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A commercial free episode of Monday's Joba and the Mouth show, featuring an interview with special guest free agent relief pitcher Buck Farmer, who has pitched 11 years in Major League Baseball for the Tigers and Reds. We get into Azeez Al-Shaair delivering a cheap shot to Trevor Lawrence and whether he should be suspended, the aftermath and the brawl of the Michigan-Ohio State game and several other rivalry week college football games, the Bears firing Matt Eberflus and where they go for their next head coach, the Nuggets having a slow start to the season and Mike Malone calling out their starters, Jeff Ulbrich saying Aaron Rodgers won't be benched and Aaron Rodgers not taking responsibility for the Jets' loss to the Seahawks, our game show segment Tic-Tac-No, Christian McCaffrey suffering a PCL injury that will likely end his season, our NFL Week 13 whip-around, and our segment, What's That Smell?, going through some stinky things in sports within the last week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/world-wide-sports-radio-n/support
Headlines: The reds fall to the cardinals 2-1 last night. 2 runs is the most reds pitching has given up in their last 4 games. Brandon williamson looked great tossing 5 innings of 3 hit baseball. He struck out 5 as well Fernando cruz strikes out 4 in his 5 outs. Buck Farmer gives up the losing run in the 8th inning. Jonathan india, spencer steer, santiago espinal, jake fraley and Noelvi Marte were the only reds to reach base. India is hitting 193 with a 299 obp and a 351 slug over his last month of baseball The reds and the cardinals are back at it TODAY at 115 for the rubber match where Jakob Junis takes on former red Sonny Gray. Junis is 4-0 with a 2.82 era with a 0.92 whip. Sonny is 12-9 with a 3.84 era with a 1.09 whip Around the league The Dodgers hang on to beat the cubs last night by a score of 10-8. Shohei Ohtani steals another base and hits another home run. He has 48 stolen bases and 47 home runs The giants rout the Brewers 13-2 as collin rea gives up 10 earned runs on 11 hits Bryan Woo carried a perfect game into the 7th inning but unfortunately lost it. Fortunately the mariners still beat the padres 5-2 The Athletics take the series from houston as Brent Rooker and Kyle McCann carried the way The Red Sox walked off the orioles last night in extra innings on a tyler oneil 3 run shot Angels lose to the twins 6-4 Royals fall to the yankees 4-3 in 11 innings Nationals beat the braves 5-1 Detroit scored 6 runs in the first inning and all of a sudden the tigers have life. 3 games out of a wild card spot The pac 12 is back! Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, and Fresno state will join the pac 12 in the 2026-2027 academic year. Oregon st and washington state will remain.
Nick Kirby is joined by Trace Fowler, Elliot Reiring and Greg (aka Reds Daily) LIVE from the Goodyear complex following the Cincinnati Reds game against the Chicago White Sox. They talk about a rough night from Reds pitching, an ugly night from the Reds offense and the few bright spots in Jonathan India and Buck Farmer. Gametime App ($20 off your first order with promo code CINCY): IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gametime-last-minute-tickets/id630687854 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gametime.gametime&pli=1 Web: https://gametime.co/ DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/ Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Elliot Reiring: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Greg: https://twitter.com/RedsDaily4 Off The Bench: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/ The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports
Nick Kirby is joined by special guest Paco, aka Matt Allaire to recap another Cincinnati Reds win in Cactus League play. They discuss great pitching all around from the Reds on Thursday night from Graham Ashcraft, Alexis Diaz, Buck Farmer and TJ Antone. They also talk about the hot start to camp from Edwin Arroyo. Plus conversations with Paco about Joey Votto, his favorite prospect Sal Stewart and some predictions for the 2024 season. Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Paco: https://twitter.com/AllaireMatt Off The Bench: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/ The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports
Brent Suter became the most recent Cincinnati Reds addition on Thursday and now the bullpen feels complete. After having added Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagan, and bringing back Buck Farmer to add to Alexis Diaz and Lucas Sims. Suter was also a huge add for the Reds considering it was a done deal he was signing with the Chicago Cub not one day before he joined Cincinnati. What does this mean for some players on the bubble? Is Nick Krall truly done making the Reds better after he said he was done making big moves before this one? Also, we take your questions and comments on this LIVE Aloha Friday edition of the podcast. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Brent Suter became the most recent Cincinnati Reds addition on Thursday and now the bullpen feels complete. After having added Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagan, and bringing back Buck Farmer to add to Alexis Diaz and Lucas Sims. Suter was also a huge add for the Reds considering it was a done deal he was signing with the Chicago Cub not one day before he joined Cincinnati. What does this mean for some players on the bubble? Is Nick Krall truly done making the Reds better after he said he was done making big moves before this one? Also, we take your questions and comments on this LIVE Aloha Friday edition of the podcast.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
A commercial free episode of Tuesday's Sports Loud Mouth show, featuring interviews with special guests Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Buck Farmer and Texas Rangers Triple-A second baseman Jax Biggers. We get into Michigan winning the National Championship, the Chargers actively pursuing Jim Harbaugh, what's next for Bill Belichick and the Patriots, Wink Martindale resigning for the Giants, what's next for NFL teams that just fired their coaches, Aaron Rodgers' and Garrett Wilson's comments about the Jets, and Ja Morant suffering a season-ending torn labrum in his right shoulder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/world-wide-sports-radio-n/support
The Cincinnati Reds signed Buck Farmer to a one year, $2.25 million contract. The Reds bullpen now looks ready to take on the season, but is there more to be done for the rest of the roster? We will look at what the Reds can do to become NL Central Division Champions once again. We will also take your questions and comments on this Aloha LIVE edition of the podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds signed Buck Farmer to a one year, $2.25 million contract. The Reds bullpen now looks ready to take on the season, but is there more to be done for the rest of the roster? We will look at what the Reds can do to become NL Central Division Champions once again. We will also take your questions and comments on this Aloha LIVE edition of the podcast!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The the Cincinnati Reds biggest missed opportunity their inaction at the trade deadline? Jeff and Steve look at why the Reds missed a bigger opportunity that overshadows that.The Reds are losing Joey Votto, Buck Farmer, Harrison Bader, Curt Casali, and Luke Maile to free agency. What is the vale for the Reds free agents? Also, could Nick Senzel return to the Reds next year?Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link:https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonredsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The the Cincinnati Reds biggest missed opportunity their inaction at the trade deadline? Jeff and Steve look at why the Reds missed a bigger opportunity that overshadows that. The Reds are losing Joey Votto, Buck Farmer, Harrison Bader, Curt Casali, and Luke Maile to free agency. What is the vale for the Reds free agents? Also, could Nick Senzel return to the Reds next year? Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen is showing its fatigue. Buck Farmer, Lucas Sims, and Alex Young were all beaten up by the Chicago Cubs lineup as the Reds saw another crooked number put up on the scoreboard. Can they weather this storm?Also, there are a few guys the Reds need to move on from right now and why are baseball fans so grumpy all the time?Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link:https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonredsOr you can Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen is showing its fatigue. Buck Farmer, Lucas Sims, and Alex Young were all beaten up by the Chicago Cubs lineup as the Reds saw another crooked number put up on the scoreboard. Can they weather this storm? Also, there are a few guys the Reds need to move on from right now and why are baseball fans so grumpy all the time? Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Or you can Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby recap a tough day all the ballpark for the Reds as they dropped the suspended game from the day prior and the regularly scheduled game by a combined 3 runs. They talk about Christian Encarnacion-Strand hitting his first big league home run into the bleachers, Elly De La Cruz's costly mistake on the bases, how much longer can the Reds stick with Luke Weaver even if he is healthy, should the Reds be looking to sell players like Buck Farmer and more. Plus a recap of the Reds minor league action on Tuesday night and a preview of Reds-Giants on Wednesday. Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFoLU-3Qcr8&t=1571s Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
The Cincinnati Reds "first half" is in the books and Steven and Jeff make their picks for the most valuable position player and pitcher. Will it Be Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz, Buck Farmer, Matt LcLain, Spencer Steer, Joey Votto, or Elly De La Cruz? Jeff and Steven also take a walk down memory lane and share some of their all star game memoriesJoin the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link:https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonredsOr you can text "I'm in" to (513) 597-0944JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/STMcRDyMCtFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds "first half" is in the books and Steven and Jeff make their picks for the most valuable position player and pitcher. Will it Be Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz, Buck Farmer, Matt LcLain, Spencer Steer, Joey Votto, or Elly De La Cruz? Jeff and Steven also take a walk down memory lane and share some of their all star game memories Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Or you can text "I'm in" to (513) 597-0944 JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/STMcRDyMCt Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The other day, with Tommy Pham's home run chain, an interesting connection emerged. Parson Perryman, who gave up Elmer Smith's first home run in 1915, gave up only one other major league home run, to Jack Fournier, who is part of Francisco Lindor's home run chain, which we had not gotten to yet.Lindor hit his 18th home run of the season last night, and 202nd of his career, off Ryne Nelson, as part of the Mets' 9-0 victory in Phoenix, their fifth straight triumph.* Francisco Lindor hit his first home run off Buck Farmer, 6/24/15* Buck Farmer gave up his first home run to Travis Snider, 8/13/14* Travis Snider hit his first home run off Kevin Slowey, 9/4/08* Kevin Slowey gave up his first home run to Eric Chávez, 6/1/07* Eric Chávez hit his first home run off LaTroy Hawkins, 5/15/99* LaTroy Hawkins gave up his first home run to Harold Baines, 4/29/95* Harold Baines hit his first home run off Jim Palmer, 4/19/80* Jim Palmer gave up his first home run to Moose Skowron, 4/19/65* Moose Skowron hit his first home run off Alex Kellner, 4/15/54* Alex Kellner gave up his first home run to Yogi Berra, 4/26/49* Yogi Berra hit his first home run off Jesse Flores, 9/22/46* Jesse Flores gave up his first home run to Nanny Fernandez, 4/29/42* Nanny Fernandez hit his first home run off Hal Schumacher, 4/17/42* Hal Schumacher gave up his first home run to Don Hurst, 4/15/31* Don Hurst hit his first home run off Red Lucas, 5/15/28* Red Lucas gave up his first home run to Jack Fournier, 5/5/24* Jack Fournier hit his first home run off Joe Engel, 8/7/13* Joe Engel gave up his first home run to Donie Bush, 6/10/12* Donie Bush hit his first home run off Ray Collins, 5/17/10* Ray Collins gave up his first home run to Hobe Ferris, 7/30/09* Hobe Ferris hit his first home run off Bill Reidy, 6/11/01* Bill Reidy gave up his first home run to Mike Donlin, 5/25/01* Mike Donlin hit his first home run off Bill Bernhard, 8/26/99* Bill Bernhard gave up his first home run to Jimmy Williams, 7/24/99* Jimmy Williams hit his first home run off Jack Dunn, 6/29/99* Jack Dunn gave up his first home run to Cy Seymour, 5/6/97* Cy Seymour hit his first home run off Bill Hoffer, 4/30/97* Bill Hoffer gave up his first home run to Mike Griffin, 4/26/95* Mike Griffin hit his first home run off Ed Seward, 4/16/87As for last night, it was more than a Good Night for Lindor, it was a great one: 5-for-5 with a homer and two triples — the rare double shy of the cycle. The last time a Met was a double shy was last July 29, when Starling Marte had a single, triple, and homer in Miami. The only other time that a Met was a double shy of the cycle but had another, superior extra-base hit? Rico Brogna with two homers on May 11, 1996 against the Cubs. Shoutout to those who also, like Lindor, had two singles: Gary Carter (1985), Dave Magadan (1990), Damion Easley (2008), Travis d'Arnaud (2017), and Amed Rosario (2019).Lindor is the first Met to finish a double shy of the cycle and have a five-hit game. That's happened only three other times since Brett Gardner became the only player to do this against the Mets, in 2009: Eduardo Escobar (2014 Twins), Tucker Barnhart (2018 Reds), and David Peralta (2021 Diamondbacks). The Mets' record for triples in a game remains three, set by Doug Flynn in 1980. Lindor joins Joe Chrisotpher, back on August 18, 1964, in the Mets' two-triples-and-a-homer-in-the-same-game club. Those hits were important as Christopher hit exactly .300 for the season, joining Ron Hunt as the Mets' first pair of .300 hitters — Richie Ashburn set the early team record at .306 in 1962, and Hunt was the team's batting champ at .272 in the 111-loss second season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe
Trace Fowler and Shea Neal recap a "lets move on" game against the Padres. They talk about Brandon Williamson start, the decision to pull Williamson for Buck Farmer, and spend a little time talking Joey Votto.
Elly De La Cruz helped win a game for the Cincinnati Reds with his legs. De La Cruz's base running was the determining factor in the Reds go-ahead run to beat the St Louis Cardinals and secure the series win at Busch Stadium 3. Elly's proving to be every bit worth the hype as he is putting up gaudy numbers all over the place for the Reds. Is De La Cruz's debut the best, though? Or is it Matt McLain's debut, or Andrew Abbott's debut? Also, Will Benson is bouncing back in a big way. If you are out on Benson, you aren't paying attention. The Reds may actually have that diamond in the rough with Will Benson. And maybe also with Buck Farmer, too, who is pitching lights out for the Reds bullpen.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Elly De La Cruz helped win a game for the Cincinnati Reds with his legs. De La Cruz's base running was the determining factor in the Reds go-ahead run to beat the St Louis Cardinals and secure the series win at Busch Stadium 3. Elly's proving to be every bit worth the hype as he is putting up gaudy numbers all over the place for the Reds. Is De La Cruz's debut the best, though? Or is it Matt McLain's debut, or Andrew Abbott's debut? Also, Will Benson is bouncing back in a big way. If you are out on Benson, you aren't paying attention. The Reds may actually have that diamond in the rough with Will Benson. And maybe also with Buck Farmer, too, who is pitching lights out for the Reds bullpen. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Spencer Steer launched a two-run, go-ahead home run on Wednesday night at Fenway Park over the Green Monster to give the Cincinnati Reds a series win over the Boston Red Sox. Steer's clutch-hitting is just a little of what he brings to the Reds. We look at Steer's candidacy for NL Rookie of the Year and who he is up against. The Reds did a lot to win the Wednesday night thriller against the Red Sox. Luke Weaver pitched well, the bullpen of Ian Gibaut, Alex Young, Lucas Sims, and Buck Farmer held it down, and guys like Kevin Newman, MattMcLain, and Nick Senzel continued to contribute. Also, Elly De La Cruz has nothing left to prove and we will tell you why.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Spencer Steer launched a two-run, go-ahead home run on Wednesday night at Fenway Park over the Green Monster to give the Cincinnati Reds a series win over the Boston Red Sox. Steer's clutch-hitting is just a little of what he brings to the Reds. We look at Steer's candidacy for NL Rookie of the Year and who he is up against. The Reds did a lot to win the Wednesday night thriller against the Red Sox. Luke Weaver pitched well, the bullpen of Ian Gibaut, Alex Young, Lucas Sims, and Buck Farmer held it down, and guys like Kevin Newman, MattMcLain, and Nick Senzel continued to contribute. Also, Elly De La Cruz has nothing left to prove and we will tell you why. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds got a walk-off win over the St Louis Cardinals thanks to a sac fly from Nick Senzel. He was just a part of a lineup that feasted on Jordan Montgomery from the Cardinals. Jonathan India and Matt McLain also had multi-hit games for the Reds. The question remains, though, should the Reds move on from Wil Myers? The lineup getting runs on the board was a good thing for a pitching staff that strung together a good game. Alexis Díaz was clutch, Ian Gibaut was on-point, Buck Farmer even pitched well. Also, what is the biggest reason for Graham Ashcraft's struggles?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds got a walk-off win over the St Louis Cardinals thanks to a sac fly from Nick Senzel. He was just a part of a lineup that feasted on Jordan Montgomery from the Cardinals. Jonathan India and Matt McLain also had multi-hit games for the Reds. The question remains, though, should the Reds move on from Wil Myers? The lineup getting runs on the board was a good thing for a pitching staff that strung together a good game. Alexis Díaz was clutch, Ian Gibaut was on-point, Buck Farmer even pitched well. Also, what is the biggest reason for Graham Ashcraft's struggles? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds were swept by the New York Yankees, but there was one big positive that you should not ignore. Hunter Greene, Luke Weaver...and Ben Lively have all shown that Reds starting pitching is taking a step forward. The bullpen remains solid, despite overuse early this season, and outside of some guys who we expected to be bad options out of the bullpen, Alexis Díaz, Alex Young, Buck Farmer, Lucas Sims, and Ian Gibaut continue to be a strength for this team. It is time to wonder what Reds management will look like when they are good again. David Bell seems to make enough managerial mistakes that leave you wondering where he will be when the Reds are vying for the playoffs in the next few years. Nick Krall has made some head-scratching moves in the past week that make us worry about the Reds roster. Also, what can Reds fans learn from some rational Yankees fans? Locked On Yankees hosts Stacey Gotsulias and Steve Granado join us for the final segment.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds were swept by the New York Yankees, but there was one big positive that you should not ignore. Hunter Greene, Luke Weaver...and Ben Lively have all shown that Reds starting pitching is taking a step forward. The bullpen remains solid, despite overuse early this season, and outside of some guys who we expected to be bad options out of the bullpen, Alexis Díaz, Alex Young, Buck Farmer, Lucas Sims, and Ian Gibaut continue to be a strength for this team. It is time to wonder what Reds management will look like when they are good again. David Bell seems to make enough managerial mistakes that leave you wondering where he will be when the Reds are vying for the playoffs in the next few years. Nick Krall has made some head-scratching moves in the past week that make us worry about the Reds roster. Also, what can Reds fans learn from some rational Yankees fans? Locked On Yankees hosts Stacey Gotsulias and Steve Granado join us for the final segment. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen had already been overworked from the Philadelphia Phillies series, then Hunter Greene left early in the first game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Buck Farmer, Alex Young, Ian Gibaut, and Kevin Herget rose to the occasion, though, and allowed just one run over six innings as the Reds beat the Rays. The Reds bullpen was efficient and effective against a hot Rays lineup. The Reds lineup also stayed hot as Kevin Newman broke out and TJ Friedl had four RBI. Jose Barrero also made an impressive play with a RBI-double and brilliant slide to get to third on the throw in. Hunter Greene got good news after leaving the game early due to getting hit in the shin with a line drive. Lucas Sims also got good injury news and the Reds have a concerning fielding statistic early on this season.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen had already been overworked from the Philadelphia Phillies series, then Hunter Greene left early in the first game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Buck Farmer, Alex Young, Ian Gibaut, and Kevin Herget rose to the occasion, though, and allowed just one run over six innings as the Reds beat the Rays. The Reds bullpen was efficient and effective against a hot Rays lineup. The Reds lineup also stayed hot as Kevin Newman broke out and TJ Friedl had four RBI. Jose Barrero also made an impressive play with a RBI-double and brilliant slide to get to third on the throw in. Hunter Greene got good news after leaving the game early due to getting hit in the shin with a line drive. Lucas Sims also got good injury news and the Reds have a concerning fielding statistic early on this season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds have shown they'll be in every game, but can the bullpen improve? Hunter Greene took a step forward with a good start, the lineup, led by TJ Friedl, propelled the Reds forward, but the Reds bullpen of Ian Gibaut and Buck Farmer couldn't keep the scoreboard clean. With guys like Friedl, a resurgent Jonathan India, a breakout Jake Fraley, and the ever imposing Tyler Stephenson, this Reds lineup will compete. Greene leads a rotation of Nick Lodolo and Graham Ashcraft that can keep the Reds in at least three out of every five games. The Reds have a chance to take a step forward, but will their bullpen improve? Plus, some good injury news signals the return of some key players.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds have shown they'll be in every game, but can the bullpen improve? Hunter Greene took a step forward with a good start, the lineup, led by TJ Friedl, propelled the Reds forward, but the Reds bullpen of Ian Gibaut and Buck Farmer couldn't keep the scoreboard clean. With guys like Friedl, a resurgent Jonathan India, a breakout Jake Fraley, and the ever imposing Tyler Stephenson, this Reds lineup will compete. Greene leads a rotation of Nick Lodolo and Graham Ashcraft that can keep the Reds in at least three out of every five games. The Reds have a chance to take a step forward, but will their bullpen improve? Plus, some good injury news signals the return of some key players. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Johnny Cueto listed th Cincinnati Reds as one of the final three teams he may sign with, per Ken Rosenthal. Jeff and Steve look at why he would be an awesome fit but why it would be surprising if he does choose the Reds. The bullpen looks like a big question mark but does have upside. Alexis Diaz is the obvious choice for the one we have the most confident in coming out of the Reds bullpen, but who else follows him? Is Luis Cessa or Buck Farmer the reliever we have the second-most confidence in? Where do the injured relief pitchers fall? Also, how worried should we be about Tucker Barnhart signing with the Chicago Cubs?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Johnny Cueto listed th Cincinnati Reds as one of the final three teams he may sign with, per Ken Rosenthal. Jeff and Steve look at why he would be an awesome fit but why it would be surprising if he does choose the Reds. The bullpen looks like a big question mark but does have upside. Alexis Diaz is the obvious choice for the one we have the most confident in coming out of the Reds bullpen, but who else follows him? Is Luis Cessa or Buck Farmer the reliever we have the second-most confidence in? Where do the injured relief pitchers fall? Also, how worried should we be about Tucker Barnhart signing with the Chicago Cubs? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Cincinnati Reds had planned that basically, whatever happened during the 2022 season, they were going to sell, and sell Nick Krall did. Jeff and Steve go over why Nick Krall succeeded so well in his trades of Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle, Brandon Drury, and the others. The Reds then had to finish the season with what was left and the pitching shone through. Nick Lodolo, Hunter Greene, Alexis Diaz, and Buck Farmer all proved strong on the mound to end the year. The hitting is really what sealed the 100 loss season as they were not much of a worry for opposing pitchers.*SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonredsAlso follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on TwitterJOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/STMcRDyMCtSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cincinnati Reds had planned that basically, whatever happened during the 2022 season, they were going to sell, and sell Nick Krall did. Jeff and Steve go over why Nick Krall succeeded so well in his trades of Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle, Brandon Drury, and the others. The Reds then had to finish the season with what was left and the pitching shone through. Nick Lodolo, Hunter Greene, Alexis Diaz, and Buck Farmer all proved strong on the mound to end the year. The hitting is really what sealed the 100 loss season as they were not much of a worry for opposing pitchers. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/STMcRDyMCt Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MLB – La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a pair of health issues. The announcement ends a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer got his first job as a big league skipper. La Russa is a three-time World Series champion who turns 78 on Tuesday. He left the team on Aug. 30 because of issues with a pacemaker that was implanted in February. La Russa says a different, previously diagnosed health problem led to his departure. La Russa directed Chicago to the AL Central title last year, but the team fell short of expectations this season. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Seattle Mariners 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 2 Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Tigers 4, Mariners 3 – Mariners to start playoffs on road after 4-3 loss to Tigers The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who got a two-run homer from Javier Báez. Sam Haggerty singled with two outs in the ninth inning and hurt his left groin while sliding into second base on a successful steal. He needed assistance to leave the field, an arm draped over manager Scott Servais and an athletic trainer. Haggerty is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. Andrew Chafin struck out Carlos Santana for his third save. Seattle will open a best-of-three series at Toronto or Cleveland on Friday. White Sox 3, Twins 2 – Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps down The Chicago White Sox watched manager Tony La Russa announce he was leaving his position, and then beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 behind Johnny Cueto’s seven effective innings. La Russa stepped down because of a pair of health issues, punctuating a disappointing season for the Hall of Famer in the same spot where he got his first job as a big league skipper. Josh Harrison hit a two-run homer in Chicago’s fourth win in five games. Minnesota dropped to 9-19 in its last 28 games. Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer, and Bailey Ober pitched five innings of two-hit ball. Reds 3, Cubs 1 – Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1. The Reds are 61-99 this season. They snapped a six-game skid and can avoid losing at least 100 games for the second time in franchise history if they sweep the three-game series against Chicago. Cincinnati finished 61-101 in 1982. Greene and relievers Derek Law, Buck Farmer and Alexis Diaz combined on a two-hitter to stop the Cubs’ winning streak at seven games. Chicago only got one runner past second base before scoring in the ninth against Diaz, who picked up his 10th save. Tonight Detroit (Rodriguez 5-5) at Seattle (Gonzales 10-15), 6:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 5:50 Detroit (TBD) at Seattle (Flexen 8-9), 9:40 p.m. – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Chicago Cubs (Assad 2-2) at Cincinnati (Cessa 4-4), 6:40 p.m. Minnesota (Winder 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-9), 8:10 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Week 4 Last Night San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 9 49ers 24, Rams 9 – 49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9 Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9. Jeff Wilson Jr. also scored on a 32-yard run that gave the Niners their seventh straight regular-season win over their in-state rivals. The Rams won the matchup that meant most in last season’s NFC championship game on the way to a Super Bowl title, but this meeting looked more like their recent regular-season meetings. San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay’s offense and got enough big plays for the win. NHL – National Hockey League – Preseason Last Night Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 NBA – National Basketball Association – Preseason Tonight Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:00 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls, 9:30 p.m. WNBA – Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25 A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. It has been scheduled for Oct. 25. Griner is an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The Moscow region court said Monday it will hear her appeal. Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. NWSL – Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players. U.S. Soccer commissioned the investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and a law firm after former NWSL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual coercion dating back a decade. But it was clear the problems were widespread. Five of the 10 head coaches in the league last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct. Running – Man, 36, dies after running in London Marathon Organizers of the London Marathon say a 36-year-old man died after running in the race on Sunday. London Marathon Events says the man collapsed between miles 23 and 24 of the race. He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes. He died in a hospital in London. The organizers expressed their “sincere condolences” to the man’s friends and family. The cause of death has yet to be established. Fishing – Authorities probing report of scandal at fishing tournament Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie. A Twitter video shows Jason Fischer, tournament director for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail event, on Friday cutting open walleye and finding lead weights and prepared fish filets inside the winning catch of five fish to bolster their weight. Anglers Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were disqualified. Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Runyan, Cominsky and Fischer. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says ODNR officers gathered evidence. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley in a statement said “these individuals will be held accountable.” Olympics – Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal A top executive at a major Japanese publisher has been charged with bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member. The charges against Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, a major figure in Japan’s movie and entertainment industry, are the latest in the unfolding corruption scandal related to last year’s Tokyo Summer Games. Kadokawa was arrested Sept. 14 on suspicion of bribing Haruyuki Takahashi with 69 million yen, or $480,000. Takahashi is a former executive at advertising company Dentsu who had great influence in arranging Olympic sponsorships. Kadokawa issued a statement saying he would quit as chairman. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Volleyball Lake Michigan College at Southwestern Michigan College, 6:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Soccer Our Lady of the Lake 1, New Buffalo 1 – TIE Michigan Lutheran 3, Brandywine 2 Wyoming Lee 8, Berrien Springs 0 Allegan 3, Bridgman 0 Covert 2, Bloomingdale 1 Buchanan 2, Constantine 0 Watervliet 3, Kalamazoo Christian 1 Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Coloma 0 South Haven 3, Lawton 0 Edwardsburg 1, Vicksburg 0 Wyoming Potter’s House 3, Hartford 2 Paw Paw 2, Otsego 0 Plainwell 6, Niles 0 Sturgis 4, Three Rivers 1 Olivet 8, Comstock 0 Fennville 4, Delton-Kellogg 2 Saugatuck 7, Parchment 0 Schoolcraft 6, Holland Black River 3 Boys Tennis Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Paw Paw 1 Tonight Boys Soccer SMAC Tournament – Gold Division 4 Mattawan at 1 Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m. 3 Portage Central at 2 St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. SMAC Tournament – Silver Division 8 Lakeshore at 5 Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m. 7 Kalamazoo Central at 6 Portage Northern, 6:30 SMAC Tournament – Bronze Division 10 Battle Creek Central at 9 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m. SMAC 9th place game Volleyball Coloma at Bridgman, 6:30 p.m. South Haven at Fennville, 6:30 p.m. Watervliet at Allegan, 6:30 p.m. Martin at Gobles, 6:30 p.m. Schoolcraft at Lawton, 6:30 p.m. Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. Constantine at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:30 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 6:30 p.m. Holland Black River at Delton-Kellogg, 6:30 p.m. Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m. Decatur at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Golf – Regionals Division 2 at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 10:00 a.m. (Yankee Springs GC, Wayland) St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Harper Creek, Byron Center, Holland, Mattawan, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, Plainwell, Portage Northern, Gull Lake, Sturgis, Zeeland East, Zeeland West Division 4 at Kent City, 10:00 a.m. (Moss Ridge GC, Ravenna) Michigan Lutheran, Cassopolis, Comstock, GR Northpointe, GR West Catholic, Calvin Christian, Holton, Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett, Kent City, Lawrence, Montague, Muskegon West MI Chr., Newaygo, North Muskegon, Schoolcraft MHSAA – High School Football AP Rankings Division 1 1. Belleville (5) (6-0) 50 2. Caledonia (6-0) 42 3. Rockford (6-0) 40 4. Macomb Dakota (6-0) 38 5. Rochester Adams (5-1) 25 6. West Bloomfield (5-1) 23 7. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (5-1) 19 8. Lapeer (6-0) 13 9. Brighton (6-0) 11 (tie) Saline (6-0) 11 Others receiving votes: Davison 2. Det. Catholic Central 1. Division 2 1. Dexter (4) (6-0) 49 2. Warren De La Salle (1) (5-1) 46 3. Muskegon Mona Shores (5-1) 36 (tie) Livonia Franklin (6-0) 36 5. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (6-0) 33 6. South Lyon (5-1) 24 7. East Lansing (5-1) 17 8. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer (5-1) 12 9. Midland (5-1) 10 10. Birmingham Seaholm (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Battle Creek Central 2. Port Huron Northern 2. South Lyon East 1. Division 3 1. Detroit King (5) (4-1) 50 2. Mason (6-0) 42 3. Muskegon (4-2) 38 4. River Rouge (4-1) 35 5. Mount Pleasant (5-1) 28 6. St. Joseph (5-1) 24 7. Walled Lake Western (5-1) 21 (tie) Zeeland West (5-1) 21 9. Grosse Pointe North (6-0) 9 10. Linden (5-1) 4 Others receiving votes: Cadillac 2. Trenton 1. Division 4 1. Grand Rapids South Christian (5) (6-0) 50 2. Whitehall (6-0) 45 3. Riverview (6-0) 40 4. Redford Union (6-0) 34 5. Chelsea (5-1) 27 6. Freeland (5-1) 21 7. North Branch (6-0) 16 8. Edwardsburg (5-1) 15 9. Croswell-Lexington (5-1) 10 10. Goodrich (5-1) 8 Others receiving votes: Charlotte 5. GR Forest Hills Eastern 2. Ludington 2. Division 5 1. Frankenmuth (3) (6-0) 48 2. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (2) (5-1) 46 3. Detroit Country Day (4-1) 38 4. Belding (6-0) 31 (tie) Gladwin (6-0) 31 6. Corunna (5-1) 23 (tie) Portland (5-1) 23 8. Muskegon Oakridge (5-1) 12 9. Marine City (5-1) 7 (tie) Williamston (5-1) 7 Others receiving votes: Olivet 2. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 2. Berrien Springs 2. Howard City Tri-County 2. Armada 1. Division 6 1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (6-0) 50 2. Clinton (6-0) 44 3. Standish-Sterling (6-0) 39 4. Negaunee (6-0) 34 5. Durand (6-0) 29 6. Boyne City (6-0) 19 7. Kent City (6-0) 15 8. Gladstone (5-1) 14 (tie) Millington (5-1) 14 10. Warren Michigan Collegiate (5-1) 6 (tie) Madison Heights Bishop Foley (6-0) 6 Others receiving votes: Ecorse 3. Constantine 2. Division 7 1. Traverse City St. Francis (5) (6-0) 50 2. Hudson (6-0) 44 3. New Lothrop (6-0) 40 4. Detroit Central (6-0) 35 5. Ithaca (5-1) 28 6. Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker (6-0) 27 7. Napoleon (6-0) 21 8. Charlevoix (5-1) 10 9. Ravenna (5-1) 6 10. Erie-Mason (5-1) 3 (tie) Jackson Lumen Christi (3-3) 3 Others receiving votes: Schoolcraft 2. North Muskegon 2. Union City 2. Pewamo-Westphalia 1. Lawton 1. Division 8 1. Ottawa Lake Whiteford (5) (6-0) 50 2. Beal City (6-0) 43 3. Fowler (6-0) 39 4. Ubly (6-0) 35 5. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary (6-0) 33 6. Iron Mountain (5-1) 24 7. Evart (5-1) 17 8. Centreville (5-1) 16 9. Frankfort (5-1) 12 10. Reading (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: none. 8-Man Division 1 1. Grand Rapids NorthPointe Chr. (4) (6-0) 48 2. Adrian Lenawee Christian (5-1) 42 (tie) Merrill (1) (6-0) 42 4. Munising (6-0) 32 5. Martin (5-1) 28 6. Bridgman (6-0) 27 7. Norway (6-0) 21 8. Lincoln-Alcona (6-0) 11 9. Kingston (6-0) 8 10. Rogers City (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Newberry 3. Farwell 3. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 2. Breckenridge 1. 8-Man Division 2 1. Powers North Central (5) (6-0) 50 2. Colon (6-0) 45 3. Marion (6-0) 38 4. Climax-Scotts (5-1) 25 (tie) Morrice (5-1) 25 6. Crystal Falls Forest Park (5-1) 24 7. Peck (5-1) 21 8. Posen (5-1) 16 (tie) Au Gres-Sims (5-1) 16 10. Cedarville (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: Mendon 5. Lake Linden-Hubbell 3. Gaylord St. Mary 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a pair of health issues. The announcement ends a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer got his first job as a big league skipper. La Russa is a three-time World Series champion who turns 78 on Tuesday. He left the team on Aug. 30 because of issues with a pacemaker that was implanted in February. La Russa says a different, previously diagnosed health problem led to his departure. La Russa directed Chicago to the AL Central title last year, but the team fell short of expectations this season. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Seattle Mariners 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 2 Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Tigers 4, Mariners 3 – Mariners to start playoffs on road after 4-3 loss to Tigers The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who got a two-run homer from Javier Báez. Sam Haggerty singled with two outs in the ninth inning and hurt his left groin while sliding into second base on a successful steal. He needed assistance to leave the field, an arm draped over manager Scott Servais and an athletic trainer. Haggerty is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. Andrew Chafin struck out Carlos Santana for his third save. Seattle will open a best-of-three series at Toronto or Cleveland on Friday. White Sox 3, Twins 2 – Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps down The Chicago White Sox watched manager Tony La Russa announce he was leaving his position, and then beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 behind Johnny Cueto’s seven effective innings. La Russa stepped down because of a pair of health issues, punctuating a disappointing season for the Hall of Famer in the same spot where he got his first job as a big league skipper. Josh Harrison hit a two-run homer in Chicago’s fourth win in five games. Minnesota dropped to 9-19 in its last 28 games. Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer, and Bailey Ober pitched five innings of two-hit ball. Reds 3, Cubs 1 – Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1. The Reds are 61-99 this season. They snapped a six-game skid and can avoid losing at least 100 games for the second time in franchise history if they sweep the three-game series against Chicago. Cincinnati finished 61-101 in 1982. Greene and relievers Derek Law, Buck Farmer and Alexis Diaz combined on a two-hitter to stop the Cubs’ winning streak at seven games. Chicago only got one runner past second base before scoring in the ninth against Diaz, who picked up his 10th save. Tonight Detroit (Rodriguez 5-5) at Seattle (Gonzales 10-15), 6:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 5:50 Detroit (TBD) at Seattle (Flexen 8-9), 9:40 p.m. – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Chicago Cubs (Assad 2-2) at Cincinnati (Cessa 4-4), 6:40 p.m. Minnesota (Winder 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-9), 8:10 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Week 4 Last Night San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 9 49ers 24, Rams 9 – 49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9 Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9. Jeff Wilson Jr. also scored on a 32-yard run that gave the Niners their seventh straight regular-season win over their in-state rivals. The Rams won the matchup that meant most in last season’s NFC championship game on the way to a Super Bowl title, but this meeting looked more like their recent regular-season meetings. San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay’s offense and got enough big plays for the win. NHL – National Hockey League – Preseason Last Night Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 NBA – National Basketball Association – Preseason Tonight Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:00 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls, 9:30 p.m. WNBA – Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25 A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. It has been scheduled for Oct. 25. Griner is an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The Moscow region court said Monday it will hear her appeal. Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. NWSL – Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players. U.S. Soccer commissioned the investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and a law firm after former NWSL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual coercion dating back a decade. But it was clear the problems were widespread. Five of the 10 head coaches in the league last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct. Running – Man, 36, dies after running in London Marathon Organizers of the London Marathon say a 36-year-old man died after running in the race on Sunday. London Marathon Events says the man collapsed between miles 23 and 24 of the race. He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes. He died in a hospital in London. The organizers expressed their “sincere condolences” to the man’s friends and family. The cause of death has yet to be established. Fishing – Authorities probing report of scandal at fishing tournament Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie. A Twitter video shows Jason Fischer, tournament director for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail event, on Friday cutting open walleye and finding lead weights and prepared fish filets inside the winning catch of five fish to bolster their weight. Anglers Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were disqualified. Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Runyan, Cominsky and Fischer. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says ODNR officers gathered evidence. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley in a statement said “these individuals will be held accountable.” Olympics – Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal A top executive at a major Japanese publisher has been charged with bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member. The charges against Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, a major figure in Japan’s movie and entertainment industry, are the latest in the unfolding corruption scandal related to last year’s Tokyo Summer Games. Kadokawa was arrested Sept. 14 on suspicion of bribing Haruyuki Takahashi with 69 million yen, or $480,000. Takahashi is a former executive at advertising company Dentsu who had great influence in arranging Olympic sponsorships. Kadokawa issued a statement saying he would quit as chairman. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Volleyball Lake Michigan College at Southwestern Michigan College, 6:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Soccer Our Lady of the Lake 1, New Buffalo 1 – TIE Michigan Lutheran 3, Brandywine 2 Wyoming Lee 8, Berrien Springs 0 Allegan 3, Bridgman 0 Covert 2, Bloomingdale 1 Buchanan 2, Constantine 0 Watervliet 3, Kalamazoo Christian 1 Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Coloma 0 South Haven 3, Lawton 0 Edwardsburg 1, Vicksburg 0 Wyoming Potter’s House 3, Hartford 2 Paw Paw 2, Otsego 0 Plainwell 6, Niles 0 Sturgis 4, Three Rivers 1 Olivet 8, Comstock 0 Fennville 4, Delton-Kellogg 2 Saugatuck 7, Parchment 0 Schoolcraft 6, Holland Black River 3 Boys Tennis Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Paw Paw 1 Tonight Boys Soccer SMAC Tournament – Gold Division 4 Mattawan at 1 Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m. 3 Portage Central at 2 St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. SMAC Tournament – Silver Division 8 Lakeshore at 5 Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m. 7 Kalamazoo Central at 6 Portage Northern, 6:30 SMAC Tournament – Bronze Division 10 Battle Creek Central at 9 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m. SMAC 9th place game Volleyball Coloma at Bridgman, 6:30 p.m. South Haven at Fennville, 6:30 p.m. Watervliet at Allegan, 6:30 p.m. Martin at Gobles, 6:30 p.m. Schoolcraft at Lawton, 6:30 p.m. Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. Constantine at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:30 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 6:30 p.m. Holland Black River at Delton-Kellogg, 6:30 p.m. Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m. Decatur at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Golf – Regionals Division 2 at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 10:00 a.m. (Yankee Springs GC, Wayland) St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Harper Creek, Byron Center, Holland, Mattawan, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, Plainwell, Portage Northern, Gull Lake, Sturgis, Zeeland East, Zeeland West Division 4 at Kent City, 10:00 a.m. (Moss Ridge GC, Ravenna) Michigan Lutheran, Cassopolis, Comstock, GR Northpointe, GR West Catholic, Calvin Christian, Holton, Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett, Kent City, Lawrence, Montague, Muskegon West MI Chr., Newaygo, North Muskegon, Schoolcraft MHSAA – High School Football AP Rankings Division 1 1. Belleville (5) (6-0) 50 2. Caledonia (6-0) 42 3. Rockford (6-0) 40 4. Macomb Dakota (6-0) 38 5. Rochester Adams (5-1) 25 6. West Bloomfield (5-1) 23 7. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (5-1) 19 8. Lapeer (6-0) 13 9. Brighton (6-0) 11 (tie) Saline (6-0) 11 Others receiving votes: Davison 2. Det. Catholic Central 1. Division 2 1. Dexter (4) (6-0) 49 2. Warren De La Salle (1) (5-1) 46 3. Muskegon Mona Shores (5-1) 36 (tie) Livonia Franklin (6-0) 36 5. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (6-0) 33 6. South Lyon (5-1) 24 7. East Lansing (5-1) 17 8. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer (5-1) 12 9. Midland (5-1) 10 10. Birmingham Seaholm (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Battle Creek Central 2. Port Huron Northern 2. South Lyon East 1. Division 3 1. Detroit King (5) (4-1) 50 2. Mason (6-0) 42 3. Muskegon (4-2) 38 4. River Rouge (4-1) 35 5. Mount Pleasant (5-1) 28 6. St. Joseph (5-1) 24 7. Walled Lake Western (5-1) 21 (tie) Zeeland West (5-1) 21 9. Grosse Pointe North (6-0) 9 10. Linden (5-1) 4 Others receiving votes: Cadillac 2. Trenton 1. Division 4 1. Grand Rapids South Christian (5) (6-0) 50 2. Whitehall (6-0) 45 3. Riverview (6-0) 40 4. Redford Union (6-0) 34 5. Chelsea (5-1) 27 6. Freeland (5-1) 21 7. North Branch (6-0) 16 8. Edwardsburg (5-1) 15 9. Croswell-Lexington (5-1) 10 10. Goodrich (5-1) 8 Others receiving votes: Charlotte 5. GR Forest Hills Eastern 2. Ludington 2. Division 5 1. Frankenmuth (3) (6-0) 48 2. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (2) (5-1) 46 3. Detroit Country Day (4-1) 38 4. Belding (6-0) 31 (tie) Gladwin (6-0) 31 6. Corunna (5-1) 23 (tie) Portland (5-1) 23 8. Muskegon Oakridge (5-1) 12 9. Marine City (5-1) 7 (tie) Williamston (5-1) 7 Others receiving votes: Olivet 2. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 2. Berrien Springs 2. Howard City Tri-County 2. Armada 1. Division 6 1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (6-0) 50 2. Clinton (6-0) 44 3. Standish-Sterling (6-0) 39 4. Negaunee (6-0) 34 5. Durand (6-0) 29 6. Boyne City (6-0) 19 7. Kent City (6-0) 15 8. Gladstone (5-1) 14 (tie) Millington (5-1) 14 10. Warren Michigan Collegiate (5-1) 6 (tie) Madison Heights Bishop Foley (6-0) 6 Others receiving votes: Ecorse 3. Constantine 2. Division 7 1. Traverse City St. Francis (5) (6-0) 50 2. Hudson (6-0) 44 3. New Lothrop (6-0) 40 4. Detroit Central (6-0) 35 5. Ithaca (5-1) 28 6. Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker (6-0) 27 7. Napoleon (6-0) 21 8. Charlevoix (5-1) 10 9. Ravenna (5-1) 6 10. Erie-Mason (5-1) 3 (tie) Jackson Lumen Christi (3-3) 3 Others receiving votes: Schoolcraft 2. North Muskegon 2. Union City 2. Pewamo-Westphalia 1. Lawton 1. Division 8 1. Ottawa Lake Whiteford (5) (6-0) 50 2. Beal City (6-0) 43 3. Fowler (6-0) 39 4. Ubly (6-0) 35 5. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary (6-0) 33 6. Iron Mountain (5-1) 24 7. Evart (5-1) 17 8. Centreville (5-1) 16 9. Frankfort (5-1) 12 10. Reading (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: none. 8-Man Division 1 1. Grand Rapids NorthPointe Chr. (4) (6-0) 48 2. Adrian Lenawee Christian (5-1) 42 (tie) Merrill (1) (6-0) 42 4. Munising (6-0) 32 5. Martin (5-1) 28 6. Bridgman (6-0) 27 7. Norway (6-0) 21 8. Lincoln-Alcona (6-0) 11 9. Kingston (6-0) 8 10. Rogers City (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Newberry 3. Farwell 3. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 2. Breckenridge 1. 8-Man Division 2 1. Powers North Central (5) (6-0) 50 2. Colon (6-0) 45 3. Marion (6-0) 38 4. Climax-Scotts (5-1) 25 (tie) Morrice (5-1) 25 6. Crystal Falls Forest Park (5-1) 24 7. Peck (5-1) 21 8. Posen (5-1) 16 (tie) Au Gres-Sims (5-1) 16 10. Cedarville (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: Mendon 5. Lake Linden-Hubbell 3. Gaylord St. Mary 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a pair of health issues. The announcement ends a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer got his first job as a big league skipper. La Russa is a three-time World Series champion who turns 78 on Tuesday. He left the team on Aug. 30 because of issues with a pacemaker that was implanted in February. La Russa says a different, previously diagnosed health problem led to his departure. La Russa directed Chicago to the AL Central title last year, but the team fell short of expectations this season. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Seattle Mariners 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 2 Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Tigers 4, Mariners 3 – Mariners to start playoffs on road after 4-3 loss to Tigers The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who got a two-run homer from Javier Báez. Sam Haggerty singled with two outs in the ninth inning and hurt his left groin while sliding into second base on a successful steal. He needed assistance to leave the field, an arm draped over manager Scott Servais and an athletic trainer. Haggerty is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. Andrew Chafin struck out Carlos Santana for his third save. Seattle will open a best-of-three series at Toronto or Cleveland on Friday. White Sox 3, Twins 2 – Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps down The Chicago White Sox watched manager Tony La Russa announce he was leaving his position, and then beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 behind Johnny Cueto’s seven effective innings. La Russa stepped down because of a pair of health issues, punctuating a disappointing season for the Hall of Famer in the same spot where he got his first job as a big league skipper. Josh Harrison hit a two-run homer in Chicago’s fourth win in five games. Minnesota dropped to 9-19 in its last 28 games. Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer, and Bailey Ober pitched five innings of two-hit ball. Reds 3, Cubs 1 – Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1. The Reds are 61-99 this season. They snapped a six-game skid and can avoid losing at least 100 games for the second time in franchise history if they sweep the three-game series against Chicago. Cincinnati finished 61-101 in 1982. Greene and relievers Derek Law, Buck Farmer and Alexis Diaz combined on a two-hitter to stop the Cubs’ winning streak at seven games. Chicago only got one runner past second base before scoring in the ninth against Diaz, who picked up his 10th save. Tonight Detroit (Rodriguez 5-5) at Seattle (Gonzales 10-15), 6:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 5:50 Detroit (TBD) at Seattle (Flexen 8-9), 9:40 p.m. – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Chicago Cubs (Assad 2-2) at Cincinnati (Cessa 4-4), 6:40 p.m. Minnesota (Winder 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-9), 8:10 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Week 4 Last Night San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 9 49ers 24, Rams 9 – 49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9 Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9. Jeff Wilson Jr. also scored on a 32-yard run that gave the Niners their seventh straight regular-season win over their in-state rivals. The Rams won the matchup that meant most in last season’s NFC championship game on the way to a Super Bowl title, but this meeting looked more like their recent regular-season meetings. San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay’s offense and got enough big plays for the win. NHL – National Hockey League – Preseason Last Night Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 NBA – National Basketball Association – Preseason Tonight Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:00 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls, 9:30 p.m. WNBA – Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25 A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. It has been scheduled for Oct. 25. Griner is an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The Moscow region court said Monday it will hear her appeal. Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. NWSL – Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players. U.S. Soccer commissioned the investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and a law firm after former NWSL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual coercion dating back a decade. But it was clear the problems were widespread. Five of the 10 head coaches in the league last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct. Running – Man, 36, dies after running in London Marathon Organizers of the London Marathon say a 36-year-old man died after running in the race on Sunday. London Marathon Events says the man collapsed between miles 23 and 24 of the race. He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes. He died in a hospital in London. The organizers expressed their “sincere condolences” to the man’s friends and family. The cause of death has yet to be established. Fishing – Authorities probing report of scandal at fishing tournament Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie. A Twitter video shows Jason Fischer, tournament director for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail event, on Friday cutting open walleye and finding lead weights and prepared fish filets inside the winning catch of five fish to bolster their weight. Anglers Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were disqualified. Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Runyan, Cominsky and Fischer. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says ODNR officers gathered evidence. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley in a statement said “these individuals will be held accountable.” Olympics – Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal A top executive at a major Japanese publisher has been charged with bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member. The charges against Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, a major figure in Japan’s movie and entertainment industry, are the latest in the unfolding corruption scandal related to last year’s Tokyo Summer Games. Kadokawa was arrested Sept. 14 on suspicion of bribing Haruyuki Takahashi with 69 million yen, or $480,000. Takahashi is a former executive at advertising company Dentsu who had great influence in arranging Olympic sponsorships. Kadokawa issued a statement saying he would quit as chairman. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Volleyball Lake Michigan College at Southwestern Michigan College, 6:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Soccer Our Lady of the Lake 1, New Buffalo 1 – TIE Michigan Lutheran 3, Brandywine 2 Wyoming Lee 8, Berrien Springs 0 Allegan 3, Bridgman 0 Covert 2, Bloomingdale 1 Buchanan 2, Constantine 0 Watervliet 3, Kalamazoo Christian 1 Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Coloma 0 South Haven 3, Lawton 0 Edwardsburg 1, Vicksburg 0 Wyoming Potter’s House 3, Hartford 2 Paw Paw 2, Otsego 0 Plainwell 6, Niles 0 Sturgis 4, Three Rivers 1 Olivet 8, Comstock 0 Fennville 4, Delton-Kellogg 2 Saugatuck 7, Parchment 0 Schoolcraft 6, Holland Black River 3 Boys Tennis Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Paw Paw 1 Tonight Boys Soccer SMAC Tournament – Gold Division 4 Mattawan at 1 Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m. 3 Portage Central at 2 St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. SMAC Tournament – Silver Division 8 Lakeshore at 5 Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m. 7 Kalamazoo Central at 6 Portage Northern, 6:30 SMAC Tournament – Bronze Division 10 Battle Creek Central at 9 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m. SMAC 9th place game Volleyball Coloma at Bridgman, 6:30 p.m. South Haven at Fennville, 6:30 p.m. Watervliet at Allegan, 6:30 p.m. Martin at Gobles, 6:30 p.m. Schoolcraft at Lawton, 6:30 p.m. Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. Constantine at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:30 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 6:30 p.m. Holland Black River at Delton-Kellogg, 6:30 p.m. Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m. Decatur at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Golf – Regionals Division 2 at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 10:00 a.m. (Yankee Springs GC, Wayland) St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Harper Creek, Byron Center, Holland, Mattawan, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, Plainwell, Portage Northern, Gull Lake, Sturgis, Zeeland East, Zeeland West Division 4 at Kent City, 10:00 a.m. (Moss Ridge GC, Ravenna) Michigan Lutheran, Cassopolis, Comstock, GR Northpointe, GR West Catholic, Calvin Christian, Holton, Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett, Kent City, Lawrence, Montague, Muskegon West MI Chr., Newaygo, North Muskegon, Schoolcraft MHSAA – High School Football AP Rankings Division 1 1. Belleville (5) (6-0) 50 2. Caledonia (6-0) 42 3. Rockford (6-0) 40 4. Macomb Dakota (6-0) 38 5. Rochester Adams (5-1) 25 6. West Bloomfield (5-1) 23 7. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (5-1) 19 8. Lapeer (6-0) 13 9. Brighton (6-0) 11 (tie) Saline (6-0) 11 Others receiving votes: Davison 2. Det. Catholic Central 1. Division 2 1. Dexter (4) (6-0) 49 2. Warren De La Salle (1) (5-1) 46 3. Muskegon Mona Shores (5-1) 36 (tie) Livonia Franklin (6-0) 36 5. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (6-0) 33 6. South Lyon (5-1) 24 7. East Lansing (5-1) 17 8. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer (5-1) 12 9. Midland (5-1) 10 10. Birmingham Seaholm (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Battle Creek Central 2. Port Huron Northern 2. South Lyon East 1. Division 3 1. Detroit King (5) (4-1) 50 2. Mason (6-0) 42 3. Muskegon (4-2) 38 4. River Rouge (4-1) 35 5. Mount Pleasant (5-1) 28 6. St. Joseph (5-1) 24 7. Walled Lake Western (5-1) 21 (tie) Zeeland West (5-1) 21 9. Grosse Pointe North (6-0) 9 10. Linden (5-1) 4 Others receiving votes: Cadillac 2. Trenton 1. Division 4 1. Grand Rapids South Christian (5) (6-0) 50 2. Whitehall (6-0) 45 3. Riverview (6-0) 40 4. Redford Union (6-0) 34 5. Chelsea (5-1) 27 6. Freeland (5-1) 21 7. North Branch (6-0) 16 8. Edwardsburg (5-1) 15 9. Croswell-Lexington (5-1) 10 10. Goodrich (5-1) 8 Others receiving votes: Charlotte 5. GR Forest Hills Eastern 2. Ludington 2. Division 5 1. Frankenmuth (3) (6-0) 48 2. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (2) (5-1) 46 3. Detroit Country Day (4-1) 38 4. Belding (6-0) 31 (tie) Gladwin (6-0) 31 6. Corunna (5-1) 23 (tie) Portland (5-1) 23 8. Muskegon Oakridge (5-1) 12 9. Marine City (5-1) 7 (tie) Williamston (5-1) 7 Others receiving votes: Olivet 2. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 2. Berrien Springs 2. Howard City Tri-County 2. Armada 1. Division 6 1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (6-0) 50 2. Clinton (6-0) 44 3. Standish-Sterling (6-0) 39 4. Negaunee (6-0) 34 5. Durand (6-0) 29 6. Boyne City (6-0) 19 7. Kent City (6-0) 15 8. Gladstone (5-1) 14 (tie) Millington (5-1) 14 10. Warren Michigan Collegiate (5-1) 6 (tie) Madison Heights Bishop Foley (6-0) 6 Others receiving votes: Ecorse 3. Constantine 2. Division 7 1. Traverse City St. Francis (5) (6-0) 50 2. Hudson (6-0) 44 3. New Lothrop (6-0) 40 4. Detroit Central (6-0) 35 5. Ithaca (5-1) 28 6. Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker (6-0) 27 7. Napoleon (6-0) 21 8. Charlevoix (5-1) 10 9. Ravenna (5-1) 6 10. Erie-Mason (5-1) 3 (tie) Jackson Lumen Christi (3-3) 3 Others receiving votes: Schoolcraft 2. North Muskegon 2. Union City 2. Pewamo-Westphalia 1. Lawton 1. Division 8 1. Ottawa Lake Whiteford (5) (6-0) 50 2. Beal City (6-0) 43 3. Fowler (6-0) 39 4. Ubly (6-0) 35 5. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary (6-0) 33 6. Iron Mountain (5-1) 24 7. Evart (5-1) 17 8. Centreville (5-1) 16 9. Frankfort (5-1) 12 10. Reading (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: none. 8-Man Division 1 1. Grand Rapids NorthPointe Chr. (4) (6-0) 48 2. Adrian Lenawee Christian (5-1) 42 (tie) Merrill (1) (6-0) 42 4. Munising (6-0) 32 5. Martin (5-1) 28 6. Bridgman (6-0) 27 7. Norway (6-0) 21 8. Lincoln-Alcona (6-0) 11 9. Kingston (6-0) 8 10. Rogers City (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Newberry 3. Farwell 3. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 2. Breckenridge 1. 8-Man Division 2 1. Powers North Central (5) (6-0) 50 2. Colon (6-0) 45 3. Marion (6-0) 38 4. Climax-Scotts (5-1) 25 (tie) Morrice (5-1) 25 6. Crystal Falls Forest Park (5-1) 24 7. Peck (5-1) 21 8. Posen (5-1) 16 (tie) Au Gres-Sims (5-1) 16 10. Cedarville (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: Mendon 5. Lake Linden-Hubbell 3. Gaylord St. Mary 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a pair of health issues. The announcement ends a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer got his first job as a big league skipper. La Russa is a three-time World Series champion who turns 78 on Tuesday. He left the team on Aug. 30 because of issues with a pacemaker that was implanted in February. La Russa says a different, previously diagnosed health problem led to his departure. La Russa directed Chicago to the AL Central title last year, but the team fell short of expectations this season. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Seattle Mariners 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 2 Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Tigers 4, Mariners 3 – Mariners to start playoffs on road after 4-3 loss to Tigers The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who got a two-run homer from Javier Báez. Sam Haggerty singled with two outs in the ninth inning and hurt his left groin while sliding into second base on a successful steal. He needed assistance to leave the field, an arm draped over manager Scott Servais and an athletic trainer. Haggerty is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. Andrew Chafin struck out Carlos Santana for his third save. Seattle will open a best-of-three series at Toronto or Cleveland on Friday. White Sox 3, Twins 2 – Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps down The Chicago White Sox watched manager Tony La Russa announce he was leaving his position, and then beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 behind Johnny Cueto’s seven effective innings. La Russa stepped down because of a pair of health issues, punctuating a disappointing season for the Hall of Famer in the same spot where he got his first job as a big league skipper. Josh Harrison hit a two-run homer in Chicago’s fourth win in five games. Minnesota dropped to 9-19 in its last 28 games. Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer, and Bailey Ober pitched five innings of two-hit ball. Reds 3, Cubs 1 – Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1. The Reds are 61-99 this season. They snapped a six-game skid and can avoid losing at least 100 games for the second time in franchise history if they sweep the three-game series against Chicago. Cincinnati finished 61-101 in 1982. Greene and relievers Derek Law, Buck Farmer and Alexis Diaz combined on a two-hitter to stop the Cubs’ winning streak at seven games. Chicago only got one runner past second base before scoring in the ninth against Diaz, who picked up his 10th save. Tonight Detroit (Rodriguez 5-5) at Seattle (Gonzales 10-15), 6:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 5:50 Detroit (TBD) at Seattle (Flexen 8-9), 9:40 p.m. – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Chicago Cubs (Assad 2-2) at Cincinnati (Cessa 4-4), 6:40 p.m. Minnesota (Winder 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-9), 8:10 p.m. NFL – National Football League – Week 4 Last Night San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 9 49ers 24, Rams 9 – 49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9 Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9. Jeff Wilson Jr. also scored on a 32-yard run that gave the Niners their seventh straight regular-season win over their in-state rivals. The Rams won the matchup that meant most in last season’s NFC championship game on the way to a Super Bowl title, but this meeting looked more like their recent regular-season meetings. San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay’s offense and got enough big plays for the win. NHL – National Hockey League – Preseason Last Night Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 NBA – National Basketball Association – Preseason Tonight Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:00 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls, 9:30 p.m. WNBA – Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25 A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. It has been scheduled for Oct. 25. Griner is an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The Moscow region court said Monday it will hear her appeal. Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. NWSL – Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players. U.S. Soccer commissioned the investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and a law firm after former NWSL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual coercion dating back a decade. But it was clear the problems were widespread. Five of the 10 head coaches in the league last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct. Running – Man, 36, dies after running in London Marathon Organizers of the London Marathon say a 36-year-old man died after running in the race on Sunday. London Marathon Events says the man collapsed between miles 23 and 24 of the race. He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes. He died in a hospital in London. The organizers expressed their “sincere condolences” to the man’s friends and family. The cause of death has yet to be established. Fishing – Authorities probing report of scandal at fishing tournament Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie. A Twitter video shows Jason Fischer, tournament director for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail event, on Friday cutting open walleye and finding lead weights and prepared fish filets inside the winning catch of five fish to bolster their weight. Anglers Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were disqualified. Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Runyan, Cominsky and Fischer. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says ODNR officers gathered evidence. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley in a statement said “these individuals will be held accountable.” Olympics – Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal A top executive at a major Japanese publisher has been charged with bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member. The charges against Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, a major figure in Japan’s movie and entertainment industry, are the latest in the unfolding corruption scandal related to last year’s Tokyo Summer Games. Kadokawa was arrested Sept. 14 on suspicion of bribing Haruyuki Takahashi with 69 million yen, or $480,000. Takahashi is a former executive at advertising company Dentsu who had great influence in arranging Olympic sponsorships. Kadokawa issued a statement saying he would quit as chairman. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Volleyball Lake Michigan College at Southwestern Michigan College, 6:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Soccer Our Lady of the Lake 1, New Buffalo 1 – TIE Michigan Lutheran 3, Brandywine 2 Wyoming Lee 8, Berrien Springs 0 Allegan 3, Bridgman 0 Covert 2, Bloomingdale 1 Buchanan 2, Constantine 0 Watervliet 3, Kalamazoo Christian 1 Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Coloma 0 South Haven 3, Lawton 0 Edwardsburg 1, Vicksburg 0 Wyoming Potter’s House 3, Hartford 2 Paw Paw 2, Otsego 0 Plainwell 6, Niles 0 Sturgis 4, Three Rivers 1 Olivet 8, Comstock 0 Fennville 4, Delton-Kellogg 2 Saugatuck 7, Parchment 0 Schoolcraft 6, Holland Black River 3 Boys Tennis Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Paw Paw 1 Tonight Boys Soccer SMAC Tournament – Gold Division 4 Mattawan at 1 Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m. 3 Portage Central at 2 St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. SMAC Tournament – Silver Division 8 Lakeshore at 5 Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m. 7 Kalamazoo Central at 6 Portage Northern, 6:30 SMAC Tournament – Bronze Division 10 Battle Creek Central at 9 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m. SMAC 9th place game Volleyball Coloma at Bridgman, 6:30 p.m. South Haven at Fennville, 6:30 p.m. Watervliet at Allegan, 6:30 p.m. Martin at Gobles, 6:30 p.m. Schoolcraft at Lawton, 6:30 p.m. Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. Constantine at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:30 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 6:30 p.m. Holland Black River at Delton-Kellogg, 6:30 p.m. Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m. Decatur at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Golf – Regionals Division 2 at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 10:00 a.m. (Yankee Springs GC, Wayland) St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Harper Creek, Byron Center, Holland, Mattawan, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, Plainwell, Portage Northern, Gull Lake, Sturgis, Zeeland East, Zeeland West Division 4 at Kent City, 10:00 a.m. (Moss Ridge GC, Ravenna) Michigan Lutheran, Cassopolis, Comstock, GR Northpointe, GR West Catholic, Calvin Christian, Holton, Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett, Kent City, Lawrence, Montague, Muskegon West MI Chr., Newaygo, North Muskegon, Schoolcraft MHSAA – High School Football AP Rankings Division 1 1. Belleville (5) (6-0) 50 2. Caledonia (6-0) 42 3. Rockford (6-0) 40 4. Macomb Dakota (6-0) 38 5. Rochester Adams (5-1) 25 6. West Bloomfield (5-1) 23 7. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (5-1) 19 8. Lapeer (6-0) 13 9. Brighton (6-0) 11 (tie) Saline (6-0) 11 Others receiving votes: Davison 2. Det. Catholic Central 1. Division 2 1. Dexter (4) (6-0) 49 2. Warren De La Salle (1) (5-1) 46 3. Muskegon Mona Shores (5-1) 36 (tie) Livonia Franklin (6-0) 36 5. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (6-0) 33 6. South Lyon (5-1) 24 7. East Lansing (5-1) 17 8. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer (5-1) 12 9. Midland (5-1) 10 10. Birmingham Seaholm (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Battle Creek Central 2. Port Huron Northern 2. South Lyon East 1. Division 3 1. Detroit King (5) (4-1) 50 2. Mason (6-0) 42 3. Muskegon (4-2) 38 4. River Rouge (4-1) 35 5. Mount Pleasant (5-1) 28 6. St. Joseph (5-1) 24 7. Walled Lake Western (5-1) 21 (tie) Zeeland West (5-1) 21 9. Grosse Pointe North (6-0) 9 10. Linden (5-1) 4 Others receiving votes: Cadillac 2. Trenton 1. Division 4 1. Grand Rapids South Christian (5) (6-0) 50 2. Whitehall (6-0) 45 3. Riverview (6-0) 40 4. Redford Union (6-0) 34 5. Chelsea (5-1) 27 6. Freeland (5-1) 21 7. North Branch (6-0) 16 8. Edwardsburg (5-1) 15 9. Croswell-Lexington (5-1) 10 10. Goodrich (5-1) 8 Others receiving votes: Charlotte 5. GR Forest Hills Eastern 2. Ludington 2. Division 5 1. Frankenmuth (3) (6-0) 48 2. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (2) (5-1) 46 3. Detroit Country Day (4-1) 38 4. Belding (6-0) 31 (tie) Gladwin (6-0) 31 6. Corunna (5-1) 23 (tie) Portland (5-1) 23 8. Muskegon Oakridge (5-1) 12 9. Marine City (5-1) 7 (tie) Williamston (5-1) 7 Others receiving votes: Olivet 2. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 2. Berrien Springs 2. Howard City Tri-County 2. Armada 1. Division 6 1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (6-0) 50 2. Clinton (6-0) 44 3. Standish-Sterling (6-0) 39 4. Negaunee (6-0) 34 5. Durand (6-0) 29 6. Boyne City (6-0) 19 7. Kent City (6-0) 15 8. Gladstone (5-1) 14 (tie) Millington (5-1) 14 10. Warren Michigan Collegiate (5-1) 6 (tie) Madison Heights Bishop Foley (6-0) 6 Others receiving votes: Ecorse 3. Constantine 2. Division 7 1. Traverse City St. Francis (5) (6-0) 50 2. Hudson (6-0) 44 3. New Lothrop (6-0) 40 4. Detroit Central (6-0) 35 5. Ithaca (5-1) 28 6. Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker (6-0) 27 7. Napoleon (6-0) 21 8. Charlevoix (5-1) 10 9. Ravenna (5-1) 6 10. Erie-Mason (5-1) 3 (tie) Jackson Lumen Christi (3-3) 3 Others receiving votes: Schoolcraft 2. North Muskegon 2. Union City 2. Pewamo-Westphalia 1. Lawton 1. Division 8 1. Ottawa Lake Whiteford (5) (6-0) 50 2. Beal City (6-0) 43 3. Fowler (6-0) 39 4. Ubly (6-0) 35 5. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary (6-0) 33 6. Iron Mountain (5-1) 24 7. Evart (5-1) 17 8. Centreville (5-1) 16 9. Frankfort (5-1) 12 10. Reading (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: none. 8-Man Division 1 1. Grand Rapids NorthPointe Chr. (4) (6-0) 48 2. Adrian Lenawee Christian (5-1) 42 (tie) Merrill (1) (6-0) 42 4. Munising (6-0) 32 5. Martin (5-1) 28 6. Bridgman (6-0) 27 7. Norway (6-0) 21 8. Lincoln-Alcona (6-0) 11 9. Kingston (6-0) 8 10. Rogers City (6-0) 7 Others receiving votes: Newberry 3. Farwell 3. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 2. Breckenridge 1. 8-Man Division 2 1. Powers North Central (5) (6-0) 50 2. Colon (6-0) 45 3. Marion (6-0) 38 4. Climax-Scotts (5-1) 25 (tie) Morrice (5-1) 25 6. Crystal Falls Forest Park (5-1) 24 7. Peck (5-1) 21 8. Posen (5-1) 16 (tie) Au Gres-Sims (5-1) 16 10. Cedarville (5-1) 6 Others receiving votes: Mendon 5. Lake Linden-Hubbell 3. Gaylord St. Mary 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cincinnati Reds got clobbered by the Milwaukee Brewers as Vladimir Gutierrez and every other pitcher turned in horrible performances. Jeff and Steve look at what went wrong, including terrible bullpen performances from Buck Farmer and Lucas Sims. They also look at the historic nature of the Reds futility and offer to be a Sham-Wow for Reds fans. They then look at the few positives that exist from last night's game including two-way star-in-the-making Matt Reynolds, Mike Moustakas with another multi-hit game, and a great first inning for Reds hitters. Also, shoutout to the Dayton Dragons who are awesome. Then they give you what to expect from Hunter Greene in the Milwaukee finale.*SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonredsAlso follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Blue NileThis Mother's Day give mom something she'll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cincinnati Reds got clobbered by the Milwaukee Brewers as Vladimir Gutierrez and every other pitcher turned in horrible performances. Jeff and Steve look at what went wrong, including terrible bullpen performances from Buck Farmer and Lucas Sims. They also look at the historic nature of the Reds futility and offer to be a Sham-Wow for Reds fans. They then look at the few positives that exist from last night's game including two-way star-in-the-making Matt Reynolds, Mike Moustakas with another multi-hit game, and a great first inning for Reds hitters. Also, shoutout to the Dayton Dragons who are awesome. Then they give you what to expect from Hunter Greene in the Milwaukee finale. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Blue Nile This Mother's Day give mom something she'll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Nick talk about the wild week that continues for the Cincinnati Reds following the Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez and Sonny Gray trades. The guys will discuss the Reds adding Mike Minor, Donovan Solano and Buck Farmer, as well as trading away Amir Garrett to the Kansas City Royals.
This week, the fellas are live at Mootz Pizzeria + Bar on Library Street, downtown Detroit. They sample the pizzas and the atmosphere and give their honest reviews. Spoiler: both were excellent. They also talk about live tigers getting loose, Miggy and Niko getting a different kind of loose, and waving farewell to Buck Farmer and Franklin Perez. Eric power ranked stops on 96 between Grand Rapids and Detroit and also sings a little bit.Mootz Pizzeria + Bar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's episode, the fellas review a winning week of Royals baseball, discuss the demotion of Kyle Isbel, and consider ways to improve the team's defense. Plus, a consideration of how badass the name "Buck Farmer" is and a preview of this week's series against the Pirates and Twins. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
Two Spring training games to cover today! Chris talks about Spencer Turnbull, Matt Manning, Joe Jimenez, Buck Farmer, he makes a few programming notes and continues to ponder the Akil Badoo situation!SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two Spring training games to cover today! Chris talks about Spencer Turnbull, Matt Manning, Joe Jimenez, Buck Farmer, he makes a few programming notes and continues to ponder the Akil Badoo situation! SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke and Alex discuss the last few off-season moves ahead of Detroit Tigers spring training, how A.J. Hinch thinks differently about the game, and dive into what the pitching situation is as pitchers and catchers reported to camp last week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ During most games, join us on our Twitter for a live conversation throughout the game. About once a week during the season, we go live on our Facebook page, so be sure and join us there. Want a video version of the show? You can grab it on Facebook or YouTube. Music for the show from purple-planet.com. Want more? Follow the show on Social Facebook: @MichiganandTrumbull Twitter: @Mich_Trumbull Instagram: @michiganandtrumbullpodcast YouTube: Click Here Follow Alex: Twitter: @alex_s_freeman Instagram: @alex_s_freeman Follow Luke: Twitter: @LukeJaconis Instagram: @LukeJaconis --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michiganandtrumbull/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michiganandtrumbull/support
Buck Farmer (@B_Farm09), joins the show to talk about his career and what improvements he has made over the years. We also discuss the mental aspect of the game, and some of his favorite baseball memories.
Buck Farmer (@B_Farm09), joins the show to talk about his career and what improvements he has made over the years. We also discuss the mental aspect of the game, and some of his favorite baseball memories.
Buck Farmer - Detroit Tigers Relief Pitcher
Hosts Dan Dickerson & Pat Caputo catch-up with Tigers GM Al Avila and manager Ron Gardenhire, as well as several of the key players who will play major roles in 2020.
In this nice brand new episode, the guys discuss a wild opening day for the Tigers, get into a heated discussion about Drew VerHagen and Buck Farmer (really, I'm not making that up,) recap Jordan's trip to Comerica Park on Monday, and go in depth on the shawarma nachos. Eric rants about rain outs, a Podcastellanos meetup is discussed, and there are many Twitter questions.On Twitter:@JordanHall23@ComericaEric@PodcastellanosOn Instagram:@jordinho4Facebook.com/Podcastellanos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Big Drew and Jim discuss whether or not the Texans finally found their quarterback of the future and give out their weekly football picks! Also, the guys update Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury status for Monday and Buck Farmer’s MLB investigation. Lastly, is calling “shotgun” a necessary option when carpooling with friends?
Buck Farmer and the bats struggled in the nightcap, as the Tigers bats had no answers for the Indians' pitching in a 10-0 loss.
Justin Upton and Miguel Cabrera both homered and Buck Farmer earned the win in the Tigers' win over the White Sox.
It is the fifteenth episode of the second season of The Outside Corner Fantasy Baseball Podcast! On this week's show we will be running down the summer schedule of UACHYT blockbuster films! Hollywood has taken a shine to the players in our league and you will see many of them appearing in a multiplex near you! We also discuss the Ballad of Buck Farmer, Derek Fisher's Tenacious D, and we find out why Matt Adams is so popular on Yelp! Be sure to subscribe so you can receive all of our 2017 season episodes as soon as they drop. You can leave us feedback or questions at: Twitter: @outsidecornerFB Email: outsidecornerpodcast@gmail.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsidecorner Play Draft with us by using the promo code: bombtrack or by visiting this URL http://playdraft.com/bombtrack
Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach begin the show by taking a closer look at Rays speedster Mallex Smith and how he compares to Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain. (:27) They also break down what to do with outfielders Jose Pirela, Jacoby Ellsbury and Aaron Hicks. (3:50) Gary Sanchez has returned to last year's form and now should be the No. 1 catcher in fantasy baseball over Buster Posey. (10:18) Lewis Brinson is an intriguing prospect that could add value if he receives regular playing time. (16:19) Rougned Odor and Kyle Seager are established players that are starting to come around and play well. (18:17) Mitch Haniger is a player that keeps collecting hits and should be picked up if he is available. (21:38) Next, Leach and Zinkie run down a long list of starting pitchers consisting of Buck Farmer (22:45), Sean Newcomb 24:24), Joe and Tyson Ross (26:31), Masahiro Tanaka (30:53) and the Rockies' starting staff (33:06). Need a closer? The crew takes a look at the numbers from Corey Knebel (37:07), Matt Albers (40:17), Felipe Rivero (42:15) and the Phillies bullpen. (43:35)
In a solo episode, Paul discusses 10 pitchers who are currently interesting to him, ranging from Robbie Ray to Buck Farmer.
After a week off, the guys are back with a show full of hot takes and laughs. On this week's show, they discuss the current state of the Tigers, whether they should engage in a complete rebuild, and if the staff is suitable for the long term. They also discuss Miguel Cabrera's struggles, Nicholas Castellanos' resurgence, and how Buck Farmer became the greatest right handed pitcher of our generation. Podcastellanos.com On Twitter: @JordanHall23 @ComericaEric @Podcastellanos On Instagram: @jordinho4 Facebook.com/Podcastellanos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this edition of the Nasty Cast, the boys toil over the value of Edinson Volquez (not really) and Jacob Faria. They play Legit or Quit, then use high and low BABIP's to identify hitters they are selling high on and buying low. They then round out the show with a quartet of intriguing prospects, and give some weekend streaming options. It's a show so packed with fantasy goodness that you'll forget all about playing Farmville for at least five minutes! Follow the show and hosts on Twitter @NastyCastBGFS @NathanDokken @ManlyVanLee @therealmaday and read even more at BigGuyFantasySports.com! Legit or Quit:Whit MerrfieldJustin VerlanderAriel MirandaJeff HoffmanAndrew BenintendiKyle SchwarberJeff SamardzijaDansby Swanson BABIP Sell-High/Buy-Low Hitters:Todd FrazierAlex GordonMaikel FrancoRougned OdorAndrew McCutchenRyan ZimmermanAvisail GarciaKeon BroxtonTim BeckhamStarlin Castro Prospects:Dustin FowlerSean NewcombBo BichetteWalker Buehler, Texas Ranger (except he's not)
We've got Jacob Faria, Buck Farmer, Alex Meyer and Sean Newcomb on the Waiver Wire. Who should you prioritize? We begin the show with plenty of pitching talk ... We're talking deep leagues (13:30) and then getting fired up as we debate Justin Upton (37:15) and Odubel Herrera (43:23). We also discuss CC Sabathia (9:35), Rick Porcello (31:30), Jimmy Nelson (51:00), multi-homer games and more ... We've got bullpen updates (18:45) and our thoughts on a hot Andrew McCutchen (47:10) and a cold Bryce Harper (48:25) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Ausmus talks about Buck Farmer in the Tigers' 4-0 win.
Angels manager discusses facing Buck Farmer who had movement and changed speeds for the Tigers.
Was Scooter Gennett's four-homer game completely irrelevant for Fantasy owners (0:53)? Are there changes coming in a couple of bullpens? Is it time to drop Masahiro Tanaka (10:00)? We're covering yesterday's hot topics and a lot more ... Tanaka wasn't the only SP to struggle yesterday. Any concerns about Jacob deGrom, Jose Quintana or Marco Estrada (12:30)? ... A lot of catcher talk (34:00), discussing Jacob Faria and Buck Farmer, fringy SPs (53:00) and your comments about raisins (47:15)! ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Like the Detroit Tigers, we're back! Although... we are a bit rusty. Rob and HookSlide discussed the first week of the new baseball season, remembered 24 of the 25 players on the Tigers' roster (sorry, Buck Farmer), and answered a heap of listener questions in their first episode together in nearly a month. Luckily, there were plenty of good things to talk about. The Tigers are off to a roaring start at 2-0, winning a pair of exciting games over the Miami Marlins. Your fearless podcast hosts break down the important aspects of the two wins, but probably spend just as much time giggling manically at the idea of what a healthy Victor Martinez could do to this Tigers offense. Hey, winning is fun! Of course, things weren't all sunshine and rainbows in South Florida. Francisco Rodriguez struggled, Logan Kensing showed why he is a career MLB journeyman, and... James McCann didn't get a hit? Even manager Brad Ausmus couldn't draw any ire after a job well done through two games. Topics in this week's episode include: Baseball is back! But it might kill us.The Tigers looked very good in MiamiVictor Martinez is healthy and everyone should be terrifiedAnibal Sanchez: not deadCC Sabathia might be in trouble this weekendThe Tigers' difficult April scheduleBad slides and baseball in dressesListener questions!Which baseball players do we hate most?When Brad Ausmus goes right Contents: 2:41 - Rounding the Bases: this is how you win the division 43:31 - Warming in the Pen: tough sledding ahead 58:23 - High and Tight: baseball in dresses 1:12:45 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: more Salty, please 1:33:50 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: who kidnapped Brad Ausmus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Motor City Bengals Presents "Tiger Talk" with hosts Matt Pelc and Dave Holcomb. On this episode, it's more of the same for the struggling Detroit Tigers, who have fallen three games below .500 with their latest loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The pitching has obviously been a problem, but Pelc and Holcomb share their displeasure with the offense, which has failed to score more than two runs in four of the last five games. And speaking of pitching problems, right-hander Shane Greene is moving to the bullpen in favor of Buck Farmer. Tigers fans should not expect much from Farmer, who has posted an ERA above 9.00 in three appearances this season, but Greene has been so bad, something had to be done.In the second segment, the hosts express their final decision on whether the Detroit Tigers should buy or sell before the trade deadline on Friday. As painful as it may be in the short-term, both Holcomb and Pelc believe it is in the team's best interest to give up on this season and look towards building for the future.Finally, in the "Around the League" segment, the hosts talk about Johnny Cueto to Kansas City, Tyler Clippard to New York, the Hall of Fame Class and some head scratching statements coming from former ESPN radio host Colin Cowherd. All that and more on "Tiger Talk".
On this week's Bless You Boys Podcast, HookSlide has the week off, but we welcome back Detroit News columnist and BYB's own Kurt Mensching back to the show to discuss a disastrous week of Detroit baseball, Joe Nathan vs. the Tigers' fan base, Kurt vs. the Tigers' fan base and Victor Martinez asking for fan support. Bless You Boys Podcast 124 was recorded August 16, 2014, has a running time of 53 minutes and features Al Beaton and Kurt Mensching. Topics: Slumping again: The Tigers would not make the postseason if it began tomorrow. These same Tigers held a seven game lead three weeks ago. Weekend disaster, including ten and 19 inning losses, Joe Nathan is in need of PR lessons. Victor Martinez - "We really need the fans." From Justin Verlander, Anibal Sanchez and Joakim Soria to Buck Farmer, Robbie Ray and Melvin Mercedes. And we wonder why the Tigers are struggling? On tap, Jim Johnson? The ex-Oriole All-Star and A's washout been up and down while pitching for Triple-A Toledo. Are we a spoiled fan base? Kurt says yes, our friend Rogo says no. All that, plus tangents galore! Upcoming guests: Aug 22: Chris Iott, Mlive.com Aug 29: Jason Beck, MLB.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 153 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss, among other players and situations, Josh Willingham; Rymer Liriano; Pedro Alvarez; Rafael Montero, Jacob deGrom, and Noah Syndergaard; Buck Farmer and Justin Verlander; Phil Hughes; Jenrry Mejia; shaky bullpens; and some requests – Stephen Strasburg, […]