Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez talk all things baseball with hot topics, great guests, and exciting discussion.
Listen on:
Episodes
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Mike and Armando talk summer little league baseball, where kids get ready for the fall and spring leagues. Also, changes from week to week in MLB. Should the divisions change, or be eliminated? With all five AL East teams having a winning record, is it time to condense teams just a bit? We also make a case for a professional softball league, we talk Brittney Griner and the WNBA, Heat and Panthers, and the latest in the world of boxing.
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Mike and Armando talk little league playoffs on Episode 35. Huge win for the Diamond Dreams 10u team, bringing home the championship, as did the 8u-9u modified squad, and the 6u team. We talk key players, how these teams came together, and what the future holds for the kids. We also talk about the Aaron Judge "cheating" allegations, if it's time for MLB to introduce a pitcher's gripping the ball aid, and the Marlins may have the best pure hitter in baseball.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Episode 34 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is in the books. We talk about an anticipated debut for the Marlins, the hot AL East, Shohei Ohtani’s next contract, and the sick MLB stadiums being built soon. Also, are you a fan of participation trophies? We get into the Heat and Panthers’ and their respective playoff series, the Dolphins 2023 schedule, Canelo’s win vs John Ryder, and Bad Bunny’s fight at WWE Backlash.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
On Episode 33, Armando talks about turning 43, and what comes with it, no matter how young you feel inside. Mike makes his case for Pete Rose being inducted into the Hall of Fame, now that the Oakland A's appear headed to Las Vegas. We also talk about Aaron Boone's future with the Yankees, the secret behind Tampa Bay's success, and Bryce Harper's impressive return from Tommy John surgery. Also, NFL Draft talk, and WWE!
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Mike and Armando talk MLB and a team that's surprising everyone. Also, should teams trade for Shohei Ohtani at the deadline? We go over favorite baseball movies as well. We preview the NFL Draft, recap Jimmy Butler's amazing playoff performance, and break down Tank Davis' stellar win over Ryan Garcia.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Mike and Armando talk about Angels' sensation Zach Neto's debut. The Halos' 2022 first round pick is now in the bigs, and we'll talk about what's next for the Miami Coral Park graduate. Also, a breakdown of the league leaders of this early part of the season. What teams and what players have been true surprises? MLB implementing more new rules in the Atlantic League. Ever heard of a designated runner? Tune in and find out.
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Spring break is wrapping up as Up & In turns 30! On episode 30, Armando and Mike talk about their trips with their families this week, academy baseball when kids are on vacation, the massive amounts of rain in Miami, and MLB. Beer sales were down, so some teams are extending the cut off time. Is the pitch clock bad for business? Also, hot bats and hot teams. The impact of Luis Arraez on the Marlins, and how do the Rays do it?
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes Michelle Barney for Episode 29. Michelle is a Diamond Dreams volunteer head coach, mom to two awesome kids, and one heck of an athlete. We talk about how she approaches coaching tee ball, her years playing softball, and about the much needed growth for softball in South Florida. We also touch on some national topics like the Angel Reese / Caitlin Clark controversy, and the pitch clock in MLB.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
MLB Agent Michael Maulini joins us on Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In for Episode 28. He tells us about falling in love with the game of baseball, when he realized he wanted to be an MLB Agent, how he got his big break, his ideal client, and some cool stories from his years in the business. We talk new baseball rules and how that's going to impact the game. Also, the MLB Season is starting, and we go through our predictions for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and World Series champs. We talk boxing as well with Maulini, who's a big fan of the fight game.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Mike and Armando recap what was an amazing and memorable World Baseball Classic. We talk about the Hollywood style ending to the game, and what Shohei Ohtani could command in free agency. We go over the best and worst from the WBC including what went on during the USA vs. Cuba game, and why we'd like to see a big change for the next Classic. Everyone got to see baseball without a pitch clock again. Should MLB keep it, or do away with it? Check out Episode 27, and send us your comments.