• Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 118 - Yankees Eliminated, Dolphins Disaster
    Oct 9 2025

    The Yankees were eliminated from the postseason, and Mike and Armando sound off on the Bronx Bombers. Will Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman finally be replaced, or will it be more of the same in New York?

    What big free agent can make a huge difference for the Yanks? Tune in and find out our thoughts.

    Also, the Dolphins continue their free fall. It's time for changes. Armando talks about who he likes at head coach, and what other changes must occur.

    That and much more on episode 118 or Up & In.

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    41 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 117 - Solving the Dolphins' issues, Canes, MLB Playoffs
    Sep 23 2025

    Up & In is back for Episode 117, where Armando shares what he would do if he were in Stephen Ross' shoes. Would he fired Grier and McDaniel? Would he replace Tua? If so, who are the candidates to lead the Dolphins next season?

    Also, Mario Cristobal has the Canes in the best shape they've been in years. What's working for the Canes, and which of their players should be a top 5 pick in the NFL Draft.

    The MLB Playoffs are right around the corner, and we share what teams are in, who's on the brink of clinching, and who has been a disappointment.

    All that and much more on Episode 117 of Up & In!

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    37 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 116 - Little League, Dolphins and Canes, Belichick and Jordan Hudson
    Sep 3 2025

    This week on Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In we cover it all:

    Little League talk + the latest controversies on the diamond with Framber Valdez & Rafael Devers.

    Can the Marlins make a run next season? We break down exactly what needs to happen.

    Are the Miami Dolphins really a playoff team? Armando gives his take.

    The Miami Hurricanes looked great vs. Notre Dame to kick off the season—we’ve got the breakdown.

    Bill Belichick & Jordan Hudson… older men with younger women. Is it a big deal?

    Plus, Real Housewives of Miami talk and much more!

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    43 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 115 - Little League Season, Dolphins, and Topps Boxing Snafu
    Aug 15 2025

    School’s back in session, and so is fall little league baseball. We kick things off by talking about the start of the season — and ask the big question: is there actually betting in little league? In MLB, Shohei Ohtani finds himself walking straight into another scandal. On the NFL side, it’s the Miami Dolphins vs. the national media, and we break down the bias against the team. Plus, Armando shares his frustrating experience trying to preorder the brand-new Topps Boxing trading cards. That and much more on this week’s episode of Up & In.

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    35 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In – Episode 114 - Cooperstown, Golf, Yankees/Marlins, and Cardboard Comebacks
    Aug 8 2025

    In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In, with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down a number of topics in the world of sports.

    Mike recaps his recent trip to Cooperstown with his 12U team—what the experience meant, how the kids grew as teammates and competitors, and the lessons they’ve already applied since returning.

    The guys then shift gears from baseball to golf. What’s it like transitioning from the diamond to the fairway? They explore the mental and mechanical adjustments needed, and how the two swing in the two sports differ.

    In MLB talk, the Yankees’ free fall continues. Will Aaron Boone survive the season? Is anyone in the front office feeling the heat? Meanwhile, the Marlins are heating up—Armando and Mike break down what’s clicking, and which recent move signals the team is eyeing the postseason.

    Also, Topps is releasing its first boxing trading card set since 1951. How many boxes will Armando be ordering? He also pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in the fight game.

    That and more, right here on Up & In.

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    52 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 113 - MLB Trade Deadline, Hulk Hogan Passes Away
    Jul 28 2025

    Up & In is back with Episode 113. Mike is back from his Cooperstown tournament trip, and tells us a bit about his experience. He will give us the full details on episode 114.

    On 113 we talk about the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Will the Marlins be sellers, or buyers? Has Sandy Alcantara pitched his last game in Miami?

    The Yankees have made a couple of trades, and some have indicated they could trade Spencer Jones for a starting pitcher. We tell you what we think of that possibility.

    Also, we discuss the death of Hulk Hogan and how it was a shot to the gut of those that grew up in the 1980s.

    That and much more on Up & In!

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    37 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 112 - Should Boone Get Fired? Marlins next owner ideas
    Jun 26 2025

    Up & In is back with Episode 112. Yankees are struggling, should they finally fire Boone? Anthony Volpe has had a rough time at shortstop. Will the Yankees be in the market to replace him at the trade deadline? We will tell you who makes sense.

    Paul Skenes is one of the best young arms in MLB today, and may turn out to be a Hall of Fame worthy pitcher. He has one of the lowest ERAs, but his team is offering very little run support. Should he request a trade to a contender?

    Also, we talk about someone who makes all the sense in the world to buy the Marlins. Who is it?

    That and much more, on episode 112 of Up & In.

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    40 Min.
  • Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 111 - MLB, Pope Leo XIV's Topps card, All-time Cuban greats
    May 29 2025

    In Episode 111, we talk MLB—Jasson Dominguez launches a huge home run, Juan Soto continues to struggle, and the Orioles are hitting a rough patch. We break it all down and talk about what’s ahead.

    Plus, we dive into the surprising release of Pope Leo XIV’s Topps “rookie card” and the fan response to the Pontiff’s cardboard debut.

    And we wrap up with a conversation on some of the greatest Cuban players to ever play in the big leagues.

    All that and more on this episode of Up & In.

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    27 Min.