Podcast appearances and mentions of al mvp

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy and its impact on the quarterback room during The Carton Show. They examine Aaron Judge's calf strain and his potential return to the Yankees' lineup for the upcoming Red Sox series. The conversation also shifts to the AL MVP race, debating if a pitcher can truly win the award over a dominant hitter like Yordan Alvarez. (00:01:00) J.J. McCarthy Trade (00:08:23) Aaron Judge Injury (00:12:53) Two-Point Strategy Discussion (00:17:20) AL MVP Debate

Blake is joined by former MLB pitcher John Axford to discuss the Blue Jays weekend in Texas, as the team dropped two of three games against the Rangers. Blake & John chat about the team's performance, the trouble around Dylan Cease missing his next start due to injury, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving Sunday's game with injury, and how the team might be feeling as they approach the end of the season (28:47). Later, Brandon Wile (50;46) from TheScore breaks down the rest of the playoff scenarios in the American League, including the Red Sox clinching a spot and lining up to play the Yankees in the Wild Card round, before getting into Yordan Alvarez' insane season, potentially ending with an AL MVP award. Finally, Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown (1:16:08) gives the Baltimore side of the story ahead of the pivotal series with the Jays, before chatting about Pete Alonso's first season with the O's, and former Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt's effect on the club.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Yankees popped champagne for a Wild Card berth — not a division title — and this MLB recap breaks down why that matters, plus a tight AL Central, a White Sox collapse, and both Wild Card races down the stretch.

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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a final look at the MLB award races. Which awards—like Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic run for NL MVP—are all but locked up, and which others are still hotly contested? They also debate the tight AL MVP race between Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero, spotlight the surge of reliever Mason Miller, ace Jacob Misiorowski and more.This week's Good, Bad, Uggla covers a little bit of everything: from the Chicago Cubs team bonding at the race track, to Ichiro's 127-pitch shutout against high schoolers, to a bizarre saga involving a Brewers owner and some sand.Plus, key playoff races and a preview of the biggest matchups of the upcoming weekend slate.(2:17) One last MLB awards check-in(29:31) The Good (39:10) The Bad(44:40) The Uggla(53:32) What to watch this weekend Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the 2026 A's Hall of Fame Brunch in Sacramento, featuring candid conversations with franchise legends, MVPs, and World Series champions. Timestamps & Guests: 01:00 – Billy Beane (Former A's Executive VP & Senior Advisor) 13:15 – Dave Stewart (3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer) 19:40 – Jose Canseco (A's Hall of Famer & 1988 AL MVP) 28:13 – Sandy Alderson (2026 A's Hall of Famer & Former GM) 36:40 – Mark Ellis (2026 A's Hall of Famer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this MLB Opinions of the Week, Kevin and Austin talk about the MVP race in the American League. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

A victory Monday/Tuesday for the NY Giants!!!! Has happened once in the history of this show before this episode. ATH starts with US Open round up and why tennis needed Ben Shelton to win the title (2:05), some NY Yankees thoughts and Cam Schlittler should win the AL MVP as well as the Cy Young (5:46), thoughts on the NY Giants (7:19), around the NFL thoughts from week 1 and week 2 picks ATS (11:58). Then a recurring guest is back to gloat about the Giants week 1 win, some Yankees thoughts and some quick thoughts on the NY Rangers going into this season (15:37). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Smith was freaking out and is now convinced not only will Pete Alonso get the Orioles in the playoffs, but he'll win the AL MVP. We debated if Derrick Henry has a legitimate shot at breaking Emitt Smith’s rushing record. And the knuckleheads previewed Thursday Night Football between the Lions and Bills!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith was freaking out and is now convinced not only will Pete Alonso get the Orioles in the playoffs, but he'll win the AL MVP. We debated if Derrick Henry has a legitimate shot at breaking Emitt Smith’s rushing record. And the knuckleheads previewed Thursday Night Football between the Lions and Bills! And Kirk Cousins has a serious In-N-Out problem!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the Blue Jays salvaging their series against the Tigers as they continue to chase the final Wild Card spot in the American League, the changing landscape with the Guardians passing the White Sox in the standings, and the emerging AL MVP race, before chatting about the injury progression of Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber (40:20). Later, MLB on TBS analyst Curtis Granderson (51:22) joins to break down the upcoming White Sox-Tigers series this weekend, which could have an impact on the Blue Jays' playoff chances, before chatting about what his thoughts from the Jays side lately. Finally, Kyle Glaser (1:11:15) from Foul Territory sets up the National League Wild Card race between the Padres and the Diamondbacks, and gives his thoughts on when Shohei Ohtani will be back on the mound for the Dodgers.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's going on with Cristopher Sanchez (2:30)? ... Carrigg just had the best game of his young career (10:20). ... Caminero or Alvarez for AL MVP (17:25)? ... News (24:15): Luzardo was placed on the IL. ... Max Fried looks like he's back in form (33:00). ... Jo Adell has a great remaining schedule (38:20). ... Ryan Johnson continues to pitch well (51:40). ... Buy or Sell for 2027 (57:24). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:08:40).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso's 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso's return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge's first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:55 David Schoenfield joins 5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central 7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL 9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central 12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR 16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes 16:11 Mets need new manager in 2027 18:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke 19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto? 22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler 27:36 Jorge Castillo joins 27:51 More on Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field 35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract? 47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico 47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back 48:18 Bleacher Tweets 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 Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso's 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso's return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge's first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:55 David Schoenfield joins 5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central 7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL 9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central 12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR 16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes 16:11 Mets need new manager in 2027 18:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke 19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto? 22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler 27:36 Jorge Castillo joins 27:51 More on Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field 35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract? 47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico 47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back 48:18 Bleacher Tweets 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

