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Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcomed Josh Nelson, host and producer of the Sox Machine Podcast. The crew discussed Chris Getz's draft strategy, why the club leaned heavily toward position players, the decision to select Roch Cholowsky over Grady Emerson, Landon Thome's rise, and some of Josh's favorite under-the-radar selections. They then shifted their focus to the big-league club as they took a look at the White Sox' surprising 50-win first half. What's fueled the team's success, what concerns remain after the All-Star break, and what should Chris Getz do ahead of the August 3 trade deadline? Make sure to follow Josh (@soxmachine_josh) as well as all of his great work over at Sox Machine! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!
This week, 12 states file suit to block the Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros.-Discovery. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States - The New York Times Paramount Seeks Recusal Of Judge Assigned To State AGs' Antitrust Challenge To Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Paramount Blasts States' Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Warner Bros. Deal, Claims Litigation Will ‘Shield' Netflix and Tech Companies From ‘Much-Needed Competition' Paramount Skydance Agrees to Link Merger Antitrust Case to Pre-Existing Paramount+ Subscriber Suit Judge Denies Injunction In Consumer Suit Against Paramount-WBD Merger Judge Says She'll Rule On Motion In Paramount-WBD Lawsuit By July 22 FCC Officials Took Pricey Gifts From Paramount as the Company Needed Approval for Billion-Dollar Deals FCC Moves to End Cap on National Broadcast Ownership Netflix Says Its Sophomore Series Slump Problem Is Actually Improving Netflix To Stop Biannual Viewership Reports Amid Scrutiny What We Watched the First Half of 2026 - About Netflix What We've Been Doing Obsession Pop Culture Jeopardy! Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator MLB Home Run Derby
Some real concerns for the Phillies after losing two of three to the Mets after the All-Star Break. Spencer McKercher and Ricky Bottalico vent their frustration and share their first half grades and second half predictions.
Welcome back to World Cup Daily #48! Today, John and James Toland return to review a legendary, topsy-turvy goal-fest at the Hard Rock Stadium before shifting focus to tonight's generation-defining grand final in New Jersey!We break down the historic metrics and touchline systems unfiltered:The 10-Goal Miami Explosion: England clinches third place at the World Cup after a jaw-dropping 6-4 victory over France. Thomas Tuchel's side stormed into a commanding 4-0 half-time lead courtesy of a Declan Rice stunner, an Ezri Konsa header, and a quick-fire Bukayo Saka brace. Despite a furious second-half onslaught from France, Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot before Jude Bellingham sealed the win with a brilliant individual strike deep in stoppage time.Historical Records Broken: While France's defense fell apart, their attackers made history. Kylian Mbappé netted a brilliant double, moving him to 22 overall goals to officially pass Lionel Messi as the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Meanwhile, Michael Olise registered his seventh assist of the tournament, officially breaking Pelé's legendary single-World Cup record set back in 1970.The Deschamps Farewell: This chaotic shootout marked the final official match for Didier Deschamps, ending a historic 14-year tenure consisting of 185 matches in charge of Les Bleus. We break down Adrien Rabiot's scathing post-match comments calling out teammates who failed to show up with full focus in the first half.⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK
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Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the All Star weekend including the Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby and All Star game. They also talk about the extensions for JJ Wetherholt and Chase Burns along with some other news and notes from around the league. They spend the bulk of the podcast reviewing the first half All-MLB Fantasy Team; who has come out of no where and who can sustain their performance through the end of the season and what it might mean in dynasty.Players Discussed: Dillon Dingler, Ben Rice, Liam Hicks, Willson Contreras, Nick Kurtz, Sam Antonacci, Brice Turang, Luis Arraez, Junior Caminero, Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Otto Lopez, CJ Abrams, Kevin McGonigle, Yordan Alvarez, James Wood, Juan Soto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Byron Buxton, Randy Arozarena, Jordan Walker, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Bauers, Yandy Diaz, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, Jacob deGrom, Paul Skenes, Cam Schlittler, Joe Ryan, Chris Sale, Cristopher Sanchez, Braxton Ashcraft, Jesus Luzardo, Foster Griffin, Emerson Hancock, Cade Smith, Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, Aroldis Chapman, Louis Varland, Bryan Baker.
We revisit our Tigers Fact or Fiction from before Opening Day
7:00 HOUR: Tigers first half receipts, Cookie Jar
Before we get into the second half of the season - we reminisce on the first half of your Minnesota Twins and we cannot leave out the more viral moment of the season - from Spring Training with our First Pitch guest Glen Perkins who alongside Cory Provus will be back on TV this weekend to call the Cubs-Twins series and also we recap some of the injury struggles and players who have really stepped up!
7.16.26, Washington Nationals Radio Broadcaster Dave Jageler joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give a recap on the Nationals' first half of the MLB season and gives his analysis on how the rest of the season could play out with the team's deficiencies being highlighted.
Hour 3 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Michael Lev, Senior Writer and Columnist for Arizona Daily Star Michael Lev First Half of schedules are very different for BYU and Utah World Cup Minute
Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on July 16, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup Can the Arizona Wildcats push for the Big 12 Championship game? What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio G, B, & U: Utah Mammoth schedule release for 2026-27 season + MORE Hour 3 Michael Lev, Senior Writer and Columnist for Arizona Daily Star Michael Lev First Half of schedules are very different for BYU and Utah World Cup Minute Hour 4 Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports Sports Roulette: We're all waiting for LeBron James Kevin Eubank Weather Report
Hour 1 -- Copes and Ted Ramey give their thoughts on the Giants first half of the season. They also dive into Buster Posey's interview with the morning show and discuss Buster's thoughts heading into the trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal, Producer JL and MAK discuss the Mets' dismal first half of the season, the ASG, potential trade pieces, how they could improve and more! Give the video a like and shoot us a sub to our channel and our other social platforms!MMO X Page: https://x.com/MetsmerizedPodcast X Page: https://x.com/MetsmerizedPODMMO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetsMerizedOnlineMMO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metsmerizedonline/
Hour 1 -- Copes and Ted Ramey give their thoughts on the Giants first half of the season. They also dive into Buster Posey's interview with the morning show and discuss Buster's thoughts heading into the trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grading EVERY Red Sox Player in the First Half of 2026, and what it could mean for the future of The Boston Red Sox!! Listen to Red Seat Radio on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corbin201 Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/OrGj5AlJnI8?si=MF5nZ13e92gANdXo Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://giammarcosports.com/collections/red-seat-radio Become a Member of Red Seat Radio Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/join Connect With Red Seat Radio on Social: https://twitter.com/redseatradio https://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/ #redsox #baseball #mlb #mlbb #redseatradio #milb #sportsnews #sports About: Today we are grading the Boston Red Sox on their performance in the first half of 2026. We take a look at each Red Sox players like Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, Payton Tolle and MORE to determine if they were ELITE Red Sox players, AVERAGE Red Sox players, or TERRIBLE Red Sox Players. We also talk about how Red Sox ownership, and what the Red Sox front office did in the in the first half of the Red Sox 2026 Season as well, to ultimately decide if The Red Sox made THE BEST MOVES they could have so far this year. And what this could mean for the Red Sox heading into the rest of the 2026 MLB Season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before we get into value changes, thoughts on the new HR derby (1:35)? ... Anything happen in the All-Star game (7:06)? ... Let's get into the biggest value risers, starting with Jordan Walker (10:48). ... Is Otto Lopez sustainable (14:49)? ... What changes have Liam Hicks and Dillon Dingler made (21:40)? ... Sell-high on Bryan Reynolds or Luis Garcia Jr (27:42)? ... Miguel Vargas is LEGIT (35:25). ... Who are the biggest pitching risers (39:05)? ... What's up with Braxton Ashcraft and Bryce Miller (48:00)? ... Who are the biggest fallers from the preseason until now (52:28)?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday
Episode 256, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has arrived, and maybe it came at the perfect time for the Nats, as they were swept by the New York Yankees in their final series of the unofficial first half of the MLB season. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at another heartbreaking series of late inning losses that sent the Nationals to a game under .500 ahead of the break. What's next for the Blake Butera and the Nats bullpen? Then, the MLB Draft also took place over the weekend, where the Nationals drafted a local product with the 11th overall pick. Plus, hear interviews from Curtis Mead, James Wood and CJ Abrams as Grant Paulsen caught up with them at the ballpark on Friday. And we make our picks for the Homerun Derby and the All-Star Game.
Jeff Young of Around The Fog Horn joins Adam Copeland & Kerry Crowley on Dirty Work to talk MLB Prospects, Giants Bullpen and the current state of the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in the business of podcasting:Audioboom posted record H1 2026 results, with revenue up 30% year-on-year to $45.7 million and adjusted EBITDA up 80% to $3.2 million, while also ending its strategic review and unveiling Spotify and Apple partnerships to power video monetization later this year.Creator economy newsletter Scalable finds brand safety concerns among US enterprise marketers have plummeted from 50% in 2023 to just 10% in 2025, as the industry pivots toward brand fit over blanket caution, a shift with clear implications for podcast advertising.The BBC's newly released annual report shows its ad-funded podcasts outside the UK drew over 515 million downloads and 116 million listeners, offering a rare public benchmark for global podcast monetization.Netflix subscribers on ad-free tiers keep getting blindsided by ads during live sports events like the Home Run Derby, a trust gap podcasting has largely sidestepped by setting clear ad expectations upfront.Media analyst Brian Morrissey argues publishers' second attempt at video is built for durability, using platforms like YouTube and TikTok as acquisition funnels toward owned audiences and revenue, a strategy many podcast publishers are already running on YouTube.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.
Marley Kayden walks us through ASML Holding's (ASML) strong first half of the year. She says the company gained after beating on earnings and is planning a 30% capacity expansion in each of the next two years. Scott Bauer offers an example options trade for ASML Holding.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Today in the business of podcasting:Audioboom posted record H1 2026 results, with revenue up 30% year-on-year to $45.7 million and adjusted EBITDA up 80% to $3.2 million, while also ending its strategic review and unveiling Spotify and Apple partnerships to power video monetization later this year.Creator economy newsletter Scalable finds brand safety concerns among US enterprise marketers have plummeted from 50% in 2023 to just 10% in 2025, as the industry pivots toward brand fit over blanket caution, a shift with clear implications for podcast advertising.The BBC's newly released annual report shows its ad-funded podcasts outside the UK drew over 515 million downloads and 116 million listeners, offering a rare public benchmark for global podcast monetization.Netflix subscribers on ad-free tiers keep getting blindsided by ads during live sports events like the Home Run Derby, a trust gap podcasting has largely sidestepped by setting clear ad expectations upfront.Media analyst Brian Morrissey argues publishers' second attempt at video is built for durability, using platforms like YouTube and TikTok as acquisition funnels toward owned audiences and revenue, a strategy many podcast publishers are already running on YouTube.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.
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Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush break down what went wrong and what went right in the first half of the Mariners’ season, they look at what the Mariners need to do to fix the biggest first half issues plaguing the team, they discuss how the Mariners can use the All-Star Break to right the ship, and they hear some glowing words about Mariners draft pick Ace Reese in Sweeping the Dial.
Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush are joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the issues that have plagued the Mariners over the first half of the season and what they can do to get right in the second half, they discuss whether this is the version of Cal Raleigh we’ll see for the rest of the season, and they look at what the poor quality of the division and entirety of the American League has done for this Mariners team.
Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush break down how the second half of the Mariners’ season be different than the first half, they discuss whether Emerson Hancock should skip his next start to heal, they look at which Mariners will most benefit from the All-Star Break, and they try to predict when we’ll see Kade Anderson up in Seattle.
Danny and Tobi give out superlatives for the Washington Nationals, including MVP, LVP, final record predictions, and more.
TSN MLB Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Jordan Walker's win in the Home Run Derby, the MLB All-Star Game, the Blue Jays' sights for the second half of the season, if they will be buyers or sellers, Kevin Gausman's issues on the mound, Shane Bieber's season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking to improve and more.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by MLB Network insider, Jon Heyman on his takeaways from the first half of the MLB season
Small company stocks were up nearly 22% in the first six months of 2026. Emerging markets were up 24%. Meanwhile, plenty of people sat on the sidelines convinced those asset classes were dead, chased last year's winners, or just didn't know what they owned. Joe, OG, and Len Penzo break down the first-half scorecard, explain why the lesson isn't about timing -- it's about diversification -- and walk through what an investment policy statement actually is and why having one would have kept most people out of trouble.What You'll Walk Away WithThe first-half 2026 scorecard: Russell 2000 up 21.9%, MSCI Emerging Markets up 24%, S&P 500 up 9.6%, and why the breadth of the rally matters more than the headline numberWhy OG's one-sentence takeaway -- "the plan always works" -- is both right and incomplete, and what Len's personal experience this year adds to the conversationWhat an investment policy statement actually is: the one-page written decision tree that protects you from making bad moves when markets spike or crashWhy the market closes at an all-time high roughly 30% of the time -- and what that means for the "I'm waiting for it to come down" crowdHow to x-ray your portfolio: the specific inventory OG recommends taking before you make any changesWhy you should rebalance all at once rather than filling in holes slowly -- and the one asterisk that applies before you do anything in a taxable accountLen on the mining sector: why GDX returned 154% last year and is down 10% this year -- and exactly what that pattern teaches about chasing returnsWhy trying to explain your investment plan to another human being is the best stress test you haveThe allowance micro-economy problem: what happens when you pay kids per task and they start pricing everything in units of dog poopJessica's win from the Basement: how one Stacker helped her 25-year-old cousin sign up for her first 401(k), get the full company match, and choose index fundsWhy This Matters NowThe second half of 2026 starts now. If you don't know what you own, why you own it, or what you'd do if it dropped 30%, this is the episode to act on before the next six months get away from you.From the BasementJoe, OG, and Len Penzo review the first half of 2026, build a case for why diversification beats prediction every time, and explain what an investment policy statement is and how to write one. Doug celebrates the Hollywood sign's origin as a real estate advertisement and shares two things social media actually taught us -- including a TikTok comedian voicing the thoughts in Mark Zuckerberg's ear during a very long beef discussion. Len's annual sandwich survey is about a month away. True Money Stories is climbing the Amazon charts.Resources MentionedTrue Money Stories by Len Penzo -- available on Amazon; lenpenzo.comLen Penzo dot com -- lenpenzo.com; 3,000 articles, 18 years of personal finance writingStacking Benjamins Field Kit -- stackingbenjamins.com/fieldkitStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementOG financial planning calendar -- stackingbenjamins.com/ogSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What a way to finish the first half of the season. After begging for good pitching, the Mets finally get it and STILL lose another series. The worst part is, we have another 65 games to go... BRUTAL 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
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Mark Dondero open the show with their thoughts on the Red Sox 9 game win streak to close out the first half of the season. (16:20) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox. (26:17) The guys break down where they think Drake Maye ranks among the top NFL quarterbacks based on a recent ESPN list. (35:16) The guys discuss Jarred Carrabis's growing optimism about the Red Sox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Braves Senior Manager of Digital Media Content Ricky Mast is joined by BravesVision's Wiley Ballard for a fun look back at the first half of the 2026 Braves season. Together, they count down the 10 best games that aired on BravesVision, reliving unforgettable moments, dramatic finishes, standout performances, and the broadcasts that made BravesVision's inaugural first half one to remember. Whether you watched every pitch or just want to revisit the biggest moments from the first half, this episode is packed with stories, behind-the-scenes insight, and plenty of Braves baseball conversation. Subscribe to Behind the Braves for more exclusive interviews, stories, and conversations from inside the Atlanta Braves organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Yankees hit the All-Star Break winners of four straight, in large part due to their pitching staff who shut down baseball's best offense.
Edward Curtis IV on Muslim-American studies, and Bernie Miklasz recaps the first half of the season!- h2 full 2107 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:15:14 +0000 xz8eNYuKlt1q80eLsuPFsV5UeH9dDg4c comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Edward Curtis IV on Muslim-American studies, and Bernie Miklasz recaps the first half of the season!- h2 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government
Episode 444: Welcome to the start of the 2026 All-Star Break. It's been a long and winding road for every team, but who or what has been the biggest surprise from the first half of the season? The guys discuss plenty of surprises, including the Chicago White Sox in a prime playoff position despite low preseason odds and the Pittsburgh Pirates boasting the second-best offense in baseball. Jared and the guys share their Home Run Derby selections before Jared heads to Media Day in Philadelphia. Jay Hay, Dallas, and Tyler stick around to talk about how sweep-happy the league was in its final series before the break. They also chat about the draft that took place this weekend. Check out our interviews with three of the top four picks from this year's draft on the Baseball Is Dead YouTube page! They wrap up the show talking about JJ Wetherholt getting a bag to stay in St. Louis, and Dallas shouts out the efforts of now-former A's pitching coach Scott Emerson. Tune in to a Monday edition of BID, and stick around for Wednesday morning's recap of the All-Star Game! 00:00:00 - Biggest Surprises From the First Half of the Season 00:16:22 - Home Run Derby Predictions & Picks 00:27:30 - Jamie Moyer & Cam Schlittler 00:36:51 - A Weekend of Sweeps 01:00:25 - An Athletics Update 01:05:47 - Guardians Claim Their Own Sweep 01:07:54 - MLB Draft Reactions 01:25:51 - JJ Wetherholt Gets the Extendo 01:31:16 - Dallas Gets Cheesy For a Former Coach 01:36:13 - Award-Winning Nugs & 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Yankees hit the All-Star Break winners of four straight, in large part due to their pitching staff who shut down baseball's best offense.
Host of Derek and Decker, Cody Decker joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' first half of the season, if Toronto will be buyers or sellers, Tarik Skubal's market in Detroit, Kawhi Leonard's trade from the Clippers to the Raptors, the NBA investigation on the deal, LeBron James' departure from the Lakers, his potential landing spot and more.
Episode 256, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has arrived, and maybe it came at the perfect time for the Nats, as they were swept by the New York Yankees in their final series of the unofficial first half of the MLB season. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at another heartbreaking series of late inning losses that sent the Nationals to a game under .500 ahead of the break. What's next for the Blake Butera and the Nats bullpen? Then, the MLB Draft also took place over the weekend, where the Nationals drafted a local product with the 11th overall pick. Plus, hear interviews from Curtis Mead, James Wood and CJ Abrams as Grant Paulsen caught up with them at the ballpark on Friday. And we make our picks for the Homerun Derby and the All-Star Game.
In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacts to the Chicago Cubs winning their weekend series over the Cincinnati Reds, as the All-Star break begins. Later, Mully and Haugh were joined by CHSN Chicago Bulls insider, KC Johnson on his takeaways from Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls' Summer League debut.
The Brewers had a strange week, first taking four of five against the Cardinals and then laying an egg in Pittsburgh, but they arrive at the all-star break in great shape. Can they keep this up with a pitching staff on the mend? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg, driving from Pittsburgh to all-star festivities in Philadelphia, joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's pitching misfortunes, with serious injury news for Brandon Woodruff and lesser but bothersome concerns around Kyle Harrison and Jacob Misiorowski. What happens next for Christian Yelich, who may have fallen off a cliff statistically? What about Jackson Chourio and William Contreras, and a struggling Aaron Ashby? Luis Lara debuts, David Hamilton gets hurt, the team added Bryse Wilson and Braden Shewmake and Joey Ortiz is hitting the ball well.In Three Up Three Down (39:30), top prospects get their chance to compete in the futures game, a relief pitcher who has found a rhythm and a rainout with no rain. In Remembrew When (53:00), discussion of a famous Brewers tie (no, not the all-star one) and in Curt Blanche (56:30), we say hello to the city of Brotherly Love.Then, JR sits down with reliever Garrett Stallings (1:02:05), who got sent back to Class AAA but not after some excellent small-sample work with the big-league club after a long minor-league journey.
Hour 5: Yankees first half review and two Mets Tommy wants back for 2027 and beyond. Drawing parallels between Conor McGregor and Mike Tyson. Luke Weaver deserved to be an All-Star.
Hour 1: Grading the Yankees' first half as they end on a high note. A disappointing first half for the Mets still had some bright spots. HR Derby preview and Cam Schlittler is focused on winning a World Series.
A disappointing first half for the Mets still had some bright spots.
Grading the Yankees' first half as they end on a high note.
James Wood and CJ Abrams are headed to the All-Star Game, and the Nationals might be headed to the trade market after entering the break still hovering in the Wild Card race. We look at the All-Stars, the future, and what's up with what they're doing now, plus hear from POBO Paul Tobonim in this week's Best of Nationals.
Ben brings on Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio and Oli Welsh to sum up the first half of 2026 in gaming and preview the remainder of the year. First, they discuss the odd dynamic of dire industry news coinciding with a glut of great games. Then, they each share their top 10 games of the first half of the year, and break down the differences and similarities among their respective lists. Finally, they assess the up-in-the-air race for Game of the Year, how the timing and rollout of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' could affect its fortunes, the late-summer pileup of pre-'GTA' releases, and their biggest questions about the upcoming calendar. Intro (0:00)Industry news (3:00)Game of the Year picks (16:53)Outro (1:28:20) Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Giovanni Colantonio and Oli WelshProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Ethan's here?" Adnan Virk joins Jeremy to deliver his MLB Awards as we approach the All-Star Break, including MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, and more. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a brand new game of MLB Blackjack using cards from the Topps 2005 Card Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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