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What's going on with Cristopher Sanchez (2:30)? ... Carrigg just had the best game of his young career (10:20). ... Caminero or Alvarez for AL MVP (17:25)? ... News (24:15): Luzardo was placed on the IL. ... Max Fried looks like he's back in form (33:00). ... Jo Adell has a great remaining schedule (38:20). ... Ryan Johnson continues to pitch well (51:40). ... Buy or Sell for 2027 (57:24). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:08:40).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The Dodgers are promoting Josue De Paula (2:30)! ... Kade Anderson picked up his first win (9:30). ... Corey Seager has looked like himself since returning (13:55). ... News (25:38): Jazz Chisholm went on the IL. ... Start, sit or drop these pitchers (32:10)? ... Hunter Brown vs. Cristopher Sanchez was a slobber knocker (41:18). ... Josh Bell or Jake Burger (47:03)? ... Any interest in a two-start Will Warren (53:52)? ... These six hitters are on fire, plus leftovers (1:00:57).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from 4-0 on Wednesday night to even the series against the Astros. Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to Kyle Schwarber's grand slam, Cristopher Sanchez's up-and-down start and Treat Turner's continued hot streak.Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
The Phillies do not want to see August end. Winners of 13 of 15 after sweeping the Angels in Los Angeles, the Phils begin a key week of baseball with MLB playoff implications. John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh discuss Andrew Painter's solid follow-up start, Zack Wheeler getting back on track, Cristopher Sanchez' outstanding outing and a weekend full of heroic moments for Edmundo Sosa. Also, John and Justin discuss some major moves by the Phillies' front office to revamp their player development system.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A new episode of Phillies Today with Francisco Rojas. He talks about an unbelievable comeback against the Cardinals to cap off the Phils third straight sweep, a preview of the next series in Seattle versus the Mariners, and more!
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) highlight productive hitters and pitchers who have flown under their radar this season, exploring what has driven their success and which performances are worth believing in heading into 2027. Intro — 0:00 Hunter Goodman — 4:30 Sal Stewart — 14:40 Jake McCarthy — 21:30 Jake Bauers — 27:38 Randy Arozarena — 33:07 Brandon Lowe — 38:40 Cristopher Sanchez — 44:00 Chase Burns — 51:18 Logan Gilbert — 56:08 Gavin Williams — 59:13 Payton Tolle — 1:04:05 Bryan Woo — 1:10:00 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.
Jack Fritz reacts to Cristopher Sanchez winning his league-leading 16th game of the year on Monday night against the Marlins. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is set to miss four to six weeks after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of high-profile roster moves, returning star hitters, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire was active across the league as Dansby Swanson lands on the injured list with a multi-week oblique injury, Max Fried and Edward Cabrera hit the injured list, Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list, and Jacob Wilson manages shoulder soreness. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive significant reinforcements as Oneil Cruz returns from the 60-day injured list, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia return to the Royals' lineup, Shane McClanahan is activated with Joe Boyle optioned, and pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson earns his Major League debut. On the diamond, standout efforts in the studs column feature Jordan Walker, Eugenio Suarez, Cristopher Sanchez, Brayan Bello, Adley Rutschman going 2-for-5, Nolan McLean dueling Walker Buehler, Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Nico Hoerner, and power-speed performances from Bobby Witt and Pete Crow-Armstrong, who each homered and stole a base. On the other hand, Brandon Young facing Shane McClanahan, Andre Pallante, Jordan Lawlar going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Mitch Bratt, Zack Littell, Tomoyuki Sugano, and Mason Barnett all landed in the duds section. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes high-leverage late-inning situations around the league, examining Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Bryan Hudson in the White Sox bullpen, Sammy Natera and Ben Joyce in Anaheim, Yoendry Gomez holding down duties in Minnesota, Jacob Webb for the Cubs, Kodai Senga closing in New York, and Mason Montgomery stepping over Luke Weaver in Pittsburgh. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies by Tony T. Janson Junk enters with a 4.41 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 17 appearances and 17 starts. Cristopher Sanchez has a 2.54 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 25 appearances and 25 starts. Cristopher Sanchez owns the higher strikeout rate at 28.0%. Cristopher Sanchez has the lower walk rate at 5.4%. Cristopher Sanchez carries the stronger ground-ball rate at 57.8%. Cristopher Sanchez has allowed the lower home-run rate at 0.8 per nine innings.
Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP, where the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows examine the Philadelphia Phillies' precarious position in the National League Wild Card race following a disappointing stretch of games. They explore the internal friction between Bryce Harper and Don Mattingly regarding injury management and defensive positioning. Former manager Joe Girardi joins to evaluate the roster's potential and praise the rise of pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. 02:21 - Phillies Playoff Confidence Wavering 05:43 - Comparing Seasons Past 09:23 - Frustration Over Team Performance 14:12 - Harper and Mattingly Rift 18:23 - Clubhouse Defensive Issues 23:45 - Joe Girardi Interview
Joe Girardi joins Ike, Spike, and Fritz to discuss the Phillies' current form and his experiences managing stars like Bryce Harper and Cristopher Sanchez. They also debate the Sixers' win projections for the upcoming season and celebrate a local Little League team's championship run. Spike delivers a scathing critique of the Phillies' recent play while keeping the belt for another week.
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz evaluate the Phillies' outlook after the Field of Dreams game and preview the Eagles' preseason opener. They are joined by former manager Joe Girardi to discuss his time in Philadelphia and the growth of Cristopher Sanchez. The conversation also covers the Jalen Hurts extension debate and key roster battles at linebacker and wide receiver.
Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP, where the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows examine the Philadelphia Phillies' precarious position in the National League Wild Card race following a disappointing stretch of games. They explore the internal friction between Bryce Harper and Don Mattingly regarding injury management and defensive positioning. Former manager Joe Girardi joins to evaluate the roster's potential and praise the rise of pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. 02:21 - Phillies Playoff Confidence Wavering 05:43 - Comparing Seasons Past 09:23 - Frustration Over Team Performance 14:12 - Harper and Mattingly Rift 18:23 - Clubhouse Defensive Issues 23:45 - Joe Girardi Interview
Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP, where the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows examine the Philadelphia Phillies' precarious position in the National League Wild Card race following a disappointing stretch of games. They explore the internal friction between Bryce Harper and Don Mattingly regarding injury management and defensive positioning. Former manager Joe Girardi joins to evaluate the roster's potential and praise the rise of pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. 02:21 - Phillies Playoff Confidence Wavering 05:43 - Comparing Seasons Past 09:23 - Frustration Over Team Performance 14:12 - Harper and Mattingly Rift 18:23 - Clubhouse Defensive Issues 23:45 - Joe Girardi Interview
The 94WIP Morning Show analyze the Phillies' recent struggles and the controversial decision to pull Cristopher Sanchez during last night's loss to the Cardinals. They discuss the team's narrowing playoff odds while also looking ahead to Eagles training camp news and Vic Fangio's recent comments. 01:00 - Moon Landing Trivia 03:30 - Eagles Camp Preview 04:07 - Phillies Playoff Anxiety 10:42 - Mattingly Decision Debate 13:32 - Eagles News Preview
The 94WIP Morning Show explore the mechanics of the change-up and its rising popularity among pitchers like Cristopher Sanchez and Aaron Nola. The conversation shifts to a debate regarding whether Rob Thomson or Don Mattingly is the superior manager before addressing a caller's claim that Philadelphia fans are responsible for player slumps. They analyze the immense pressure facing Luis Arraez and Trea Turner in the current sports landscape. 01:13 - Evolution of the Change-Up 04:20 - Thomson vs Mattingly Debate 05:47 - Do Fans Affect Player Play? 19:30 - Pressure on Luis Arraez
Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals by Tony T. Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals meet with the starting-pitcher matchup setting the baseline for the handicap. Cristopher Sanchez owns the lower ERA, giving Philadelphia Phillies the stronger surface-level starting profile.
Bryce Miller keeps trending down (3:00). ... Dylan Cease is dominating (8:12). ... Nathaniel Lowe is doing some nice things (15:01). ... Ronald Acuña just had a wild game (17:00). ... News (22:04): Hunter Greene is unlikely to return. ... Let's do a temperature check on Cristopher Sanchez (36:35). ... What's up with Foster Griffin (44:55)? ... Who's hot and who's not (55:16)? ... Bombs away for the Reds (1:00:54). ... We wrap up with waiver wire adds, bullpens and streamers (1:06:05).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the National League MVP race after Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani both hit two home runs in the finale of the Chicago Cubs' three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys dive deep into PCA's leap as a hitter—including cutting his chase rate by 7.5%—and contrast his elite center field defense with Ohtani's offensive dominance and 85.2 innings on the mound. They also run through the rest of the MLB awards landscape, including Yordan Alvarez commanding the AL MVP, Dylan Cease battling Cam Schlittler for the AL Cy Young, Jacob Misiorowski facing Cristopher Sanchez for NL Cy Young, and key Rookie of the Year contenders. Next, the mailbag opens up for a series of wild conspiracy theories and listener emails. The hosts evaluate whether Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers to fuel salary cap animosity, debate whether non-Dodgers front offices hold a "loser mentality," address a Washington Nationals fan's frustration over trading core stars, and discuss why Gen Z players keep trolling about whether Babe Ruth was a real person. Finally, it's Friday, which means it's time for "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Highlights from "The Good" include the Boston Red Sox's wild 13-inning comeback against the Chicago White Sox and Jefry Yan's leaping strikeout debut for the New York Mets. "The Bad" covers Harrison Bader's fire truck scooter accident and Kevin Gausman's daughter roasting the Blue Jays. "The Uggla features Dave Dombrowski defending Alec Bohm using RBI statistics and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio giving an unprompted rant about former Phillies players. Timestamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Cubs Sweep the Dodgers (02:18) — NL MVP Debate: Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani (20:57) — Award Races: AL MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the Year (30:13) — Mailbag: Tarik Skubal Trade & Salary Cap Conspiracy Theories (39:22) — Mailbag: Front Office Mindsets & Nats Fan Despair (53:30) — Mailbag: Does Gen Z Believe Babe Ruth Was Real? (57:44) — The Good: Red Sox 13-Inning Comeback & Jefry Yan's Leaping Debut (01:06:40) — The Bad: Harrison Bader's Scooter Incident & Gausman's Daughter Roasts Blue Jays (01:10:09) — The Uggla: Dave Dombrowski Defends Alec Bohm's RBIs & Vic Fangio's Phillies Rant (01:16:09) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Munaf Manji talks betting for Friday. Munaf Manji hosts Friday, August 7's Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, opening with a recap of Thursday's card before working through a full slate of Major League Baseball betting angles for the night ahead. He reviews a winning Washington Nationals team total for Uncle Dave against Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies, a tough loss on the Kansas City Royals despite a strong start from Bailey Ober for the Minnesota Twins and a solid outing from Michael Wacha, and touches on the grind of a rough recent stretch handicapping baseball across the industry. He also breaks down the NFL Hall of Fame Game, where rookie quarterback Haynes King led the Carolina Panthers to a 33 to 30 win over the Arizona Cardinals on a last second touchdown that blew well past the total, and shares a note that Garrett Crochet is expected back for the Boston Red Sox out of the bullpen rather than as a starter for now. He runs through the rest of Thursday's scores, including a marathon 13 inning win for the Red Sox over the White Sox, a blowout for Detroit over Seattle, and a Mets sweep of the Cleveland Guardians that included a difficult team debut for newly acquired starter Foster Griffin. From there Munaf builds out Friday's full card, starting with the Cincinnati Reds visiting the Washington Nationals in what looks like a bullpen day for Chase Petty against Cade Cavalli, with the Nationals offense cooling after trading Luis Garcia Junior to the Yankees and losing James Wood to injury. He covers Tyler Mahle's first start for the Atlanta Braves against former teammate Max Fried and the surging Yankees, and identifies the marquee matchup of the night as Parker Messick and the Cleveland Guardians visiting Noah Schultz and the division leading Chicago White Sox in a tightly bunched American League Central race. He also previews Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting a struggling Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Robbie Ray's San Diego Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Houston Astros, before running through quick hits on Jose Soriano's Toronto Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, Payton Tolle and the Red Sox against Jack Perkins and the Athletics, Kevin Gausman's Chicago Cubs debut against the Royals, and the Cardinals hosting Ryan Feltner and the Rockies. Munaf highlights the biggest promotion of the year at Pregame dot com, where 20 dollars buys bettors 100 bulk dollars in credit, a 400 percent bonus that never expires and can be applied toward any picks package on the site. His official Cash That Ticket best bet of the night lands on the Cleveland Guardians at minus 136 on the moneyline over the Chicago White Sox, built around Parker Messick against a struggling Noah Schultz in a series carrying real weight for the division race, with Munaf noting that a Guardians win or sweep this weekend could pull Cleveland level with Chicago atop the American League Central depending on how the Minnesota Twins fare in their own series in Milwaukee. It is a full recap and preview built for bettors chasing value across totals, moneylines, and team props on a busy Friday slate, delivered with the same numbers driven, conversational approach that has made Cash That Ticket a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Franzke joins Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas to discuss Chase Utley's induction into the Phillies Wall of Fame and the impact of Bryce Harper's move to the outfield. They also evaluate Cristopher Sanchez's recent performance drop-off.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a massive deadline blockbuster. Corey Pieper breaks down a frantic deadline news cycle, high-stakes injury updates, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is completely exploding with blockbuster trade moves and major health updates across the league. On the injury front, Shane McClanahan hits the injured list with a back issue, Luke Raley lands on the shelf with a left forearm strain, Ryan O'Hearn will miss six to eight weeks with a left quad strain, and Will Smith requires three to four weeks to ramp up. Conversely, Corey Seager is back from the injured list, top prospect Quinn Mathews made his MLB debut, and Tatsuya Imai has been moved to the bullpen. In an unprecedented wave of trades, Tarik Skubal heads to the Dodgers, Luis Castillo joins the White Sox, Freddy Peralta moves to the Rays, Luis Garcia Jr. lands with the Yankees, Jameson Taillon and Jose Soriano head to the Blue Jays, Kevin Gausman goes to the Cubs, Luis Arraez joins the Phillies, Lane Thomas moves to the Braves, Dean Kremer is traded to Minnesota, and Camilo Doval goes to the Pirates. Daily performance slates feature strong outings in the studs column from Will Warren dueling Shota Imanaga, Jake Mangum launching a home run and swiping a bag, Sal Stewart, Dylan Cease, Andrew Painter, Drew Rasmussen facing Noah Schultz, Josh Naylor swiping bases, Kevin Gausman, Kevin McGonigle, Hunter Goodman, Max Clark homering, Cristopher Sanchez, Martin Perez, Spencer Jones, Bryce Eldridge batting leadoff, Yoshinobu Yamamoto facing Tolle, Ceddanne Rafaela, Teoscar Hernandez, Framber Valdez, Geraldo Perdomo, Keider Montero, George Kirby, Kyle Freeland, Matthew Liberatore, Matt Olson, Max Scherzer, Gavin Williams, Chase Burns, Tyler Stephenson, Anthony Kay facing Griffin Jax, Gerrit Cole battling Colin Rea, and Walbert Urena matching up with Jacob Misiorowski. On the other hand, notable names fell into the duds section, with Nick Martinez, Foster Griffin, Paul Skenes, Hunter Greene, Jonathan Aranda, Nathan Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom, Kyle Schwarber, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Esmerlyn Valdez, Gage Jump, Landen Roupp, Emmet Sheehan, and Jarren Duran all taking heavy hits. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation, marking his third stint on the shelf this season. Corey Pieper breaks down a frantic wave of injury updates, an incredible single-game home run barrage in Cleveland, high-leverage late-inning bullpen roles, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire continues to move at a relentless pace across Major League Baseball. On the health front, Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to exit Monday's contest early with lingering back tightness, Miguel Andujar hits the injured list with a wrist fracture, and Max Meyer lands on the IL with a neck strain. Additionally, top catchers and outfielders are banged up as Kyle Teel manages an ankle injury, Kerry Carpenter is sidelined with a heel bruise, and Trevor McDonald was removed from his start due to an undisclosed injury. On the positive side of roster moves, Ronel Blanco has officially been activated, Ranger Suarez is set to return to the mound today, and Gleyber Torres is officially back in active lineups. On the diamond, the Cleveland offense staged an absolute power showcase by smashing seven home runs in a single game, driven by multi-homer performances from Rhys Hoskins and Petey Halpin alongside long balls from Travis Bazzana, Brayan Rocchio, and Patrick Bailey. Cal Raleigh broke his game open with a grand slam, while Yordan Alvarez, Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Jeremy Peña, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Caleb Durbin, Cooper Pratt, Victor Robles, and Dillon Dingler all turned in big days at the plate. Pitching highlights featured sharp outings from Bryce Elder, Nick Martinez dueling Dylan Cease, Andrew Abbott facing George Kirby, and Kyle Leahy battling Jose Soriano. Conversely, several high-profile stars cratered into the duds section, with Joe Ryan, Cristopher Sanchez, Emmett Sheehan, Freddy Peralta, Jacob Misiorowski, and Jacob deGrom all taking heavy damage on the hill, while Brandon Lowe, Kyle Schwarber, Braxton Ashcraft, Ryan Weathers, and Ivan Herrera posted quiet, empty nights. Our rotating Bullpen Report zeroes in on late-inning situations around the league, breaking down Aroldis Chapman remaining in Boston, Alex Lange carving out leverage in Kansas City, the dual usage of Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge in Baltimore, a crowd of options in Chicago featuring Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Seranthony Dominguez, Edwin Diaz nearing a potential weekend return for the Dodgers, Mason Montgomery rising in Pittsburgh, and the unsettled hierarchy in San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the All Star weekend including the Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby and All Star game. They also talk about the extensions for JJ Wetherholt and Chase Burns along with some other news and notes from around the league. They spend the bulk of the podcast reviewing the first half All-MLB Fantasy Team; who has come out of no where and who can sustain their performance through the end of the season and what it might mean in dynasty.Players Discussed: Dillon Dingler, Ben Rice, Liam Hicks, Willson Contreras, Nick Kurtz, Sam Antonacci, Brice Turang, Luis Arraez, Junior Caminero, Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Otto Lopez, CJ Abrams, Kevin McGonigle, Yordan Alvarez, James Wood, Juan Soto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Byron Buxton, Randy Arozarena, Jordan Walker, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Bauers, Yandy Diaz, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, Jacob deGrom, Paul Skenes, Cam Schlittler, Joe Ryan, Chris Sale, Cristopher Sanchez, Braxton Ashcraft, Jesus Luzardo, Foster Griffin, Emerson Hancock, Cade Smith, Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, Aroldis Chapman, Louis Varland, Bryan Baker.
Phillies fans are the talk of the sports world once again after dominating the headlines at MLB's All Star Game and Home Run Derby this week! Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo, Brandon Marsh and Jhoan Duran may have been the stars participating in the game, but Phillies fans made the week electric. Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down everything we saw at the Derby and the Midsummer Classic, including Jordan Walker's walk-off HR derby victory over Schwarber, and the AL's 4-0 blanking of the NL squad. Also, John sets up the Phils' second half, with a challenging homestand facing the Phillies out of the break.
The WIP Morning Team offer their perspectives on last night's MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia that featured a rough top of the first inning from Cristopher Sanchez, hitless outings from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper and lots of pomp and circumstance between innings that caused Jody Mac to head to bed before the game was over.
The WIP Morning Team talks with Rubén Amaro Jr. in-studio about some of the options the Phillies have at the trade deadline including bringing up Gage Wood as a starter, a reliever or trading him for a blue chip pitching prospect now in order to make a run at a World Series. They also evaluate Cristopher Sanchez's struggles in the All-Star Game and if that means anything for the rest of his season on the mound.
In the 6am hour, the WIP Morning Team reflects on the 2026 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby held at Citizens Bank Park. While James enjoyed the theatrical presentation of the event, Jody Mac criticizes the broadcast's reliance on mic'd up players and over-the-top ceremonies. They also discuss reports of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown recruiting LeBron James to Philadelphia. 01:50 - All-Star Weekend Recap 05:48 - Philly's National Presentation 10:42 - MLB Offensive Struggles 16:01 - Home Run Derby 38:01 - New LeBron Report
The WIP Midday Team kicks off the show by analyzing the All-Star Game and Cristopher Sanchez's performance. Sanchez allowed three runs in the top of the first inning, ultimately losing to the American League. The team debates if Zack Wheeler should have accepted the invitation, and finally kicks off the LeBron James decision watch.
The WIP Midday Show discusses in this hour if the Sixers should get LeBron James and if there should be concern about Cristopher Sanchez's past few starts.
The WIP Midday Team debates if Zack Wheeler should have competed in the All Star Game. Wheeler did not participate after getting a late invite and declining. Instead, Cristopher Sanchez started and allowed three runs.
The WIP Midday Show discusses Cristopher Sanchez's last few starts with the Phillies, Kyle Quinn prefacing that it is a safe space.
The WIP MiddayTeam reacts to the MLB All Star Game, discussing how Cristopher Sanchez began the game, allowing three runs. The team then debates if Zack Wheeler should have played in the game, after he declined the late invite.
The WIP Morning Team reminds us that the party continues tonight at Citizens Bank Park with the MLB All-Star Game that will feature Phillies stars Cristopher Sanchez starting on the mound and Kyle Schwarber leading off as the designated hitter.
In the 8am hour, the WIP Morning Team discusses Christopher Sanchez being named the National League starter for the All-Star Game and his remarkable journey to the midsummer classic. They also weigh in on the electric atmosphere of the Home Run Derby and Jalen Hurts' controversial ranking as the 17th-best quarterback in the league. Elliot Shorr-Parks joins the conversation to break down the Eagles' backup quarterback competition and LeBron James' potential destinations. 01:50 - All-Star Lineup Discussion 07:35 - Home Run Derby Reactions 12:30 - Sanchez Named NL Starter 17:15 - Hurts QB Rankings Debate 21:20 - Home Run Derby Recap 29:40 - Favorite All-Star Moments 34:00 - Shorr-Parks On Jalen Hurts 41:50 - Eagles Backup QB Battle 51:15 - Phillies All-Star History 57:45 - Brandon Marsh's Excitement
Where are the Phillies as they enter the All Star break? Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal hand out grades for the Phils' first half, and preview the All Star Game in Philadelphia this week, with Cristopher Sanchez starting, Zack Wheeler staying home, and Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber gearing up for Monday's Home Run Derby. Will a Phillie win in front of their home crowd?
Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has officially been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive pre-All-Star break injury wave, highly anticipated star activations, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The pre-break injury report is absolutely devastating for fantasy rosters as Kyle Harrison hits the injured list with a forearm issue prompting Robert Gasser's recall, Matt McLain lands on the shelf with a strained left calf, and Mike Yastrzemski goes to the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Additionally, American League All-Star Nick Kurtz lands on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule sprain, Nick Lodolo hits the injured list with a blister, Blaze Alexander suffers a hand fracture, and Emerson Hancock was removed from his outing after taking a line drive. Roster managers must also navigate Jacob deGrom missing his next start, Shohei Ohtani skipping a start with left knee inflammation, Bo Bichette sitting out all weekend, and Jacob Misiorowski having his start skipped for developmental inning management, though fantasy managers receive major boosts with Wyatt Langford, Jeremy Pena, Ryan Jeffers, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Munetaka Murakami all activated from the injured list, alongside Edwin Diaz launching a rehab assignment and Emiliano Teodo making his MLB debut. Daily performance metrics highlight a loaded group of standouts as Sean Burke, Hunter Greene, Tristan Peters, Esmerlyn Valdez, Jake Bauers, Gage Jump, Kyle Karros, Tyler Mahle, James Wood, Cam Schlittler, Cristopher Sanchez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., James McCann, Manny Machado, Paul Skenes, Lane Thomas, Gunnar Henderson, Alex Bregman, Zach Thornton, Joey Cantillo, Brayan Rocchio, Noah Schultz, Taj Bradley, Brandon Nimmo, Trevor McDonald, and Kevin Gausman all deliver big games, while Parker Messick battles Sandy Alcantara and Zack Wheeler duels Tarik Skubal. Conversely, a handful of prominent options flatlined, with Shea Langeliers posting a three-strikeout collar, Carson Benge going 0-for-4 with three punchouts, Otto Lopez finishing 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, and Braxton Ashcraft, Willy Adames, Freddy Peralta, Trey Yesavage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Spencer Torkelson, Ian Seymour, and JT Ginn all struggling into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides direct tactical targets to optimize your active roster heading into the midsummer break, isolating top priority free agents who can fortify your categories for the second-half push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Cristopher Sanchez struggling in yesterday's series finale in Kansas City and the Phillies getting five players named to the All Star team. Later, Jack unloads his entire draft notebook with the MLB Draft less than a week away. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
What just happened with Cristopher Sanchez (3:35)? ... Schlittler bounce back in a big way (8:40). ... Heliot Ramos blasted two homers (11:06). ... News (15:45): Carlos Rodon won't be back until mid August. ... Jose Caballero revenge game (26:44)! ... Roupp and Griffin Jax impressed (38:03). ... These were the most dropped players on CBS this weekend (48:36). ... Let's play Fantasy Feud (53:00)! ... Hey, real quick (1:07:05)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:13:05).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Cristopher Sanchez struggling in yesterday's series finale in Kansas City and the Phillies getting five players named to the All Star team. Later, Jack unloads his entire draft notebook with the MLB Draft less than a week away. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Cristopher Sanchez, the Phillies' ace, suffered the worst start of his career in a 15-1 loss to the Royals on Monday. Are the Phils running out of gas with the All Star Game just a week away? John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journals and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap a disappointing weekend in KC, discuss Trea Turner's future at shortstop, and analyze the All Star rosters, with five Phillies making the squad. Will Zack Wheeler find a way onto the team? keywords Phillies, MLB All-Star, Christopher Sanchez, Trey Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, baseball analysis, Phillies road series, All-Star game key topics Phillies' recent series performance and road struggles Impact of Christopher Sanchez's game on All-Star selection Defense issues with Trey Turner and positional changes Brandon Marsh's standout season and All-Star selection Kyle Schwarber's ejection and umpire interactions Team strategies heading into the All-Star break Player performance analysis and future outlook Rules and decisions affecting game outcomes takeaways Christopher Sanchez's poor outing may affect his All-Star start prospects. Trey Turner's defensive struggles are reaching a critical point. Brandon Marsh's season has been exceptional, earning him an All-Star spot. Kyle Schwarber's ejection was influenced by umpire frustration. The Phillies face a tough schedule on the road before the break. Player performances and team decisions will shape the trade deadline. Umpiring decisions and their impact on game flow and player relations. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Games 02:37 David Beckham and Soccer Culture in America 05:45 Phillies' Disastrous Game Against the Royals 08:52 Christopher Sanchez's All-Star Game Chances 10:27 Trey Turner's Defensive Struggles 13:19 Future of Trey Turner and Team Dynamics 22:58 Analyzing the Game: Errors and Pitching Performance 29:25 Defensive Struggles: The Case of Trey Turner 34:55 Umpiring Decisions: The Ejection Controversy 40:17 All-Star Selections: Celebrating Phillies' Achievements
Brodes & TK fill in for Ike, Spike, & Fritz on Tuesday and discuss Cristopher Sanchez on the road. Is it time for the Phillies to worry about it?
Broads and TK examine Christopher Sanchez's concerning road ERA and whether the Phillies should pursue Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline to bolster the rotation and discuss if Sanchez should participate in the upcoming All-Star game.
The WIP Morning Team reignites the MLB All-Star Game starter debate and wonder if Cristopher Sanchez still deserves to get the nod after a disastrous outing against the Royals yesterday. James and Eliot go back and forth on who Rob Manfred will choose to start the game between Sanchez and Brewers young ace Jacob Misiorowski. Joe also continues the discussion about Joel Embiid's roster status and reacts to some audio from Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens.
The WIP Morning Team gets into a discussion of how much of an emotional impact that trading Joel Embiid would have on Sixers fans and the city of Philadelphia. They also talk about the Phillies trading for Tarik Skubal and one of the worst outings of Cristopher Sanchez's career yesterday against the Royals.
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 8-0 win over the Pirates and comments on Cristopher Sanchez's strong 7 innings as well as Justin Crawford's big offensive performance. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
After Cristopher Sanchez's latest gem, Joe Giglio wonders if he or Zack Wheeler is most deserving to start the All Star Game next week in Philadelphia.
We begin with Braden Montgomery hitting a spectacular walk-off home run in his MLB debut. Hembo then stops by to discuss the crazy Athletics-Brewers game from Monday, the Red Sox woes, why Alex Bregman is doing so poorly at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, how Ohtani's two-way season this year exceeds any season of Babe Ruth's, and more. Eduardo Perez then joins to preview the best MLB prospects in the College World Series starting on ESPN this weekend, why Las Vegas will be an even worse ballpark for pitchers than Coors Field in Denver, Cristopher Sanchez's claim to best pitcher in baseball, and the Red Sox questionable organizational philosophies. 0:00 Braden Montgomery walk off home run 2:00 Hembo joins the show 3:07 Nick Kurtz's amazing season 7:03 Red Sox failures 10:36 Alex Bregman can't hit at Wrigley 13:56 Shohei Ohtani's historic season 16:30 Corbin Carroll is a triples machine 18:30 Carson Benge is thriving 20:47 Best MLB prospects to watch at the College World Series 27:18 Why Las Vegas will ruin Athletics pitchers 33:07 Cristopher Sanchez's dominance 36:30 Red Sox organizational dysfunction 43:40 Bleacher Tweets (Julio Rodriguez, Manny Machado) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eric Hosmer joins Buster Olney to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest firecracker outing where he threw 45 pitches over 101 mph! Is he the best pitcher in baseball over Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, and Cristopher Sanchez? They also talk through: Aaron Judge's injury and what it means for him and the Yankees this season, Fernando Tatis Jr's struggles, and the AL Wild Card Race. David Schoenfield then stops by to chat Misiorowski, Houston's recent surge, and Roki Sasaki's emergence for the Dodgers. Plus Bleacher Tweets where Buster discusses what's happening with the Red Sox organization. 0:00 Top of the First 0:54 Alex Bregman takes accountability for Cubs' struggles 1:56 Kevin McGonigle shines for Detroit 2:25 Reds bullpen woes 2:55 Atlanta Braves on 110-win pace 3:36 Jacob Misiorowski's dominance with Eric Hosmer 10:48 Aaron Judge's injury 13:35 AL MVP Race (Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr) 15:20 Cody Bellinger fits well in New York 16:22 Padres offense is MIA 19:06 AL Wild Card Race 21:46 Dave Schoenfield joins, how bout those Knicks?! 23:50 Is Misiorowski the best pitcher in baseball? 26:18 The Houston Astros are not out of it 29:21 Louis Varland dominating for Blue Jays 30:11 Roki Sasaki blooming for Dodgers 33:46 Bleacher Tweets (best fan bases, Red Sox woes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices