Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Wagner

Tek & Prem welcome Bob Vetrone Jr. of Boop Stats on the VetLine to talk Birds and Phils. He also gives us some Veterans Stadium History and great memories. The Eagles start the regular season in just 3 weeks against the Cowboys at home, as the campaign to repeat as Super Bowl Champions commences. With Preseason Game #2 approaching versus Cleveland, the questions mostly surround the composition and effectiveness of the secondary. The backup QB McKee was spectacular in the first Preseason Game. Possibly the team's only true weakness, someone will either have to emerge as the "guy" in the secondary, or Howie may have to make another move to solidify it. The Phillies lead the NL East by 5 games as we enter the latter half of August. The freefalling Mets cannot stay on track and are losers of 9 of 10. The outfield shuffle is of great debate, but one thing is certain, Jhoan Duran is the real deal. Segments include: VetPhact, VetLine. Courtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA) 

00:00-25:00: Baseball great/Ferrum assistant baseball coach Darren Hodges joins the show to chat about his career, seeing the 90's Yankee prospects while in the system, Andy Pettitte having big league stuff early, Derek Jeter's will at an early age, his connection with Billy Wagner going back years at Ferrum, what the Ferrum story really is, if you're good, you're good, the game today and why it's so frustrating, the brutal NY Yankees and what needs to change and more.

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the midst of training camp, Howie Roseman has made a trade to bolster the defense, and the offense is currently cooking on all cylinders. Expectations are high for the Birds this season for sure coming off a Super Bowl win. This week, Alexis Chassen from BleedingGreenNation.com joined the podcast show for a deep dive into what we've been seeing during camp, as well as storylines and players to keep our eyes on. It was a fantastic discussion!But first, the guys dove into a ton of Major League Baseball and Phillies talk. The worst umpire call this year, Dick Allen and Billy Wagner were selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and listener feedback about the Phillies trades and farm system. Plus, are the Phils getting too hot, too early before the postseason? (Approx. 5:50)From there, they discussed the news of ESPN acquiring the NFL Network and other NFL-based assets like the NFL Draft. What does this mean for sports journalism and reporting? (Approx. 30:10)The guys then dove into the Eagles defensive trade where Howie Roseman sent DT Thomas Booker IV to the Raiders for CB Jakorian Bennett. (Approx. 34:20)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great, in-depth discussion with Alexis Chassen from Bleeding Green Nation about what we have been seeing in training camp from the Eagles on both sides of the ball. What should we make of CB No. 2? Should fans be concerned about the pass rush? Will the offensive line be as dominant as it usually is? How can Jalen Hurts continue to develop the Eagles passing game? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 43:30)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Send us a textIchiro Suzuki gave a great speech at the induction ceremony last weekend in Cooperstown. So did C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Willa Allen gave a nice tribute to the late great Dick (don't call me Richie) Allen and Dave Parker's brother painted a more accurate pitcher of the Cobra. The largest crowd ever to attend a regular season #MLB game at Bristol Speedway in Tennessee got rained out on Saturday night - 91,000+ fans attended breaking the record set in 1954 in Cleveland in a game vs. the #Yankees.  The #Braves won on Sunday 4-2 and home runs were celebrated with a 'Home Run' car going around the oval. That was cool. Trading deadline had so many teams picking up relief pitchers that can help them for the stretch drive and for the playoffs. #Padres, #Phillies, #Mets, #Yankees, all made significant improvements to their bullpens. Eugenio Suarez also was moved back to #Mariners and with Cal 'Big Dumper' Raleigh the M's have power they have not had in a long time to go with their excellent pitching. Is Jimmy Rollins a HOFer? He's now in the Phillies HOF as he was inducted this past weekend. Waste pitches used to refer to pitches thrown in a 0-2 count. Now there are means to evaluate how untempting some of those non-competitive pitchers are. Emmauel Clase of the #Guardians along with his teammate Luis Ortiz have cleaned out their lockers as the advanced metrics may have uncovered a gambling scheme.  We talk about strike zone shadow zones and how pitchers can overdo trying to get the batter to go fishing. Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends! www.almostcooperstown.com

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabbathia, Billy Wagner, Dick Allen and Dave Parker are all inducted into the Hall of Fame, while we bow our heads with respect to the passing of Ryne Sandburg.In Popcorn, we begin with Leo's selection from 1988, Pascali's Island, with Ben Kingsley and Helen Mirren, we then take on Tom's choice, the Japanese animation classic from 2001, Spirited Away.Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Pina (2011)Tom's Pick:  The Exterminating Angel (1962) 

Topics- Death of musician Chuck Mangione at 84- Death of Ryne Sandberg at 65 from cancer- Death of WWE Heavyweight champion Hulk Hogan at 71- Family dog dies unexpectedly & adopts similar looking dog only to discover their new dog is the son of the dog they lost!- Uber announces option for female passengers to request female drivers- Baseball HOF inducts 5 new members - Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner, C.C. Sabathia, Dick Allen & Dave Parker- Jack reviews current division standings in baseball

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look back at the Hall of Fame induction speeches. Tom highlights the careers of Billy Wagner and Dave Parker. Joe remembers his time with Parker and what truly made him special. Joe tells the story of his first meeting with Dick Allen. Tom gives his thoughts on the speeches from CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki. Plus, we remember HOF Ryne Sandberg and his legacy with the Cubs. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast comes between Deadlines, with the Draft signing deadline in our rearview and the Trade Deadline just a couple of days away. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start with the former, with Jim and Jonathan drafting Top 100 prospects they think could be dealt ahead of Thursday's Trade Deadline, then discussing some of the ranked prospects who have already changed teams. From there, the guys review the Draft signing deadline, highlighting that just two of the players selected in the top 10 rounds didn't sign. Then the pod turned to the past to provide prospect snapshots of the recent Hall of Fame induction class, including Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia and Ichiro. They finished things up with a Mailbag question about Kristian Campbell of the Red Sox. 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

Bleav Host Robert Land asks fellow Bleav Host Jimmy Price (Astros Future Host) to break down the Astros '25 MLB Draft. Did the Astros have one of their best drafts in years? What does 1st rd pick Xavier Neyens bring? Who could be a steal in the later rounds? Jimmy looks at that, some key questions heading into the MLB Trade Deadline & what he enjoyed about Billy Wagner's HOF Speech. (1:00) This Astros Draft compared to recent Astros Drafts? (2:45) 1st Rd pick Xavier Neyens (3:51) How many Astros picks are already signed? (4:23) How's Neyens like Ohtani? (6:03) 3rd RD Pick Ethan Frey (7:11) 5th RD Pick Nick Potter (8:19) Later Round Sleeper Picks? (9:49) Best Undrafted Free Agents? (11:34) Astros Positions they had to address? (12:08) How did National outlets rate Astros Draft? (13:22) Any draft picks who can be Cam Smith? (14:09) Which Prospects could be Trade Pieces? (15:39) Ulola: Reliever or Trade Deadline Asset? (17:34) Ulola-Cristian Javier comparison? (18:33) Hitter or Pitcher: What's bigger at Astros Deadline? (21:17) Bill Brown & Greg Lucas on HOF Billy Wagner (23:35) Wagner says Berkman is HOF? (24:11) Fav Cooperstown Weekend Moments Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #billywagner #cooperstown

A day after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner and Ichiro Suzuki sit down with Jon Paul Morosi to discuss their roads to Cooperstown. Hear some great stories and plenty of laughs as Sabathia discusses the time he nearly lost a $500,000 bonus for sticking up for a teammate, Wagner talks about his most memorable conversations during Hall of Fame weekend and Ichiro reveals the two things he wishes he hadn't said during his memorable induction speech. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look back at the Hall of Fame induction speeches. Tom highlights the careers of Billy Wagner and Dave Parker. Joe remembers his time with Parker and what truly made him special. Joe tells the story of his first meeting with Dick Allen. Tom gives his thoughts on the speeches from CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki. Plus, we remember HOF Ryne Sandberg and his legacy with the Cubs. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Tablesetters Episode 96. This week's show covers a wide range of moments, some historic, some difficult, as baseball heads into one of the most important stretches of the 2025 season. We begin with Nick Kurtz's remarkable 4-HR, 6-for-6 game, a performance that instantly stands among the greatest single-game offensive showings in Major League history. We then shift to Bryce Harper's tense exchange with Commissioner Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse, a moment that speaks volumes about the current state of labor relations in baseball. Partway through the episode, we received the heartbreaking news that Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg has passed away at the age of 65. We take a moment to process and reflect on the impact Sandberg made on the game, both as a legendary second baseman and as a respected figure in the sport. Also in this week's coverage: • Emmanuel Clase placed on leave amid MLB's ongoing gambling investigation • Seth Lugo signs a $46 million extension with the Royals, reshaping trade talks around starting pitchers • Full reaction to the 2025 Hall of Fame class, featuring Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker, and Dick Allen • A comprehensive MLB Trade Deadline Tracker, covering key moves, rumors, and what to watch heading into the final days Listen to Tablesetters wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod for exclusive deadline coverage and real-time updates throughout the week.

Stugotz is furious that Ichiro and CC Sabathia are first ballot Hall of Famers. Meanwhile Taylor is mad that Billy Wagner got in. Stu and Mikey A both went to concerts last night and have the same complaint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘surreal' as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave Parker as in Dick Allen. An unbelievable weekend. I'm still a bit speechless with what happened in Cooperstown. This first hour is all about the Hall of Fame. There's just too much to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘surreal' as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave Parker as in Dick Allen. An unbelievable weekend. I'm still a bit speechless with what happened in Cooperstown. This first hour is all about the Hall of Fame. There's just too much to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees' tumultuous season got a bit more challenging this weekend as they lost their star to injury. The best player in baseball, Aaron Judge, is out for the foreseeable future with a flexor strain in his right elbow. He did not tear his UCL, but the fear of preventing that may cause the Yankees to proceed with caution when figuring out a timetable for his return. Coming off of a series loss to the Phillies, how will the Yankees adjust going forward, and will we see Judge again this year? Jake and Jordan discuss all of the possibilities and share their thoughts about what they think should happen.Slightly over a year ago, Nick Kurtz was getting drafted out of Wake Forest. Now, Kurtz is not only playing in the majors, but he just made MLB history. Kurtz became the first rookie ever to hit four home runs in a major league game. "The Big Amish," Kurtz's nickname despite the fact that he is not Amish, went 6-for-6 with 4 HR, 8 RBI and 19 total bases vs. the Houston Astros on Friday night. Although Jacob Wilson has taken most of the headlines for the A's, they have another star in Kurtz. The guys discuss his historic game, his impressive last couple of months and what the future looks like for the young slugger.While a rookie was etching his name into the record books this weekend, some MLB legends were being immortalized into baseball history. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker and Dick Allen were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown. Jake and Jordan discuss the emotional ceremony.All of this news and we haven't even talked about all of the series from the weekend. Jake and Jordan cover every single series including sweeps by the Mets, Reds and Rangers. They get you caught up on everything that happened on the field and where they think some potential trades might be stirring off of the field. The live Trade Deadline Reaction show is Thursday at 5:30pm ET. Don't miss the guys discussing all of the madness of the trade deadline and real-time reactions to any trades that happen in the final minutes. Begin your MLB Trade Deadline week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.(1:43) - Judge out indefinitely(25:01) Nick Kurtz makes history(35:56) - Mets, Reds & Rangers sweep(50:17) - Blue Jays, Red Sox & Royals take respective series(59:30) - Hall of Fame recap(1:04:00) - Turbo Mode Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode!  - The Astros just can't seem to win at home. After the embarrassing loss to the Athletics, is there hope for the upcoming Washington series?  - Former Astros' Billy Wagner inducted into the Hall of Fame with no 'thank you' to John and Lance?! - Texans Talk: could Joe Mixon be out for week one? Nick Chubb doesn't look the same? - Your favorite segment is back! What Did You Learn This Weekend? 

Eric discusses the importance of intangibles in sports, citing his own experience as a player and how it affected his career. He also talks about the recent Hall of Fame induction ceremony and shares stories about Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner.

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker, and Dick Allen were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday. Jim reads you each of their newly minted Hall of Fame plaques, reveals each of their best MLB seasons, and discusses each of their careers without using any numbers at all. Billy Wagner (5:25)Dave Parker (9:25)Dick Allen (14:22)CC Sabathia (19:00)Ichiro Suzuki (26:22)

Host Chris Caputo recaps Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend, celebrating the inductions of Dick Allen, Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Ichiro Suzuki. He's joined by Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com to break down trade deadline strategy and the value of top prospects, while former Mets acting GM Zach Scott offers a front-office perspective on the pressure teams face this time of year. They wrap with a look at the Mets and Yankees, tying it all together in a fast-paced, insightful look at how player development and smart moves shape the game.Show DetailsHost Chris Caputo kicks off the show with a look back at Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend, reflecting on the emotional highs of the induction ceremony for Dick Allen, Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Ichiro Suzuki. He shares some of the most powerful moments from the stage—especially the moving speeches by family members of the late inductees—that highlight just how much heart and history live in the game.Caputo is joined by Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com, who breaks down how teams evaluate talent and the tough choices front offices face with the trade deadline fast approaching. From prospects to proven veterans, it's all about finding the right balance. Later, Zach Scott, former acting GM of the Mets, joins the conversation and gives listeners an inside look at what really goes on behind the scenes this time of year.The show wraps up with a closer look at the Mets and Yankees—what's working, what's not, and what needs to happen if either team hopes to make a push. With injuries piling up and decisions looming, Caputo and his guests cover all the key storylines. It's a full hour that blends baseball's past and present, mixing heartfelt stories with sharp analysis fans won't want to miss.Takeaways The podcast hosts discussed the significance of Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend, highlighting the inductees' contributions to the sport. Jonathan Mayo described his role at MLB Pipeline, emphasizing the importance of prospect rankings and scouting. Zach Scott provided insights into the challenges faced by general managers during trade deadlines, particularly in evaluating player value. The conversation touched on the evolution of trade strategies in Major League Baseball, considering the impact of increased playoff opportunities. The hosts reflected on the unique circumstances surrounding the Mets' decision-making during Zach Scott's tenure as acting general manager in 2021. A discussion on the potential changes to the trade deadline was presented, suggesting a shift to a later date to accommodate teams still in contention.

¡Gran jornada dominical en MLB! Ryan McMahon brilló a la ofensiva y a la defensa para que los Yankees vencieran a Phillies, mientras que Ronny Mauricio y Juan Soto lideraron la séptima victoria consecutiva de los Mets. En este Baseball News también comentamos: ⚾ Rangers barren a Braves con poder ofensivo y Atlanta adquiere a Erick Fedde ⚾ Paul Skenes lanza joya de pitcheo en triunfo de Piratas sobre Dbacks ⚾ Athletics sorprenden y completan barrida en Houston ⚾ Maikel García la bota y Royals vencen a Guardians; Seth Lugo extiende contrato ⚾ ¡Entronizados al Salón de la Fama! Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker y Dick Allen

Send JD a text message and be heard!@lukadoncic is in shape for this upcoming season. @companyadjace @nyquil_inthe_flesh says @kingjames got in his ear for this upcoming @lakers #nba season.   We shall see.  Ernie @brianbarnaby @bmtlive07 @donna.fender @paddy_bailey @kevdu_theman & @call_me_tca_prez talked @baseballhall more names we went thru not in like #albertbelle & #keithhernandez who have strong cases to be inducted.  @mets 7 wins in a row swept the @sfgiants over the weekend & way too many @phillies fans @yankeestadium to my liking yesterday where @nikkischwartz_ @rho212 and myself watched the 4-3 win.   #salarycap comes to #mlb they'll have to break up the dodgers.  They strike it will not help keep the fanbase.   Glad @deionsanders is healthy for upcoming #cfb season.  @eamaddennfl have their seven 99 players.  @court. got paid by the @broncos $92M now have another strong year with @bonix10 behind center.   #sportstrivia at the finish.  All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

Eric discusses the importance of intangibles in sports, citing his own experience as a player and how it affected his career. He also talks about the recent Hall of Fame induction ceremony and shares stories about Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner.

John Lopez & Reggie Adetula look at What's Poppin as they will also talk Andre Johnson's house getting broken into, NFL news, and more!

- Astros got swept by the A's. Time to get real ugly on today's "Good, Bad, Ugly." - Did the HOF induction from Billy Wagner fly under the radar? Feels like he didn't get enough love

Send us a textThis coming Saturday evening in Bristol, TN the most fans ever to attend an MLB game are predicted to watch the Reds and Braves. HOF inductions took place Sunday in Cooperstown where it was as hot as it always is for those ceremonies. Dave Parker's son spoke eloquently about him and Dick Allen's widow Willa gave a moving tribute to an all-time great. Billy Wagner, C.C. Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki all very deserving, were celebrated.  The MLB trade deadline is Friday this week and there have yet to be big-time deals but there's still time. This week in baseball's biggest story on the field was Nick Kurtz's amazing game for the A's vs. the Astros in Houston. 6 for 6 with 4 HR's and a record-tying 19 total bases! Shawn Green has company!  We talk about Win Probability Added - WPA, which catalogs which players are the ones that contribute to a team's winning chances the most. Barry Bonds, HOFers Babe Ruth, and Ted Williams are the top three with Willie Mays and Henry Aaron right behind on the all-time list and on the pitching side Lefty Grove, Walter Johnson, and Roger Clemens lead the pitchers in WPA and nobody should b surprised.  The stats list a ton of HOFers and a few that should be HOFers!It is the Braves that have three pitchers w initials DD not the Rangers. Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your frienwww.almostcooperstown.com

A star athlete from rural Western Virginia is now enshrined with a plaque at Cooperstown. And by next year, Baseball Hall of Fame relief pitcher Billy Wagner will also have a permanent marker in his hometown. Jeff Bossert talked with a couple people leading that effort.

Noticiero de Martí Noticias presenta un resumen de las noticias más importantes de Cuba y el mundo. Titulares: | Aumentan los feminicidios en Cuba. Organizaciones independientes exigen atención y políticas integrales | Denuncian falta de información en caso del artista preso Fernando Almenares Rivera | El presidente Donald Trump y el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio acusan a Maduro de anegar de droga a Estados Unidos y de liderar el Cártel de los Soles | Ichiro, "la Cobra," Sebathia, Billy Wagner y Dick Allen, exaltados oficialmente al salón de la fama de MLB, entre otras noticias.

Hour 3 of Sportsline on July 28, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with Sam Khan Jr., of The Athletic, about his latest article on Joey Aguilar, his background, short time at UCLA, and decision to come to Tennessee. Then, Southwest Virginia native Billy Wagner goes into the Baseball Hall of Fame and Jacob has his speech. Also, couple of notes at the end of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bleav Host Robert Land celebrates Astros Closer & new Hall of Fame Inductee Billy Wagner finally entering Cooperstown with Astros Hall of Fame Voice Bill Brown and his colleague Greg Lucas. They look at Wagner's storybook life, the frustration of his long wait and their favorite career moments. Plus, you'll learn about Wagner's connection to the current Astros Dynasty & we remember another Astros Hall of Fame pitcher. (1:00) Tribute to Astros HOF Don Sutton (5:01) How did Brent Strom help Wagner? (8:10) Bill Brown on Wagner finally getting into Cooperstown (9:36) Wagner coming up through Astros minors (11:07) How great was Wagner? And incredible path from childhood? (13:16) What kind of person was Wagner? (15:25) What if Wagner had the chance to play for current Astros? (17:10) Bob Uecker Memories (19:52) Was Wagner ahead of his time? (20:42) Wagner's HOF Case? (22:47) Wagner comeback after hit in the head during game (24:07) Why was Wagner's life like a great movie? (25:32) Was Wagner fearless? (26:26) Wagner's leadership? (27:24) Astros HOF induction Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #billywagner #HallofFame

The greatest day on the baseball calendar for the newest members of the National Baseball Hall Of Fame. Dave Parker, Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Dick Allen. Also, Tom Hamilton, Cleveland's hometown, announcer, Thomas Boswell, and executive and contributor. An outstanding class of players that will be remembered for years to come. Thanks again for listening, and enjoy the rest of your Sports Weekend. We will be back next week with Episode 279.

There's a new class of Hall of Fame inductees in Cooperstown, including Billy Wagner. Former Mets pitcher Steve Trachsel chats with Pat McCarthy about Billy's impact on the team.

Padres drop 2 of 3 in Miami. Who are the Friars? Dodgers Dreadful Summer. MLB Trade Deadline candidates. Hall of Fame inductees include Ichiro, Dave Parker, CC Sabathia, Dick Allen, and Billy Wagner. NFL News from Chargers, Dolphins, Bengals, Raiders, Rams, and Jets. NCA Money Troubles at Memphis, Idaho, and Maryland. Who had better offseason? Lakers or Clippers? We also talk USC, Team Canada, NASCAR San Diego, and WWF. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, July 24, 2025.   1)...THE PADRES ROAD TRIP CONTINUES-SO DO BAD LOSSES "WHO ARE THE FRIARS?"   2)...DODGERS-IS THIS BECOMING A DREADFUL SUMMER? "SAVE THE SEASON TRADE?"   3)...MLB TRADE DEADLINES...RUMOR MILL IS GOING FULLBLAST "TRADE DEADLINE HOT LIST"   E CLASE                    E SUAREZ R SUAREZ                 J DURAN M KELLER                  S KWAN J RYAN                        J NAYLOR Z GALLEN                   N ARENADO S ALANTARA               S MURPHY S LUGO                       R MC MAHON   4)...HALL OF FAME WEEKEND COMING UP "COOPERSTOWN"   ICHURO SABATHIA WAGNER D PARKER D ALLEN =========== HALFTIME....DIXIELINE LUMBER ============ 5)...NFL NOTEBOOK "NFL STORYLINES"   CHARGERS MIAMI BENGALS RAIDERS RAMS ------------- 6)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTES "MONEY TROUBLES"   U MEMPHIS IDAHO MARYLAND -------------- 7)...NBA SUMMER SHOPPING SEASON OVER…LAKERS-VS-CLIPPERS "WHO HAD THE BETTER SUMMER?"   DEANDRE AYTON MARCUS SMART   BRAD BEAL CHRIS PAUL BROOK LOPEZ JOHN COLLINS --------------- 8)...LATE BREAKING STORIES "HOCKEY-AUTO RACING"   USC TEAM CANADA LOGO NASCAR-SAN DIEGO LOGO BRITISH OPEN HULK HOGAN ==================   #nfl #DOLPHINS #JETS #BENGALS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #RAMS #redsox #whitesox #guardians #phillies #angels #mets #PADRES #dylancease #ajpreller #robertsuarez #luisarraez #fernandotatisjr #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #shoheiohtani #landonknack #mookiebetts #blakesnell #DUSTINMAY #BOBBYMILLER #HYESEOUNGKIM # #tannerscott #ANGELS #miketrout #artemoreno #joadell #perryminasian #jarrenduran #ccsabathia #luisrobert #EMMANUELCLASE #stevenkwan #sethlugo #ichirosuzuki #seanmurphy #sandyalcantara #billwagner #NOLANARENADO #andrewmccutcheon #MITCHKELLER #daveparker #dickallen #zacgallen #EUGENIOSUAREZ #joshnaylor #ryanmcmahon #PETECARROLL #deanspanos #NAJEEHARRIS #tyreekhill #justinfields #joeburrow #ASHTONJEANTY #OMARRIONHAMPTON #lakers #clippers #kawhileonard #deandreayton #bradleybeal #johncollins #marcussmart #nascar #britishopen #HULKHOGAN   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): In this segment, Billy Wagner discusses his preparation for his Hall Of Fame speech, when he realized he had a chance of making it, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this segment, Billy Wagner discusses his preparation for his Hall Of Fame speech, when he realized he had a chance of making it, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, with his son, Jeff, preview the 2025 inductees to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dick Allen and Dave Parker will be enshrined into the hall, and Tim has a breakdown of each of these amazing hall of famers and argument for each and every single one.The greatest number 30 and 31, not sure there is too much debate there but you decide. Words can be hard for Jeff, including two words he hates as a radio host. Plus, a breakdown of a Walk-Off Catcher's Interference during the Phillies-Red Sox game that had baseball fans and seamheads absolutely baffled. Thanks for listening and sharing with friends and family. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): In this segment, Billy Wagner discusses his preparation for his Hall Of Fame speech, when he realized he had a chance of making it, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret sits down with MLB Hall Of Famer Class of 2025 Billy Wagner. The two talk about the Billy's upcoming Hall Of Fame speech, the journey through 10 years on the ballot, the life of an MLB closer, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People used to call him "Fence Post" and now he's a Hall of Famer! From "rags to riches" in his words, he waited a bit too long on the ballot in our opinion but he made it! In honor of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions happening this weekend, we had one of the many going in this year. This hard throwing lefty talks about actually being right-handed and how he made that transition. He also told us about where he was when he got the call that he got in and when he got the word that he WASN'T in the Hall just yet. Tim and Billy have known each other a long time and we cannot thank him enough for his time! Thank you for listening, don't forget to share the show with a friend who loves this game as much as we do. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

00:00-15:00: Is Billy Wagner a Hall of Famer?

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to forecast the sustainability of the Cubs, Tigers and Padres' hot starts to the season. The trio take a trip around the league to discuss Aaron Judge's case as the best hitter in baseball, if there's any truth to certain players being "slow starters", Juan Soto's comments about the Mets' lineup protection, the fallout from Jarred Kelenic's lack of hustle, and the Marlins' farm system calling pitches from the dugout. After the break, National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Billy Wagner (30:17) joins the program! He shares how life has changed since getting the call to the Hall, his enjoyment of teaching the next generation, and his inspirations growing up on the mound. Billy wraps up with thoughts on his son Will's MLB journey so far and offers some advice for the road ahead. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Go GTS Live, April 10, 2025: SPx NHL, AEW, Leaf & Pulse Football - Join hosts Rob Bertrand, former host of Cardboard Connection Radio, and co-host, Chris Steuber, for a fun-filled episode of the best trading card and memorabilia news and talk in #TheHobby! (Season 10, Episode 12, Master Episode 365) #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question. #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll – Assuming current pricing would stay the same, pick one of these options. (Vote in poll in reply.) 1) No auto(s) per box guarantee, all autos on-card OR . . . . 2) Status quo, i.e. per box autograph guarantees, 90% sticker autos — Go GTS Live (@GoGTSLive) April 10, 2025 As usual, the guys detailed the hobby's top stories during our weekly Hobby Happenings segment. Highlights include: CardVault by Tom Brady Grand Opening, Panini signs Sanders and Hunter Jr. to exclusives, master F1 collectible sand more! Box Breaks We went hunting for

Today's word of the day is ‘cooperstown' as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place. (13:30) What is going on with the Jaguars? Liam Coen is now going to be the head coach? The same guy who turned down the job the other day and returned to the Buccaneers? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and what happened to that franchise. (33:20) Review: Oscar Nominations. (39:50) NPPOD. (49:00) Let's give an update on the Tampa Bay Rays and the Trop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘cooperstown' as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place. (13:30) What is going on with the Jaguars? Liam Coen is now going to be the head coach? The same guy who turned down the job the other day and returned to the Buccaneers? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and what happened to that franchise. (33:20) Review: Oscar Nominations. (39:50) NPPOD. (49:00) Let's give an update on the Tampa Bay Rays and the Trop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its latest class of enshrinees on Tuesday evening. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, will join Dick Allen and Dave Parker in the MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2024.  But as those stars are enshrined in Cooperstown, we remember a baseball legend we lost recently. RIcky Henderson passed away on December 20th, at 65 years of age, just days before his 66th birthday.  The game's greatest lead off hitter, base stealer, and as the inventor of swagger, Rickey's impact can still be felt now. So today we are joined by Howard Bryant - The author of Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original, who breaks down Ricky's career, legacy, and impact on the game he changed forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class that includes Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Plus, who are the non-inductees that won and lost, and the Blue Jays press ahead to sign Anthony Santander. Then, Hembo talks about whether we should be outraged by Hall of Fame voters not sharing and defending their ballots, the Dodgers' opportunity this season, and which among the remaining free agents is the best value on the board. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:23 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield 29:55 Hembo 49:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class that includes Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Plus, who are the non-inductees that won and lost, and the Blue Jays press ahead to sign Anthony Santander. Then, Hembo talks about whether we should be outraged by Hall of Fame voters not sharing and defending their ballots, the Dodgers' opportunity this season, and which among the remaining free agents is the best value on the board. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:23 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield 29:55 Hembo 49:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Red trading for Gavin Lux, which team needs to sign Alex Bregman the most, which team is an obvious rebuild candidate, if the Mariners could sign Pete Alonso, and Chase Utley's Hall of Fame case. Then, new Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler stops by to talk about his first time in free agency, landing in Boston, his rough 2024 season, when it came together in the playoffs for him, and what he was thinking before closing out the World Series. Later, Jake Peavy on his top three starting rotations, which teams need to sign Jack Flaherty, and his Hall of Fame-hopeful friends Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices