Into the Shift

12/09/2022

It felt like playoff baseball briefly, but that was enough for us to get excited!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/bun-warmers-for-just-a-day

In this episode, Jamin and Matt embrace a brief fall-like day and take an in-depth look at each of the teams in their power rankings.

05/09/2022

Who has the schedule most conducive to go on a run? Who has the murder's row of schedules in September? The guys break down in this week's episode!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/down-the-stretch-they-come

In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the schedules of each team in the playoff chase to see who has the inside track to bids and seeding.

29/08/2022

An episode featuring somebody in their 40's. Saaaaaaaaay whaaaaaaaat?!

Happy birthday Jamin!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/the-big-4-0-happy-birthday-jamin

In this episode, Matt threatens to sing Happy Birthday to Jamin, the guys answer playoff-related questions and take a deep dive as to just how good the Dodgers are.

23/08/2022

SHOW ME THE MONEY (Part II) featuring Jamin going on a rant.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/jamin-goes-on-a-rant

In this episode, Jamin calls out Yankees fans, the guys break down the NL financial situations and the power rankings are becoming more and more clear.

17/08/2022

SHOW ME THE MONEY (Part I)

Jamin breaks down the financial situations of each team in the American League in this episode.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/financial-report-part-i-the-american-league

09/08/2022

A monster mailbag episode! Check it out!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/big-time-mailbag

03/08/2022

Hot of the mics! Jamin and Matt's trade deadline reactions!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/2022-trade-deadline-reaction

In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the major trades from the 2022 trade deadline, as well as give their updated power rankings after all of the moves.

29/07/2022

We're back!

After a long hiatus, the fellas are back with the 2022 trade deadline preview. Get ready for lots of trade proposals...some more preposterous than others!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/2022-trade-deadline-preview

In this episode, Matt presents Jamin with several trade ideas that could happen before August 2nd's trade deadline.

18/07/2022

We apologize for no show this past week. Jamin was under the weather and Matt had some family commitments. We will be back July 29th with our next episode, which will be a trade deadline preview. Thanks for listening!

08/07/2022

One of our favorite episodes of the year...the 2022 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show Extravaganza!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/2022-all-star-selection-show-extravaganza

In this episode, Jamin and Matt unveil who they think should be chosen for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.

03/07/2022

Happy Independence Day from the fellas at Into the Shift! Enjoy a mailbag episode on this great holiday!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/the-good-ole-days

In this episode, Jamin and Matt answer your mailbag questions including being their favorite team's GM for a day, what the Royals need to do to become competitive and their favorite childhood memories.

27/06/2022

In your future I see you listening to this podcast and holding Jamin accountable for his midseason predictions.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/jamin-the-soothsayer

21/06/2022

Check out who the fellas don't like but respect anyways, as well as which manager (besides their team's manager) would be their choice to run a ball club. So much more in this episode.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/you-dont-have-to-like-us-but-you-have-to-respect-us

13/06/2022

From optimistic to terrible and all points in between, there are some teams who are across the spectrum with their feelings right now. Check out the episode to see what this means!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/two-guys-and-their-feelings

07/06/2022

Matt wears his hat backwards. Jamin makes jazz records. Both have vibes on this episode of the podcast.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/this-podcast-has-all-kinds-of-swag

In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at players heading for regression, teams not in first place who are scary and players from their childhood.

02/06/2022

There are good teams and there are bad teams. There isn't much in between right now in MLB. Listen to the newest episode to get the guys' thoughts on the current landscape!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/no-middle-ground-and-its-only-june

23/05/2022

You asked the questions and we answered them! The first mail bag session of the season!
https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/the-2022-mail-bag-debut

In this episode, Jamin and Matt answer the first mail bag questions of the season!

18/05/2022

The poor, poor Cincinnati Reds.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/only-in-baseball

In this episode, Jamin and Matt discuss a rare feet accomplished by the Cincinnati Reds, break down the NL West prospects and determine if we are far enough into the season to take teams seriously.

11/05/2022

This is a Mike Trout love fest episode and we make no apologies for that.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-trout-is-still-good-at-baseball

In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at some of the more disappointing teams so far and their chances to turn things around, as well as discussing Mike Trout's start to the year and prospects in the NL Central.

03/05/2022

Is it time for robot umps? Jamin gives some pretty telling statistics that support it. Check out our new episode!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/come-on-blue

In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the wild inconsistency from umpires, breakdown some of the surprise teams so far and go in-depth on prospects from the NL East.

25/04/2022

There is no better way to start your week than a brand spankin' new episode of the podcast!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/no-offense-but-we-need-offense

In this episode, Jamin and Matt talk about the lack of offense so far this season, prospects in the AL West and a teasing reference of Rob Deer.

20/04/2022

It's really nice for you all to stop by and listen to our podcast! Hope you enjoy our conversations on Freddie Freeman's homer against his former team, the AL Central prospect rankings and our first power rankings of the season!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/a-really-nice-episode

In this episode Jamin and Matt debut their power rankings, look at Freddie Freeman's homer off his former team and break down the prospects in the AL Central.

15/04/2022

If you thought Matt's prediction of the Marlins making the playoffs was crazy, wait until you hear this week's episode of Into the Shift, where the fellas give their awards predictions that will undoubtedly be wrong.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/award-predictions-sure-to-go-wrong-see-zac-gallen

In this episode, Jamin and Matt give their predictions for the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year awards. Matt also breaks down the top prospects in the AL East.

07/04/2022

Happy Opening Day, everyone! Be sure to check out all of our predictions in the latest episode!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-opening-day-zi8j2qvw

In this episode, Jamin and Matt give their predictions for the upcoming season, including division finishes, playoff matchups and World Series champions.

29/03/2022

And there it is...

We finished our all-time teams in this episode. Check out the final rankings, as we add Tampa, Toronto, Texas, San Diego, Seattle and Washington!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/the-final-six

In this episode Jamin and Matt break down the final six teams in their all-time teams: the Rays, Jays, Padres, Rangers, Nationals and Mariners.

22/03/2022

Is the Giants' all-time team overrated like the Dodgers? How high can the Cardinals' team go in our rankings? Check out the first part of Episode No. 65 to find out

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/deja-vu-all-over-again

So let's get this straight, the Rockies didn't want to pay Nolan Arenado or Trevor Story, but then they wanted to pay Kris Bryant? Got it...

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/why-colorado-why

In the second part of episode No. 65, Jamin and Matt talk about some of the latest hot stove moves, including the Rockies spending stupid money just to finish in fourth place.

16/03/2022

What's better than one episode of the podcast this week?

TWO!

In the first part of the episode, we talk about some of the big trades that have already taken place in this quickened offseason.

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/let-the-baseball-madness-begin

In the second part, we break down the all-time teams from the Phillies and the Pirates. Pittsburgh's was a doozy and Philly's was a snoozy!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/139-years-of-blah

In the second part of the episode, Jamin and Matt look at the powerful lineup of the all-time Pittsburgh Pirates and the underwhelming all-time Philadelphia Phillies.

08/03/2022

"These little town blues
They've all melted away
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it
In old New York"

New episode edition, New York style!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/to-the-city-that-never-sleeps

In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the all-time teams from the Mets and the vaunted Yankees. Teaser: the pinstriped folks are good. Very good.

01/03/2022

How high can the all-time teams of the Twins and A's go in the power rankings? Check out this episode to find out! (Teaser: very, very high)

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/we-dedicate-this-episode-to-terry-steinbach

In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the all-time teams of the vaunted Twins and Athletics. Buckle up, these teams are loaded!

22/02/2022

What do Anibal Sanchez and Don Money have in common? Well, nothing.

Except they are in the same podcast episode!

Today we break down the all-time teams from the Marlins and Brewers. Check it out!

https://into-the-shift.simplecast.com/episodes/those-teal-jerseys-though

In this episode, Jamin and Matt give you the all-time teams from the Miami Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers. We may or may not mention Jeff Conine and Ricky Bones. You'll have to check it out!