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Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez opened their show by discussing the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Guardians in 10 innings Wednesday. After that, Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the show to discuss the team's doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Wednesday before also sharing a concerning health update on right-hander Ben Brown.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the Cubs' sweep of the Mets that saw Matthew Boyd return and Ben Brown head to the IL. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who discussed the team's doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Wednesday and also shared a concerning health update on right-hander Ben Brown.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Sun-Times writer Vinnie Duber to discuss the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Wednesday and the latest storylines surrounding the team.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the Cubs placing right-hander Ben Brown on the injured list with a neck strain.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Wednesday, which was powered by shortstop Dansby Swanson having a huge 11-RBI day. After that, they reacted to the Cubs placing right-hander Ben Brown on the injured list with a neck strain. Later, they discussed the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Guardians in 10 innings Wednesday.
Amid an onslaught of pitching injuries, Jed Hoyer’s front office made a deal with the Mets out of desperation, hoping a change of scenery and an elite defense can help a one-time All-Star get back on track. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the Peterson trade from multiple angles, including what the Cubs gave up, where they’re trending as the trade deadline approaches, and why they won’t stop now. Plus, updates on Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera from New York.Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how this Cubs pitching staff has been decimated by injuries as right-hander Ben Brown (neck) and right-hander Edward Cabrera (hamstring) both hit the injured list Wednesay.
Back to the Beginning: The Book of Genesis Genesis 21:8-21
Happy Monday, Daylight Burners. I spent Father's Day doing exactly what I wanted to do: watching baseball and yelling at my kids, and the baseball gods gave us a stupid amount of chaos to talk about. I kick things off with my A's splitting a four-gamer with the Angels in West Sac – Friday night was pure insanity. The A's go up early, the Angels rip off 11 straight, Oakland claws back with bombs from Jacob Wilson and Max Muncy, Jonah Heim ties it with a pinch‑hit two‑run shot down to the last strike, and Big Amish walks it off with a bases‑loaded walk after wearing the golden sombrero all night. Then reality hits: a hangover shutout on Saturday and the bullpen coughing it up Sunday with a late Guzmán three‑run shot and yet another Zach Neto dagger to drop the finale 9–7. From there I roll through the Rockies stealing a legit series from the Pirates – including outdueling Paul Skenes 2–1 at Coors, with Tomoyuki Sugano and Jaden Hill slamming the door and Kyle Freeland hitting 1,000 career strikeouts. I give Freeland a big hat tip as a Denver kid who came all the way up through the Rockies system. We talk about the Tigers absolutely needing a weekend like this and getting it: they sweep the White Sox in Detroit behind Tarik Skubal's second start back from elbow surgery, back‑to‑back “ding dongs” from Dylan Dingler (17th and 18th of the year), and Matt Vierling walking it off in extras. I've been hyping Kaider Montero for a while and he shoves seven innings in that series. Around the league I hit all the big series: Cubs hang 16 on the Blue Jays with Carson Kelly's grand slam and Ben Brown shoving, then Toronto claws back the next day. Reds roll into the Bronx and actually take a series off the Yankees behind Cam Schlittler's 13‑K gem and Chase Burns' eighth straight win, only giving up a solo shot to Ben Rice (his 22nd of the year). Rays edge the Nationals, Marlins quietly sweep the Giants in Miami, and the Brewers avoid a sweep in Atlanta with a William Contreras four‑hit day and Robert Gasser's first win since May 2024. Rangers take a wild set from the Padres, with Wyatt Langford hitting a moonshot into the third deck and Nathan Eovaldi grinding out a win. Astros beat back Cleveland behind Yordan Alvarez's 25th homer, and I'm cashing in on him on my Spinball lineup. Royals and Cardinals trade blows on I‑70 with JJ Wetherholt going deep twice in a 12–10 St. Louis win. Twins absolutely bury the Diamondbacks 16–8 with a 10‑run fifth, 20 hits, then come back Sunday to take the series behind Josh Bell's pinch‑hit RBI and a late rally. Red Sox roll into Seattle, win the series, and force the Mariners to lean on a big Logan Gilbert outing to avoid the sweep. Orioles stroll into Dodger Stadium, beat Yamamoto behind seven scoreless from Trevor Rogers, then beat the brakes off L.A. 12–1 on Father's Day with bombs from Taylor Ward, Colton Cowser, Pete Alonso and Blaze Alexander. Phillies absolutely destroy the Mets: Kyle Schwarber hits three homers on Saturday, adds another on Sunday, and Bryce Harper hits for the first cycle of his career while Christopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler shove. I close it out with a lap around the standings: Yankees still leading the AL East but wobbling, Cleveland back on top of the Central, Mariners barely clinging to a game‑and‑a‑half lead over my A's in a West where everybody's around .500, Braves still on top of the NL East but feeling the Phillies breathing down their necks, Brewers holding serve in the Central, and the Dodgers doing Dodgers things despite dropping a series to Baltimore. Then I look ahead to tonight's slate: Garrett Cole vs Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown vs Dylan Cease, a Japanese‑on‑Japanese matchup with Shota Imanaga vs Kodai Senga, a big Brewers–Reds set in Cincy, Dodgers at Twins in what might be an “over” special, Guardians–White Sox for the AL Central lead, and more. A's are off today before heading into San Francisco for a huge three‑game set with Aaron Civale vs Robbie Ray in Game 1, and I lay out why Oakland needs at least two wins there before they see the Angels again. Hope all you dads had a good Father's Day. I know I did. Don't let your butt crack show, and move your ass – we're Burnin' Daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Shulman to discuss the sweep of the Red Sox. Former MLB Manager and 2019 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rob Thomson (30:17) reflects on the meaning of the upcoming hall of fame weekend and the newest members of the Canadian class. ESPN's Jesse Rogers (50:10) breaks down the Chicago Cubs and starting pitcher Ben Brown, who's on the hill today. In the final segment, Chris Leroux (1:15:22) talks Trey Yesavage rebounding from a few rough starts and Brandon Valenzuela. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
The Blue Jays are rolling. On this episode of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down Toronto's second sweep of the season and the biggest moments from the series finale. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally got the monkey off his back with a solo home run; His first since May 17th. Trey Yesavage delivered another encouraging start, showing improved command and efficiency. We break down Yessvage's strong outing, Guerrero Jr.'s home run and the late game heroics from Brandon Valenzuela to complete the sweep. Then, we dive into the series opener against the Chicago Cubs. Can Toronto finally give Kevin Gausman some run support as he takes the mound against Ben Brown? Or will Brown continue his strong stretch of starts and shutdown the Blue Jays bats? Plus, Dan reacts to the MLB's proposed changes to the amateur draft system. We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When margins tighten, farm management decisions become even more important. Yet some of the toughest decisions producers face aren't driven by markets, weather, or policy—they're shaped by human behaviour. On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Ben Brown, agricultural economist at the University of Missouri, about the... Read More
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the chances of Cubs right-hander Ben Brown earning All-Star honors.
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron are back following... wait for it... a CUBS SERIES WIN! For the first time since early May, the Cubs have won a series, taking two of three from the San Francisco Giants. Brilliant pitching from Ben Brown and Javier Assad is applauded, the bullpen gets some love, and Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to be the Cubs' most consistent offensive producer. This is hopefully a huge step forward for the Cubbies. Some Josiah Hartstein love, Las Vegas baseball discussions, and more fill in the gaps before the boys preview the upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Purchase your Chicago Cubs shirts from OBVIOUS SHIRTS. USE CODE: ONTAPSPORTS for 10% OFF your purchase!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 | @LuceOnTap | @Nick_OnTap | @SilentBob_2 | @tomofwrigley
The June 15, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers recent agricultural commodity market trends, global supply estimates, and international weather forecasts. Curt Kimmel of AgMarket.net notes that agricultural markets are currently stabilizing, with the recent Iran war settlement expected to reduce transportation and energy costs, thereby boosting investor confidence and global grain demand. Agricultural economist Ben Brown discusses the bearish impact of the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which revealed a 14 million metric ton increase in global corn production, largely driven by India. Brown also highlights strong domestic soybean crush demand and notes that global wheat production increases are currently overshadowing tightening U.S. supplies. Furthermore, Brown emphasizes the strong correlation between energy and grain prices while warning of potential agricultural trade disruptions if the USMCA agreement is not extended. Finally, Mark Russo of EverStream Analytics forecasts another round of severe storms and heavy rainfall for the U.S. Corn Belt before shifting to a drier pattern, while simultaneously warning of a prolonged heat wave and declining soil moisture threatening crops in Western Europe, particularly in France.- Ag Markets with Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net- Commodity Markets Discussion with Ben Brown- Ag Weather with Mark Russo, EverStream.ai ★ Support this podcast ★
0:00 – Intro, FAAB Strategy & MLB News Discussion of FAAB bankroll management and early-season bidding results. MLB news, injuries, promotions, demotions, role changes, and prospect call-ups. Players discussed: Jacob Latz, Jesus Rodriguez, Mark Vientos, Jared Young, Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Conforto, Nolan Jones, Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Ryan Walker, Daulton Varsho, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hagen Smith, and others. 23:48 – News & FAAB-Relevant Developments Continued coverage of injury news, bullpen changes, prospect promotions, and roster movement impacting fantasy value. Players discussed: Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Nolan Jones, Ryan Walker, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado, and additional waiver-wire relevant names. 39:57 – Power Targets (HR/RBI) FAAB recommendations for managers chasing home runs and RBI production. Players discussed: Jared Young, Dalton Rushing, Mark Vientos, Jorge Polanco and other power-focused waiver options. 44:00 – Speed Targets (Runs/Stolen Bases) Speed-focused pickups and stolen-base upside. Players discussed: Cole Carrigg and additional speed-category options. 46:35 – Opportunity Targets (Plate Appearances/Batting Average) Everyday playing-time gainers and hitters positioned for volume. Players discussed: Cole Carrigg, Dalton Rushing, Alan Roden, Myles Straw and other playing-time beneficiaries. 50:56 – Pitching Volume Targets (Wins/Strikeouts) Streaming starters, two-start pitchers, and strikeout upside arms. Players discussed: Hagen Smith, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, Andrew Alvarez. 55:20 – Pitching Ratios Targets (ERA/WHIP) Arms capable of helping ERA and WHIP while maintaining useful workloads. Players discussed: Andrew Alvarez, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, various ratio-focused relievers and starters. 58:10 – Saves Targets Bullpen situations and relievers with paths to saves. Players discussed: Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado and additional speculative save options. 1:07:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing Comments Wrap-up of the week's FAAB recommendations and roster-management strategy. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: SPEAKER'S STUMP SPEECH, brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 16:20 SEGMENT 2: Frank Catanzaro, President of The St. Louis Young Republicans and Ben Brown's Chief of Staff || in person || TOPIC: The Young Republicans’ mission is to recruit new Young Republicans and engage young voters with the Republican Party, train the future leaders of the United States, and elect Republican candidates from the top to the bottom of the ballot throughout the St. Louis region. stlyrs.com x.com/frankjcatanzaro Dennis Hancock, county councilman running for St. Louis County executive https://hancockforcountyexecutive.com/ 33:44 SEGMENT 3: Vivek Malek, Missouri State Treasurer https://treasurer.mo.gov/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: SPEAKER'S STUMP SPEECH, brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 16:20 SEGMENT 2: Frank Catanzaro, President of The St. Louis Young Republicans and Ben Brown's Chief of Staff || in person || TOPIC: The Young Republicans’ mission is to recruit new Young Republicans and engage young voters with the Republican Party, train the future leaders of the United States, and elect Republican candidates from the top to the bottom of the ballot throughout the St. Louis region. stlyrs.com x.com/frankjcatanzaro Dennis Hancock, county councilman running for St. Louis County executive https://hancockforcountyexecutive.com/ 33:44 SEGMENT 3: Vivek Malek, Missouri State Treasurer https://treasurer.mo.gov/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”
Wrigleyville Nation's Podcast - Chicago Cubs Discussion, News, & More
Jeremy is out for this one, so Evan Altman of Cubs Insider steps from the guest chair into a hosting spot. Evan and Pat review the Cubs' road trip, from the season's nadir to beating Paul Skenes for a series split. Then they cover bright spots like Ben Brown, Ian Happ (who is a better hitter than Derek Jeter was), along with not-so-bright spots among the pitchers. The conversation turns to CBA negotiations and how both sides' opening salvos look. Neither initial offer appears to be amenable to the other side, but there's a long way to go. Finally, Pat completely stumps Evan with a lineup from 2005 that features some players who've been completely memory-holed.
The 10-game losing streak is finally over. To put these wild swings of the season into context, listen to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, who share field-level insights and clubhouse observations from their reporting. How are the Cubs reacting to these ups and downs? At this point, when should the club be counting on Steele to return? (Because the latest update did not sound promising.) Plus, an explainer of why Ben Brown appears to be a different pitcher right now.Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.comUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The streakiness of the Cubs season continues while in the midst of 7-game road series vs the NL Central. Alex and Lance discuss the vibes around the clubhouse, Ben Brown turning into the ace of the staff and show some love to Cubs prospect, Pedro Ramírez, who made his big league debut. Also, is Josiah Hartshorn the new #1 prospect in the Cubs system? Find out on another episode of Cubs Now.
Dr. Ben Brown is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence in the death of his wife, Hillary Brown. Hillary died in November 2023, eight days after suffering complications during a procedure performed by Ben in his office in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Now Dr. Brown is pushing back on the state's finding on Hillary's cause of death. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy digs into the details in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/crimefix to get an extra 25 cents bonus for every gallon on your first tank of gas.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Holy moly! Reid Detmers struck out 14 this weekend! Detmers over Ben Brown, Zebby Matthews and Griffin Jax? Add Dylan Crews in 5OF leagues! Jake Burger is heating up! Is Stephen Kolek more than a streamer? Also, we had more prospect promotions this weekend. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank ...
Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner is back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed for a massive Memorial Day episode of What I Bet, covering three sports, a loaded twelve-game major league baseball slate, and a best bet to cap it all off. The show opens in Germany, where VfL Wolfsburg face a genuine survival crisis in the second leg of their Bundesliga relegation playoff against SC Paderborn 07. After a goalless draw at the Volkswagen Arena in the first leg, Wolfsburg must go to Paderborn's home ground and win in regulation or face their first-ever relegation from German top-flight football. Griffin has zero confidence in a club that spent all season near the bottom of the table, and he leans to the under two and a half goals, expecting another defensive, low-scoring affair from a Paderborn side that defended superbly in leg one. Christian Eriksen, the Danish star who survived a cardiac episode at Euro and rebuilt his career all the way to the Bundesliga, has been Wolfsburg's best player, but the setup is difficult. From Germany to Montreal, where the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Bell Centre for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Canadiens. Griffin continues his under lean for this series, noting Montreal's unbeaten regular season record against Carolina and the Bell Centre's dominance as a home venue. The Canadiens are a plus 119 underdog at home, which Griffin finds interesting as well. Then it is a deep dive into the full Memorial Day MLB card. Griffin walks through twelve matchups, identifying Ben Brown as a solid play for the Cubs in Pittsburgh, flagging Arizona's Merrill Kelly as a live plus 127 road underdog at San Francisco against Landen Roupp, leaning to the Sacramento Athletics as a home underdog against a declining Luis Castillo, and touching on the Wacha-Warren matchup in Kansas City, the Misiorowski-Liberatore game in Milwaukee, the Lodolo-McLean clash in New York, the Luzardo-Vasquez matchup in San Diego, and more. Promo code ERA20, Echo Romeo Alpha 20, is active for 20 percent off everything at pregame.com. The episode closes with the What I Bet Best Bet: Texas Rangers and Houston Astros under eight and a half at Globe Life Field. Griffin distrusts both Atsuya Imai and Kumar Rocker as starters, loves the park for keeping runs off the board, and offers a diversification tip for those wanting to hedge the Manfred Man extra-inning runner with a first-five-innings under alongside the game total. Follow Griffin at Real underscore G Warner across all social media platforms and subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul delivers the Fantasy Baseball Weekend Update as he also dives into the key pitching performances from Monday afternoon, including Ben Brown and Jacob Misiorowski. The weekend saw some key players go down (Dylan Cease), some key players come back (Taj Bradley) and a long awaiting big game from a lefty arm in LA. Tune in to get caught up on all the happenings from the weekend as Paul gets you caught up and current on what you need to know. . Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) dig through the waiver wire pitching landscape, discussing several under-rostered starters showing intriguing skill changes, pitch mix adjustments, and recent signs of life. The episode focuses on identifying which breakouts might be real, which struggling arms deserve patience, and how fantasy managers should approach streaming and upside chasing in a difficult pitching environment. Intro -- 0:00 Griffin Jax / Drew Rasmussen — 8:30 Drew Anderson / Troy Melton — 17:45 Ben Brown — 26:20 Zac Gallen — 35:15 Zebby Matthews — 39:22 Brandon Sproat — 45:45 Anthony Kay — 49:50 Kumar Rocker — 57:20 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bryce Miller is looking like his old self (2:22). ... Kumar Rocker was awesome in Coors Field (10:30). ... Nolan McLean got rocked by the Nats (13:10). ... Drake Baldwin and Ryan Jeffers went on the IL (20:28). ... News (24:41): Gerrit Cole is returning on Friday. ... How to rank Griffin Jax, Zebby Matthews and Ben Brown (33:25). ... Zack Gelof continues to hit (43:07). ... Are we buying these breakouts (47:50)? ... Buy-low or heck no (1:01:50)? ... Duran Duran (1:04:36)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:07:05). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite ...
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Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner is back with one of the bigger Tuesday episodes of the What I Bet season on the Pregame.com Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast, opening fresh off a dramatic Montreal Canadiens overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the second round before pivoting immediately to two English Premier League plays and then ripping through the entire Major League Baseball slate with opinionated, number-driven analysis that covers side leans, total plays, home underdog angles, and situational edges from first pitch to last out, closing with a New York Yankees moneyline best bet over the Toronto Blue Jays that caps another lean-loaded episode, and the action begins in the EPL where Warner identifies Bournemouth as a three-quarter goal home underdog against Manchester City with a meaningful rest edge — Bournemouth sat out the FA Cup Final weekend while City had to grind — and follows that with a Tottenham Hotspur plus half-goal lean at a Chelsea side he describes as a cycling disaster that sacks capable managers and replaces them with unproven ones every season, before shifting to baseball where Martín Pérez pitching as a road favorite for Atlanta draws skepticism and Miami home underdog Braxton Garrett draws interest in his return from Tommy John surgery, Chase Burns gets a strong lean as one of the best young arms in baseball against a Phillies rotation missing Kyle Schwarber, the Cleveland Guardians' under at Detroit Comerica Park becomes the most confident total lean of the night with Parker Messick in strong form and Keider Montero coming off his worst start of the year, Tampa Bay gets the nod at home over Baltimore's Kyle Bradish based on the Rays' relentless offensive production at Tropicana Field, Jacob Misiorowski's brilliance for the road Brewers does not outweigh Warner's affection for Ben Brown as a Cubs home underdog at Wrigley, Ranger Suárez on a scoreless roll creates a Boston lean despite reserved trust in Kansas City's Bailey Falter fresh off the injured list, Lance McCullers Jr. pitching for a quietly rebuilding Houston squad draws skepticism against a Minnesota lineup that has been productive, Kumar Rocker at Coors Field gets a lean to the over on the ten-and-a-half total given Denver heat conditions, the White Sox get plus money respect with Anthony Kay facing a returning Bryce Miller in Seattle, and after all of it Warner lands on the Yankees at minus-132 as the official What I Bet Best Bet, trusting New York's bullpen superiority and Will Warren's consistency over the risk of relying on Dylan Cease to go the distance in the Bronx, make sure you visit Pregame.com and use promo code PICK25 to get savings on picks, packages, and all-access passes from Griffin Warner and every pro on the network, and subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast wherever you stream so you never miss a What I Bet drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 brings one of the biggest nights of the sports calendar, and Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler are locked in on everything that matters on Cash That Ticket, airing on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. The Eastern Conference Finals open tonight at Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1, and the hosts spend the first half of the pod breaking down every layer of this matchup — from the series price, with New York installed as a minus-265 favorite and Cleveland available at plus-215, to the specific game-one angles that offer the most value on a Tuesday tip-off. OG Anunoby is listed as probable and expected to play after missing the final two games of the Philadelphia series with a hamstring strain, and Dave makes the case that his return is the single most important development heading into this series for New York — a player who was shooting over 60 percent on two-point attempts and playing elite defense across multiple positions before the injury. Cleveland arrives with just one day of rest after grinding through back-to-back Game 7s against Toronto and Detroit, and while Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen were exceptional in the series clincher against the Pistons, Dave challenges the narrative around that scoring output, noting that 44 free throws and a desperate Detroit pace created a performance that the Knicks will not allow to repeat. His key play is the Cavaliers team total under 105.5. Munaf leans first-half under and highlights the historical trend of Game 7 teams struggling in quick-turnaround games. Both hosts dig into the Jalen Brunson three-point prop at essentially even money — Brunson is shooting 41 percent from deep in these playoffs, nearly 47 percent at home, and has cleared three makes in seven of his last ten home playoff games while averaging double-digit attempts against Cleveland in the regular season. From the NBA, the pod transitions into a deep and well-sourced MLB breakdown, opening with the Braves-Marlins early game, where Dave isolates Atlanta in the first five innings against Braxton Garrett with Martin Perez creating an interesting matchup for Miami. The Reds and Phillies serve up one of the best pitch mismatches of the week with Chase Burns at his absolute best and Jesús Luzardo carrying an ERA above five — both hosts agree the play is Cincinnati through five innings and nowhere near their bullpen. The Mets and Nationals get a nuanced treatment with Nolan McLean squaring off against Foster Griffin in Washington, with live-game over opportunities discussed alongside a Nationals team total angle. The Yankees and Blue Jays game two offers a favorable run environment through weather and bullpen fatigue, and Munaf and Dave both lean over while leaning toward Toronto as a value side. At Wrigley Field, Jacob Misiorowski and Ben Brown set up one of the easiest first-five under reads on the board, and both hosts refuse to overthink what is clearly a pitcher's showcase through five innings. The Dodgers and Padres conclude the NL breakdown with Dave raising the early-inning Dodgers team total as the cleaner way to attack Griffin Canning's command disasters without committing to a full-game side. Munaf officially closes his best bet on Ranger Suarez and the Red Sox moneyline at minus-128 on BetOnline, with Suarez having not allowed a run in over 19 consecutive innings while Bailey Falter and a Kansas City bullpen game await. Dave closes with two official best bets: Jalen Brunson three-plus threes at minus-102 and the Angels-Athletics over nine, driven by Jacob Lopez's alarming home run and walk rates. Head to pregame.com and use promo code PICK25 for all-access picks through May 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The JJ Bleday breakout looks legit (2:55)! ... How do we rank Bleday, Carson Benge and AJ Ewing (9:27)? ... Zebby Matthews looked good in his return (13:15). ... Who is Gage Workman (17:01)? ... News (23:04): Cal Raleigh went on the IL with an oblique strain. ... How much FAAB does AJ Ewing go for this weekend (28:23)? ... Ben Brown once again looked good as a starter (37:25). ... Buy or Sell (51:26): Chase Burns will have his innings limited at some point. ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:06:39). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite ...
Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown evolved to the point where he might actually become that top-of-the-rotation starter the club previously envisioned? What do the Cubs see in the recently signed Hendriks, a former All-Star closer for the White Sox? And is this version of the White Sox for real? Get ready for a Cubs-Sox weekend with North Side Territory.Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.
Braves take yet another series after beating the Cubs 4-1 in Game 2, Drake Baldwin and Mauricio Dubon both go deep in the win and JR Ritchie struck out 4 over 4.1 innings. Barrett Sallee talks the win, injury updates and more with The Locker Room Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p.Chris Sale (6-2, 2.20) goes to the mound for Atlanta while Ben Brown (1-1, 1.82) for the Cubs Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tommy Hottovy analyzes Ben Brown, Javier Assad's ascension on Cubs pitching staff full 881 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:31 +0000 vXIEf9xJNHLpNMLowL2W1DCJgU23CDUx mlb,chicago cubs,sports Mully & Haugh Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Tommy Hottovy analyzes Ben Brown, Javier Assad's ascension on Cubs pitching staff Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://pla
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Sun-Times writer Joe Cowley to discuss the Bulls' options with the No. 4 overall pick in the NBA Draft. After that, Spiegel and McGuffey discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown throwing four scoreless, hitless innings Friday in his first start of the 2026 season.
Wrigleyville Nation's Podcast - Chicago Cubs Discussion, News, & More
James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Cubs win 10 in a row again, 15 straight at home. Cubs sweep the Reds at home then lose 2 of 3 against Texas. Boyd injured, another good Ben Brown outing, & more. Enjoy.....and Go Cubs!
Will Ben Brown stick in the Cubs' starting rotation? full 1081 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:12:59 +0000 AUARtTzYkJLw5TIWUXWaqUP1DC9EwVcS mlb,chicago cubs,sports Mully & Haugh Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Will Ben Brown stick in the Cubs' starting rotation? Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f
The Cubs head to Atlanta sitting alone atop the NL Central and looking more complete than I expected this early in the season. In this episode, I dig into what's driving the start: - a deep, flexible lineup - elite team defense - sustainable offensive production - the impact of Craig Counsell and the Cubs' organizational approach - why the bench construction finally feels different - what concerns me about the pitching depth - and why I think this front office is going to push hard at the deadline I also look at: - Seiya Suzuki's huge start - Ian Happ's consistency - Matt Shaw's versatility - Moises Ballesteros' emergence - Ben Brown's breakout - why the Cubs' depth reminds me of 2008 and 2016 - and whether this team might actually be built for October baseball The Cubs have already split road trips against the Dodgers and Padres, taken series from Philly and Tampa and continue stacking wins despite major pitching injuries. Are they this good? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown throwing four scoreless, hitless innings Friday in his first start of the 2026 season.
Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony run through all the waiver wire and free agent bidding targets for this weekend. They break down the latest promoted prospects (Spencer Jones, Robby Snelling, Bryce Eldridge), hitter streamers like Luke Raley, 2-start pitchers to target and avoid, and of course, the Wild, Wild West of Closers and Saves. Enjoy! Player Discussed Robby Snelling Joe Mack Spencer Jones Bryce Eldridge Ryan Waldschmidt Jesus Rodriguez Zack Gelof Esteury Ruiz Ben Brown Griffin Jax Jack Flaherty Merrill Kelly Brady Singer Stephen Kolek Brandon Sproat Griffin Canning Ty Madden J.T. Ginn Caleb Killian Ryan Zeferjahn Graham Ashcraft & Pierce Johnson Jeff Hoffman & Louis Varland Travis Bazzana & Sam Antonacci Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown getting the starting nod Friday evening with left-hander Matthew Boyd sidelined by injury. Could Brown perform well enough to lock down a starting job in the rotation in the long term?
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown getting the starting nod Friday evening with left-hander Matthew Boyd sidelined by injury. Could Brown perform well enough to lock down a starting job in the rotation in the long term? After that, the guys reacted to former Cubs manager David Ross admit to rooting against the 2024 club during an appearance on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Ross was fired after the 2023 season and replaced by current Cubs manager Craig Counsell ahead of the 2024 campaign.
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' four-game sweep of the Reds. After that, they discussed how we're now seeing Cubs manager Craig Counsell's full impact. Later, they discussed how the Cubs will turn to right-hander Ben Brown on Friday evening to start in place of injured left-hander Matthew Boyd, who recently underwent meniscus surgery.
Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays. Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this Week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the red hot Chicago Cubs and their recent success, including Shota's return to form and some of the reasons behind his and Ben Brown's success. Dakota also fills the guys in on his trip to Detroit to see former host of the pod, Zack Short, make his MLB season debut in Detroit with the Tigers. Finally, the guys break down how it feels on the mound when you lose control of the zone, as the Reds did last week against the Pirates, walking 7 batters in a row! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wrigleyville Nation's Podcast - Chicago Cubs Discussion, News, & More
Jared Wyllys, from CHGO, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap the Cubs taking 2 of 3 in San Diego, then the Cubs win 11 in a row at home by sweeping Arizona. Ballesteros, Ben Brown, and Happ have big contributions this week. We preview next weeks Reds series & More. Enjoy.....and Go Cubs!
In the Best of the Cubs this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to left-hander Justin Steele suffering a setback in his elbow injury rehab process that will shut him down for at least a month; Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Steele's setback and his staff's performance; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's versatility and how he can best be deployed.
In the Best of the Cubs this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to left-hander Justin Steele suffering a setback in his elbow injury rehab process that will shut him down for at least a month; Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Steele's setback and his staff's performance; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's versatility and how he can best be deployed.