Paintin’ Korners: Menace 2 Baseball and the MLB

⚾ Cleveland Guardians End Brutal June | Is the 2025 Season Slipping Away? 🔍

The Cleveland Guardians just wrapped up a disastrous month of June, marked by a brutal offensive drought, missed opportunities, and mounting frustration. After entering the month as one of the AL's most promising teams, Cleveland now finds itself facing serious questions: Can this team bounce back — or is the season already slipping away?

In this episode, we break down:

The Guardians’ offensive struggles and key stats from June

Which players are underperforming — and who’s been silent at the plate

How injuri...

🔥 Is MLB Starting Pitching Entering a Golden Era? Meet the Young Aces Taking Over Baseball 🔥

Major League Baseball’s next generation of starting pitchers is starting to flip the narrative. From breakout rookies to young arms dominating early in their careers, the starting rotation is making a comeback — and it might signal the start of a new golden era of pitching.

In this episode, we break down:

The rising stars and future aces leading the charge in 2025

How the role of the starting pitcher is evolving in modern baseball

Key names...

🚨 BREAKING: Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers to the Giants | Franchise-Changing Deal in MLB! 🔁

In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox have traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, sending shockwaves across Major League Baseball. Devers, long considered the face of the Red Sox franchise, is now headed to the Bay Area in a blockbuster deal that could reshape both organizations.

In this episode, we break down:

Full details of the Rafael Devers trade to the Giants

What the Red Sox received in return — and if it’s enough

How thi...

🚨 BREAKING: Red Sox Call Up Roman Anthony | MLB’s Top Prospect Heads to Boston! 🔥

The future is now in Boston. The Red Sox have officially called up Roman Anthony, widely regarded as baseball’s No. 1 prospect, to the big leagues. After dominating in the minors, the 20-year-old outfielder is set to make his MLB debut — and all eyes are on what this means for the Red Sox moving forward.

In this episode, we break down:

Roman Anthony’s minor league numbers and why scouts are so high on him

How the Red Sox plan t...

⚾ Guardians vs Yankees Series Preview | Ramirez, Judge & Revenge in the Bronx ⚾ The Cleveland Guardians head to New York for a must-watch showdown with the Yankees in what could be one of the most intense AL matchups of the season. With Aaron Judge on an MVP-caliber tear and Jose Ramirez continuing to anchor the Cleveland lineup, this series is loaded with star power, postseason implications — and maybe even some ALCS revenge energy. In this episode, we cover: Full series preview: pitching matchups, lineup analysis & key trends Aaron Judge’s red-hot form and how the Guardians plan to contain him Jose Ramirez’...

⚾ Yankees vs. Dodgers Rematch Preview | Judge vs. Shohei & World Series Payback? ⚾ It’s the most anticipated series of the MLB weekend — a potential World Series preview… and rematch. The New York Yankees visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster showdown packed with star power, high stakes, and revenge on the mind. After falling short last October, can the Yankees flip the script and take the series in LA? In this episode, we break down: The full series preview: pitching matchups, lineup analysis & key X-factors How Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani stack up heading into the weekend Whether the Yankees ca...

⚾ Tigers vs. Guardians: Massive AL Central Showdown This Weekend! ⚾ The AL Central race is heating up, and this weekend's Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians series could play a huge role in deciding who takes control of the division. With playoff implications on the line and both teams battling for momentum, this matchup is more than just another weekend set — it's a statement series. In this episode, we preview: Key storylines heading into the series Pitching matchups to watch between the Tigers and Guardians Offensive X-factors and players who could swing the series How the standings could shift depending on the ou...

⚾ Juan Soto Booed in the Bronx | Subway Series Struggles & Hustle Concerns ⚾ Juan Soto’s return to Yankee Stadium didn’t go as planned — and Mets fans are frustrated. In this episode, we break down Soto’s disappointing performance in the Subway Series as the Yankees took control and won the weekend. From boos raining down in the Bronx, to a visible lack of hustle, to questions about his effort and attitude, Soto’s homecoming became a media storm and a major storyline. We dive into: Juan Soto’s stats from the Subway Series and key missed opportunities The moment fans booed Soto...

🔥 The gap between two young MLB stars is growing — Jasson Domínguez launched 3 home runs in a single game this weekend for the New York Yankees, while Brayan Rocchio was just sent down to the minors by the Cleveland Guardians. In this episode, we break down both players' development, what’s clicking for Domínguez, and what’s going wrong for Rocchio.

⚾️ In this video:

Jasson Domínguez's monster game and his rise with the Yankees

Why the Guardians decided to demote Brayan Rocchio

Comparing the Yankees' and Guardians' development strategies

What th...

🔥 The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees both secured big series wins — but it was the unlikely heroics of Carlos Santana and Trent Grisham that stole the show! In this episode, we break down how these veterans stepped up in key moments to help their teams stay hot in the early MLB season.

⚾️ Episode Highlights:

Carlos Santana’s clutch performance for the Guardians

Trent Grisham’s impact with the Yankees

Full recap of both series wins

What this means for the AL playoff race

Why both teams are trending...

🔥 Two of MLB's top closers — Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians and Devin Williams of the New York Yankees — are off to shaky starts in the 2025 season. Once seen as dominant late-inning arms, both All-Stars are now raising eyebrows with early struggles on the mound. In this episode, we break down: What's behind Clase and Williams’ early-season issues Key stats showing the drop-off in performance Mechanical or velocity concerns Whether this is just a slow start or a sign of long-term decline What it means for the Guardians’ and Yankees’ playoff hopes ⚾ Stay tuned for weekly MLB analysis, bullpen breakdowns, and...

⚾ 2025 MLB Early Season Surprises: Yankees, Guardians, Bellinger & Arias The 2025 MLB season is heating up, and a few early surprises are turning heads across the league. The New York Yankees are off to a red-hot start, while the Cleveland Guardians are finding consistency thanks to the breakout play of Gabriel Arias. On the flip side, Cody Bellinger is struggling to find his swing — raising concerns in Chicago. In this episode, we dive into: Why the Yankees are surging early in the season How Gabriel Arias is becoming a key piece for the Guardians Cody Bellinger’s slow start and what it mea...

⚾️ The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are finally facing off for the first time since their intense playoff series — and the rivalry is hotter than ever. This video previews everything you need to know ahead of the matchup, from key players and pitching duels to storylines you won’t want to miss. 👀 Will the Guardians get revenge after last year’s postseason exit? Can Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and the Yankees keep up their red-hot start? We break down the matchups, stats, and what to expect in this highly anticipated rematch. 📊 In this episode, we cover: Yankees vs Guardians: Full...

⚾️ Aaron Judge is crushing it with the Yankees, while Juan Soto’s rocky start with the Mets is raising eyebrows across MLB. In this episode, we dive into the numbers, the narratives, and what it all means for New York’s baseball landscape. Judge continues to dominate in the Bronx, showing MVP form and carrying the Yankees offense. Meanwhile, across town, Soto has yet to find his rhythm with the Mets—leading fans to wonder if the blockbuster move is already backfiring. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: Aaron Judge’s hot start to the 2025 season Juan Soto’s early struggles with th...

Emmanuel Clase posted one of the best seasons by a relief pitcher in all of MLB history last year, saving 47 games for the Cleveland Guardians while posting a ridiculous 0.61 ERA, allowing just FIVE earned runs in 74.1 innings last year. This year, Clase has already given up more earned runs than all of last year in just seven appearances. His ERA sits at 7.71 early on in the season with a 2.14 WHIP. Are these early struggles for Clase worth a demotion from the closer role in Stephen Vogt's bullpen? Can Clase regain his old form, or is he officially broken?

We are officially two weeks into the MLB regular season and seemingly every team has gone through their fare share of ups and downs. The New York Yankees were the hottest team in baseball, hitting homeruns at a ridiculous rate with the help of their new torpedo bats. Now, the bats have cooled off, as the team struggled to muster any offense in Detroit. Meanwhile, it seemed returning home to Cleveland, and playing the worst team in baseball in the Chicago White Sox, is just what the doctor ordered to get the Guardians back on track in the win...

The Toronto Blue Jays made headlines late last night as they signed first baseman Vlad Guerrero Jr to a MASSIVE 14-year, $500 million extension. The four-time all star has been one of baseball's best hitters over the last 5 years and was set to be a free agent at the conclusion of the 2025 season. If the Blue Jays had been sellers at the deadline, Vladdy would've been undoubtedly the most coveted player among contenders. Now, that's off the table as the Blue Jays made Guerrero the third highest paid player in MLB history behind Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto. How does...

The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are each dealing with their first real "slump" of the 2025 MLB campaign. The Guardians just got swept by the undefeated San Diego Padres while the Yankees are in danger of getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks later tonight. Time to overreact and figure out what's going with each ball club and what can be done to fix it.

The New York Yankees stole the show during MLB's opening weekend, tying the major league record with 15 home runs during their first three games of the season, including a franchise record NINE on Saturday alone. Aaron Judge led the way with four long balls over the weekend, but the rest of the lineup all brought the lumber as well. New lumber, that is, in the form of the 'torpedo bat' that has taken the league by storm. It's the latest analytical development in a sport that has become driven by science and engulfed with advanced metrics. Today on Paintin...

Today marks the final day of spring training, as we are less than 48 hours away from the start of the 2025 MLB regular season. Let's breakdown who is primed to take home hardware from Cy Young to Rookie of the Year, and debate who is winning each division and making it to the World Series in October. Drop a comment below on which team you believe is winning the 2025 World Series.

With Opening Day just around the corner, both the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians have major questions surrounding their pitching staffs. The Yankees are dealing with injuries and rotation uncertainty after losing Gerrit Cole, while the Guardians are trying to fill key roles in their rotation and bullpen. Can these teams overcome their pitching concerns before the regular season begins? In this episode, we break down: ✅ The Yankees’ rotation depth concerns & who needs to step up ✅ The Guardians’ young arms & bullpen question marks ✅ How both teams might address these issues before Opening Day ✅ Projections & key stats for the 2025 season Do yo...

🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ Max Fried stepping in as the Yankees' ace – Can he fill Gerrit Cole’s shoes? ✅ Elly De La Cruz – The Reds' superstar poised for a breakout, but can he improve his plate discipline? ✅ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Contract drama, elite bat speed, and what his 2025 could look like. ✅ Detroit Tigers Rotation – Can Skubal, Mize, and Jobe push the Tigers toward contention? ✅ Teams to Watch – Two surprise contenders & two squads that might disappoint. ✅ Fantasy Baseball Advice – Who are the best draft picks, and which players to avoid? ✅ Spring Training Stats – Who's red-hot and making an early impact? 📊 Using data from FanGraphs, Baseball Savant, and...

The New York Yankees, reigning American League Champions, were dealt a huge blow to their 2025 campaign on Monday when it was announced that their ace and former Cy Young award winner Gerrit Cole would have to undergo Tommy John surgery after experiencing elbow discomfort. Cole will miss the entire 2025 MLB season and many Yankee fans are already writing the season off. Is this an overreaction? Or will the injury to Cole plague the Yankees rotation? We discuss this and so much more baseball news and updates today on Paintin' Korners! Leave a comment bellow: is the Yankees season already...

Today on Paintin' Korners, Kris and Pat dive into their first divisional preview of the 2025 MLB season: the AL Central. This division is arguably the hardest to predict heading into Opening Day. While the Cleveland Guardians are the defending champs in this division, they currently have the 4th best odds to repeat. The Minnesota Twins are the preseason favorites to take back the division crown, highlighted by a thumping lineup featuring Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis. But don't sleep on the Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals either, who are both coming off of ALDS appearances a year ago...

Spring training is in full swing. A little over a week in, we're starting to see each team's star players crack the lineup on a more regular basis, as we begin to get a closer look at what each team's opening day roster. At this point, top prospects have been given a handful of opportunities to showcase their skillset in attempts to win a starting job at the big league level. In today's episode, Kris and Pat breakdown some of the top prospects across the sport that have shown flashes this spring, and detail who they're buying stock in...

Episode 1: Yankees & Guardians Top Prospects SHINE Early in Spring Training! 🌟⚾ Welcome to the first episode. In this episode, we break down the early standouts from MLB Spring Training, focusing on the top prospects from the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. Who's making the biggest impact? Which young stars are forcing their way into Opening Day discussions? We’ll dive into standout performances, key stats, and what these rising stars mean for the future of their teams. Don’t miss our deep dive into the next generation of MLB talent! 📢 Subscribe for more MLB talk and analysis! 🔔 Turn on notifications s...