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  • #367
    July 23 · 46 min

    Womens Baseball World Cup, RaysUP, MLB Trades

    BaseballBiz On Deck: WBSC, Women's Baseball World Cup, Rays Trade Deadline and MLB Economics Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the latest action from the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage in Rockford, Illinois, including standout performances by Team USA, Canada, Japan and Australia. They also discuss the upcoming Women's Pro Baseball League and where fans can watch the tournament. The conversation shifts to the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighting Chandler Simpson's speed, Griffin Jax's strong outing, the Durham Bulls' hot streak and why Grady Emerson and Junior Caminero could become the franchise's future cornerstone duo. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, Mark and Mat analyze the AL East race, the biggest trade rumors, potential buyers and sellers, and whether stars like Tarik Skubal, Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto could be on the move. The episode concludes with a discussion of MLB's economic structure, revenue sharing, pitcher compensation, salary cap proposals and how the Rays' long-term future could be tied to a new Tampa stadium. In This Episode WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup updates from Rockford Olivia Pichardo and Team USA highlights Women's Pro Baseball League preview Tampa Bay Rays prospects and organizational depth AL East standings and MLB Trade Deadline predictions MLB economics, salary cap debate and CBA reform Rays stadium outlook and the franchise's future Links & Resources All Women's Sports Network – available on Prime Video and Pluto TV WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup – Rockford, Illinois (group stage; finals in Rockford next year) Women's Pro Baseball League – launching soon Subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck for weekly coverage of MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays, women's baseball, top prospects and the business of baseball. Keywords: Ashton Lansdale, Kelsie Whitmore, Denae Benites, Tampa Bay Rays, MLB Trade Deadline, Women's Baseball World Cup, WBSC, Rockford, Junior Caminero, Chandler Simpson, Grady Emerson, AL East, Rockford, IWBC, Women's Pro Baseball League.

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  • #366
    July 16 · 42 min

    RaysUp, All-Star Trauma, Women's Baseball, WBSC & WPBL

    All-Star Game Junior Caminero was hit on the hand by ex-Rays prospect Riley O'Brien during the exhibition. Scans came back relatively positive Debate on whether star players should risk injury in exhibition games. Mat proposed moving the All-Star Game to Las Vegas after the World Series, bundled with the Hall of Fame ceremony and GM meetings to create a marquee baseball event. Where is the Brotherly love - Philly crowd booing non-Phillies players Longo Weekend The Rays honored Evan Longoria in a retirement weekend that drew 23,000-plus fans on Sunday, requiring the upper deck to open. A great and overdue tribute. What does Longo's future hold? coaching? front office? Grady Emerson & the Draft Mat called top pick Grady Emerson a potential franchise cornerstone, comparing him to a Longoria/Taylor Walls hybrid at shortstop. Paired with Junior Caminero long-term, Mat sees a legitimate dynasty window. The Rays also selected shortstop Taj Marchand and went heavy on high school pitching, signaling confidence in their current system depth. Junior Caminero Extension Junior publicly stated he wants to stay in Tampa Bay. Both hosts stressed locking him up now. Mat credited Stu Sternberg for building the culture that makes players want to stay. Trade Deadline rumor of Rays-Tigers talks around Tarik Skubal. With only roughly 12 million left on his contract. A potential package could include Jacob Melton, Brody Hopkins, Xavier Isaac, and pitching prospects. A playoff rotation of McClanahan, Skubal, and Rasmussen, plus Manuel Rodriguez returning to close, would make the Rays serious contenders. Women in Baseball The Women's Baseball World Cup group stage runs July 22-26 in Rockford, Illinois at the historic Rockford Peaches field (iwbc.org). Special thanks to Ryan Woodward, Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy for bringing this to Rockford The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) launches soon with four teams: Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, and San Francisco FireBelles, each named after a historical female trailblazer. MLB.com is covering the league. Mark honored the late Sue Zipay, whose American Girls Baseball initiative laid the groundwork for the WPBL. Season Outlook The Rays head into an 11-game road trip (Boston, Toronto, Cleveland) starting July 17. Both hosts admitted their preseason predictions were off and couldn't be happier about it The Women's Baseball World Cup in Rockford https://www.iwbc.org/ WPBL - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/

