yordan alvarez

(1:10) – Big-picture look at the top-tier OFs entering 2024, including Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Cubs and Juan Soto in Pinstripes

(14:00) – Outfield Rankings #20-13: Jazz Chisholm, Mike Trout, Bryan Reynolds, Kyle Schwarber, Nolan Jones, and Cody Bellinger

(39:30) – Outfield Rankings: #12-1: Randy Arozarena, Adolis Garcia, Yordan Alvarez, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Corbin Carroll

Some fellas up in New York don't seem to think that Yordan Alvarez is a very feared hitter around MLB..

Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games, we look at what happened and the Framber Valdez controvery. We look at our best and worst takes of the 2022 season and even with the season being done, we arent as we will have plenty of episodes in the offseason!

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Astros closing out a World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Houston being one of the best teams all season.  Yordan Alvarez was really impressive all season and the pitching came through in all aspects.  With the amount of strikeouts the Astros pitching got, it didn't leave many balls in play for a defense that was still spectacular.  Joe thinks this win will push teams, especially in the AL West, to try and create a hitting lineup that can move the ball around the field.  Dusty Baker finally gets his World Series championship after 25 years of managing.  Dusty has had the right demeanor to last so long in the game and had the perfect mentality to calm the situation and bring credibility back to Houston. As for the game itself, Tom was surprised to see the Phillies mood just tank when they were down.  We find out the one pivotal moment that changed the outcome. The 118th World Series was entertaining and both teams represented the game well.  We wrap up with music heard in Baker's office through the series.  Joe thinks the season should end with ZZ Top and 'Sharp Dressed Man' for Baker's upcoming offseason.

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Astros closing out a World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Houston being one of the best teams all season.  Yordan Alvarez was really impressive all season and the pitching came through in all aspects.  With the amount of strikeouts the Astros pitching got, it didn't leave many balls in play for a defense that was still spectacular.  Joe thinks this win will push teams, especially in the AL West, to try and create a hitting lineup that can move the ball around the field.  Dusty Baker finally gets his World Series championship after 25 years of managing.  Dusty has had the right demeanor to last so long in the game and had the perfect mentality to calm the situation and bring credibility back to Houston. As for the game itself, Tom was surprised to see the Phillies mood just tank when they were down.  We find out the one pivotal moment that changed the outcome. The 118th World Series was entertaining and both teams represented the game well.  We wrap up with music heard in Baker's office through the series.  Joe thinks the season should end with ZZ Top and 'Sharp Dressed Man' for Baker's upcoming offseason.

The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.

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Everybody was celebrating the @lsufootball win over @bamaseccountry and storming the field. #geauxtigers @sec is king. 
@georgiafootball made @vol_football look ordinary. They are the team to beat.  @ohiostatefb has a lot of work to do. 
 @umichfootball Jekyll & Hyde @rfootball last night. Down 17-14 at half to @rfootball out scores them 38-0 in the second half. 
 @nyjets came to play today.  
@raiders got the memo get the ball to #davanteadams vs @jaguars today. Where was this @bengals team in that ugly #mnf loss to @clevelandbrowns & great to see #joemixon showing what he can do vs @panthers just got his 5th #touchdown of the game.
 Congrats @partylikearochkind your @astrosbaseball won 2nd #worldseries & @texasfootball has huge game vs @tcufootball next week and I was going to come out for the game.  Oh well.  
Off to @nyrangers hosting @detroitredwings this afternoon.

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This week, Aarav and Arsh preview the 2022 MLB World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Then, they predict the winners of this year's NBA awards and give you their two picks each for Fantasy Football Must-Starts in Week 8 that are available IN OVER 50% OF ESPN LEAGUES! (Two Brothers - Two Picks)

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Chapters:
0:00 MLB World Series
20:37 NBA Awards
28:53 Two Brothers - Two Picks

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We start this week's episode in the cheeriest of moods following Yordan Alvarez's dramatic walk-off home run to give Houston a 1-0 lead in the best of five Divisional Series with Seattle. From there we contemplate whether home field advantage any big advantage at all in baseball, meditate over how much if at all the 5-days rest will effect the four teams that earned byes, and gravitate to the recent Right Said Fred vs. Beyoncé  kerfuffle.

Check It Out
Craig - John Fullbright's new album "Liar." This is "Unlocked Doors."
Rex - Cobra Spell's new single "Flaming Heart."
Andrew - Paramore's new single "This is Why."

Errata: The Padres, not the Phillies won more games on the road than at home in 2022, after adding in the Wild Card round results. The NFL blackout rule has been suspended (not overturned) since 2015. Vanilla Ice released "Ice Ice Baby" in August 1990, which technically is the last year of the 1980's in a way.  Beyoncé's self titled LP was nominated for a Grammy Best Album in 2014, not "Lemonade," which came next.

