The Boston Red Sox hit the panic button early, firing Alex Cora and multiple coaches after a slow start—raising serious concerns about Craig Breslow, ownership, and the direction of the franchise. We break down the full timeline, including the Rafael Devers fallout, roster construction issues, and why this situation might get worse before it gets better.

We also dive into the impact of MLB’s new ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) challenge system, including early stats, team success rates, and how players like Salvador Perez, Pete Alonso, and Rob Refsnyder are already influencing games in real time.

Plus, Real or Noise debates, including whether the NL Central is the best division in baseball, if the Oakland Athletics can win the AL West, and whether Mike Trout can return to MVP form.

We wrap with Buttered, Plain, or Burnt featuring Cam Schlittler, Parker Messick, and Justin Wrobleski, plus key fantasy baseball targets to add or avoid, a weekend series recap, and the top MLB matchups to watch this weekend.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro01:00 – Red Sox fire Alex Cora + organizational dysfunction16:30 – ABS system impact + early trends37:00 – Real or Noise58:00 – Buttered, Plain, or Burnt (young pitchers)1:09:30 – Fantasy targets to add & avoid1:16:30 – Weekend series recap1:22:00 – Series to watch this weekend

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The Mets are in a full collapse right now — 11 straight losses, no offense, and major questions across the entire organization. AJ, KC, and Joe break down what’s actually going wrong in Queens, whether this is fixable, and why the pressure is already mounting on the coaching staff.

We also dive into the latest on Edwin Díaz heading for elbow surgery and what it means long-term — not just for this season, but for his future as an elite closer.

Then it’s time for Real or Noise, featuring a bold take on Munetaka Murakami’s power and whether a 40+ home run season is actually realistic.

Plus: fantasy baseball targets, traps, and another round of Buttered, Plain, or Burnt with some of the biggest names in the game.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:30 Mets Collapse Breakdown
05:30 Is This Fixable
10:00 Can the Mets Recover
11:50 Manager Pressure and Hoerner Decision
15:50 Edwin Díaz Injury News
18:30 Are We Past Peak Díaz
24:10 Real or Noise Mets Finish Last
32:20 Real or Noise Murakami 40 HRs
40:10 Real or Noise Jose Soriano Cy Young
49:00 Buttered Plain or Burnt Returning Aces
56:40 Fantasy Targets
1:02:50 Fantasy Traps
1:08:00 Weekly Predictions Recap and Standings

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The season is just getting started and things are already getting weird.

In this episode, we break down the early wave of MLB injuries and how they’re already impacting the standings—plus which teams might already be in trouble.

We also bring back Buttered, Plain or Burnt, run through some Real or Noise takes, dive into fantasy baseball targets and traps, and close it out with Series to Watch heading into the weekend.

If you're looking for MLB analysis, fantasy insight, and real conversations about what's actually happening across the league, this one’s packed.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro + What’s going on around the league
01:15 – MLB Injury Wave: Cubs breakdown (rotation issues, bullpen struggles)
06:10 – Houston Astros: Injuries, losing streak, and early season concerns
12:15 – Toronto Blue Jays: Depth issues and falling behind in AL East

19:00 – Most surprising teams so far (overperformers & underperformers)

30:20 – Real or Noise segment (Jordan Walker, Ben Rice, Yordan Alvarez, Mason Miller)

49:20 – Buttered, Plain or Burnt returns (Rays, Pirates, Twins debate)

1:03:00 – Fantasy Baseball: Targets to add right now (Noah Schultz, José Fernández, Jakob Junis)
1:09:30 – Fantasy Traps to avoid (Cade Cavalli, Grant Holmes, Pete Crow-Armstrong)

1:15:00 – Series to Watch + Weekend Predictions

We’re one week into the MLB season and the takes are already flying.

In this episode, we break down one of the biggest shifts in baseball right now—teams locking up top prospects like Konnor Griffin, Colt Emerson, and Cooper Pratt before they even establish themselves in the majors. Is this the future of roster building?

Then we dive into early season overreactions—are the Red Sox actually this bad, are the Marlins for real, and could Shea Langeliers really chase history after Cal Raleigh’s 60-HR season?

We wrap it up with a fantasy snapshot—targets to pick up now, players to avoid, and a few early injury situations to monitor.

If you’re trying to stay ahead of the season, this is the episode you need.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & early season reactions
01:30 – Prospects getting paid (Griffin, Emerson, Pratt)
10:30 – Why teams are paying prospects early

18:30 – Real or Noise: Red Sox struggles
23:30 – Marlins hot start
28:30 – Langeliers vs 60 HR talk
32:30 – Dodgers historic pace
38:30 – White Sox expectations

42:00 – Casual Fan Segment

49:30 – Fantasy targets (adds)
55:30 – Fantasy traps (avoids)
58:30 – Injury notes & wrap-up

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We’re calling our shot.

In Episode 4, we break down full-season predictions across MLB—division winners, AL and NL champs, and who’s taking home the World Series. We also lock in our MVP and Cy Young picks for both leagues, plus hit on wildcard teams and a few bold takes that could age very well… or very poorly.

Let’s see who we’re riding with heading into the season.

