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The Rangers swept the Braves and are now tied for a playoff spot in the American League. Luka is on the cover of Men's Health Magazine. New Music Monday. Below the Belt: How much pie is left for Micah?
Anthony Kates hosts the latest episode of Fantasy MLB Today, "Lauer Pauer." He was able to find four worthy pitching streams on a Tuesday packed full of baseball, including three American League lefties and one National league righty. 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
Topics this week: Tampa Bay Rays sale; A Shoeless Joe's Hall of Fame promotion; The All-Star Game; The USA vs. The World; Late Night TV is in trouble; BananaBall may entertain some, but it isn't baseball; Manfred wants a salary cap; MLB's tickets are overpriced for a reason; an Ozzy Osbourne post-mortum; making money while making music.Errata: A Houston business consortium was bidding to buy the St. Louis Cardinals in the early 1950's, not the St. Louis Browns. The National League, not the American League had the early 6-run lead in the 2025 All-Star game. Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 251, "Talking Talking Heads w/ Jonathan Gould."Please consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandrunsHooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat) www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.
Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for hour 1 of Mail it in Friday! The guys discuss the Jays jumping to the top of the American League and their big 11-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. We discuss LeBron's future with the Lakers and which athletes could be in the top 50 of this century by 2050.
Jon Morosi joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the upcoming trade deadline in MLB and whether or not the Guardians are going to be buyers or sellers. He discussed the likelihood of the team trading Emmanuel Clase or Steven Kwan, how the landscape of the AL has changed drastically since the All-Star break, as well as the biggest takeaways from the Guardians' ten game losing streak before the break. He also shared some of the conversations he's had with CC Sabathia ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Detroit Tigers to improve to the best record in the American League. Then, they share their thoughts on the Mariners trading for Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, the Yankees filling their third-base hole with Ryan McMahon from the Rockies, the Mets landing Gregory Soto from the Orioles, and how the early trade action impacts the Jays' plans for the deadline. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:40) stops by to share an update on Daulton Varsho and Andrés Giménez's rehab progress, what part the players play in trade decisions, how Eric Lauer has sustained his success, where he's improved most as a manager and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this edition of The FAN Morning Show by diving straight into the Jays' 11-4 win over the Tigers that now has them atop the American League! The guys analyze Eric Lauer's impressive outing, debating how long we could continue to see this version of Lauer. They then chat about Joey Loperfido's home run, if we could finally see things start to click for him consistently, and why he could be the odd man out in trade talks. B&B then continue to look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far and his efficiency at the plate, but wonder where his power has gone. Later on, the duo recap the trade sending Josh Naylor from Arizona to Seattle, before getting into other moves we could see around the league, such as where Eugenio Suárez might go. They finish off the hour pondering what the Jays rotation could look like come the postseason and take a look at Adam Svensson's opening round 60 at the 3M Open.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
- Your Houston Astros own the best record in the American League with a 60-42 record, after sweeping the Diamondbacks.- Joe Espada deserves A LOT of AL Manager of the Year votes- Recap AZ series- The Brice is Right!- Brice Matthews makes Astros history with his historic performance this series- Christian Walker homecoming- 13 straight wins when Framber Valdez pitches- Brandon Walter with another superb outing- Crafty Astros offense- Is this the turnaround for Walker?- 7 days away from the Trade Deadline- We discuss several players, majority starting pitchers.- What does Houston have to offer?- Which players could Houston trade away?- Which trade candidates are a good fit for the Astros?- Preview ATH- Astros injury updates, including a update on Isaac Paredes- Astros 2025 Draft Class announce signings- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/zGM90ff9BiAHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!
Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, former Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion, New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay The Blue Jays came out of the all-star break and picked up right where they left off, sweeping the San Francisco Giants then taking two of three from the Yankees as part of a 5-1 homestand. This week in Deep Left Field, we sit down with Kevin Gausman, who threw seven brilliant innings in Monday night's win over the Yankees, to discuss the first-place Jays, who moved into a tie with the Houston Astros for the best record in the American League with their win on Wednesday. That Wednesday win was the seventh straight sellout at Rogers Centre, and Jays fans are becoming a big part of the story. Edwin Encarnacion remembers what it was like at the dome when the Jays were rolling in 2015 and 2016, and he joins us to compare those teams and those atmospheres to this one. Also, Yankees television broadcaster Michael Kay created a firestorm with his comments about the Jays not being a first-place team and not even playing that well on his radio show a few weeks ago. We gave him a chance to clarify, apologize or double down - join us to see which route he chose.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning get straight into the Blue Jays' season-series-clinching 8-4 win against the Yankees! The guys share their reactions to the dominant win and ponder if the Jays are favourites in the American League. They dive into Chris Bassitt's solid start and talk about his competitiveness on the mound, before focusing on if the right decision was made to pitch to Aaron Judge in the 6th. B&B then chat about the contributions from Toronto's under-the-radar depth guys with the spotlight on Davis Schneider. The duo wrap up the hour debating why LeBron James isn't the most powerful person in sports anymore, who is, and if there is a MLB equivalent of Patrick Mahomes or Connor McDavid.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Join Bryan Hayes, Frank Corrado and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays' series opening win against the Yankees, the trade deadline options for the team and the race for the top of the American League. They also go around the sports world in the latest edition of Confirm or Deny diving into the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's point totals, the Blue Jays' role in the standings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s stardom in Toronto.
Do you view the Yankees as the best team in the American League? Plus, Don La Greca's text-gate has gained steam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If no trades are made, which team will be in better shape, the Mets or the Yankees? Jeff Passan says the American League is up for grabs and that makes this trade deadline intriguing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 17, 1990, the Minnesota Twins become the first team to turn two triple plays in one game. Third baseman Gary Gaetti, second baseman Al Newman, and first baseman Kent Hrbek are involved in both triple killings against the Boston Red Sox. The Twins still lose the game, 1-0, at Fenway Park.July 17, 1974, Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals collects the 3,000th strikeout of his major league career. Gibson, who fans Cesar Geronimo of the Cincinnati Reds, becomes only the second major leaguer to reach the milestone.July 17, 1961, Hall of Famer Ty Cobb dies at the age of 74. One of the greatest hitters of all-time, the “Georgia Peach” led the American League in batting 12 times. Cobb also reached the coveted .400 mark three times in his career. When he retired, Cobb held the all-time record for most hits, runs scored, RBI and highest career batting average.https://youtu.be/tdJgOlN-DC0July 17, 1941, New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio sees his hitting streak halted at 56 games by two Cleveland Indians pitchers, Al Smith and Jim Bagby. Third baseman Ken Keltner makes two great plays on hot smashes by DiMaggio, robbing the "Yankee Clipper" of hits each time. DiMaggio's 56-game streak stands as the longest in major league history.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysTrivia is provided by -Horseshide TriviaThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out. This Day In Baseball - This day in baseball, provides information about what happened on specific day, career highlights. Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts
Chris Mack and Kate Constable discuss all of last night's MLB All-Star Game action, which saw the National League taking down the American League in a historic swing-off. Plus, a handful of notable news items across the NFL, including the Jets extending Sauce Gardner and trouble in Washington. Then, our full preview of the AFC South division, asking if anyone can challenge the Texans, expectations for the Colts and Jaguars, and the beginning of the Cam Ward era in Tennenssee. The hour wraps with a dissection of ESPN's Top 10 Quarterback list, discussing what they got right/ wrong and which signal caller was the most disrepsected. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as we wish Woodsy an early Happy 50th Birthday, with today being his last show for a few days as he heads to Manchester tonight to see Oasis on Saturday! Then we set the menu for today's show and discuss last night's MLB All-Star game which ended in DRAMATIC fashion after the American League erased a 6 run deficit to force a Swing Off! Listen here
After the American League stormed back from six runs down to tie the game, the National League prevailed in the Midsummer Classic's first swing-off as Kyle Schwarber crushed three home runs on three swings to earn MVP honors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The National League beats the American League in the first ever All-Star Game swing-off I Caitlin Clark suffers a groin injury ahead of an enormous week for the WNBA I Witnessing the All-Star Game in-person last night.
In Hour 1, Patrick and Joe announce that The Hot Corner will be ending after tonight's show, give Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh his flowers for winning the Home Run Derby, and more.
In Hour 2, Patrick and Joe dive into how hot all the wives and girlfriend's of MLB's All Stars, play the final edition of Fair Or Foul, and more.
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game Concludes with 1st Ever SWING OFF! Should we have MORE of Swing Offs in Baseball?!? full 774 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:44:26 +0000 XzV6I9GZWa9kktNyhJ6GqmxliWwU5Els mlb,national league,american league,all star game,phillies,mlb news,mlb all star game,schwarber,mlb news notes,swing off,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,national league,american league,all star game,phillies,mlb news,mlb all star game,schwarber,mlb news notes,swing off,sports The 2025 MLB All-Star Game Concludes with 1st Ever SWING OFF! Should we have MORE of Swing Offs in Baseball?!? 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Today on America in the Morning Epstein Files Back & Forth The House GOP for the second time on Tuesday voted down a Democrat procedural maneuver aimed at forcing the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a partisan ploy. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on President Trump's support for his Attorney General over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Waltz On The Hot Seat On the other side of the US Capitol, former national security adviser Mike Waltz was grilled by Senate lawmakers during a confirmation hearing for his next role in the Trump administration, which led to explosive testimony regarding the use of the Signal chat app. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Indictment In Minnesota Political Murder The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting a state senator, as well as their spouses, has been indicted. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Oregon & Arizona Wildfires A new fire has exploded in size in Oregon. The Cram Fire has now consumed over 28,000 acres, sparking evacuations in two counties. Meanwhile in the Southwest, Arizona's Senators and Governor Katie Hobbs are demanding answers from the Trump administration over the federal response to two wildfires burning around the Grand Canyon. Lisa Dwyer reports. American Idol Supervisor Killed An arrest has been made in the deadly shooting of a longtime, award-winning "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband in their multi-million-dollar Los Angeles-area home. MLB All Star Game In sports, Major League Baseball held its annual All-Star Game last night in Atlanta and for the first time ever, it took a swing-off to decide the winner after the game ended in a 6-6-tie. In what was a mini-home run derby to decide the winner, the National League beat the American League. A concern for America's Pastime between owners and players is the potential for a labor stoppage along with participation in the upcoming Summer Olympics next year. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Trump Talks Tech & Epstein President Trump on Tuesday traveled to Pittsburgh to talk about tens of billions of dollars being invested in Pennsylvania for high tech work... but continues to be questioned about Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Rigging Accusations Amid continued rescue efforts following deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are being accused of trying to rig Congressional voting maps. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that this comes as Governor Gavin Newsom has floated a redistricting retribution in California if Texas follows through and redraws its maps. Massive Flooding Manhattan intersections turned into lakes, major New York and New Jersey highways became roaring rivers, and trains had to slog through cascading water in the New York City subway system after a storm that dumped as much as six inches of rain in an hour caused flooding and led to two deaths. Sue Aller has details from New York. Update On Spending Cuts On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans needed Vice President JD Vance to advance a procedural vote for President Donald Trump's effort to claw back billions in funding. Finally There were some snubs and surprises as streaming services have scored big as the nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, television's top honor, have been announced. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do you like the Home Run Derby format? Joe Torre joins to talk about being a guest of Aaron Boone's in the American League dug out tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Again, we have publicly committed to predictions an hour before the (all NCiB Boyfriend) Home Run Derby begins, that you won't hear until you already know who won. How'd we do? We also check in on our pre-season predictions on standings and individual awards and learn that while some are just as terrible as history has taught us to expect, we are surprisingly right on in some places. Those places are not the American League. We've got some pretty good running “for a catcher,” more benchmarks for PCA, Kyle treating OPACY like home, and some pretty irate Phillies. Congrats to Tito Francona for winning #2000! We wonder what's in the HS drinking fountain water in Oklahoma that produced the #1 and #4 picks in this year's draft. More commitments in the WBC, and some travel ban cross-training with FIFA.We say, “It's just not aerodynamic when your shirt is unbuttoned so far,” “His golf caddies have named him Pelé,” and “How do you solve a problem like Pottymouth?” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available! They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.
JD discusses his feelings towards the MLB's Home Run Derby ahead of the All-Star Game tonight, as well as the possibility that the Canadian anthem was omitted as the festivities began, before turning his attention to the Blue Jays position in the American League heading into the break (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to chat about the Blue Jays' options in the starting pitcher trade market, an update on Max Scherzer's health, what constitutes success for this group as we look ahead to the unofficial second half of the MLB season, and whether or not it will force the front office to address multiple positions in the market (11:10). Later, JD takes a look at the NHL's new CBA and the changes we will see over the next few seasons (45:30).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk all things MLB. The 2025 MLB season has reached its midpoint, and this comprehensive analysis covers every division with in-depth insights, team trajectories, betting odds, and trade deadline expectations. In the National League West, the Dodgers hold a firm lead despite recent struggles, with the Diamondbacks falling apart due to injuries and shifting into sell mode. San Diego and San Francisco trail closely but have struggled with consistency. The NL Central has turned into a race between the Cubs and Brewers. The Cubs benefit from the easiest second-half schedule and are positioned to buy key players, while the Brewers boast bullpen strength and recent form despite a tougher road ahead. The Mets and Phillies lead a tense NL East battle, separated by just half a game, with both teams healthy and ready to spend at the deadline. Meanwhile, the Braves' collapse due to poor road performance has effectively eliminated them from contention. In the American League, the Astros control the AL West, built on elite pitching and a dominant bullpen, while Yordan Álvarez's return could be pivotal. Seattle is competitive but lacks offensive consistency outside of Cal Raleigh. The Rangers struggle on the road but remain in the wild card hunt. The AL Central is ruled by the Tigers, who lead by 11.5 games with the best record in MLB. Other division teams like the Twins, Guardians, and Royals trail far behind and show little sign of catching up. The AL East is a four-team war among the Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays. The Blue Jays dominate at home but are vulnerable on the road. The Yankees are aggressive buyers with deep pockets, while Boston's win streak thrust them into the race before a brutal post-break schedule. Tampa Bay has cooled off and may fade. Baltimore, once hyped, is now out of the conversation. Player performance and team value are heavily discussed, such as the Astros' closing combo of Hader and Abreu, the Mariners' unexpected offense, and concerns over Mookie Betts and the Dodgers' injuries. Betting odds provide deeper context. Dodgers and Tigers lead World Series projections, but analysts recommend the Astros (10:1), Blue Jays (20:1), Padres (28:1), and Mets (9:1) for better returns. These teams combine talent with upside and have the potential to strengthen at the deadline. The episode ends by highlighting key second-half questions: Can underperformers bounce back? Will top teams stay healthy? Who will be the most aggressive buyers? And which wild card hopefuls will surge? The next two months promise a thrilling path to October baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ed and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to debate the current format of the All-Star Game. Should the league add an incentive that raises the stakes of the game?
Bo Jackson - On July 15, 1951, the New York Yankees demote struggling rookie Mickey Mantle to their Kansas City farm team in the American Association. Mantle will return to the Yankees in August and finish his first major league season with 13 home runs and 65 RBIs.On July 15, 1967, St. Louis Cardinals ace Bob Gibson suffers a broken leg when he is struck by a line drive hit by another future Hall of Famer, Roberto Clemente. Incredibly, Gibson pitches to two more batters before leaving the game. Gibson was sidelined until Labor day. He would come back and would win 3 games in the World Series against the Red Sox.On July 15, 1973, Before 41,411 in Detroit, California Angels ace Nolan Ryan hurls his second no-hitter of the season in taming the Detroit Tigers, 6 - 0. Ryan fans 17 batters, the most ever in a 9-inning no-hitter, including eight straight, but only one over the last two innings. Nolan's arm stiffens while watching his team rally for five runs in the top of the 8th. With two outs in the 9th, Norm Cash, who had struck out his three other times at bat, comes to bat wielding a piano leg. Umpire Ron Luciano points out the illegality and Cash then pops out using a regulation bat. Ryan's eight strikeouts in a row ties the American League record he set last year. On July 15, 1990, Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder trying to make a diving catch against Deion Sanders of the New York Yankees. Jackson's power surge helps the Royals to a 10-7 victory, but the two-sport star will miss the next six weeks.On July 15, 1994 - In the first inning at Comiskey Park, Chicago White Sox manager Gene Lamont accuses Cleveland Indians slugger Albert Belle of using a corked bat, and umpire Dave Phillips confiscates the bat and stores it in the umps' dressing room. In a Mission Impossible caper revealed in 1999, the Indians' Jason Grimsley crawls 100 feet along a ceiling, drops down into the dressing room, and exchanges Belle's bat for one of Paul Sorrento's. After the 3 - 2 Indians win, the switch is discovered to the consternation of the umps and the White Sox. The Indians subsequently turn over one of Belle's bats and Belle is given a 10-day suspension, later reduced to seven games.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysTrivia is provided by -Horseshide TriviaThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out. Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts
American League vs. Nationals League MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. AL vs. NL 8PM ET—Tarik Skubal will start for the American League. Skubal in 19 starts has an ERA of 2.23 with WHIP of 0.83. The left hander has an elite 33.4% K rate with 3.5% walks. Ground balls are 41.9% with 0.67 home runs per nine innings. Paul Skenes gets the start for the NL. Skenes has 20 starts carrying an ERA of 2.01 with WHIP of 0.93. The right hander fans 27.9% with 6.5% walks. Ground balls sit at 46.9% with limited home run damage.
Hour 3 of July 15, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about whether it's too soon for The Miz to be in the All-Star game tonight? Then, they talk about if there was any question about Tarik Skubal being the starter tonight for the American League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blue 88 Baseball Edition: Salk answers three baseball questions as we hit the start of the All-Star break. Who should we be rooting against over the next two weeks? Why did the Mariners take Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick? Who or what has been the best story in the Mariners system this year? // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // We play Buy or Sell Seahawks Edition! Plenty of hot topics going into the 2025 season, are you buying or selling? // Can the Mariners carry their momentum from their sweep of the Tigers into the second half of the season after the All-Star break? You get a chance to close the gap with a 3-game series against the Houston Astros
Brian Nemhauser aka Hawk Blogger joins us for the rest of the show to give us all we need to know about the Seahawks ahead of the start of next week’s training camp. He also talks some baseball with the Mariners coming off a solid sweep of the Tigers. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // The Seahawks are getting dragged through the mud by the national media, why is that? Brian Nemhauser breaks down why the media has such low expectations for this Seahawks team. Would you have wanted to see the Seahawks add one more piece to the offensive line in the offseason? What has to happen for this Seahawks team to have a good season?
his has been a completely different month for Randy Arozarena, he went from having pop at the plate to hitting 9 homeruns in the last 13 games. Julio has also shown signs of who we know he can be by going 6-12 in the Tigers series. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // Hall of Fame Catcher Johnny Bench joins the show to talk about the historic season Cal Raleigh is having so far. He got to meet Cal at the Gold Glove Awards last season, and he loves everything about him from his bat to his defense behind the plate. How does Johnny define leadership in the clubhouse as a catcher? He goes into the Johnny Bench awards which are given to the best high school baseball and softball catcher from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, Cal was before it’s time.
The Mariners are so inconsistent that we do not know how to feel about this team. They got swept by the Yankees in New York and then turn around and sweep the hottest team in the AL. the Detroit Tigers. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // Lyle Goldstein joins the show live from Atlanta to give us his take on the Mariners picks from day one of the MLB Draft. He is fired up that the Mariners were able to get Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick, how did he fall to #3 and why did the Nationals and Angels pass on him. Where will Anderson fit in the Mariners prospect rankings? How did the Mariners do with their Day 1 picks in the draft?
At the All-Star break, the Kansas City Royals find themselves with a record of 47-50, behind several other teams in the American League vying for a spot in the playoffs. How will general manager J.J. Picollo address the team's needs in the coming weeks?
Concluding the first half of the season yesterday afternoon, the Astros seem to be in a pretty good spot rolling into the All-Star break and the second half of the season leading the AL West Division and approximately 3 games behind the Tigers leading the American League. Rolling into the All-Star break a bit uneasy losing 5 of their last 6 games coming off their hot sweep in LA, the Stros' still hold a very solid place ahead of their division rivals. Sean and Dan analyzes the organizations first half of the season following their two final series against the Rockies & Rangers and what to expect the second half of the season coming out of the All-Star break.
The Detroit Tigers enter the All-Star break with MLB's best record — but a bullpen problem looms large. On this week's episode of Days of Roar, Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold breaks down Detroit's first-half performance, including a season-worse sweep by the Seattle Mariners. If the Tigers want to win the World Series, adding an elite swing-and-miss reliever is essential. We discuss the big names on the trade market. We also take a deep dive into the Tigers' high-risk, high-upside picks on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft with draft expert Tyler Jennings from Just Baseball. Scott Bentley, the host of the Locked On Tigers podcast, returns to Days of Roar to discuss the top four draft picks, as well as Zach McKinstry and Casey Mize joining the All-Star Game as replacement players. Plus: Is Riley Greene already the third-best position player in the American League? Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here
The 95th mid-summer classic, also known as the MLB All-Star game is now upon us as the best of Major League baseball converge on the city of Atlanta. In this edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs get to get to select their own all-stars. With a mixture of Hall of Famers and other all-time greats, the co-hosts of the show will select from players over the last 45 years in Major League Baseball to fill out their fantasy rosters.Dana Auguster selected his best from the American League while co-host Charles Combs selected his favorites from the National League. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and also if you like to contact us please e-mail at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com. Mentioned in this episode:Sports History Network Theme SongThis theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0
In Episode 104 of Chase for 28, Chris welcomes back longtime co-host AJ Bianco for a much-needed shot of optimism after a scorching 5–0 week from the Yankees. Together, they reflect on DJ LeMahieu's surprising DFA, Clark Schmidt's Tommy John surgery, Jazz Chisholm's All-Star nod and Home Run Derby entry, and Cam Schlittler's promising MLB debut.The guys also preview potential trade deadline targets, debate the best third base fit (McMahon? Suarez?), and consider the risk/reward of short-term pitching rentals like Zac Gallen or Freddy Peralta. Plus: Judge tossed AJ a ball (!), the trivia streak continues, and AJ makes a strong case for why the Yankees still might be the best bet in the American League.Key Topics Discussed:⚾ Yankees go 5–0 since last episode (53–41, 1.5 GB in AL East)
With the day off yesterday and teeing back into action tonight, the Silver Boot series rolls on as the Astros get ready to conclude the first half of the season taking on their interstate rival, the Texas Rangers. Weighing the odds considering the Astros position leading the division and roughly 4 away from leading the American League and a few variables pertaining to injuries, Sean and Dan take a moment gauging how should the Astros' approach this final series and the mindset they should have rolling into and coming out of the All-Star break.
Detroit Sports Podcast -- Doc N Jock Sports w/ John & Adam This week -- Less than a week out from the All-Star break, the Tigers are still playing incredible baseball! Exploring our confidence level in the team's ceiling, can they win the American League and get to the World Series? Pistons and Red Wings offseason evaluation!
In Hour 2, Patrick and Joe react to the full list of All Stars being released over the weekend, debate whether or not Julio Rodriguez belongs in Atlanta, and more.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN's Jesse Rogers (1:05) following the Jays 10-game win streak being snapped at the hands of the Chicago White Sox. They discuss how the rest of the MLB views the Jays, the playoff pathways in the American League ahead of the trade deadline, the Jays' trade chips, if it is a buyers or sellers market, and much more. Then, they discuss the robot umpires that will be implemented at the all-star game next week, preview the MLB All-Star game and the new faces that could have a “star-making moment.” Then, Sportsnet's Caroline Cameron joins the show (26:35) to discuss the latest standings at Wimbledon, her predictions for the finals, and who to keep an eye on ahead of the National Bank Open. They end things off discussing Christian Horner's exit from Red Bull Racing and discuss other coaches/managers around the sports world who could be on the hot seat. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Astros Lose Game 2 vs Guardians 10-6, Still Comfortably #1 in AL West & Trailing 4 Games From American League #1
Astros Lose Game 2 vs Guardians 10-6, Still Comfortably #1 in AL West & Trailing 4 Games From American League #1
MLB Analyst and Host of the Flippin Bats' Podcast Ben Verlander joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' red-hot streak, the stance in the AL East, George Springer not. being selected in the MLB All-Star Game, Toronto's placement in the American League landscape, Jacob DeGrom's trade value, Shohei Ohtani's dominance and more.
Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 3 on OverDrive! MLB Analyst and Flippin' Bats Podcast Host Ben Verlander joins to discuss the Blue Jays' successful winning stretch, the team's trade deadline outlook and the stance in American League. TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins to dive into Bobby Webster's incoming tasks for the roster, Masai Ujiri's departure's impact and the Summer League roster taking shape and Doogie gives his FanDuel Best Bets.
Patrick & Fisch can't make sense of the American League this season and wonder if the Blue Jays are the real deal, plus which sports 2nd and 3rd generation players are the best chips off the old blocks...and Joe doubts Swag's swimming prowess.
The Atlanta Braves find themselves in yet another tailspin after being swept at home by the Baltimore Orioles, but this bender might just spell the end of their hopes of turning their season around with ample time to dig out of the hole they find themselves in. Grant McAuley discusses yet another challenging week as the series losses are once again piling up for the Braves. Not only are the losses mounting on the field, but Spencer Schwellenbach followed Chris Sale to the 60-day injured list, leaving Atlanta devoid of enough capable starters to field a rotation -- something that had been a strength for the club. Add that to the continued offensive struggles and the Braves are once again sinking in the standings and unable to put together enough offense to win consistently. Nick Green of FanDuel Sports joins the show to discuss the woes of the Atlanta lineup, how it went from one of the best in baseball to one of the worst in under two years, whether or not a new hitting coach with a new message and new philosophy was the right call, and what, if anything the club can do to once again reach its potential. (28:19). We'll also take a trip around the big leagues for some history making moments from the week that was for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw, run down the National and American League rosters for the All-Star Game, and have a visit with Melanie Newman of the Baltimore broadcast team (57:38). From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.
Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season.Rundown1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is SteadyFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.