Podcast appearances and mentions of bobby witt jr

Eric Hosmer joins Buster Olney to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest firecracker outing where he threw 45 pitches over 101 mph! Is he the best pitcher in baseball over Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, and Cristopher Sanchez? They also talk through: Aaron Judge's injury and what it means for him and the Yankees this season, Fernando Tatis Jr's struggles, and the AL Wild Card Race. David Schoenfield then stops by to chat Misiorowski, Houston's recent surge, and Roki Sasaki's emergence for the Dodgers. Plus Bleacher Tweets where Buster discusses what's happening with the Red Sox organization. 0:00 Top of the First 0:54 Alex Bregman takes accountability for Cubs' struggles 1:56 Kevin McGonigle shines for Detroit 2:25 Reds bullpen woes 2:55 Atlanta Braves on 110-win pace 3:36 Jacob Misiorowski's dominance with Eric Hosmer 10:48 Aaron Judge's injury 13:35 AL MVP Race (Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr) 15:20 Cody Bellinger fits well in New York 16:22 Padres offense is MIA 19:06 AL Wild Card Race 21:46 Dave Schoenfield joins, how bout those Knicks?! 23:50 Is Misiorowski the best pitcher in baseball? 26:18 The Houston Astros are not out of it 29:21 Louis Varland dominating for Blue Jays 30:11 Roki Sasaki blooming for Dodgers 33:46 Bleacher Tweets (best fan bases, Red Sox woes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer joins Buster Olney to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest firecracker outing where he threw 45 pitches over 101 mph! Is he the best pitcher in baseball over Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, and Cristopher Sanchez? They also talk through: Aaron Judge's injury and what it means for him and the Yankees this season, Fernando Tatis Jr's struggles, and the AL Wild Card Race. David Schoenfield then stops by to chat Misiorowski, Houston's recent surge, and Roki Sasaki's emergence for the Dodgers. Plus Bleacher Tweets where Buster discusses what's happening with the Red Sox organization. 0:00 Top of the First 0:54 Alex Bregman takes accountability for Cubs' struggles 1:56 Kevin McGonigle shines for Detroit 2:25 Reds bullpen woes 2:55 Atlanta Braves on 110-win pace 3:36 Jacob Misiorowski's dominance with Eric Hosmer 10:48 Aaron Judge's injury 13:35 AL MVP Race (Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr) 15:20 Cody Bellinger fits well in New York 16:22 Padres offense is MIA 19:06 AL Wild Card Race 21:46 Dave Schoenfield joins, how bout those Knicks?! 23:50 Is Misiorowski the best pitcher in baseball? 26:18 The Houston Astros are not out of it 29:21 Louis Varland dominating for Blue Jays 30:11 Roki Sasaki blooming for Dodgers 33:46 Bleacher Tweets (best fan bases, Red Sox woes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kramer Sansone, and Ryan Larson are back to discuss the NBA Finals, Myles Garrett going to the Rams, and their case for Bobby Witt Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo joins the show to discuss Cristopher Sanchez's historic month, a superstar the Red Sox should trade for, Michael Harris II's incredible improvement, Ben Rice's breakout, Bobby Witt Jr.'s obscurity, and how ABS has dramatically helped left-handed hitters. Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman then stops by to discuss all things Toronto and how the Blue Jays finally have light at the end of the tunnel. Him and Buster then get into a discussion for a manager that is replacing Aaron Boone as most fiery in MLB. Sarah Langs takes us through some amazing pitching stats and we end with Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Hembo joins, Cristopher Sanchez is incredible 3:53 Red Sox to trade for Bo Bichette?! 7:05 Tigers not taking calls on Tarik Skubal 12:10 Michael Harris II's remarkable improvement 14:52 Ben Rice is a Yankees star 17:27 Bobby Witt Jr. is turning into the next Mike Trout 19:54 Left-handed hitters are raking 23:54 Blue Jays injuries with Dan Shulman 26:11 The reason for hope in Toronto 28:14 Vladimir Guerrero Jr's power dip 31:13 Louis Varland is the real MVP 33:12 Blue Jays Trade Outlook 36:22 The new fieriest manager in MLB 41:22 Sarah Langs numbers game 43:10 Bleacher Tweets: Roberto Clemente, pitching stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo joins the show to discuss Cristopher Sanchez's historic month, a superstar the Red Sox should trade for, Michael Harris II's incredible improvement, Ben Rice's breakout, Bobby Witt Jr.'s obscurity, and how ABS has dramatically helped left-handed hitters. Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman then stops by to discuss all things Toronto and how the Blue Jays finally have light at the end of the tunnel. Him and Buster then get into a discussion for a manager that is replacing Aaron Boone as most fiery in MLB. Sarah Langs takes us through some amazing pitching stats and we end with Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Hembo joins, Cristopher Sanchez is incredible 3:53 Red Sox to trade for Bo Bichette?! 7:05 Tigers not taking calls on Tarik Skubal 12:10 Michael Harris II's remarkable improvement 14:52 Ben Rice is a Yankees star 17:27 Bobby Witt Jr. is turning into the next Mike Trout 19:54 Left-handed hitters are raking 23:54 Blue Jays injuries with Dan Shulman 26:11 The reason for hope in Toronto 28:14 Vladimir Guerrero Jr's power dip 31:13 Louis Varland is the real MVP 33:12 Blue Jays Trade Outlook 36:22 The new fieriest manager in MLB 41:22 Sarah Langs numbers game 43:10 Bleacher Tweets: Roberto Clemente, pitching stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 President Trump had a full day handling questions about uranium in Iran, a reflecting pool filling with water and his planned trip to the NBA Finals.  All while dems say he doesn't communicate and isn't transparent enough.  This man is so busy it's incredible he doesn't get things jumbled.  He just doesn't.  And, just in time for America 250, he has delivered big time cleaning up the nation's capitol.  We have the receipts.    Ty Masterson changed his mind after doing this podcast and will now be part of the debate Friday night at JCCC.  60 Minutes has reportedly been courting Joe Rogan... don't hold your breath.  We share a lesson about teaching your kids instead of letting teachers or media get ahold of their brains.    In Sports, Bobby Witt Jr deserves better than what he's getting with the Royals and we aren't talking salary.  We ask one, big, sort of annoying question.    Pride month is sure fading in sports.  And you're about to hear one of the greatest Cinderella tennis stories of all time.   In our Final Final, Trump is quite the attraction at a Zoo in Bangladesh.

Major League Baseball is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, fueled by rising attendance, stronger television ratings, and the star power of players like Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt Jr., and Aaron Judge. But with labor negotiations between owners and players already becoming contentious, concerns are growing that a potential lockout after the 2026 season could jeopardize the sport's hard-earned momentum and reignite debates over revenue sharing, payroll requirements, and competitive balance.

Chuck Garfien welcomes former major leaguer and current head coach for Fort Worth Christian Rusty Greer for an inside look at one of the most talked-about names heading into the 2026 MLB draft, Grady Emerson. Greer breaks down what separates Emerson from other top prospects, the big-league players he sees in his game, and why his makeup continues to stand out just as much as the tools that have him projected near the top of the draft. Greer shares stories from Emerson's rise, including arranging a meeting with Bobby Witt Sr. and Bobby Witt Jr., navigating a season filled with scouts and expectations, and watching Emerson thrive under pressure while posting eye-popping numbers. Chuck also asks Greer about his playing days when he was a bonafide White Sox killer. 

Hour 4: Start Bench Cut, The Myles Garrett and Bobby Witt Jr Comparison, Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift full 2565 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:59:24 +0000 O1F15Y4f8zhk6wQUEX1z19EJ7QaVHqkl nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Hour 4: Start Bench Cut, The Myles Garrett and Bobby Witt Jr Comparison, Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports

The Drive opened the show discussing how the Royals might be squandering the talent of Bobby Witt Jr. similar to what the Angels did with Mike Trout.

He's the one bright spot and the only reason to turn on the TV watch the team play. Can the Royals surround Bobby Witt or will they lose him?

Hour 1: A Great Long Weekend, Bobby Witt Jr is Our New Zack Greinke, Tough Tuesdays full 2715 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:49:01 +0000 N7Sb4QG8HGV27IrIPGWohxW0e24y1MOW mlb,kansas city royals,bobby witt,zack greinke,sports Fescoe & Dusty mlb,kansas city royals,bobby witt,zack greinke,sports Hour 1: A Great Long Weekend, Bobby Witt Jr is Our New Zack Greinke, Tough Tuesdays Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://pla

Full Show: Bobby Witt Jr is Zack Greinke, Would You Tag Rashee Rice? Brioche of the Weekend full 10393 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:59:31 +0000 qsTCPhpjj1wXjnnFw2Zl8787TFQ8YASb nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Full Show: Bobby Witt Jr is Zack Greinke, Would You Tag Rashee Rice? Brioche of the Weekend Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports ht

Isaac and Suke discuss the biggest topics of the day including a sad death and the speed of Bobby Witt Jr. Later, the guys discuss what the most un-breakable MLB record is, and then they discuss people taking breaks from drinking.

