In this week’s episode of Batting Practice, Josh, Jacob, and Andrew dive deep into the 2025 SoRare MLB fantasy baseball season. From snack debates at gas stations to in-depth SoRare gameplay strategies, the crew covers it all. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into SoRare, this episode unpacks current trends, energy strategy, reward optimization, and the big question—are your cards worth the investment year over year?🎯 Thinking about spending $50 on Sorare cards this season? Wondering whether to flip your market credit or hold? Confused about energy usage and classic card value? We’ve got you covered: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🎙️ We Cover:Gas station snack rankings and guilty pleasures 🍿Our early thoughts on the 2025 SoRare MLB seasonJacob’s big podium finish and his Tatis Jr. reward 🎉The energy mechanic: smart usage strategies & storage tips ⚡Champion vs All-Star vs Challenger: what’s worth it?Common card utility, essence concerns, and feedback to SoRareHow to invest your market credit: flip or build?Is Otani worth $230? Card expiration vs value retention 💰Tips for new players navigating their first lineupA look at daily competitions, and how energy impacts ROIThe final pickle challenge: guess the mystery pitcher!⏱️ Timestamps:0:07 – Intro + Gas Station Snack Talk4:53 – Road Trip Snacks & Mount Dew Confessions8:00 – White Sox Game + SoRare Player Watch11:00 – SoRare Season Check-In: Rewards & Essence13:08 – Jacob Crafts a New Card Live17:06 – What Makes Rewards Exciting20:03 – Market Credit Use & Star Player Strategy24:28 – Is SoRare Still About Year-Over-Year Utility?33:35 – Buying New vs. Old Season Otani Cards36:09 – Market Credit Flips: Strategy or Sin?38:09 – Energy Usage: Champion vs Daily vs All-Star44:02 – Josh's Energy Experiment47:00 – Best Competition for New Players49:03 – How to Set Your Lineups for Rewards55:06 – Increasing Common Essence: A Message to SoRare56:42 – Should You Vault All Common Cards?58:49 – The Great Pickle Finale: Guess the Pitcher1:04:06 – Closing Thoughts & How to Connect With Us🌟 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

This week on the Batting Practice Podcast, we’re cooking up some seriously spicy takes — both on and off the field. From fierce debates over the best fast food chicken joints to bold predictions for early-season MLB standouts like Kyle Tucker, Jacob Wilson, and Bryce Turang, we’ve got it all.Plus, we dive into the Cubs’ hot start, the Yankees’ facial hair freedom, the potential collapse of the Orioles, and the lowkey elite Rays pitching staff — all wrapped up in our returning favorite segment: Ride or Fade.Grab your favorite dipping sauce and settle in. It's baseball talk, but with a twist.🗣️ We Cover:The ultimate fast food chicken showdown 🍗Nacho cheese and chicken: culinary genius or crime?Kyle Tucker for MVP? 📈Is Jacob Wilson already a Silver Slugger lock?Will Bryce Turang be a Gold Glove All-Star?Are the Cubs really... back?Are the Orioles the most disappointing team in baseball?The return of Ride or Fade featuring hush puppies, radio debates, and Yankees beards 🧔‍♂️Mike Trout’s potential comeback seasonNL West: best division in baseball?⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Chicken Chain Debate06:00 – Nacho Cheese on Chicken?10:30 – Sorare Shoutout + Hot Take Season Begins11:00 – Jacob Wilson = Silver Slugger Lock15:00 – Bryce Turang = Gold Glove All-Star?17:30 – Kyle Tucker MVP & Cubs are Back?24:30 – Are the Giants a Playoff Team?26:45 – NL West: Best Division in Baseball?30:00 – Mike Trout Comeback Season?33:00 – Red Sox + Bregman = Contenders?35:00 – Orioles Under .500?!41:00 – Ride or Fade Segment Returns46:00 – Hush Puppies & Food Takes52:00 – Weekly Pickle: Kyle Tucker & Xavier Edwards56:00 – Wrap Up & Social Plugs🌟 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 #BattingPracticePodcast #KyleTuckerMVP #BaseballPodcast #SorareMLB #MLB2025 #FantasyBaseball

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Baseball is BACK! ⚾️ In this special duo-cast of the Batting Practice Podcast, Jacob and Andrew dive into the start of the MLB season, including the Dodgers-Cubs Tokyo series, the ripple effects for Cubs fans, and early takeaways from the action.Plus, Jacob reveals his first Sorare MLB purchases — complete with player analysis, breakout predictions, and a few hot takes. We wrap things up with some absolutely unhinged but hilarious MLB rule change proposals and a pickle to end the show.👇 We Cover:Reaction to the MLB Tokyo Series 🇯🇵Cubs fans lose more than just games?Sorare MLB strategy: building a competitive team on a budgetJacob’s first three player picks & bold predictionsWhy Jake Burger might be the X-factorHilarious rule change ideas (Golden At-Bat? Time-Limited HR Trots?!)Our take on making baseball more funPickle challenge to close it out🕒 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: No Josh, just Jacob and Andrew00:50 - MLB is BACK! Recapping the Tokyo Series02:00 - Adjusting sleep schedules for 6:10 AM games04:15 - Cubs lose 2 home games in Japan — is it fair?06:00 - Could early travel doom the Cubs’ season?08:45 - Sorare MLB talk begins10:00 - Jacob’s Sorare strategy & common league struggles12:30 - First card reveal: Trevor McGill (Brewers closer!)14:00 - Budget tips for Sorare MLB teams15:45 - Second card reveal: Matt Walner — 48 HR season?!20:00 - Walner vs projections: boom-or-bust pick?22:00 - Third card reveal: Jake Burger (Burgatron mode activated)24:30 - Andrew’s “do not draft” list & fantasy PTSD27:00 - Burger bombs & a heartfelt charity pledge28:45 - Affiliate link: Get $50 in Sorare MLB market credit30:00 - Wild MLB rule proposals: Pitch minimums, Golden At-Bat & HR Trot timer?!33:30 - Should pitchers get their own celebrations too?36:00 - Savannah Bananas in MLB? Let’s go!38:30 - The Pickle Challenge: Can they solve it in 3?42:00 - Outro & NSH challenge: Comment “653” if you listened 👀🌟 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 #SorareMLB2025 #MLB #BaseballPodcast #TokyoSeries

Baseball season is here, and we're breaking down all the latest updates in Sorare MLB fantasy baseball! From the highly anticipated Japan Series featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the latest gameplay changes in Sorare—including energy, Challenger competitions, and daily rewards—this episode is packed with everything you need to know before Opening Day. Plus, we share our thoughts on St. Patrick’s Day traditions, the coolest baseball stadiums in the mountains, and our latest Pickle challenge. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the link below to claim $50 in Sorare market credits!0:00 - Intro & Welcome0:30 - MLB Opening Day Countdown & Japan Series Hype2:00 - St. Patrick’s Day Traditions & Chicago’s Green River4:40 - Coolest Baseball Stadiums in the Mountains6:30 - Shohei Ohtani & Japan Series Preview8:50 - Sorare MLB 2025 Updates: Energy, Challenger, & Essence Explained12:30 - Breaking Down the New Sorare Gameplay Mechanics18:00 - Common Competitions & How to Earn Rewards22:45 - The Vault System & How to Boost Rewards30:15 - No-Hitter Bonus Finally Updated!34:20 - Will These Changes Affect Your Sorare Strategy?42:00 - Pickle Challenge: Can We Guess the Player?50:00 - 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! #Sorare #SorareMLB #Podcast #TokyoSeries #FantasyBaseball #CardCollecting

Wondering how the 2025 MLB rule changes will affect your favorite team? From enhanced penalties for shift violations to expanded replay review and the future of the automatic ball-strike system (ABS), we break down everything you need to know. Get expert analysis on how these updates will shape the game and what fans, players, and teams should expect this season. Watch now for a full breakdown!We cover:Major 2025 MLB Rule Changes – What’s new and why it mattersShift Violation Rule Update – Stricter penalties for infield positioning errorsExpanded Replay Review – How the "abandonment" rule affects baserunningImpact on Game Strategy – How these changes affect teams, players, and managersAutomatic Ball-Strike System (ABS) – The future of umpiring in MLBMLB Rivalry Weekend & Schedule Adjustments – New matchups and extra gamesAll-Star Game Uniforms Update – A return to tradition for players and fansFan & Player Reactions – What the baseball community is saying⏳ 0:00 – Intro & Opening Banter⏳ 3:30 – What This Episode Covers: MLB 2025 Rule Changes⏳ 6:09 – Shift Violation Penalty Update: What’s New & Why It Matters⏳ 12:19 – Expanded Replay Review: Understanding the "Abandonment" Rule⏳ 20:58 – Are These Rule Changes Necessary? Our Debate⏳ 21:44 – Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS): The Future of Umpiring?⏳ 34:06 – ABS Challenges: When & How Should Players Use Them?⏳ 42:00 – MLB Rivalry Weekend & Schedule Adjustments⏳ 46:00 – All-Star Game Uniform Update: Back to Team Jerseys!⏳ 50:23 – Biggest Rule Change? Our Hot Takes & Reactions⏳ 55:29 – Final Thoughts, Predictions & Wrap-Up🌟 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! #MLB2025 #MLBRuleChanges #AutomaticStrikeZone #BaseballPodcast #MLBRivalries #MLBHotTakes #MLBDiscussion #SportsPodcast

The Cincinnati Reds are making moves, but can they compete in the NL Central? In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down the Reds’ key offseason additions, including Gavin Lux and Brady Singer, and discuss whether Elly De La Cruz can become an MVP candidate. Plus, we debate the Pete Rose reinstatement, analyze Great American Ballpark, and predict the Reds’ 2025 season. Don't miss our MLB pickle challenge at the end!We cover:✅ Reds’ offseason moves: Gavin Lux, Brady Singer & more✅ Elly De La Cruz breakout season? MVP potential?✅ Pete Rose reinstatement – is it finally happening?✅ Ballpark review: What makes Great American Ballpark unique✅ NL Central predictions – where will the Reds finish?✅ MLB Pickle challenge – guess the mystery player with us!Ballpark of the Week: Great American Ballpark🏟️ Why it’s one of the most hitter-friendly stadiums in baseball🌭 The must-try ballpark food: Skyline Chili Dogs📍 Fan experience & unique features of the stadiumTimestamps:⏳ 0:00 – Intro & Spring Training Updates⏳ 5:30 – Elly De La Cruz: Breakout Star or Overhyped?⏳ 12:15 – Pete Rose Reinstatement Discussion⏳ 20:45 – Ballpark of the Week: Great American Ballpark⏳ 28:10 – Reds’ Offseason Moves & Roster Breakdown⏳ 40:00 – NL Central Predictions & Win Total Over/Under⏳ 50:30 – MLB Pickle: Guess the Mystery Player!⏳ 1:00:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up🌟 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! #MLB #CincinnatiReds #EllyDeLaCruz #SpringTraining #BaseballPodcast

Baseball is back! In this episode of Batting Practice, we break down Week 1 of Spring Training, highlighting top performances, key storylines, and early surprises. Plus, we dive deep into the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2025 season preview—can their young pitching core, led by Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller, push them into contention? Will Oneil Cruz take the next step as an elite MLB star? And what impact will veteran additions like Tommy Pham and Aroldis Chapman’s departure have on the team? Tune in as we analyze everything from prospects to power rankings and get ready for an exciting season ahead!We cover:✅ Spring Training Week 1: Standout performances, viral moments & first impressions✅ Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Preview: Strengths, weaknesses & season expectations✅ Paul Skenes & Mitch Keller: Can they carry the Pirates’ rotation?✅ Oneil Cruz: MVP potential or still developing?✅ Pirates’ Offseason Moves: Did they do enough to improve?🏟️ Ballpark of the Week: PNC Park This week, we spotlight PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and one of the most beautiful stadiums in baseball. With its stunning view of the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Allegheny River, PNC Park offers a unique fan experience. We discuss its history, iconic home run splashes into the river, and why it’s considered one of the best ballparks in MLB. Plus, did you know it has the highest-up broadcast booth in the league? Tune in for these fun facts and more!⏱ Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Weekly Check-In – Baseball is back! Kicking off with some casual banter and baseball excitement.2:09 Spring Training Week 1 Recap – Standout performances, viral moments & first impressions.9:30 Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Preview – Strengths, weaknesses & season expectations.10:45 Paul Skenes & Mitch Keller – Can they carry the Pirates’ rotation?16:29 Oneil Cruz: MVP potential or still developing? – Why he could be a breakout star in 2025.23:10 Pirates’ Offseason Moves – Did they do enough to improve? Key additions and losses.52:32 Ballpark of the Week: PNC Park – Fun facts & best features of the Pirates’ home field.47:56 Sorare MLB Picks – Best Pirates players to add to your fantasy roster.1:03:41 Outro & Next Week’s Teaser – Looking ahead to the Cincinnati Reds' season preview!🌟 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! #MLB #BaseballPodcast #podcast #SpringTraining #PittsburghPirates #PNCPark #PaulSkenes #ONeilCruz #BaseballHighlights #MLBProspects #FantasyBaseball