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Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and if Boston can dream about the postseason, the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and what it means for the GM David Stearns, why the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian probably won't change much in Anaheim, the Tigers falling out of playoff contention and looking likelier than ever to trade Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero raking the Rays to the AL's best record, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball's biggest mystery, and the Rangers losing Wyatt Langford. 4:01 Tim Kurkjian 24:16 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and if Boston can dream about the postseason, the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and what it means for the GM David Stearns, why the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian probably won't change much in Anaheim, the Tigers falling out of playoff contention and looking likelier than ever to trade Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero raking the Rays to the AL's best record, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball's biggest mystery, and the Rangers losing Wyatt Langford. 4:01 Tim Kurkjian 24:16 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Rich break down the biggest stories in the NBA offseason including what Draymond Green becoming a free agent means for the Golden State Warriors' possible pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, what the Boston Celtics are looking to get in a trade of Jaylen Brown, if the Clippers are more likely to extend or trade Kawhi Leonard, the Minnesota Timberwolves pairing Anthony Edwards with LaMelo Ball, how long it will take for the Miami Heat to become legit NBA title contenders after trading for Giannis Antetokoumpo, the New York Knicks' chances to repeat next season, says what advice he has for the San Antonio Spurs in the wake of their NBA Finals meltdowns, and why Dusty May ditched Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks despite winning a national championship with the Wolverines last season. Yankees fan Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman react to Boston's 4-game sweep of New York, and TJ weighs in on his Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Ben Clemens banter about some suspicious variability in the ball’s behavior and whether the low-drag, high-home-run-rate times of the late 2010s have returned, Carlos Mendoza’s “departure” from the Mets, the Blue Jays’ dominance of “Phase 1” of All-Star voting, the hitters and pitchers who have most overperformed and underperformed their projections through the halfway point of the regular season, forsaking single-team fandom, platoon god Paul Goldschmidt, Dalton Rushing’s clash with Shohei Ohtani, the Pope’s audience with A.J. Pierzynski, MLB’s economic proposals, and more, plus Stat Blasts about an unusual homestand and the Nationals’ latest, not-so-greatest bullpen blowup(s). Audio intro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Ted O., “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLFAD scoreboard Link to bouncing ball wiki Link to Savant drag dashboard Link to ball carry analysis Link to Nathan post 1 Link to Nathan post 2 Link to Nathan post 3 Link to Nathan post 4 Link to March/April scoring Link to May scoring Link to story about May offense Link to June scoring Link to MLB/Rawlings story Link to scoring/attendance research 1 Link to scoring/attendance research 2 Link to scoring/attendance research 3 Link to scoring/attendance research 4 Link to Mets announcement tweet Link to Mets announcement post Link to MLBTR on Mendoza Link to MLBTR on Green Link to Rosenthal on Mendoza/Stearns Link to Ben L. on team turnover Link to FG playoff odds Link to Phase 1 ASG voting results Link to Sogard contest post Link to FG combined WAR leaderboard Link to 2025 trade value series Link to Dan S. on batter ZiPS movers Link to Dan S. on pitcher ZiPS movers Link to batter preseason projections Link to batter pace leaders Link to batter paces vs. projections Link to pitcher preseason projections Link to pitcher pace leaders Link to pitcher paces vs. projections Link to MLBTR on Ragans Link to Cashman on running back the roster Link to Goldschmidt tOPS+ query Link to Goldschmidt sOPS+ query Link to 1B JAWS leaders Link to Petriello on Goldschmidt Link to Other Ben’s VEB archive Link to Jensen HR off of Kimbrel Link to Rushing/Ohtani video Link to Rushing quotes Link to Rushing postgame video Link to Ohtani postgame video Link to Roberts postgame video Link to contested challenge clip Link to dugout