Spring Training is only days old — and MLB is already in chaos.In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down the biggest early overreactions from Spring Training 2026:The confusing rollout of Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challengesCatchers, pitchers, and hitters misusing replayThe Cubs’ brutal triple play base-running mistakeThe Tigers giving up 20 runsAaron Judge launching bombs (again)Spencer Jones’ breakout potentialTwins injury concerns (Pablo López & Joe Ryan)Nolan Arenado’s NL West returnHow much should we actually read into Spring Training stats? Do hot starts matter? Is ABS ready for prime time?We debate it all.👇 Drop your biggest early MLB overreaction in the comments.Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCCheck out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#MLB #MLBSpringTraining #SpringTraining2026 #AutomatedBallStrike #ABSChallenge #aaronjudge

The Brewers won 97 games last season — the best regular season in franchise history.So why did they trade Freddy Peralta?In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down Milwaukee’s unconventional offseason, including:- The Freddy Peralta trade- Caleb Durbin to Boston- The Luis Rengifo pickup- Stockpiling pitching prospectsAnd the big question:Is sustained success enough… or are the Brewers afraid to go for it?We debate whether making the playoffs even matters — and what counts as a successful season in Milwaukee.Let us know in the comments:If the Brewers miss the playoffs this year, is that acceptable?Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCCheck out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#MilwaukeeBrewers #Brewers #MLB #MLBPodcast #BaseballPodcast #NL Central #BrewersBaseball #FreddyPeralta #LuisRengifo #MLBAnalysis #MLBOffseason #BaseballTalk #MLBDebate #NLCS #WorldSeries

Pitchers and catchers are reporting, spring training is almost here, and the World Baseball Classic is right around the corner. In this episode of Batting Practice, Andrew, Jacob, and Josh break down everything baseball fans need to know — from Team USA vs Japan predictions to under-the-radar WBC storylines, international rosters, and why the tournament keeps growing in popularity.We also dive into MLB spring training excitement, Brewers updates, fan base rivalries, and what makes the World Baseball Classic one of the most underrated global sports events.Whether you’re an MLB diehard or just getting ready for baseball season, this episode gets you ready for first pitch.Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCCheck out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#BattingPractice #BaseballPodcast #WorldBaseballClassic #WBC2026 #MLB #PitchersAndCatchers #SpringTraining #TeamUSA #InternationalBaseball #BaseballFans

What’s going on everybody — welcome back to Batting Practice! ⚾In this episode, we break down the latest MLB trade and free-agency moves as baseball takes over the sports headlines. With football on pause, the MLB offseason delivers plenty to talk about — including Luis Arraez signing with the Giants, Eugenio Suárez returning to the Reds, and a three-team trade involving Brendan Donovan, the Mariners, Cardinals, and Rays.We dive into:🔁 Giants sign Luis Arraez & Harrison Bader — does it move the needle in the NL West?💣 Eugenio Suárez re-signs with the Reds — can he repeat his 50-HR production?🔄 Brendan Donovan traded — what it means for the Mariners and Cardinals’ rebuild📊 Wild Card predictions and division outlooks🧢 Fan questions, MLB rivalries, and offseason expectationsPlus, we debate which of these players will have the biggest WAR impact this season, how these moves affect playoff odds, and which teams are quietly positioning themselves for a postseason run.If you love MLB trade rumors, offseason analysis, and real baseball talk, this episode is for you.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Which move matters most — Arraez, Suárez, Bader, or Donovan?Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCCheck out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#mlbtrades #mlboffseason #luisarraez #sfgiants #mlb

The MLB offseason just took a wild turn.The Milwaukee Brewers have traded Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets — and suddenly the entire balance of power in New York feels different.In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down:What the Freddy Peralta trade means for the BrewersWhether the Mets just leapfrogged the YankeesWhy New York’s two teams are heading in completely opposite directionsHow the Mets rebuilt around Juan Soto, Lindor, and a revamped rotationWhy Yankees fans are growing frustrated with a quiet offseasonIs this finally the year the Mets take control of New York baseball?Or are we overreacting to offseason headlines?Let us know in the comments — Mets or Yankees in 2026?🎙️ Hosted by Andrew, Jacob, and Josh⚾ Weekly MLB debates, reactions, and breakdownsUse my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCWe cover MLB, NBA, and soccer and love debating the ins and outs of fantasy sports with a focus on the platform Sorare! Check out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#MLB #NewYorkMets #NewYorkYankees #FreddyPeralta #MLBOffseason #baseballpodcast

Are the Los Angeles Dodgers bad for baseball — or just better than everyone else?In this week’s episode of the Batting Practice Podcast, we break down why the Dodgers continue to dominate Major League Baseball — and why fans across small-market teams are growing increasingly frustrated.We dive into:💰 Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement empire and what it means for MLB economics⚾ Kyle Tucker’s massive contract and why the Dodgers always seem to win free agency📊 The highest-paid athletes of 2025, including Juan Soto, Ohtani, and global superstars🔍 Why MLB’s “small market” problem is bigger than most fans realize🧢 Are teams like the Brewers, Cubs, and Pirates truly at a disadvantage — or is ownership to blame?🏆 Should the Dodgers be heavy World Series favorites again in 2026?From payroll imbalance to farm systems, endorsements, and front-office strategy, this episode tackles the biggest question in baseball right now:Is the MLB broken — or are the Dodgers simply playing the game better than everyone else?🎧 Listen now and let us know in the comments:Are you taking the Dodgers… or the field?Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCCheck out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#mlbpodcast #dodgers #ohtani #kyletucker #mlboffseason

Alex Bregman just shocked the baseball world by signing with the Chicago Cubs, and the ripple effects are massive.In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down what Bregman’s five-year deal means for the NL Central, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the entire MLB free-agent market. The Cubs were already dangerous — but are they now the clear favorites?We also dive into what this move means for the biggest remaining free agents:-Kyle Tucker-Bo Bichette-Cody BellingerWhere will Tucker land?Will Toronto keep Bichette?Do the Yankees or Mets make a late splash?Plus, we analyze:How Bregman compares to Kyle TuckerWhy the Cubs’ infield suddenly looks very differentUpdated betting odds for the NL CentralWhether Chicago is now built to challenge the DodgersWhy the Brewers may be in real trouble in 2026If you follow the Cubs, Brewers, Dodgers, Yankees, Blue Jays, Mets, or Phillies, this episode has everything you need to know about how the MLB offseason just changed.Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCWe cover MLB, NBA, and soccer and love debating the ins and outs of fantasy sports with a focus on the platform Sorare! Check out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#alexbregman #chicagocubs #cubs #dodgers

The Dodgers have become the ultimate MLB super-team… but does dominance automatically make you the most hated team in baseball? In this episode of Batting Practice, we debate whether L.A.’s dynasty is bad for baseball, what a potential three-peat would mean, and how stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman changed the league forever.We also talk:– How long it takes for a team to become “hated”– Why success fuels jealousy across sports– The Edwin Díaz signing and the Dodgers’ loaded bullpen– Whether L.A. could win without Ohtani– Who could stop the Dodgers in 2026 (AL East contenders?)Drop your take in the comments:Do you WANT the Dodgers to three-peat… or are you rooting against them?Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCWe cover MLB, NBA, and soccer and love debating the ins and outs of fantasy sports with a focus on the platform Sorare! Check out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#losangelesdodgers #shoheiohtani #mlbpodcast #baseballpodcast #dodgersthreepeat