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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson get into spirited debates regarding the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot! Does Carlos Beltran's sign stealing scandal weigh just as much as Alex Rodriguez's steroid suspension? Does Andruw Jones have the numbers to get in? Will Chase Utley and Cole Hamels eventually reach Cooperstown? All that and more in today's episode! 

Joe Buck joins the show to discuss Indiana football and a number of other topics. We first ask Joe about his black eye incident and then get into his Hoosiers. Will Joe be at the game in Atlanta? Does he get to park for free? Joe then talks about Curt Cignetti and his analysis of him as a coach. We then ask Joe about receiving the Ford C. Frick award and going into Cooperstown. Finally, we get Joe's thoughts on the Cardinals offseason so far and the Blues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To kick off the year, Jim reviews the 2025 Hall of Fame Classes for Cooperstown, Canton, and Springfield, as well as teases what is to come for Pod of Fame in 2026 (3:10). Then, Jim previews the 2026 Hall of Fame Classes for Baseball, Football, and Basketball (15:30).

Russell breaks down the 2026 Baseball Writer's Association of America Ballot, giving his "yes/no" votes on EVERY player and predicting who he thinks will be enshrined into Cooperstown this year. If you're a voting member of the BBWAA you don't want to miss this episode, and if you're a fan of the Baseball Hall of Fame listen for your enjoyment!

Episode 324 features our annual National Baseball Hall of Fame discussion for the Class of 2026 with journalist, Bill Chuck, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Executive, Scott Crawford, writer and performer, Brett Moore, and pitmaster, Doug Scheiding Ask a journalist, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame executive, a writer/performer, and a pitmaster  for their thoughts on the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and you get a rousing, educational, controversial, and entertaining discussion. Bill Chuck, Scott Crawford, Brett Moore, and Doug Scheiding know their baseball and each has their own opinions which you may or may not agree with, but we hope all can agree they are fun to listen to.  When the 2026 voting results are announced we will know who will be enshrined in Cooperstown, but until then the debate continues and Bill, Scott, Brett, and Doug make very good arguments for their chosen candidates. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

El 5 de septiembre de 1938 se disputó en Veracruz un partido por el campeonato del circuito de verano de béisbol mexicano entre el Águila, el equipo local, y el Agrario del Distrito Federal, liderado por el legendario lanzador Satchel Paige. Esa tarde, Paige tuvo que ser relevado en la octava entrada, y el bateador de los Rojos del Águila, que tenía el mejor promedio en la liga —.387—, conectó un jonronazo con el que desempató el partido y le dio la victoria al lanzador de su equipo, quien terminó el partido con doce ponches. Ese lanzador terminaría la temporada como el mejor de la liga con el mayor número de ponches, el mejor récord y el promedio más bajo de carreras limpias permitidas, 0.92. ¡Pero lo más asombroso del caso es que aquel bateador campeón y aquel lanzador que obtuvo la Triple Corona era el mismo jugador cubano, Martín Dihigo, que con sobrada razón llegaría a ser conocido con los motes de «El Maestro» y «El Inmortal»!1 Once días después, Dihigo se convirtió en el primero en conectar 6 hits en 6 turnos al bate. El año anterior había sido el primero en lanzar un juego sin hits ni carreras, y el año siguiente, en ese mismo circuito, habría de imponer el récord de 34 ponches en dos juegos consecutivos. Sin embargo, lo que le dio la mayor fama fue su versatilidad en el terreno a lo largo de su carrera, que abarcó desde 1922 hasta 1953 como jugador y cómo mánager de diversos equipos de la Liga Profesional Cubana y de las Ligas Negras norteamericanas, además de las de México, Venezuela, República Dominicana y Puerto Rico. Era capaz de jugar en todas las nueve posiciones, de correr como un venado, de batear con ambos brazos, de lanzar con precisión milimétrica, de tirar con brazo de cañón y de ganar campeonatos como mánager.2 Después de haber ingresado a los Salones de la Fama de Cuba en 1951 y de México en 1964, Martín Dihigo fue electo al Salón de la Fama de Cooperstown en Nueva York en 1977, siendo el primer jugador cubano en lograrlo, y a los Salones de la Fama en Venezuela y en República Dominicana en 2010, ¡convirtiéndose en él único elegido en cinco países en la historia del béisbol!   En 1935, siendo mánager de los Cubanos de Nueva York, al darse cuenta de que su paisano exestrella de las Ligas Negras, Cristóbal Torriente, estaba sumido en el alcoholismo y la pobreza, Dihigo lo contrató como entrenador del equipo.3 A ese espíritu generoso se estaba refiriendo «El Cometa Cubano» Minnie Miñoso, quien se crio en la provincia de Matanzas al igual que su ídolo Dihigo, cuando lo describió como «un hombre grande, todo músculo sin una onza de grasa... pero grande en todos los sentidos: como jugador, como mánager, como maestro y como hombre».4 ¡Qué buen ejemplo nos dio aquel «Maestro Inmortal» del béisbol en cuanto a cómo poner en práctica la enseñanza del Maestro Divino, Jesucristo, de que para ser grande, hay que servir a los demás!5 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Enrique García Villarreal, «Dihigo vs. Paige: El duelo que cambió el béisbol», Primer Bat, 29 mayo 2025 En línea 4 julio 2025. 2 Juan A. Martínez de Osaba y Goenaga, «Semblanza para un Maestro Inmortal: Martín Dihigo», Periódico Cubadebate, 7 noviembre 2013 En línea 4 julio 2025; Peter C. Bjarkman, «Martin Dihigo», Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) [Sociedad para la Investigación del Béisbol] En línea 4 julio 2025; y Thomas Harrigan, «Martín Dihigo: Mr. Versatility» [Mr. Versatilidad], mlb.com, 27 septiembre 2023 En línea 4 julio 2025. 3 Bijan C. Bayne, «‘The Immortal’ Martin Dihigo may have been the best baseball player ever» [«El Inmortal» Martín Dihigo bien pudo haber sido el mejor jugador de béisbol de todos los tiempos], Andscape, 13 abril 2020 En línea 4 julio 2025. 4 Bjarkman y Harrigan. 5 Mt 20:25-28; Mr 10:42-45

«Si fuera posible que [Torriente y Méndez] jugaran conmigo en las Ligas Mayores, ganaríamos el gallardete a más tardar en el mes de julio y nos iríamos a pescar el resto de la temporada.» Esa fue la conclusión a la que llegó Babe «El Bambino» Ruth sobre Cristóbal Torriente, a quien enfrentó en La Habana en 1920.1 Nacido en Cienfuegos, Cristóbal Carlos Torriente fue un fornido bateador zurdo que no sólo conectaba jonrones sino también sencillos, dobles y triples hacia todas las zonas del terreno con elevados promedios, hasta por encima de .400. Junto con su extraordinario poder, Torriente, con asombrosa facilidad, conectaba las bolas malas que le lanzaban tanto derechos como zurdos, y se desplazaba por las bases vertiginosamente, robando y alcanzando bases extras. A la defensiva, fue un portentoso jardinero central, sumándole a su velocidad un brazo potente y certero que le sirvió para figurar también como lanzador. De ahí que su actuación fuera estelar en sus doce temporadas con la Liga Profesional Cubana entre 1913 y 1927, a la vez que lo era jugando en las Ligas Negras norteamericanas entre 1913 y 1928. En sus 17 temporadas con las Ligas Negras se destacó como líder en todas las categorías, incluso en bases alcanzadas y carreras impulsadas, y condujo a Los Gigantes Americanos de Chicago al campeonato de la Liga Nacional Negra en sus primeras tres temporadas entre 1920 y 1922.2 En 2006, sesenta y siete años después de su ingreso al Salón de la Fama del Béisbol Cubano, Cristóbal Torriente fue electo al Salón de la Fama de Cooperstown en Nueva York, a pesar de no haber podido jugar en las Grandes Ligas por el color de su piel. En la página web de su membresía se le recuerda por una serie histórica que se menciona en la placa y en el siguiente resumen de su carrera: «En 1920, Torriente se estableció como una de las figuras legendarias del béisbol cubano. Los Gigantes de Nueva York, que por entonces incluyeron en su nómina a Babe Ruth, visitaron la Cuba natal de Torriente para enfrentar en una serie de nueve partidos al equipo Almendares, por el que jugaba Torriente. En la serie, Torriente superó en promedio de bateo y en jonrones a Ruth, y el equipo de casa ganó la serie por un juego.»3   El tercero de esos partidos, jugado el 4 de noviembre, fue inolvidable. Esa tarde el humilde cienfueguero conectó tres jonrones e impulsó seis carreras en cinco veces al bate, mientras que «El Bambino» Babe Ruth, su legendario rival que acababa de imponer la marca de 54 cuadrangulares en una temporada, no conectó ni un solo hit.4 Trágicamente, lo que sí venció a Torriente fue su adicción al alcohol, culminando en su muerte como tuberculoso, en extrema pobreza, a los 43 años de edad.5 En él se cumplió el siguiente «dicho de los sabios» en el libro de los Proverbios: «¿De quién son los lamentos? ... ¡Del que no... deja de probar licores!»6 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Matt Monagan, «The Cuban star who outslugged the Babe» [La estrella cubana que pegó más jonrones que el Bambino], mlb.com, 5 noviembre 2024 En línea 2 julio 2025. 2 Juan A. Martínez de Osaba y Goenaga, «Cristóbal Torriente: El Bambino... de Cienfuegos», Periódico Cubadebate, 27 marzo 2014 En línea 2 julio 2025. 3 «About Cristóbal Torriente», National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y. En línea 2 julio 2025. 4 Jorge S. Figueredo, «November 4, 1920: The Day Torriente Outclassed Ruth» [El día en que Torriente superó a Babe Ruth], 1982 Baseball Research Journal [Revista de la Investigación del Béisbol] En línea 2 julio 2025. 5 Martínez de Osaba 6 Pr 23:29-30 (NVI)

Jim is joined by former Kansas City Royals beat reporter for MLB.com and Hall of Fame voter Jeffrey Flanagan to break down the HOF candidacy of Royals left fielder Alex Gordon. First, Jeffrey and Jim cover the 2014 and 2015 Kansas City Royals and try to determine who the best player on those back-to-back American League Championship teams was (11:07). Next, they discuss Gordon's home run in Game 1 of the 2015 World Series and run through some of Gordon's greatest defense plays (14:36). Finally, Jeffrey and Jim make the case for Gordon being the greatest defensive left fielder in MLB history and how much that designation should matter (27:20), before making a final call on whether or not they believe Gordon deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (33:35).

(Día del Béisbol Cubano) «En noviembre de 1908, [el pelotero cubano José Méndez] fue seleccionado para [lanzar] contra los Rojos de Cincinnati, de las Grandes Ligas, de visita en Cuba para una de las... Series Americanas, y [permitió un solo] hit, conectado en el noveno inning. ¡El negrito estuvo a un paso [de no conceder ningún hit o carrera] a un equipo de Las Mayores! Pero... no paró ahí.... Méndez... lanzó [también los dos juegos siguientes], colgándoles veinticinco [innings consecutivos sin permitir carreras], ¡una hazaña! ... »Él pudo ser el primer cubano en Grandes Ligas, pero lo impidió la discriminación racial [que marcó al béisbol desde su surgimiento... hasta fines de la primera mitad del siglo XX]. Cuentan que [la] hazaña [de Méndez] ante el Cincinnati hizo exclamar [a John McGraw, el] mánager de los Gigantes de Nueva York: “... Si me lo pintan con cal, me lo llevo a los Estados Unidos...” »[Fue] precisamente John McGraw [quien le dio] su seudónimo, pues al regresar a su país declaró: “He visto en Cuba un Diamante Negro”».1 El mismísimo Babe Ruth comentó sobre su visita a Cuba en 1920: «Si fuera posible que [Torriente y Méndez] jugaran conmigo en las Ligas Mayores, ganaríamos el gallardete a más tardar en el mes de julio y nos iríamos a pescar el resto de la temporada.»2 «[Entre sus grandes logros, Méndez] fue primero en porcentaje de [juegos] ganados y perdidos de la Liga Profesional Cubana después de 1902, [con un promedio de] .731... [y] encabezó [los juegos sin permitir carreras] en cinco [temporadas], [propinando] veinte [en total]. »[Muy merecidamente, José Méndez, El Diamante Negro,] fue seleccionado entre los Cien Mejores Atletas del Siglo XX en Cuba; en 1939... fue elevado al... Salón de la Fama del Béisbol Cubano...; ese mismo año engrosó el de las Ligas Negras; y también por sus méritos, a pesar de no jugar en las Grandes Ligas, en el 2006 fue electo al Salón de la Fama de Cooperstown en Nueva York.» Así reseña el cronista deportivo cubano Juan Antonio Martínez de Osaba y Goenaga la extraordinaria carrera de José Méndez con relación al racismo en el béisbol profesional de la época.3 La sección «Sobre José Méndez» en la página web del Salón de la Fama de Cooperstown aborda el mismo tema al citar las memorias de la esposa de John McGraw, en las que ella «recuerda cómo John deploraba abiertamente el fracaso del béisbol —incluso su propio fracaso— al no desechar las normas culturales existentes o no escritas —o lo que fuera— y contratar a jugadores sin que importara su raza o su color».4 Gracias a Dios, el único color que nos acredita para formar parte del equipo de seguidores de su Hijo Jesucristo es el rojo, ya que es la sangre que Él vertió por nosotros en la cruz del Calvario lo que nos limpia de todo pecado, y que cuando le pedimos perdón por nuestros pecados, Él nos lo concede ¡sin que importe si esos pecados son como la púrpura o como el rojo más vivo!5 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Juan A. Martínez de Osaba y Goenaga, «Un Diamante... del más allá», Periódico Cubadebate, 27 junio 2013 En línea 30 junio 2025; Juan A. Martínez de Osaba y Goenaga, «Las raíces racistas del béisbol cubano prerrevolucionario», Periódico Cubadebate, 8 septiembre 2012 En línea 30 junio 2025. 2 Matt Monagan, «The Cuban star who outslugged the Babe» [La estrella cubana que pegó más jonrones que el Bambino], mlb.com, 5 noviembre 2024 En línea 30 junio 2025. 3 Martínez de Osaba, «Un Diamante... del más allá». 4 «About José Méndez», National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y. En línea 30 junio 2025. 5 Is 1:18; 1Jn 1:7-9

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Francisco Rojas is here with a Christmas edition of Phillies Today! On this show, he starts by giving his top five catchers in franchise history. Also, a look at Bobby Abreu on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, and Francisco tells us is he thinks he should be in Cooperstown. Lastly, Francisco lists his best Christmas movies of all-time.

As voters begin to release their Baseball Hall of Fame vote, the Associated Press' Will Graves joins Mike Asti to discuss (and defend) his ballot. They get into who he voted for and why, his thoughts on voters who have 10 players on their ballot every year no matter what and how he handles those clouded by performance enhancing drugs. After the Cooperstown talk, they then pivot into the state of the Steelers and the current conversation around Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Reiner was a Hollywood favorite of these two co-hosts. A sad remembrance after his death on Sunday. The 49ers are on a four-game winning streak heading down the stretch of the season, while the Warriors wasted a 48-point night by Steph Curry in Portland. And a Hall of Fame discussion about why Barry Bonds is out and Jeff Kent is going to Cooperstown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim is joined by USA TODAY sports reporter and Hall of Fame voter Steve Gardner to break down the HOF candidacy of former pitcher Cole Hamels. First, Steve and Jim cover just how devastating Hamels' changeup was throughout his career (9:42). Next, they discuss his historic 2008 postseason performance, compare Hamels career to CC Sabathia, and debate who the best starting pitcher is on the 2026 HOF ballot (15:01). Finally, Steve and Jim determine what tier of pitcher Hamels belongs to in the 21st Century (42:20), before making a final call on whether or not they believe Hamels deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (48:30).

November 20, 2025 Everything Co-op launches its spotlight on the 2025 Innovation Award recipients with Michael Parker and Lindsey Lusher Shute, co-founders of Farm Generations Cooperative. In this interview, Michael and Lindsey discuss how Farm Generations empowers its members through GrownBy, their farmer-owned software platform, and how the Innovation Award will help advance their mission. Lindsey Lusher Shute co-founded the National Young Farmers Coalition and served as its executive director for a decade. She is also an owner of Hearty Roots Farm, a diversified vegetable and livestock farm in New York's Hudson Valley. During her tenure at Young Farmers, Lindsey built a national network of 150,000 farmers and advocates, advancing grassroots efforts around land access, conservation, credit, student debt, and farmer training. She has delivered keynote addresses at conferences nationwide. Michael Parker has built a diverse career spanning agriculture, food, entrepreneurship, and education. A first-generation farmer, he is currently developing a grassfed beef operation in Cooperstown, NY. Mike also works on land access and business services initiatives with the National Young Farmers Coalition and oversees a farm viability grant program and business planning course for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Operations Information Management from Georgetown University. Farm Generations Cooperative is dedicated to empowering local farmers and fostering transparency throughout the food supply chain. Blending innovative technology with agricultural traditions, the cooperative strives to create a more just and sustainable future for food producers and consumers alike. In 2019, the cooperative launched GrownBy, the first free, farmer-owned software platform designed for local farm sales. By connecting growers directly with customers across the country, GrownBy promotes fair, efficient exchanges and helps small farmers succeed collectively strengthening local communities and building a more resilient agricultural system. The Co-op Innovation Award honors organizations that strengthen food, housing, and worker co-ops. Each year, recipients receive up to $50,000 to expand cooperative development, drive shared prosperity, and build lasting community impact through innovative collaboration.

In today's episode, we break down the biggest MLB storylines coming out of the 2025 Winter Meetings. We start with the San Diego Padres — what's their next big move, who could be on the trade block, and how they position themselves in a tight NL West race.We also dive into the major moves and rumors from the Winter Meetings, highlighting the most impactful signings, surprising trades, and front office decisions shaping the 2025 MLB season.Next, we take a look at the worst-performing MLB teams so far — which franchises need to wake up, what changes they should make, and why their struggles could define the season.And finally, we wrap things up with Hall of Fame talk, breaking down candidates, controversies, and which legends deserve a plaque in Cooperstown.#mlb #mlbpodcast #vsn #mlbtalk #mlbwintermeetings

We're talking Cardinals news as St. Louis grabs Zak Kent off waivers, weighs growing trade interest in Brendan Donovan, drops in the 2026 draft lottery, and continues exploring a 2026 role for Yadi. Then we dive into Jordan Walker's big Driveline overhaul and what Fangraphs sees as the path to unlocking his elite raw power. Plus: all the latest league chaos — massive contracts for Schwarber and Alonso, Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers, a flurry of trades across MLB, and Jeff Kent heading to Cooperstown.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

This week on the show: Chauncey Billups flips his Lake Oswego mansion for a cool profit while prepping for his March court date. Antonio Brown tries to duck attempted murder charges using Florida's “stand your ground” law—despite video evidence showing him chasing and shooting at the alleged victim. Jordan Addison gets early probation termination and eyes expungement. Jeff Kent finally gets his Cooperstown call. Christian Wood survives a bizarre break-in setup involving a fake pizza delivery and three masked suspects. Elden Campbell tragically passes away while fishing.  Michael Jordan sues NASCAR for monopolistic practices—because apparently MJ doesn't just race, he litigates.ANDBiggest Pickle of the Week: Iman Shumpert, for turning his house into a reality show gone wrong. A 4:30am domestic dispute, bodycam footage, and a woman promising Instagram revenge? Just call the cops, man. You can't drag someone out and expect it to stay quiet.iapradio.com | Sports, scandal, and the weekly pickle you didn't see coming.

The offseason really planted its flag this week, and Episode 123 of Tablesetters is loaded. The Dodgers doubled down on their super-team bullpen by landing Edwin Díaz on a record-setting three-year deal, instantly changing the late-inning landscape and raising the bar yet again on what an all-in contender looks like. In the same tier of aggression, the Phillies are keeping their tone-setter at home, re-signing Kyle Schwarber on a five-year, $150 million pact while also locking in Rob Thomson through 2027 to extend the most successful run of Phillies baseball in a decade. We dig into how Díaz's contract reshapes the relief market, what it says about the Dodgers' willingness to blow past every financial line on the board, and how the Mets' choice to pivot to Devin Williams looks now that their former star closer is in L.A. From there, we shift to Philadelphia: why Schwarber's deal breaks every “rule” for 33-year-old DHs, what it means for the rest of the power market, how Thomson's extension fits their “job's not done” mentality, and what the Phillies still have to solve with J.T. Realmuto, the outfield, and the rotation. It hasn't been a quiet week in Queens, either. Pete Alonso is back on the open market, talking to teams at the Winter Meetings while reports out of Orlando suggest the Mets are hesitant to go beyond three guaranteed years. We break down why Alonso's profile is so polarizing in today's game, why a reunion feels more like a late-offseason outcome than a sure thing, and how his market ties back into Schwarber's deal, Cody Bellinger's next move, and the first-base/DH shuffle across the league. On the future side of things, the Chicago White Sox win the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery and secure the No. 1 overall pick, with the Rays and Twins right behind them. We walk through how the lottery rules shaped this year's order, why the Giants and Royals come out as surprise winners, which clubs slid down the board, and how names like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Justin Lebron could shape the next few years. And in Cooperstown news, Jeff Kent finally gets the call from the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. We talk about his case as the most powerful second baseman ever, why he stalled out with the writers, and what the new Era Committee rules mean for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, and the rest of the PED-era lightning rods going forward. We close by zooming in on Boston, where the Red Sox are kicking the tires on Eugenio Suárez as they hunt for impact power at third base and possibly first/DH. We get into what Suárez brings at this stage of his career, how his strikeout and chase issues complicate the fit, what it signals about their Plan A with Alex Bregman, and how Masataka Yoshida's situation could dictate where the Sox go next. Steve and Devin are taking you through every angle — the signings, the extensions, the Hall of Fame fallout, the draft lottery results, and how all of it ties together as the hot stove finally starts to cook. ⚾️ Superteams loading up, power bats getting paid, futures being rewritten — the offseason is officially in full swing.

Dennis talks with newly-minted Baseball Hall of Fame member Paul Hoynes about his induction and the journey that led him to Cooperstown.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley deliver a correction to the preceding episode’s draft results, ponder the mystery of a bigger John Brebbia fan than Ben, remind listeners to sign up for EW Secret Santa, and banter about Sonny Gray, Brian Cashman, and gloriously nonsensical sports beefs, Bryce Harper’s ozone therapy, two trades centered on blocked prospects, and Jeff Kent’s Cooperstown induction. Audio intro: Sean .P , “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to EWStats thread Link to competitions/drafts sheet Link to EWStats site Link to FanGraphs Walk-Off Link to Gray article 1 Link to Gray article 2 Link to Dobbins dad story Link to Schlittler article 1 Link to Schlittler article 2 Link to Cashman on Stanton Link to Harper Insta post Link to Baumann post about Harper Link to Redd post about Harper Link to Harper photo 1 Link to Harper photo 2 Link to Redd’s site Link to Ozone therapy wiki Link to Bastyr U wiki Link to FG post on Ford trade Link to FG post on Password trade Link to 2025 team catcher WAR Link to team SP projections Link to Jay on Kent Link to Sheffield’s explanation Link to 2B JAWS Link to 2000 NL fWAR leaders Link to 2000 NL bWAR leaders Link to “C’mon, do something” meme Link to MLBTR on Wade Link to Patreon gift subs Link to Secret Santa sign-up Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): On the latest episode of Rico Brogna we breakdown Jeff Kent getting the call to Cooperstown, Winter Meeting moves and some wild Mets Yankees fantasy trades! 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

BT & Sal launch into a heated discussion on whether Pete Alonso is on a Hall of Fame trajectory, starting with a hilarious detour into baseball slang like "dry humping" and "blue ball" in the bullpen. The main event focuses on Alonso's career production, with Tierney arguing that if Pete reaches 500 home runs and 1,200+ RBIs—a feat they calculate is within reach if he averages 40 HRs for the next four years—he's a guaranteed Hall of Famer. Sal pushes back on the "massive assumption" of sustained elite production into his late 30s, citing historical trends among post-PED era players. Both hosts agree on the irony that while they debate his Cooperstown credentials, the Mets' apparent low-ball offers (a 3-year extension) are "absurd," increasing the risk that Alonso could hit his 500th home run in another uniform—a heartbreaking outcome for the franchise. The debate includes a comparison of Alonso's reliability versus the spectacular but shorter peak of Don Mattingly.

Jim first covers yesterday's election of Jeff Kent to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1:12). Then, Jim welcomes author Paul Knepper to discuss his latest book, “Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet." Jim and Paul cover a number of topics, including Moses Malone playing pickup basketball inside a prison (40:12), the various reasons Malone sometimes gets lost in NBA history (42:23), Malone's offensive rebounding prowess (51:12), and of course, conduct an all-time NBA center draft (1:00:28).

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A late pick seals a win for Green Bay, a battle of top quarterbacks in Baltimore, a star QB suffers a likely season-ending injury, Indiana tops the College Football Playoff's 12-team bracket, a clutch shot from the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a playoff victory in golf and a former infielder is headed to Cooperstown. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A former National League MVP and five-time All-Star is headed to Cooperstown. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Contemporary Era Baseball Hall of Fame BallotWith Winter Meetings under way in Orlando, it's once again time to talk about the Hall of Fame. Eight players are on the ballot for Contemporary Era: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Fernando Valenzuela. Results of the committee vote will be released Sunday 12/7 at 7:30 pm ET. In this episode, we will discuss the cases for each of these worthy candidate. We'll explain who we'd personally vote for, and then try to predict who, if anybody, will be enshrined in Cooperstown.Audio clips from MLB.comValenzuela's CG in '81 WS - ABC Howard Cosell and Al MichaelsValenzuela's No-hitter in '90 - LAD Vin ScullyMurphy's 300th Homer - TurnerMattingly's ALDS in '95 - ESPN Gary ThorneDelgado's 4 HR day - TORKent's NLCS Walk-off - HOU Milo HamiltonSheffield's 500th HR - SNY Gary CohenAs always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.Catch you next time,P.C.O.

Hoy en Baseball News analizamos las explosivas declaraciones de Sonny Gray, quien aseguró que ahora, como miembro de los Boston Red Sox, “es fácil odiar a los Yankees”. ¿Qué quiso decir realmente y qué impacto puede tener esto en la rivalidad más histórica del béisbol? Además, repasamos las noticias más importantes del día en MLB: Alek Manoah firma con Los Angeles Angels y Carlos Ponce llega desde Japón para unirse a los Blue Jays. Los Mets mantendrían interés en Edwin Díaz, aun después de asegurar a Devin Williams. Este domingo el comité de la era votará si Barry Bonds y Roger Clemens entran finalmente al Salón de la Fama. En la Lidom, las Águilas Cibaeñas caen por segunda vez consecutiva ante Leones del Escogido. Leones del Caracas blanquean a Tiburones de La Guaira con salida dominante de Wilmer Font. Manny Barreda brilla con Tomateros de Culiacán y Dereck Rodríguez destaca con los Criollos de Caguas. Toda la actualidad del béisbol, análisis y opinión… ¡aquí en tu noticiero favorito en español!Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Nate welcomes Marc Cerbone to the show, a 1992 Sidney graduate whose baseball career took him around the world and even to the Olympics. Marc was a standout pitcher at SCS, and in his senior year he threw the only perfect game in school history against Walton. He played NAIA baseball at Dominican University before beginning an 11-year professional career that included several seasons in Italy. Marc also represented Team Italy in international tournaments, including the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. His Olympic jersey was once displayed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Now a state trooper in North Carolina, Marc talks about his journey from baseball to police work, and much more. 

On this week's episode, we begin by looking at the 2025 BBWWA HOF Ballot, and which players we think have the best chance of reaching Cooperstown. From there, we discuss the Mets and Rangers swapping Marcus Semien and Brandon Nimmo, and the Angels and Orioles swapping Taylor Ward and Grayson Rodriguez. To wrap up, we discuss the last managerial opening being filled with Warren Schaeffer's return as manager of the Rockies, new TV deals between MLB and NBC, Netflix, and ESPN, and Raisel Iglesias' return to the Braves as their closer.

