Podcast appearances and mentions of David Stearns

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber and declares the Yankees have no excuse not to reach the World Series, arguing their payroll and the state of the American League put major pressure on Aaron Boone and the organization. Russo also unloads on the Mets for letting Pete Alonso leave, putting more blame on Steve Cohen than David Stearns and raising concerns about the clubhouse dynamic involving Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Plus, Mad Dog pumps the brakes on the Jaxson Dart hype while predicting the Giants will be better under John Harbaugh, and reflects on WFAN joining SiriusXM and what he still misses about local New York sports radio.

After losing back to back series to Brewers and Astros, the Mets have put themselves to a pace of losing 90 games in 2026. Not what David Stearns drew up in the offseason, is it now! P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

After losing back to back series to Brewers and Astros, the Mets have put themselves to a pace of losing 90 games in 2026. Not what David Stearns drew up in the offseason, is it now! P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Anthony Gallo analyzes the Yankees' recent dominance over the Red Sox and argues why they are the primary World Series contender in a weak American League. He and DJ Hoff also discuss the Mets' pitching struggles and evaluate David Stearns' roster management. 01:35 - Yankees Dominance Over Boston 07:24 - American League Playoff Field 09:15 - Mets Pitching Rotation Struggles 15:30 - Cubs World Series Hopes 21:43 - Aaron Judge Return Update

Hour 3: Carson Benge is one of many reasons to be excited about the Mets future. David Stearns and the Mets knew Pete Alonso would have a season like this.

Gio kicks things off by looking at which injured players David Stearns might target for the Mets next season, leading into a discussion on whether dogs truly know their owners or just see them as food providers, and if they understand time. Next, Jerry's final update covers Carlos Rodon's latest outing, Jazz Chisholm's homer, a caller's psychic pet revelation, Deshaun Watson taking Cleveland boos personally, Shedeur Sanders urging fans to respect Watson, Puka Nacua's McDonald's habits, and the Moment of the Day featuring Hannah. Finally, Gio prepares for a potentially disastrous round of golf with friends whose swings he's never seen, followed by more talk on the Toronto Tempo's non-binary mascots.

Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.

Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.

Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets speaks to the media about the 2026 Mets, David Stearns, Andy Green and the state of the team. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets speaks to the media about the 2026 Mets, David Stearns, Andy Green and the state of the team. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Steve Cohen told the media yesterday that he remains optimistic about the future of the Mets & also remains committed to David Stearns. Also, Sideline to Sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cohen is standing firmly behind David Stearns. The Mets owner reiterates his commitment to the president of baseball operations, praises his intelligence and adaptability, and says he was pleased with the club's trade deadline and the young talent added to the organization. But the support comes with pressure. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to Cohen's comments and question whether Stearns can improve after risky offseason decisions failed to deliver. Cohen also weighs in on the turmoil surrounding the Dodgers, while the conversation turns to Shohei Ohtani's unusual opt-out clause and why he still seems unlikely to leave Los Angeles.

Pete Alonso's return puts the Mets' biggest offseason decision back under the microscope. Evan Roberts says David Stearns should show some humility and literally wear an “L” when Alonso comes back to Citi Field, while Evan and Tiki Barber wonder why Steve Cohen wasn't directly asked whether letting Alonso go was a mistake. Evan also owns his bad Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker take after dismissing Bellinger, while Tiki explains why Bellinger's defense and ability to handle New York matter so much. Plus, Tiki revisits the Giants' infamous 2005 loss in Seattle, and a historic 22-0 blowout sparks a debate over whether fans should ever leave a game early.

Evan Roberts admits the Nets helping build a Celtics championship still bothers him more than contributing Mikal Bridges to a Knicks title. Tiki Barber pushes back, arguing the Knicks rivalry should hurt more, while Evan explains why the disastrous Boston trade remains impossible to escape. Evan also owns his Kyle Tucker miss, wonders whether David Stearns should publicly wear an “L” over Pete Alonso, and questions Citi Field's bizarre concession situation on $5 Tuesday. Plus, the crew debates empty NFL preseason stadiums and Evan makes a brutal prediction for baseball's next work stoppage: a season that might not begin until Mets-Yankees in mid-July.

The Dodgers are under the microscope as Mark Walter faces a federal criminal investigation, raising fresh questions about the franchise's financial power and the advantages that have allowed Los Angeles to keep spending aggressively. The conversation turns to whether anything could actually threaten the Dodgers, why their biggest free-agent misses barely slow them down, and the fantasy scenario rival fans would love to see if ownership were ever forced to sell. Steve Cohen also addresses the Mets' trade deadline and makes it clear he remains committed to David Stearns despite questionable offseason decisions. Plus, the Yankees' biggest American League threats are ranked, with Boston, Tampa Bay and one very familiar enemy looming over October. The Jets get a grim Geno Smith prediction, and Tiki Barber gets an unexpected reminder of just how heavily he was used during his playing career.

The Yankees keep winning, but almost nothing about it feels comfortable. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down encouraging injury news on Max Fried, the slow road back for Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, Jazz Chisholm's growing struggles, and whether this battered Yankees roster can finally get healthy enough to become dangerous in October. The Mets bring a different kind of frustration after Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed Francisco Lindor, sparking a wild debate over whether fans in the front row have an obligation to help their team. Steve Cohen's comments on the Mets' disappointing season ignite another examination of David Stearns, the decision to move on from Pete Alonso and Cohen's admission that the organization may have taken too much risk. Evan and Tiki also debate the dangers of massive free-agent contracts, Geno Smith's need for preseason reps and Evan's grim Jets prediction, plus George Lombard Jr., the Nets' painful history, NYCFC fandom, Citi Field's mysterious concession lines and a prediction of a brutal baseball work stoppage.

Pete Alonso becomes the centerpiece of a bigger debate over whether teams are too afraid of the ugly final years of long-term contracts. Evan and Tiki argue that if a star delivers several elite seasons, the deal can still be worth it even if the back end turns bad, with Gerrit Cole serving as a prime Yankees example. The conversation also examines David Stearns' risk-averse approach with the Mets and whether avoiding long commitments can cost a team championship-caliber talent. Then the focus shifts to the Jets, where Geno Smith's return inspires a grim prediction about another losing season, an eventual quarterback change and New York once again searching for its long-term answer.

Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the recent trade deadline moves, selling high, the Mets offense coming back, the reason for Jorge Polanco's struggles, the young pitchers, the brand new bullpen, Kodai Senga as the closer, Jefry Yan's celebrations, and an Ode to Tyrone Taylor.

Max Fried is back on the injured list with the same elbow issue that already cost him nearly two months, and Evan Roberts has zero confidence the Yankees will see him pitch again this season. Evan and Tiki Barber debate whether Fried can realistically return for October, why Carlos Rodon suddenly carries even more pressure, and how the injury reinforces baseball's harshest lesson: you can never have enough pitching. The Yankees also face a difficult roster decision when Cody Bellinger returns, with Spencer Jones looking like the likely casualty. On the Mets side, Evan refuses to call their four-game winning streak a playoff push but is enjoying the young talent and looking toward 2027. Plus, David Stearns leaves the door cracked for Andy Green's managerial future, and the guys debate whether winning down the stretch could change the Mets' plans.

The Mets are finally playing winning baseball, but Evan Roberts refuses to entertain the idea that they are suddenly back in the playoff race. Evan and Tiki Barber debate whether fans can enjoy the young talent, improved bullpen and recent surge without becoming delusional about October, with Evan insisting it would take a massive winning streak before that conversation even begins. The focus then shifts to Andy Green and whether the interim manager can make the decision harder for David Stearns. Stearns says the expectation remains that Green returns to the front office, but Evan hears enough wiggle room to believe a dominant finish could change the plan. Plus, the Yankees' Max Fried concerns continue, and their struggling offense faces more pressure to finally produce.

Craig Carton & Governor Chris Christie joins the program to discuss his deep fandom of Bruce Springsteen and an unexpected encounter with Rob Lowe in Milan. They also analyze the New York Mets' roster moves under David Stearns and the team's uphill battle for a postseason berth. 01:02 - Springsteen Movie Analysis 06:28 - Meeting Rob Lowe 07:20 - Intimidating World Figures 14:02 - Mets Season Outlook 18:03 - Postseason Probability Debate

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman are joined by Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer. Jed discusses the Cubs moves at the trade deadline, gives us an inside look at what it's like negotiating trades with David Stearns, how annoying the Brewers are and how serious the Cubs interest in Tarik Skubal was. Later, Joel and Jon discuss the Yankees abysmal offense and the change to the lineup we may see. Plus, what has gotten into the Mets, winners of 9 of their last 12. 0:00 Intro 1:19 Yankees Offense 14:28 Mets Playing Well 18:59 Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer Joins The Show! 42:33 Hit Or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Mets have been a mess—but are they actually better positioned for 2027 than their record suggests?Mark and Gordon, two Mets fans who have suffered through the season firsthand, look at what went wrong, why a brutal 12-game losing streak essentially destroyed the season, and why the emergence of young players may give Mets fans legitimate reasons for optimism next year.Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing could be part of a young outfield alongside Juan Soto. Nolan McLean and Christian Scott are emerging as potential rotation anchors. Kodai Senga may have found a new role in the bullpen. And despite plenty of questionable decisions, the Mets may finally be developing enough young talent that free-agent signings can become luxuries rather than necessities.Before getting to the Mets, there's plenty happening around baseball.The American League wild-card race has become a dogfight, with Toronto making an unexpected charge and several teams packed together in the standings. Cal Raleigh's dramatic offensive decline is hurting Seattle, while the entire AL West continues to struggle.We also remember Tommy John, who passed away this week. John finished with 288 career wins—the most ever by a pitcher outside the Hall of Fame other than Roger Clemens—and his death immediately renews the debate over whether Cooperstown has waited far too long.There's also a remarkable MLB debut: Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez homered on the first pitch he saw, then homered again—and again—becoming the first player in Major League history to hit three home runs in his first game.Plus: Paul Skenes' declining fastball velocity, what 100-mph pitching may be doing to starting pitchers, the sale of the Dodgers, the competitive advantages created by baseball's revenue structure, Hunter Greene's injury, and whether Cincinnati should rethink its direction.It's another week where today's baseball collides with history, statistics and plenty of opinion on Almost Cooperstown.Almost Cooperstown is a weekly baseball podcast featuring thoughtful conversations about the Baseball Hall of Fame, baseball history, current MLB topics, player comparisons, statistics and the stories that connect today's game with its rich history.Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music.Visit AlmostCooperstown.com for original baseball articles, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow Almost Cooperstown on YouTube.

Major League Baseball returned to Iowa for the first time since 2022 on Thursday night, with the Philadelphia Phillies defeating the Minnesota Twins in the third-ever Field of Dreams game. Taking place a stone's throw away from the famous field from the movie, the game featured everything a baseball fan could want, including Kyle Schwarber going deep twice. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz is joined by MLB insider for SNY Chelsea Janes, as they recap all the action from the Phillies' victory out by the corn, the theatrics behind the pregame festivities and why the game is important to baseball. They then try to figure out what other unique locations MLB could play a regular-season game in and how Bryce Harper is embracing his corny side. Later in the show, Jake and Chelsea dive into the complications that the New York Yankees and the New York Mets are facing this season, including how much the Bronx Bombers are relying on Aaron Judge to return this season and if David Stearns can fix the mess that's in Flushing. They end the show by making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.   0:37 - The Opener: Phillies win in Iowa, next unique ballpark 12:56 - Recap of Field of Dreams game 22:37 - Can David Stearns fix the Mets? 37:30 - Will Aaron Judge return? 46:12 - The Good 51:19 - The Bad 54:58 - The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Mets sold off half the pitching staff, started winning immediately, swept Cleveland, then got to Atlanta and remembered they are still the 2026 Mets. Fun little vacation from reality while it lasted.This week on The Put it in the Books Show, Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe break down where the Mets actually stand now: 53-69, buried in the Wild Card picture, and basically playing the rest of the season to figure out who matters in 2027.Nolan McLean keeps giving Mets fans dangerous reasons to believe, Sean Manaea has temporarily escaped the “Manure” nickname, and Kodai Senga suddenly has his first MLB save while the bullpen gets even weirder after Devin Williams landed on the IL.Francisco Lindor says David Stearns is still the right guy, which gives Farace something to debate, Rodriguez something to doubt, and Producer Joe another chance to interrupt with a sound effect nobody asked for.We'll also hit Stock Up/Stock Down, Soto's rehab, Jefry Yan's energy, Carson Benge accidentally giving away Senga's save ball, and the Nationals coming to Citi Field next.The standings are cooked. The evaluation period is not. Farace will try to find hope, Rodriguez will show up with a shovel, and Producer Joe will somehow make the bullpen situation feel more organized than the show.LGM.#PiitB #Mets #LGM #NewYorkMets #PopCulturePros

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo reveal all that still matters for the Mets for the rest of the 2026 season. Connor and Joe discuss a suddenly winning team, the exploits of Jefry Yan, the opportunities for players to prove future value, and the re-emergence of starter Sean Manaea. The guys also debut The Mets Pod Answering Machine, where they play voicemails from the audience, this week featuring talking points on Tarik Skubal, Mitch Voit, David Stearns and more. Later, the Scoreboard makes a grand return and the Mailbag features questions about A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:35 The Week That Was - of course the Mets are winning now 03:30 Jefry Yan 09:45 Mets opportunities all over the field and in the bullpen 13:35 Buying back in on Sean Manaea? 16:30 The Mets Pod Answering Machine is here! 16:50 TMP Voicemail: Tarik Skubal and Yandy Diaz 25:35 TMP Voicemail: Mitch Voit 30:10 TMP Voicemail: Why has David Stearns failed? 35:25 TMP Voicemail: Highlight of 2026? 39:45 Down on the Farm: The New Guys 45:30 The Scoreboard returns! 53:45 Mailbag - A.J. Ewing at second base? 55:40 Mailbag - Carson Benge for ROY? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Steve Cohen said David Stearns is coming back after this year, the talk shifts to whether he'd trade Francisco Lindor.

Gio reacts to Steve Cohen guaranteeing David Stearns' return despite epic failure, sparking discussion on the Mets and whether a miserable-looking Francisco Lindor could be traded. Gordon Damer returns for his final update on the Dodgers' recent struggles and another Yankees loss despite a strong start from Cam Schlittler. Fan complaints about a lack of urinal troughs at the new Bills stadium lead to urinal divider talk and the Moment of the Day. Finally, the show closes with an escaped pet python in Freehold, NJ, Gio's childhood snake story, and Boomer's nighttime bathroom rules for his football roommates.

Boomer and Gio return to tackle Boomer battling Rhinovirus, WFAN's "great flood," Justin Herbert's "young love" moment, and Frank Reich's praise for Geno Smith, alongside updates on Trent Grisham, Chris Sale, Bo Bichette, Adam Vinatieri, and Don Nelson. The show moves into a golf course dilemma, caller Dan in Carteret, Sophie Cunningham's hard foul, league transgender topics, and obstructed view seats at the new Bills stadium. Hour three breaks down Giants camp predictions, Jets expectations, a Mike Tomlin sighting, Pete Alonso's two homers, and wives playing golf. Finally, the guys wrap up with Steve Cohen backing David Stearns, Francisco Lindor trade speculation, Dodgers struggles, Bills stadium urinal complaints, and an escaped pet python in New Jersey.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle laugh at a caller's notion that the Mets have a brighter future than the Yankees -- and Craig says he's going to learn a big Geno Smith lesson at Jets camp.

David Stearns spoke to the media after the trade deadline was over. Why not dive in and listen to what he had to say! Plus, good news! The Mets one their first game after the deadline. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Mets' trade-deadline bloodbath puts the finishing touch on one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the massive sell-off, why moving the expiring contracts made sense and why the Luke Weaver trade remains the most troubling decision. With the bullpen gutted, Evan proposes an unexpected new role for Kodai Senga while questioning whether David Stearns can turn a collection of lottery-ticket prospects into a quick turnaround.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo record the latest episode of The Mets Pod live after the MLB Trade Deadline, with full reaction to all the moves made by the Mets leading up to it. Connor and Joe break down the deals, and do a full analysis of the prospect return for the Mets in exchange for Clay Holmes, Freddy Peralta, Huascar Brazoban, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and more.  The guys also react to comments earlier in the evening from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, and do an early preview of Joe's all-new Top 30 Mets Prospects List, which looks a lot different with many new names in the mix. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 02:35 The Clay Holmes/Tyrone Taylor trade 08:55 The Luke Weaver trade 13:20 The Freddy Peralta trade 19:55 The Brooks Raley trade 25:10 The Huascar Brazoban trade 30:00 The A.J. Minter trade 33:25 Overall trade deadline feelings 38:40 Around MLB: Tarik Skubal to Dodgers 43:10 Reacting to David Stearns' bullpen comments 49:25 Reacting to David Stearns' Luis Robert Jr. comments 53:40 Down on the Farm: Joe's new Top 30 Mets Prospects List Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Boomer out today, it's Gio & Jerry starting with the MLB trade deadline: what the Yankees got, what they didn't, and whether it signals anything about the returns of Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton, alongside all the players the Mets traded away. C-Lo steps in for Jerry for his first update, leading with newest Yankee Luis Garcia Jr. homering in his first game as a Yankee—though the Yanks went down 6-0, took a 7-6 lead, and lost. Plus, Brian Cashman addresses when Judge is coming back, David Stearns explains why they kept Luis Robert Jr., and a caller in the final segment points out that the Red Sox and Rays acquired catchers, which is exactly what the Yankees needed.

C-Lo's first update of the day starts with the newest Yankee, Luis Garcia Jr, homering in his first game as a Yankee. The Yanks were down 6-0, took a 7-6 lead, and then lost. Brian Cashman was asked about Judge and when he's coming back. David Stearns talked about why they kept Luis Robert Jr.

Gio kicks off by obsessing over the Rocket City Trash Pandas' deformed raccoon promotion before complaining about his wife designing her own birthday cake and picking out her own gift. C-Lo returns with an update on newest Yankee Luis Garcia Jr. homering in his debut, President Trump referencing the Yankees and NIL, and David Stearns addressing the Mets' deadline trades. Plus, Aaron Rodgers joins Pat McAfee to call out ESPN over the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel situation and take a shot at Tom Brady, leading Gio to wonder if Rodgers' wife is A.I. Finally, Gio questions why McAfee's show won't touch the Russini/Vrabel story, arguing ESPN seems confused about its own identity.

David Stearns said the Mets are building to compete next season, but did the Mets do enough to make sure they can compete then? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Episode 258): The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone! David Stearns and the Mets were in sell mode and sell off the roster they did. Subway To Shea's Anthony Rivera recaps each and every move made by that team from Queens!____________________________________________Follow on X, Instagram, & Tik Tok: @SubwayToSheaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@subwaytoshea

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the New York Mets have officially entered a new era.In this episode, we react to the Mets' trade deadline fire sale, break down each of the moves made by David Stearns and the front office, and evaluate the players who were shipped both in and out of Queens. Was this the right direction for the organization, or did the Mets not get enough for those they dealt?We'll discuss the returns the Mets received, the prospects and young players coming into the organization, what these trades mean for the remainder of the 2026 season, and whether this is the beginning of a larger rebuild in Queens.Plus, we look ahead to what's next for the Mets, which players could still be moved this offseason, and how quickly this organization can realistically get back into contention.FOLLOW us on Instagram, YouTube & X: @cupofmetsSUBSCRIBE on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!DOWNLOAD The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" to get $20.00 off!

David Stearns continues to make moves, as Brooks Raley has been sent to Philadelphia. Plus, what else does Brian Cashman have up his sleeve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaching this Monday, we're entering the final stretch as teams try to bolster their rosters and make one last postseason push. Since it's the final episode before the Baseball Bar-B-Cast Trade Deadline live show, we had to welcome ESPN Senior Baseball Reporter Jeff Passan to discuss all the potential deals that might—or might not—go down. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman chat with Jeff about whether Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is likely to be on the move, why he'd love to see him stay in the Motor City and whether anyone can stop the Los Angeles Dodgers from acquiring him. The guys then dive into why the San Diego Padres' asking price for closer Mason Miller is higher than anyone expected, which teams to keep an eye on before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline and what David Stearns might do with the New York Mets roster as they navigate a disappointing season. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan make their weekly picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, including the Tigers calling up top prospect Max Clark and San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader getting into a scooter accident that ended his season. They also talk about the Women's Professional Baseball League kicking off this weekend and Joel Embiid posting about baseball.   0:52 - Jeff Passan joins the show! 3:43 - The latest on a Tarik Skubal trade 19:38 - How could the Dodgers not get Skubal? 28:16 - Teams that could go big at the deadline 30:16 - Current asking price for Mason Miller 33:04 - What do the Mets do at the deadline? 39:02 - How Jeff distinguishes "BREAKING NEWS" 47:34 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Evan takes you through not only a deep dive of David Stearns deadline trades, but also the New York Mets history as well!

Can you stir tea with glasses? Will the Yankees be in the World Series this year? Mike Lupica says everything David Stearns does at the trade deadline has to be with an eye toward contending next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Stearns refuses to directly confirm that Francisco Lindor is part of the Mets' future, and Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash hear a clear message: Stearns wants him gone. Evan Roberts initially interprets the answer as reassurance, then questions whether his Mets fandom is affecting what he hears. They debate whether a Lindor trade is more likely in the offseason and warn that moving a recent MVP candidate without a major return would be a crushing mistake.

David Stearns refuses to directly call Francisco Lindor part of the Mets' core, and Tiki and Shaun hear one unmistakable message: Stearns wants him gone. Evan Roberts initially hears the opposite, then wonders whether his Mets fandom is clouding his judgment. They debate whether a Lindor trade is coming this offseason and warn that moving a recent MVP candidate for a marginal prospect and another bloated contract would be unacceptable.

LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia, and the stunning decision immediately changes the Knicks' path through the Eastern Conference. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to LeBron joining Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey, debate whether the Sixers are now New York's biggest threat, and explain why this move puts LeBron's legacy on the line. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts. Evan and Shaun also restore the full context behind Bryce Harper's viral comments about the Mets, turning outrage into an indictment of how David Stearns dismantled the team's identity. Harper's praise for Don Mattingly sparks another debate over whether Carlos Beltran or Albert Pujols is the type of former star the Mets need as their next manager. Plus, a Giants fan delivers a fired-up prediction about the defense under Jim Harbaugh, with an unexpected landscaping lesson along the way.

Bryce Harper's viral comments about the Mets sound insulting until the full context reveals something far more damaging. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash explain why Harper was actually showing respect for the rivalry while accurately criticizing how the Mets lost their identity after moving on from Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo. Harper's praise for Don Mattingly also sparks a major debate about the Mets' next manager. Could Carlos Beltran or Albert Pujols command more respect from stars like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto because they understand the pressure of performing in New York? Plus, a Giants fan predicts a top-10 defense under improved coaching and argues that Deonte Banks could finally reach his potential.

They debate the legitimacy of a potential shortened 2027 MLB season and the Mets' strategy under David Stearns. The conversation shifts to the Yankees' trade needs, Keith Hernandez's critique of Mets first base defense, and a heated argument regarding Jose Caballero's response to pitch clock violations. 02:00 - MLB 2027 Lockout Predictions 05:55 - Stearns' Mets Strategy 10:22 - Yankees' Zach Neto Trade Talk 15:53 - Keith Hernandez on First Base 22:15 - Joe Benigno Catchphrase Tribute 27:05 - Jets Practice Facility Rumors 30:12 - Jose Caballero Pitch Clock Controversy 45:48 - Trading Gerrit Cole for Bats