Loud Outs

CJ and Spilly break down the chaos in Clearwater following Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins' season-ending ACL tear, the latest injury plaguing the defending NL champions as we end Spring Training. How could this reshape the NL East race? Also, the guys discuss the surprisingly complicated process behind the decisions MLB teams make on who will be on the Opening Day rosters.

CJ and Spilly break down the incredible championship game of the World Baseball Classic between Team USA and Team Japan, including the dramatic Trout-Ohtani showdown. Was this baseball at its absolute best?

CJ and Spilly discuss Team USA beating Venezuela and Cuba to reach the WBC Championship Game. Will Japan join them or will Mexico pull off the huge upset? Plus, they determine whether the excitement of the WBC is worth the potential injuries.

CJ and Spilly talk the MLB's renewed emphasis on pitchers using "sticky stuff,” the Yankees' big decision on whether or not to play Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza, and the Mets catching a break with Edwin Diaz's salary.

CJ and Spilly react to Team Puerto Rico's incredible win over their Dominican rivals and the tragic scene of Edwin Diaz being injured in the celebration. Also, Team USA advances but Spilly is still not impressed.

CJ and Spilly talk about all the latest in the World Baseball Classic, including Cuba advancing to a semifinal in Miami, and the highly anticipated Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico match-up tonight. Also, Spilly takes Max Scherzer to task.

CJ and Spilly react to Team USA's blowout loss to Team Mexico and the ripple effect it could have on the rest of the World Baseball Classic. Plus, they look ahead to the games that will decide who will advance out of the group stages.

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is officially underway! CJ and Spilly go through the biggest storylines, what they're excited about, and who they think will win this year's loaded WBC.

CJ and Spilly share their thoughts on the new pitch clock in MLB. How will pitchers and hitters react? Who has the advantage? And most importantly...will it affect beer sales in stadiums?

CJ and Spilly break down the biggest storylines they're following during Spring Training, and why Spilly is sold on the Padres as pennant winners after visiting their camp. Also, could the Astros finally have some competition in the AL West in 2023? And CJ makes the case that we're seeing the end of the AL/NL distinctions in baseball, as the league introduces a new balanced schedule.

CJ Nitkowski and Ryan Spilborghs. Two former big leaguers. Two current TV stars. One former hair band drummer. One collective passion for bringing baseball to the airwaves. Get LOUD, March 6th.