Podcast appearances and mentions of Bryce Harper

Ben Maller talks about Team USA losing to Italy in the WBC and if Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge deserve the heat for it, the NY Jets adding Geno Smith and the message that is sending to their fan base, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he's getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should've publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chase this season. Then, Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his client Tarik Skubal's decision to not pitch again in the WBC, Skubal's emotions after pitching in his only planned start for Team USA, what he likes about A.J. Hinch's communication with Skubal, if he advised Skubal to bring his Cy Young awards to his arbitration hearing, and Skubal's emotions after wining the case. Next, Buster previews the Minnesota Twins. Later, Buster answers your personal and WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 21:33 Scott Boras 38:26 Minnesota Twins Preview 40:01 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he's getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should've publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chase this season. Then, Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his client Tarik Skubal's decision to not pitch again in the WBC, Skubal's emotions after pitching in his only planned start for Team USA, what he likes about A.J. Hinch's communication with Skubal, if he advised Skubal to bring his Cy Young awards to his arbitration hearing, and Skubal's emotions after wining the case. Next, Buster previews the Minnesota Twins. Later, Buster answers your personal and WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 21:33 Scott Boras 38:26 Minnesota Twins Preview 40:01 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘juggernaut' as in Team USA as in WBC as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in walk offs as in homers as in magic! The World Baseball Classic has been incredible. Everything about it. From the crowds to the moments to the players. All of it! (9:45) Is Tarik Skubal going to pitch again? What happened to one start and gone? (18:40) Bryce Harper talks. People listen. But should they? Why did he say this about the WBC? (24:10) Bruce Meyer continues to comment on a lockout coming. Why is he saying this every chance he gets? (31:31) Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab. (36:02) Miles Mikolas says the MLBPA should not defend Jurickson Profar. Said he made multiple mistakes and he's got the money to defend himself. (41:30) Went to Sloan on Friday. Did a PTFO. More Clippers drama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘juggernaut' as in Team USA as in WBC as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in walk offs as in homers as in magic! The World Baseball Classic has been incredible. Everything about it. From the crowds to the moments to the players. All of it! (9:45) Is Tarik Skubal going to pitch again? What happened to one start and gone? (18:40) Bryce Harper talks. People listen. But should they? Why did he say this about the WBC? (24:10) Bruce Meyer continues to comment on a lockout coming. Why is he saying this every chance he gets? (31:31) Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab. (36:02) Miles Mikolas says the MLBPA should not defend Jurickson Profar. Said he made multiple mistakes and he's got the money to defend himself. (41:30) Went to Sloan on Friday. Did a PTFO. More Clippers drama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos wraps up the show today with his best bets for tonight in sports.

Big Ben talks about CB Trent McDuffie getting a contract with $100M guaranteed from the Los Angeles Rams, Bryce Harper commenting that the WBC isn't on the same level as the Olympics, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Bryce Harper's comments about the WBC not being the Olympics, Kike Hernandez saying the WBC is more meaningful than the Fall Classic, if Tarik Skubal actually wants to be in Detroit, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillies starters post the best ERA. Bryce Harper gets 100 RBIs. Adolis Garcia 35 home runs. On Episode 1050 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY in Philadelphia, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher go over their BOLD predictions for the upcoming season. Also, a Phils prospect is off to a MONSTER start in the WBC, a longer conversation about Bryce Harper's outspokenness this spring, and the ABS system is officially here!

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball!   Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon.   Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Visit mlbthe.show/jomboy and use code “JOMBOY” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty.   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 03:31 Tarik Skubal may pitch again for Team USA after all? 15:08 Dominican Republic's lineup is unbelievable 29:52 Bryce Harper says the WBC is cool but it's not the olympics 41:57 Where has this Masataka Yoshida been for Boston? 48:43 Other cool moments from the WBC over the weekend 53:44 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So far in the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic, the teams that we have come to expect positive results from are holding up their end of the bargain. With Team USA, Japan and the Dominican Republic all proving to be who we thought they were, pool play has seemed like just a tune-up for these powerhouses. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the action from the WBC this past weekend, which saw the United States handle Great Britain and Brazil with the help of the superstar friendship duo of team captain Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper. While the USA squad might not look like they're having as much fun as other teams on the field, their businesslike approach appears to keep them in the mindset of winning gold or bust for this tournament. Later, Jake and Jordan recap the other pool play from the tourney, which includes Masataka Yoshida returning to the form for Team Japan that made him such a coveted bat by the Boston Red Sox when he first came to the States. They then get into the incredible first-ever walk-off wins in the tournament that saw an emotional Puerto Rico crowd celebrate their home victory against Panama. 1:29 - The Opener: Team USA's impressive weekend 17:57 - The importance of the WBC 27:14 - Judge & Harper friendship 35:25 - Korea advances in thriller 45:26 - Japan in cruise control 50:11 - Turbo Mode: All the action from the tourney Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On Fanatic Weekend with Shukri Wrights, Shukri talks about Jordan Davis' recent new three-year deal with the Eagles. He then jumps into Jalen Carter trade talk as the Eagles player's name has been brought up in possible trade discussions. O.J. Spivey of the Philadelphia Tribune joins the show to share more insight into the Jordan Davis extension, his worth on the Eagles, and other news surrounding the team.Shukri then dives into Bryce Harper's comments about the WBC and Olympics. Harper wants best-on-best baseball on the world stage, and so do the rest of us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cristopher Sanchez. Kyle Schwarber. Bryce Harper. Trea Turner. The list doesn't stop there. ESPN's ranking of the top 100 players in baseball has a surprisingly large number of Phillies in it. Their ranking will surprise you! Also on this edition of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY in Philadelphia, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight provides an update on how Aaron Nola and others are progressing as we near the midway point of spring training. John also speaks with MLB.com's Mike Petriello about two recent articles concerning the Phillies. Which NL East rotation has the chance to flame out more spectacularly, and where does Mike rank the Phillies in his Tiers of 30 MLB teams? 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 Mike's Ranking of all 30 MLB Teams in Tiers here: https://www.mlb.com/news/tiers-of-2026-mlb-contenders Read Mike's NL East rotation story here: https://www.mlb.com/news/2026-nl-east-could-be-a-4-team-race

The Philadelphia Flyers are having a tough season to say the least. As the team is still in their rebuild mode, we've seen some good hockey. We've also seen some not to good hockey. What might this team and front office do before the trade deadline? This week, Daniel Esche from BrotherlyPuck.com and the Brotherly Pod podcast joined us for a great discussion about this team as well as some Lehigh Valley Phantoms storylines as well.But first, the guys dove into how the Sixers are having major issues with rebounding - a theme that's not getting enough attention this season. (Approx. 5:00)From there, they got into how the Eagles should be handling certain aspects of the offseason. Should they truly try to acquire Maxx Crosby and what should the front office do about the tight end position?(Approx. 16:40)The guys then talked about the positive vibes stemming from Phillies Spring Training as Andrew Painter and Bryce Harper have been showing us some good stuff! (Approx. 28:10)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great and in-depth conversation with Daniel Esche from Brotherly Puck about this Flyers team. The team has been in a holding pattern. What could Danny Briere do at the trade deadline to truly help this team during the rebuild? Is Rick Tocchet the guy to coach this team to the next level? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 36:35)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

ESPN recently released its Top 100 MLB players list and the rankings sparked a debate about who the Phillies' best player actually is. The Morning Show breaks down Bryce Harper, Christopher Sanchez, Kyle Schwarber, and Zack Wheeler to decide who deserves the title.

The Midday Team is LIVE From Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater Florida today and are joined by Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler who walks the guys through his recovery process, J.T. Realmuto talks the Phillies starting pitching staff taking the next step and Tom McCarthy talks what he expects from Bryce Harper in 2026.

Today's word of the day is ‘domination' as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Bryce Harper as in Aaron Judge as in Bobby Witt as in Kyle Schwarber. What a team. Can they carry the Olympic momentum? Is Team Japan or Dominican Republic the real favorites? How do exhibitions work? (14:00) Jurickson Profar has been suspended again. 162 games. Last year 80 games. What a disaster! $15 million down the drain this season. (22:23) Roki Sasaki has a problem. The Dodgers have a problem. What can fix this? (31:55) Review: Marty Supreme. (36:00) The WNBPA has a problem. Infighting. Uh oh. (45:35) NPPOD. (48:12) Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are breaking up. Paying him $36 million to not play in Arizona. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘domination' as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Bryce Harper as in Aaron Judge as in Bobby Witt as in Kyle Schwarber. What a team. Can they carry the Olympic momentum? Is Team Japan or Dominican Republic the real favorites? How do exhibitions work? (14:00) Jurickson Profar has been suspended again. 162 games. Last year 80 games. What a disaster! $15 million down the drain this season. (22:23) Roki Sasaki has a problem. The Dodgers have a problem. What can fix this? (31:55) Review: Marty Supreme. (36:00) The WNBPA has a problem. Infighting. Uh oh. (45:35) NPPOD. (48:12) Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are breaking up. Paying him $36 million to not play in Arizona. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brodes hosted on WIP Tuesday 7-11pm asking if Bryce Harper has rubbed Phillies fans the wrong way this offseason?

HOUR 1 - Team USA crushes the Giants 15–1, the Sharks beat Montreal in a wild game, and Tony Vitello shares how Bryce Harper helped him transition to the big leagues. Plus, Trent Williams’ love of swearing makes for great sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Team USA crushes the Giants 15–1, the Sharks beat Montreal in a wild game, and Tony Vitello shares how Bryce Harper helped him transition to the big leagues. Plus, Trent Williams’ love of swearing makes for great sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Phillies Bench Coach joins the Midday team to discuss his new role on the Phillies, how much Bryce Harper has left in the tank, and MLB's new ABS System.

(0:00-23:50) ESPN's Adam Schefter joins the show on the Eagles pending free agents and the latest on AJ Brown(23:50-32:49) Is this a fair ranking on where Bryce Harper is among other stars at the World Baseball Classic?(32:49-42:21) The over/under win total moves for the Phillies and not in a good way 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.

Welcome to Tablesetters, where early-season baseball storylines are evaluated through context, projection, and structural impact rather than isolated spring highlights. As camps begin to stabilize, several early narratives are beginning to shape the broader landscape of the 2026 season — from international competition to emerging prospects and roster uncertainty around the league. We begin with the return of the World Baseball Classic, which arrives just as MLB spring training reaches its most competitive stretch. The tournament brings together 20 national teams competing across Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami, running through March 17. Japan enters as the defending champion after defeating Team USA in the 2023 final, while the United States returns with a roster built to pursue redemption. The Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico also enter the tournament with lineups capable of making deep runs. Exhibition games leading into the tournament have already produced early signals. Team USA delivered one of the loudest statements, routing the San Francisco Giants 15–1. Paul Skenes dominated in his outing, striking out four hitters across three innings without issuing a walk, immediately reminding everyone why he has quickly become one of the most overpowering pitchers in the sport. Offensively, Alex Bregman launched a home run while Roman Anthony — a late addition to the roster after Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hand — delivered a two-run homer. The lineup surrounding them featured star power throughout with Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Bobby Witt Jr., and Byron Buxton. Japan's preparation was less smooth. Samurai Japan dropped an exhibition game despite a solo homer from Masataka Yoshida, a reminder that even the defending champions are still working through early-March rhythm. The tournament officially begins when Chinese Taipei faces Australia in Tokyo, opening the round-robin stage where five-team pools compete for two quarterfinal spots. Team USA opens its tournament Friday against Brazil before quickly facing Great Britain, Mexico, and Italy as Pool B begins to take shape. From international baseball we move to a structural shift arriving in Major League Baseball this season: the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system. Rather than replacing home plate umpires entirely, the league is introducing a hybrid model. Each team begins a game with two challenges, and only the pitcher, catcher, or hitter can initiate a challenge immediately after a call. If the challenge is successful, the team keeps it. Spring training has quickly become the testing ground for how teams will actually use the system. The Minnesota Twins have been among the most aggressive teams in challenging calls, leading the league in overturned decisions early in camp as they experiment with the margins of the strike zone. Meanwhile, the Athletics have stood out for efficiency, posting the highest challenge success rate in baseball so far by winning roughly seventy percent of their appeals. Leaguewide data suggests about half of all challenges are overturned, reinforcing the idea that the biggest edge may belong to players with elite strike-zone awareness rather than teams that simply challenge the most. Spring training has also produced several intriguing individual and organizational storylines. In Detroit's system, Kevin McGonigle is beginning to look like one of the most advanced young hitters in professional baseball. The 21-year-old shortstop recently opened an exhibition game by launching the first pitch he saw from former All-Star Luis Severino for a home run. McGonigle's combination of strike-zone discipline, elite contact ability, and emerging power recently earned him an 80-grade hit tool evaluation, the highest grade scouts can assign to a hitter. In limited spring action he has posted a .400/.471/.667 line, further reinforcing the belief that he could eventually become one of the defining hitters of the Tigers' next competitive window. In Colorado, the organization's long search for stability at first base continues more than a decade after Todd Helton's retirement. This spring that conversation centers around Charlie Condon and TJ Rumfield. Condon, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Georgia, arrived in professional baseball with one of the most dominant offensive seasons in recent NCAA history, hitting 37 home runs while batting .433. His raw power could eventually play extremely well at Coors Field. Rumfield represents a different profile — a more experienced hitter who spent all of last season in Triple-A hitting .285 with an .825 OPS. Colorado now faces a familiar decision between accelerating a high-upside prospect or relying on the steadier upper-minors bat. Atlanta is dealing with a far more complicated roster situation. Jurickson Profar is facing a potential 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time within the past year. Under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, a second violation results in a full-season suspension and forfeiture of salary. Profar is expected to appeal the decision through the MLB Players Association, which leaves the Braves in a difficult holding pattern as they attempt to plan their Opening Day roster. If the suspension stands, Atlanta will suddenly need to replace a projected middle-of-the-lineup bat. Finally, one of the most closely watched prospects in baseball continues to generate attention in Pittsburgh. Konnor Griffin, the 19-year-old shortstop and the No. 1 prospect in the sport, has already launched three home runs in limited Grapefruit League action. Griffin's power-speed combination has drawn comparisons to some of the most dynamic young players in the game. Last season he hit .333 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels, eventually finishing the year at Double-A. The bigger question now is timing. If Griffin were to make the Opening Day roster, he would become the first teenage hitter to debut in the majors since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. The Pirates may still choose to delay that debut for development or service-time reasons, but early spring performances are beginning to make that decision far more complicated. Spring training often produces noise, but the themes beginning to emerge this year feel more substantial: the return of baseball's biggest international tournament, a technological change that could reshape the strike zone conversation, and a wave of young talent preparing to define the next era of the sport. The season is approaching quickly. And the real signals are starting to appear.

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...

Dirty Work Hour 4: Derek Papa & John Dickinson (in for Copes) break down Bryce Harper almost choosing the Giants in free agency, & they also dive into the Niners need to upgrade in free agency, & the Warriors needing Kristaps Porzingis in a bad waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver & JD discuss the impact of Bryce Harper's potential signing in 2019 and how it could have changed the team's trajectory. The conversation touches on the importance of building a strong foundation rather than relying on big-name free agents to save the team. They also discuss the current roster, including the core of Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman and Logan Webb, and what it'll take for the Giants to become a place that can attract big-name free agents in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - The Warriors lose again after blowing a lead to the Clippers. Giants writer Alex Pavlovic joins the show to talk Spring Training. Plus, Bryce Harper reveals he nearly chose the Giants in free agency but Bochy’s retirement changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - The Warriors lose again after blowing a lead to the Clippers. Giants writer Alex Pavlovic joins the show to talk Spring Training. Plus, Bryce Harper reveals he nearly chose the Giants in free agency but Bochy’s retirement changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wondering what could have been if the Giants and Farhan Zaidi actually signed Bryce Harper

In Hour 4, Spadoni and Shasky are joined by NBC Sports Bay Area host Bonta Hill to discuss all things Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga's hot start with the Atlanta Hawks

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs listen as Bryce Harper admits to wanting to play for Bruce Bochy on the Giants back in the day, take more calls from frustrated Warriors fans, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, March 2nd. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to a really rough weekend for the Warriors and their fans, discuss the latest turn in the Jonathan Kuminga situation, take calls from frustrated Warriors fans, and more.   In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs wonder how much blame Jonathan Kuminga deserves for how this all played out, explain why the Warriors messed up the timing of the end of the Kuminga era, spend a few minutes on strange stories from the NFL combine, and more.   In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs listen as Bryce Harper admits to wanting to play for Bruce Bochy on the Giants back in the day, take more calls from frustrated Warriors fans, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs recount how some of us are misremembering Jonathan Kuminga's tenure with the Warriors. Dibs also shares some funny stories from his life and more.

Willard and Dibs react to Bryce Harper telling Pat McAfee that he was deciding between the Phillies and Giants years ago when he was a free agent and that Bruce Bochy "retiring" was a big factor in not signing with the Giants.

Dirty Work Hour 4: Derek Papa & John Dickinson (in for Copes) break down Bryce Harper almost choosing the Giants in free agency, & they also dive into the Niners need to upgrade in free agency, & the Warriors needing Kristaps Porzingis in a bad waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver & JD discuss the impact of Bryce Harper's potential signing in 2019 and how it could have changed the team's trajectory. The conversation touches on the importance of building a strong foundation rather than relying on big-name free agents to save the team. They also discuss the current roster, including the core of Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman and Logan Webb, and what it'll take for the Giants to become a place that can attract big-name free agents in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dei Lynam breaks down Bryce Harper prepping for the WBC as well as getting you set for Sixers action!For the latest updates, visit the show page Philly Sports Tonight 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.