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  • July 9 · 39 min

    RaysUp - Rays & Yankees - All-Star Game - Trade deadline Targets

    BaseballBiz On Deck: Rays Up Edition Mark Corbett and Mat Germain The Rays Are Rolling Tampa Bay leads the AL East by four games over New York, sits 17+ games above .500, and has essentially locked up a playoff spot. Their Low-A and High-A affiliates have already clinched. The system ranks top 10 in baseball. Four players are headed to the All-Star Game: Brian Baker, Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and Drew Rasmussen. Game Night: Rays 3, Yankees 0 Recorded live during a dominant Wednesday night win. Shane McClanahan: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 ER. Yandy Diaz: 3-for-3, including an inside pitch he turned on that had no business being a hit. Brian Baker closed it with trademark intensity. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the process. Players to Watch Taylor Walls has quietly become a legitimate two-way contributor after hip surgery. Feduccia is delivering from the nine hole. Richie Palacios is on a tear. Johnny DeLuca is back. The bottom of the lineup is producing when it counts. Trade Deadline Targets Three names Mat would pursue before the deadline: Zach Neto (Angels) as a shortstop upgrade with power and speed. Cost: Carson Williams and pieces. Hunter Goodman (Rockies) as a power catcher whose away numbers are actually better than his Coors numbers. Could be the playoff bat they lack. Freddy Peralta (Mets) as a reclamation starter who needs a change of scenery and would benefit from Kyle Snyder's coaching. Drew Anderson (Tigers) as a multi-inning reliever with swing-and-miss stuff, built for October. Playoff-Ready Depth at AAA The Rays have assembled a rare Triple-A roster of MLB-tested veterans: Gavin Lux, Carson Williams, Jake Fraley, Jake Cave, Jacob Melton, Nick Madrigal, Homer Bush Jr., Oliver Dunn, and Austin Slater. It functions like an expansion team safety net heading into September. MLB Draft: Second Overall Pick Top candidates: Roch Cholowsky (SS, UCLA), Grady Emerson (SS, high school), Vahn Lackey (C, Georgia Tech). If the White Sox take Emerson first, Cholowsky may fall to Tampa. A college-ready shortstop who could slot next to Caminero for a decade is hard to pass on. Evan Longoria Weekend Upper deck tickets available on StubHub from $30-44. Lower bowl sections reaching $900. Mat and Mark urge fans to show up. Longoria was crushed when he was dealt, gave everything to this city, and deserves a full house. The Only Missing Piece A stadium deal. Everything else is in place: the manager locked for five years, the GM, the pitching coach, money to spend at the deadline, a loaded system, and a team winning right now. Get it done. Also discussed: Dylan Cease's near no-hitter for Toronto, ex-Rays All-Stars (Arozarena, Wacha, Christopher Sanchez, Riley O'Brien, Joe Ryan), attending minor league and college games, and the Durham Bulls leading their division.

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  • #364
    July 1 · 53 min

    Canada Day, Alli Schroder, FIFA, Blue Jays & Happy Birthday Dad

    Canada Day Celebrations & Happy Birthday Dad Mat & Mark kick off the episode celebrating Canada Day, sharing family plans, backyard traditions, and a few fun Canada facts, including Princess Di's July 1st birthday Canada at FIFA World Cup Canada's men's national soccer team reaches the Sweet 16. Mat breaks down how the women's program, led by icons like Martine Saint-Clair, paved the way for the men's team, and how their American coach has built a culture of fearlessness in the squad. Stanley Cup and Canadian Hockey Dominance The Carolina Hurricanes win the Cup with 10 Canadian players on the roster. A fun moment: Canadian fans ironically chanting "USA, USA" while cheering the Hurricanes over the Montreal Canadiens. Tim Hortons, Beaver Tails, and Canadian Food Culture Mat shares stories of Tim Horton's following Canadian troops to the Middle East, and explains what a Beaver Tail is. Dunkin' Donuts is reportedly attempting a comeback in Canada. Women in Baseball Mark highlights Alli Schroder, Canadian women's baseball player and firefighter, competing in the Women's Baseball Classic in Rockford, IL (July 22-26) and the Women's Pro Baseball League in Springfield, IL. The guys also discuss Kelsie Whitmore and the very real possibility of a woman playing in MLB within the next 10 years, drawing comparisons to Toni Stone and the Indianapolis Clowns. Toronto Blue Jays Update Bo Bichette's emotional return to Toronto as a Met and the crowd's warm reception. Could Bo find his way back, similar to Kawhi Leonard returning to the Raptors? The Jays sit 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. Mat also makes the case for Juan Soto moving to first base with the Mets. MLB All-Star Voting and Canadian Pride A recent Gallup poll shows 84% of Canadians are proud to be Canadian. Blue Jays players top nearly every All-Star ballot position. Mat pitches an idea: move Hall of Fame induction speeches to the All-Star Game for broader exposure and impact. MLB Salary Cap and CBA Talk MLB is publicly campaigning for a salary cap. Mat argues that the Dodgers' spending model undermines the sport's drama, using the Kirk Gibson home run and Mike Brosseau's big moment as examples of what makes baseball genuinely compelling. Both hosts warn that a work stoppage in today's economic climate could permanently damage the league. Rays Farm System and Current Standings Junior Caminero is named AL Player of the Week and will enter the Home Run Derby. Jake Fraley is on rehab assignment in AAA. Cadin Bodine has been promoted to AA after dominating A+. Michael Forret is knocking on the door in AAA. The Rays system continues to look strong. Links and Resources Women's Baseball Classic, Rockford, IL, July 22-26: iwbc.com Women's Pro Baseball League: Springfield, IL, August Look up Kelsie Whitmore and Alli Schroder online for more on women in baseball. Happy Canada Day! Thanks for listening. Merci beaucoup de nous avoir rejoints!

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