The On Deck Podcast
Roberto Pagliero covers a variety of baseball topics seeing the game through his eyes along with special guests who get to share their baseball journey throughout the years.
Episodes
39 episodes
Episode 39| HR Derby + ASG and Mid Season Award Updates!
The All-Star break has arrived! On this episode of The On Deck Podcast, we preview the Home Run Derby, break down the new format and contestants, discuss the All-Star Game starters at every position, and give a midseason update on the biggest M...
Episode 38| We're Back! Midseason Update + AL & NL Standings
In this episode, I give a quick update on where the podcast has been and what you can expect moving forward. Then we dive into the current MLB landscape with a full breakdown of the American League and National League standings, discussing whic...
Episode 37| From D3 to D2 with Mateo Santos
Episode 37 of The On Deck Podcast features a special guest and former D’Youville teammate, Mateo Santos — my 7th-floor neighbour and day-one Spartan from the 2019–2020 season. We talk about his journey from joining a D3 program to grad...
Episode 36| Breaking the Bank: Bellinger, Tucker & Bo Free-Agent Deals
In this episode of The On Deck Podcast, I’m joined by AJ Rowe from the Painting the Black podcast for a deep dive into MLB’s biggest free-agent moves. We break down the headline signings of Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker, and Bo Bichette, giving o...
Episode 35| Who’s Getting Paid? Hitter Free Agency With AJ Rowe
On this episode of The On Deck Podcast, AJ Rowe joins me to cover the full spectrum of MLB hitter free agency, from star bats and everyday contributors to depth pieces and bounce-back candidates. We break down how players like Cedric M...
Episode 34| The Tommy John Journey With Josh Kalmin
In this episode of the On Deck Podcast, Josh Kalmin takes us back to the moment he realized something was truly wrong with his arm. He walks us through the emotions leading up to surgery, the toughest parts of early rehab, and the mental battle...
Episode 33| A World Series for the Ages: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays
Episode 33 of The On Deck Podcast dives deep into one of the most dramatic and unpredictable World Series matchups in recent memory — the Blue Jays vs. the Dodgers. Roberto breaks down every game, from the Jays’ explosive Game 1 and Addison Bar...
Episode 32| The Family Baseball Debate
In this episode of The On Deck Podcast, I sit down with my mom and my brother, Lu, for a fun family debate about the game we all know and love. We talk about who the most talented player of all time is, what the hardest position in bas...
Episode 31| Graham Henry Talks Catching
In Episode 31 of the On Deck Podcast, I’m joined by a longtime teammate and battery mate, Graham Henry. From our days together in 18U Leaside to linking up again this past summer with Leaside Senior, we’ve built years of chemistry on t...
Episode 30| Recap Of Senior Nationals In Regina
Episode 30 of The On Deck Podcast is a milestone as Roberto delivers the very first video podcast. This episode dives into his trip to Regina for the Senior Baseball Nationals, giving listeners an inside look at the week-long experienc...
Episode 29| Extensions, Records, and Rants: MLB Headlines This Week
In episode 29 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto covers several major MLB headlines, including Roman Anthony’s surprising eight-year, $180M extension with the Red Sox, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s record-setting homer off 104 mph heat from Mason...
Episode 28| Trade Deadline Review
On Episode 28 of The On Deck Podcast, host Roberto breaks down the wild 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The Padres made the biggest splash, landing flamethrower Mason Miller and adding serious depth across the board. The Mariners quietly won ...
Episode 27| All-Star Chaos Futures Standouts, Derby Drama & Swing-Off History
In Episode 27 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto dives deep into the 2025 All-Star festivities, covering everything from the Futures Game to the revamped Home Run Derby and the dramatic All-Star Game itself. He highlights standout perform...
Episode 26| All-Star Snubs & Fan Vote Fumbles: Who Really Deserves It?
In Episode 26 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down both the American and National League All-Star ballots, spotlighting major snubs like Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Jeremy Peña, Byron Buxton, Hunter Goodman, Elly De La Cruz, ...
Episode 25| Malkolm Barrett Talks Pitching
In this episode of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto sits down with pitcher Malkolm Barrett for a deep dive into the art and mindset of pitching. They discuss when Malkolm first started taking pitching seriously, his pregame rituals, and th...
Episode 24| Devers Dealt, Rookies Rise, and Ohtani Returns
In episode 24 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto covers a wave of exciting MLB prospect call-ups—highlighting Jack Caglianone, Jacob Misiorowski, Roman Anthony, and Christian Moore—and breaks down their early performances and lon...
Episode 23| The Tommy John Epidemic + Trade Season Heating Up
In Episode 23 of the On Deck podcast, host Roberto breaks down Tarik Skubal’s dominant Maddux performance against the Guardians, praising his elite command and rising Cy Young candidacy. He also covers a string of pitching injuries aro...
Episode 22| One Bomb, One Call-Up, One UCL
In episode 22 of the On Deck podcast, Roberto breaks down Ronald Acuña Jr.'s electric return to the Braves following his ACL rehab, highlighting concerns about his speed on the basepaths. He then covers Alex Bregman's unfortunate quad ...
Episode 21| A Wild Week In Baseball
In this week’s episode of On Deck, we break down the latest wave of MLB roster moves—from Roki Sasaki’s concerning injury and drop in velocity to the Dodgers DFA'ing longtime vets Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor, and calling up top pros...
Episode 20| Surprises, Surprises and More Surprises
In episode 20 of the On Deck podcast, Roberto breaks down the Rockies and Pirates firing their managers, pointing to deeper issues within both franchises. He also dives into Javy Báez’s surprising resurgence in center field and what it...
Episode 19| Talkin' Baseball With My Mom
In Episode 19 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto is joined by his mom for a heartfelt and entertaining conversation. She reflects on her experience as his first baseball coach and shares whether she ever imagined him playing the sport ser...
Episode 18| Ethan Sanasie-Edwards Joins to Talk Ball
In this episode of The On Deck Podcast, host Roberto sits down with Ethan Sanasie-Edwards to discuss his athletic transition from hockey to baseball and whether he buys into the quirky superstitions that often come with the sport. Etha...
Episode 17| Homerun Hitters and Bullpen Arms
In Episode 17 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down that Tyler Soderstrom, Corbin Carroll, Mike Trout, and Cal Raleigh are tied for the league lead in home runs, with Soderstrom and Carroll being the most surprising breakout powe...
Episode 16| Melissa Verge Talks Womens Baseball
In Episode 16 of The On Deck Podcast, Host Roberto sat down with Melissa Verge, a passionate writer for the Canadian Baseball Network, to explore her journey into the world of women’s baseball. Melissa shared how her early love for the...
Episode 15| Pitching Highs, Lows, and Milestones + WBC Hype Begins
In Episode 15 of The On Deck Podcast, Roberto breaks down the impact of Justin Steele’s UCL injury on the Cubs’ rotation and discusses potential trade targets like Sandy Alcántara. He highlights Spencer Strider’s solid season debut and...