WAKE and RAKE Podcast

WAKE and RAKE Podcast
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This is what happens when a World Series champion teams up with a dork. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti join forces to put a unique spin on a baseball podcast ⚾

  1. Ep. 131: Early Season Takeaways and City Connect Jersey Reviews | Baseball Podcast Apr. 13

    APR 14

    Ep. 131: Early Season Takeaways and City Connect Jersey Reviews | Baseball Podcast Apr. 13

    Most dominant player is in Los Angeles but the most dominant pitcher of this generation may just be in San Diego. Are the Pittsburgh Pirates legit? Eloy Jimenez and Tommy Pham are back in the big leagues. Plus, we review the 8 new Nike City Connect Jerseys. (3:20) Surprising but familiar big league call ups ... (8:21) Houston Astros dynasty officially over? ... (16:01) Contextualizing Mason Miller's dominance ... (25:51) Coolest things we saw this week ... (30:00) Weird ABS challenge system stats ... (35:30) Cory's keeps a baseball shit list ... (42:45) Was Jazz Chisholm Jr. trolling us? ... (45:55) Are the Pittsburgh Pirates the real deal? ... (51:44) New City Connect Jersey Ratings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 9m
  2. Ep. 130: Are these teams legit or frauds??? | Baseball Podcast Apr. 8

    APR 9

    Ep. 130: Are these teams legit or frauds??? | Baseball Podcast Apr. 8

    We know the good teams. We know the bad teams. But what about the mid teams? Are they legit or frauds? The crew takes a deeper look at some of the middle tier teams to determine whether we are believers or haters. Plus, there's a new layer to the ABS system that is creating some controversy. We discuss it all. (4:48) New ABS system controversy ... (11:20) How accurate is ABS? ... (16:38) Minor leagues trying out new check swing system ... (17:30) Red Sox "Sell the team" chants ... (26:35) Brawls and violence in baseball ... (30:00) Why Sandy Alcantara should stay in Miami ... (33:08) Are the Marlins legit? ... (39:15) Should we believe in the Reds? ... (41:47) Why you should believe in the Rockies ... (48:15) Believers in Tony Vitello and Giants? ... (56:06) Rangers could be dangerous ... (1:00:07) Who does these veterans play for now? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 8m
  3. Ep. 129: MLB Players You Don't Know Yet But Should | Baseball Podcast Mar. 31

    MAR 31

    Ep. 129: MLB Players You Don't Know Yet But Should | Baseball Podcast Mar. 31

    How was the first weekend with the ABS challenge system? Opening Day Weekend takeways. Quirky stats of the week. And, 15 players you may not know yet but you absolutely should before they potentially breakout this season. (2:28) Salvador Perez Hall of Famer? ... (5:45) Data and takeways from ABS challenge system ... (14:03) Is this fair for MLB umpires? ... (18:27) Jared Oliva's remarkable journey to Opening Day roster ... (25:15) MVP Mike Trout is back? ... (27:40) Players you don't know yet but you need to know ... (32:05) wOBA vs. expected wOBA explained ... (39:15) Jordan Walker breakout season? ... (49:24) Is this former MLB player still playing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  4. Ep. 128: 2026 MLB Season Preview: Offseason Review, Predictions, Odds | Baseball Podcast Mar. 23

    MAR 24

    Ep. 128: 2026 MLB Season Preview: Offseason Review, Predictions, Odds | Baseball Podcast Mar. 23

    The WAKE and RAKE Podcast finally returns with a 2026 MLB season preview, including an offseason review, season storylines, divisional favorites, and predictions. (0:30) Meet the new faces of the show ... (4:05) Offseason signings review ... (10:05) Offseason trades review ... (16:34) Season storylines to watch ... (21:20) Division-by-division favorites ... (29:14) A's are playoff contenders ... (34:25) AL/NL Pennant Favorites ... (42:35) World Series favorites ... (45:02) League Award favorites ... (50:01) Season Predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  5. Ep. 127: Juan Soto contract explained | Baseball Podcast Dec. 9

    12/09/2024

    Ep. 127: Juan Soto contract explained | Baseball Podcast Dec. 9

    Juan Soto's record-breaking deal with the New York Mets. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti detail every opt out, every dollar amount, and every other team that made offers. Is this deal good or bad for baseball? Plus, projected lineups and next moves. (0:30) Where were you when the Soto deal dropped? ... (2:53) Red Sox "were not far behind" ... (9:09) Willy Adames signing with Giants ... (13:05) Largest contracts in sports history ...(19:10) Shohei Ohtani is worth $700 million .... (21:22) Projected Mets and Yankees lineups ... (29:15) Free agents next to sign ... (31:57) A's bring Luis Severino to Sacramento.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min
  6. Ep. 126: Automated strike zone coming in 2025, MLB Awards | Baseball Podcast Nov. 22

    11/22/2024

    Ep. 126: Automated strike zone coming in 2025, MLB Awards | Baseball Podcast Nov. 22

    Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti react to MLB's announcement regarding the automated ball-strike system starting in 2025 Spring Training. Plus, there is some controversy regarding some of the MLB Award results. (3:57) Pasta and Gladiator II movie reviews ... (7:34) Automated ball-strike system coming in 2025 spring ... (12:57) Catcher framing to be forgotten ... (18:22) 2024 MVP Award voting results ... (22:58) Jackson Merrill should have won NL ROY ... (28:51) Chris Sale's redemption story ... (35:05) Wilyer Abreu got snubbed ... (40:07) Jake Rogers high school football ... (42:54) Turkey Day plans and strategies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  7. Ep. 125: FREE AGENT PREDICTIONS | Baseball Podcast Nov. 14

    11/14/2024

    Ep. 125: FREE AGENT PREDICTIONS | Baseball Podcast Nov. 14

    Will Middlebrooks is BACK! He and Danny Vietti make their MLB free agent predictions. Plus, Will details the fun behind being an ESPN broadcaster during the MLB playoffs. Juan Soto stays in New York. Willy Adames to Los Angeles? Seattle lands an All-Star hitter! (1:38) Radio broadcasting on ESPN ... (8:48) Fasciitis injuries ... (11:37) Angels have already added 5 players ... (17:58) Juan Soto stays in New York, but which one? ... (22:24) Could the Rays be the mystery team? ... (25:48) Detroit Tigers a sleeping giant? ... (30:35) Giants find their next shortstop ... (34:08) Gleyber Torres to Seattle ... (41:21) Anthony Santander stays in AL East ... (47:20) Pete Alonso vs. Christian Walker ... (50:50) Tyler O'Neill better numbers than Alex Bregman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min
  8. Ep. 124: Free agents by position, Field of Dreams facts | Baseball Podcast Nov. 6

    11/07/2024

    Ep. 124: Free agents by position, Field of Dreams facts | Baseball Podcast Nov. 6

    Danny Vietti lists all of the available 2024-25 free agents available this offseason by position. Plus, the Marlins returns for trades might be all-time bad. And the formerly known Oakland A's have officially switched names. Finally, a strange factoid about Moonlight Graham in the movie Field of Dreams. (2:30) Looking back at Marlins trades of Giancarlo Stanton, JT Realmuto, Christian Yelich ... (11:05) Willson Contreras is switching positions ... (12:01) The Oakland A's have a new name ... (16:36) Ohtani was playing on torn labrum, Freeman had broken rib ... (21:52) Why Freddie Freeman is the best ... (24:32) Angels add two former All-Stars ... (27:50) Free agents by position ... (43:35) Did you know this about the movie Field of Dreams? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min
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This is what happens when a World Series champion teams up with a dork. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti join forces to put a unique spin on a baseball podcast ⚾

Information

  • Creator
    WAKE and RAKE Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Danny Vietti
  • Show Website
    WAKE and RAKE Podcast

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