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Hour 1. KJ can't help but be excited about Trevor Story's resurgence. Can the Red Sox catch the Blue Jays in the AL East race? Callers and texters weigh in on all things Red Sox

In Episode 108 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down another week of inconsistency and frustration in the Bronx. Despite hopes of a turnaround, the Yankees remain stuck in mediocrity—splitting series with Houston and Minnesota and now clinging to the third Wild Card spot. The guys examine the team's lack of urgency, puzzling bullpen decisions, and the offensive struggles that continue to plague the lineup.They also discuss the fallout from Old-Timers Day, including Mariano Rivera's freak injury, Derek Jeter's absence, and whether the Yankees missed a chance to make the event truly special. Plus, Michael Kay sounds off on Boone's bullpen usage, Cody Bellinger's looming free agency shakes up the hot stove, and the guys share strong opinions on analytics, launch angle, and the lost art of situational hitting. All that, plus Spencer Jones watch, a Hall of Fame trivia recap, and this week's new trivia question for die-hard fans.Topics Covered:Recap of the week: Yankees go 3–3 (series vs. Houston & Minnesota)Yankees' current standing: 64–57, third in AL East, barely holding the Wild CardLack of urgency and bullpen mismanagement (Michael Kay rant)Offense still inconsistent—why the home run or nothing approach is failingPositives: Giancarlo Stanton's recent hot streak (.394, 4 HR in 11 games)Injury news: Trade deadline acquisitions on IL; Rivera tears Achilles at Old-Timers DayOld-Timers Day reaction: Jeter's absence, how the Yankees should make it special againYogi Berra's Mets cameo in '65—fact-checkCody Bellinger opting out? Mets rumored to be interestedAaron Judge at first base—serious possibility?Spencer Jones Triple-A numbers & why September call-up is likelyAnalytics debate: Launch angle vs. batting average; what ruined baseball?Historic perspective: 1968 batting averages, Yaz at .301 leads ALYankees Trivia

Brian discusses Roman Anthony's incredible rookie campaign and his meteoric rise within the Boston sports scene (0:15). Then, he chats with The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh about the Red Sox's pitching rotation, their AL East rivals—the Blue Jays and the Yankees—and the top contenders in the American League (16:25). Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Anthony (1:03:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back with another episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, Ben takes a deep dive into the New York Yankees' stunning free fall in the AL East and asks the big question: Will they even make the playoffs? Ben also talks about Shohei Ohtani and the NL MVP Race. Will Ohtani receive his 4th MVP? He also reveals his Top 5 Greatest “What Ifs” in MLB History — featuring legends like Bo Jackson — updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings, and shares his FanDuel Best Bets for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB Player and Host of the Diggin' Deep Podcast Eric Hosmer joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines across MLB, the Blue Jays' winning stretch, leading the AL East, the importance of a strong clubhouse, the ceiling of the roster, veteran leadership to a group Max Scherzer's role on the team and more.

The Boston Red Sox lose a series to the San Diego Padres that certainly could have been a sweep for the Sox. Yes, it's a series loss, but the vibes stay up. Following the upcoming series with the Houston Astros, the Red Sox have a stretch of schedule that should see them contend for the AL East. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville break down the moments that made the difference in this series, look ahead on the schedule, and much more!

In Episode 99 of Tablesetters, we break down the MVP showdown between Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber and examine the pivotal moments shaping the final stretch of the 2025 MLB season. Ohtani's 41st home run made him the fastest Dodger ever to reach 40 in a season, vaulting him past Schwarber for the National League lead. Schwarber remains close behind, leading all of baseball in RBIs while anchoring the offense for a first-place Phillies team. We dig into their numbers, the context around their production, and what could ultimately decide this year's MVP race. In New York, both the Yankees and Mets find themselves in critical territory. The Yankees have gone 20–31 since mid-June, slipping from the top of the division to fighting for a playoff berth. The offense has stalled, the pitching has lost its edge, and the bullpen has been tested in high-leverage moments. Across town, the Mets remain in the hunt but have been unable to sustain momentum, with Pete Alonso tying Darryl Strawberry's franchise home run record in a game that still ended in defeat. In Seattle, Cal Raleigh is chasing history. His 45th home run tied Johnny Bench's 1970 total for the second-most in a season by a catcher, putting Salvador Perez's record of 48 within reach and raising the possibility of the first 50-homer season ever by a catcher. Bo Bichette's resurgence has reignited the Blue Jays' offense, with a .400 average over his last 27 games pushing Toronto back into the AL East race. We explore how his recent production has reestablished his market value, whether his skill set makes him a true superstar, and why his next contract could exceed 200 million dollars. Also in this episode: – Prospects who could impact the playoff race, led by Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter – Listener poll results on the most intimidating playoff rotations – A closer look at the hottest and coldest hitters around the league – How recent surges and slumps could shift the postseason race Episode 99 delivers the context, analysis, and questions that will shape the postseason conversation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow @tablesetterspod on Instagram and X for more.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a series loss to the Cardinals, checks in on the Cubs' playoff and NL Central title odds, and previews a big series against the AL East-leading Blue Jays.

Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners' prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sarah Langs on the Brewers reaching 70 wins. Later, Todd Radom shares this week's Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:40 Royals GM J.J. Picollo 16:06 Alden Gonzalez 33:58 Sarah Langs 35:44 Todd Radom 46:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners' prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sarah Langs on the Brewers reaching 70 wins. Later, Todd Radom shares this week's Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:40 Royals GM J.J. Picollo 16:06 Alden Gonzalez 33:58 Sarah Langs 35:44 Todd Radom 46:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli open the show by previewing the Blue Jays–Dodgers series and making the case for John Schneider as Manager of the Year, citing his in-game moves and clubhouse culture. They also discuss Jen Pawol's debut as MLB's first female umpire before taking your text questions (31:02). After the break, MLB Network's Jon Morosi (50:02) checks in post-deadline on how the Jays' new rotation pieces fit, their chances in a tight AL East, and other playoff races around the league. To close, MLB.com Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen (1:15:42) previews the Scherzer–Kershaw matchup, how Los Angeles is navigating an up-and-down stretch marked by inconsistent play and injuries, and Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound.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.

In this hour of Money Moves, host Jonathan Von Tobel talks about the AL East, and NFL Preseason games officially starting. Also, joining the show is Mike North, Chicago Sports Personality, to discuss the Chicago Bears. Also, joining the show is Sean Green, co-host of The Sports Gambling Podcast, to break down the NFL.

Is the AL East race over? Rich Cimini says the Jets offense has been very inconsistent during training camp because they have a questionable receiving core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan (2:12) to chat about the recent surge by the Milwaukee Brewers, why they're arguably the deepest team in the MLB, Bo Bichette's next contract, the Blue Jays' ability to make contact, similarities between the Jays and the 2015 Kansas City Royals roster, and why the battle within the AL East is still up for grabs. Then, L.A. Dodgers first base coach Chris Woodward stops by (26:58) to discuss if the team still has a lingering World Series hangover, if Shohei Ohtani is a better pitcher or hitter, where Clayton Kershaw stacks up among the best left-handed pitchers of all time, Mookie Betts' hitting slump, and how he would envision the starting rotation rolling out for the post-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.

Brook Ward breaks down the Blue Jays' explosive 20-1 win over the Rockies and what it means for the AL East race. Elias Pettersson opens up about his goals for a bounce-back season, but questions linger about his leadership timing. Alex Adams joins to talk Ottawa Senators momentum, Brady Tkachuk's future, and goaltending upgrades. Plus, BC Lions President Neil McEvoy reflects on last week's collapse and previews their matchup against Hamilton. 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 were joined by Sean McAdam of MassLive.com to discuss the post Devers era in Boston, Roman Anthony's new extension and the state of the AL East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox's seven-game win streak, including their first two games against the Royals, two great starts from Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello, and Trevor Story's offensive renaissance (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's John Jastremski about the AFC East, diving into which teams will be better than expected, which will be worse, and which will make the playoffs (37:35). Brian and Jamie end by looking at some promising Red Sox futures bets, including their chances of winning the AL East (1:09:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JD tempers his excitement around the Blue Jays following back-to-back dominant victories over the Rockies in Colorado, and breaks down the latest in the AL East with the Red Sox and Yankees continuing to move in different directions (00:00). 15-year MLB pitcher, Adam Ottavino, joins the show to chat about his career, changes in technology in baseball over the years, and the importance of comradery on a baseball team, before diving into the Yankees' struggles, coming back from Tommy John surgery, how it relates to new Blue Jay Shane Bieber, and his experiences playing with current Blue Jays Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, and George Springer (6:34). Later, JD expresses that he's ready for football season, touching on the premiere of the Bills' season of Hard Knocks, as well as some training camp news (43:46).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.

The Red Sox have extended Roman Anthony for 8 years at a price point of $130 million. Watching an AL East rival get a steal of a contract done has left Nolan McGraw frustrated beyond belief.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Blue Jays, Eric Lauer's season on the mound and if he is a playoff starter, Bo Bichette seeking a new contract, the potential of the salary cap, the Red Sox elevating in the AL East and more.

Join Aaron Korolnek, Jason Strudwick and Michael DiStefano for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Eric Lauer's position in the Blue Jays' pitching rotation, Bo Bichette's potential contract and the Red Sox jumping up the AL East standings. Former NFLer and SiriusXM NFL Analyst Robert Turbin joins to discuss the futures of Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin and James Cook, the Bengals' starters playing in the preseason and the NFC East landscape and the FanDuel Best Bets.

The PGA TOUR regular season comes to a close with the Wyndham Championship, which unfortunately for the season, was a snooze fest. The AIG Women's Open wrapped up the LPGA's major season. With a LPGA Rookie claiming the prize, the tournament only saw 4 total hours of network coverage over the weekend. President Trump has brought back the Council of Physical Fitness, and it included some of golf's best, like Bryson DeChambeau and Annika Sorenstam. Alex is enjoying his time in the midwest, as he takes over Beloit, WI in his annual pilgrimage, making stops at the Beloit Sky Carp and more. Michael is preparing for an amazing trip to Alaska, and shares some details on his upcoming cruise to one of the world's most scenic locations. In Tuned In, Michael shares the woes of being left along for a week, while Alex is in awe of the wholesomeness of local news in the midwest. This week's guest is Matt McQueary, the Director of Golf Sales and Marketing at Big Cedar Lodge. Matt chats with Alex about what makes this golf mecca in The Ozarks so special, and how Johnny Morris (of Bass Pro Shops) keeps making it better and better. The NFL is back as football games are going to start taking over the TV again, and Alex could not be happier. Baseball season is running towards the finish, as Michael's Yankees continue to blow the season away and Alex's Red Sox start heating up in the AL East. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex asks why ranch is so much better in the midwest, while Michael shares the big news in Savannah of a local superstar chef closing her restuarant that started it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great conversation today with my good friend Chris Bonanno on the future of the Tampa Bay Rays in the state of Florida, the debate of a hard salary cap in Baseball and what is wrong with his New York Yankees right now! Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #melbourneflorida #orlando #florida #Sports #podcast #baseball #yankees #rays

Battle with Japanese Beetles, Blue Jays bats wake up in Colorado, Red Sox pass the Yankees in the AL East and Vicky Mboko stealing the spotlight in tennis at the Canadian Open.

Dustin May opens up about the trade, the terrifying injury that nearly ended his career, and what he hopes to bring to Boston. Tom Caron and Alex Speier break down the Red Sox post-deadline surge, the impact May could have on a playoff push, and why the AL East is suddenly within reach. All that and more on the latest episode of 310 To Left with Tom Caron & Alex Speier featuring Dustin May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJ and Kenny start the hour by discussing the latest movement around the CHL. The fellas also talk some Blue Jays, and discuss the race for the top of the AL East

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday! Looking for a refreshing citrusy kick this summer? Grab a Mountain Dew! Find out where at https://www.mountaindew.com/find-dew Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @Shop.Mando and get 20% off sitewide + free shipping with promo code JMBASEBALL at https://shopmando.com/! #mandopod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BASEBALLTODAY and get on your way to being your best self. 00:00 INTRO01:51 Red Sox overtake Yankees after winning 7 of 808:33 Yankees fall to 3rd place after another sloppy series25:40 AL West/NL Central34:35 The Speedway Classic! Did we like it?41:52 A lot more from the MLB weekend49:45 OUTRO JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 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 

The post-trade deadline MLB season got off to an inauspicious start for the New York Yankees as they flew down to Miami and got swept by the Marlins. That was the first time in franchise history that the Marlins swept the Yankees. Miami is now back to .500 while the Yankees have fallen to third in the AL East. Although New York still owns one of the coveted Wild Card spots, is Aaron Boone's seat starting to get a bit warmer? Jake and Jordan discuss this, what is going on with the Yankees and if they still look like they can be a postseason contender.Feeling the exact opposite of the Yankees right now is their bitter rival, the Boston Red Sox. Boston spent the weekend cleaning up Fenway as they swept the Houston Astros. The Red Sox now sit atop of the AL Wild Card race and just three games back in the AL East. The Milwaukee Brewers were the third and final sweep of the weekend as they took care of the Washington Nationals. How are both the Brewers and Red Sox looking as they inch closer to the postseason? Is Jacob Misiorowski going to the IL as big of a deal as it may seem? The guys dive into both of these series.There was a baseball game at a Nascar stadium this weekend. The Cincinnati Reds played the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway. The game finished up on Sunday after Saturday saw it get rained out in the first inning. Although the pomp and circumstance, complete with a Home Run Car, was dampened by the rain, the spectacle was still a sight to behold as the Braves took down the Reds. Jake and Jordan discuss this unique event and run through every other series from the weekend.Start your week off right at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:01) - Marlins sweep Yankees(22:11) - Boston & Milwaukee sweeps(35:24) - Speedway Classic(49:42) - Duran's debut in Philly(56:23) - Turbo Mode  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In the third hour of New Day Todd and Pete are joined by former MLB pitcher Scott Carroll to talk Royals coming off another series win up in Toronto against the AL East leading Blue jays. Then Scott and the guys touch on Bailey Falter making his Royals debut tonight, as well as the other acquisitions the royals made last week, and the reshaping of the roster throughout this season to keep the team competitive. Next a little NFL talk as the guys talk about Hall of Fame weekend, and Chiefs over under.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg recap the MLB trade deadline, talk about the biggest moves and play a game of Bet or Pass on MLB Futures. ⚾ Marlins' dominance: 30–14 since June 13, top-3 ERA, and elite FIP rankings.

Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade DeadlinesFans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy DiazRays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher Expected Tristan Gray was going to be called up Dealing Jose Cabaellero to the Yankees not happy to see his speed moving to New YorkLove for the Yankees not magnifiedgames with Yankees lost 3 in 4 game series4 players pulled from the game 3 from injuries & one sent to Yankees dugoutWho's On First - Aranda, Brandon Lowe,  Matt Thaiss - what will it look like when Ha-Seong Kim returnsDoes Matt Thaiss stay with the team Ben Rortvedt value for tradeBrent Rucker was given a shot wiith the A'sNo big guns coming up from the minorsHunter Feduccia will bring more strength and power to the  teamKyle Snyder & Chad Mottola Duncan David has amped up his velocity and locationWhat does the future hold with Adrian HauserRasmussen & Hauser sub 3.0 ERA could be the post-season game pitchersAndrew Kittredge moves Carlos Correa - $200 million dollar man returns to Houston AstrosJesus Sanchez , another X-Ray moves to AstrosSerAnthony Dominguez Orioles to Blue JaysAnd you though Danny Jansen felt bad Jose  Caballero moved mid game to Yankees dugoutx-Rays - Charlie Morton leaves Orioles for  his old Astros coach AJ Hinch. Charlie brings veteran leadership and confidence to the dugout that will instill  energy for the teamWhat's happening with the Red Sox  at the Trade deadline this yearWhat will Alex Cora do with the Red SoxBlue Jays were a flat performance in trades exception is  DomínguezSerAnthony Dominguez will strengthen the Red Sox teamAndrew Kittredge moves from O's to CubsCaballero will improve the YankeesHa-Seong Kim will be returning soonYoniel Curet & Duncan David could be moving upTwins are the kryptonite for Rays during trade deadlinesJax has the chance to be a closer as an elite pitcherFans should be ecstatic as Rays are keeping Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz & Pete Fairbanks for close to a decade with each playerIf you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com

The trade deadline has passed and the Blue Jays made a deal right up against the clock, picking up big-armed back-end reliever Louis Varland from the Minnesota Twins to help bolster their bullpen, at the cost of prospect pitcher Kendry Morales and young, promising outfielder Alan Roden. They also got Ty France in that trade, for some reason.   I'm joined by my Toronto Star colleague Gregor Chisholm to go over the Jays' moves at the deadline, including the surprise acquisition of two-time all-star and perennial (when healthy) Cy Young candidate Shane Bieber as well as reliever Seranthony Dominguez and the trade of Will Wagner to San Diego for minor-league catching depth.   As well, we'll go over all the moves made by the Jays' rivals and see how they stack up as August begins with Toronto in first place overall in the American League and holding a 3 ½ game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East.   All that, plus your comments and questions as well!

Ben and Brent open Friday's show reacting to the Toronto Blue Jays adding Shane Bieber, Louis Varland and Ty France before yesterday's MLB Trade Deadline came to pass. They weigh the potential upside and risks that comes with acquiring Bieber, the 2020 Cy Young winner, from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephen. Then, they move onto Ross Atkins' deal with the Minnesota Twins which saw reliever Louis Varland and first basemen Ty France head to Toronto, while sending back Alan Roden and Kendrys Rojas. The duo discusses what Varland brings to the bullpen, the importance of having him under control through 2030, and whether France's track record makes him an enticing depth bat addition. Afterwards, B&B turn their attention to other moves made across MLB. They begin in the AL East, where the New York Yankees beefed up their bullpen with David Bednar and Camilo Doval, meanwhile the Boston Red Sox came up short in their pursuit of Twins ace Joe Ryan, one of few names that weren't sold off by Minnesota. They conclude the hour touching on the San Diego Padres and General Manager A.J. Preller, who loaded up his roster with five deals involving 22 players.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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Frank Corrado and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' trade deadline deals, the team landing Shane Bieber and his fit on the roster. They also break down the largest deals from across the MLB trade deadline, the AL East significant moves and how the Blue Jays are building towards a playoff run.

The Athletic Senior Baseball Writer Keith Law joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays' significant moves from the deadline, Toronto acquiring Ty France and Louis Varland, the addition of Shane Bieber to the team, the shape of the AL East, the Yankees' ceiling in the division and more.

Guest: Blue Jays Associate Manager DeMarlo Hale       The Blue Jays got swept in their Tuesday doubleheader in Baltimore and they've lost four in a row, but they've still got the best record in the American League and a four-game lead in the AL East. There is, quite literally, no need to panic.   Between games of the double-dip, they made their first deal of Trade Deadline Week, acquiring big-armed reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles - he suited up for the O's in the opener and pitched for the Jays in the nightcap - but they're going to need to do some dealing over the next couple of days to plug the holes that are starting to pop open.   The ugly 16-4 loss in Tuesday's first game got the Jays to the two-thirds mark of the season, and when that happens, we go to associate manager DeMarlo Hale for a check-in, as we do after every third of every season. He offers his insight as to what's going on with a team that, when we spoke before Sunday's game in Detroit, had won an astonishing 21 of 26 games. Now it's 21 of 30.  

Topics discussed: Teams in the AL East, American League are making moves as the Red Sox stand pat // Addressing the passing of Ryne Sandberg + the tragedy that took place at the NFL's headquarters in New York City (6:30 Headlines) // + more

Josh looks ahead to what should be an exciting trade deadline for the AL East-leading Blue Jays. We discuss some potential trade targets, fits, and the biggest areas of need that the Blue Jays will be shopping for ahead of the July 31 deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider The Blue Jays continued to extend their lead in the AL East this weekend by taking three of four from the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit. With the best record in Major League Baseball and the MLB trade deadline coming July 31, Deep Left Field is going to have updates every day throughout. We'll start this Trade Deadline Week with our conversation with Jays skipper John Schneider.

We talk about the not-so-hot stove and the upcoming trade deadline, then a bunch of stuff in the AL East including the Yankees' troubles, the ascendant Blue Jays, and the crybaby Red Sox. Then a few Phillies stories including a new Kruk anecdote, Nick Castellanos (probably) fantasizing about hurting Rob Manfred, and a funny walk off. Rich Hill pitched and it was extremely Rich Hill. Lauren sat courtside at a WNBA game. Stephen is going to a Savannah Bananas game. Jane watched Happy Gilmore 2 so you don't have to. Support the show and get access to our bonus episodes by joining the Slapdick Prospect tier at Patreon.com/BattingAround

(2:05) — YANKEES: The Yankees fail to close the gap in the AL East and prepare for the Phillies. (10:10) — METS: The Mets sweep the Angels and head west to face the Giants. (14:47) — GIANTS: JJ gives his thoughts on the Giants' 2025 campaign. (19:25) — CALLS: Callers talk Mets and Yankees. (36:10) — PAT LEONARD: New York Daily News columnist Pat Leonard returns to discuss his outlook on the 2025-26 New York Giants, Russell Wilson, and Abdul Carter. (57:20) — ADAM OTTAVINO: The former Mets and Yankees pitcher joins the show to talk about playing in both New York franchises, Francisco Alvarez, and Aaron Judge. 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 Guests: Adam Ottavino and Pat Leonard Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 989 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps Wednesday night's awful loss to the Red Sox and tries to get to the bottom of Jesus Luzardo's struggles. Also, Cristopher Sanchez is now a bona fide ace, John goes inside the numbers on what makes him so special. And what are the latest Trade Rumors surrounding the Phils? John breaks down all the latest. Could the Phils move Ranger Suarez or Luzardo this summer? Show Notes: Disastrous loss in the finale Phillies blow a 5-0 lead, HRs from Schwarber, Harper, Castellanos & Stott, Realmuto It's the Phils' first loss in a game they homered five or more times since June 10, 2019. They haven't won three in a row since June 18-20. Blame Realmuto & Luzardo, who had a no-hitter going into the 5th, gives us 6 in the 5th after walking in two runs then serving up a grand slam FELL APART WHILE PITCHING FROM THE STRETCH AGAIN Thomson said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Since June 11, opponents have hit .192/.252/.253 with 37 strikeouts and eight walks when there is no one on base against Luzardo. With runners on base, those numbers jump to .339/.443/.576, 16 strikeouts and 11 walks. (Gelb) Gelb says he went back to his old mechanics last night, but it still didn't work Jesus Luzardo says he is working day and night to fix his issues and he says they need to be fixed. He says teams are hitting him hard when he is pitching out of the stretch. He says it is not on JT Realmuto losing that foul ball pop-up. He says he and other Phillies lost it as well. Manager Rob Thomson says Jesus Luzardo lost his concentration. Phillies now 3-8 in Luzardo's last 11 starts They've now given Luzardo 3-0, 4-1 and 5-0 leads in July only to have him lose all 3 of them. He posted a 2.15 ERA in his first 11 starts. He allowed 20 runs in his next two. He made significant mechanical changes when pitching from the stretch, and it's resulted in only a 4.79 ERA over his last nine starts. UNLESS LUZARDO FIGURES THIS OUT, THEIR ENTIRE OFF-SEASON WILL HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE The good news is this is a mechanical issue… which would indicate to me it CAN be fixed… but can they fix it in time? PITCH TIPPING: The Red Sox are renowned for doing this. Two pitches later, Story doubled home a run. THIS WAS NOT A STRONG ROB THOMSON GAME Luzardo should have been pulled after the second straight bases loaded walk, but got Jordan Romano up too late… after the game, Thomson admitted that was a mistake Pinch-ran Weston Wilson for Kyle Schwarber in the 10th after Schwarber's RBI single… Wilson, who is not fast… thrown out trying to steal 2nd to end the 10th With Wilson already used, Max Kepler had to face a lefty reliever and watched a called strike three to end the game in the 11th, instead of having Wilson available to pinch hit Rob Thomson on the 5th inning tonight: Said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Harper's home run was the 350th of his career Bryce Harper tonight became the youngest of the 8 active players to reach 350 career home runs joining Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge. Kyle Schwarber's 34 HR are the 3rd-most through 102 games in Phillies franchise history, behind only Ryan Howard in 2006 and Mike Schmidt in 1979 -- both had 36. Cristopher Sanchez is a TRUE ACE: https://www.thegoodphight.com/2025/7/23/24472912/cristopher-sanchez-is-a-real-bona-fide-cy-young-contender WHEELER & SANCHEZ This gives the Phillies a leg-up in the postseason No one can match what the Phillies can do in the playoffs STARK ON SCHWARBER Says he believes Schwarber will be back here 4 years, $100 million is the number… how is he going to have a better deal four years AFTER the first free agent contract??? TRADE DEADLINE LATEST: Jayson Stark on 975 the Fanatic w/ Mikey Miss: Dombrowski wants to use his biggest chips to trade for a big time power bullpen arm controllable beyond this year, Duran, Bautista, no on Miller or Clase If he gets one, it's a right-handed platoon bat that falls into his lap Bullpen arm is more important than a bat Jeff Passan: The Phillies have quietly built up one of the best farm systems in baseball, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski's history of trading prospects for impact talent is unmatched. Still, with the Phillies entering a transition phase over the next few years, they aren't likely to sacrifice all of their depth. That complicates their tack at this deadline, because they are among the few teams with the need and capacity to acquire a pitcher of Clase's talent. Same goes for Cade Smith, another Guardian, and the Twins' two frontline relievers, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. Getting David Robertson for $6 million certainly helps matters and serves as insurance against objectionable demands on high-end relief pitchers. And yet adding Robertson plus a high-octane relief arm alongside Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm gives the Phillies a representative back end. If they can also add a right-handed-hitting outfielder with power -- Adolis Garcia is in the mix, and Luis Robert Jr. would play, too -- it will be a successful deadline for a team whose starting pitching is good enough to carry it deep into October. Ruben Amaro & Jim Salisbury on Phillies Show Very interesting stuff on the show from Amaro (doesn't think they'll be able to get a lock down closer), Aiden Miller might be more untouchable than Painter, and the clubhouse talking about Eugenio Suarez (Salisbury). @JohnnyPhisher: Phillies need a RHH OF @Buster_ESPN: A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end. Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs. Mets, AL East teams, Cubs among teams that have talked about him. COULD THE PHILLIES DO SOMETHING SIMILAR WITH RANGER SUAREZ OR JESUS LUZARDO? Jo Adell started slow, but on May 6 he hit a 9th inning HR in a blowout that got things going for him. Since then (67 gms) he has a .907 OPS (top 20 in MLB) with 19 HR (T-6th), and his .563 SLG is higher than any Phillies player. An interesting name: Dane Myers. Plays center field for the Marlins. The right-handed 29 year is wailing on lefties: .324/.385/.493, .878 OPS, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs in 78 PAs, 6 doubles. Would be a platoon guy. The Phillies and Padres are two of the many teams that have expressed interest in Steven Kwan, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both National League contenders are known to be looking for a left field upgrade.

Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' spark throughout the season, the mindset of the roster over the triumphant stretch, the series win against the Yankees, the switch of the team's pedigree, how the AL East is shaped, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s leadership and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Frank Corrado and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They are joined by Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joins to discuss the Blue Jays' terrific span throughout the season, the coaching mindset and topping the division in the AL East. The guys discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and players found no guilty, the impact on the organization and the future in the NHL, Hulk Hogan passing away and the Blue Jays' matchup against the Tigers.

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Join Bryan Hayes, Jason Strudwick and Frank Corrado for Hour 2 on OverDrive! The guys dive into Connor McDavid's lack of contract negotiations with the Oilers, Stuart Skinner's starting role in Edmonton and how the goaltending landscape will look on the roster. Foul Territory Host and Former MLBer Cameron Maybin joins to discuss the Blue Jays leading the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mentality with the bat and the Yankees' trade additions and they go around the sports in the latest edition of OverDrive Arbitration.

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays standing atop of the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking to bolster his bat, the support for Jeff Hoffman in the bullpen, Max Scherzer's ceiling for the season, Daulton Varsho returning to the lineup, Ross Atkins' positive year and more.

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