Eat Em Up Episode 81: Spring Training, World Baseball Classic & More | March 4, 2026

Alex is back from the West Coast to recap his Opening Day trip. The boys also get into watching McGonigle become a big leaguer before our very eyes, worrisome start for some key bats, and a bullpen to be relied on. This was recorded before the 3/31 game that proved most analysis found within the episode to be incorrect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opening day is finally here! This week, Jordan and Alex make final roster comments, do their annual season predictions, and welcome Connor Seabold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Opening Day one week away, the boys get ready by breaking down the few remaining roster battles, booking McGonigle a ticket to San Diego on the flight next to Alex, and saluting an awesome debut by Jordan Yost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jordan and Alex break down very early Spring Training performances, their thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and debate if Kevin McGonigle will start the year with the big club or the Toledo Mud Hens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring optimism abounds on this week's episode of Eat Em Up. Jordan and Alex discuss the Justin Verlander signing, break down the roster crunch on the pitching staff, and disagree on Parker Meadows' outlook for 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jordan and Alex share their excitement and thoughts on the Framber Valdez signing and dive into what Tarik Skubal winning his arbitration hearing means for the team and league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Queen of the Backfields and friend of the show Emily Waldon joins Jordan and Alex for a heat check on top prospects, a look at the organization’s overall direction and a realistic take on how far the team can go in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jordan and Alex dip into the Tarik Skubal saga, break down the lack of moves by the Tigers front office, ponder the call up times of Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric is back! On the show this week, Jordan and Eric catch up after all these years. They talk a little Winter Meetings, Skubal trade conundrum, offseason priorities, and Riley Greene. Eric also graces us with a new power rankings. It's fun and nostalgic. You should listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jordan and Alex discuss the return of Gleyber Torres for another season, break down recent roster movement and mull over some early Tarik Skubal trade speculation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.