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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to Toronto’s 18 inning loss in game three of the World Series plus the GOAT debate between Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth, then they get a Fact or Fiction pick before some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:50] the Cowboys' loss to the Broncos, which Evan says doesn't qualify as a disaster because it wasn't a surprise. Here's a surprise: If Jerry Jones waves the white flag and trades his most marketable asset, George Pickens. [25:59] The guys give their take. Texas A&M picked up another road win against a ranked team with an impressive performance against LSU, getting the Tigers' coach fired in the process. [56:05] Can the Aggies win their first national title in nearly 90 years? Shawn McFarland joins the group to discuss that and other college football as well as an 18-inning thriller in Game 3. The question: Is Shohei Ohtani better than Babe Ruth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Larry Stone, legendary Seattle sports writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about game three of the World Series last night, Will Klein pitching for the Dodgers last night, Babe Ruth vs. Shohei Ohtani in the GOAT debate, and John Stanton’s letter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:50] the Cowboys' loss to the Broncos, which Evan says doesn't qualify as a disaster because it wasn't a surprise. Here's a surprise: If Jerry Jones waves the white flag and trades his most marketable asset, George Pickens. [25:59] The guys give their take. Texas A&M picked up another road win against a ranked team with an impressive performance against LSU, getting the Tigers' coach fired in the process. [56:05] Can the Aggies win their first national title in nearly 90 years? Shawn McFarland joins the group to discuss that and other college football as well as an 18-inning thriller in Game 3. The question: Is Shohei Ohtani better than Babe Ruth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BT and Sal dive into the eternal and fiery debate: Babe Ruth vs. Shohei Ohtani. Sal argues that Ohtani's two-way status is overblown, revealing that Ruth wasn't a true full-time simultaneous pitcher/hitter for long, and suggesting Ohtani's overall dominance doesn't match the "King" (Ruth). BT counters, asking if a 1920s-era Ruth would be a mere "Daniel Vogelbach" in today's game, while Ohtani would be an "alien" if he time-traveled. They also discuss the "Ohtani Rule" and the uncomfortable noise around Ohtani's former interpreter. The "Call of the Day" continues the Ohtani debate with a Little League comparison, and the segment wraps with Sal sharing his bizarre dream where Adam Schein is the head coach of the New York Jets and BT is on color.
BT & Sal are fired up! Sal accuses actress Sydney Sweeney of "lying" after she appeared at the World Series wearing a Dodgers jersey despite refusing to name a rooting interest on their show. This leads to a fiery debate on Shohei Ohtani, with Sal minimizing his two-way status, calling the "two jobs" narrative a joke and arguing that his six-inning, four-run World Series start was "not impressive." BT counters, calling Ohtani's overall ability "insane" and comparing the two-way marvel to Babe Ruth, Tiger Woods, and Mike Tyson, while Sal argues Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders were more impressive. The conversation also features a call on why the Karl-Anthony Towns trade wasn't a win for the Knicks. The segment wraps with Three Random Questions: When you have a cold, do you go with medicine or let it ride out naturally? What are your top three favorite Halloween candies?
BT & Sal explode over the Knicks' disastrous start, dubbing the new coach "Mike Clown" for the team's messy, structureless offense and lack of identity. They unleash a blistering attack on Karl-Anthony Towns, labeling him "soft," "slow," and a "puppy" incapable of being Jalen Brunson's championship-level co-star. The hosts argue a Giannis trade is the only path to a title and demand the team pivot during their upcoming home stretch. The fire continues as Sal takes aim at Shohei Ohtani, calling his two-way status an "overblown joke" and a pitcher who is simply "not impressive," leading to a heated Babe Ruth vs. Ohtani debate. Plus, Sal reveals his bizarre dream about Adam Schein coaching the Jets, and BT rages over sidewalk etiquette and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross's meltdown over his private jet.