Matt Brown3:55 PM (2 minutes ago)to meOn today's show, Pat, Darius Butler & the boys are LIVE from Scottsdale, Arizona at the Giants Baseball complex, where Team USA is training ahead of the World Baseball Classic. At the top of the show, ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to help us recap the NFL Combine and discuss the breaking news that Lions RB David Montgomery has been traded to the Houston Texans, where Daniel Jones' free agency stands, and more. Next, 3x AL MVP, 7x All Star, Captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge joins the show to talk about the team's energy heading into the World Baseball Classic, what it means to wear the USA jersey, how he approaches big moments, his leadership approach, and more. Next, we are joined by 8x All-Star, 2x NL MVP, & NLCS MVP, Phillies' Bryce Harper, who tells us some breaking news about his past free agency interest with the San Francisco Giants, what it means to represent the United States of America, his relationship with Aaron Judge & Kyle Schwarber, and more. In the second hour, we are joined NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and the reigning Home Run King, Big Dumper Cal Raleigh and then 11x All Star, 3x World Series Champ, 3x Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw drops by in some epic USA gear. To close the show, MLB's most powerful agent, Founder & CEO of the Boras Corp, Scott Boras stops by to discuss the CBA negotiations and potential lock out, the upcoming free agency of Tarik Skubal, what motivates him to be the best agent in baseball, and more.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jean Segura recalls a confrontation with Bryce Harper over the use of phones via Bluetooth speakers. Connor and Mike determine who's at fault between the two.

Brodes talks all about Bryce Harper 7 years after signing his Phillies contract. Plus, Jean Segura told a wild story about Bryce, Andrew Painter gave us a great start, and Justin Crawford so far...Get Your Tickets at TickPick! Code BRODES10 for $10 off purchase of atleast $99: https://www.tickpick.com/Camden Apothecary - https://camdenapothecary.com/Emilio Cigars: https://cigarsncigars.com/search.php?page=1§ion=product&search_query_adv=Emilio&x=0&y=0Code: BRODES10 for 10% off your purchase!Green Lawn Fertilizing: Let's make sure your lawn is looking BEAUTIFUL

Hour 3: Silver & Carlos Ramirez unpack Bryce Harper's comments on ESPN this morning about nearly signing with the Giants in 2018, but how Bruce Bochy's retirement pointed him toward ultimately joining the Phillies. Senior Editor at The Ringer, Lindsay Jones, joins the show to sort through the 10 head coaching changes and group of NFC playoff hopefuls for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Bryce Harper officially hit the seven-year mark as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, prompting the big question: Is this era a success if the Phillies don't win a World Series with Harper? Plus, the WIP Afternoon Show reviews Andrew Painter's Spring Training debut and what it could mean for the team moving forward.

In Hour 2, the WIP Afternoon Show reviews Andrew Painter's first Spring Training start and evaluates the seven-year run of Bryce Harper with the Philadelphia Phillies, plus more updates on A.J. Brown and the latest developments in the Caller of the Year competition.

On today's show, the WIP Afternoon Show continues tracking the ongoing offseason drama surrounding A.J. Brown and asks whether his trade value has dropped even further after the weekend's developments. They also reflect on the seven-year anniversary of Bryce Harper joining the Philadelphia Phillies and what his tenure has meant so far. Plus, reactions to Spike Eskin's heated rant about Nick Nurse, continued speculation about a possible trade for Maxx Crosby, the latest coaching additions to the Philadelphia Eagles staff, and more from WIP.

In the 8am hour, we play audio from our interview with Bryce Harper about Phillies' promising young starter Andrew Painter.

The boys return as we get into Jav's birthday bash, Josh talks about Elimination Chamber and upcoming Wrestlemania, then Josh and Jav plan to accomplish the 9/9/9 challenge in May. Then the boys talk some college basketball and Josh gives details to the White Sox failure to sign Bryce Harper. Enjoy!!!

This week, we're coming to you straight from Clearwater with an exclusive look at the Phils' upcoming season. We sit down with Dave Dombrowski, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner to talk expectations and team chemistry. Plus, Rhea Hughes joins to tackle the burning question: Is there any truth to the AJ Brown trade speculation?

This week, we're coming to you straight from Clearwater with an exclusive look at the Phils' upcoming season. We sit down with Dave Dombrowski, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner to talk expectations and team chemistry. Plus, Rhea Hughes joins to tackle the burning question: Is there any truth to the AJ Brown trade speculation?

This week, we're coming to you straight from Clearwater with an exclusive look at the Phils' upcoming season. We sit down with Dave Dombrowski, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner to talk expectations and team chemistry. Plus, Rhea Hughes joins to tackle the burning question: Is there any truth to the AJ Brown trade speculation?