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Francisco Rojas is here with a new Phillies Today episode. He discusses the Phils losing 2 of 3 to the Mets, including another loss when having their fifth starter spot on the mound. Also, Francisco talks about what it could mean for Gage Wood with Alex McFarlane being called up. Lastly, a preview of the upcoming series against the back-to-back defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP as the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Zack Wheeler's decision to decline a late All-Star invite. They are joined by Jesús Luzardo and Larry Andersen to debate whether the Phillies should prioritize starting pitching or offensive upgrades at the trade deadline. The conversation also addresses Brad Keller's season-ending injury and new MLB restrictions on dugout technology. 06:50 - Wheeler Declines All-Star Game 11:50 - All-Star Snub Debate 17:00 - Shane Victorino on Respect 22:00 - Jesús Luzardo Joins Show 26:40 - Starting Pitcher Game Plans 32:10 - Larry Andersen on All-Stars 37:20 - Evaluating Wheeler's Choice 42:45 - Bullpen Consistency Concerns 49:30 - Brad Keller Injury News 54:30 - MLB Dugout iPad Ban 59:30 - Alec Bohm Trade Value 01:04:30 - Francisco Lindor Scenery Change 01:11:30 - Pitching Versus Hitting Priority 01:16:30 - Post-Break Offensive Slump
Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP as the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Zack Wheeler's decision to decline a late All-Star invite. They are joined by Jesús Luzardo and Larry Andersen to debate whether the Phillies should prioritize starting pitching or offensive upgrades at the trade deadline. The conversation also addresses Brad Keller's season-ending injury and new MLB restrictions on dugout technology. 06:50 - Wheeler Declines All-Star Game 11:50 - All-Star Snub Debate 17:00 - Shane Victorino on Respect 22:00 - Jesús Luzardo Joins Show 26:40 - Starting Pitcher Game Plans 32:10 - Larry Andersen on All-Stars 37:20 - Evaluating Wheeler's Choice 42:45 - Bullpen Consistency Concerns 49:30 - Brad Keller Injury News 54:30 - MLB Dugout iPad Ban 59:30 - Alec Bohm Trade Value 01:04:30 - Francisco Lindor Scenery Change 01:11:30 - Pitching Versus Hitting Priority 01:16:30 - Post-Break Offensive Slump
Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP as the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Zack Wheeler's decision to decline a late All-Star invite. They are joined by Jesús Luzardo and Larry Andersen to debate whether the Phillies should prioritize starting pitching or offensive upgrades at the trade deadline. The conversation also addresses Brad Keller's season-ending injury and new MLB restrictions on dugout technology. 06:50 - Wheeler Declines All-Star Game 11:50 - All-Star Snub Debate 17:00 - Shane Victorino on Respect 22:00 - Jesús Luzardo Joins Show 26:40 - Starting Pitcher Game Plans 32:10 - Larry Andersen on All-Stars 37:20 - Evaluating Wheeler's Choice 42:45 - Bullpen Consistency Concerns 49:30 - Brad Keller Injury News 54:30 - MLB Dugout iPad Ban 59:30 - Alec Bohm Trade Value 01:04:30 - Francisco Lindor Scenery Change 01:11:30 - Pitching Versus Hitting Priority 01:16:30 - Post-Break Offensive Slump
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 4-1 loss to the Mets on Thursday night and wonders how the team will fix their bullpen issues with Brad Keller now expected to miss the rest of the season. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Tom Kelly, Eliot Shorr-Parks, and Ashlyn Sullivan of the 94WIP Morning Show analyze the Phillies' loss to the Mets last night and discuss the team's trade deadline strategy following Brad Keller's injury. They debate whether the front office should prioritize a new starting pitcher, bullpen help, or an outfield bat, weighing the reliability of the pitching staff against an inconsistent offense. Tom thinks they should go all-in on the pitching staff while Ashlyn and Eliot believe the offense is the problem and needs to be addressed. 01:10 - Morning Show Introduction 06:19 - Pitching Versus Offense Debate 11:02 - Market Availability And Depth
Justin Morganstein discusses his thoughts on an exciting week down at Citizens Bank Park for the All-Star Game and how Brad Keller's UCL injury affects the team's deadline plans.
(0:00-22:00) Phillies bats still on break, Brad Keller is done for the year & Can you think of a more disappointing contract than Trea Turner's?(22:00-34:26) New audio from LeBron James on his decision process & Adam Silver puts his foot down on LeBron's decision(34:26-43:01) Alec Bohm with another bad month Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spike and Fritz analyze Bill Barnwell's assessment that Jalen Hurts is only worth a single first-round pick, sparking a debate on his league-wide perception. They also react to Phillies reliever Brad Keller's season-ending injury and revisit LeBron James' historic 2007 finals run during the ongoing free agency watch. 01:00 - LeBron James Career Retrospective 04:22 - LeBron to Sixers Debate 07:03 - Comedy Movie Bracket Matchup 08:25 - Brad Keller UCL Injury 13:11 - Jalen Hurts Trade Value
Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies moving up their game time due to Canadian wildfire smoke and analyze potential moves ahead of the trade deadline. They weigh the possibility of upgrading third base and debate whether a Francisco Lindor trade is feasible given Trea Turner's performance. The segment also covers MLB's new restrictions on AI usage in the dugout.
Spike and Fritz analyze the Phillies' decision to move their first pitch to 6:10 PM due to air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires. They explore the impact of Brad Keller's season-ending injury on the bullpen and rank the WIP employees who are on stock watch.
Spike Eskin and Jack Fritz debate the impact of LeBron James potentially joining the 76ers and the cost of surrendering organizational control to the superstar. They delve into a bizarre local deli crime involving Johnny Gabagool and analyze the impact of Brad Keller's UCL injury on the Phillies' trade deadline strategy. The conversation also features a bracket challenge for the best 2000s comedy and a look at Jalen Hurts' perceived trade value around the NFL.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There are plenty of success stories when it comes to pitchers suddenly throwing harder, but perhaps nobody changed the trajectory of their career more than current Phillies reliever Brad Keller. Bradfo catches up with Keller to go through the pitcher's fascinating progression over the last calendar year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Intro, NFBC weekend, and episode setup Discussion of draft season activity, NFBC Main Event context, and defining “wild card” players in fantasy baseball drafts. Players discussed: none 8:00 – FAAB rules, roster strategy, and stashing players Breakdown of NFBC rules around undrafted players, debut timelines, and why early FAAB periods are critical for securing upside. Players discussed: Jared Jones, Zack Wheeler, Carlos Rodon, Konnor Griffin 20:00 – Early-season strategy: avoiding zeros and bullpen value Exploration of why avoiding zeroes in lineups is critical early in the season and how speculative relievers can provide value in saves and ratios. Players discussed: Brad Keller, Jeremiah Estrada, Garrett Clevenger, Taylor Rogers, JoJo Romero 32:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Catchers) Evaluation of rookie catchers based on playing time, opportunity, and stash viability. Players discussed: Harry Ford, Carter Jensen, Samuel Basallo, Freddy Fermin, Keibert Ruiz 45:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Outfielders) Breakdown of rookie outfielders with uncertain roles but significant upside. Players discussed: Justin Crawford, Carson Benge, Dylan Beavers, Johan Rojas, Luis Robert Jr., Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, Jorge Polanco, Mike Tauchman, Tyrone Taylor, Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill, Taylor Ward 1:02:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Starting Pitchers) Discussion of stash-worthy rookie pitchers, weighing early-season opportunity versus long-term upside. Players discussed: A.J. Blubaugh, Robbie Snelling, J.R. Ritchie, Konnor Griffin, Sal Stewart 1:15:00 – Wild card stashes and speculative adds Identification of players worth stashing or adding before they become high-demand FAAB targets. Players discussed: Anthony Volpe, Kirby Yates, Reid Detmers, Robert Stephenson 1:24:00 – Final strategy thoughts and roster construction Summary of key takeaways on managing stash spots, balancing risk, and optimizing roster flexibility heading into Opening Day. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to Episode 148 of Tablesetters, where we cover everything happening across the world of baseball. Tonight's WBC special focuses on one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Baseball Classic so far — Italy's 8–6 upset of Team USA in Houston, a result that completely reshapes the race in Pool B. For most of the night, Italy controlled the game from the start. The breakthrough came in the second inning when Kyle Teel launched a 347-foot solo home run off Nolan McLean to give Italy a 1–0 lead. Moments later Sam Antonacci crushed a 403-foot two-run homer, scoring Jac Caglianone and suddenly putting the Americans in a 3–0 hole. Italy struck again in the fourth inning, when Caglianone blasted a 403-foot two-run home run off Ryan Yarbrough, stretching the lead to 5–0. Meanwhile, Michael Lorenzen delivered exactly the start Italy needed, throwing 4.2 scoreless innings and holding a lineup featuring Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., and Kyle Schwarber almost completely silent. The game nearly slipped completely away from Team USA in the sixth inning, when Italy pushed the lead to 8–0. The rally included a fielder's choice that scored J.J. D'Orazio after a Brad Keller throwing error, a Dante Nori sacrifice fly, and Antonacci scoring on a Keller wild pitch. But the Americans finally responded late. Gunnar Henderson put Team USA on the board with a 414-foot solo homer in the sixth, and the comeback accelerated in the seventh when Pete Crow-Armstrong crushed a three-run homer, cutting the deficit to 8–4. The pressure continued in the eighth, when Roman Anthony drove in Kyle Schwarber with an RBI single, bringing the Americans within 8–5. Then in the ninth, Crow-Armstrong struck again, launching a 402-foot solo home run to make it 8–6 and bring the tying run to the plate. But Italy closer Greg Weissert ended the comeback by striking out Aaron Judge, sealing the upset. The final numbers were unusual: Italy scored eight runs on just six hits, while Team USA outhit them 11–6 but committed two costly errors. The loss leaves the United States 3–1 in Pool B, meaning their fate now depends on the final pool game between Italy and Mexico. If Italy wins, Team USA advances as the runner-up. If Mexico wins, all three teams would finish 3–1, forcing a complicated tiebreaker based on runs allowed per defensive out recorded — a scenario made dangerous for the Americans after allowing eight runs in this game. In a tournament where momentum can change instantly, Italy didn't just pull an upset — it turned the entire pool upside down.
Is there another Brad Keller surprise in camp for the Cubs this spring? How would Nico Hoerner's ability to play shortstop impact the team's chances of extending him? What's the plan for Ben Brown? Sahadev empties the mailbag and answers these questions and more. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bryce Harper is leaving the Phillies... along with Kyle Schwarber and reliever Brad Keller to begin play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic starting this week! Will a big Harper WBC performance be a springboard for an All Star 2026 season? As for the players still in Clearwater, there are a number of things to feel really good about right now, including hot starts from uber prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, and veterans Bryson Stott and Cristopher Sanchez. On Episode 1048 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss all that and much more, powered by WHYY! Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Justin at Baseball Prospectus: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/au.... Become a Member: https://whyy.org/membership. Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners: What the 1941 Phillies Were Up To While Joe DiMaggio Was Making History" at Brookline Books! https://www.brooklinebooks.com/978195...
Francisco Rojas is back with another Phillies Today. He discusses his latest Spring Training observations, some comments from Bryce Harper in his latest interview with the WIP Morning Show, and more!
On a fresh episode of the Total Sports Live Podcast, Jovan Alford jumped back into the host chair to talk about the latest moves by the Philadelphia Phillies.To start the pod, Jovan discussed Philadelphia signing two-time All-Star Adolis Garcia and where he could fit in the lineup. He also touches on the Phillies' outfield as a whole, which will look different in 2026.Finally, Jovan shared his thoughts on the Phillies signing Brad Keller to a two-year deal and trading Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals.Make sure to follow on Twitter/X, Bluesky, and don't forget to check out totalsportslive.com.
One thing the Phillies won't be running back in 2026 is the same bullpen we saw in '25. After signing Brad Keller and trading away Matt Strahm, the Phils are approaching relief pitching differently this off-season. On this episode of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher tackle those deals, discuss why J.T. Realmuto remains unsigned and the back-up plans if they can't get a deal done, the White Sox signing a Japanese slugger and what it means for the Phillies, and a Phils-themed piece of merchandise we feel is missing from your Christmas wish lists.
The Cubs are rebuilding their bullpen without Keller, who authored a comeback story at Wrigley Field that landed him a two-year, $22 million contract with the Phillies. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their takeaways from Keller's bounce-back season, and how that applies to the Cubs moving forward. This is also a chance to get to know vice president of pitching Tyler Zombro, a key behind-the-scenes figure whose influence is growing. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies signing reliever Brad Keller to a two-year contract and takes questions regarding the next offseason moves in this mailbag podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Morganstein discusses the Phillies' signing Adolis Garcia and Brad Keller as well as Ani Kilambi leaving the organization to become the GM of the Nationals.
There's no such thing as a pitching prospect (4:15)! ... Bubba Chandler is up at the top (8:45). ... Trey Yesavage just had a meteoric rise (17:09). ... Nolan McLean projects as a high-floor pitcher (20:54). ... News (26:00): Brad Keller signed with the Phillies and Luke Weaver with the Mets. ... Thomas White has huge strikeout upside but rough control (39:20). ... Will Andrew Painter get back on track (41:23)? ... Next up we have Kade Anderson and Jonah Tong (44:57). ... Robby Snelling looks like he's ready (50:35). ... Seth Hernandez and Ryan Sloan have huge upside but are far away (54:30). ... Payton Tolle has an unbelievable fastball (57:06). ... Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold were both just drafted (1:00:54). ... Noah Schultz and Jarlin Susana both have big strikeout upside but big control questions (1:03:11). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies signing reliever Brad Keller to a two-year contract and takes questions regarding the next offseason moves in this mailbag podcast. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two pods in a week? Why not?! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down the Phillies signing RHP Brad Keller to a 2-year, $22M deal and what they expect from him this season.
Joe Giglio reacts to the Phillies signing relief pitcher Brad Keller to a two-year contract and compares Keller to a few different pitchers with similar profiles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 94 WIP Morning Show is discussing the recent move by the Phillies to sign relief pitcher Brad Keller on Wednesday. Although he was a failed starter in MLB, James Seltzer remains optimistic that the team made a great signing. Dave Dombrowski signaled that he may be done making any more major moves this offseason. Devan Kaney says that this may be a negotiation tactic by Dombrowski.
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A new episode of Phillies Today, this time from Francisco Rojas. He breaks down the team signing reliever Brad Keller to a two-year deal, explains why he's frustrated with Dave Dombrowski's recent comments about the outfield & positional players, and why it could make sense to sign Bo Bichette.
Tonight on Philly Sports Tonight, Shukri Wrights breaks down the Phillies signing relief pitcher Brad Keller. Plus, he questions if people are now back in on Jalen Hurts, and shares his thoughts on the unfortunate news of Tyson Foerster being done for the season for the FlyersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In today's episode of the Yankees Nation Podcast, Brian and Ryan covered:- Yankees/Bellinger update- Yankees interest in Gore, Donovan trades- Brad Keller and Trevor Megill- Cashman says the Yankees are "too left-handed"- Schwarber, Diaz signings, rumors around MLB
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Jack and Peter answer your submitted questions ahead of Thanksgiving!Intro: 0:00Sonny Gray: 4:03Tatsuya Imai: 19:37Starter to Bullpen: 27:17Pre-Arb Extensions: 35:03Trade Candidate Value: 45:43Thanksgiving Dishes: 52:10Semien-Nimmo: 57:14First Game: 59:12Miami/Chicago Food: 1:03:08Brendan Donovan: 1:07:06Free Agent Record: 1:17:28Thanksgiving Traditions: 1:22:17Discord:With Imai coming out and saying he doesn't want to sign to a team with other Japanese players, and more importantly wants to beat the Dodgers, who do you think now stands the best chance at signing him to a deal?- Lildj227With the talk always being about what relievers should make the jump to starters, what about the other way around, what starters should move to the pen. Some recent examples Adrian Morejon and Brad Keller. - jscotch_tooWith Stowers and the Marlins not coming together on a Pre-Arb deal. Who are some young guys that you could see getting a Pre-Arb deal before the start of next season. - SMHWhich trade candidate provides the most true value? Taking into account, control, production, age, availability, and price - Ryan How come they're called free agents when they cost money - RegalLagerWhat's your favorite dish at thanksgiving and least favorite (happy thanksgiving, love yall and thankful for the greatness you guys put out every week) - RyanTwitter:The Semien-Nimmo trade the biggest big leaguer for big leaguer trade since… when? - @carter_west11Tell us about the first baseball game that you can remember attending. Was it love at first sight or did the game have to grow on you? - @mdeanjd13Best thing you've gotten food wise since the move to Miami, and food/restaurant you miss most from Chicago. - @firebal_warriorInstagram:Cardinals fan here. There have been a lot of rumors about Brendan Donovan. Who do you see as potential trade partners and what do you think a realistic package would be? - @skylerlcliftonWhich team will make their franchise's biggest free agent signing this offseason? - @kaidenjessaniWorst Thanksgiving traditions? - @reif.richardsonJust Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/justbaseballSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The podcast gets off to the same kind of shaky start that Brad Keller had in the ninth, but both ended strong with the Cubs finally winning an elimination game against the San Diego Padres. Join Andy, Oleg and Praz as they break down the game and series winner, on the RECRAP brought to you buy Binny's in 2016 somehow, and of course, the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.
Mookie Betts is on fire (3:00). ... Juan Soto will not stop stealing bases (10:45)! ... Blake Snell completed the trifecta against the Rockies and Tyler Wells looked pretty good (18:26). ... The Cubs had a save opportunity and it did not go to Brad Keller (23:04). ... News (24:39): Ketel Marte left Wednesday with injury. ... The Dog of the Week is Manny Machado (30:16). ... These four hitters were league winners in 2025 (34:49). ... Jakob Marsee is heating back up (46:30). ... Do these stats matter (49:00)? ... We had a pitchers duel out in San Diego (58:22). ... What to make of these confusing starts (1:00:37)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:04:43). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Royce Lewis has really picked things up! How do we rank TJ Friedl, Jung Hoo Lee, Dylan Crews and Austin Hays? Luis Garcia Jr. and Kyle Manzardo stayed hot. Brad Keller should fill-in as the Cubs closer with Daniel Palencia hurt. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Royce Lewis has really picked things up! How do we rank TJ Friedl, Jung Hoo Lee, Dylan Crews and Austin Hays? Luis Garcia Jr. and Kyle Manzardo stayed hot. Brad Keller should fill-in as the Cubs closer with Daniel Palencia hurt. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed if the White Sox will seek revenge for infielder Miguel Vargas getting hit by Cubs reliever Brad Keller in the last series between the teams. The teams play a three-game series at The Rate beginning Friday evening.
Alex Cohen touches on the Cubs' series-opening shutout loss to the Yankees, previews Saturday's premier starting pitching matchup, and shares why Matthew Boyd deserved to be a 2025 NL All-Star with comments from manager Craig Counsell and reliever Brad Keller.
Alex Cohen breaks down how the Cubs tied up the series versus the Yankees with a win, and why, despite his recent struggles, Brad Keller will be an X-factor for this team.
Cubs reliever Brad Keller discusses his role in the bullpen (Hour 2) full 2599 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:22:29 +0000 U7BJnmZyGpWERiXfAxnagNQS9pwHaFN7 sports Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel sports Cubs reliever Brad Keller discusses his role in the bullpen (Hour 2) Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwave
Brad Keller talks Cubs bullpen's strong performance (Hour 1) full 2714 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:25:44 +0000 5IUZmtpErJaf1pBApnrQuFBnWZrEAXSo sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Brad Keller talks Cubs bullpen's strong performance (Hour 1) Bruce Levine and David Haugh host Inside the Clubhouse, discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines while also welcoming on great guests from across the baseball landscape. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasti
Oleg, Praz and Andy discuss all of the hot topics, like: can you bat Petecrow and Busch back to back, is Seiya a star, does Jed already have a contract extension, why doesn't Tommy Hottovy get more crap, and would you rather have the Dodgers' offense or the Cubs'? Plus they assign a new nickname to Reese McGuire, make fun of Ian Happ, blame one team for the lack of pitching trade candidates, mock a Mark DeRosa hot take and tell you which Michael Mann movie character Brad Keller looks like. All that, and more.
In what's becoming a regular occurrence, the Cubs are calling up another elite prospect to make his major-league debut. To get you prepared for Moisés Ballesteros' big moment, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have a scouting report on what to expect from the young left-handed hitter, and why the Cubs are making this move right now. Ballesteros follows Cade Horton, a top pitching prospect who certainly looked like he belonged in New York. These are things that have to happen in order for a team to put together a special season. From this youth movement to under-the-radar contributors such as Colin Rea and Brad Keller, The Athletic's Chicago beat writers have it covered.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' loss on the road against the Mets and considers whether this is the optimal rollout for their top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, potentially pitching out of the bullpen tomorrow behind Brad Keller.
Episode 108 – Cubs Bullpen: Just Noise or Time to Panic? I kicked off the episode by celebrating one of the most infamous moments in Cubs history: Lee Elia's legendary 1983 postgame rant. If you've never heard it, do yourself a favor and look it up — it's a time capsule of frustration, profanity, and peak Cubs lore. Then I pivoted to the present: the Cubs are 17-12 after surviving a brutal April schedule. Not a single game against a losing team until this series in Pittsburgh — that's wild. I talked through why I'm actually encouraged by this start — especially considering we've already seen the Dodgers, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Rangers. No cupcake wins in that bunch. The offense has been carrying the load — leading MLB in runs scored and ranking top five in most categories. Pitching? That's where it gets interesting. Let's talk bullpen: There's panic out there, and I get it — but I dug into the numbers and game logs to get a clearer picture of what's actually happening. I broke down every blown save so far — who they're charged to, how they happened, and why that stat doesn't always mean what fans think it does. I showed how a single bad outing is inflating ERAs for guys like Porter Hodge and Brad Keller — and why Hodge, in particular, has actually been solid outside of one meltdown. I walked through game-by-game bullpen usage during the last homestand to separate emotion from results. Some of those wins? The bullpen locked it down. I compared this group to last year's disaster — and while they're walking too many guys and not getting enough strikeouts, it's not the same situation as 2024. At least not yet. Where we go from here: I talked about who I trust in the late innings right now (spoiler: it's not just Presley), and why the Cubs need to keep cycling through arms until they find the right mix. I gave Jed some criticism for not doing more in the offseason — but also credit for being aggressive with early call-ups and DFA moves. I touched on David Robertson rumors, why adding starting depth could actually help the bullpen, and what internal options might emerge. Finally, I looked ahead to May — the schedule softens up, and if this team keeps doing what it did in April against easier opponents, we might just stay on top of the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lance Brozdowski recaps another insane game at Wrigley Field, talks about Brad Keller's emergence in the Cubs' bullpen and discusses whether PCA deserves NL MVP votes.
Episode Summary: I'm back after a few hectic weeks, and with Opening Day (for most of MLB) here, it felt like the perfect time to drop a season preview episode! This one's a little shorter, but I wanted to break down the Cubs' final 26-man roster, talk through what went right and wrong this offseason, and give you my predictions for 2025. I also dive into how I'm approaching this season personally—falling back in love with baseball after a stressful winter, enjoying the game wherever I can find it, and just appreciating the ride. Cubs, college ball, high school, youth leagues—I'm all in. Let's talk expectations, roster surprises, and whether this team has what it takes to win the division and make a deep postseason run. ⚾️ What I Cover in This Episode:
It's opening day 2.0 and the Cubs still aren't playing when the sun's out. Oh well, everything can't be perfect. Let's take a look at some big keys to the season like Matt Shaw being good, Petecrow taking the next step and Michael Busch hopefully proving he's more than just a guy. Let's discuss what Jed said to our good friend Jon Greenberg about his future and Kyle Tucker's, what the Cubs had to do to make room for Tater and for Brad Keller's huge dome and how phantom injuries helped keep all the guys they wanted to. We'll make fun of CHSN for still not being anywhere were anybody can see them and revisit Andy's sure to be perfect baseball predictions. And then a little bonus, some TV shows you should be watching and a book or two. All that, and more.