Best Statcast Podcasts (2025)

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Cubs rout Marlins, plus Statcast's new hitter swing data 9:29

9m ago9:29

9:29

Lance Brozdowski analyzes another big offensive game from Cubs hitters and reviews what new hitter metrics we can analyze publicly with Statcast's latest release.

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Can Pete-Crow Armstrong have a 40-40 season? 6:49

20m ago6:49

6:49

Lance Brozdowski throws to an interview with Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker and Ryan Sweeney as they analyze whether PCA can put together a 40-40 season.

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Digging Into New Swing Path & Attack Angle Leaderboards 59:14

1h ago59:14

59:14

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the new tools and leaderboards at Baseball Savant offering more public-facing data than ever for bat paths and attack angles. Plus, they talk about the eventual arrival of ABS for regular season games, and their 2025 predictions they want to use a mulligan on. Rundown 1:02 New Toys at Baseball Savant -- Swing Path & Attack…

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Who will record Cubs' next save with Porter Hodge on IL? 9:29

15h ago9:29

9:29

Lance Brozdowski examines who will earn the next save for the Cubs with Porter Hodge hitting the IL, Matt Shaw's MLB return, and a potential third base trade target for the July 31 trade deadline.

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A Weekend Filled with All Things Baseball 54:19

1h ago54:19

54:19

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball news including the Orioles' dismissal of manager Brandon Hyde, an 80-game suspension for José Alvarado following a failed PED test, Mick Able's impressive debut, the upcoming return of Matt Shaw, and where the money went this weekend in fantasy baseball leagues. Rundown 4:52 Brandon Hyde: Fired by Orio…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong, Colin Rea seal Cubs' Crosstown Classic sweep of White Sox 9:48

1d ago9:48

9:48

Lance Brozdowski discusses one particular stat that enables the Cubs pitching staff's success, highlights the force that is Pete Crow-Armstrong, and chats with rookie right-hander Cade Horton about his first taste of MLB life.

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Should the Cubs recall Matt Shaw after his Triple-A breakout? 10:23

1d ago10:23

10:23

Lance Brozdowski examines whether the Chicago Cubs should recall hot-hitting prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa to fill their third base hole as the team continues its scorching stretch of offensive production with another Crosstown Classic win over the White Sox at Wrigley Field.

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Did Kyle Tucker just break out of a slump? 8:48

3d ago8:48

8:48

Lance Brozdowski analyzes a series-opening win for the Cubs against the crosstown rival White Sox, including a potential slump-buster day for superstar slugger Kyle Tucker.

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Rivalry Weekend Waiver Wire Preview 1:03:38

3d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Eno and DVR discuss several news and notes around Major League Baseball including another unfortunate injury for Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa, and potential improvement from the Royals' lineup in the months ahead before discussing 'Rivalry Weekend' and several players on the roster fringes in fantasy baseball leagues. Rundown 0:57 Byron Buxton & …

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Episode 125: Rising Mets Prospects & Shorter Feedback Loops On Scouting Decisions 1:21:54

3d ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Ben and Carlos talk about how teams are starting to feel like they have a better ability to evaluate draft classes and international signing classes quicker than in the past. They then talk about the Dodgers promoting Dalton Rushing and dig into a handful of exciting Mets prospects to know including righthanders Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean, recent …

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Cubs Weekly: Cliff Floyd breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson 24:42

6d ago24:42

24:42

Cliff Floyd joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down Pete-Crow Armstrong's hot start, Dansby Swanson's rebound and Seiya Suzuki's underappreciated bat. They also chat about Cliff Floyd's career and how he'd fare if he stepped in the box against a major league arm today.…

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When Do You Worry About Secondary Pitches? 1:02:28

4d ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few of the 16 'other' baseball figures reinstated by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred this week including Shoeless Joe Jackson and several members of the 1919 White Sox, and when 'bad' secondary pitches become a problem by looking at six pitchers whose fastballs currently exceed the quality of their breaking and off-speed…

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What's behind Jameson Taillon's recent struggles? 9:53

5d ago9:53

9:53

Lance Brozdowski breaks down Jameson Taillon's recent struggles with home runs and previews the crosstown rivalry between the White Sox and Cubs this weekend.

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Rob Manfred Reinstates Pete Rose & Astros Talk w/Chandler Rome 56:58

5d ago56:58

56:58

Eno and DVR discuss Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, along with 16 others from Major League Baseball's "Permanently Ineligible List" (more on the 16 others in a future episode). Plus, they discuss IL stints for Corey Seager, Roki Sasaki and Ian Happ, before taking a deep dive into the Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Rundown …

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Justin Turner walks off Marlins; Alex Cohen gives Moisés Ballesteros scouting report 13:26

6d ago13:26

13:26

Lance Brozdowski recaps a thrilling Cubs win over the Miami Marlins, then is joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen to discuss the offensive impact that recent call-up Moisés Ballesteros could have with Ian Happ sidelined.

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Takeaways From the First Quarter of the 2025 MLB Season w/Joe Sheehan 1:06:34

6d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Joe Sheehan joins Eno and DVR to discuss dropping the skepticism around the Tigers as AL Central frontrunners, where credit (and blame) belong with the 2025 Giants, over-performing teams they expect to see fade from the playoff picture over the course of the season, and under-performing teams they believe will find their way into the playoffs. Plus…

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How MLB organizations write and leverage scouting reports 12:27

7d ago12:27

12:27

Marquee Sports Network’s Katie Krall breaks down how to write a scouting report, the way front offices assign scouting coverage, and what to look for when watching at home or Wrigley Field.

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In-Season Projections: Risers & Fallers 1:03:03

7d ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Eno and DVR discuss the D-backs' decision to recall Jordan Lawlar, Zach Eflin's importance for the Orioles' injury-plagued rotation, and the Rockies' decision to dismiss manager Bud Black, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers (among hitters) in initial 2025 projections v. rest-of-season projections with The BAT X. Rundown 3:33 J…

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Has the strike zone shrunk? 9:05

8d ago9:05

9:05

Lance Brozdowski digs into how the strike zone has changed this season because of an adjustment in how umpires are graded alongside Katie Krall, one of the newest members of the Marquee Sports Network team.

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Former Cubs pitcher Ray Burris shares biggest lessons from his career 9:19

9d ago9:19

9:19

Lance Brozdowski tosses to an interview with former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ray Burris, Elise Menaker and Ryan Sweeney as they chat about Burris' career, how to learn from failure, his interactions with Ben Brown and more.

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Why use an opener for Cade Horton's MLB debut? 10:26

10d ago10:26

10:26

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' loss on the road against the Mets and considers whether this is the optimal rollout for their top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, potentially pitching out of the bullpen tomorrow behind Brad Keller.

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Devers Rejects First Base & Weekend Waiver Preview 1:03:06

10d ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Eno and DVR discuss Rafael Devers' rejection of a move to first base and answer a few mailbag questions -- including an intriguing reason the Dodgers' Stuff+ numbers may be lagging in public models -- before examining several waiver-wire options to consider ahead of the weekend. Rundown 4:30 Rafael Devers Rejects a Move to First Base 10:56 The New …

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Episode 124: May Top 100 Prospect Update—The Up/Down Names To Know 1:33:25

12d ago1:33:25

1:33:25

Ben and Carlos talk through Baseball America’s May Top 100 prospect update. Why we should be excited for the elite tier of shortstops in the class. Why Bubba chandler and Chase Burns have been so dominant. Jac Caglianone’s improved swing decisions and a surface level line that is impressive but perhaps not even showing how good he’s been. Questions…

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Cubs Weekly: Bruce Levine talks Cubs deadline moves, contracts for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker 27:16

13d ago27:16

27:16

On the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, Lance Brozdowski talks with Bruce Levine, covering everything from the best Cubs offenses he's ever seen, whether he's surprised Pete Crow-Armstrong rejected a Cubs' extension offer this offseason, and how the pending CBA negotiations after the 2026 season will impact spending…

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How Could Roki Sasaki Adjust in Year 1? 57:59

13d ago57:59

57:59

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' decision to fire manager Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start and wonder how making a change in that role will can make an impact. Plus, they dig into the slow start for Roki Sasaki and wonder if he can improve his fastball command and make a tweak to his pitch mix on the fly to get better results over the cou…

