Podcasts about arte moreno

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens the show discussing the wild NBA Finals game and the complete collapse of the Spurs!  Also, despite the M's loss George Kirby was a positive. KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  is back state side and joins Puck to chat about his European trip, the Mariners injured bullpen, Kade Anderson and Mitch takes his aim at celebrities at the Knicks game! You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio and Puck discuss the Mariners thinning bullpen, Kade Anderson bullpen help, reliever trade market, the right-hand bat market, Jerry Dipoto's relationship with Angels owner Arte Moreno, and Mike Trout's future. “On This Day….” Monumental day for the Seattle Mariners Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Good on Paul Skenes (1:00) Puck (5:31) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (18:01) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio ( 40:16) “On This Day….”( 44:52) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Ben Maller talks about why Angels owner Arte Moreno would keep Mike Trout hog-tied to Anaheim, what the Red Sox are saying by booting starter Brayan Bello to the minors, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell claiming J.J. McCarthy is handling the Kyler Murray addition "really well", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Blum from The Athletic spoke with several fans at the protest outside of Angel Stadium over the weekend and he joins us to talk about what impact (if any) it will have on Arte Moreno. The Knicks has steamrolled their way back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Angels fans continuing to protest team owner Arte Moreno, how Angels fans can force MLB to act, Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. taking $34 million loss in court, Maller Militia Feud, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A FLEX ALERT before the Dodgers-Brewers game. Halos fans are getting unruly in Anaheim with owner Arte Moreno. DVR with Vassegh from Milwaukee. Local Knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Things Thursday. Longtime MLB writer and host of the Halos Territory Podcast Mike DiGiovanna on the uproar from Angels fans with owner Arte Moreno and his conversation with Mike Trout on staying in Anaheim. Local Knowledge with a mountain lion attack in Glendora.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the latest injury update on Tigers ace Tarik Skubal including the possibility that he could be traded, who would be bidding for Skubal's services, reports of Arte Moreno botching trades for Junior Caminero and Andy Pages, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE FARR SIDE. D'Marco reads off a list of teams who have the longest playoff drought. STRAIGHT UP WITH TRAVIS RODGERS. He has another bone to pick with Angels owner Arte Moreno. There are reports at the time the Angels were getting ready to trade Shohei Ohtani, Moreno had a chance to acquire Junior Caminero from the Rays. BREAKING NEWS QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams came to an agreement on a 1 - year $55million dollar extension. TIP OR NO TIP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In todays 1 hour show Fred Roggin and Jonas Knox talk about the chants and in-stadium protests against Arte Moreno at the Big A. Plus, we pull the curtain back on radio clocks and talk about rats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another great performance last night (5 scoreless IP and a leadoff HR) - we discuss if he is the best baseball player ever. Ken Rosenthal had a bombshell report about two separate Ohtani trades that would have made the Angels competitive - but Arte Moreno nixed them. Lebron speaks about when he may make the decision on his future,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers salvaged a 2-2 series record in Colorado with a blowout win (on the back of yet another great start from Justin Wrobleski). Edwin Diaz will be out for the forseeable future after getting an elbow procedure. Will Kevin Durant play in Game 2 for the Rockets tonight? After the Padres sold for nearly $4 billion, could the money be too enticing for Arte Moreno to pass up if a similar offer came in for the Angels?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finish Your Breakfast (4.19.2026): The Padres are set to get new leadership, and with that leadership, history will be made. If the Padres sell to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, Feliciano will join the Angels' Arte Moreno as the second Latino majority owner of an MLB franchise, and Jones will be the first African-American woman to be majority owner of an MLB franchise. $3.9 billion is a lot of money, but oftentimes, minorities have to overpay to break the good old network that has excluded our community for far too long. I will be watching these developments closely.

The guys wonder who the next generation of iconic news anchors in Portland will be...One NBA player takes issue with Magic City night in Atlanta...Why does Arte Moreno say things out loud and are there more event goers are die hard fans going to games these days?

Rob and Kelvin debate whether any team besides the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs or Detroit Pistons is capable of winning the NBA championship this season, tell us why they have a big problem with Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports NFL reporter Greg Auman swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines to come out of the NFL Draft Combine so far this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a player with legs like a centaur, a knuckleballer’s sore subject, Arte Moreno’s thoughts on whether winning matters to fans, a response from the barback who gave free drinks to a fellow listener, and a new perspective on Tony Clark’s reportedly inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. Then (45:17) they talk to Maxfield Lane and Owen Riley of Oyster Analytics about the challenge system’s tactical considerations and when it does and doesn’t make sense to second-guess the ump (and also, some slightly scary mascots). Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Audio outro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to story about Sloan Link to Sloan headshot Link to A-Rod centaur story Link to horse anatomy info Link to They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? Link to Kapler/calves post 1 Link to Kapler/calves post 2 Link to tweets about Waldron Link to MLBTR on Waldron Link to info on bidets and hemorrhoids Link to Breaking Bad scene Link to Hill EW interview Link to Moreno comments Link to MLBPA response Link to team attendance data Link to “Macavity” Link to Reddit comment Link to Obi-Wan quote Link to Wells video Link to post on Wells 1 Link to post on Wells 2 Link to Down on the Farm Link to Oyster Analytics on Bluesky Link to Oyster rankings Link to Oyster challenge dashboard Link to 2016 article on Yankees challenges Link to BP on replay reviews Link to Tango on challenges Link to Tango on challenges 2 Link to Tango on challenges 3 Link to Stark on challenges Link to Blum/Lin on challenges Link to Sale on challenging Link to Sale on calling pitches Link to Sale jersey story Link to Bull Durham quote Link to Baysox story 1 Link to Baysox story 2 Link to Archie info Link to Archie/Truckee photo Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Andy Kamenetzky continue to take calls to hear from Laker fans! Luka has said what his WWE play in song would be, what would the crew pick? Who is on an Oscars campaign? The crew dive back into the news of the week from the Angels and Arte Moreno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason, Ireland, & Mychal Thompson. It is a Live Imaging Tuesday with Chris Morales in with D'Marco & Travis. Morales raises the question on if JJ Redick is the ideal coach for the Los Angeles Lakers in the foreseeable future? Angels Owner Arte Moreno made some interesting comments in regards to the priority for the Angels should not be winning. Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell comes in to way in on the Lakers and JJ Redick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Pablo Lopez's UCL injury and what it means for the Twins' roster, how the Orioles will deal with injuries to Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday, the Guardians signing Rhys Hoskins to a minor league deal and their surprising lack of offensive moves this offseason, Angels owner Arte Moreno's comments about how fans don't care about winning, Chris Sale's extension with the Braves, and the interesting details that led Tony Clark to resign as leader of the MLB Players Association. 

Fast Track! Mason, Ireland, Mychal Thompson, and Pepe Mantilla circle back to Arte Moreno's comments about "winning is not everything.” More Fast Track! Are Aliens real? The crew dive back into James Worthy comments about the Lakers not showing any heart. Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Spring Training news and reactions. We discuss the Yankees Spring Training sewage situation, Bo Bichette at third base, Shohei Ohtani WBC update, Tarik Skubal pitching one game for Team USA, Arte Moreno comments, and recent MLB signings including Rhys Hoskins, Jack Suwinski, and Michael Conforto. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Skubal WBC Update 06:20 Yankees Sewage Nightmare 09:35 Bo Bichette Defense 14:25 Arte Moreno Comment 19:20 Shohei Ohtani Updates 24:28 Miguel Rojas Interview Subscribe for weekly MLB news, reactions, player interviews, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open with Arte Moreno saying winning isn't in the top 5 of the needs of the Angels. Joe explains what he believes the owner meant in the statement for the fans of the LA Angels. Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski passed away and Tom asks where Maz's home run in the 1960 World Series ranks amongst all-time hits. Plus, will a coming rule change cause a safety issue for coaches? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open with Arte Moreno saying winning isn't in the top 5 of the needs of the Angels. Joe explains what he believes the owner meant in the statement for the fans of the LA Angels. Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski passed away and Tom asks where Maz's home run in the 1960 World Series ranks amongst all-time hits. Plus, will a coming rule change cause a safety issue for coaches? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the likeliest futures for LeBron James, Steve Kerr, Justin Jefferson and Macklin Celebrini. Also: What's up with Arte Moreno? 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

Sam Blum from The Athletic hops on to talk about Arte Moreno's controversial comments about Angel fans not caring about winning. Its Lit features an update on the Maxx Crosby and CJ Stroud trade rumors, UFL rule changes that could affect the NFL in the future, two boxing legends squaring off in September and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘toothless' as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic fashion in overtime to win its first gold medal since 1980! And Team USA's women did the same thing, against the same team, with the same score! Wow! (18:40) The Angels dont care about winning or maybe the fans dont care about winning? That's what owner Arte Moreno said! He did a survey! But he won't show you the survey. (29:45) Jazz Chisholm is confident. I'll give him that. But, Jazz, cmon. (41:08) Review: Hamnet. (44:09) NPPOD. (45:30) Rondale Moore took his own life. An NFL player. A college football playing great. So young. So much more life ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘toothless' as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic fashion in overtime to win its first gold medal since 1980! And Team USA's women did the same thing, against the same team, with the same score! Wow! (18:40) The Angels dont care about winning or maybe the fans dont care about winning? That's what owner Arte Moreno said! He did a survey! But he won't show you the survey. (29:45) Jazz Chisholm is confident. I'll give him that. But, Jazz, cmon. (41:08) Review: Hamnet. (44:09) NPPOD. (45:30) Rondale Moore took his own life. An NFL player. A college football playing great. So young. So much more life ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about the odds of Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm getting a 10-year deal worth $350 million, Chisholm saying he would play for the Angels over the Dodgers in free agency, Arte Moreno saying Angels fans don't care about winning, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LA Angels UK podcast returns with Nick and Toby back for another year as the Angels take a trip to Arizona for Spring Training. They discuss the offseason, Arte Moreno, the state of the roster, the upcoming WBC and loads more.

Jovan Buha joins us to talk Lakers as they get set to begin their post-all star break schedule. Its Lit features Mick Cronin apologizing and Arte Moreno making some interesting comments about the AngelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday Cheer & Border Patrol – keeping Canadian fans homeHockey World Junior Championships Minnesota, close to Saskatchewan, Manitoba, AlbertaGames not 1/3 full at ChampionshipsSome game stands appeared completely emptyRoberto Clemente 21Died on New Years Eve while performing a humanitarian service to earthquake victimsRoberto Clemente Foundation continues to serve those in need https://robertoclementefoundation.org/ Why did Robert Clemente wear number 21 as his numberFamily members in the game together - Joe Torre & Frank Torre; Wilson & William Contreras; Austin & Parker Meadows; Kyle & Preston TuckerKyle Tucker Free Agent - SF Giants could be a great fit for Kyle TuckerCould Rays bring on Kyle Tucker Rays productive bats - Caminero, Diaz & ArandaHave Tucker on team when Rays open new stadiumBo Bichette from St. PeteSour Lemons – how to make Baseball LemonadeNolan Arenado leaving St. Louis – change should be goodArte Moreno & Angels outlookNolan Arenado, Cardinals & the Angels – what sours a team?Angels brought Ron Washington, Travis d'Arnaud, Soler & still no positive vibeAngels - ineffective job developing players in minor league affiliates"Losing breeds Losing" Angels not building up their AA minor league talentArte Moreno & Stu Sternberg conversation?A plethora of mercenariesHome sales market dropping in Florida applies to the Rays, How does that impact Real Estate mogul & Rays owner balancing his Dream Home business with RaysGive new ownership some leeway as they come in with so many changes including finding a location for a new stadiumWBC – World Baseball Classic & MLB Spring TrainingMLB teams have 5 weeks to determine their roster before Spring Training & WBC startingOff Season & baseball activities and collectibles$7,475 for Ty Cobb dentures. High value for paint on a canvas Jerseys & memories1 collector bought a jersey from every player on his favorite teamCeramic Cows Framing Evan Longoria for $20  – work project – Jersey, plexiglass and wood New Years resolutions Increase Women baseball shows, Don't do bad things, Craig Calcaterra “be better critical thinkers”Need on political landscape for a more factual and not reactionary responseNew & more frequent YouTube contentKansas City Royals & the Kansas City ChiefsChiefs may move from Missouri to KansasRoyals Kauffman Stadium adjacent to Chief's Arrowhead Stadium2031 Royals Kauffman stadium contract expires & Chiefs move into new stadiumTime to consider making a change to their names – Kansas MonarchsTop 10 Worthwhile projects for positives in the world including The Ocean Cleanup Remember the Season of Giving & Positive ChangeThe Ocean Cleanup – https://theoceancleanup.com/ effective change to remove plastics from rivers and the oceansWe are headed in the right directionby 2031 “they will have rid the oceans of about 70 to 80% of the plastics that are in there right now”  Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com  Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

Before the team absolutely threw Sunday's game away, the boys recorded their first all positive, all upbeat, podcast in a long time! They covered…  The team's record and playoff position  The performances of Detmers, Moore, Neto, and others Does the team make moves at the trade deadline  Much more!  Enjoy Episode 52 of the AngelsWin Podcast! 

Sam Blum of The Athletic hops on as the Angels get set to face the Dodgers this weekend. Fred and Rodney discuss whether Arte Moreno should sell the Angels (for real this time). We tell you how you can be the next Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Lakers.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels' 6-3 start. Is it real or a mirage? Can they keep up the winning ways, or will 2025 be the same old LA Angels? Also, what do we make of the Anaheim mayor's open letter to Arte Moreno? And what's with the Angels' new injury reporting policy?

Happy Spring Training Opening Day!!!  On Episode 47 of the AngelsWin Podcast, the boys discuss …    • Spring Training Game 1: Angels vs. Seattle    • Trout Moves to RF   • The signing of Kenley Jansen   • The Angels announce Opening Day Starter: Yusei Kikuchi   • Anthony Rendon out for a hip surgery   • AngelsWin Spring Training Fanfest 

Jared Tims, Nate Green, and Derek Ciapola discuss Arte Moreno and NRI's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Rojas rejoins Chuck Richter and Geoff Stoddart to give a life and career update before the guys dig into the Angels offseason, roadmap ahead and hot stove talk.  Fire up the YouTube, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you get your AngelsWin Podcast.  Let's go Angels!! 

Happy Festivus!  It's time for the “Airing of Grievances!”    On Episode 45 of the AngelsWin Podcast, the boys …  Read and react to grievances submitted by the fans  Remember the legend, Rickey Henderson Reminisce on 20 amazing years of AngelsWin  Enjoy this 90 minute, end of year episode and you work your way through the holiday season! 

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recall some of their Thanksgiving traditions.  Tom looks ahead to the coming trials of robot ump while Joe hopes it doesn't take away any managerial advantages.  We discuss the Angels deal with pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and how he'll impact this roster.  Tom mentions the passing of former MLB player Rico Carty and remembers his hitting career.  Wrapping up, Joe touches on recent coaching changes and the challenging atmosphere these coaches are put in. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘array' as in options as in streaming as in broadcast as in pay per game. Is that what you want as a fan? Diamond Sports thinks so! You can pay for a single game to watch! (10:55) The Angels are here to spend money? Arte Moreno swears the team is buying now! Really? (18:08) Is fixing Tropicana Field worth it? $55 million in damages is the budget so far. But what about the new stadium? Is the city willing to dish out all that money? (29:48) Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin. (34:00) Let's talk about Jordan Montgomery. Ken Kendrick crushed him. Frankly, every hitter this year crushed him. He's back with the Diamondbacks… but for how long? (39:17) NPPOD. (47:00) Brian Flores wants to be a head coach in the NFL again. Brian Flores is still suing the NFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘array' as in options as in streaming as in broadcast as in pay per game. Is that what you want as a fan? Diamond Sports thinks so! You can pay for a single game to watch! (10:55) The Angels are here to spend money? Arte Moreno swears the team is buying now! Really? (18:08) Is fixing Tropicana Field worth it? $55 million in damages is the budget so far. But what about the new stadium? Is the city willing to dish out all that money? (29:48) Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin. (34:00) Let's talk about Jordan Montgomery. Ken Kendrick crushed him. Frankly, every hitter this year crushed him. He's back with the Diamondbacks… but for how long? (39:17) NPPOD. (47:00) Brian Flores wants to be a head coach in the NFL again. Brian Flores is still suing the NFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With wall to wall politics, cheers & tears, and general craziness filling our news feeds, we thought we could all use a palate cleanser.  It's Hot Stove SZSN, and the boys are back with baseball talk!  They discuss ...   * What Chuck has been hearing from his inside sources * Moves the Angels have already made  * What moves they're likely to go explore  * A Spring Training preview    So sit back, relax and ENJOY Episode 44 of the AngelsWin Podcast (even though they accidentally refer to it as episode 45) 

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode of Calling All Halos. They discuss the Angels' offseason plan, or lack thereof. With all spending done on a "case-by-case" basis, GM Perry Minasian has limited autonomy. Also, will Anthony Rendon be released? And which other free agents might the Angels pursue?

Today's word of the day is ‘fugue for tinhorns' as in the offseason is here as in baseball is already off to the races. Free agency. Juan Soto. RSN business. So much going on. (21:25) What's the latest going on with the Athletics? Do we finally get to see this financial plan? Is John Fisher ready to show the numbers? And what about that schedule for games in Sacramento… what a doozy. (35:50) Review: Old Man - Season 2. (37:30) NPPOD. (43:30) Bob Costas is hanging up his mic. After a 44-year career he no longer has it. What a legend. (48:00) We have a trade already! The Braves have traded Jorge Soler already! Arte Moreno, welcome to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘fugue for tinhorns' as in the offseason is here as in baseball is already off to the races. Free agency. Juan Soto. RSN business. So much going on. (21:25) What's the latest going on with the Athletics? Do we finally get to see this financial plan? Is John Fisher ready to show the numbers? And what about that schedule for games in Sacramento… what a doozy. (35:50) Review: Old Man - Season 2. (37:30) NPPOD. (43:30) Bob Costas is hanging up his mic. After a 44-year career he no longer has it. What a legend. (48:00) We have a trade already! The Braves have traded Jorge Soler already! Arte Moreno, welcome to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the historical context of the 2024 season from Aaron Judge and Juan Soto by taking a look back at elite duos that have had incredible years as teammates. Plus, with the Angels extending Perry Minasian, they wonder if previous levels of payroll spending from Arte Moreno will open up paths to a big free agent signing this winter, before considering several teams that approaching big decisions in their front office during the year ahead. Rundown8:33 How Good Is This Season From Aaron Judge & Juan Soto?15:20 An Interesting Look at Lineup Protection from Saber Seminar18:19 Name the Yankees' Seven Cleanup Hitters in 202425:02 The Angels Extend Perry Minasian, Will Payroll Rise in 2025?41:30 Front Offices Entering 2025 on the Hot Seat51:48 Can the Cubs Make It Work Loading Up in the Second Tier of Free Agency While Their Young Core Arrives?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the historical context of the 2024 season from Aaron Judge and Juan Soto by taking a look back at elite duos that have had incredible years as teammates. Plus, with the Angels extending Perry Minasian, they wonder if previous levels of payroll spending from Arte Moreno will open up paths to a big free agent signing this winter, before considering several teams that approaching big decisions in their front office during the year ahead.  Rundown 8:33 How Good Is This Season From Aaron Judge & Juan Soto? 15:20 An Interesting Look at Lineup Protection from Saber Seminar 18:19 Name the Yankees' Seven Cleanup Hitters in 2024 25:02 The Angels Extend Perry Minasian, Will Payroll Rise in 2025? 41:30 Front Offices Entering 2025 on the Hot Seat 51:48 Can the Cubs Make It Work Loading Up in the Second Tier of Free Agency While Their Young Core Arrives? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SERIES 3 EPISODE 2: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Don't look now but I think a certain Russian dictator has stopped betting on Trump. In fact, he's started humiliating him. Whatever the deal between Trump and Putin was on Gershkovich – and there is every chance it existed only in that great, amorphous, bug-filled attic that is Trump's mind – it's gone now. On June 5 Trump insisted only he could get him home. Only he would be the recipient of Putin's trust and agreement. He even put a date on it. Not when he was back in the White House but as soon as he was president-elect. Instead Putin just kicked Trump in the balls. Whatever happened, Trump was no longer worth enough to Putin for Putin to let Trump lie to cover his own useless ass. He just let Trump step on that rake. He just LEFT Trump to post impotently on social media about whether we got more prisoners then they did, like he was talking about getting 13 burgers for five bucks at McDonald's instead of just a dozen. TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON 'KAMALA IS NOT BLACK, SHE'S JAMAICAN.' Since he thinks immigrants are from asylums because he doesn't know the word has multiple meanings, there's every chance he thinks the "Jamaica" is the part of his home borough, Queens. The stupidity of The New York Times and Washington Post may have helped convince him he's got the winning campaign theme here but his claim she's not really black really cut through - and cut him. THERE'S VP NEWS: JD Vance says nobody's trying to get him off the ticket, everybody's been treated like this. Mike Pence was treated like this (JD? A word, please?) But everybody says the Dump-Vance movement is coming from Kellyanne Conway. On the other side, the tea leaves suggest Josh Shapiro may be Kamala's choice. AND ONE WEIRD TRICK: Imagine being born in 1946, living through Korea and the Cold War and JFK and Vietnam and the Swinging 60s and Watergate and Reagan and The Tech Boom and 9/11 and Obama and every day of your life since you learned how to talk, somebody has called you weird and apparently you'd never heard this… until last week. Happily, Trump has the perfect response to this: I'm not weird, you're weird. B-Block (24:30) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: As Mike Trout loses another season to injury and entropy, Angels' owner Arte Moreno must move him, or the team. The editor of the Cook Political Report thinks if the election is about the issues and not Trump, Trump will win. And Musk says he and Maduro will fight. Ever heard of the boxing matches where the two guys score simultaneous knockouts? C-Block (34:50) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: From his great near-novel "My Life And Hard Times" it's just another kid from another century trying to get through the bewildering bureaucracy that is a major American college: "University Days."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘champion' as in UConn as in back-to-back as in dynasty as in college basketball runs through Connecticut. UConn smoked Purdue in the championship game last night, 75-60. Made it look easy. (9:33) What is the WNBA going to do? Can the TV money come in? Is the Caitlin Clark impact going to reach that league? How can they capitalize right now? (21:20) More pitching problems! More elbow soreness! Framber Valdez hurt! Gerrit Cole speaks out! Justin Verlander speaks out! Shane Bieber speaks out! (37:00) Review: Origin. (44:00) The Miami Marlins quietly declined Skip Schumaker's deal for 2025. Why? He was just manager of the year! (49:09) Arte Moreno did something hilarious over the weekend. We have to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘champion' as in UConn as in back-to-back as in dynasty as in college basketball runs through Connecticut. UConn smoked Purdue in the championship game last night, 75-60. Made it look easy. (9:33) What is the WNBA going to do? Can the TV money come in? Is the Caitlin Clark impact going to reach that league? How can they capitalize right now? (21:20) More pitching problems! More elbow soreness! Framber Valdez hurt! Gerrit Cole speaks out! Justin Verlander speaks out! Shane Bieber speaks out! (37:00) Review: Origin. (44:00) The Miami Marlins quietly declined Skip Schumaker's deal for 2025. Why? He was just manager of the year! (49:09) Arte Moreno did something hilarious over the weekend. We have to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘easy way out' as in Rocky 4 as in Mike Trout as in the Angels as in Ohtani as in Arte Moreno as in the other LA team. What did Trout say about his future? Does he want a trade? Will he finish his career in LA? (10:00) If Trout just turns to his left he'll see Anthony Rendon talking about how much he hates baseball. Yes, that one. Said baseball is just a job. Nice! (19:00) What are the Cubs up to? Owner Tom Ricketts called out Scott Boras. Is the team signing Cody Bellinger? (32:00) Review: Flamin' Hot. (39:05) Another Boras client speaks! It's Juan Soto time. The new Yankee!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices