Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Brown

The Chicago Cubs picked up another tough loss, falling short to the Cardinals 8-7. It's therapy session time as CHGO Cubs hosts Cody Delmendo and Corey Freedman break down another poor performance from Jameson Taillon, weigh in on Ben Brown being optioned to Triple-A and react to the Cubs losing for the fifth time in the last six games. The guys also take stock of ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniels' Top 50 Trade Deadline Targets.

Corbin Carroll is going on the IL with a chip fracture in his wrist (2:19). ... Who are some replacements off waivers and the trade market (5:11)? ... Eduardo Rodriguez has three double-digit strikeout starts this season (16:30). ... Is Trevor Rogers good (18:32)? ... The Cardinals bombed Ben Brown (21:00). ... News (26:02): Kenley Jansen left Monday night with cramping. ... It was a rough night for pitching (35:11). ... Maybe we shouldn't be so hard on Matthew Liberatore (42:21). ... Any interest in Pavin Smith, Brady House and Nick Gonzales (44:32)? ... Let's play a little START, BENCH OR DROP (47:12)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:00:35). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sptfy.com/QiKv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow FBT on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our FBT team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBTPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CPTowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CBSScottWhite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Roto_Frank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Carroll to the IL as another injury hampers the D-backs, one benefit of choosing to trade away players ahead of the Trade Deadline, the Reds' decision to DFA Jeimer Candelario, and Kenley Jansen's abrupt exit Monday. Plus, the current league leaders in "Combo Meals", James Wood's first full year in the big leagues, Ben Brown's underperformance relative to ERA estimators, and a few trades we would like to see as a birthday present to Eno, courtesy of the Trade Master 3000.Rundown1:32 Corbin Carroll Headed to IL w/Chip Fracture in Wrist7:57 Benefits of Deciding to Trade Players Away Early14:55 Kenley Jansen's Early Exit, Jeimer Candelario DFA'd17:58 Does Byron Buxton Leads MLB in Combo Meals?24:54 Ben Brown and Falling Short of Indicators40:27 Clay Holmes' Rest-of-Season Value, Fade Concerns?48:04 Trade Master 3000: Jacob deGrom (assuming he would waive his No-Trade clause), Cedric Mullins & Taylor WardFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's struggles and whether the club should demote him to Triple-A Iowa. After that, Spiegel shared intel on how the Bulls view a prospect as the NBA Draft looms Wednesday. Later, they discussed how the Bulls were never included on star forward Kevin Durant's trade list as he got dealt from the Suns to the Rockets.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's struggles and whether the club should demote him to Triple-A Iowa.

Marshall Harris and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 8-2 loss to the Cardinals on Monday and the team's need to acquire a frontline starter on the trade market. They also discussed what the Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown before pondering what Bulls guard Coby White's trade value is.

Marshall Harris and David Haugh discussed how the Cubs should handle struggling right-hander Ben Brown. Should they demote him to Triple-A Iowa? Should they move him from the rotation to the bullpen at the big league level?

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed what struggling Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed what the Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to break down the Cubs' 8-2 loss to the Cardinals on Monday.

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In the best of Mully & Haugh this week, Bears rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II joined the show to discuss his journey to the NFL and Chicago; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown; Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined the show to share insight into his story on White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, who has an agreement to eventually take full control of the organization; and Mully and Haugh pondered what the Cubs need to improve on and add to their club to reach the next level.

In the best of Mully & Haugh this week, Bears rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II joined the show to discuss his journey to the NFL and Chicago; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown; Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined the show to share insight into his story on White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, who has an agreement to eventually take full control of the organization; and Mully and Haugh pondered what the Cubs need to improve on and add to their club to reach the next level.

In the best of Mully & Haugh this week, Bears rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II joined the show to discuss his journey to the NFL and Chicago; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown; Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined the show to share insight into his story on White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, who has an agreement to eventually take full control of the organization; and Mully and Haugh pondered what the Cubs need to improve on and add to their club to reach the next level.

In the best of Mully & Haugh this week, Bears rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II joined the show to discuss his journey to the NFL and Chicago; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Cubs should do with struggling right-hander Ben Brown; Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined the show to share insight into his story on White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, who has an agreement to eventually take full control of the organization; and Mully and Haugh pondered what the Cubs need to improve on and add to their club to reach the next level.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 7-2 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday, when right-hander Ben Brown struggled in coming off a pair of impressive outings.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's struggles and what role he should fill for the club.

Mark Grote and Anthony Herron broke down the Cubs' 7-2 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon and listened to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments on right-hander Ben Brown's inconsistencies.

Mark Grote and Anthony Herron opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 7-2 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon and by listening to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments on right-hander Ben Brown's inconsistencies and third baseman Matt Shaw's improved defense.

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Philadelphia Phillies as pitcher Ben Brown struggled on the mound and the offense failed to deliver. The bats were quiet throughout the game, with the Cubs unable to match the impact of hitters like Kyle Tucker on the other side. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down Brown's rough outing, the lack of offensive production, and what this loss means moving forward. Plus, analysis on the bullpen, defensive miscues, and how the Cubs can bounce back in their next series.

Join the PHLY Phillies Podcast for the next watch along, as Jesus Luzardo looks to bounce back from two consecutive rough starts and help the Phillies win the series against the Ben Brown and the Chicago Cubs! Do the Phillies snap their 3 series losing streak?

Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' 7-2 loss in Philadelphia, assesses Ben Brown's continued first inning woes and shares an emotional reunion between reliever Daniel Palencia and his parents at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Phillies 1PM ET—Ben Brown is starting for Chicago. Brown appeared in 13 games with an ERA of 5.37 with WHIP of 1.43. The right hander fans 27.7% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls are 42.2% with 0.99 home runs per nine innings. Jesus Luzardo gets the start for Philadelphia.

After a relatively easy May, the Cubs are facing much tougher tests during these road series in Detroit and Philadelphia. The experience should benefit the Cubs in the long run, and every good team goes through those moments. It's just hard to tell whether this is a blip or the start of a deeper slump. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their insights from the press box and the clubhouse, with perspective on Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, Ben Brown, Matt Shaw and more.Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Nick run it back on a Friday night, just like the good old days. Following a frustrating 3-1 loss in Detroit, the Chicago Cubs will need to rebound on Saturday. The boys discuss Ben Brown's brilliant performance against Tarik Skubal, where the team goes from here, and plenty more on this special Friday night episode! Cubs On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for Cubs news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CubbiesOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoeyKnowsNothin | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TeddyFreddy270 | @JuiceOnTap | @LuceOnTap | @Nick_OnTap | @SilentBob_2 | @Rich_Ebs

Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman recap a game 1 loss in Detroit, including an admirable performance by Ben Brown and a pair of pivotal outs on the bases.

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James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins Jeremy & Pat this week.  Cubs Sweep the Rockies and Take 2 of 3 from the Reds. The Cubs start June in 1st place in the division. The bullpen has improved, a great outing for Ben Brown, & More.  Enjoy.....and Go Cubs!

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon's success, right-hander Ben Brown's recent approach and more. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s continued struggles.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon's success, right-hander Ben Brown's recent approach and more.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how the Cubs' pitching plan worked well in a win against the Reds on Saturday.

The biggest headline at the moment is Kyle Tucker's injury scare. But two-plus months into the season, there is a lot for Cubs fans to like about this first-place team. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney provide context to Tucker's injury, the latest on Shota Imanaga and the reasoning behind using an opener in front of Ben Brown. If the Cubs have largely figured out what they have, then the next two months will be about getting what else they need. At this point, the priorities at the trade deadline are clear.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Cubs 2:20PM ET—Nick Lodolo will start for Cincinnati. Lodolo has eleven starts on the season dealing with an ERA of 3.39 with WHIP of 1.10. The left hander strikes out 20.5% with 4.5% walks. Ground balls served at 42.6% with 0.99 home runs per nine innings. Ben Brown will be primary pitchers for Chicago. Brown appeared in eleven games with an ERA of 6.39 with WHIP of 1.60. The right hander fans 26.5% with 7.75 walks. Ground balls dealt at 44.7% with 1.07 home runs per nine innings.

Craig Counsell talks plan for Ben Brown's spot in rotation Saturday full 671 Fri, 30 May 2025 22:17:17 +0000 GxgBJdi0TbMb0u8D37oXOFvQiM5yiHpO mlb,chicago cubs,sports Rahimi & Harris Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Craig Counsell talks plan for Ben Brown's spot in rotation Saturday Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. The show features discussion of the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox as well as the biggest sports headlines beyond Chicago. Recurring guests include Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (10 a.m.- 2 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavep

Lance Brozdowski digs into Cubs right-hander Colin Rea's recent struggles against the Reds and the clever decision to have an opener ahead of Ben Brown in Game 2 of the NL Central series at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Reds 1:40M ET—Ben Brown will start for Chicago. Brown appeared in ten games in 2025, carrying an ERA of 5.44 with WHIP of 1.55. The right hander fans 27.4% with 7.5% walks. Ground balls sit at 43.3% with 1.17 home runs per nine innings. Nick Lodolo gets the start for Cincinnati. Lodolo got ten starts with an ERA of 3.22 with WHIP of 1.06. The left hander strikes out 20% with 4.1% walks. Grounders are 44% with 0.92 home runs per nine innings.

Ben Brown couldn't find his rhythm as the Chicago Cubs dropped a tough one on the road to the Miami Marlins. The young pitcher struggled early, putting the Cubs behind in a game they couldn't recover from. Despite some offensive flashes from Nico Hoerner, Miguel Amaya, Seiya Suzuki, and Dansby Swanson, it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Why didn't Kyle Tucker catch the ball in the last out? Join the CHGO Cubs crew as they break down Brown's outing, key moments in the loss, and what it means moving forward.

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Missouri Senator with District 26 Ben Brown joins the show to talk about the end of the legislative session, it ending early and the previous question.

In the third hour Marc and Kim are joined by Missouri Senator with District 26 Ben Brown to talk about the end of the legislative session, it ending early and the previous question. Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation National Security and Foreign Policy talks about President Trump finishing up his trip to the Middle East and what he has taught us. Missouri State Senator for District 23, Adam Schnelting to talk us through why he submitted the PQ and more. Finally, in Kim on a Whim the Texas teen to graduate high school after stabbing fellow track athlete.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Missouri Senator with District 26 Ben Brown joins the show to talk about the end of the legislative session, it ending early and the previous question. Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation National Security and Foreign Policy joins the show to talk about President Trump finishing up his trip to the Middle East and what he has taught us. Missouri State Senator for District 23, Adam Schnelting joins to talk us through why he submitted the PQ and more. Congressman Eric Burlison, Missouri 7th Congressional District to talk about the reconciliation bill and the budget bill. Reid Rasner, Wyoming Entrepreneur talks about his $47.45 billion bid to acquire TikTok and move its headquarters to his home state. Plus James Comey under investigation after social media post threatens Trump. Georgia abortion law is keeping brain dead woman alive and where not to take a woman on a first date.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Tuesday. The guys also give out best bets. he MLB Tuesday Preview & Best Bets podcast hosted by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner delivers a game-by-game analysis of the 13 MLB matchups scheduled for Tuesday. The show opens with some light NBA draft lottery banter, but the bulk of the discussion is tightly focused on baseball betting strategies, player performance, and team trends, all based on currently available betting lines. In the Brewers versus Guardians game, both hosts express doubts over Quinn Priester's reliability as the Brewers have lost four straight games he's started, providing him minimal run support. Logan Allen's control issues are acknowledged, but the Guardians are still preferred as a slight home favorite. The Twins against the Orioles matchup sees both hosts backing the Twins, riding their eight-game win streak and taking advantage of Kade Povich's continued struggles, especially at home. Munaf suggests taking the Twins team total over due to their potent offense. For the White Sox and Reds, Griffin leans toward the Reds' offense prevailing, noting the White Sox's dreadful 3-17 road record. Abbott's limited innings aren't seen as problematic due to the White Sox's overall weaknesses. In the Cardinals and Phillies clash, Sonny Gray's consistency and St. Louis' bullpen strength make them an appealing underdog, with both hosts preferring an under if the total reaches eight. The Rays versus Blue Jays game highlights the collapse of Tampa Bay's pitching, with Shane Boz's recent blowups making the Blue Jays the favored side, especially with Jose Berrios pitching steadily at home. In the Pirates versus Mets game, both see little hope for the Pirates despite a recent managerial change, with Munaf favoring the Mets run line and team total over, given Kodai Senga's strong stats. For Nationals versus Braves, the consensus is Braves team total over, citing Soroka's vulnerability and the Braves' offensive firepower, though bullpen concerns persist. The Marlins against Cubs matchup leans strongly toward the Cubs, with their superior offense and Ben Brown's solid form giving them a significant edge. The Rockies versus Rangers game reflects both hosts' disdain for the Rockies' 2-17 road record, suggesting Rangers -1.5 and under 8.5 as the play, with the Arlington ballpark playing pitcher-friendly. Royals versus Astros is a more cautious game, with both acknowledging Michael Wacha's solid form and Framber Valdez's unpredictability when a favorite, but Munaf leans Astros at -140. The Angels versus Padres game is flagged as a potential upset, with Dylan Cease expected to regress after his long no-hit bid. Both hosts side with the Angels due to the risky price on the Padres. In the Yankees versus Mariners showdown, Griffin emphasizes Brian Wu's 11-1 home record and favors Mariners as a home underdog while also suggesting the under, citing the ballpark's suppression of runs. Finally, the Diamondbacks versus Giants game is strongly supported by both as a Giants money line play, highlighting Robbie Ray's perfect 8-0 start record for the Giants. Brentt Fott's last strong outing against the Dodgers is considered unsustainable in the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park, especially given the Giants' ability to win division games at home. Best bets for the day are Griffin's pick of Guardians ML at -120 and Munaf's pick of Giants ML at -105. The overall tone reflects skepticism toward big favorites, leaning instead on undervalued home underdogs and carefully selected unders in specific matchups, especially where bullpen and venue factors suppress offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Brozdowski tosses to an interview with for Cubs pitcher Ray Burris, Elise Menaker and Ryan Sweeney as they chat about Burris' career, how to learn from failure, his interactions with Ben Brown and more.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris conducted the 5 On It segment, where they discussed the top sports stories of the day. Later, they previewed the Cubs-Giants series finale.

In the mid-2000s, Ben Brown started his career designing demand response programs that relied on pagers and telephones. Today, as Renew Home's CEO, he's leveraging AI and tens of millions of connected smart devices to help households save energy and create an entirely new approach to grid management. Renew Home is building a new kind of virtual power plant that moves beyond occasional emergency events toward continuous, subtle energy shifts across millions of connected households. "The biggest evolution is connected devices," explains Brown, who previously led energy product development at Google after its acquisition of Nest. During his time at Google Labs working on large language models, Brown also witnessed firsthand the massive energy demands that AI would place on our grid. This realization, combined with his work on smart home technology, led Brown to envision a new approach to virtual power plants – one built on subtle, personalized adjustments across millions of homes rather than occasional disruptive events. “There's actually a lot more value continuously throughout the year, over hundreds of hours where customers can save more money by helping support the grid." With DOE projections showing a 200 gigawatt peak on the US grid by 2030, Renew Home's approach offers a compelling alternative to building new power plants. By focusing on customer control and personalization, they've achieved 75% opt-in rates, while creating a resource that is far cheaper than gas peakers. In this episode, recorded as part of a live Frontier Forum, Stephen Lacey talks with Ben Brown about the next generation of virtual power plants.  How does Renew Home's approach differ from demand response or battery-based VPPs? And what role can it play in addressing the grid's urgent needs? This is a partner episode, brought to you by Renew Home. It was recorded live as part of Latitude Media's Frontier Forum series. Watch the full video to hear more details about next-generation VPPs.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner get you set for this weekends MLB betting. We kick things off with the Friday games and offer up best bets. On the May 2 episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview MLB Podcast, hosts Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner deliver sharp, stats-backed insights across the full Friday MLB slate. With Griffin riding a six-podcast win streak and Munaf at a 7–3 record on the season, both bring analytical edge to betting lines, pitching matchups, and team trends. They begin with Nationals vs. Reds, with Griffin skeptical of Cincinnati's high price (-161) and backing underdog Mitchell Parker (+146) despite his weak fielding. Munaf notes the Nationals have won four of his five starts. Next is Padres at Pirates. Cease hasn't pitched six innings since early April, and Keller's inconsistency leads both hosts to favor the Pirates at +142. Diamondbacks vs. Phillies features Jesus Luzardo (1.73 ERA) facing Merrill Kelly. Due to Arizona's bullpen injuries and Philly's undervalued pitching, Griffin names Phillies -142 his best bet. In Royals vs. Orioles, Wacha faces off against Kremer, who's allowed 5 ER in his last two starts. Still, doubts about Kansas City's offense tip the scale toward Baltimore. Yankees (-235) host the Rays with Max Fried on the mound. Fried boasts a career 0.42 ERA vs. Tampa. The hosts avoid fading him. Guardians visit the Blue Jays, where Chris Bassitt has allowed only 1 ER in 11 home innings. Logan Allen struggled defensively last game. Munaf leans Jays in the first five. Twins vs. Red Sox offers value on Boston at -103. Griffin questions Joe Ryan's volatility and trusts Bello's recent support. For A's-Marlins, the A's are road favorites behind debuting Gunnar Hoglund. Griffin calls this mispriced, siding with Miami (+123). Dodgers and Yamamoto face Braves, with Yamamoto holding a 1.06 ERA. Despite a steep -172 price, Munaf backs L.A., while Griffin questions Braves' rare underdog status. In Astros vs. White Sox, Framber Valdez faces Jonathan Cannon. Given inconsistent Astros bats and Cannon's walk rate, Munaf avoids the -235 price. Griffin leans under. Mariners at Rangers features Brian Wu vs. Jack Leiter. With Texas 15-2 to the under at home, Munaf's best bet is under 8.5. Griffin leans Rangers as a home dog. Cubs vs. Brewers sees Ben Brown against Quinn Priester. Despite Brown's strikeout potential, Griffin and Munaf both back the Brewers at plus money due to home-field motivation. For Mets vs. Cardinals, Clay Holmes faces Sonny Gray, who has dominated at home. Munaf backs the Cardinals citing Gray's form. In Tigers vs. Angels, Skubal dominates and Trout's IL status hurts L.A. Munaf recommends Tigers via moneyline or run line. Lastly, Giants host Rockies with Robbie Ray on the mound. Ray's teams are 6-0 in his starts, but Griffin finds -280 too steep and suggests a Rockies run line. Munaf agrees on targeting Giants team total. Griffin's best bet: Phillies -142. Munaf's: Mariners vs. Rangers under 8.5. The show closes encouraging listeners to shop lines, list pitchers, and monitor late moves, all key in chasing sharp MLB edges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how Cubs right-hander Ben Brown faces a big test against the Brewers on Friday evening.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris conducted the 5 On It segment, where they discussed the biggest sports stories of the day. After that, Vinny Rottino of FanDuel Sports Wisconsin joined the show to preview the Cubs-Brewers series in Milwaukee this weekend. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed how Cubs right-hander Ben Brown faces a big test against the Brewers on Friday evening.

Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tariff rollercoaster of the last few days. Why has the US doubled down on China, with even steeper tariffs of 145%?