Podcasts about al east

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg look at the standings and stats around baseball here at the All Star Break with BEST BETS for the remainder of the season. At the 2025 MLB All-Star break, the Inside Pitch podcast with Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers delivers a sharp, numbers-driven midseason analysis. They highlight which teams are outperforming or underperforming expectations based on actual wins versus Pythagorean projections. The Toronto Blue Jays lead the AL East with a 55–41 record but are five wins ahead of their expected total, signaling potential regression. The Yankees are six games below their expected record, indicating possible value in the second half. Injuries and returning players also dominate discussion—Luis Garcia and Christian Javier returning to the Astros' rotation is likened to acquiring top talent at the trade deadline. Luis Gil's rehab performance could also bolster the Yankees. Boston's young squad, led by Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony, is positioned to make a late push if they acquire key pieces like a veteran first baseman or another starter. Win total bets discussed include taking the under on Toronto's 89.5 projection and over on Houston's 92.5 due to an easy remaining schedule. The Brewers emerge as the most profitable team in baseball for bettors, returning over $1,300 if wagered on every game. Milwaukee also boasts a 72% win rate as favorites. Advanced pitching stats suggest strong Cy Young cases for Zach Wheeler and long-shot Christopher Sanchez in the National League, while Crochet and Scooble are nearly even statistically in the AL race. Aaron Judge is unanimously favored to win AL MVP, outpacing competitors like Cal Raleigh in nearly every offensive metric. Shohei Ohtani's recent return to pitching enhances his case for NL MVP. The Phillies are picked to win the NL East, with three pitchers having 10+ quality starts, a key measure of reliability. For the postseason, the Yankees, Astros, and Tigers are favorites in the AL, while the Dodgers and Phillies are expected to meet in the NLCS. The Red Sox and Blue Jays are likely Wild Card teams, though the latter are expected to regress. Arizona is projected to fade down the stretch, likely trading veterans like Suarez, Naylor, and perhaps Gallen, and their under-79.5 win total is recommended. Despite offensive firepower, the Diamondbacks' pitching struggles make them unreliable. Meanwhile, Milwaukee and Chicago are competing in the NL Central, and both are top betting values. Overall, listeners are encouraged to buy into the Yankees, Red Sox, and Astros for the second half, and fade teams like Toronto and Arizona. Josh and Scott also touch on key upcoming matchups, strategic deadline considerations, and award markets—recommending Sanchez for NL Cy Young at 20:1 and Crochet at +240 in the AL. They close by predicting the ALCS will feature the Astros and Yankees, while the NLCS will likely be a showdown between the Dodgers and Phillies, pending injury returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk all things MLB. The 2025 MLB season has reached its midpoint, and this comprehensive analysis covers every division with in-depth insights, team trajectories, betting odds, and trade deadline expectations. In the National League West, the Dodgers hold a firm lead despite recent struggles, with the Diamondbacks falling apart due to injuries and shifting into sell mode. San Diego and San Francisco trail closely but have struggled with consistency. The NL Central has turned into a race between the Cubs and Brewers. The Cubs benefit from the easiest second-half schedule and are positioned to buy key players, while the Brewers boast bullpen strength and recent form despite a tougher road ahead. The Mets and Phillies lead a tense NL East battle, separated by just half a game, with both teams healthy and ready to spend at the deadline. Meanwhile, the Braves' collapse due to poor road performance has effectively eliminated them from contention. In the American League, the Astros control the AL West, built on elite pitching and a dominant bullpen, while Yordan Álvarez's return could be pivotal. Seattle is competitive but lacks offensive consistency outside of Cal Raleigh. The Rangers struggle on the road but remain in the wild card hunt. The AL Central is ruled by the Tigers, who lead by 11.5 games with the best record in MLB. Other division teams like the Twins, Guardians, and Royals trail far behind and show little sign of catching up. The AL East is a four-team war among the Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays. The Blue Jays dominate at home but are vulnerable on the road. The Yankees are aggressive buyers with deep pockets, while Boston's win streak thrust them into the race before a brutal post-break schedule. Tampa Bay has cooled off and may fade. Baltimore, once hyped, is now out of the conversation. Player performance and team value are heavily discussed, such as the Astros' closing combo of Hader and Abreu, the Mariners' unexpected offense, and concerns over Mookie Betts and the Dodgers' injuries. Betting odds provide deeper context. Dodgers and Tigers lead World Series projections, but analysts recommend the Astros (10:1), Blue Jays (20:1), Padres (28:1), and Mets (9:1) for better returns. These teams combine talent with upside and have the potential to strengthen at the deadline. The episode ends by highlighting key second-half questions: Can underperformers bounce back? Will top teams stay healthy? Who will be the most aggressive buyers? And which wild card hopefuls will surge? The next two months promise a thrilling path to October baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniele and Brent continue into the second hour with a look back at Blue Jays' manager John Schneider's entertaining ejection from the weekend in Sacramento. They take a look at the state of the rest of the American League East and which team could be looking to make a deep postseason run. The pair highlight the Red Sox amid their recent surge and discuss if they can continue to stay hot heading into the trade deadline. The hosts also talk about the Baltimore Orioles' lack of success, the regression of some of their big-name players and prospects, as well as their reluctance to spend money on the team. Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (30:45) checks in from the All-Star Game in Atlanta to discuss the Jays' position atop the division, their expectations heading into the second half, and their prospect direction post-draft. They wrap up going over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s play at the plate so far this season and if he could be in for a second-half heater.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.

PJ Glasser & Jared Smith are LIVE! The guys break down their favorite bets for tonight's Home Run Derby. Plus, the guys dive into the AL East & the Red Sox hot run into the All-Star break. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the internal improvements the Jays have gotten, what he expects from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the second half, and why the AL East may come down to the trade deadline.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the internal improvements the Jays have gotten, what he expects from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the second half, and why the AL East may come down to the trade deadline.

Hanging out in Carleton Place, Jays enter the All-Star break 1st in the AL East, trade deadline hunting and your texts.

The best interviews this week from The Jeremy & Joe Show, The Extra Point Show, Schopp & the Bulldog, One Bills Live and Sabres Live. Shayna Goldman talks Sabres free agent additions, while Sal Capaccio joins Schopp & the Bulldog to talk Bills training camp. Plus, Trevor Sikkema on the Bills, and Sal Maiorana on the AL East. That and more this week on Best of WGR Interviews!

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The best interviews this week from The Jeremy & Joe Show, The Extra Point Show, Schopp & the Bulldog, One Bills Live and Sabres Live. Shayna Goldman talks Sabres free agent additions, while Sal Capaccio joins Schopp & the Bulldog to talk Bills training camp. Plus, Trevor Sikkema on the Bills, and Sal Maiorana on the AL East. That and more this week on Best of WGR Interviews!

The best interviews this week from The Jeremy & Joe Show, The Extra Point Show, Schopp & the Bulldog, One Bills Live and Sabres Live. Shayna Goldman talks Sabres free agent additions, while Sal Capaccio joins Schopp & the Bulldog to talk Bills training camp. Plus, Trevor Sikkema on the Bills, and Sal Maiorana on the AL East. That and more this week on Best of WGR Interviews!

The best interviews this week from The Jeremy & Joe Show, The Extra Point Show, Schopp & the Bulldog, One Bills Live and Sabres Live. Shayna Goldman talks Sabres free agent additions, while Sal Capaccio joins Schopp & the Bulldog to talk Bills training camp. Plus, Trevor Sikkema on the Bills, and Sal Maiorana on the AL East. That and more this week on Best of WGR Interviews!

The best interviews this week from The Jeremy & Joe Show, The Extra Point Show, Schopp & the Bulldog, One Bills Live and Sabres Live. Shayna Goldman talks Sabres free agent additions, while Sal Capaccio joins Schopp & the Bulldog to talk Bills training camp. Plus, Trevor Sikkema on the Bills, and Sal Maiorana on the AL East. That and more this week on Best of WGR Interviews!

From what was a red hot May and June, the Rays have cratered back to Earth in one of the worst ways we could've anticipated, falling from 0.5 games out of 1st place to 4th in the AL East after what's been a horrid stretch of baseball, mostly on the road.We talk about that and more on this latest episode of the pod.Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast!A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com!As always, Rays Up!

1:30pm Hour 3: Voice of the Bisons joins the show on the Bisons new events coming up and the Blue Jays.

Sat Shah and Israel Fehr discuss why the Canucks should open the vault for Quinn Hughes in a rising salary cap environment, BC Lions Head Coach Buck Pierce drops by to discuss the Lions meeting with Edmonton and Ryley Delaney from Jays Nation joins the guys as the Blue Jays head to the final series before the All Star break in first place in the AL East and in a prime position to add heading to the deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Former Blue Jay Chris Colabello joins OverDrive to discuss if this year's Blue Jays team reminds him of the 2015 Jays. Colabello tells us the importance of the Jays' veterans and how they can help the young bats. He gives his take on which AL East team poses the biggest threat to the Blue Jays

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (4:38) to chat about a catcher's job with their pitcher dealing with the heat before and during a game, if Vladdy Jr. is 'one swing away' from returning to hitting form, Bo Bichette's ability to create opportunities, Alejandro Kirk taking ownership behind the plate and for the team's infield defence, and the importance of getting a start before an All-Star break. Then, Jays' infielder Ernie Clement joins the guys (26:52) to discuss his transition and balance from being aggressive to patience with his at-bats, playing multiple positions in the infield, Davis Schneider finding his way back onto the team, George Springer's veteran experience, and how the clubhouse is handling the recent stretch of success sitting atop of the AL East.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.

On hour four of the Big Show Plus, Aazam Ali Nanji takes over the hosting. Daniele Franceschi joins the show to talk Toronto Blue Jays. The excitement and Energy in the city is building now that the Jays lead the AL East leading the Yankees by two and a half games and the Rays by four. The Blue Jays are likable again and it's bringing fans back in.  (24:34) At the midway point of the show Connor Gronsdahl chimes in with his take on the Jays. Lots of talk about the pitching staff, MLB trade deadline, and the Jays players themselves.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

We'll bring you some of the best from our coverage at Saratoga Race Course with live guests and feature stories. Plus, the injuries keep coming for the Yankees. Can New York stay afloat in the competitive AL East? The Mets are hanging near the top of the NL East as we reach the All-Star break. And, an ownership stake with the Giants that's too rich for 2-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning.

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to reflect on the 10-game win streak and Vladdy's struggles in the series finale. Joshua Rodrigues (30:35) emphasizes the importance of communication between players and coaches, as well as identifying good baserunning habits. Jon Morosi (51:00) analyzes the state of the AL East and the opportunity ahead for the Blue Jays. Ben Clemens (1:15:11) outlines what is ahead in his annual Trade Value column, with the deadline a few weeks away. 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 affiliate.

Mired in last place in the AL East with the trade deadline looming and the MLB Draft this weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall pitching depth of the Baltimore Orioles and how the franchise will get armed for a real pennant race in the future. It's going to take a better effort and whole lot of money. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth of Orioles and how franchise will get armed first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into Tuesday night  riding a four-game losing streak, hoping that Clayton Kershaw could get them back into the win column to calm fans' nerves. However, it was the Milwaukee Brewers' young buck Jacob Misiorowski who outdueled the future Hall of Famer, handed LA another loss and started to raise some concerns among the Dodger Blue faithful. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why they're not overly concerned about the Dodgers' recent play and what big problem does worry them if it's not fixed by the postseason. They then dive into the extremely impressive 10-game winning streak by the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving them one win shy of tying their franchise record that now sees them alone at the top of the AL East. Later in this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan are joined by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott to talk about his time in Philly, taking pride in being a batter who sees a lot of pitches and why it might take a little while for Las Vegas to catch onto baseball. The guys then close the show by discussing the home run race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, before sharing some insights on the 2025 Futures Game and Home Run Derby.(1:40) - The Opener: The Miz outduels Kershaw(13:17) - Dodgers' struggles(22:52) - Blue Jays on a 10-game win streak(30:04) - Bryson Stott joins the show!(42:56) - Around the League: Fallout in D.C.(48:00) - 2025 home run race (52:11) - All-Star Week updates Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Woodruff back for Brewers; Blue Jays pass Yanks in AL East; Mike Brown to coach Knicks; Bri has Bucks as a playoff team in NBA East

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's recent list of the top trade candidates, how the Nationals' underwhelming rebuild led the team to fire Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez, and whether Spencer Schwellenbach's injury will push the Braves to be full-on sellers. They also talk about how the Yankees slumped while the Blue Jays' win streak rocketed them to first place in the AL East and what each team needs to address at the trade deadline. Listener question topics include how the Mariners and D-Backs could line up on a Josh Naylor trade, if the Rangers should go for it or trade their impending free agents, and what upgrades the Mets should try to make. 

Don't look now Yankees fans, but your club is 3 games back in their own division! is this just a mid-season lull? Or should New York be preparing for the Wild Card? Plus, Skenes takes the bump for the All Star game despite the record, Detroit cruising through the regular season, and more! Brandon is joined by Jeff Erickson from Rotowire.com to break it all down.

The Jays are having a historic season. The Yankees need help at the trade deadline. Is there a team in the NL that can take down the Dodgers? Jim Riley of Ballcap Sports on Youtube joins Danger and Battaglia to break down the MLB season as it approaches the All Star break and trade deadline. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Yankees have a real opportunity to “right the ship” going into the All-Star Break. The Yankees need a spark plug guy. What should be the Mets gimmick this year? C-Lo is back with sound from Michael Kay going at Sportsnet in Toronto. The Jays extended their AL East lead over the Yankees. Did the Red Sox broadcaster steal a John Sterling home run call? Who at WFAN would command a massive deal from another media company? And can Al tackle Tiki Barber? Al is starting to get a bit nervous about his trip to Montana.

Manny Machado joins the elite 2K hit club. Where does he rank amongst the greatest players of his generation? Plus, don't look now but the Blue Jays are still streaking. 9 straight. What's been their secret sauce? Full Youtube Broadcast here: https://youtu.be/K0OxrmYj1CU BetOnline is The World's Most Trusted Betting Platform and your #1 source for all your sports betting action! Baseball season is in full swing, and we're into the home stretch for NBA and NHL Playoffs has more ways to stay in on the action with the latest odds, news and scores, even LIVE in-game betting while the games are being played. With the largest selection of odds on everything from the MLB, NHL and UFC, BetOnline remains the #1 online source for all your sports wagering info. In between games head over to the BetOnline Casino with all the top Vegas style Games, including Poker and Live Casino! BetOnline - The Game Starts Here!

MLB Analyst and Host of the Flippin Bats' Podcast Ben Verlander joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' red-hot streak, the stance in the AL East, George Springer not. being selected in the MLB All-Star Game, Toronto's placement in the American League landscape, Jacob DeGrom's trade value, Shohei Ohtani's dominance and more.

With two singles and his 357th career homer, Manny Machado became just the 5th active player to join the 2,000-hit club, moving him closer to a call to Cooperstown. Plus, the Blue Jays' win streak reaches 9 as they continue padding their AL East lead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The John Deere Classic gave us another week of a playoff on the PGA TOUR, and another playoff win for one American golfer. Plus a look at some of the surprising names in the top 5 of the leaderboard.The LPGA's fourth major is in France this week at the Amumndi Evian Championship. Alex checks the top names and gives a hint at how we should be looking at to win.Tiger Wood's love life is taking shape and some say may be headed to an engagement with a very well known former daughter-in-law.Alex heads to Vegas to see the Backstreet Boys in The Sphere, while Michael wonders the best way to start playing golf again now that his elbow is healing up.In Tuned In, Michael questions why Brian Cox and his wife have separate homes, and Alex is impressed by the star power in The Bear.This week's guest in Mark Rummings, the General Manager of the new Soleta Golf Club east of Sarasota, FL. Alex chats with Mark about how he went England to running a new Nick Price course in Florida, plus what's making this darling new course out to be one of the best in the nation.Tom Brady's relationship status keeps changing, and Michael isn't too sure about the new Hollywood Starlet linked to the GOAT.Michael's Yankees are stinking up a storm as they start to drop in the AL East standings, but Alex is excited about what this means for his Red Sox's chances.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael has a great idea for his bakery to capitalize on the July 4th eating contests, and Alex wondering why he can't get a box to go at Buffalo Wild Wings. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

10:30am Hour 1 - Sal Capaccio and Sal Maiorana talk about the latest in baseball including the Toronto Blue Jays impressive stretch of baseball and how they've started to lead the AL East.

10-11am Hour 1 - Sal Capaccio talks about the start of the Porter Cup in WNY and what that means for local golf. He also talks with Sal Maiorana about the AL East race and the recent success the Toronto Blue Jays have had in their division.

Hour 1 - Boomer & Gio are out this week, so Jerry Recco and Willie Colon hosted, starting with the Subway Series, where the Mets nearly beat the Yanks if not for Cody Bellinger's incredible catch. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was tossed arguing bad strike calls, and Pete Alonso is skipping the HR Derby. Juan Soto's All-Star snub was also a topic. C-Lo gave his first update, including Dave Sims' call of the Bellinger catch, as the Yankees snapped a six-game losing streak. Evan Roberts is vacationing in Paris, posting Mets win videos and a Rico Brogna podcast. Al is off to Montana with no plans, and Jerry discovered professional pillow fighting. The hour concluded by discussing Aaron Boone and the Yankees' struggles, suggesting they won't run away with the AL East. Hour 2 - A caller to Sal Licata blamed WFAN and the media for players struggling in New York, citing their success after leaving. Willie Colon shared his own experiences with media criticism during his time with the Jets and in Pittsburgh. C-Lo then delivered an update, highlighting the Yankees' win over the Mets, including another Aaron Judge home run and Cody Bellinger's impressive catch and double play. There was also a segment on Anthony Volpe's father confronting fans in the stands who were criticizing his son, with audio of Sal's exchange with the caller on player criticism. The hour concluded with a caller mentioning Montana's attractions, specifically that you can drive to North and South Dakota from there. Hour 3 - The show continued its discussion on player criticism, especially for high-salaried athletes, balancing expectations with the reality of performance. Upcoming Jets and Giants seasons, with Aaron Rodgers' Week 1 return to MetLife, were also reviewed. C-Lo delivered an update, but not before Jerry and a caller had a brief argument. Evan Roberts recorded a "Rico Brogna" podcast from Paris while scoring a game at the airport, and Pete Alonso will be in the All-Star game but not the HR Derby. The hour ended with Jerry introducing a guessing game about an X post and a conversation with the new intern. Hour 4 - The show covered Starling Marte's injury and the Mets' anticipated return of Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga, while Jerry noted a lack of buzz for the Subway Series. The Knicks still haven't held a press conference for new head coach Mike Brown. A humorous discussion ensued about social norms regarding public attire. C-Lo's final update focused on the Yankees' win over the Mets, featuring Cody Bellinger's excellent defense. Other topics included Keith Hernandez's recent success with a plunger, Joe Benigno's seemingly too-early 5 AM Saturday show, and "The Moment of The Day" highlighting Al's unplanned Montana trip. The segment concluded with Jerry feeling "fleeced."

- Rosters complete – who got snubbed?- Nationals fire Dave Martinez + Mike Rizzo- Blue Jays take AL East lead- Royals eyeing Bryan Reynolds- Luis Ortiz gambling investigation- James Wood commits to HR Derby- Clarke Schmidt TJListen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://www.chinookseedery.com/discount/THREEOHTAKE"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/

The Yankees went north of the border for a big AL East match up against Toronto and lost the first two games playing a bad brand of baseball. Also, should Yankees fans have a championship or bust mentality? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays'' winning streak, the sweep against the Angels, the overall collective unit contributing to the roster, the resemblance to the 2015 team, George Springer's dominant stretch, the Nationals cleaning house, the Yankees ceiling in the AL East and more.

News & NotesThere's a regime change on the way in the nation's capital. No, nobody got impeached. Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo are out and the Nationals are looking for new leadership. Will they still run?Everybody and their mother is back from the IL this week, including names like Bryce Harper, Wyatt Langfordand Corbin Carroll. How will Ha-Seong Kim fit in Tampa Bay?A handful of guys end up on the IL, and Yordan Alvarez has a setback with his hand injury. Will he ever see the field this season?The Texas Rangers bats have finally woken up as Marcus Semien, Adolis García and Corey Seager are heating up at the same time. George Springer looks like a new man and is leading the Toronto Blue Jays to AL East contention while the New York Yankees supporting bats are starting to slip. Brett and Scott navigate what has been a fun and interesting first half of the season. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB outfielder Kevin Pillar (3:25) to chat about his decision to retire from the game of baseball, how differently he views the games now through the lens of a fan, the clubhouse experience near the trade deadline, and the importance of chemistry with his teammates. Then, former MLB president David Samson (28:38) stops by to discuss the Blue Jays hot stretch and leading the AL East, adding pitching at the deadline, how a front office analyzes their team during a winning streak, if they factor teammates' chemistry in roster decisions, Bryan Reynolds's peculiar no-trade list, and the Washington Nationals deciding to let go of both their manager and general manager halfway through the season.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.

On Episode 366 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the Nationals firing Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, why it happened, and what it means for the organization. They also talked about the Blue Jays surging to the top of the AL East, the Tigers seemingly locking up the AL Central, and the potential players the Braves could trade at the deadline. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics before talking All-Star snubs.

Happy 4th of July! The Yankees no longer control the AL East & Aaron Boone supposedly told his guys they were still the best team in the league & to remain "unfazed". Agree or disagree with Boone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:12) — YANKEES: The Yankees lose their lead in the AL East after being swept by the Blue Jays. (11:25) — METS: The Mets end their losing skid with a series win over the Brewers. (15:34) — ALL-TIME SUBWAY SERIES LINEUP: JJ picks his all-time Subway Series lineup. (21:15) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees, Mets, and Knicks. (36:22) — BUCK SHOWALTER: Former Yankees and Mets manager Buck Showalter returns to reminiscence on the Mayor's Cup, managing both NY teams, and his thoughts on their respective seasons. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow 'NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Buck Showalter Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the team's sweep against the Yankees, the red-hot stretch for the roster, George Springer's dominant run and the MVP of the team, Alejandro Kirk's position, Anthony Santander on the IL, the trade deadline moves, pitching additions that could fit, the AL East division and more.

Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 3 on OverDrive! GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joins to discuss the Blue Jays' leap in the AL East standings, George Springer's elite stretch and the trade deadline approach for the team. TSN Hockey Analyst Bruce Boudreau joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' roster outline, the DNA of the team in Toronto and Brock Boeser re-signing with the Canucks and Al's Brother gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

Following the Yankees getting swept by the Blue Jays, they now are NOT in first place for the American League East. They got some big problems and we're here to break it down. We discuss Anthony Volpe's fall off, Austin Wells's struggles, and why their defense is such an issue once again. Make sure you subscribe so you can keep in tune with all of of our future episodes.

Today's word of the day is ‘dogfight' as in the AL East as in the Blue Jays as in the Yankees as in the Rays. What a division race this has become. For the first time since April 14 the Yankees do not have sole possession of the division lead! (12:00) Clayton Kershaw picked up his 3,000 K as a member of the Dodgers. He's only the 20th pitcher to ever do it and just the 4th lefty to do it! But that's not the biggest story in Dodger Land. A conservative group is suing the Dodgers and Mark Walter over DEI practices. Why? We all know why. (23:30) The Bucks have broken up. After just 2 seasons Giannis and Dame are done. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard and will stretch his deal over the next 5 years. Why? (33:30) Review: The Social Network. (38:00) The Knicks are set to hire Mike Brown as head coach. Was this the plan all along? Will this work out? (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘dogfight' as in the AL East as in the Blue Jays as in the Yankees as in the Rays. What a division race this has become. For the first time since April 14 the Yankees do not have sole possession of the division lead! (12:00) Clayton Kershaw picked up his 3,000 K as a member of the Dodgers. He's only the 20th pitcher to ever do it and just the 4th lefty to do it! But that's not the biggest story in Dodger Land. A conservative group is suing the Dodgers and Mark Walter over DEI practices. Why? We all know why. (23:30) The Bucks have broken up. After just 2 seasons Giannis and Dame are done. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard and will stretch his deal over the next 5 years. Why? (33:30) Review: The Social Network. (38:00) The Knicks are set to hire Mike Brown as head coach. Was this the plan all along? Will this work out? (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets split a double header yesterday against the Brewers. Yankees lose their position atop the AL East and the Knicks have finally found their head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday night, Clayton Kershaw made baseball history, becoming only the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach the 3,000 career strikeout mark. The future Hall of Famer entered the night three strikeouts away from the milestone, and he reached the plateau in front of his family and the Los Angeles Dodgers' faithful fans.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the historical significance of this achievement by Kershaw and why it always felt inevitable that he would reach the mark. They also debate whether Gerrit Cole, Chris Sale or any other active starter might ever reach 3,000 strikeouts or if this could be the last time we see it happen in the game.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan react to the starting lineups for the American and National League All-Star teams, discuss the New York Yankees' continued struggles that now see them tied atop the AL East with the Toronto Blue Jays and answer some of your mailbag questions. The guys then make their weekly picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. (1:57) - The Opener: Clayton Kershaw reaches 3000(20:38) - BBQ Mailbag(39:38) Around the League: AL East drama(52:57) - All-Star Game starters announced(56:57) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: