Podcasts by The Alonso Bet Podcast

Stars Become Superstars and Superstars Become Supernovas from 2021-04-30T14:54:55

In the 50th episode of The Alonso Bet we cover some news from the last couple weeks (4:02), discuss some surging and struggling teams (21:13), and some stars taking their talents to new levels (...

Way Too Early Season Reactions from 2021-04-14T13:39:14

In our first in season 2021 episode we talk about the controversial game endings involving Michael Conforto and Alec Bohm (2:32) and some notable early season team (17:51) and player (38:43) per...

Playoff/Award Predictions and Opening Day Preview from 2021-04-01T09:42:55

It's Opening Day folks!! We preview today's slate of games (2:08) and Aaron gives some quick thoughts on Daily Fantasy strategy (7:50). Then we both give our seasons predictions for the playoffs...

2021 AL Central Preview from 2021-03-27T11:39:43

In the final installment of our division preview series Aaron discusses what small signal you can take from spring training performance when drafting your fantasy teams (2:04), and we preview th...

2021 NL East Preview from 2021-03-18T19:17:18

In the fifth installment of our season preview series we give our favorite MLB World Series and player futures bets for the 2021 season (0:55) and then Sam cannot hide his euphoria as we preview...

2021 AL West Preview from 2021-03-11T15:38

In the fourth installment of our season preview series we discuss the Jackie Bradley Jr. signing (2:33), Aaron discusses strategies for the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft (11:04), a...

2021 NL Central Preview from 2021-03-04T17:17:32

In the third installment of our division preview series Aaron gives his advice on how to crush the middle rounds of your fantasy baseball draft (1:42) and we preview the middling NL Central divi...

2021 AL East Preview from 2021-02-25T00:30:26

In the second installment of our season preview series we preview the AL East (23:06). But first we discuss the Kevin Mather comments (2:31), Taijuan Walker to the Mets (10:03), and Aaron gives ...

2021 NL West Preview from 2021-02-18T15:25:20

Pitchers and catchers have reported and that means it's baseball season folks. We start with a rundown of the Andrew Benintendi trade (4:58) and the kick off the first installment of our 2021 ML...

2021 Fangraphs Playoff Odds and Super Bowl Review from 2021-02-11T14:11:37

The guys toot their own horns for some Super Bowl bets and give their thoughts on the big game (2:05). Then they discuss some of the last big dominos to fall in MLB Free Agency (15:20) (includin...

MORE MLB Free Agency and Super Bowl Bets from 2021-02-03T14:10:53

The guys discuss the passing of Hank Aaron (1:32) and a laundry list of transactions in the MLB (6:23). Then they give their thoughts on the Matthew Stafford trade (1:10:55) and their favorite S...

MLB Free Agency Bonanza (Bonus: Deshaun Watson to the Jets??) from 2021-01-24T14:01:38

The guys discuss the Mets firing of GM Jared Porter (0:40) and a plethora of signings and trades in the MLB (13:55). Then they theorize some possible trade destinations for Deshaun Watson and Ma...

LINDOR IS A MET and Early Season NBA Reactions from 2021-01-15T10:22:11

The MLB hot stove continues to burn white hot and the guys discuss the blockbuster trade of Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets (1:11), in addition to some other moves around the le...

NFL Playoff Preview and the Padres GO ALL IN! from 2021-01-05T11:09:22

We kick things off with baseball for a change and discuss the flurry of moves made by the Padres (1:37) and a couple of other moves around the league (31:09). Then with the NFL playoffs starting...

NBA Season Preview and NYC Sports w/ Sam's Dad from 2020-12-22T01:12:01

In a special holiday segment Sam's dad makes a return to the podcast to discuss his thoughts on the Jets unlikely victory possibly losing them Trevor Lawrence (1:45) and the Mets signing James M...

MORE MLB HOT STOVE and Fantasy Football Playoffs Tips from 2020-12-11T14:13:24

We kick things off by discussing the evolving James Harden saga and which team we think he fits best on out of his ever-growing trade list (3:15). Then we help all you struggling fantasy footbal...

MLB Free Agency and Surprising Non-Tenders from 2020-12-04T15:59:47

After a quick recap of the Russell Westbrook - John Wall trade (3:26) and the COVID situation in the NFL (11:48), The Alonso Bet podcast gets back to its roots with a jam-packed baseball-filled ...

2020 MLB Bold Predictions Revisited from 2020-11-24T10:51:38

The guys discuss some big signings in NBA Free Agency (2:17) and news from NFL Week 11 (15:00). Then Aaron and Sam hold themselves accountable and review the success of their bold predictions fr...

NBA Draft Preview and MLB Hall of Fame Ballots from 2020-11-18T12:40:17

In a marathon episode we cover a barrage of recent NBA trades (2:03) and preview the 2020 NBA Draft (31:49). Then on the baseball side of things we discuss the beginning phases of MLB free agenc...

MLB Awards Preview from 2020-11-10T10:25:18

After a week off we discuss some big MLB news including Steve Cohen officially becoming the owner of the New York Mets (the greatest day of Sam's life) (2:24), a trio of managerial hires (10:41)...

A Tearful Goodbye to the 2020 MLB Season from 2020-10-29T11:09:06

We run long here folks but we're reviewing the freaking World Series! If you want to start at the World Series discussion skip to 15:45!

But first we discuss Daryl Morey becoming the GM o...

WORLD SERIES!!! from 2020-10-21T11:56:49

What seemed impossible a few months ago has happened -- we've made it to the WORLD SERIES. But first in a return to the original Alonso Bet format the guys discuss some news including Daryl More...

MLB Division Series Review/Championship Series Preview from 2020-10-13T00:54:16

The episode starts with some audio clips from a live recording of Aaron and Sam watching game 5 of the Yankees and Rays series (1:37). The guys then discuss the Lakers winning the NBA finals and...

We're Back, Baby! A wild, week-long whip-around of NFL,NBA Finals, and MLB Playoffs from 2020-10-06T10:55:26

FOR BASEBALL PLAYOFFS JUMP TO 40:30!

After a two week layoff the boys are back with a big NFL whip-around (2:25) that includes an absolute HEATER from our very Sam Saskin that ju...

MLB Award Picks from 2020-09-19T11:11:29

The guys start by discussing the matchups for the conference finals in the NBA playoffs (1:33) and some takeaways from NFL week 1 (17:52). They then discuss the sale of the Mets (30:50), the agr...

Tribute to Tom Seaver and Lou Brock from 2020-09-08T23:26:16

The guys start with their weekly update on the NBA playoffs (2:05). Aaron and Sam then recap their fantasy football draft (13:22) and give their Week 1 NFL gambling picks (31:40). They then move...

Trade Deadline Extravaganza from 2020-09-02T21:13:31

The guys discuss some of the recent athlete protests (1:53) and the latest in the NBA playoffs (5:05). They then give a stretch run update on the MLB playoff race (14:38) before giving their tho...

Under-25 Player Draft from 2020-08-25T11:42:31

The guys kick things off by discussing the amazing weekend action in the NBA playoffs (1:40) before giving a mid-season review of the current state of the MLB playoff race (9:14). They then talk...

Real or Not? from 2020-08-18T23:43:59

After a two week layoff for Sam to get some summer sunshine the guys jump into IL moves and the COVID situation in the MLB (2:25) before previewing the NBA playoffs (17:33). To make up for lost ...

Early Season Stars and Scrubs from 2020-08-01T11:43:33

The guys discuss the Jamal Adams trade (1:07), the Knicks signing Tom Thibodeau to be their new Head Coach (6:33), the NBA restart (10:37), COVID outbreaks in MLB (13:16), and the incidents lead...

Opening Day Reactions from 2020-07-25T11:24:25

The guys discuss their thoughts on the 16 team playoffs (3:06), the Blue Jays playing in Buffalo (6:33), and a laundry list of player injuries and news to start the season (8:29). They then cove...

Season Preview and Opening Day Memories from 2020-07-20T12:04:05

Before the sports content Sam implores the listeners to watch Action Bronson's F*ck, That's Delicious before it goes off the Hulu platform (2:29). The guys then discuss Domingo German's potentia...

2020 Bold Predictions from 2020-07-10T09:38:54

The guys talk the Patrick Mahomes megadeal (2:00) and Joe West being an idiot about coronavirus (7:19), before a Stat Corner (12:45) where they explain the win expectancy stats like Pythagorean ...

More Than Baseball w/ Jeremy Wolf from 2020-07-03T11:02:23

In an action packed episode the guys discuss Rob Manfred putting his foot in his mouth (0:26), Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots (3:25), Bobby Bonilla Day (8:38), the sad news on ...

MLB Return EMERGENCY POD from 2020-06-24T15:27:57

Aaron and Sam jump on with each other to talk out their initial thoughts on the official plan for the 2020 MLB season. They discuss the potential effects of the 60 game schedule on team strategi...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 15: Father's Day Special from 2020-06-21T01:10:47

The guys discuss some player news in the Jamal Adams trade request (2:15) and Addison Russell signing with the KBO (6:48). They then get into a now weekly segment of lamenting the state of negot...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 14: 2010 MLB Re-Draft from 2020-06-12T13:06:10

The guys discuss the quickly approaching endgame of the MLB negotiations (1:40) and give a breakdown of the top 10 picks from the 2020 MLB Draft (9:54). In Stat Corner they delve into another ad...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 13: All-Decade Teams from 2020-06-06T11:17:25

The guys talk about the exciting news of a plan being approved for the NBA to return (2:20) and the not so exciting news of a stalemate in negotiations for MLB to return (16:30). In Stat Corner ...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 12: Statcast Primer from 2020-05-28T11:41:01

Aaron and Sam discuss the latest on plans for the return of the NBA (2:55) and negotiations between the MLB owners and players (11:18), before discussing their thoughts on the charity golf match...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 11: Data Driven Baseball w/ Ben Lindbergh from 2020-05-20T14:07:55

In a very exciting and informative interview, the guys get a chance to sit down with prominent sabermetric writer, Ben Lindbergh. After a quick introduction (1:35), Ben took us through some incr...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 10: MLB Negotiations and KBO Deep Dive from 2020-05-14T16:02:13

The guys discuss all the details of a contentious battle brewing between the players and owners (3:25) and the league's decision to reduce the 2020 MLB draft down to 5 rounds (24:20). In Stat Co...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 9: Building the Ultimate 5 Tool Player from 2020-05-08T11:12:22

In the first episode after the conclusion of the season preview series the guys are back with some great news -- baseball's back for KBO opening day! They also discuss encouraging plans to start...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 8: Awards Predictions ft. Céspedes Family BBQ's Jake Mintz from 2020-04-27T00:53:09

In this special episode of The Alonso Bet, Sam and Aaron have Jake Mintz of Céspedes Family BBQ on to talk a little baseball. Jake takes us down his path to working in the game and shares a few ...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 7: Playoff Predictions from 2020-04-24T17:39:52

Aaron and Sam cover a surprisingly busy few days in sports including the NFL Draft, Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement, some Mets ownership rumors, and an exciting charity golf match. Then ...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 6: NL East Division Preview from 2020-04-20T17:55:48

Aaron and Sam conclude their division preview series with the NL East and lock horns as Sam defends the Mets against Aaron's slander. But first they talk about the new ESPN documentary series "T...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 5: AL Central Division Preview from 2020-04-16T16:48:35

Aaron and Sam start off on a somber note to discuss a few unfortunate deaths in the sports community. They also celebrate the career of the recently retired 2018 WS MVP Steve Pearce and discuss ...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 4: NL West Division Preview from 2020-04-10T18:14:23

Aaron and Sam continue their division preview with the NL West division. But first they give their thoughts on some of the proposed rule changes for the upcoming season and cover their first adv...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 3: AL East Division Preview from 2020-04-06T21:09:19

In episode 3, Aaron and Sam make a plea to their listeners to support Fangraphs in these troubling times of no baseball and continue their advanced stats primer series with the offensive stats w...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 2: NL Central Division Preview from 2020-04-06T20:16:30

In the second ever episode of The Alonso Bet, Aaron tries to talk Sam off the ledge regarding the Noah Syndergaard injury news and the guys get detailed about what goes into WAR (wins above repl...

The Alonso Bet Podcast Ep. 1: AL West Division Preview from 2020-04-05T15:44:38

Aaron and Sam introduce themselves to the world and explain the origin of The Alonso Bet name. They then begin their season preview by giving an overview of projection systems and their predicti...