Calling Strikes

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By: AJ Torres

AJ Torres talks about the overall news and debate topics going on in the MLB world.

Ramon Laureano Busted
08/07/2021

Ramon Laurano tested positive for Nandrolone or anabolic steroids. This substance is banned because of testerone levels. This deadly hurts the Oakland A's.


Worst Trade Deadline Team In MLB History (2014 Phillies)
08/03/2021

Ruben Almaro Jr the worst GM in MLB at the time missed huge opportunities for a fire sale. The Phillies rebuild took much longer because of him. Just remember, if the player is walking away or doesn't have a place on the team, get as much value as you can.


Kumar Rocker Situation
08/03/2021

The New York Mets did not sign Kumar Rocker because of something they saw in his elbow after an MRI. The Mets are banking on two first round picks in the 2022 draft as Kumar Rocker decides if he goes back to Vanderbilt, independent league, or pro league in another nation. Ouch. The MLB and Union need to fix the system. This is awful.


2021 MLB Trade Deadline
08/03/2021

The deadline is at a close. The most exciting probably ever. Best since 2015. There are the winners, neutrals, and losers of this time. Some may surprise you.


Joey Gallo Yankees Trade Reation
07/31/2021

Before Rizzo was coming to New York, I was not found of the Gallo trade. Honest thoughts.


MLB On Ice 7/25/2021 Trade Deadline, Bullpens, and More
07/25/2021

Padres weird trade, bullpen woahs, and a wrap up around Sunday baseball.


Brooklyn Bridge Meets Bay Bridge
07/24/2021

Maddux from Bay Bridge Sports (part of Undrafted Sports Media like myself) comes on the show to mainly talk Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants. Why discuss the Giants contending halfway through a rebuild, Posey being back and dominant, playoff pushes, and more.


MLB On Ice 7/21/2021
07/22/2021

The standings of MLB before the trade deadline and who is in. Yankees and Mets have questions as the Bay teams are in but there is a little concern on where to go from here.


MLB All Star Game 2021
07/16/2021

Covid aside, it was a great year. Then MLB's rule changes for the better and the pledge which is controversial to many.


Doh The Pain Preview - 2004 Yankees Collapse Could Have Been Prevented
07/04/2021

This podcast is Doh The Pain exclusively on YouTube. In the meantime, this is about how the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS Collapsed to the Red Sox losing a 3-0 game series lead. How could have this been prevented? One man. Andy Pettite. Here is why.