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Dansby Swanson just had one of the best Fantasy days of the season (2:58). ... Gage Jump continues to impress (10:48). ... News (19:24): Bobby Witt Jr. was out again. ... Scott made a big trade in his dynasty league (27:54). ... Let's fire up the Worry-O-Meter for McLean, Soriano and Woo (32:01). ... Goldschmidt keeps raking (51:00). ... Griffin Jax has been solid (1:00:26). ... Here are four trade candidates (1:03:56). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:10:32).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Shane Summers joins us to play the Feud! Plus Todd shares some audio from the Royals, providing updates on Bobby Witt Jr and Cole Ragans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Mike Couillard subs in again for B-Don to navigate the latest MLB moves, including another injury to a first-round pick, as Bobby Witt Jr is dealing with a sprained knee ligament. Plus, do Spencer Strider and Mike Trout's latest injuries spell doom for their careers? Please, blog, may I have some more?
In Hour 4 of New Day with SSJ we are joined by Anne Rogers of MLB.com to talk about the Royals who are playing better of late, but still find themselves deep in the hole. SSJ and Anne also discuss Jac Caglionone and his recent success, as well as a discussion over which position he will play primarily moving forward. We also get an update from Anne on Bobby Witt Jr. SSJ, Todd Leabo, Deebs, and Jake discuss House of the Dragon, and we hear from Todd in studio about his time in Omaha yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Hour 2 of New Day with SSJ we continue with Nate Bukaty and guest Jaime Bluma, SSJ throws some ideas out there for Nate. SSJ and Jaime talk about the Royals 2-1 victory last night, an which players hold the most trade value on the Royals. Todd Leabo joins the show over the phone to talk about his experience watching his Oklahoma Sooners winning the CWS. The guys talk about the hot stretch we have seen from Carter Jensen, as well as an update on Bobby Witt Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A high-stakes Monday schedule fundamentally shifted the fantasy landscape as ace starters faced starkly contrasting fates, strategic bullpen management unlocked massive streaming value, and a wave of superstar injury activations prepared to reshape active lineups. Corey Pieper returns to dive deep into a critical slate of performances, breaking down brilliant bounceback campaigns, alarming pitching regressions, crucial bullpen developments, and a fresh FanDuel Bet of the Day target. The elite pitching tier delivered extreme polarization to start the week. Kyle Bradish put together an absolute masterclass, stifling hitters across eight scoreless frames with nine strikeouts, while Michael King was equally spectacular, preservation-perfect over seven shutout innings with five punchouts. Brandon Woodruff was utterly electric in his return, silencing opposition bats with 10 strikeouts across six dominant, one-hit frames to hold off an equally sharp Brady Singer. Framber Valdez flashed stellar form with eight strikeouts over six frames of one-run ball, and Michael Wacha outdueled Drew Rasmussen by logging seven frames of one-run stability. Conversely, Gerrit Cole ran into an absolute buzzsaw, shelled for five earned runs on nine hard hits in a brief 4.1-inning exit, leaving fantasy managers sweating over his structural consistency. Meanwhile, strategic bulk-relievers stealing wins behind openers became an absolute goldmine; Eric Lauer fired six hitless, spectacular frames out of the bullpen, Alan Rangel tossed five innings of one-run ball, and highly touted prospect Kumar Rocker fanned nine batters across five stellar bulk frames to eclipse Tyler Phillips. The waiver and injury landscape is shifting beneath our feet with massive high-impact reinforcements on the immediate horizon. Fantasy managers can officially rejoice as Cincinnati's dynamic superstar Elly De La Cruz is locked in for his Tuesday activation from the hamstring injured list, while former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber is ready to make his long-awaited season debut for the Blue Jays. San Francisco is also on the verge of an incredible depth boost, with Francisco Lindor and flame-throwing righty Eury Perez trending aggressively toward a potential Wednesday return. On the critical tracking front, MVP centerpiece Bobby Witt Jr. sat out Monday's action but remains highly optimistic about avoiding a costly IL stint, while Kyle Tucker continues to manage lower back spasms. On the downside, both Dalton Rushing and Jeremy Peña triggered concern by leaving their respective contests early due to apparent physical tweaks. We wrap up the program with a comprehensive, deep-dive Bullpen Report tracking sudden closer instability. We analyze Ryan Helsley's uncharacteristic recent structural struggles, evaluate Jaden Hill's ascending leverage role in Colorado alongside Elvis Alvarado's concurrent high-leverage blown-save regression, navigate the cloudy late-inning committee situation for the Chicago Cubs, and dissect highly unusual, rough high-leverage outings from trusted anchors Cade Smith and Aroldis Chapman. 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.
Carter Jensen is picking things up (5:18)! ... Jac Caglianone IS HAPPENING (8:13)! ... Saturday's Mets-Phillies game was bananas (13:58). ... News (24:20): Bobby Witt Jr. was diagnosed with a MCL sprain. ... Sam Antonacci is picking up steam (34:00). ... Lots of interesting waiver wire pitcher performances this weekend (46:55). ... Start or sit these SP (58:29)? ... These hitters are red hot in June (1:09:33). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:13:09).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
A wild weekend of fantasy baseball action delivered jaw-dropping power displays and unexpected pitching disasters, leaving managers to navigate an increasingly volatile landscape. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of weekend results, major injury updates, catastrophic pitching lines, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. The long ball took center stage on Saturday and Sunday. Kyle Schwarber put on a masterclass with a historic three-home run performance on Saturday, while Ozzie Albies, Jeremy Peña, Ty France, top draft picks Travis Bazzana and JJ Wetherholt, and collegiate phenom Jac Caglianone all left the yard twice over the weekend. Bryce Harper electrified fantasy managers by hitting for the cycle on Saturday, William Contreras put together a massive 4-for-5 day with a home run and 3 RBIs, and Wyatt Langford continued his hot streak, launching another long ball while handling leadoff duties on Sunday. On the mound, Joey Cantillo was nearly untouchable, carrying a gem through eight innings with nine strikeouts and just one earned run, while young arms like Cam Schlittler racked up an incredible 13 strikeouts, and Troy Melton fired six innings of one-hit ball. Veteran Logan Webb went the distance with an eight-inning complete game, and Nathan Eovaldi bounced back from a skipped start to log nine strikeouts over six strong frames. It wasn't all celebration, however, as several frontline aces ran into absolute buzzsaws. Freddy Peralta endured a catastrophic nightmare, knocked out after coughing up 10 earned runs on 10 hits in just 2.2 innings. Bryce Elder was tagged for eight earned runs on 12 hits, while Kevin Gausman got rocked for seven earned runs while walking four in just two innings. Stephen Kolek gave up nine earned runs in less than two frames, and Dustin May surrendered six earned runs in a brief two-inning appearance. Even steady stars hit speed bumps, as Jacob deGrom was tagged for six earned runs over six frames, and Tarik Skubal surrendered two home runs in a shaky 5.2-inning performance. The injury landscape remains highly active and critical for upcoming roster decisions. On the bright side, ace Brandon Woodruff and Shane Bieber are both set to make highly anticipated returns to the mound on Monday, Eury Perez is expected back next week, and Daulton Varsho made an immediate impact upon his return with a three-run blast. However, the Baltimore Orioles suffer a massive blow as star catcher Adley Rutschman lands on the 7-day concussion injured list after a freak collision, while MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr. is dealing with a Grade 1 MCL sprain. Elly De La Cruz is targeting a Tuesday return, and Teoscar Hernandez is eyeing a June 29th comeback, but Ryne Nelson (flexor), Michael Soroka (glute), Jordan Lawlar (hamstring), and Jack Leiter (ankle) all face structural setbacks. We close out the show with our Weekly Waiver Wire segment, highlighting the top targets you need to grab tonight to stay ahead of your league opponents before the Monday morning transaction freeze. 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.
Gage Jump looks legit (3:03)! ... Who is this Sean Burke (7:05)? ... Sean Manaea is racking up whiffs (10:20). ... Let's rank waiver wire pitchers (13:00). ... News (19:00): Bobby Witt Jr. left with a knee injury. ... We got big bounce back starts from these four SP (32:15). ... Bazzana and Benge are slumping (41:46). ... Who are the top rankings risers (45:57)? ... What about the fallers (55:14)? ... How to rank Vlad Jr (1:02:22)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:08:43).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters< ...
Take 10 with Tim – June 19, 2026Microsoft Teams:1.We are approaching the halfway mark of the season (45% completed), so let's draft the first round of the 2027 Draft based on what we know today.1)Bobby Witt Jr. (Tim)2)Shohei Ohtani (Rich)3)Juan Soto (Tim)4)James Wood (Rich)5)Aaron Judge (Tim)6)Elly De La Cruz (Rich)7)Jacob Misiorowski (Tim)8)Pete Crow-Armstrong (Rich)9)Yordan Alvarez (Tim)10)Nick Kurtz (Rich)11)Jose Ramirez (Tim)12)O'Neil Cruz (Rich)13)Paul Skenes (Tim)14)Tarik Skubal (Rich)15)Corbin Carroll (Tim)16)Julio Rodriguez (Rich)2.Andrew Painter was optioned back to the minor leagues. The performance was pretty awful with a 7.20 ERA and only two more strikeouts than runs earned runs – Yikes.a.For Dynasty League managers, are you still all-in? He still has minor league eligibility in some leagues. Does that play a role in whether you cut him or not?3.It's been a month since Dylan Crews returned. He's hitting .189 with four home runs and two stolen bases. Remarkably, he's walked twice in 100 plate appearances and is sporting a .230 OBP. a.We will look at his baseballsavant data as well.b.Similar to Painter, what do Dynasty League managers do and you still all-in or starting to lose confidence in him?4.There's no timeline for Ronald Acuna returning to game action, except Walt Weiss saying – “he's a long from returning”. Let's look at his injury history.a.82 games played in 2021, 119 in 2022, 159 in 2023, 49 in 2024, and 95 in 2025. That's 64 games a year or 40% of the games – in 5 years. Why are people still taking this guy in the first round? I get the potential, but this run makes Byron Buxton look Ripken-esque. What am I missing?5.Shane Bieber looks ready to go, although his fastball only averaged 91.8 (T 93). He's never thrown hard, but he's also soon to be 32. Are you starting him immediately after his activated from the IL?6.The Mariners are supposedly going to a piggyback scenario. If I have it right, they will take their six starters and stick to a five man rotation, but players will take turns starting innings (1 – 4) and (5 – 8). I guess, sometimes the starter will go 5, but who knows. If you have Mariners' pitchers, what do you do?a.Two of the best pitchers in the minor leagues are Ryan Sloan and Kade Anderson. Both are shoving it in Double-A and look nearly ready. How on earth do they get a shot?7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?a.Cooper Pratt 8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?a.Shane Drohan
Danny Clinkscale joins us Live at Nick & Jake's! We talk USMNT, Royals, and Bobby Witt Jr!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fighting Illini continue to build one of the nation's toughest non-conference schedules as Illinois and Texas Tech officially move forward with a marquee home-and-home basketball series. The grumbles of Big Ten schools NOT playing Texas Tech, post-Brendan Sorsby, amounts to nothing. Illinois hosted the first matchup in Champaign, with a return trip to Lubbock set for the 2026-27 season, giving Brad Underwood another high-profile test against a perennial Big 12 contender. On the international stage, Team USA delivered an impressive World Cup performance, defeating Australia 2-0 in Group D action. The Americans improved their position in the group standings with a dominant defensive effort and continued momentum after their strong tournament-opening victory over Paraguay. The win sets up a crucial stretch run as the United States looks to advance to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals endured one of their roughest losses of the season, falling 14-6 to the Kansas City Royals. Matthew Liberatore struggled early, allowing the Royals to erupt for a six-run second inning. Kansas City finished with 17 hits and three home runs, while Bobby Witt Jr. homered before leaving with knee discomfort. Salvador Perez added a historic blast at Kauffman Stadium, and despite collecting 13 hits of their own, the Cardinals stranded 15 runners in the lopsided defeat.
On the road at Nick and Jake's with a party atmopshere soaking up USA vs Australia and the U.S. Open, plus Bobby Witt Jr.'s status and a Royals pulse check and trivia fun. Soak up the cool and fun vibe!
A staggering wave of superstar injuries has completely derailed fantasy baseball rosters, leaving managers scrambling for answers on the waiver wire. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of breaking news, spectacular rookie pitching performances, costly duds, and the daily FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury bug bit hard on Thursday night as fantasy royalty hit the shelf. Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to exit early with a right knee injury and is undergoing further medical testing, while Trea Turner left his ballgame after being struck by a pitch in the calf. Mike Trout lands on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. was knocked out early following a painful shot to the groin. Meanwhile, Adley Rutschman struggled through a hitless, two-strikeout performance after taking a throw directly to the head. On the mound, the Milwaukee Brewers suffer a crushing blow as breakout right-hander Quinn Priester is officially ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery. On the bright side, Wenceel Perez is managing a facial injury, Jose Soriano is expected to take the bump today after skipping his Thursday start with chest discomfort, and superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor is finally set to launch his minor league rehab assignment this Friday. Despite the medical chaos, a brilliant group of young arms took center stage. Gage Jump turned in a masterclass performance, firing seven brilliant innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts to completely shut down the Angels. Parker Messick flashed his best velocity of the season, racking up nine strikeouts over six innings of two-run ball against Milwaukee. Bryan Woo was absolutely flawless, spinning seven scoreless frames with nine strikeouts, matching a spectacular nine-strikeout duel against Shane Baz. Sean Burke excelled as a bulk follower behind opener Bryan Hudson, striking out eight over 7.1 brilliant innings against Ryan Weathers. Joe Ryan cruised through five scoreless frames, and Trey Yesavage battled veteran Sonny Gray in a gritty seven-inning showdown. Offensively, Juan Soto blasted two solo home runs, Wyatt Langford and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both cleared the fence, and nearly the entire Kansas City starting lineup crossed the plate for a run, with only Nick Loftin missing out on the scoring barrage. On the negative side of the ledger, young arms hit a wall as Jack Leiter was shelled for six earned runs in just four innings, while Matthew Liberatore was lit up for seven runs in a brief 1.2-inning nightmare. High-profile bats completely frozen at the plate include Braden Montgomery falling below the .200 mark after a multi-strikeout collar, Jasson Dominguez and Brandon Marsh both punching out repeatedly, and Cal Raleigh enduring an ugly four-strikeout night to drop his average to .164, alongside quiet nights from Bo Bichette, Gunnar Henderson, Joc Pederson, and Brice Turang. Finally, we map out the weekend pitching landscape in our Pitching Planner, highlighting the upcoming returns of Mick Abel and Troy Melton, Jared Jones traveling into the thin air of Colorado, and a look at Shane Drohan. 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.
Mike Trout y Bobby Witt Jr. lesion ado. Colson Montgomery caliente al igual que Zack Gelof. Francisco Lindor recuperándose. El Mundo de las Grandes Ligas con Kevin Cabral y Félix DeJesús Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason and Sterling discuss if the Royals are wasting Bobby Witt Jr.'s career in Kansas City. They also discuss Salvador Perez breaking the Kauffman Stadium home run record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Solo BD Baseball for Friday, June 19. I'm running through Thursday's short MLB slate, starting with a clean A's win, Gage Jump shoving, Zack Gelof staying hot, the Royals putting up 14, Bryan Woo dealing, and the rest of the weekend matchups. Solo show today on BD Baseball, and we had a light Thursday slate — only eight games — but there was still plenty to chew on. The A's gave me a good one for once. Gage Jump was fantastic, going seven scoreless with seven punchouts, the offense jumped the Angels right away, Shea Langeliers drilled one off the batter's eye, Tyler Soderstrom followed with one of his own, and Zack Gelof pushed the hitting streak to 22 games. That's a clean win. No mental gymnastics required. Around the league, the Royals had the loudest offensive night, hanging 14 on the Cardinals, though Bobby Witt Jr. leaving with a knee issue is something to watch. Bryan Woo shoved for Seattle, the Blue Jays finished off a sweep in Boston, the Red Sox were gross with runners in scoring position, and Andrew Benintendi ruined the Yankees' night with a pinch-hit grand slam. Then I get into the weekend board — Tigers trying to get right with Skubal, A's needing Jeffrey Springs to find it again, Rockies and Pirates headed to Coors, and yes, I'm hammering the over there. Eight games, a little standings check, weekend matchups, and a clean A's win. Don't let your butt crack and move your ass. We're burning daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Drive looked at the early voting for the All-Star game and noted the turn that BWJ has had in stardom.
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.
Bobby Witt on an MVP Track and One Word full 1275 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:32 +0000 5t38e6eRAKPz9yFW7qQuxcfuDT6lios4 mlb,kansas city royals,bobby witt jr,sports Fescoe & Dusty mlb,kansas city royals,bobby witt jr,sports Bobby Witt on an MVP Track and One Word 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http
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.
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.
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.