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the HOF candidacy of former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly. First, they cover the lack of postseason success Mattingly experienced despite playing for the New York Yankees for 14 years (8:42). Next, they discuss his 8-game home run streak in 1987, just how dominant his peak seasons were, and where he ranks among the best first basemen of the 1980s (18:01). Finally, they decide who is the greatest New York Yankee not in Cooperstown today (44:30), before making a final call on whether Mattingly belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (48:49).

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During his prime years of 1992-1999 Kenny Lofton was one of the top leadoff hitters and defensive centerfielders in baseball. The speedster retired in 2007 after 17 MLB seasons with a 68.4 bWAR, 1528 runs and 622 stolen bases. Does Kenny Lofton deserve a spot in Cooperstown?  

Francisco Rojas is here with a new Phillies Today. On today's show, he starts by discussing the latest reports on free agents Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suarez. Also, Francisco talks about how the new TV deals for MLB could affect viewing Phillies games for next year and beyond. Lastly, the new Hall of Fame ballot for the 2026 class is out, and there are three returning former Phils, including one making his debut!

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Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the Hall of Fame cases for two Cleveland legends, and why time is running out for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're hitting everything from roster upheaval to coaching changes. The McNeil trade chatter is heating up, Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz are back on the market after opting out, and both Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson are gone as the Mets overhaul the entire coaching infrastructure. We'll break down Carson Benge's legit shot at becoming the centerfielder of the future, why Lindor needs a real backup shortstop, which minor leaguers enter true put-up-or-shut-up mode, and what the pitching staff has to look like if 2026 isn't going to be another September disaster.We'll also celebrate the newly announced Mets Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Lee Mazzilli, Bobby Valentine, and Carlos Beltrán. And yes — we'll dig into the big question: is Cooperstown next for Beltrán, and how soon? Some of us think he's in. Some of us (cough Farace) think the voters love to make people wait just to feel important.From free-agent fits to bullpen reconstruction to trying to understand why this team collapses every September, we're laying out the whole roadmap. Expect Farace's rants, Rodriguez's spin, and Joe chiming in from the wall every time someone mentions “this should be easy” — because nothing with this franchise is ever easy.It's the season wrap-up, the therapy session, and the first steps toward 2026. Buckle up. #Mets #PiitB# PutItInTheBooks #ThePutItInTheBooksShow

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

Alex Rodriguez — one of the most talented players ever to step on a baseball field. A 14-time All-Star, 3-time MVP, and member of the exclusive 600 home run club. But despite his legendary numbers, one thing still eludes him: a spot in Cooperstown. In this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, we dive deep into the complicated legacy of A-Rod. From his record-breaking contracts and dominance on the field to the steroid scandals that tarnished his reputation, we explore how one of baseball's brightest stars became one of its most polarizing figures. Was A-Rod unfairly punished by the baseball establishment, or did his actions seal his fate? And will he ever get the call to the Hall? Tune in as Kenny breaks down the stats, the scandals, and the story of The Hall of Famer That Wasn't.

This offseason, you'll hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian every Tuesday, bringing you more great baseball content each week.This week marks our very first DOUBLE PLAY episode — a look back at one of the best interviews from the previous season.While in Cooperstown for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, Tim and Jeff sat down with the greatest catcher of all time, Johnny Bench. A huge thank you to the Otesaga Hotel for letting us record in their historic home. Johnny shares stories that will make you both laugh and cry, and his love for his dad is a perfect fit for this podcast.Tim and Jeff are taking a much-needed week off after an exciting baseball season, but they'll be back next week to recap all of the 2025 awards!Don't stress—just subscribe or follow wherever you're listening, and you won't miss a thing! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025 MLB Hall of Fame inductee Billy Wagner joins us this week to share his unique story of how a right-handed kid became a left handed pitcher who earned 422 saves and 7 All-Star appearances in his major league career. Billy shares insights from his baseball development story, including how he overcame a childhood full of adversity to become a football and baseball player at Division 3 Ferrum College, before becoming an unlikely first round draft big in baseball. He shares some great "behind the scenes" moments from his recent Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, including some of the cool moments meeting legends of the game. Since his retirement in 2010, Billy has been a successful high school coach, including coaching his sons Will, now playing in the Blue Jays organization, and Kason, committed to pitching at Coastal Carolina in 2026. With a front row view of youth and high school baseball development as a coach and dad, Billy shares valuable insights and advice to young players, parents, and coaches on this episode.

On today's episode, we tackled the “Hall of Sentimentality” in sports—debating whether Hall of Fame induction should be about numbers, legacy, or pure nostalgia. I broke down why legends like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Don Mattingly are getting another shot at Cooperstown and questioned if baseball's sentimental streak is watering down greatness or righting old wrongs. Plus, we dove into the goaltending crisis in the NHL and kicked off a brand new “what if” segment—starting with, what if Derek Jeter never became a Yankee? If you love hot takes and fresh perspectives on the biggest stories in sports, this episode's for you!

Barry Bonds is officially back on the Hall of Fame ballot — and tonight on NS9LIVE, we're breaking down what it means for Pittsburgh, for baseball, and for one of the most polarizing careers in MLB history. We'll also dive into the Pirates placing Ji Hwan Bae, Liover Peguero, and Jack Little on waivers, the new Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby featuring Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr., and wrap up with a look at this year's Pirates fan survey results. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My presentation centers on the book, which I wrote in conjunction with the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, on the history of Black Baseball in America. The book accompanies the Hall of Fame's new exhibit on Black baseball which opened in May 2024. I worked as a consultant on the exhibit and will discuss the development of the exhibit as well as the process of writing the book.

There are two major exhibits now on display at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, New York through the end of the year.The exhibit “Exploring Calvin and Hobbes” revisits the beloved comic strip created by Bill Watterson from 1985 to 1995. It explores his mastery of the comic strip art form through engaging characters, thoughtful writing, and creative layouts.Also on display, “Romare Bearden: Artist-Activist-Visionary.” Drawn from the Romare Bearden Foundation Collection, the exhibition examines how Bearden agitated for change through images and writing.

(00:00-33:22) We're live from The Rawlings Experience. It's not a horse, it's a squirrel. Doug's catcher's mitt. Dodgers up 2-0 in the NLCS. Announcing the Gold Glove finalists later this morning. Getting on the air has us big chested. Some new details about Mike Shildt "retiring" in San Diego. Shildt cited the 'inability to please everyone.' Nice stacking, Martin. Big difference in the way things were handled in San Diego compared to St. Louis. Where's Neil Allen these days?(33:30-52:14) Jackson killed the TMA YouTube feed today. How'd you sleep last night, boi? Some audio of Drink talking about the rumor that Kirby Moore interviewed at Arkansas. Twitter ain't real. Coaches interviewing elsewhere while still on the job. Journalism and sources.(52:24-1:07:21) Doug says The Rawlings Experience has more sparkle than Cooperstown. Ranking each team's forwards in the NHL. Ok things aren't going so well with the article. We're on the air, and we're on YouTube. What more do you want?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the final Mighty Monday of 2025, and Ryan is closing things out with one of the most iconic sports movies of all time — A League of Their Own.ABOUT A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNDuring World War II, when most of the men are off fighting overseas, two sisters join the first professional women's baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their growing rivalry.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNJuly 1, 1992 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNGeena Davis as Dottie HinsonTom Hanks as Jimmy DuganLori Petty as Kit KellerMadonna as “All the Way” Mae MordabitoRosie O'Donnell as Doris MurphyJon Lovitz as Ernie CapadinoDavid Strathairn as Ira LowensteinBill Pullman as Bob HinsonDirected by Penny MarshallBRAN'S A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off in 1988 with Dottie Hinson attending the opening of a new exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame that celebrates the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.Suddenly, we're transported back to 1944 to learn how the league began. We meet a younger Dottie and her sister Kit, working hard on the dairy farm. A scout named Ernie arrives and tries to convince Dottie to join the league, but she agrees only if Kit can come too.Off to Chicago they go to try out for the league — and they make the Rockford Peaches.But who's going to manage this squad? Former star player Jimmy Dugan. Jimmy Dugan sucks. He's an alcoholic who only takes the gig to make some money so he can buy more booze. He doesn't want to be there, which forces Dottie to step up as the team's leader.As the league grows more and more popular, the stadiums start selling out. The teammates bond, and everything is going great — until the guy running the league makes Dottie the face of it, which upsets her sister and ultimately leads to Kit getting traded.The Peaches finish the season with the league's best record, qualifying for the World Series. That evening, Dottie gets a surprise when her husband, Bob, shows up — wounded and discharged from the Army.Jimmy discovers that Dottie plans to go home with Bob. He tries to talk her out of it, telling her she'll regret not staying.Before the final game of the World Series, Dottie rejoins the team, while Kit is the starting pitcher for the opposing team. Dottie and the Peaches end up winning, and the sisters reconcile afterward.Back in the present at Cooperstown, Dottie is reunited with the other players — including Kit. They all sing the team song and pose for a photo. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He's watched one movie per day for the last 30 years. He's a germaphobe. He obsesses over the efficient use of his time. But when David Samson, the ex-president of the Miami Marlins, just last month, received the news of his daughter's sudden illness, the life he meticulously engineered was upended forever. David sits down for a candid discussion about his failures as a father and his hopes for his daughter. Also: electing a commissioner; Giancarlo Stanton's best home run; Jerry Reinsdorf's “Happy Birthday”; the time Derek Jeter berated David across a Cooperstown souvenir shop; and oops, we forgot to tell Skipper he's not on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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