Diamond Dreams Miami 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.
 

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 106 - Yankees lose Cole, Marlins giveaways, NFL Free Agency

In this episode, we break down the Marlins' 2024 bobblehead giveaways and which ones fans are most excited about. Plus, MLB’s latest blunder—the logo on top of logo hats—what went wrong, and why the Texas Rangers' version stole the show.
The Yankees take a major hit with Gerrit Cole’s injury—how can they fill the void in their rotation? We also dive into the latest buzz from NFL Free Agency and the wild world of college sports breakups and makeups.
All that and much more on Episode 106 of Up & In!

Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 105 - Spring Training, John Cena turns heel, NFL Free Agency

Spring Training is back, and so is Up & In! In this episode, we break down all the biggest baseball storylines as the season gets underway. Will the Marlins move on from Sandy Alcántara? What should fans expect from Mike Trout this year? And who should take over as the Yankees' full-time shortstop in the near future? We also dive into early World Series contenders.
But that’s not all—John Cena’s shocking heel turn has the wrestling world buzzing, and Armando breaks down the art of scoring knockdown rounds in boxing. All that and much more on Episode 105 of Up & In!

Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 104 - Special Guest: FIU Head Baseball Coach Rich Witten

In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, we’re joined by special guest FIU Head Baseball Coach Rich Witten as we gear up for the 2025 college baseball season, set to begin Friday, February 14. Coach Witten gives us an inside look at the Panthers’ offseason preparations, the players to watch, and his expectations for the team this year. We also talk about FIU teams of the past, including the squads Mike Quintana played on, and how Coach Witten is bringing former players back to speak to the team. Plus, we discuss former FIU Head Coach Danny Price and his lasting impact on the program.

Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 103 - NFL Playoffs, Little League Opening Day, MLB and Boxing

For Episode 103 we hang out with Jonathan Escarza.  We talk about opening day at Diamond Dreams, and bringing the little back to little league.  Also, why our kids can't truly enjoy the Marlins. Is this situation worse than 1998 and 2004? The Super Bowl is set. Who is our favorite to win, and how far are the Dolphins from getting themselves to a position to make the big game.  We dive into boxing and how the stacked cards are making a comeback.  Is Naoya Inoue one of the best fighters of all time? The boxing/UFC comparison, and much more.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 102 - Marlins, Dolphins, the NFL Playoffs, and the Draft

Happy 2025 everyone! We are back with Episode 102.  We talk about the Marlins spending $0 in free agency, and what we can expect from the team this season.  Also, should the Yankees trade for Luis Arraez?  If you've been listening to this podcast, you know the answer to that.
In the NFL, will the Chiefs repeat?  Will this be the Lions year? We talk NFL Playoffs, and we talk about the Dolphins.  What that can do differently to turn around their fortunes, and who Armando wants them to draft to back-up Tua.
Some exciting Diamond Dreams Academy news, and much more, on Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 101 - Merry Christmas, Marlins, Goodbye to Rickey Henderson

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays from the Up & In family!  On Episode 101 Mike and Armando talk about the unexpected death of Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest of all-time, and a favorite of the both of them.  Also, what are the Marlins doing? Will the A's do better, and have better attendance than the fish? With each passing day, the non-signing of Juan Soto is looking good on the Yankees. The NBA and their viewership problem. And Why Oleksandr Usyk may be one of the best heavyweight boxers of all-time.  This and much more, on Up & In.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 100 - Century Mark Episode w/ Juan Soto, Dolphins and more

Up & In hits the century mark! 100 , and first off we want to thank the loyal listeners who have supported us from day one.  It means so much to us every time some of you reach out to tell us about an episode you just listened to, or with an opinion about a certain topic.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!   On episode 100, we talk about Juan Soto signing with the Mets over the Yankees.  Will this move hurt the Yankees, or will it backfire on the Mets?  Was it too much money?  
The Marlins traded Jake Burger.  Who on their team excites the fan base? Let us know.
The Miami Dolphins suffered a terrible loss against the Houston Texans, and with that Mike McDaniel and Tua continue their terrible streak against winning teams.  Barring a miraculous turn around, is it time for the Dolphins to blow it up, and start from scratch?  Mike rips into Tua, while Armando defends him a bit...just a bit.
Cam Ward didn't win the Heisman, but Armando tells us what he did that should earn him even more respect.  Also, where Ward should go in the draft, and what will happen with Shedeur Sanders.
Political talk on Up & In as well.  We're getting to the end of the Biden Administration and the start of the second Trump term.  What we can expect, and what's changed since Election Day.
All that, and much more on Episode 100 of Up & In.
 

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 99 - What's next for the Yankees? Where will Soto sign? McDaniel on the hot seat?

Up & In is back with episode 99.  We are one shy of the century mark.  We talk about Aaron Judge and his second MVP award.  Will he mentally recover from his slow postseason, and costly error in the World Series?  We also dive into Juan Soto and where he may end up.  Will the Yankees pay up?  Will be head over to Queens?  The Dodgers strike again with a deferred contract.  Who else will they sign?
Armando says he's done with Mike McDaniel, and throws out some ideas as to what the Dolphins can do for next season.  Mike really rips into McDaniel and the Dolphins.  Tune in to see what he had to say.
Canes finish the regular season 10-2.  Even though they're out of the ACC Title Game, will they still make the College Football Playoffs?  Let us know if they deserve it.  This, and much more on Episode 99 of Up & In.