Podcast appearances and mentions of Cam Smith

We have three teams moving on to the divisional round — congrats to the White Sox, Yankees, and Padres, and one epic showdown left between the Braves and the Phillies. Bryce Harper went from fall guy to hero in the matter of moments. His misplay on Drake Baldwin's fly ball in left field gave the Braves a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the 7th, but back-to-back homers from Schwarber and then Harper tied the game. The Phillies won the game in the 10th after Alec Bohm homered to the opposite field in the top of the 10th. The White Sox scored 4 runs in the top of the 1st and never looked back. Chase Meredith delivered the knockout blow with a 3-run homer in the top of the 6th. Mixtape love to Cam Smith on his first postseason homer, and Jordan Hicks, who pitched well in relief in both games. The Yankees scored 9 runs on 14 hits in the Bronx to send their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, home for the 2026 season. Luis Garcia Jr. had a homer and 3 hits. Rookie George Lombard Jr. had 4 hits, 4 runs, and an RBI in the 2-game sweep. Our favorite pseudo-Dominican, Papi Austin Wells, had 2 RBIs. Cody Bellinger delivered the big blow — a three-run homer in the 6th to blow the game open. The Cubs PCA (frontrunner for NL MVP) and Alex Bregman went 0-for-8 last night as the Padres move on in front of a boisterous home crowd in Slam Diego. 20-year-old Ethan Salas became the youngest player ever to catch a postseason game. Gavin Sheets put the nail in the Cubs' coffin with a 3-run homer in the 4th. The Padres bullpen held the lead for a 4-1 win. By my count, there are 18 African-American players on MLB rosters in the Wild Card Round (8.6%). The Braves have the most African-American players on their roster, with five. This statistic will change as playoff rosters are set by round. Special thanks to the BBM Discord family, Flobo, Malik, and Tony Gwynn Jr. for joining this supersized edition of Finish Your Breakfast.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson sit down with former Bull and 3-time NBA champion Bill Wennington to discuss his 24th season as the Bulls' radio analyst and his new role as part of CHSN's rotating TV analyst team. Plus, Bill reflects on the passing of Stacey King, his playing career and the path that led him to broadcasting, while looking ahead to the upcoming season, new head coach Tiago Splitter, the team's new regime, and its young core.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson sit down with former Bull and new assistant coach Taj Gibson to discuss his decision to retire and begin his coaching career in Chicago. Gibson reflects on his playing days, favorite Bulls memories, Derrick Rose, Stacey King's legacy, and his Brooklyn roots, while also sharing his expectations for Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain and the next generation of Bulls players.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson sit down with CHSN analyst and former Bull Kendall Gill to break down fourth overall pick Caleb Wilson, with Gill sharing his perspective as the No. 5 pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. They also discuss Wilson and Matas Buzelis' fit in the Bulls' athletic frontcourt and where Buzelis can take the next step heading into his third NBA season.

Send us Fan MailA skimo World Cup podium is rare. Coming back after an ACL and meniscus tear, then surviving a major shoulder injury right after, is even rarer. We sit down with Cam Smith to talk about what it really takes to rebuild your body and your confidence when momentum gets ripped away and the biggest goal is still out there: qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina) in ski mountaineering. Cam walks us from Rockford, Illinois to Western Colorado University's Mountain Sports program, then into the Crested Butte skimo scene that helped him snowball from “mid-pack and stoked” into Team USA and a history-making World Cup result. We get specific about what changed at that breakthrough moment, why belief matters in elite endurance sport, and how training at altitude forces you to chase power and pace, not just watts per kilo. Then we zoom into the Olympic reality for skimo. The format is sprint and co-ed relay, the athlete quota is tiny, and the qualification math is unforgiving. Cam explains how nations earn spots, how the U.S. plans to test relay pairings, and why the level is rising fast as countries pour resources into these short, explosive events. Along the way we hit the fun stuff too: training in France, the croissant count tradition, vegetarian fueling, Dynafit sponsorship loyalty, Pierra Menta as a “lifetime memory,” and a mindset reset that comes from working with a sports psychologist and staying grounded through work outside sport. If you care about ski mountaineering, trail running, strength training, ACL rehab, or Olympic qualification, this one delivers. Subscribe, share this with a mountain athlete friend, and leave a five-star review if it helps, what part of Cam's story are you taking into your own training?Use code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa

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Payne & Pendergast open the show with a recap of Thursday Night's Football game. The Rams were super bowl favorites entering into this season, but now they're saying "Just wait until we get AD" back. P&P talk Astros, lineups, & Demeco's First Home Opener as HC for Texans. Sean & Seth highlight the Astros win over the Phillies 2-1, as well as talk about different injuries around the NFL in just 2 games.

