https://www.mlb.com/fans/podcasts en © 2025 MLB Advanced Media The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b69a8766-0434-11f0-b332-7fc49102dacf/image/1f2e05ca491a455c5ee9df320eab30e3.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.mlb.com/fans/podcasts no episodic Off Base Podcast MLB.com The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more. The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more.

]]> MLB.com podcast@mlb.com Comedian Dustin Nickerson joins the show to discuss his beloved Mariners’ dream 2025 season and Cal Raleigh’s MVP case. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Comedian Dustin Nickerson full MLB.com Comedian Dustin Nickerson joins the show to discuss his beloved Mariners’ dream 2025 season and Cal Raleigh’s MVP case. Comedian Dustin Nickerson joins the show to discuss his beloved Mariners’ dream 2025 season and Cal Raleigh’s MVP case. Comedian Dustin Nickerson joins the show to discuss his beloved Mariners’ dream 2025 season and Cal Raleigh’s MVP case.

]]> 1428 With Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw set to retire after this season, LG & X discuss the best players to play for just one team and break down Vlad Jr.’s power at the plate.  Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Clayton Kershaw announces retirement full MLB.com With Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw set to retire after this season, LG & X discuss the best players to play for just one team and break down Vlad Jr.’s power at the plate.  With Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw set to retire after this season, LG & X discuss the best players to play for just one team and break down Vlad Jr.’s power at the plate.  With Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw set to retire after this season, LG & X discuss the best players to play for just one team and break down Vlad Jr.’s power at the plate. 

]]> 1486 X and Ro Flo are joined by Astros icon Craig Biggio! The duo also discusses the legacy of Roberto Clemente, which veterans are turning back the clock this season and more. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000 Chatting with Hall of Famer Craig Biggio full MLB.com X and Ro Flo are joined by Astros icon Craig Biggio! The duo also discusses the legacy of Roberto Clemente, which veterans are turning back the clock this season and more. X and Ro Flo are joined by Astros icon Craig Biggio! The duo also discusses the legacy of Roberto Clemente, which veterans are turning back the clock this season and more. X and Ro Flo are joined by Astros icon Craig Biggio! The duo also discusses the legacy of Roberto Clemente, which veterans are turning back the clock this season and more.

]]> 1394 We’re in the final stretch of the regular season! X and Ro Flo look at some intriguing storylines as we approach the Postseason, including Brewers star Brice Turang’s breakout season. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 September Storylines, examining Brice Turang’s 2025 campaign full MLB.com We’re in the final stretch of the regular season! X and Ro Flo look at some intriguing storylines as we approach the Postseason, including Brewers star Brice Turang’s breakout season. We’re in the final stretch of the regular season! X and Ro Flo look at some intriguing storylines as we approach the Postseason, including Brewers star Brice Turang’s breakout season. We’re in the final stretch of the regular season! X and Ro Flo look at some intriguing storylines as we approach the Postseason, including Brewers star Brice Turang’s breakout season.

]]> 1395 no Adnan Virk and Xavier Scruggs break down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 4-homer night, the 2026 regular season schedule release and more.  Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Kyle Schwarber’s historic night! full MLB.com Adnan Virk and Xavier Scruggs break down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 4-homer night, the 2026 regular season schedule release and more.  Adnan Virk and Xavier Scruggs break down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 4-homer night, the 2026 regular season schedule release and more.  Adnan Virk and Xavier Scruggs break down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 4-homer night, the 2026 regular season schedule release and more. 

]]> 1454 no Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Basallo’s debut + extension and chat with Jason Marquis about pitching in the 1991 Little League World Series Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:04:00 -0000 Samuel Basallo debuts, Jason Marquis talks Little League World Series trailer MLB.com Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Basallo’s debut + extension and chat with Jason Marquis about pitching in the 1991 Little League World Series Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Basallo’s debut + extension and chat with Jason Marquis about pitching in the 1991 Little League World Series Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Basallo’s debut + extension and chat with Jason Marquis about pitching in the 1991 Little League World Series

]]> 1391 no Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Pete Alonso’s place among the Mets’ all-time greats, the upcoming Little League Classic and more! Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Is Pete Alonso the most prolific Mets slugger of all time? full MLB.com Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Pete Alonso’s place among the Mets’ all-time greats, the upcoming Little League Classic and more! Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Pete Alonso’s place among the Mets’ all-time greats, the upcoming Little League Classic and more! Xavier and Ro Flo discuss Pete Alonso’s place among the Mets’ all-time greats, the upcoming Little League Classic and more!

]]> 1409 no Robert Flores and Xavier Scruggs debate which young star will sign on the dotted line next and chat with Rudy Valdez, director of “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.” Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0000 Generation Next full MLB.com Robert Flores and Xavier Scruggs debate which young star will sign on the dotted line next and chat with Rudy Valdez, director of “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.” Robert Flores and Xavier Scruggs debate which young star will sign on the dotted line next and chat with Rudy Valdez, director of “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.” Robert Flores and Xavier Scruggs debate which young star will sign on the dotted line next and chat with Rudy Valdez, director of “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.”

]]> 1450 no A WILD Trade Deadline is in the books! Jared Carrabis and Xavier Scruggs recap this week’s biggest moves and chat with prospect guru Lance Brozdowski Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:21:00 -0000 Recapping the Trade Deadline  full MLB.com A WILD Trade Deadline is in the books! Jared Carrabis and Xavier Scruggs recap this week’s biggest moves and chat with prospect guru Lance Brozdowski A WILD Trade Deadline is in the books! Jared Carrabis and Xavier Scruggs recap this week’s biggest moves and chat with prospect guru Lance Brozdowski A WILD Trade Deadline is in the books! Jared Carrabis and Xavier Scruggs recap this week’s biggest moves and chat with prospect guru Lance Brozdowski

]]> 1455 no X and Ro Flo talk all things Hall of Fame, including the upcoming 2025 induction ceremony and who will headline the 2026 class.  Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Hall of Fame Weekend is here! full MLB.com X and Ro Flo talk all things Hall of Fame, including the upcoming 2025 induction ceremony and who will headline the 2026 class.  X and Ro Flo talk all things Hall of Fame, including the upcoming 2025 induction ceremony and who will headline the 2026 class.  X and Ro Flo talk all things Hall of Fame, including the upcoming 2025 induction ceremony and who will headline the 2026 class. 

]]> 1454 no World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner David Price joins Siera and X to discuss his 14-year Big League career, playing college baseball at Vanderbilt and more Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 David Price joins the show full MLB.com World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner David Price joins Siera and X to discuss his 14-year Big League career, playing college baseball at Vanderbilt and more World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner David Price joins Siera and X to discuss his 14-year Big League career, playing college baseball at Vanderbilt and more World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner David Price joins Siera and X to discuss his 14-year Big League career, playing college baseball at Vanderbilt and more

]]> 1394 Does the emergence of Jacob Misiorowski make the Brewers the Dodgers’ biggest threat? X and Siera discuss that and more on the latest episode of the Off Base Podcast. Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:35:00 -0000 Who’s the biggest threat to the Dodgers in the NL? full MLB.com Does the emergence of Jacob Misiorowski make the Brewers the Dodgers’ biggest threat? X and Siera discuss that and more on the latest episode of the Off Base Podcast. Does the emergence of Jacob Misiorowski make the Brewers the Dodgers’ biggest threat? X and Siera discuss that and more on the latest episode of the Off Base Podcast. Does the emergence of Jacob Misiorowski make the Brewers the Dodgers’ biggest threat? X and Siera discuss that and more on the latest episode of the Off Base Podcast.

]]> 1115 no Robert and X draw lofty comparison for rising stars like Junior Caminero and Cam Smith, and talk to newly-retired Whit Merrifield about his standout 9-year MLB career. Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:01:00 -0000 Picking Legendary Comparisons For The Young Stars Of Today full MLB.com Robert and X draw lofty comparison for rising stars like Junior Caminero and Cam Smith, and talk to newly-retired Whit Merrifield about his standout 9-year MLB career. Robert and X draw lofty comparison for rising stars like Junior Caminero and Cam Smith, and talk to newly-retired Whit Merrifield about his standout 9-year MLB career. Robert and X draw lofty comparison for rising stars like Junior Caminero and Cam Smith, and talk to newly-retired Whit Merrifield about his standout 9-year MLB career.

]]> 1708 no X and Siera list their favorite moments of the first half of the season and chat with the legendary Manny Ramirez. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Manny Ramirez joins the show! full MLB.com X and Siera list their favorite moments of the first half of the season and chat with the legendary Manny Ramirez. X and Siera list their favorite moments of the first half of the season and chat with the legendary Manny Ramirez. X and Siera list their favorite moments of the first half of the season and chat with the legendary Manny Ramirez.

]]> 1454 no X chops it up with Hall of Famer Wade Boggs in a special edition of the Off Base Podcast from Fanatics Fest! Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Hall of Famer Wade Boggs full MLB.com X chops it up with Hall of Famer Wade Boggs in a special edition of the Off Base Podcast from Fanatics Fest! X chops it up with Hall of Famer Wade Boggs in a special edition of the Off Base Podcast from Fanatics Fest! X chops it up with Hall of Famer Wade Boggs in a special edition of the Off Base Podcast from Fanatics Fest!

]]> 2349 no X and Siera discuss the much-anticipated Red Sox prospect’s debut and chat with Braves legend Andruw Jones.  Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000 Roman Anthony has arrived! full MLB.com X and Siera discuss the much-anticipated Red Sox prospect’s debut and chat with Braves legend Andruw Jones.  X and Siera discuss the much-anticipated Red Sox prospect’s debut and chat with Braves legend Andruw Jones.  X and Siera discuss the much-anticipated Red Sox prospect’s debut and chat with Braves legend Andruw Jones. 

]]> 1455 LG and X take a look at Cal Raleigh’s insane start to the 2025 season, discuss some first-time All-Star candidates and Tigers star Kerry Carpenter’s power at the plate. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:01:00 -0000 Big Dumper or Big Thumper? Breaking down Aaron Judge & Cal Raleigh’s MVP chances full MLB.com LG and X take a look at Cal Raleigh’s insane start to the 2025 season, discuss some first-time All-Star candidates and Tigers star Kerry Carpenter’s power at the plate. LG and X take a look at Cal Raleigh’s insane start to the 2025 season, discuss some first-time All-Star candidates and Tigers star Kerry Carpenter’s power at the plate. LG and X take a look at Cal Raleigh’s insane start to the 2025 season, discuss some first-time All-Star candidates and Tigers star Kerry Carpenter’s power at the plate.

]]> 1455 no LG & X look at active players like Jacob deGrom & Freddie Freeman on the road to Cooperstown, discuss the best City Connect jerseys and their favorite MLB cities to catch a game. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Who’s on the Hall of Fame Highway? full MLB.com LG & X look at active players like Jacob deGrom & Freddie Freeman on the road to Cooperstown, discuss the best City Connect jerseys and their favorite MLB cities to catch a game. LG & X look at active players like Jacob deGrom & Freddie Freeman on the road to Cooperstown, discuss the best City Connect jerseys and their favorite MLB cities to catch a game. LG & X look at active players like Jacob deGrom & Freddie Freeman on the road to Cooperstown, discuss the best City Connect jerseys and their favorite MLB cities to catch a game.

]]> 1439 no LG and X look at some of the best players of this century, who has the best chance to win their first career MVP award in 2025 and Yankee starter Will Warren’s hot start Sun, 25 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 MVP candidates, Will Warren’s hot start and more full MLB.com LG and X look at some of the best players of this century, who has the best chance to win their first career MVP award in 2025 and Yankee starter Will Warren’s hot start LG and X look at some of the best players of this century, who has the best chance to win their first career MVP award in 2025 and Yankee starter Will Warren’s hot start LG and X look at some of the best players of this century, who has the best chance to win their first career MVP award in 2025 and Yankee starter Will Warren’s hot start

]]> 1454 no LG and X discuss superstar Paul Skenes’ commitment to Team USA, Kyle Schwarber’s stellar start to the 2025 season and more on today’s episode of the Off Base Podcast. Sun, 18 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Paul Skenes to pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic full MLB.com LG and X discuss superstar Paul Skenes’ commitment to Team USA, Kyle Schwarber’s stellar start to the 2025 season and more on today’s episode of the Off Base Podcast. LG and X discuss superstar Paul Skenes’ commitment to Team USA, Kyle Schwarber’s stellar start to the 2025 season and more on today’s episode of the Off Base Podcast. LG and X discuss superstar Paul Skenes’ commitment to Team USA, Kyle Schwarber’s stellar start to the 2025 season and more on today’s episode of the Off Base Podcast.

]]> 1455 no Byron Buxton is BACK! LG and X dive into the Twins star’s hot streak, the upcoming East-West Classic at Rickwood Field and look at some of the strangest baseball superstitions Sun, 11 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Buxton’s resurgence, the East-West Classic returns, baseball superstitions full MLB.com Byron Buxton is BACK! LG and X dive into the Twins star’s hot streak, the upcoming East-West Classic at Rickwood Field and look at some of the strangest baseball superstitions Byron Buxton is BACK! LG and X dive into the Twins star’s hot streak, the upcoming East-West Classic at Rickwood Field and look at some of the strangest baseball superstitions Byron Buxton is BACK! LG and X dive into the Twins star’s hot streak, the upcoming East-West Classic at Rickwood Field and look at some of the strangest baseball superstitions

]]> 1454 no LG & X debate which superstar they’d want for the rest of their career and discuss which 2025 breakout player has the chance to blossom into a star. Sun, 04 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Judge or J-Ram? full MLB.com LG & X debate which superstar they’d want for the rest of their career and discuss which 2025 breakout player has the chance to blossom into a star. LG & X debate which superstar they’d want for the rest of their career and discuss which 2025 breakout player has the chance to blossom into a star. LG & X debate which superstar they’d want for the rest of their career and discuss which 2025 breakout player has the chance to blossom into a star.

]]> 1455 no LG & X look at the cream of the crop in the AL & NL and dive into Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible start to the 2025 season. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Is Fernando Tatis Jr. the early-season NL MVP frontrunner? full MLB.com LG & X look at the cream of the crop in the AL & NL and dive into Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible start to the 2025 season. LG & X look at the cream of the crop in the AL & NL and dive into Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible start to the 2025 season. LG & X look at the cream of the crop in the AL & NL and dive into Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible start to the 2025 season.

]]> 1454 LG & X look ahead to the 2026 WBC with Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor officially committed! The duo also dives into Mets slugger Pete Alonso’s hot start. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Who will win the 2026 World Baseball Classic? full MLB.com LG & X look ahead to the 2026 WBC with Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor officially committed! The duo also dives into Mets slugger Pete Alonso’s hot start. LG & X look ahead to the 2026 WBC with Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor officially committed! The duo also dives into Mets slugger Pete Alonso’s hot start. LG & X look ahead to the 2026 WBC with Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor officially committed! The duo also dives into Mets slugger Pete Alonso’s hot start.

]]> 1459 no LG & X examine some early-season storylines including the Blue Jays extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latest City Connect uniforms and more Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000 Surprise storylines and Vlad Jr.‘s extension full MLB.com LG & X examine some early-season storylines including the Blue Jays extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latest City Connect uniforms and more LG & X examine some early-season storylines including the Blue Jays extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latest City Connect uniforms and more LG & X examine some early-season storylines including the Blue Jays extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latest City Connect uniforms and more

]]> 1459 no LG and X debate whether the 2025 Dodgers will break the all-time wins record, dive into torpedo bats and more Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0000 Will the 2025 Dodgers go down as the greatest team of all time? full MLB.com LG and X debate whether the 2025 Dodgers will break the all-time wins record, dive into torpedo bats and more LG and X debate whether the 2025 Dodgers will break the all-time wins record, dive into torpedo bats and more LG and X debate whether the 2025 Dodgers will break the all-time wins record, dive into torpedo bats and more

]]> 1459 no LG and Xavier Scruggs discuss the Dodgers’ biggest threat, expectations for Juan Soto’s first season with the Mets and more. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0000 Soto, Stadium Food and more! full MLB.com LG and Xavier Scruggs discuss the Dodgers’ biggest threat, expectations for Juan Soto’s first season with the Mets and more. LG and Xavier Scruggs discuss the Dodgers’ biggest threat, expectations for Juan Soto’s first season with the Mets and more. LG and Xavier Scruggs discuss the Dodgers’ biggest threat, expectations for Juan Soto’s first season with the Mets and more.

]]> 1459 no LG and Xavier Scruggs give out some Baseball Eve gifts and preview Opening Day on the season premiere of the Off Base Podcast! Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:57:00 -0000 Baseball Eve on Off Base full MLB.com LG and Xavier Scruggs give out some Baseball Eve gifts and preview Opening Day on the season premiere of the Off Base Podcast! LG and Xavier Scruggs give out some Baseball Eve gifts and preview Opening Day on the season premiere of the Off Base Podcast! LG and Xavier Scruggs give out some Baseball Eve gifts and preview Opening Day on the season premiere of the Off Base Podcast!

]]> 1459 no The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:32:00 -0000 Off Base Trailer trailer MLB.com The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more. The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more. The Off Base Podcast, with Lauren Gardner and Xavier Scruggs, features unique perspectives on the hottest topics in baseball. The show recaps all that happened in baseball that week, explores the buzz across social media, from baseball culture to player fashion, and more.

]]> 15