conferences clip Link to mound conference clip Link to costly missed catch Link to Rushing bench reaction Link to Ohtani’s Smith/Rushing splits Link to Rosenthal on Pope/Pierzynski Link to Papal infallibility wiki Link to MLB proposals article Link to MLB proposals tweet Link to MLBPA response Link to article on player aging Link to aging curve research 1 Link to aging curve research 2 Link to late homestands spreadsheet Link to BP on the Phillies comebacks Link to Langs on the Phillies comebacks Link to 2026 team RP WAR Link to worst-ever team RP WAR Link to Phillies comeback gamer Link to last-strike-comebacks data Link to non-Einstein quote investigation Link to The Athletic on the Nats’ pen Link to The Athletic on the Nats’ pen again Link to Rockies comeback gamer Link to Other Ben on inherited runners Link to Stat Blast on inherited runners Link to listener emails database Link to SCG Con Link to MLBTR on Minasian/Mozeliak Link to Miz 105.5 mph story Link to fastest tracked pitches Link to Miz postgame comment Link to Miz postgame clip Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Rob and Kelvin explain why it’s clear that USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t understand American sports culture, tell us why they’re glad the CFL isn’t allowing Brendan Sorsby to play in their league next season, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports MLB reporter and columnist Deesha Thosar swings by to discuss why the New York Mets decided to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, whether the move should have actually been made earlier in the season, the seemingly inevitable MLB Lockout after the season, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris Mack reacts to the Mets firing Carlos Mendoza as their manager and the latest MLB salary cap proposal. Plus, Chris reveals his list of the best Wide Receiver rooms in the NFL.
Chris Mack reacts to the New York Mets firing Carlos Mendoza after an ugly first half of the season. Plus, Chris shares is thoughts on MLB's new salary cap proposal.
Evan, Tiki, and Shaun react to the news of Carlos Mendoza's firing and discuss the Mets' mess.
Evan, Tiki, and Shaun wonder why the Mets took so long to fire Carlos Mendoza.
Evan, Tiki, and Shaun wonder if the Mets are in a bit too deep with David Stearns now that they've moved on from Carlos Mendoza.
Carlos Mendoza has been fired by the Mets. So now what? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carlos Mendoza has been fired by the Mets. So what happens next? Plus, the USMNT lose & is Mitchell Robinson as good as gone from the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We kick off with World Cup excitement and tough losses for both the Mets and Yankees, before transitioning to Mitchell Robinson's Knicks future, baseball lockout debates, and Evan's dog at Bark at the Park. Next, we react to a viral, out-of-context clip of Boomer, Gio's internet exhaustion, and interns crowding the studio space. Finally, we wrap up with the shocking Terrion Arnold legal story and breaking news of Carlos Mendoza being fired by the Mets.
We start with the crazy story of Lions player Terrion Arnold facing 100 years in prison for kidnapping and robbery charges. Next, C-Lo returns with breaking news that Carlos Mendoza was fired, followed by the Moment of the Day featuring Al looking at the intern's notes. Finally, we wrap up the week with more on the Mets firing Mendoza and Andy Green coming down from the front office to be interim manager.
We react to the news that the New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza. Plus, your calls.
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Tim Kurkjian joins Bart & Jake to talk about why the Mets fired Carlos Mendoza & how the Yankees are playing like the team to beat in the AL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Mets have fired Carlos Mendoza after the team's atrocious start to the season. Did he deserve to be fired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios to discuss the team's recent acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram from the Sabres. After that, Mully and Haugh previewed the NHL Draft, which begins Friday evening. Later, the guys discussed a variety of MLB topics, including the Cubs-Brewers and White Sox-Royals series this weekend and the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza.
In Episode 584 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Mets firing Carlos Mendoza.
Evan, Tiki, and Shaun debate how smart David Stearns really is and whether or not he can ever really lead the Mets to a World Series victory. Evan is an unhappy customer as a season ticket holder.
Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash open Thursday's show by breaking down the Mets' meltdown in Queens and wondering just how Steve Cohen, David Stearns, & Carlos Mendoza got themselves into this mess.
Evan, Tiki, and Shaun talk about Gary Cohen seemingly eulogizing a Mets team that has a whole lot of baseball left to go.
Evan recounts his dream last night in which the Phillies captured a World Series title, while Tiki and Shaun debate the morality of rooting for the Phillies in October.
Hour 2: Tommy on the Mets/ plan with David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza. The Yankees don't need to trade for Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline. Instant reaction to David Peterson being traded to the Cubs.
Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash react to the news that Kodai Senga has been demoted to the Mets' bullpen by manager Carlos Mendoza and his staff after another miserable outing for the former starter. Would a Nets Championship turn Evan into a gracious person?
Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash open Wednesday's show by reacting to the Mets' loss last night, Kodai Senga's performance, and putting the final touches on what they said is a "dead" season from the guys in Queens.
C-Lo has Aaron Boone on Jazz homering after his lollipop controversy. C-Mac defended Jazz with his lollipop. Kodai Senga had another bad outing and Carlos Mendoza said that ain't gonna cut it. We heard Gary, Keith and Ron talking with the kid-caster. The Moment of The Day: An older female caller has had it with crude comments.
The crew continues their breakdown of the biggest drugs of each decade before touching on the NFL skipping its supplemental draft and a look at Brendan Sorsby. Next, C-Lo's final update covers Aaron Boone addressing Jazz homering after his lollipop controversy, which C-Mac steps in to defend. After another bad outing from Kodai Senga prompts Carlos Mendoza to declare "that ain't gonna cut it," we hear Gary, Keith, and Ron chatting with the kid-caster. Finally, the Moment of the Day features an older female caller who has had it with crude comments, before the show wraps up with Gio recalling his childhood love for Teemu Selanne.
Another bad pitching performance has Kodai Senga's confidence in the toilet, followed by Gio breaking down a depressing stadium video of Evan Roberts. The Mets are officially dead and irrelevant before July, but C-Lo delivers updates on Aaron Boone and Jazz Chisholm's dugout lollipop antics. After reviewing Senga's rough inning against the Cubs and Carlos Mendoza's post-game comments, Gio warns it will be a long summer if we keep paying attention to these losers. Finally, the woman who dumped street trash to steal a Knicks garbage can has been fired from JP Morgan Chase, with Gio noting she looks just like Danny DeVito's Penguin.
Today's show breaks down Kodai Senga's rough loss to the Cubs, Carlos Mendoza's reaction, and Gio's warning about the dead Mets, followed by Aaron Boone addressing Jazz Chisholm's lollipop antics and a JPMorgan employee getting fired. Next, Boomer and Gio try to untangle the messy Geno Smith situation and Tyreek Hill's broken-leg controversy, before hitting Yankees updates, more Mets misery from Evan Roberts, and Billy Bush ripping Al Roker. Then, Becky Hammon defends her Jalen Brunson take, Gio stands by his KAT opinion, and Donna calls in to protest the show's ongoing lollipop jokes, followed by news on Matt Miller's amputation and Jim Kelly's stroke. Finally, the crew reviews the top drugs of each decade, discusses the NFL skipping its supplemental draft, shares C-Lo's final updates with C-Mac's lollipop defense and the SNY kid-caster, and wraps up with a fed-up caller and Gio's childhood love for Teemu Selanne.
C-Lo is in for Jerry and starts with Aaron Boone on Jazz having a lollipop in his mouth. Jazz then homered last night and showed the camera his lollipops in the dugout. Senga had a rough second inning in the Mets loss to the Cubs. After the game Carlos Mendoza talked about Senga's performance.
Bart & Chris continue to discuss Brendan Sorsby's eligibility for the NFL, before hearing an update from Carlos Mendoza regarding Francisco Lindor & Kodai Senga. Also, Am I the Nozzle featuring Jazz Chisholm Jr, Rafael Devers, & the Trail Blazers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First, Jeff looks at the Mets' week and why he "loathes" Freddy Peralta. Then, Joe Buccino is here (6:15) to discuss his new book, When Every Word Counts. We discuss how Carlos Mendoza, David Stearns, Steve Cohen, and Rob Manfred could improve their communication skills. Join us! #Mets #LGMYou can purchase Joe's book here: https://a.co/d/00emA0rO
The Mets dropped their second straight game to lose their series against the Phillies and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the team having another game where they go down early and what the coaching staff needs to do to fix the issue.
It was a tough night at work Carlos Mendoza and the Mets as they were blown out in their middle game against the Phillies and after the 15-3 loss he met with the media to diagnose what went wrong for the team tonight.
The Mets enter Sunday night with the chance to still take the series over the Phillies and before the series finale Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to discuss the work that's done by the pitching group to halt struggles and the importance of series wins.
After a quick mid series day off the Mets continue against the Phillies and looking to make it 2 straight Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss how they plan to attack a tough pitcher in Christopher Sánchez along with his own pitcher Freddy Peralta.
Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit an old debate over which New York team would deliver the city's next championship, and Evan has to own a very loud miss after laughing off Tiki's belief in the Knicks. With the city still buzzing from a title celebration, the conversation turns to parades, predictions, and what comes next for a team now facing championship expectations. The hour also dives into a new manager decision stat that has Aaron Boone ranked at the top of baseball, much to Big Mac's delight, while Carlos Mendoza lands in the middle of the pack. Plus, the guys debate James Dolan's comments about the second apron, roast the Nets through Cinco de Lunch, and wonder whether sharp criticism from the Phillies broadcast could become the Mets' newest source of motivation.
Carlos Mendoza talks with the media after the Mets 6-4 win over the Phillies on Thursday night. The Mets manager discussed Sean Manaea's outing and Soto's two homerun game.
Carlos Mendoza talks with Keith Raad ahead of the Mets three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Mendoza provides an update on Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor beginning their rehab assignments.
The Mets are looking to salvage a game in their series against the Reds and ahead of the game Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss the day's starter Nolan McLean and the need to stay patient to help with their execution at the plate.
The Mets avoided a sweep with a 9-1 victory over the Reds and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to give his thoughts on the strong start from Nolan McLean along with the continued strong showing at the plate from Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.
The Mets had plenty of chances but ultimately fell in game 2 to the Reds by a final of 5-3 and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss Kodai Senga's start along with where the team has fallen short over the last few days
The Knicks' championship hangover dominates the show as we tackle James Dolan's White House dilemma, Mikal Bridges' tequila-fueled Coldplay celebrations, and OG Anunoby completely spacing out on Good Morning America. We debate if the Jets are New York's last impossible team to fix, while checking in on the Mets' brutal 12-0 blowout that had Carlos Mendoza sprinting through his postgame presser. Plus, we cover a little bit of everything—from a wild White House UFC event and Spurs handshake drama to James Harden's arrest, Shaun Morash dropping the Knicks' trophy cake, and World Cup roster rules—before wrapping up with JD Vance hitting The View and J-Lo gatekeeping true New Yorkers.
The Mets are looking to flush their first game against the Reds with a game 2 win and looking to make this easier is the return of Kodai Senga and Keith Raad talked with his Manager Carlos Mendoza about the return along with how to capitalize when given the opportunity.
Carlos Mendoza discusses the struggles of Tobias Myers in his return, as the Mets lose 12-0 to the Cincinnati Reds in the series opener on Monday night.
Carlos Mendoza talks with Keith Raad ahead of the Mets three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Mendoza discusses the injury to Christian Scott and the plan for the rotation with Scott going to the injury.
The Mets got a needed win and series win over the Braves and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the need to continue to string wins together along with what he likes from his team as they start to heat up as the season continues.