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Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys asked Matt about the Pirates off-season rumors and if the team has any shot to make a mark. Matt went through some names the Pirates should truly pursue. He thinks, even though the staff is already strong, the Pirates should look into pitchers like Ranger Suarez if his market isn't as strong as expected. Matt said the Pirates can't wait too long with Paul Skenes on their roster and they need to show urgency. Is it a good idea for the Pirates to start Konnor Griffin out of the gate in 2026? Matt insisted the Pirates will bolster their starting rotation and could make other splashes, to a smaller degree.

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Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt came hot out of the gate talking Pirates free agency, saying his first call would be to JT Realmuto and that they should offer him a 3-year deal. Matt didn't put any blame on Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his baserunning gaffe in Game 7. He added thoughts on some of the other events in the game. How much did he enjoy the final game of the season?

There is a conspiracy theory floating around that Art Rooney II ‘blocked' any trade the Steelers could have made to save draft picks for next April when the event takes place in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are projected to have up to 12 selections that weekend and the owner may feel like holding onto the capital is the best move. Do we think there is anything to this? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt came hot out of the gate talking Pirates free agency, saying his first call would be to JT Realmuto and that they should offer him a 3-year deal. Matt didn't put any blame on Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his baserunning gaffe in Game 7. He added thoughts on some of the other events in the game. How much did he enjoy the final game of the season? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike said the Steelers should throw away the ugly throwbacks they wore on Sunday Night Football. The guys had Mike react to the trade deadline and the lack of moves from the Steelers yesterday for players like Jakobi Meyers or Rashid Shaheed. Mike doesn't buy into the conspiracy theory that Art Rooney II prevented the front office from making moves. What does he think of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who will stand as the Steelers lone WR move? Mike was surprised they didn't acquire Allen Lazard since the Jets were undergoing a fire sale. Mike doesn't think there should be regret in dealing George Pickens even if they failed to fill that WR2 void. Mike isn't ready to consider the Steelers a serious contender – he said their season comes down to fending off the Ravens. Poni threw out a few QBs that could be available for the Steelers in 2026 if Aaron Rodgers retires after the season. Mike believes Kyler Murray will be available and will possibly get cut by the Cardinals before we enter the offseason. Mike described the YouTube TV feud with Disney/ESPN as ‘unfortunate' because it continues to make things more difficult for the consumer. Mike said if they ‘gave a crap' about the customers, they would resolve this before they do anything else, but there is too much ego coming from the top. Mike said the NFL is powerful enough that they can settle this problem if they really wanted to – saying it's ‘curious' that the league is standing on the sidelines here.

Former MLB umpire Dale Scott joins Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga to share stories of Cleveland's umpire room manager, discuss ABS and warn about concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Brent kick off the final hour discussing the Blue Jays nearing a World Series win and its potential impact on the city. They engage with fans about expectations for the closing game and share thoughts on Dave Roberts' performance with the Dodgers. The conversation shifts to the effects of Game 6 on Halloween festivities and the possibility of the Blue Jays making free agency moves. Former MLB player and NESN analyst Lou Merloni (22:47) joins to discuss the Blue Jays' gameplay and the significance of their success. He highlights the team's unsung heroes and reflects on his experience calling the memorable Dodgers-Red Sox 18-inning game, contemplating if such long games are detrimental for the Dodgers. They also explore the implications of a Blue Jays victory for baseball and future CBA negotiations.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Astros lose another member of the coaching staff. Former MLB exec projects hefty free agency price tags. Has the NBA's scandal taught us anything about how MLB handled their scandal?

In episode 182 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed reliever Matt Wisler! We talk about the MLB postseason, new endeavor in the business world, discovering the medical device industry, advising college athletes, assisting former players, the development of his slider and more!Check out Elite Performance Medical: https://teamepm.com/Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto

It's time for Cellini & Dimino to have a Cup of Joe....Joe Maddon that is! One of the best baseball men of our era has much to say about the sport and where it's headed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Matheny is the author of the New York Times Bestseller-The Matheny Manifesto.  He played thirteen years as a catcher in the Major Leagues, won four Gold Gloves, and holds the MLB record for most consecutive chances at the position without an error. He was the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons, leading the Cardinals to the postseason in each of his first four campaigns and winning the National League pennant in 2013 taking the Cardinals to the World Series. Matheny went on to coach the Kansas City Royals for 3 seasons.Matheny continues to inspire and motivate through executive coaching and speaking engagements. His most recent book “The Dad Coach” How to lead kids to succeed on and off the field.” Is out now and I highly recommend it for all coaches across all levels. For more on Mike check out mikematheny.com Enjoy the show!

Send us a textOn this episode we have former MLB LHP Jerry Blevins....Jerry comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB Debut, sidearm pitching, relief pitching, transition to analyst, creating Field of Dreams bourbonThank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

We're BACK! In episode 181 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former left-handed reliever Randy Choate (the episode was previously recorded in January). We discuss his big league career, if there was a LOOGY group chat, what happens in the bullpen, his infamous errant throw in the 2014 playoffs and so much more.Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto

Kevin Stocker (Phillies broadcaster & former MLB shortstop) takes time to give his thoughts on last night's Phillies playoff win, this year's squad, and his playing career (including his rookie season starting for the 1993 Phillies World Series team). Stocker also shares about his broadcast work, family, and faith in the Lord. Zachary Mettler also joins the show to discuss his work with "The Daily Citizen" which features articles on culture, religious freedom, sexuality and life from a Christian perspective. Mettler also offers observations on the aftereffects (especially on young people) thus far regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. You can find out more at www.thedailycitizen.org. Sports clips:Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com) Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted Matt's reaction to the pitching matchup tonight in Milwaukee, which features 2 former Pirates – Jameson Taillon and Quinn Priester. Matt said you can compare those guys to other former Buccos that have found greener pastures elsewhere on the mound. The guys asked Matt about different philosophies in small markets that help those franchises make the playoffs. Matt doesn't see why the Pirates would part with Andrew McCutchen even though he's not the same player he once was.

10 years (and a day) since the Pirates were last in a playoff game – the 2015 Wild Card loss to the Cubs. Those teams from the three year stretch between 2013 and 2015 are remembered fondly – as they should be by some fans of a younger age. Should we subscribe more to the Paul Skenes mindset though? He wants to bring more than just a Wild Card win and a Divisional Series loss in 5 games to this city. The guys mentioned the double standard we have with the Steelers, who lose in the Wild Card round almost annually. There is no blaming of the fans because we should remember those teams well, but not THIS well, due to the ineptitude of the front office since then. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted Matt's reaction to the pitching matchup tonight in Milwaukee, which features 2 former Pirates – Jameson Taillon and Quinn Priester. Matt said you can compare those guys to other former Buccos that have found greener pastures elsewhere on the mound. The guys asked Matt about different philosophies in small markets that help those franchises make the playoffs. Matt doesn't see why the Pirates would part with Andrew McCutchen even though he's not the same player he once was. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike talked about the Joe Flacco trade, sending the QB from Cleveland to Cincinnati and in line to start this weekend. Mike was surprised the Bengals didn't call the Giants about either of their veteran backups when things were going south with Jake Browning. Can Flacco succeed in Cincy with the talent they have at receiver? Mike said the Browns getting something back for Flacco was the reason they made the move. The Ravens also made a trade yesterday, moving one of their few healthy defenders to the Chargers. Mike is a bit surprised that Baltimore is still the favorite in the AFC North. Mike speculated that Lamar Jackson could miss more time than we originally thought.

Former MLB pitcher and 1996 #1 overall draft pick Kris Benson joins the More Velocity Podcast to share his journey—from Clemson standout and Olympic medalist to Major Leaguer and now high school coach and ArmCare advocate. Benson discusses: - How modern arm care could have changed his career - The evolution of pitching strength and recovery from the 90s to now - Why youth athletes need strength before velocity - His philosophy behind Evolution Pitching and his new San Diego performance center, Evolution Pitching. - The importance of balancing mechanics, strength, and recovery This episode dives deep into what it takes to build durable, high-performing athletes in today's game—straight from a player who's lived every level of it. Be sure to follow Kris @evolution_pitching34 and @kbpitching34.

Barney Shynkaruk and "The Professor" Don Hewitt hosted your Tuesday Edition of the SportsCage! We discussed the Riders' plethora of roster moves and the expectations for Game 3 of the Blue Jays and Yankees alongside Former MLB pitcher Andrew Albers, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani, Grey Cup Champion Christopher Milo, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

00:00 - 10:38 - Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins the show! Greg and Mo discuss the hot start to the Colts season, the best start in Mo’s time in Indy. Mo also talks about the addition of Tyler Warren, and the impact that has had on the team. 10:39 - 22:49 - Former MLB relief pitcher Drew Storen joins Greg! Drew and Greg talk about Drew’s Keanu Reeves story! Drew and Greg then discuss the MLB playoffs! 22:50 - 36:46 - Chris Denari, the television voice of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show ahead of their preseason opener tonight against the Timberwolves! Greg and Chris reflect on last year’s incredible run, and what the team will look like this year with Tyrese Haliburton on the mend from his torn Achilles.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:22– JMV is out and Greg Rakestraw is in on the Tuesday edition of The Ride! Greg kicks things off by talking about the Colts and their 4-1 and start! He also discusses the Browns trading Joe Flacco to the Bengals! 22:23 – 38:43 – Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins the show! Greg and Mo discuss the hot start to the Colts season, the best start in Mo’s time in Indy. Mo also talks about the addition of Tyler Warren, and the impact that has had on the team. 38:44 – 45:58 – Greg answers some questions and comments on the text line! 45:59 – 1:09:29 – Former MLB relief pitcher Drew Storen joins Greg! Drew and Greg talk about Drew’s Keanu Reeves story! Drew and Greg then discuss the MLB playoffs! 1:09:30 – 1:24:05 – Chris Denari, the television voice of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show ahead of their preseason opener tonight against the Timberwolves! Greg and Chris reflect on last year’s incredible run, and what the team will look like this year with Tyrese Haliburton on the mend from his torn Achilles. 1:24:06 – 1:30:31 – Greg talks about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones getting fired $250,000 for giving Jets fans the middle finger after the Dallas win on Sunday. 1:30:31 – 1:54:26 – Greg kicks off the final hour with some phone calls from listeners of the show! 1:54:27 – 2:02:59 – Greg takes more calls and questions from listeners of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB pitcher and guest picker on God Bless Football Joba Chamberlain joins the show to talk about what is wrong with the Yankees after losing in embarrassing fashion to the Blue Jays. Joba gives his thoughts on Nebraska Football and tells us what the worst thing he has heard a fan say to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt reacted to the end of the Pirates season and some of the changes they have made. Matt gave his thoughts on the return of Ben Cherington for 2026. He thinks it is ‘inevitable' that the team trades Mitch Keller to get some offense on this roster. Chris had Matt react to some of the comments from Travis Williams with the media. Matt posed a good question back to Chris about big market versus small market in Major League Baseball.

The Pirates parted ways with a few coaches yesterday, including Oscar Marin, who was the leader of one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. Should Matt Hague be safe as the hitting coach after a historically bad offensive year? The guys wondered if there was something behind the scenes with Marin and if he didn't get the support of Paul Skenes or other guys on the staff. The Fan vs The Fans. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt reacted to the end of the Pirates season and some of the changes they have made. Matt gave his thoughts on the return of Ben Cherington for 2026. He thinks it is ‘inevitable' that the team trades Mitch Keller to get some offense on this roster. Chris had Matt react to some of the comments from Travis Williams with the media. Matt posed a good question back to Chris about big market versus small market in Major League Baseball.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans follow the line moves for the Monday Night Football doubleheader. Former MLB player Chris Gimenez joins the show to preview the MLB Wild Card series starting Tuesday.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - 15:54 - JMV talks to voice of the Las Vegas Raiders Jason Horowitz about the Raiders loss to the Bears, their rough start to the season, and the upcoming matchup against the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday! 15:55 - 36:19 - Former MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show as the MLB Playoffs get underway! Tucker and JMV discuss the MLB playoff experience, some of the games on the slate for today, and more! 36:20 - 47:36 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss their Cincinati Reds and their postseason outlook. They then switch to IU Football, and the gritty win over Iowa. Greg and JMV then recap the Colts loss to the Rams, and look ahead to the showdown with the Raiders on Sunday!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:29 – JMV begins the show by talking about the current criticism being leveled at WNBA leadership by its players, the Colts loss to the Rams (and the comments made by head coach Shane Steichen and others about some of the mistakes made), Myles Turner and his most recent comments, and IU Football and their gritty win over Iowa! 26:30 – 42:29 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss their Cincinati Reds and their postseason outlook. They then switch to IU Football, and the gritty win over Iowa. Greg and JMV then recap the Colts loss to the Rams, and look ahead to the showdown with the Raiders on Sunday! 42:30 – 46:25 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by reacting to Napheesa Collier’s comments on the WNBA leadership. 46:26 – 1:09:36 – Former MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show as the MLB Playoffs get underway! Tucker and JMV discuss the MLB playoff experience, some of the games on the slate for today, and more! 1:09:37 – 1:21:59 – JMV reads some questions and comments from listeners about AD Mitchell, the WNBA, and more! 1:22:00 – 1:28:55 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by previewing tonight’s decisive Game 5 in the WNBA Sem Finals between the Fever and the Aces. 1:28:56 – 1:52:40 – JMV talks to voice of the Las Vegas Raiders Jason Horowitz about the Raiders loss to the Bears, their rough start to the season, and the upcoming matchup against the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday! 1:52:41 – 2:05:45 – Chris Hagan from FOX59 joins the show from Las Vegas ahead of the Fever’s Game 5 showdown with the Aces! 2:05:46 – 2:12:48 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, we have former MLB pitchers Josh Lindblom and Scott Linebrink interviewing each other as they discuss faith, family, baseball and representing Christ in the big leagues. Topics include: - Intro (03:25)- Taming the tongue in baseball (04:48)- Scott's Spring Training story on our representing Jesus well (14:46)- Discipleship within the clubhouse (16:45)- Navigating youth sports as a parent (31:11)- Matt and Jason recap the conversation (37:01)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Former MLB closer Rob Dibble on the Dodgers bullpen struggles and the mental makeup you need to be a reliever in the Big Leagues. Top Story of the Day on the Dodgers. Dead and Alive Guy Birthday fo the Day. 

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt said he didn't really have walk-out music during his playing days. Paul Skenes is making his final start of the season tonight – would Matt rather have an ERA under 2 or a winning record? Matt wants to see the Pirates play to win tonight for the integrity of the game and the playoff race in the National League. Will Don Kelly be a selling point to free agents in the offseason?

Brady is stuck in Houston for another day, but after the Mariners sweep the Astros, he doesn't mind! What was it like to watch this series in person, and what does it mean to the fans and players?Furthermore, we talk about how big Saturday night was in terms of what Gabe Speier and Victor Robles did, and Speier joins us from the M's clubhouse.Also, Brady is joined on the infield by former MLB outfielder Doug Glanville, who was calling the game for ESPN Radio. What does he think about the M's being so homer-dependent?And, what do we think happens with Bryan Woo and is there a bullpen controversy brewing?

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THE FARR SIDE. We recap Clayton Kershaw retiring with the Dodgers at the end of the season. He will be making his final regular season start with the Dodgers tomorrow. We take more calls to react to Clayton Kershaw. GUEST Jennifer Hiramoto economic development executive director in the City of Ontario. GUEST. Former MLB player and world series champ with the Dodgers Steve Sax joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason?

Juan Thornhill admitted that the defense wasn't ready for Justin Fields. How? The guys said the declaration of this defense being the best ever is already dead on arrival. How was a Mike Tomlin defense not ready for Fields? The incentives have been released for Cam Heyward and his new contract, and they do not look very good for Cam. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike expected the Dolphins to be bad and he saw this coming. He believes Tyreek Hill will be this year's version of Davante Adams because Miami will be very bad heading into the trade deadline. Mike told the guys about Hill's value and background taking a hit due to the domestic violence claim currently against him. Mike explained the incentives of the Cam Heyward deal to the guys and they don't understand what all of the hoopla was about. Mike told the guys Chris Boswell is confident he will end up being the highest-paid kicker in the game, but the business (the team) wants to wait to pay its employee. Mike thinks Jabrill Peppers getting cut from the Patriots was a fit/scheme issue and don't think the Steelers are getting damaged goods here. Mike, a proud West Virginia man, is happy he won't be able to watch the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.

TIP OR NO TIP. Producer Funches throws some questions out to the guys and we answer either yes or no to the respective question. Travis's high school teammate & former MLB player Mark Smith joins the show. HOT & COLD. SHOP TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Roethlisberger thinks the Steelers are built to win a Super Bowl. The guys can't disagree more. Can they even win a playoff game? The Steelers are underdogs in 11 games this season. Poni thinks the Steelers will, technically, exceed expectations before dropping his record bomb on us. He has the Steelers finishing 7-10 this season and a pick in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt talked about the level of amazement he has watching Shohei Ohtani play baseball, who is slated to pitch tonight or tomorrow against the Pirates. How much more does he have to do to have a real argument as greatest player in baseball history? Matt gave a lot of credit to Don Kelly for having this team play at a .500 level since taking over as manager. The guys asked Matt about an awkward pitcher-catcher situation from last night in Houston. Donny Football Debrief – Some fantasy football fun with our company fantasy draft tonight.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt talked about the level of amazement he has watching Shohei Ohtani play baseball, who is slated to pitch tonight or tomorrow against the Pirates. How much more does he have to do to have a real argument as greatest player in baseball history? Matt gave a lot of credit to Don Kelly for having this team play at a .500 level since taking over as manager. The guys asked Matt about an awkward pitcher-catcher situation from last night in Houston.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers all the top headlines in the news today including the Minneapolis Church Shooting and a statement from the family of 8-year-old Fletcher, remembering his life and calling for healing; Governor Wes Moore's Bronze Star controversy and questions over Moore falsely listing a Bronze Star in 2006, years before officially receiving it; Texas Politics and Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for Congress in District 21; New York City politics & crime, Mayor Eric Adams being criticized for missing Al Sharpton's march on Wall Street, Andrew Cuomo being criticized for crime policies and absence from the march, coverage of candidate Zohran Mamdani (Democratic Socialist) leading fundraising and polling, but facing criticism over DSA's misdemeanor policy, and Curtis Sliwa (Republican mayoral candidate) attacking Mamdani's funding sources and crime stance, calling for DOJ investigation. Anthony D'Esposito, Curtis Sliwa, K.T. McFarland, Norm Coleman & Joe Tacopina join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Ben Potenziano, former PBATS Executive Board member and longtime MLB athletic trainer with the Giants, Pirates and Marlins, who now serves as an athletic trainer on the PGA Tour. Ben shares insights from his years in professional baseball, the unique demands of transitioning to golf, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best across two very different sports.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

A retired three-time All-Star and World Series champion is running for Congress. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Bill opened the show by explaining why the most avid and vocal fans of Shedeur Sanders will actually be the ones to hurt his career before discussing why the Bengals were the big winner in the pay raise they gave to Trey Hendrickson for this season. Ryan then gives Bill his review of the US Open after attending the tennis grand slam major in person on Monday night. Former MLB reliever CJ Nitkowski joined the show to kick off hour two, where he discussed how the AL MVP race should be decided and if health or momentum matter more for a team heading into the postseason. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if Arch Manning has to be a top 5 quarterback in college football in order for Texas to win the national championship and if Ohio State is soft for reportedly banning Dave Portnoy from their stadium. Bill ends the show by diving more into the reported Big Ten ban of Portnoy from their stadiums and the real reason for the conference's anger towards the media personality.

Former MLB and Blue Jays Pitcher Jason Grilli joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' playoff quest, experiencing a high energy moments, Toronto's starting rotation strengths, George Springer's incredible season, Eric Lauer's shift to the bullpen and more.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that his call-up was similar to that of Bubba Chandler today, however that Padres team that called him up was a World Series team, and not a last place team. Clement says that he struggled his last few months in Triple A, just like Chandler did. He also says that moving from a starter to a bullpen arm is a big adjustment.

Ben Roethlisberger thinks that Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf could potentially be special. Poni points out that Ben wanted Mitch Trubisky to be the guy over both Rudolph and Pickett. Ben also said afterwards that Pickett could be great. Poni says that 1100 yards and 8 touchdowns for DK Metcalf would not be a special season. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that his call-up was similar to that of Bubba Chandler today, however that Padres team that called him up was a World Series team, and not a last place team. Clement says that he struggled his last few months in Triple A, just like Chandler did. He also says that moving from a starter to a bullpen arm is a big adjustment. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that he thinks Rodgers should be playing in the preseason due to the hostile environment week 1 at his former home. He also says that this is just part of the Aaron Rodgers experience. Mike says it was smart for Heyward to start practicing so that he can avoid injury in the regular season.

Episode 304 features former Major League Baseball player, Jim Gosger with guest co-host, Anthony Marasco and the Seattle Butcher's Wife, Misty Banchero with guest co-host, Doug Scheiding Jim Gosger played in the major leagues for 10 seasons between 1963 and 1974, for five different teams primarily as an outfielder.  The teams included the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Seattle Pilots, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos.  Jim played baseball in a fascinating Era with some teams which have either moved or changed names, as well as with some outstanding players.  His stories from 10 major league seasons are both fascinating and funny and we are honored to have him share them.   Misty Banchero has established her brand as the Seattle Butcher's Wife.  Her mission is to share her journey and to inspire more women to step up to the grill.  Misty's journey into live fire cooking began when she married into a third-generation butcher family.  With a deep appreciation for barbecue and meat preparation, Misty shares her knowledge and tips on cooking techniques, seasoning, and the best practices for grilling and smoking meats.   We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/   We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

Andy starts with the free food bonanza in Milwaukee. (17:47) Kurt Warner on why some QBs today could use a development path like his. (36:08) Former MLB umpire Joe West makes the case against robo umpires, and Frank Thomas on playing clean in the steroid era. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN has taken an interesting route to the Cam Heyward discussion. Why didn't Heyward take a ‘prove it' deal last year? Poni doesn't think anything is solved soon and thinks the crowd reaction on Saturday night will be interesting. We also had a gripe with the Steelers countdown, sighting Artie Burns as a ‘fan favorite.' Is Kraig at fault? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. We reacted to the Pirates-Brewers series, which resulted in a sweep. How do the Brewers keep doing it? Matt talked about the culture created in Milwaukee as the Brewers are about to make the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons. Matt said it all starts with a star and building great, in-house talent. He also lauded the signings and trades made to make the team in Milwaukee what it is. Matt talked about the wear and tear of the mind that could happen as a starting pitcher. The guys asked Matt about Oneil Cruz going downhill since the All Star Break. Bucco Minute – The Pirates were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Former MLB star David Justice made headlines by opening up about his marriage to Halle Berry. Justice said that Berry proposed to him and candidly revealing it ended because “she didn’t cook or clean”—and reflecting that “therapy might have saved the marriage.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB player Cody Decker joins Jake to talk Yankees and Mets before the trade deadline hits at 6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz and Taylor are in all their glory as they are in Lake Tahoe for the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament. Former MLB pitcher David Wells stops by to talk about why he hates the MLB now and especially it's commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices