Welcome back to another episode of Batting Practice, where we mix America's pastime with pop culture, fantasy baseball strategy, and a splash of sports betting. In this episode, Josh recaps an epic night at UFC Fight Night in Des Moines (including surprise dinner guests like Fluffy Hernandez), and the guys share their all-time favorite sporting events—from postseason home runs to European soccer showdowns. Then, we deep-dive into Nash’s Sorare fantasy baseball gallery, highlighting key players, strategy insights, and how to make the most of your lineup with limited budget and energy.Whether you're a fantasy baseball rookie or a Sorare veteran, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and lineup advice to help you win more rewards.🧢 We Cover:Josh’s unforgettable UFC experience + surprise celeb sightingsThe best sporting events we’ve ever attendedA new podcast segment: Baseball Player or Celebrity?A full audit of Nash’s Sorare gallery: who to buy, sell, vault, or energizeStrategy tips for Sorare limited champion & challenger leaguesHow to manage energy and choose the best value playersWhich MLB pitchers and position players are underperforming vs. overdeliveringThe psychology of sticking with star players vs. chasing hot streaks⏱️ Timestamps:00:08 – Welcome & UFC Fight Night recap03:02 – Our favorite sporting events we've ever been to07:02 – New segment: Baseball Player or Celebrity?15:10 – Sorare fantasy baseball gallery audit begins20:00 – Pitcher analysis & energy management strategy29:00 – Is Bryce Harper still worth starting?33:00 – Pete Alonso vs. Harper & flex position debates37:00 – Buying aces on a budget: Pitcher recommendations44:00 – Card crafting and surprise drops50:00 – Mystery player guess game56:43 – How to get your gallery reviewed57:22 – Final thoughts & sign-off🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial

From Cribbage board giveaways to Craig Counsell’s Cubs, the boys are back for another jam-packed episode of Batting Practice! Josh, Jacob, and Andrew reunite to debate the hottest teams and players across MLB in a full-episode Buy or Sell / Ride or Fade special. Who’s the real deal, and who’s due for regression? Plus, get bonus takes on fan giveaways, stadium vibes, whiskey dews, and why MLB needs to steal a play from the NFL Draft's playbook.We Cover:The best stadium giveaways of all time 🍻🧢Craig Counsell and the Cubs: Contenders or pretenders?The Giants’ surprising start: Sustainable or sell-high?Are the Diamondbacks a playoff lock?Early MVP buzz for Corbin Carroll?Tyler Soderstrom, Tyler Mahle, Devin Williams & more: who's rising and who's fading?Why the Rangers might be sneaky-good againSorare fantasy value plays and panic sellsMLB Draft vs NFL spectacle & how baseball can improve fan engagementTimestamps:0:00 – Intro & why we missed last week1:00 – Easter cookouts & smashed burgers2:00 – Why early-season baseball is underrated (and affordable!)3:30 – Best stadium giveaways ever7:00 – Cribbage boards & Milwaukee Brewers promo hype9:00 – Andrew's “deep cut” of the week + NFL Draft reflections13:00 – Buy or Sell: Cubs and Craig Counsell22:00 – Buy or Sell: San Francisco Giants stock soaring27:00 – Buy or Sell: Arizona Diamondbacks comeback case33:00 – Wild Card race hypotheticals39:00 – Player spotlight: Tyler Mahle’s surprising dominance42:00 – Marcus Semien & the Texas Rangers resurgence43:00 – Devin Williams struggles: buy low or bail out?49:00 – Willie Adames vs Devin Williams: better bounce-back bet?51:00 – Pickle of the week & final Brewers bullpen rants52:30 – Outro + follow and subscribe call to action🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLBHotTakes #BuyOrSell #BaseballPodcast #MLBPodcast #MLB

In this episode of Batting Practice, Jacob and Andrew celebrate Easter Sunday (which coincides with 4/20!) with a jam-packed show full of MLB news, hilarious ballpark food debates, and actionable Sorare baseball strategies.We kick things off reacting to the wild new cotton candy French fries being sold at Blue Jays games before reminiscing about past Easter 420 memories. Then, we break down early MLB MVP race favorites like Pete Alonso and Corbin Carroll and share our latest fantasy baseball strategies for building an affordable, competitive Sorare All-Star team on a budget.Whether you're here for baseball banter, Sorare insights, or tips on squeezing maximum value from your fantasy lineup, this episode covers it all. Stick around until the end as we test our baseball knowledge with a quick "Pickle" guessing game!We Cover:The wild new ballpark food trend: Cotton Candy French Fries in TorontoEaster Sunday falling on 4/20: Past memories and fact-checking the last time it happenedMLB MVP early favorites: Pete Alonso, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., and moreFantasy baseball on Sorare: How to build a competitive All-Star team for under $50Best budget buys on Sorare: Freddy Peralta, Ryan Helsley, William Contreras, and moreStrategic tips for maximizing Sorare All-Star competitions with limited cards"Pickle" player guessing game: Testing our MLB knowledge under pressureTimestamps:0:00 – Intro: Easter 420 memories + Nash's new Blackstone grill2:30 – Toronto's cotton candy French fries: Food innovation or abomination?6:00 – MLB shoutouts: Blue Jays, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.10:00 – Pete Alonso's MVP-worthy season so far13:00 – Early MLB MVP race discussion: Tatis, Carroll, Tucker, Alonso18:00 – Sorare All-Star Team Building: Budget strategy overview24:00 – Best budget starting pitchers on Sorare under $1030:00 – Best budget relief pitchers for your lineup35:00 – Best value hitters: William Contreras, Kyle Manzardo, Cal Raleigh42:00 – Auction vs Buy-Now strategies for limited card purchases48:00 – Building a full $50 Sorare All-Star team54:00 – Pickle player guessing game: Who is the mystery third baseman?🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #SorareMLB #Sorare #FantasyBaseball #MLB #BaseballPodcast