Big League Buzz: MLB Highlights, Interviews, and Analysis

Dive into the 2025 MLB All-Star Game with Big League Buzz! We break down the shocking snubs, including Juan Soto and Andy Pages, discuss the game-changing ABS robo-ump system, and reveal our bold MVP prediction! Don’t miss the latest baseball news and insights as we gear up for the Midsummer Classic on July 15th at Truist Park! Subscribe for more MLB updates and share your MVP picks in the comments!#MLBAllStarGame #BigLeagueBuzz #AllStarSnubs #RoboUmps #ByronBuxton #MLB2025 #BaseballPodcast #Sportsnaut #AllStarMVP #JuanSoto #MLBNews #MLBRumors #Twins #Dodgers #Phillies #BigLeagueBuzz⏱ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: All-Star Game Hype1:19 - 2025 All-Star Game Overview4:01 - Top 5 All-Star Snubs Revealed12:54 - ABS Robo Ump System Explained19:59 - MVP Prediction: Byron Buxton24:50 - Wrap-Up & What’s Next 

Unlock the secrets to smarter MLB betting with our expert guest, Andrew Caley, senior betting analyst at Covers.com! In this episode of Big League Buzz, we dive deep into baseball betting basics, focusing on pitching matchups, hot streaks, and advanced stats to give you an edge. Discover why the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds are sneaky bets, and get Andrew’s top pick for the 2025 World Series. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned bettor, this episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your game. Subscribe for more MLB insights!🔔 Don’t miss out—hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications for weekly baseball content!📲 Follow Andrew Kelly on X: @covers_caley#MLBBetting #BaseballBetting #SportsBetting #MLB #MLBNews #MLBRumors #baseball00:00: Why pitching matchups are key for betting00:54: Intro to host Scott Gulbransen and guest Andrew Caley01:27: Overview of MLB betting basics02:15: Starting with pitching matchups, baseball vs. other sports03:19: Beginner tips: First 5-inning bets, hot/cold streaks, advanced stats05:57: Choosing the right sportsbook for new bettors08:32: Hot bets for 2025 MLB season and pennant races09:56: Tampa Bay Rays as a top betting value10:28: Cincinnati Reds as a sneaky NL Central bet12:39: Balancing bets on favorites vs. underdogs13:30: Betting opportunities in close divisions (AL West, NL East) 16:21: Cubs’ offense and pitching outlook for 202518:19: Andrew’s World Series pick for 202520:11: Wrap-up and how to follow Andrew Caley

Join host Scott Gulbransen on Sportsnaut's MLB podcast Big League Buzz as he dives into Seattle Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh's incredible 2025 season with Sports Illustrated senior writer Ryan Phillips! From surpassing Johnny Bench's home run record to chasing Salvador Perez's single-season mark, Raleigh is making history. We discuss his MVP candidacy, the impact of his catcher role, and the Mariners' trade deadline plans. Is Raleigh the key to an AL West title run? Tune in to find out! Don’t miss this episode packed with MLB insights and subscribe for more! 🔗 Read Ryan’s Sports Illustrated article: https://www.si.com/mlb/cal-raleigh-seattle-mariners-first-half-inside-the-numbers📲 Follow Ryan Phillips on X: @rumorsandrants Timecodes00:00 - Intro: Cal Raleigh’s Historic Season01:07 - Cal Raleigh’s MVP Case vs. Aaron Judge02:06 - The Value of a Hitting Catcher03:04 - Long-Term Sustainability as a Catcher04:12 - Chasing Johnny Bench & Salvador Perez Records06:03 - Managing Raleigh’s Workload07:19 - Raleigh’s $105M Contract: A Bargain?08:58 - Cal Raleigh’s Leadership & Personality10:07 - Mariners’ Trade Deadline Plans11:27 - Closing Thoughts & How to Follow#CalRaleigh #SeattleMariners #MLB2025 #BigLeagueBuzz #MVP #Baseball #SportsPodcast #JohnnyBench #SalvadorPerez #Mariners

Dive into the Detroit Tigers' incredible 2025 season with Big League Buzz! From a tough start in 2024 to the best team in the American League in 2025, we break down their transformation with MLB.com’s Jason Beck. Discover the strategies, key players like Tarik Skubal, and bullpen challenges driving their 100-win pace. Don’t miss the latest on injuries, trade deadline plans, and why Detroit is buzzing! Subscribe for more MLB insights!#DetroitTigers #MLB2025 #TarikSkubal #Baseball #BigLeagueBuzz #TigersBaseball #ALCentral #MLBPodcast #TradeDeadline #SportsNews #MLB #MLBNews⏰Timecode:0:00 - Intro: Tigers’ Remarkable Turnaround0:30 - Why Detroit Excels: Base Running & Situational Hitting1:30 - Welcome to Big League Buzz with Scott Golbranson2:00 - Jason Beck on the Tigers’ 2025 Identity3:00 - Tarik Skubal: The Face of the Team4:30 - Homegrown Talent & Player Development6:00 - Bullpen Struggles & Injury Updates8:00 - Trade Deadline Strategy Post-Jackson Jobe Injury10:30 - Detroit’s Fanbase & City Excitement12:00 - Challenges Ahead: Facing Strong Pitching14:00 - Wrap-Up: Why the Tigers Are Fun to Watch

The Philadelphia Phillies are reeling, losing 9 of their last 10 games and struggling without Bryce Harper. Can Trea Turner’s leadoff switch and Dave Dombrowski’s aggressive trade deadline strategy turn things around? Scott Lauber from the Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to break down the team’s offensive woes, Jose Luzardo’s pitching struggles, and potential blockbuster trades. With elite pitching from Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suarez, are the Phillies still NL East contenders? Don’t miss this deep dive into Philly’s fight to stay in the playoff race! 🔔 Subscribe for more MLB insights and hit the thumbs up! #phillieshighlights #phillies #MLB #TradeDeadline #BryceHarper #TreyTurner #DaveDombrowski #PaulSkenes #JoseLuzardo #NLBaseball #MLBRumors ⏰Timecodes 00:00 - Intro: Phillies’ Struggles Unveiled 01:04 - Phillies Swept by Pirates, Harper Sidelined 02:09 - Kyle Schwarber & Veterans Need to Step Up 03:21 - Paul Skenes Exposes Phillies’ Offensive Flaws 05:55 - Jose Luzardo’s Pitch Tipping Woes 08:00 - Trea Turner to Leadoff: Game-Changer? 10:04 - Trade Deadline Targets: Outfielders & Relievers 12:29 - Can Phillies’ Pitching Save the Season? 15:02 - Scott Lauber’s Final Thoughts 16:59 - Host’s Take: Phillies vs. Mets in NL East

Dive into the Chicago Cubs' electrifying 2025 season with ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Big League Buzz! From Kyle Tucker's superstar impact to Craig Counsell's game-changing strategies, we unpack why the Cubs are poised to dominate the NL Central. Will they go all-in at the trade deadline for Zach Gallen or Merrill Kelly? Can Pete Crow-Armstrong become a top-tier hitter? Plus, get the inside scoop on the Cubs' playoff potential and long-term plans. Don’t miss this deep dive into Chicago’s hottest MLB storylines! Subscribe, like, and comment—are you a believer in the Cubs’ 2025 run? #Cubs #MLB #BaseballTimecodes:00:00 - Intro: Cubs' 2025 Season Outlook00:54 - Craig Counsell’s Impact in Year Two04:15 - Kyle Tucker’s Superstar Performance06:46 - Trade Deadline: Zach Gallen & Merrill Kelly Targets10:15 - Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Long-Term Potential13:31 - Cubs’ NL Central Dominance Prediction15:17 - Closing Thoughts & Fan Call to Action#Cubs #MLB #Baseball #KyleTucker #CraigCounsell #ZachGallen #MerrillKelly #PeteCrowArmstrong #NLCentral #TradeDeadline #BigLeagueBuzz #jesserogers #mlbrumors #mlbtrades #mlbfreeagents

Join 14-year MLB veteran Bret Boone as he shares his journey as the new hitting coach for the Texas Rangers on Big League Buzz! From boosting the Rangers’ offense to working with stars like Josh Jung, Boone dives into his coaching philosophy, emphasizing confidence, situational awareness, and player communication. Hear stories from his career playing with legends like Tony Gwynn, Ichiro, and Ken Griffey Jr., plus his thoughts on modern analytics vs. old-school mentality. Don’t miss this exclusive interview packed with baseball insights and tips for players and fans alike!⏱️ Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro to Big League Buzz 00:35 - Welcome Bret Boone, Texas Rangers Hitting Coach 02:29 - Rangers’ Offensive Turnaround (3.2 to 4.2 Runs/Game) 05:15 - Challenges of Coaching Veterans vs. Young Players 09:10 - Communicating with Today’s Players 11:00 - Josh Jung’s Hot Streak & Coaching Approach 13:13 - Vision for Rangers’ Offense 15:32 - Playing with Tony Gwynn, Ichiro, and Ken Griffey Jr. 18:29 - Boone vs. Brother Aaron (Yankees Manager) 20:25 - Closing Thoughts & Thanks to Bret BooneFollow us! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsnaut/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnaut ➡️ X: https://x.com/Sportsnaut 😀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportsnaut/

Is Juan Soto living up to his massive $765M contract with the New York Mets? In this episode of Big League Buzz, hosts Scott Gulbransen and Evan Groat dive into Soto's underwhelming 2025 season, exploring whether performance, pressure, or sky-high expectations are causing the slump. From his decreased bat speed to the intense New York media scrutiny, we break it all down. Plus, we discuss Soto’s move from the Yankees, family influence on his decision, and if he’ll hit .300 by the All-Star break. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of baseball’s biggest stories! 🔔 Subscribe for more MLB insights! 🌐 Visit us at sportsnaut.com for exclusive baseball coverage! 🎙️ Check out Evan’s interview with Andy McCullough on The Sportsnaut Interview podcast: https://youtu.be/VWyxKKzfylg ⏱️Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Big League Buzz 1:02 - Juan Soto’s Mets Struggles Begin 4:00 - Tony Gwynn vs. Elly De La Cruz: Crazy Strikeout Stat 7:00 - Soto’s $765M Contract: Pressure or Performance? 12:01 - Yankee Fans Boo Soto: Emotional Impact 19:21 - Family Influence on Soto’s Mets Decision 22:02 - New York Media Scrutiny: Is It Too Much? 26:58 - Will Soto Hit .300 by the All-Star Break? 29:50 - Evan’s Upcoming Interview with Andy McCullough 33:00 - Outro & Memorial Day Baseball Preview 📲 Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oDOQupgEiNq5mAdeev29Q?si=d5c771ddc6774c75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-league-buzz-mlb-interviews-news-views/id1810471626 #MLB #JuanSoto #NewYorkMets #BigLeagueBuzz #BaseballPodcast #mets #soto #sotocontract #MLBpodcast #baseball #mlbnews #mlbrumors Follow us! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsnaut/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnaut ➡️ X: https://x.com/Sportsnaut 😀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportsnaut/

Will Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson finally earn their spots in the Baseball Hall of Fame? MLB expert and HOF voter Matt Snyder of CBS Sports joins Big League Buzz to break down the recent lifting of lifetime bans for 16 players, including these two legends. From Pete Rose’s gambling scandal to Shoeless Joe’s Black Sox controversy, we dive into their HOF chances, on-field legacies, and why their bans have made them larger-than-life figures. Don’t miss this deep dive into baseball history! 🧢⚾  🔔Subscribe for more MLB news and interviews! 📱 Follow Matt on X: https://x.com/MattSnyderCBS ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Big League Buzz 0:27 - MLB Commissioner Lifts Bans 1:05 - Matt Snyder on Pete Rose’s HOF Case 2:06 - Why Rose Stands Out 3:59 - Shoeless Joe Jackson’s Black Sox Scandal8:48 - Pete Rose: Larger Than Life? 11:10 - Shoeless Joe’s HOF Worthiness 16:23 - Would Snyder Vote for Rose? 18:13 - PED Era and HOF Voting 1 9:58 - Why Baseball’s HOF is Unique 23:14 - Outro 💬 Comment below: Should Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe be in the Hall of Fame? Let us know!

Feel the heartbeat of America through baseball’s timeless stories on Big League Buzz.  Ben Orlando, creator of The Midnight Library of Baseball, joins us to uncover the deeply personal tales that weave the game into the nation’s cultural fabric. From Doc Graham’s soul-stirring legacy to the raw betrayal of the 1919 Black Sox scandal, Ben’s evocative narratives ignite nostalgia and reveal baseball’s profound role in shaping American identity.Ben's Midnight Library of Baseball websiteSubscribe to the podcast: Midnight Library of BaseaballFollow Ben on InstagramTime Code:00:00 - Big League Buzz kicks off1:19- Midnight Library Baseball introduced03:20 - Baseball’s American cultural essence07:10 - Compelling podcast subscription call12:10 - Doc Graham’s emotional journey15:46 - Truth’s powerful cultural resonance26:01 - Baseball’s profound historical depth30:34 - Night baseball’s storied impact37:50 - Support Ben’s heartfelt storytelling41:14- How Baseball Still Captivates us