In this hour of VSiN By The Books, Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis chat today's Highlights and Headlines before running through NFL Week 2 game lines with Hold or Fire? Also on the show, ESPN PxP commentator Dave Neal hops on to chat the storylines around SEC football. And, the Daily Diamond discusses the AL MVP race and favorite plays for tonight's games.Omaha Steaks: Football Meets Flavor with VSiN and Omaha Steaks. Get 2 FREE pounds of 100% American Ultra-Premium Ground Beef on orders of $129+. Visit OmahaSteaks.com/VSIN to get started. https://www.omahasteaks.com/VSIN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon chat the AL MVP race, MLB monthly win totals and regular season wins and losses before VSiN PrimeTime co-host and College Football Betting Podcast host, Tim Murray, joins the show with some of his favorite Week 3 plays. Also on the show, World Series exact matchups odds.BTB Analytics: BTB Analytics model's give you the spread, the current market line, the cover probability, and a quantified edge — showing exactly where and by how much their numbers disagree with the book. Go to BTB-Analytics and use Code VSIN for 10% off http://btb-analytics.com/Edge Boost: New users, sign up with promo code VSiN, make a minimum $100 deposit into your EDGE Boost account, and EDGE Boost will match your deposit up to $100 https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide/?oid=198&affid=86 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Follow the Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard talks about the NFL, the MLB, and College Football. Matt Vasgerian joins the show and gives his insight on the AL MVP race. Matt Youmans also joins the show and breaks down his expectations for this week biggest games in the NFL and College Football. To wrap up the show, Pauly and Mitch talks about their “In Pocket Plays” for the week. Lasso Law: Lasso Injury Law. They fight for you—because your future matters. Visit lassoinjurylaw.com or call 702-625-8777. https://www.lassoinjurylaw.com/Sharp Plays: Follow the sharp money at SharpPlays.com http://sharpplays.com/Sharps Invitational: Everyone starts with 10,000 chips. Build your stack, climb the leaderboard! Enter at JoinTheSharps.com and use code VSIN50 for a 50% deposit bonus up to $100. https://jointhesharps.com/register?ref=VSIN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 470: Your wait is over! Listen to the top of the podcast to get an idea of what our podcast and stream schedule will look like in October. There won't be a shortage of content — we can guarantee you that. Friend of the program Tommy Pham allegedly talked his way into the lineup on one of the most important days of the season for the White Sox. Listen to the guys react to the story live, and stay through the end as they react to Pham's home run. They dig into Pete Alonso's curtain call in his return to Queens, where the slugger hit his 300th career home run. They also react to the Brewers clinching the NL Central, and JayHay lays the smack down on anyone who thinks Junior Caminero is the AL MVP. A star joins us for Feud to wrap things up: Karl Ravech, one of the voices of baseball, enters the gauntlet to see if he and his partner can come out on top. Trade $20 Get $20 - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID 00:00:00 – Postseason Content Schedule 00:07:52 – Patreon Draft Available Thursday 00:09:01 – Tommy Pham Pleads His Case 00:17:47 – Pete Alonso's Curtain Call 00:52:58 – Brewers Clinch NL Central 00:57:03 – Jersey Bet Litigation 01:07:14 – Junior Caminero's MVP Candidacy 01:24:44 – Family Feud With Karl Ravech 02:11:14 – Award-Winning Nugs 02:14:05 – Final Thoughts | Tommy Pham Hits a Home Run  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Use code CODE for 30% off first order Sundays for Dogs: https://www.sundaysfordogs.com/BID  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon chat the AL MVP race, MLB monthly win totals and regular season wins and losses before VSiN PrimeTime co-host and College Football Betting Podcast host, Tim Murray, joins the show with some of his favorite Week 3 plays. Also on the show, World Series exact matchups odds.BTB Analytics: BTB Analytics model's give you the spread, the current market line, the cover probability, and a quantified edge — showing exactly where and by how much their numbers disagree with the book. Go to BTB-Analytics and use Code VSIN for 10% off http://btb-analytics.com/Edge Boost: New users, sign up with promo code VSiN, make a minimum $100 deposit into your EDGE Boost account, and EDGE Boost will match your deposit up to $100 https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide/?oid=198&affid=86 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join your hosts Greg Mazzo and Nick Wilson as the duo discuss the Jesús Luzardo injury, Pete Alonso hitting his 300th career home run, Cam Schlittler's chances of winning AL MVP as a starting pitcher, and the playoff picture outlook. Tune in!

Blake is joined by Blue Jays producer Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays second consecutive loss to the Tigers at home, and the pitching conundrum the team finds itself in amongst all the injuries, before getting into the regression from key players this season. Then, Doyoung-Tom Kim (32:00) discusses working on his Open Command metric, which uses an old-school framework to better capture the ability of pitchers to command their pitches. Later, Ben Clemens (51:16) from FanGraphs breaks down how the Blue Jays front office must be feeling in the midst of the Wild Card race, the Jays production given their injuries this season, and the expectations the team should have in 2027. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:20:08), also from FanGraphs, joins to discuss the relation between player height and position performance, the lack of competitive teams in the American League Central, as well as the AL MVP race heating up. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 185 of Tablesetters is LIVE! Pete Alonso is back at Citi Field, only this time he's wearing an Orioles uniform. The Mets' all-time home run leader received an emotional welcome back to Queens, and then gave us a moment we couldn't have scripted any better: career home run No. 300, live while we were recording the show. We open with Alonso's first trip back to Citi Field since signing a five-year, $155 million deal with Baltimore. Mets fans welcomed him back with chants, a tribute video and huge ovations throughout the night. After seven seasons in Queens, a franchise-record 264 home runs and countless unforgettable moments in a Mets uniform, Alonso returned as an opponent sitting on 299 career homers. Then, right in the middle of the episode, he hit No. 300 and we got to react to it in real time. From there, we get into the Padres and Diamondbacks fighting it out in the National League Wild Card race. San Diego has won eight straight, but Arizona refuses to go away after Corbin Carroll crushed a 423-foot walk-off home run against Miami. With the Diamondbacks finishing the regular season in San Diego, this race could come down to the final weekend. We also break down what has gotten into Reid Detmers. The Angels left-hander owns an MLB-best 1.65 ERA since the All-Star break with 76 strikeouts against just 11 walks over 65 1/3 innings. He's delivered seven consecutive quality starts and sits one strikeout away from 200 on the season. After all the ups and downs of the last few years, what changed for Detmers and how real is this version of him? Take a Pitch/Swing Away returns with three debates: Is Cam Schlittler really the American League MVP over Yordan Alvarez? Has Kazuma Okamoto put together a better MLB debut season than Munetaka Murakami? And is Rafael Devers still one of the five best pure hitters in baseball? Plus, we're Coming Around 3rd to close things out with the games, pitching matchups and storylines we're watching heading into the weekend.

