🎙️ Up & In — Episode 131

We’re back with plenty to talk about.

We get into the faux controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s sports betting app ad and why the outrage has absolutely nothing to do with women’s sports.

Then it’s baseball: The Mets are officially eliminated from the playoffs, and somehow they seem to be getting worse with every passing game. Meanwhile, the Yankees are starting to turn things around at the right time. What needs to happen for the Bombers to make a serious postseason run? And which dark horse team could shock everyone and win the whole thing?

We also hit college football with the Miami Hurricanes, talk Miami Dolphins and the stellar play we’re seeing from their rookies, and wrap things up in the ring with Ryan Garcia’s huge win over Conor Benn.

A little controversy, a lot of sports, and plenty of opinions. It’s Up & In, Episode 131!

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The Home Run Derby delivered one of the most memorable nights baseball has seen in years, and we're breaking it all down. Jordan Walker's dramatic comeback over hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber had everything—power, pressure, and an unforgettable finish. Was this the best Home Run Derby we've seen in recent memory? We think so, and we'll tell you why.

The Miami Marlins have caught fire heading into the All-Star break. Is this team for real? Can they carry the momentum into the second half and make a legitimate run at a Wild Card spot, or even win the division?

The Yankees continue to frustrate their fans. Is it finally time for Aaron Boone to go? We also dive into the sloppy defense around Major League Baseball and the state of umpiring, sharing our thoughts on what's gone wrong and what needs to change.

Plus, we recap the World Cup semifinals and Armando gives his take on the U.S. Men's National Team—how they performed in this tournament and what their outlook looks like four years from now.

All that, plenty of baseball talk, soccer, opinions, laughs, and much more on Up & In Episode 130!

Episode 129 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is here, and this week we’re diving into the state of baseball — the good, the bad, and the downright confusing. From sloppy fundamentals and questionable decisions around MLB, to some surprisingly good baseball being played in places nobody expected, we break down what’s going on around the league.

We also take a closer look at the Yankees pitching rotation and whether this staff has what it takes to carry New York deep into October.

Plus, FIU Baseball lands a major name with the hiring of Pedro Grifol, and we explain why this could end up being a massive move for the program.

And of course, we get into the so-called “controversy” surrounding Jaxson Dart introducing Donald Trump. Was it actually controversial… or just another case of outrage culture doing what it does best?

All that and more on Episode 129 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In. ⚾🎙️