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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe make MLB results, mechanics and roster decisions easier to read without sanding away the argument.
Baseball Today turns MLB news into an informed conversation between Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe, with producer Dan Rourke joining the exchange.
A ninth-inning throw gets a footwork autopsy, and your group chat gets a better argument.
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A brisk debate about criticism, trust, and how a front office and dugout fit together.
Baseball Today spends most of its time on a simple question: how hard a manager should come down on players, and whether public criticism actually helps. Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe keep the discussion moving, and the path through San Diego, A.J.
A brisk Winter Meetings debate centered on the Dodgers, the Mets, and the Phillies.
Winter Meetings chaos is the hook, with Baseball Today circling the Dodgers adding Edwin Diaz and the Mets taking the loss. Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe keep widening the frame to Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies, then settle into the practical question that matters most: what…
A frantic Game 7 breakdown with real baseball bite.
Baseball Today closes its World Series run with a sharp look at Game 7, and the extra innings and ninth-inning mess are where the episode has the most bite.
A Thanksgiving-week Baseball Today hangout built on holiday talk, draft trivia, and easy banter.
Baseball Today spends its Thanksgiving-week off-season episode on Chris Rose, Jolly Olive, and producer Dan trading holiday talk, draft trivia, and first-pick history. The baseball never disappears for long, and that keeps the conversation from floating away.
A tense Winter Meetings listen that keeps the Mets closer news at the center.
This Winter Meetings episode stays with the Mets after the closer news and lets that change in tone do most of the work. Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe treat it as more than a routine roster update, and the talk naturally lands on whether David Stearns and Steve Cohen still have…
A loose offseason check-in that turns into a sharp look at Baltimore's roster.
This offseason Baseball Today opens on reunion energy, with Trevor Plouffe back from Japan and the first stretch leaning more on travel chatter and loose banter than hard analysis.
A loose off season trade board debate built around McKenzie Gore and two years of control.
Baseball Today spends this off season on trade board chatter, with McKenzie Gore sitting at the center of the conversation as a plausible trade candidate.
A clear offseason conversation that settles into a solid qualifying-offer breakdown.
Baseball Today starts with some light banter and a sponsor read, then gets to the offseason news. Rose and Jolly Olive work through the four qualifying-offer acceptances and the ripple effects around Brandon Woodruff, Gleyber Torres, Shota, and Trent Grisham.
Cubs recaps with bleacher-level patience.
Twins therapy with a box score.
Daily Tigers tension, sorted fast.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe analyze the Mets' frustrating offseason, including losing Edwin Diaz and fan discontent with David Stearns' leadership.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe break down Game 6 of the World Series, where the Dodgers forced a Game 7 thanks to Miguel Rojas's game-saving defensive play and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's pitching.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss MLB players who might accept the $22M qualifying offer, analyzing cases like Brandon Woodruff and Zach Gallen.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe recap Game 5 of the 2025 World Series, where the Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead over the Dodgers.
Chris Rose and Jolly Olive analyze the MLB offseason's biggest moves, including the emotional Brandon Nimmo trade from the Mets to Rangers, potential Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz returns, Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai's free agency, and breaking news about Sonny Gray's trade to Boston.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss MLB offseason moves, including Dylan Cease's signing with the Blue Jays and Ryan Helsley joining the Orioles, while analyzing a report on clubhouse tensions between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor on the Mets.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe recap the dramatic Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, where the Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back championships.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe analyze MLB offseason moves, focusing on Josh Naylor's contract with the Mariners and trade predictions for players like McKenzie Gore, Hunter Greene, and Freddie Peralta.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss major MLB offseason moves, including Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies, and trade rumors around Pete Alonso, Tarik Skubal, and Ketel Marte.
Chris Rose and guest Jolly Olive discuss key MLB offseason moves, including Marcel Iglesias re-signing with the Braves, the Taylor Ward trade to the Orioles, and players accepting qualifying offers like Gleyber Torres and Trent Grisham.
Chris Rose and guest Jerry Blevins discuss the Mets signing free agent reliever Devin Williams, analyzing his performance with the Yankees and its implications for Edwin Diaz's free agency.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe preview Game 6 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, analyzing key pitching matchups, lineup strategies, and managerial decisions.
Chris Rose and Dalton Feely discuss recent MLB highlights, including a player hitting a home run for his mother's birthday, and preview the weekend's games.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the latest MLB news, including Jackie Robinson Day celebrations, after a brief apology for a missed show due to Wi-Fi issues.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss a dramatic Diamondbacks comeback win and Pete Alonso's go-ahead home run.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss MLB news, including the Pirates' dad's trip to Wrigley Field and a player's reflection on sharing the moment with his father.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the latest MLB news, including the passing of Miguel Rojas' father.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the latest MLB news, including a major contract for Pirates shortstop Connor Griffin.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the return of baseball to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton repairs, with personal anecdotes and analysis.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe recap MLB playoff games and discuss a colleague's new baby.
Chris Rose and Dalton Feeley discuss baseball news, including David Fry's injury, and promote their floorball tournament.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the latest MLB news, including the Atlanta Braves' first walk-off win of the year, with humorous banter.