Podcasts about al central

The White Sox are not firing on all cylinders, but they continue to do enough to hold onto their AL Central lead. It would help if they had another starting pitcher, but somehow Drew Thorpe isn't ready yet? Why isn't he ready? Why isn't anyone asking why he isn't ready? Here comes the last month of an unexpected season. Are you ready? Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by Hayat Home Medical Equipment. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aaron and John talk about the Twins calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins, why Byron Buxton's hip injury was the biggest factor, what to expect from the 21-year-old consensus top-10 prospect, and the team's shrinking playoff window after a brutal road trip. 0:00 Walker Jenkins is coming up! It's an Emergency! 2:17 Twins playoff odds fall from 40% to 10% after a 1-5 West Coast trip 5:33 Byron Buxton and Miguel Sanó in 2015 — which debut does Jenkins resemble? 8:49 Kaelen Culpepper set the bar for what a great three weeks looks like 10:17 Resiliency, or an inability to build on anything? 12:37 White Sox and Tigers at home: now or never in the AL Central 14:11 The call-up is about Byron Buxton's hip, not Jenkins' bat 15:57 The Triple-A prospect wave that injuries wiped out 22:44 Ticket sales, attendance and a packed press box for the debut 25:30 Luke Keaschall in center field has been rough 29:14 Jenkins' defense and the young Max Kepler defensive scouting report 34:18 Debunking the 40-man roster and lockout excuse for keeping Jenkins down 35:48 365 days at Triple-A: Jenkins has more experience than you think 38:39 The best Twins prospect since Buxton, and how few holes are in his game 50:46 Why Walker Jenkins' swing looks like Joe Mauer's 1:00:42 Target Field is a tough park for left-handed power 1:05:27 What's a good baseline for Jenkins?  1:06:59 Buxton, Mauer, Rivas, Guzmán, Ortiz: the five Twins to play at 21 years old 1:15:24 When does playing hurt stops being selfless? 1:19:00 The roster math: Buxton, Alex Jackson or Alan Roden — pick two 1:25:39 Joe Ryan is nearing a rehab assignment 1:27:14 Emmanuel Rodriguez is healthy, hot, and out of options 1:32:34 Vahn Lackey promoted to High-A after passing the lemon test 1:39:43 Aaron on the Dane Moore show — and the Jonathan Kuminga timing

The race for the AL Central is on as Cleveland gets above .500 and starts to push the White Sox. We sit down for a little break from the stress with Father Tom Hurley of Most Holy Redeemer and Marist High School. We talk about his commercial with Ozzie Guillen, his offering of Peace at Pope Night and what pope-themed White Sox ideas didn't come to fruition. What did Pope Leo think of the papal mitre hat giveaway? An unexpected season in more ways than one continues from Cork And Kerry At The Park! Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by Hayat Home Medical Equipment. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur come to you after the White Sox finish their 16-game stretch of consecutive games at 9-7. They find themselves 2.5 games up on the Guardians in the AL Central as they fly to take on the Twins. The crew discusses the vibes following this recent gauntlet of games, whether or not they'd make any adjustments to the batting order with Tristan Peters' hot stretch, and why Cleveland has always been the team that would hang around in the division. Plus, with pitching struggling as much as it has recently, what are the team's options to shake things up down the stretch? Could the team bring Drew Thorpe into the mix as well? Tune in for this and much more! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' improbable comeback win, rallying from an early 3-0 deficit to sweep their road trip and extend their winning streak to seven straight. They dig into Joey Cantillo's bizarre outing (seven walks, still a quality start), Steven Kwan's red-hot second half, and Jose Ramirez heating up at the perfect time as Cleveland closes the gap on the White Sox in the AL Central. The conversation then shifts to a heated debate over the Browns' backup quarterback fan controversy, with the guys sparring over bot accounts, fan sentiment, and whether the QB competition was ever really close.

In the final hour, Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Chuck Garfien to discuss the White Sox's 10-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday and their 2.5-game lead in the AL Central. After that, Ramirez solicited advice for his new role of coaching youth soccer.

