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Mike and Armando talk Yankees baseball on Episode 83.  The Bronx Bombers are playing like the World Series frontrunners right now.  Who's to laud for their success?  Is it their offense?  Their stellar pitching?  All of the above?  We go through what's going right for them, and some impressive player stats.  Also, the Bronx Zoo Documentary exposes a lot of wrong that went on with the 1990 Yankees.  Armando discusses his thoughts, and why you should watch.  NIL deals have been approved for Florida High Schools.  The WNBA is going through a lot of drama with the arrival of Caitlin Clark.  Boxing is back in South Florida, and much more.

Up & In is back talking MLB. Why the San Diego Padres acquisition of Luis Arraez is the best of 2024. Aaron Judge is on an absolute tear.  Is 99 the favorite for MVP at the moment? His teammate Juan Soto may have something to say about that. We discuss why signing him now is a great move for the Yankees. Ronald Acuña is out for the year. Do the Braves make some moves, or play out the rest of the season with the pieces they got?  The Negro League stats are now part of the MLB record books. Angel Hernandez retires. Daniel Cuvet’s unbelievable freshman year with the Canes. Proving people wrong. Summer vacation plans, and much more. 

Up & In welcome MMA fighter, DD dad, and owner of Stunnas Fit, Gabriel "Stunna" Varona.  We cover a number of topics including his experience with his son playing Little League, his Mixed Martial Arts career, and about his amazing training facility.  He talks about the importance of recovery, the methods he implements to do so, and how big a part someone's mental state factors into achieving their fitness goals, or anything in general.  This was a really cool interview.  Mike and Armando also go over what's next for Trevor Bauer now that he's calling out the league for preventing a team to sign him.

Mike and Armando talk about the Luis Arraez trade to the San Diego Padres.  The Marlins are at it again, and we are not happy.  Who will get traded next?  Will they be able to make this work, and put a smile back on the fans' faces?  Or will this be another Marlins disaster?  We also talk about Ohtani's interpreter pleading guilty, about the now viral home plate collision during the Braddock vs. Columbus playoff baseball game, and Mike talks about Diamond Dreams Academy and the reality of some players leaving after every season.  That and much more on Episode 80 of up & In.

Jonah Artiles from Art of Hitting joins Mike and Armando for Episode 79.  We talk about the controversial topic of hitting instruction.  Should kids learn the way we did growing up, or is the "new way" the right way?  Listen in to what Jonah has to say.  We also go over the transition from coach pitch to kid pitch, and the opportunity it creates for a lot of kids who can throw from the mound.  Also, when is baseball swag too much?  Mike's opinion on the sliding gloves.  Armando comments on the Dolphins draft picks.  That and much more on Episode 79 of Up & In.

A lot of variety on Episode 78 of Up & In.  The NFL Draft is upon us, and Armando tells us who he likes for the Miami Dolphins to select.  Will it be a defensive player, or will Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel opt to add to their explosive offense?  We shall see.  Could we see something similar to the NFL Draft in MLB?  A lot of hitters are above .300, will it hold? Should Jackson Holliday be sent back down to the minors?  We also talk about the Panthers' playoff performance so far, and about the Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney fight.  What was the difference in the fight, and what's next for Garcia.  Packed episode of Up & In.