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00:00 – Episode Intro & Prediction Rules
11:44 – AL East Predictions
17:44 – AL Central Predictions
23:57 – AL West Predictions
26:05 – NL Predictions Begin
30:49 – NL East Breakdown
34:36 – NL Central Predictions
37:23 – Cubs vs Brewers Debate
41:58 – NL West Predictions
46:12 – Wild Card Picks
48:15 – AL MVP & Cy Young
51:18 – NL MVP & Cy Young
52:24 – Final Award Picks
56:43 – League Winners & World Series
01:04:35 – Weekend Series Picks

AJ and Joe break down the dramatic finish to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where Venezuela defeated Team USA 3–2 in the championship game at loanDepot Park to capture the country’s first WBC title.

The guys discuss how the U.S. lineup managed just three hits in the final, Bryce Harper’s late game-tying homer, and the controversial decision by manager Mark DeRosa not to use star reliever Mason Miller in a tie game before Venezuela scored the winning run in the ninth.

They also react to DeRosa saying he would like to manage Team USA again in the next WBC cycle and debate what the future of Team USA leadership should look like.

Plus, the show shifts to MLB news with the Boston Red Sox giving Caleb Durbin the third-base job, what that means for top prospect Marcelo Mayer, and how Boston’s infield could shape up heading into Opening Day.

To wrap things up, AJ and Joe dive into fantasy baseball strategy, highlighting five starting pitcher sleepers and discussing several buy-low or value draft targets around the league for hitters heading into the 2026 season.

A packed episode covering WBC fallout, MLB roster moves, and fantasy baseball prep.

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Chapters

00:00 – Intro

00:45 – World Baseball Classic Final Recap: Venezuela Defeats USA

09:24 – Mark DeRosa’s Future as Team USA Manager

17:26 – Red Sox Infield Update: Caleb Durbin & Marcelo Mayer

27:18 – Real or Noise: 2026 MLB Predictions

36:00 – World Series Favorite, Sleeper, and Fraud Picks

59:39 – Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Starting Pitchers

1:05:12 – Buy Low / Value Draft Targets

1:16:15 – Outro

AJ and KC are back for Episode 2 of Toast Sports Baseball, and this one starts with one of the strangest moments in recent international baseball history. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa may have completely misunderstood the standings during the World Baseball Classic, raising serious questions about how the situation unfolded and what it means for Team USA moving forward.

The guys break down the controversial loss to Italy, the pitching decisions that may have set the game up to go sideways, and whether Team USA ultimately got lucky with how the rest of the pool played out.

They also debate whether DeRosa was the right choice to manage Team USA in the first place and what this moment could mean for his credibility as a baseball voice.

Plus, AJ and KC discuss the Chicago Cubs naming Matthew Boyd their Opening Day starter and touch on the WBC drama involving Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh.

A packed episode with WBC controversy, MLB headlines, and rapid-fire takes to close it out.

Chapters

00:00 — Introduction & WBC Drama
00:43 — Mark DeRosa’s WBC Standings Confusion
08:13 — Team USA’s Pitching Strategy
14:43 — Should DeRosa Keep Managing Team USA?
19:38 — The Case for Experienced Managers
22:42 — Team Construction & Player Roles
25:13 — Challenges Ahead for Team USA
25:45 — Cubs Name Opening Day Starter
31:10 — Cubs Rotation & Pitching Depth
36:02 — WBC Tension: Raleigh vs Arozarena Handshake Drama

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Season 2 of Toast Sports Baseball kicks off with real storylines already shaping the 2026 season. AJ, Joe, and KC dive into the early impact of MLB’s new ABS challenge system and what the early Spring Training data reveals about which teams are adapting quickly — and which ones aren’t.

The crew breaks down the most exciting prospect performances of the spring, including Konnor Griffin’s Opening Day case, Spencer Jones’ power surge, Charlie Condon’s adjustments against velocity, and Jac Caglianone’s approach at the plate. Are these legitimate signals or just March noise?

The conversation shifts to the World Baseball Classic, where Team USA’s pitching depth headlines the tournament. The hosts debate Tarik Skubal’s limited WBC pitch plan and whether it’s smart workload management or a soft compromise. They also tackle whether this is the strongest Team USA roster we’ve seen — and if anything less than a title would be a disappointment.

In “Real or Noise,” bold predictions are put on the table — including whether Griffin breaks camp, whether Team USA wins it all, and if Spencer Jones is truly the next great power hitter.

The episode closes with a deeper look at Shohei Ohtani’s ceiling entering 2026. If healthy, are we witnessing another historic season? And is the NL MVP race already tilted in his favor?

Finally, in the Fantasy Snapshot, the guys highlight Jackson Chourio as a breakout candidate and raise concerns about Matt Shaw’s role uncertainty. Plus: why Jarren Duran could be a strong buy — and why there’s reason for pause with Framber Valdez.

Season 2 starts with energy, strong takes, and a lot of baseball about to prove someone wrong.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Season 2 of Toast Sports Baseball
01:35 ABS Challenge System: Early Trends and Strategy
09:18 Spring Training Standouts: Griffin, Condon, Jones & Caglianone
19:20 Tarik Skubal’s WBC Pitch Limit: Smart or Soft?
27:05 Real or Noise: Bold Predictions for 2026
33:45 Spencer Jones and the Future of Power Hitting
36:40 Offseason Winners: Dodgers vs. Braves
40:55 Baltimore Orioles: Aggressive Spending and a New Direction
45:05 Shohei Ohtani’s Ceiling: Another Historic Season?
52:40 Fantasy Snapshot: Chourio Up, Shaw in Question

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