In Episode 27 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto dives deep into the 2025 All-Star festivities, covering everything from the Futures Game to the revamped Home Run Derby and the dramatic All-Star Game itself. He highlights standout performances from rising prospects like Trey Yeasavage, Jonah Tong, and George Lombard Jr., and voices his frustration with the Futures Game being limited to just seven innings. Roberto also shares thoughts on the new swing-off format that decided the All-Star Game, Cal Raleigh’s derby win, and Paul Skenes’ electric start. Wrapping up the episode, he reflects on the excitement of seeing the MLB’s future unfold and teases upcoming trade deadline content. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

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In Episode 26 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down both the American and National League All-Star ballots, spotlighting major snubs like Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Jeremy Peña, Byron Buxton, Hunter Goodman, Elly De La Cruz, and James Wood. He critiques the flaws in the fan voting process, arguing it often favours popularity over performance, with examples like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Teoscar Hernández. Roberto offers his deserving picks backed by stats and context, and wraps the episode with a wild James Wood stat and a tease for a returning guest to discuss trades and league leaders. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

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In this episode of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto sits down with pitcher Malkolm Barrett for a deep dive into the art and mindset of pitching. They discuss when Malkolm first started taking pitching seriously, his pregame rituals, and the toughest pitch he’s had to master. He shares what pitch he leans on in high-pressure moments and the one he's working to add to his arsenal. The conversation wraps with his take on the swing-and-miss vs. pitch-to-contact debate and what truly separates a good pitcher from a great one. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

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