Strike Zones, Challenges, and Underrated Teammates: The MLB Debate | Serving It Up - Ep7
Release Date: 05/14/2025
MLB Managing, Yadi’s Return & Cardinals Talk with Holliday, Lynn & Gibson | Serving It Up Ep. 20
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Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Jim Hayes reunite on Serving It Up for a packed episode. They discuss Yadier Molina’s return as a guest coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, what it takes to transition from player to MLB manager, and how leadership impacts wins in today’s game. Matt gives a health update after hip surgery and shares proud dad moments with his sons Jackson and Ethan. Lance dives into youth softball coaching, Kyle talks pitching workloads, and the panel debates the Cardinals’ wild card chances after a tough series vs. Colorado.
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Matt Holliday & Lance Lynn on MLB’s Tense Relationship with Rob Manfred | Serving It Up Ep. 18
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Lance Lynn goes off on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in this episode Serving It Up. The guys also break down the St. Louis Cardinals trade deadline moves, sending Ryan Helsley to the Mets, Matz to the Red Sox, and what it means for the future of the franchise.
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Lance Lynn & Matt Holliday on Trade Deadline Drama and Draft Day Chaos | Serving It Up Ep. 15
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In this episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn and Matt Holliday to break down everything from MLB trade deadline strategy to draft day stress.
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Matt Holliday Talks MLB Draft, NIL Chaos & Protecting Teammates | Serving It Up Ep. 14
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Join Jim Hayes, Matt Holliday, and Lance Lynn for an entertaining new episode of Serving It Up!
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Wilson Contreras Drama, Shohei AI Theories, OKC vs Pacers & Manager Fights?! | Serving It Up Ep. 13
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In this wild and unfiltered episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes reunites with Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson for a rollercoaster of laughs, sports takes, and behind-the-scenes clubhouse insight.
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Kershaw Calls Out Cardinals | Ohtani’s Greatness & Least Athletic Teammates | Serving It Up Ep. 12
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In this firecracker episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes reunites with MLB veterans Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson to break down the hottest stories in baseball. The guys tackle Clayton Kershaw’s "Bush League" comments aimed at the St. Louis Cardinals, Shohei Ohtani’s global impact and unshakable poise, and have some hilarious fun naming the least athletic teammates they’ve ever played with.
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Serving It Up Ep. 11: Arenado’s Greatness, Rookie Culture, & MLB Evolution | Holliday, Lynn, Gibson
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In Episode 11 of Serving It Up, host Jim Hayes is joined by MLB legends Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson for an unfiltered roundtable about today’s game and the legends of the past. From Nolan Arenado’s insane defensive legacy to rookie clubhouse culture and the evolution of baseball's fan experience, this episode delivers insights, laughter, and real talk from inside the game.
info_outlineIn this week's episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes, Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, and Matt Holliday dive deep into the current state of Major League Baseball's umpiring and the ongoing debate about automated strike zones. The MLB recently shrank the buffer zone for umpires, which sparks a conversation about how this could push the game closer to full automation. The crew explores whether automated balls and strikes are the future and shares their thoughts on the human element of the game.
Plus, the guys weigh in on the importance of consistency in the strike zone and why a challenge system could level the playing field for hitters and pitchers alike. But it’s not all tech talk—Matt and Lance share stories about their most underrated former teammates, those who played key roles behind the scenes and didn’t always get the recognition they deserved.
Tune in for this fast-paced discussion filled with baseball insights, personal anecdotes, and plenty of laughs!
Key Topics:
-MLB's decision to shrink the umpire buffer zone and the push for automated strike zones
-The potential of a challenge system to ensure fair calls
-Most underrated former teammates and their contributions to winning teams
-The debate over what makes a great manager and the impact of generational wealth on coaching careers
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