot
• Shane McClanahan return probably not until next year
• Dylan Carson & Chris Morel – new Tampa Bay Rays
• Pine Riders – Orioles, Heston Kjerstad – Rays, Austin Shenton
• “Give me the Runs” – Tampa Bay Rays Manager, Kevin Cash - Drink the Water

Special Thanks to Nate Andrews for sharing knowledge on The Baltimore Orioles
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• Happy Birthday to Matt Joyce
• Chicago White Sox broke 21 game losing streak – need an “Angels in the Outfield” solution
• WSBC Women’s Baseball World Cup teams, Canada, Japan, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, China Tapei
• USA defeats Japan in the Round Robin breaking a 39-game winning streak going back to 2012
• Japan won Gold championship game against USA 2 days later – winning 7th consecutive gold in this tournament
• RaysUp!
• Taylor Walls – needs help on offense & defense – time for a minor league reboot
• Junior Caminero – keeping player down in minors until August 26th to keep him at rookie status. Look at Paul Skeine
• Mat proposes an 8 or 7-year system that allows ownership to keep player without a penalty for in oredr to bring great talent up sooner rather than later
• How to encourage young people to play & support the game – example of Tom Brady’s choice for football over baseball
• Organized Soccer does not follow the same model as MLB
• Is Draft Pick Compensation deal working?
• Rob Manfred’s elimination of several minor league teams – probably the right call
• International signings
• Extend DSL & SCL seasons to give players a better opportunity
• Brothers in Exile documentary - Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez
• What can we expect from Chris Morel
• Tampa Bay Rays strong series wins
• Drew Rasmussen returns – has been throwing 99 mph in minor league
• Why do Rays run a 25 man roster when they could have 26
• X-Rays performance this week with Tommy Pham at Cardinal
• Media finally taking 2x Cy Young winner, Blake Snell seriously with his recent 9 inning no-hitter
• Willy Adames – hit 2 run Home Runs with the Milwaukee Brewers – will Brewers find the money to keep Willy in Milwaukee.
• Enjoy the players even after they leave the Rays – Randy Arozarena
• Injuries are impacting the divisions – what opportunities will spawn during this time
• Looking for a winning streak to come for the Tampa Bay Rays
• Mat’s selection of pitcher or batter that is under the media radar –
• Batter: Colton Ledbetter is starting to show the speed and power of a good player to come – Josh Lowe style
• Pitcher: Owen Wild, a lot of strength & is continuing to improve, control is above average

Congratulations to the entire USA Womens Baseball Team for an exciting tournament and winning the Silver. Team members included:

Anna Kimbrell, Kelsie Whitmore, Jade Gortarez , Meggie Meidlinger Alex Hugo, Kylee Lahners, Ashton Lansdell, Denae Benites, Jillian Albayati, Jamie Baum, Elise Berger, Niki Eckert, Alana Martinez, Olivia Pichardo, Remi Schaber, Sarah Edwards, Beth Greenwood, Valerie Perez, Naomi Ryan, and London Studer

Coaches: Veronica Alvarez, Reynol Mendoza & assistant coaches Alex Oglesby and Malaika Underwood

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_
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• Educator, historian, baseball enthusiast, and advocate of the game
• Highly respected in Tampa's baseball community and known for his contributions, including the Tony Saladino Senior Tournament.
• Tony's Baseball Beginnings:
• Tony fell in love with baseball in Ybor City, inspired by Al Lopez.
• He played in a recreational league before Little Leagues existed, directed by Andrew Espolita, who also influenced Lou Piniella and Tony La Russa.
• Hillsborough County's Baseball Legacy:
• Hillsborough County boasts over 95 baseball players who made it to Major League Baseball.
• Tony reminisces about the vibrant baseball culture and the facilities like Cuscaden Park in Ybor City.
• Personal Connections and Memorabilia:
• Tony shares personal stories and mementos from his home, including connections to Wade Boggs and the Al Lopez statue project.
• He recounts memories of Al Lopez and the impact of the Al Lopez Field
• Tony Saladino Senior Tournament:
• Founded in honor of Tony's father, the tournament has been running for 44 years.
• The tournament started with 11 teams and now features 42 teams from Hillsborough County.
• The Saladino family, especially Tony's wife, Bertha, played a crucial role in hosting scouts and supporting the tournament's success.
• Community and Support:
  • The Saladino family provided free admission, programs, and home-cooked meals for scouts
  • The tournament became a significant scouting event, known nationwide for its hospitality and talent showcase
• Expansion and Collaboration:
  • The Tampa Bay Rays front office proposed moving the Saladino championship game to Tropicana Field
  • Tony suggested an All-Star game between Hillsborough and Pinellas County instead.
  • The All-Star game continues to strengthen community ties and promote local talent.
• Notable Players and Awards:
  • The tournament has seen many players go on to Major League Baseball, including Doc Gooden and Dave Magadan.
  • Tony recounts the story of Dave Magadan signing his Alabama scholarship at Tony's home.
• University of Tampa's Success:
  • Tony shares the pride of seeing his grandson, Nico Saladino, play as a shortstop for the University of Tampa (UT)
  • UT victory in the NCAA Division II World Series.
• Legacy and Future:
  • Saladino's son now manages the tournament, continuing the family tradition.
  • Tony reflects on his lifelong dedication to baseball a
  • His motto: "I'm slowing down, but I'm not stopping."
• Special Thanks to Williams Ross Chernoff's Nomads for the music Makie Elkino
• Show Notes created in part by ChatGPT

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