Welcome back to another episode of Batting Practice, where we mix America's pastime with pop culture, fantasy baseball strategy, and a splash of sports betting. In this episode, Josh recaps an epic night at UFC Fight Night in Des Moines (including surprise dinner guests like Fluffy Hernandez), and the guys share their all-time favorite sporting events—from postseason home runs to European soccer showdowns. Then, we deep-dive into Nash’s Sorare fantasy baseball gallery, highlighting key players, strategy insights, and how to make the most of your lineup with limited budget and energy.Whether you're a fantasy baseball rookie or a Sorare veteran, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and lineup advice to help you win more rewards.🧢 We Cover:Josh’s unforgettable UFC experience + surprise celeb sightingsThe best sporting events we’ve ever attendedA new podcast segment: Baseball Player or Celebrity?A full audit of Nash’s Sorare gallery: who to buy, sell, vault, or energizeStrategy tips for Sorare limited champion & challenger leaguesHow to manage energy and choose the best value playersWhich MLB pitchers and position players are underperforming vs. overdeliveringThe psychology of sticking with star players vs. chasing hot streaks⏱️ Timestamps:00:08 – Welcome & UFC Fight Night recap03:02 – Our favorite sporting events we've ever been to07:02 – New segment: Baseball Player or Celebrity?15:10 – Sorare fantasy baseball gallery audit begins20:00 – Pitcher analysis & energy management strategy29:00 – Is Bryce Harper still worth starting?33:00 – Pete Alonso vs. Harper & flex position debates37:00 – Buying aces on a budget: Pitcher recommendations44:00 – Card crafting and surprise drops50:00 – Mystery player guess game56:43 – How to get your gallery reviewed57:22 – Final thoughts & sign-off🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial

From Cribbage board giveaways to Craig Counsell’s Cubs, the boys are back for another jam-packed episode of Batting Practice! Josh, Jacob, and Andrew reunite to debate the hottest teams and players across MLB in a full-episode Buy or Sell / Ride or Fade special. Who’s the real deal, and who’s due for regression? Plus, get bonus takes on fan giveaways, stadium vibes, whiskey dews, and why MLB needs to steal a play from the NFL Draft's playbook.We Cover:The best stadium giveaways of all time 🍻🧢Craig Counsell and the Cubs: Contenders or pretenders?The Giants’ surprising start: Sustainable or sell-high?Are the Diamondbacks a playoff lock?Early MVP buzz for Corbin Carroll?Tyler Soderstrom, Tyler Mahle, Devin Williams & more: who's rising and who's fading?Why the Rangers might be sneaky-good againSorare fantasy value plays and panic sellsMLB Draft vs NFL spectacle & how baseball can improve fan engagementTimestamps:0:00 – Intro & why we missed last week1:00 – Easter cookouts & smashed burgers2:00 – Why early-season baseball is underrated (and affordable!)3:30 – Best stadium giveaways ever7:00 – Cribbage boards & Milwaukee Brewers promo hype9:00 – Andrew's “deep cut” of the week + NFL Draft reflections13:00 – Buy or Sell: Cubs and Craig Counsell22:00 – Buy or Sell: San Francisco Giants stock soaring27:00 – Buy or Sell: Arizona Diamondbacks comeback case33:00 – Wild Card race hypotheticals39:00 – Player spotlight: Tyler Mahle’s surprising dominance42:00 – Marcus Semien & the Texas Rangers resurgence43:00 – Devin Williams struggles: buy low or bail out?49:00 – Willie Adames vs Devin Williams: better bounce-back bet?51:00 – Pickle of the week & final Brewers bullpen rants52:30 – Outro + follow and subscribe call to action🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLBHotTakes #BuyOrSell #BaseballPodcast #MLBPodcast #MLB

In this episode of Batting Practice, Jacob and Andrew celebrate Easter Sunday (which coincides with 4/20!) with a jam-packed show full of MLB news, hilarious ballpark food debates, and actionable Sorare baseball strategies.We kick things off reacting to the wild new cotton candy French fries being sold at Blue Jays games before reminiscing about past Easter 420 memories. Then, we break down early MLB MVP race favorites like Pete Alonso and Corbin Carroll and share our latest fantasy baseball strategies for building an affordable, competitive Sorare All-Star team on a budget.Whether you're here for baseball banter, Sorare insights, or tips on squeezing maximum value from your fantasy lineup, this episode covers it all. Stick around until the end as we test our baseball knowledge with a quick "Pickle" guessing game!We Cover:The wild new ballpark food trend: Cotton Candy French Fries in TorontoEaster Sunday falling on 4/20: Past memories and fact-checking the last time it happenedMLB MVP early favorites: Pete Alonso, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., and moreFantasy baseball on Sorare: How to build a competitive All-Star team for under $50Best budget buys on Sorare: Freddy Peralta, Ryan Helsley, William Contreras, and moreStrategic tips for maximizing Sorare All-Star competitions with limited cards"Pickle" player guessing game: Testing our MLB knowledge under pressureTimestamps:0:00 – Intro: Easter 420 memories + Nash's new Blackstone grill2:30 – Toronto's cotton candy French fries: Food innovation or abomination?6:00 – MLB shoutouts: Blue Jays, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.10:00 – Pete Alonso's MVP-worthy season so far13:00 – Early MLB MVP race discussion: Tatis, Carroll, Tucker, Alonso18:00 – Sorare All-Star Team Building: Budget strategy overview24:00 – Best budget starting pitchers on Sorare under $1030:00 – Best budget relief pitchers for your lineup35:00 – Best value hitters: William Contreras, Kyle Manzardo, Cal Raleigh42:00 – Auction vs Buy-Now strategies for limited card purchases48:00 – Building a full $50 Sorare All-Star team54:00 – Pickle player guessing game: Who is the mystery third baseman?🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #SorareMLB #Sorare #FantasyBaseball #MLB #BaseballPodcast

In this week’s episode of Batting Practice, Josh, Jacob, and Andrew dive deep into the 2025 SoRare MLB fantasy baseball season. From snack debates at gas stations to in-depth SoRare gameplay strategies, the crew covers it all. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into SoRare, this episode unpacks current trends, energy strategy, reward optimization, and the big question—are your cards worth the investment year over year?🎯 Thinking about spending $50 on Sorare cards this season? Wondering whether to flip your market credit or hold? Confused about energy usage and classic card value? We’ve got you covered: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🎙️ We Cover:Gas station snack rankings and guilty pleasures 🍿Our early thoughts on the 2025 SoRare MLB seasonJacob’s big podium finish and his Tatis Jr. reward 🎉The energy mechanic: smart usage strategies & storage tips ⚡Champion vs All-Star vs Challenger: what’s worth it?Common card utility, essence concerns, and feedback to SoRareHow to invest your market credit: flip or build?Is Otani worth $230? Card expiration vs value retention 💰Tips for new players navigating their first lineupA look at daily competitions, and how energy impacts ROIThe final pickle challenge: guess the mystery pitcher!⏱️ Timestamps:0:07 – Intro + Gas Station Snack Talk4:53 – Road Trip Snacks & Mount Dew Confessions8:00 – White Sox Game + SoRare Player Watch11:00 – SoRare Season Check-In: Rewards & Essence13:08 – Jacob Crafts a New Card Live17:06 – What Makes Rewards Exciting20:03 – Market Credit Use & Star Player Strategy24:28 – Is SoRare Still About Year-Over-Year Utility?33:35 – Buying New vs. Old Season Otani Cards36:09 – Market Credit Flips: Strategy or Sin?38:09 – Energy Usage: Champion vs Daily vs All-Star44:02 – Josh's Energy Experiment47:00 – Best Competition for New Players49:03 – How to Set Your Lineups for Rewards55:06 – Increasing Common Essence: A Message to SoRare56:42 – Should You Vault All Common Cards?58:49 – The Great Pickle Finale: Guess the Pitcher1:04:06 – Closing Thoughts & How to Connect With Us🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #SorareMLB #Sorare #FantasyBaseball #MLB #BaseballPodcast

This week on the Batting Practice Podcast, we’re cooking up some seriously spicy takes — both on and off the field. From fierce debates over the best fast food chicken joints to bold predictions for early-season MLB standouts like Kyle Tucker, Jacob Wilson, and Bryce Turang, we’ve got it all.Plus, we dive into the Cubs’ hot start, the Yankees’ facial hair freedom, the potential collapse of the Orioles, and the lowkey elite Rays pitching staff — all wrapped up in our returning favorite segment: Ride or Fade.Grab your favorite dipping sauce and settle in. It's baseball talk, but with a twist.🗣️ We Cover:The ultimate fast food chicken showdown 🍗Nacho cheese and chicken: culinary genius or crime?Kyle Tucker for MVP? 📈Is Jacob Wilson already a Silver Slugger lock?Will Bryce Turang be a Gold Glove All-Star?Are the Cubs really... back?Are the Orioles the most disappointing team in baseball?The return of Ride or Fade featuring hush puppies, radio debates, and Yankees beards 🧔‍♂️Mike Trout’s potential comeback seasonNL West: best division in baseball?⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Chicken Chain Debate06:00 – Nacho Cheese on Chicken?10:30 – Sorare Shoutout + Hot Take Season Begins11:00 – Jacob Wilson = Silver Slugger Lock15:00 – Bryce Turang = Gold Glove All-Star?17:30 – Kyle Tucker MVP & Cubs are Back?24:30 – Are the Giants a Playoff Team?26:45 – NL West: Best Division in Baseball?30:00 – Mike Trout Comeback Season?33:00 – Red Sox + Bregman = Contenders?35:00 – Orioles Under .500?!41:00 – Ride or Fade Segment Returns46:00 – Hush Puppies & Food Takes52:00 – Weekly Pickle: Kyle Tucker & Xavier Edwards56:00 – Wrap Up & Social Plugs🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLBHotTakes #BattingPracticePodcast #KyleTuckerMVP #BaseballPodcast #SorareMLB #MLB2025 #FantasyBaseball

In this episode of Batting Practice, Josh returns from vacation just in time for the chaos! The crew dives into the Yankees' potential bat technology advantage, makes bold MLB 2025 season predictions, and breaks down breakout stars, team busts, and MVP races. Plus — a fantasy baseball giveaway, hot takes on Aaron Judge’s power, Ohtani’s two-way dominance, and why the Brewers may be in trouble.👇 We Cover:Josh’s Florida trip & sunscreen hot takes 🌞The Yankees' "torpedo bat" controversy 🦾Vacation dream destinations from Spain to ThailandBreakout and bust team predictions for 2025Rookie of the Year, MVP & Cy Young picksSoRare fantasy baseball giveaway 🔥Is Judge hitting 60+? Will Ohtani pitch again?Which teams will flop or fly this year?0:00 – Intro & Josh’s vacation recap1:20 – Sunscreen debate: lotion vs. spray2:20 – Dream vacations (Spain, Thailand, Banff)8:45 – Yankees vs. Brewers recap10:10 – Yankees’ new “torpedo” bats explained14:40 – Bat science & MLB equipment innovation17:00 – Sorare giveaway details20:10 – 2025 MLB Superlatives intro21:10 – AL Rookie of the Year picks26:00 – NL Rookie of the Year picks28:30 – MVP picks (Judge, Otani, Tatis Jr.)36:00 – AL & NL Cy Young predictions43:40 – 2025 breakout players51:00 – NL & AL bust picks59:00 – Worst teams of 2025 predictions1:04:00 – Padres, Rockies, Marlins & Brewers talk1:10:00 – World Series predictions1:12:00 – Outro & teaser for next episode🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLB #Yankees #BaseballPodcast #AaronJudge #ShoheiOhtani #FantasyBaseball #Sorare #BattingPractice #MLBPredictions #BaseballTakes

Baseball is BACK! ⚾️ In this special duo-cast of the Batting Practice Podcast, Jacob and Andrew dive into the start of the MLB season, including the Dodgers-Cubs Tokyo series, the ripple effects for Cubs fans, and early takeaways from the action.Plus, Jacob reveals his first Sorare MLB purchases — complete with player analysis, breakout predictions, and a few hot takes. We wrap things up with some absolutely unhinged but hilarious MLB rule change proposals and a pickle to end the show.👇 We Cover:Reaction to the MLB Tokyo Series 🇯🇵Cubs fans lose more than just games?Sorare MLB strategy: building a competitive team on a budgetJacob’s first three player picks & bold predictionsWhy Jake Burger might be the X-factorHilarious rule change ideas (Golden At-Bat? Time-Limited HR Trots?!)Our take on making baseball more funPickle challenge to close it out🕒 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: No Josh, just Jacob and Andrew00:50 - MLB is BACK! Recapping the Tokyo Series02:00 - Adjusting sleep schedules for 6:10 AM games04:15 - Cubs lose 2 home games in Japan — is it fair?06:00 - Could early travel doom the Cubs’ season?08:45 - Sorare MLB talk begins10:00 - Jacob’s Sorare strategy & common league struggles12:30 - First card reveal: Trevor McGill (Brewers closer!)14:00 - Budget tips for Sorare MLB teams15:45 - Second card reveal: Matt Walner — 48 HR season?!20:00 - Walner vs projections: boom-or-bust pick?22:00 - Third card reveal: Jake Burger (Burgatron mode activated)24:30 - Andrew’s “do not draft” list & fantasy PTSD27:00 - Burger bombs & a heartfelt charity pledge28:45 - Affiliate link: Get $50 in Sorare MLB market credit30:00 - Wild MLB rule proposals: Pitch minimums, Golden At-Bat & HR Trot timer?!33:30 - Should pitchers get their own celebrations too?36:00 - Savannah Bananas in MLB? Let’s go!38:30 - The Pickle Challenge: Can they solve it in 3?42:00 - Outro & NSH challenge: Comment “653” if you listened 👀🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #SorareMLB #Sorare #SorareMLB2025 #MLB #BaseballPodcast #TokyoSeries

Baseball season is here, and we're breaking down all the latest updates in Sorare MLB fantasy baseball! From the highly anticipated Japan Series featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the latest gameplay changes in Sorare—including energy, Challenger competitions, and daily rewards—this episode is packed with everything you need to know before Opening Day. Plus, we share our thoughts on St. Patrick’s Day traditions, the coolest baseball stadiums in the mountains, and our latest Pickle challenge. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the link below to claim $50 in Sorare market credits!0:00 - Intro & Welcome0:30 - MLB Opening Day Countdown & Japan Series Hype2:00 - St. Patrick’s Day Traditions & Chicago’s Green River4:40 - Coolest Baseball Stadiums in the Mountains6:30 - Shohei Ohtani & Japan Series Preview8:50 - Sorare MLB 2025 Updates: Energy, Challenger, & Essence Explained12:30 - Breaking Down the New Sorare Gameplay Mechanics18:00 - Common Competitions & How to Earn Rewards22:45 - The Vault System & How to Boost Rewards30:15 - No-Hitter Bonus Finally Updated!34:20 - Will These Changes Affect Your Sorare Strategy?42:00 - Pickle Challenge: Can We Guess the Player?50:00 - Final Thoughts & Sign-Off🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #Sorare #SorareMLB #Podcast #TokyoSeries #FantasyBaseball #CardCollecting