A year ago, Cleveland caught fire en route to a historic comeback in the AL Central race. The Guardians are making a late-season surge again this season -- they've won 7 straight -- and this time they don't have nearly as much ground to make up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony flies solo to break down a dramatic weekend at Rate Field. The White Sox took two of three from the Mets behind walk-off homers from Jake Rogers and Tristan Peters. We recap all three games, check in on the AL Central standings, and look ahead to the Texas Rangers series with pitching matchups.Two walk-offs. Still in first place. South Side baseball is alive and well.Support the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago White Sox gear that you can own from our partners at ⁠HOMAGE⁠.Sox On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠White Sox news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SoxOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TonyOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' having a playoff spot there for the taking with six weeks left, why the rotation desperately needs first-half Joe Ryan back, the dramatic in-season bullpen turnaround, why Alex Jackson is such an uninspired choice for a roster spot, and what lessons Tom Pohlad can learn from the Padres. 0:44 Swept by the Phillies, then a sweep of the Braves 2:32 Where things stand: 63-65 with 34 games left 3:32 Twins hold the final AL wild card spot — 40% playoff odds 4:20 Fourth-easiest remaining schedule in baseball 5:04 The seven-team wild card logjam 5:56 Tiebreakers: the Twins have them over almost everyone 8:14 AL Central odds and the six games left vs. the White Sox 12:16 Why the AL playoff field is wide open 15:52 What this season still has to accomplish 21:14 Last August's fire sale and the joylessness of a lost season 25:43 The rotation is the problem: worst ERA in the AL since the break 29:46 This rotation could really use Joe Ryan 35:06 Kendry Rojas as rotation depth at Triple-A 36:16 Derek Shelton's quicker hook 40:53 The bullpen is now the strength of the team 43:34 Reading the Opening Day bullpen out loud, one disaster at a time 52:17 Luke Keaschall is back to his rookie form 58:00 Royce Lewis and the shortage of right-handed bats 1:00:29 Why not Walker Jenkins? 1:01:39 The Alex Jackson move: DFA'd, cleared waivers, recalled two hours later 1:06:57 Byron Buxton isn't 100%, and Jenkins is a real center fielder 1:09:47 John pushes back: where do the at-bats come from? 1:16:52 Kaelen Culpepper's first 10 games 1:22:00 Attendance is down 83,000  1:27:23 What Tom Pohlad should take from the Padres sale 1:36:32 The 2023 payroll cut and kneecapped a five-year plan 1:42:07 Coming up: Padres, A's, then 15 straight vs. the AL Central

Chuck Garfien answers White Sox fans' questions in another Ask Me Anything episode of the White Sox Podcast, covering Will Venable's big-game management, the starting rotation, Chris Getz's trade deadline strategy, Jose Urquidy's future, and the team's chances of winning the AL Central. Chuck also shares his White Sox MVP, the player who has impressed him most, his ideal postseason rotation, and who he'd want to see again in the "White Sox" section of heaven.

The American League playoff race is absolute CHAOS. With six teams separated by just 1.5 games in the Wild Card race, I'm breaking down the contenders and making my picks for which six teams ultimately make the AL playoffs. Plus, the White Sox just went into Detroit and swept the Tigers in their biggest series of the season. Did Detroit blow its chance to make a run at the AL Central? And are the Blue Jays actually the team best positioned to grab the final Wild Card spot? We'll also unveil this week's MLB Power Rankings, talk about the Brewers taking over baseball's top spot, the Dodgers' recent struggles, and everything that made this year's Field of Dreams experience so special. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:47 AL Wild Card CHAOS 2:38 My 6 AL Wild Card Picks 7:56 Tigers Blow Golden Opportunity 11:31 White Sox Dominate HUGE Series 15:10 New MLB Power Rankings 25:33 Field of Dreams Experience 30:25 Ohtani Donates 7 Figures 31:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code TODAY at https://www.monarch.com   Try Gusto and get three months free when you run your first payroll: gusto.com/TODAY #ad   Rent with National Car Rental and arrive at the game like a winner. Visit https://www.nationalcar.com today.   Find out how baseball hits different with T-Mobile at https://www.T-Mobile.com/MLB   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 02:32 Joshua Baez hits THREE HOME RUNS in his MLB debut 09:45 Rest in peace Tommy John 17:47 Is this the question we should be asking? 32:54 Did the White Sox just make the AL Central a wrap? 38:51 The AL Wild Card race 50:49 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox just made one of their biggest statements of the season. Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner react to the White Sox going into Detroit and sweeping the Tigers, capped by Sunday’s 7-5 comeback victory. The sweep moved Chicago to 65-58 and stretched their AL Central lead to 5.5 games. The crew breaks down what stood out from the weekend, including an offense that found different ways to win throughout the series. They also look at how the pitching staff pieced together the weekend, the importance of beating a division rival on the road, and what this series means for the White Sox as they try to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the AL Central. Plus, how confident should fans be in this team heading into the stretch run? This and more on our latest episode! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facing a Tigers team that could've taken them out of 1st place, the White Sox put up their most impressive series performance of the year by sweeping the Tigers and growing their AL Central lead to 5.5 games. Plus Greg discusses what the Sox plan of attack will be starting pitching wise now that two rotation spots are in flux. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the weekend sweep of the latest pretender to the AL Central crown, the Detroit Tigers, it felt like the right time to try to figure out what in the world is going on with our Chicago White Sox. And attempting to solve that delicious riddle are Chrystal O'Keefe, Brett Ballantini, Malachi Hayes, Brian O'Neill and Leonard Gore. Team Southpaw faced off against Team Pope Hats to dig into the surprisingly solid core of the White Sox and vibe check our confidence levels in the White Sox finishing the job and winning the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dan Pompei of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on his profile story of Bears head coach Ben Johnson after he shadowed him for a full day at training camp; CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's health; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his concerns about the AL Central-leading White Sox.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dan Pompei of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on his profile story of Bears head coach Ben Johnson after he shadowed him for a full day at training camp; CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's health; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his concerns about the AL Central-leading White Sox.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dan Pompei of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on his profile story of Bears head coach Ben Johnson after he shadowed him for a full day at training camp; CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's health; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his concerns about the AL Central-leading White Sox.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the latest apparent change in the baseball’s behavior (this time it seems to be deader) and, in a tribute to Tommy John (11:35), retrace the timeline of his trailblazing surgery and his return to a major league mound 50 years ago through contemporaneous accounts and quotes. Then (55:58) they bring on top-tier Patreon supporter Jamie Verbrugge to discuss his podcast and baseball backgrounds before answering listener emails (1:05:02) about the upper bounds of a cup of coffee, a really entertaining but trophy-less season vs. a really boring championship season, an undercover baseball robot, whether Jefry Yan would celebrate a strikeout on an overturned ball call, whether fans are suggestible enough to be fooled by fake home run distances, an ultimate frisbee-style integrity rule for baseball, the value of Ron Washington, and the advisability of bringing the infield in, followed by Stat Blasts (2:01:49) about Pete Crow-Armstrong leading his league in offense and defense, every team in a divison having the same recent record, team games with high matching run, hit, and walk totals, pitchers who got a win, a loss, and a save in a single three-game series, team games with streaks of the same start to each offensive inning, bullpens where one pitcher out-WARed all the others combined, and strikeout-free shutouts. Audio intro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Sheehan on the ball Link to Savant drag dashboard Link to earlier ball analysis 1 Link to earlier ball analysis 2 Link to John’s statement Link to MLB.com on John’s statement Link to Reuters on John’s illness Link to Tommy John wiki Link to Frank Jobe wiki Link to Jaffe on John Link to career IP leaders Link to Grant on Posey/Avila Link to NanoNeedle article Link to Maness repair article Link to TJ timeline links Link to TJS database Link to Strom surgery article Link to Bordley surgery article 1 Link to Bordley surgery article 2 Link to Ben’s baseball/America course Link to Ben C. on Skubal and Detroit Link to Dickson on “cup of coffee” Link to Asimov’s Robot series Link to Super Baseball 2020 Link to Baseball Highlights 2045 Link to Data smell Reddit thread Link to Skenes photos Link to Yan game video Link to Yan box score Link to Yan Savant search Link to ultimate’s integrity rule Link to Arraez/Washington article Link to article on Wash in 2027 Link to SIS infield-in study Link to Ben on shifting vs. RHB Link to Stirnweiss SABR bio Link to PCA/Snuffy Blast spreadsheet Link to AL Central streaks image Link to 13-13-13 Stathead query Link to win/loss/save spreadsheet Link to leadoff streaks info Link to 2026 Guardians relievers Link to bullpen WAR gaps spreadsheet Link to Tigers-Guardians gamer Link to zero-K, zero-run games Link to listener emails database Link to MLB All-Century Team Link to BNS Jays play podcast Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' 3-0 series loss to the Tigers, dropping them to 59-63 and further back in the AL Central. The debate centers on whether any positive argument for a 2026 postseason run can be made without leaning on last year's historic 15.5-game comeback, which they agree is no longer a fair comparison given a tougher schedule and thinner bullpen. They also dig into Stephen Vogt's postgame comments sounding eerily like a beleaguered former Cleveland manager, and note the Guardians left multiple runners in scoring position again during a stretch of poor offensive execution.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen to discuss the White Sox's 9-8 loss to the Reds on Thursday and right-hander Davis Martin's continued struggles. Later, Mully and Haugh discussed a variety of topics, including what a successful White Sox season would look like to them.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the Bears' stadium pursuit remaining in a holding pattern. They also welcomed on Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen, who has a few concerns about the AL Central-leading White Sox.

Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan,' this time joined by Sox Machine Host Josh Nelson to discuss the crazy year that these White Sox have been having, if they can hold onto the AL Central, whether they will become big game hunters in free agency after having this success, weigh in on Tim Anderson's retirement, and much more!

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss the latest White Sox storylines as their lead in the AL Central race has dwindled to 2.5 games. Later, Rahimi and Grote lamented how the White Sox wasted right-hander Sean Burke's great outing in their loss Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to discuss the latest White Sox storylines as their lead in the AL Central race has dwindled to 2.5 games.

The Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays played one of the stupidest plays ever; are the Chicago White Sox players a bunch of nerds?; Boston's latest winning streak catapults them into contention; the playoff race in the AL Central tightens; the New York Yankees mortgage away their future to private equity.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the AL Central race and latest MLB storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how much Bears quarterback Caleb Williams should play in the preseason and welcomed on Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the AL Central race and the latest MLB storylines.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the AL Central race and latest MLB storylines. He also reflected on former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's career after he announced his retirement from MLB.

August 11, 2026 Hour 4. Who can make a move in baseball and are the White Sox going to hold on in the AL Central. Akron Zips will let you be the OC. Today was the day when. The good, bad and ugly. What's on tap.

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast takes us to Iowa as much of Major League Baseball descends on the Field of Dreams this week. That includes the prospect world and Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off by previewing Tuesday night's Minor League game to be held in Dyersville between the St. Paul Saints (Twins) and Iowa Cubs, a contest featuring top prospects like the Twins' Walker Jenkins and the Cubs' Owen Ayers. Then, they look at Wednesday's High School All-American Game, with top prep players from the 2027 Draft class like Dylan Seward and Bryce Cunningham. After that long stop in the Hawkeye State, the guys turn their attention to creating an "All-Teen" prospect team in advance of the new Top 100 coming this week, headlined by Jesús Made of the Brewers and the A's Leo De Vries, then break down a trio of MLB debuts, all in the AL Central: the Twins' Kaelen Culpepper, the Guardians' Angel Genao and White Sox lefty Hagen Smith. They finish up with a question from the Mailbag asking to compare Minnesota top pick Vahn Lackey to its 2001 No. 1 overall selection, Joe Mauer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take stock of the standings following the trade deadline, kicking off with the chaotic and mediocre American League wildcard race. They break down the Seattle Mariners' miserable weekend, where the team was swept at home by the Tampa Bay Rays while celebrating 50 years of franchise history in front of over 40 franchise legends. The guys evaluate whether Dan Wilson's squad can recover during a grueling August road trip or if Seattle's season is officially slipping away. The conversation shifts to the surprising Detroit Tigers, who have surged into second place in the AL Central with the American League's best run differential behind strong pitching performances and the return of Jackson Jobe. Jake and Jordan also cover the Oakland A's decision to part ways with long-time front-office executive David Forst after a disastrous season, as well as Chris Sale's historic pre-game ejection at Yankee Stadium before the first pitch was even thrown. Over in the National League, the hosts dissect the Los Angeles Dodgers' recent slump after dropping two out of three games to the surging Arizona Diamondbacks. They analyze whether the Dodgers' aging offense is showing early warning signs for October, review the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen fatigue, highlight the New York Mets' hot streak against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and close out the show with a debate over when the "dog days of summer" actually begin and end.   Timetamps: (00:00) — Intro & Debating the "Dog Days of Summer" (01:32) — AL Standings Check & Seattle Mariners' 50th-Anniversary Disaster (12:02) — Tampa Bay Rays' Dominance & Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles (22:31) — Detroit Tigers' Surge & AL Central Standings Breakdown (28:56) — Yankees Beat Braves, Chris Sale Ejected Before 1st Pitch & Red Sox Drop Series to A's (34:53) — Oakland A's Part Ways with Executive David Forst (38:40) — NL West: Dodgers' Aging Offense Concerns & Diamondbacks' Surge (47:07) — Phillies Bullpen Woes, Padres Beat Astros & Mets Rock Pirates (59:43) — Weekend Quick Hits: Nats Sweep, Jacob Misiorowski's Dominance & Craig Kimbrel to Royals (01:08:38) — Final Thoughts & Defining the Baseball "Dog Days" Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Munaf Manji talks betting for Monday. Munaf Manji runs the Monday, August 10 edition of Cash That Ticket on his own, with Dave Essler away handling personal matters and expected back Tuesday, when the show will also tackle the next NFL win total as preseason opens this week. Munaf opens with an honest look at a rough recent stretch for baseball wagering, both on the podcast and for his clients on Pregame.com, pointing to Sunday's setback as the latest example. He had backed the Brewers at minus one and a half with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, only to watch Kody Clemens hit a two run home run that tied the game and forced extra innings. Milwaukee won outright but the run line ticket fell short. Friday's Best Bet podcast fared better, cashing on the Cleveland Guardians moneyline with Parker Messick starting. Munaf also touches on the Dodgers, who snapped a losing streak over the weekend only to fall again on Sunday against the Diamondbacks, where Eduardo Rodriguez worked seven strong innings against a Los Angeles offense he calls shockingly quiet given the roster's talent. From there, Munaf runs his weekly standings check, noting the Rays hold a five and a half game lead over the Yankees in the American League East while the Red Sox slide to seven games back after dropping their weekend series to the Athletics. The White Sox lead the Tigers by three and a half games in the AL Central, and the AL West sits as the league's tightest race, with the Astros up half a game on the Rangers and the Mariners four back in a division where every team carries a negative run differential. In the National League, the Braves hold an eight and a half game lead over the Phillies, the Brewers are up five and a half on the Cubs, and the Dodgers remain seven and a half games clear of the Diamondbacks despite their recent stumble. Munaf then works through five matchups on the Monday card. Sonny Gray and the Red Sox visit Jameson Taillon and the Blue Jays, with Gray's strong road and night splits pushing Munaf toward Boston on the moneyline despite a rocky recent history against this Toronto lineup. Christian Scott and Bryce Elder headline Mets at Braves, where a surging Mets offense and warm, carrying conditions in Atlanta have Munaf leaning to the over. Andrew Painter continues to scuffle for the Phillies against Hunter Dobbins and the Cardinals, and with a bullpen Munaf calls putrid over the last month, he leans to the over, whether through the first five innings or the full game. Logan Henderson gets the assignment for the Brewers against Casey Mize and the Padres, and between Henderson's dominant recent form and a Sunday Night Baseball fade trend that favors Milwaukee, Munaf names this his best bet of the show, the Brewers moneyline at minus 115. Blade Tidwell makes just his second career start for the Giants opposite Hayden Wesneski and the Astros, and rather than lay heavy juice on a shorthanded Houston lineup, Munaf leans to the over. He credits Yordan Alvarez with carrying the top of the Astros order while Jose Altuve works through a down year, with Jeremy Peña, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho all contributing. Before wrapping, Munaf previews tonight's marquee pitching matchup, Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers against Noah Cameron and the Royals, calling it the best chance yet for a struggling Los Angeles offense to turn things around given Skubal's strong recent history against Kansas City. Munaf closes with a reminder about the Pregame.com Bulk Dollars promotion, twenty dollars for one hundred Bulk Dollars that can be spent like cash across any best bet package and never expires, even though the promotion window itself closes at midnight tonight. He signs off hoping Dave Essler returns Tuesday and that the next episode arrives with a winning best bet already in hand, wishing listeners good luck with their bets and encouraging them to enjoy the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky opened their show by discussing the White Sox retiring franchise icon Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 in a ceremony Saturday. They also discussed the AL Central-leading White Sox winning a crucial series against the Guardians over the weekend and the Cubs taking two of three games from the Royals. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Jonathan and Nick discuss the Guardians falling to fourth in the AL Central. Then, they're joined by Joe DeLeone of A to Z Sports, and they talk about Todd Monken's rough day as Browns head coach.

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski come to you as the White Sox deal with some ups and downs post-Trade Deadline. The pair recaps a tough sweep in Boston before a bounce back series victory against Cleveland. Topics of conversation include: Key takeaways from the BOS/CLE series What impressed you most during Hagen Smith's debut? Have we seen the last of Noah Schultz in the majors this year? How much of a concern are Davis Martin's struggles? Which team worries you most in the AL Central? Tune in for this and a whole lot more! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's and co-host of the Starkville Podcast Jayson Stark (1:09) joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the Boston Red Sox's turnaround on both end of the field, whether Aroldis Chapman will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame once his career ends, how the Blue Jays and Phillies came out of the trade deadline, why he doesnt' understand AL Central-leading Tigers trading away Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, and if the day of the trade deadline should be moved. Then, Red Sox analyst and former MLB infielder Lou Merloni (28:46) jumps on to chat about why Willson Contreras is a definition of what it means to be a Red Sox, Wilyer Abreu's hitting, how Garrett Crochet could be used once he return from the IL, and Chad Tracy's impact as interim manager. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Detroit Tigers as we were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have been playing lately, talked about how many games the Tigers are out in the AL Central, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We were then joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. They talked about the Tigers being in 2nd' place of the AL Central, talked about Jose Briceno being called up to triple A, and more. In our second hour, Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast joined us. He and Huge talked about Cade Mays getting hurt in practice and being out for 8-10 weeks, talked about what that means for the Lions, talked about what they'll do to replace Cade, talked about some of the other injuries to come out of camp today, talked about the Lions signing Josh Dobbs, and more. We were then joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about how many injuries the Lions have had over the past 3 years, gave their thoughts on Cade Mays being out for a good amount of time, and more. In our final hour, Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to talk Michigan Athletics. Chris updated us on what he's seen with Michigan Football, talked about the top three things that Michigan Football needs to have in order, talked about Bryce Underwood, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us. He updated us on what he's seen at Fall Football camp recently, talked about if MSU has enough talent to get to a Bowl game in the upcoming season, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Perk Weisenburger about his son Jack Weisenburger. Jack was just called up to the New York Mets, so Perk told us about Jack's journey to the MLB, told us about how he found out about it, talked about seeing Jack get to play yesterday, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. They talked about the Tigers being in 2nd' place of the AL Central, talked about Jose Briceno being called up to triple A, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hosts on 92.3 The Fan break down the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and trade deadline moves, highlighting the arrival of top prospects like Angel Genao alongside the steady leadership of Jose Ramirez. They also debate Stephen Vogt's managerial tactics and reflect on iconic franchise moments as the Guardians push to stay atop a competitive AL Central race.

The hosts on 92.3 The Fan break down the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and trade deadline moves, highlighting the arrival of top prospects like Angel Genao alongside the steady leadership of Jose Ramirez. They also debate Stephen Vogt's managerial tactics and reflect on iconic franchise moments as the Guardians push to stay atop a competitive AL Central race.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote previewed the pivotal White Sox-Guardians series that will begin Friday evening at Rate Field. The White Sox lead the AL Central by three games over the Guardians.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Fox Sports Radio host Rob Parker, who explained why he has doubts about the White Sox and Cubs amid their strong seasons.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Fox Sports Radio host Rob Parker, who explained why he has doubts about the White Sox and Cubs amid their strong seasons. After that, Harris and Grote took Bears calls.

In Friday's edition of The Lead, Nick Wilson and Nick Pedone's analysis of the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders highlights the difference between operational efficiency and playmaking ability. Myles Simmons from Pro Football Talk evaluates the impact of losing Myles Garrett on the defense and the overall quality of the team's supporting cast. Steven Vogt discusses the upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox as the Guardians look to regain momentum in the AL Central. 01:43 - Browns Quarterback Competition 09:24 - Browns Roster Analysis 12:01 - Guardians Vs White Sox

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com/. Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.   Whether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/today.   https://fanaticsmarkets.onelink.me/3MFw?pid=jomboy&af_dp=fa nmarkets%3A%2F%2Fhomepage&af_channel=partnerships&c=jo mboy_fmx&af_ad=youtube&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffanati csmarkets.com%2F%3Fpid%3Djomboy%26c%3Djomboy_fmx%2 6af_ad%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Djomboy%26utm_medium %3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Djomboy_fmx%26utm_content %3Dyoutube Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good for all investors. Not available in all states. Must be 21+. See Important Disclosures in Fanatics Markets app. Customers are introduced to Crypto.com by Paragon Global Markets, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets IB, an Introducing Broker registered with the CFTC and a Member of the NFA.   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 01:43 More details on the Tarik Skubal trade 12:04 AL East trade deadline rankings 34:03 AL Central trades 41:38 Which other buyer had the most intriguing deadline? 56:06 More trade reaction     Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan weigh in on the Guardians' surprisingly busy trade deadline, which saw them add Jo Adell, Foster Griffin, and Nathaniel Lowe. Chris Antonetti seemed to stun everybody with a series of moves that no one saw coming, but is it enough to push the Guards into the posteason yet again in a newly competitive AL Central?

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their bid to win the AL Central. And which team does Buster owe an apology? 0:00 Welcome 0:10 David Schoenfield joins 0:46 Los Angeles Dodgers land Tarik Skubal 10:41 Freddy Peralta to the Rays 12:15 Luis García Jr. to the Yankees 14:58 Luis Castillo to the White Sox 16:38 Buster apologies to the Astros EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their bid to win the AL Central. And which team does Buster owe an apology? 0:00 Welcome 0:10 David Schoenfield joins 0:46 Los Angeles Dodgers land Tarik Skubal 10:41 Freddy Peralta to the Rays 12:15 Luis García Jr. to the Yankees 14:58 Luis Castillo to the White Sox 16:38 Buster apologies to the Astros EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices