Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 116 - Little League, Dolphins and Canes, Belichick and Jordan Hudson

This week on Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In we cover it all:
Little League talk + the latest controversies on the diamond with Framber Valdez & Rafael Devers.
Can the Marlins make a run next season? We break down exactly what needs to happen.
Are the Miami Dolphins really a playoff team? Armando gives his take.
The Miami Hurricanes looked great vs. Notre Dame to kick off the season—we’ve got the breakdown.
Bill Belichick & Jordan Hudson… older men with younger women. Is it a big deal?
Plus, Real Housewives of Miami talk and much more!

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 115 - Little League Season, Dolphins, and Topps Boxing Snafu

School’s back in session, and so is fall little league baseball. We kick things off by talking about the start of the season — and ask the big question: is there actually betting in little league? In MLB, Shohei Ohtani finds himself walking straight into another scandal. On the NFL side, it’s the Miami Dolphins vs. the national media, and we break down the bias against the team. Plus, Armando shares his frustrating experience trying to preorder the brand-new Topps Boxing trading cards. That and much more on this week’s episode of Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In – Episode 114 - Cooperstown, Golf, Yankees/Marlins, and Cardboard Comebacks

In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In, with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down a number of topics in the world of sports.
Mike recaps his recent trip to Cooperstown with his 12U team—what the experience meant, how the kids grew as teammates and competitors, and the lessons they’ve already applied since returning.
The guys then shift gears from baseball to golf. What’s it like transitioning from the diamond to the fairway? They explore the mental and mechanical adjustments needed, and how the two swing in the two sports differ.
In MLB talk, the Yankees’ free fall continues. Will Aaron Boone survive the season? Is anyone in the front office feeling the heat? Meanwhile, the Marlins are heating up—Armando and Mike break down what’s clicking, and which recent move signals the team is eyeing the postseason.
Also, Topps is releasing its first boxing trading card set since 1951. How many boxes will Armando be ordering? He also pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in the fight game.
That and more, right here on Up & In.
 

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 113 - MLB Trade Deadline, Hulk Hogan Passes Away

Up & In is back with Episode 113.  Mike is back from his Cooperstown tournament trip, and tells us a bit about his experience.  He will give us the full details on episode 114.  
On 113 we talk about the upcoming MLB trade deadline.  Will the Marlins be sellers, or buyers? Has Sandy Alcantara pitched his last game in Miami?
The Yankees have made a couple of trades, and some have indicated they could trade Spencer Jones for a starting pitcher.  We tell you what we think of that possibility.
Also, we discuss the death of Hulk Hogan and how it was a shot to the gut of those that grew up in the 1980s.
That and much more on Up & In!

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 112 - Should Boone Get Fired? Marlins next owner ideas

Up & In is back with Episode 112.  Yankees are struggling, should they finally fire Boone? Anthony Volpe has had a rough time at shortstop.  Will the Yankees be in the market to replace him at the trade deadline? We will tell you who makes sense.
Paul Skenes is one of the best young arms in MLB today, and may turn out to be a Hall of Fame worthy pitcher.  He has one of the lowest ERAs, but his team is offering very little run support.  Should he request a trade to a contender? 
Also, we talk about someone who makes all the sense in the world to buy the Marlins.  Who is it?
That and much more, on episode 112 of Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 111 - MLB, Pope Leo XIV's Topps card, All-time Cuban greats

In Episode 111, we talk MLB—Jasson Dominguez launches a huge home run, Juan Soto continues to struggle, and the Orioles are hitting a rough patch. We break it all down and talk about what’s ahead.
Plus, we dive into the surprising release of Pope Leo XIV’s Topps “rookie card” and the fan response to the Pontiff’s cardboard debut.
And we wrap up with a conversation on some of the greatest Cuban players to ever play in the big leagues.
All that and more on this episode of Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 110 - Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Reinstated

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are officially reinstated by MLB. Should this be celebrated or frowned upon—and does this mean Pete finally belongs in the Hall of Fame? We break it down.
We also revisit the steroid era, when MLB reaped the benefits while the players who used PEDs may never get into Cooperstown. Fair or foul?
Plus: The Godfather and the Pope. What’s next for Pat Riley and the Miami Heat? And our thoughts on Pope Leo XIV.
That and more on Up & In, episode 110.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Ep. 109 - Judge, Alcantara, Ohtani, and the NFL Draft

Armando and Mike talk about Aaron Judge's historic stretch on Episode 109 of Up & In.  The Yankees superstar is in the midst of another stellar, MVP type season, and the numbers he's put up the last few years have been mind boggling. 
Ohtani was back in Miami, and playing as if he were home.  If only the Marlins paid their players...Speaking of the Marlins, we talk about Sandy Alcantara's situation what may be up next for him, and if a change in scenery may be just what is needed to get him back to Cy Young form.
We also give our thoughts on the NFL Draft for the Miami Dolphins.  That and much more on Ep. 109 of Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 108 – Kids Switching Sports, Ump Fails, and Soto Struggles

In this episode of Up & In, Mike and Armando talk about something a lot of parents deal with—kids around 8 to 10 years old deciding they’re done with a sport they’ve been playing and want to try something new. We get into what drives those decisions and how you can be supportive without pushing too hard.
Then it’s on to baseball: bad umpiring is back, and we’re wondering how some of these obvious home runs are getting called foul—especially when the replay tells a different story.
The Yankees are off to a solid start, but Juan Soto’s been struggling in Queens... did he pick the wrong New York team? And who's really been carrying the Mets?
Plus, Armando was not feeling the WrestleMania main event—he breaks down what didn’t work for him.
All that and more on Episode 108 of Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 107 - Torpedo Bats, Marlins Start, and Life Talk

On Episode 107 of Up & In, Mike and Armando talk about the "controversy" with the torpedo bats.  Is it really an issue, or a nothing burger?  We also talk about the placebo effect when using new equipment.  
The Marlins are off to a decent start.  Can they show us all something and become buyers instead of sellers this season? 
The Mike Trout/Mickey Mantle comparison, life talk regarding memories and stress, healthy lifestyle, and much more on Up & In.