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On this episode, we recap the wildest Trade Deadline in MLB History. We discuss all the Major League players who changed uniforms and debate which teams got stronger and which teams didn't really help themselves. Which teams set themselves up for success? Which teams are doomed to fail? Listen in and find out! Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

On this week's show we discuss teams that are potentially buying key pieces at the deadline and which teams could be moving their star players to another team. Where are the voids for teams that are buying and what targets should they have on their radar? Which team holds the key to the World Series winner this season? Tune in and find out! Plus, Nick battles Dave in another trivia contest you won't want to miss! Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

The All-Star Game is upon us so we decided to draft our own All-Star Teams. Jude drafts for the American League and the Dave drafts for the National League and Nick, well Nick had the week off. Who's got the better team and take the hypothetical W? We also discussed Shohei Ohtani's incredible feats in the ASG: Participating in the Home Run Derby, Starting Pitcher of the All-Star Game AND batting leadoff as the DH.  信じられない (Incredible!) Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we discuss Ohtani's participation in the HR Derby, Vladdy Jr's lack of participation, a recap of our outing to Angel Stadium last week and what has happened to Eric Hosmer. Also, Chip Carey's extremely poor take and can baseball ever get the foreign substance issue right? Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we debut a new segment called Judegment Day- where Jude lays out his top 5 players at each position. We start the new segment with starting pitchers. Who are the elite of the elite? Do Nick and Dave agree or disagree? Also, catch another 3UP/3down segment and a trivia showdown between Jude and Dave. Topics: Brett Phillips HBP, Zach Wheeler, Mike Yaztrzemski HR, Tyler Glasnow's injury, Dylan Bundy, Top 5 starting pitchers Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we sit down and discuss the foreign substance saga in MLB. Why did it take MLB so long to crack down? Does using a substance like Spider Tack actually help pitchers be better? Also, are we buying or selling some middle of the road teams to make a push towards the postseason (Dave gets tossed) and a trivia battle between Nick and Dave. Who pulls it out at the end? Tune in to find out Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

We had recorded a full length episode, but the file corrupted. So we sat down and just recorded an improv episode. We ended up discussing our favorite baseball moments and our worst memories that live rent free in our minds. We'll have another full episode for you next week.  Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we discuss yet another no-hitter in baseball, the 6th official no-hitter and the 7th game in which a team failed to record a hit and that got us thinking...have no-hitters lost their "wow" factor? Are they so common that it's not a noteworthy achievement anymore? Also, has Vladdy Jr. finally reached his potential? The guys weigh in on this and also if they are buying or selling some hot and cold fantasy starts from notable players. In this week's trivia competition, it's Dave vs. Jude...who comes out on top and takes the lead in the standings? And don't miss another awesome 3UP/3down segment as we each bring a positive and negative news story from the week in MLB Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

On this week's episode, Nick and Dave welcome Jude to California with their first episode in studio. The discussion gravitates towards Tony LaRussa's comments this week and the unwritten rules of baseball. Also, what is the outlook for the Angels as they face the next 6-8 weeks without Mike Trout and we discuss yet ANOTHER no hitter. Catch it all this week, on View From The Bleachers Podcast! Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

With Jude on a road trip to California, Dave and Nick discuss the current state of baseball in regards to analytics. What has changed? Why has it changed? They also discuss how much of an impact managers really have on a game. Who produces the results on the field? The manager or the players? Plus, another great segment of 3UP/3down.  Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

One week after debating whether he was "back", the guys discuss the Angels DFA'ing Albert Pujols. Was it a good move? With his no-hitter, is John Means an elite pitcher? Also, we discuss the catastrophe that has been the umpiring in MLB. How does the MLB fix it? Dave has an idea! Plus, an intense trivia competition between Jude and Nick on career and active statistical leaders. And don't miss another 3UP/3down segment!  Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

On this week's show, we debut our power rankings and talk about the most impressive and most disappointing things we've seen after one month into the baseball season. Should MLB add a HR Derby to extra innings? Is Albert Pujols "back"? Shohei Ohtani makes history and has his name mentioned with Babe Ruth; what did he do this time? Plus, an intense trivia competition between Jude and Dave. And don't miss another 3UP/3down segment!  Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

On this week's show, we discuss Shohei Ohtani and his future. Should the Angels keep him as a 2-way player? Should he be a full-time DH? Should he be a full-time pitcher? Also, what in the world is wrong with the New York Yankees. Plus, a trivia competition between Nick and Dave. And don't miss another 3UP/3down segment!  Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

On this week's show, it's all about the no-hitter. We discuss the no-hitters thrown by Joe Musgrove of the Padres and Carlos Rodon. Were they lucky or were they just dominant? Also, there's a trivia competition between Nick and Jude on their knowledge of no-hitters. And don't miss another 3UP/3down segment!  Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we debut a new segment called "3UP/3down", where each host brings a positive and negative news story from this week.  Also discussed: -The short term and long term implications of Fernando Tatis' injury. Are the Padres being up front with the severity of it? -Are the A's already digging a hole they won't be able to climb out of? What about the Braves? -Are the Phillies legit? -Can the Reds slug their way to the NL Central crown? -Are the Royals a thorn in the side of their AL Central opponents? -The Rays aren't gonna pitch this poorly all season, are they? -Is Max Scherzer declining? *SPOILER* Jude loses his mind! Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

Now that Opening Day is here, Dave and Jude predict playoff winners and make their World Series predictions. They also predict the award winners for the American League and National League: -MVP -Cy Young -Rookie of the Year -Manager of the Year -Reliever of the Year They also dive into some of the Opening Day games to discuss the teams and matchups they want to see the most Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we have the final installment of our pre-season divisional breakdowns and we have friend of the show, Padres fan and baseball development coach, Jay Pryor of Pryor Development in to help us out and breakdown the NL West. We dig into the teams of the NL West by: -Opening each team's 5 year window. Are they contenders or not in that window? -Crowning Cy Young winner and MVP -Unveiling each team's under-the-radar dark horse player -Breaking down each squad's prospects in the Top 100 -Helping us put together our over/under Vegas bets for each team   You can follow Jay @pryordevelopment on IG Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we have friend of the show and A's fan, Jude Ford-Rabin in to help us balance out our Angel fans and help us break down the AL West. We dig into the teams of the AL West by: -Opening each team's 5 year window. Are they contenders or not in that window? -Crowning Cy Young winner and MVP -Unveiling each team's under-the-radar dark horse player -Breaking down each squad's prospects in the Top 100 -Helping us put together our over/under Vegas bets for each team   You can follow Jude on IG @thereal_jfr Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we invited Brendan Sullivan to help us break down the NL Central. Brendan runs the Instagram page @mlb.updates365. He helps us as we dig into the teams of the NL Central by: -Opening each team's 5 year window. Are they contenders or not in that window? -Crowning Cy Young winner and MVP -Unveiling each team's under-the-radar dark horse player -Breaking down each squad's prospects in the Top 100 -Helping us put together our over/under Vegas bets for each team Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!

This week, we invited Scott Bentley of The Bentley Show podcast to help us break down the AL Central. Scott also writes about the Detroit Tigers for the Diamond Digest. He helps us as we dig into the teams of the AL Central by: -Opening each team's 5 year window. Are they contenders or not in that window? -Crowning Cy Young winner and MVP -Unveiling each team's under-the-radar dark horse player -Breaking down each squad's prospects in the Top 100 -Helping us put together our over/under Vegas bets for each team   You can find Scott and everything he's working on via Twitter @BentleyScotty Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @vfbpod Email the show at: vfbpod@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share!