This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest, knuckleball pitcher Mickey Jannis, currently of Saraperos de Saltillo in the Mexican League. They discuss:

What it's like playing in the Mexican League 0:00

Knuckleball talk 14:33

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by friend of the show Wil Crowe to talk:

0:00 Wil's recovery from elbow surgery

11:25 Kyle Bradish's injury

19:23 Nationals pitching + Sean Doolittle & Kyle Finnegan stories

38:47 Yankees' dominant run

47:49 Last Q's

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Ricky Finkel first joins Justin to preview the 2024 Men's College World Series. Then, Brian O'Grady talks about his season in Indy Ball so far and gives his thoughts on trends in the game.

0:00 CWS preview

20:52 Brian O'Grady

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin and Ricky discuss:

0:00 The state of the Mets

7:17 Blue Jays struggles

13:34 Which underperforming team can turn it around?

19:00 Guardians dominance

24:09 Dodgers/Yankees World Series?

27:52 Trade deadline talk

31:25 All-Star ballots

41:00 Preseason predictions update

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Music Credit:

Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by 4x recurring guest and friend of the show, Eric Arditti of Barstool Sports. They discuss:

0:00 The O's on "The Yak"

6:29 Orioles' outfield situation

15:23 AAA vs. MLB

19:19 Orioles' pitching

30:16 AL East talk

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Music Credit:

Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by producer Ricky Finkel to talk about the latest news around the MLB.

0:00 The up and down Padres

7:45 Juan Soto extension and are the Yankees good?

17:05 Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz talk

28:30 Sixto Sanchez

34:18 Zack Greinke's future

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Ricky Finkel sits down with Delaware Catcher Tyler Leach this week for College Baseball Fridays.

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by recurring guest and friend of the podcast, Cubs minor league pitcher Dan Straily. Justin and Dan talk about:

0:00 Dan's return to affiliated ball

6:14 Dan's experience at Driveline Baseball

17:38 Pitching talk

33:48 Paul Skenes' debut

39:56 Rapid Fire

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Music Credit:

Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure