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Around the Diamond with Jake and Thomas

Around the Diamond with Jake and Thomas

By Jake and Thomas

Here we talk about all things MLB. We will do recaps, break the latest news, power rankings, fantasy drafts, and more! Have any ideas or questions for us? Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond and send us a message! Please leave a review and subscribe on apple podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don't forget to tell your friends, and share this podcast! This podcast will come out 2-3 times a week. We hope you enjoy, and come back for more!
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26 | Team Overview: Reds, Indians, and Rockies

Around the Diamond with Jake and ThomasDec 02, 2020

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58 | News recap

58 | News recap

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 58, where we go over the latest news! 

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Aug 28, 202121:21
57 | The Cubs trade everyone, the Mets don't sign Kumar Rocker, and Mad Max to the Dodgers!?

57 | The Cubs trade everyone, the Mets don't sign Kumar Rocker, and Mad Max to the Dodgers!?

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 57, where we go over a WILD trade deadline, how the Mets didn't sign their first-round pick, and Jake talks about how the Cubs are sad. 

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!



Aug 04, 202127:01
56 | Acuna is out for the season, and the All-Star week review!

56 | Acuna is out for the season, and the All-Star week review!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 56 where we talk about how Acuna is out for the season (maybe more?) and what happened in Denver!

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!


Jul 16, 202117:33
55 | Power rankings, Ten Years of Mike Trout, and the HRD is gonna be awesome!

55 | Power rankings, Ten Years of Mike Trout, and the HRD is gonna be awesome!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 55 where we do power rankings, and talk about the latest news! 

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Jul 09, 202101:08:51
54 | 30-man roster with one player from each team!

54 | 30-man roster with one player from each team!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 54, where we create a 30-man roster with one player from each team!

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Jul 08, 202114:40
53 | Foreign Substances talk, Ohtani is a MONSTER, and our updated end of season predictions.

53 | Foreign Substances talk, Ohtani is a MONSTER, and our updated end of season predictions.

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 53 where we go over the foreign substances, Ohtani and Schwarber going off, and our updated season predictions!

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Jul 02, 202126:33
52 | West Region Fantasy Draft

52 | West Region Fantasy Draft

Jake and Thomas are back for the final part of this fantasy draft series! Here, we go over the West Region. Who did we miss, and who did YOU forget about that we drafted? Listen to find out!

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!


Jun 25, 202135:37
51 | Central Region Fantasy Draft

51 | Central Region Fantasy Draft

Jake and Thomas are back for the second part in this third-part series. We draft the central region in this episode! Who did Jake have as his main utility player? Which player goes first? Listen to find out!

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Jun 18, 202145:51
50 | East Region fantasy draft

50 | East Region fantasy draft

Jake and Thomas are back for the first part in a three-part series! We do the east region, with the central region draft coming next week! If you have any other fantasy draft ideas, please let us know on Instagram @atdwithjakeandthomas. 

We would appreciate it if everyone would leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas.   If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Jun 11, 202139:07
49 | Power rankings, and a whole bunch of news!

49 | Power rankings, and a whole bunch of news!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 49, in which we talk about our latest power rankings, and some news!

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Jun 04, 202140:31
48 | Our favorite players from each team, AL edition!

48 | Our favorite players from each team, AL edition!

Jake and Thomas are back for a shorter episode where we go over our favorite players in the AL! Let us know what you think, and who we forgot about!

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

May 31, 202115:23
47 | Our favorite player from each team, NL edition!

47 | Our favorite player from each team, NL edition!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 47 where we do the first episode of a two-part series, our favorite players from each team! Who did you agree with, or disagree with? Listen to find out!

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

May 23, 202127:07
BONUS EPISODE: There was ANOTHER no-hitter, this time by Spencer Turnbull; Tony La Russa is bad for the game of baseball

BONUS EPISODE: There was ANOTHER no-hitter, this time by Spencer Turnbull; Tony La Russa is bad for the game of baseball

Jake and Thomas hop on for a quick episode where we talk about ANOTHER no-hitter! We also talk about how Mike Trout is hurt, and how Tony La Russa is bad for baseball. 


We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

May 19, 202120:52
46 | Are no-hitters ruined?

46 | Are no-hitters ruined?

In this episode Jake and Thomas talk about a lot of news, including the increase in no-hitters. 

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

May 17, 202131:30
45 | Interview with DOM, the Director of Morale for the Chicago Cubs!

45 | Interview with DOM, the Director of Morale for the Chicago Cubs!

Jake is joined with DOM for episode 45! DOM is the director of morale on Twitter and Instagram for the Chicago Cubs! He provides funny tweets, along with being a die-hard cubs fan. Jake and DOM talk about how he got to where he is today and the Cubs' current situation. 

You can find him on Twitter and Instagram at @dom_frederic. 

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

May 06, 202143:24
44 | FANTASY DRAFT: RIGHTIES ONLY

44 | FANTASY DRAFT: RIGHTIES ONLY

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 44 where we draft the best right-handed players in the game! Listen to see who was snubbed, and who was taken earlier than you thought they deserved! Stay tuned for an interview with a special guest, and some more fantasy drafts!

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

Apr 30, 202143:58
43 | FANTASY DRAFT: LEFTIES ONLY!

43 | FANTASY DRAFT: LEFTIES ONLY!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 43 where we draft lefties only! Listen to hear Jake forget that it was lefties only, our new ad, and who got snubbed?  Look for the righties-only draft next!

We would appreciate if everyone would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and spotify. Thanks!


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website!  Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!


Apr 25, 202151:51
42 | Jake Rants, and our first Power Rankings of the season!

42 | Jake Rants, and our first Power Rankings of the season!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 42 where they have the first power rankings of the season! This also brings Jake getting mad and ranting on multiple occasions, which you should expect to happen more. We go over who is the best, the worst, and who is surprising us so far!


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/41--FANTASY-DRAFT-27-Years-Old-and-Younger-Draft-eukvrt

Apr 14, 202147:53
41 | FANTASY DRAFT: 27 Years Old and Younger Draft!

41 | FANTASY DRAFT: 27 Years Old and Younger Draft!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 41 where we bring back fantasy drafts! In here we can only draft players that are 27 years old or younger! Come along for the ride and hear who were the regrettable picks, steals, and more! We have one more fantasy draft recorded, and that will be episode 43, so be on the lookout! :)

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/40--Playoff-Predictions--Bad-Umpires--and-The-Cubs-are-being-cheap-eu9cb0


Apr 10, 202130:35
40 | Playoff Predictions, Bad Umpires, and The Cubs are being cheap.

40 | Playoff Predictions, Bad Umpires, and The Cubs are being cheap.

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 40 where we go over Opening Day, Lindor signing a big extension, talk umpires, and how the Cubs are being stupid money-wise. 

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/39--2021-PREDICTIONS--Who-wins-it-all--Are-people-sleeping-on-the-Padres-eu06oj

Apr 05, 202131:59
39 | 2021 PREDICTIONS! Who wins it all? Are people sleeping on the Padres?

39 | 2021 PREDICTIONS! Who wins it all? Are people sleeping on the Padres?

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 39. IT IS FINALLY HERE, BASEBALL IS BACK!!!!!!!!!  We go over who WE think will win it all, and all of the standings and playoffs (With a disclaimer late in the episode about that). Do the Brewers have what it takes? Are the Cubs a 4th place team? Is Jake too biased about the Cubs? Find out in this episode! 


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/38--LAST-Team-Overview-Rangers--Blue-Jays--Nationals-ete7l9

Apr 01, 202126:58
38 | LAST Team Overview: Rangers, Blue Jays, Nationals.

38 | LAST Team Overview: Rangers, Blue Jays, Nationals.

Jake and Thomas are back for the last team overview! We go over the Rangers, Blue Jays, Nationals, and some other MLB discussions. Our MLB Predictions for the 2021 Season will be out within the next week or so!!!


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/37--Team-Overview-Mariners--Cardinals--Rays-esv7s0 

Mar 24, 202133:18
37 | Team Overview: Mariners, Cardinals, Rays

37 | Team Overview: Mariners, Cardinals, Rays

Jake and Thomas are back after a little break to discuss the Mariners, Cardinals, and Rays. Sorry about the delay, I (Jake) was not able to edit it with school. Episode 38 should be coming out soonish. 

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/36--Did-Tatis-get-overpayed--The-top-100-list-is-a-disgrace-eqnoh2


Mar 19, 202124:25
36 | Did Tatis get overpayed? The top 100 list is a disgrace.

36 | Did Tatis get overpayed? The top 100 list is a disgrace.

Jake and Thomas are back with episode 36 where we plan on doing a team overview, but we just talk about news instead. We talk about Tatis getting a BIG extension, and how awful the top 100 list my MLB Network is. 

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/35--Team-Overview-Pirates--Padres--Giants-eqen6r

Feb 21, 202127:07
35 | Team Overview: Pirates, Padres, Giants.

35 | Team Overview: Pirates, Padres, Giants.

Jake and Thomas are back for ANOTHER team overview! In this episode, we go over the Pirates, Padres, and Giants!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/34--Benintendi-to-the-Royals-a-new-baseball-eqcc70

Feb 15, 202127:36
34 | Benintendi to the Royals; a new baseball?

34 | Benintendi to the Royals; a new baseball?

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 34 where we discuss all the MLB news!

If you are wondering why we skipped some news, Thomas did an Instagram Live for it, at @atdwithjakeandthomas.

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/33--Team-Overview-Athletics-and-Phillies-Is-Trevor-Bauer-overrated-epn5j2

Feb 13, 202120:08
33 | Team Overview: Athletics and Phillies; Is Trevor Bauer overrated?

33 | Team Overview: Athletics and Phillies; Is Trevor Bauer overrated?

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 33, in which we ask ourselves if Trevor Bauer is overrated, and go over two more teams! This WAS BEFORE the Arenado trade, so we will react to that in the next episode. 


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/32--Realmuto-to-the-Phillies-should-Schilling-and-Bonds-be-in-the-Hall-of-Fame-epkfob

Jan 31, 202129:43
32 | Realmuto to the Phillies; should Schilling and Bonds be in the Hall of Fame?

32 | Realmuto to the Phillies; should Schilling and Bonds be in the Hall of Fame?

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 32! We discuss the Phillies getting Realmuto, the Hall of Fame results, and more! We were planning on doing a Team Overview episode, but we had to react to all the news! Expect a team overview episode this weekend, maybe early next week. 


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog


Last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/31--Springer-and-Yates-to-the-Jays--and-arbitration-epduul

Jan 29, 202115:29
31 | Springer and Yates to the Jays, and arbitration!

31 | Springer and Yates to the Jays, and arbitration!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 31 where we go over some news! We talk about the Blue Jays, arbitration, and more!


To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/30--Team-overview-Twins--Yankees--and-Mets-ep2h3f

Jan 25, 202122:46
30 | Team overview: Twins, Yankees, and Mets!

30 | Team overview: Twins, Yankees, and Mets!

Jake and Thomas are back for our 30th episode, in which we go over the Twins, Yankees, and Mets. We also go over some of the news since the last episode!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last Episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/29--Should-the-Mets-wait-until-2021-to-spend--Is-Trevor-Story-better-than-Francisco-Lindor-eoon08

Jan 16, 202128:18
29 | Should the Mets wait until 2021 to spend?; Is Trevor Story better than Francisco Lindor?;

29 | Should the Mets wait until 2021 to spend?; Is Trevor Story better than Francisco Lindor?;

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 29 where we take a break from the team overviews to go over some news, making for a little bit of a shorter episode. We go over the Lindor trade, how Blake Treinen re-signed with the Dodgers, and more!

Also, a correction: Treinen's contract is for $17.5 million, not $7.5 million.

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog


Last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/28--Team-Overview-Dodgers--Marlins--and-Brewers-eock1c

Jan 09, 202122:12
28 | Team Overview: Dodgers, Marlins, and Brewers

28 | Team Overview: Dodgers, Marlins, and Brewers

Jake and Thomas are back for another episode of Team overviews! Today we go over the Dodgers, Marlins, and Brewers! f these are your favorite teams, and we messed something up, please let us know, as we want to fix that. If there is a potential trade that you want us to discuss, please contact us!

We did go quicker than usual, which I apologize for. Look for a new episode next week! 

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/27--Team-overview-Tigers--Astros--Royals--and-Angels-eo4imu

Dec 30, 202026:08
27 | Team overview: Tigers, Astros, Royals, and Angels!

27 | Team overview: Tigers, Astros, Royals, and Angels!

After a short break, Jake and Thomas are back for episode 27! We go over the current state and the future of the Tigers, Astros, Royals, and Angels! If these are your favorite teams, and we messed something up, please let us know, as we want to fix that. If there is a potential trade that you want us to discuss, please contact us!

Because we are behind a little, we will be doing 4-5 teams per episode for a few weeks. We are sorry that we are going through quicker than usual.

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

The blog that Jake writes for: https://aroundthediamondbl.wixsite.com/baseballblog

Dec 22, 202027:31
26 | Team Overview: Reds, Indians, and Rockies

26 | Team Overview: Reds, Indians, and Rockies

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 26, the third part of our team overview series. We do what we did last episode, going over potential trades, signings, their payroll, and more! If these are your favorite teams, and we messed something up, please let us know, as we want to fix that. If there is a potential trade that you want us to discuss, please contact us!

Reds: 0:47

Indians: 6:35

Rockies: 16:15

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!


For the previous episode, go to: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/25--Team-overview-Red-Sox--White-Sox--and-Cubs-emqi2v


Dec 02, 202031:50
25 | Team overview: Red Sox, White Sox, and Cubs!

25 | Team overview: Red Sox, White Sox, and Cubs!

Jake and Thomas are back for Episode 25, discussing the Red Sox, White Sox, and Cubs! We do what we did last episode, going over potential trades, signings, their payroll, and more! If these are your favorite teams, and we messed something up, please let us know, as we want to fix that. Jacob got confused with something on Baseball Reference, so he wasn't able to get the most out of the Cubs segment. He will probably do more of that once he figures out what was wrong. :)

Red Sox: 4:35

White Sox: 12:12

Cubs: 26:48

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For our last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/24--Team-overview-Arizona-Diamondbacks--Atlanta-Braves--and-Baltimore-Orioles-Theo-Epstein-resigns-emllu3


Nov 22, 202039:02
24 | Team overview: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles; Theo Epstein resigns!

24 | Team overview: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles; Theo Epstein resigns!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 24, where we go over the future of the Diamondbacks, Braves, and Orioles. We do what we did last episode, going over potential trades, signings, their payroll, and more! Jake also goes over his thoughts about Theo Epstein resigning from his role as the Chicago Cubs President of the Baseball Operations.  

Diamondbacks: 1:50

Ad: 14:34

Braves: 15:24

Orioles: 25:22

Next episode we will go over the next three teams, the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs. Make sure to be on the lookout for that!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For our last episode: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/23--Kim-Ng-is-the-first-female-GM--and-could-the-Braves-trade-for-Lindor-emg1ei

Nov 18, 202037:27
23 | Kim Ng is the first female GM, and could the Braves trade for Lindor?

23 | Kim Ng is the first female GM, and could the Braves trade for Lindor?

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 23, talking about some news and talking about the Braves trading for Fransisco Lindor? Some of the news includes the Marlins hiring the first female GM, the MLB awards have been announced, and there could be a trade with Molina and Sanchez?

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For the last episode, go to: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/22--Alex-Cora-is-the-manager-of-the-Red-Sox--options-are-being-declined-like-crazy--and-some-listener-questions-em5sem

Nov 14, 202017:52
22 | Alex Cora is the manager of the Red Sox, options are being declined like crazy, and some listener questions!

22 | Alex Cora is the manager of the Red Sox, options are being declined like crazy, and some listener questions!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 22 of Around the Diamond! We go over some news, and some listener questions! We also go over the new content from MLB The Show 20, Finest.

Some of the news includes options being declined, Alex Cora being the new manager of the Red Sox, and more! 

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For our last episode, an interview with Jake Storiale from Jomboy Media, go to: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/21--Interview-with-Jake-Storiale-from-Jomboy-Media-elvj01

Nov 08, 202030:27
21 | Interview with Jake Storiale from Jomboy Media!

21 | Interview with Jake Storiale from Jomboy Media!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 21, an interview with Jake Storiale from Jomboy Media! We talk with Jake about how he came to Jomboy media, his thoughts on this offseason, his time at the World Series, and more! We want to thank Jake for coming on, and hope we can do it again! 

For Twitter and Instagram, look up TalkinJake. For Jomboy Media, look up Jomboy media. :)     

Make sure to listen to his podcasts, including Talkin' Baseball and Wake N Jake!

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For our last episode, go to: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/20--Brett-Phillips-comes-in-clutch--Kevin-Cash-lost-the-Rays-the-World-Series--and-the-White-Sox-have-a-new-manager-elous3

Nov 03, 202042:40
20 | Brett Phillips comes in clutch, Kevin Cash lost the Rays the World Series, and the White Sox have a new manager!

20 | Brett Phillips comes in clutch, Kevin Cash lost the Rays the World Series, and the White Sox have a new manager!

Jake and Thomas are back to discuss the WILD World Series! They go over how Brett Phillips saved the day, with a little help from poor defending, and how Kevin Cash made one of the worst decisions in World Series history, maybe? We also have listener questions that we go over.

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For our last episode, where we discuss the Championship Series, go here: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/19--Championship-Series-recap-and-our-World-Series-Predictions-el9vpb

Oct 29, 202030:49
19 | Championship Series recap and our World Series Predictions

19 | Championship Series recap and our World Series Predictions

We've made it to the World Series! Jake and Thomas recap the championship series, and answer a question from a listener. We go over how the Astros and Dodgers both came back from down big, how Cody Bellinger dislocated his shoulder, and asking if the Dodgers need their pitching to step up, or their hitting.

Astros vs. Rays:  1:41

Braves vs. Dodgers: 6:32

Listener question: 13:25

Predictions: 16:51

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For the previous episode, where we recap the Division Series: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/18--Division-Series-recap-ekv3nk


Oct 20, 202018:56
18 | Division Series recap

18 | Division Series recap

In this episode Jake and Thomas go over all of the Division series games, and then some predictions for the championship series. 

News: (0:57)

Yankees vs. Rays: (3:50)

Astros vs. Athletics: (10:44)

Padres vs. Dodgers: (13:35)

Marlins vs. Braves: (16:34)

Predictions: (18:30)

To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

For the previous episode, go to https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/17--Wild-Card-recap-and-Division-Series-predictions-ekkrjq

Oct 12, 202021:57
17 | Wild Card recap and Division Series predictions

17 | Wild Card recap and Division Series predictions

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 17, the Wild Card series recap. We do a quick recap of each game and then our predictions for the Division Series. We also go over some news, including the passing of Hall of Famer Bob Gibson and how the Indians are a “Billion dollar team.” To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

(We have an Instagram post up with a link to the website)

For the previous episode, where we make out postseason predictions (Which are already up in flames) go to: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/16--Playoff-seeding-reactions--playoff-predictions--and-4-NL-Central-teams-are-in-the-postseason-ek8no9

Oct 05, 202026:32
16 | Playoff seeding reactions, playoff predictions, and 4 NL Central teams are in the postseason!

16 | Playoff seeding reactions, playoff predictions, and 4 NL Central teams are in the postseason!

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 16! We discuss the final playoff seedings, and our predictions. We also go over some news, and the top ten jersey sales this year. Some of the top news stories include Hunter Pence retiring, Dakota Hudson needing Tommy John, and Jimmy Cordero got suspended for hitting Willson Contreras. Jacob mentions that 4 NL Central teams are in the postseason. Thomas also flexes that he is beating Jacob in fantasy football. To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy ! (We have an Instagram post up with a link to the website)

Again, Thomas plugs his multi-sport podcast, The Pregame Pod. :) Make sure to listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lubfGc7Xwg7_BQsmUaPng

For the previous episode, where we go over the MVP of all the teams, and how someone snuck into Fenway, go to:

https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/15--MVP-of-each-team--the-last-power-rankings--and-someone-snuck-into-Fenway-ejvv66

Sep 28, 202032:12
15 | MVP of each team, the last power rankings, and someone snuck into Fenway.

15 | MVP of each team, the last power rankings, and someone snuck into Fenway.

Jake and Thomas are here to bring you episode 15! We discuss some news, our updated playoff predictions, the last power rankings of the year, and each team’s MVP for the year. We discuss things like how someone got to be the first, and probably only fan in this MLB season, how Kyle Schwarber got pulled for a lack of effort, and how Jose Ramirez is heating up. To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy! (We have an Instagram post up with a link to the website)

For the previous episode, go to https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/14--Power-Rankings--Alec-Bohm-might-win-the-NL-ROY--and-Roberto-Clemente-nominees-ejrosd.  

Sep 22, 202027:04
14 | Power Rankings, Alec Bohm might win the NL ROY, and Roberto Clemente nominees.

14 | Power Rankings, Alec Bohm might win the NL ROY, and Roberto Clemente nominees.

Jake is going solo for episode 14. He goes over the power rankings, some news, and the Roberto Clemente award nominees! He discusses how Josh Donaldson got ejected after a home run, a 2020 draft pick is ALREADY in the majors, and how Alec Bohm might win the NL Rookie of the Year. During this all, he struggles to pronounce Philanthropy, which he is still working on saying. :)  To go to our website, go to https://aroundthediamond.wixsite.com/atdwithjakeandthomas. You can contact us via the contact tab on the website. We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy! (We have an Instagram post up with a link to the website)

For the previous episode, in which we do a new type of fantasy draft, go here: https://anchor.fm/aroundthediamond/episodes/13--Fantasy-draft-All-time--BIG-ANNOUNCEMENT--Alec-Mills-throws-a-no-no--Javy-scores-from-2nd-on-a-sac-fly--someone-bought-the-Mets-ejl11v

Sep 19, 202024:08
13 | Fantasy draft: All time! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Alec Mills throws a no-no, Javy scores from 2nd on a sac fly, someone bought the Mets.

13 | Fantasy draft: All time! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Alec Mills throws a no-no, Javy scores from 2nd on a sac fly, someone bought the Mets.

Jake and Thomas are back for episode 13. We talk about news, including Alec Mills throwing a no hitter, the Mets being purchased, and Matt Chapman is out for the year! We also reveal that we have a website! For now, it will be basic, but will get more complex as we grow. Go to aroundthediamond.wixsites.com/atdwithjakeandthomas to see it! We would love to have some people use the contact page to ask us questions, as we have one in this episode from Jake's brother.  :) Make sure to let your friends know!   We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas, or go to our website! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Have a great day, and we hope you enjoy!

We will also have a post up on Instagram that you can use to go to the website. 

Sep 15, 202038:23
12 | Power Rankings, the Yankees are bad, playoff news, and Travis d'Arnaud is the same, or even worse than Tatis?

12 | Power Rankings, the Yankees are bad, playoff news, and Travis d'Arnaud is the same, or even worse than Tatis?

After a short break, Jake and Thomas are back for episode 12, the 5th episode of power rankings! We discuss how the A’s are doing REALLY GOOD, Joe Kelly visits his own mural, is Travis d'Arnaud the same at Fernando Tatis Jr, and some news about the Playoffs! We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on Instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Make sure to follow The Sports Reverends and Thompson 2 Clark on social media, and go listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts! Thanks, and have a great day!

@Thompson2Clark

@thesportsreverends

Sep 11, 202031:01
11 I Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline

11 I Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline

Jake and Thomas are back with episode 11 of Around the Diamond! In this episode they go over the trade deadline, and some daily news. We are always open to feedback, good or bad, so make sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! If you have an idea or a question that you would like featured in the podcast, make sure to leave us a voicemail or DM us on Instagram! You can also let me, jz2016cubs, know on theshownation.com! To send a voicemail, go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond. Make sure to tell your friends! If you have a business, and would like to sponsor us, let us know!

Sep 02, 202024:21
10 | Power Rankings, games cancelled, Updated predictions!

10 | Power Rankings, games cancelled, Updated predictions!

Jake and Thomas are back after a week off for another episode of power rankings! They also go over their updated predictions after half a season. They discuss the protests of games, and who will win it all? We encourage you to participate in the voicemails, or send in a question/idea. Go to anchor.fm/aroundthediamond to send in a voicemail! If you have a question, please DM us on instagram, @atdwithjakeandthomas. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Spotify! Don’t forget to tell your friends! Thanks, and have a great day!

Aug 29, 202032:29