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Fantasy Baseball Live – July 19, 2026 @ 2 pm ETSegments 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend GamesAdditional Questions/Notes1.Shane Bieber – 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 6K/2BB. Still not throwing hard, but ok. He did pitch better in his last outing as well. Maybe, he's improving??? What do you do here?2.Esmerlyn Valdez with another home run – also Jared Jones looked great in his Saturday afternoon win against the Guards. You have to bear in mind the competition, but he did look very good. Thoughts on him for the ROS and long-term.a.Speaking of the Pirates, they promoted Khristian Curtis to be the bulk guy on Saturday night's DH game. He was great and while his minor league season was a bit uneven – great in Double-A, so-so in Triple-A, he's got good stuff.i.Does he get more chances this season?3.Brandon Woodruff is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. This is not good as he's had multiple shoulder surgeries over the past few years and just can't seem to get healthy. In response, the Brewers acquired Lance McCullers from the Astros. Talk about somebody who can't stay healthy.a.Thoughts on the McCullers?b.Do you think this is the Brewers “Big Move”, or will they do something else?4.Stud updatesa.Jose Ramirez is getting close and might skip a rehab assignment.b.Ronald Acuna should be ready to return sometime this upcoming week.c.Max Fried will have a rehab start this weekd.Aaron Judge doesn't appear closee.Will Smith might be back sometime late next month.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report
The Brewers staged two walk-off wins in a sweep of the Marlins after the all-star break; are we crazy to still have serious questions about this offense? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the great start to the unofficial second half, even with discouraging injury news about Brandon Woodruff (and Sal Frelick, for that matter). They discuss the Lance McCullers acquisition and why it doesn't change much for Milwaukee, Christian Yelich at leadoff and Garrett Mitchell's bona fide breakout season. In Three Up Three Down (41:45), they hit on a first-round draft pick signing, an infamous 2022 trade that got a strange spotlight in 2026 and some actual good news on the injury front. In Remembrew When (57:15), JR riffs on a week of smoky skies to discuss a 1977 fog game. In Curt Blanche (1:00:45), Curt finds issues with a popular sports brand and JR has some thoughts on the all-star game discourse.Then, JR is joined by new Brewers infielder Braden Shewmake (1:09:30), who found himself a Brewer with one game to play before the all-star break. They discuss his brief time as a Savannah Banana, his father's ties to Texas Division III baseball, his future Brewers teammate who was a Team USA roommate and how he gives back through hunting.
Brewer Territory's Corey Knebel joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to help break down the Brewers' series sweep of the Miami Marlins to kick off the 2nd half of the season. Corey shares his reaction to Brandon Woodruff being shutdown for the season.
The Brewers swept the Marlins over the weekend and learned another surgery is in the cards for Brandon Woodruff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Tapping The Keg Podcast, hosts Charlie and Mitch cover everything happening in Wisconsin sports right now. Milwaukee Brewers Second-Half Preview: The Brewers enter the second half of the 2026 season at 59-37, holding the second-best record in all of Major League Baseball and a five-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. We break down what's gone right in the first half, the pitching questions surrounding Brandon Woodruff and Kyle Harrison, and what Milwaukee needs to address before the trade deadline to make a real push in the second half. Is Jordan Love Underrated? ESPN's annual quarterback rankings left Jordan Love off the top 10 entirely, with Jared Goff and Caleb Williams grabbing the final two spots ahead of him. We break down how Love stacks up against quarterbacks like Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, and Dak Prescott, and make the case for why the Packers QB deserves more respect heading into 2026. Brayden Burries Summer League Hype: The Milwaukee Bucks' No. 10 overall pick has been one of the biggest breakout stars of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging over 22 points per game on efficient shooting. We discuss why Burries is looking like a steal for Milwaukee's new era and what it means for the Bucks' rebuild. Our Pittsburgh Trip: Charlie and Mitch recap their trip to Pittsburgh to catch the Brewers take on the Pirates — the ballpark, the city, and everything that came with it. Subscribe to Tapping The Keg Podcast for weekly Wisconsin sports talk covering the Brewers, Packers, Bucks, and everything in between.
The Brewers had a strange week, first taking four of five against the Cardinals and then laying an egg in Pittsburgh, but they arrive at the all-star break in great shape. Can they keep this up with a pitching staff on the mend? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg, driving from Pittsburgh to all-star festivities in Philadelphia, joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's pitching misfortunes, with serious injury news for Brandon Woodruff and lesser but bothersome concerns around Kyle Harrison and Jacob Misiorowski. What happens next for Christian Yelich, who may have fallen off a cliff statistically? What about Jackson Chourio and William Contreras, and a struggling Aaron Ashby? Luis Lara debuts, David Hamilton gets hurt, the team added Bryse Wilson and Braden Shewmake and Joey Ortiz is hitting the ball well.In Three Up Three Down (39:30), top prospects get their chance to compete in the futures game, a relief pitcher who has found a rhythm and a rainout with no rain. In Remembrew When (53:00), discussion of a famous Brewers tie (no, not the all-star one) and in Curt Blanche (56:30), we say hello to the city of Brotherly Love.Then, JR sits down with reliever Garrett Stallings (1:02:05), who got sent back to Class AAA but not after some excellent small-sample work with the big-league club after a long minor-league journey.
The guys are joined by Jamie Cameron of Destination: The Show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft before reacting to Brandon Woodruff's latest shoulder injury and successful stops in Arizona and St. Louis on the road trip.
Brewers take 4 out of 5 in St. Louis! Luis Lara makes his debut, Brandon Woodruff's injury update isn't great. One more series before the All Star break. Giannis posts his farewell video and an excellent interview with Jim Pashcke, Bucks trade for Caris Levert and bring back Pete Nance:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's midweek Microbrew, host JR Radcliffe chats with Dr. Karie Zach, a sports medicine physician at the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network, to try and get a better sense of the types of ailments pitchers Brandon Woodruff and Quinn Priester are facing. What exactly are cysts, and how do they cause problems in a surgically repaired shoulder? What are the treatments and why is the shoulder such a complex component of the body? What is thoracic outlet syndrome, how exactly does it work and why is the surgery to fix it such a grisly sounding procedure? Dr. Zach isn't affiliated with the Brewers but does have insight on how those ailments might impact a regular person or an athlete.Yes, we know there was an ominous update on the Woodruff front July 7; this conversation was recorded earlier in the day.JR also discusses a hot start to the week in St. Louis (recorded before Wednesday's loss), with three wins in two days starring Robert Gasser, Jacob Misiorowski, Joey Ortiz and newcomer Luis Lara.
Dylan Cease dominated the headlines after striking out 11 batters and carrying a spectacular no-hitter bid deep into the ninth inning. Join Joe Bond as he breaks down the latest stock fluctuations in our weekly Rankings Movers segment and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Mitch Keller. The injury landscape grew more complicated as Kyle Harrison is battling elbow soreness, Brandon Woodruff is seeking a second opinion, Willson Contreras left with a foot injury, and Nick Kurtz, Dillon Dingler, and Owen Caissie all exited early while Hunter Goodman sat out again. Top performances from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler O'Neill, Jo Adell, Sal Stewart, Mike Trout, Fernando Tatis Jr., Foster Griffin, Dylan Cease, Shane McClanahan, Michael King, and Jared Jones anchored the day, while Pedro Pages, Eugenio Suarez, Colson Montgomery, Henry Bolte, Jackson Chourio, Paul Goldschmidt, Jeffrey Springs, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Arrighetti, and Chase Burns put up duds. Our weekly movement evaluation features stock up indicators for Ketel Marte, Sal Stewart, Nick Lodolo, and Taj Bradley, while Cody Bellinger, Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Landen Roupp, and Freddy Peralta are sliding down rest-of-season tables. 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.
Welcome to Thursday! Not bad today…but really hot temps coming this weekend with highs in the 90's. We kicked things off with the Thursday song and we also talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. In the news this morning, Joe Gow's trial has been moved to September, former Judge Hannah Dugan avoids jail time, a recall on Honda Odysseys, an earthquake in Wisconsin, a warning about Needoh, David Crowley exits the Wisconsin governor's race, and a judge orders President Trump to pay $5 million to E. Jean Caroll. In sports, the Brew Crew last to the Cardinals last night and Brandon Woodruff's shoulder is apparently worse than we originally thought. The World Cup quarterfinals get started later today, Justin Verlander announces his retirement at the end of the season, Justin Bieber gets added to the halftime show of the World Cup finale, and Blackhawks' star Connor Bedard is going to miss the beginning of the NHL season. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And Jeopardy is apparently hiring! It's Hypothetical Thursday, and Brian's question for Jean was: "You're traveling back in time to medieval times and you can bring one item with you. What is it?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "What is the most iconic movie quote of all time?" Elsewhere in sports, a look at the diet of Erling Haaland, Republicans are worried about Caitlin Clark, and a betting scandal at the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest??? Cool story about a couple that recently saved a bunch of people from drowning. And a dog that was literally thrown in the trash is now living it's best life! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a student pilot who had to land a plane after the pilot literally jumped out of the plane, a #FloridaMan who set his ex-gf on fire after she broke up with him, and an EMT in Maryland who skeeted in a bunch of ice machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lot has happened in a long stretch of no off days including a doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals. Unfortunately, Brandon Woodruff's time with the Crew may have come to a close with an injury to his shoulder. Luis Lara debuted and looked really exciting! The Crew keeps on providing promising regular seasons, as they have been for a decade now.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!
Brandon Woodruff went on the IL and Logan Henderson is a must-roster pitcher. How do we rank Sean Burke, Trevor Rogers and Jake Bennett. Ryan Helsley went on the IL and Tyler Wells picked up two saves this weekend. Any interest in these deeper outfielders: Nathan Church, Josh Lowe and Khalil Watson.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Paul returned this week to talk all about the 5-2 week, Brandon Woodruff's latest injury setback, what the Brewers should be doing with their outfield, a little trade deadline talk, and of course, a smattering of soccer talk.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to struggle with runners in scoring position and lost starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff yet again with more complications from his balky right shoulder, but the wins kept coming in during a 5-2 week. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe dive into the loss of Woodruff, Garrett Mitchell's remarkable week, more great work from the pitching staff, including a bullpen in flux, Joey Ortiz finding some success, a Cooper Pratt progress report and a look at the Brewers representatives at the upcoming all-star game (and the snubs). Also, does anyone know what the "can't block the plate" rule actually looks like?In Three Up Three Down (30:10), Aaron Ashby gets yet another win, Ortiz has a moment in the sun, home-run robberies galore and a scoring decision that looms large for Jacob Misiorowski. In Remembrew When (47:30), JR looks back at an all-time pitcher's duel back in 1963. In Todd's Take of the Week (53:15), they look ahead to this week's draft.Then, we hear a chat between Curt Hogg and Brewers prospect Frank Cairone (1:00:20), who was seriously injured in a car accident in early January but has bounced back to make his first professional appearance in early July for the Arizona rookie-league team.
Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the latest Brandon Woodruff injury news, and how it will affect the Crew's rotation moving forward. Tim discusses Brandon Sproat's development & what he still needs to nail down in order to cement himself as another key piece in the rotation.
Grant reacts to Brandon Woodruff's latest setback and the offense's continued slump. Giannis officially says goodbye to Milwaukee, and Grant opens the Monday Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm actually glad to be back at work. Don't get me wrong…I thoroughly enjoy a long holiday weekend with friends, drinks, food, & fireworks. But I also really enjoy my routines. So, being back in the building and getting things done is a wonderful return to reality. We recapped our respective 4th of July weekends and we talked about some of the other stuff that went down over the last three days, including: the Brooklyn bridge catching fire a skydiver who crash-landed but survive a plane that got hit by a firework a kind of ridiculous stat about America's 250th Elsewhere in the news this morning, a recall on a popular dog food & a recall on wire grill brushes, a deadly boating accident on Lake Geneva, In sports, the Brewers had a nice weekend against the D-Backs including a 3-2 win yesterday, Brandon Woodruff is back on the IL, the Miz is going to the All-Star game but likely won't be pitching, Team USA takes on Belgium tonight in the World Cup round of 16…and Folarin Balogun will be on the pitch after President Trump called in a favor to FIFA. Which the Belgium coach isn't very happy about. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped a movie that he & his wife watched this weekend called "Saccharine". Plus, some tidbits about the big celebrity wedding that went down in NYC on Friday. A glimmer of hope in Venezuela after the deadly earthquake last week as a dog was rescued from the rubble eight days later. And check out this new app that can apparently help to predict when someone is going to suffer an asthma attack. Today is "National Fried Chicken Day"…so we hooked you up with some of the deals you can take advantage of to save money. Elsewhere in sports, Chase Briscoe got a win at Chicagoland yesterday, Joey Chestnut won his 18th Mustard Belt on Saturday at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating competition, Alexander Ovechkin is coming back for another season, Serena is out at Wimbledon due to an injury, and a Moroccan soccer fan dies when her scarf got caught in the rear wheel of a motorcycle she was riding. A new report about the "ultra-rich" has Brian wondering if he's in the 1%. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wild brawl involving roofers, a dominatrix that wrapped a guy in Saran-wrap and poured milk all over him, a guy who had his car stolen while he was busy robbing a Verizon store, used breast implants are apparently available to buy online, and an airline that offered a WILD compensation package to anyone willing to give up their seat on a flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Milwaukee Brewers offense and bullpen have been going through it, even though the team has continued so steadily rack up wins. An ugly loss to Chicago on Sunday highlighted the team's sudden woes with runners in scoring position, which has typically been Milwaukee's calling card. The bullpen, meanwhile, is short on arms. Even the wins were ugly, but on the bright side, the team's starting pitching might be at the peak of its powers right now, particularly with the triumphant return of Brandon Woodruff. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the 4-2 week and which aspects of the team's issues are concerning: Christian Yelich? Chad Patrick? Aaron Ashby? Brice Turang?In Three Up Three Down (36:45), they discuss an emotional win involving Venezuelan players whose hearts were with their home country, Joey Ortiz's big Monday, and an escape in Cincinnati, plus an anticipated return from a rehabbing pitcher. In Remembrew When (55:45), JR looks at another manager who overcame health problems to return to the bench, somewhat similar to Pat Murphy's return one day after back surgery. In Curt Blanche (59:50), Curt's thinking about another Milwaukee star athlete.Then, JR is joined briefly by new shortstop Cooper Pratt (1:10:45) to discuss the start of his big-league career.
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford officially lands on the injured list after suffering an unexpected physical setback. Corey Pieper breaks down structural managerial firings, significant minor league promotions, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical and transaction wire is in complete chaos as the New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, Tony Santillan lands on the injured list with an oblique strain, and Marcelo Mayer, Robert Suarez, and Jesus Sanchez all hit the injured list. Meanwhile, Wyatt Langford hits the shelf, Tyler Soderstrom battles hip tightness, and Kai-Wei Teng is demoted, though fantasy managers receive reinforcements with Konnor Griffin returning, Hurston Waldrep being recalled, Adley Rutschman returning from the injured list, Sean Keys and Miguel Ulola earning promotions, Simeon Woods Richardson hitting waivers, Carlos Santana signing with the Braves, and Tommy Pham joining the Phillies on a minor league deal. Daily performance metrics highlight a stacked group of standouts as Hunter Goodman, Jake Bennett, David Peterson, Logan Webb, Kazuma Okamoto, Seiya Suzuki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Luis Garcia Jr., Ryan O'Hearn, Sonny Gray, Junior Caminero, Brandon Woodruff, Esmerlyn Valdez, Chris Sale, and Kerry Carpenter deliver big games, while Michael Wacha clashes with Davis Martin and Robbie Ray battles Chris Sale. Conversely, a massive list of foundational aces completely imploded, with Dylan Cease, Logan Gilbert, Gerrit Cole, Andre Pallante, Chase Burns, Kyle Bradish, Michael King, Anthony Kay, Roki Sasaki, Jared Jones, and Spencer Arrighetti all relegated to the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides direct tactical targets to optimize your active roster, specifically breaking down the immediate priority additions of Heliot Ramos, Bryce Eldridge, AJ Ewing, Joey Cantillo, and Brandon Young. 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.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers by Tony T. Starting Pitching Matchup Ryan Rollison makes the start for Chicago. Rollison appeared in 25 games with one starts posting an ERA of 1.82 with WHIP of 1.11. The left hander fans 25.4% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls are 48.6% with 0.91 home runs per nine innings. Brandon Woodruff starts for Milwaukee. The right-hander has been outstanding with a 3.05 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Woodruff owns a 28.4% strikeout rate, 5.8% walk rate, 43.5% ground-ball rate and 0.83 HR/9.
The guys recap an up-and-down road trip to Atlanta and Cincinnati, encouraging signs from Brandon Woodruff and Brandon Sproat, and Craig Yoho's future with the Brewers.
Midweek Microbrew spends some time with Curt Hogg (10:15) dissecting back-to-back incredible pitching performances in Cincinnati from Brandon Woodruff and Brandon Sproat. Both were unexpected for different reasons; what does it mean for the future of the rotation as Milwaukee enters a difficult stretch? Then, as the Wisconsin sports world confronts life without Giannis Antetokounmpo, hear this week's episode of the Point Forward Podcast (25:00), where JR and Bucks reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel discuss the blockbuster trade and the legacy of a Milwaukee sports superstar.
06-23-26 The Potawatomi Sportsbook Post Game Show: Brandon Sproat Does His Best Brandon Woodruff Impression in a 2-0 Win full 5000 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:17:38 +0000 iVsR3FKqQK9yzYHkd1Bfm6OI5PpwkF36 sports Brewers Coverage sports 06-23-26 The Potawatomi Sportsbook Post Game Show: Brandon Sproat Does His Best Brandon Woodruff Impression in a 2-0 Win Best. Brewers. Coverage.Listen to the FAN On Deck Show before every game and then, after the last pitch make the switch - to The FAN Milwaukee Baseball Post Game Show, hosted by Tim Allen! Hear the latest from our baseball insiders and players here, too! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sp
Cooper Pratt made his MLB debut in a successful first week, Brandon Woodruff returned and was excellent against the Reds, and Jacob Misiorowski was historically good in the first of two starts that we addressed. Robert Gasser provided some nice starts as well. Andrew Fischer highlighted some of the promotions across the farm. Quinn Priester is set to undergo surgery for TOS.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!
Woodruff took a perfect game into the 6th inning in his return (2:23)! ... Bradish has turned things around in a big way (10:06). ... We got impressive starts from Jake Bennett and Kumar Rocker (15:15). ... News (24:44): Bobby Witt was out again Monday. ... Are King and Valdez coming around (34:34)? ... Five burning questions (38:27)! ... Nimmo is having a weird season (52:02). ... Here are some waiver options from Monday (54:30). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (59:38).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
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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.
Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Coach Chris Hook joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down Brandon Woodruff's impressive return to the major league mound last night. Chris also discusses the development of the young Brewers pitching core with injuries plaguing the pitching room this season.
Paul delivers key arms that need to be dealt while they are producing (Shane Baz) and need to be acquired when they are cold (Shota Imanaga). Before that he dives into some injury updates out of Boston (Garrett Crochet), Kansas City (Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr.) and the return of two starters off injury (Brandon Woodruff, Hunter Brown). Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a solid (but somewhat frustrating) 3-3 week, including the arrival of shortstop Cooper Pratt, taking Luis Rengifo's place on the roster. How'd he do in his first week of MLB baseball? They check in on a few top players (Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, William Contreras, Aaron Ashby) and discuss whether there is any reason to worry about their recent results. Quinn Priester is officially out for the year; how big of a loss is that for the Brewers? Robert Gasser was good again, Brandon Woodruff should be back this week and is Brandon Sproat a reliever? Plus, are we sure the Brewers are actually an excellent defensive team?In Three Up Three Down (40:45), we may have a new future third base candidate and a manager on the mend. In Remembrew When (57:00), JR looks back at another glove-first shortstop making a high-profile debut two decades ago. In Curt Blanche (1:02:45), perhaps an early trade-deadline prescription?Then, JR chats with first-base coach Spencer Allen (1:11:30) and game-preparation specialist Evan Martin (1:18:45), two coaches who play a big role in the Brewers success in 2026, even if you're not all that familiar with their roles. Allen was a pioneering head coach in the Big Ten before he joined the Brewers, and Martin walked away from a Division I baseball scholarship to become a full-time team employee.
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.
Paul dives into the news and happenings across baseball over the weekend. He discusses why he is particularly excited about the returns of Randy Arozarena and Elly De La Cruz. What is going on with the major power outage from Taylor Ward? He also explains why Mickey Moniak is a sell-high upon his return from the IL and what to watch for with the return of Brandon Woodruff. All that and more is broken down so tune in! Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jack and Spencer break down Luis Lara's extension, Brandon Woodruff's rehab start in the ACL, some concerning signs for Christian Yelich, and the Brewers' 4-2 week in Colorado and Las Vegas.
Ronald Acuna exits early with an injury, forcing fantasy managers to immediately brace for the upcoming medical updates. Joe Bond breaks down today's major news, runs through the Drops of the Week, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Adley Rutschman deals with hamstring tightness, Oneil Cruz gets scratched, and Will Smith faces a possible IL stint. On the positive side, Tarik Skubal, Cole Ragans, Casey Mize, and Brandon Woodruff are all making visible progress toward returning. Dillon Dingler, Jac Caglianone, Matt Olson, Bryce Eldridge, and Nick Kurtz lead a deep list of top daily performers. Conversely, Dalton Rushing, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Adolis Garcia, and Freddy Peralta struggled heavily in yesterday's action. We evaluate the rotating segment to decide if it is time to cut ties with Maikel Garcia, Jose Altuve, Emmet Sheehan, or Aaron Nola. 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.
Brice Turang's Mother's Day walk-off homer provided a great capper to the weekend and added a dash of nostalgia to a Yankees sweep. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe also discuss the latest superstar performance from Jacob Misiorowski, a wild defensive decision by the Yankees and the triumphant return of Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn to the lineup. What about the other injury guys like Brandon Woodruff, Christian Yelich and Quinn Priester? Is the team any closer to making a change at shortstop? With Ángel Zerpa facing Tommy John surgery, will the Brewers ever send another player to the World Baseball Classic? In Three Up Three Down (38:30), they discuss CC Sabathia on the wall of honor, an unwelcome flashback, some ABS weirdness and the king of vulture wins, Aaron Ashby. In Remembrew When (58:00), there's no choice but to discuss Bill Hall on Mother's Day, and in Curt Blanche (1:01:00), Curt believes there's a far greater Mother's Day homer that we never discuss. Then, JR is joined by Brewers reliever Jake Woodford (1:07:00), whose Major League debut was delayed in the strangest of ways, when he was holed up with the St. Louis Cardinals in Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel following a COVID-19 outbreak among the team. Then, he's joined by prospect Andrew Fischer (1:13:00), who hit two home runs on Sunday and continues to pound the ball for Single-A Wisconsin.
The 2026 MLB season is full of major moves and tough news! Top Stories: Travis Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has officially been called up by the Cleveland Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thompson. Don Mattingly takes over as manager (he previously managed Carl and Justin Crawford). Thompson was offered a role within the organization. (Note: Alex Cora was reportedly offered the job on Sunday before Thompson's firing on Tuesday.) Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and is expected to miss 2-3 months. Week in Review: Dodgers acquire Tyler Fitzgerald from the Blue Jays for INF/OF depth. White Sox call up Jarred Kelenic. Tigers hire Kyle Hendricks as special assistant to the GM. Mets agree to a 2-year/$11.5 million extension with catcher Luis Torrens for 2027-2028. Griffin Canning activated by the Padres for Sunday's start. Giants call up top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Bryce Eldridge. Reds call up Chase Petty. Yankees demote Anthony Volpe. Marlins promote Joe Mack and demote Agustin Ramirez. Sad news: Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling has passed away. Injury Updates: Kodai Senga – Lumbar spine inflammation Luis Robert Jr. – Lumbar spine disc herniation (7-10 day shutdown) Justin Steele – Setback in return from Tommy John Jonathan India – Season-ending shoulder surgery Garrett Crochet – Left shoulder inflammation Ryan Pepiot – Hip surgery (out for season) Ronald Acuna Jr. – Hamstring injury (extent unknown) Jacob Misiorowski left a no-hitter with hamstring injury Joe Ryan exited start after just 9 pitches Plus updates on Nico Hoerner, Javy Baez, Casey Mize, Trevor Rogers, Ryan Helsley, Brandon Woodruff, and more. We wrap up with our Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Travis Bazzana debut call-up Phillies fire Rob Thompson, Don Mattingly new manager Tarik Skubal elbow surgery timeline Full week in review + major roster moves Comprehensive injury report Subscribe for daily MLB news, prospect call-ups, injury updates, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Is Don Mattingly the right choice for the Phillies? How much will Skubal's absence hurt the Tigers? Drop your POTD vote!
Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 3, 2026 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of the Weekend gamesAdditional Comments:1.Trey Gibson making his Major League debut today. Let's see how he's doing?2.Jasson Dominguez got the call earlier this week with Giancarlos Stanton hitting the IL? Will he get enough at-bats to warrant picking up.a.The Yankees need to decide on what to do with Anthony Volpe on Monday. I've seen him play four games, I think. Whatever it was, he didn't get a hit in any of them. Overall, he has played ok - .270 BA with a home run. Will the Yankees really mess with things and move Cabs off shortstop. He's a better defender there than Volpe.3.Ryan Helsley hits the IL with elbow inflammation. The initial diagnosis is no structural damage. How much would you be spending on Andrew Kittredge this weekend?4.I started Zack Wheeler against the Marlins and held my breath. He was good – fastball still a bit off, but better (93.6 mph – off 0.7 mph). Last week, his velo was off by almost 2 mph. Still getting plenty of whiffs though. He's got the Athletics this week in Philadelphia. Are you starting him?5.The Red Sox get more bad news with their Ace going down with a sore shoulder. Reports indicate there are no structural damage.a.I guess this gives Tolle more of a run. Anybody else?6.Brandon Woodruff hits the IL after a HUGE drop in velocity. Another shoulder issue. a.Anyone of interest in Milwaukee?i.Logan Henderson? Robert Gasser?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose
The Brewers won both series this week, but the week was marred by injuries to Brandon Woodruff, Jacob Misiorowski, Ángel Zerpa and even a rehabbing Jackson Chourio. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss how the Brewers can weather all of them, mainly because most should be reasonably short term, but it's certainly leaving the team with questions heading into the new week. Will the offense finally have more punch once Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are back? Is there anything else they can do to create a more complete lineup? Quinn Priester's rehab outings have been rough, too. But, the team still has ample starting options, Misiorowski looks incredible, Kyle Harrison likewise looks great and William Contreras enjoyed a monster week with the bat. Do they dare talk about ... Greg Jones?In Three Up Three Down (37:00), they check in on some minor-league intrigue, a tantalizing debut for Brian Fitzpatrick, ABS and more. Remembrew When (49:30) goes back in time to just last year for more Miz Magic and in Curt Blanche (52:30), Curt says farewell to a dear friend.Then, JR chats with Shane Drohan (58:45), who got his first career Major League win this week. They discuss his unusual relationship to baseball, the frenzy of getting taken during the COVID draft and how a sneaky injury derailed his Rule 5 opportunity.
On The Wire - Adam and Kevin break down a lighter MLB news week while diving deep into bullpen chaos, injuries, and shifting roles impacting fantasy baseball. The episode focuses heavily on FAAB strategy, streaming options, and identifying short-term opportunity plays across all categories.3:30 – Yankees updates: Giancarlo Stanton IL, Jasson Domínguez call-upPlayers discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, Ben Rice 9:00 – Red Sox rotation: Garrett Crochet injury, Jake Bennett debutPlayers discussed: Garrett Crochet, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello 15:00 – Blue Jays lineup shifts with George Springer returnPlayers discussed: George Springer, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Lenyn Sosa 19:30 – Brewers pitching concerns: Jacob Misiorowski scare, Brandon Woodruff ILPlayers discussed: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser 24:30 – Rays pitching usage: Griffin Jax transition & bullpen strategyPlayers discussed: Griffin Jax, Ryan Pepiot 30:00 – Orioles bullpen + Trevor Rogers ILPlayers discussed: Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Ryan Helsley, Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, Anthony Nunez, Rico Garcia 40:00 – Tigers injuries and playing time shiftsPlayers discussed: Casey Mize, Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Matt Vierling 44:00 – Mets injuries and lineup changesPlayers discussed: Luis Robert Jr. Jr., MJ Melendez, Tyrone Taylor, Austin Slater, Tommy Pham 50:00 – Reds rotation update: Brandon Williamson IL, Lodolo return outlookPlayers discussed: Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo 52:30 – Spencer Strider return and start decisionsPlayers discussed: Spencer Strider 55:30 – FAAB Targets: Power hittersPlayers discussed: MJ Melendez, Austin Hays, Jonny DeLuca, Gavin Sheets, Kody Clemens, JJ Bleday 1:01:00 – FAAB Targets: Speed optionsPlayers discussed: David Hamilton, Jorge Mateo, Jake McCarthy, Austin Martin, Brandon Lockridge 1:06:30 – Opportunity plays & schedule breakdownPlayers discussed: Travis Bazzana, Jhonkensy Noel, Jahmai Jones 1:10:30 – Starting pitching targets (wins & Ks)Players discussed: Jake Bennett, Elmer Rodríguez, Nick Martinez, Davis Martin, Slade Cecconi, Cade Cavalli, Kyle Leahy 1:17:30 – Ratio relievers & speculative armsPlayers discussed: Rico Garcia, Anthony Nunez, Hunter Gaddis, Kyle Finnegan 1:21:00 – Saves speculation & bullpen chaosPlayers discussed: Jacob Latz, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips 1:24:00 – Wildcard stash & prospect talkPlayers discussed: Joshua Baez, Victor Scott II 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.
Brandon Woodruff's velocity was WAY down on Thursday (3:04). ... Drop or hold Michael Soroka (9:43)? ... Nathaniel Lowe is raking (14:04). ... News (19:45): Michael Harris could land on the IL with that quad issue. ... Let's fire up the WORRY-O-METER for Austin Riley and Rafael Devers (31:50). ... What's going on with Geraldo Perdomo (44:55)? ... Spencer Steer is doing some interesting things (49:57). ... Do we buy into Bailey Ober (57:52)? ... Six quick questions (1:01:42)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:07:53). 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/ 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
Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees27) as they delve into recent happenings in the fantasy baseball world. Will Payton Tolle and JR Ritchie stick with their respective rotations? When will the Mets reverse course? Should we be saving free agent dollars for Jared Jones? How can we find the next breakout power hitters? So much covered in so little time. Enjoy! Topics of Discussion How are the Nationals this good? Latest on the Mets Boston Red Sox and Braves rotation shifts Austin Riley's slump The Jared Jones Train, all aboard? Brandon Woodruff and babying Logan Henderson Closer Talk: Jacob Latz danger, Perky Jack Perkins James Wood is out of this world Spending early draft capital on the Wood and Nick Kurtz archetype Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Paul Skenes lands in the dud column on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, while Logan Webb, Cristopher Sanchez, and Bailey Ober all earn studs recognition. Host Joe Bond runs through his Two-Start Pitchers and Weekend Planner segment to help you set your roster heading into the weekend. On the Two-Start/Weekend Planner, Cade Cavalli and Tyler Glasnow both get the start nod, while Bubba Chandler and Nick Martinez are questionable. Jack Flaherty is a sit, and Aaron Nola and Chase Dollander are streaming options. In studs and duds, Kyle Schwarber, Adley Rutschman, MJ Melendez, and Spencer Steer join Webb, Sanchez, and Ober as studs. On the dud side, Samuel Basallo, Hunter Goodman, Vinnie Pasquantino, Lance McCullers Jr., and Kevin Gausman join Skenes. On the injury and news front, Brandon Woodruff was removed with diminished velo, Tyler Soderstrom missed a second straight day, and Jeffrey Springs was removed with a hip injury but is expected to make his next start. Nick Kurtz walked for a 19th straight game, now just three away from tying the all-time record held by Roy Cullenbine in 1947. Today's FanDuel Bet of the Day is Zack Wheeler over 7 strikeouts vs. Miami at +102. Wheeler threw 84 pitches last game with 6 Ks in 5 innings, and figures to push into the 6th against Miami with a higher pitch count. 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.
The Shallows EP 012 - The Trading Post Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report detailing injuries to Garret Crochet, Brandon Woodruff, and Trevor Rogers, as well as the future outlook for former number one overall pick Travis Bazzana, position eligibility updates for Fernando Tatis Jr, Ivan Herrera, and Sal Stewart, and how Cade Cavalli became the second pitcher this season with back-to-back double-digit strikeout games...so does that make him worthy of a pickup? Speaking of worthy, the guys then discuss if the hot starts from players like Moises Ballesteros, Carlos Cortes, Ildemaro Vargas, Liam Hicks, and Landon Roupp are worthy of those starts in a fun twist on "is it legit." Finally they visit the trading post to decide if players such as Bubba Chandler, Nathan Eovaldi, and Oneil, among others off to hot or cold starts, are worth buying or selling. Welcome to The Shallows! 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.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returns for Episode 33 of What I Bet with a full Thursday betting card breakdown across Major League Baseball and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The show opens with a quick look back at a winning Chicago Cubs underdog pick before moving into a busy MLB slate led by Detroit at Atlanta, where Framber Valdez as a plus money underdog against Bryce Elder immediately catches Griffin's attention. The Braves have been dangerous offensively, with Ronald Acuña Jr. heating up and the bullpen holding together better than expected after Raisel Iglesias went on the injured list, but Detroit's matchup still creates value because Griffin likes backing Framber Valdez in underdog roles. From there, the card shifts to St. Louis at Pittsburgh, where Hunter Dobbins faces Paul Skenes and the under becomes the main question if Dobbins can do enough to support the low total. Houston at Baltimore brings Peter Lambert against Chris Bassitt, and Griffin points to Bassitt's struggles, Houston's strong hitting, and the Astros' pitching problems as reasons over nine could be live. Colorado at Cincinnati gives Andrew Abbott another important test against the Rockies, with Griffin noting that Cincinnati has not yet played in the kind of heat that can punish a fly ball pitcher. Washington at the New York Mets becomes a run line discussion, as Griffin is not eager to lay a big price with the Mets and instead finds Washington plus one and a half runs more interesting with Miles Mikolas facing Freddy Peralta. The strongest MLB position comes in Arizona at Milwaukee, where Michael Soroka faces Brandon Woodruff. Griffin likes the Brewers at minus 120, pointing to Woodruff's improved control, Soroka's durability concerns, and Arizona's early body clock spot. Kansas City against the Athletics in Sacramento brings interest in both the Royals and under nine and a half, with Griffin pushing back on the idea that the park should already be priced like peak summer conditions. Toronto at Minnesota closes the baseball portion, with Kevin Gausman against Bailey Ober and the under drawing some attention despite concerns about Minnesota's bullpen. The NHL playoff section begins with Dallas at Minnesota, where Griffin has a live viewing perspective after attending multiple games in the Stars and Wild series. He believes Minnesota has looked like the better team overall and is more drawn to the total than the Dallas side. Edmonton at Anaheim closes the betting breakdown, with the Oilers trying to stay alive and the Ducks holding a 3 to 2 series lead. Griffin expects strong Edmonton fan support in Anaheim, questions whether Connor McDavid is fully healthy, and says Anaheim plus money is tempting after a competitive series. The episode finishes with a Pregame promo code and the official What I Bet best bet, Milwaukee Brewers minus 120 behind Brandon Woodruff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look back on a productive 4-2 week for the Brewers, where their brand of baseball made a comeback, backed by superb starting-pitching performances. Brandon Sproat has his first excellent outing, Coleman Crow has a dazzling debut, Jacob Misiorowski continued to look good in losses and Chad Patrick and Brandon Woodruff worked deep into games. The offense, however remains hamstrung by injury depletion. Why Greg Jones over Luis Lara? What's next for Trevor Megill now that he's out as closer? When will the Brewers get some heavy hitters back?In Three Up Three Down (28:00), the guys discuss how a torrential downpour might have helped the Brewers win a game indoors, Aaron Ashby's win total and Brandon Lockridge's defensive theatrics. In Remembrew When (48:00), JR looks back at the last time the Brewers got down bunts from three straight batters (it's a random one), and Todd's Take of the Week (52:30) looks at two big-time aces on the docket and shouts out one thing both hosts love: Buddy's Pizza in Detroit.Then, JR visits with former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Tom Haudricourt (56:00) to discuss the recently departed former Brewers manager Phil Garner and Davey Lopes. Haudricourt had some great stories about the longtime manager known as Scrap Iron -- including Garner making good (hilariously) on a lost bet to Haudricourt.
Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to break down the hottest topics from the first week-plus of the 2026 MLB season. We discuss the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System: Is it perfect? Is three challenges per team the right balance, or should MLB move to full ABS? Smoltz shares his unfiltered take as a former pitcher. Then we relive the wild Braves-Angels brawl from Tuesday night, including Jorge Soler charging the mound and Braves manager Walt Weiss, Smoltz's former teammate, delivering a memorable tackle takedown. Plus, the ongoing feud between Willson Contreras and the Brewers — especially Brandon Woodruff. Smoltz opens up about whether he ever had heated rivalries with specific teams or batters during his career. We also cover the most surprising teams so far in 2026 — who's exceeding expectations and who's struggling early in the season. What are your thoughts on the new ABS rules? Let us know in the comments or reviews! Subscribe for weekly MLB conversations with John Smoltz and more all season long. #MLB #JohnSmoltz #ABS #Braves #MLB2026 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:22 John Smoltz on ABS 6:16 Smoltz on Braves/Angels Brawl 10:33 Contreras vs Brewers Fued 13:30 John Smoltz Surprising Teams 17:32 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tap dance parents, call in. Jackson's upset about TO Barrett. Michigan beats UConn in an ugly National Championship game. When it appears too juicy, often it's dry. Keeping receipts. Did Jackson get a beard transplant? Adam Long joining us later. Battlehawks with a big one tonight. Cards couldn't hold that lead. And a worse case scenario between the Predators and Kings.Can Jackson name 10 people from Dazed and Confused. Ice Rock. Preds and Kings go to OT last night. The ole fire squad couldn't handle that Nationals lineup last night. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the Cardinal bullpen. Nationals don't seem real interested. Banty Papers. Audio of Dan Hurley talking about the officiating in the Championship game. I'll watch High Knees any time.That Colby Rasmus fire burning in the outfield. YouTube chat arguing about the program. KG had to leave because he is ill. Way too early NCAAM Top 25 for next season. ILL, SLU, and Mizzou all in the top 25. Ahh, Augusta. Blues talk. Battlehawks talk (sort of). People are really upset we talk about certain things. Jason Day's attire. What's more likely, going to space or becoming a member at Augusta? Pro Golfer and St. Louis Adam Long joins the program to talk about Augusta National and the Masters. We talk about the difficulty of the course and the important factors for success down in Georgia. We get Adam's thoughts on the field for 2026 and who he has his eyes on to win. What style of player thrive more at Augusta? What was it like in 2019 at Augusta with Tiger making his push? Talking Redbirds and Jordan Walker's hot start. Looking at some of the deeper numbers with Walker. Brody Hermann in-studio spitting knowledge left and right. Brody's thoughts on the National Title, the Blues & Cardinals, and the future of local College Hoops. EMOTD. Sean Kingston, baby. Dan Orlovsky has to pay up on a bet to wear a dangling earring after UConn's loss. Talking television shows that fizzle out at the end. All sorts of shows mentioned. Bottomless scenes. Moonlighting went hard. Wilson Contreras got hit again by Brandon Woodruff and the Brewers last night and had some choice words for the Brew Crew. Woodruff and Christian Yelich didn't seem too worried. Doug hates yellow jackets (the animal, not the show). Text line fired up defending the insect. Blues playoff odds.EMOTD winner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CHASE DELAUTER HURT HIS FOOT! THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOL'S DAY JOKE (2:15)! ... Who is this Jose Fernandez kid (4:00)? ... Andrew Painter had a strong debut (8:53). ... Let's rank interesting starting pitchers (12:36)! ... News (23:08): Cody Ponce will miss significant time with a sprained ACL. ... What did we see in Shane McClanahan vs. Brandon Woodruff (30:10)? ... Let's fire up the Worry-O-Meter for Bubba Chandler (34:37). ... How excited are we about these waiver wire hitters (41:25)? ... Max Scherzer looked solid (50:40). ... We had a bunch of aces on the mound (54:57). ... Let's wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:03:14). 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/ 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