Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. speak with MLB Superagent Scott Boras about, a potential playoff bubble, private jets, buyers and sellers, Trevor Baur beef, and how the shortened season has major financial implications league wide. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tony and Jon are joined by Miami Marlins Manager and Yankees legend Don Mattingly. The guys discuss the Marlins early success, how the Miami has been able to persevere despite their COVID outbreak, and what the future has in store for the Marlins franchise. Stick around for Heyman's Insider Corner and he breaks down what prospects to keep an eye out for and what kind of contract Francisco Lindor is asking for.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gwynn Jr. and Jon Heyman take you around baseball and break down the latest headlines and developing stories. Mike Trout turned 29 on August 7th, it's about time we start talking about his all-time ranking. The Astros and Athletics got into a brawl after Ramon Laureano got hit twice in the game. The World Series favorites are the Yankees and Dodgers, but who are the other teams who belong in the conversation?  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Former big leaguer Jerry Hairston Jr. joins the program to talk with Jon and Tony about the latest COVID news around the league. The guys also get into whether or not the 8 game suspension handed down to Joe Kelly is justified. Keep listening for Heyman's Insider Corner for news directly from players, GMs and MLB executives.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. break down this week in MLB. The Cardinals are the latest team with a COVID-19 outbreak. The Mets first 10 games have been dissapointing to say the least. The Yankees have been a dominant force, will anyone in the AL be able to keep pace? The NL West has emerged as baseballs best division. In the NL, the Cubs, Dodgers, and Braves are in a class of their own.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. are joined by RADIO.COM Sports' insider Bob Nightengale, breaking down the first week of MLB. They also discuss how the A's and Padres have emerged as two teams who are capable of overachieving, why the National League is still the Dodgers to lose, and why there is a surprise case for the NL East champion.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. are back, breaking down the Miami Marlins' coronavirus outbreak and how it could impact the rest of MLB, Justin Verlander's injury among other hampered players around the league, the Nationals' unwillingness to travel to Miami and much more! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

MLB Insider Jon Heyman and Former Major Leaguer Tony Gwynn Jr. welcome in New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone. They talk about the state of baseball and sports amidst COVID-19, relive some of his greatest moments as a player and dive into his journey to become the Yankees' Manager. Jon and Tony also weigh in on the latest news and notes around MLB. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

MLB Insider Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. host this week's episode of Big Time Baseball. This week, the guys talk with former MLB great Dave Stewart about his scare with Covid-19, his self-quarantine, his advice for MLB players moving forward and more. They also talk about great stories from his playing days. They also talk about the latest news surrounding the league this offseason including Noah Syndergaard's surprise Tommy John surgery. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Former Major Leaguer Tony Gwynn Jr and MLB Insider Jon Heyman are BACK for the Big Time Baseball Podcast! In their first episode of 2020, they recap the biggest storylines from the off season and then welcome in Astros' Manager Dusty Baker to give the latest on his new team in the aftermath of the sign-stealing scandal. They close the show with Jon's EXCLUSIVE MLB Insider nuggets. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

MLB Insider Jon Heyman joins Ben Davis for a special offseason episode of Big Time Baseball. The guys start with a recap of the biggest moves so far, including a discussion on which of the Cole, Strasburg, and Rendon signings has the brightest outlook (1:37, 16:37) and a look at how Madison Bumgarner's deal with the Diamondbacks affects Robbie Ray's trade prospects (11:10). Later, Jon and Ben look at the top remaining free agents and talk about where they may end up, including Josh Donaldson and Hyun-jin Ryu (18:41) and visit the rumor mill for several teams, including the Dodgers and their wealth of prospects as well as Kris Bryant's trade outlook (23:04). To finish, they go over new managers (30:06) and the Houston Astros scandal and its potential consequences (34:42). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis go over their predictions for major awards after the candidates were revealed (1:31), weigh the top landing spots of major free agents (13:59), and discuss the possibility of collusion during free agency (21:34). After arguing their picks for the most compelling member of the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame Veteran's Committee Ballot from names like Dale Murphy, Steve Garvey, and Lou Whitaker (23:43), they are joined by former big leaguer and radio host for WEEI in Boston Lou Merloni to talk about Chaim Bloom's busy start with the Red Sox and whether or not the team can compete with the powerhouses of the American League (27:39). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin quickly pay tribute to baseball's newest world champions (1:05) before digging into the Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon sweepstakes (5:42/8:57), discussing how we should feel about Bryce Harper's departure from Washington in hindsight (11:31), and giving a complete breakdown of every major MLB award race (13:49). MLB.com writer and reporter Mark Feinsand joins the show to go over his latest article which broke down every team's biggest offseason need and shares his thoughts on the one-game Wild Card (31:15), followed by Jon's insider segment where he reveals info on the SF/PIT managerial openings and the futures of Mookie Betts and Francisco Lindor (40:55). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brad "Lights Out" Lidge helps to close out the season with Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis, but first the guys talk about the dramatic Trea Turner interference call (3:32), Juan Soto's swagger in the batter's box and his home run trot (9:05), Stephen Strasburg and how they've been taught to deal with tipping pitches (14:03), and who should win the World Series MVP depending on who wins (19:06). After analyzing the managerial hires of Joe Girardi, David Ross, and Jayce Tingler (21:29) and making Game 7 predictions (27:33), the hosts are joined by former Astros closer and member of the 2008 World Champion Phillies Brad Lidge, who shares how he got his nickname, how he dealt with pressure on the mound in the postseason, and his thoughts on the 2019 World Series (30:51). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin begin the penultimate episode of Big Time Baseball's first season with discussions about the Nationals' collapse at home (1:00), the unpredictable heroes of this and other World Series (2:33), and updated speculation on Gerrit Cole's upcoming free agency (7:34). USA Today national writer and RADIO.COM Sports Insider Bob Nightengale joins the show to reflect on the recent manager and coach hirings (13:31), the off-field issues and culture of the Astros (17:52), and his take on the Red Sox' search for a general manager (24:10). Later, Nationals beat writer Byron Kerr discusses topics ranging from Max Scherzer's health to Gerardo Parra's influence in the locker room (28:51). To wrap, Heyman has updates on trade candidates Wil Myers and Mitch Haniger as well as some thoughts on the Mets' "mystery manager candidate" (41:51). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis dive right into Game 1 of the World Series (0:58) and discuss the performance of Juan Soto at just 20 years old (5:33) as compared to Ben's stats at the same age! After looking into upcoming pitching matchups in the next couple of games (10:28), the guys move away from the World Series to talk about the rumored replacements for Joe Maddon in Chicago and for Gabe Kapler in Philadelphia (14:41), as well as the conflict involving Astros assistant GM Brandon Taubman (17:24). Former big league outfielder and current MLB radio host Matt Diaz joins the show to talk about the World Series as well as the future of his former team, the Atlanta Braves (28:10). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin begin the first World Series episode of Big Time Baseball by talking about the the teams that missed out on the Fall Classic and what they can do to reach it next season (2:23) and the magic that propelled the Nats and Astros into the big series (6:24). Longtime baseball executive Sandy Alderson then joins the podcast for a one-on-one interview with Jon Heyman to discuss the Athletics' sabermetrics revolution and his time as the GM of the Mets (13:40). Then, each side of the World Series is represented by a member of the media in interviews with MLB.com's Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart (33:28) and Washington Nationals broadcaster and radio personality Pete Medhurst (43:03). To wrap, Jon Heyman brings us updated information about managerial openings as well as the opt-out clauses of Stephen Strasburg and Jake Arrieta (50:37) . See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Before Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis dive into the postseason with featured guests Bret Boone and Ryan Spilborghs, they discuss Howie Kendrick's continual underrated performance (1:52), the Angels' hire of Joe Maddon (2:43), and Mike Trout's involvement in such a decision (4:22). The first of two guests, Bret Boone, joins to talk about the postseason as his brother Aaron (Yankees manager) and father Bob (Nationals assistant GM and VP of player development) find themselves in the thick of things, additionally commenting on the league's new rule changes and his near-MVP season in 2001 (6:01). Later, former outfielder and MLB radio host Ryan Spilborghs digs into the analytical side of things, discussing who has the upper hand in the ALCS and what it's like to be an outfielder at Coors Field (27:49). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin dive into the exciting Yankees-Astros series (1:15), discuss what the Yankees will need to do to advance (3:04), and identify an underrated weapon in the Nationals' offense (8:40). Tony La Russa joins the show to share insight from his many postseason experiences, analyze how big a role the front office should play in coaching decisions, and point out some managerial candidates he thinks highly of (12:38), and Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score shares reactions of the Joe Maddon firing and dissects the transactions that put the Cubs in their current situation (29:38). Jon Heyman finishes the episode with some insider information about managerial replacements and big free agent topics (40:40). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis are back as the LDS round transitions into the LCS, and the guys go over everything from the exciting Dodgers-Nationals finale (1:05) and the Cardinals first-inning explosion to beat the Braves (10:40), to the league's best middle-of-the-order tandems (17:45) and the growing amount of open managerial positions (23:08). Kevin Millar joins the show to compare the 2019 Astros to his 2004 Red Sox, talk about the evolution of Gerrit Cole, discuss which of his coworkers at MLB Network would make the best manager, and see if he can guess the pitchers he hit the most home runs off of in his career (33:07). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin discuss the four division series, including the juggernaut Astros (1:37), the Twins' pitching struggles (3:52), the emotional Cardinals-Braves series (6:32), and the Dodgers' seven-run inning against the Nats (8:00). Royals general manager Dayton Moore talks about the departure and legacy of Ned Yost as well as potential suitors for his position (11:39), and MLB.com's Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo talks about Mickey Callaway's dismissal and Pete Alonso's rise to stardom (30:35). To wrap, Jon Heyman updates us on many of the open managerial spots and potential candidates to take over in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more (47:04). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Big Time Baseball's first ever Hall of Fame guest joins the show for an interview, but first, Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis unpack the wild Nationals-Brewers game (1:07), discuss Mike Rizzo's postgame comments and the upcoming series against the Dodgers (10:18), and debate which series could have underdog winners or go all five games (22:21). After going over the recent firing of Mickey Callaway (26:49), Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman shares stories of his playing days with the Padres and why it's different to play in the majors today (32:33). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

As the postseason gets going, Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin go over the Nats-Brewers and Rays-A's series (1:15), the long list of potential managerial hiring and firing (5:01), what we should make of the Cardinals' postseason chances (9:18), and the AL Manager of the Year candidates (10:50). Former player/manager and current analyst and RADIO.COM Sports MLB Insider Joe Girardi joins the show to discuss his potential to return to baseball as a manager and his views of the top dogs in this  postseason race (13:08), followed by a one-on-one interview between Jon and Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo about the future of several players and the strategy heading into the Wild Card round (25:27). To end the show, Josh asks about several hot topics during Jon's insider segment, including more managerial candidates and his thoughts on how the regular season wrapped up (40:50). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

While the postseason is just around the corner, Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Davis begin the episode by discussing some hot topics indirectly associated with the game, including whether or not the sport is becoming "boring" or not based on Tim Anderson's take (1:28) and Scott Boras's recent call for player safety (9:38). The guys then dig into the biggest disappointments from 2019 (14:34), the Brewers' late-season run (18:27), and the Cy Young contenders (22:06). To end the show, former outfielder and current Braves analyst Jeff Francoeur joins the show to talk about Ronald Acuna getting shut down for the remainder of the season and what the starting rotation will look like heading into the NLDS (26:19). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With just a handful of games left to go in the regular season, Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin dig into the Brewers' unbelievable September (3:05), some managerial openings including those in San Diego, San Francisco, and Chicago (7:44), the AL Cy Young race (13:41), and updated NL MVP predictions (18:01). Forbes #1 sports agent in the world, Scott Boras, joins the show for nearly half an hour to discuss several of his clients including Anthony Rendon's upcoming free agency and Kris Bryant's recent injury (21:26). Tyler Kepner follows with discussions about interesting findings in his recent book, "K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches" (45:29). To wrap, Heyman goes over potential manager replacements in Chicago and players like Scooter Gennett who are attempting to come back in the Majors (53:38). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.