BT & Sal reignite the white-hot Babe Ruth vs. Shohei Ohtani debate, with Sal arguing that Ohtani is "not impressive" because "people do this in Little League all the time," while Pat the caller firmly plants Babe Ruth as the undisputed "King." The discussion veers into MLB's "Ohtani Rule," which Sal calls "total BS," and the hosts speculate on the star's recent gambling scandal. The segment ends with the bizarre Call of the Day, where Sal recounts a vivid dream featuring Brendan Tierney doing color commentary and former WFAN host Adam Schein acting as the intensely competitive Head Coach of the New York Jets!
BT & Sal are fired up after discovering actress Sydney Sweeney—who recently appeared on their show—was spotted at the World Series wearing a Dodger jersey, despite explicitly refusing to name a favorite team to the hosts! Sal feels personally betrayed by the "A-List Betrayal," sparking a massive debate about whether she was being genuine or simply following a PR strategy. The discussion quickly devolves into a separate, equally fiery take from Sal on Shohei Ohtani. Sal minimizes Ohtani's accomplishment as a two-way player, calling the "two jobs" claim overrated and questioning if his impressive moments are only impressive because of the anomaly. BT vehemently disagrees, arguing Ohtani is "one of one" and historically unprecedented, leading to a huge argument over whether Ohtani is more impressive than Aaron Judge, Babe Ruth, or even Tiger Woods and Mike Tyson.
In today's episode of the Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse are joined by Professor Sports Cards, a seasoned collector and YouTube personality known for his candid takes on the hobby. The guys discuss the current state of the sports card market, the impact of overprinting, and the allure of vintage autograph rookies, which Professor enjoys collecting. They also debate the value of modern players like Shohei Ohtani and Patrick Mahomes, and explore the dynamics of card breaking and its influence on prices. Mike also shares his latest PC pickup, why community building is essential for successful card breaking businesses and the challenges faced by breakers in maintaining engagement, as well as the Babe Ruth sale that just lost $3 MILLION.Plus, will Ohtani prices come down or is the current market here to stay? The guys answer that question in today's mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hollywood's Headlines includes Lane Kiffin's epic rant on Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables saying they had the better team, Adrian Peterson and Paul Pierce getting DUI's, and a man loses $3 million on a Babe Ruth trading card.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is expected to play Thursday as the Dolphins host Baltimore, but the team ran into controversy after listing him as a full participant in practice last week only for him to be inactive on game day. Joe weighs in on the possibility of Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel returning for another season, saying it's unlikely but not out of the question. Plus, Hollywood's Headlines covers Lane Kiffin's epic rant, a couple of former athletes getting into trouble, and a Babe Ruth card selling for millions.
Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) We got a sneak preview of the Washington Commanders last night and we get Gregg's thoughts on the Hawks next opponent. With the NFL trade deadline looming, does Gregg expect to see the Seahawks making some moves? :30- The NFL Trade Deadline is approaching and we expect John Schneider to make some moves, because that's what he does, so who could be on the block? :35- It's Fact or Fiction time! Chuck's got picks and has to make a decision, will he make the right one and will Dick Fain steal his other one this afternoon? :45- Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest baseball player ever? He had two home runs and two doubles last night, getting on base 9 times over the 18 innings and he's sure making a case for being the GOAT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with David Gardner (co-founder of The Motley Fool and author of Rule Breaker Investing) to discuss: – Beating the market vs indexing – The “lose to win” philosophy and position sizing – The six traits of rule-breaker companies – Conscious capitalism, purpose and culture If you love learning about growth investing and finding outliers, subscribe to the Australian Property Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Beating the market: why David still believes individuals can outperform and why most don't try – Lose to win: accepting frequent small losses to capture rare, massive winners (Babe Ruth analogy) – Six rule-breaker traits: top dog & first mover, sustainable edge, strong price action, leadership/backers, brand love, and “overvalued” narratives – Final thoughts & how to learn more: AI's role in research (not a reason to quit stock picking) and making portfolios reflect our best vision for our future Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I see a lot of people posting that this $3M Babe Ruth loss is a sign of things to come. The sky is falling- but is that really the case? I have another theory.
In dieser Folge wird's geschichtlich, herzlich und herrlich frankfurterisch! Maik aka @maikcards – Erzieher, Fußballtrainer und leidenschaftlicher Vintage-Sammler – erzählt, wie ihn ein Jahr in Boston zum Baseball-Card-Fan machte, warum seine Mickey-Mantle-Karte aus einer Chipstüte stammt und weshalb Kinder der beste Realitätscheck sind.
Send us a textSABR Seymour Medal Winner, National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, New York Times Notable Book Of the Year Winner, Time Magazine Top 10 Book Of the Year winner, and NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Jane Leavy joins King Hap to talk about her career, Baseball, and NEW BOOK........”Make Me Commissioner, I know whats wrong with baseball and how to fix it!”On the eve of the World Series, King Hap calls in the Closer!! Jane joins Hap to Talk MLB, rule changes, Old school vs New school, and much much more!!!In the amazing career of Jane Leavy, she has seen and covered it all from baseball to the Olympics. She has been given so many awards and is just so much fun to talk to. Hap and her could have went on for hours!!This episode is a must listen for any baseball fan!!!Follow Jane on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leavy5943?Check out her websitehttps://janeleavy.com/Pick up her new book https://a.co/d/5dLsPirThis episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS ALWAYSThe Happy Hour is brought to you by the official Top Shelf Alcohol of the Happy Hour!CLEARWATER DISTILLERY https://shop.clearwaterdistilling.com/PROMO CODE KINGHAPSAVES 10% and free shipping over $100OLD SCHOOL LABSAmazing Supplements made for Amazing people!TRY OATMEAL CREAM PIE PROTEIN! Save 30% site wide with promo code Kinghaphttps://shop.oldschoollabs.com/KINGHAPLiquid I.V.WOW..... SUGAR FREE LIV ENERGY!!!https://glnk.io/koyv/kinghap*PROMO CODE KINGHAP SAVES 25%
Jane Leavy, known for her bestselling biographies of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Sandy Koufax, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to discuss her latest book Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It, sharing her insights on how analytics have altered the sport's rhythm, storytelling, and fan experience—and what reforms could restore baseball's enduring appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest episode of SMQB has Bison and Rooster delivering the hottest takes and the most head-shaking facts in sports. First, they dive into the financial insanity of college football. We're talking about coaches who've barely won a thing getting *tens of millions* just to go away, including a staggering $52 million buyout for Brian Kelly and $45 million for James Franklin. Where's the outrage? The guys lay into the greedy system, but still find a few bright spots on the field, including the shocking rise of the **Indiana Hoosiers** into the top 5 and the ACC-wrecking **Virginia Cavaliers**. Then, the focus shifts to the truly unbelievable: Shohei Ohtani's single-game postseason performance. Three home runs and ten strikeouts in one game? The hosts debate if it's statistically the greatest performance of all time and why his two-way dominance leaves him with only one comparison: Babe Ruth. They also break down the drama of the ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners, shouting out Vlad Guerrero Jr. for stepping up as a true franchise hero. Finally, the segment wraps with a look at the NBA, where the guys call out the league for pushing the aging stars while the new, international crop of talent (Jokic, SGA, Giannis) is ready to take the crown.
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John Maytham speaks to Mike Wills | Journalist and CapeTalk Presenter, about the sheer magnitude of Shohei Ohtani’s achievement — how one man continues to bridge cultures, break records, and transform how we think about athletic possibility. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dans l’Instant Incroyable, Une jeune femme a réussi l'impensable : battre Babe Ruth et Lou Gherig! Martin rit fort en essayant une voiture électrique et l’ami à Danick est au cœur d’un grand mensonge avec ses voisins. Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée
pWotD Episode 3091: Shohei Ohtani Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 331,536 views on Saturday, 18 October 2025 our article of the day is Shohei Ohtani.Shohei Ohtani (Japanese: 大谷 翔平, Hepburn: Ōtani Shōhei; pronounced [oːtaɲi ɕoːheː] (SHOW-hey oh-TAH-nee); born July 5, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Shotime", he has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Because of his elite contributions as a hitter and as a pitcher, a rarity as a two-way player, Ohtani's prime seasons have been considered among the greatest in baseball history, with some comparing them favorably to the early career of Babe Ruth.Considered early on as an elite two-way player, Ohtani was the first pick of the Fighters in the 2012 NPB draft. He played for the Fighters from 2013 through 2017 as a pitcher and an outfielder and won the 2016 Japan Series with them. The Fighters posted Ohtani to MLB after the 2017 season, and he signed with the Angels, soon winning the 2018 American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award.Following an injury-plagued 2019 and 2020, Ohtani hit 46 home runs and struck out 156 batters en route to winning his first AL Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in 2021, a statistically unprecedented two-way season that saw him bestowed with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award. In 2022, he became the first player in the modern era to qualify for both the hitting and pitching leaderboards in one season, finishing third in the AL with 219 strikeouts.Ohtani won his second AL MVP in 2023, leading the AL with 44 home runs while recording 10 wins as a pitcher. He was the first player to win multiple unanimous MVPs and the first Japanese-born player to win a league home run title. After the 2023 season, Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, the then-largest contract in professional sports history. Since 2023, Ohtani's jerseys have sold more than any other player in the U. S., Japan and worldwide. Unable to pitch in 2024 while recovering from a second elbow injury, Ohtani played as a DH for the Dodgers. He became the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season and was unanimously named the 2024 National League MVP. He won the 2024 World Series in his first MLB postseason appearance.Internationally, Ohtani represents Japan. At the 2023 World Baseball Classic, he won the MVP Award for the tournament following Japan's victory over the United States. The 2023 final was one of the most-watched baseball games in history, culminating with Ohtani striking out Angels teammate and U. S. captain Mike Trout on a full count, securing a 3–2 win and Japan's third title.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:24 UTC on Sunday, 19 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Shohei Ohtani on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Justin.
Send us a textScooter Gennett is a former MLB All-Star second baseman who played 7 years in the Bigs for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants. He is one of 21 players in the history of the league to hit 4 home runs in one game. In this episode Scooter talks about making it to the majors leagues, his approach at the plate and his mission since retiring from the game.
Radio was floundering in its early days. People didn't know what to make of it. Baseball owners were afraid of it, and for the first years of radio broadcasting, there was no banter, only dead air between plays. In the midst of this lull came an athlete and personality who bewitched a nation, and was single-handedly responsible for the spread of millions of radios across the country. But the reasons for the “Babe Ruth addiction” are not as obvious as they may seem.
Andy and Randy talk about Aaron Judge and how he'll be viewed by Yankees fans if he never wins a World Series and the discuss turns to legends like Babe Ruth and eventually Satchel Paige.
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It's Mighty Monday, and Ryan is here to take us back to the diamond with one of our favorite films: The Sandlot.ABOUT THE SANDLOTIn the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR THE SANDLOTApril 7, 1993 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF THE SANDLOTTom Guiry as Scott “Scotty” SmallsMike Vitar as Benjamin “Benny the Jet” RodriguezPatrick Renna as Hamilton “Ham” PorterChauncey Leopardi as Michael “Squints” PalledorousMarty York as Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennanBrandon Quintin Adams as Kenny “The Heater” DeNunezGrant Gelt as Bertram Grover WeeksShane Obedzinski as Tommy “Repeat” TimmonsVictor DiMattia as Timmy TimmonsJames Earl Jones as Mr. Mertle (and “the Beast” guardian)Directed & written by David Mickey EvansBRAN'S THE SANDLOT SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a narrator telling us about Babe Ruth calling his shot as an announcer gets ready to call a baseball game.Flash back to that guy as a kid. Scotty Smalls moves to the San Fernando Valley with his mom and stepdad, Bill. He doesn't have any friends, so he asks Bill to teach him how to play baseball. Bill puts his prized possession on the mantel—a signed Babe Ruth baseball.The next day, Scotty runs to the nearby baseball field to see if he can make some friends. A fly ball comes right to him, and it doesn't go well. As he fumbles for the ball, he's terrified by this… Beast… on the other side of the fence. The kids give him a hard time for not knowing how to throw or catch. Scotty goes home, asks Bill to teach him again, and ends up with a black eye.The next day, despite the other kids not wanting him to play, the team's best player, Benny, says they should give him a shot because they need a full team. Benny teaches him to throw and catch, and soon Scotty starts to fit in.One day, Ham smacks a home run into the Beast's yard. When Smalls asks about the Beast, the boys hold a sleepover and share the legend of the terrifying dog who lives beyond the fence.The boys become best friends and do best friend stuff—like hanging out at the pool and celebrating the Fourth of July. But at the end of the day, it all comes back to baseball.One afternoon, Benny absolutely crushes their only ball. With Bill out of town, Smalls thinks he's got the solution: he'll grab the one from the mantel. What Smalls doesn't realize is that the ball is signed by Babe Ruth. When he hits his first home run with it, he proudly tells the guys it was signed by “some girl named Ruth.” They freak out once they realize what he's done.The boys quickly forge Babe Ruth's signature on a new ball as a temporary replacement while they try to get the real one back. But the Beast doesn't make it easy.After a dream where Babe Ruth himself tells Benny about being a legend, Benny decides to take matters into his own hands. He hops the fence. The dog—who turns out to just be a big, playful pup—chases Benny all around town. Eventually, Benny makes it back, but the Beast crashes through the fence and gets stuck. Scotty and Benny free him, and the dog gratefully licks Smalls' face before leading them to his stash of baseballs.The boys meet Mr. Mertle, the Beast's owner, and are shocked to learn that he knew Babe Ruth personally. Mr. Mertle gives Smalls a ball signed by the entire 1927 Yankees in exchange for weekly baseball chats.The gang eventually grows up and goes their separate ways. Smalls? He's revealed to be the sports commentator from the beginning, still best friends with Benny, who goes on to play for the Dodgers. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Al & Jerry: The 'badass' Yankees move on to Canada, Cool Games for week 5 in the NFL and what were condoms like in the Babe Ruth era? 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
Who is the greatest to ever grace a diamond? Is it Babe Ruth? Willie Mays?? Or Shohei Ohtani?
NFL Season 1/4 mark. NFL games tie - Why? 0-4! Babe Ruth. Shaun Alexander. Lotso Other Stuff!
It's time for The Nebraska Hour! The Nebraska Cornhuskers play host to the Michigan State Spartans this weekend and there's a few other games of note to gamble on too. Plus, some Babe Ruth and MLB Playoffs talk too! As per lately, Timmy Nebraska is joined by Brock White and Brandon Bral! BYAPN: FB, IG, X Timmy Nebraska: IG, X Brock White: X And please visit the BYAPN SHOP! Show Credits: Created by Timmy Nebraska + Magee Executive Produced by Magee Hosted by Timmy Nebraska Theme Music by MIA Connor Episode Credits: Co-hosted by Brock White + Brandon Bral Produced and recorded by Brock White Edited by Magee
As the Canes prepare for FSU, Joe and Hollywood take a look around the ACC. Dolphins cut former second round pick CB Cam Smith after Tyreek Hill suffers a season-ending injury. Hollywood's Headlines include an NHL record contract, a Babe Ruth rookie card, and a Kobe Bryant jersey selling for $900k.
Hollywood's Headlines include Kirill Kaprizov getting an NHL record 8-year $136M contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. That contract wouldn't even put him in the top 100 for highest paid NBA players. A Babe Ruth rookie card is up for $7M and a Kobe Bryant jersey sells for $900k.
What better way to cover the grand game of the gridiron in the year 2000 than with guest host and longtime friend of the show/excellent Babe Ruth impersonator - David Munchak! Sarah & Joe chop up the amazing run of the Tennessee Titans in the playoffs of January 2000 with man-on-the-scene Munchak, and go on to cover the calendar year in full - from the draft to the fall season to the show's standard, ominous predictions for the football in the current year! Get over to DraftKings and place your bets!
BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf (University of Nebraska Press, September 1, 2025) Quick recap The discussion between Brian and Tom Wolf centered on Wolf's new book about the 1926 baseball season, which explored notable players like Babe Ruth and the competitive dynamics between teams that year. The conversation delved into the broader sports landscape of the 1920s, including the rise of different sports and the challenges faced by black baseball players during this era. The discussion concluded with an examination of key figures in baseball history, including Rube Foster's role in forming the Negro Leagues and the alleged scandal involving Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. 1926 Baseball Season Highlights Tom Wolf discussed his new book, BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES, focusing on the 1926 season, which he selected for research related to his previous book, The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932 (Nebraska, 2020). He highlighted the compelling nature of the 1926 season, which featured notable players like Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby, and explored their rivalry despite never playing against each other in the same league. Tom noted that the season's dynamics, including the Yankees' and Cardinals' intense competition, made it particularly interesting. The discussion focused on the 1926 baseball season, particularly the dramatic career turnaround of Babe Ruth, who went from a poor 1925 season to lead the Yankees to first place in 1926, marking the beginning of his second-half career dominance. The conversation also explored the broader context of 1920s sports, including the rise of college football, boxing, and horse racing, as well as the emergence of the Negro Leagues and the challenges faced by black baseball players during that era. The discussion highlighted how the Black Sox scandal and Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis's opposition to integration effectively halted the progress toward racial integration in baseball, despite early efforts by managers like John McGraw and Connie Mack to sign black players. Rube Foster's Vision for Integration The discussion focused on Rube Foster, a pivotal figure in the formation of the Negro Leagues in 1920, and his vision for integrating baseball. Foster's health crisis in 1926 led to his decline and eventual death. Still, his legacy includes the first colored World Series in 1924 and an 11-game World Series between the Chicago American Giants and the Atlantic City Giants. The conversation explored Foster's ultimate goal of integrating the major leagues, which began to happen with Jackie Robinson in 1948, and his proposal for exhibition games between Negro League teams and Major League teams, which was rejected by MLB owners concerned about the impact of integration on their bottom line. 1919 Black Sox Scandal Investigation Brian and Tom discussed the alleged scandal involving Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, which Dutch Leonard claimed was a fixed game in 1919. They explored the history of the scandal, including Cobb and Speaker's retirements under pressure from Commissioner Landis, as well as the $20,000 in hush money paid to Leonard by Ban Johnson. The conversation highlighted the complex relationships and power dynamics between baseball executives and players during this period. 1926 Baseball Rivalry Insights The discussion turned to the rivalry between the American League and the National League. Tom and Brian explored the careers of several legendary players, the 1927 Yankees' dominance, and Babe Ruth's controversial stolen base attempt in the 1926 World Series. They also discussed the different styles and strategies of the two leagues, emphasizing the historical significance of the World Series when the leagues were more distinct in their approaches. # # # Ready for insights reserved for serious listeners only? Subscribe now and join thousands of readers who've discovered why Brian O'Leary's perspective is reshaping how thoughtful Americans understand our culture. Visit BrianDOLeary.Substack.com for exclusive written analysis and premium subscriber benefits. @BrianDOLeary on the Fountain App,
Sal and BT ripped into the Mets following another pathetic performance, agreeing the team is imploding rather than simply collapsing due to a devastating lack of reliable starting pitching. With Clay Holmes' egregious mental error underscoring a season of fundamental breakdowns and Richard Lovelady pitching in high-leverage spots, they contend GM David Stearns is culpable for his "F" of a season and philosophical aversion to high-end pitching contracts, but the veteran players like Senga, Manaea, and Peterson have also completely failed to perform. The segment pivoted when discussing Aaron Judge's 50+ home run season, which led to a fiery rant arguing that the records set during the Steroid Era should be removed from historical context to prevent unfair comparisons with clean players like Judge and Babe Ruth.
This is a one-off pre-recorded episode. PSA 10 vs PSA 9 isn't what you think. Patrick Ryan (P. Ryan Collection / Uncut Cardboard) breaks down phantom POPs, crack-and-cross risks, and why eye appeal often beats the number on the label, plus how he's reshaping his collection around story and provenance. We cover: Origins & early wins: 1988 Topps start, autograph chasing in Houston, Giannis and Luka moves that funded vintage icons. The multi-sport autograph grail: completing a single piece signed by Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Lionel Messi, and Tom Brady — and how it changed his curation. Provenance in practice: the 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson that moved from Patrick to Jeremy, and why public provenance matters. The 100-card case, evolved: why Patrick is shrinking to a ~25-item core and prioritizing rarer pieces with better stories. Grading realities: PSA 10 vs 9 vs 8 deltas, resubmissions, “phantom population,” standard drift, and practical buying cautions. Slab choices by use case: PSA, BGS, SGC, TAG, CGC — clarity, stackability, presentation. Modern vs vintage: lower technical grades with elite eye appeal as a value unlock. Patches & game-used: rookie photo-shoot vs second-year game-used and why disclosures matter. Collector/Investor: funding the next PC piece without losing the soul of the collection. Buyer beware: undersized cards, authentic-altered labels, and documentation gaps. If you enjoyed this conversation, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway — and tell us where you land on the collector–investor spectrum. Follow Patrick: @pryancollection • @uncutcardboard Follow Jeremy: @jlee_sportscardslive Sponsor Note: Go to hellofresh.com/cards10fm now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane Leavy is an award-winning sportswriter and acclaimed author of biographies on Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, and Babe Ruth. Jane has just released her newest book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong With Baseball and How to Fix It, where she lays out her vision for the future of the game.We talk about her baseball beginnings, including time spent at her grandmother's apartment just a block from Yankee Stadium, and how those early memories shaped her love of the sport. Jane also shares her thoughts on baseball's current challenges, the impact of recent rule changes, and why she still believes the game is, at its heart, a love story. Find Jane Online: Twitter: @janeleavy1BlueSky: @ballgirl.bsky.socialInstagram: @leavyjaneFacebook: jane.leavy.2025Website: janeleavy.comFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.com
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BT and Sal vented their frustration over how the Steroid Era has tainted Aaron Judge's latest achievement of reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time in his career, a mark only previously reached by Babe Ruth, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire. The hosts argued that by including Sosa and McGwire, whose numbers are linked to performance-enhancing drugs, MLB is unfairly diluting Judge and Ruth's honest accomplishments. They demanded that baseball stop acknowledging the "cheaters" in historical contexts, as it clouds the impressive nature of Judge's clean-slate success and sends a confusing message to new generations of fans.
2025 Bowman Chrome is here! And the Mojobreak crew breaks down the biggest players to chase and the best teams to get in breaks on this week's episode of The Breakdown! Dan, Doug & Cody talk about a loaded checklist for a couple of NorCal teams, another loaded GPK checklist and the guys party like it's 1909 and talk about the Shoeless Joe Jackson retrofractor in this year's set. Listen to this episode wherever you get podcasts! Watch this video on Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel and subscribe! - https://youtu.be/b-WGQH-MQlE Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of all the latest releases & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com
Babe Ruth backs the attack as Babe Ruth gets married, but to a guy named H.C., not a former model named Claire. Cal Raleigh goes on a rampage and Mickey Mantle finishes 1961 quietly, but why did the latter happen and what can we learn from the way he and Billy Martin lived their lives? The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
Dan, Frank, Allen “Action” Jackson, and Rich “One-Eared” Vassallo swing into the Babe Ruth episode with a lively whip-around of September baseball and a peek at the college gridiron.In this one:Yanks: 19 over .500, eyeing October; Judge productive but pitched around, rotation still a puzzle; big Orioles set.Mets: streaky as ever—bats pop, starters fade early, bullpen roulette; Soto scorching, Vientos rising; wild-card math still alive.Phils: duct tape & chicken wire hold; magic number: 14 as they steer toward the finish.AL/NL picture: Toronto pacing the East, Houston/Seattle musical chairs, Boston–Cleveland scrap for WC3; NL looks chalky with Dodgers/Brewers/Phils, Pads and Cubs in the mix.Cal Raleigh shout-out: record-setting year for a switch-hitting catcher; knocking on franchise lore.Rest vs. Rust: why recent wild cards roar into October and why starters hate extra days off.CFB weekend: Oregon–Oklahoma State, Michigan–Nebraska, Auburn–Oklahoma, Liberty–JMU, and more; Arch jitters vs. long view, Penn State cruises.Classroom cameo: Dan's “we're all winners” speech meets middle-school reality.Housekeeping: Survivor Pool trims from 61 to 50 (make those picks!); Fox Brothers Alarms love; Facebook & email.Soccer Report (Daniel Hooks): USMNT ramp to 2026, lineup questions, South American friendlies ahead; trivia: Brazil beat Italy on PKs in 1994.Special Thanks to: Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.comFirst Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/
The fallout from the 1919 World Series gambling scandal rocked the baseball world when the affair broke into the public's view late in the 1920 season. Just when baseball emerged from that threat, two of baseball's biggest stars, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, found themselves immersed in betting scandal arising from a seemingly meaningless game late in the 1919 season. The scandal led to acrimony, finger-pointing and three major resignations. Ultimately, the two stars were cleared and they returned to baseball in 1927, but the reverberations were felt for years to come. Naturally, Babe Ruth figures in the story as wellDan Taylor, the voice of the Fresno Grizzlies, wrote "Baseball at the Abyss: The Scandals of 1926, Babe Ruth, and the Unlikely Savior Who Rescued a Tarnished Game" (Rowman & Littlefield 2023) about the scandal and the stars put under the spotlight. Taylor joins us this week to talk about gambling in baseball, which has emerged the last two seasons as an on-going challenge for the sport.Dan Taylor on Twitter (https://x.com/WritinGuy)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/hooksandruns Hooks & 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.
We return to 2018 and a conversation with the late great manager Davey Johnson, with a cameo from his very excited dogs. This week's new remarks expand on Johnson's Hall of Fame case, though it's now beside the point. We also have a brief story in which Babe Ruth gets hurt, but someone else suffers a worse injury.The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. Baseball, America's brighter mirror, often reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman discusses the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect history, politics, stats, and frequent Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
Pirates' superstar pitcher Paul Skenes sits down with Mookie Betts to respond to the viral trade rumors, discuss his dominant 'splinker' pitch (and reveals the grip), playing catcher at Air Force before pitching and what he would throw Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds. Paul also reacts to Livvy Dunne saying he's an elite chef and his viral NL Rookie of the Year reaction. Mookie and Paul cap the episode by breaking out the whiteboards and going through one of their at-bats against each other. Watch the new episode of 'On Base.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington discuss Bill Belichick's debut at North Carolina and Rob explains why he believe Belichick will fail in Chapel Hill. NBC Dallas/Forth Worth Sports Reporter Newy Scruggs joins the guys live from TCU vs. North Carolina to give the pulse of UNC under their new head coach. Plus, could Aaron Judge pass Babe Ruth as the Yankees all-time home run leader?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get your week started with some words of wisdom. Hear the weekly wrap of Amy and T.J.’s quotes of the day that will get your week started off with intention and purpose. Plus, a bonus quote from the creator of “The Handmaid’s Tale” that Amy and T.J. say should be in every classroom in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.