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When will Cade Horton debut? Let's preview the Mets series 10:33

12d ago10:33

10:33

Lance Brozdowski previews a massive series coming up this weekend in New York between the Mets and Cubs. We'll dig into how you pitch to Pete Alonso and whether the Cubs top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, will make his MLB debut

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Bad Days, Managing Lofty Expectations & Seattle's Surging Bats 55:44

12d ago55:44

55:44

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss a brutal day at the office for Ryan Pressly and Chase Meidroth, before looking at the Orioles' sluggish start to 2025 and the rash of injuries that have played a role along the way, as well as the organization's approach to pitching. Plus, they talk about the changes in Seattle where the Mariners have put together a top-fi…

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Cubs squander extra-innings opportunity at Wrigley 8:44

13d ago8:44

8:44

Lance Brozdowski recaps the Cubs' tough 14-5 extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants, then goes into the time machine to reflect on Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game, which happened 27 years ago on May 6, 1998.

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Goodbye to LOL Mets? 53:10

13d ago53:10

53:10

Will Sammon joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Mets' increasing distance from 'LOL Mets' thanks to their continued growth in pitching development throughout the organization. Plus, they discuss the ongoing questions around Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña's path to lock down the second-base job, and changes to Mark Vientos' approach that haven't paid off …

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Is Kyle Tucker driving the Cubs' offensive dominance? 8:21

14d ago8:21

8:21

Lance Brozdowski recaps another big win at home over the San Francisco Giants and delves into how much of an effect Kyle Tucker is having on the numerous other Cubs hitters who have made considerable year-over-year improvements.

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Using BABIP as an Entry Point for Buy-Low Targets 1:02:22

16d ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Eno and DVR discuss the likely season-ending injury for Triston Casas among several other absences that popped up over the weekend including Yordan Alvarez, Shota Imanaga (both on the IL since recording), Freddy Peralta and Corbin Burnes. They also discuss BABIP as a tool to help find buy-low targets and pickups, and marvel at Aaron Judge's .500 BA…

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The fallout from Shota Imanaga's injury 10:07

15d ago10:07

10:07

Lance Brozdowski digs into the hamstring injury that Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga sustained Sunday in Milwaukee and reviews the options to potentially start in his place, including Cade Horton and Chris Flexen.

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The 'Bat Revolution' is upon us 6:58

16d ago6:58

6:58

Katie Krall, one of the newest members of the Marquee Sports Network team, speaks with Keenan Long, the founder of Longball Labs, to detail the evolution of the only tool that hitters have—a bat. Let's learn how no two bats are the same and how players are optimizing a simple piece of wood to help them succeed.…

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Why Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ are the unsung heroes of the 2025 Cubs offense 8:58

17d ago8:58

8:58

Lance Brozdowski breaks down a rout of the Brewers in Milwaukee before highlighting two Cubs hitters who have made dramatic improvements at the plate -- Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki.

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Pressing Reset in Early May 50:49

17d ago50:49

50:49

Eno and DVR discuss the surprising early May demotion to Triple-A for Jake Burger, and look at some of the biggest movers on the O-Swing% leaderboard from 2024 to 2025. Plus, they discuss another injury for Mike Trout, Jazz Chisholm's shift to the IL, and a few intriguing names to consider on the waiver as the weekend begins. Rundown 3:40 Jake Burg…

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The Strike Zone is Shrinking 52:17

18d ago52:17

52:17

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the strike zone, which is shrinking in 2025. They dig into why that changes have taken place and consider a few implications of that adjustment. Plus, they look at a trio of underperforming starting pitchers through the first month of the season including Zac Gallen, who may have started a turnaround Thursday against th…

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Cubs rout Paul Skenes, Brewers series preview, PLUS Moisés Ballesteros fit? 10:14

18d ago10:14

10:14

Lance Brozdowski analyzes the Chicago Cubs' offensive production against Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, previews the series against the Brewers in Milwaukee, and talks about if there's a fit for hot-hitting catcher prospect Moises Ballesteros in the majors.

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How the Cubs' offense can beat Pirates ace Paul Skenes 10:02

19d ago10:02

10:02

Lance Brozdowski digs into what makes Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes so good and which Chicago Cubs hitters have the best shot to do damage versus one of the best pitchers in MLB.

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Building a Breakout, Hitter Edition 49:07

19d ago49:07

49:07

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss a story from David Adler of MLB.com about Aaron Judge's batting stance adjustments throughout an elite calendar year at the plate. Plus, they look at four hitters off to great starts to determine if there is more than just a fast start under the hood. Join Our Six Picks Group -- Session 2 begins Thursday May 1st! https://o…

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Can Cade Horton make the Cubs even better? 10:48

20d ago10:48

10:48

Lance Brozdowski digs into the underlying data of Cade Horton's hot start at Triple-A Iowa and recaps a big 9-0 Chicago Cubs win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a six-game road trip.

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Dynasty Hitter Stock Watch 1:02:37

20d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Chris Welsh joins and Eno and DVR to discuss several long-term risers and fallers as the first month of the season winds down. Is an uptick in production just around the corner for Jordan Walker as he continues to show elite bat speed? Is this the last chance to make a deal for Dylan Crews and Jordan Lawlar before everything clicks? Should you lowe…

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Injury Chaos Continues & A Big Weekend of Spending 1:09:43

23d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Eno and DVR discuss the early exit for Tyler Glasnow on Sunday due to a shoulder issue and a new favorite emerging from the Dodgers' pitching depth as they look to round out the back of their injury-plagued rotation. Plus, an impressive return for Eury Pérez in his first rehab game, a closer change in the Bronx, and mailbag questions about being ca…

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The odd part of the zone where Pete Crow-Armstrong is mashing 11:06

22d ago11:06

11:06

Lance Brozdowski recaps the Cubs' "Sunday Night Baseball" loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, previews the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and digs into a particular part of the zone where Pete Crow-Armstrong is barreling balls better than anybody else in MLB.

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How Colin Rea has dominated 2025 10:35

23d ago10:35

10:35

Lance Brozdowski digs into one of the Cubs' surprise arms of the 2025 season, right-hander Colin Rea, along with a brief recap of the Saturday loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Are Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals a starting pitcher trade match? 12:56

24d ago12:56

12:56

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs win over the Philadelphia Phillies with a fantastic outing from Colin Rea, before listening to a conversation between Bruce Levine, Cole Wright and Ryan Sweeney on the potential starting pitcher acquisitions Chicago could make.

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Updated Pitcher Rankings, Waiver Wire Moves & Hot Dog Reviews 1:09:49

24d ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Eno, Paul Sporer & Niv Shah talk about the latest injury news around the league. They also break down some of the hot pickups/drops, Eno's new updated pitcher rankings, some waiver wire adds for the weekend and Niv's hot dog review of the Baltimore Dog. Rundown 1:53- Kyle Hart has been optioned by the Padres 7:48- Joc Pederson- should he stay or sh…

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Episode 123: Yankees & Red Sox Pitching Prospects Trending Up 1:18:03

27d ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Ben and Carlos talk about a handful of big stuff, big physicality Yankees pitchers who are off to strong starts in the 2025 season. They briefly touch on George Lombard Jr. also living up to his preseason scouting hype in the early goings. After that the two talk about more Red Sox pitching prospects of note, this time those not named Brandon Clark…

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Building a Breakout, Pitcher Edition 1:05:49

27d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Orioles' slow start and mounting pitching injuries and wonder -- is this a 2025 playoff team? Plus, they dig into four fast-starting pitchers in search of potential breakouts, and how teams can try to combat increasingly aggressive basestealers within the constraints of the pitch clock and limited disengagements. Ru…

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MVP votes for Pete Crow-Armstrong? Let's look ahead at the Cubs' schedule 10:25

26d ago10:25

10:25

Lance Brozdowski praises Pete Crow-Armstrong's impressive production this season before digging into the Chicago Cubs' upcoming schedule, including another tough stretch of games before an incredibly soft pocket of mid-May matchups.

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Is Julio Rodríguez an Adjustment Away? 52:56

28d ago52:56

52:56

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Sánchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024. Rundown 4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle 9:17…

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