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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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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 132 - Brewers, MLB Lockout, Dolphins Football
In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In, we break down the Milwaukee Brewers' dominance in the World Series and what made them such a force on…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 131 - Sydney Sweeney, Mets, and Football is Back!
🎙️ 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…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 130 - Home Run Derby, Hot Marlins, and World Cup
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…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 129 - The Good and Bad of MLB, FIU Hires Grifol, Dart Controversy
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…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 128 - Sal Stewart, Mets Woes, Dolphins Draft Analysis
On this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down one of baseball’s hottest stories—Miami’s own Sal Stewart and…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 127 - WBC, Opening Day, and Miami Dolphins
Mike and Armando are back, and there’s a lot to get into. We kick things off with the World Baseball Classic and all the drama surrounding it—strikeouts ending…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 126 - Super Bowl 60, Bad Bunny, Miami Dolphins
This week on Up & In, we kick things off celebrating the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory — big love to their defense for dominating and a huge shout-out to Sam…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 125 - Tucker to the Dodgers, Dolphins new GM and Head Coach, NIL/Portal
Episode 125 is loaded across MLB and the NFL. We start with the blockbuster: Kyle Tucker’s massive signing with the Dodgers and what it means for baseball as a…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 124 - Harbaugh to Miami? Canes Title Hopes, MLB Free Agency
Up & In is back for 2026 with Episode 124. The NFL Playoffs are this weekend, but the off-season firings already started. Even though Mike McDaniel hasn't been…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 123 - Who's Cooperstown bound? Juan Soto dating who? College football playoffs
This week, we go deep into some of the most polarizing conversations in sports—and we’re not holding back. 👇 First up, the Contemporary Baseball Era Player…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 122 - Sports Culture, MLB Free Agency, Dolphins and Pats
On Episode 122 of Up & In, Armando and Mike are joined by a special guest and close friend — Fabian Camacho, a lifelong Boston sports diehard. We dive deep…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In – Episode 121 - Dodgers Repeat as Champs! Free Agency begins
In Episode 121, Mike and Armando break down the Dodgers’ World Series victory and what truly separated them: base running and fundamentals. We highlight Andy…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 120 - Talking Golf with Robert de Paz aka Coach Robby
In this week’s episode of Up & In, Armando and Mike welcome a special guest — Robert De Paz, founder of De Paz Golf, coach at Golf Academy USA, and coach of…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 119 - McDaniel and the Dolphins...Is Ohtani the GOAT?
In this week’s episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, Mike and Armando dive into the Dolphins’ latest debacle — breaking down Miami’s collapse, the fallout…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 118 - Yankees Eliminated, Dolphins Disaster
The Yankees were eliminated from the postseason, and Mike and Armando sound off on the Bronx Bombers. Will Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman finally be replaced…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 117 - Solving the Dolphins' issues, Canes, MLB Playoffs
Up & In is back for Episode 117, where Armando shares what he would do if he were in Stephen Ross' shoes. Would he fired Grier and McDaniel? Would he replace…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 116 - Little League, Dolphins and Canes, Belichick and Jordan Hudson
This week on Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In we cover it all: Little League talk + the latest controversies on the diamond with Framber Valdez & Rafael Devers…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 115 - Little League Season, Dolphins, and Topps Boxing Snafu
School’s back in session, and so is fall little league baseball. We kick things off by talking about the start of the season — and ask the big question: is…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In – Episode 114 - Cooperstown, Golf, Yankees/Marlins, and Cardboard Comebacks
In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In, with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down a number of topics in the world of sports. Mike recaps his…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 113 - MLB Trade Deadline, Hulk Hogan Passes Away
Up & In is back with Episode 113. Mike is back from his Cooperstown tournament trip, and tells us a bit about his experience. He will give us the full details…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 112 - Should Boone Get Fired? Marlins next owner ideas
Up & In is back with Episode 112. Yankees are struggling, should they finally fire Boone? Anthony Volpe has had a rough time at shortstop. Will the Yankees be…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 111 - MLB, Pope Leo XIV's Topps card, All-time Cuban greats
In Episode 111, we talk MLB—Jasson Dominguez launches a huge home run, Juan Soto continues to struggle, and the Orioles are hitting a rough patch. We break it…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 110 - Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Reinstated
Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are officially reinstated by MLB. Should this be celebrated or frowned upon—and does this mean Pete finally belongs in the…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Ep. 109 - Judge, Alcantara, Ohtani, and the NFL Draft
Armando and Mike talk about Aaron Judge's historic stretch on Episode 109 of Up & In. The Yankees superstar is in the midst of another stellar, MVP type…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 108 – Kids Switching Sports, Ump Fails, and Soto Struggles
In this episode of Up & In, Mike and Armando talk about something a lot of parents deal with—kids around 8 to 10 years old deciding they’re done with a sport…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 107 - Torpedo Bats, Marlins Start, and Life Talk
On Episode 107 of Up & In, Mike and Armando talk about the "controversy" with the torpedo bats. Is it really an issue, or a nothing burger? We also talk about…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 106 - Yankees lose Cole, Marlins giveaways, NFL Free Agency
In this episode, we break down the Marlins' 2024 bobblehead giveaways and which ones fans are most excited about. Plus, MLB’s latest blunder—the logo on top of…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 105 - Spring Training, John Cena turns heel, NFL Free Agency
Spring Training is back, and so is Up & In! In this episode, we break down all the biggest baseball storylines as the season gets underway. Will the Marlins…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 104 - Special Guest: FIU Head Baseball Coach Rich Witten
In this episode of Diamond Dreams Miami: Up & In, we’re joined by special guest FIU Head Baseball Coach Rich Witten as we gear up for the 2025 college baseball…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 103 - NFL Playoffs, Little League Opening Day, MLB and Boxing
For Episode 103 we hang out with Jonathan Escarza. We talk about opening day at Diamond Dreams, and bringing the little back to little league. Also, why our…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 102 - Marlins, Dolphins, the NFL Playoffs, and the Draft
Happy 2025 everyone! We are back with Episode 102. We talk about the Marlins spending $0 in free agency, and what we can expect from the team this season…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 101 - Merry Christmas, Marlins, Goodbye to Rickey Henderson
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays from the Up & In family! On Episode 101 Mike and Armando talk about the unexpected death of Rickey…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 100 - Century Mark Episode w/ Juan Soto, Dolphins and more
Up & In hits the century mark! 100 , and first off we want to thank the loyal listeners who have supported us from day one. It means so much to us every time…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 99 - What's next for the Yankees? Where will Soto sign? McDaniel on the hot seat?
Up & In is back with episode 99. We are one shy of the century mark. We talk about Aaron Judge and his second MVP award. Will he mentally recover from his slow…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 98 - World Series Recap, Election Talk, The state of the Dolphins
It's Election Day in America. We will know who the 47th President of the United States is tonight...maybe. We talk about the election, and what to expect…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 97 - World Series Preview, Impact of Yankees-Dodgers
Mike and Armando preview the World Series that MLB was dreaming about this entire season, The New York Yankees vs. The Los Angeles Dodgers. The old school…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 96 - ALCS and NLCS, Disney pricing, Elections
Welcome to Episode 96 of Up & In. Mike and Armando talk about both league championship series: Yankees-Guardians and Dodgers-Mets. While it looks like the…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 95 - MLB Playoffs, Yankees and Mets Advance, HOF case for Tiant and others
Mike and Armando talk about the Yankees advancing to the ALCS. Stanton got hot, Judge not so much, but what can we expect from the Bronx Bombers in the LCS? Is…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Episode 94 - Dolphins, Canes, MLB Playoffs and Marlins
Armando and Mike talk Dolphins and Canes football on Episode 94 of Up & In. The Dolphins went from Super Bowl contender to possibly drafting in the top 10 in…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 93 - Cheating in Little League, Ohtani, Postseason Baseball, Tua
We are getting closer and closer to Episode 100! On Episode 93, we talk about cheating in little league, and how to combat that. We also get into the bad Miami…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 92 - James Earl Jones Tribute, Remembering 9/11, and Keeping Little Leaguers Loving Baseball
We pay tribute to James Earl Jones, the film legend who passed away this week. He starred in a lot of great movies, including two very beloved baseball movies…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 91 -
Mike and Armando are back with Up and In Episode 91. We talk September baseball and how a slump, or hot streak can make or break your entire season. What teams…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 90 - Judge/Ohtani and their Historic Season, Bonds/Maddux, Postive Reinforcement
Episode 90 of Up & In goes into Aaron Judge's and Shohei Ohtani's historic seasons. We didn't get to witness Babe Ruth, and have read about him and many other…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 89 - School Starts, Fall League 2024 kicks off, Analyzing prospects
This is episode 89 of Up & In with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana. We talk first week of school. The traffic is back, so are the early mornings, but with…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 88 - Jazz Chisholm Trade, State of the Marlins, Olympic Controversy
Mike and Armando are back after a much needed vacation. On Episode 88 we talk about where we went with our families, and some very cool experiences. We dive…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 87 - Special Guest Steven Suarez talking All-Star Game, WWE
Archbishop Coleman Carroll Head Baseball Coach, Steven Suarez, joins us once again on Up & In. We talk about his team's turnaround this past season, and all…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 86 - Struggling MLB Teams, US Soccer, Presidential Debate
Up & In talks about the Yankees struggles, and how they can get back to their winning ways. Will they finally part with Aaron Boone? Mike has a great…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 85 - Panthers are champs, Dolphins Next? Appreciating Baseball's History
Armando and Mike are back with Episode 85 of Up & In. We talk about the Panthers' championship, and ask, are the Dolphins next? We disagree of what's ahead for…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 84 - Rainy Week and MLB All-Star Selections
Mike and Armando select their AL and NL All-Star Teams on Episode 84 of Up & In. Some surprises, some tough selections, but we made our choices. Do you agree?…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 83 - Yankees Streak, Betting on Baseball, NIL in High School
Mike and Armando talk Yankees baseball on Episode 83. The Bronx Bombers are playing like the World Series frontrunners right now. Who's to laud for their…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 82 - Judge, Arraez, Acuña News, Daniel Cuvet's Magic Season, and More
Up & In is back talking MLB. Why the San Diego Padres acquisition of Luis Arraez is the best of 2024. Aaron Judge is on an absolute tear. Is 99 the favorite…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Ep. 81 - Special Guest Gabriel "Stunna" Varona
Up & In welcome MMA fighter, DD dad, and owner of Stunnas Fit, Gabriel "Stunna" Varona. We cover a number of topics including his experience with his son…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 80 - Arraez Trade, Columbus-Braddock play, and DD/MYBA topics
Mike and Armando talk about the Luis Arraez trade to the San Diego Padres. The Marlins are at it again, and we are not happy. Who will get traded next? Will…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 79 - Special Guest Jonah Artiles from Art of Hitting
Jonah Artiles from Art of Hitting joins Mike and Armando for Episode 79. We talk about the controversial topic of hitting instruction. Should kids learn the…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Ep. 78 - NFL Draft, Dolphins, MLB Averages, Garcia vs. Haney
A lot of variety on Episode 78 of Up & In. The NFL Draft is upon us, and Armando tells us who he likes for the Miami Dolphins to select. Will it be a defensive…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up and In Episode 77 - MLB Season Snapshot, Can the Marlins turn it around? Are the Orioles the team to beat?
Mike and Armando talk about the first weeks of the MLB Season. Have the Marlins waved the white flag? Are the Orioles the team to beat? Who are the studs so…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 76 - MLB Latest, Youth Baseball, and Wrestlemania
We are back with episode 76, and we recap our spring break, including Armando's trip to River Ranch. Mike talks youth baseball, and the end of the season. We…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 75 - Ohtani Controversy, 2024 Predictions, Spring Break
The MLB season is just getting started, and the talk is all about Shohei Ohtani and gambling. The Japanese phenom dominated the off-season with his record…
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Diamond Dreams Up & In Episode 74 - Opening Day (Early Morning), Ohtani's interpreter, and Late Spring Moves
The MLB Regular Season got underway, albeit very early in the morning. The first pitch happened before any of us had our coffee, and Mike had no clue what was…
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Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 73 - Spring Break, MLB, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
It's time for Up & In again. Mike and Armando talk about the upcoming spring break and what kids can do to stay active during a layoff from games. Also, where…