Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 48 - Ohtani Tears UCL, Perfect Game Tournament, Yankess’ Woes

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.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 47 - MYBA Commissioner Alex Delgado talking about to upcoming Fall League

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.  

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 46 - Trade Deadline Reaction, Yankees and Mets - the big losers, Crawford-Spence recap

Mike and Armando break down the MLB trade deadline.  The Yankees and the Mets are the big losers for the day.  Mets trade everyone, Yankees only make one insignificant move.  Hear our opinion on what the Bronx Bombers should do next.  One of the big winners?  The Miami Marlins.  The Fish are looking to win.  Also, who are the best Marlins players of all-time?  Find out who we think deserves to be in the all Marlins team.  The little league fall season is upon us.  Mike goes over the biggest changes for kids playing in a public league for the first time.  Armando talks about Terence Crawford's huge win over Errol Spence, and much more. 

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 45 - Little League Fall Season, Proper Hitting Mechanics, MLB Trades

Armando and Mike talk about the Little League fall season, and proper hitting mechanics on Episode 45 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In.  Alex Rodriguez spoke about how he was taught to hit a ball, and it caused a stir because it goes against the launch angle being taught to young players today.  Which way is the right way?  Find out what we think.  The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and the Angels are keeping Shohei Ohtani.  Are they now the favorites to keep the Japanese superstar and make him the highest paid player in history?  We talk Marlins' trade rumors, Lionel Messi in Miami, and about the upcoming super fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 44 - Special Guest Robert Caminas, DD Dad talking about his son’s Little League Journey

Mike and Armando are back for episode 44 with a very special guest, Robert Caminas.  Mr. C, who's a teacher at St. Brendan Elementary in Miami, and a Diamond Dreams Miami dad, talks about his son Justin's little league journey from 4-years old through 11-u.  He goes over the ups and downs, his son's dedication and love for the game, and gives advice to the parents of kids who are just starting out with their 4, 5, and 6-year olds.  Very valuable nuggets through the podcast.  You do not want to miss it.  We also talk Marlins, and how the Yankees must blow it all up to get back to winning.  

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 43 - Yankees ruin their unis, All Star week recap, best Disney parks and food

Did the Yankees ruin their legendary uniforms by placing an advertisement on it?  Mike and Armando discuss that on Episode 43 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In.  We also go hard after Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman.  Is it time for a change?  We recap the All Star Game and Home Run Derby, talk about a potential huge trade, and we rate the Disney World Parks from 1 through 4.  Mike also lets us in on a secret about the best snack in Disney.  Armando's son's birthday recap, and a true story about Chuck E Cheese.  That and much more on episode 43.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 42 - Kid Birthday Parties, Cubans in the All-Star Game, Lillard to the Heat, Cocaine in the Casa Blanca

Episode 42 of Diamond Dreams Miami is in the books, and we cover a lot, from the significance of number 42 (Mariano Rivera and Jackie Robinson) to kid birthday parties, parents in Taekwondo vs. baseball parents, amazing hats from Negro League teams, the Marlins, Cubans in the All-Star Game, the Damian Lillard rumored trade to the Heat, cocaine in The White House, and Reptilian humans. Do you believe they exist? Thank you for all the support.

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.