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A high-stakes Monday schedule fundamentally shifted the fantasy landscape as ace starters faced starkly contrasting fates, strategic bullpen management unlocked massive streaming value, and a wave of superstar injury activations prepared to reshape active lineups. Corey Pieper returns to dive deep into a critical slate of performances, breaking down brilliant bounceback campaigns, alarming pitching regressions, crucial bullpen developments, and a fresh FanDuel Bet of the Day target. The elite pitching tier delivered extreme polarization to start the week. Kyle Bradish put together an absolute masterclass, stifling hitters across eight scoreless frames with nine strikeouts, while Michael King was equally spectacular, preservation-perfect over seven shutout innings with five punchouts. Brandon Woodruff was utterly electric in his return, silencing opposition bats with 10 strikeouts across six dominant, one-hit frames to hold off an equally sharp Brady Singer. Framber Valdez flashed stellar form with eight strikeouts over six frames of one-run ball, and Michael Wacha outdueled Drew Rasmussen by logging seven frames of one-run stability. Conversely, Gerrit Cole ran into an absolute buzzsaw, shelled for five earned runs on nine hard hits in a brief 4.1-inning exit, leaving fantasy managers sweating over his structural consistency. Meanwhile, strategic bulk-relievers stealing wins behind openers became an absolute goldmine; Eric Lauer fired six hitless, spectacular frames out of the bullpen, Alan Rangel tossed five innings of one-run ball, and highly touted prospect Kumar Rocker fanned nine batters across five stellar bulk frames to eclipse Tyler Phillips. The waiver and injury landscape is shifting beneath our feet with massive high-impact reinforcements on the immediate horizon. Fantasy managers can officially rejoice as Cincinnati's dynamic superstar Elly De La Cruz is locked in for his Tuesday activation from the hamstring injured list, while former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber is ready to make his long-awaited season debut for the Blue Jays. San Francisco is also on the verge of an incredible depth boost, with Francisco Lindor and flame-throwing righty Eury Perez trending aggressively toward a potential Wednesday return. On the critical tracking front, MVP centerpiece Bobby Witt Jr. sat out Monday's action but remains highly optimistic about avoiding a costly IL stint, while Kyle Tucker continues to manage lower back spasms. On the downside, both Dalton Rushing and Jeremy Peña triggered concern by leaving their respective contests early due to apparent physical tweaks. We wrap up the program with a comprehensive, deep-dive Bullpen Report tracking sudden closer instability. We analyze Ryan Helsley's uncharacteristic recent structural struggles, evaluate Jaden Hill's ascending leverage role in Colorado alongside Elvis Alvarado's concurrent high-leverage blown-save regression, navigate the cloudy late-inning committee situation for the Chicago Cubs, and dissect highly unusual, rough high-leverage outings from trusted anchors Cade Smith and Aroldis Chapman. 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.
Evan and Tiki talk about Yankees trade deadline and whether or not they should go all in on 2 time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
These are the 5 fantasy baseball players you need to buy NOW before their value skyrockets. Dr. Roto reveals his favorite buy low fantasy baseball trade targets for the second half of the MLB season, highlighting undervalued players whose advanced metrics, recent trends, and changing roles could help win your fantasy league.
Episode 434: The dawn of a new era has arrived. Baseball Is Dead Family Feud has leveled up with the addition of a rotating fourth player. Each Thursday, a new guest will join the mix to complete a 2-vs-2 round. Teammates will be bonded for life… and hearts will be broken forever. Before the feud begins, the guys break down the major change Major League Baseball made to the Home Run Derby rules — the clock is gone, replaced by a set number of swings. The crew shares their thoughts on the new format, along with the official start of award season in Casa de Carrabis. Shohei Ohtani's “struggles” on the mound have the guys intrigued as he continues his historic chase for both the MVP and Cy Young in what's shaping up to be one of the greatest National League Cy Young races in history. Finally, Bruce Meyer joins Baseball Is Dead to break down the latest in MLB labor negotiations. Will there be a strike? Will games be missed? And is a salary cap actually coming to baseball? Lock in for a loaded edition of Baseball Is Dead! 00:00:00 - Vote Nick Kurtz 00:02:28 - Major Home Run Derby Rule Change 00:30:38 - Award Season in The Carrabis House | What Award Should Jared Win Next? Let Us Know In The Comments! 00:41:12 - Ohtani “Struggles” on The Mound 00:56:05 - Pete Crow-Armstrong on a HEATER 01:01:54 - What Do The Cubs Do at The Trade Deadline? 01:11:17 - A New Era of Family Feud Begins 01:41:06 - Join the Baseball Is Dead Patreon! 01:42:30 - Bruce Meyer Joins BID 02:37:23 - Nugs 02:44:11 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #Ad Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Saturday game in May can be both an inconsequential checkmark in a season and a game that can be looked back on as a captivating moment in history. It's impossible to look back at 1972 and ignore the first players' strike that disrupted the first two weeks of the season. Spring training was curtailed, and both hitters and pitchers are still struggling with timing in May. 86 games were wiped from the schedules, never to be rescheduled. The Padres will end up playing just 153 games, while the Mets will play 156.Also looking to find his way in the season is Mets manager, Yogi Berra. Following the sudden passing of Gil Hodges, Berra is finding his feet and beginning to understand the core of the Mets' line-up. It's an intense spotlight that will shine brightly on him during the 1972 season, as the Mets finish a credible third. That core would head into 1973 ready to claim the National League pennant.The biggest name in the Mets' line-up is surely Tom Seaver. He has already posted two 20-win seasons (with 25 wins in 1969 and an on-the-nose 20 wins in 1971) and has a Cy Young to his name. Facing him was seen as a near-automatic loss. Not only that, but his record against the San Diego Padres is even more impressive. In terms of overpowering presence, he's less Mr Terrific and more Mr Terrifying.Can the Padres, with rookie pitcher Bill Grief, hurl the ball and swing the bat to find some magic?Ewan Spence and the Classic Baseball Radio team bring you this recreated radio broadcast from May 6, 1972. This should not be considered a complete or fully accurate historical record. Nevertheless, this is our story of the game.We thank Retrosheet, Sports Reference, Sports Logos Net, Tom R Audio, and Crafting The Call.** Links **You can find the boxscore here:https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN197205060.shtml A deep look at the legendary life and career of Tom Seaver, detailing his journey from Fresno, California, to his status as the premier pitcher of his generation. https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/tom-seaver/Why is Tom Seaver the undisputed Franchise player of the Mets, and how does he compare to other players?https://sny.tv/articles/mets-all-time-team-26-manProfiling Bill Grief, the durable 6'5" right-handed Texas native who out-duelled Seaver on this afternoon, examining his high-strikeout velocity and post-baseball academic achievements. https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bill-greif/A tribute to Nate Colbert, the Padres' first true superstar, recounting his 163 franchise home runs and his devotion to youth ministry.https://www.mlb.com/news/nate-colbert-diesAn account of the sudden passing of Mets manager Gil Hodges just days before the delayed 1972 season, detailing how a grief-stricken clubhouse transitioned under Yogi Berra's leadership.http://www.centerfieldmaz.com/2020/04/remembering-mets-history-1972-mets.htmlYogi Berra's 1972 Hall of Fame Induction, including context for his managing duties with the 1972 Mets. https://baseballhall.org/discover/inside-pitch/berra-koufax-inducted-amid-star-studded-class-of-1972The history of the youth-heavy Padres rosters, Buzzie Bavasi's ticket-promotion strategies, and the physical toll of injuries on the 1972 rotationhttps://eastvillagetimes.com/the-history-of-the-san-diego-padres-volume-1-1969-1973/2/. A comprehensive breakdown of the historic 13-day player strike in April 1972, analysing how it changed labour relations and shortened the schedule.https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-strike-of-1972-when-cooperation-failed/How the 1972 player strike served as Marvin Miller's first monumental victory, earning players pension increases and third-party salary arbitration.https://blogs.fangraphs.com/marvin-millers-legacy-and-the-decline-of-labor/
Brad Evans and Gabe Ramirez speak on the greatness of Shohei Ohtani, and debate if the two way superstar is currently worth a bet to win the Cy-Young. Plus, where does Ohtani rank among the best baseball players of all time?
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by NBC betting analyst Drew Dinsick to chat tennis, NBA Draft and World Cup. Also on the show, BaseWinner's Mark Borchard drops by with his MLB plays and the guys take a look at the AL Cy Young odds. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Knicks, the NBA Trade market and salary cap situation, the Atlanta Hawks and if Robert Suarez is a legitimate Cy Young candidate or not before a surprise off-season house call from Doc McChuckins. Later in the hour the guys were joined by Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer for The Athletic, Josh Kendall, who talked about Falcons OTA's, Michael Penix, Tua, Kevin Stefanski, Drake London, Bijan Robinson and more. After the Josh Kendall interview the guys talked about Texas Tech, Brandon Sorbsy, the NFL Supplemental Draft, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Show: A NY Post baseball podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman
On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman are joined by Yankees scout Matt Hyde. Matt is the Yankees are scout in the northeast and is credited with finding potentially the AL MVP and Cy Young this year, Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler. He tells the story of how he began scouting both of them, why he liked them so much and how he had a hand in Aaron Judge being drafted as well. Plus, Joel and Jon discuss what the Mets and Yankees may do at the trade deadline. With the Mets likely selling, what pieces will they move on from? Do the Yankees need a shortstop? 0:00 Intro 2:09 Will The Mets Be Sellers At The Trade Deadline? 11:41 Do The Yankees Need A Shortstop? 22:00 Yankees Scout Matt Hyde Joins The Show! 47:34 Hit Or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by NBC betting analyst Drew Dinsick to chat tennis, NBA Draft and World Cup. Also on the show, BaseWinner's Mark Borchard drops by with his MLB plays and the guys take a look at the AL Cy Young odds. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Asians in Baseball is back, baby, and our guys are looking good!4:33 - All Star Game voting is already open?!? Vote 5x daily until 6/25, guide coming soon! Also, Tommy Pham is released by the Orioles, and Kim is NOT talking about trade rumors until at least July!! 8:48 - Lars Nootbaar is finally activated for the first time this year, Steven Kwan and Bo Bichette are on the up and up, and Seiya Suzuki was hot at the plate and in the field...until he tweaked his bad knee again. 21:30 - We're skipping Ohtani this week because his ERA is over 1 now, so he's washed!!!!! (jk, we talk about him in our hot topic)23:18 - Sean Manaea and Tomoyuki Sugano are crushing it, Tatsuya Imai and Roki Sasaki have great starts before returning to the disaster zone, Bryan Woo is "just tired of sucking," and Yoshinobu Yamamoto flirts with perfection and a no no and settles for an insanely impressive June. 45:06 - This week's HOT TOPIC, inspired by a post on Dodgers Nation -- “The question I have is, is it really worth it for Shohei Ohtani to go all-in on a Cy Young that right now the odds will say he's not going to win?”
During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Knicks, the NBA Trade market and salary cap situation, the Atlanta Hawks and if Robert Suarez is a legitimate Cy Young candidate or not before a surprise off-season house call from Doc McChuckins. Later in the hour the guys were joined by Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer for The Athletic, Josh Kendall, who talked about Falcons OTA's, Michael Penix, Tua, Kevin Stefanski, Drake London, Bijan Robinson and more. After the Josh Kendall interview the guys talked about Texas Tech, Brandon Sorbsy, the NFL Supplemental Draft, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The gang is back together. A dangerous take. Hello, Blaze Jordan. Sittin' pretty on Flag Day. The bullpen....woof. Loving some of these roster transactions. Scholarship season is over. Jackson wants John King back.If the Cardinals are the lede, what's in the two-hole, Doug? Knicks win the NBA Finals? Canes win The Cup? World Cup? Doug forgot the NBA FInals were on. Rick was out on Saturday night. The Blue Train. Who's Rick? The history of the yellow diaper. An exclusive rooster. Light C's. Doug says Stanley Cup should be next. Martin says Knicks. Tim says World Cup. Audio of Taylor Twellman talking about the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay. Bolstering masculinity. Chris in Des Moines left his mark. Throbbing Sugarfoot.Three teams ahead of the Knicks to win next year's NBA title. Audio of Victor Wembanyama talking about the Spurs “dominating” most of the series but still coming up short. Knick fans wilin', B. People coming to check out the sinkhole.Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber talking about the Stanley Cup and Carolina finally getting to the mountain top. Kerbs also talks about some offseason Blues topics including the upcoming draft. How far off are The Blues? Lots of draft talk.Might have another Coors Field situation on our hands in Vegas. Jackson has decided he WILL sign at his appearance this coming Friday. Fox Sports breaks down the record-breaking viewership for USA – Paraguay and Zlatan comments it's due to his presence. Waxing your own car. Doug wants American accents and coaches. World Cup, US Open, Cards vs. Royals, and Friday with Papers, how do you do? The TLR video game. The Texas Tech/Brendan Sorsby situation. The FIFA Kansas City World Cup shirts has the St. Louis arch on it. The Tradesman's Entrance.You'll be hearing Free Bird tonight around 9:20 in St. Louis. Updated odds on the World Series. Bullpen concerns starting to show themselves a little bit. Jon Jay said without saying that we shouldn't have Nevin Shapiro on the show during Spring Training. Nevin's adamant that 2019 LSU isn't as good as 2001 Miami. Hanky Panky, Hide The Salami.Friend of the show and future Cy Young winner, Michael McGreevy checks in with us on the phone lines. This should be inetersting after Doug blamed him for yesterday's loss. Still can't quite go 7 innings. Ball flying out of the yard all weekend in Minnesota. Blaze Jordan's arrival. Bittersweet when teammates get sent down and other guys get the call up. Going on MLB Network in New York. The offense different with Nootbar back. Would McGreevy want to hit? Heading to a World Cup game in KC. His interest level in the various things going on in the world of sport.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDLook Doug, it's James Carlton. The TMA sponsor ecosystem. Us wearing TMA hats outside of the studio is kinda "Dig Me." The passing of former Mizzou Tiger great, Aldon Smith. Doug's barnhof. Bungee jumping accident in Brazil. We're AI Proof on this show. Doug loves pudding.Jackson spends his day drinking just to pass the time. Places to just stop off for one. Stop Off places being sent in fast and furious.Cheers. Ever been to the Cheers bar? Didn't notice any sapphos at the wedding. Didn't go home with anyone, Carl or otherwise. Tim's upset with Mizzou start times. Who's The Boss.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-24:14) Friend of the show and future Cy Young winner, Michael McGreevy checks in with us on the phone lines. This should be inetersting after Doug blamed him for yesterday's loss. Still can't quite go 7 innings. Ball flying out of the yard all weekend in Minnesota. Blaze Jordan's arrival. Bittersweet when teammates get sent down and other guys get the call up. Going on MLB Network in New York. The offense different with Nootbar back. Would McGreevy want to hit? Heading to a World Cup game in KC. His interest level in the various things going on in the world of sport.(24:22-32:17) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD(32:27-45:05) Look Doug, it's James Carlton. The TMA sponsor ecosystem. Us wearing TMA hats outside of the studio is kinda "Dig Me." The passing of former Mizzou Tiger great, Aldon Smith. Doug's barnhof. Bungee jumping accident in Brazil. We're AI Proof on this show. Doug loves pudding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon talk about the CY Young and MVP race in the MLB. Adam Burke joins the show and helps break down the MLB Slate for Monday. The hosts then talk about NFL Awards like Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. The hour is wrapped up with the best bets of today. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We can explain. Flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski is in a hot NL Cy Young race with, among others, Cristopher Sánchez. So his Brewers teammates helped out by knocking around the Phillies' ace. The Marlins also aided the Miz by getting to Paul Skenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon talk about the CY Young and MVP race in the MLB. Adam Burke joins the show and helps break down the MLB Slate for Monday. The hosts then talk about NFL Awards like Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. The hour is wrapped up with the best bets of today. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Marlins remain one of MLB's most confusing teams this season: boring to watch yet solidly in the thick of the Wild Card race. Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards continue to play like under‑the‑radar All‑Stars, Max Meyer is pitching his way into early CY Young buzz, and Sandy Alcantara suddenly looks revived. But injuries to Eury Pérez and disappointing performances from Marsee, Stowers, and Norby raise real questions about whether Miami can sustain a push toward meaningful summer baseball at loanDepot park.Around the league, Tarik Skubal's return is a major boost for Detroit, while the Padres are collapsing. The Brewers look like a legitimate contender, and the White Sox have unexpectedly energized their fan base. We wrap with an Omaha preview featuring first‑time College World Series appearances for Troy and West Virginia.
Brad Evans praises Brewers Pitcher Jake Misiorowski for his 15 strikeout performance over the weekend, and breaks down where he currently stands in the historically great Cy-Young race. Plus, will the return of Trake Skubel change the Tigers philosophy at the deadline?
Pat Boyle and Kate Constable react to the surprising news that Tarik Skubal is set to return to the Tigers' rotation just one month after elbow surgery. They discuss whether Detroit will keep him through the trade deadline, how effective he can be the rest of the season, and if another Cy Young run is still on the table.
USA Today Baseball Columnist, Bob Nightengale joins DV before the Dodgers play the Pirates. Bob talks about his experience covering the Dodgers for the LA Times, and Shohei Ohtani's chances to win CY Young and MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're nearing the halfway point of the 2026 season, which means it's time to start figuring out who's buying & selling on the latest edition of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! Bubba and Cody take an early look at the biggest names who could be dealt at the deadline and how it might affect their card market. The guys discuss the biggest star available in Tarik Skubal and which team makes the most sense to make a run at the back to back Cy Young award winner. Plus the guys look at the biggest prospects who could be on the move including a group of Dodger outfielders, another top Padres prospect and a bevy of Brewers prospects who could make Milwaukee the best trade partner this summer. Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in all the latest baseball breaks & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/UTwC0fsA-X4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Locked On Phillies Host Connor Thomas joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to preview Brewers vs. Phillies starting tonight! Connor breaks down the Cy Young race between Christopher Sanchez & Jacob Misiorowski.
The Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6, but the real story is that Shohei Ohtani left the game with left knee inflammation. How long will the Dodgers be without their best player? And does this end his hopes of a Cy Young? Kevin Skinner and Jeff Spiegel break it all down. Plus, Justin Wrobleski also leaves the game early and Will Smith is officially placed on the injured list. Tube in all season long! Use promo code "DODGERS" and save 10% at https://www.discountpokershop.com/ Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 171 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the first place Chicago White Sox, who suddenly sit atop the AL Central at 36-31 after starting the season 6-13. We break down whether this surge is actually sustainable, how Chicago has gone 29-17 since April 18, why their top-five offense has changed the entire outlook, and how Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Davis Martin, and top prospect Braden Montgomery have turned the White Sox into one of baseball's best stories. From there, we dive into Bryce Eldridge's unbelievable signature moment in San Francisco. Just two days after striking out with a chance to tie the game, the 21-year-old rookie launched an ultimate grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to complete an 11-10 Giants comeback over the Nationals. We discuss the Giants erasing a 9-1 deficit, Eldridge becoming the youngest player in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam, Matt Chapman's monster game, and one of the most improbable wins in franchise history. We also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr. landing back on the injured list with another Grade 1 left hamstring strain, what it means for the Braves, and the bigger question of whether he is still a superstar. Acuña's 2023 MVP résumé is undeniable, but with two IL stints this season, multiple major injuries since 2021, and current numbers below his usual standard, the conversation has shifted from talent to availability. Plus, Drew Rasmussen dominates the Red Sox with a career-high 13 strikeouts over seven shutout innings, Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts while his season-long struggles continue, the Athletics and Brewers turn Las Vegas Ballpark into a launching pad, Dalton Rushing's villain reputation grows after another controversial slide, and we make our official Men's College World Series picks with Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, West Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Troy all fighting for Omaha.
En este episodio de Un Podcast de las Mayores repasamos las noticias más calientes de MLB: armamos nuestros equipos All-Star por liga, analizamos el impacto de las lesiones de Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. y Oneil Cruz, y hablamos del debut histórico de Braden Montgomery con walk-off HR para los White Sox.También debatimos el gran momento de Yordan Álvarez en la Liga Americana, la frase de Aroldis Chapman sobre los Yankees, el dominio de Cristopher Sánchez, el fenómeno Shohei Ohtani, el regreso de Skubal, el hito de Freddie Freeman y la impresionante temporada de Tyler Phillips con los Marlins.Prospectos, veteranos, rumores de cambios, candidatos al MVP y Cy Young, y una pregunta clave: ¿qué equipos están mejor posicionados rumbo a la segunda mitad de la temporada?Support the show
This week on the OPPOSITION TERRITORY podcast, Jeff sat down with Kris Willis, MLB Editor for SBNation.com, for a great and in-depth conversation about the Atlanta Braves, what we've seen from the team here in 2026, and where they might be going during the latter stretch of the season. What is different this season from last season? What kind of Spencer Strider are we seeing on the mound this season, and can he get back to that Cy Young form? What are some of the unexpected contributions from the bats this year? All of this and much more this week on our Opposition Territory show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable
Esta semana Enrique Burak y Toño de Valdés nos hablaron de la reestructuración de contrato de Joe Burrow con los Bengals, las finales de NBA y todo sobre las mayores
Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”Tonight on the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, we carry heavy hearts into one of the biggest episodes we've ever recorded. We open with a full, emotional tribute to Chicago Bulls legend and beloved broadcaster Stacey King, who passed away Sunday at just 59 years old after a fall at his home. We break down what he meant as a player on three championship teams alongside Michael Jordan, and celebrate his 20-year broadcasting career — his iconic catchphrases, his legendary calls, and why he belongs in the same conversation as Harry Caray, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, Pat Foley & Eddie Olczyk, and Jeff Joniak & Tom Thayer. Then we get into the Cubs, the White Sox, and the Bears news that is shaking the entire city of Chicago to its core.
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by Ramona Shelburne LIVE from NYC ahead of the NBA Finals game three! The crew pivots to the Dodgers! Will Ohtani pitch enough innings to be in consideration for Cy Young? The guys are joined by ‘Biggest Knicks Fan' Ben Lyons live from the streets of New York! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gideon discusses the NBA Finals, Brendan Sorsby might actually play, and an incredible Cy Young race that's heating up! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest athlete of all time? This week, John Smoltz joins the show to weigh in on one of the biggest debates in sports. Smoltz not only faced some of the greatest athletes ever—he was also teammates with Deion Sanders. So when it comes to comparing Deion and Shohei Ohtani, his opinion carries more weight than almost anyone else's. We discuss Ohtani's incredible season as he lowers his ERA to 0.74 while raising his batting average above .300, continuing one of the most remarkable two-way stretches baseball has ever seen. Plus, we dive into whether the Yankees can survive without Aaron Judge, Cristopher Sanchez's dominant scoreless streak, and whether he has emerged as a legitimate Cy Young favorite alongside Ohtani. All that and more with Hall of Famer John Smoltz on this week's episode of Flippin' Bats. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:20 John Smoltz Joins 2:41 Shohei Ohtani is UNBELIEVABLE 4:48 Better Athlete: Shohei or Deion 7:08 Cristopher Sanchez remarkable stretch 8:40 Cy Young Front runner? 9:50 Yankees OK without Judge? 10:33 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to MLB Power Rankings + Cy Young RaceMLB season is heating up and we're reacting to the latest MLB Power Rankings!
Chris Sale is one of only a couple of OG pitchers left in the majors. He swung by the studio to talk some ball with Nick & Chris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Franzke joins the Midday Show to break down the Phillies' pitching dominance and Christopher Sanchez's Cy Young potential. They also explore the Eagles' leadership dynamics following Seth Joyner's comments on Nick Sirianni and Jordan Mailata's praise for offensive assistant Sean Mannion. 01:50 - Phillies Sweep Padres 05:32 - Phillies Offensive Struggles 08:29 - NL Cy Young Race 13:03 - Hugh's Apology Debate 17:10 - Eagles Listener Calls 30:08 - Joyner Critiques Sirianni 40:02 - Mailata Praises Mannion 47:04 - Cursed Jersey Numbers
Great insight from CY Young Winner Pat Hengten
Chris Sale is one of only a couple of OG pitchers left in the majors. He swung by the studio to talk some ball with Nick & Chris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 428: Feud Friday is here! The highly anticipated return of Jared to the feud ring comes with Tyler at his side. The guys show some love to Cristopher Sánchez for his historic 50 2/3-inning scoreless streak while also taking stock of a loaded NL Cy Young race. Only one player has both an MVP and Cy Young market on Kalshi, and his name is Shohei Ohtani. Dallas and Jay Hay marvel at the wonder of Ohtani's two-way play. Paul Skenes and Gerrit Cole both struggle in their recent outings, with Jay Hay getting to watch his Guardians smash three home runs against the Yankees in person. The crew reacts to MLB insider Jeff Passan's latest article on what to expect at the trade deadline, leading them to ask: What is the cost of acquiring star left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal? Head into the baseball weekend the right way with Baseball Is Dead. 00:00:00 - Jared Is Prepared for Family Feud 00:04:15 - Fine Dining at the 99 00:11:08 - Cristopher Sanchez's Scoreless Streak Ends 00:30:25 - Please Enjoy Every Second of Shohei Ohtani 00:49:51 - Paul Skenes Struggles in Houston 00:56:20 - Gerrit Cole Crushed W/ Jay Hay In Attendance 01:04:47 - Jeff Passan Dips His Quill on The Trade Deadline 01:09:34 - Do You Have What It Takes To Trade For Tarik Skubal? 01:17:20 - Family Feud | Jared + Tyler 01:32:30 - Padres DFA Nick Castellanos 01:38:06 - Dallas' MLB Money 01:41:16 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:44:13 - Final Thoughts Support the Fight Against ALS: http://Cubs.com/alsauction NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #Ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bleav Host Robert Land looks at 10 reasons for positivity, hope & excitement for the Astros - both this season and into the future. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:35) Cy Young Arrighetti? (1:08) Kai-Wei Teng (2:25) Peter Lambert (3:02) Cam Smith (5:02) MVP Yordan (6:20) Nick Allen vs. Dubon (7:15) Bullpen (8:55) Clutch Vazquez (10:00) Altuve vs. Brice Matthews & Loperfido (10:55) Baserunning Hope? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Fast Track! Mason and Ireland discuss the WNBA and Caitlin Clark. More Fast Track! The guys circle back to the Knicks vs Spurs in the NBA Finals! The guys are joined by MLB reporter for the Athletic, covering the Dodgers, Katie Woo! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Munaf Manji talks betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji hosts a solo edition of Cash That Ticket on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, working through a loaded sports night that includes Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals and a six-game MLB Wednesday slate packed with elite starting pitching matchups. Co-host Dave Essler sent in detailed pregame notes that Munaf reads and builds upon throughout the episode, producing a collaborative breakdown even without Dave in the booth. The show opens with a recap of Tuesday, where the under in the first five innings of the Brewers and Giants game cashed behind Kyle Harrison's career-high 12-strikeout performance for Milwaukee, though the Cubs team total over did not survive Chicago's one-run first inning and subsequent silence. The show stands three and one on best bets for the month of June. On the NBA Finals, Munaf discusses tonight's Game 1 in San Antonio with the Spurs as four-and-a-half point home favorites over the Knicks at a total of 218.5. Rather than chasing the historical Game 1 under trend, he prefers the second half over around 105.5, reasoning that first-game rust and jitters will suppress scoring early before both teams open up. The Knicks arrive with eight days of rest following their sweep of Cleveland while the Spurs are three days removed from a Game 7 win over Oklahoma City that was aided by the injury absences of Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. Munaf singles out OG Anunoby as his Game 1 player prop, taking him over 15.5 points at minus 115 on DraftKings, and identifies Dylan Harper as the Spurs' most critical secondary contributor beyond Victor Wembanyama. Stephon Castle's ability to contain Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet's timely three-point shooting off the Knicks bench are highlighted as key series variables to watch. On the MLB side, the episode covers six matchups in detail. In Philadelphia, Christopher Sanchez continues his Cy Young-caliber run against Walker Buehler and the Padres, with both Munaf and Dave aligning on the first five innings under and the Phillies run line. At Fenway, Chris Bassett's brutal road splits, including an 8.02 ERA in five away starts, make the Red Sox team total over in the first five innings an attractive play at minus 110 on DraftKings. In New York, Gerrit Cole's third start back from Tommy John surgery against Gavin Williams and the Guardians produces Munaf's official best bet of the night, the Yankees first five innings run line at minus half a run, plus 115 on Bet Online, backed by Cole's 13-3 career record against Cleveland and his flawless return. In Cincinnati, Chase Burns at 7-1 with a 1.96 ERA takes on Stephen Kolek and the Royals, with Munaf structuring a synthetic minus-one play by splitting units across the moneyline and run line. In Atlanta, the Braves run line against Patrick Corbin and the Blue Jays is the clear lean given Atlanta's consistent dominance against left-handed pitching and their habit of winning at home by multiple runs. The episode closes with the Pirates and Astros game featuring Paul Skenes against Spencer Arrighetti, which both Munaf and Dave agree is the best pitching matchup on the slate and produces Uncle Dave's official best bet, the first five innings under four. Use promo code CFL20 at Pregame.com for $20 off any package, including seven-day all-access packages currently priced at $79 after the code is applied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin and Cory go over the rare 3-6-3-6 double play turned by the White Sox and the historically deep NL Cy Young race featuring stars like Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez. They also discuss the impact of Elly De La Cruz's hamstring injury and the state of MLB salary cap negotiations.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. It is June 1, 2026, and Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler are back at the start of a new month with the full MLB Monday slate on the table and a perfect 2-0 best bet record from Thursday to carry into the week. The guys open with a quick but meaningful conversation about handicapping discipline, with Munaf explaining why he took Sunday off from posting plays rather than force something that was not there, and Dave backing the decision by making the case that this kind of restraint is exactly what winning long-term looks like and what clients are actually paying for when they subscribe. From there the full card gets the full treatment. Detroit heads to Tampa Bay with Ty Madden activated off the injured list to start or handle a bulk role against Griffin Jax, who has reinvented himself as a legitimate starter for the Rays with a 1.42 ERA in his recent stretch, and both hosts weigh a fade of the IL return against the case for the Tigers plus one and a half on the run line in a game the total projects for around eight. The Marlins take Sandy Alcántara to Washington, where Cade Cavalli gets the ball for the Nationals and both bullpens are identified as over-pushing threats in a park that has hit the over at nearly 68 percent in home games this season, leading Dave to his best bet of the episode, the Marlins team total over three and a half. In Milwaukee, Landen Roupp faces an opener-led Brewers lineup with Shane Drohan starting and Chad Patrick handling the bulk of the workload, and both hosts land on the under and the Giants run line in a low-total game where paying a big price on a three-inning pitcher does not make sense. David Sandlin faces the same Minnesota Twins club he dominated in his MLB debut five days earlier, retiring 18 straight after a leadoff homer, while Joe Ryan brings a solid recent stretch but a 4.42 home ERA into a spot where the White Sox first-five plus a half run gets the call. Jacob deGrom and Michael McGreevy headline the pitcher's duel of the night in St. Louis, where deGrom's 8.44 career ERA at Busch Stadium and McGreevy's 1.93 home ERA combine with both teams' shaky bullpens to make Munaf's official best bet an easy call: first-five-innings under four at minus-115, take the two starters and get out before the relief corps get involved. Kyle Freeland's ugly season numbers run into Freeland's strong career record against the Angels, while the market has already knocked the price down nearly 20 cents from its opening on José Soriano, with Munaf leaning Rockies plus one and a half and Dave going Angels team total over rather than lay the big number. Chase Burns has been one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2026, and his Cy Young-caliber season continues against Kansas City, where Luinder Avila is being asked to handle a starting role out of the bullpen and the sharp money that moved the price nearly 20 cents makes the Royals plus one and a half a reasonable market-following play. Eduardo Rodríguez is 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA but owns a troubling split against the Dodgers specifically at home in Arizona, where Emmet Sheehan brings the better underlying metrics despite a higher ERA, and both hosts elect patience, watching the early innings for a live entry rather than committing pre-game. The night closes in Seattle with Emerson Hancock against an Austin Warren opener for the Mets, where uncertainty about the Mets bullpen depth earns the game Munaf's official pass of the day and Dave identifies the first-five under as the cleanest available angle. Dave closes with a market call: home favorites went 11-1 on Sunday, and that kind of lopsided result historically corrects itself, making Monday a dog-day card where the plus-money side of the ledger deserves attention. New subscribers can get to pregame.com and use promo code NERD50 to take $50 off the all-access package, bringing the price to $199 through the MLB All-Star break and covering every pick Dave Essler, Munaf Manji, and the full Pregame Pros roster put out in every sport. NBA Finals preview is on deck for Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers capped a remarkable month of May, with yet another dominant outing from the Brewers ace and a 19-7 overall showing in the month. Host JR Radcliffe and special guest Jack Stern discusses where Miz has taken the next step and the Abner Uribe episode that involved an over-the-top celebration, a one-game suspension and the Cardinals-Brewers drama that it unveiled. Trevor Megill's return to the closer's job is about more than just that, and Jack gives his take on the leverage relievers, as well as Logan Henderson (hurt), Brandon Sproat (struggling) and Quinn Priester (rehabbing). Plus: Luis Rengifo still appears to be a guy the Brewers could replace, so why the patience? Also: The slight disappointment with Jackson Chourio's learning curve and the confounding Garrett Mitchell.In Three Up Three Down (40:00), they discuss the electric UW-Milwaukee tournament run, a strange pattern with ABS challenges, elite baserunning in a win over Houston and David Hamilton's defense. In Remembrew When (55:45), JR looks at the king of the vultures in Brewers single-season relief wins. With Jack leading the way, Take of the Week (1:00:15) looks at the crowded Cy Young race and Misiorowski's place therein.Then, JR sits down with pitcher Coleman Crow (1:04:00), now three starts into his Brewers career, all victories. They discuss his unique name, his unique repertoire and the powerhouse of Nashville Sounds baseball.
On a new episode of FnA, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund discuss Game 7 in the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Thunder & Spurs and give their predictions on who will face the Knicks in the Finals. They then discuss the new Anti-tanking reform that was passed in the NBA that expands the draft lottery from 14 to 16 teams, and the bottom 3 teams get penalized with lessened chances for the No. 1 pick. They then discuss Shohei Ohtani chasing history as a pitcher and hitter this season and if he will qualify for the CY Young award. Mark Medina joins the show to talk about the NBA Western Conference finals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John is back and is talking all about the eye surgery that he had. We get a game 7 tomorrow! John thinks the Thunder will win, the rest of the crew is on the Spurs. They read a tweet from ScoopB about LeBron going back to Cleveland. John thinks about whether it is more likely than not that LeBron returns to the Lakers. Ohtani should win the Cy Young. The MLB proposal has been submitted but they are far apart. Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:28) — KNICKS: While the Knicks await their opponent for the NBA Finals, Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken pinkie finger. (12:42) — YANKEES: The Yankees' bats were in full swing during the sweep over the Royals, and Gerrit Cole shows flashes of his Cy Young form. (19:04) — METS: The Mets snap their five-game skid, but still haven't put together a consistent stretch of wins. (26:35) — CALLS: Callers talk about the Yankees and Knicks. (41:26) — IAN EAGLE: Amazon and CBS's Ian Eagle returns to the show to discuss the Knicks turning into the hottest team in the playoffs, Mikal Bridges's coming-out party, their chances in the finals, and calling the Duke-UConn finish. We want to hear your thoughts! Call the listener line at 917-382-1151 and share your message for JJ. Subscribe to NYNY's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkNewYorkwJJ. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow ‘NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynywjj/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Ian Eagle Music: Frontier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cristopher Sanchez is now the Phillies' all-time leader in consecutive scoreless innings, a remarkable achievement for the best left-handed pitcher in baseball. On Episode 1083 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down Sanchez' historic achievement with some eye-popping statistics and retells the legend of how Sanchez developed into a Cy Young contender. Also, the Phils swept the Padres in San Diego thanks to solid starting pitching, great bullpen work, and an offense that did just barely enough to squeak by. Up next, the Dodgers!
On today's episode, Buster Olney and David Schoenfield break down the Brewers surge and the Cubs fall, discuss if Tarik Skubal could be traded midseason, why the Astros decade of dominance is over, and if Shohei Ohtani is the favorite in the NL Cy Young award race. Tony Gwynn Jr. then joins us to discuss the Padres-Dodgers recent series; is it the best rivalry in baseball? Plus Mason Miller's dominance and why the MVP conversation around Ohtani is feeling like it did around Michael Jordan. Sarah Langs tells us why Ohtani, Sal Stewart, and Jacob Misiorowski are doing things that we haven't seen in 50+ years, and Todd Radom gives us his 3 most underrated ballparks. 0:00 Intro + Welcome 2:13 Dave Schoenfield joins the show 2:56 Brewers sweep Cubs 5:53 Could Tarik Skubal be traded? 8:40 Cal Ripken Jr. to return as Orioles President? 11:19 Royals could be sellers at the trade deadline 13:19 Astros decade of dominance appears over 16:15 Ohtani's Cy Young case 17:30 J.P. Crawford willing to move to Third Base 19:35 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 20:58 Tony Gwynn Jr joins the show 22:54 What did we learn from Padres-Dodgers series? 25:48 Why Manny Machado is in a slump 27:08 Mason Miller should be a Cy Young and MVP candidate 29:02 Sandy Alcantara should be a Padres trade target 30:28 Ohtani's MVP conversation feels like it did with MJ 34:13 Tony Gwynn Sr's feelings towards the Dodgers 35:01 Todd Radom's most underrated parks in baseball 41:57 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices