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Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner runs the entire Tuesday, July 28 Major League Baseball card on What I Bet, building his own numbers before diving into a sixteen-game slate that opens with a Battle of Ohio doubleheader and closes on the West Coast. He starts with a quick note on recent form, four wins in the last five, eight and three in the last eleven, ten and four in the last fourteen, and thirteen and six in the last nineteen, before working through the board game by game. Slade Cecconi and the Guardians open against Chase Burns and the Reds in Game 1 of a doubleheader created by a postponed opener, and Griffin says he would rather see Gavin Williams on the mound for Cleveland while still liking the under. Brandon Pfaadt and Arizona travel to face Bubba Chandler and the Pirates, with Griffin siding with a cheap Diamondbacks price against a team he thinks has the better roster. Aaron Nola and the Phillies visit Sandy Alcantara and a reeling Marlins club, and Griffin explains why he still does not trust Nola despite Miami's twelve game skid, pointing to Philadelphia letting Ranger Suarez leave as a longer term concern. Cal Quantrill and the Rangers face Griffin Jax and the Rays in a game Griffin mostly avoids given Tampa Bay's strength at limiting runs at home. The clearest opinion of the show comes on Dean Kremer and the Orioles visiting Troy Melton and the Tigers, where Griffin argues Detroit is undervalued and Kremer keeps earning more market respect than he deserves, referencing a rough recent start against Houston. Shane Bieber and the Blue Jays face Cade Cavalli and a shaky Washington bullpen, Chris Sale and the Braves visit Christian Scott and the Mets with Griffin leaning the under, and Game 2 of the doubleheader brings Brady Singer against Gavin Williams and the Guardians in a spot Griffin mostly passes on. Gerrit Cole and the Yankees travel to face Anthony Kay and a struggling White Sox team, Seth Lugo and the Royals face Taj Bradley and a Minnesota bullpen that has quietly turned into a strength, and Griffin leans hard to the under there. Colin Rea and the Cubs visit Michael McGreevy and the Cardinals, with Griffin backing St. Louis over a Chicago staff propped up by its defense. Peter Lambert and the Astros face Reid Detmers and the Angels, and Griffin explains why he believes in Lambert and why Jeremy Pena might be the hottest hitter he has watched all year. Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies visit Michael King and the Padres, Jake Bennett and the Red Sox travel to face Gage Jump and the Athletics in Sacramento, and Logan Henderson and the Brewers face Landen Roupp and the Giants in a matchup Griffin likes on pitching alone. The card wraps with Luis Castillo and the Mariners facing Eric Lauer and the Dodgers, a spot Griffin leans over if the total drops. He closes the episode with his single What I Bet best bet of the night, the Detroit Tigers minus 130 at home over the Baltimore Orioles, built on confidence in Troy Melton and skepticism of Dean Kremer's price. Along the way he points listeners to a promo code worth ninety eight dollars in savings on football season access packages running all the way through the Super Bowl, starting with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler reunite on Cash That Ticket for a full breakdown of the Tuesday, July 28 major league baseball card, opening with a look back at Monday's near miss on the Washington Nationals team total tied to Max Scherzer's return from the injured list, a bet that looked live after the Nationals loaded the bases in the first inning before stranding the chance. From there the hosts move through an early Guardians and Reds doubleheader before turning to the night's headline matchups, starting with the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins, where neither host wants any part of Aaron Nola after a season of allowing home runs at an alarming rate, leaning instead toward Sandy Alcantara and Miami in the first five innings or the game total after the Marlins snapped a rough stretch with a walk off comeback win. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates follow, with Brandon Pfaadt and Bubba Chandler both expected to work deep after heavy bullpen usage in Monday's extra innings finish, pushing both hosts toward the first five under. The day's featured play comes from Citi Field, where Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit a New York Mets club already missing Juan Soto for four to six weeks, and both hosts argue Christian Scott is being undervalued in a heavily juiced line, settling on the first five under four as Munaf Manji's best bet of the show. Attention then shifts to the Bronx, where Cody Bellinger joining Aaron Judge on the injured list adds another dent to a Yankees lineup that has produced little run support for Gerrit Cole in his last three starts, sending both hosts toward Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox in the first five innings. The Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals bring a rare moment of full agreement on the Cardinals team total over, powered by Colin Rea's steep home and road split and Michael McGreevy's strong numbers pitching at home despite a lack of run support. Out west, Peter Lambert and the Houston Astros face Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, with both hosts landing on the first five under behind two of the more underrated arms in the game, before the conversation turns to Houston's trade deadline outlook, touching on rookie right hander Tatsuya Imai's surprising climb into Rookie of the Year odds and speculation linking shortstop Jeremy Pena to the Boston Red Sox. Dave Essler closes the card with his own best bet, backing Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers in the first five innings against the San Francisco Giants, while also weighing a Boston Red Sox team total over against the Athletics in hot weather and a Minnesota Twins team total lean against the Kansas City Royals. Munaf Manji wraps the card with a Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres total play and a note on the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers series, where the presumed Dodgers starter never actually got confirmed. The two close the show by previewing football season, noting all 32 NFL teams have reported to training camp with the Hall of Fame Game and the start of the show's NFL win total series, beginning Wednesday with the Chicago Bears, both on the horizon, and remind listeners that Pregame dot com is offering full season access to every college football and NFL pick through the Super Bowl using the promo code Super777 for 777 dollars. Cash That Ticket airs daily on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, delivering sharp, betting focused analysis for listeners looking to navigate a busy midsummer baseball schedule while the sports calendar begins its turn toward football, and this episode offers a complete look at every marquee pitching matchup, injury development, and trade deadline storyline shaping Tuesday's slate across the major leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Cubs fail to give Colin Rea run support in 5-1 loss to the Tigers full 1043 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:34:33 +0000 1Q5JlaxfpsBcjAmprHLcuKfrbHytUcEK mlb,chicago cubs,sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Cubs fail to give Colin Rea run support in 5-1 loss to the Tigers Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodca

Griffin Warner talks betting for Wednesday. Griffin Warner opens the latest What I Bet episode from the Straight Out of Vegas AM feed by circling back to an unresolved Kansas City Royals play from Tuesday, July 21, still awaiting a final grade, before turning to a Wednesday, July 22 Major League Baseball card thickened by multiple doubleheaders. He works the slate start to finish, beginning with Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees, where he says he is not looking to fade Cole even with a live Pittsburgh bat behind him. He moves to Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles visiting a red hot Boston Red Sox club that has won 14 straight, then to Christian Scott and a New York Mets team he thinks looks more like a contender than expected against an injury riddled Logan Henderson in Milwaukee. He covers Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants at Kansas City against Seth Lugo, trusting neither bullpen, Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals in Colorado, where he backs an over that dropped from 13 runs to eleven and a half, and Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks at home against an Athletics club he wants to fade, a matchup that becomes his marquee selection later in the show. He runs through Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds in Seattle against Emerson Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals against a dependable Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, and then pivots into the night slate with Eric Lauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies, where heavy money pushed the line toward even money before rain moved through the East Coast and Warner named the over his biggest interest of the night. He covers Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins against Slade Cecconi and the Cleveland Guardians, calling Cleveland's price too cheap, then returns to Pittsburgh for a game two look at Bubba Chandler against Max Fried, leaning to the Pirates as plus money underdogs. He works through the Tampa Bay Rays at the Toronto Blue Jays, a Baltimore and Boston nightcap at Fenway featuring Kyle Bradish, Michael King and the San Diego Padres against Martin Perez and the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago White Sox at Tyler Alexander and the Texas Rangers in what looks like a bullpen game, and Keider Montero and the Detroit Tigers against Colin Rea at a wind blown Wrigley Field. He closes the card with Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins against Peter Lambert and the Houston Astros, leaning to the under in the final game of the night. Along the way he shares a new Pregame dot com promo code, early seven seven seven, worth ninety eight dollars in savings on football season all access packages good through the Hall of Fame Game in early August. He wraps with the show's recent betting record and lands on his featured best bet of the episode, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Merrill Kelly as home favorites in an early desert matinee against the Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji talks betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji opens Wednesday, July 22 by revisiting Tuesday's winning best bet, the Phillies and Dodgers going under nine runs in a game Los Angeles closed out 2 to 1 after catcher J.T. Realmuto's late base running mistake turned into a game ending double play. He also reviews a client play that missed, an over in the Marlins and Astros game that finished 5 to 3 after Jose Altuve grounded into a triple play in the bottom of the eighth and Josh Hader closed the door for Houston. Working solo again this week while his usual co host continues to handle a personal matter, Manji says there is no rush on a return and he hopes to have company back on the show soon. He runs through a busy day of baseball ahead of the night card, including doubleheaders for the Pirates and Yankees and the Orioles and Red Sox, along with afternoon games for the Mets and Brewers, the Giants and Royals, and the Nationals and Rockies. From there he breaks down six evening matchups in detail. He opens with a rematch between the Dodgers and Phillies, Eric Lauer against Aaron Nola, pricing the Dodgers at minus 120 on the money line against a Phillies club that is a home underdog at even money, with the total at nine and a half. He walks through Lauer's turnaround since coming over from the Toronto Blue Jays, his strong recent form, and his positive history against Philadelphia, then contrasts that with Nola, who is 3 and 7 with a 5.68 ERA at home and has been especially poor at Citizens Bank Park this season. He moves next to the Twins visiting the Guardians, Bailey Ober against Slade Cecconi, in a game with the Guardians favored at home in a tight American League Central race, and lands on shopping the total rather than picking a side. He touches briefly on the Pirates and Yankees doubleheader and Max Fried's return from the injured list before turning to the Padres and Braves, Michael King against Martin Perez, where he leans on Atlanta's strong history bouncing back at home after a loss and warm, wind aided conditions to favor the total staying over. At Wrigley Field he backs the Tigers as plus money underdogs against the Cubs, Keider Montero against Colin Rea, pointing to Detroit's bullpen game the night before and calmer wind conditions as reasons to expect fewer runs after a lopsided Cubs win. He closes the card with the Marlins trying to avoid a series sweep in Houston against the Astros, Sandy Alcantara against Peter Lambert, siding firmly with Houston given Miami's struggles on the road and its recent history trying to avoid sweeps away from home. He also notes the White Sox and Rangers as one of the night's other games. For his single best bet of the day, Manji returns to the Dodgers on the money line against the Phillies and Nola for the second straight afternoon, saying he has a strong read on this series. He wraps the show by previewing a much lighter Thursday schedule of just five games, most starting early, and says he may take the day off from the podcast or pivot toward football and basketball content with the NFL season approaching. He thanks listeners for sticking with him during his co host's time away and points to the current promo code available for football season picks packages good through the Hall of Fame Game in early August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs by tony T. Keider Montero brings a 17.5% strikeout rate, 5.5% walk rate and 40% ground-ball rate into this matchup. Colin Rea counters with a 17.2% strikeout rate, 8.4% walk rate and 44.2% ground-ball rate. The expected batting orders create the primary matchup pressure points, while the listed weather and market total should be monitored through first pitch.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner returns with a new episode of the What I Bet Podcast on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed from the Pregame.com Podcast Network, diving into a loaded Friday, July 17th Major League Baseball card while riding a strong recent stretch of 5 and 2 in his last 7 picks, 7 and 3 in his last 10, and 10 and 5 in his last 15. The episode opens with an early matinee between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, featuring Griffin Jax against rookie left hander Jake Bennett, before moving into the marquee matchup of the night as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the New York Yankees with Roki Sasaki opposing Gerrit Cole, a game complicated by the possible absence of Shohei Ohtani and the continued absence of Aaron Judge. Warner works methodically through the rest of the card, breaking down Jared Jones against Gavin Williams as the Pittsburgh Pirates travel to face the Cleveland Guardians, a matchup that becomes central to the episode. He also covers Anthony Kay and the first place Chicago White Sox against Spencer Miles and the Toronto Blue Jays, Cal Quantrill and the Texas Rangers against a red hot Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves, and Sandy Alcantara leading the Miami Marlins against Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers. From there, Warner turns to Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins against Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs, citing possible wind conditions at Wrigley Field, along with Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles against Peter Lambert and a Houston Astros bullpen bolstered by the return of closer Josh Hader. He continues through Michael King and the San Diego Padres against Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals, Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds against Gabriel Hughes and the Colorado Rockies, Troy Melton and the Detroit Tigers against Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals against Gage Jump and an Athletics club currently playing in Sacramento, and closes the card breakdown with Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants against a surging Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners. Along the way, Warner shares a major promotional code, base25, offering 25 percent off any purchase at Pregame.com including his own season long MLB All Access package, dropping the price from 349 dollars to 262 dollars before the offer expires on July 27th, while noting he is up 21 and a half units of MLB profit on the season. The episode closes with Warner's official best bet, backing the Cleveland Guardians and Gavin Williams at minus 129 after building his case around Cleveland's pitching depth and bullpen advantage over Pittsburgh throughout the show. Listeners can find new episodes of the What I Bet Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify through the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed on the Pregame.com Podcast Network, with daily updates from Warner available at Real_G_Warner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Season 8, Episode 21) It was almost a disaster, but the Cubs hung on to best the Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday night in Baltimore. Pete Crow-Armstrong accounted for two of the five home runs hit by Cubs players. PCA also joined the 20/20 club for the second consecutive season.Colin Rea was serviceable, but the bullpen almost let him down in the end. They were able to hang on, and now the Cubs will look for the sweep on Thursday. Nick and Tommy have your full recap of the game right here.SUPPORT THE SHOW! Purchase your Chicago Cubs shirts from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OBVIOUS SHIRTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. USE CODE: ONTAPSPORTS for 10% OFF your purchase!Cubs On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cubs news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CubbiesOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonight's Crew: @Nick_OnTap | @tomofwrigley

Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner returns to the What I Bet show on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed for a stacked Friday, June 26, 2026, pairing a decisive World Cup group stage with a complete Major League Baseball board. With two matches per group kicking off at the same time until the round of 32 arrives, Griffin moves group by group through every total, line move, and side worth a look, starting with a chaotic backdrop, the United States exit after two wins and a clinched group, and Turkey finally scoring a goal at the death after two blank matches. He breaks down Norway against France, both through on six points and chasing the group win, leaning to Norway plus one behind Erling Haaland out of Manchester City while noting Kylian Mbappé under scrutiny at Real Madrid for his defensive work, a wrinkle that pushes Griffin toward the under. He covers Iraq and Senegal, both reeling on zero points, with Senegal a major disappointment behind an aging backline despite strong goalkeeping from Mendy, and he criticizes the structure that advances eight third place teams as a quick shot at FIFA. He digs into Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, praising the Cape Verde side as tournament darlings after draws with Uruguay and a goalless result against Spain, and lays out the under two and a quarter to two and a half range. He frames Uruguay against Spain as the marquee pairing, liking Uruguay plus one and the under while watching Darwin Núñez search for form under aggressive manager Marcelo Bielsa, with a caveat that Spain can crack the game open. He leans firmly under in the Iran and Egypt pride match in Seattle, and closes the soccer card by fading a flat Belgium golden generation while liking New Zealand and the under. Then the baseball begins. Griffin walks through Andrew Abbott against Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, Spencer Arrighetti at Keider Montero in Detroit, Andrew Alvarez against Trevor Rogers in a Nationals and Orioles tilt, Nathan Eovaldi opposite former Ranger Patrick Corbin in Toronto, Will Warren versus rookie Payton Tolle at Fenway where his strongest lean is under eight and a half, Luis Castillo against Joey Cantillo in Cleveland with the Guardians at minus 108, Zac Gallen drawing Nick Martinez, Colin Rea against the electric Jacob Misiorowski in Milwaukee, Tomoyuki Sugano in a high total at Minnesota, Max Meyer opposite Michael McGreevy in St. Louis where he trusts the pitching toward under eight, JT Ginn against Walbert Ureña in Anaheim where he likes the plus 112 home underdog, and Roki Sasaki facing Walker Buehler in a tiny San Diego number he leans over. Bryce Miller, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, and José Ramírez all enter the rotation conversation along the way. Save money at pregame.com with promo code HIT15, that is Hotel India Tango 15, for 15 percent off anything on the website, good through July 6th, plenty of time to grab the World Cup and baseball packages. The show closes with the What I Bet best bet, Keider Montero and the Detroit Tigers at minus 115 at home against the Astros. Follow the show at Pregame Now and find Griffin at underscore G Warner across all social media platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays suffered one of their worst losses of the season, getting crushed 16-2 by the Chicago Cubs in a game Toronto will want to forget quickly. On Game Preview 77 of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down the disaster in Chicago, starting with Kevin Gausman's nightmare first inning. We also discuss Brandon Little's difficult return to the Major Leagues. After dominating in Triple-A following a rough start to the season, Little was recalled before the game but struggled immediately, allowing four earned runs as the Cubs continued to pile on. Cody also touches on the one bright spot of the 16-2 loss, George Springer. Is the Blue Jays veteran bat finally healthy? Toronto now have to put the loss behind them and bounce back against Chicago with Colin Rea on the mound for the Cubs. Toronto faces another opportunity against a struggling starter, while Patrick Corbin looks to recover from what's been a tough June. We preview Corbin's matchup, his struggles this month, and what the Blue Jays offence needs to do to get back on track after being shut down in a blowout loss. Can Toronto respond and avoid letting one bad game turn into a bad stretch? We finish with Cody's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  0:00 – Intro, FAAB Strategy & MLB News Discussion of FAAB bankroll management and early-season bidding results. MLB news, injuries, promotions, demotions, role changes, and prospect call-ups. Players discussed: Jacob Latz, Jesus Rodriguez, Mark Vientos, Jared Young, Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Conforto, Nolan Jones, Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Ryan Walker, Daulton Varsho, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hagen Smith, and others. 23:48 – News & FAAB-Relevant Developments Continued coverage of injury news, bullpen changes, prospect promotions, and roster movement impacting fantasy value. Players discussed: Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Nolan Jones, Ryan Walker, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado, and additional waiver-wire relevant names. 39:57 – Power Targets (HR/RBI) FAAB recommendations for managers chasing home runs and RBI production. Players discussed: Jared Young, Dalton Rushing, Mark Vientos, Jorge Polanco and other power-focused waiver options. 44:00 – Speed Targets (Runs/Stolen Bases) Speed-focused pickups and stolen-base upside. Players discussed: Cole Carrigg and additional speed-category options. 46:35 – Opportunity Targets (Plate Appearances/Batting Average) Everyday playing-time gainers and hitters positioned for volume. Players discussed: Cole Carrigg, Dalton Rushing, Alan Roden, Myles Straw and other playing-time beneficiaries. 50:56 – Pitching Volume Targets (Wins/Strikeouts) Streaming starters, two-start pitchers, and strikeout upside arms. Players discussed: Hagen Smith, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, Andrew Alvarez. 55:20 – Pitching Ratios Targets (ERA/WHIP) Arms capable of helping ERA and WHIP while maintaining useful workloads. Players discussed: Andrew Alvarez, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, various ratio-focused relievers and starters. 58:10 – Saves Targets Bullpen situations and relievers with paths to saves. Players discussed: Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado and additional speculative save options. 1:07:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing Comments Wrap-up of the week's FAAB recommendations and roster-management strategy. 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.

06/09/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football lands 3-Star Quarterback Sladen Shack - what you need to know; Cardinals vs Mets and Cubs vs Rockies Preview Illinois football added another piece to its future quarterback room as three-star 2027 signal caller Sladen Shack from Brandon, Mississippi announced his commitment to Bret Bielema and the Illini. The 6-foot-1, 211-pound quarterback chose Illinois over offers from Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, UConn, South Florida, East Carolina and others. Shack is rated as one of Mississippi's top prospects in the Class of 2027 and becomes Illinois' quarterback commitment for the cycle after the staff reset its recruiting board this spring. Illinois coaches Art Sitkowski and Barry Lunney Jr. prioritized Shack following strong evaluations and an official visit to Champaign. The commitment continues Illinois' recent pipeline into Mississippi, following the success of former Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer.  Then we shift to baseball as the Cardinals open a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. St. Louis enters the matchup at 35-28 and currently holds the top National League Wild Card position, while New York sits at 29-36 but comes home with momentum after winning series against both San Diego and Seattle. Young stars Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt continue to fuel the Cardinals' surprising season, while the Mets welcome catcher Francisco Alvarez back from the injured list ahead of the series opener. The matchup features two teams trying to strengthen their playoff positioning in a crowded National League race. Meanwhile, the Cubs begin a six-game season series with the Rockies at Coors Field. Chicago enters the series looking to gain ground after an inconsistent stretch, while Colorado continues rebuilding after a difficult 2025 campaign. The probable pitching matchups feature Colin Rea vs. Tomoyuki Sugano, Shota Imanaga vs. Michael Lorenzen, and Edward Cabrera vs. Ryan Feltner. Despite Colorado's struggles, Coors Field has historically been a difficult place for the Cubs, making this an important road test as they try to stay in the National League playoff picture. 

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates by Tony T. Game Summary Chicago starts Colin Rea, who has made 11 appearances and eight starts with a 4.83 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Rea's best trait has been his 47.3% ground ball rate, though the 1.3 HR/9 keeps power contact in play. Pittsburgh counters with Paul Skenes, who has a 3.00 ERA, elite 0.82 WHIP, 28.0% strikeout rate, and only a 3.9% walk rate. Skenes owns one of the cleaner command-and-power profiles on the slate.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Cubs 7:40 PM ET— Brady Singer is starting for Cincinnati. Singer in seven starts produces an ERA of 5.57 with WHIP of 1.73. The right hander fans 13.1% with 5.9% walks. Ground balls served at 41% with 1.95 home runs per nine innings. Colin Rea is starting for Chicago. Rea appeared in seven games posting an ERA Of 4.41 with WHIP of 1.32. The veteran strikes out 21.1% with 6.3% walks. Ground ball rate of 52.5% with 0.83 home runs per nine innings.