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Well this is a bit exciting. Earlier this year Cameron Smith joined with Claude Harmon III to turn his performances around, and since doing so there have been some significant changes. Today, for Hostplus, we speak with Claude about his career, some of the great players he has worked with and been around his famous Dad working with, and how the relationship with Cam came about and what they're working on.01:00Nick and Mark give a background to how Cam got to the point of deciding to look at a new coach.02:00We welcome Claude and get his background, surprisingly he was never a golfer, however with his family pedigree he feels that he has been on tour since he was 2-weeks old!03:00His approach to golf coaching given he was not a player.04:00Claude talks about whether golf is a simple game (or not?)06:00He chats about his family history and some of the huge golfing names that the family has worked with, and he has been around08:00Claude tells us why his Dad was 'brutal' about Claude's early coaching sessions09:00How he video'd his Dad working with Tiger and what he learned from it.10:00Nick talks about what he witnessed when he saw Butch Harmon, Claude's Dad, working with players11:30How Claude disconnects from golf and how he uses that in his coaching12:30Claude explains his 'domino' theory.13.30Does golf coaching have something in common with the TV Show The Bear....you'd be surprised. Claude explains.15:00Why he focuses on 'quality of strike', the contact, and why he feels it is the main ingredient. Mark asks if that applies to all golfers Claude has worked with?18:30Claude says that golf coaching is similar to training a dog.20:00On working with Ernie Els, how it came about and what he said to Ernie when first asked for a critique of his swing22:00The one thing for all golfers to focus on for the rest of the year.After the Turn:27:00He explains how it came about that Cam asked him for some swing thoughts.29:00 Claude credits Cam's prior coach Grant Field with getting Cam to such a high level.speaking of cams old coach grant fields30:00Mark shows some stills of Cams' swing and what he is seeing.31:00Claude talks about Cams' driving.31:00He says that all great players have a superpower32:00Adam Scotts' putting35:00His Dad working with Tiger and what he learned from that37:00The one thing that he and Cam have worked on since mid April, and the drills they've been doing.39:00Cam has a short window to take advantage of40:00On watching his Dad work with The Shark41:00The surprising thing that he and Cam used as a training aid in the rain in Korea42:00The drill that his Dad would do with Tiger, and Claude's role in it, that he now gets Cam to do. (Tiger hated it)43:30The 3 phases of the golf swing, and the 1 phase that he believes everyone ignores46:00What he and Cam did prior to the PGA47:00Nick on Cams' swing development, swing positions, and why giving advice in different ways helps49:00The moment Claude says was a huge one for Cam in their relationship51:00Numbers vs Feel, and how Claude uses data.53:00Cams' short game is ridiculously good56:00Why the ceiling is really high for Cam58:00What's next for Claude, where does he see himself in a few years?59:00Claude bumped into Nick's old caddy Wilbur recently!A fantastic chat with Claude Harmon ||| for Hostplus, Claude certainly is a plus for golf, and we loved this conversation.If you've not had a listen to Claude's podcast Son of a Butch, it's a ripper, you can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts, Spotify and Apple links here:Listen to Son of a Butch on Spotify.Listen to Son of a Butch on Apple.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those who follow my posts know that I have been a supporter of LIV Golf since Day 1 (Spring, 2022). Every PGA Tour golfer should be thankful to LIV Golf for introducing some much needed competition during the past five years.  The stodgy PGA Tour’s tournament payouts have risen after LIV Golf began poaching several top golfers. The remaining stars of the PGA Tour are now pocketing significant long-term benefits after a new incentive bonus system was instituted two years ago to retain top talent. As of today, LIV Golf will need a major miracle to continue in 2027.  It is officially “Hail Mary” time for the fifth year golf league. Reports continue to circulate this week that LIV Golf is canceling its $40 million season-ending tournament near Detroit, Michigan in two weeks.  That would make next weekend’s (August 20-23) LIV Golf event near Indianapolis the final tournament of 2026. It also might become the final event ever for LIV Golf. LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil has the most difficult job in professional sports How would you like to be in charge of an organization which just lost 100% of its funding, and your top performers are openly discussing jumping ship? Chief Executive Officer Scott O’Neil took over the top role at LIV Golf after World Golf Hall-of-Famer Greg Norman left in early 2025. O’Neil’s background included running Madison Square Garden Sports (basketball’s New York Knicks and hockey’s New York Rangers).  He later became CEO for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL New Jersey Devils. O’Neil’s latest role at LIV Golf should be titled “Chief Magician” if this golf enterprise is going to survive into 2027. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has lost upwards of $6 billion after five years of bankrolling LIV Golf.  They finally saw the light and are bailing out after LIV’s final event this month. Scott O’Neil has been scrambling for months trying to find new financial backers.  Those interested in LIV Golf will be investing in a sports league best known for hemorrhaging massive amounts of cash. Good luck with that sales pitch! Last week, Scott O’Neil said, “Notably, our next chapter will make our players the majority equity holders in LIV Golf…and gives the league the foundation to keep the game growing worldwide.  We anticipate finalizing terms in the coming weeks.” Let’s analyze that last statement a little closer LIV Golf’s CEO is saying that he wants to make the golfers the MAJORITY equity holders in the organization going forward? My Dad was not a big fan of televised golf.  Though one of his sons (me) fell in love with the sport at age 8, Dad often laughed as golfers agonized over their putts.  He would say, “If those guys were out there playing for their own money, this might be a lot more interesting to watch!” If LIV Golf tees it up again in 2027, my Dad (viewing golf from heaven since 2001) may get his wish with players having their own financial stake in the golf league. The LIV Golf bonus babies may determine the future of their own league LIV Golf was able to get off the ground five years ago only after the Saudi PIF generously opened their wallets to buy talent.  More than $1 billion in bonus money was needed to sign a number of the top PGA golfers. Remember Phil Mickelson?  The six-time major champion was one of the first top golfers to switch to LIV Golf. He received a reported $200 million signing bonus.  Season One at LIV Golf featured the signings of Brooks Koepka ($130 million), Dustin Johnson ($125 million) and Bryson DeChambeau ($125 million). The other fifty LIV Golfers (the league features 54 players) received varying amounts in signing bonuses, too.  Former major champions such as Patrick Reed ($100 million), Louis Oosthuizen ($50 million) and Sergio Garcia ($40 million) came aboard in 2022 to help get LIV up and running (while assuring their own long-term financial futures). Australia’s Cam Smith ($140 million) was added to begin the 2023 season.  Spain’s Jon Rahm ($300 million) followed in Year #3 and became the highest paid golfer in the LIV Golf portfolio. Those nine LIV Golf signees I have mentioned required an outlay of more than $1.2 billion. Let’s say that the remaining 45 LIV golfers were signed for a “paltry” total of $300 million.  That would have brought 2022’s total initial investment (before one hole of golf was even played) to more than $1.5 billion. Each golfer’s LIV contract agreement is confidential.  My best guess would be most LIV golfers received a portion of their signing bonus up front (perhaps 25% or more) with the remainder being paid annually over the term of their agreement. By the way, Jon Rahm’s $300 million agreement apparently covered six years (2024-2029 golf seasons).  He is now halfway through his contractual commitment. SOS – There’s an iceberg dead ahead for the S.S. LIV Golf The biggest problem with LIV Golf (in addition to their lousy TV contract with FOX Sports) is that the tournament payouts greatly exceed the revenues generated.  The cost of tournaments and operations has been unsustainable from Day 1. Some reports estimate LIV Golf has lost upwards of $1 billion annually (excluding the money spent on those signing bonuses). What is likely to happen to each of the highest paid LIV golf stars in 2027? (Note – All signing bonuses and contract terms mentioned here are my own best guesses after reviewing a number of online resources). Jon Rahm ($300 mm) – The most expensive golfer for LIV Golf appears ready to walk the plank and take a financial write-off soon. Rahm is just 31 years of age.  He has at least a decade of top level golf still ahead of him. Rahm is under contract with LIV Golf for another three years.  If LIV Golf should survive into 2027, they must pay Rahm the fourth year portion of his contract/signing bonus.  Should LIV Golf file for bankruptcy at some point, Rahm would be fortunate to receive a dime once the Saudi’s bail out later this month. My best guesses? I predict that Jon Rahm will voluntarily walk away from LIV Golf soon.  He would keep whatever bonus money he has already been paid by LIV Golf.  Rahm would also forfeit the remainder of his contract and join the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) beginning in early 2027.  The talented Jon Rahm will eventually make his way back to the PGA Tour. Phil Mickelson ($200 mm) – Lefty’s signing bonus/contract with LIV Golf was rumored to be for a four year period.  That means that Mickelson had received 100% of his signing bonus money after the 2025 LIV season ended. Phil is now 56 years of age.  He was a non-factor in the majority of LIV Golf events since the league’s initial season in 2022. Mickelson has been dealing with family-related issues in 2026 and did not participate in any LIV Golf events this year.  There are a lot of rumors flying about Phil’s family situation.  Regardless, Phil Mickelson’s competitive playing days appear to be over. Cameron Smith ($140 mm) – The 32-year old Australian golfer won the 2022 Open Championship.  He was the #2 ranked player in the world at the time he signed with LIV Golf prior to the 2023 season.  Cam Smith is captain of the popular LIV Golf Australian team called the Rippers. Smith likely has one or more years remaining on his LIV Golf contract.  I expect him (and his Aussie team) to stick together in 2027 should the league somehow survive.  If LIV Golf goes under, Smith (like many non-US golfers in the league) may attempt to enter the DP World Tour in 2027. Brooks Koepka ($130 mm) – Koepka quietly negotiated an exit deal from his LIV Golf agreement at the end of the 2025 season.  After meeting conditions set by the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka rejoined the traditional golf tour this year.  He is ranked #82 on the PGA’s money list this year with earnings of $1.7 million. Dustin Johnson ($125 mm) – Surprisingly, DJ signed a contract extension to remain with LIV Golf through the 2029 golf season. Johnson is captain of the successful 4Aces golf team and seems to enjoy his role within LIV Golf. Bryson DeChambeau ($125 mm) – Unlike Dustin Johnson, DeChambeau rejected a contract extension request by LIV Golf after the 2025 season.  His initial agreement will expire at the end of the 2026 season (less than two weeks from now). The 32-year old DeChambeau has been the most vocal supporter of LIV Golf since the league began. He might be negotiating to become part of the new ownership team if the league survives into 2027.  Bryson DeChambeau has nearly three million subscribers to his popular YouTube channel.  He is already one of the world’s most popular golfers.  DeChambeau will be fine. Patrick Reed ($100 mm) – Like Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed pulled the plug on LIV Golf once his contract ended at the end of 2025.  He then reapplied for entry to the PGA Tour and, after meeting the Tour’s requirements, will become eligible to play again during September’s fall schedule. All the remaining LIV Golfers – Most of the initial group of LIV Golf signees will have collected their entire bonus by the end of August, 2026.  Others who were added since Year #1 (2022 season) will likely remain with LIV Golf – should the league continue in 2027. Summary Keep your eye on any news involving Jon Rahm and LIV Golf. If Rahm decides to walk away soon (and I think he will), the future of LIV Golf becomes even more doubtful.  Fewer top stars will mean that LIV Golf’s tournament payouts will take an even bigger cut in 2027. The iceberg is in full view for LIV Golf. It’s time to brace for impact! The post LIV Golf – Turn out the Lights – the Party’s (almost) Over appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Bleav Host Robert Land looks at the Daulton Varsho for Spencer Arrighetti Trade, Cam Smith looking like an All-Star & was the Kyle Tucker Trade a Top 5 All-Time Astros Deal? Plus, we look back at the Verlander trade, Astros Fans overwhelming Cooperstown for Biggio & is it time to worry about Cristian Javier's future? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:49) Cam Smith All-Star Trend? (2:55) Kyle Tucker: Top 5 All-Time Astros Trade? (4:25) Verlander Trade 2 seconds from Not Happening? (9:23) Cristian Javier: Scary Stats? (10:25) Options beyond Imai & Burrows: Ethan Pecko & Bryce Mayer (12:05) Flashback to Biggio Fans Invading Cooperstown (16:11) Daulton Varsho Trade: Big Mistake? (18:08) Colby Rasmus Remembers Playing in Little League World Series Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Lopez has looked really good lately (2:50). ... Cam Smith hit massive home run in SF (10:30). ... Skubal is throwing more sinkers with the Dodgers (16:21). ... What the heck is the fourth out rule (18:23)?? ... News (23:35): Nathan Eovaldi went on the IL. ... Chandler Simpson stayed red hot (38:47). ... Andrew Painter is doing interesting things (47:53). ... Let's play SCOTTY DOESN'T KNOW (55:07). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:03:38).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

Astros vs Giants Monday recap Dov Kleiman's tweet about CJ Stroud Thoughts on the Texans unofficial depth chart? Will the Texans win higher or lower than 9.5 games?

Cam Smith ties the game for the Astros to go into extras + Reaction to Texans Practice.

Hour 1

Toronto Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited Monday's outing with right forearm discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of pitching injuries, key roster updates, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury and news wire moves fast as Jameson Taillon exits early with forearm discomfort, Devin Williams lands on the injured list with a shoulder strain, and Geraldo Perdomo deals with knee soreness. On the transaction side, former All-Star Tim Anderson announces his retirement, Zack Littell signs with the Diamondbacks for relief duties, and the Braves release Jorge Mateo, while fantasy rosters receive boosts with Zack Gelof and Mike Soroka activated, and Adley Rutschman expected back Tuesday. On the diamond, daily standouts in the studs column feature Dean Kremer, Austin Martin, Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, Andrew Painter, Jac Caglianone, Jackson Merrill, Logan Henderson, Jacob Lopez, Freddy Peralta, Cam Smith, and Nolan Arenado. Conversely, notable struggles in the duds category include Dylan Beavers going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, Kaelen Culpepper finishing 0-for-4 with four punchouts, Bryan Reynolds going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts despite a walk and a run scored, Bryce Elder, Brandon Marsh, Gabriel Hughes, and Noah Cameron matching up against Tarik Skubal. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes high-leverage late-inning situations around the league, breaking down Paul Sewald's DFA in Arizona, Hogan Harris taking over leverage for the Athletics, Kodai Senga stepping into ninth-inning save situations for the Mets with Devin Williams sidelined, late-inning chaos following Rico Garcia's blowup with Tyler Wells and Yennier Cano in Baltimore, Edwin Diaz locking down a save, Steven Cruz in Kansas City, Ben Joyce and Sammy Natera in Anaheim, and an unsettled closing picture in San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Joe is fully back in on the idea of the Astros paying Cam Smith early Man of the People returned, can Joe get his first win? Plus they named the Junkie of the Day!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler shared their thoughts on the Astros' impressive comeback win over the Giants, discussed how Cam Smith is turning a corner at the plate, shared their latest takeaways from the Texans as they prepare to face the Chargers on Thursday, and much more!

Munaf Manji talks betting for Monday. Munaf Manji runs the Monday, August 10 edition of Cash That Ticket on his own, with Dave Essler away handling personal matters and expected back Tuesday, when the show will also tackle the next NFL win total as preseason opens this week. Munaf opens with an honest look at a rough recent stretch for baseball wagering, both on the podcast and for his clients on Pregame.com, pointing to Sunday's setback as the latest example. He had backed the Brewers at minus one and a half with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, only to watch Kody Clemens hit a two run home run that tied the game and forced extra innings. Milwaukee won outright but the run line ticket fell short. Friday's Best Bet podcast fared better, cashing on the Cleveland Guardians moneyline with Parker Messick starting. Munaf also touches on the Dodgers, who snapped a losing streak over the weekend only to fall again on Sunday against the Diamondbacks, where Eduardo Rodriguez worked seven strong innings against a Los Angeles offense he calls shockingly quiet given the roster's talent. From there, Munaf runs his weekly standings check, noting the Rays hold a five and a half game lead over the Yankees in the American League East while the Red Sox slide to seven games back after dropping their weekend series to the Athletics. The White Sox lead the Tigers by three and a half games in the AL Central, and the AL West sits as the league's tightest race, with the Astros up half a game on the Rangers and the Mariners four back in a division where every team carries a negative run differential. In the National League, the Braves hold an eight and a half game lead over the Phillies, the Brewers are up five and a half on the Cubs, and the Dodgers remain seven and a half games clear of the Diamondbacks despite their recent stumble. Munaf then works through five matchups on the Monday card. Sonny Gray and the Red Sox visit Jameson Taillon and the Blue Jays, with Gray's strong road and night splits pushing Munaf toward Boston on the moneyline despite a rocky recent history against this Toronto lineup. Christian Scott and Bryce Elder headline Mets at Braves, where a surging Mets offense and warm, carrying conditions in Atlanta have Munaf leaning to the over. Andrew Painter continues to scuffle for the Phillies against Hunter Dobbins and the Cardinals, and with a bullpen Munaf calls putrid over the last month, he leans to the over, whether through the first five innings or the full game. Logan Henderson gets the assignment for the Brewers against Casey Mize and the Padres, and between Henderson's dominant recent form and a Sunday Night Baseball fade trend that favors Milwaukee, Munaf names this his best bet of the show, the Brewers moneyline at minus 115. Blade Tidwell makes just his second career start for the Giants opposite Hayden Wesneski and the Astros, and rather than lay heavy juice on a shorthanded Houston lineup, Munaf leans to the over. He credits Yordan Alvarez with carrying the top of the Astros order while Jose Altuve works through a down year, with Jeremy Peña, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho all contributing. Before wrapping, Munaf previews tonight's marquee pitching matchup, Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers against Noah Cameron and the Royals, calling it the best chance yet for a struggling Los Angeles offense to turn things around given Skubal's strong recent history against Kansas City. Munaf closes with a reminder about the Pregame.com Bulk Dollars promotion, twenty dollars for one hundred Bulk Dollars that can be spent like cash across any best bet package and never expires, even though the promotion window itself closes at midnight tonight. He signs off hoping Dave Essler returns Tuesday and that the next episode arrives with a winning best bet already in hand, wishing listeners good luck with their bets and encouraging them to enjoy the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul dives into key performances, trends and injuries from over the weekend. He dives into some widely available bats that have continued to produce over the weekend (snag Cam Smith now!), the 'slumping' Esmerlyn Valdez, the return of Jackson Jobe, and so much more! Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic's Chandler Rome joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on Friday to discuss the Astros' soft upcoming schedule, the moves he liked at the trade deadline, and Daulton Varsho's role with the team. Rome noted that while Varsho has been an average hitter, the Astros believe he can improve offensively. The fact that he has been hitting cleanup says a lot about how the Astros view him. They don't necessarily need Varsho to be a difference-maker; they need him to be a calming, established presence. Rome also shared his thoughts on Cam Smith's long-term future, saying the young outfielder could eventually become a monster. He compared the situation to Jeremy Peña, noting that it feels like the Astros were having this same conversation about Peña a few years ago.

Astros right fielder Cam Smith joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the club's West Coast road trip, his turnaround at the plate, the valuable advice he's received from teammates, Houston's torrid stretch since the Orioles series, and much more.

The Shallows EP 023 - Where Are They Now? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring a highly anticipated rehab update on Ronald Acuña, a discussion about All-Star festivities, and a look at the top Home Run Derby performers, Willson Contreras and Champion Jordan Walker. Then, the guys dive into their main voyage of the week: "Where Are They Now?" revisiting some of the biggest early-season darlings to determine who has managed to stick around, who has faded into complete obscurity, and who is primed to make a major leap or take a massive plunge in the second half. First, they tackle the hitters, giving their verdicts on Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, Sal Stewart, Jake Bauers, Chase DeLauter, Ildemaro Vargas, Liam Hicks, and Ben Rice. Next, they shift their focus to the mound to analyze early-season pitching sensations Max Meyer, Cam Schlittler, Payton Tolle, Michael Soroka, and Parker Messick. Welcome to The Shallows! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson dive into the Bulls' Summer League action, led by the standout play of No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson. They also examine No. 15 overall pick Dailyn Swain's early development, share their impressions of second-year forward Noa Essengue, and K.C. gives his early read on new Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter.

Mike Mulligan and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by CHSN Chicago Bulls pregame and postgame host, Cam Smith on his takeaways of Caleb Wilson and the Bulls down in the NBA Summer League.

In the final hour of today's show, Mike Mulligan and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by CHSN Chicago Bulls pregame and postgame host, Cam Smith on his takeaways of Caleb Wilson and the Bulls down in the NBA Summer League.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Notre Dame Insider Austin Hough (who covers the Irish for the South Bend Tribune) what Astros fans can expect from 1st RD Pitcher Jack Radel. Then Robert asks Florida State Insider Brett Nevitt (Sunday Golds Podcast Host) what we can expect from 2nd RD Pick Wes Mendes. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Notre Dame to Astros Pipeline? (1:08) What Makes Jack Radel Special? (2:53) Why did he improve this season? (4:11) Any Weakness? (5:27) World Series experience! (6:17) Earlier Pick than expected? (7:19) Who does he model game after? (8:06) Final Thoughts? (10:46) Did Mendes play with Cam Smith at FSU? (11:18) Connections to McCullers & Texans new LB Woodaz? (12:54) What makes Mendes special? (14:58) Why did he breakout this season? (16:06) Any Scouting Concerns? (17:35) Intelligence & Maturity? (18:46) Final Thoughts? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ - https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jalen Brunson joins Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson to reflect on his journey from being named Illinois Mr. Basketball at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, to growing up around the NBA and the Chicago Bulls during his father Rick Brunson's playing and coaching career. He looks back on his championship run at Villanova Wildcats men's basketball, being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and eventually helping lead the New York Knicks to an NBA championship. Brunson also shares stories about playing alongside Derrick Rose, his early years in Dallas, the passion of Knicks fans, his foundation, and life after winning it all. (Recorded on June 30, 2026)

Luke Mauro is in for Sean. Seth and Luke discuss the Astros' 12-11 loss last night, the lack of sustainability of their pitching woes, dive into the Kevin Durant trade rumors flying after a whole new kind of "hat-gate," go through the day's Headlines, assess if CJ Stroud is just too young to win a Super Bowl at this point, if paying him for the opportunity to see if he's the guy is the right move, if we've had too high expectations for Cam Smith, hear President Trump's drive-by on Taft and more in the PettyCast, discuss how good the Texans run game can be expected to be, react to Julian Edelman saying the Pats' offense was smart more than explosive, assess Aaron Schatz's notion that the Texans are built to be the best in the AFC this season, if the Astros can lift us up after the rough past several months in Houston sports, if there are better options for the Astros on the mound, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and B-Scott.

Seth and Luke assess if CJ Stroud is just too young to win a Super Bowl at this point, if paying him for the opportunity to see if he's the guy is the right move, and if we've had too high expectations for Cam Smith.

Seth and Luke assess if we've all been unfair in how we judge Cam Smith. Is it an expectations problem?

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith previewed the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Guardians series and also welcomed on Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith opened their show by previewing the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Guardians series. After that, they discussed how Team USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 of the World Cup came at a cost.

In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason and the flurry of blockbuster trades across the NBA. After that, Ramirez explained why Cubs fans should be more bullish on their team. Later, he and Smith discussed the White Sox's success and made a proclamation.

In the third hour, Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith reacted to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth's recent criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. After that, the guys discussed where the Bulls will fit in the Eastern Conference mix next season.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down the start of NBA free agency, including the Bulls' additions of Norman Powell and Nic Claxton, Zach Collins' return, and how each player fits into Chicago's roster heading into next season. They also discuss what the Bulls could do with their final roster spot and react to former Bulls Nikola Vučević and Javon Carter signing with the Orlando Magic.

In the final hour, Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines. After that, Ramirez and Smith discussed Team USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 in the World Cup.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith shared incredible work from Score audio overlord Chris Tannehill.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed where the Bulls will fit in the Eastern Conference mix next season.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith reacted to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth's recent criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed the White Sox's success before Ramirez made a proclamation.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason and the flurry of blockbuster trades across the NBA.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed how Team USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 of the World Cup came at a cost.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith previewed the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Guardians series.

Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed Team USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 in the World Cup.

Is there still hope for Cam Smith? Morocco vs Netherlands What moves will the Astros be able to make at the deadline? Thoughts on the Ja Morant trade?

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Cam Smith to preview the NBA Draft from the Bulls' perspective and to share old stories. After that, Spiegel and Holmes explained why White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is such a fun baseball player to watch.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Cam Smith to preview the NBA Draft from the Bulls' perspective and to share old stories.