Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball

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Nov 24, 2025 • 33min

SURPRISE: Marcus Semien Traded to Mets, Brandon Nimmo Joins Rangers | Brice Paterik Breaks It Down

Texas Rangers fans stunned as Marcus Semien is dealt to the New York Mets in a blockbuster trade that shakes up both franchises. Brandon Nimmo heads to Arlington as the Rangers swap elite defense for a new bat in the lineup, sparking debate about roster depth and the team's future direction. Can the Rangers reload after losing so many World Series heroes in just two seasons, or is a full rebuild looming? Sully and Brice Paterik of Locked on Rangers break down how this surprise deal impacts the Rangers' lineup alongside stars like Corey Seager and Evan Carter, and question Texas ownership's willingness to spend after a championship run. They also weigh the Mets' gamble on Semien, the culture shift underway in New York, and what it all means for fans craving another postseason shot. Has either franchise made the move that returns them to October glory?Follow Brice on Twitter @bricepaterik Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 23, 2025 • 30min

Rangers Reboot: World Series Stars Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim READY for Bargain HUNTERS to Grab

Texas Rangers shake up MLB by letting ALCS MVP Adolis García, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz hit free agency just two years after their World Series heroics. Can bargain-hunting teams like the Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, or even the West Sacramento A’s turn these proven postseason performers into comeback candidates? Your host Sully uncovers why these Rangers stars were non-tendered, what went wrong with Texas’s bats last season, and which under-the-radar moves could change the shape of the 2025 playoff picture. Plus, baseball’s love affair with nostalgia faces a crossroads as the Field of Dreams game risks losing its magic. Should MLB revive iconic moments with fresh storylines, or is it time for a new tradition—like a blockbuster Mets–Dodgers matchup in Brooklyn? From roster strategy to resuscitating classic baseball experiences, Sully delivers sharp insights and bold ideas you won’t want to miss. Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 22, 2025 • 31min

EXCLUSIVE: Did Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz’s Prop Bet Actions UNDERMINE MLB’s TRUST? | Plus The Rush to Las Vegas

Baseball faces a new test as gambling scandals swirl around MLB. With Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz under indictment for prop bets, questions about the integrity of the game are intensifying. Paul Francis Sullivan examines how even small actions—one pitch, one call—can tip a tight game, referencing historic controversies from Pete Rose to the 1919 Black Sox. Could the rise of prop bets and the expansion of legalized gambling threaten fans' trust in every play and outcome? Sully unpacks fan reactions, the risks of micro-scandals, and the push to relocate the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas, pondering if MLB’s “gambling lust” is driving franchise decisions. Hot topics include the impact of prop bets, the need for robot umps, and whether financial desperation could lure even more players and umpires into risky behavior. Are MLB’s efforts to embrace gambling putting the very soul of baseball at stake? Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 34min

Are Milwaukee Brewers Not Built for October or Was the NLCS LOSS the FINAL STRAW? | Chuck Friemund of Locked on Brewers Joins the Show

Is Milwaukee destined for more October disappointment, or is 2025 the year they finally make a run? The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers season hinted at destiny, with 97 wins and a roster that captured hearts across Wisconsin. Yet, the postseason delivered a cold reality. October turned into heartbreak as four games in the NLCS erased a summer of hope, leaving both players and fans with lingering frustration.Chuck Freimund of Locked on Brewers joins the show to talk about Milwaukee optimism and cynicism.Follow Locked on Brewers on Twitter @lockedonbrewers Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 29min

EXCLUSIVE: Locked On MLB Host Predicts Destinations for Top 25 Free Agents | Is Tucker SF Bound?

Kyle Tucker to the San Francisco Giants? Pete Alonso leaving the Mets for Boston? Host Sully delivers his bold predictions for where MLB's top 25 free agents will land in the 2025 offseason, breaking down potential destinations for Tucker, Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman, and more.The analysis covers Josh Naylor's recent signing with the Seattle Mariners, why the Giants are desperate to make a splash after watching the Dodgers dominate, and how teams like Boston and Baltimore could reshape their rosters. Sully also commemorates the 138th anniversary of baseball's reserve clause with a passionate history lesson on how Curt Flood, Marvin Miller, and others fought to establish free agency, transforming the sport forever.Discover which teams are positioned to land the biggest names and why the modern free agency system exists because players finally challenged what baseball owners hoped they'd never examine. Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 33min

EXCLUSIVE: Orioles GAMBLES on Taylor Ward While Angels Bet on Grayson Rodriguez's FOUR-YEAR Control

Angels shock baseball world by trading Taylor Ward to Baltimore Orioles for injured starter Grayson Rodriguez. Does this signal a new era of smart roster management in Anaheim?The trade sends Ward's 36 home runs and 103 RBI to Baltimore while the Angels acquire four years of control over Rodriguez, who hasn't pitched since July due to elbow issues. The discussion covers Mike Maddox's surprising decision to leave Texas for the Angels' pitching coach role, John Gibbons joining as bench coach, and why this represents a rare instance of Anaheim trading high. Key analysis includes qualifying offer surprises—Trent Grisham, Brandon Woodruff, and Glaber Torres all accepting—and harsh criticism of Sacramento A's ownership for designating JJ Bleday for assignment despite having promising young talent and finishing just six wins from .500.Tune in for insider perspectives on why quality coaches suddenly want to work in Anaheim and what these moves mean for both franchises' futures.Follow Locked on Angels on Twitter @LockedOnAngels Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 33min

Josh Naylor Deal PROVES Seattle's Front Office Finally Understands Their Championship Window Is Now

Seattle Mariners make the offseason's first major splash, locking up Josh Naylor with a five-year deal. Could this aggressive move signal a legitimate championship push in the AL West? Sully breaks down why the Mariners' early commitment to Naylor demonstrates serious intent, analyzing his clutch ALCS performance where he hit .417 with three home runs against Toronto. The discussion covers Seattle's narrow World Series miss, their pitching depth with Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert, and how this signing positions them against a potentially declining Houston Astros squad. Sullivan also critiques MLB's inaugural awards show hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and Mookie Betts, arguing the league missed a golden opportunity by excluding MVP and Cy Young announcements. A fascinating historical segment reveals how the St. Louis Cardinals nearly relocated to Houston in the 1950s before Anheuser Busch's intervention, while Bill Veeck's Browns ultimately became the Baltimore Orioles. Discover why this Mariners move could reshape the American League playoff picture and learn the untold story that almost changed baseball geography forever. Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 26min

HISTORIC: Shohei Ohtani DOMINATES with Fourth MVP While Judge SURVIVES Close Vote Over Raleigh

Aaron Judge edges Cal Raleigh in the closest American League MVP race in decades, winning by just four first-place votes. Two voters switching their ballots would have created baseball's first AL MVP tie ever.Judge dominated traditional stats—leading the league in batting average, home runs (53), RBIs, and OPS—while his "slump" months still produced elite numbers. Raleigh countered with 60 home runs as a Gold Glove catcher, a position where offensive production carries premium value, while leading Seattle to a division title. The episode dismantles East Coast bias claims by examining Derek Jeter's MVP history and breaks down Shohei Ohtani's fourth unanimous National League MVP win. A deep examination of WAR statistics reveals surprising discrepancies, including Geraldo Perdomo's league-leading defensive metrics that don't align with traditional offensive output.Discover why this MVP debate represents everything compelling about modern baseball analytics and traditional evaluation methods colliding. Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 31min

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skeens Represent Everything RIGHT and WRONG With Modern Baseball Management

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes claim 2025 Cy Young Awards, but their franchises face critical decisions that could define baseball's competitive landscape.The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates stand at crossroads with their ace pitchers. Skubal's unanimous AL victory and Skenes' dominant NL performance should spark championship ambitions, not trade discussions. The Tigers possess an 87-win core featuring Spencer Torkelson and Riley Green, needing only modest additions to contend in a wide-open American League. Meanwhile, the Pirates' offensive futility wastes Skenes' generational talent—a team that can't support a pitcher posting a 1.97 ERA with 216 strikeouts. The solution? A $27 million investment in nine capable hitters could transform Pittsburgh from perennial cellar-dweller to playoff contender. Commissioner Rob Manfred faces a direct challenge: recruit five megalomaniacal billionaires willing to revitalize struggling franchises in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Miami, Cleveland, and Sacramento.Discover why keeping elite pitchers beats trading them, and how baseball's ownership crisis threatens the sport's competitive integrity. Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 32min

Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt Win Manager of Year Again BUT Their Teams DESPERATELY Need Payroll Investment

Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt claim Manager of the Year honors for the second straight season. But does their repeat victory expose a troubling pattern in baseball's competitive landscape?The Milwaukee Brewers posted the best regular season record in baseball despite bottom-tier payroll, while the Cleveland Guardians mounted a historic comeback from 11 games back on September 4th. Both franchises continue operating with payrolls in the bottom third of MLB, even as championship windows remain wide open. The analysis breaks down why the Manager of the Year award consistently rewards "overachieving" teams rather than those meeting high expectations, and examines the payroll crisis facing competitive clubs. With Cleveland's title drought stretching back to 1948 and Milwaukee's to 1957, the discussion challenges both organizations to invest in their rosters before these opportunities vanish.Discover why these back-to-back wins reveal more about ownership failures than managerial excellence, and what it means for baseball's competitive balance. Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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