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This week we talk about prediction markets, incentives, and gambling addiction.We also discuss insider trading, spot-fixing, and Gatorade.Recommended Book: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory by Tim AlbertaTranscriptPrediction markets are hundreds of years old, and have historically been used to determine the likelihood of something happening.In 1503, for instance, there was a market to determine who would become the next pope, and from the earliest days of commercial markets, there were associated prediction markets that were used to gauge how folks thought a given business would do during an upcoming economic quarter.The theory here is that while you can just ask people how well they think a political candidate will fare in an election or who they think will become the next pope, often their guesses, their assumptions, or their analysis will be swayed by things like political affiliation or maybe even what they think they're meant to say—the popular papal candidate, for instance, or the non-obvious, asymmetric position on a big commercial enterprise that might help an analyst reinforce their brand as a contrarian.If you introduce money into the equation, though, forcing people to put down real currency on their suspicions and predictions, and give them the chance to earn money if they get things right, that will sometimes nudge these markets away from those other incentives, making the markets commercial enterprises of their own. It can shift the bias away from posturing and toward monetization, and that in turn, in theory at least, should make prediction markets more accurate because people will try to align themselves with the actual, real-deal outcome, rather than the popular—with their social tribe, at least—or compellingly unpopular view.This is the theory that underpins entities like Polymarket, Kalshi, Manifold Markets, and many other online prediction markets that have arisen over the past handful of years as regulations on these types of businesses have been eased, and as they've begun to establish themselves as credible players in the predicting-everything space.In politics in particular, these markets have semi-regularly shown themselves to be better gauges of who will actually win elections than conventional polls and surveys, and though their records are far from perfect and still heavily biased in some cases, such community-driven predictions from money-motivated markets are gaining credibility because of their capacity to incentivize people to put their money where their mouths are, and to try to profit from accurate preordination.The flip-side of these markets, and some might even say a built-in flaw with no obvious solution, is that they are rife with insider trading: people who are in the position to know things ahead of time making in some cases millions of dollars by placing big bets that, for them, aren't bets at all, because they know what will or what is likely to happen.This seems to have occurred at least a few times with big political events in 2025, and it's anticipated that it could become an even bigger issue in the future, especially for markets that use cryptocurrencies to manage payments, as those are even less likely than their fiat currency peers to keeps solid tabs on who's actually behind these bets, and thus who might be trading on knowledge that they're not supposed to be trading on.That said, it could be argued that such insider trading makes these markets even more accurate, eventually at least. And that points us toward another problem: the possibility that someone on the inside might look at a market and realize they can make a killing if they use their position, their power to sway these markets after placing a bet, giving them the ability to assure a payout by abusing their position—major events being influenced by the possibility of a community-funded payday for those in control.What I'd like to talk about today is the same general principle as it's playing out in the sports world, and why the huge sums of money that are now sloshing around in the sports betting industry in the US are beginning to worry basically everyone, except the sports betting companies themselves.—In October of 2025, the head coach of the NBA basketball team, the Portland Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones, and about 30 other people were arrested by the FBI due to their alleged illegal sports gambling activities. Rozier was already under investigation following unusual betting activity that was linked to his performance in a 2023 game—he was later cleared of wrongdoing, but the implication then and in this more recent instance is that he and those other folks who were rounded up by the FBI may have been involved in rigging things so they could get a big payoff on gambling markets.Similar things have been happening across the sports world, including a lifetime ban for Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptors player, who apparently gave confidential information to people who were placing bets on NBA games—he later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as a result of that investigation—and in November of 2025 two Major League Baseball players, both of them pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit people betting on those pitches; they've been charged with wire fraud and money laundering, and each could face up to 65 years in prison.And those are just a few of the many instances of game-rigging that have been alleged in recent years, the specifics of which vary, but the outcome is always to give someone an advantage in these markets, which are only recently broadly legal across the United States, and which thus allow folks with the right connections or some money to invest ahead of time to, for instance, pay a pitcher to throw an inning, or pay a coach to tell them who will be benched and when, so that they can make a big wager with less of a risk, or in some cases, no risk at all.One of the big issues here is that rather than simply being a which-team-will-win sort of thing, many of these bets are highly specific and granular, including what are called proposition or prop bets that allow folks to gamble on the number of strikeouts a pitcher will tally in a given inning and other very specific things.If a pitcher were to then place a bet, perhaps through an intermediary, on their own prop bet-related performance, they would stand a decent chance of tallying the right number of strikes and balls. They could also sell that information to someone else, taking a guaranteed payout in exchange for the foreknowledge they grant that gambler, who could then do what they want with the information, and then if they do well with it, they could pay that pitcher to do the same again in the future.This type of bet is called spot-fixing, and it's seen across prediction markets, not just sports markets. Pitchers can fix an inning of a game, but poker players can also go all-in or fold a given number of times in a tournament, and the folks in charge of dumping Gatorade over the winning coach following a Super Bowl event can leak that color, based on their foreknowledge of the setup, to gamblers—these markets are sprawling and varied, and anyone in any position of power who can make decisions about such things, or who's involved enough to leak information can do so at a profit, either themselves putting down money on spot-fixed prop bets, or selling that information to those who will themselves place a bet.The issue sports organizations in the US are now running into is that while they aligned themselves with sports gambling entities like DraftKings and FanDuel after these platforms were legalized in more states following the striking-down of a federal ban on such things in 2018—as I record this, they're currently legal in 31 states, alongside Washington DC and Puerto Rico—and they've profited a fair bit from that, allowing these businesses to become sponsors, to slap their logos on everything, and to generally become interwoven with the leagues themselves; despite all that, they've also created a sports culture in which betting is ultra-common, and that means fans are no longer just fans, they're putting down money on various possible sports-related outcomes.That means folks who were maybe previously die-hard fans of their local team may no longer just be disappointed when their team loses, they'll be financially impacted, perhaps even devastated. And many athletes who play on these teams, in these leagues, are now suffering all kinds of abuse and threats from people who decided to put a lot of money on their performance, but who failed to win a game, or maybe even throw the exact right number of strikes and balls in a given inning.This points at two big issues with sports betting in the US right now.First is that there's a lot of money splashing around in this space. An estimated $160-170 billion was wagered by US citizens in 2025 alone, generating about $16.4 billion in revenue for sportsbooks—the entities that take these sorts of bets.That's likely a significant undercount, too, as more generalist prediction markets are also getting involved in the sports betting game, blending this type of gambling with other sorts of prediction markets, like those related to politics and international happenings, like war.And second, a lot of people are gambling a lot of money on sports stuff right now, and that's becoming an issue. In October of 2025, a Pew Research poll found that 43% of US adults think legalized sports betting is bad for society, up from 34% in 2022, and 40% says it's bad for sports, up from 33%. A whopping 22% of US adults say they personally bet money on sports in the past year, up from 19% in 2022, and 10%, one in ten American adults, say they have placed a sports bet online in the past year, up from 6% in 2022.There has been a significant increase in calls to the National Problem Gambling Helpline in recent years—a 45% increase from 2017 in states where sports betting hasn't been legalized, and a 148% increase, more than three times as much, in states where sports betting was legalized by August of 2025. Not for nothing, too, it's estimated that professional athletes are about five-times more likely than the average person to become hooked on gambling, which would seem to amplify all these issues, in addition to the obvious problems this can create for people with often high-paying, but also often financially precarious, short-term careers.The implication, then, is that legal sports betting either sparks or reinforces gambling issues, creating more addictive behavior and triggering more financial issues. And bankruptcy numbers seem to back this up: in states where online gambling is allowed, bankruptcy rates increased by 28% and debt collections rose by 8% just two years after sports betting legalization. Data also shows that there's a 20% increase in mass-market alcohol consumption in states with legalized sports betting, and that for every dollar spent on sports betting, 99 cents of investment money disappears from records, which means, basically, people are not using spare money they would spend on random stuff anyway when placing these bets, they're spending money that would otherwise be put into savings, or which is already in their savings on this type of gambling—and much of that money then disappears into the pockets of these gambling platforms.This same general state of affairs has played out in other countries before the US, but things seem to be moving especially fast here in part because this isn't gambling that's limited to a physical location, it's increasingly being conducted on smartphones and other always-on-us devices, and that means it's easier to get hooked, but also that it's more accessible to more people more of the time, and the ever-present deluge of information about these topics, and about these platforms that allow us to casually place bets on said topics, make getting sucked in and sold on the idea of easy money, simpler and more likely than ever before.Show Noteshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/23/nba-chauncey-billups-terry-rozier-arrested-betting-probe/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/09/emmanuel-clase-luis-ortiz-indicted-bribes/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/29/sports-betting-integrity-fans/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/29/player-prop-bets-nba-arrests/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06/14/sports-betting-athlete-abuse-online/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bookmakershttps://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-bettinghttps://nypost.com/betting/best-sports-betting-apps-usa/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_the_United_Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_bettinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportsbookhttps://www.delasport.com/history-of-sports-betting/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7780080/https://www.espn.com/sports-betting/story/_/id/23561576/chalk-line-how-got-legalized-sports-bettinghttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/03/sport/sports-betting-usa-impact-on-lives-spt-intlhttps://naadgs.org/history-of-sports-betting-the-transition-from-illegal-to-mainstream/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_match-fixing_incidentshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_gambling_in_the_United_Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_and_Amateur_Sports_Protection_Act_of_1992https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_the_United_Kingdomhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_markethttps://users.wfu.edu/strumpks/papers/Int_Election_Betting_Formatted_FINAL_NoComments.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposition_bethttps://www.axios.com/2025/12/14/sports-betting-gambling-young-men-crisishttps://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47337056/scandals-prediction-markets-2025-turning-point-sports-bettinghttps://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/02/americans-increasingly-see-legal-sports-betting-as-a-bad-thing-for-society-and-sports/ This is a public episode. 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Social media restrictions could infringe on First Amendment rights for children Note: This conversation originally aired on the "Sound of Ideas" on Nov. 3, 2025. How to manage young people's social media use is a big question, with many factors at play, including the well-being of minors, the logistics of monitoring online activity and their constitutional rights. In Ohio, lawmakers are trying to take this matter into their own hands. One law limiting social media access is currently on hold, after a federal court blocked it as an unconstitutional restriction on First Amendment rights. That decision is now being appealed by Attorney General Dave Yost. This year, two new bills have been introduced that would limit children's access to social media in different ways and bring app stores into the equation: Senate Bill 167 (backed by Meta) and Senate Bill 175 (backed by Google). The topic was the first in our newly created series “Law of the Land” which explores how the law impacts your life. Guests: Jonathan Entin, Professor of Constitutional Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Morgan Reed, President, The App Association Tony Coder, Executive Director, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Ph.D., Founder, Youth Lead Alliance MLB, Ohio's Casino Control Commission and sports betting companies agree to regulation changes Note: This conversation originally aired on the "Sound of Ideas" on Nov. 17, 2025. Federal indictments against two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have rocked Major League Baseball and the sports betting world. In response to these charges of rigging bets on specific pitches, MLB worked together with the Ohio Casino Control Commission and sports betting companies to come up with mutually-agreed upon new regulations governing what's known as microprop bets, limiting them considerably compared to what was allowed before. In this installment of our "Law of the Land" series on "Sound of Ideas," we'll explain the sports betting regulation changes, and look at the other legal problems that have come up surrounding betting in Ohio in both the NFL, involving famed Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, and NBA, related to allegations of faking an injury to help gamblers win against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who is a former Shaker Heights High School basketball star, along with how and why the rules differ for college sports. Guests: Joe Maloney, Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications for the American Gaming Association Eric Chaffee, John C. Hutchins Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law Joe Scalzo, Sports Business Journalist for Crain's Cleveland Business

Rocky Jackson has always enjoyed staying active. He was an employment labor attorney for 43 years, and at age 19, he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1969 out of Yakima Valley Community College, which he jokes makes him the oldest living holdout of the team now called the Cleveland Guardians. He spent his college years playing against future MLB greats, collecting enough road-trip stories to fill a book.Since age 35, Rocky has played tennis on and off, and now in retirement, he is on the courts several times a week, even playing singles for the sheer joy of long rallies and movement. Rocky is an avid golfer who has played around the world with his wife, braving everything from beach courses to 105-degree summers. He strongly believes in cross-training workouts and is adding lap swimming into the mix. After double hip replacements in 2020, Rocky came back stronger, and at 75, he's still playing singles tennis and living by the beliefs that “The universe always says yes” and “You have to use it or lose it.” Send us a text

Nick and Jonathan talk about the latest signing for the Guardians and shared their thoughts on how the off season is going so far.

Tim Kanak (@fantasyaceball), Doc Eisenhauer (@DocEisenhauer) and Jon Anderson (@JonPgh) discuss the top 20 in the Cleveland Guardians farm system, along with some behind the scenes of the new tools created for MLB Data Warehouse.Cleveland Guardians:1. 2B Travis Bazzana (AAA)2. 1B/C/OF Ralphy Velazquez (AA)3. OF Chase DeLauter (MLB)4. OF Juneicker Caceres (A)5. SP Parker Messick (MLB)6. OF Jace LaViolette 7. 2B/SS Welbyn Francisca (A+)8. 2B/SS Angel Genao (AA)9. SP Khal Stephen (AA)10. C Cooper Ingle (AAA)11. SP Braylon Doughty (A)12. OF Wuilfredo Antunez (AA)13. SS Dean Curley (A)14. 2B Juan Brito (AAA)15. SP Yorman Gomez (AA) 16. OF Jaison Chourio (A+)17. SP/RP Daniel Espino (AAA)18. 2B/SS Ricardo Ramirez (DSL)19. SP Will Hynes20. OF Aaron Walton (A)Subscribe here:https://www.mlbdatawarehouse.com/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee welcomes Patrick Brien (CEO) and Dan Ringen (VP of Business Development) from SPCloser, an AI-powered coaching platform for door-to-door and in-home sales teams. With experience at companies like Fleetmatics, Boeing, NASA, and the Cleveland Guardians, Pat and Dan bring a data-driven approach to improving sales performance and team development.The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping coaching for door-to-door and in-home sales. Instead of waiting for a manager to shadow or review calls days later, reps can now get instant, objective feedback on their tone, listening skills, and objection handling. For sales managers, AI provides a clear view of each rep's strengths and recurring challenges without hours of manual observation. Business owners gain reliable data to measure progress, spot performance trends, and refine training systems that directly impact close rates and customer experience.The episode emphasizes one core truth: AI isn't replacing salespeople, it's making them more effective. By focusing on awareness, consistency, and communication quality, teams can develop habits that last long after the technology does its job.You'll find answers to key questions such as:How does AI feedback help sales reps close more deals?What common habits stop reps from improving their performance?How can managers coach effectively with limited time?How does AI improve sales performance in door-to-door and in-home selling?How can sales organizations use technology to train smarter at scale? Connect with the guests:Website: https://spcloser.com Instagram: @spcloser_ai 

Andy and Jeff talk about Super Friend of the Show (tm) Paul Hoynes and his BBWAA Career Excellence Award

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Okay, so what should the Cleveland Guardians (realistically) do this offseason to improve on their improbable playoff roster? It really wouldn't take much, so here's the blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks a question that hits deeper than sports headlines: Has gambling ruined sports? After reading a recent feature in The Atlantic about the growing gambling crisis in Major League Baseball, Pastor Zach reflects on the shocking federal indictment involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of manipulating pitches for prop bets — despite already earning millions.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

1. Texas Declares Muslim Brotherhood & CARE as Terrorist Organizations Action Taken: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CARE) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations. Implications: These groups are now prohibited from acquiring real property in Texas. Governor’s Statement: Abbott cited their alleged goals of imposing Sharia law and supporting terrorism globally. Background: CARE is described as a domestic organization linked to Hamas and implicated in supporting terrorism. The Muslim Brotherhood is portrayed as an umbrella group with affiliates like Hamas. Federal Context: Senator Cruz has pushed for federal designation for over a decade. Legislative efforts have faced resistance from State Department bureaucrats. Cruz introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator John Fetterman to designate affiliates first, then the global organization. Political Dynamics: Discussion of partisan challenges and rare bipartisan cooperation. Praise for Fetterman’s independence and criticism of Democratic Party’s internal politics. 2. Gambling Crisis in Professional Sports Issue: Widespread corruption linked to prop bets (bets on specific game events rather than outcomes). Examples: NBA and MLB scandals involving players and coaches fixing aspects of games. Detailed case: Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly manipulated pitches for betting gains, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars. Risks: Increased vulnerability due to proliferation of sports betting. Individual players can easily influence prop bets (e.g., throwing a ball instead of a strike). Senate Investigation: Cruz launched an oversight inquiry via the Senate Commerce Committee. Letters sent to MLB and NBA requesting information on integrity measures. Concerns: Potential for corruption in college sports. Discussion on whether leagues can self-police or if Congress should intervene. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a huge, wild, and complex story. Referees suspended, players implicated, the third and fourth divisions suspended, criminal investigations into Super Lig clubs and referees. We break down what's going on in Turkey and we ask, is this just the first open reporting of risks to sporting competition that are present across professional football and global sports?Wikipedia and links for the Turkish football story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Turkish_football_betting_scandalAnkaraspor - Nazillispor: https://en.haberler.com/it-had-been-talked-about-for-days-here-is-the-2157354/Cleveland Guardians scandal: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emmanuel-clase-arrested-pleads-not-guilty/Sports Betting and Players in US Sports: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6807760/2025/11/14/sports-betting-players-nfl-nba-mlb-nhl/Support the show

On Monday's "Sound of Ideas," we'll look at changes to sports betting in Ohio following the high-profile federal indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz on charges related to rigging bets on specific pitches, and explain the Cleveland Municipal Income Tax filing requirements that resulted in surprise audits for many longtime workers and residents in back-to-back "Law of the Land" segments. MLB, Ohio's Casino Control Commission and sports betting companies agree to regulation changes Federal indictments against two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have rocked Major League Baseball and the sports betting world. In response to these charges of rigging bets on specific pitches, MLB worked together with the Ohio Casino Control Commission and sports betting companies to come up with mutually-agreed upon new regulations governing what's known as microprop bets, limiting them considerably compared to what was allowed before. In this installment of our series "Law of the Land," on Sound of Ideas, we'll explain the sports betting regulation changes, and look at the other legal problems that have come up surrounding betting in Ohio in both the NFL, involving famed Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, and NBA, related to allegations of faking an injury to help gamblers win against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who is a former Shaker Heights High School basketball star, along with how and why the rules differ for college sports. Guests: - Joe Maloney, Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications for the American Gaming Association - Eric Chaffee, John C. Hutchins Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law - Joe Scalzo, Sports Business Journalist for Crain's Cleveland Business Cleveland Municipal Income Tax audits surprise longtime workers and residents Over the last several months, workers and residents in Cleveland received tax audit notices in the mail warning of potentially large fines from the Central Collection Agency, which is part of the City of Cleveland's Division of Taxation. The notices informed individuals they needed to submit income tax returns and other forms that many recipients had never heard of, telling them they may have earned income which is subject to Cleveland's Municipal Income Tax. We'll clear up the confusion on exactly what's required when it comes to paying and filing the city of Cleveland's employment and residence taxes, in Monday's installment of our "Law of the Land" series on "Sound of Ideas." Guest: -Mary Sasmaz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Audacy MLB Insider Bob Nightengale about the MLB Awards being handed out, the Cleveland Guardians gambling fiasco, the apparent lack of direction for the Minnesota Twins, and more.

The Jim Rome Show HR 2 - 11/14/25 You cannot believe how Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase tries to explain away the gambling allegations. It's actually something close and personal to Jim's Foundation. Then, Detroit Lions DT DJ Reader joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and Jonathan break down the latest rumors around the Cleveland Guardians, as well as talk about Jim Nantz's thoughts on the NFL season so far.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) recaps the latest in the Cleveland Guardians fiasco, and he fears it's the tip of the iceberg, national MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal calls out Minnesota Twins ownership, plus we have a state football semifinals update.

Another week, another sports betting scandal. This time, it's the MLB. It's all happening because of an increasingly popular way to bet on games. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt , edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon. The pitcher Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, who was indicted on charges related to manipulating bets on individual pitches. Photo by Tanner Gatlin/MLB Photos via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin tell us why they have a problem with AJ Brown’s consistent bellyaching about the Philadelphia Eagles offense, share their thoughts on the latest on the sports wagering scandal involving former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luiz Ortiz, explain why Draymond Green is the wrong guy to complain about the attitudes of other players on the team, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to news of Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase's appearance in court, as well as talk about professional baseball carrying momentum from a great postseason.

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of their offseason, and there are questions about how this team will look in 2026. What might happen with talent in the outfield? Might the Phillies front office spend big again to keep the team's postseason hopes alive?This week, Tim Kelly from OnPattison.com joined the pod and dove into what we can expect from the Phillies during this offseason and what the future holds for this team. It was a great discussion!But first, the guys dove into some Eagles storylines as this team is 7-2 and atop the NFC. The impact of Jaelan Phillips in his first game as an Eagle, A.J. Brown's recent comments and what he means to this team, Jaire Alexander decides to retire, and an offense that continues to sputter. (Approx. 5:00)From there, they got into their biggest surprises of this Flyers season. (Approx. 18:40)Then they discussed how the Philadelphia Union took care of business against the Chicago Fire in the MLS postseason, and what this team needs to do to beat New York City FC in the Conference Semifinals. (Approx. 25:50)The guys also dove into the gambling scandal that has rocked the baseball world and Cleveland Guardians. (Approx. 33:10)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great conversation with Tim Kelly from On Pattison about how this Phillies offseason may go. How will the front office navigate the offseason? Which players may stay? Which players may go? What kind of Bryce Harper will we see in 2026 as his career has been up and down? Might we see some new pitchers on the staff? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 45:30)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Hall of Fame Attorneys, Gambling in the Game &  MLBPA / CBAEleven attorneys enshrined in Cooperstown, beginning with Kenesaw Mountain Landis and ending with Tony La Russa.Each chapter written by a law professor or librarian, edited by Professor Robert Jarvis for a unified voice.Stories go beyond the plaques — revealing lesser-known truths, scandals, and achievements.“In baseball, when the number nine hitter gets up, everybody holds their breath — that's what makes this game so great.” – Lou Schiff“We wanted to tell the stories behind the plaques — the legal lives that shaped the game.” – Lou SchiffHighlights & DiscoveriesLandis' dual role as judge and commissioner — and the ethics code that arose because of it.Branch Rickey's pioneering fight for equality in baseballJohn Montgomery Ward's role in forming the first players' unionTony La Russa's law school mentor inspired him — and how La Russa later mentored others, like Judge Robin Fuson, to pursue lawInsights on Bowie Kuhn, William Shea, and the intersection of law and leadership in baseballGambling impacting future of baseball & Player representationCleveland Guardians gambling scandal an echo of the Black Sox case a century laterA shift from “No Gambling” signs to DraftKings banners on outfield wallsLegal influence on player rights, agents, and representation within MLBPA and the expanding Minor League union.Reflections on Harry Marino's impact on minor leaguers' inclusion in the MLB Players AssociationFrom Pete Rose to 2025 player allegations on Cleveland Guardians fixed first pitchesHas MLB's partnership with betting platforms created integrity risks?“It's like steroids. Everyone knew it was coming — and it's only going to get worse.” Lawyers in the Locker RoomPlayers agents and legal counsel Marvin Miller's leadership transformed labor relationsMLBPA lawyers continue to shape player rights.The growing influence of minor leaguers under the MLBPA and the rise of Harry Marino as a new labor voice.Business Before BaseballThe MLB industrial complex” — prioritize profit over parity. – reference to Craig Calcaterra book, Rethinking FandomThe Marlins' small-market struggles vs. big-spending teams like Dodgers & MetsRelegating Bottom Feeders - Salary caps, minimums, and revenue transparency Relegate bottom MLB teams from the game until their front office & team can prove they belongWhat if AAA clubs could rise to MLB status? What if expansion required winning your way in?Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame, can be found at https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/attorneys-in-the-baseball-hall-of-fame/?srsltid=AfmBOooqiO22Codod2rmGfU9La5XnAyz3tu8WTwz1y5ry3BaBSxqSCew   Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt winning his second consecutive American League Manager of the Year award

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss Stephen Vogt's Manager of the Year honor, and whether or not certain Cleveland fans see Coach of the Year awards as a slight against the Cleveland teams.

With the World Series wrapped up and the offseason now upon us, we take one more look back at the 2025 MLB season and turn our focus to what the Cleveland Guardians might do to improve the roster this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke of Sports Eric Sklar reported that Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz were indicted for allegedly rigging pitches in an MLB betting scheme. Michael Monks discussed the LAPD exceeding its hiring budget due to the number of new recruits. Later, a bizarre pursuit involved a woman who fled in a minivan to Mexico and another suspect who ended up naked after a port-a-potty chase, finishing with a skinny-dip in the ocean. Meanwhile, the Broncos and Patriots are on fire, and nationwide travel chaos continues as the FAA reduces flights to ease stress on air traffic controllers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howie Kurtz on two Cleveland Guardians pitchers being indicted on illegal gambling charges, a new study debunking the link of acetaminophen use during pregnancy to increased risks of autism or ADHD in children, and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy being released from prison while his appeal is pending. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Sunday, charges were announced stemming from alleged gambling misconduct involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz. Both pitchers have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, among other charges, and each could face up to 65 years in prison.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the charges and the possible suspicious in-game activity that led to them. They then discuss why this is such a sad story for both players to be involved in, and why, unfortunately, it's become something we now have to deal with in the new era of partnerships between gambling companies and sports leagues.Later, the guys dive into the end-of-year awards, including Jordan explaining his vote for American League Rookie of the Year, a reexamination of Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh for AL MVP and their picks for who will appear on both the American and National League MVP ballots.1:38 - The Opener: Latest on the gambling scandal22:59 - Possible aftermath of the controversy30:50 - Nick Kurtz named AL Rookie of the Year41:25 - Drake Baldwin named NL Rookie of the Year50:07 - Judge vs. Raleigh55:05 - MVP ballot game Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In this episode of Sports Stuff with Muff, the crew is without Jim and dubs the episode a "No Ohio Episode" - devoid of talk regarding "The Team Down South", diving into the latest happenings in college football and the NFL, sharing personal anecdotes from recent games and tailgating experiences. They discuss the implications of the college football playoff, the Cleveland Guardians' betting scandal, and Muff apologizes for transgressions from his weekend in Morgantown. The episode also features a recap of NFL Week 10, highlighting surprising outcomes and coaching changes, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone. Don't forget to follow us on all our socials: - @sportsjimmuff on Instagram / Twitter - Sports Stuff with Jim & Muff on Facebook / YouTube Subcribe, comment, rate, review, poke, like, tickle, and get the damn bell on!!!

Audacy Legal Insider Amy Dash discusses the legal situation involving Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz following the gambling investigation within MLB.

Selina Wang reports on the government shutdown in its 40th day and the potential deal sources say senators are closing in on to reopen the government and bring possible relief to tens of millions of Americans; Faith Abubey reports on thousands of flight delays and cancellations as staffing shortages and reduced flights plague airports and travelers; Morgan Norwood reports on the indictment now facing two Cleveland Guardians' pitchers accused of rigging pitches for cash; Linsey Davis reports on our America Strong - the 103-year-old Rosie the Riveter Frances Masters being honored with her own statue; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No-Shave November, keeping papers in their glovebox, and It is MEWL birthday! Rover remotely logged into the system and saw something strange in the fartbox. Cleveland Guardians pitchers are indicted due to an alleged betting scheme. Is there a new DraftKings leader? How did the porta potty match in Rochester go? Tomas walked for an hour to a piano store in Rochester. House cleaner in Indiana was shot dead after arriving at the wrong address. Duji got her gun when she heard someone kicking her front door. The lead investigator that fooled Snitzer has spoken out about his viral photo. AI music. An article written about Duji. Family celebrates their daughter's 20th birthday after she was born without a brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No-Shave November, keeping papers in their glovebox, and It is MEWL birthday! Rover remotely logged into the system and saw something strange in the fartbox. Cleveland Guardians pitchers are indicted due to an alleged betting scheme.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No-Shave November, keeping papers in their glovebox, and It is MEWL birthday! Rover remotely logged into the system and saw something strange in the fartbox. Cleveland Guardians pitchers are indicted due to an alleged betting scheme.  

No-Shave November, keeping papers in their glovebox, and It is MEWL birthday! Rover remotely logged into the system and saw something strange in the fartbox. Cleveland Guardians pitchers are indicted due to an alleged betting scheme. Is there a new DraftKings leader? How did the porta potty match in Rochester go? Tomas walked for an hour to a piano store in Rochester. House cleaner in Indiana was shot dead after arriving at the wrong address. Duji got her gun when she heard someone kicking her front door. The lead investigator that fooled Snitzer has spoken out about his viral photo. AI music. An article written about Duji. Family celebrates their daughter's 20th birthday after she was born without a brain.

Senior Democrats are fuming after several Senators broke ranks to reach a shutdown deal. There's ongoing confusion over government funding for SNAP benefits. The Supreme Court has decided on whether to revisit its same-sex marriage precedent. Syria's President Ahmad Al-Sharaa is set to visit the White House today. Plus, we explain why two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Pizzola and the team from The Hammer Betting Network dive deep into the latest news and drama making waves on Gambling Twitter. From controversial takes to unexpected betting strategies, we're breaking down all the must-know moments from the week with Geoff Fienberg, Kirk Evans, and Jacob Gramegna. In today's show, we discuss the latest updates with the MLB betting scandal involving the Cleveland Guardians, Luis Ortiz, and Emmanuel Clase, Donald Trump's appearance on Sunday Night Football and much more. Whether you're here for the insights or just the entertainment, don't miss this lively discussion on the hottest topics in the betting community on Circle Back, the latest show on The Hammer Betting Network, part of Circles Off, and proudly presented by Kalshi.

Gio can't get over the fact that Steve Cohen is selling his gold toilet, but that's not the only bizarre headline of the day. The guys dive into the latest sports betting scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers and Gio says fans simply don't care. Not about MLB, not about the NBA, and definitely not until it hits the NFL. Jerry returns with an update featuring another Giants meltdown, including a punt gone wrong, Russell Wilson's postgame confusion, and Kayvon Thibodeaux calling out the team. The Jets pull off a wild win over the Browns thanks to two special teams touchdowns and a four-sack day from Will McDonald. Plus, Donald Trump joins the Lions-Commanders broadcast booth, the Patriots stun the Bucs in Tampa, and the hour wraps with Boomer and Gio asking: if the Giants hit 2-11 before the bye… is that the moment Brian Daboll gets fired?

Ben & Woods open the 8am hour by talking about today's introductory press conference for Craig Stammen down at Petco Park, and Woodsy angers some listeners by saying he has never been able to watch The Wire. Then we get to today's game of Take On Woods before the guys bring you another Padres Smorgasbord and we also discuss the Cleveland Guardians pitchers that are in some BIG trouble for being heavily involved with sports betting. Listen here!

Según reporta Jeff Passan, los lanzadores de los Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase y Luis Ortiz, han sido acusados formalmente por la fiscalía de Brooklyn por varios cargos relacionados con una presunta trama de amaño de apuestas en partidos de Grandes Ligas. De acuerdo al reporte, Luis Ortiz fue arrestado hoy en Boston, mientras que Emmanuel Clase actualmente se encuentra prófugo. La investigación apunta a un esquema en el que se habría intentado manipular resultados y estadísticas de lanzamientos para favorecer apuestas deportivas ilegales. En este video analizamos:

92.3 The Fan's Jeff Thomas joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to hear out Jeff's hot take regarding former Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber.

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima address whether the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series Game 7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays worse than the 2016 World Series, in which Cleveland lost to the Chicago Cubs?

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss whether Major League Baseball actually needs a lockout to change revenue sharing, following the end of the 2025 World Series.

We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the recent departure of Craig Albernaz from the Cleveland Guardians and its implications for the team, particularly for manager, Stephen Vogt. They explore the dynamics of building a new coaching staff, the importance of relationships in coaching, and the confidence required for career decisions in Major League Baseball.

Ben Maller discusses if Terry Rozier throwing prop bets combined with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase's shenanigans will lead to sports betting being outlawed, Tyreek Hill saying he's undecided about whether to retire or continue playing, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit Tigers head to Seattle for the ALDS, Theo Von's excuses for bombing, Diddy sentenced tomorrow, Taylor Swift album & movie drops, Keith Urban's new piece getting tons of hate, a terrible Tina Turner statue, a Bonerline, and a cranky Maz joins us. The Detroit Tigers finally found a way to beat the Cleveland Guardians. They now move on to the ALDS where they'll face the Seattle Mariners. A very feisty Tom Mazeway joins us with an answer for everything. Here's an annoying reminder to rate, review and subscribe to our YouTube to watch our live post game show. Drew bought a common product for the very first time in his life. Theo Von strains to explain why he bombed while recording his Netflix special. Andy Richter was Conan O'Brian Needs A Friend discussing participating in Dancing with the Star with a bum hip. Corey Feldman continues to blame scoliosis for his struggles—though even ChatGPT isn't buying it. A new Bonerline brought to you by Mando and promo code "Drew". Tina Turner's hometown unveiled a statue in her honor… unfortunately, it looks awful. We revisit MarryLisa.com. Hawk Tuah has a cameo on the new Chad Powers show, screwing over a real actress. Drew Crime: Beauty and the Bester. A love story about using a dead body to escape from prison. Diddy gets sentenced tomorrow. His doctors and others are putting on a dog and pony show to get him of prison.Diddy's stylist breaks his silence about being abused and his love for tank tops. *NSYNC is planning a reunion tour with no Timberlake. Taylor Swift is about to have the number one album and movie. Danica Patrick hates Bad Bunny and the NFL. Miami QB Carson Beck and a Cavinder twin—the internet's most-followed relationship—have split. There's outrage as a white teacher sings 'you look like a monkey' song to black boy celebrating his sixth birthday. Keith Urban's new piece is his guitar player Maggie Baugh. She puts out cringy videos on Instagram that get comments from Nicole Kidman fans. 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 and BranDon).

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! You call in or write in, and I answer your questions! We start things off with the Tampa Bay Rays. A new owner is in town. Stu Sternberg is old news. (14:00) Why is your nickname Sparky? (20:00) The Cleveland Guardians? What are they doing? That's what a caller wanted to know. (27:00) IS ABS is a prelude to the robot umpire down there road? (32:00) Why isn't Cal Raleigh the MVP favorite? (38:00) Who killed the Montreal Expos? (46:00) Would you have Kershaw on the postseason roster moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Golic is excited for his Cleveland Guardians but has been really dissapointed in the quarterbacks in college football. At one point, Penn State is going to have win a big game or move on from James Franklin. How many teams in the NFL is Mike Golic "sure" about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices