In episode 22 of the On Deck podcast, Roberto breaks down Ronald Acuña Jr.'s electric return to the Braves following his ACL rehab, highlighting concerns about his speed on the basepaths. He then covers Alex Bregman's unfortunate quad injury and how it led to top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer's MLB debut, with potential lineup implications. Roberto also praises Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season, as he’s evolved into an elite offensive and defensive threat for the Cubs. Lastly, he shares tough news from the Pirates, with Jared Jones needing Tommy John surgery, and urges the team to call up Bubba Chandler to fill the gap. Don't forget to follow and subscribe!

In this week’s episode of On Deck, we break down the latest wave of MLB roster moves—from Roki Sasaki’s concerning injury and drop in velocity to the Dodgers DFA'ing longtime vets Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor, and calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing. We also cover the Cubs' promotion of Moisés Ballesteros, Brandon Hyde’s firing in Baltimore, and the Orioles’ struggles that could lead to a major deadline sell-off. Lastly, we recap a wild weekend in baseball with the Subway Series and Freeway Series, Aaron Judge's insane run, and Max Fried’s dominant stretch for the Yankees. Lastly, we touch on the Jose Alvarado PED suspension and what that means for the Phillies' bullpen moving forward. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

In episode 20 of the On Deck podcast, Roberto breaks down the Rockies and Pirates firing their managers, pointing to deeper issues within both franchises. He also dives into Javy Báez’s surprising resurgence in center field and what it means for the Tigers. To wrap it up, Roberto shares his take on the Rafael Devers position controversy and why the Red Sox should consider calling up Roman Anthony.

In Episode 19 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto is joined by his mom for a heartfelt and entertaining conversation. She reflects on her experience as his first baseball coach and shares whether she ever imagined him playing the sport seriously. As a now-regular baseball viewer, she offers unique takeaways and insights into the game. They wrap up by discussing her thoughts on MLB rule changes and her opinions on the Atlanta Braves since becoming a fan in Georgia. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

In this episode of The On Deck Podcast, host Roberto sits down with Ethan Sanasie-Edwards to discuss his athletic transition from hockey to baseball and whether he buys into the quirky superstitions that often come with the sport. Ethan highlights why Kristian Campbell is a player to watch this season and breaks down the Red Sox’s loaded lineup. The two also compare two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani with emerging star Jac Caglianone, debating whether Caglianone could be the next big two-way player in baseball. Ethan also shares a quick story about his time at Wabash and a memorable moment with a former teammate. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

In Episode 17 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down that Tyler Soderstrom, Corbin Carroll, Mike Trout, and Cal Raleigh are tied for the league lead in home runs, with Soderstrom and Carroll being the most surprising breakout power hitters so far. Oakland’s youth movement is exciting, with guys like Nick Kurtz, Mason Miller, and Zack Gelof giving A’s fans real hope for the future. Devin Williams is struggling badly as the Yankees' closer, and it might be time to hand the ninth inning over to Luke Weaver. Paul Skenes dominated Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a marquee matchup, and meanwhile, former Cy Young candidate Tristan McKenzie has sadly been DFA’d. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

In Episode 16 of The On Deck Podcast, Host Roberto sat down with Melissa Verge, a passionate writer for the Canadian Baseball Network, to explore her journey into the world of women’s baseball. Melissa shared how her early love for the game and experience in softball shaped her path into sports journalism, eventually leading her to spotlight the stories of female athletes. We dove into the growth of women’s baseball, the media’s role in its development, and the common misconceptions that still linger today. Melissa also offered her thoughts on the sport’s future in Canada and teased some exciting upcoming articles she has in the works. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!

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In Episode 15 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down the impact of Justin Steele’s UCL injury on the Cubs’ rotation and discusses potential trade targets like Sandy Alcántara. He highlights Spencer Strider’s solid season debut and milestone 500th strikeout, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s first homer of the season. Chris Bassitt’s dominant outing and the Blue Jays’ record-setting 19 strikeouts against the Braves also take center stage. The episode wraps up with excitement around the 2026 World Baseball Classic and the announcements of Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor as team captains. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the discussion!