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OK, so Corey Kluber isn't as *out there* as his teammate (and previous podcast guest) Trevor Bauer. But that doesn't mean the two-time Cy Young winner doesn't have anything to say. In this week's episode, Kluber talks pitching, wine and why he's not particularly fond of the "Klubot" nickname. Also on tap: How Jeff, Mike and Tim would re-imagine the All-Star Game, where Manny Machado might land and the manifesto that Jeff wrote for his 10-year-old son's Little League team.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most interesting man in baseball sits down for an extended interview with Jeff Passan that you won't want to miss. Among the topics that Jeff hits with Cleveland Indians pitcherTrevor Bauer: How he designed his best pitches, How much he respects the Houston Astros Why he wants to pose for ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue What every baseball teams is doing wrong How he plans to pitch until he's 45 Whether he can win 300 games His bets that involve winning three Cy Young Awards Getting shot by a paintball gun in the nuts. All of that and more on a special interview edition of the Yahoo Sports MLB Podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's not every day that you can get a Hall of Famer on your show to talk about the Florida funeral home he owns. But today is that day. Expos and Cubs legend Andre Dawson joins Mike Oz to talk about a variety of topics, including his unlikely post-playing days career as an undertaker. Also on the show: Tim returns from vacation to discuss the stir his Archie Bradley made last week, the guys compare the rush of NBA free agency to the slow drip of MLB's hot stove and the possibility of seeing Tim Tebow playing at Citi Field later this year is discussed.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim is out this week, but he left behind a great interview with D'Backs pitcher Archie Bradley so we don't miss him *too* much. (Archie tells at least one story we're sure is going to make the rounds in the baseball blogosphere.) Jared Quay of Yahoo Sports' new morning show "The Rush" fills in for Tim during the main portion of the show and he joins Mike and Jeff to talk about everything from Edwin Jackson's latest team to being a casual fan to all-time dumb sports injuries. Finally, we make a BIG announcement that our listeners in the nation's capital are bound to love.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's episode 10 of the Yahoo Sports MLB Podcast and Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros stops by to talk confidence, defending a title and growing up in New Mexico. Jeff, Tim and Mike also discuss the impact of Moneyball 15 years after its release, whether or not the Mets owe it to Jacob deGrom to trade him and what would happen if every player on the field was miked for the broadcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a special Father's Day episode of the Yahoo Sports MLB Podcast! Big league dads Tom "Flash" Gordon, Marquis Grissom and Pat Mahomes were recently in Kansas City and Jeff Passan got them around the same table to share the trials and tribulations of raising an elite athlete after you were one yourself.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From players to coaches to journalists, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone in baseball who doesn't love Ron Washington. The Atlanta Braves' third-base coach stops by the show this week to talk about five decades in the game, why the itch to manage never goes away and the one thing he would've done differently in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. ESPN's Howard Bryant also jumps in at the end of the podcast to tell a classic Wash story and trust us, you'll want to stick around for every minute. Also on tap: The Jeff Passan Spelling Bee, how our hosts might improve the game of baseball and some crazy Shohei Otani theories.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jose Berrios and Eddie Rosario of the Minnesota Twins stop by for the pod's first joint interview and the topic is an important one: The toll that Hurricane Maria has taken on their native Puerto Rico. Also on the show: Jeff reveals why he maintains a burner account on Twitter, the Yankees take on ESPN and the fellas come up with their best baseball horse names. (Johnny Oates, anyone?)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer is as thoughtful a player as there is in Major League Baseball, so when Tim Brown asked him to appear on the Yahoo Sports MLB Podcast, Archer said he preferred to talk about something other than baseball: America, specifically how race and stereotypes affect America. The result is 20 minutes of insight and perspective from one of MLB’s most interesting players. Elsewhere on this week’s episode, we’re debating Anthony Rizzo’s controversial slide, talking about the best 25-and-under players in baseball and, with the MLB draft approaching, examining the dilemma that teams face regarding Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Jeff Passan reached out to Carlos Gomez about being a guest on the Yahoo Sports MLB Podcast, the Rays outfielder had a simple response: "I've got a lot to say." He wasn't wrong. The ensuing interview was so good we decided to break it out as its own bonus episode. You may have already heard Gomez's headline-making comments about MLB's drug-testing program during Episode 6, but you haven't heard the rest. And it's all great. From building coffins as a young teen in the Dominican to navigating a new country without knowing a word of English, we think you're really going to enjoy this one.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader takes a break from striking out nearly every batter he faces to chat with Jeff on this week's pod. Also on tap: The fallout from Tim's interview with Joey Votto last week, a tease from a chat with Carlos Gomez we'll drop later in the week and which of the three American League powerhouses has the best chance of winning the World Series in October.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another week, another NL MVP stopping by the show. This week it's Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto. As open and honest as ever, Votto holds forth on the Reds' poor start, his fun trolling of opposing fans and why he's upset the Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Mike Oz, Jeff Passan and Tim Brown also hit a number of topics in their usual back and forth including re-visiting last week's superstar debate that left plenty of Kris Bryant fans angry and talking about how gambling might rejuvenate national interest in baseball. (Just don't expect Tim to handle any of your action.)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just how many superstars are there in MLB? Furthermore, what makes a baseball superstar in 2018? We're talking about that on this week's Yahoo Sports MLB podcast with Jeff Passan, Tim Brown and Mike Oz — and we're joined by one of the game's foremost superstars. Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels is our guest for a fun interview in which he talks about which pitchers give him fits and creates a football team out of baseball players. We're also talking about the Dodgers, Yoenis Cespedes' diamonds and our favorite baseball quotes. Oh, and did we mention that Jeff Passan raps some Wu-Tang Clan on this episode? You don't want to miss any of it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are the Fun Police and emojis out of control in Major League Baseball? And just what are The Avengers avenging? This week on the Yahoo Sports MLB podcast, Jeff Passan, Tim Brown and Mike Oz discuss all those topics and they're joined by Hall of Famer Jim Thome. The guys also talk about Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Hall of Fame chances (no, seriously), position players pitching and whether Max Scherzer has dethroned Clayton Kershaw. They play a stat guessing game with entertaining consequences and Jeff gives Charleston Chews a second chance to win him over.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are no-hitters still special? That's the question Jeff Passan, Tim Brown and Mike Oz ponder after Sean Manaea threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox that went largely unnoticed. Plus, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw joins Tim Brown to talk about a decade in Major League Baseball, the guys debate whether Bartolo Colon is tired or fresh and Tim tells a great story about Phillies manager Gabe Kapler, a carton of eggs and a seat on an airplane.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.