This week, Justin and Ricky break down all the moves from the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline.

0:00 Winners

29:00 Losers

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin and Ricky break down the biggest storylines heading into the MLB trade deadline.

0:00 Yankees talk

9:29 Mets talk

13:54 Tarik Skubal rumors

17:34 Garrett Crochet rumors

24:00 Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Gunnar Henderson

27:41 Javy Baez talk

30:50 Jordan Lyles tweet

34:29 Pirates talk

38:01 Fringe teams

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Ricky Finkel first joins Justin to break down the biggest storylines from MLB's All-Star festivities. Then, former MLB and NPB pitcher Tony Barnette joins the show to talk about his career and the new book about him, "A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back."

0:00 All-Star Week Recap

41:22 Tony Barnette interview

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by Twins organization pitcher & host of "The Brushback Podcast," Jay Jackson. They discuss:

0:00 The Brushback Podcast & the origins of Team Jaxland

10:22 Pitching talk

30:48 Pitcher/catcher relationship

34:18 Playing in the AL East

37:36 Rapid fire

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by former Twins and Cubs outfielder, and current host of "The 9-Hole Podcast, Ian Miller. They discuss:

0:00 9-hole hitters and playing with a chip on your shoulder

11:27 Being a base stealer

22:07 Minor vs. Major League Baseball

42:49 Twins talk

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest, knuckleball pitcher Mickey Jannis, currently of Saraperos de Saltillo in the Mexican League. They discuss:

What it's like playing in the Mexican League 0:00

Knuckleball talk 14:33

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by friend of the show Wil Crowe to talk:

0:00 Wil's recovery from elbow surgery

11:25 Kyle Bradish's injury

19:23 Nationals pitching + Sean Doolittle & Kyle Finnegan stories

38:47 Yankees' dominant run

47:49 Last Q's

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Ricky Finkel first joins Justin to preview the 2024 Men's College World Series. Then, Brian O'Grady talks about his season in Indy Ball so far and gives his thoughts on trends in the game.

0:00 CWS preview

20:52 Brian O'Grady

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Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure