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Fastball Podcast: Staff Previews 2023 MLB Playoffs, Makes Predictions For Every Series

Publisher Tom Brew and staff writers Brady Farkas and Sam Connon break down every team heading into the playoffs, as well as who will win the World Series.

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Fastball Podcast: Staff Previews 2023 MLB Playoffs, Makes Predictions For Every Series

Publisher Tom Brew and staff writers Brady Farkas and Sam Connon break down every team heading into the playoffs, as well as who will win the World Series.

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The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

Our own Brady Farkas from Fastball on FanNation has the latest installment of the 'Payoff Pitch' podcast, where he talks about the perception of Joey Votto, Stephen Strasburg's injury and more. He also talks with former Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson and accomplished photographer Jean Fruth!

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Former Boston Red Sox' Join 'The Payoff Pitch' From the HOF Classic

Last Saturday, our own Brady Farkas had a chance to go and cover the Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown, NY. There, he caught up with multiple former Red Sox players. You can hear those interviews, all between :45-2:30, below.

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Former Seattle Mariners Join 'The Payoff Pitch' at the Hall of Fame Classic

This past Saturday in Cooperstown, NY, our own Brady Farkas got a chance to catch up with several former Seattle Mariners players to talk about their memories in Seattle. Each interaction lasts between :30 and 2:00, so they are easy to listen to.

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New Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

Brady Farkas from Fastball on FanNation releases the next episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast, featuring conversations with several former big leaguers at the Baseball Hall of Fame Classic.

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Gary Sheffield Jr. Joins 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast

Our own Brady Farkas sits down with Gary Sheffield Jr. to talk about his own media career, his baseball career, his father's legacy and much more.

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The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is Out!

On this week's episode, Brady Farkas discusses the Aaron Judge "scandal," the A's possible move to Las Vegas, ESPN owing a member of the Red Sox an apology and more.

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Las Vegas Insider Talks Oakland Athletics Ballpark Deal, Possible Move

Adrian Hernandez of 'The Sporting Tribune' joins this week's edition of 'The Payoff Pitch' to talk about the Oakland Athletics "binding" stadium agreement, possible pitfalls to relocation and much more.

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New Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is Out!

This week, our own Brady Farkas talks about the controversial Wander Franco "glove flip," the scary Yarbrough incident and talks with Jon Shestakofsky of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Jon Shestakofsky From the Baseball Hall of Fame Joins 'The Payoff Pitch'

Jon Shestakofsky of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown joins our own Brady Farkas this week on 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast to talk about the Hall of Fame Classic, the commissioning of the USS Cooperstown, the Hall of Fame's methodology on artifacts and more.

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LISTEN: Wander Franco Flip is Fine, But There's a Price to Pay

Earlier this week, Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays ruffled feathers when he made a routine groundball look much harder than it needed to. Our own Brady Farkas from 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast examines the play and discusses his thoughts. You can see the play within his comments below.

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Is the Chicago White Sox' Window Closing?

Under rookie manager Pedro Grifol, the Chicago White Sox are off to terrible, 7-19 start. The club has lost eight straight games and currently sits in fourth place in a weak American League Central division. On the latest episode of the Jack Vita Show, Bob Nightengale joins Jack to diagnose the problems with the White Sox' team and discuss whether the club's window is closing.

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LISTEN: Pittsburgh Pirates Sending the Right Message with Reynolds Extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year contract extension on Wednesday worth $106.75 million. Our own Brady Farkas of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast says the Pirates have sent the right message to everyone in doing that. You can listen to why below.

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'The Payoff Pitch' New Episode is Now Live!

Brady Farkas from the 'Payoff Pitch' Podcast is back for another episode. This week, he tackles the idea of the Oakland A's moving to Las Vegas, Bryan Reynolds getting a contract extension in Pittsburgh, Juan Soto possibly being dealt from San Diego and more.

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2023 MLB Season Preview: Division Winners, World Series Predictions

Three weeks into the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Jack Vita and Cole Claybourn share their predictions, picks, division winners and World Series winners for the 2023 season. Jack and Cole also discuss early season surprises. Are the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Rangers and Pirates legit? Should Cardinals fans be concerned? They discuss all this and more on the latest episode of the Jack Vita Show.

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LISTEN: A New Episode of the 'Payoff Pitch Podcast' is LIVE!

On this week's edition of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast, Brady talks about even more possible new rule changes, why he thinks the Los Angeles Angels made a mistake in bringing up Zach Neto last week, why he thinks the Colorado Rockies are the most irrelevant franchise in the sport, and he talks with San Diego Padres Triple-A broadcaster Tim Hagerty about Fernando Tatis Jr. and more.

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LISTEN: New Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' is Now Live!

Brady Farkas is back with a new edition of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast! He talks about the Oneil Cruz injury for the Pirates, something interesting about Angels star Shohei Ohtani, a question about the pitch clock, and if Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. will be welcomed back to baseball. Also, Houston Astros broadcaster and World Series champion Geoff Blum joins the show.

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WATCH: Pittsburgh Pirates Have Themselves to Blame for Oneil Cruz Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost star shortstop Oneil Cruz for the next 10-12 weeks after breaking his ankle on Sunday in a play at home plate against the Chicago White Sox. The Pirates were mad at White Sox catcher Seby Zavala, but Brady Farkas of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast says they have only themselves to blame for the Cruz injury.

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WATCH: Why Shohei Ohtani's Start Surprised Me

Starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels got the win on the mound on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. He tossed six innings and gave up just one run to get the win. But our own Brady Farkas of "The Payoff Pitch" podcast was surprised in terms of how Ohtani pitched. Watch to find out why.

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"The Payoff Pitch" Podcast Debuts on Fastball

"The Payoff Pitch" is a new podcast offering from Fastball on FanNation. It's hosted by Brady Farkas and gets released on Wednesday's, covering all things baseball. In this episode, Brady talks with Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown, discusses the slow start from the Seattle Mariners and says the Boston Red Sox are exactly what we thought they were.

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WATCH: The Boston Red Sox Are Who We Thought They Were

The Boston Red Sox are currently 2-3 on the season after dropping another game to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Brady Farkas of "The Payoff Pitch" podcast says the Red Sox are exactly as we thought they were, and that's not necessarily a good thing.

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WATCH: Brady's Thoughts on the Mariners Dreadful Start

The Seattle Mariners are off to a 1-4 start this season after losing three games to the Cleveland Guardians and one to the Los Angeles Angels. Our own Brady Farkas of 'The Payoff Pitch" podcast discusses the M's troubles and why they are so bothersome.

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WATCH: Orioles Broadcaster on Rutschman: He Has a Chance to Be a Generational Player

Baltimore Orioles television broadcaster Kevin Brown of MASN joins "The Payoff Pitch" Podcast this week to discuss landing a TV job at such a young age, the promise of Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, and he shows off his Bill Walton impression.

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NL East Preview Podcast: Mets, Braves, Phillies All in Ring-Chasing Mode

The Atlanta Braves are the favorite to repeat as division champs, but the New York Mets are a real threat, even after losing closer Edwin Diaz for the season. The Philadelphia Phillies got to the World Series and look even better after adding Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker and some bullpen help. Here's our Fastball on FanNation preview, with a video from publisher Tom Brew and NL East reporter Brady Farkas.

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Former Mets, Nationals Star Daniel Murphy Attempting Comeback

The longtime NL East stalwart has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.