Cubs and Colin Rea take on Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers with the Cubs trying to win their 11th straight game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's six-game winning streak, right-hander Colin Rea's impressive outing in a victory Monday and second baseman Nico Hoerner's terrific play to start the season.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams share one of his goals for the 2026 season. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the team's six-game winning streak and right-hander Colin Rea's impressive outing in a victory Monday. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner is back for episode 32 of What I Bet on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, recording late on April 20 and covering three sports on the holiday Monday card — European soccer, the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first round, and a full MLB slate — opening with a transparent note that the previous best bet on the Braves-Phillies over did not cash after Atlanta scored nine runs and Philadelphia was shut out with zero. In Serie A, Griffin leans Lecce plus one quarter as a home underdog against Fiorentina, a club stretched thin by Europa Conference League commitments, and finds the under at two and a quarter goals equally appealing given Lecce's deeply defensive profile. In the Premier League, he is waiting for West Ham to reach plus one quarter before playing the side against Crystal Palace, whose manager Oliver Glasner is expected to depart at the end of the season, with the under two and a half his biggest interest for now. On the NHL side, Scott Seidenberg of Pregame.com contributed useful playoff totals history showing last year's playoff average posted total was 5.8 against an average outcome of 6.2, suggesting some market adjustment potential. Griffin fades the Pittsburgh Penguins at minus 152 in Game 2 of their Battle of Pennsylvania series and backs the Philadelphia Flyers at plus 134 after the Pens' weak Game 1 performance. He is genuinely unimpressed by the Carolina Hurricanes despite their 2-0 shutout win over Ottawa and finds the Senators at plus 128 in Game 2 a live underdog play. Minnesota's dominant 6-1 road win in Game 1 over the Dallas Stars makes the Wild plus 115 and over six his two plays in that series, while in the Oilers-Ducks Game 1 opener he leans the over six and a half rather than backing Anaheim outright despite acknowledging the upset potential his stepdad is calling for. On the MLB side he covers the full card from the Patriots Day early game featuring Jack Flaherty at plus 124 for Detroit against Sonny Gray and the Red Sox, through Spencer Arrighetti starting for the injury-depleted Astros against Slade Cecconi in Cleveland where he backs the Guardians at minus 113, to the Cardinals-Marlins under eight lean with Michael McGreevey's poor underlying numbers a concern, the Braves too expensive at minus 160 on the road despite Bryce Elder's excellent start, the Cubs at plus 102 at home against Aaron Nola with Philadelphia's defense and inconsistency making home value on Colin Rea the right play, the Royals at plus 104 with Seth Lugo against Kyle Bradish and an overvalued Baltimore club, the over at Coors Field with Justin Wrobleski facing José Quintana, over eight with Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays against Reed Detmers and the Angels, and the under eight in the Athletics-Mariners finale with J.T. Ginn a scary arm to back in Seattle against Emerson Hancock. Official best bet is the Chicago Cubs plus 102 at home behind Colin Rea. Promo code PITCH20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off anything through April 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Phillies at Cubs 7:40 AM ET—Aaron Nola will start for Philadelphia. Nola in four starts carries an ERA of 4.03 with WHIP of 1.30. The veteran fans 25.8% with 6.5% walks. Ground balls sit at 47.6% with 1.21 home runs per nine innings. Colin Rea makes the start for Chicago. Rea appeared in four games delivering an ERA of 3.63 with WHIP of 0.98. The right hander strikes out 21.7% with 4.3% walks. Ground ball rate of 53.1% with 1.04 home runs per nine innings.

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 6-2 win against the Rays on Wednesday. After that, they detailed how the NBA's tanking problem has been on full display lately as the regular season winds down. Later, they reacted to a notable comment from Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf during his press conference Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris broke down the Cubs' 6-2 win against the Rays on Wednesday.

Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss the importance of Colin Rea, Javier Assad and Ben Brown in the Cubs' rotation with Cade Horton lost for the 2026 season to an elbow injury. Marquee studio host Cole Wright also stops by to chat about the Cubs' X-factors and the importance of bunting.

Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Rays 6:40PM ET— Colin Rea is starting for Chicago. Rea appeared in 32 games carrying an ERA of 3.95 with WHIP of 1.25. The right hander fanned 19.2% with 6.6% walks. Ground balls sat at 39.5% with 1.13 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed three runs with eight strikeouts in 6 1/3rd innings. Joey Boyle starts for Tampa Bay.

Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss how the Cubs can win without Cade Horton in the rotation because of an injury. Who will be the next man up between Colin Rea, Ben Brown and Javier Assad? The guys also react to the Internet's hottest Cubs takes.

On The Wire - A jam-packed early-season episode breaks down a wave of MLB injuries and their fantasy ripple effects, with a heavy focus on actionable FAAB targets. The hosts analyze playing time shifts, category-specific pickups, and strategy for both standard leagues and special formats like Razzslam/Cutline 0:00 – Intro and News Heavy early-season injury/news dump replaces traditional mid-show topic Key players discussed: Mookie Betts (injury, Dodgers replacements: Miguel Rojas, Alex Freeland) Juan Soto (calf injury; Mets fill-ins: Tyrone Taylor, Jared Young) Alejandro Kirk (thumb fracture; catching fallout) Byron Buxton (minor injury update) Sal Frelick (Brewers OF shuffle: Luis Matos, Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge) Jordan Lawlar (fractured wrist) Pavin Smith (IL) → opens door for José Fernández, Adrian Del Castillo Mickey Moniak return (Rockies playing time outlook) Justin Verlander (IL; Tigers rotation implications) Cade Horton (IL; Cubs replacement candidates: Colin Rea, Ben Brown) Cody Ponce (ACL) + Patrick Corbin signing Johan Oviedo (IL; drop discussion) Zach Eflin (elbow concern; Dean Kremer vs Cade Povich speculation) José Buttó (IL; Blade Tidwell opportunity) Prospect extensions/debuts: Konnor Griffin, Colt Emerson, Cooper Pratt ~33:00 – Razzslam / Cutline FAAB #1 Strategy for first FAAB run in best ball formats Aggressive spending encouraged (up to ~60–75%) Focus on replacing injured/non-playing assets Importance of long waterfall bids Roster construction discussion (pitcher/hitter balance, positional coverage) ~47:00 – Power Categories (HR, RBI) Targets discussed: Austin Hays Jordan Walker Joey Loperfido Rhys Hoskins Luke Raley Mark Vientos Focus on platoon advantages and favorable weekly matchups ~54:00 – Speed Categories (R, SB) Targets discussed: Troy Johnston (leadoff opportunity emerging) Mickey Moniak (volume + Coors effect) Emphasis on lineup position + matchup-based streaming ~59:00 – Opportunity (AB, AVG) Teams with 7-game weeks highlighted Targets discussed: Lenyn Sosa (White Sox vs LHP-heavy schedule) Jerar Encarnacion (Giants 1B opportunity) José Fernández / Alex Freeland (injury-driven playing time) ~1:05:00 – Pitching Volume (W, K) Targets discussed: Dean Kremer / Cade Povich (Orioles rotation opening) Martín Pérez (matchup-based streamer) Jansen Junk (two-start week) Colin Rea (Cubs replacement option) ~1:10:00 – Pitching Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Targets discussed: Keaton Winn (Giants high-leverage reliever, ratios + upside) Strategy: early-season ratio stabilization via relievers ~1:12:00 – Closers (Saves) Bullpens discussed: Royals: Lucas Erceg, Matt Strahm, John Schreiber (Carlos Estévez injury context) Rays: Brian Baker vs Griffin Jax situation Diamondbacks: unstable; long-term AJ Puk stash Angels: Jordan Romano vs Kirby Yates Focus on role clarity, usage patterns, and speculative adds ~1:18:00 – Wild Card (Stashes) Targets discussed: Max Muncy (Athletics everyday role, balanced production) Leo De Vries (future stash; elite prospect watch) Additional discussion: Dodgers pitching usage (six-man rotation, spot starts) ~1:22:00 – Closing Comments Reminder to submit FAAB early (holiday weekend) Don't overreact to slow starts—bench stars if needed, don't drop them Importance of maintaining full active lineups in all formats 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.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed whether the Cubs have made the right decision in choosing left-hander Shota Imanaga to start Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Monday night. Should right-hander Colin Rea be getting the ball instead as the Cubs trail 1-0 in the series against the Brewers? After that, Ramie Makhlouf of The Fan in Milwaukee joined the show to discuss the Cubs-Brewers series.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a tough loss against the Giants and talks about the national exposure of The Corner Taproom after an on-air bet between Boog Sciambi and Jim DeShaies.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Munaf Manji opens by previewing the weekend MLB slate, noting tightening division races and their current 6-0 best bet streak, aiming to match last year's 10-0 run. Griffin Warner jokes about his long commute before they dive into Friday's matchups. They start with the Cubs hosting the Pirates, Braxton Ashcraft versus Colin Rea, Cubs -196, total 9. Griffin cites Pittsburgh's weak road offense and bullpen reliance, favoring Chicago, possibly the under if the wind is in. Munaf highlights Chicago's strong record after losses, with Rea solid at home, backing Cubs -1.5 at -105. For Phillies at Nationals, Zach Wheeler faces MacKenzie Gore, PHI -175, total 8. Griffin notes Wheeler's home run troubles but likes the over; Munaf recalls Gore's two earlier meetings with Philadelphia and prefers PHI -1.5. In Texas at Toronto, Jacob deGrom meets Chris Bassitt, TOR +101, total 7.5. Griffin declares the Rangers' season “cooked” and picks Toronto, telling an “inside the pork” joke. Munaf cites Bassitt's dominant home record and leans Blue Jays and under. Miami at Boston sees Sandy Alcantara against Lucas Giolito, BOS -163, total 9. Griffin doubts Alcantara's form and leans over; Munaf notes his road over trend and favors BOS team total and full game over. Atlanta at Cleveland has Hurston Waldrep against Joey Cantillo, CLE -120, total 9. Griffin cites ATL injuries and poor road form, liking Cleveland; Munaf notes Atlanta's 23-38 road record and backs CLE. Seattle at New York Mets features Luis Castillo versus Sean Manaea, NYM -111, total 8.5. Griffin distrusts the Mets' bullpen, leaning Seattle; Munaf notes Mariners' road success in Castillo starts but with some caution. Baltimore at Houston matches Brandon Young against Framber Valdez, HOU -243, total 8. Griffin doubts Young's MLB quality; Munaf cites HOU's 8-3 home record with Valdez, backing -1.5. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City pits Aaron Civale against Noah Cameron, KC -180, total 9. Griffin dislikes KC as a home favorite but doubts CWS; Munaf sees value on CWS. Yankees at Cardinals has Luis Gil versus Andre Pallante, NYY -126, total 9. Griffin says STL sold key pieces; Munaf sees Gil in form and likes NYY. Arizona at Colorado, Brandon Pfaadt against Tanner Gordon, ARI -180, total 12. Griffin calls Pfaadt unpredictable, leaning over; Munaf notes Coors Field overs profitable, siding with over and slight COL lean. Angels at A's has Yusei Kikuchi versus Jack Perkins, near-even odds, total 10. Griffin favors whichever is underdog; Munaf leans under due to Kikuchi's poor road record. Tampa Bay at San Francisco pits Joel Boyle against Landen Roupp, SF -122, total 8. Griffin notes SF's poor offense and Boyle's HR issues, liking TB plus money; Munaf favors SF for Roupp's form. For best bets, Griffin takes Guardians -120 over Braves, citing motivation disparity, while Munaf picks Cubs -1.5 against Pirates based on their strong post-loss performance and Rea's reliability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Munaf Manji opens by previewing the weekend MLB slate, noting tightening division races and their current 6-0 best bet streak, aiming to match last year's 10-0 run. Griffin Warner jokes about his long commute before they dive into Friday's matchups. They start with the Cubs hosting the Pirates, Braxton Ashcraft versus Colin Rea, Cubs -196, total 9. Griffin cites Pittsburgh's weak road offense and bullpen reliance, favoring Chicago, possibly the under if the wind is in. Munaf highlights Chicago's strong record after losses, with Rea solid at home, backing Cubs -1.5 at -105. For Phillies at Nationals, Zach Wheeler faces MacKenzie Gore, PHI -175, total 8. Griffin notes Wheeler's home run troubles but likes the over; Munaf recalls Gore's two earlier meetings with Philadelphia and prefers PHI -1.5. In Texas at Toronto, Jacob deGrom meets Chris Bassitt, TOR +101, total 7.5. Griffin declares the Rangers' season “cooked” and picks Toronto, telling an “inside the pork” joke. Munaf cites Bassitt's dominant home record and leans Blue Jays and under. Miami at Boston sees Sandy Alcantara against Lucas Giolito, BOS -163, total 9. Griffin doubts Alcantara's form and leans over; Munaf notes his road over trend and favors BOS team total and full game over. Atlanta at Cleveland has Hurston Waldrep against Joey Cantillo, CLE -120, total 9. Griffin cites ATL injuries and poor road form, liking Cleveland; Munaf notes Atlanta's 23-38 road record and backs CLE. Seattle at New York Mets features Luis Castillo versus Sean Manaea, NYM -111, total 8.5. Griffin distrusts the Mets' bullpen, leaning Seattle; Munaf notes Mariners' road success in Castillo starts but with some caution. Baltimore at Houston matches Brandon Young against Framber Valdez, HOU -243, total 8. Griffin doubts Young's MLB quality; Munaf cites HOU's 8-3 home record with Valdez, backing -1.5. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City pits Aaron Civale against Noah Cameron, KC -180, total 9. Griffin dislikes KC as a home favorite but doubts CWS; Munaf sees value on CWS. Yankees at Cardinals has Luis Gil versus Andre Pallante, NYY -126, total 9. Griffin says STL sold key pieces; Munaf sees Gil in form and likes NYY. Arizona at Colorado, Brandon Pfaadt against Tanner Gordon, ARI -180, total 12. Griffin calls Pfaadt unpredictable, leaning over; Munaf notes Coors Field overs profitable, siding with over and slight COL lean. Angels at A's has Yusei Kikuchi versus Jack Perkins, near-even odds, total 10. Griffin favors whichever is underdog; Munaf leans under due to Kikuchi's poor road record. Tampa Bay at San Francisco pits Joel Boyle against Landen Roupp, SF -122, total 8. Griffin notes SF's poor offense and Boyle's HR issues, liking TB plus money; Munaf favors SF for Roupp's form. For best bets, Griffin takes Guardians -120 over Braves, citing motivation disparity, while Munaf picks Cubs -1.5 against Pirates based on their strong post-loss performance and Rea's reliability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cohen talks about the Cubs starting pitching situation with Mike Soroka leaving his start early and why Colin Rea has been so valuable for the Cubs and during the later half of his career.

Paul, Jaymes, and special guest Pat Nagle of the Wrigleyville Nation podcast discuss the upcoming series against the Cubs, and how the North Side feels about the plucky Brewers refusing to go away, and creating pitchers out of thin air, like Colin Rea. Jaymes and Paul also discuss the wonderful Alumni Home Run Derby, and of course, answer all of your questions.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. ⚾ Lucas Giolito's form: 3 earned runs allowed over last 5 starts; 6+ innings in each

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down the MLB Thursday betting card.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' potential starting pitcher acquisitions as they navigate Colin Rea and Ben Brown's recent rocky outings, including some thoughts from Cliff Floyd on who he wants the team to add.

Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss.

Ian Happ powered the Chicago Cubs to a crucial win with two massive home runs, helping the Cubs tie the series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down Happ's big night, Colin Rea's solid start on the mound, and key contributions from Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch. We also react to Kyle Tucker's impact in the game and what it means for the Cubs moving forward. Don't miss our full postgame analysis, player breakdowns, and all the latest Cubs news!

Ricky Logan joins the Phillips Brothers (Cory and Eric) to discuss The Cincinnati Reds defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-2 at Wrigley Field. Andrew Abbott pitched seven shutout innings for the Reds, allowing just one hit and striking out eight. TJ Friedl, Tyler Stephenson, and Jake Fraley each hit a home run, with Will Benson contributing two hits and two runs scored. The Cubs' Colin Rea struggled, giving up six runs on ten hits in 5.2 innings.  Cincinnati improved to 3-1 on their road trip, while the Cubs' four-game win streak ended.  Chatterbox Reds is your home for coverage all season long for the Cincinnati Reds with LIVE post game shows after EVERY game on YouTube, and NEW podcasts the morning after every game (including weekends)! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications to ensure you never miss a thing!   PODCAST LINKS:   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jlFDPP... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/733... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/109483256 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/chatter... Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5327101?... Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3450767

Dansby Swanson crushed a home run as the Chicago Cubs took down the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field! Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Ian Happ led the offensive charge, while Colin Rea delivered a strong outing on the mound. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down all the key moments, standout performances, and what this win means moving forward. Don't miss the full postgame reaction and analysis from another exciting day at the Friendly Confines!

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Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the biggest sports stories of the day, with a focus on the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls and the Kentucky Derby.

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Who are the most added hitters in Fantasy Baseball? Add Gavin Lux or Jeff McNeil? Who are the best options in 5OF leagues? Tomoyuki Sugano racked up the whiffs and Colin Rea has a great upcoming schedule. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi⁠⁠ Follow FBT on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1⁠⁠ Follow our FBT team on Twitter: ⁠⁠@FBTPod⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@CPTowers⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@CBSScottWhite⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@Roto_Frank⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday⁠⁠ Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/⁠⁠ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/⁠⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠⁠ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On the April 18, 2025 episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview MLB podcast, Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner provided in-depth analysis of the Friday baseball slate with betting insights. Munaf opened by highlighting his 5-1 betting record and credited their collaborative discussions for the success. The first matchup covered was Diamondbacks vs. Cubs (0:10–7:40). Corbin Burnes has struggled early, while Cubs starter Colin Rea provides potential value. Chicago leads MLB in runners in scoring position appearances and has scored 124 runs to Arizona's 104. The Cubs as home underdogs and a lean to the over were discussed, depending on Wrigley Field wind. In Royals vs. Tigers (7:41–11:34), Cole Ragans faces top prospect Jackson Jobe. Kansas City's offense has produced just 19 runs over its last 10 games and is 2-8 on the road. The Tigers' bullpen is strong, and both hosts leaned toward Detroit plus money and under 7.5. Guardians vs. Pirates (11:35–15:11) features Luis Ortiz against Carmen Mlodzinski. Mlodzinski has a 1.77 WHIP with command issues. The Guardians were favored due to bullpen depth. Pittsburgh is 6-4 at home and to the over. There was a slight lean to Cleveland and possibly over 8.5. In Marlins vs. Phillies (15:12–19:08), Sandy Alcantara is no longer dominant, while Zack Wheeler boasts an 11-4 record and 2.73 ERA against Miami. Philadelphia is 24-11 in Wheeler's home starts since 2023. The Phillies were a strong lean, especially on the run line. Yankees vs. Rays (19:49–25:11) featured Carlos Rodón, who has allowed 4+ earned runs and 3+ walks in three straight starts. Drew Rasmussen has not allowed a run in 21 career innings vs. the Yankees. Munaf's best bet was Rays first five innings at -110. In Reds vs. Orioles (25:12–28:31), Andrew Abbott faces Cade Povich. While Abbott had a solid outing against Pittsburgh, Baltimore's offense poses more danger. The Orioles were favored and offensive production expected. Mariners vs. Blue Jays (28:31–31:40) has Bryan Woo, who has struggled away from home, against Bowden Francis. Toronto is 7-3 at home and the over 7.5 was considered. Cardinals vs. Mets (31:42–35:05) pits Miles Mikolas against David Peterson. St. Louis is 1-6 on the road and lacks comeback potential. The Mets were the lean, especially on the run line. Griffin's best bet was Braves -130 vs. Twins (35:06–38:12). Chris Paddack has lost all three starts by 2+ runs and Bryce Elder is trying to earn a rotation spot. In Red Sox vs. White Sox (38:13–41:46), Martín Pérez is a steady innings-eater. Boston has a negative run differential and both hosts were reluctant to back them as heavy favorites. Dodgers vs. Rangers (41:46–45:55) features Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has a 0.91 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 22 innings, against Jacob deGrom, who's allowed multiple home runs in consecutive starts. The Dodgers were favored early. In Astros vs. Padres (52:32–56:54), Kyle Hart rebounded after a poor debut, while Houston's Ryan Gusto is unproven. The Padres are 15-4, and with Houston's bullpen issues, San Diego at +123 was the consensus lean. Brewers vs. A's (56:55–1:01:02) has Freddy Peralta allowing six earned runs over 23.1 innings. Milwaukee is 43-27 at home in his starts since 2018. Nationals vs. Rockies (1:01:11–1:04:14) features cold Denver weather and a low total of nine. MacKenzie Gore's road struggles were noted, but Washington was the slight lean. Giants vs. Angels (1:04:14–1:07:43) featured Logan Webb's consistency against Tyler Anderson. San Francisco is 9-4 on the road with eight wins by 2+ runs. Munaf leaned Giants run line. The episode ended with a promo for Pregame's $1,000 MLB contest and 20 percent discount code HOMERUN20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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