Podcast appearances and mentions of Bo Bichette

Hear from Nick Ashbourne from Sportsnet and the Blue Jays Happy Hour podcast to get caught up on everything you may have missed from the first half of the Toronto Blue Jays season. Hear about Vlad Guererro Jr. and Bo Bichette as well as some of the up-and-coming names that have broken out this year. Don't forget to stay connected for real-time updates and expert insights by following Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and be sure to subscribe to Inside Sports on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff welcome MLB insider Bob Nightengale to the show (4:30) to discuss how contending teams will approach the deadline at the all-star break. They discuss the possibility of Bo Bichette being dealt and who Toronto could realistically target. Then, they look to the other top teams around the MLB and what they are missing ahead of the deadline, who could be major sellers, and much more. Later, the Athletic's Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:55) to discuss how the Canadian teams have fared throughout the offseason so far, the post-Marner era for Toronto, the Habs' youth movement, how she expects the Atlantic to shape up, and much more. Finally, they discuss how the Oilers can get back to the Cup Finals and more importantly get over the hump, what Isaac Howard will bring to the team, the Flames' stagnant offseason, the Penguins trade today and who could be on the move, and more. 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.

The Jays' 10-game win streak is over, following a game that brought all sorts of grumbling about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. much too easily back to the fore. But it has changed the trajectory of the club's season immeasurably, as they now head into their final series before the All-Star Break with an 88% chance of making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs—up from just 42% at the start of the season, and 40% at the end of May. Churn at the bottom of the roster matters deeply now, trade deadline thoughts are dancing in everyone's head, Bo Bichette has a platform from which he can make himself a whole hell of a lot of money next winter, Anthony Santander and Alek Manoah still have time to put their stamps on the season, and this week we talked about all of it—and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Basketball Analyst Jack Armstrong joins to dive into the Raptors' offseason moves, the expectations for the roster going forward and the replacement process for Masai Ujiri. They also dive into Bo Bichette's value on his next contract, John Schneider's case for the AL Manager of the Year, Ryan Reaves hitting the 1,000-game mark with the Maple Leafs in Yes Guy, No Guy and they also give the FanDuel Best Bets.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the red-hot Blue Jays with Madison Shipman (1:05). They discuss how the Jays are finding different ways to win ball games, the pitching staff's adjustments, feel-good vibes around the team, the present and future of Bo Bichette in a contract year, potential trade deadline plans, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin ask listeners to share what they consider the biggest decisions in sports since LeBron's decision 15 years ago today. Then, Sam Cosentino joins the show (31:40) to discuss Gavin McKenna heading to the NCAA. They discuss whether this is the biggest decision by a prospect in hockey history, the changing landscape in junior hockey, how the Islanders will handle Matthew Schaefer's development and more. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent continue their coverage live from the NHL Alumni Association Classic at Coppinwood Golf Club. The pair reset on the division-leading Blue Jays and debate if this is the most likeable Jays team in recent memory. The hosts compare them to that squad from 2015 that went on a run and captivated Canada, before identifying which player they should be looking as the deadline approaches. Would a winning team entice Bo Bichette to re-sign, even on a short term deal. Kevin Barker (23:38), co-host of Blair and Barker, gets it down and gets it singing on what's led to the turnaround with this team. The trio dive into the renaissance from George Springer, the return of Max Scherzer, what Addison Barger brings, and what should be expected from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if this team wants to keep it up.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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker revisit the Blue Jays' thrilling win against the New York Yankees to tie them at the top of the AL East, their resilience throughout the series while missing Bo Bichette, if the Jays a truly a first-place team in comparison to the Bronx Bombers and Yimi Garcia's return. Then, Jeff and Kevin go to the Back-Leg Line to hear callers' voicemails!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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off with a reaction to Yimi García's return from IL and the Blue Jays' corresponding move sending Mason Fluharty down to Triple-A. Then, they look back on the Jays' big Canada Day win over the New York Yankees, discuss José Berríos' recent success against lefties, and react to Andrés Giménez's move to the lead-off spot after his three-run homer yesterday. Later, Blue Jays analyst Joe Siddall (26:30) stops by to share his thoughts on Bo Bichette's status, what's behind George Springer's sustained success this season, the decision to send Fluharty down, Jeff Hoffman getting back on track, and the increase of catcher interference calls.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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Yankees to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the all-around effort from the team - how important was this win in front of a raucous crow at the Rogers Centre? They get into contributions from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, who continue to play well, and the eventual game-winning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. two-run single. Plus, they discuss injury concerns for Max Scherzer, George Springer, and Bo Bichette. 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.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to win the rubber match in Boston, and finish the road trip 4-2! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen shutting down the Red Sox bats late in the game - how important was it for all of Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, and Jeff Hoffman to show up in big moments, especially on the road? They discuss the biggest needs for the team at the trade deadline, Bo Bichette's contract status, and also get into Eric Lauer's 4.1 IP allowing three earned runs. Plus, with a four-game series vs. the Yankees starting tomorrow, is a 2-2 record acceptable or do the Jays need to go 3-1 with a big opportunity to gain some ground? 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker project how the Blue Jays will perform in their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox before welcoming in Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson (10:55) to discuss Tampa's recent hot stretch after Yandy Diaz's declaration that they are the best team in baseball. Later, from the booth at Fenway, Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (29:18) stops by to help tee up Toronto's series in Boston and discuss what's behind the Jays' road struggles, George Springer's sustained success at the plate, the team's MVP at the halfway point in the season, Jonatan Clase's maturity, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s play in the field and how the bullpen hierarchy will change when Yimi García returns.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.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! Kevin Barker joins the show and shares his thoughts on Cal Raleigh for the Seattle Mariners, and how dominant he's been. Later he talks everything Blue Jays including Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and Addison Barger.(24:29) Later Adam Stanley joins George and Matty, they get into Happy Gilmore 2, and whether it will be disappointing or not. Adam also shares his thoughts on Tommy Fleetwood, and will he ever be able to win on American soil. They also dive into Keegan Bradley and they Ryder Cup.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

It's another week of Asians in Baseball, and everybody's taking notes! First, our reaction to the Dodgers' response (or lack thereof) to the protests, the updated IL report, and a trade rumor and a DFA.In position player news, Anthony Volpe needs the bump, Bo Bichette and Christian Yelich definitely do not, Steven Kwan shows off his Gold Glove defense, Seiya Suzuki counters two errors with two homers, and Kim Hyeseong earns more playing time. Over in pitching, Tomoyuki Sugano and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are tired, the Angels continue to leave Yusei Kikuchi high and dry with the L, and Orion Kerkering has not given up an earned run since May 6th!And Ohtani leads by example after getting HBP in the Padres/Dodgers Tour de Plunks and returns to the mound...maybe a little too early.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the White Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos allowing just one unearned run and two hits over 7.2 IP - how needed was this after his last outing? Would Berríos be the guy to get Game 1 if the playoffs were to start tomorrow? They get into the offence showing up as well, including Nathan Lukas with an RBI single batting second, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both going yard, and Davis Schneider knocking home three RBI. Plus, some Davis Schneider-themed giveaway trivia! 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.

All three hosts get together to answer your submitted questions!Discord: Pick a few of the current buyers at the deadline and instead of a trade; pick one player from their roster from 2000-2010 who would fit their needs (and let's see some deep cuts, nothing too easy) - AlohaGopherWhich current non-playoff team should be a buyer? Is there a team in the playoffs (or within 2 games) that would be better off selling for the long term health of the org? - Shaan DonohueOne pitcher/hitter performance that has been the most surprising (good or bad) so far this year - Christian Crespo Who are your dark horse award winners? Now that things are starting to take shape. Is shaw still aram's favorite to win roy? Can robbie ray win the cy young? - Ryboi808Who is an underrated arm that will be moved this deadline that will take down big innings into October for a contender? - marco__Thoughts on Andrew McCutchen's comments last week about the MLB changing the baseball, lack of unifomity, and how it directly affects on-field play. Is baseball the only sport in the world where the league can change the most important piece of equipment used at-will and in silence and somehow not cause an uproar? - TaylorGInstagram: Who is another potential superstar that could be surprisingly dealt at the deadline similarly to the Devers situation - maxtuffy25Who are the sophomores that are surprisingly taking a step back or a step forward - moritsugu.ryan If you're the Blue Jays what are you doing with Bo Bichette. You're in a playoff spot so it's tough to trade your starting SS, but if you don't, you're losing him for nothing - hunter.rose35 Twitter: Who is a player come deadline time that will get traded and the baseball world will say “woah, they got that back for him? Good for x team!” - Walker Jenkins Fan Club Join Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the production from the top of the order, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. all look revitalized - will this continue? Should Jeff get onboard the Barger train? They also get into Eric Lauer, who notched eight strikeouts over 5.0 IP - has he locked down that fifth spot in the rotation? Plus, they discuss Max Scherzer, who threw 4.1 IP of scoreless ball alongside eight strikeouts for the Bisons - could his next start be in a Blue Jays uniform? 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. guiding the Blue Jays to another win vs. the Diamondbacks, and Eric Lauer making a claim for a starting pitching spot. Michael Rosen (30:53) discusses why changeups are weird. Geoff Pontes (51:00) breaks down Toronto's most MLB-ready prospects and guys that are catching his eye. Lastly, Tim Kurkjian (1:19:51) pops in to give his take on the Blue Jays, the AL East, Rafael Devers and more. 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Madison Shipman (36:47) in-studio to discuss Addison Barger's walk-off, Bo Bichette's dinger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shifting to the 3rd spot and women's softball. Mike Petriello (50:30) joins to break down Barger's swing and how Rafael Devers will fare in San Francisco. Lastly, Clinton Yates (1:17:56) talks about the 2025 Men's College World Series. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the ninth-inning heroics of Bo Bichette and Addison Barger, as they both crushed home runs off Shelby Miller in the win. What's the ceiling for a player like Barger? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting third in the lineup, a move that paid immediate dividends - what took so long? Plus, they get into Chris Bassitt, who gave the team a chance by allowing three earned runs over six innings of work. 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.

Host Brenden Escott brings aboard friend of the show Brayden Ewasko for an update on the surprisingly successful Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 season. Get thoughts on Vald Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and the rest of the Blue Birds amid a season in which they continue to exceed expectations. Subscribe to Locked On Blue Jays anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brayden on X at @Brayden5Ewasko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David has a list of potential Tigers' targets, which the guys react to.

Mike and Rico debate the potential impact of some Tigers' trade targets.

The guys talk about potential acquisitions for the Tigers.

Mike and Rico open this week's Best of the Valenti Show reacting to Frank Ragnow's retirement. Also, they pose a hypothetical Tigers' trade for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette, wonder why there isn't any hype surrounding the Stanley Cup Finals, and discuss what they want the Tigers to do with Tarik Skubal in the future.

The AL-leading Tigers entered a weekend series against the NL-leading Cubs: Potential World Series preview? Also, should Detroit make a run at Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette before the trade deadline? How many All-Stars do the Tigers really have?

The AL-leading Tigers entered a weekend series against the NL-leading Cubs: Potential World Series preview? Also, should Detroit make a run at Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette before the trade deadline? How many All-Stars do the Tigers really have?

The AL-leading Tigers entered a weekend series against the NL-leading Cubs: Potential World Series preview? Also, should Detroit make a run at Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette before the trade deadline? How many All-Stars do the Tigers really have?

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Twins to start a nine-game road trip in Minneapolis! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays winning another bullpen day - between Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, Mason Fluharty, Yariel Rodríguez, Brendon Little, and Jeff Hoffman, can the Jays still continue winning these patched together starts? He discusses the offence, including Addison Barger ripping another home run, Alejandro Kirk continuing to hit with two strikes, and Bo Bichette padding his team-leading RBI total. Plus, some updates on Spencer Turnbull and Max Scherzer. 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli, filling in for Blake Murphy, discuss Bo Bichette's hitting, run production from the bottom order and winning the 3-game series vs. the Phillies. Gord Ash (27:57) joins to discuss Jose Bautista getting inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Afterwards, Mitch Bannon (47:30) discusses Bowden Francis, Alejandro Kirk and his Blue Jays all-quarter century team. Lastly, Brandon Warne (1:16:22) provides the state of the Twins. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 walk-off win over the Phillies to even the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk delivering the walk off win - what went into that at-bat versus former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano? Did the familiarity help him and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in that ninth inning? They also get into Bo Bichette's game-tying RBI triple earlier in the game, and discuss José Berríos holding it down for one earned run over six innings of work. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 win over the Phillies to wrap up a series victory at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence, which continues to show up - is the power starting to show up more regularly for Bo Bichette? Should opinions be revised about a new deal for the shortstop? They get into the bottom of the order continuing to perform, Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over seven innings of work, Alejandro Kirk looking like one of the best catchers in the American League, and the bullpen holding down the Phillies bats. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Chris Bassitt, and Bo Bichette. 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.

It's been a good week for the Blue Jays, with some actually encouraging signs showing up in their offence. Addison Barger might be for real, Alan Roden and Davis Schneider are back after successful spells in Triple-A, but more important than that is the fact that lately we've been seeing the best of guys like Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk, and George Springer—some of the very guys the team had futilely pinned their hopes for "internal improvement" on over the last two or three years.Plus, we look at some of the club's recent roster shuffling and injury woes, check in on the state of the rotation, the bullpen, and some prospects, and take a look through the Athletic's recent Blue Jays All-Quarter-Century Team. Blue Jays All-Quarter Century Team: Toronto's best since 2000 - Mitch Bannon - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6381601/2025/05/27/blue-jays-all-quarter-century-team/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show, Patrick is joined by the voice of the Blue jays on the SportsNet Radio Network, Ben Shulman! The guys dive into Toronto's three game series between the Phillies, what the Bowden Francis injury means for the pitching depth chart, the significance of Addison Barger. They also discuss Bo Bichette's value amidst struggles, the latest on Max Scherzer possibly throwing in the FCL or a sim game this weekend, and wonder - where exactly is Spencer Turnbull?(28:08) Later, GVP and Patrick break the news of the Colorado Avalanche signing Brock Nelson to a 7 year deal. The focus shifts to the PWHL expansion draft, and if the NHL were to follow the same format, which Flames players would you protect?The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.  

8:00 HOUR: Jim's EV gaffe, Can we interest you in Bo Bichette in a Tigers uniform?

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan floated a trade idea for the Tigers

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Jeff Passan (3:12), ESPN MLB insider, to the show to discuss his recently published early deadline preview. He gets into when teams start thinking trade, whether the Jays buy, hold or sell at the deadline, their options for a potential Bo Bichette deal, what Sandy Alcántara would cost, how aggressive the Dodgers and Phillies will be and much more. Later, Jeff and Kevin go back to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions!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.

The guys open the show discussing their interest in the Tigers pursuing Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette in a trade.

Valenti and Rico go to the people on their hypothetical Tigers trade for Bo Bichette.

Mike and Rico start the second hour with a reaction to the Tom Thibodeau firing before fielding more of your calls on Bo Bichette. Then, they preview the J. Batt press conference tomorrow and David joins for a CFB Blitz.

Mike and Rico continue their Bichette conversation, wondering if there are any reasons why the Tigers shouldn't trade for him.

Valenti and Rico start the show discussing why they believe the Tigers should inquire about trading for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette. They break down the potential benefits of such a deal before taking a couple of your calls. Then, they round out the hour with a College Football Blitz.

The guys continue their Bo Bichette talk before reacting to the breaking news that the Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. They also take a few minutes to poke some fun at Thibs' haircut.

Mike and Rico go to more of the people on the hypothetical Bo Bichette trade.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Kevin Barker where he speaks on recently entering Virginia Tech's Sports Hall of Fame, Addison Barger's recent success on the plate, if this offensive run by the Jays is sustainable, Bo Bichette's role as leadoff hitter, Ernie Clement and his found confidence and much more! (26:24) Later on, the guys are joined by the Big Show Golf Analyst Adam Stanley, who discusses the RBC Canadian Open hosted at TPC Toronto this Thursday, the notable Canadians participating in the Open, Rory's emergence from isolation, Scottie Scheffler's continued dominance, Maja Stark's tough win at the US Women's Open, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' series sweep of the Athletics, if they've bought in on Addison Barger and Ernie Clement, how John Schneider will fit Andrés Giménez back into the lineup, and if the Jays' hitters are finally adjusting to the ballpark with George Springer and Bo Bichette's uptrend in hitting. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (23:40) to chat about where his concern levels are at with Jeff Hoffman's pitching, the expectations for him against facing his former team, if Barger can be a mainstay in the lineup, could Yariel Rodriguez be thrown into a closer role over Brendon Little and how Alejandro Kirk has performed with the workload he's been given behind the plate.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. 

On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids. Michael King to IL with scapula injury, slept awkwardly Lane Thomas to IL with right foot fasciitis Jake Mangum returns to TB from the IL and Chandler Simpson gets the boot to AAA to make room; Kyle Gibson signs with TBPIT welcomes back Endy Rodriguez at the expense of Joey Bart hitting the 7-day concussion ILDL Hall reinstated by MIL, Logan Henderson sent downCamilo Doval officially named SF closerCorey Seager returns to TEX; Alejandro Osuna called Wenceel Perez back for DET, while Matt Vierling is gone as quickly as he returned, hitting the IL with shoulder inflammationJordan Lawler got his chance…. And then sent right back down to AAA. CIN option Luis Mey AND trade Alexis Diaz to LAD for minor league pitcher Mike Villani (drafted just last year). Miguel Castro is out for the season with a right knee injury. Who's playing 1B now for CWS? (They just sent down their two other 1B's last week)Mike Trout returns to LAA lineup on Friday, optioning OF Matthew Lugo. LAA also signs Chris Taylor and sends down early-season phenom Kyren ParisMatt Mervis and Ronny Simon expected to be DFA'd by MIA, call up Heriberto Hernandez (OF)  and Jack Winkler (Infield). Xavier Edwards is playing 2B during his rehab assignment.Anthony Santander returns to IL with a left shoulder injury; Bo Bichette held from friday's gameAJ Smith Shawver had torn UCLJackson Jobe to IL with a flexor strainRockies get Thairo Estrada back from IL, call up Sam Hilliard. DFA Nick Martini, send Adael Amador to AAA. They also sign Orlando ArciaMountcastle left Friday's game with right hamstring discomfort, Mayo coming upBetts missing Friday waiting for Xray results on toe; stubbed it on Wednesday 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

On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids. Michael King to IL with scapula injury, slept awkwardly Lane Thomas to IL with right foot fasciitis Jake Mangum returns to TB from the IL and Chandler Simpson gets the boot to AAA to make room; Kyle Gibson signs with TBPIT welcomes back Endy Rodriguez at the expense of Joey Bart hitting the 7-day concussion ILDL Hall reinstated by MIL, Logan Henderson sent downCamilo Doval officially named SF closerCorey Seager returns to TEX; Alejandro Osuna called Wenceel Perez back for DET, while Matt Vierling is gone as quickly as he returned, hitting the IL with shoulder inflammationJordan Lawler got his chance…. And then sent right back down to AAA. CIN option Luis Mey AND trade Alexis Diaz to LAD for minor league pitcher Mike Villani (drafted just last year). Miguel Castro is out for the season with a right knee injury. Who's playing 1B now for CWS? (They just sent down their two other 1B's last week)Mike Trout returns to LAA lineup on Friday, optioning OF Matthew Lugo. LAA also signs Chris Taylor and sends down early-season phenom Kyren ParisMatt Mervis and Ronny Simon expected to be DFA'd by MIA, call up Heriberto Hernandez (OF)  and Jack Winkler (Infield). Xavier Edwards is playing 2B during his rehab assignment.Anthony Santander returns to IL with a left shoulder injury; Bo Bichette held from friday's gameAJ Smith Shawver had torn UCLJackson Jobe to IL with a flexor strainRockies get Thairo Estrada back from IL, call up Sam Hilliard. DFA Nick Martini, send Adael Amador to AAA. They also sign Orlando ArciaMountcastle left Friday's game with right hamstring discomfort, Mayo coming upBetts missing Friday waiting for Xray results on toe; stubbed it on Wednesday Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids. Michael King to IL with scapula injury, slept awkwardly Lane Thomas to IL with right foot fasciitis Jake Mangum returns to TB from the IL and Chandler Simpson gets the boot to AAA to make room; Kyle Gibson signs with TBPIT welcomes back Endy Rodriguez at the expense of Joey Bart hitting the 7-day concussion ILDL Hall reinstated by MIL, Logan Henderson sent downCamilo Doval officially named SF closerCorey Seager returns to TEX; Alejandro Osuna called Wenceel Perez back for DET, while Matt Vierling is gone as quickly as he returned, hitting the IL with shoulder inflammationJordan Lawler got his chance…. And then sent right back down to AAA. CIN option Luis Mey AND trade Alexis Diaz to LAD for minor league pitcher Mike Villani (drafted just last year). Miguel Castro is out for the season with a right knee injury. Who's playing 1B now for CWS? (They just sent down their two other 1B's last week)Mike Trout returns to LAA lineup on Friday, optioning OF Matthew Lugo. LAA also signs Chris Taylor and sends down early-season phenom Kyren ParisMatt Mervis and Ronny Simon expected to be DFA'd by MIA, call up Heriberto Hernandez (OF)  and Jack Winkler (Infield). Xavier Edwards is playing 2B during his rehab assignment.Anthony Santander returns to IL with a left shoulder injury; Bo Bichette held from friday's gameAJ Smith Shawver had torn UCLJackson Jobe to IL with a flexor strainRockies get Thairo Estrada back from IL, call up Sam Hilliard. DFA Nick Martini, send Adael Amador to AAA. They also sign Orlando ArciaMountcastle left Friday's game with right hamstring discomfort, Mayo coming upBetts missing Friday waiting for Xray results on toe; stubbed it on Wednesday 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

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg discuss the latest around Major League Baseball. Juan Soto's struggles, the Dodgers slump and futures bets to make right now! In this episode, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers dissect a range of MLB storylines, with a heavy focus on Juan Soto's troubled transition to the Mets. Soto's recent on-field behavior—particularly his lack of hustle on a hit off the Green Monster and only securing one hit across three games against the Yankees—sparked criticism. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced plans to speak with Soto about his effort. Towers emphasized how professional athletes are expected to hustle regardless of performance, especially when part of a new organization. He critiqued Soto's declining stats (.246 average in 2025, subpar defense) and called out the media narrative that built him up unrealistically since his 2020 breakout. He believes the $765 million valuation raised unsustainable expectations. Michael Kay, based on conversations with Mets and Yankees insiders, claimed Soto appears “glum” and without joy. Soto reportedly preferred to remain a Yankee, but his family urged him to accept the Mets' offer. Towers, who played for both franchises, praised the Yankees for their professionalism and structure, saying it fosters respect and accountability. In contrast, he noted that the Mets, while improving, still lack the Yankees' foundational stability. Scott and Josh then evaluated the NL East race. Seidenberg endorsed betting on the Phillies to win the division at +130, noting their strong veteran core (Harper, Schwarber, Wheeler) and manager Dave Dombrowski's history of bold moves. Josh echoed this but pointed out the Phillies' need for young talent infusion, something they've lacked in recent years. They also discussed the Braves' resurgence, who started 0-8 but have since gone 24-15, with key players like Max Fried returning. Shifting to the Dodgers, both hosts criticized Dave Roberts' pitching management. The team's constant injuries and overuse of bullpen arms have led to four consecutive home losses. Towers questioned the effectiveness of the organization's throwing programs and training strategies. Despite Yamamoto's reliability, the rest of the rotation, including Snell, Glasnow, and Kershaw, remains inconsistent or injured. Fried's Cy Young candidacy was explored in depth. With a 1.29 ERA and consistent dominance, Josh called him the clear front-runner. Other contenders like Robbie Ray, Hunter Brown, and Chris Bubik were noted, though Fried's consistency set him apart. On the offensive side, Pete Crow Armstrong's recent surge sparked MVP speculation, but Josh dismissed it due to his relatively weak OBP and limited consistency. Attention turned to the Texas Rangers, whose rotation (deGrom, Eovaldi, Mowley) and improving offense make them serious contenders. The coaching shift toward personalized, non-analytic-heavy hitting plans has improved their situational batting. They also discussed trade rumors including Bo Bichette, Kenley Jansen, and Sandy Alcantara potentially moving before the deadline. The Orioles and Rockies came under fire for poor development. The Rockies' minus-150 run differential led Scott to predict they might break the all-time worst record. Josh argued that both teams lack direction and accountability, especially with player growth and clubhouse culture. Lastly, home field advantage in 2025 has reached historic levels, with home teams winning 56.5% of games, the best rate since 2005. Betting trends show high returns for home favorites, and Seidenberg emphasized this is a year to follow such patterns. The hosts closed with MVP and Cy Young betting odds, a promo for Pregame.com, and a final note on the season's unpredictability and remaining opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) go through an extended Head-to-Head Heroes segment and breakdown a couple of Chad's recent deals by providing insightful analysis on quite a few names.5:25 - Head to head heroes of the week: Merrill Kelly and Will Benson.16:07 - Is this a Josh Jung breakout or a fluke?26:21 -  Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a monster season. Will he be able to sustain the power and batting average that he is putting forward?42:24 - Chad made a big trade in one of his leagues. He traded his Mookie Betts, Seiya Suzuki, and Justin Steele for Jarren Duran, Bo Bichette, Bailey Ober, Tomoyuki Sugano, and a pick upgrade. How did he do?59:01 - Chad also traded Kerry Carpenter and Adael Amador for Corbin Burnes. Pete thinks this is a huge win for Chad, he isn't ready to give up on Burnes as an ace despite the dropoff in Ks the last year+.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plusGet PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus 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