The Shift Baseball Show

The Shift: 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

Nick and Francisco preview this year's trade deadline and give their take on the market

The Shift: Are the Dodgers the team to beat still?

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 94 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys start the show discussing the who are the teams to beat right now in the AL and NL. Also, Fran and Nick talk about the Speedway classic uniforms and more!

The Shift: Should the All-Star Game bring back home field advantage for the World Series?

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 93 of the Shift! On this episode, the guys start the show discussing the current relevancy right now of the MLB All-Star Game. Also, Fran and Nick talk about after getting 2,000 hits, where Manny Machado will rank between himself, Bryce Harper & Mike Trout after their careers are all over. Lastly, they give their Quarter Century team of players that have never made an All-Star Game.

The Shift: Has Clayton Kershaw been underappreciated?

Podcast episode 92 of the Shift is here. Francisco and Nick start the show by debating whether or not Clayton Kershaw has been underappreciated at this point in his career as he's very close to recording 3,000 strikeouts. Also, they talk about who they're excited to see in the All-Star Futures Game after the results were announced recently. Lastly, a new blind ranking, where this time Fran gives one to Nick.

The Shift: Trade rumors heating up across the #MLB + Mid season awards!

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 91 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys give their thoughts on the trade rumors that are heating up around the league as well as who the mid season awards should go too!

The Shift: Rafael Devers Blockbuster trade & Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound

Nick and Francisco are back for podcast episode 90 of The Shift! On this episode, the guys give their thoughts on the huge trade that saw the Boston Red Sox send Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Also, they discuss Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound for the first time since 2023. Lastly, Nick and Fran talk about Gage Wood throwing the first no-hitter in the College World Series in 65 years.

The Shift: The Fenway experience

Francisco and Nick are live from Boston for episode 89 of The Shift! They recap their first time at Fenway Park from this past week with the Boston Red Sox facing the Tampa Bay Rays. The guys also bring back the all-time lineup segment, and with the show being in Boston, they give their versions for the Red Sox.

The Shift: Could Cal Raleigh have the best season ever by a catcher?

Nick and Francisco are here for podcast episode 88 of the Shift! The start of the show includes revisiting whether or not Cal Raleigh could lead the Majors in home runs by the end of the year, and if he could end up having the best season of all-time by a catcher. Also, the guys make a special announcement! Lastly, Fran & Nick discuss Royals top prospect, Jac Caglianone, being called up to the Majors.

The Shift: Debating if Aaron Judge is under-appreciated

Francisco & Nick are here for episode number 85 of the Shift! They open the show discussing whether or not Aaron Judge is being under-appreciated for how good he has been in recent years, as well as his incredible start to the 2025 season. Also, Fran & Nick bring back a segment from last year: Cruz vs. Cruz. Lastly, a brand new blind ranking!

The Shift: Barry Bonds owns the greatest season in MLB history

Francisco & Nick are back for podcast episode 84 of the Shift! On the latest pod, the guys open the show talking about how good the NL West has been to start the season, and if we could see four teams from the division make the playoffs by season's end. Also, Fran & Nick discuss Mets fans giving Juan Soto an ovation recently against the Cardinals. Lastly, they announce the winner of their bracket of "best seasons by individual players in MLB history".