The Shift Baseball Show

The Shift: What the Luis Gil injury could mean for the Yankees?

Podcast episode 80 of the Shift! Nick and Francisco start the show with the recent breaking news that last year's A.L. Rookie of the Year, Luis Gil, will miss time with an injury, and what that means for his team, the New York Yankees. They also give their takeaways from the first week of Spring Training. Lastly, Fran and Nick discuss recent Heisman trophy winner and two-way player, Travis Hunter, and his recent comments saying what he does is tougher than Shohei Ohtani.

The Shift: Spring Training Storylines

Nick and Francisco give their take on Spring Training.

The Shift: Evaluating Rob Manfred’s tenure after a decade as commissioner

Francisco & Nick are here for podcast episode 77 of the Shift! The guys open the show assessing Rob Manfred's job as commissioner over the last decade that he has held the position. Also, they discuss the most shocking trades in MLB history, after we saw maybe the most surprising one in sports history over in the NBA with the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. Lastly, Nick and Fran talk about an 11-year old pulling the 1-of-1 Paul Skenes rookie card and what he's deciding to do with it.

The Shift: Why Roki Sasaki would be smart to sign with the Padres

Francisco Rojas is here for a solo podcast episode of the Shift! On this edition of the pod, Fran starts off the show discussing why it would be smart for young Japanese phenom, Roki Sasaki, to sign with the Padres. Also, he talks about the Hall of Fame with the BBWAA election being only a week away. Lastly, Fran closes out the show with a brand new "Stat of the week".

The Shift: Examining the state of the MLB in 2025

Francisco Rojas and Nick Earnshaw are here for a new podcast episode of the Shift! Episode 74 opens with Nick and Fran discussing the likelihood that Pete Alonso re-signs with the Mets. For much of the show though, the guys go back and forth talking about the pros and cons of Major League Baseball, as it stands in 2025. Lastly, Nick gives Fran a brand new blind ranking.

The Shift: Matt Musico on Juan Soto signing the biggest contract in sports history

Nick and Francisco are back for episode 73 of the Shift! More or less, it's the Juan Soto episode. Soto signed the largest contract in sports history on Sunday with the New York Mets for 15 years/$765 million. Mets & baseball expert, Matt Musico, hops on the show to talk about what the deal means for the team from Queens, what they'll do now that they've signed Soto, and more. Also, Fran and Nick discuss Dick Allen & Dave Parker being elected to the Hall of Fame.

The Shift: Dodgers potential dynasty discussion & all-time Blue Jays team

Nick and Francisco are back for episode 72 of the Shift! On the newest podcast, the guys open the show discussing potential bargains in free agency. Also, they talk about Blake Snell's new contract & Tommy Edman's extension with the Dodgers. Lastly, the give their all-time Toronto Blue Jays teams.
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The Shift: Debating if Paul Skenes deserved to win Rookie of the Year

Podcast episode 71 of The Shift with Nick and Francisco is here! The guys debate the two Rookie of the Year awards that have been handed out to Paul Skenes and Luis Gil, as well as predict the remaining ones that will happen this week. Also, they discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot that is now officially out. Lastly, an update on the Rays stadium situation.

The Shift: Bold predictions for the offseason/free agency

Francisco and Nick are here for podcast episode 70 of The Shift! To start the show, the guys give their prediction for where they think Juan Soto will end up by the start of the 2025 season. Also, they give three bold predictions for this offseason. Lastly, Fran has a new blind ranking for Nick.

The Shift: MLB Postseason storylines, Rays stadium issues, and more!

Episode 69 of The Shift! Nick and Francsico break down the postseason, Rays stadium issues, and more!