Rays TV voice Brian Anderson joins TKras to break down Tampa Bay's recent winning ways! What has changed for the Rays as they continue to make noise, and what should we make of their recent run? Plus, the guys dive into Junior Caminero's AL MVP case — what would it take for the young Rays star to finish on top of the American League MVP race? TKras and Brian Anderson discuss it all!

Junior Caminero launches his second walk-off home run in just four days, and Nick Wize is asking the big question: Can Junior actually win the American League MVP? With Yordan Alvarez putting together numbers that have him flirting with a Triple Crown, Nick struggles to make the statistical case for Caminero—but now he puts the debate in the hands of the listeners. Why should Junior be the AL MVP over Yordan?

TKras looks ahead to a massive Week 2 for Baker Mayfield as he faces his former team, the Cleveland Browns. What must change after his turnover-filled debut? Plus, Junior Caminero is making noise in the AL MVP race — what would it take for the Rays star to finish on top? Todd Monken's Baker-to-Baltimore “what if” creates a fascinating alternate NFL scenario, while Scott Reynolds and Brian Anderson join TKras to break down the Bucs and Rays. Plus, Kucherov's future, the Rays' new-look lineup and a Bucs-Browns Would You Rather!

It's a jam-packed Wednesday as Nick Wize revisits Junior Caminero's incredible stretch of back-to-back walk-off heroics and asks whether the Rays star has a legitimate AL MVP case against Yordan Alvarez, while Tampa Bay listeners make their arguments for Junior based on his defense, development and value to the Rays. Tony Castricone provides an inside look at the Buccaneers after Week 1, Chris Mathis returns for another round of Ticket Price Is Right against Tim, and Nick breaks down Todd Bowles' criticism of Vita Vea while asking which highly paid Bucs star is the bigger concern. Nick then puts five Tampa Bay statements through his YES-or-NO overreaction test, explains why he doesn't believe there are “trap games” in the NFL and finishes by comparing Baker Mayfield's new $55 million annual salary to the quarterbacks in his pay range.

Can Junior Caminero make a run at the American League MVP? TKras breaks down what it would take for the Rays star to finish at the top of the MVP race. From his power numbers and run production to his impact on the Rays' postseason push, what does Caminero need to do down the stretch to make his case impossible to ignore? TKras delivers!

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and if the Mets regret letting him go, whether Mike Elias will lead the Orioles again in 2027, Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula stepping up, Aaron Boone advocating for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate, Tony Vitello's first season as an MLB manager, and Justin Verlander set to make one more start for the Tigers. Then, voice of the Cleveland Guardians Tom Hamilton stops by to talk about Cleveland's sustained success, if they have the best rotation in the big leagues, players stepping up in José Ramírez's absence, and the Chicago White Sox's ascension. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Top of the First 3:43 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:57 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field 8:36 Will Mike Elias return as Orioles president? 13:34 Dodgers Josue De Paula stepping up 16:07 Yankees Cam Schlittler for AL MVP? 21:37 Giants Rafael Devers season ends early 23:20 Grading Tony Vitello's first season as manager 24:37 Justin Verlander to make one more start 28:05 Tom Hamilton joins 29:28 Guardians sustained success 32:18 Best rotation in the league? 33:55 Wild AL playoff race 34:59 Steve Kwan is Steven Kwan again 37:20 Travis Bazzana's relaxed approach 39:09 Chase DeLauter's unusual swing 40:21 White Sox's ascension 41:53 Most likely AL World Series winner 43:39 Bleacher Tweets 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

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and if the Mets regret letting him go, whether Mike Elias will lead the Orioles again in 2027, Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula stepping up, Aaron Boone advocating for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate, Tony Vitello's first season as an MLB manager, and Justin Verlander set to make one more start for the Tigers. Then, voice of the Cleveland Guardians Tom Hamilton stops by to talk about Cleveland's sustained success, if they have the best rotation in the big leagues, players stepping up in José Ramírez's absence, and the Chicago White Sox's ascension. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Top of the First 3:43 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:57 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field 8:36 Will Mike Elias return as Orioles president? 13:34 Dodgers Josue De Paula stepping up 16:07 Yankees Cam Schlittler for AL MVP? 21:37 Giants Rafael Devers season ends early 23:20 Grading Tony Vitello's first season as manager 24:37 Justin Verlander to make one more start 28:05 Tom Hamilton joins 29:28 Guardians sustained success 32:18 Best rotation in the league? 33:55 Wild AL playoff race 34:59 Steve Kwan is Steven Kwan again 37:20 Travis Bazzana's relaxed approach 39:09 Chase DeLauter's unusual swing 40:21 White Sox's ascension 41:53 Most likely AL World Series winner 43:39 Bleacher Tweets 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

On the September 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 25:30 Jose Canseco - 1988 AL MVP & A's Hall of Famer 34:40 Dave Stewart - 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer 41:30 Billy Beane - Former A's Executive Vice President & Senior Advisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 580, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Craig's tea Jeffrey's car, and Patrick's books, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. I Don't Want This, I Don't Need This: The AL Wild Card picture gets more crowded, but no less annoying, mostly because it involves the Central and West division titles now too. 2. And It All Boils Down To What You Did: More disappointments, although none of these will make the playoffs. 3. You the Real MVP: Who should win the AL MVP, and why did Aaron Judge come up with that answer?4. Around the Horn: The Giants pack it in, the Diamondbacks shuffle their roster, and some comebacks and call-ups5. Let's see how roster resourceful the hosts are.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

Episode 469: There's a pep in Dallas' step today, courtesy of The Law Dog, Lawrence Butler's walk-off bomb that gave the A's their third consecutive series victory. Jared starts the conversation on the forever war the New York Yankees and New York Mets will find themselves in over Juan Soto. Internet discourse surrounding Soto during their series engulfed Baseball Twitter and potentially started another fire in a New York dugout. Aaron Judge's comments on his “ace” Cam Schlittler's MVP case get JayHay and the group thinking about who is in the lead for AL MVP. Has Yordan Alvarez locked up the award, or must he vault back into Triple Crown status to capture it? Stay tapped in for conversations about Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. breaking his streak, and what one last Justin Verlander start could look like. Trade $20 Get $20 - ⁠https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID⁠ 00:00:00 – The Law Dog 00:12:21 – Mets vs. Yankees | The Battle for Juan Soto 00:31:05 – Who Is the AL MVP? 00:57:44 – Vladdy Jr. Finally Homers at Home | Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Brilliance 01:05:11 – Padres Overtake Diamondbacks | Diamondbacks Fall-Off or Padres Ascension? 01:14:45 – The Guardians Update from JayHay | Who Is the AL ROY? 01:21:19 – Award-Winning Nugs 01:26:49 – Tigers Hoping for One More Verlander Start 01:33:40 – Are You Ready for the Regular Season to Be Over? 01:43:52 – Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches   Download Cash App Today: https://cash.app/ #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With two weeks left in the regular season, the postseason picture is starting to become a little clearer. However, in the American League, the picture is still a little murky, with multiple teams still in the mix in the division and Wild Card races. As five teams look to finish the season strong, which two will be the ones to get the coveted trip to the October dance?On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current state of the MLB postseason picture in the American and National Leagues. Will the Chicago White Sox be able to close out the AL Central, or will the Cleveland Guardians swoop in and take it from them? Can the Toronto Blue Jays, with a strong finish, find a way to make it four AL East teams in the postseason as they sit one game back in the Wild Card?Later in the show, Jake and Jordan examine the case for New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler to win the AL Cy Young and AL MVP. After Yankees captain Aaron Judge made a comment about pitchers having their own award, is the MVP an award that pitchers should win? Also, can Cam hold off other strong candidates like the Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez and the Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero? 1:59 - The Opener: AL postseason update32:56 - Who will miss out in the NL?48:30 - We Need To Talk About: Schlittler for MVP?58:26 - Turbo Mode: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Will and Steve are back, and the Yankees had a really good week.-Aaron Judge is back, but he hasn't been good-Cam Schlittler's place in history, and the AL MVP race-Spencer Jones vs Roman Anthony (pure stupidity)-Appreciating Carlos Rodon-Where does Volpe fit?All that and more on the latest from Yankees Files

In Hour 2 of New Day with SSJ we are joined by Buster Olney of ESPN to talk all things baseball and even some fantasy football. SSJ and Buster talk about the AL MVP race, as well as Shohei Ohtani heading to the IL, and other stories and headlines from around Major League Baseball. Next we are joined by NFL Insider Adam Caplan, SSJ and Adam start by discussing the game last night, and the Chiefs Broncos matchup, and Adam makes some picks for the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob, Ed, and Jeremy discuss just how good Pete Alonso has been of late and if they believe he'll be able to keep this going.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Chris Sale vs. Jacob Misiorowski matchup and how often anticipated pitching duels live up to the hype, a controversial fair/foul call and ball-tracking tech in baseball compared to other sports, and what stadium decibel levels say about whom baseball belongs to, then (57:26) answer listener emails about the AL MVP race, Brayan Bello’s bullpen turnaround, the highest-scoring game in which each run was driven in by a different batter, the potential downside of a closer entrance spectacle, the oldest player who could go yard in a home run derby, the value of freezing time on the field, a game between players dressed as their teams’ mascots, and what makes players fun. Audio intro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Sale vs. Miz article Link to Miz zone rate by month Link to Miz velo by month Link to Miz/Sánchez close call Link to Miz/Skenes close call Link to pitching leaders since 4/12 Link to Sale jersey article Link to Ben on Sale in 2018 Link to LaRoche retrospective Link to Alonso call article Link to Yankees booth’s reaction Link to Petriello tweet Link to Tango tweet 1 Link to Tango tweet 2 Link to baseball exceptionalism wiki Link to Kepner on baseball usage Link to NFL measurement tech Link to goal-line tech wiki Link to hockey tech article Link to FoxTrax wiki Link to NBA tech article 1 Link to NBA tech article 2 Link to soccer connected ball info Link to Miller/Grogu video Link to hippo talk episode Link to latest loudness article Link to loudness article 2 Link to loudness article 3 Link to loudness article 4 Link to loudness article 5 Link to loudness prompt Link to “Nothing Night” origin Link to FG WAR leaderboard Link to Bello SP/RP split Link to biggest SP/RP splits Link to 1-RBI-guys games Link to urinalysis info Link to Mariners derby article Link to Ichiro derby video Link to Clair on Appling Link to Ben on Ichiro homers Link to list of MLB mascots Link to McCutchen “furries” lore Link to listener emails database Link to MLBTR on Anderson Link to leaguewide games per year Link to Small Axe Studios news Link to Batman/Superman comic Link to comic heroes roster Link to Benge article 1 Link to Benge article 2 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

Episode 182 of Tablesetters is live! Pete Alonso's controversial foul ball has the Orioles questioning MLB's replay technology, Kyle Tucker's first season with the Dodgers has turned into a disaster, Ketel Marte has landed on the restricted list and the Mariners are calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson. We break down the Alonso controversy after his potential go ahead 410 foot home run was ruled foul and the call stood after replay, raising questions about whether MLB needs better technology around the foul poles. We also examine Tucker's struggles after signing a four year, $240 million contract with Los Angeles, including his .232 average, 11 home runs, .695 OPS, 0 for 25 stretch, defensive issues and enormous home road splits. We get into the uncertainty surrounding Marte after he failed to show up for Arizona's game in Boston and was placed on the restricted list while also dealing with a left knee issue. In Seattle, Anderson is heading directly from Double A to the rotation after going 10 and 1 with a 1.06 ERA, 135 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 93⅓ innings. In Take the Pitch or Swing Away, we discuss Joshua Báez becoming the first player in MLB history to homer in each of his first three Major League at bats, where his historic debut belongs among the greatest ever, Aaron Nola's recent turnaround with Philadelphia, Kevin McGonigle moving beyond the Rookie of the Year conversation and into the AL MVP discussion, and the NL Rookie of the Year race between Sal Stewart, JJ Wetherholt and Carson Benge, including Stewart's offensive production and Wetherholt's massive defensive advantage. Plus, Red Hot Ice Cold.

Mo Vaughn has never been a small man. He stands 6-1 and, in the height of his playing days, weighed around 225 lbs., mostly muscle. He hit towering home runs and was very light on his feet for a man of his stature. My guess is that if you saw the former 3X All-Star and 1995 AL MVP approaching you in a dark alley, you may walk the other way. But most who know Vaughn know the “hit dog” carries a jovial demeanor. Last weekend, at the Perfect Game All-American Classic, I saw Vaughn in his true element, at the ballpark. He flashed smiles and gave out daps and hugs like the true ambassador of the game he is. Vaughn was the Manager of the PG All-American East Team. The East team featured some of the very best high school players in the country (Class of ‘27), and, according to Perfect Game Rankings, the top two African American players in the game, Chase Fuller (#3) and Kinon Bastian (#4).I visited with Vaughn at Citizen Bank Park for the Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast. We discussed his involvement with Perfect Game and his passion for leading young baseball players. We also talked about why there are not more Black coaches in the the professional and college ranks. Vaughn is insightful and passionate. His work at the grassroots level of youth baseball gives him a perspective worth sharing, and I know you will enjoy hearing it.The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, and Numbers Game Baseball Scorebooks.BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com

14-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP, and 2009 World Series champion Alex Rodriguez joins Jeff, Britt, and Brad for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the highlight-reel numbers.A-Rod traces his path from a Washington Heights childhood (his father leaving when he was 10, his mother's extraordinary work ethic, and a stretch on food stamps) to Miami, where baseball, basketball, and football became his outlet and purpose. He explains why playing up with older kids as a late-July birthday was an unexpected advantage, how quarterbacking and point-guard vision translated directly to shortstop, and why he believes today's early-specialization culture is hurting young athletes.The former Westminster Christian star makes a passionate case for fundamentals over launch angle and exit velo: start with the bunt, the hit-and-run, and elite defense. He talks about the two coaches who shaped him for a decade, the value of curiosity and listening (even at the height of his stardom), and the mental approach that let a 18-year-old phenom survive the spotlight.Parents and coaches will especially appreciate his advice on the ride home, process over results, keeping kids off electronics and radar guns before 17, and why the best players he's ever seen were “black-belt fundamentalists.” Rodriguez also shares the behind-the-scenes story of his trade to the Yankees and reflects with rare vulnerability on early success, self-awareness, and how becoming a more present father has changed him.A must-listen episode packed with practical wisdom for anyone raising or coaching the next generation.

0:00 - The Broncos desperately need a bruiser RB. Someone who can hit the hole, drag the pile, and fall forward for extra inches. Who's gonna be that guy?Also, did you watch Fernando Mendoza's debut with the Raiders last night? He looked pretty damn good. But he's having trouble adjusting to living in Sin City. 13:53 - Cal Raleigh has fallen off the damn map. Last year, he was a legit AL MVP candidate. This year, he's living below the Mendoza line. Big Dumper ain't so big anymore. Have we ever seen a drop-off like this before?32:16 - Oh, by the way...Jayden Daniels wants LSU to give him back his Heisman replica now. Sheesh, this story keeps getting worse.Oh, by the way...you know what sporting events need? A fruit stand! Would you eat a fresh peach or a plum in the stands at a Broncos game? Vic would.Oh, by the way...someone coded an app that sends text messages at the speed of a carrier pidgeon. 

The National League MVP race has officially become a battle. Pete Crow-Armstrong is making a serious run at Shohei Ohtani—but has PCA done enough to take the lead?We break down the case for both superstars, including their offense, defense, pitching, baserunning, team success, and what could decide the award during the final stretch of the season.Over in the American League, Yordan Alvarez appears to be running away with the MVP. Can Junior Caminero, Ben Rice, Bobby Witt Jr., or another contender make a late charge?Tonight's topics:⚾ Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani⚾ Has PCA become the NL MVP favorite?⚾ How much should Ohtani's pitching matter?⚾ Is Yordan Alvarez the clear AL MVP?⚾ The contenders who still have a chance⚾ Our final MVP predictions

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher and 1968 World Series champion Denny McLain joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about getting waived by the White Sox as a minor league player before reaching the major leagues with the Tigers, and his historic 1968 season: he won the AL Cy Young, AL MVP, the World Series, and became the last pitcher to win 30 games in a season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the National League MVP race after Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani both hit two home runs in the finale of the Chicago Cubs' three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys dive deep into PCA's leap as a hitter—including cutting his chase rate by 7.5%—and contrast his elite center field defense with Ohtani's offensive dominance and 85.2 innings on the mound. They also run through the rest of the MLB awards landscape, including Yordan Alvarez commanding the AL MVP, Dylan Cease battling Cam Schlittler for the AL Cy Young, Jacob Misiorowski facing Cristopher Sanchez for NL Cy Young, and key Rookie of the Year contenders. Next, the mailbag opens up for a series of wild conspiracy theories and listener emails. The hosts evaluate whether Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers to fuel salary cap animosity, debate whether non-Dodgers front offices hold a "loser mentality," address a Washington Nationals fan's frustration over trading core stars, and discuss why Gen Z players keep trolling about whether Babe Ruth was a real person. Finally, it's Friday, which means it's time for "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Highlights from "The Good" include the Boston Red Sox's wild 13-inning comeback against the Chicago White Sox and Jefry Yan's leaping strikeout debut for the New York Mets. "The Bad" covers Harrison Bader's fire truck scooter accident and Kevin Gausman's daughter roasting the Blue Jays. "The Uggla features Dave Dombrowski defending Alec Bohm using RBI statistics and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio giving an unprompted rant about former Phillies players.   Timestamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Cubs Sweep the Dodgers (02:18) — NL MVP Debate: Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani (20:57) — Award Races: AL MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the Year (30:13) — Mailbag: Tarik Skubal Trade & Salary Cap Conspiracy Theories (39:22) — Mailbag: Front Office Mindsets & Nats Fan Despair (53:30) — Mailbag: Does Gen Z Believe Babe Ruth Was Real? (57:44) — The Good: Red Sox 13-Inning Comeback & Jefry Yan's Leaping Debut (01:06:40) — The Bad: Harrison Bader's Scooter Incident & Gausman's Daughter Roasts Blue Jays (01:10:09) — The Uggla: Dave Dombrowski Defends Alec Bohm's RBIs & Vic Fangio's Phillies Rant (01:16:09) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

With every baseball team back in action tonight following the All-Star break, with the exception of the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, who returned on Thursday, it's time to take a look at some of the biggest headlines of the second half of the season. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive into key player returns, possible trades, and award races, including when Aaron Judge might return to the New York Yankees and whether the Detroit Tigers will trade Tarik Skubal. They also discuss whether Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani could make a legitimate run at the NL Cy Young Award and whether there might be a surprise contender for the AL MVP. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros that saw Lance McCullers and Colton Gordon traded for Jayden Fielder, the Cincinnati Reds giving pitcher Chase Burns a contract extension and MLB restricting how teams can use iPads in the dugout. The guys close out the show by making their weekly picks in The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.   1:36 – The Opener: Second-half storylines, Judge return? 7:09 – Will the Tigers trade Skubal? 13:08 – Trade deadline action? 20:06 – Postseason Cinderellas 27:10 – AL MVP race? 32:14 – Ohtani for Cy Young? 36:00 – Around the League: Trade, Burns extension 42:04 – MLB iPad restrictions 47:20 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Dustin Swedelson and Kelley Bydlon take a look at AL MVP and CY Young odds, and preview the NFC East's upcoming season. Also, they are joined by Zach Cohen to talk NBA Free Agency and Tennis. Later, David Schultz joins the show to preview the Sun Belt in CFB this season. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Schoenfield joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber about competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Finally, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:30 David Schoenfield joins 4:20 Home Run Derby Picks 8:58 White Sox pick Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft 10:10 MLB Midseason Grades 10:12 White Sox 10:56 Brewers 11:41 Dodgers 17:03 Giants 18:20 Mets 21:48 AL MVP Candidates 22:45 Shohei Ohtani or PCA for NL MVP? 24:42 Dylan Cease for AL Cy Young? 25:22 Jacob Misiorowski running away with NL Cy Young 26:01 Contenders that need to make a move 27:46 Best player to be dealt at the deadline 30:31 Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper on Home Run Derby in Philadelphia 33:33 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN 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 joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber about competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Finally, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:30 David Schoenfield joins 4:20 Home Run Derby Picks 8:58 White Sox pick Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft 10:10 MLB Midseason Grades 10:12 White Sox 10:56 Brewers 11:41 Dodgers 17:03 Giants 18:20 Mets 21:48 AL MVP Candidates 22:45 Shohei Ohtani or PCA for NL MVP? 24:42 Dylan Cease for AL Cy Young? 25:22 Jacob Misiorowski running away with NL Cy Young 26:01 Contenders that need to make a move 27:46 Best player to be dealt at the deadline 30:31 Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper on Home Run Derby in Philadelphia 33:33 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN 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