Baseball for Breakfast

By Brendan Malin

Your weekly serving of dingers and zingers. A baseball podcast brought to you by some of baseball's most argumentative fans

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Episode 32: Season 1 Finale - Opening Week Festivities

Baseball for BreakfastApr 09, 2021

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Episode 32: Season 1 Finale - Opening Week Festivities

Apologies for the delay of this week's episode, however..... Matt and Logan take a deep dive into the Opening Series matchups and debate the Lindor resigning. The two Yankee fans groan about their team’s lack of offense, but praise the production of some more underrated teams across baseball.

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Apr 09, 202101:11:08

Episode 31: 2021 MLB Season Preview

With the regular season starting this Thursday, the guys give their real predictions for standings and awards. With opinions flying all over the place, things get heated.

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Mar 29, 202101:23:48

Episode 30: Notes from Spring Training

The Ides of March have passed, but Spring Training is still upon us! This week, we discuss the happenings in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues and determine who’s looking the most geared up for the 2021 season!

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Mar 22, 202101:06:48

Episode 29: Fantasy Baseball Preview

As Spring Training continues to ramp up, many leagues begin to prepare for their annual fantasy baseball drafts! Fantasy baseball is a 6-month marathon that is often intimidating for players, but Brendan and Logan are here to help you with your draft strategy and roster composition. With both hosts completing mock drafts this episode, Brendan and Logan argue which team had the better draft, and which strategy is the most conducive to winning.

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Mar 15, 202101:12:43

Episode 28: 2021 BOLD Predictions

Spring Training is well underway and we are now less than one month away from Opening Day! The last of the prominent free agents came off the board this week, as Jake Odorizzi and Jackie Bradley Jr. found new teams. Listen to our thoughts on these intriguing signings and hear some of our bold predictions for the upcoming 2021 season.

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Mar 08, 202101:22:09

Episode 27: Winners and Losers in the National League

The Senior Circuit is up! The boys finish up the offseason recaps by looking at the best movers and shakers in the National League this past winter. Using this analysis, we try to predict each division winner and the Wild Cards with varying conclusions.

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Mar 01, 202101:47:59

Episode 26: Winners and Losers in the American League

Spring Training is upon us! The boys discuss the offseason moves of each American League team, laughing, comparing, and roasting each other along the way. We finish the episode off with our way-too-early standings predictions that are sure to be disproven by May.

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Feb 22, 202101:30:56

Episode 25: Top 10's

The trio is back with another episode! We react to the top ten lists of all the MLB’s positions, complete with hijinks and bits galore, and we end the episode with a little spelling bee of some of baseball’s greats!

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Feb 15, 202101:23:55

Episode 24: Bauer Outage

Brendan and Matt react to Trevor Bauer's controversial signing in L.A. and also discuss the remaining of free agency. We also talk baseball's imminent return, with camp set to open in less than 2 weeks. Lastly, we end the podcast with some banter about baseball history, with us testing each other on different eras.

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Feb 08, 202101:08:05

Bonus Interview: Avi Carr-Gloth

Baseball for Breakfast kicks off its interview series with the one and only Avi Carr-Gloth! A sports journalism major, Avi discusses his involvement in the sports world, his aspirations in the broadcasting industry, and of course some good ol' baseball history!!

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Feb 05, 202101:10:34

Episode 23: Arenado to the Arch

Baseball’s offseason is really heating up and we’re here to cover all of it! On the newest episode of Baseball for Breakfast, we talk about all things Nolan Arenado and Masahiro Tanaka, react to the future of baseball with Ken Griffey Jr.’s hiring and Curt Schilling’s crying, and send off some longtime fan favorites into retirement.

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Feb 01, 202101:25:11

Episode 22: Dingers, Zingers, and Springer

The Hot Stove is finally hot! On this week’s episode, we talk about the biggest offseason signings and trades of the last week. We also discuss the Jared Porter situation and honor the lives of Hank Aaron and Don Sutton. The episode finishes with more discussion of the Hall of Fame, this time with an emphasis on the characters of the potential inductees.
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Jan 25, 202101:44:30

Episode 21: Klubots and Le Machines

Our latest episode talks the Yankees awaking from its slumber, re-signing MVP candidate DJ Lemahieu as well as taking a chance on 2-time CY Young award winner Corey Kluber!! We also digest the flood of recent bullpen signings and also react to the latest rumors surrounding JT Realmuto, George Springer, and Trevor Bauer. Lastly, we round out our Hall of Fame talk with analysis on just-missed players including Bobby Abreu, Andruw Jones, Omar Vizquel, and more!

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Jan 18, 202101:34:16

Episode 20: Sticky Situations

This episode of Baseball for Breakfast is PACKED, starting with our reactions to the massive trade sending Fransisco Lindor to the Mets. We also get into other news around the league, including the hiring of Bianca Smith, the first black women to ever coach in baseball, and the defamation lawsuit linking Gerrit Cole and others to ball doctoring. Lastly, we discuss ethics in baseball and how it relates to the Hall of Fame, most notably the cases of PED users Barry Bonds and Rodger Clemens!!

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Jan 11, 202101:33:58

Episode 19: Our 2021 Hall of Fame Ballots

The first episode of the New Year dissects this year’s upcoming Hall of Fame ballot, with a slew of first-timers as well as returning players anxiously waiting for induction. Each of our hosts present their ballots to the world, and argue their cases as to why those selected are worthy.

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Jan 04, 202101:27:07

Episode 18: Deck the Hall of Fame

The last episode of 2020 previews the most historic Hall of Fame in all professional sports. Our hosts argue about what they look for in a hall-of-famer, and discuss which players should or should not be inshrined into Cooperstown immortality.

Dec 28, 202001:35:38

Episode 17: The Coors Effect

Brendan, Matt, and Logan complete their offseason preview this week with the very intriguing NL West. The crew ponders whether the Rockies will shake up the sport with a trade of Nolan Arenado and/or Trevor Story, and also if the Padres or Dodgers should be recognized as the team to beat in the division. And as always, they react and give their thoughts on the most recent baseball news, including MLB's formal recognition of the Negro Leagues!!

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Dec 21, 202001:20:21

Episode 16: Gunslingers of the West

Can the Angels finally bolster its starting pitching? How will the Astros replace George Springer and/or Michael Brantley? Who will the Mariners build around Kyle Lewis? Brendan, Matt, and Logan will answer these questions and much more in their AL West offseason preview. The crew also tackles the biggest baseball news from this past week, including trades, free agent signings, and front office shakeups.

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Dec 14, 202001:20:12

Episode 15: Winter is Coming

The non-tender deadline spices up the free agent market as several established players are let go. The Mets make a significant addition to the bullpen, and baseball anxiously awaits this week's Winter Meetings. Brendan, Matt, and Logan digest all this recent baseball news, and also take a stab at previewing the wild NL Central.

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Dec 07, 202001:14:01

Episode 14: Mr. Smile

With only one week until baseball's Winter Meetings, Brendan, Matt, and Logan analyze how each team stacks up in the AL Central. The crew also discusses a possible changing of the guard in the division, with Fransisco Lindor likely being traded. Lastly, our hosts share their thoughts on Randy Arozarena's arrest and subsequent release from custody.
Opening and Closing Music: ♫ Track: [Electro Swing] Dj Quads - Ride Of Joy [No Copyright Music] ♫ Watch: youtu.be/q4eGzmEgZ9c
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Nov 30, 202001:04:10

Episode 13: Don't Ya Know

Brendan, Matt and Logan react to shocking news in baseball this week pertaining to Robinson Cano's year-long PED suspension and Tony La Russa's DUI arrest. The crew also shifts their offseason preview to the NL East, discussing which trades and free agents each club should pursue.
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Nov 23, 202001:13:19

Episode 12: Breaking Glass Ceilings

The crew is back at full strength this week, and is anxious to preview the AL East amidst the current offseason. We discuss strategies and needs for each club, and argue which players fill those needs. Lastly, we congratulate Kim Ng on becoming the first female GM in North-American sports, as well as the award winners in the National and American League!

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Nov 16, 202001:09:52

Episode 11: Is Baseball Ready for Cora and Hinch's Return?

As the MLB offseason begins to take shape, teams have made interesting hires to fill their managerial vacancies. Alex Cora and A.J. Hinch are back in baseball one year after completing their suspensions, and Hall-of-Fame manager Tony La Russa is back with the White Sox after a decade of retirement. Brendan and Matt ponder about the fallout for this trio's return to the sport, and also look ahead to later this offseason, and discuss what blockbuster trades may transpire.

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Nov 09, 202050:48

Episode 10: Let the Games Begin!

Brendan, Matt, and Logan are ecstatic about the beginning of free agency, thus kicking off the the MLB offseason! As over 150 players become free agents, the crew predicts where the top 15 stars will land, and predict how much money they’ll receive on the open market!
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Nov 02, 202001:18:15

Episode 9: MLB 2020 Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Champions after an exhilarating series against the formidable Tampa Bay Rays! Brendan, Matt, and Logan look back at this heated World Series matchup, analyzing the key moments that led to a Dodger victory. The crew also reacts to Justin Turner's reported COVID test, question Kevin Cash’s Game 6 managerial decisions, and highlight the biggest surprises and disappointments of the 2020 MLB season. Lastly, our hosts reflect on the recent passings of some of baseball's most historic stars.
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Oct 29, 202001:12:26

Episode 8: Fall Classic Preview

Brendan, Matt, and Logan preview the upcoming World Series matchup pitting the underdog Rays against the star-powered Dodgers. The crew looks back on both teams’ paths to the Fall Classic and argue each teams’ strengths and weaknesses. And of course, each host predicts how they think things will go down between the two best teams in baseball!
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Oct 20, 202057:02

Episode 7: Watch-Along - "What a Team, What a Ride"

Brendan and Matt celebrate October baseball with a special World Series Watch-Along! The pair travel back to 2011 to revisit the St. Louis Cardinals’ late-inning heroics against the Texas Rangers in a do-or-die Game 6. Watch with us to relive postseason history with your favorite baseball podcasters!
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Oct 12, 202057:04

Episode 6: MLB's Crazy Eight

Eight teams remain! Biases reign supreme! Teams are disrespected! Brendan, Matt, and Logan present their playoff predictions and analyses, picking winners for every series leading up to the 116th Fall Classic.
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Oct 05, 202001:12:52

Episode 5: Playoff Blasts from the Past

Brendan, Matt, and Logan look back at chaotic playoff matchups of years past, reacting to some of the MLB's craziest October outcomes. The crew also previews the 2020 playoff landscape, including talk of the undefeated playoff Marlins.
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Sep 28, 202001:16:35

Episode 4: Award Season Roundtable

Brendan, Matt, and Logan look at the premier players of 2020 as the regular season nears its conclusion. Things get heated as the crew predicts their final 3 candidates for the MVP, CY Young, and Rookie of the Year awards for each league. Opening and Closing Music: ♫ Track: [Electro Swing] Paul Lenart & Bill Novick - The Viper [No Copyright Music] ♫ Watch: https://youtu.be/4ieZ77hMtmU Follow us: On Instagram - @baseballforbreakfast On Twitter - @baseballforbre1

Sep 21, 202001:19:13

Episode 3: MLB Rule Changes - 2020 Strikes Again

Brendan, Matt, and Logan dive into this wacky 2020 MLB season and analyze how rule changes have impacted the sport. The crew argues pros and cons of these changes and ponder whether the changes will last beyond this year.
Opening and Closing Music: ♫ Track: [Electro Swing] Louis Armstrong - Ain't Got That Swing (Steezmonks Remix) ♫ Watch: youtu.be/QY3wQCouiaE
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Sep 14, 202001:01:20

Episode 2: Deadlines and Trade Frenzies

Brendan, Matt, and Logan revisit blockbuster trade deadline deals of years past, connecting what they've observed to last week's deadline. The crew also looks at winners and losers of this past trade season and projects how clubs will do with their new additions.

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Sep 07, 202001:06:55

Bonus Episode: Remembering the Franchise, Tom Seaver

Brendan, Matt, and Logan mourn the loss of Tom Seaver and discuss his legacy and impact on baseball as a sport.

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Sep 03, 202038:34

Pilot

Brendan, Matt, and Logan discuss the top baseball players of the 2010s, with some tumultuous discourse along the way.

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Aug 31, 202001:08:26