The Hot Corner

Hot Corner Episode 17: NL Buy or Sell

The Mets are hot, the Sox won a series, so it's a happy pod. After doing AL Buy or Sell last week, the gang moves on to the NL, discussing the hot starts of Pete Alonso, James Wood, Hunter Greene, and so much more. The fellas also hit on recent happenings around the league, including Alex Verdugo's MUCH awaited return, Justin Steele's injury, and the surprising dominance of Tyler Soderstrom and Chris Bassitt. 

Hot Corner Episode 16: Buying or Selling AL Storylines

After a short break, the fellas reunite to break down the first two weeks of the MLB season. Before they get into the main segment, the gang goes through all the biggest news and notes around the league, headlined by Vladimir Guerrero Jr's shocking contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. They then play the buy or sell game with some hot starts around the American League, including whether Kristian Campbell already has Rookie of the Year locked up, whether Spencer Torkelson's breakout is here, and whether the Angels can actually compete for the postseason this year. 

Hot Corner Episode 15: NL East and Awards Preview feat Jon "FDR" Roko

Oh baby. The fellas are here, plus the pitching wizard himself Jon Roko, and there is just so much ball to talked. After a quick rundown around the leagues, the gang dives headfirst into the NL East. They discuss if there is any reason to watch the Marlins, break down the Nationals young core, pull out the worry meter on the Mets injuries, predict if the Braves can return to form, and wonder if the Phillies have another run in them. Speaking of predictions, the fellas end the episode with their MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year picks and dark horses before giving their World Series predictions (Sox?).

Hot Corner Episode 14: AL East Preview feat. Michael Kasdan

The division previews roll on, and this is the one we've all be waiting for. Because the Hot Corner fellas want to be unbiased, they brought on American Dad and die-hard Yankees fan Michael Kasdan to get an opposing point of view. The gang runs through the not-so-exciting teams, including debating the direction of the Blue Jays, wondering whether the Rays can transfer their Mickey Mouse magic to Steinbrenner field, and have a jolly good time ridiculing Mike Elias, before answering one simple question: Sox? They also try and give an objective view of the Yankees, but things fall apart once Spencer Jones is brought up. 

Hot Corner Episode 13: AL Central Preview

Nooch is back from Barcelona, which means its time to talk ball. This week is the AL Central preview, and after trying to find something to feel good about with the Chicago White Sox, things get kind of heated. Let's just say this is not going to be one of those divisions where everyone agrees, as Daniel takes a stand on the Twins and Smitty holds the line on the Guardians. They then take turns taking shots at each other in the Clown of the Week, but they remain friends by the end of the episode. 

Hot Corner Episode 12: NL Central Preview

It's time for part three of the division previews, and this week it's the NL Central! The fellas debate whether the Pirates are just the Mariners on steroids, what exactly the plan is with the Cardinals, get into a heated argument about the state of the Reds, discuss whether the Brewers can withstand some key losses, and predict whether this is finally the year the Cubs can meet expectations. Enjoy!

Hot Corner Episode 11: AL West Preview (Featuring Max Tanzer!)

It's time for our AL West preview, which means we had to bring in Ithaca alum and die-hard Mariners fan Max Tanzer! After some random Clay Holmes and Chandler Simpson chatter, as well as Fox pushing his Liam Hendriks agenda, the gang gets in to all things AL West. They answer all the big questions, including making sense of the Angels strange offseason, buying or selling the Athletics as wild-card threats, debating whether the Rangers can bounce back after an injury-riddled 2024 campaign, questioning whether the Astros can withstand all their losses this winter, and of course breaking down every minute aspect of the Mariners. 

Hot Corner Episode 10: NL West Preview

Spring training is underway, which means that it's time for our division previews! Before they can get to the NL West, however, the fellas go over the latest happenings around the league, including Vlad Guerrero Jr. cutting off extension talks, the drama surrounding Red Sox camp, and the latest signings that only baseball sickos can enjoy. After they, it's time to breakdown the NL West, going over what Rockies fans can feel good about (not much!), what to make of the Giants peculiar offseason, how good the Diamondbacks can be, whether the Padres have enough depth to support a top-heavy lineup, and if the Dodgers can break the all-time single-season wins record. Finally, Fox debuts a new segment and gives his top five teams with the worst offseasons. 

Hot Corner Episode 9: EMERGENCY ALEX BREGMAN POD

Sound the alarms, Alex Bregman is a Red Stocking! The fellas hop on the mic to break down all angles of the Bregman deal, who deserves an apology, and where this leaves the Red Sox in 2025. They also talk about the fallout for the teams that didn't sign Bregman, including the hooked-on-copium Detroit Tigers. Finally, Nooch manages to drag the conversation towards Nick Pivetta, and Fox gives his top five teams of the offseason. 

Hot Corner Episode 7: Sox Talk feat. Matt McCarthy

Nooch may be in NOLA (he's starting at slot corner for the Eagles), but guess what, the Corner is still Hot. Smitty and Fox are joined by 98.5 The Sports Hub's Matt McCarthy to talk so much Sox without Nooch rolling his eyes. They hit on everything, from the state of the bullpen to the Alex Bregman/Nolan Arenado sweepstakes to whether Trevor Story will get hurt on the way to Spring Training. Finally, Smitty and Fox run through the rest of the MLB news, including Jack Flaherty's surprising deal with the Tigers and another Jerry Dipoto masterclass (just kidding, he signed another .600 OPS guy)