Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Wagner

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

The MLB season kicks off today and we have you covered on our annual season preview! Baseball authority Anthony D'Andrea is back (as he is every spring) to help you make sense of the season, and what to look for, particularly from the Chicago Cubs. You can't find these takes anywhere else but here on Jagbags! We also talk the Cleveland Guardians, and kick the hapless White Sox while they're down. Plus our annual division and playoff predictions, along with postseason award predictions. Tune in, as spring has arrived at last and it's time to play ball!

00:00-15:00: Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch chats about the HOF Class of 2025, Ichiro's consistency, CC Sabathia's durability, Billy Wagner overcoming adversity and more, plus DMB Mount Rushmore of songs, why Cooperstown is just as great in January as the Summer and more. Presented by Stanley Law Offices.

Billy Wagner played 16 MLB seasons with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 1995 and retired following the 2010 season. His career saw him make seven All-Star games and 422 career saves.He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025.Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner joins the "Get in the Game" podcast to discuss his induction into the Hall and serving others."Get in the Game" is part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

- Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Thursday, February 13- Astros preliminary spring training roster- Early predictions for the 2025 Opening Day roster- Who's in, who's out?- What are we expecting this spring training?- Who takes a leap forward this season?- Surprising player coming into the season- Astros add two veteran left-handed hitters- Alex Bregman update (almost the same)- Around The Horn!- Billy Wagner officially enters the Hall of Fame with a Astros hat- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/e0f63Dm7DyIHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

ITL Hour 2: Around The NFL, B Scott joins the show, Kellen Moore new Saints HC, Super Bowl numbers are out, & more. B Scott Thoughts after Super Bowl, NBA Season in full effect, and more. What's Popping, Billy Wagner will wear an Astros cap in the HOF, Bun B announced another artist for the rodeo.

With football season officially over, where does your attention turn? Every draft is important, but this one might be even more critical. Why? Plus, our question of the day: What are the signs that someone just came into a ton of money? Around the NFL with B Scott, Kellen Moore takes over as Saints head coach, Super Bowl numbers are out, and more. B Scott shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl, the NBA season heats up, and Billy Wagner will wear an Astros cap in the Hall of Fame. Plus, Bun B announces another artist for the rodeo. What's the biggest decision Nick Caserio and DeMeco Ryans have to make this offseason? Lunch-time confessions, Lopez tipping too much, and an audio grab bag featuring Will Anderson's dinner at DeMeco's. Key questions for the Astros as spring training nears. Figgy's Mixtape covers Dan Orlovsky leaving ESPN, Stephen A. Smith saying he'd divorce Serena Williams and more. Tap in and stay In The Loop.

- The Astros announce their campaign slogan - 2025 promotional items/events that will be giving out - Billy Wagner will have his No. 13 retired! - Daikin Park moving in, Minute Maid Park out - Dana Brown and Joe Espada - Alex Bregman conversations - Jose Altuve fielding in left field - Prospects that will need to step up - What could the new City Connect jersey look like? - Much, much, more! YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/vQSpJ2fNuOc Have you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

In this can't miss episode of To Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the latest Hall of Fame inductees, discussing the quirks of players like Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner. They then have a fun and nostalgic debate over Contemporary Era ballot nominees, including Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Kenny Lofton, comparing their career stats and Hall of Fame suitability. The duo wraps up with another thrilling round of their popular card game, Wax Pack Heroes, filled with humor and baseball trivia. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:36 Baseball Trivia and Friends References 02:25 Hall of Fame Inductees Discussion 11:16 Contemporary Era Hall of Fame Candidates 54:05 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Game 1:09:18 Wrapping Up and Social Media Plugs Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

00:00-15:00: Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch chats about the HOF Class of 2025, Ichiro's consistency, CC Sabathia's durability, Billy Wagner overcoming adversity and more, plus DMB Mount Rushmore of songs, why Cooperstown is just as great in January as the Summer and more. Presented by Stanley Law Offices.

Hacksaw is back, baby! Lee has a backlog of sports content that he will launch from his fire hose. Show me your lightning bolt! We talk Chiefs, Bills, Eagles Commanders, and report cards for NFL teams with new coaches. We break down the Dodgers' big money and absurd pitching staff. Plus, updates on Padres, Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Cooperstown, Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Avalanche, Canucks, Mets, Big 10, SEC, UCLA, Redskins and Australian Open. Got a comment or question for Lee? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.   1)...NFL PLAYOFF GAMES...LIVED UP TO THE HYPE "SUPER BOWL MATCHUP SET"   CHIEFS-BILLS EAGLES-COMMANDGERS --------- 2)...NFL-COACHING GRADES "NFL TEAM GRADES ON COACHING"   BEARS RAIDERS JAGUARS PATRIOTS JETS COWBOYS SAINTS ----------- 3)...DODGERS-NATIONWIDE RESPONSE TO SPENDING SPREE "DODGERS--PUBLIC ENEMY #1”   (318M)...PAYROLL (118M)...LUXURY TAX (295M)...SIGNING BONUS (1.03B)...DEFERRED SALARIES ----------- 4)...DODGERS...STORY BEHIND ROKI SASAKI SIGNING "SASAKI-HOMEWORK REPORT" ------------ 5)...DODGERS...PITCHING STAFF ROSTER "DODGERS BLUE PRINT"   GLASNOW.            KERSHAW.               KOPECH SNELL                    KNACK                      TREINEN YAMAMOTO           WROBLESKI             PHILLIPS SASAKI                   STONE                      SCOTT OHTANI                   GROVE                     YATES MAY                         SHEEHAN                BRASIER MILLER                   RYAN                        VESIA GRATEROL               BANDA ------------- 6)...PADRES NOTEBOOK-NAMES IN NEWS "PADRES HEADLINES"   ------------- 7)...BASEBALL HALL OF FAME...SPECIAL DAY "COOPERSTOWN-SHRINE FOR ICHIRO, CC SABATHIA, BILLY WAGNER" =========== (Halftime)...DIXIELINE LUMBER ============   8)...NBA NOTEBOOK – LAKERS, CLIPPERS, SUNS "NAMES IN NEWS"   -------------- 9)...NHL NOTEBOOK – AVALANCHE, CANUCKS "NHL BLOCKBUSTER TRADES" -------------- 10)...LATE BREAKING STORIES "OFF THE SPORTS WIRE"   DODGERS METS BIG 10-SEC UCLA WASH REDSKINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN --------------   #nfl #jets #BILLS #PATRIOTS #JAGUARS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #COWBOYS  #COMMANDERS #BEARS #SAINTS #PADRES #joemusgrove #dylancease #michaelking #ajpreller #juricksonprofar #yudarvish #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #claytonkershaw #shoheiohtani #landonknack #yoshinobuyamamoto #tommyedman #mookiebetts #freddiefreeman #ippeimizuhara #rokisasaki #scottboras #bluejays #METS #petealonso #alexbregman #TANNERSCOTT #ucla #markdavis #petecarroll #joshallen #MIKEVRABEL #JERRYJONES #MIKEMCCARTHY #PETECARROLL #liamcoen #nhl #AVALANCHE #canucks #lakers #clippers #kawhileonard #lebronjames #anthonydavis #JIMMYBUTLER   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   >STAY CONNECTED >>>>> 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/   MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com     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/  

Last Tuesday, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner joined already elected Dave Parker and Dick Allen as members of the Baseball HOF Class of 2025. Jim breaks down the ballot results and what the future looks like for HOF hopefuls Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Chase Utley (4:30). Then, Jim gives gives two cents on the five new members of Cooperstown (11:01), before running through some of the new "big" names that will join the 2026 ballot (31:05).

Ichiro Suzuki. Billy Wagner. CC Sabathia. These baseball greats are headed to Cooperstown as the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. Join us as we rate if the writers made the right picks, who missed selection this year, and our personal choices for players that deserve enshrinement in the Hall. Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter Dive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.com Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip on Stripe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip on PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on Social Media: Follow on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com)

Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata react to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class, which includes CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Plus, Tom Verducci joined BT & Sal to discuss his ballot; the effect Anthony Santander signing with the Blue Jays could have on the Yankees and Mets; Evan & Tiki discuss the latest reports on Pete Alonso; Boomer & Gio react to Joe Benigno's Mets takes; BT & Sal wonder if the Mets and Yankees are doing enough to keep up with Dodgers.

Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata react to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class, which includes CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Plus, Tom Verducci joined BT & Sal to discuss his ballot; the effect Anthony Santander signing with the Blue Jays could have on the Yankees and Mets; Evan & Tiki discuss the latest reports on Pete Alonso; Boomer & Gio react to Joe Benigno's Mets takes; BT & Sal wonder if the Mets and Yankees are doing enough to keep up with Dodgers.

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

Ben Verlander first welcomes Milwaukee Brewers superstar Christian Yelich to the show. Yelich talks about his relief efforts with California Strong for everyone affected by the Los Angeles Fires. California Strong has partnered up with YMCA, Rawlings, & Easton. Yelich also discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers offseason moves, his hitting adjustments in 2024 & his favorite Ichiro Suzuki story. Visit - CaliforniaStrong.Org to help Later, Ben gives his reaction to the 2025 MLB Hall of Fame Class with Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner entering. Ben also advocates for Andruw Jones to be inducted & answers some fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like Rob Saleh is going back to San Francisco. Gio wonders if Aaron Glenn should call Saleh for advice on coaching for the Jets. Boomer said he should not. The Saints, Raiders and Cowboys still need head coaches. Is Pete Carroll getting one of these jobs? A woman who lives in Orchard Park calls in to give a Buffalo Bills report. She has 4 feet of snow in her driveway. Gio is not impressed with Sean McDermott. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Jalen Hurts talking about the Washington defense. Tom Brady talked about what you need to succeed in the NFL and he's referencing Jayden Daniels. Patrick Mahomes talked about having to play your best football in the biggest moments. Josh Allen is confident in being able to win in KC. Stephen A. Smith was on the Howard Stern Show and talked about being more popular than the athletes he covers. Billy Wagner got emotional at the press conference for the Hall of Fame. Ichiro would like to have a drink with the one person who didn't vote for him. The Rangers beat the Flyers which Boomer loves. In the final segment of the hour, Gio saw a car on fire on the L.I.E on his way in. Gio wonders how a car catches fire on a highway. Our makeup artist, Aly, took a pic of it on the way in and Gio wondered why she did that.

Hour 1 Boomer hopes that the Jets let Aaron Glenn hire his own staff. Based on some of the names out there, Boomer's not so sure that's happening. Keyshawn Johnson, who was a teammate of Glenn while on the Jets, said there is no way he's bringing Aaron Rodgers back. Jerry is here for his first update of the day, and starts with Liam Coen doing an about face and will become the head coach in Jacksonville. Washington's defensive coordinator talked about treating Jalen Hurts like a RB and hitting him that way. The KC defense talked about the threat of Josh Allen. Amari Cooper was asked if he's satisfied with the amount of catches he's been getting. Jerry went around the NBA last night. The Rangers beat the Flyers so Boomer is happy. In the final segment of the hour, Pete Alonso is supposedly deep into talks with the Toronto Bluejays. He's a fan favorite, but perhaps he's not a favorite in the locker room. Who knows? Hour 2 The National Championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State didn't have as many viewers as expected. That could be because while it was happening, Trump was doing a press conference where he was taking questions. It also wasn't a very close game most of the way. Boomer thinks Jalen Hurts is hanging onto the ball too long, the same way Sam Darnold did his last 2 games. Hurts does not look like the QB who had a great performance in the Super Bowl a few years ago. Jerry returns for an update, but first Gio said if Saquon Barkley wins a Super Bowl, this will officially be the worst season in the Giants 100 year history. Brian Schottenheimer will likely be the next Cowboys coach and maybe Rex Ryan will be the defensive coordinator. Andy Reid is looking forward to the challenge of playing Buffalo. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward did their best Boomer & Phil Simms impression as they talked to each other about each other. Joe Benigno wants Pete Alonso back and he blames Stearns and Cohen. He also said, ‘screw Vlad Guerrero, I want my guy'. We heard audio of Ohtani's interpreter calling a bank pretending to be Ohtani looking for a $200,000 withdrawal. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer heard a sports argument in the hallways in the 5am hour. Gio is ashamed to say, he was part of the argument, which he hates. He was arguing with C-Mac about his takes on the Commanders/Lions game. Hour 3 It looks like Rob Saleh is going back to San Francisco. Gio wonders if Aaron Glenn should call Saleh for advice on coaching for the Jets. Boomer said he should not. The Saints, Raiders and Cowboys still need head coaches. Is Pete Carroll getting one of these jobs? A woman who lives in Orchard Park calls in to give a Buffalo Bills report. She has 4 feet of snow in her driveway. Gio is not impressed with Sean McDermott. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Jalen Hurts talking about the Washington defense. Tom Brady talked about what you need to succeed in the NFL and he's referencing Jayden Daniels. Patrick Mahomes talked about having to play your best football in the biggest moments. Josh Allen is confident in being able to win in KC. Stephen A. Smith was on the Howard Stern Show and talked about being more popular than the athletes he covers. Billy Wagner got emotional at the press conference for the Hall of Fame. Ichiro would like to have a drink with the one person who didn't vote for him. The Rangers beat the Flyers which Boomer loves. In the final segment of the hour, Gio saw a car on fire on the L.I.E on his way in. Gio wonders how a car catches fire on a highway. Our makeup artist, Aly, took a pic of it on the way in and Gio wondered why she did that. Hour 4 Gio has stopped believing ‘this is the year', as he's been burned by that many times. People are saying that now about the Bills. They said it about the Lions before last week. Boomer is very impressed with Jayden Daniels rookie season in getting them to the Championship game. We broke down both Championship games and turnovers and all that stuff. Boomer w ...

The members of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class were announced on Tuesday night. Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner received the news that they would be enshrined in Cooperstown, adding yet another notable achievement to the legacy of their storied careers.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the very deserving class of 2025, including why it's not a big deal that Ichiro didn't get 100% of the vote, Sabathia overcoming struggles with addiction that helped him get back into baseball and Billy Wagner's emotional reception of the news on his final try on the ballot. They then talk about the potential 2026 class and whether Carlos Beltrán will be the only player elected.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers introducing Roki Sasaki to the media on Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves bringing in Jurickson Profar to solidify their outfield, the Cleveland Guardians' surprising addition of Paul Sewald and then make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. (1:00) - The Opener: Hall of Fame Class of 2025(27:53) - Dodgers unveil Roki(48:40) - Around the League: Profar to the Braves(55:29) - Guardians get some relief(58:07) - The Good(1:01:08) - The Bad(1:05:40) - The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Ichiro, Sabathia, and Billy Wagner being inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame. 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

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

On Episode 916, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com talks about the induction of Billy Wagner to the Hall of Fame, the status of Chase Utley's candidacy, as well as what Jimmy Rollins and Bobby Abreu need to do to get in. Also, Cole Hamels is on the ballot next year, what are his chances? Four Phils are ranked in Baseball America's Top 100, and more discussion on the Dodgers' insane spending spree.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the three new Hall of Famers. Ichiro wasn't unanimous, but does it matter who didn't vote for him? Tom questions the future of PED users in the HOF and if a hard stance ever changes. We look at the candidates for next season and how voting could play out. Also, the Dodgers add two pitchers and have an embarrassment of riches in the clubhouse! Is it 'good' for baseball? Joe explains how teams have to approach beating the Dodgers' super team. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame inducting Ichiro, C.C. Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, do our segment What's That Smell discussing the STINKIEST things in sports, and discuss the latest MLB news and rumors with players such as Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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

