In Episode 10 of Serving It Up, host Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn, Matt Holliday, and Kyle Gibson for an unfiltered look at the heart of baseball—past, present, and future.

Kyle Gibson opens up about his release from the Orioles, signing with the Rays, and what it means to keep fighting for a spot in the majors. The guys debate the mental vs physical grind of MLB’s 162-game season, share real-life stories from the field, and weigh in on the Cardinals’ surprising mid-season surge—should they be buyers or sellers?

They also dive into:

⚾️The psychology of playing in the rain

⚾️Modern “load management” vs. old-school toughness

⚾️Who really are the best athletes in baseball?

⚾️And Matt Holliday’s dad moment—wearing Orioles gear at the ballpark after playing for the Cardinals (yes, really)

🔑 Top 4 Takeaways:

⚾️Kyle Gibson isn’t done yet. He details his minor league deal with the Rays and the decision to chase one last shot at MLB glory after being cut by the Orioles.

⚾️Cardinals’ strategy shifting? With strong pitching and timely hitting, the crew debates whether STL should buy at the trade deadline or stick to the rebuild.

⚾️Athletes or actors? A humorous and honest debate over whether pitchers are actually the best athletes on the field—or just the best at saying they are.

⚾️Baseball’s invisible toughness. The mental toll of long seasons, playing through pain, and how today’s game has evolved with data, rest schedules, and wearable tech.

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In Episode 9 of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Matt Holliday and Lance Lynn for a wide-ranging and brutally honest conversation about life in and after the big leagues.

⚾️ What’s going on in Baltimore? The Orioles’ season is off the rails — Matt breaks it down from an insider’s perspective as Jackson Holliday’s dad.

⚾️ Kyle Gibson released — what’s next? The crew unpacks what it’s really like to hunt for another opportunity in mid-season.

⚾️ Do former MLB stars still have chores? Turns out, yes — and Lance's got goats, chickens, and a mini horse to prove it.

⚾️ Clubhouse culture — who belongs and why it matters.

⚾️ Is Cardinals manager Oli Marmol winning over fans and silencing critics? Jim fires back at the doubters.

Plus, you’ll hear why throwing 45 mph might be the new cheat code, how to decompress when you're hitting .000, and which St. Louis media member made Lance Lynn want to stab someone (kind of).

🔥 Real talk. Zero filters. One mini horse.

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Welcome back! Tune in this week with Jimmy "The Cat" Hayes, Lance Lynn, and Matt Holliday for another amazing episode of SERVING IT UP!

⚾️ Lance Lynn announces his retirement and why he didn't like any of the opportunities handed to him

⚾️ Lance and Matt Give Jim a hard time while he try's a few new "slang" words out and have a few laughs

⚾️ Going into detail about the yearly changing market for the players and how much that makes a difference in their decision making

⚾️ A little bit of raw footage of their day to day lives and a lot of good laughs

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This week on Serving It Up, Jim Hayes, Matt Holliday, and Lance Lynn go full throttle on the chaos unraveling in Colorado—Was Bud Black the problem, or just the fall guy? The guys don’t hold back on what’s broken out west.

Meanwhile, the Redbirds are flying high. Is this hot streak sustainable? Can the young core hold their own, or will someone lose their "runway" at the trade deadline?

Then it gets personal: Are choreographed base gestures like the bird flap a fun clubhouse vibe or just too much? Who had the shortest arms when the dinner check came? (Looking at you, Waino.) Plus, teammates you once hated—until they joined your side.

From hardball analysis to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, this episode covers it all.

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In this week's episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes, Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, and Matt Holliday dive deep into the current state of Major League Baseball's umpiring and the ongoing debate about automated strike zones. The MLB recently shrank the buffer zone for umpires, which sparks a conversation about how this could push the game closer to full automation. The crew explores whether automated balls and strikes are the future and shares their thoughts on the human element of the game.

Plus, the guys weigh in on the importance of consistency in the strike zone and why a challenge system could level the playing field for hitters and pitchers alike. But it’s not all tech talk—Matt and Lance share stories about their most underrated former teammates, those who played key roles behind the scenes and didn’t always get the recognition they deserved.

Tune in for this fast-paced discussion filled with baseball insights, personal anecdotes, and plenty of laughs!

Key Topics:

-MLB's decision to shrink the umpire buffer zone and the push for automated strike zones

-The potential of a challenge system to ensure fair calls

-Most underrated former teammates and their contributions to winning teams

-The debate over what makes a great manager and the impact of generational wealth on coaching careers

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Full cast this week! Tune in with Jimmy "the cat" Hayes, Lance Lynn, Matt Holliday, and Kyle Gibson for another amazing episode of SERVING IT UP!

In Episode 6 of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by the full cast—Kyle Gibson, Matt Holliday, and Lance Lynn—for a real-deal conversation about what it means to be a Major Leaguer on and off the field.

🔥 Kyle Gibson opens up about his return to Major League Baseball after injury and what it felt like facing the Yankees in his first game back.

🎯 The crew dives into the art of calling your own game using PitchCom, catcher dynamics, rhythm, and how technology is changing the way pitchers operate.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Off the field, the guys get personal, discussing how they balance family life with the demands of a grueling baseball schedule—off days, FaceTime parenting, and staying connected from afar.

⚾ Plus: hilarious jabs, turkey hunting, trespassing laws, and Jim’s deeply questionable questions.

This episode is a must-watch for any baseball fan who wants more than just stats. It’s the real life behind the lights—with insight, honesty, and a lot of laughs.

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🔑 4 Key Takeaways:

Kyle Gibson’s Honest Take on returning to the majors—and giving up five home runs to the Yankees.

The Strategy Behind PitchCom and why some pitchers prefer calling their own game.

How MLB Players Balance Fatherhood and Baseball, from long road trips to intentional parenting.

Unfiltered Clubhouse Chemistry—with turkey hunting detours, neighborhood feuds, and jabs at Jim.

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Rehab Assignments, Baseball Strategies, and Turkey Hunting with Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn

In this episode of Serving It Up, host Jim Hayes welcomes MLB pitchers Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. They discuss Kyle’s journey of getting back to Major League Baseball with the Orioles, detailing his starts in minor league rehab assignments, how he navigates pitching against young hitters, and the importance of in-game adjustments. Lance shares his hilarious Turkey hunting experiences while battling internet lag. The trio also delves into the dynamics of player-manager relationships, the role of analytics in baseball, and some memorable moments with teammates and rivals. Tune in for an engaging mix of baseball insights and entertaining anecdotes.

00:00 Welcome

00:50 Kyle Gibson's Journey Back to MLB

02:04 Minor League Experiences and Challenges

03:59 Rehab Assignments and Player Interactions

06:18 Turkey Hunting Adventures

10:12 Pitching Strategies and Player Dynamics

21:39 Adapting Game Plans in Baseball

22:29 The Importance of Catcher-Pitcher Synergy

23:51 Handling Pitch Selection Disagreements

26:02 Planning with Unfamiliar Catchers

28:13 Utilizing Technology and Analytics

31:30 Challenges of Minor League Rehab

35:22 Insights on Cardinals' Bullpen Struggles

41:48 Defending Manager Ollie Marmel

45:36 Conclusion

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In this quick-hit edition of Serving It Up, host Jim Hayes catches up with Cardinals legends Matt Holliday and Lance Lynn. While Kyle Gibson is MIA (probably mentoring over lunch), the guys riff on everything from tax day extensions to life at Triple-A. They dig up some good-natured dirt on Skip Schumaker, share stories from the World Baseball Classic, and get candid about the surreal experience of pitching in front of small crowds at Busch Stadium. It’s classic clubhouse energy—jabs, laughs, and just enough chaos to remind you why you love baseball talk like this.

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