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The Baltimore Orioles took two of three in Anaheim and return home to Camden Yards looking for signs of life in a disappointing season. Luke Jones and Nestor talk about the bats and arms and realities for a team mired in last place in the American League East. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles revival in Anaheim as Birds return home in last place first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
00:00-20:00: BallNine's Kevin Kernan chats Ichiro and Sabathia heading to Cooperstown, the up and down Yankees, Aaron Judge needing a big time October, the horrendous American League East, the amazing Freddie Freeman, greats of the game just wanting one game in the big leagues and more.
JD teases the Maple Leafs' weekend in Florida with a chance to return home with a Conference Finals berth (00:00). Frank Seravalli (10:00), hockey insider and president of content at Daily Faceoff, discusses why he chose the Panthers to beat the Leafs, William Nylander's contract value and the decline in Auston Matthews' production. JD and Frank also debate how the Leafs can judge their core and if Matthew Knies is a NHL unicorn. Former MLB all-star and MLB analyst at TBS, Curtis Granderson, gives his thoughts on the tension between the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers, if the American League East is the worst division, the Blue Jays' outlook when it feels like Groundhog Day, and his experiences as a Toronto Blue Jay (51:00). Ryan Goins, former Toronto Blue Jay and current Los Angeles Angels infield coach, joins the show to chat about players getting called up from the minors at younger ages, how development has taken a back seat to results, fun memories from the 2015 Jays season and being a professional athlete in Toronto (1:21:30).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.
Ryan and Dustin are back with a sports-packed episode of "No Credentials Required"! They dive into the American League East standings, where the New York Yankees are leading the charge, while Eric Arditti from Barstool Sports shares insights on the Baltimore Orioles' struggles. Then, it's all about the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: the Dallas Stars' comeback, the Winnipeg Jets' thrilling win, and more. Plus, the trio reveals their favorite athletes who wore the number 32 and it's basketball heavy, featuring Blake Griffin, Shaquille O'Neal, and Magic Johnson. And don't miss Eric's tales from the Arena Football League sidelines! No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | www.righteousfelon.com Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq MERCH! Show you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord for more sports chat: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, kicks off the second hour of the show alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. The skipper chats about his team's recent power surge, signs that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heating up, Mason Fluharty's deception on the mound, how to manage the fifth rotation spot, getting Kevin Gausman, Bowden Francis and Andrés Giménez back on track, and his process of getting ready for an evening game. Later on, ESPN's Jeff Passan (24:15) checks in on Guardians ahead of their trip to Toronto this weekend. Jeff also weighs in on Bobby Witt Jr.'s hitting streak, his takeaways from the first month of the Major League Baseball season, the state of the American League East, how the Blue Jays factor in, and Hunter Brown's breakout in Houston.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.
12:10 - Guest: Ryan Fowler, NFL and college football analyst for The Draft Network, on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class, including why running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the player from the class who Fowler is the most excited about, why Croskey-Merritt can challenge Brian Robinson Jr. for the Commanders' RB1 job, why Croskey-Merritt is a true home-run threat, the exceptional footwork of offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., how receiver Jaylin Lane gives the Commanders true home-run potential as both a receiver and punt returner, the possibility of Trey Amos being the Commanders' No. 1 cornerback in the 2025 season and the outlook for linebacker Kain Medrano 34:58 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps' 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens to win the best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, four games to one 43:17 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies 49:31 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-4 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees to win the series, two games to one Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
14:28 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class and more, including whether Josh Conerly Jr. is better as an offensive tackle or a guard in the NFL, why Sikkema likes cornerback Trey Amos so much, how fixable linebacker Kain Medrano's bad tackling is, the potential for both receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make significant impacts and why Sikkema is a big fan of the Commanders' trades for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. 36:07 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-6 walk-off loss at the Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-2 ninth-inning deficit but then blew a 6-5 ninth-inning lead 44:36 - Orioles: thoughts on a 15-3 loss to the American League East-leading New York Yankees The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
12:43 - Commanders: reaction to and analysis of a deal for a Commanders stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., including whether the deal is good for D.C., what the deal getting done says about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and key comments from Harris, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 41:28 - Nationals: thoughts on a 19-5 loss to the Major League-leading New York Mets for a split of a four-game series 48:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show previewing tonight's series opener between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. They begin with thoughts on Daulton Varsho's pending return; where he will slot into the lineup and who will be the odd man out on the roster. The boys move on to tee up this week's pitching matchups including who will get the ball on Thursday, the recipe for Bowden Francis' success tonight, and how to attack opposing starter Garrett Crochet. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (24:42) joins the conversation as news breaks of Daulton Varsho's official return and Will Wagner's subsequent demotion to Triple-A Buffalo. Shi reacts to the roster moves, before diving into Casey Lawrence's potential as a spot starter, options to align the Jays' defence, how to get Andrés Giménez back on track at the plate, where Toronto stacks up in the American League East, and Max Scherzer's status.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.
Jeff Blair opens this episode with a sneak preview of Hazel Mae's interview with Jeff Hoffman recounting how an at-bat with Bryce Harper helped save his MLB career. Jeff then opens up the "Back Leg Line" to respond to your questions and comments. A.J. Pierzynski (12:47), World Series champion and host of Foul Territory, shares his perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mega-extension, how it changes the perception of Toronto as a free agent destination, and the state of the American League East. Later, JB reacts to Ryan Yarbrough's comments about his split with the Blue Jays organization. Tom Glavine (26:40), two-time Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Famer, joins the show to discuss Spencer Strider's looming return, the strength of Atlanta's rotation when healthy, and Kevin Gausman's recipe for success. 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.
David Krell is author of "1978: Baseball and America in the Disco Era," (University of Nebraska Press, 2025). His book explores the wild 1978 major league season with features on the American League East race that went to a 163rd game, iconic players from the era like Pete Rose and Dave Kingman and cultural flashpoints from film, TV and music. In this interview, Krell gives us a glimpse into this tumultuous, pivotal year in American history and culture.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains a spoiler if you have not seen "Saturday Night Fever."David Krell's website, Twitter/X. (https://davidkrell.com/) (https://x.com/davidkrell) Errata: Burt Convy was not in the Made for TV movie "Murder at the World Series." "Catfish" Hunter is credited with saying, "When you open a Reggie bar it tells you how good it is."You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.com/ Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Craig 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 Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat) This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.
Ben and Brent start their final hour looking at the NHL standings and projected playoff picture alongside Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports! He shares his view on how things stand, before diving deeper into the Montreal Canadiens' great play of late and if they can carry that momentum into the postseason. To end the week, the a.m. boys are joined by Adnan Virk (25:13) of MLB Network and Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey. The trio discuss the impact of the Blue Jays signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. long term, the leadership core of this team, the importance of pitching in Toronto, and if there's concern over the lack of power early on. They close the show with a chat about how open the American League East is and if the Jays could seize the opportunity. 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 and Brent open the final hour of today's show focusing on baseball alongside MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The trio discuss the Jays finally getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension done, what it means for Toronto's future, the role of the closer, and the decision by Toronto to bring in Jeff Hoffman to replace Jordan Romano. To close today, the duo checks in with Sportsnet's own Dan Shulman (25:13) live from Boston to preview the series finale between the Blue Jays and Red Sox. They chat about the keys for Toronto as they set their sights on a four-game sweep, the strength of the team's pitching staff, and if it could be the separator between them and other teams in the American League East.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
I bet you didn't expected the Blue Jays to be doing THIS GOOD to start the season... The Toronto Blue Jays are currently sitting on top of the American League East and how they're doing it is remarkable. Kevin Gausman is looking like an ace, Jeff Hoffman is a shut down closer. And they're getting unexpected contributions from across the roster. But will this success continue? Let's discuss right here on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayBecome a Patron Today!$3 to join the podcast!https://www.patreon.com/BlueJaysToday Follow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Betway - https://betway.ca/ - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the App: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/pla10ksnReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this off-day episode celebrating the Blue Jays' sweep of the Nationals to push them atop the American League East! The guys start off with thoughts on how the switch to playing outdoors could impact Toronto's young players as the team heads to New York to take on the Mets. They also chat about the team's standouts and surprises from the first week, the Dodgers' winning ways to kick off the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s form early on. Joe Siddall (24:00), former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys on the heels of the Jays' first homestand of 2025. Joe weighs in on the team's depth contributors, the sustainability of their hot start, early impressions of Alan Roden, George Springer, Bowden Francis, Yariel Rodriguez, Anthony Santander, and Guerrero, before sharing his expectation for the team's upcoming road trip. 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.