Is it easier to get 400 baseball writers to all agree on who is a Hall of Famer or 30 Major League Baseball owners to agree on ways to address skyrocketing payroll disparity? That's the question that begins a brand new episode of the Best Podcast in Baseball. Esteemed baseball writer Tyler Kepner, of The Athletic and formerly with the New York Times, joins host Derrick Goold to discuss Ichiro Suzuki and his peers in the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. It's a robust class that includes a top left-handed starter CC Sabathia who got elected on his first ballot and a top left-handed reliever Billy Wagner who got elected on his final ballot. The class also includes Dick Allen and Dave Parker to further reveal the many numerous routes available to players to reach induction in Cooperstown. There is the expressway that Suzuki takes with near unanimous support. There is the state two-lane highway that will likely welcome switc-hitter Carlos Beltran to Cooperstown in 2026, and then there's the country roads that Wagner had to drive to ultimately reach immortality. All of which brings us to the crossroads currently facing baseball. With the Dodgers spending freely and collecting all of the talent, is the only way deep into October through Los Angeles? The two baseball writers discuss the widening gap in the game and explore one reason for the dramatic change (hint: shrinking small- and mid-market television revenues) -- and whether there will be a correction in a few years. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. It appears weekly wherever you subscribe or listen to podcasts and is part of the newspaper's Constant Cardinals Coverage.

(00:00) Adam 12 explains why he carries around a pocket knife wherever he goes. (18:47) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The New England Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator. Plus, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Rundown [Intro] How's the weather in your neck of the woods? [4:07] Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jim Margalus isn't exactly thrilled with Wagner's selection. Why it's tough to grade closers when it comes to overall greatness. James Fegan also shares his theory on how Ichiro was one vote shy of being a unanimous selection. [18:51] Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones missed the cut. With a weak 2026 class, do they get the necessary votes to make the hall next year? [29:50] According to FanGraphs, the estimated luxury tax payroll for the Los Angeles Dodgers is around $370 million, or $290 million more than the Chicago White Sox. Why their spending spree will cause friction among owners even though it does come off as whining. Especially with the Dodgers injury history. [53:40] Remembering Jeff Torborg and Bob Uecker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming in super hot today on Chinchy's birthday with love for Ichiro, CC, and Wags on getting the call to the Hall of Fame and some added love for a couple guys who didn't get in but are close. Plus, we CRUSH the dude or dudette who DIDN'T vote for Ichiro, and Casey falls in love with an idea to fix the voting suggested by none other than Hall of Famer Chipper Jones. Don't miss this one! Subscribe to our Youtube page to watch the show and win some giveaways here: https://youtu.be/xxjGUMq5G0g https://bleav.com/

How great was C.C. Sabathia as a leader? The New York Post's Jon Heyman joins to talk about C.C. Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner being selected to the baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We took this time to chat about the careers of Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner and tell some stories that only Tim Kurkjian would know about these players. They will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July of 2025. Plus, we opened another deck of cards live on the show, chatted about an app Tim finally downloaded (he might be the last to do so) and debated whether or not you should wear shoes in your house!A friendly reminder that our first regular season episode will start on March 18th, we will be returning to weekly episodes (releasing on Tuesdays) at that point. We are really looking forward to you joining us for another great season. In the meantime, let's get social! We are always posting on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, you can follow us @GreatGameOrWhat. Plus, check out our website to join our email list!  Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

HOUR 2 - Seth and Sean break down 4 positives to come out of the Texans' 2024 season, discuss DeMeco saying his job is to take this team to new heights, and former Astro Billy Wagner making the Hall of Fame.

Seth and Sean discuss Billy Wagner making the baseball Hall of Fame (we believe as an Astro) and what should happen to the one guy who didn't vote for Ichiro to get in.

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Become a PHNX Diehard for just $4 a month! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube Fresh off their World Series victory, the Dodgers remain relentless in their pursuit of dominance over MLB. Los Angeles adds Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki and free agent relief pitcher Tanner Scott and are closing in on Kirby Yates as another piece for their bullpen. All of this just to beat the Diamondbacks Power of Friendship. Meanwhile, the D-backs don't seem to be done adding after signing Corbin Burnes per Ken Kendrick and have already received a top grade from ESPN on their offseason. We have more on all of this as well as Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner being the newest additions to MLB's Hall of Fame. Join Damon, Derek, and Kevin for the PHNX Diamondbacks Show LIVE! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Gila River: Win a Lamborgini! Visit https://playatgila.com/promotion/350k-lamborghini-luxe-giveaway/ for details Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Check out FOCO merch and collectibles and use promo code “PHNX10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code PHNX for 10% off! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #dbacks #diamondbacks #arizonadiamondbacks #mlb #zacgallen #corbincarroll #ketelmarte #mlbtheshow #mlbtraderumors #tradedeadline #traderumors #allstargame

Word of the Day is Unconventional (0:00-13:32) Do not eat the $50 snow from the Rams Divisional game. It is not safe for consumption, due to many factors. We head back to the phones as we continue ten second song. (13:32-21:01) The Commanders defense was leaking vs the Lions. They allowed 7.7 yards per carry vs the Lions and now they face the best rushing attack in the NFL. Yet the national media wants to bring all the attention to the Eagles passing attack. (21:01-33:03) The Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025 has been announced. The new class includes Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia and Ichiro who will be enshrined during the summertime. Chase Utley landed at 39.8% and is trending upwards to be in the Hall of Fame soon. (33:03-41:35) All the NFC East teams have made an NFC Championship game, except the one and only Dallas Cowboys. It is surprising that Washington was able to reboot after years of mediocrity and excel past the Cowboys. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-

Thrill and EB talk about the baseball Hall of Fame, specifically the election of Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner. The conversation turns to the voting process for the Hall of Fame and how it's flawed, with some arguing that players should have a say in who gets in.

The dream offseason that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are having continued with the signing of prized Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, right before agreeing to a deal with star closer Tanner Scott. As the Dodgers continue to assemble a team that resembles something out of a video game, many are wondering if this is good for the game of baseball.Jake Mintz is joined by senior writer from The Athletic, Andy McCullough, as they discuss whether Los Angeles' spending is going a bit too far and whether it could force the league to consider a spending cap in future CBA negotiations. They also talk about why the Dodgers are in a position where they can take a risk on acquiring a reliever like Tanner Scott in a way that other teams might not be willing to.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Andy discuss the Toronto Blue Jays finally landing the slugger they've been after in Anthony Santander and why they might be having a sneaky good offseason that could help them land a postseason spot come October. They also get into the Baseball Hall of Fame election announcement, which will likely include Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia, and Billy Wagner all being elected. (1:39) - The Opener - Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers(20:27) - Dodgers sign Tanner Scott(26:22) - Is LA's spending bad for baseball?(42:05) - One Dumb Question - A salary cap in baseball?(50:11) - Around The League - Santander to Toronto(54:41) - Hall of Fame election night Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Debate. Ichiro, Andruw Jones, Billy Wagner, and CC Sabathia all looking good. Ichiro could be a unanimous choice. The arguments against Arod will likely be too much. We debate it all and give love to some other guys who won't get in but shouldn't be afterthoughts. Subscribe to our Youtube page for full video broadcast here: https://youtu.be/A4E4PeXZzJc https://bleav.com/

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With just a few days before the National Baseball Hall of Fame announces its 2025 inductees, one of the more deserving candidates on the ballot, Billy Wagner, joins Bradfo to reflect on his feelings in these final moments. Facing his 10th and final opportunity, Wagner offers an open and honest view of how he is feeling knowing this will be his final chance to be voted into the HOF. You won't be able to listen to this without feeling the emotion and anxiety of a former player who knows his life could be changing forever. 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

We are eight days away from finding out who will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025, and while there will surely be a few slam-dunk first-ballot inductees, there will also be one player who is trying to get in on his tenth and final try.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the possibility of Ichiro Suzuki becoming the first position player to obtain 100% of the vote, whether CC Sabathia will be elected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer or have to wait a year and if Billy Wagner will finally join the club on his last ballot. All three are trending in the right direction, but we'll have to wait until January 21st to see.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys open up the BBQ Mailbag and answer some of your questions, including Justin Verlander's apparent love of the color orange, when players stop trying to get inside-the-park home runs and if MLB could incorporate some mystery into the next Home Run Derby to add a little juice to the competition. Jake & Jordan then give an update on Roki Sasaki's free agency and comment on the reliever market heating back up after Jeff Hoffman signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. (3:07) - The Opener: Hall of Fame voting(18:50) - Who might get in eventually(29:37) - Jake & Jordan's ballot(35:37) - BBQ Mailbag(48:01) - Around the League: Roki Sasaki free agency update(52:50) - Reliever market heating back up Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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

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