Chuck Garfien catches up with White Sox outfielder Derek Hill for a conversation that stretches far beyond the box score. Hill reflects on the winding path that brought him from the 2014 MLB Draft to Chicago, including the influence of his father, Orsino Hill, whose own minor league journey and years in scouting helped shape Derek's perspective on perseverance, pressure, and staying ready through countless roster moves and DFA's. Chuck also revisits a powerful 2021 quote from Orsino about life in professional baseball. Later, Hill shares what stands out about the current White Sox clubhouse, from the chemistry between younger players and veterans to the growing buzz surrounding names like Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. He explains the mentality behind pinch-hitting success after delivering two huge pinch-hit homers already this season; discusses the challenge of quickly moving on after tough losses; and breaks down his clutch defensive play against Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals. Plus, Derek weighs in on the Cubs-White Sox rivalry, the league-wide chatter surrounding the Sox' surprising run, and whether this stretch of winning baseball has staying power.

Jeff and Mark return and open with BP topics including Bobby Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park homer and a minor-league inside-the-park home run created when a fielder slid on a ball and unknowingly plugged it under the turf. They discuss Cal Raleigh ending an 0-for-38 slump by showering in full uniform, then going on the IL, and debate complaints about constant in-stadium audio at Yankee Stadium, including claims Aaron Judge wants Madison Square Garden-style energy and even signals the production booth. In Tales from the Dugout, Mark explains “Eddie Sissons Syndrome” for exaggerated baseball biographies, while Jeff shares an 1883 carrier-pigeon score delivery system and the story of Clarence “Climax” Blethyn's dentures biting him during a slide. The show ends with Wax Pack Heroes from 2003 Topps, and there's a manager card!.   00:00 BP Weird Baseball Moments 15:04 Grounds Crew to Dugout Tales 16:36 Eddie Sissons Syndrome 20:43 Pigeon Scoreboard in 1883 23:30 Dentures Bite Back Story 30:34 Wax Pack Heroes 46:58 Streams and Signoff   Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #Yankees #RedSox #Cal #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise

This week, we chat the Royals taking the first couple games of the series from Detroit, while Bobby Witt Jr. wore the superman cape with an inside the park home run to electrify the city. They weren't able to take the finale to really step on the throat though, and Matt discusses how this team hasn't shown they can do that when called upon. Michael Wacha has been incredible amongst an up and down season. As they just keep falling short: a dramatic moment, risky error, they keep drowning. We wonder how competitive this team can be if they're struggling against Chicago as well. Because you need to win the games you're supposed to win. Then we of course, end it with america's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether Ben cursed Shohei Ohtani’s bat by predicting that Ohtani would win the Cy Young award but not the MVP award, whether Bobby Witt Jr. could win his first MVP award this season, the defensive transformation of Luis Arraez, and more, then (33:16) further interrogate what homoerotic celebrations say about baseball culture, discuss the latest ABS challenge mishaps, answer listener emails (54:30) about an ABS double-or-nothing idea, trading challenges for runs, purchasing challenges midgame, an upside of umpire rotation, boosting offense with double-barreled batters, and a baseball equivalent to the Kelce brothers, plus Stat Blasts (1:28:21) about players with the most inning-ending at-bats in a game, swing rates in debut plate appearances, grand-slam merchants, teams with many MVP vote-getters, and picked-off pinch runners. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to preseason predictions episode Link to Ohtani slump story 1 Link to Ohtani slump story 2 Link to Ohtani slump story 3 Link to Ohtani slump story 4 Link to Ohtani slump story 5 Link to FG WAR leaders Link to B-Ref WAR leaders Link to FG post on Arraez Link to MLB.com on Arraez Link to FRV leaders Link to Outsports post 1 Link to Outsports post 2 Link to Outsports post 3 Link to homosociality wiki Link to Ross memoir Link to Valentine/Baty incident Link to Torres challenge denials Link to Heim play Link to Ben on accidental challenges Link to Jake on accidental challenges Link to Gausman quote Link to batter challenge leaders Link to Rumsfeld quote wiki Link to catcher challenge leaders Link to team challenge leaders Link to Clemens on FA $/WAR Link to Ortiz ump injury Link to double-barreled BP article 1 Link to double-barreled BP article 2 Link to HUAL segment Link to ex-athlete pods article 1 Link to ex-athlete pods article 2 Link to Tkachuks pod Link to Harrisburg vs. Erie game Link to 1977 Jays-Yanks game Link to five-inning-ending players Link to 2003 NL MVP voting Link to teams with 8+ MVP vote-getters Link to SABR on WAR and awards Link to Baumann on WAR and awards Link to Sam on downballot MVP votes Link to debut-PA swing rates data Link to innings 1-3 swing rate Link to innings 4+ swing rate Link to grand slams data Link to listener emails database Link to highest PR pickoff rates data Link to Haggerty pickoff game Link to SABR on PR specialists Link to Wright on PR specialists 1 Link to Wright on PR specialists 2 Link to Langs Bell fun fact Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Hour 3: NFL Schedule Release, Chiefs Play by Play Mitch Holthus Joins, Would Bobby Witt Jr Ever Leave KC? full 2519 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:17:02 +0000 BcHyQEfxq7CQmgpBisCi1ZwOK9urFu1Y nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,bobby witt jr,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,bobby witt jr,sports Hour 3: NFL Schedule Release, Chiefs Play by Play Mitch Holthus Joins, Would Bobby Witt Jr Ever Leave KC? Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Brad Evans, Pat Boyle, Brando and Monty make their latest Let's Go Streaking picks for the night slate, including Rafael Devers trying to extend his streak, Bobby Witt Jr. looking to get going again, and more MLB hit prop plays for games starting after 7 PM ET.

In Hour 2 of New Day with SSJ and Nate Bukaty we begin with the chiefs schedule update that they will play the Broncos in the first Monday Night Football game of the season. Next we hear from Arrowhead stadium about the playing surface for the world cup. SSJ and Nate discus Arrowhead being known as Kansas City Stadium throughout the World Cup. SSJ, Nate, and Deebs talk about Bobby Witt Jr. who took home American Leaguer play of the Week last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 4 of New Day we are joined by MLB.com writer for the Royals Anne Rogers, SSJ and Anne discuss the Royals ahead of their series in Chicago. SSJ and Anne also discuss Bobby Witt Jr. coming off a week where he was American League player of the week. Next SSJ, Deebs, and Jake discuss the location of the opening Monday Night Football game between the chiefs and Broncos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers the biggest debates across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. We start with the NFL by ranking the most improved defenses and offenses after the offseason. Teams discussed include the Rams, Bengals, Panthers, Ravens, Titans, Jets, Saints, Raiders, Texans, Chiefs, and more as we debate which franchises made the biggest leap heading into the season. Then we shift to the NBA for “Way or No Way: Trade Edition,” breaking down whether some of the league's biggest stars could realistically be moved. We discuss Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving, and others. In MLB, we debate whether there's any player you would rather build your franchise around than Elly De La Cruz, comparing him to names like Bobby Witt Jr., James Wood, Roman Anthony, Fernando Tatis Jr., Vlad Guerrero Jr., and more. We also close with a Sports Scantron segment asking which team has the best chance to beat the Dodgers this season: Cubs, Padres, Yankees, Braves, or Pirates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Drive made a point to notice just how special Bobby Witt Jr. was on the base paths Saturday evening.

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We saw a little bit of showman inside Bobby Witt Jr. this weekend with one of the craziest plays you will ever see! We then talk about the best Patrick Mahomes plays.

The pressure is on across the NBA and MLB, and we're diving into the biggest debates right now. We start with a legacy-defining question: Does LeBron James end the GOAT debate if he beats the Thunder without Luka? Then we put stars head-to-head—who would you rather have as your #1 option in a playoff series? A healthy Joel Embiid leads the discussion against a stacked group including Brunson, Mitchell, LeBron, and more. Next, we fix the league with “One Move Away”—the single adjustment every eliminated NBA playoff team needs to make, from contenders like the Celtics and Nuggets to teams searching for direction like the Suns and Rockets. Then we shift to MLB: True or False: Should the White Sox sell high on Munetaka Murakami? Relaxed or Panicked (Hitters): Breaking down slow starts from stars like Tatis, Julio Rodriguez, Devers, and Bobby Witt Jr. Relaxed or Panicked (Pitchers): Evaluating early struggles from Crochet, Castillo, Nola, and others Buy or Sell: Which breakout starts are real and which won't last A full episode of big questions, real evaluations, and strong opinions across both leagues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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WAYNE RANDAZZO (Apple TV PxP) Wayne is on the mariners broadcast tonight and is the voice of the Angels as well, so we talk to him about the Royals coming into town and get a look at the rest of the AL West. Does Mike Trout have more left in the tank? Does he see Cal Raleigh being a legit superstar? What are his early impressions of the ABS system? :30- Are the Seahawks the team to beat going into the 2026-27 season? It sure seems that John and Mike have created something special and other teams should be paying close attention. :45- We close out the show and the week with Booze News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday was a good day to be a Minnesota sports fan! The Timberwolves knocked off the Nuggets in the NBA playoffs and the Wild went Wild on Dallas and eliminated the Stars from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. :30- Draftermath- the draft is over, the decorations are put away and now we can take some time to bask in the post-holiday glow… except for all the mock drafters who are already putting out 2027 mocks. Come on people! :45- The Kansas City Royals come to town tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way or No Way is back with a full MLB hitting and pitching stats edition, featuring some bold predictions that push the limits of what's realistic this season. On the hitting side, we break down: Potential rookie record chases from Kevin McGonigle and Munetaka Murakami Mike Trout chasing a new career high in home runs Whether Aaron Judge can go 30-30 A possible Yordan Alvarez Triple Crown season And the case for Nico Hoerner reaching a 10 WAR year We also question if Bobby Witt Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. could fall short of expectations, and whether Nick Kurtz could lead the league in both walks and strikeouts. Then we flip to pitching, where the takes get even more aggressive: A 300-strikeout season from Dylan Cease or another ace Shohei Ohtani posting a sub-2.00 ERA Historic-level seasons from Jose Soriano Elite WHIP marks from Max Fried or Shota Imanaga And whether Mason Miller can reach a K/9 north of 20 We also introduce this week's Sports Scantron, debating the most disappointing team in baseball so far, featuring the Mets, Royals, Phillies, Astros, and Red Sox. Plus, we give our MLB award picks through the first month of the season, including MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year in both leagues, along with our picks for best team, most surprising, and most disappointing. To close it out, we build our All-Underrated Team through Month 1, highlighting players across the league who deserve more attention for their early-season performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Early-Season Manager Firings An unusually high number of high-profile managers have been fired before the season even hit 30 games. Alex Cora's departure from Boston, why he turned down the Phillies job, and what it means for the Red Sox going forward — including the treatment of franchise legend Jason Varitek.NL Central Surprise Every team in the NL Central is above .500, a rare feat not matched by any other division. The American League, by comparison, has just four teams above .500 total.  break down why this division deserves more national attention and what it means at the trade deadline.Tampa Bay Rays Update The Rays are playing strong baseball, with the M's — Mound, Management, and Metrics — firing on all cylinders:Nick Martinez has emerged as a fan favorite and rotation anchorShane McClanahan's comeback story continues to impressSteven Matz is providing veteran leadership and consistencyJesse Schultz has looked outstanding in his early appearancesOBP, batting average, and stolen bases are all upGavin Lux is working his way up in AAA, with a key roster decision looming involving Taylor Walls and Ben WilliamsonFormer Rays Around the League Mark tracks ex-Rays including Josh Lowe (Angels), Jake Bauers (breaking up a Paul Skenes no-hit bid), and Nathaniel Lowe's walk-off home run. Kansas City Trip  a memorable trip to Kauffman StadiumMemorable trip to Kauffman StadiumMoving visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, including a chance encounter with President Bob KendrickReflections on Buck O'Neal's legacy and his connection to Florida historyThe Royals' iconic fountains, Friday night fireworks, and the famous "PaSquatch" Sasquatch mascot for Vinnie PasquantinoThe beloved outfield experience: putt-putt, batting cages, carousel, and BBQGame-by-game stats for Mike Trout and Salvador Perez across the Angels-Royals seriesStadium Funding Debate The Rays' public funding request has been reduced by ~$150M to ~$1 billion, but Hillsborough County officials say it still falls short. Mark and Mat broaden the conversation to the ethics of billion-dollar stadium spending across MLB and NFL, contrasting it with the Blue Jays' $500M Rogers Centre renovation.Most Intriguing Teams Right NowMark: Disappointed by the Blue Jays' slow start; keeping an eye on the Astros (11-19)Mat: The Oakland Athletics — underrated lineup (Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Carlos Cortez), a new stadium on the way, and a budget freed up for big movesThe Pirates also getting Mat's attention as a fun, under-covered teamABS (Automated Ball-Strike System) The guys discuss the ABS system's growing role in the game, including a malfunction during a Rays game that may have affected the outcome. Both hosts are bullish on its future, believing it levels the playing field and will eventually be used every pitch.2026 MLB Draft Preview With the Rays holding the 2nd overall pick, the debate is between:Grady Emerson (SS, toolsy with Bobby Witt Jr. comparisons)Von Lockey (C, Georgia Tech) — with the Rays historically lacking an elite catcher, this pick could change the franchiseKey Names Mentioned Alex Cora, Jason Varitek, Don Mattingly,  Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Martinez, Shane McClanahan, Steven Matz, Jesse Schultz, Gavin Lux, Taylor Walls, Ben Williamson, Mike Trout, Salvador Perez, Josh Lowe, Jake Bauers, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Willie Adames, Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, Bob Kendrick, Buck O'Neal, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Carlos Cortez, Alex Bregman, Isaac Paredes, Grady Emerson, Von Lockey, Cedric Mullins, Vinnie Pasquantino, Jose Ramirez

This week, we break down the Royals completing their first sweep of the 2026 season (it's about time), they've won four straight, and the offense is finally starting to break out of the slumps of April. The new city connects have given the boys some power to win, starting with the guys at the bottom of the lineup stepping up. And we thing Bobby Witt Jr. is seconds from takeoff. The bullpen has been horrific, but we don't think they're utterly useless, as we think they were dealt a bad hand to start the season. No excuses, but you need to know why they are off to such a heinous start. New stadium has been announced! And we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

   The Royals are still a million miles from being the team they need to be to win their division but after winning 5 of 6, the are suddenly only 2.5 games out of first.  Bobby Witt Jr's 10th inning, three run homer gets it done on the first game of the road trip to get the team, ugh, within 5 games of .500.    Chiefs rookie mini camp just means more this year as so many of these players will be expected to learn and learn fast.  The goal?  Turn these rookies into veterans after 8 games or so this fall.  Meanwhile, Andy Reid is raising money by cooking burgers and bras with his wife to benefit the Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport.  He will cook for you if you buy a ticket at www.westporthistoricalkc.org.    KU hoops will not be outspent, for the second year in a row they've bought the #1 NBA prospect in the land.  At the same time, reports surface the NCAA tourney will expand to 76 teams next year in the worst sports decision of all time.  The worst.    The White House couldn't wait to post a photo of President Trump and King Charles with a really simple caption: "Two Kings."  It's driving the left crazy.  The DOJ goes after James Comey again, Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly in big trouble at ABC and a study from Saint Louis University reports young black people are leaving KC and St. Louis in droves.   Our Final Final is a former Chiefs player talking about seeing his coach snorting cocaine in the football offices.

   The Royals are still a million miles from being the team they need to be to win their division but after winning 5 of 6, they are suddenly only 2 and 1/2 games out of first.  Bobby Witt Jr's 10th inning, three run homer gets it done on the first game of the road trip to get the team, ugh, within 5 games of .500.    Chiefs rookie mini camp just means more this year as so many of these players will be expected to learn and learn fast.  The goal?  Turn these rookies into veterans after 8 games or so this fall.  Meanwhile, Andy Reid is raising money by cooking burgers and brats with his wife to benefit the Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport.  He can cook for you if you buy a ticket at www.westporthistoricalkc.org.    KU hoops will not be outspent, for the second year in a row they've bought the #1 NBA prospect in the land.  At the same time, reports surface the NCAA tourney will expand to 76 teams in the the worst decision of all time.  The worst.   The White House couldn't wait to post a photo of President Trump and King Charles with a really simple caption.... "Two Kings."  It's driving the left crazy.  The DOJ goes after James Comey again, Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly in big trouble at ABC and a study from St. Louis University reports young black people are leaving KC and St. Louis in droves.    Our Final Final is a former Chiefs player talking about seeing his coach snorting cocaine in the football offices.

In the fourth and Final Hour of New Day with SSJ we are joined by Royals Assistant GM Scott Sharpe to talk about the teams win last night as well as Sunday. Scott gives SSJ an update on some injuries, as well as the Bullpen adding back an arm. Next we are joined by Anne Rogers who covers the Royals for MLB.com, SSJ and Anne discuss Bobby Witt Jr. and his season thus far, with his only 2 home runs coming in their past 2 games. SSJ and Anne also discuss the craziness we saw on Sunday in the Royals comeback win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez headlined today's studs, while Walker Buehler and Chad Patrick struggled on the mound. Joe Bond runs through today's Drop candidates, including Jordan Romano, Marcus Semien, and Andrew Abbott, plus a look at who might be on the chopping block soon. Joe also has a FanDuel Bet of the Day on Christopher Sanchez to hit 7+ strikeouts at +108 against San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's another night of streak chasing as Pat Boyle, Brad Evans, and the crew lock in their best bets for MLB games starting after 7p ET. Pat rides Shohei Ohtani vs the Cubs (10-12, 5-game streak), Brad backs Moisés Ballesteros at LAD (6-7, 6-game streak), Brando goes with Pete Crow-Armstrong vs the Dodgers (7-12, 2-game streak), and Monty is all-in on Bobby Witt Jr. vs LAA (12-12, 12-game streak). Guest PJ joins with Kyle Tucker vs the Cubs (8-8, 8-game streak) as the guys hunt for another perfect night on the board.

Jordan Walker isn't just hot, he's the best player in baseball right now. Better than Aaron Judge, better than Ohtani, better than Bobby Witt Jr. Through 17 games he's already deleted 111 games of negative WAR from last season, and Ben is officially calling 30 home runs as the floor. We dig into why this version of Walker actually looks sustainable, and Brant Brown's "let the team be themselves" approach to coaching.The good vibes keep going on offense. Iván Herrera is on the precipice of a breakout — second in baseball in walks, xwOBA near elite, just waiting on his launch angle to come back. JJ Wetherholt had his first multi-homer game (both off lefties, one pull-side, one backside, as a 23-year-old rookie second baseman). And his defense is way ahead of where we expected.Pitching news: Shuster gets demoted Ryan Fernandez is back, Matt Pushard starts a rehab assignment (Ben is still calling Phantom IL on this and demanding accountability), and we make the case for Jimmy Crooks getting called up sooner rather than later. On the league side: Kevin McGonigle signs an 8-year, $150M extension with the Tigers (and what it means for JJ's number), Cade Horton needs season-ending UCL surgery in a brutal blow to the Cubs rotation, and we mark Jackie Robinson Day with a reminder of just how absurdly good he was on the field on top of everything else.We close with a visit from an old nemesis.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

Spencer Arrighetti turns in a phenomenal season debut as Joe Bond breaks down today's studs, including Yordan Alvarez, Mike Trout, and Elly De La Cruz, alongside some notable duds in James Wood and Bobby Witt Jr. Joe runs through the Rankings Movers, bumping Sal Stewart and Mick Abel up while sliding Pete Crow-Armstrong, Wyatt Langford, and Edwin Diaz down. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day: William Contreras 2+ hits, runs, or RBI at -140 — and Joe's Elly pick from yesterday cashed at +120. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   Vice President Vance walked away from talks with leaders from Iran after 21 hours and the sticking point is a big one.  Iran's new leaders won't sign an agreement preventing them from making nuclear weapons.  That leads to the next step.... the U.S. will block all Iranian ports and cut off all their revenue beginning Monday morning.    Pop some corn, it's fun watching democrats tear apart the career of one of their own... former golden boy Eric Swalwell.  What a mess.    Rory McIlroy blew a six shot lead at the Masters and fell behind Cameron Young and Justin Rose on Sunday before making a comeback with a pair of timely birdies on the back nine.  And there was controversy with a past champion Sunday.    Why are the Royals off to a rough start?  How about this stat for you: Bobby Witt Jr has been on base 28 times this year and has only scored once.  Incredible.   Some people are calling for a vote to approve KCMO spending $600m for the Royals to build a new park.  I"m not one of them.  The people already voted on this by electing the officials doing it.  I debate Pete Mundo on this topic in a spirited segment.    College basketball transfers are happening so fast you can't keep track.  But it seems really strange to see all these KU players leaving.    Our Final Final is something for the cat ladies.

Full Show: Has Bobby Witt Jr Peaked? Andy Reid "Reinvigorated", The Masters Takes, Ben Maller, Dane Brugler NFL Draft Talk full 10923 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:01:34 +0000 nCu75Z8TGb6yz2Mqh2fuTzfWXgB5sZ0C nfl,mlb,nfl draft,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,nfl draft,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Full Show: Has Bobby Witt Jr Peaked? Andy Reid "Reinvigorated", The Masters Takes, Ben Maller, Dane Brugler NFL Draft Talk Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

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   We cannot take all these stellar military operations for granted and the latest is just as crazy and brilliant and perfect as it gets.  Some 200 service members worked an unbelievable plan of deception hundreds of miles inside Iran to get the missing American weapons officer that was shot down with the pilot.  This was risky, could have backfired in a huge way but is a prime example of American Exceptionalism... no soldier left behind.  Goose Bumps.    Marco Rubio revoked the green cards of dead Iranian terror mastermind Solemeni's niece and her mom.   Then the US arrested them both in California.  They were living a luxurious life in America, "the great satan" but now they live in a jail cell waiting to be deported.    The Royals fall short Sunday and lose two of three to the Brewers.  Bubic had a rough start, the pen failed again and the Royals blew ball/strike challenges that may have cost them the game.  Not a good look.  Oh, and 9 games in, Bobby Witt Jr doesn't have an extra base hit yet.  Impossible.    One outfielder saved three home runs in one game this weekend, a million to one chance.  The Nationals celebrated the 21st birthday of their stadium in a fun way before first pitch and we have a second wedding upcoming for KC's Billionaire class.

Mike and Jesse are back as Mike shares the story of the biggest and most valuable sports card collection he's ever seen in person. The collection includes six-figure Shohei Ohtani cards, 1/1 autos, high-end Mike Trout, Bobby Witt Jr., Ken Griffey Jr., Albert Pujols and more, along with what Mike actually bought and how a deal like that comes together.From there, they get into the reality of moving big cards through eBay Live, why some cards make more sense for consignment, and what stood out after handling that much high-end inventory at once.Later in the episode, they react to the ongoing Topps website issues and ask a question a lot of collectors are asking right now: if regular buyers still cannot get product at launch, what does that mean for the long-term health of the hobby? And does Topps have any reason to change a system that keeps frustrating collectors?They also talk Fanatics Fest and the new Game Plan crossover bringing business and celebrity names into the space, then close with a fun mailbag covering modern parallels, favorite card colors and refractors, and whether 1990s inserts still have room to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 MLB season is here! And it's time for Ben's full World Series prediction and award picks. In this episode, Ben breaks down his picks for Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP in both the American League and National League, along with his full playoff bracket and World Series champion. There are a few award races that feel wide open… and at least one prediction that might surprise you. Plus we're giving away a copy of MLB The Show 26. Listen for how to enter!

   For the near future, KU hoops are in limbo waiting to find out what legendary coach Bill Self is going to do.  If you're not in the camp that believes Jacque Vaughn is here to take the job as a given, well, things just got even murkier for KU as North Carolina parts with Hubert Davis and has an immediate opening.   In an incredible admission, Royals GM JJ Picollo says not too long ago, Royals executives thought Maikel Garcia was a better shortstop than Bobby Witt Jr.  We will play the audio.   The Royals also announced they are offering a hot dog and beer drinking challenge this year at the K called the 9-9-9 challenge.  With a tiny twist.    Missouri's Supreme Court rules it's just fine for the state to draw new districts in the middle of a decade.... this could be the end for Congressman Cleaver in KC at age 82.    After two days of mocking President Trump for saying the US and Iran are trying to work out a future for the country, CNN reports its true because a "high level Iranian official" has confirmed it.  What the hell has happened to American media?    Liberty approves a new data center while a couple of really crazy, dumb, women farmers in Kentucky turn one down even after getting the offer of  a life time.    Theo Von interviews Vince Vaughn about late night shows no longer being funny.

The Drive pointed out that the Royals have a very high ceiling, because of the super star ability of SS Bobby Witt Jr.

The 2026 Season is less than a week away for the Kansas City Royals, so it's time to make our predictions for the Royals '26 Postseason awards.  The good doctor, Dr. Rany Jazayerli joins us to put in his two cents are who the best of the Kansas City Royals will be.David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Dr. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) to help us predict what the '26 Royals season will be and who will win the awards. - Player/Pitcher of the Year.- Breakout Player.- Biggest Disappointment.- Best Position Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.- Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.- Best Reliever.- Biggest Impact Rookie.- Top Prospect at the end of the year.- Royals Record.⁃ Key Story Line of the season will be…

   World... meet Bobby Witt Jr!   Monday night at the World Baseball Classic the Royals superstar put on a show for the ages in a game that could only be described as Madness in March.  USA vs Mexico... heck, there was even a fight in the stands.  This was wild and the reaction from people in sports and politics and everyone in between was pretty much total shock for how Bobby Baseball plays the game.    The Chiefs had a wildly great day off the field as Travis Kelce is returning, the Super Bowl MVP runningback is signed to the team and KC signs a couple defensive players too.  What a haul and we'll tell you why it means the Chiefs are about to change the way they play.    Bill Self got his team on that glass court at the Big 12 tourney and he says it just isn't the same.    The Super Bowl parade shooter believed to have killed Lisa Lopez Galvan is about to walk free and people are shocked.  I'm not... what did you expect in KCMO?    President Trump says the air raid in Iran is a total success and this thing could wrap up sooner than later if they can figure out a succession plan.  The jihadist that tossed bombs on the streets is the child of Afghan immigrants that live in a $2.5 million house in the suburbs.    There was a terrible accident with a teacher and his students in Georgia and now the widow wants authorities to drop charges against the kids.  Another famous company leaves California and Uber makes a smart change for female riders