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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.

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 bloodbath of offense.  In other news, baseball games continue to get longer as MLB keeps making changes to speed up the pace of play.  But is this really a problem with the sport? Or is the average attention span of fans dwindling down to next to nothing?  One thing is for sure - Alex Rodriguez and John Smoltz are two of the worst broadcasters in the sport!

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 - the Yankees control their fate as they can sweep the Red sox and gain a wild card position.  The MVP award - is there any debate?  For some, it's clear that Shohei Ohtani is the MVP - but don't count out triple crown threat Vladimir Guerrero Jr just yet.  In the NL, the fans have crowned Tatis the MVP but Bryce Harper and Juan Soto have been the two best hitters in the second half. Is there trouble in San Diego?  Over the weekend, a video surfaced of Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr arguing in the duggout.  Its no secret that the Padres have been struggling in the second half - they are all but eliminated for the playoffs.  Is there more trouble than meets the eye?

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 place, it's sad to think that 2 of the 3 teams won't even play in the divisional round.  In other news, Max Scherzer is arguably the greatest pitcher of this generation, eyeing his 4th Cy Young award and achieving the 3000 strikeouts milestone.

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 the Miami Marlins.  A big win for the Mets indeed, and El Mago himself scored the winning run off a Conforto single.  All is well when you win games, but is too late for the Mets to save their season?

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 Tyler Skaggs opoid case has been unveiled. And DIQUE, MLB is experimenting with tackier baseballs and already seeking player input on prototypes.

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 criminal charges.

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 Morris has been suspended indefinitely for using fake Shohei Ohtani accent live on air.  For the latest on Trevor Bauer be sure to catch part 2 of this episode.

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!

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?

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 Like Juan Soto, Tim Anderson, Shohei Ohtani, and Lance Lynn for example. Find out why those players are ranked HOT this week. The second segment aims to address any MLB trade rumors, including: ✅ Chicago Cubs trade Joc Pederson to Atlanta

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 about none other than Shohei Ohtani. Have his comments gone too far this time? Finally, Jose Altuve walks off on the Yankees... again. This time, we got a good look at the infamous tattoo. What does it say?

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 All-Star break is upon us. Here are the MLB Home Run Derby participants we want to see participate in the contest.

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 including... the return of Barry Bonds?

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!

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 further for rumors and rumblings surrounding the league. We've got you covered in a segment we called ¡Dique! (49:30) 

This week, Manny and Luis discuss what Albert Pujols can bring to the table as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He can still hit the fastball, but is he a negative on the basepaths? Then, Joe Girardi and Jean Segura got into it in the dugout last week. When is it okay to call out your players in front of their peers? Finally, MLB: The Show 21 is embracing home run celebrations. At what point do players cross the line?