Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 41 - Mike’s Surgery, Marlins at the halfway point, J.D. Arteaga is the Canes new Head Coach

Mike gets personal on episode 41 talking about his recent surgery, and thanks everyone for the well wishes, and for wishing him a Happy 44th Birthday.  We talk Marlins at the halfway point, their chances at the postseason, and about Luis Arraez being named an all-star.  We go down the list of starters, talk Shohei Ohtani and the small controversy with Keith Hernandez this week.  Domingo German throws a perfect game, we'll talk about the significance of that, and J.D. Arteaga being named Hurricanes head coach. 

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Turns 40 - Arraez and Eury Perez on Fire, Titan Tragedy, Power of building Relationships

George Foreman once said, "Life begins at 40," and Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is just getting started.  We talk about life, and how building relationships could help you personally and in business.  The Marlins are still hot, and we are witnessing history with Luis Arraez and Eury Perez.  Could this turn out to be a magical season for the Fish?  Do you need so spend money in MLB to build a winner?  We also talk about the Titan submarine tragedy, and about Pope Francis meeting with Cuba's Diaz Canel.  

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 39 - Miami Heat Breakdown. Are the Marlins a True Contender? Saturday morning cartoons.

Episode 39 of Up & In is out! We break down the Miami Heat's loss in the finals to the Denver Nuggets.  What changes are coming for the Heat?  Will Pat Riley be able to work his magic?  The Marlins are a winning team at the moment with the hottest hitter in the majors, and one of the best young pitchers in the game.  Are they a true World Series contender? Will they make moves at the trade deadline?  Also, what happened to Saturday morning cartoons?  We talk about a couple of our favorites.  The Oakland As get closer to move to Vegas, and much more.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 38 - Marlins-A’s Outing, a tip for success for 6u kids, viral moments, Heat-Nuggets game 2 breakdown

Mike and Armando bring us episode 38 of Up & In.  Diamond Dreams Miami had an outing to the Marlins-A's series finale at Loan Depot Park.  We talk about the event itself, and about what we saw on the field.  Is Sandy back on track?  Was Yuli Gurriel the Marlins' best off-season signing?  Mike offers some key advice for 6u ball players and their families.  He thinks people are focusing on the wrong thing.  The week in viral moments in baseball.  What did we think?  And we breakdown the Miami Heat's game two win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 37 - The Language of Baseball, DD in the summer, Marlins catching situation

37 episodes down for Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In.  In this latest installment, Armando and Mike talk about the language of baseball.  How do two players who don't speak each other's language communicate on the field?  Mike has a personal story to share.  We also talk about the latest from Diamond Dreams Academy, including a round of applause for the instructional league champions.  In MLB talk, Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 62, or more, the Marlins are in desperate need of catching help, and can Sandy Alcantara return to his Cy Young form.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 36 - Boys of Summer, MLB Changes, and Major League Softball?

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.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 35 - Spring Championship wins for DD

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.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 34 - Participation Trophies, Eury Perez Debuts, Bad Bunny WWE Performance

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. 

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 33 - Fire Boone, A’s in Vegas, Turning 43, and WWE

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!

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 32 - MLB, NFL Draft and More

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.