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Jeff and Kevin start off the show reacting to Yordan Álvarez’ walk-off home run off of Robbie Ray in Game 1 of Houston & Seattle’s divisional series, before getting into why Scott Servais decided to use Robbie Ray out of the bullpen. Afterwards, the guys look back on Ross Atkins’ end-of-season news conference and discuss why ultimately, they both believe John Schneider will be back as manager of the Blue Jays in 2023. Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall shares his takeaways from Atkins’ availability and day one of the 2022 division series, notably Cal Quantrill’s start against the Yankees, Dodgers-Padres West coast showdown, and his breakdown of the Ray-Álvarez at-bat (33:50).

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Brandon Noe’s suspension has been lifted and he returns to visit BaseballBiz 

• We watched LIVE the end of Game 1 ALDS w/ Houston Astros & Seattle Mariners
• Tampa Bay Rays & Cleveland Wild Card Games  -  Shortest & Longest games 
• Willy May Hayes
• How many NFL football games can you fit into a 15 inning game
• Brandon chooses the Atlanta Braves for this year’s WS champions
• Will some team have to knock off some of the rust with too many days off between games
• Mark emulates Dave Wills
• Yordan Alvarez 3-run home run walk off in bottom of 9th
• Brandon asks are there other sports with as many variables in a game as baseball
• Scott Servais was an Astro catcher
• Did we like the new 2022 Wild Card format for the MLB PostSeason
• MLB trying some new questionable partnerships
• Umps give Musgrove a Wet Willie
• Bob Melvin steps up for Musgrove
• MLB “Up in Smoke” or “Charlotte’s Web” sponsorships on the horizon
• What kind of CBD promotions will be in the stadiums
• Brandon gives his take on the 10th inning Manfred Man
• Aroldis Chapman could have been on the New York Yankees roster if he had only shown up
• Rundown on Division game teams
• San Diego Padres will be facing the Los Angeles Dodgers
• What the heck happened to the NY Mets -  Tommy Trumpet tune stopped and no place to sit
• Padres are doing it without Tatis
• San Diego will need an exorcism to prep for the Dodgers
• Mark was greedy and wanted to see 3 AL East teams in the Wild Card
• Moving the fences in Camden Yard
• Brandon Hyde could be Manager of the Year with his development of the Baltimore Orioles
• Cannabis on my mind
• Robby Ray faces Yordan Alvarez at the bottom of the 9th &  . . . 
• Tommy & Jimmy explore CBD Gummies
• Apologies to Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong

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#chetholmgren made a splash for @okcthunder at #saltlakecity #summerleague last night with 23 points and six blocks.  
#taylorfritz in a dogfight with #rafaelnadal for a spot in the @wimbledon semifinals.  @astrosbaseball won 8th straight last night and #yordanalvarez hit his 25th #homerun but please skip the #homerunderby at the #allstarweekend you don’t need it. @partylikearochkind would agree with me.
  #womenseuro2022 doubling attendance of four years ago.  Great to see. 
Love @premierleague trying to combat #gambling by banning gambling shirt sponsors going forward.  10 Clubs had gambling sponsors last year. 14 of 20 teams are needed for measure to pass. 
@pac12conference and @accsports proposing a championship game in #lasvegas means more #collegefootball and I am all for it.  

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#demaryiusthomas had stage 2 #cte and former @mls player #scottvermillion had it too.  
Do not mess with #joeychestnut during #nathanshotdogeatingcontest which he won for the 15th time.  
#brittneygriner wants to come home.  
Congrats to the first black GM in @nhl history #mikegrier by @sanjosesharks and now he needs to hire a coach.  
@big12conference looking to add 6 teams and if it goes thru the @pac12conference will be no more. 
@astrosbaseball 7 wins in row after #yordanalvarez walk off #homerun in 7-6 yesterday over @kcroyals 
@mets get back #maxscherzer tonight @reds and #jacobdegrom hit 100MPH on Sunday in a rehab assignment.
 #juliorodríguez is having a season for @mariners
 #dariusgarland got largest ever contract from @cavs and in @wnba @nyliberty #sabrinaionescu was named player of month for June.
 #usmnt make #olympics for first time since 2008. 
#uswnt beat #haiti 3-0 in #worldcupqualifier #alexmorgan scored two goals. 
 #hammerinhank RIP. 
#o2arena in London will host TWO #womensboxing championships flights on September 10th.  #claressashields vs #savannahmarshall for #middleweight title. #mikaelamayer vs #alyciabaumgardner for #juniorlightweight title.

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This week, Craig shills Hooks & Runs' Spotify playlists; the gang discusses Houston signing Yordan Alvarez to a 6-year, $115M contract and also, the 2022 luxury tax results.

Check It Out!
Rex: Anthrax is releasing their 40 year anniversary record, "Anthrax XL," on July 15 -- they are streaming "Aftershock" as a teaser this week.
Andrew: Andrew went fishing this week and came back with sea shanties on the brain. He recommends The the British folk group Longest Johns and the first song on their January 2022 album "Smoke and Oakum," the Stephen Foster tune "Hard Times Come Again No More."
Craig: Long-time Craig favorite, The Drive-By Truckers, released their latest LP, "Welcome 2 Club XIII" on May 20th (ATO Records). This is the album's first single, "The Driver." This song is NSFW.

Errata: Aaron Judge is actually on pace to hit 64 home runs and drive in 133 runs. The Oakland A's ballpark is called Oakland Coliseum.

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Intro, retired NFL players, Drew Brees NBC controversy, and predictions for the AFC next season (1:20-33:04)

Cleveland Cavaliers' new logos, our thoughts, Around the Roo, Luke Walton hiring, and main off-season priorities for the Cavs (33:10-59:09)

NBA Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals recap, the roast of Logan Congrove, recap Game 1 of the Finals, preview the rest of the series, and more (59:12-1:24:50)

MLB, Yordan Alvarez contract, Joe Girardi firing, Robinson Cano's future, player of the week, our updated MVP standings, and more (1:24:55-1:52:48)

Phillies have had enough with Joe Giardi but is he just the scapegoat? Astros extended their huge slugger, Nestor Cortes has a new nickname. Robinson Cano is looking for a new team (Again) Paul Goldschmidt is on a 25 game hitting streak, can he reach 56? Is he the frontrunner for MVP? 

Love being in #galveston with @partylikearochkind and finally got a #sushi meal. But the best is my Texas Longhorns Starter jacket! Hook ‘‘em Horns!
@nyrangers up 2-0 on @tblightning @nikkischwartz_ has to be pumped. 
@yankees 4 straight now 37-15 on season and #aaronjudge hit his 20th #homerun of the season.  
#yordanalvarez got paid by @astrosbaseball 6-$115M. 
#rafaelnadal going for 14th #frenchopen and 22nd #grandslam tomorrow. The #goat and pulling for #cocogauff on getting her first today vs #igaswiatek on the women’s side.

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OPENING DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
The Yippers are absolutely juiced that the marathon of 162 is about to begin!

Intro: Eloy Jimenez injury devastates Brett and Fur, but will it be a big enough blow to stunt a playoff run? The Chicago Cubs have not extended Rizzo, Bryant or Baez, what is going on in the North Side? Finally, the guys make their MLB playoff brackets, from wild card winners to  World Series Champs!

This week's interview is a "HOT TAKES" edition, featuring our very own 2020 Spoon of the Year Winner Paul Hembekides! Paul is the producer behind ESPN's successful morning show GET UP! Paul took home our 2020 Spoon of the Year award for his notorious article portraying how Christian Yelich was the best player in baseball entering the 2020 season (Titled & linked below: Christian Yelich, not Mike Trout, is MLB's best player -- and the numbers show it)
To continue the hot take tradition, Paul was gracious enough to come up with a few additional hot takes for the 2021 season. If you are betting man like ourselves, this episode is a MUST LISTEN,  hear and place your MLB futures before the start of the season! Thanks again for coming on the show Paul!

Outro: The Yippers have fun giving their own hot takes for the 2021 season in honor of the legend Paul Hembekides's special feature. Also, the boys touch on their MLB fantasy draft, who we drafted with the #4 overall pick and more!

Paul's article:
 https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29518030/christian-yelich-not-mike-trout-mlb-best-player-numbers-show-it

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Now is the time, Atlanta. Honor Hank Aaron and eliminate your problematic baseball team name in one fell swoop. Hammerin’ Hank deserves it.  Kiké Hernandez and George Springer highlight the hot stove this week. The Mets fire Jared Porter for his abusive treatment of a female sports journalist (dick pics and out of control unsolicited texting). Good on ya, Steve Cohen, but next time include some women in your vetting and you can avoid the bad hire to begin with. Jessica Mendoza gives excellent context. We crosstrain with professional hockey in which the women act to end racism and the men just can’t follow health protocols.

We tiptoe back to the Astros in our boyfriend segment where Pottymouth selects Winter Ball favorite Jose Siri and Patti hopes for a comeback for 2019 Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez. Over in Milwaukee (dammit, Packers) Pottymouth chooses Luis Urías as her Brewers boyfriend, watching for the moment when his hamate-surgery induced superpowers kick in.  Patti hopes for a comeback for 2018 MVP and her current once and forever boyfriend, Christian Yelich.  There’s a boyfriend-laden Venezuelan home run derby and so much more in Winter Baseball. Also, there is delicious Silver Branch beer in a variety of Wicked Weed barware.

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