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TCU's energy internship program is back for round two and the results are kind of wild. What started as a summer experiment with business students who knew zero about oil and gas turned into kids giving no-notes presentations on legacy well economics in just ten weeks. Nikki Morris, Executive Director of TCU's Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, and Ryan Haggerty, Owner at RHR Oil and Gas, break down the field trips from Diamondback frac sites to 70 year old vertical wells, how AI is changing the game for young talent but still can't replace the crusty old timer making the final call, and why the industry's biggest problem with 150,000 orphan wells in Texas might need a proactive solution before Washington forces one.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io0:00 Intro and field trip recap from Riot's bitcoin mining site to Corsicana2:45 First impressions of the oilfield and the stiletto boots story5:22 How students connected the dots seeing wells in person8:21 Why basic energy education is missing from schools10:30 Overview of TCU's energy programs and student workers13:00 How Ryan and Nikki connected through the Fort Worth chamber17:32 AI vs tribal knowledge and the great crew change debate19:07 The HEB data scientist story that shocked an operator21:48 Ryan's legacy well project and what the students discovered25:14 The pyramid of problem solving and where AI fits28:40 What's next for the students and the upcoming TCU Energy Symposium30:52 Nuclear energy gaining traction with SMRs and molten salt reactors34:02 The orphan well crisis and incentivizing proactive plugging37:28 Where to find Ryan and Nikkihttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters
This is a big spring training for Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar, Pavin Smith and Brandon Pfaadt, among others. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the D-backs who need to have a standout camp one weekend into the Cactus League slate.
Jack Hughes gets the golden goal for Team USA in OT over Team Canada. Padres all eyes on pitching. Dodgers who's ready, who's not? Angels Arte Moreno State of the Team address. MLB Notes from Pirates, Braves, White Sox, Diamondbacks, Orioles. San Diego State Aztecs basketball in trouble. UCLA's Mick Cronin lost credibility? Lakers price hike. NFL Notes from Vikings, Rams, Seahawks, Chargers. Hot Headlines from LA Kings, Seattle Totems, San Diego FC, Inter Miami. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, February 23, 2026. 1)...USA HOCKEY WIN "RED-WHITE & OLYMPIC GOLD" ------ 2)...PADRES-SPRING TRAINING...WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING "ALL EYES ON PITCHING" 3)...DODGERS...PITCHING UPDATE "WHO IS READY-WHO IS NOT" 4)...ANGELS...CONTROVERSY GROWS…ARTE MORENO “STATE OF TEAM ADDRESS” 5)...MLB NOTEBOOK "NAMES IN THE NEWS" PIRATES...BRAVES WHITE SOX...ARIZONA ORIOLES...MLB-ABS ======== (HALFTIME-DIXIELINE LUMBER) ======== 6)...AZTECS BASKETBALL…BRIAN DUTCHER "BEHIND THE 8-BALL" 7)...UCLA-GET WIN-GET AN APOLOGY…MICK CRONIN "COMEBACK WIN-LOST CREDIBILITY" 8)...LAKERS...LETTER TO SEASON TICKET HOLDER "TICKET PRICE HIKE 14-TO-45%" -------------- 9)...NFL NOTEBOOK…VIKINGS/RAMS/SEATTLE/CHARGERS "MOURNING-MOVES-MONEY" VIKINGS RAMS SEATTLE CHARGERS ---------------- 10)...LATE BREAKING STORIES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE" LA KINGS SEATTLE TOTEMS SDFC INTER MIAMI =========== #MLB #orioles #tigers #whitesox #braves #pirates #diamondbacks #PADRES #RANDYVASQUEZ #JASONADAM #masonmiller #MIGUELANDUJAR #griffincanning #walkerbuehler #mattwaldron #tristanmckenzie #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #yoshinobuyamamoto #ANGELS #artemoreno #petealonso #tarikskubal #leomazzoni #NOLANARENADO #billmazeroski #nfl #CHARGERS #VIKINGS #RAMS #SEAHAWKS #joehortiz #rams #JAXONSMITHNJIGBA #lakers #JEANIEBUSS #PATRILEY #clippers #kawhileonard #STEVEBALLMER #ucla #mickcronin #sandiegostate #aztecs #briandutcher #milesbyrd #MAGOONGWATH #markzeigler #kings #kevinfiala #nhl #totems #JACKHUGHES #connormcdavid #megankeller #SANDIEGOFC #SDFC #intermiami #lindseyvonn #ALYSALIU Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/
Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Diamondbacks, and NFL.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, Bickley Blasts on the Suns, and we're joined by Kellan Olson.
Walsh talks about Team USA's gold medal win and the Diamondbacks.
Jody Jackson joins Luke and John Lund to discuss how the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense could look this season, if the Diamondbacks can get and stay healthy, and what to expect from the Diamondbacks bullpen.
Hazen talks Zac Gallen, Corbin Carroll, the bullpen, goals, and more.
Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Diamondbacks, Bickley Blasts on the Cardinals, and we're joined by Josh Bartelstein for Newsmakers Week.
FanGraphs has the Padres’ odds of making the postseason lower than the Giants’ and the Diamondbacks’, but Vegas has their win total higher than both teams. The Bears look like they are moving to Indiana. The Seahawks are officially for sale. USD fired Steve Lavin. SDFC kicks off the MLS season on Saturday at home.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, and are joined by Kenny Dillingham and Brian Gregory for Newsmakers Week.
Lovullo talks about the latest on Corbin Carroll's injury, where everythign stands with Ketel Marte, and more.
FanGraphs has the Padres’ odds of making the postseason lower than the Giants’ and the Diamondbacks’, but Vegas has their win total higher than both teams. The Bears look like they are moving to Indiana. The Seahawks are officially for sale. USD fired Steve Lavin. SDFC kicks off the MLS season on Saturday at home.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about recent signings and injuries pertaining to teams whose seasons they’ve recently previewed, the Diamondbacks re-signing Zac Gallen and the thrilling resolution of the free-agent-contract over/under draft, the winter of Bryce Harper’s discontent, Harper and Manny Machado’s comments about the Dodgers’ spending, Max Muncy’s extension, the worsening of the allegations against Emmanuel Clase, new details about the challenge system, Mike Trout’s impending return to center field, and (44:33) the momentous, surprising resignation of Tony Clark as MLBPA executive director. Then (1:00:22) they bring on FanGraphs prospect writers Eric Longenhagen and Brendan Gawlowski to discuss their ranking of the sport’s top 100 (well, 110) prospects. Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Audio outro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to post on recent Padres signings Link to Preller extension story Link to MLBTR on López Link to MLBTR on Rengifo Link to post on Gallen signing Link to EWStats site Link to over/under draft history Link to Harper video Link to Harper article Link to Harper t-shirt Link to Happy Gilmore scene Link to Harper/Machado comments Link to Muncy extension story Link to the latest on Clase Link to Ben on Clase Link to Manfred’s Clase comment Link to Clase’s 2018 balk Link to EW Episode 1269 Link to challenge system explainer Link to broadcast details Link to MLBTR on Trout Link to The Athletic on Clark Link to ESPN on Clark Link to MLBTR on Clark Link to Baumann on Clark Link to 2024 whistleblower complaint Link to federal probe report Link to federal probe report 2 Link to federal probe report 3 Link to OneTeam Partners explainer Link to NLFPA meltdown Link to FG top prospects list Link to Griffin’s Instagram Link to ZiPS Top 100 Link to top 100 prospects chat Link to piece on prospect debates Link to Brendan’s return post Link to Ben on pitching prospects Link to latest Wade/Ward mix-up Link to Wade/Ward history Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Bickley and Marotta talk ASU, Diamondbacks, and ASU.
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Tarik Skubal's landmark arbitration decision, the Tigers signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, the six-player trade between the Red Sox and Brewers that included Caleb Durbin, the Orioles signing Chris Bassitt to a one-year deal, whether Jackson Holliday's hamate surgery will change the team's plans, Arizona re-signing Zac Gallen, some factors that could help the Diamondbacks get better as the season goes on, whether the Braves will make a rotation move on the heels of some pitching injuries, and the initial report that MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark resigned.
With the new baseball season starting up, we got the low-down from the President of the D-backs on what fans can expect at the newly renovated Chase Field.
(00:00) Mazz and Big Jim Murray react to Sam Kennedy's comments about the Red Sox's offseason spending.(13:53) We continue by questioning if the Red Sox's payroll actually went up or if it went down this season.(25:13) The crew reacts to Ken Kendrick's comments about the Diamondbacks spending money this offseason.(35:54) Felger, Mazz and Murray react to Sam Kennedy walking back his comments. Plus, we reminisce on the sixth anniversary of John Henry's last press conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Diamondbacks bring back Kelly and Gallen.
Hall talks about bringing back Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, the latest on the ballpark, and life in the same division as the Dodgers.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, Suns, and Kevin Durant drama.
Bickley and Marotta are joined Jerry Colangelo and Derrick Hall for Newsmakers Week, and Bickley Blasts on the Diamondbacks.
Perdomo talks about Spring Training, Ketel Marte, and why he wants to win MVP.
Colangelo talks about the Suns, the Diamondbacks, GCU, and the state of MLB.
Zac Gallen re-upped with the Arizona Diamondbacks to kick off the three-day weekend. With Gallen and Merrill Kelly back in Arizona, Alex Weiner and Dave Burns (who called it that Gallen would sign on Friday) react to the latest news and evaluate the starting rotation and bullpen.
On this week's episode, we celebrate seven years of our podcast by discussing Chris Bassitt heading to the Orioles, Zac Gallen heading back to the Diamondbacks, Max Muncy agreeing to his fourth extension with the Dodgers, and the fallout of Nick Castellanos release by the Phillies, and subsequent signing by the Padres. From there, we run through a bunch of signings made before the start of spring training, a trio of hamate bone injuries that put stars on the shelf, and our early thoughts on the first official rules for year one of the ABS at the big league level.
From the high-stakes loyalty of Zac Gallen betting on himself to the aggressive superstar-chasing strategy of Mat Ishbia, Episode 639 breaks down the identity of Arizona sports. We analyze the Diamondbacks' front office unified vision for 2026 and look back at a winning All-Star weekend for Devin Booker.In this episode:00:00 - Welcome10:30 - Suns: The Ishbia Philosophy & All-Star ReviewThe "Superstar" Debate: We dive into the Sam Amick article from The Athletic: "Mat Ishbia sank the Suns by chasing superstars. Then turned Phoenix into winners." We analyze the balance between Ishbia's aggressive moves and the current success. Plus, Devin Booker takes center stage—from his second-place finish in the 3-Point Contest to leading the "Stars" team to a tournament championship.54:30 - D-backs: The Outfield Question & Zac Gallen's BetOutfield in Trouble? We react to Burns & Gambo asking if the D-backs' depth is being tested too early.The Milkman Bets on Himself: Zac Gallen reveals he turned down multi-year offers to return to Arizona on a one-year deal. We analyze his statement on "owing it" to the fans and the organization. Plus, Mike Hazen and Ken Kendrick speak on the increased budget, and Merrill Kelly addresses being named the Opening Day starter.Follow The Valley Verdict:Facebook: [@thevalleyverdict]Instagram: [@thevalleyverdictpodcast]YouTube: [@thevalleyverdict]
In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts Andy Gresh and Will Hill give a betting preview of tonight's NBA All-Star game and the college basketball slate. Also in the show, the hosts preview the NL West and discuss which betting options interest them. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or 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.
Alex Weiner joins Wolf and Luke to discuss what Paul Sewald's role could be in the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen this season, if the Diamondbacks tried to bring in more leadership this offseason, and what to expect from Jordan Lawlar this season.
Bickley and Tim ring talk Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and are joined by Jeremy Fowler.
Bickley and Tim Ring talk Diamondbacks, Bickley Blasts on the Cardinals, and we're joined by Chris Mannix.
Bickley and Tim Ring talk Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and NBA.
Ed, Rob, and Jeremy welcomed Diamondbacks first baseman, and Baltimore product, Tyler Locklear to the show to talk about the D-backs upcoming season and what O's fans can expect from his former teammate Blaze Alexander.
Tim Kurkjian joins Luke and John Lund to discuss the news that Corbin Carroll will miss some time with his hand injury, if the Arizona Diamondbacks are going to struggle offensively, and if Zac Gallen could come back to the Diamondbacks.
Gilbert gives us the latest on Corbin Carroll's injury and how it affects the Diamondbacks.
Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Diamondbacks, and NFL.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, Bickley Blasts on the Suns, and we're joined by Steve Gilbert and Steve Wyche.
Corbin Carroll broke his hamate bone as spring training got underway. How concerning is this and what does it mean for the Diamondbacks’ outfield? That and more spring training storylines. Dave Burns joins Alex Weiner in their first show as Ain’t No Fang cohosts.
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Bickley and Marotta talk Diamodbacks, go through Social Studies, and play Mock My World.
Weiner gives us the latest on the Corbin Carroll injury and how it affects the Diamondbacks.
From the devastating heartbreak of a Spring Training injury to a logic-driven gavel-drop on professional etiquette, Episode 636 covers the full spectrum of the Valley. We bridge the gap between the Diamondbacks' reporting day and the Phoenix Suns' high-octane win over the Mavs, all while auditing the distinction between being a candidate and being a customer.In this episode:00:00 - Welcome06:56 - THE ABSOLUTE VERDICT: The Retail LogicThe Interviewee vs. The Customer: I break down a personal experience at Men's Wearhouse that challenges social "norms." We audit the logic of being productive post-interview and why an employer's inability to distinguish between a candidate and a consumer is a massive red flag.27:15 - Diamondbacks: Spring Training & Breaking NewsThe Reporting Day: Torey Lovullo, Mike Hazen, and the staff address the new approach for 2026. We hear from Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk on their road back from the IL.The Crisis: We react to the breaking news that Corbin Carroll suffered a "significant" injury during batting practice. We analyze what this means for the roster and Mike Hazen's aggressive approach to the spring.1:04:57 - ASU Basketball: Taking Care of the PokesThe Sun Devils secure an 85-76 win at home against Oklahoma State. We hear from Bobby Hurley on the team's resilience and the momentum shift needed as the schedule tightens in the Big 12.1:19:00 - Suns: Statement Win Over the MavsThe 120-111 Victory: A high-energy breakdown of the win over Dallas. We hear from Oso and Mark Williams on the court, Jalen Green on the radio, and the locker room reaction from Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. We analyze how the "Ott Standard" held firm against a premier Western Conference rival.Follow The Valley Verdict:Facebook: [@thevalleyverdict]Instagram: [@thevalleyverdictpodcast]YouTube: [@thevalleyverdict]
Chris Garagiola joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the moves that the Arizona Diamondbacks have made in the offseason, if Ketel Marte could benefit from what happened last season, and if the Diamondbacks could sign Zac Gallen back.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, go through Social Studies, and play Mustache. Not a Mustache.
Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Diamondbacks, and go through Rush Hour Reboot.
Sommers talks about the start of Spring Training, health updates for Puk, Martinez, and Burnes, and more.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about MLB player chatbots, an Addison Barger giveaway, Tarik Skubal’s big arbitration win, the Tigers signing Framber Valdez, and a rough week for sports media, then (36:29) begin the 14th annual EW season preview series by discussing the 2026 Houston Astros with The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, and the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks (1:25:35) with The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro, followed (1:54:53) by a postscript. 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: Alex Ferrin, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to chatbots story Link to Barger story Link to season preview series wiki Link to Passan on Skubal Link to Baumann on Skubal Link to Dan S. on Framber Link to Rosenthal on the Pirates Link to Rosenthal on the Tigers Link to Chandler on the cross-up Link to team SP projections Link to NPR on WaPo Link to NYT on WaPo sports Link to The Ringer on WaPo sports Link to The New Yorker on WaPo Link to The Atlantic on WaPo Link to Silver on WaPo Link to MLB.com layoffs Link to Grant post Link to team payrolls Link to Astros offseason tracker Link to Astros depth chart Link to BP IL Ledger Link to Dan S. on team injuries Link to Chandler on Correa Link to Chandler on Imai Link to Chandler on the infield Link to Chandler on Espada/Brown Link to Trueblood on Peña Link to Chandler’s author archive Link to Crush City Territory Link to Diamondbacks offseason tracker Link to Diamondbacks depth chart Link to team RP WAR Link to team RP WPA Link to ballpark funding deal info Link to more funding deal info Link to funding deal opinion piece Link to renovations preview Link to Nick on the Alexander trade Link to FG post on Santana Link to Nick’s author archive Link to Boehly/Epstein article Link to ESPN’s Clase report Link to Ben on Clase Link to EW episode on Clase Link to SABR awards voting Link to Wood/Lolich IP leaderboard Link to Lolich obit Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Alex Weiner joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks trading Blaze Alexander and what the Diamondbacks lineup could look like when the regular season arrives.
The Arizona Diamondbacks continued to tweak the roster by trading Blaze Alexander for reliever Kade Strowd and two prospects. Where does that leave the lineup and the bullpen as spring training nears?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal. How does he fit, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of his game as he approaches 40 years old? A quick reaction podcast to the latest Diamondbacks addition.