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We debate whether ABS (automated ball-strike system) is finally going to fix what's broken behind the plate. Plus, a bold prediction: stolen base records are coming this season, and AI might be why.

Topics covered this week:

• The ABS debate: the case for removing umpires from ball-strike calls entirely
• The strange logistics of measuring players standing straight up for the strike zone
• Who should hold the challenge - catchers, hitters, or nobody?
• Why AI pitch-tipping is about to cause a stolen base explosion
• The return of contact hitting and small ball as the counter-trend to three-outcome baseball
• Mid-at-bat pitcher switches: underused strategic weapon or gimmick?

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#MLB #BaseHit #SpringTraining #ABS #WorldBaseballClassic

The offseason winners and losers are in and we are fighting about it. MLB.com ranked the Brewers as a huge loser and Zubaz is NOT having it. We break down who actually improved, who's tanking in disguise, and why Scott Boras might be the biggest winner of all.

• MLB.com's terrible Brewers take and why they're wrong (again)
• Pirates: legit contender or just good PR for the CBA fight?
• Cardinals tearing it all down for the first time in forever
• Padres running out of prospects and runway
• Orioles as the clear #1 winner with Alonzo, Bassitt, and Shane Baz
• Guardians regression and the Emanuel Clase gambling disaster
• The Mets' total roster overhaul and the Lindor problem nobody talks about
• Cubs winning the NL Central? Clone thinks so, Zubaz isn't buying it
• Scott Boras changing the game with high-AAV short deals and the arbitration trick

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#MLB #BaseHit #OffseasonWinners #OffseasonLosers #MLBFreeAgency

The CBA fight is coming and we've got a five-point plan to fix baseball's competitive balance -- no salary cap required. 

• Framber Valdez's 21-minute "good guy" video and why teams are spooked
• The Dodgers' unfair TV deal advantage and why they're baseball's villain
• Clone's five-point plan: transparency, exponential luxury tax, salary floors, draft pick reform, and playoff rewards
• Why opening the books would fix more than a salary cap ever could
• The TV deal crisis hitting teams like the Brewers
• Deferred money and whether the Ohtani deal broke the system
• The case for the Brewers as America's team

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#MLB #BaseHit #CBA #SalaryCap #CompetitiveBalance

We draft their Magnificent 7 for 2026 with a twist - strict rules force tough choices. One player per team. Must include an outfielder, infielder, and pitcher. Need someone 25 or younger AND someone 35 or older. At least one free agent signing. Balance AL and NL. The scarcity creates some spicy debates and surprising omissions.

In This Episode:

• The complete Mag 7 draft rules breakdown
• Why Bobby Witt Jr. might be the most undertalked superstar in baseball
• Cal Raleigh regression debate: Is 43 HRs the perfect over/under?
• Jackson Chourio's insane contract and why he'll be a household name
• Pete Alonso prediction: 50 home runs in Baltimore?
• Who got left off: Gunnar Henderson, Tatis, Ellie de la Cruz
• WBC preview and why Kershaw being on Team USA is hilarious
• The young player contract strategy changing baseball

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#MLB #BaseHit #WBC #Mag7Draft #MLBDraft

BaseHit is rolling out a brand new optional player development system that promises fewer busts, more predictable growth curves, and league-customizable peak years (Links to find more details below)

We break down how it works, what the first flip will look like, and whether your league should make the switch.

0:46 - Announcing the Modern Development system
4:14 - Peak years explained: 4-year vs 8-year options
8:16 - The predictability vs volatility trade-off
12:17 - Octagon testing league: see it in action (https://www.basehit.com/league/2507/view)
12:43 - WARNING: Your first flip will look crazy
15:43 - How draft classes will change
16:16 - Salary cap increase to $100M 
Links: Blog Post: https://blogs.basehit.com/2025/12/18/introducing-modern-development-a-new-option-for-player-careers/ Octagon Test League: https://www.basehit.com/league/2507/view Website: https://www.basehit.com Discord: https://discord.gg/wuyPCegn
#BaseHit #PlayerDevelopment #BaseHitUpdate

The free agent market is heating up and we've got predictions. Sonny Gray just got traded to the Red Sox mid-recording, a record FIVE players accepted the qualifying offer, and we're breaking down where the big names are landing.

Topics covered:

• Sonny Gray trade breaking news
• Why a record 5 players took the qualifying offer
• Kyle Schwarber: Phillies favorite but Reds dark horse
• Pete Alonso and the Mets drama
• Kyle Tucker's limited market due to years demanded
• Alex Bregman to the Phillies?
• Cody Bellinger, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease
• Bo Bichette: Can Toronto keep him?
• Japanese players: Murakami, Okamoto, Imai
• Luis Arráez: Most undervalued free agent?

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#MLB #BaseHit #FreeAgency #HotStove #MLBOffseason

The World Series is over, and we've got OPINIONS. Zubaz and Citizenclone dive deep into the Dodgers championship run, debate whether Kike Hernandez is the worst (or the best?), and break down why the Brewers' season was anything but a failure despite the early playoff exit. Plus: We make a $100 bet on Shota Imanaga's next team.

In this episode we cover:
- World Series recap and that historic Game 6
- The BIG debate: Should baseball have a salary cap?
- Brewers season review - success or failure?
- Experience vs. hunger in the playoffs
- Our $100 bet on Shota Imanaga's next destination
- Life after baseball season and WBC hype

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#MLB #BaseHit #WorldSeries #SalaryCap #MLBOffseason

RIP Robert Redford and Clayton Kershaw's emotional retirement - Plus major BaseHit catcher changes coming in 4 weeks.

⏰ TIMECODES:
0:00 Dodgers hats
0:40 🎬 THE NATURAL TRIBUTE: Robert Redford discussion and favorite baseball movie moments
3:30💔 KERSHAW RETIREMENT -⚾ END OF ERA: Last of the generational starters (Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer)
16:54🧤 BASEHIT UPDATE: Major catcher penalty changes coming
17:35 Four-week warning - time to fix your out-of-position catchers
19:11 Baseball season winding down - 6-7 games left