CJ Nitkowski

Aug 24, 2023 | podcasts.apple.com | CJ Nitkowski |Ryan Spilborghs

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk about the devastating news coming out of Los Angeles that Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and will not pitch again this season and is very likely out for 2024. What does the mean for his free agency? Who is to blame? Spilly wants to bury the Angels, CJ feels differently. Plus the White Sox fire their long time Team President and their General Manager. It was a mess in Chicago. What's next? Who's next? And is leading the White Sox right now a desirable job?

Aug 21, 2023 | podcasts.apple.com | CJ Nitkowski |Ryan Spilborghs

In this episode CJ & Spilly talk the red hot Mariners led by star Centerfielder Julio Rodriguez. The Astros call a team meeting after getting embarrassed at home. The Brewers got swept by the Dodgers and then went to Texas and swept the Rangers. What to like about a potential sleeper in the National League. The Angels called up their top pick from the 2023 draft. Good idea? Bad idea? Spilly talks about what you look for when making such an aggressive decision.

Aug 17, 2023 | podcasts.apple.com | CJ Nitkowski |Ryan Spilborghs

In this episode CJ & Spilly address the issues in Tampa for the Rays. No Wander, no McClanahan, can they hold on? The guys wonder are pitchers chasing metrics and innovative new pitches leading to more injuries? The Cubs lose Stroman to an ominous injury but Spilly is still a believer. CJ goes on his annual "The Little League World Series is a Sham" rant. Spilly said Verlander would be better than Scherzer after they both got traded from the Mets to Texas teams.

Aug 8, 2023 | podcasts.apple.com | CJ Nitkowski |Ryan Spilborghs

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk Aaron Boone's latest ejection after a rough night for home plate umpire Laz Diaz. What should MLB do about umpires who have really bad games? The Orioles suspended their excellent and well respected TV play-by-play voice Kevin Brown for...wait for it...stating facts the Orioles PR department included in their game notes. The White Sox have struggled on the field and worst kept secret in baseball is out, the White Sox have a clubhouse culture issue.