In this episode hosted by Nii Wallace-Bruce, baseball enthusiast and podcaster, Justin Lunenfeld, discusses the start of the regular baseball season in North America, highlighting key games and players' performances. Justin shares his experience attending games in Toronto and Baltimore [10:47], noting the vibrant atmosphere and diverse crowds. They delve into team performances, especially focusing on the Orioles and Blue Jays[17:54], and discuss the use of innovative 'bowling pin bats.' [21;05] They also touch on baseball traditions, pitching challenges [3:08], and early standout players [25:30]. The episode includes insights on upcoming games [29.19], and Lunenfeld shares his thoughts on the rest of the American League East and more!-----------Boom Boom Birdland PodcastJustin Lunenfeld:TwitterInstagram---------------Check out our website#NoSportLeftBehindLeave a review and let us know what you thought!Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".
The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts off with final takeaways from the Maple Leafs' dominating win last night. Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith shifts the conversation to tomorrow's Opening Day extravaganza to help preview and project the Blue Jays this year. The trio dive deep into all things Jays including the lineup, the new additions, the pitching staff, and if there could be a last-minute Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension coming. To close the show, the boys bring on friend of the show, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (25:50), to look around the majors. They touch on just how dominant the Dodgers could be, before making the case why the American League East is still the toughest division in baseball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour dissecting two Toronto teams at different, pivotal points of their seasons. First up, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning check in with Sportsnet's own Leafs reporter, Luke Fox! They dive into the remaining schedule for Toronto that will feature a battle for the Atlantic Division, before discussing why tonight could be a Scott Laughton “revenge” game against his former team that could help him find his footing with the Blue and White. To close today's show, the hosting duo are joined by MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian (28:32) ahead of tomorrow's "baseball eve". The trio preview the start of the season and make their projections for the Blue Jays, the American League East, and the World Series favourite 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 affiliates.
Aram and Peter talk about Roki Sasaki's impressive Dodgers debut before getting into some Sandy Alcantara trade discussion and an American League East Preview!Intro: 0:00Roki Sasaki: 1:32Sandy Alcantara Rumors: 14:15Big Announcement: 26:12Yankees: 29:51Orioles: 50:30Red Sox: 1:07:53Rays: 1:21:46Blue Jays: 1:34:11Final Predictions: 1:44:55Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Check out our LinkTree!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's episode sorting through the Blue Jays' spring training lineup ahead of this afternoon's game against the Orioles. The pair chat about Anthony Santander's arrival to Dunedin and his critique of how Kevin Gausman and José Berríos pitched to him in 2024, before opening up the 'Back Leg Line' to answer listener questions! Later on, former MLB manager and host of the Book of Joe podcast, Joe Maddon joins the program (26:35)! He discusses the evolution of spring training, what goes into managing players on a walk year, how the Jays stack up in the American League East, and the Yankees finally allowing players to grow beards. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Red Sox show from out of left field begins its annual preview of the American League East with a trip to Canada. Toronto Blue Jays Twitter correspondent and friend of the program Spencer (@spen______, with 6 underscores, on Twitter) joins us to discuss the fallout of the failure to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the hopes for the Jays' 2025 campaign, and more! (22:22) ALSO: -Jake's high on hopium as Spring Training gets off to a nice start (3:04) -The aftermath of the Rafael Devers comments from last week; spoiler: it's a nothingburger (1:20:21) -Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer love romcoms and general movie chatter as the Oscars approach (1:24:23) All of that and more on this edition of Pod On Lansdowne! Follow the show and its co-hosts on social media! The show is @PodOnLansdowne, and the co-hosts are @FitzyMoPena, @LiamFennessy_, and @JakeWallinger. Got a question or a comment that you want featured on the show? Call out voicemail line by dialing 617-420-2431! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the show with Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Buck Martinez, who discusses Max Scherzer's first spring training start today, what fans can expect from him, how his new relationship with Alejandro Kirk will play out, forecasting Yariel Rodriguez's bullpen season, and the Blue Jays' biggest questions and new additions. In the second half of the hour, Jon Morosi (28:26) of the MLB Network joins the show to discuss Nolan Arenado's trade scenario with the St. Louis Cardinals, how the team needs to get back to winning, and how the Boston Red Sox can be a major threat in the American League East.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Ben Verlander talks about all the drama coming out the American League East. First, Ben talks about the drama coming out of Boston with Rafael Devers claiming that he will not move off third base after the Red Sox just signed Alex Bregman. Then, Ben discusses the news that the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were unable to come to a contract extension by Guerrero's deadline and he will become a free agent at season's end. Ben answers some fan questions and more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:35 INTRO 01:35 - 13:00 BOSTON RED SOX DRAMA 13:00 - 15:00 NO CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR VLAD JR. 15:00 - 29:45 FAN QUESTIONS 29:45 - 32:08 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brady is back on the day after Christmas, recapping the holiday and talking with Buster Olney of ESPN about the signing of Walker Buehler and the team's chances in the American League East. Also, we do a deeper dive on what's wrong with the UVM men's basketball team, who is 6-8 at this point.
Peter and Jack dish out letter grades for each of the five teams in the American League East based on how their 2024 campaign went relative to expectations.Intro: 0:00Travis d'Arnaud: 7:27Yankees: 13:39Orioles: 27:08Red Sox: 41:10Rays: 53:52Blue Jays: 1:04:06Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect UpdateSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Check out our LinkTree!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/JUSTBASEBALLOur Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/JUSTBASEBALLSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It iiiiiisssssssssss Sportsfeld Storytime as we finish off our look back at the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' World Series victory over the hated Philadelphia Phillies. This week, we're looking at the aftermath of the Jays' victory and what would be a swift, and consistent, fall from grace that was interrupted by the 1994 MLB Strike. We also look back at the Jays' struggles throughout the 90s and 2000s, all the way up to regaining their place at the top of the American League East with our beloved 2015 team. Curl up someplace comfy, it's Storytime.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them!Follow @Sportsfeld on X! While you're there say hello to @theZubes and @JGoldsbie or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@sportsfeld.caIf merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchfeldIf you enjoyed today's show, please rate Sportsfeld 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.And as always, thank you for listening to another episode of Sportsfeld.
Now that we're officially in the offseason, Carlos and Peter hop on the draft pod for the first of a six-part series looking back at 2024 draft classes. Up first, the American League East. The two give overviews on the class, talk through surprising picks, picks they like, dig into sleepers to know and highlight early pro performers from each class.—Time Stamps(1:00) Intro(5:00) Orioles(7:30) Austin Overn & Vance Honeycutt(12:00) Griff O'Ferrall(14:30) Orioles sleepers(17:30) Red Sox(20:00) Lots of big pure stuff(23:00) Red Sox sleepers(29:30) Yankees(37:00) Brendan Jones as a day three sleeper(40:00) Rays(42:00) Janzen Keisel & Nate Knowles(48:30) Emilien Pitre & late sleepers(53:00) Blue Jays(57:30) Hitters to keep an eye on(1:01:30) Blue Jays sleepers(1:04:00) Classes we liked mostOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out T-Mobile: www.t-mobile.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Steve Pearce didn't just make his way around the diamond in his 13-year big league career – playing at least one game at five different positions – but around the American League East, too. Pearce, who was named Most Valuable Player of the 2018 World Series while playing for the Boston Red Sox, suited up for all five AL East teams. Pearce joins co-hosts Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman to discuss his World Series memories (1:53), in-game communication (7:16), memories of playing next to Adam (9:00), winning World Series MVP (13:50), his return to Baltimore (15:45), what he misses about the game (19:38) and more. Later, Adam and Jerry talk about the Orioles' coaching carousel (24:41), the departure of head trainer Brian Ebel (28:10), the Yankees-Dodgers matchup (31:34), the best nicknames in sports (36:00) and more.
