Ten year MLB veteran Trevor May gets into baseball's biggest stories and controversies, shedding light where its darkest and making fun where there needs to be more. Baseball is dying AND thriving, simultaneously! Now isn't that an interesting subject for a show?
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Major League Baseball's ownership conundrum
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This episode of the Mayday podcast is sponsored by Underdog! Fantasy sports are a blast. For me, it scratches the competitive itch that I haven't had since I retired from the Major Leagues. In that spirit, MCA has partered up with Underdog to bring the joy of fantasy sports to our listeners! Play your way, with daily pick 'ems, drafts, and more. Vi…
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The biggest challenges of retiring into media, the responsibility of the manager of a bad team, Jerry Seinfield tries to remember my name
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Today's episode: I get into the challenges of joining media after retirement. Pedro Grifol is fired after 21 straight losses. The White Sox were never going to be good, so what did Grifol need to do to keep his job? Let's discuss. On the "Book of Joe" Podcast, hosted by Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci, Jerry Seinfeld recalls an interview I did... but can…
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The Skenes All-Star Game + home run derby, three players that will go off in the second half & three storylines I'm most excited for
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Today's episode: Paul Skenes starts an eventful all-start game The Home Run Derby isn't quite it yet, but I have found some great ideas for how it could be better. The Threes: Three players that I think will go off in the second half. Three storylines I'm most excited to watch play out. Join the Discord! discord.gg/trevormay…
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The Mets & Astros are hot, benches clear in San Diego, and reliever value you haven't thought about
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Today's episode: Major League Baseball's too hottest teams face off in flushing. Both are surging, but why? Jurickson Profar makes no friends in Washington after a walkoff celebration isn't taken well by the Nationals. The debate is happening, so lets talk about it. Relievers are the Kickers of baseball. Evaluating their value is tough, as WAR does…
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The LA Angels, the Mariner's season so far (ft. MarineLayer), what happened to Corbin Carrol
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Today's episode: Reid Detmers being sent down is the most recent head scratcher decision made my the Angels. Why do they always underperform? I have theories. The guys for MarineLayer join me to check in on the Mariners. Can they run away with the division? What is wrong with Corbin Carrol? Enjoy! --- Check out @jollyolive on X and YouTube! 📖 Umpir…
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Angel Hernandez retires, the Mets' Jorge Lopez situation (ft. Jolly Olive), breaking down the unexpected Royals ace
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Today's episode: Angel has stepped back. Was he REALLY that bad? Jolly Olive joins me to discuss the Jorge Lopez comments and his immediate designation for assignment by the mets. The Royals signed Seth Lugo and it has PAID OFF big time. What is he doing so well and can he sustain it? Enjoy! --- Check out @jollyolive on X and YouTube! 📖 Umpire Repo…
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Are pitchers too good, The sad Mets (ft. Girrafeneckmarc), should umpires have pitchcom
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Today's episode: MLB network is convinced that "pitchers are TOO GOOD!" Do I agree? Marc Luino, aka Giraffeneckmarc joins us to discuss The Mets' recent woes and the states of the NL East. Carlos Correa suggests that the umpires wearing the pitchcom may help even the playing field for hitters. I weigh the potential consequences and give you my opin…
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Wind aided home runs, Arraez trade, 5 "under the radar" relievers, a catcher interference epidemic (5.7.24)
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Today's episode: The famous Ted William's "red seat" homer was most likely measure correctly at 502 ft. So now the question isn't IF but HOW he did it... and we may now know. We quickly touch on Marlins' Director of Baseball operations, Peter Bendix, comments about the team and his decision to trade back-to-back battling title holder Luis Arraez to…
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How I adjusted to rule changes, Trevor Bauer, the unlikely Mets' stud
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Today's episode: I found a recording I made on my first day of the Anxiety IL stint from last year breaking down the change in pitching statistics after 3 weeks of the rule change and share how I used these realizations to adjust effectively to find success again through the rest of the season. We touch on Trevor Bauer's 14 strike out performance a…
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The pitch clock study exists, Caitlin Clark's contract, Julio Rodriguez' slump (4.17.24)
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Today's episode: We found a study of the pitch clock's effect on arm injuries and it doesn't say what you'd expect. The internet reacts to Caitlin Clarks's rookie contract value. It's clearly not enough, but how does it get fixed? Julio Rodriguez has started slow, but there cause to be optimistic. I break down where his current struggles are coming…
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Angel Hernandez, The Shohei Scandal, Pitchers getting injured (4.13.24)
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This episode of MAYDAY... Angel Hernandez is somehow getting worse, The 37-page Ippei Mazuhara Affadavit sheds all kinds of crazy light on the situation, and pitcher injuries are getting more prevalent, but why? Join the Discord: discord.gg/trevormay Use code "baseball" at thefocusfuel.com for 10% your order!…
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