Loud Outs

Same pod. Same great content. Same great dudes. "Negative WAR, Positive Vibes" wherever you get your podcasts. 

The Loud Outs Podcast has moved and been renamed. Catch "Negative WAR, Positive Vibes" wherever you get your podcasts. It is still CJ & Spilly and the radio show Loud Outs on SiriusXM Ch. 89 is still alive and well, weekdays 2-5 ET. 

The LO Podcast is moving and changing names. Please search, like, share and subscribe to the "Negative WAR Positive Vibes" podcast going forward. Or you can just search "CJ & Spilly" and you will find it. We are only off the SiriusXM platform for the podcast, we're still on the radio show. Loud Outs the show continues on MLB Network Radio, M-F, 2-5 ET on SXM CH. 89. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk about the devastating news coming out of Los Angeles that Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and will not pitch again this season and is very likely out for 2024. What does the mean for his free agency? Who is to blame? Spilly wants to bury the Angels, CJ feels differently. Plus the White Sox fire their long time Team President and their General Manager. It was a mess in Chicago. What's next? Who's next? And is leading the White Sox right now a desirable job? 

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk the red hot Mariners led by star Centerfielder Julio Rodriguez. The Astros call a team meeting after getting embarrassed at home. The Brewers got swept by the Dodgers and then went to Texas and swept the Rangers. What to like about a potential sleeper in the National League. The Angels called up their top pick from the 2023 draft. Good idea? Bad idea? Spilly talks about what you look for when making such an aggressive decision. The Yankees are done and it's getting ugly in the Bronx, is an organizational philosophy to blame? If so, how do they fix it? 

In this episode CJ & Spilly address the issues in Tampa for the Rays. No Wander, no McClanahan, can they hold on? The guys wonder are pitchers chasing metrics and innovative new pitches leading to more injuries? The Cubs lose Stroman to an ominous injury but Spilly is still a believer. CJ goes on his annual "The Little League World Series is a Sham" rant. Spilly said Verlander would be better than Scherzer after they both got traded from the Mets to Texas teams. He's ready to backtrack and has concerns about one specific element of Verlander's game. With 6 weeks to go failing team and their fans will discuss personnel changes with coaches unfairly taking the brunt of the blame. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk Aaron Boone's latest ejection after a rough night for home plate umpire Laz Diaz. What should MLB do about umpires who have really bad games? The Orioles suspended their excellent and well respected TV play-by-play voice Kevin Brown for...wait for it...stating facts the Orioles PR department included in their game notes. The White Sox have struggled on the field and worst kept secret in baseball is out, the White Sox have a clubhouse culture issue. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly break down all the teams in the NL Wild Card race. Who has a real chance? What does each team need to do to make the post season? It is going to be a WILD finish to the season in the National League. Shohei Ohtani shows emotion after a tough loss, the guys dig in to what might be going on with baseball's best player. 

In the episode CJ and Spilly talk Baltimore Orioles and wonder if their front office is up to the task. They also grade the Cardinals as sellers. The Yankees are in a brutal spot: buy, sell, hold are all reasonable options and the guys disagree on the right move. 

In this episode CJ & Spilly break down the blockbuster Max Scherzer trade to Texas from all angles. They also talk Astros, Padres, Cubs, Mets and White Sox as we get closer to the deadline. 

In the episode CJ and Spilly are impressed with Bryce Harper's first base debut and what it might mean for the Phillies flexibility at the deadline. Tampa has been the worst team in baseball in July, did they haven a Wander Franco problem? Jonathan India is rumored to be available in Cincinnati, could he be the piece to bring the starting pitcher they need? Aroldis Chapman has been filthy, the Braves add a bullpen arm and X is here. 

In the episode CJ and Spilly talk about what it would take to land Shohei Ohtani and whether or not if the Angels should trade him. The AL West runs deep and could be the most active at the August 1st trade deadline. First time General Mangers have big decisions in Texas. The onus is on the Baltimore Orioles, it's time to add pieces at the deadline. 

The boys are back and apologetic. In this episode CJ & Spilly talk Yankees offensive struggles after Spilly saw Aaron Boone's club visit Colorado. The Astros injuries keep piling up and Spilly thinks that perhaps they sit out this deadline for the greater good. The Reds have been a fun team to watch but the bats have gone quiet and so they dip into the farm system once again. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly breakdown the critical and awful call in the Rangers - White Sox game at home plate. Gerrit Cole has no patience for nonsense vs. the Mariners as sparks fly in the Bronx. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk Cardinals continued struggles, managerial speculation and what has happened to them defensively. Shohei Ohtani put on a show in a four game series in Texas. Ramon DeJesus ejected 3 Rangers on one play. 45' Lane rule causing chaos in Houston. Luis Robert lazy play in L.A. Oakland A's are no longer. 

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk college pitch counts and the amazing feat of 156 pitches thrown by Stanford's Quinn Mathews. Can the Marlins sustain their winning ways and do they need to get bold? The Mets are back to LOLMets status, is a leadership change the answer? A reverse boycott sounds like something out of a Seinfeld episode, but they are doing it in Oakland. 

In this episode CJ and Spilly break down the brutal news that Jacob deGrom is headed for another Tommy John surgery and what that means for the Rangers. Aaron Judge is headed to the injured list with a toe injury, is his absence their biggest problem? A Reds prospect makes a much anticipated big league debut. 

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk Texas Rangers and the ridiculous depth of their lineup. They also talk about the Yankees-Dodgers series.  An alarming Mariners stat has emerged and they take a curios approach to pitching development. Royce Lewis avoids major injury in what was a scary collision at first base. Is it time for a rules adjustment around first base? 

In this episode CJ and Spilly discuss the emerging Seattle Mariners the struggles of the Pittsburgh Pirates and whether or not we're making too big of a deal of how many games big leaguers have to play.