Big Time Baseball

Audacy Sports has you covered with the best MLB perspective around. It's Big Time Baseball, with insider, Jon Heyman,​ and former big leaguer Tony Gwynn Jr. He provides a unique look inside every organization and take you into the dugout to break down the postseason race from a player's point of view.

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PE: Red-hot Braves, Giolito’s success, Dee Gord...
Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis breakdown the Braves moving into first-place in the NL East (3:30), Padres closer Kirby Yates and the relief pitching market as the trade deadline nears (7:50), the Brewers’ lackluster bullpen amid their race with the Cubs (13:30), what to make of the so-so teams in the AL West (16:10), White Sox starter Lucas Giolito and his turnaround season (18:07), and the Yankees’ incredible lineup (25:08). Later on, they chat with Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon to discuss his mindset towards Seattle’s trading spree (30:37). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
39 min
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Yankees' power, Nationals' direction, Ausmus/Ca...
Jon Heyman is back, as he and Josh Lewin dissect the power surge around MLB and how it affects the game (2:48), Edwin Encarnacion heading to the Yankees and their dominant lineup, the Astros' control of the AL West (11:23) and the Phillies' recent struggles (16:38). They also chat with Angels manager Brad Ausmus about Mike Trout's tools, Shohei Ohtani's return (20:24), along with Braves TV play-by-play voice Chip Caray (30:28), before wrapping it up with Heyman's insider nuggets (39:10), like the Nationals possibly dealing away their stars near the trade deadline (39:38). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
46 min
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PE: Kimbrel/Keuchel impact, Ortiz shooting, Low...
Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis dissect the long-term impact of Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel on the Cubs and Braves, respectively (2:31), the MLB trade market ahead of the July 31 deadline (8:44), the Josh Donaldson/Joe Musgrave ejection (13:30), Corey Seager's hamstring injury (15:13), Caesar Hernandez's ascendance in Philadelphia (19:33), whether the home run surge across MLB is due to juiced baseballs (22:08), the David Ortiz shooting in the Dominican Republic (25:11) and Chris Sale's dominance of late (27:56). They also chat with Rays rookie second baseman Brandon Lowe about his big campaign and Tampa Bay's hot first-half (31:39). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Ortiz shooting, Muncy-Bumgarner, Girardi/Murti ...
Josh Lewin and Rob Bradford -- in for Jon Heyman -- discussed the David Ortiz shooting in the Dominican Republic (2:50) before digging into Max Muncy-Madison Bumgarner's back-and-forth spat after Muncy showcased his mini-bat flip on Sunday (6:50). They also discuss the Dodgers' elite rotation (9:50), the better team in the NL Central between the Cubs and Brewers (11:45), Lucas Giolito's accession (20:30) and more. Lewin and Bradford chat with Radio.com Sports insider Joe Girardi (22:07) and Sweeny Murti -- the Yankees beat reporter for WFAN (31:39) -- before wrapping it up with the latest trade rumors around MLB (39:00). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
46 min
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PE: McCutchen injury, MLB's attendance issues, ...
Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis discuss the Phillies’ potential trade activity​ following outfielder Andrew McCutchen’s season-ending injury (3:07), plus the market for free-agent starter Dallas Keuchel (6:11). They also dive into the reason behind MLB’s ongoing attendance problem throughout (10:00), as well as digging into the difference between the Dodgers and Angels (15:45), especially their pitching, Hyun-Jin Ryu's dominance and Mike Trout’s lack of a national stage (22:05). To wrap it up, they breakdown Pirates first baseman Josh Bell and his breakout campaign (26:25). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
40 min
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Yankees/Twins talk, Indians' possible fire sale...
Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman kick things off in the AL East, digging into the Yankees' dominant start and outfielder Clint Frazier's issues (2:25), Rafael Devers' rise in Boston (5:22), the Twins' insane power numbers (6:35), the Phillies' recent struggles (10:55) and more. They're also joined by Rockies manager Bud Black (18:31), breaking down the Rockies' hot streak -- led by shortstop Trevor Story -- and Baseball America's Kyle Glaser to dissect the MLB Draft (25:35). To wrap it up, they dive into Heyman's insider notebook, discussing where free-agent pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel could land (35:35), along with whether the Cleveland Indians will trade some of their biggest stars before the MLB trade deadline (40:22). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
45 min
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PE: Harper/Machado's variance, Keuchel/Kimbrel,...
Ex-major leaguers-turned-analysts Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis discuss Bryce Harper and Manny Machado's up-and-down starts with the Phillies and Padres (2:47), respectively, where free-agent pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel could land (12:27), and whether Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia -- who might step away from the game due to persistent knee pain -- will be a Hall of Famer (16:49). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
19 min
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Bellinger's rise, Keuchel's future, Valentine/W...
Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman go around the majors, digging into Cody Bellinger's MVP-caliber season, the A's rise in the AL West amid the Astros' dominance, Dustin Pedroia's potential retirement, the Twins' offensive juggernaut and their upcoming series with the Rays, plus how the Nationals and Marlins might approach the trade deadline come July. They're also joined by ex-manager Bobby Valentine to discuss his memories of the late Bill Buckner before chatting with Rangers manager Chris Woodward about Texas' start. They wrap things up with Heyman's inside scoop on where Dallas Keuchel might land among other nuggets. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
45 min
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PE: Dodgers/Astros talk, Cubs/Brewers' race, Gi...
In the first episode of "Big Time Baseball: Players Edition," Ben Davis and Tony Gwynn Jr. share a few memories from their days together on the baseball diamond (2:58) before going across the majors, dissecting the Padres' so-so start and the Dodgers' dominance (7:50). They discuss Madison Bumgarner and Zach Greinke's future as well before shifting to the NL Central (13:09) for what makes the Brewers' Christian Yelich an elite hitter. They then take a look at the Phillies' improved play (18:36) before diving into the contenders in the American League (24:16), especially the Astros. To wrap it up, they chat with Radio.com Sports' insider Joe Girardi about managers on the hot seat and how catching has changed since his playing days (33:10). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
44 min
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Callaway's 'hot seat,' Kinsler's blowup, Nighte...
Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman dig into the biggest MLB story lines, including whether Mets manger Mickey Callaway will be fired anytime soon, Padres infielder Ian Kinsler going off on his own fan base, the Cardinals' regression, if the Twins are a legitimate contender and how the Yankees have held their own despite a myriad of injuries. Later on, they're joined by Radio.com Sports insider Bob Nightengale to go around the NL before chatting with Rays beat writer Marc Topkin to discuss Tampa Bay's surging start. They wrap things up with "Around the Diamond," diving into Heyman's insider notebook. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
48 min
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Rays/Keuchel, Nationals' possible fire sale, Kr...
Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman dive into the biggest contenders across MLB before discussing how the Rays could go about solving Tyler Glasnow's absence, including the possibility of signing free-agent starter Dallas Keuchel. They also breakdown Mike Fiers' no-hitter, Matt Harvey's regression, how the Nationals might react to their struggles and the Cubs' surge. Later on, they chat with Reds general manager Nick Krall and Astros T.V. analyst Geoff Blum before diving into Heyman's insider notebook, including what he's hearing about Washington's potential fire sale and Madison Bumgarner's future with the Giants. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
49 min
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Juiced baseballs, Levine/Zaidman interviews, Ke...
Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman dive into the juiced baseball craze around the game before dissecting the AL East (Rays, Yankees and Red Sox), AL Central (Royals, Twins and Indians), Bryce Harper's slow start amid Mike Trout's surging production, plus the NL Central (Reds, Cubs and Brewers). Later on, they chat with Twins general manager Thad Levine to discuss first-place Minnesota before bringing on Cubs radio pre and postgame host Zach Zaidman. They wrap it up with Heyman's latest inside info on free agents Matt Kemp, Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Lewin & Heyman: Guerrero Jr. call-up/Bauer-Breg...
In the fourth episode of "Big Time Baseball," Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman dissect the latest across the game, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s major-league call-up with the Blue Jays, the feud between Indians starter Trevor Bauer and Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, along with whether or not the Indians can contend this season, the Twins' hot offense and some rumors within the NL West. Later on, they chat with Radio.com Sports insider Joe Girardi, highlighting Red Sox starter Chris Sale's issues thus far, before bringing on Padres broadcaster Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss San Diego's surging start. They wrap it up with "Around the Diamond," digging into Heyman's latest inside information about free-agent Dallas Keuchel and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Lewin & Heyman: Mets' issues/Anderson suspensio...
In the third episode of "Big Time Baseball," Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman discuss whether or not to buy into teams' hot or slow starts, including the Mets' up-and-down pitching, along with poor outings from the Phillies' Aaron Nola and Red Sox's Chris Sale. They also dive into White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson being suspended for his altercation with the Royals before digging into the NL Central, including Christian Yelich's big numbers and the Pirates' sitting in first. Later on, they chat with Brewers manager Craig Counsell about Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and the team's pitching before bringing on WEEI host Lou Merloni to dissect the Red Sox. Josh and Jon wrap it up by breaking down the biggest rumors around baseball, including whether or not Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Kuechel will sign anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
48 min
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Lewin & Heyman: Rays' surging start, Red Sox/Cu...
In the second episode of "Big Time Baseball," Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman take a look across the game for the non-traditional powerhouses making noise, like the Rays, Mariners and Padres. They also dive into the Red Sox, Cubs and Yankees' respective struggles, especially Yu Darvish's concerns, along with the AL Central and NL East. Later on, they chat with Phillies' television analyst Ben Davis and Mariners' television play-by-play voice Dave Sims before wrapping up the episode by breaking down the best series this weekend. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Lewin & Heyman: Kimbrel/MLB predictions, Girard...
In the first-ever episode of "Big Time Baseball," Josh Lewin and Jon Heyman kick things off by breaking down why pitchers Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel have yet to sign, along with a look at how Bryce Harper and Manny Machado landed with the Phillies and Padres. Later on, they chat with Radio.com Sports insiders Joe Girardi and Bob Nightengale about the American and National League, respectively, before wrapping up the episode with surprise teams across MLB, some upcoming series to look forward to and their World Series predictions. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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