Best Podcast Episodes About Cy Young
Everything podcasters are saying about Cy Young — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 27, 2026 – 11 episodes
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“You and I see in the comments on our Cy Young draft. Where's Brian Wu? Where's Hunter Green? Unfortunately, for Hunter Green, the Brian Wu fans might have something. Like, Brian Wu was amazing last year. Hunter Green, honestly, the concern was injury, and maybe that's why we didn't want to have that whole conversation because nobody wants to hear about that. But, man, he's now got a little bit of the bug, And I mean, out until July, man, like that, it changes the red season outlook. Yeah, …”
“You and I see in the comments on our Cy Young draft. Where's Brian Wu? Where's Hunter Green? Unfortunately, for Hunter Green, the Brian Wu fans might have something. Like, Brian Wu was amazing last year. Hunter Green, honestly, the concern was injury, and maybe that's why we didn't want to have that whole conversation because nobody wants to hear about that. But, man, he's now got a little bit of the bug, And I mean, out until July, man, like that, it changes the red season outlook. Yeah, it does. I think it's for Hunter Green personally, it's like best case scenario because the UCL, he said he had imaging on it and that's like strong and that's, that's TJ and that's, we don't want that for him. I believe he's already had it once. Check me on that fact. Check me on that. Um, but this is something that he knew about. He knew he had …”
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Hunter Green's injury could change the Cincinnati Reds' season outlook drastically, as he's now sidelined until July. While concerns about his UCL loomed, the diagnosis revealed only bone spurs, which is a relief. The Reds' depth in pitching might help them survive until his return, but the stakes are high for their playoff hopes.
“… might even be more. Like, he went toe-to-toe with Scooble last year. There an argument Scooble name helped him get across the finish line with the Cy Young next to Crochet a little bit And then from there adding Sonny Gray adding Ranger Suarez Oviedo Sandoval a lot of these guys that if they potentially click this year I really like the Red Sox pitching options. And I think going into a season, I think that's more important for a Red Sox team because that stadium is going to give you some run output. Yeah, I mean, this is one of the most deep pitching staffs in all of baseball. So, yeah, if you're …”
“… exciting part for me, and I do think it's the starting pitching depth slash capabilities. Again, there's about three teams in baseball that you can lock in your number one starter to do what he's going to do, and Garrett Crochet. And who knows? There might even be more. Like, he went toe-to-toe with Scooble last year. There an argument Scooble name helped him get across the finish line with the Cy Young next to Crochet a little bit And then from there adding Sonny Gray adding Ranger Suarez Oviedo Sandoval a lot of these guys that if they potentially click this year I really like the Red Sox pitching options. And I think going into a season, I think that's more important for a Red Sox team because that stadium is going to give you some run output. Yeah, I mean, this is one of the most deep pitching staffs in all of baseball. So, yeah, if you're a Boston Red Sox fan, you have to be excited about that. I mean, to me, if you look at this team, like I said before we even started this, this is a World Series contending team. I had them preseason in the World Series last year. It didn't work out. Not everything went their way. I think a lot of Boston Red Sox fans are still kind of deciphering …”
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The Boston Red Sox have transformed their pitching staff into one of the deepest in baseball, setting them up as serious World Series contenders. With key additions like Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez, along with promising young talent, their rotation could finally stabilize. This offseason’s strategic moves have fans excited about a more complete team ready to compete.
“… sort of CC 2008 where we're like he won the WBC, got the gold medal. Is it a gold medal? I don't know. They win the WBC. He carries the Tigers to Cy Young slash MVP4, and then they go in the playoffs. That CC season always blows my mind because he was just pitching every third day for the Brewers just as a hired gun. I guess I can make the pick quick. Teaser, it's brought to you by MLB The Show. We're picking our Cy Young candidates and seeing how they stack up against their Diamond Dynasty ratings. Garrett Crochet, even if you're new to MLB The Show, he's pretty good in there. He's the third …”
“… him the entire time unless something goes crazy wrong for them. He's going to be there, and he's going to have to go through the end of the season full bore. So he's the guy. Yeah, I guess maybe the other spin here is that maybe he puts together some sort of CC 2008 where we're like he won the WBC, got the gold medal. Is it a gold medal? I don't know. They win the WBC. He carries the Tigers to Cy Young slash MVP4, and then they go in the playoffs. That CC season always blows my mind because he was just pitching every third day for the Brewers just as a hired gun. I guess I can make the pick quick. Teaser, it's brought to you by MLB The Show. We're picking our Cy Young candidates and seeing how they stack up against their Diamond Dynasty ratings. Garrett Crochet, even if you're new to MLB The Show, he's pretty good in there. He's the third highest ranked starting pitcher, 11th overall, led the AL in innings pitched and Ks per nine. Pretty good combo. So, yeah, if you're a gamer, you already know that little leg kick adds a little extra to it and just everything he throws. So go check out MLB The Show 26 Pre is available March 17th on PlayStation 5 Xbox Series S and X Nintendo Switch …”
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After a tough previous season, Spencer Strider is poised for a breakout year, potentially reclaiming his dominance on the mound. With 20 wins and 281 strikeouts in 2023, he’s focused on improving his mechanics and pitch variety post-injury. Fans are eager to see if he can return to his elite form and challenge for the Cy Young award.
“… season in Baltimore Orioles history. He pitched half a year. So in a way, you have to dock him for that. Otherwise, just get your Trevor Rodgers, Cy Young stock ready to go. But, like, I don't know, man. And everyone just has to be better And when you say that about a team that a pretty tough ask like as we done all of these that just not how this sport works but i don know so many of these guys should be better so so yeah i mean the the guys that are on the team last year need to be better but peter lonzo coming over is going to help taylor ward coming over is going to help those guys alone …”
“… I honestly love the talent. I liked the talent last year. The pitching staff just gave out to start. And then, honestly, you have to fade it the other way a little bit with how good Trevor Rodgers was. By war, he had the best left-handed pitching season in Baltimore Orioles history. He pitched half a year. So in a way, you have to dock him for that. Otherwise, just get your Trevor Rodgers, Cy Young stock ready to go. But, like, I don't know, man. And everyone just has to be better And when you say that about a team that a pretty tough ask like as we done all of these that just not how this sport works but i don know so many of these guys should be better so so yeah i mean the the guys that are on the team last year need to be better but peter lonzo coming over is going to help taylor ward coming over is going to help those guys alone right there are going to give you 60 homers at least add 60 homers to the lineup That helps. That helps a lot. So, look, they knew they needed to make major moves, and they did it. You can't go – we can't go through a TDP and not just mention the fact that Pete Alonzo is a game-changing offensive player. Like, he is. And Gunnar Henderson is going to be …”
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The Baltimore Orioles have made major moves this offseason, adding game-changing players like Pete Alonzo and Taylor Ward to boost their lineup. With a restructured pitching rotation and promising core players like Gunnar Henderson, expectations are high for a significant improvement this year. Despite a tough division, the team's strategic changes could lead to a bounce-back season.
“… good Walked to their clubhouse I've never walked into a Cardinals clubhouse and failed to recognize more than a half a dozen names. But that is a young, young team. The Cardinals-Nats games are going to be really compelling this year. I spent a day over at the Nats. I will say this. They're not going to be very good this year. No, or last year or the year before. But I think there is some reason for optimism long term. They're not even on television. We don't even have a place to watch them yet. They're not on television. It just says Nats streaming. What does that mean? When I press the blue …”
“… days over in Tampa. I saw the Yankees the Phillies and the Blue Jays I think all three of those teams are going to be pretty darn good I know that not really going out on a limb Spent five days with the Cardinals That team not going to be pretty darn good Walked to their clubhouse I've never walked into a Cardinals clubhouse and failed to recognize more than a half a dozen names. But that is a young, young team. The Cardinals-Nats games are going to be really compelling this year. I spent a day over at the Nats. I will say this. They're not going to be very good this year. No, or last year or the year before. But I think there is some reason for optimism long term. They're not even on television. We don't even have a place to watch them yet. They're not on television. It just says Nats streaming. What does that mean? When I press the blue button on the clicker and I go Nats streaming, nothing happens because it doesn't recognize that. What does that mean, Nats streaming? They'll be on TV by opening day, I promise. I hope so. be able to watch your nationals. And my good friend, Alexa Dad, who I used to work with at Major League Baseball, is now your sideline reporter. So that's …”
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are showing promise this spring training, with new signings that could finally boost their performance. Despite doubts about making the playoffs, their strategy to acquire hitters suggests they are serious about building a competitive team around star pitcher Paul Skeens. This shift in focus could change the narrative for the Pirates this season.
“… the cutter grip? Sure. He learns that he's going over scouting reports with Nathan Eovaldi. So like, those are the things that you have to do as a young player. If you get if you get beat up your first go around, you need you understand there's adjustments that need to be made. And where do you go to get those like guys that have had success in the big leagues. And I love this quote from him. He goes, obviously, I want to go deeper into games and throw more innings this season. it's finding ways to be more efficient getting quicker outs and when you do find yourself on those two strike counts …”
“… what it takes at this level. And I'll give you an example. I mean, he needed to get another pitch going, a little something to get him off that sense of the four-seamer. So he learns a cutter from Garrett Crochet. Okay. Hey, Garrett, can you teach me the cutter grip? Sure. He learns that he's going over scouting reports with Nathan Eovaldi. So like, those are the things that you have to do as a young player. If you get if you get beat up your first go around, you need you understand there's adjustments that need to be made. And where do you go to get those like guys that have had success in the big leagues. And I love this quote from him. He goes, obviously, I want to go deeper into games and throw more innings this season. it's finding ways to be more efficient getting quicker outs and when you do find yourself on those two strike counts how do you end the at bat right there that is i love the mentality quick outs and then when you have two strikes like what's my pitch that i can go to it's not going to be an uncompetitive pitch it's let's get in the at bat right here so you can go later into the ball games it's all a mentality i think you got to give some credit to al right there …”
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Jack Leiter, the second pick in the draft and son of Al Leiter, is poised to become one of baseball's best pitchers. After a rocky start, he learned to adapt by mastering a cutter and consulting with seasoned players like Nathan Eovaldi. With a strong support system and a competitive mindset, Leiter could soon be in the Cy Young conversation.
“… played ball their whole lives. Danny Graves, I just ran into Danny Graves recently. He was my age. Brad Radke pitched for the Twins. Almost won a Cy Young Award. And their lives ended at like 30 years old and my life didn't start until 44. It's kind of crazy. I picked the right profession, but you know, sports is like, I was so serious about sports. And I was funny, but I wasn't funny until I got to college and gave up on sports. Right, because you could focus. Because you really focused on sports because that's what you really wanted to do. Yeah, and then when I, it was like, when I got to …”
“And it worked out. Isn't that crazy? I got buddies who played ball their whole lives. Danny Graves, I just ran into Danny Graves recently. He was my age. Brad Radke pitched for the Twins. Almost won a Cy Young Award. And their lives ended at like 30 years old and my life didn't start until 44. It's kind of crazy. I picked the right profession, but you know, sports is like, I was so serious about sports. And I was funny, but I wasn't funny until I got to college and gave up on sports. Right, because you could focus. Because you really focused on sports because that's what you really wanted to do. Yeah, and then when I, it was like, when I got to college, I joined a fraternity, ATO, and I was, I realized, and I'm cool saying this now because obviously I'm a successful comedian, but I realized, my dad said to me when I was a kid, I said, how come no one talks about me playing baseball the way they do Brad Radke? I mean, everyone talked about Brad. Everyone would be like, he's gonna go pro. He's …”
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I realized my life didn't truly begin until I transitioned from sports to comedy at 44. While my friends peaked young in athletics, I found my passion in humor during college, where I discovered my knack for making people laugh in my fraternity. One memorable moment was when I cracked a joke that had the whole room roaring, marking the moment I knew comedy was my true calling.
“… the intensity rivaled playoff hockey. Olympic basketball, we saw that. We saw that with the Olympics with hockey. I mean, Tarek Skubal, the Cy Young winner with the Tigers, was going to pitch one time for Team USA. I think he got caught up in it. Now he's kind of petitioned the Tigers to, can I get one more start here? I love it. You know, when players represent cities, they compete for standings. But when you represent your country, it's something completely different. The stakes are larger. The moments are louder. And suddenly, exhibition baseball feels like the World Series. And it's …”
“… Thank you, Buddha. Yeah, the World Baseball Classic, there's energy showing up. I was watching Puerto Rico and Panama, and all of a sudden Puerto Rico walks it off. And, you know, I mean, it was playoff baseball. I go back to the Four Nations Tournament, the intensity rivaled playoff hockey. Olympic basketball, we saw that. We saw that with the Olympics with hockey. I mean, Tarek Skubal, the Cy Young winner with the Tigers, was going to pitch one time for Team USA. I think he got caught up in it. Now he's kind of petitioned the Tigers to, can I get one more start here? I love it. You know, when players represent cities, they compete for standings. But when you represent your country, it's something completely different. The stakes are larger. The moments are louder. And suddenly, exhibition baseball feels like the World Series. And it's been fun to watch. But when you get those crowds, the home crowds, instead of maybe a sterile crowd that, you know, the two countries aren't from that city, then you don't get the ambiance. But, man, when you watch Otani, I was watching Korea against Australia. And granted, these aren't the best rosters, but you are seeing the atmosphere of what it …”
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A listener argues that Tua Tagovailoa was a mistake for the Dolphins and should never have been drafted as a left-handed quarterback. He believes that NFL teams often make poor drafting decisions, leading to wasted talent and money. The discussion highlights the stakes of player selection and the impact on teams' futures.
“… this stuff but it's true, you know, Shohei is going for his fourth MVP in a row plus he going to have 20 to 30 starts So I penciling him in for the Cy Young and the MVP Wow. Okay. Would Babe Ruth have won? They didn't have it back then, the Cy Young. They had the MVP. Did he ever have a season when he could have been the Cy Young and MVP? Checking, because he only had a two-year overlap, pitching and hitting semi-full-time. His best year as a pitcher, Babe Ruth, hold please. Did he win 19 games? He won 23 in 1916, 24 in 1917. And that's also the time he became a full-time hitter. So in 1917, he …”
“… you so much, Hall of Famer legend, Dan. I don't want to talk about your demise. You're going to live forever, literally, for all of us in our hearts and our minds. listen Dan, Dodger season has started and it's unbelievable it's like you can make up this stuff but it's true, you know, Shohei is going for his fourth MVP in a row plus he going to have 20 to 30 starts So I penciling him in for the Cy Young and the MVP Wow. Okay. Would Babe Ruth have won? They didn't have it back then, the Cy Young. They had the MVP. Did he ever have a season when he could have been the Cy Young and MVP? Checking, because he only had a two-year overlap, pitching and hitting semi-full-time. His best year as a pitcher, Babe Ruth, hold please. Did he win 19 games? He won 23 in 1916, 24 in 1917. And that's also the time he became a full-time hitter. So in 1917, he only hit six home runs that year. He was not a full-time. It didn't overlap full-time. All right.”
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Could Babe Ruth have won both the MVP and Cy Young awards if they existed during his peak? While he was a pitching sensation with 24 wins in 1917, he transitioned to full-time hitting, limiting his chances. This raises the intriguing question of what could have been if the awards had been available at that time.
“… leave Palantir and you're an advisor, are you married at that time or you're single? No, no. I got married in 2016. 2016. Okay. So, you're a rich, young bachelor. At this time. Is that fair to say? That's fair to say. Okay. So how did you protect yourself? Because- Well, actually, I made a pretty dumb mistake if you read about it. I had a girlfriend who ended up suing me after I broke up with her and didn't marry her in 2012, 2013. So you're right. You've got to protect yourself. How do you do it though? Because- Well, I think looking back on it, I was working really, really hard. And I had a …”
“… how much the cost was and they fought him on it Well Dr Oz is doing a really good job right now trying to bring down costs with Medicare and Medicaid There's a lot of smart things we've got to do. It'll be interesting what happens. So, 2009, when you leave Palantir and you're an advisor, are you married at that time or you're single? No, no. I got married in 2016. 2016. Okay. So, you're a rich, young bachelor. At this time. Is that fair to say? That's fair to say. Okay. So how did you protect yourself? Because- Well, actually, I made a pretty dumb mistake if you read about it. I had a girlfriend who ended up suing me after I broke up with her and didn't marry her in 2012, 2013. So you're right. You've got to protect yourself. How do you do it though? Because- Well, I think looking back on it, I was working really, really hard. And I had a very nice relationship that didn't work out. And then I had a kind of a rebound relationship with – I don't want to talk too much about this person in particular. But it was something where it was probably not someone I should have been dating. And I'd met in New York. And she was at Stanford. She was 21. I was 28. And it turns out you just got to …”
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The key to peace in the Middle East lies in freeing the Iranian people from their oppressive leadership, according to a recent discussion. The speaker argues that as long as the Iranian theocrats remain in power, tensions will persist, affecting not only Israel but the entire region. This perspective highlights the historical ties between Jews and Persians, suggesting a potential for a harmonious future if the current regime is removed.
“… something moving forward. We're always going to have something to talk about. And I'm very excited for the season. Now, you already talked about Cy Young's and MVPs. Yeah, you want to give me your four now? I will. And don't hate me because it's obvious, but, you know, they're calling them the run it back Yankees, right? Yeah. I think there's a lot of players that are also going to run it back. We're going to have similar seasons. I don't think much is going to change. So I think my answers are obvious, but obvious for good reason. I think a lot of these players, I don't think players are just …”
“162 games. You have plans every night. You know, there was a lull for the past few weeks. Like, what are we going to do? What are we going to watch? Well, every night, for the most part, you're going to have something moving forward. We're always going to have something to talk about. And I'm very excited for the season. Now, you already talked about Cy Young's and MVPs. Yeah, you want to give me your four now? I will. And don't hate me because it's obvious, but, you know, they're calling them the run it back Yankees, right? Yeah. I think there's a lot of players that are also going to run it back. We're going to have similar seasons. I don't think much is going to change. So I think my answers are obvious, but obvious for good reason. I think a lot of these players, I don't think players are just going to fall off. I think Cal Raleigh is going to fall off. But I don't think my answers are going to fall off. meaning for Cy Young, I'm not really going out on a limb when I say Max Fried. You know, he's starting tonight. He's a Yankee. I know that's a boring answer. I apologize. But he was 19-5 last year with a 2.86 ERA. And I think that he's …”
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Max Fried and Aaron Judge are the obvious favorites for Cy Young and AL MVP, respectively, according to our hosts. Fried's impressive stats from last season and Judge's consistent performance make them solid picks. However, Bobby Witt Jr. is poised to break out this year, adding an exciting twist to the MVP race.
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