ANNOUNCEMENTS
We have a new podcast schedule! I will be releasing episodes every Friday and Monday. On Friday, I will be joined by my executive producer, David Korn, and talk about some of my favorite stories across baseball. On Monday, I will react to all of the weekend’s action. Today’s episode is out now!
Mayday! will no longer be live. Make sure to check out the More Mayday Youtube channel for pre-recorded versions of all of the segments you know and love!
I developed something new… Percentile! Can you guess the player based on the advanced metrics provided in this Wordle-style game? Try it out here!
New merch is live! Fan of the new ABS system? You’ll love the new “Nope” merch!
WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Seattle Mariners are debuting their new “piggybacking” rotation strategy! Tonight against the Boston Red Sox at 10:10 p.m. ET/7:10 p.m. PT, Bryce Miller is scheduled to start with Luis Castillo expected to come in out of the bullpen in a bulk role.
43-year-old Justin Verlander, who missed over two months with left hip inflammation, is scheduled to start on Sunday for the first time since his season debut. It is always must watch when Verlander is pitching for the Detroit Tigers.
NEW STUFF
🎧 LISTEN 🎧
Mayday! the Podcast
A conversation with MLB.com Statcast expert Mike Petriello
Breaking down the new miss distance and swing timing statistics
What we’ve learned about certain pitchers from these new stats
And more!
Listen to all the new episodes here!
Rates & Barrells
Daniel Espino’s debut
Driveline founder Kyle Boddy leaving his advisory role with the Red Sox
What the new statistic, Miss Distance, means for pitchers
And more!
Listen to all the new episodes here!
📺 WATCH 📺
Tyler Rogers has been one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball for years. But how? Let's find out... (16 mins)
We've had about a month since the Red Sox and Phillies canned their managers. One has seen a lot of improvement while the other... not so much. That got us thinking, does firing the manager in the middle of the season mostly work out, or not? Let’s discuss... (17 mins)
Manny be talking, Yamamoto get thwarted AGAIN, the A's are playing on the moon and The Miz breaks another record.... All of this and more on the Mayday Update! Let's jump in... (16 mins)
📝READ📝
My producer, David Korn, broke down the situation the Detroit Tigers are in regarding a potential Tarik Skubal trade.
The Detroit Tigers are in an impossible situation with Tarik Skubal
The Detroit Tigers are in an impossible position.
STAT OF THE WEEK - Arm Angle
Arm angle is defined as a horizontal line extending from the location of the pitcher’s throwing shoulder and the location of ball at the time of the pitch. (via Baseball Savant)
More Shows to Check Out
Foul Territory: Live on YouTube - Every day at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT
Sunday Sliders with Trevor and Dani Wexelman on MLB Network Radio, SiriusXM channel 89 and on the SiriusXM app - Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT