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Fantasy Baseball Live – July 26, 2026 @ 3 pm.Segment 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Questions/Topics1.Hunter Greene had a bad start on Saturday, and his velocity was a bit down as well. 5.1 IP, 6 ER, 3K/2BB – now with a 7.06 ERA. Not what we wanted!2.Dylan Cease with another gem. A lot has been made about Cam Schlitter winning the CY Young, but Dylan Cease is right there. His wins are bit down because the Blue Jays can't score runs, but your thoughts on his season. 3.Juan Soto hits the IL with a grade 2 calf strain. He might be out for a while. Thoughts on who gets his at-bats?4.Bobby Witt Jr. is also out – any thoughts on who might be a waiver wire pickup for him?5.There was a report out from Ken Rosenthal that American League teams are still not ready to make deals as many know there teams aren't very good, but they say they are still in it.a.I think that's true – is this good for baseball or not?6.Jose Ramirez and Nick Kurtz are both back. Yay!Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Hall of Fame Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog gets stuck in the Yankees system—and the Army—leading to a discussion of social responsibility when it comes to risking the lives of citizen-soldiers (whether Herzog or Ted Williams in the Korean War years or something closer to the present day). Then we visit the win-or-go-home American League playoff game between the Red Sox and the Indians, a contest famously mishandled by Joe McCarthy, another future Hall of Famer. What went into his thinking that day, and are the legends of pitchers ducking the job true? With stops along the way at an eight-man rotation, the A's 1929 surprise starter, virus versus host, and so much more! The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out? Short vibraphone melody (loop) by xkeril

David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers' Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it's officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looking locked in, a future MVP in the National League, the Red Sox getting power from third, if the White Sox can dream of a World Series, and a player in the NL West who could use a little love. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:28 David Schoenfield joins 3:58 Dodgers win on 5-4-6-2 double play 6:22 Mason Miller to the Yankees? Or Mariners? 10:45 Tigers' decision on Tarik Skubal coming soon 16:07 Time for the Blue Jays to sell 20:00 Red Sox dramatic turnaround 22:53 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow Armstrong for NL MVP 28:52 Hembo joins 29:07 The glut in the American League 33:25 Dodgers are locked in 38:43 Nationals James Wood on the rise 40:43 Red Sox Caleb Durbin turning the corner 43:44 White Sox Colson Montgomery's power 45:20 White Sox dreaming of a World Series 46:36 Rockies Hunter Goodman 49:22 Bleacher Tweets 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 Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers' Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it's officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looking locked in, a future MVP in the National League, the Red Sox getting power from third, if the White Sox can dream of a World Series, and a player in the NL West who could use a little love. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:28 David Schoenfield joins 3:58 Dodgers win on 5-4-6-2 double play 6:22 Mason Miller to the Yankees? Or Mariners? 10:45 Tigers' decision on Tarik Skubal coming soon 16:07 Time for the Blue Jays to sell 20:00 Red Sox dramatic turnaround 22:53 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow Armstrong for NL MVP 28:52 Hembo joins 29:07 The glut in the American League 33:25 Dodgers are locked in 38:43 Nationals James Wood on the rise 40:43 Red Sox Caleb Durbin turning the corner 43:44 White Sox Colson Montgomery's power 45:20 White Sox dreaming of a World Series 46:36 Rockies Hunter Goodman 49:22 Bleacher Tweets 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

Episode 446: The second half of the MLB season is officially underway. Winning streaks aplenty are coming out of theAll-Star break, highlighted by the Red Sox pushing their streak to 13 games in a row while seemingly making a push for Athletics star catcher Shea Langeliers. The guys recap every series since the break — from Pirates-Guardians toNationals-A's and Dodgers-Yankees. They chat about every team and dive deep into the American League East. The injury to Yankees captain Aaron Judge has gripped the Yankees' offense. Dallas asks whether it's possible we don't see Judge return this season and what that could mean for the Bronx Bombers. Jared discusses the disappointing season the defending American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays, are having, as well as a pair of young pitchers who recently signed long-term extensions with their clubs. Tap into BID this week — we have a special interview with Greg Maddux dropping Tuesday! Hit subscribe and don't miss our next episodes. 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Second Half of the Season | Red Sox Win 13 Games Win Streak 00:08:42 - Shea Bangeliers On The Move?  00:15:00 - Inner Circle Hall Of Fame Guest Coming Soon 00:20:32 - Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs Blue Jays    00:21:53 - Pirates vs Guardians   00:23:13 - Braves vs Rangers  00:24:50 - Astros vs Orioles    00:26:25 - Brewers vs Marlins   00:27:20 - Phillies vs Mets   00:30:20 - Tigers vs Angels    00:35:28 - Cubs vs Twins  00:36:19 - Reds vs Rockies    00:37:32 - Nationals vs A's   00:45:58 - Mariners vs Giants   00:48:50 - Cam Schlittler Doesn't Get It  00:57:55 - Padres vs Royals   01:00:58 - Dodgers vs Yankees | Will We See Aaron Judge Again This Year? 01:15:46 - Blue Jays Blues  01:23:33 - Haircut & Beard Etiquette     01:26:07 - Yamamoto Goes Complete vs Yankees  01:40:36 - Shohei Ohtani & Will Smith Injuries  01:52:02 - Chase Burns, Locked Up | What's Next For The Reds? 01:57:45 - Kyle Bradish Breaks Orioles Record  02:02:39 - Rintaro Sasaki, Decides To Stay in MLB 02:06:14 -  Award-Winning Nugs 02:10:50 - Final Thoughts  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500.- https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji talks betting for Monday. Munaf Manji goes solo on this edition of Cash That Ticket, holding down the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed on Monday, July 20, 2026, while his usual co-host handles a personal matter, and he wastes no time diving into a packed MLB second half slate just a day after Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title, with college football, the NFL, and the EPL all now less than seven weeks away. Munaf opens with a quick look back at Sunday's doubleheader split between the Yankees and Dodgers before turning to the night's marquee matchups, starting with Joe Ryan and the Twins traveling into Cleveland to face Tanner Bibee and the Guardians, a matchup he frames as a likely low scoring affair and ultimately builds into his top play of the day, the first five innings staying under four total runs. From there he shifts to Yankee Stadium, where Braxton Ashcraft and the Pittsburgh Pirates take on Ryan Weathers and a Yankees offense that has struggled to generate runs without Aaron Judge in the lineup, leading Munaf to back the Pirates on the money line. He then breaks down a series opener in Philadelphia between Emmet Sheehan and the Dodgers against a red hot Christopher Sanchez, who Munaf argues belongs in the National League Cy Young conversation given his dominant numbers at home, structuring his play around the Phillies on the run line rather than the straight money line. The show spends real time on the Boston Red Sox, winners of thirteen straight games, as they host the streaking Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in a matchup with direct implications for the tightening American League wild card race, with Shane Baz opposing Payton Tolle and Munaf ultimately favoring the Red Sox across the first five innings rather than laying the bigger number on the full game given recent bullpen concerns. Munaf also previews a high total matchup at Wrigley Field between Jack Flaherty and the Tigers against Jameson Taillon and the Cubs, where strong winds blowing out are expected to boost scoring, along with a brief mention of the Miami Marlins as a value side against Ronel Blanco and the Astros. Before wrapping the show, Munaf reminds listeners about pregame.com's promo code STAR25, good for twenty five percent off any purchase on the site, including a discounted second half MLB all access package that covers every pick through the World Series, and shares that he is running a strong profit margin in MLB betting since he began tracking results back in mid-May. The episode closes with a recap of the top play of the day, the Twins and Guardians staying under four runs through the first five innings behind Joe Ryan and Tanner Bibee, and a preview of tomorrow's show, when Munaf's usual co-host is expected to return and the two plan to pick back up their ongoing coverage of MLB alongside their season long series ranking NFL win totals as football season approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jeff look at the big picture of the American League and if the teams' records being so close means the AL is lacking, or if it's just parity.

Last Call: Gene puts a wrap on today's broadcast & previews Tuesday's show.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Are we flipping for Timmy's Take? Adam Silver would like LeBron to make his decision already. Dan Carey your Rochester Knighthawks stops by the show. The Knighthawks have a new & familiar color scheme. Plus Gene wraps everythng up with last call.

The Sports Bar full jammed packed show: Gene reacts to the World Cup Final & FIFA overall. He has high praise for US & North America for hosting. When will the US host again? Is Messi back in 4 years? Rich Nightingale & Penfield baseball check in from the Little League World Series. Will LeBron ever make his decision? Silver Lining? Timmy's Hot Take, The new nostalgic Knighthawks.

Levi Weaver, co-writer of The Windup with Ken Rosenthal on The Athletic, joined Chrystal to talk about all things Rangers. Before digging into what's going on in Texas, Chrystal asked about Levi's Halloween costume from last year: George Pee-Wee Herman Ruth, which he put together for his Sandlot baseball league. The pair discussed what is needed at the Trade Deadline and how unserious the American League is this year before previewing the upcoming series. Before closing, Levi shared a few baseball takes before diving into an emo debate and praise of seeing Nick Cave live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A catcher catches a baseball dropped from a blimp and ruins his face in the process, and Jeff and Mark draft baseball players named after months, days, and holidays. Also: the answer to last week's puzzle — how many hits can a team get in one inning without scoring a run? Also in this episode: A Rickey Henderson story from spring training with the Padres. The universal DH debate. The last time a pitcher stole a base in the American League. Zack Hample straps on a chest protector and tries to break an 80-year-old record. Johnny Bench holds baseballs and Blue-Emu has opinions about it. And Wax Pack Heroes returns with 1972 Topps. Topics: Guinness World Records baseball, Joe 'Mule' Sprinz blimp catch, Zack Hample baseball record, Johnny Bench baseballs one hand, Gabby Street Washington Monument, Wilbert Robinson grapefruit drop, pitcher stolen bases history, Gene Nelson stolen base, Rickey Henderson spring training, Universal DH history, calendar player name draft, Daniel Vogelbach nickname, hits without runs baseball rules, Warren Cromartie Japan, 1972 Topps baseball cards, Wax Pack Heroes, Two Strike Noise 00:00 Open Banter 01:52 BP Rickey Storytime 03:29 Danny Burgers Nickname 04:42 Hits Without Runs Puzzle 05:10 Calendar Name Draft 14:20 Universal DH Talk 15:08 Pitchers Stealing Bases 18:21 Six Hits No Runs Answer 21:11 Guinness Record Attempts 22:36 Baseballs Dropped From Sky 27:28 Zack Hample Tries It 30:07 Weird Guinness Baseball Feats 33:25 Blue Emu And Bench Hands 36:29 Guinness Baseball Grip Rules 39:32 Wax Pack Heroes Returns 1:06:35 Wrap Up And Where To Find Us Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/

Dave Raymond joins Gbag Nation to discuss the Texas Rangers' standing in the American League and the current state of the pitching staff. They evaluate potential trade deadline targets for the bullpen and address the long-term status of Corey Seager following his back injury. 01:00 - Dave Raymond Joins 03:13 - Starting Rotation Outlook 07:24 - Bullpen Trade Needs 08:37 - Corey Seager Injury Update 15:36 - Broadcast Distribution Changes

Illinois Football continues to strengthen its off-the-field leadership as Bret Bielema has added Tory Tekyl as the program's new Executive Director, bringing another experienced administrator into the Illini football operation as the program looks to build on its recent success. Meanwhile, Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright is standing up for St. Louis. After Barstool Sports criticized the Cardinals organization, Busch Stadium, and its fan base, Wainwright fired back by passionately defending Cardinals fans, saying they earned the reputation as "the best fans in baseball" through decades of loyalty and knowledge of the game—not because they gave themselves the title. Tonight, the Cardinals open a key series against the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to continue building momentum in the second half. Can St. Louis slow down Arizona's explosive offense while continuing to get production from its young core, including Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker? Plus, the Cubs begin an intriguing interleague matchup against the Minnesota Twins. Chicago enters the weekend trying to stay in the thick of the National League playoff race, while the Twins are looking to climb back into contention in the American League. We'll break down both matchups, discuss the biggest storylines to watch, and make our predictions for tonight's games.

Aram and Peter bring their burning questions for each American League team heading into the second half! Also with recent reports around who the Mets are making off-limits in trade talks, could Francisco Lindor Be on the move? And finally, a weekend preview. Intro: 1:30 Mets Trade Report: 4:50Rangers: 17:40Mariners: 27:15Astros: 31:50Athletics: 39:10Angels: 44:00White Sox: 48:15Guardians: 52:37Twins: 57:00Tigers: 1:00:07Royals: 1:06:20Rays: 1:11:00Yankees: 1:15:00Red Sox: 1:20:43Orioles: 1:24:20Blue Jays: 1:27:45Weekend Preview: 1:32:00 All the Important Links! Download Pikkit and Use Code JUSTBASEBALL to win $3-100! Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% off your first pack on Arena Club! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball 'PURISTS' Arguing vs ANY Change to the Game, Some Thurs NASTINESS from The Drive, & Mimosas with Brunch! full 748 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:58:07 +0000 eyALkYHTDMrIrKrsis5ZdetnIAy553mw mlb,houston texans,mlb trade deadline,bob nightengale,mlb rule changes,houston astros,jose altuve,american league,astros,houston rockets,mlb news,mlb insider,brunch,al west,altuve,astros news,vodka,mimosas,mlb trade rumors,houston astros news,mlb news notes,astros news notes,houston astros news notes,strod,mlb trade news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston texans,mlb trade deadline,bob nightengale,mlb rule changes,houston astros,jose altuve,american league,astros,houston rockets,mlb news,mlb insider,brunch,al west,altuve,astros news,vodka,mimosas,mlb trade rumors,houston astros news,mlb news notes,astros news notes,houston astros news notes,strod,mlb trade news,sports Baseball 'PURISTS' Arguing vs ANY Change to the Game, Some Thurs NASTINESS from The Drive, & Mimosas with Brunch! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

The 2026 All-Star Game, held on America's 250th birthday, felt like the perfect celebration of baseball. While the game itself didn't exactly produce fireworks, the atmosphere made it unforgettable. All-Star Game MVP Cody Bellinger also shared a wild story about something he said to his dad before first pitch. Jeff and Tim were both at the ballpark, experiencing the game from two very different perspectives, and they break it all down with their biggest takeaways and favorite Quirkjians from one incredible night. Plus, don't miss a couple of fun "On This Date in Baseball History" stories and the answer to this week's trivia question: Who are the best pitcher and hitter whose last names begin with the letter Q? Finally, we'd love for you to join us for a special live event benefiting an incredible man and his family. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to get your tickets and see Tim and Jeff live! Use code foul50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last at Factormeals.com/foul50off Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Need All Star swag? Visit foulterritoryshop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Michaelis of Brewer Fanatic and Backfield Brew joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers' 2026 draft, from top pick Brady Ebel and second-round pick Sawyer Strosnider to the sleepers Spencer really likes, including a dominant high-school pitcher from California. After JR looks back at the all-star game (a boring 4-0 win by the American League), the two also discuss the news Wednesday that the Brewers had traded for Astros pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon. Both pitchers have some question marks; what should we make of the transaction? Plus: What are the minor-league story lines to watch in the second half of 2026?

Nathan Baker discusses the latest injury and trade news, provides a pitching streamer for Friday, and breaks down which American League prospects could be on the move at the deadline, giving them an opportunity to improve their dynasty value. Plus, a bonus must-stash prospect, who could be promoted in the next weeks, from Double-A. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to Episode 177 of Tablesetters. The White Sox were baseball's biggest cautionary tale just one year ago. Today, they're tied atop the American League Central, fresh off selecting the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, and facing a question few expected to ask this quickly: has the rebuild already given way to a legitimate contender? To help answer that, we're joined by Josh Nelson of Sox Machine. As the host of the Sox Machine Podcast, a contributor to 670 The Score, and lead writer for SoxMachine.com, Josh has documented every step of Chicago's transformation, from a 121-loss season to one of the biggest surprises in baseball. In Episode 177, we examine: • The origins of Sox Machine and how it became one of the most respected independent voices covering the White Sox • Why the White Sox believed Roch Cholowsky was the best player in the 2026 MLB Draft, and what his arrival could ultimately mean for Colson Montgomery and the rest of Chicago's infield • The organizational philosophy behind one of the draft's most celebrated classes, including the additions of Landon Thome, Cole Prosek, Joey Volchko, and more • The Jacob Gonzalez trade, why the White Sox were willing to move a recent first-round pick, and how acquiring the 34th overall selection reshaped their draft strategy • Whether Munetaka Murakami has already become one of the franchise's most impactful free-agent signings and why Chicago may have found its next cornerstone • Miguel Vargas' remarkable reinvention from struggling after the 2024 trade to becoming an All-Star, and what deserves the most credit for one of baseball's best breakout stories • Whether Vargas, Murakami, and Colson Montgomery represent the offensive foundation capable of carrying the White Sox for years to come • How Chicago went from 102 losses to the top of the AL Central in just one season, and whether the underlying numbers suggest this turnaround is built to last • Why the White Sox have become nearly unbeatable at Rate Field while continuing to search for consistency away from home • Sean Burke's emergence, his place among the American League's most improved pitchers, and whether the White Sox have finally developed their next frontline starter • The biggest trade deadline decisions facing Chris Getz and whether adding talent now is worth accelerating the organization's timeline • Whether the White Sox have officially crossed the line from rebuilding club to postseason expectation, where anything less than October baseball would feel like a missed opportunity From draft room decisions to clubhouse culture, roster construction to playoff expectations, Josh offers an inside look at one of the most fascinating stories unfolding across Major League Baseball. Follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod for exclusive clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes content. Subscribe, share, and join us every week. Tablesetters is where stories shape the season.

