Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball's offseason is heating up, but with a potential lockout looming, the clock is ticking on free agency! On today's Back to the Bullpen with Mike Stanton, Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey break down the biggest names on the market, including Tarik Skubal, Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki, and the top pitchers who could reshape the 2027 MLB season.
Plus, Japan's newest power-hitting sensation, Teruaki Sato, is preparing to make the jump to Major League Baseball! Coming off an MVP and Triple Crown season in Japan, Sato brings incredible power, elite exit velocity, and projections of 30-plus home runs. But can his aggressive hitting approach survive against MLB pitching? Mike offers a former big league pitcher's perspective on how teams might attack the Japanese slugger.
We also discuss the looming December 1 CBA deadline, how a potential lockout could impact free-agent signings, and which teams could make the biggest moves before baseball's offseason comes to a halt.
On today's show:
Tarik Skubal headlines MLB's 2026–27 free-agent class.
Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki, and the biggest available bats.
Teruaki Sato's incredible numbers and MLB projections.
Sato vs. Munetaka Murakami: Who has the better MLB outlook?
The top available starting pitchers and bullpen arms.
How the looming MLB lockout could change the free-agent market.
What the Houston Astros and other contenders should prioritize this winter.
Join former World Series champion Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey for baseball analysis, pitching insights, and conversations from both sides of the diamond!
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It is a crossover with Sully and Paul Holden of Locked on Rockies. Colorado Rockies fans searching for hope: could seismic NL West shifts finally open a path back to October? As financial realities threaten the Los Angeles Dodgers’ juggernaut status and the San Diego Padres face looming challenges, the door might crack open for a Rockies resurgence. The conversation explores whether age and contracts could unravel the Dodgers’ dominance, drawing parallels to past MLB power shifts.
The discussion focuses on the Rockies’ stalled rebuild, featuring prospects like Ethan Holliday and Jackson Cox, and the perennial puzzle of building a winning pitching staff at altitude. Can creative pitching strategies—such as leveraging sinkerball veterans or innovative bullpen tactics—make Coors Field less of a death sentence for arms? The hosts debate potential free agent targets, the importance of a strong organizational coaching approach, and what it will take to make Colorado an attractive destination for players hungry to revive both their careers and the franchise.
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$23.15 million sets the stage for MLB offseason drama as qualifying offers spark high-stakes decisions. Will Jake Bauers bet on himself and the Milwaukee Brewers or test a volatile free agent market clouded by CBA uncertainty? The conversation focused on key names like Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs), Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners), and David Bednar (New York Yankees), weighing the risks and rewards of accepting or declining massive one-year deals.
A key theme that emerged was the Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era ballot, spotlighting recent icons Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy, and whether their managerial legacies guarantee Cooperstown enshrinement. The discussion explored new managerial hires, with Jason Kanzler shaking up the Mariners and Albert Pujols emerging as a candidate for the Houston Astros’ helm. Can bold front office moves propel these franchises back to contention, or will uncertainty derail their ambitions?
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Veterans Committee shakes up Hall of Fame talk as Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker headline the Contemporary Era Ballot. Is Cooperstown ready for a legendary San Francisco Giants reunion? Sully explores Bochy's World Series wins with the Giants and Rangers, Baker's dramatic postseason journeys with five franchises, and Buster Posey's Hall of Fame chances—all with emotional ties to Giants history and memorable playoff moments.
Key topics include Lou Piniella's overlooked credentials, Bill White and Ted Turner's multifaceted baseball legacies, and the Seattle Mariners' bold move hiring Jason Kanzler—a World Series-winning Dusty Baker lieutenant—as their new manager. With debate over A-Rod, Chase Utley, and the expanding Hall of Fame class heating up, Sully asks: which icons will get their moment in Cooperstown, and will fans finally see the Giants’ golden generation immortalized together?
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MLB awards season sparks heated debate: Can Yordan Alvarez’s dominant numbers make him a unanimous AL MVP, or will Junior Caminero and Bobby Witt Jr.'s performances sway voters? Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic 40/40 campaign positions him as a frontrunner for NL MVP, with Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Turang battling for runner-up honors. Cy Young contention intensifies as Jacob Mizerowski’s record-setting strikeouts and Cam Schlittler’s sub-2.00 ERA headline the pitcher’s race—will rookie Parker Messick steal first-place votes?
The conversation explores breakout campaigns by Chris Sale, Christopher Sanchez, and relievers like Mason Miller, Bryan Baker, and Cade Smith in the relentless chase for pitching hardware. Manager of the Year predictions spotlight Pat Murphy’s World Series run with the Milwaukee Brewers and Will Venable’s remarkable turnaround with the Chicago White Sox. Plus, the Mariners surprise the league with an unconventional first-time managerial hire. Who will take home the sport’s highest honors—and what’s next as MLB free agency heats up?
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