Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez talk all things baseball with hot topics, great guests, and exciting discussion.
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Episodes
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
We are in the middle of the MLB Playoffs, and Episode 56 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is here to go over all the happenings, and offer some predictions. Will the Phillies win it all? Will their bats ever go cold? Can Texas eliminate their in-state rivals Houston Astros, and make the World Series? We also talk about the Marlins' break up with GM Kim Ng, and Armando offers up some real estate advice. Plus, DD shout outs as usual. Listen in!
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In turns 1! One year has passed by, and we are thankful to all the listeners for their support. We truly appreciate it. In episode 55 we cover the Key West Tournament from last weekend where Diamond Dreams Miami had two teams in the finals. We talk turf field vs. regular field. Also, the MLB playoffs are insane at the moment. The Braves and Dodgers are OUT! Who's our favorite to win the series between the Phillies and Diamondbacks? Astros vs. Ranges, who wins there? We talk Dolphins football, and what they've done so far this season, and about the Canes, and the crushing loss vs. Georgia Tech.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Episode 54 is here, and Armando and Mike talk MLB. The Marlins were eliminated from the playoffs. What's next for the Fish? Who should they pick up in the offseason? Speaking of the playoffs, they're in full swing. Nothing better than October baseball. Who should advance to the next round? We talk about the players who stood out in the wild card round. The Yankees didn't make the playoffs, but they're keeping Aaron Boone, and Brian Cashman. Why? We go into it, and what the Bronx Bombers plan should be for 2024.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Special episode 53 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In. Armando and Mike visited Hitting365 where they spoke to Erick San Pedro, former catcher for the Miami Hurricanes and 2004 second round pick by the Montreal Expos. Erick talks about his beginnings in baseball, his time with the University of Miami, and Hitting365, where he gives hitting lessons using the latest technology in the game. He tells us about the dedication needed to excel, what they go through during his lessons, and the differences in the sport from when he was in little league to now. It's an extremely informative episode, and we will definitely need to do a part 2, 3, and maybe even 4 and 5. Do not miss Episode 53.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Episode 52 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is here. Mike and Armando talk the latest with Shohei Ohtani. Where will the Japanese superstar end up, and what perks would his new team possibly get? We also talk on how to approach a little leaguer who may not want to continue playing baseball. Also, all-stars who are making an impact this season. We get into some life lessons. Understanding one another, and doing things that make you happy. That, and much more.
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
The MLB season is getting close to wrapping up, and a lot of teams are battling for playoff spots. We go over that, and player stats. Were we way off on our preseason predictions for award winners? Also, why are such a small number of hitters batting over .300? We talk about the start of the Miami Dolphins' season, and Tua's great performance. Is Tyreek Hill the best WR in the NFL? Aaron Rodgers' injury, and much more on episode 51 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In turns 50. On this 50th episode Mike and Armando recall some of the best moments of Up & In. We also talk MYBA Fall League, how the DD teams are doing, and about one rule that they may not agree with. The Yankees have turned to their young studs. Is this a glimpse into their 2024 season? The Marlins are back in the mix. And we go over the Julio Urias situation in Los Angeles.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Episode 49 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes back 2000 MLB First Round pick David Espinosa. Espy, who owns Swing Kings Miami, talks little league baseball, and about his son's upcoming season. He also discusses analytics in MLB with Mike and Armando, and how it's affecting the game. He believes big changes are coming to the Yankees organization, and believes analytics is a culprit for their demise this season. Also, Ken Griffey Jr. a soccer game photographer? This and much more on Episode 49.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Episode 48 focuses on Shohei Ohtani's injury. Torn UCL for arguably the best player in baseball. What does that mean for his future? Does his price go down in free agency? Will he ever pitch again? What suitor would benefit the most from his power bat? Listen to what we have to say. Yankees continue to stink. Where does this team stack up with the underachieving teams of the 1980s? Also, the Perfect Game Back to School Tournament is done. Find out what we took out of it, and about safety in baseball for little leaguers.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes back Alex Delgado, Commissioner of Miami Youth Baseball Association. He talks to us about the upcoming Fall League, and all the preparation that goes into it. He also gives advice to parents who have kids playing for the first time on a public team at a MYBA tournament, about respecting umpires, and how to handle any comments from people on other teams. Alex also talks about coaching summer baseball, his two sons playing, and the importance of continuing to play throughout the summer months. We also go into the Tim Anderson vs. Jose Ramirez fight, the Orioles suspending broadcaster Kevin Brown, and about the state of umpiring in the big leagues.