That's the conclusion of the 2024 regular season! Yankees win the AL East and now we're headed for October baseball! We talk about the end of the season for the Yanks and some of the key storylines heading into the playoffs. We also recap some recent injuries that can give them trouble. To stay up to date with all playoff episodes, make sure you subscribe!
It's been a year since Baltimore sports fans suffered the first in the latest series of humiliations from their teams who raise their hopes with stellar regular season performances, only to crash and burn in the postseason. In the space of four months in late 2023 and early 2024, Charm City athletic supporters took shots in their collective guts from the Ravens and Orioles, who each won their respective divisions, then whimpered out of the playoffs. The Ravens have stumbled a bit out of the gate so far in 2024, placing their Super Bowl aspirations in a bit of jeopardy. It falls, then, on the Orioles to sing a redemption song for the area faithful who have waited ever so patiently in the short and long term. Yes, it's been a year since the Orioles won the American League East with 101 victories, the first playoff berth in seven years. But the World Series drought for this once proud franchise is at 41 years, and possibly counting. In a certain sense, Bird backers have been like Ralphie, the kid from “A Christmas Story,” who yearned to find a Red Ryder BB gun under the tree, but, more often than not, got a bunny suit. The BB gun seemed oh-so-close last October, when the Birds entered the playoffs with the top seed in the American League and home field advantage throughout, a straight shot to the Fall Classic. Or so we thought. The callow Orioles, with hardly a lick of playoff experience among them, were summarily swept out of the playoffs by the Texas Rangers. That the Rangers went on to win the world championship was of little consolation to the players and their fans, who had to wait a year to prove that last season wasn't a mirage, an anomaly. The first two-thirds of the 2024 campaign led many to believe that the Orioles were the real thing. With newcomers Corbin Burnes and Craig Kimbrel brought in to bring maturity and playoff experience to the young lineup, the Orioles looked poised to repeat as AL East champions, with three players, Burnes, catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar Henderson named to the All-Star starting lineup. However, the club sputtered after the All-Star break, with injuries and poor performances, and landed a wild card slot, finishing second in the division behind the dreaded Yankees. Though the equipment changes from sport to sport, the one thing that all our games have in common is that the postseason of any game is the place where reputations are made and where disappointments can be overcome. And that's how it will be for the Orioles in October. A deep run through these next few weeks will erase the heartache of last fall, A quick exit will trigger questions about who will be here going forward and what happens next. So, for the Birds and their fans, this next month essentially comes down to this question: Will there be a BB gun or a bunny suit under the Christmas tree. The good news is we'll know the answer long before Thanksgiving. And that's how I see it for this week. You can reach us via email with your questions and comments at Sports at Large at gmail.com. And follow me on Threads and X at Sports at Large. Until next week, for all of us here and for producer Spencer Bryant, I'm Milton Kent. Thanks for listening and enjoy the games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Commanders: breakdown of the latest injury report for the Commanders' game at the Arizona Cardinals...and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including Kingsbury on why quarterback Jayden Daniels has committed no turnovers over his first three NFL regular-season games and telling words from Whitt on the state of the Commanders at cornerback Guest: Pro Football Focus data analyst Dalton Wasserman on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great performance in the Commanders' 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, why Wasserman had Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, how Daniels compares with other 2024 rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, why Daniels and Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are a good match, what the Commanders are facing in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and more Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Arizona Cardinals...and a pick for the game College Football: GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Maryland-Indiana, Navy-UAB, Virginia Tech-Miami, James Madison-Ball State, Old Dominion-Bowling Green and Liberty-Appalachian State Nationals: discussion of the legacy of starting pitcher Patrick Corbin with the Nats and much more from a 7-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals in a game that featured Corbin's final start of his six-year, $140 million contract with the Nats Orioles: thoughts on a 10-1 loss at the American League-leading New York Yankees to clinch the American League East for the Yankees and keep the Orioles' magic number to clinch the American League's top wild-card spot at one Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11:43 - Commanders: breakdown of the initial injury report for the Commanders' game at the Arizona Cardinals and more from the Commanders' start of their practice week 19:10 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels' all-time-great performance in the Commanders' 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's play-calling in the game and the work of left tackle Brandon Coleman in the game 49:29 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats' reeling offense and more from a 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals in what was the Nats' third consecutive shutout loss 01:00:18 - Orioles: reaction to a 9-7 win at the American League-leading New York Yankees to keep the Yankees' magic number to clinch the American League East at one and to trim the Orioles' magic number to clinch the American League's top wild-card spot to one...and reaction to starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez being done for the season Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Seidenberg, Steve Fezzik & Mackenzie Rivers recap a Monday Night Football double header. Plus the MLB games today that impact the Postseason races. Key Discussion Points and Quotes: Big Wins by Underdogs (0:00 - 3:36) Scott Seidenberg: "The Bills blow out the Jaguars 47-10 as Josh Allen adds to his MVP resume." Scott emphasizes Buffalo's dominance while also noting that underdogs, like the Washington Commanders (who beat the Bengals 38-33), continue to perform well. Steve Fezzik: "Six-point underdogs are now 12-1 ATS with eight outright wins." He stresses that this trend is rare, but reminds listeners that betting markets adjust, saying, "The market is way more efficient than you would ever believe." Player stats: Josh Allen's performance is highlighted as he threw for multiple touchdowns, further solidifying his MVP candidacy. Betting Strategies and Survivor Pools (3:23 - 10:33) Fezzik provides valuable insight into the current NFL betting landscape: “If you think you're going to win by laying minus 320 or taking plus 280, you're delusional.” Survivor pools: The conversation shifts to survivor pools, where Fezzik mentions, "We are down to 642 entries," after 14,266 entries started the season. This segment highlights the volatility in early-season NFL results, with Fezzik comparing it to roulette wheel betting odds. Cincinnati Bengals' Defensive Woes (4:03 - 7:00) Scott Seidenberg: "Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are now 0-3, and their defense is embarrassing." The panel discusses how the Commanders' offense dominated Cincinnati, leading to a second consecutive game without attempting a punt. This is indicative of Washington's aggressive play style, which they credit for their success. Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes for MVP (16:00 - 18:00) Scott and Mackenzie discuss why Josh Allen has outperformed Patrick Mahomes in the early MVP race. Mackenzie: “Mahomes has done nothing this year... Josh Allen is having a phenomenal season.” Team stats: The Bills' offense, orchestrated by coordinator Joe Brady, is praised for its efficiency, having scored touchdowns on its first five possessions in two separate games this season. Jacksonville Jaguars' Struggles (17:25 - 20:28) Fezzik: "It wouldn't surprise me if Doug Peterson is the first coach fired." The Jaguars' performance is heavily criticized, with Fezzik referencing an article about Trevor Lawrence's inconsistency. A quote from an NFC executive reads, “You want to fall in love with him one day and divorce him the next.” The Jaguars are now 0-3, and Fezzik emphasizes that this underperformance is affecting their betting odds. The updated win total is six and a half, which Fezzik confidently states he would bet the under on. Trends and Betting Strategies for Week 4 (22:00 - 23:36) Scott Seidenberg: "Since 2010, 0-2 teams are 70% ATS in week 3." He breaks down how various teams have performed against the spread, focusing on key matchups where underdogs have outperformed. The conversation extends into week 4 predictions, with Fezzik cautioning against betting on teams like Cincinnati and Tennessee, who failed in favorable betting spots. Conclusion (24:50 - 30:06) Major League Baseball: As the regular season draws to a close, Seidenberg gives a brief rundown of important games with playoff implications. Highlights include the Tigers' Tarek Skubal pitching as Detroit looks to secure a wild card spot, and the Yankees' bid to clinch the American League East against Baltimore. The show concludes with a reminder that more in-depth baseball analysis is available on Inside Pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FAN Morning Show's final hour starts with Brent Gunning and Matt Marchese diving back into the Blue Jays and the comments made by Mark Shapiro. They bring on Sportsnet own MLB Insider Shi Davidi for his thoughts on what he heard from the team's President and CEO. The trio discuss the chain of command within the organization, how much they've learned from this year's disappointing season and what the main priorities this offseason need to be. They also look at how viable it is that the Blue Jays can re-vamp themselves to be competitive in 2025, especially in the American League East. After that, Brent and Matt check in with another show favourite, Sportsnet's own Jason Bukala (31:08). The founder of the Pro Hockey Group joins freshly off a plane having taken in some of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament to give us his thoughts on the “next one”, Gavin McKenna, and what makes him special for a winger. The three get into a discussion of what they think is the best process for the Maple Leafs to proceed with some of their top prospects, along with thoughts on overall development in the NHL with high end talent. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Matt Marchese look at the Blue Jays playing spoilers to the Orioles in the first game of a home series. They look at the incredible start from Chris Bassitt ending his recent slide and the other guys who came through for him in the likes of Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger & Alejandro Kirk. Brent & Matt turn their attention back to basketball and check in with Sportsnet's own Michael Grange. The trio discuss the disappointing overall Games for Canada as a whole when it came to basketball. In the back end of the hour, today's morning duo welcome on MLB Network's Jon Morosi (26:20). The three men look at the landscape in the American League East and what the Jays will have to do to compete with the Yankees & Orioles in 2025.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.
The Orioles were one of the most active teams in baseball at Tuesday's trade deadline. What did we learn about the team's front office and new ownership group from how they approached the deadline? On the latest episode of The Adam Jones Podcast, MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins hosts Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman to discuss the Orioles' trade of Austin Hays (1:15), top prospect Jackson Holliday (6:28), Baltimore as a baseball market (15:15), the American League East race (19:35), Mike Elias' tenure (25:25) and more. Then Adam and Jerry talk about how a clubhouse reacts to the trade deadline (36:35), Adam's fishing adventures (44:12) and more.
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi lead-off the second hour discussing the Blue Jays' precarious position in the American League East. The gents get into potential paths for future contention, how the third Wild Card slot has influenced decision making, if a ‘soft sell' at the trade deadline is the most appropriate strategy, and if the Jays will actually feel like they pivoted in 2025. MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the show to share his surprise that teams haven't started dealing already, the value of Toronto's starting rotation, and how the team can re-stock their pitching cupboard (30:25). 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.
Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record talks all things of the summer winds of an amazing baseball pennant race in the American League East – and singing Sinatra show tunes off Broadway with Nestor at Faidley's on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
The FAN Morning Show is back from the weekend! Hosts Matt Marchese and Daniele Franceschi start off with the Blue Jays, who narrowly avoided a sweep in Arizona by holding off the D-Backs to win on Sunday. Despite the victory, the team heads into the All-Star break at the bottom of the American League East. The pair offer their biggest takeaways from Toronto's unofficial first half of the season and ask for audience texts on what they've seen or learned about this team. Was not enough done in the off-season, or is this group just not good enough? In the backend of the hour, Matt and Daniele get into yesterday's Euro 2024 final with thoughts on Spain's domination throughout the tournament, as well as England's heartbreaking loss and not being able to “bring it home” (35:49). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week in Birdland.
Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on the potential for the Commanders to go from worst to first in the NFC East, why rookie quarterbacks are doing better than ever before, why Sikkema is such a big fan of Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, whether the Commanders should trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk if he's available, Sikkema's rankings of the Commanders' receiving corps and running-back unit and more Nationals: breakdown of a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a deep dive on the Nats' struggling offense Orioles: in-depth reaction to a 17-5 win at the Major League-leading New York Yankees, improving the O's to 16-0-6 over their last 22 series against American League East opponents for the longest streak of not losing a series against a division opponent for any MLB team since divisions were introduced in 1969 Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan discusses the highly entertaining series between the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies. Two of baseball's best teams squared off and they did not disappoint this weekend. A full breakdown here in this episode.While there were a lot of positives from this weekend, the one negative was the injury to Kyle Bradish. Ryan explains the extent of the UCL injury and what that means for the starting rotation moving forward. Lastly, Rip dives into the highly anticipated series between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. The rivalry between these two American League East foes is alive and well. Buckle up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The final hour of The FAN Morning Show today revisits Mitch Marner's current situation with the Maple Leafs. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined early in the hour by Hockey Hall of Famer, Adam Oates, to get his thoughts on the microscope Mitch was under in the playoffs and if the criticisms of him were fair. The trio also look at how power play failures can cost a team in the postseason, the quick adjustments coaches need to make to have success, and what an off-season looks like for a player trying to hone their skills, before offering some insight on what his former teammate Craig Berube brings to the Blue and White. In the back half of the hour, Sports Emmy Award winner and MLB Network analyst, Adnan Virk stops by to share his take on the American League East (27:10). They discuss the ripple effects on the Blue Jays' lack of run production, the strength of teams like the Orioles and Yankees, if Juan Soto will wear pinstripes for the rest of his career and how fun the duo of him and Aaron Judge is to watch. Sorry, Jays fans. 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.
Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, Kate Preusser and John Trupin are back to basics on Saturday May 18th. The Mariners find themselves deep in the abyss of the American League East, losing the first game to the Baltimore Orioles with series against the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals and Houston Astros on the horizon. The offense continues to sputter, showing little signs of stabilizing at a higher rate of production. What's to be done with the infield shuffle? Will Polanco go to the IL? How fine a line is the bullpen walking? How exciting is Paul Skenes and what debut do you remember most fondly? Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Mack, Joe Ostrowski and Erin Hawksworth provide you with an MLB Survivor Update, with many people earning a strike this past week, after the White Sox shocking sweep of the Rays and who should you select this week? Then, how to bet all of tonight's NBA Playoff action, featuring a trio of games in Celtics-Heat, Thunder-Pelicans and Lakers-Nuggets. The hour wraps with our favorite sides, totals and props for Monday's MLB Card, including a marquee matchup in the American League East between the Yankees and Orioles, an NLDS rematch between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, plus more! 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
Chris Mack, Joe Ostrowski and Erin Hawksworth discuss their favorite sides, totals and props for Monday's MLB Card, including a marquee matchup in the American League East between the Yankees and Orioles, an NLDS rematch between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, plus more! 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
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend where the Dodgers took two of three against Toronto; despite the losses the guys discuss how it was encouraging to see Kevin Gausman return to his elite form. World Series champion closer and NESN analyst Jonathan Papelbon comments on Canadian Tyler O'Neill's hot start with the Red Sox and the competition within the American League East (27:48). Later on, Sportsnet's Buck Martinez shares his most recent thoughts on the Jays as they get set to re-familiarize with the Royals at Rogers Centre after facing them last week in Kansas City (49:53). 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.
With the start of Spring Training right around the corner, Jim Rodriguez and Mark Drumheller discuss how they will be betting the American League East this season, after an offseason that featured some major moves including Corbin Burnes to the Orioles and Juan Soto to the Yankees. 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
Jim Rodriguez and Mark Drumheller discuss how they did last night betting wise, including in College Basketball where #2 Houston defeated #6 Iowa State at home in a Top-10 showdown, Then, the latest news around sports where the Nets have themselves a new Head Coach, and a NBA Veteran inked a significant new contract. We continue, with a breakdown how to bet the American League East this season, with pitchers and catchers reporting this week. The hour wraps with Off The Board, and the best and funniest stories in sports outside of the betting industry. 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