In Episode 17 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down that Tyler Soderstrom, Corbin Carroll, Mike Trout, and Cal Raleigh are tied for the league lead in home runs, with Soderstrom and Carroll being the most surprising breakout power hitters so far. Oakland’s youth movement is exciting, with guys like Nick Kurtz, Mason Miller, and Zack Gelof giving A’s fans real hope for the future. Devin Williams is struggling badly as the Yankees' closer, and it might be time to hand the ninth inning over to Luke Weaver. Paul Skenes dominated Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a marquee matchup, and meanwhile, former Cy Young candidate Tristan McKenzie has sadly been DFA’d. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

In Episode 16 of The On Deck Podcast, Host Roberto sat down with Melissa Verge, a passionate writer for the Canadian Baseball Network, to explore her journey into the world of women’s baseball. Melissa shared how her early love for the game and experience in softball shaped her path into sports journalism, eventually leading her to spotlight the stories of female athletes. We dove into the growth of women’s baseball, the media’s role in its development, and the common misconceptions that still linger today. Melissa also offered her thoughts on the sport’s future in Canada and teased some exciting upcoming articles she has in the works. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

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In Episode 15 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down the impact of Justin Steele’s UCL injury on the Cubs’ rotation and discusses potential trade targets like Sandy Alcántara. He highlights Spencer Strider’s solid season debut and milestone 500th strikeout, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s first homer of the season. Chris Bassitt’s dominant outing and the Blue Jays’ record-setting 19 strikeouts against the Braves also take center stage. The episode wraps up with excitement around the 2026 World Baseball Classic and the announcements of Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor as team captains. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!