A look at the Dan Wilson situation, three days later. On Monday Chuck said it was time for Dan Wilson to go, so how are feeling the day before the season resumes? Can this team win with Dan at the helm? :30- Sup? Our listeners chime in with their burning questions! :45- What is it about Argentina? We asked Brad Evans that question earlier this morning and revisit the topic now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 445: All-Star Festivities lit up Philadelphia and gave us potentially one of the best Home Run Derbies of all time. The new rules and format changes are put under the microscope as Jared, Tyler, Jay Hay, and Dallas share their love for the updates and the improvements to Netflix's presentation. The American League's 4-0 victory over the National League turned out to be a surprising snoozer of an All-Star Game. Cody Bellinger took home MVP honors, but not before Dallas made his case for the only player who reached base twice in the game: Shea Langeliers. The guys also break down a story that dropped in The Athletic involving a frequent listener of the show, along with their first-half MVP and Cy Young winners. Tap in for Jay Hay's Hot Fresh Award-Winning nugs, and tune in Friday for BID Feud and a full look around every division in baseball at the conclusion of the first half of the season. 00:00:00 - Home Run Derby Reactions 00:21:53 - Dallas's Shea Langeliers MVP Campaign 00:24:38 - The Rocket and Barry 00:26:53 - The Rocket and The Kid 00:30:20 - Cody Bellinger All-Star MVP 00:30:48 - The Haters Are the Motivators? 00:47:12 - A Quote From All-Star Media Day 00:53:46 - Back Update From Tyler 00:55:31 - First Half Cy Young & MVP Winners 01:15:46 - Award-Winning Nugs | Sign Up For The BID Patreon! Link Below 01:17:32 - Final Thoughts Join Tyler and Jared at Section 10 Night at Fenway Park! Buy Your Tickets For Eligibly For the Giveaway: https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH & DONATE TO VENEZUELA RELIEF FUND BY BUYING A SHIRT RIGHT HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 96th edition of the MLB All-Star Game is all wrapped up in Philadelphia after the American League defeated the National League, 4-0. With New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger taking home the game's MVP award, the AL continued its dominance over the Senior Circuit with its 11th win in the past 13 matchups. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give their thoughts on the aftermath of the game, including why the Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas should have gotten some consideration for the MVP award and why the National League continues to struggle in this exhibition. They then discuss the highlight of the night: a tribute to baseball and America that featured a nod to the movie The Sandlot. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss the press conference held with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA leader Bruce Meyer, as the two sides discuss their current positions in the CBA negotiations. They then try to figure out where to put the Boston Red Sox in the latest power rankings following their hot streak before breaking down some surprising Miami Marlins roster news.   1:41 - The Opener: All-Star Game reaction 21:36 - Cody Bellinger wins MVP 25:22 - We Need to Talk About: All-Star theatrics 40:23 - All-Star Week in Philly wrap-up 47:14 - Around the League: CBA update 53:55 - Red Sox power rankings 58:18 - Rintaro Sasaki signs with Marlins Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon discuss why the ENTIRE American League pitching staff, who only allowed 2 hits the entire game and struck out a combined 15 hitters, deserved to win CO-MVPs of the ASG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WIP Midday Team kicks off the show by analyzing the All-Star Game and Cristopher Sanchez's performance. Sanchez allowed three runs in the top of the first inning, ultimately losing to the American League. The team debates if Zack Wheeler should have accepted the invitation, and finally kicks off the LeBron James decision watch.

Mac & Bone start Wednesday's show, talking about a dominant pitching performance from the American League to win the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, they set the scene for the start of ACC Kick-Off here in Charlotte, they replay their conversation with Josh Pate, go over so important Charlotte FC ticket news, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss the upcoming season for OSU, OU, the SEC, and the American League winning the All Star Game! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon discusses the American League winning the All Star Game, LeBron Watch '26, and your stories of meeting famous people! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR3 - Falcons replacing Kaden Elliss not as easy as just plugging in Jalon Walker Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 off-ball linebackers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, talk about what they think Atlanta Falcons linebackers Jalon Walker and Divine Deablo have to do to be on the list next year, talk about how the Falcons defense should and will go about filling the role of now New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss, and explain why they think Jalon Walker stepping in and easily filling the role of Kaden this season isn't realistic. Then, Mike and Beau Morgan discuss what they think the probability of the Atlanta Falcons bringing back All-Pro Safety Jessie Bates next season is, continue to react to last night's MLB All-Star Game and the American League All-Stars taking down the National League All-Stars 4-0 in Philadelphia, and talk about how the American League pitchers dominated the National League hitters. Finally, the fellas close out hour three by spending some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst, Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, and 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider and analyst Jason Longshore! Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss Spain advancing to its first FIFA World Cup final, since winning it in 2010, with a 2-0 victory over France yesterday, how Spain was able to really neutralize Kylian Mbappé, how Jason felt about the penalty kick call against France that gave Spain their first goal of the match in the 22nd minute, preview today's semi-final match here in Atlanta between Argentina and England, talk about what Jason expects to see in the match, talk about the magnitude of having this match in Atlanta, discuss if there is anything England can do to slow down and neutralize Lionel Messi in their match today similar to how Spain slowed down and neutralized Kylian Mbappé yesterday, discuss who Jason thinks will win today's semi-final match between England and Argentina, and then Jason closes out the interview by predicting who he thinks will end up winning this year's World Cup.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to last night's MLB All-Star Game and the American League All-Stars taking down the National League All-Stars 4-0 in Philadelphia, talk about how the American League pitchers dominated the National League hitters, and explain why they think the All-Star game wasn't entertaining unless you're a fan of good pitching.

HR1 - Braves All-Stars & the rest of the NL All-Stars got shut down in Philly In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to last night's MLB All-Star Game and the American League All-Stars taking down the National League All-Stars 4-0 in Philadelphia, talk about how the American League pitchers dominated the National League hitters, explain why they think the All-Star game wasn't entertaining unless you're a fan of good pitching, preview this year's British Open, talk about how they're excited to watch it together, react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 off-ball linebackers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, explain why they think San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner deserves to be ranked as the number one off-ball linebacker in the NFL despite only playing in six games last season, recap and react to Spain advancing to its first FIFA World Cup final since winning the World Cup in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France yesterday, talk about how Spain completely controlled and dominated the match, preview the other semi-final match that's happening today in Atlanta between Lionel Messi, Argentina and Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and England, talk about how it's the final 2026 FIFA World Cup match that will be here in Atlanta, Georgia, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

Some baseball seasons are remembered for champions. Others are remembered for unforgettable players. But every once in a while, a season delivers everything—record-breaking performances, historic collapses, incredible comebacks, and a World Series that still has fans shaking their heads years later.In this episode Charles Combs and Dana Auguster will discuss the 2011 Major League Baseball season. The unforgettable 2011 Major League Baseball season was a year when Justin Verlander dominated the American League, Matt Kemp came within inches of one of the greatest individual seasons in modern baseball. It was also the final season of Albert Pujols' legendary run in St. Louis before free agency changed the baseball landscape.Also we'll revisit one of the wildest final days in regular-season history, when the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves completed stunning September collapses while the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals pulled off miraculous postseason berths. Then we'll relive an October filled with unforgettable drama that ended with David Freese becoming a baseball legend as the Cardinals captured one of the most improbable World Series championships ever.To contact the show, please email us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com

BRADY KANNON (Sportsgrid/SportsLine/CBS Sports/Golf.com) What should we expect as far as the course and the weather go in Southport this week? There will be a premium on accuracy off the tee, so who will the conditions favor? Scottie is the defending champ, but Jordan Spieth won the last time the tournament was at Royal Birkdale, so who has the edge? :30- Are you hungry? Good! It's time for the baseball brunch All-Star edition starring Randy Arozarena and Cody Bellinger! Let's be honest, that game was boring! So, what did we learn? Phillies fans are a special breed. Why doesn't Mike Trout want to showcase himself more? :45- The basketball world is awaiting LeBron James' decision part II and Chuck has a theory on when LeBron will make his decision and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the All Star break opens the second half of the MLB season with labor pains and the August 3rd trade deadline looming, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of the Baltimore Orioles and the empty feel of Camden Yards with a view from the periphery of a weak American League wildcard race to the bottom. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Star break and the empty soul of Birdland vs. Cubs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Are you ready to separate small-sample noise from actual long-term dynasty capital value? Discover which recent hot streaks are sustainable signals and which ones are pure fantasy noise.Highlights & Hot TakesJunior Caminero's Historic Ceiling: The underlying metrics are absolutely elite, pointing toward an unstoppable trajectory. "By the time Junior Caminero is done he will have broken Aaron Judge's single season American League home run record and will surpass Judge as the best right-handed hitter in the integration era."Caleb Durbin's Launch Angle Shift: His early struggles were masked by bad luck, but a recent jump in launch angle from 7° to 14° indicates a sustainable baseline for batting average and stolen bases.Selling High on Pete Crow-Armstrong: Backed by an unsustainable .440+ BABIP, his current peak provides the perfect window for managers to extract maximum trade value before a cold streak hits.What You'll LearnCaleb Durbin: How a few degrees of launch angle adjustments completely altered his fantasy outlook.Junior Caminero: The staggering hard-hit metrics supporting a potential generational superstar.Kahlil Watson & TJ Rumfield: Why the underlying data suggests selling these high-hype options immediately.Pete Crow-Armstrong: Navigating the three potential performance paths to maximize your roster value.Gear Up for Your SeasonSave 15% at fantasysixpack.net/plans with code F6PPODSPlease Follow/Rate the podcast on your preferred audio platform!

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush are joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the issues that have plagued the Mariners over the first half of the season and what they can do to get right in the second half, they discuss whether this is the version of Cal Raleigh we’ll see for the rest of the season, and they look at what the poor quality of the division and entirety of the American League has done for this Mariners team. 

Griffin Warner talks sports betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner delivers a leaner but sharp episode of What I Bet built around the only two events worth betting on this Tuesday, the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and the Major League Baseball All Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Griffin opens at 0:32 by setting the stage for Spain and France, two nations that entered the tournament as co favorites at 5 to 1 odds as of July 3rd but have since diverged, with France now installed as the clear favorite needing a win in regulation to cover the spread. At 1:17 Griffin lays out his case for Spain, arguing that their possession based style works identically whether they are favored or underdogs, a trait he considers rare in knockout soccer, and noting the team is getting healthier at the right time. At 1:33 he acknowledges France's individual talent, led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both of whom scored from outside the box in a 2 to 0 quarterfinal win over Morocco discussed at 2:03, while questioning whether longtime manager Didier Deschamps offers much beyond simply fielding the more talented roster. By 2:18 Griffin lands on his headline soccer pick, backing Spain as a quarter goal underdog and urging listeners to grab the number immediately before it shifts, explaining that the quarter goal split between a pick em portion and a plus one half portion protects bettors with a partial cash return if the match extends into extra time, which he expects given Spain's discipline defending against counterattacks. At 2:48 he shares his lean on the two and a half goal total, expecting the public to favor the over given the star power on both rosters while he sees a low scoring, controlled match shaping up instead, landing at 3:19 on a combined recommendation of Spain under the total and Spain to advance outright near plus 130 depending on the sportsbook. The show pivots to baseball at 3:49, with Griffin outlining the All Star Game lines, a National League team favored at minus 128 against the American League at plus 116, and a total of eight runs priced at minus 104 to the under and minus 116 to the over. At 4:20 he explains his general approach to exhibition baseball, trusting that the sport's best pitchers will suppress even the hottest first half hitters, despite acknowledging Philadelphia's shorter outfield dimensions raise the risk profile for an under play. At 4:50 Griffin spends real time on the Toronto Blue Jays' dominant presence in All Star voting following last season's seven game World Series run, highlighting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s selection as the American League's starting first baseman despite a career worst first half that included stretches of just five home runs, and wondering aloud whether a taxing offseason program contributed to the decline. At 5:05 he notes Blue Jays manager John Schneider is running the American League dugout, tying the assignment to Toronto's pennant winning season, and projects a National League win that should mean fewer total at bats and a lower final score. After a quick promotional break at 5:35 pointing listeners toward pregame dot com and the CUP15 discount code for 15 dollars off any package, including Griffin's World Cup All Access pass covering the tournament's final four match days for 60 dollars instead of 75, Griffin previews an upcoming return to full scale baseball coverage once the World Cup wraps this Sunday and marks the milestone of six years and 64 episodes of Pregame Network podcasting. He closes at 6:51 with his top play of the night, the under eight runs total in the All Star Game, built on the theory that elite pitching wins out over hot hitting even in a hitter friendly ballpark, and offers the under first five innings at 7:07 as a higher variance alternative for bettors wanting extra action, reasoning that without extra innings or the Manfred Man rule extending the game the first five inning number offers a cleaner read on true scoring pace. Griffin signs off previewing Tuesday's World Cup semifinal as the centerpiece of the show's next episode and thanking listeners for their continued support of What I Bet and the wider Straight Outta Vegas AM lineup on the Pregame Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Atlanta Braves off for a couple days for the All-Star break, Chris Dimino joins The Locker Room to talk about last night's dramatic Home Run Derby finish in Philadelphia. They talk the All-Star Game leading up to its first pitch tonight, and how the American League and National League rivalry has seemed to change over the years. Catch all the talk with The Locker Room and 680 The Fan's Braves Inside Reporter right here! Braves back in action Friday vs the Texas Rangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal thinks the Red Sox will be buying at the deadline. Just before the deadline the Sox have an important 10 game homestand and the guys think if they can go 5 and 5 that is a win. Under Chad Tracy the Red Sox have the third best win percentage in the American League.

Nobody seems to be buying in on the Red Sox after the winning streak they went on. It is hard for fans to trust this team after the start they had. No teams in the American League are scaring anyone so the door is wide open for whoever can get hot in the second half of the season. What will it take for Chad Tracy to secure the job for next season?

(0:00-22:00) Kyle Schwarber delivered an impressive performance in the home run derby; however, Jordan Walker from the Cardinals emerged victorious. He is now the first player from the Cardinals to achieve this feat, as both athletes showcased their talents while the Philadelphia crowd was energized throughout the event.(22:00-34:16) Andrew Salciunas reviews the starting lineups for both the American League and National League. He presents statistics for several players who may not have garnered much attention during the first half of the season.(34:16-43:46) During the Break, an intriguing discussion arose: would you prefer to see Jhoan Duran close out the game, or would you rather have Kyle Schwarber engage in a swing-off to secure the victory?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We finished up the Big 5, talked about the home run derby, and then things went off the rails as they talk about their preseason American League predictions.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the top stories in Minnesota sports. The Twins are 48-49 and tied for the last playoff spot in the American League at the break. Will the Twins add players? Might they trade Joe Ryan? Regardless of what happens, this Twins team is more enjoyable than we thought they would be. Plus thoughts on the Lynx, Wolves, Wild and more.

Jones and Keefe react to Rob Bradford's thoughts on the Red Sox and whether or not they can continue winning games. Jones wants to see Sonny Gray with the team for the rest of the year. The American League has been a mess all year and it is wide open for most teams with contending records.

Tune in as the guys on 92.3 The Fan dissect the Guardians' controversial lineup choices, the front office's control over in-game decisions, whether the team is truly the American League favorite, and the prospect of a potential Francisco Lindor return to Cleveland.

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John Jastremski is in for Nick Kostos opens the show today asking why the Yankees are still the favorite to win the American League, and who we should bet as longshots.

The Yankees remain stuck in an offensive collapse, leaving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber to debate whether Aaron Boone should make a drastic lineup change, whether Cody Bellinger can recover, and why selling at the deadline would still be a mistake in a vulnerable American League. The conversation also turns to the Mets and the painful alternate realities surrounding their lost season. From the failed Luis Robert Jr. gamble and Francisco Lindor trade speculation to the lasting regret of letting Zack Wheeler leave for Philadelphia, the frustration surrounding both New York teams continues to grow.

The Yankees struck out at an alarming rate, but Evan argues that their problems go far beyond missed swings. Will Warren struggled against the bottom of Tampa Bay's lineup, Cody Bellinger made another costly mistake, and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge has left the offense without an obvious solution. Instead of trying to patch every weakness, Evan believes the Yankees should make one aggressive move and trade for Tarik Skubal. Pairing him with Gerrit Cole and Max Fried could give New York the dominant rotation it needs to survive a flawed American League and make a serious championship run.