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The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and with teams all looking to load up their rosters for a postseason push, we saw quite a few surprises before the deadline hit 6 p.m. ET. Between the Los Angeles Dodgers, not shockingly, trading for Tarik Skubal and the Boston Red Sox, shockingly, trading for Adley Rutschman, it's time to look at all the activity from deadline day. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the deals that went down over the past few days, including the Philadelphia Phillies picking up Luis Arráez despite an already crowded infield, the New York Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr. to help their struggling offense and the Tampa Bay Rays adding Freddy Peralta to bolster their rotation. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss all the moves that didn't happen, including which teams they're surprised didn't make many moves before the clock struck six, which teams may have overpaid in their deals, and which GM had the best trade deadline. 1:13 - Where we stand heading into the deadline 18:23 - Foster Griffin gets traded 24:52 - Final deals come in before the deadline 31:26 - Casey Mize to the Padres 40:12 - Notable names not traded 53:53 - Yankees and their deadline 1:00:25 - Arráez and Skubal on the move 1:13:36 - Rutschman gets traded 1:23:49 - Winners and losers of the deadline Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after the Padres lost their series opener against the Dbacks, and after they made two very notable (and one unnotable!) trades for pitching rentals Robbie Ray and Casey Mize.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Halle Berry's vaginal cream pitch, comic Dave Landau back in-studio, Rep. Max Miller strains to explain, Ariana Grande steps away because she's too thin, Meghan Markle's news IG fail, and The Billionaire Murders. Comedian Dave Landau joins the show today. Politics: Ohio Rep Max Miller is accused of abusing the daughter of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, but he's sticking around for now. He's got answers for everything. Reminder that Newt Gingrich's sister is a lesbian. Ruby Rippey is still really angry that Gavin Newsom dumped her. Drew really wants to know who killed Canadian billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman. Nolan Wells white friends are raising a legal defense fund. There was a murder at Put-in-Bay, but this island murder doesn't get as much coverage. Dating underage chicks is a tale as old as time. Child actor Dylan Sprouse has known Jared Leto was a creep for some time. Gucci stands by Leto for the moment. The guitarist of Modest Mouse has been kicked off tour for sliding into underage DMs. Halle Berry is celebrating her 60th birthday by hocking vagina cream. Skeletor (Ariana Grande) is sparking concern. She's decided to step out of the spotlight for a bit. WNBA head coach Natalie Nakase is fine with biological men playing in women's leagues. Casey Mize has been traded to San Diego for some dudes with weird names. The Chris Brown and Usher Humping Tour '26 rolls on. Meghan Markle puts out a cringey video teaching us how to make an ice cream sundae. Her Cookie Queens documentary is going to BOMB. Meghan is pretending like she is avoiding attention. She completely embarrassed herself on MasterChef Australia. Prince Harry wants King Daddy to stand with him at the Invictus Games. New Radicals drop their first song in 28 years. We'll kick your asses! Drew has 'things' to do tonight... with his friend Kirk Gibson. Dave Landau has tour dates... check them out! Merch is available if you want to rep the show. Word of mouth, brah. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).
Detroit Lions Training Camp padded practices are officially under way and the woodward heavyweights were there to see it all. From the battle at Right Tackle between first round pick Blake Miller vs Free Agent Larry Borom. To the training camp battle between Cade Mays and Tyleik Williams. PLUS MLB TRADE DEADLINE HAPPENED LIVE ON AIR!!! Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize traded away from the Detroit Tigers.
Discussions center on the Atlanta Braves' strategy ahead of the trade deadline as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to bolster their rotation with high-profile acquisitions. They analyze the impact of the Dodgers' market dominance on MLB's parity and explore potential moves for the Braves, including interest in Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. 01:03 - Braves Roster Moves Preview 04:41 - Dodgers Market Dominance Debate 09:16 - Tarik Skubal Trade Analysis 12:53 - Walt Weiss on Roster Changes
With Tarik Skubal likely on the move, will Casey Mize, Gleyber Torres and others follow? And with Max Clark called up, what does the Tigers' core look like moving forward?
With Tarik Skubal likely on the move, will Casey Mize, Gleyber Torres and others follow? And with Max Clark called up, what does the Tigers' core look like moving forward?
With Tarik Skubal likely on the move, will Casey Mize, Gleyber Torres and others follow? And with Max Clark called up, what does the Tigers' core look like moving forward?
The guys jumped right into the Skubal conversation and talked about the latest reports surrounding a potential trade. They extended this topic to Casey Mize and whether the Tigers trading him would bring about other moves. Then, Rico, David, and Brendan tried to guess some Madden ratings of players specifically picked by Paul Serra.
Will a Mize trade be the precursor to more selling from the Tigers?
Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner breaks down a packed Friday, July 31 Major League Baseball card on this episode of What I Bet from the Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast network, arriving on a strong run of 6 and 2 in his last 8, 10 and 4 in his last 14, 12 and 5 in his last 17, and 15 and 7 in his last 22. He opens at Wrigley Field, where the Yankees and Will Warren face the Cubs and Shota Imanaga in an early matinee complicated by two exhausted bullpens after both clubs needed extra innings the night before, a combination he says points toward the over on a total of 9. From there he moves to Cincinnati, where Paul Skenes and the Pirates visit Hunter Greene and the Reds at 6:10 eastern, with Greene still finding his form off the injured list and Griffin leaning under on a total near 7 and a half. He covers Toronto's well rested trip to St. Louis, where Dylan Cease, fresh off a complete game shutout at Fenway Park, faces a hot Kyle Leahy and the Cardinals, still catching their breath after outfielder Lars Nootbaar misplayed a fly ball that let Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman score, with Griffin leaning under again. He works through the Marlins and Mets, where Janson Junk meets an impending trade candidate in Freddy Peralta, the White Sox and Rays, where a hot Erick Fedde draws real skepticism, the Diamondbacks and Guardians, where Griffin likes Cleveland's defense over Arizona's offense, and the Nationals and Braves, where he backs Washington's Foster Griffin as a live underdog despite bullpen concerns. He breaks down Texas and Houston, leaning toward Nathan Eovaldi and the Rangers over Hunter Brown and the Astros, the Royals and Rockies, where Michael Wacha gets strong praise after Kansas City's brutal walk off grand slam loss to Minnesota, the Brewers and Angels, where neither bullpen earns his trust, and a Tigers and Athletics matchup thrown into question after Detroit scratched trade candidate Casey Mize from his start and opted for a bullpen game instead, with ace Tarik Skubal still expected to be dealt before the deadline. He closes the card with Minnesota's Zebby Matthews on the road against Bryce Miller and the Mariners, leaning under on a low scoring night in Seattle. Along the way Griffin shares a Pregame.com promo code, HIT50, good for fifty dollars off his Major League Baseball second half all access package covering every card through the World Series, good through August 10, and notes he is up 23.92 units on the season with a chance to cross 30 units soon. He wraps the episode with his top play of the night, siding with a slight home favorite in the Cleveland Guardians and Tanner Bibee at minus 132, capping off another sharp, detail heavy breakdown of a full slate of games, injury returns, bullpen fatigue, and trade deadline maneuvering across the league heading into the first weekend of August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins us to preview what the Tigers might do with Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, and Gleyber Torres at the impending trade deadline
Do you believe the Tigers are trading Casey Mize this weekend?
Today the show is being hosted by our good friend Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. Throughout the show, Jeff was joined by some of our great guests so they could talk all about the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Tigers, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News. He told us what he took away from training camp today, talked about some of the guys that stood out, talked about some of the guys they think have a really good shot of getting on the roster, and much more. In our second hour, Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast joined us. He and Jeff talked about the trade deadline being right around the corner, talked about Casey Mize being pulled from tonight's thoughts, talked about some of the moves they think the Tigers will make, talked about Max Clark being called up, and much more. In our final hour, Jeff talked about what you can expect if you were able to get tickets to watch the Lions at training camp, he told us what he saw at training camp yesterday, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast joined us. He and Jeff talked about the trade deadline being right around the corner, talked about Casey Mize being pulled from tonight's thoughts, talked about some of the moves they think the Tigers will make, talked about Max Clark being called up, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today the show is being hosted by our good friend Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. Throughout the show, Jeff was joined by some of our great guests so they could talk all about the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Tigers, and more. In our second hour, Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast joined us. He and Jeff talked about the trade deadline being right around the corner, talked about Casey Mize being pulled from tonight's thoughts, talked about some of the moves they think the Tigers will make, talked about Max Clark being called up, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nick Wize dives into the Rays' trade deadline strategy, questioning whether Casey Mize could be on Tampa Bay's radar after being scratched from his scheduled start. Nick also shares his philosophy on prospect hoarding, arguing that if trading young talent leads to a championship parade, the price is well worth paying.
Nick Wize spends the day making the case that Baker Mayfield has earned every penny of a franchise quarterback contract after producing like one of the NFL's elite since arriving in Tampa on a prove-it deal, explaining why the Buccaneers would be foolish to gamble on another quarterback through the draft or free agency. Nick discusses Baker publicly supporting Vita Vea, the potential locker-room ramifications of the contract standoff, and why any future Buccaneers head coach would view Baker as a major asset—not someone to replace. The show also dives into the Rays' trade deadline strategy, speculation surrounding Casey Mize, whether Tampa Bay should sacrifice top prospects in pursuit of a World Series, listener reactions to "going all in," and why Jim Bowden believes the Rays' small-market model could help shape baseball's future ahead of the 2027 season. Plus, Nick and Producer Tim react to the Saints' Chris Olave extension timing, Curt Cignetti's latest shots at the SEC, and plenty of passionate listener texts throughout the show.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the off-day edition with the latest trade buzz ahead of the deadline, including Tarik Skubal being linked to the LA Dodgers and the Phillies emerging as a trade partner with the Blue Jays. ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson joins the show (22:27) to talk about and share some stories from her new podcast series, 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani,' which documents how Ohtani's relationship with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid the gambling scandal in 2024. Later, MLB.com Tigers reporter Jason Beck stops by (38:54) to share the latest on the Skubal sweepstakes, whether trading the superstar pitcher sparks a fire sale in Detroit, and the plan for Casey Mize. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On The Wire With the August 3rd MLB trade deadline bearing down, Adam and Kevin work through an unusually heavy injury news day. The back half is built around FAAB strategy for the stretch run: where to spend on power, speed, and volume/ratio pitching with only eight FAAB Sundays left, plus a reminder to raise your risk tolerance the further back you are in the standings. Welcome and News (0:00:00–0:20:00) Cody Bellinger exits Saturday's game with an apparent leg injury sliding into second base Players Discussed: Cody Bellinger, Max Schuemann, Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones Dodgers expect Enrique Hernández and Edwin Díaz back from the IL this week Players Discussed: Enrique Hernández, Edwin Díaz, Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy Connor Prielipp rejoins the Twins rotation for Sunday's start Players Discussed: Connor Prielipp, Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews Rangers place Josh Jung on the IL, recall Josh Smith Players Discussed: Josh Jung, Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran Astros lose Spencer Arrighetti to the IL, call up Bryan King Players Discussed: Spencer Arrighetti, Bryan King, Ethan Pecko, Ronel Blanco More News (0:20:00–0:50:00) Mets place Juan Soto on the IL with a calf strain Players Discussed: Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco, Brett Baty, Luis Robert Jr. Jr., Carson Benge, Eric Wagaman, Jared Young Rays activate Steven Matz, option Chris Roycroft to Triple-A Players Discussed: Steven Matz, Chris Roycroft, Griffin Jax, Ian Seymour, Shane McClanahan, Nick Martinez, Drew Rasmussen Addison Barger done for the season after elbow surgery Players Discussed: Addison Barger Cody Bellinger's injury confirmed as a hamstring strain Players Discussed: Cody Bellinger Matt McLain heads out on a rehab assignment for the Reds Players Discussed: Matt McLain, Edwin Arroyo, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Eugenio Suárez Brewers get David Hamilton back, muddying the infield timeshare Players Discussed: David Hamilton, Cooper Pratt, Joey Ortiz, Braden Shewmake Orioles' catching situation worsens as Samuel Basallo joins Rutschman on the IL Players Discussed: Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, Jonathan Rodriguez, Chadwick Tromp, Sam Huff Athletics lose J.T. Ginn to the IL, recall Mason Barnett Players Discussed: J.T. Ginn, Mason Barnett José Ramírez activated, Khalil Watson optioned back to Triple-A Players Discussed: José Ramírez, Khalil Watson, Daniel Schneemann, Angel Martínez, Gabriel Arias Wyatt Langford exits Saturday's game, awaiting X-ray results Players Discussed: Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna Atlanta gets Martín Pérez back, options JR Ritchie Players Discussed: Martín Pérez, JR Ritchie, Bryce Elder Royals trade for Nate Pearson, place Bobby Witt Jr.. on the IL Players Discussed: Nate Pearson, Max Martin, Bobby Witt Jr.., Andrew Velazquez, Nick Loftin, Tyler Tolbert, Konnor Griffin, Josh Rojas Tigers place Jack Flaherty on the IL, recall Ty Madden Players Discussed: Jack Flaherty, Ty Madden, Keider Montero, Troy Melton, Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Framber Valdez FAAB Recommendations, Hitters (0:50:00–1:10:00) Power (RBI, HR) Players Discussed: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Nelson Velázquez, Ty France, Tommy White, Nick Loftin Speed (SB, R) Players Discussed: Anthony Seigler, David Hamilton, Jim Jarvis, Victor Robles, Dane Myers, Leody Taveras, Taylor Walls, Mauricio Dubón, Brewer Hicklen, Mike Yastrzemski, Ronald Acuña Jr. Jr. Opportunity (AB, AVG) Players Discussed: Spencer Horwitz, Jake Mangum, Konnor Griffin, Jake Cronenworth, Sung-mun Song FAAB Recommendations, Pitchers (1:10:00–1:20:00) Volume (Wins, Ks) Players Discussed: Tyler Mahle, J.P. Sears, Tomoyuki Sugano, Brady Singer, Colin Rea, David Peterson, Carson Whisenhunt, Kohl Drake, Luinder Avila Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Players Discussed: Dylan Dodd Closers (Saves) Players Discussed: Carlos Estévez, Ryan Zeferjahn, Andrés Muñoz, Dennis Santana Wild Card and Closing Advice (1:20:00–1:30:00) Joshua Baez headlines the stash watch list as the trade deadline nears, with Pedro Ramirez already cutting into playing time in Chicago Players Discussed: Joshua Baez, Kristian Campbell, Pedro Ramirez, Michael Conforto, James Triantos Spend FAAB, raise risk 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.
The Shallows EP 024 - Trade Deadline Preview Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring unfortunate news regarding Brandon Woodruff, good news concerning Jose Ramirez, and the top performers of the past week, especially the return of ELITE Drake Baldwin. Then, the guys search for buried treasure on the waiver wire, including possible adds in Gabriel Moreno, Heriberto Hernandez, and Troy Melton. Then they dive into their main voyage of the week, a trade deadline preview, covering names like Tarik Skubal, who has recently been linked to the Brewers, Casey Mize, Freddy Peralta, Mason Miller, Adley Rutschman, Jeremy Peña and two names that could completely upend the trade deadline: Francisco Lindor and Yordan Alvarez! 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.
Spain wins the World Cup, Eli Zaret in studio, Nolan Wells conclusions, The Odyssey cleans up, Howard Stern layoffs, Prince Harry needs money, Amanda Bynes needs money, Shane Gillis world record, and Sunny Hostin lies to police to help her son. World Cup: Tom Cruise made a special appearance that wasted everyone's time. Madonna looked weird. Justin Bieber completely ruined the halftime performance. Eli learned who BTS is today. Update: Spain has won the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Eli Zaret joins us to ponder the question of Tarik Skubal, the recent Detroit Tigers hot streak, a new Casey Mize injury, Steve Yzerman vs Dylan Larkin, Warde Manuel still at Michigan, Eli's crush on Sophie Cunningham, Jemele Hill hates Caitlin Clark, the Monster Energy Big 12, a white guy runs the fastest mile and more. Fake Sports: Tom Brady vs Logan Paul. The Portland Pickles get frisky on Heated Riv-Dill-ry Night. Despite casting Elliot Page, The Odyssey killed it at the box office. Christopher Nolan just makes good films. Shane Gillis breaks Guinness Record for a comedy show attendance Drew is catching indie films like Backroom and Obsession. Marc is still all in on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. Donald Trump handed out the medals to the victorious Spain soccer team. Howard Stern has fired some key members of the 1-day a week show. We'll miss you, Benjy Bronk. Politics: Joe Biden found the time to write a book and record a promo about his presidency. He sounds great. Darline Graham got Donald Trump's endorsement. Senator Ruben Gallego doesn't like to discuss banging White House staffers. Gavin Newsom's former aide totally nailed him. Nolan Wells: The media can't get enough of the race-baiting angle. Has Maritime law come into play yet? Al Sharpton will be the star at the funeral. The View struggles with the facts of the case. Ryan Borgwardt pulls a Borgwardt as he actually paid off his restitution. Tyler Perry's accuser wants $77M for getting his dong touched over cloth. The show has come up with a fantastic Mr. Beast challenge. Sam Asghari is in a new John Travolta movie. Jerry Rice does not appreciate talking during his backswing. Amanda Bynes is struggling for cash. Ryan Reynolds is crazy rich but his businesses are taking a hit because he's been a jerk for quite some time. Meghan Markle avoided the Invictus announcements because she's not well liked. Meghan was humiliated over the UK visit. The Royal staff absolutely hates Prince Harry. He has to find someone famous to pay off his legal fees. Elton John may have to fork over more money. Zohran Mamdani wants to lock Benjamin Netanyahu up using the NYPD. Timothy Busfield's life is over. He blew it. Ali G continues to make appearances. Sunny Hostin tries to bail her baby boy out of trouble using her credentials. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).
The fantasy landscape is bracing for impact as dominant MVP frontrunner Aaron Judge remains entirely shut down from physical activity, stalling his recovery timeline indefinitely. Corey Pieper breaks down a high-stakes pitching landscape, devastating long-term prospect injuries, a seismic trade market update, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster managers face massive late-season fallout as Aaron Judge remains unable to resume baseball activities, Christian Walker exits early with acute hip tightness, and dynamic infielder Jeremy Pena suffers yet another frustrating physical setback. The pitching front is equally turbulent as the Chicago Cubs aggressively trade for right-hander Aaron Civale, the high-octane duo of Mick Abel and David Festa are both declared out for the season, Casey Mize exits his latest start early, and JoJo Romero lands on the injured list. Fortunately, reinforcement is on the horizon with Jameson Taillon's return imminent, Ranger Suarez tracking to be activated tomorrow, and Ronel Blanco scheduled to pitch Monday, though managers must monitor Will Smith's recurring neck issues, Samuel Basallo handling right shoulder discomfort, Shohei Ohtani being withheld from the mound, Corbin Carroll's daily status, and Blaze Alexander's long-term absence with a broken hand. An absolutely loaded performance slate features a masterclass on the bump and offensive explosions. Chris Sale fired seven dominant frames of zero-earned, two-hit ball with six strikeouts, Gerrit Cole struck out eight across six high-quality frames, and Jake Bennett, Pete Lambert, Brady Singer, Landen Roupp, Jared Jones, Brandon Pfaadt, Tarik Skubal, JT Ginn, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Paul Skenes, Shota Imanaga, Hunter Greene, and Logan Gilbert all logged stellar outings, while Troy Melton dueled Reid Detmers, Shane Bieber battled Davis Martin, Sean Burke matched up with Trey Yesavage, and Eury Perez went head-to-head with Robert Gasser. At the plate, Trea Turner and Fernando Tatis Jr. both went completely electric by blasting a home run and swiping a bag on Saturday, Jose Trevino launched two home runs, and huge performances rolled in from Junior Caminero, Sam Antonacci, Drake Baldwin, Ryan Jeffers, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Andres Chaparro, Curtis Mead, Kody Clemens, Wilyer Abreu, Shane Drohan, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Goodman, Jackson Merrill, Nolan McLean, Austin Riley, Francisco Lindor, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, and Tyler Stephenson. Conversely, Christian Walker's night was cut short, Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with an 0-for-7 doubleheader collar, and Griffin Jax, Gage Jump, Rhett Lowder, Ian Seymour, Jake Bauers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Cam Schlittler, Noah Cameron, Zebby Matthews, and Munetaka Murakami all landed in the duds column. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers deep-dive evaluation on priority targets available in more than 60% of leagues, isolating the long-term roster utility of Caleb Durbin, AJ Ewing, Ryan Jeffers, Bryce Eldridge, Garrett Mitchell, Shane Drohan, Roki Sasaki, and Kade Anderson. 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.
10.17 takes little away from the ASG (0:41), scrutinizes the TGFBI standings (2:22), visits Westeros HotD 3.4 (3:31), continues the “so I asked ChatGPT” regression analysis (6:09), reviews Zach McKinstry (19:51), and reviews Casey Mize (26:10).
Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers by Tony T. Pitching Matchup Analysis Cristopher Sanchez enters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a ground-ball lean. His 2.62 ERA and 1.16 WHIP summarize the results, while the 0.8 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Casey Mize counters with an above-average strikeout rate, strong walk suppression, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 2.64 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 0.6 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
This week, Jordan and Alex finally relish in the Tigers going on a hot streak following a 5-1 road trip with series wins over the Yankees and Rangers. Plus, the fellas give flowers to Casey Mize and Keider Montero, delve into whether the bullpen isn't as bad as the eye test and get into listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shallows EP 021 - Mize Guyz Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring injury updates to Wyatt Langford (again), Kris Bubic, an exploration of hip impingements, and the top performers of the past week, including Cade Cavalli, Griffin Jax, Mookie Betts, and Brandon Marsh. Then the guys discuss potential new crew mates to add to your rosters, from the sneaky valuable Sam Antonacci, to Cade Cavalli, Royce Lewis, and a must-add Casey Mize. Finally, they look at some big-name players who were dreadful in the first half that are second half rebound candidates, including Cal Raleigh, Austin Riley, Kyle Tucker, Kevin Gausman, and Bryan Woo. Welcome to The Shallows! bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist 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.
Is Casey Mize in the circle of trust (4:30)? ... Eduardo Rodriguez keeps getting away with it (8:55). ... Endy Rodriguez might be legit (14:34). ... News (21:26): Aaron Judge will not be re-evaluated this week. ... Sean Burke impressed again (33:58). ... Is George Kirby in the circle or trust (39:33)? ... What about Parker Messick (47:11)? ... Who's hot and who's not, hitter edition (58:00). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:10:35).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed a painful trend happening around Major League Baseball. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss a number of Cubs and White Sox storylines. Could the Cubs pursue Tigers right-hander Casey Mize on the trade market?
Top prospect shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer made a stunning major league debut for the Athletics, racking up three hits in his first game. Corey Pieper breaks down high-impact rookie promotions, crucial injury wire shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster adjustments are flooding the transaction wire as Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson, and Jeremy Pena are all headed to the injured list, while Addison Barger is shut down with a stress reaction. On the positive side, Hunter Greene is expected back this week, Tyler Glasnow has resumed throwing, Chase DeLauter is activated off the injured list, and Teoscar Hernandez returns to action while Ryan Ward hits the shelf. Roster managers must also track early game exits for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Dane Myers following separate outfield collisions. A massive daily performance slate features Casey Mize striking out ten over seven one-hit frames, George Kirby fanning seven across eight strong innings, and Eduardo Rodriguez logging seven sharp frames. Offensively, Brandon Marsh launched two home runs, Endy Rodriguez smashed a grand slam, and Francisco Lindor, Esmerlyn Valdez, Cam Smith, Cole Young, and Heliot Ramos all left the yard, alongside stellar pitching lines from Sean Burke, Shane Baz, Trey Yesavage, Zebby Matthews, and Eric Lauer. On the negative side, Aaron Nola collapsed for seven earned runs in 4.1 innings, Braxton Ashcraft and Ryan Weathers combined to give up ten runs, Christian Walker went hitless, and frontline starters Sandy Alcantara and Gage Jump suffered heavy five-earned-run implosions. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes critical late-inning shifts across the league, tracking David Bednar heading to the paternity leave list, Gregory Soto handling duties for Pittsburgh, Garret Whitlock locking down a save for Boston amid Aroldis Chapman trade rumors, Trevor Megill staying locked in for Milwaukee alongside an eleven-win campaign for Aaron Ashby, Mason Barnett emerging for the Athletics, and a potential closer change for Paul Sewald. 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.
How much is Mize worth?
Larkin update, Bring back Casey Mize? World Cup.
The guys recap the Tigers and Astros series. Is the white flag being waived, and old faces return in the Tigers minor league system. Join us on July 11, starting at 1pm for the 7th annual MLB Draft Show as we cover the Tigers first day picksSupport the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys recap the Tigers and Astros series. Is the white flag being waived, and old faces return in the Tigers minor league system. Join us on July 11, starting at 1pm for the 7th annual MLB Draft Show as we cover the Tigers first day picksSupport the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss a number of Cubs and White Sox storylines. Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is a potential trade target for the Cubs, Levine said.
Ronald Acuna exits early with an injury, forcing fantasy managers to immediately brace for the upcoming medical updates. Joe Bond breaks down today's major news, runs through the Drops of the Week, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Adley Rutschman deals with hamstring tightness, Oneil Cruz gets scratched, and Will Smith faces a possible IL stint. On the positive side, Tarik Skubal, Cole Ragans, Casey Mize, and Brandon Woodruff are all making visible progress toward returning. Dillon Dingler, Jac Caglianone, Matt Olson, Bryce Eldridge, and Nick Kurtz lead a deep list of top daily performers. Conversely, Dalton Rushing, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Adolis Garcia, and Freddy Peralta struggled heavily in yesterday's action. We evaluate the rotating segment to decide if it is time to cut ties with Maikel Garcia, Jose Altuve, Emmet Sheehan, or Aaron Nola. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Elly De La Cruz is undergoing an urgent Monday morning MRI after exiting early with right hamstring tightness. Corey Pieper analyzes the massive fallout from weekend injury news, key Statcast trends, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical updates are altering the fantasy landscape as Munetaka Murakami is sidelined for up to six weeks with a severe hamstring injury, Eury Perez suffers an eight-week gracilis strain, and both Casey Mize and Bailey Ober hit the shelf. Fantasy managers get a breath of fresh air as Logan Webb and Jung Hoo Lee return from the injured list. Statcast data signals a massive buying opportunity for Shota Imanaga despite coughing up three home runs, as his underlying vertical approach angle remains elite. Conversely, look under the hood of Bailey Ober's horrific twelve-hit shellacking, where a sudden velocity dip preceded his immediate move to the injured list with elbow inflammation. For the Waiver Wire, we map out priority additions available in most shallow configurations, highlighting deep-league stashes like Jake Bauers, Carson Benge, Curtis Mead, Tatsuya Imai, Kai-Wei Teng, and Troy Melton. 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.
Gerrit Cole looked like vintage Cole against the Royals (2:22). ... Dustin May has really turned things around (10:17). ... Cristopher Sanchez is on a historic run (15:05). ... The White Sox had a big offensive night (16:06). ... News (25:36): Eury Perez and Casey Mize both left with injury. ... BUY OR SELL (35:44): Jacob deGrom's fastballs and home runs are a problem. ... Add Andrew Abbott or Noah Cameron (51:39)? ... Let's check in on Emerson Hancock (58:00). ... Second base is in a great spot (1:02:17). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:07:15). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScot ...
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Athletics promoting pitching prospect Gage Jump, the Tigers' disappointing start to the season and whether they will look to trade players such as Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene and Casey Mize, the Twins demoting Royce Lewis and Matt Wallner and dealing with an injury to Ryan Jeffers as they try to stay in the playoff picture, whether the Red Sox will be able to add offense in a trade, and the trade value of some Padres' players including Fernando Tatis and Jake Cronenworth.
Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 17, 2026Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.Murakami hit's his 17th home run last night – Over/Under 502.More pitchers hurta.Blake Snell – out for a good chunk of the season to remove loose bodies – ala Tarik Skubal. Skubal looks like he's already playing toss, hopefully Snell can following a similar rehab.i.Who gets his starts? River Ryan looked great in his last start in the minor leagues – he's still getting stretched out after having his rehab from TJS halted. He'll likely need another two starts in the minor leagues.b.Clay Holmes will miss two to three months after fracturing his leg with a comebacker. Ugh.i.Any peoples for him in the Mets?3.Trevor Story is out with a groin issue that the Red Sox are implying was the reason for his slow start.a.I know he's cooled off, but I think Franklin Arias could be an option. Yeah, he's only in Double-A, but he can really hit.4.I saw Casey Mize on Saturday and he looked great.5.Spencer Arrighetti – who had him on their bingo card? 5 wins in 6 starts with a 1.5 ERA.a.But, it's a 4.97 xERA. In this pitching climate, would you be moving him?6.I got to see Seth HernandezSegment 3 – Waiver ReportSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down one of the busiest injury and roster movement weeks of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, covering major call-ups, closer chaos, rotation shakeups, and the top FAAB priorities heading into Week 9. The episode also dives into schedule analysis, category streaming targets, and under-the-radar opportunities across both shallow and deep leagues.Full Episode Breakdown0:00 – Intro / Massive Week of MLB NewsOverview of the hectic injury landscape, roster churn, and why Week 9 FAAB could dramatically alter fantasy leagues.Players Discussed: Max Muncy, Zack Gelof7:00 – Athletics & Mets Prospect PromotionsDiscussion around the MLB debuts and fantasy outlooks for young outfielders getting immediate opportunities.Players Discussed: Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Luis Robert Jr.14:00 – Dodgers, Rotation Speculation & Depth Chart ChangesRotation uncertainty and potential streaming options, plus Dodgers roster maneuvering.Players Discussed: Zach Thornton, Jonah Tong, Alek Thomas, Alex Call21:00 – Yankees Infield Questions & Playing Time BattlesAnthony Volpe's return, New York's shortstop situation, and how injuries are reshaping opportunities.Players Discussed: Anthony Volpe, José Caballero, Max Schuemann28:00 – AL East Injury Roundup & Rotation FalloutA deeper dive into pitching injuries, replacement options, and the fantasy ramifications for multiple clubs.Players Discussed: Eduardo Rodriguez, Tampa Bay pitchers, various AL East arms35:00 – Mariners Platoons & Weekly Schedule StrategySeattle's difficult weekly setup and how left/right splits could impact lineup decisions.Players Discussed: Dominic Canzone, Luke Raley, Brendan Donovan, Connor Joe43:00 – Tigers Rotation Stability & Veteran ConcernsDetroit's rotation picture following Casey Mize's return and what it means for the rest of the staff.Players Discussed: Casey Mize, Justin Verlander, Ty Madden, Jack Flaherty50:00 – Red Sox Injuries & Opportunity OpeningsTrevor Story's injury creates another opening in Boston while fantasy managers search for short-term production.Players Discussed: Trevor Story57:00 – Astros Playing Time Shifts & Deep League TargetsHouston's lineup flexibility, emerging names, and speculative adds for deeper formats.Players Discussed: Braden Shoemake, Yordan Alvarez, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:05:00 – Power Streamers & Weekly Home Run TargetsDiscussion of hitters with favorable matchups, lineup spots, and short-term power upside for the upcoming scoring period.Players Discussed: Zach Neto, Mike Trout, Detroit hitters1:10:00 – Speed Streamers & Category SpecialistsFocus on stolen base targets, speed-only specialists, and lineup trends that could create category advantages in weekly formats.Players Discussed: José Caballero, Connor Joe, Dominic Canzone1:13:00 – Weekly Schedule Breakdown & Seven-Game TeamsAnalysis of the upcoming MLB schedule and which teams offer the most streaming and volume advantages.Teams Highlighted: Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians, Tigers, Athletics, Angels, Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Diamondbacks, Rockies1:20:00 – Starting Pitcher Streamers & Two-Start OptionsDiscussion of viable streaming pitchers, upside plays, and risky matchups for Week 9.Players Discussed: Jacob Lopez, Griffin Canning1:29:00 – Ratio Helpers, Relievers & Saves SpeculationRelievers who can help stabilize ERA/WHIP while potentially earning high-leverage roles.Players Discussed: Brooks Raley, Justin Slaten, Erik Miller1:37:00 – Prospect Watch & Late-Season StashesAdditional prospect names to monitor and speculative stash discussions.Players Discussed: Joshua Baez1:41:00 – Breaking News: Jose Altuve Injury ReactionLive reaction to late-breaking Jose Altuve injury news and how the Astros could adjust their lineup.Players Discussed: Jose Altuve, Brice Matthews, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:45:00 – Final FAAB Thoughts & Closing Strategy NotesClosing recommendations, roster construction thoughts, and final Week 9 FAAB priorities. 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 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.
The 2026 MLB season is full of major moves and tough news! Top Stories: Travis Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has officially been called up by the Cleveland Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thompson. Don Mattingly takes over as manager (he previously managed Carl and Justin Crawford). Thompson was offered a role within the organization. (Note: Alex Cora was reportedly offered the job on Sunday before Thompson's firing on Tuesday.) Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and is expected to miss 2-3 months. Week in Review: Dodgers acquire Tyler Fitzgerald from the Blue Jays for INF/OF depth. White Sox call up Jarred Kelenic. Tigers hire Kyle Hendricks as special assistant to the GM. Mets agree to a 2-year/$11.5 million extension with catcher Luis Torrens for 2027-2028. Griffin Canning activated by the Padres for Sunday's start. Giants call up top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Bryce Eldridge. Reds call up Chase Petty. Yankees demote Anthony Volpe. Marlins promote Joe Mack and demote Agustin Ramirez. Sad news: Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling has passed away. Injury Updates: Kodai Senga – Lumbar spine inflammation Luis Robert Jr. – Lumbar spine disc herniation (7-10 day shutdown) Justin Steele – Setback in return from Tommy John Jonathan India – Season-ending shoulder surgery Garrett Crochet – Left shoulder inflammation Ryan Pepiot – Hip surgery (out for season) Ronald Acuna Jr. – Hamstring injury (extent unknown) Jacob Misiorowski left a no-hitter with hamstring injury Joe Ryan exited start after just 9 pitches Plus updates on Nico Hoerner, Javy Baez, Casey Mize, Trevor Rogers, Ryan Helsley, Brandon Woodruff, and more. We wrap up with our Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Travis Bazzana debut call-up Phillies fire Rob Thompson, Don Mattingly new manager Tarik Skubal elbow surgery timeline Full week in review + major roster moves Comprehensive injury report Subscribe for daily MLB news, prospect call-ups, injury updates, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Is Don Mattingly the right choice for the Phillies? How much will Skubal's absence hurt the Tigers? Drop your POTD vote!
Gleyber Torres joined Will Vest, Javy Baez, and Casey Mize on the injured list
On The Wire - Adam and Kevin break down a lighter MLB news week while diving deep into bullpen chaos, injuries, and shifting roles impacting fantasy baseball. The episode focuses heavily on FAAB strategy, streaming options, and identifying short-term opportunity plays across all categories.3:30 – Yankees updates: Giancarlo Stanton IL, Jasson Domínguez call-upPlayers discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, Ben Rice 9:00 – Red Sox rotation: Garrett Crochet injury, Jake Bennett debutPlayers discussed: Garrett Crochet, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello 15:00 – Blue Jays lineup shifts with George Springer returnPlayers discussed: George Springer, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Lenyn Sosa 19:30 – Brewers pitching concerns: Jacob Misiorowski scare, Brandon Woodruff ILPlayers discussed: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser 24:30 – Rays pitching usage: Griffin Jax transition & bullpen strategyPlayers discussed: Griffin Jax, Ryan Pepiot 30:00 – Orioles bullpen + Trevor Rogers ILPlayers discussed: Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Ryan Helsley, Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, Anthony Nunez, Rico Garcia 40:00 – Tigers injuries and playing time shiftsPlayers discussed: Casey Mize, Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Matt Vierling 44:00 – Mets injuries and lineup changesPlayers discussed: Luis Robert Jr. Jr., MJ Melendez, Tyrone Taylor, Austin Slater, Tommy Pham 50:00 – Reds rotation update: Brandon Williamson IL, Lodolo return outlookPlayers discussed: Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo 52:30 – Spencer Strider return and start decisionsPlayers discussed: Spencer Strider 55:30 – FAAB Targets: Power hittersPlayers discussed: MJ Melendez, Austin Hays, Jonny DeLuca, Gavin Sheets, Kody Clemens, JJ Bleday 1:01:00 – FAAB Targets: Speed optionsPlayers discussed: David Hamilton, Jorge Mateo, Jake McCarthy, Austin Martin, Brandon Lockridge 1:06:30 – Opportunity plays & schedule breakdownPlayers discussed: Travis Bazzana, Jhonkensy Noel, Jahmai Jones 1:10:30 – Starting pitching targets (wins & Ks)Players discussed: Jake Bennett, Elmer Rodríguez, Nick Martinez, Davis Martin, Slade Cecconi, Cade Cavalli, Kyle Leahy 1:17:30 – Ratio relievers & speculative armsPlayers discussed: Rico Garcia, Anthony Nunez, Hunter Gaddis, Kyle Finnegan 1:21:00 – Saves speculation & bullpen chaosPlayers discussed: Jacob Latz, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips 1:24:00 – Wildcard stash & prospect talkPlayers discussed: Joshua Baez, Victor Scott II Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Braves coming off an off day welcome the Tiger to Atlanta for a 3-game series and Barrett Salle joined The Locker Room with a preview of the series and an update on the Braves injury front Tonight Ford Leadoff Show gets started tonight at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p, Detroit send Casey Mize (2-1, 2.51) to the mound to face off against Martin Perez (1-1, 2.70) for the Braves Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tigers bullpen wasted a good start from Casey Mize in a 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks
The Detroit Tigers are finalizing their Opening Day roster with three days until the first game of the 2026 season against the San Diego Padres. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down Tarik Skubal's "lethargic" final spring training start and reveal their final roster predictions, focusing on the biggest decision: Will top prospect Kevin McGonigle make the Opening Day roster? We also dive into the other roster battles, including Parker Meadows, Wenceel Pérez, Brenan Hanifee, Enmanuel De Jesus, Burch Smith and Sean Guenther. As the season begins, Petzold and Brown identify the Tigers' biggest strength (starting rotation) and biggest weakness (bullpen), plus they dive into 10 predictions about the season, featuring Skubal, McGonigle and Justin Verlander. Kevin Acee, the Padres beat writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune, joins the show to preview the opening series between the Tigers and Padres. To wrap up, Petzold and Brown discuss whether it's too early to worry about these key players based on spring training results: Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Colt Keith, Casey Mize and Jack Flaherty. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Cash That Ticket opened Tuesday's show with a full sports slate, from conference tournament college basketball to MLB win totals, NBA matchups and early NFL free agency. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler quickly moved into the NBA, starting with Boston at San Antonio, where both leaned toward the Spurs in what Munaf called a strong measuring stick game. He also preferred the under, pointing to both teams ranking among the league's best in defensive rating and Boston's season long tendency to play at the slowest pace in the NBA. Essler agreed San Antonio's form and motivation made the favorite appealing, especially if Boston were short handed. The second featured game was Minnesota at the Lakers. Essler liked the under and said the Lakers can still bring a strong defensive effort without LeBron James, while also noting Austin Reaves becomes more aggressive in that setup. Munaf took the Timberwolves side, arguing the Lakers had benefitted from a softer stretch and adding that Anthony Edwards looked live for a big scoring night, with his preferred prop range around 29.5 to 30.5 points. From there the show shifted to baseball and continued its season win total series. On Baltimore, both hosts landed on under 85.5 wins. Essler said the lineup should still score, especially with Pete Alonso added to the middle of the order, but he remained unconvinced the Orioles solved their larger pitching problems. Munaf agreed, saying the offense was good enough on paper but the rotation still lacked the frontline reliability needed in a difficult AL East. Detroit brought a different conclusion. Both hosts backed the Tigers over 85.5 wins, largely because of a rotation headed by Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez. Essler said Detroit may have the best pitching staff in the American League on paper and believed the club could push toward 90 wins or more if it stayed healthy. Munaf echoed that view, pointing to the bullpen, managerial stability under A.J. Hinch and the possibility that either Jack Flaherty or Casey Mize could emerge in a big way behind the front end of the staff. The conversation then turned to a listener question about five players who could hit 30 home runs this season. Essler said the obvious names were easy enough to find and suggested looking for value with less obvious sluggers. Munaf highlighted Kyle Tucker at minus 120 and Jose Ramirez at plus 110, citing lineup context, durability and prior production. Essler later called Hunter Goodman of the Rockies his favorite value play at even money after a 31 homer full season. They also discussed Mike Trout as a high upside but health dependent option. For best bets, Essler went to college basketball and took Detroit plus 4.5 against Wright State, citing momentum, matchup history and possible fatigue on the other side after a high tempo game. Munaf stayed in the NBA and made Suns Bucks over 217.5 his top play, saying the number looked light given Milwaukee's recent defensive issues and the offensive talent expected to be on the floor. The show closed with another reminder about Pregame's current promotion, where ten dollars buys fifty bulk dollars under the site's special discounts section, with the credit available immediately and not expiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices