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Baseball may be headed for a devastating 2027 work stoppage as owners push harder than ever for a salary cap. Evan Roberts predicts an extremely shortened season rather than a full cancellation, creating the possibility that the Yankees or Mets could win a World Series that fans immediately dismiss with an asterisk. Evan and Tiki Barber debate whether New York fans would care about the criticism before turning to the Mets' deadline decisions, Freddy Peralta's future, Juan Soto potentially moving to first base and the organization's mishandling of Brett Baty. They also examine whether the Yankees could realistically land Angels shortstop Zach Neto and why the asking price would be enormous.
Joe Ryan allowed a career-high six homers (2:44)! ... What's wrong with Braxton Ashcraft (7:08)? ... Esmerlyn Valdez homered again (14:33). ... News (27:27): Ohtani could throw a bullpen this weekend. ... Let's fire up the Worry-O-Meter for Freddy Peralta, Misiorowski and others (41:39). ... Ty France is on fire (59:49). ... Anything here with these streamer pitchers (1:03:50)? ... Fun with arbitrary endpoints (1:07:15)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:13:03).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Freddy Peralta's miserable return to Milwaukee leaves Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash stunned by his postgame admission that he does not know what is wrong. After another rough outing, the hosts argue that David Stearns cannot be protected by the idea that nobody could have predicted the deal failing. He gets credit when moves work, and he deserves the blame when they become disasters. The conversation also shifts to the Cowboys, where Evan makes an early declaration that Dallas will win the NFC East if its rebuilt defense can become merely respectable. Plus, the return of the offseason game “New Team, Who Dis” produces an immediate miss, and Aaron Boone's vague update on Giancarlo Stanton creates even more uncertainty for the Yankees.
Jose Caballero's pitch-clock gamesmanship ignited a benches-clearing confrontation with Dennis Santana, but the real controversy came afterward. Santana's claim that Caballero's tactics were unnecessary in a three-run game gets ripped as ridiculous, while Caballero earns praise for embracing the villain role and giving the Yankees an edge they have lacked. The debate also strengthens the case for playing Caballero over Anthony Volpe. Plus, Freddy Peralta's Mets struggles raise fears that he will rediscover his form after a trade, and the Jets' defensive talent, new whiteout uniforms and far-fetched AFC Championship hopes come under the microscope.
Jose Caballero's pitch clock gamesmanship has opponents furious, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why his ability to get under their skin could make him even more valuable to the Yankees. They also debate whether Anthony Volpe deserves to lose playing time and why Dennis Santana's reaction missed the mark. The conversation turns to grim Jets predictions, the team's new white uniforms, a welcome gesture from the Mets and Brian Cashman's history of making midseason moves. Plus, the crew discusses Freddy Peralta's struggles, Malik Nabers' recovery and what the Yankees must accomplish at the trade deadline.
Jazz Chisholm's latest power surge has Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash convinced the Yankees cannot afford to move him before the trade deadline. His inconsistency remains maddening, but his production in high-leverage moments gives the lineup an October weapon it desperately needs. The debate turns to Luis Arraez, where he would play, and whether the Yankees should sacrifice defense by moving Jazz around the diamond. Uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton makes the deadline even more complicated, while Jose Caballero continues to strengthen his case for more playing time over Anthony Volpe. Plus, Freddy Peralta's brutal return to Milwaukee leads to harsh criticism of David Stearns, and Evan delivers an early NFC East prediction that the Dallas Cowboys will win the division.
Another poor Freddy Peralta start, amidst rumors of Carlos Beltran interested in the managerial job. The Mets have fans hoping for a lockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe DeMayo and a returning Connor Rogers drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which talks trade deadline possibilities and second-half of the season scenarios for the Mets. The guys cover Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, and what they think should be their returns in trade, while also making a pitch for both Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens to stay put. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford, then answer Mailbag questions about the Mets' organizational issues overall, and the idea of trading Devin Williams. 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! 01:35 5 things Connor learned while on break (Mets and other topics) 13:20 The Week That Was...more meh, so let's talk trades 13:50 Freddy Peralta, what happened, what can Mets get? 20:05 The bullpen: who stays and who goes 27:25 Catching up on the catchers 32:05 The Clay Holmes scenarios 39:00 Zac Thornton update 41:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Will Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford get called up in September? 45:25 Mailbag – Evaluation Mets issues overall 51:05 Mailbag - Keep Luke Weaver, trade Devin Williams? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jerry's first update starts with the second of Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s two HRs to help the Yankees beat the Pirates. Benches cleared when Dennis Santana got mad at Jose Caballero. We discuss golfing when storms hit. Freddy Peralta doesn't know why he's been struggling this year. Rich Paul said LeBron will not rush his decision. Gio thinks LeBron will choose Miami so he can play golf year-round.
Gio opens with a rough night for David Stearns as Freddy Peralta flopped in Milwaukee, while Boomer thinks the Mets should trade an unhappy Francisco Lindor. Jerry drops his first update on Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s two homers in a Yankees win over the Pirates, a tame benches-clearing incident, and Jazz's supreme confidence. With local storms approaching, Gio admits he wants to see a tornado, prompting a chat on golfing in severe weather, followed by Peralta's confusion over his season-long struggles. Meanwhile, Rich Paul says LeBron James won't rush his decision, though Gio predicts a Miami move for year-round golf, and the hour wraps with a wild 2001 Good Day New York clip featuring a heated on-air feud.
Today on the show, the guys tackle the spiraling Mets, Francisco Lindor trade chatter, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. powering the Yankees, before welcoming NFL legend Drew Brees in-studio to reflect on post-Katrina New Orleans, his Saints legacy, and Canton. Across four packed hours, Boomer and Gio react to ESPN layoffs, Carlos Beltrán's managerial itch, and Freddy Peralta's baffling slump, all while debating pointless couples dinners and golfing in severe storms. Between Jerry's updates, the crew envisions a Boomer yard sale, revisits wild throwback TV feuds, and uncovers a hilarious text mix-up to cap off the morning.
Gio reacts to ESPN layoffs after Ryan Clark learned on-air he was let go, prompting a look back at Clark's past media feuds with Gio and Tiki. After the guys marvel at wild political candidates, Jerry returns while Boomer tracks down a funny Jets story. Next, Gio clarifies his Tom Brady take, Donte Whitner blasts his time in Washington, Freddy Peralta remains baffled by his struggles, Carlos Beltrán eyes the Mets job, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. powers a Yankees win. Finally, after the Moment of the Day with Drew Brees, Gio reveals how Boomer wildly misread a text about Ryan Clark's son on the Jets.
Gio praises Tiki Barber while comparing watching soccer to understanding Dune, then reveals why C-Lo got fed up with Shaun Morash over interviewing the cast of The Hawk. After callers chime in on couples dinners, Jerry returns for an update, starting with Gio's sock struggles and Boomer floating the idea of a yard sale. In sports, Jose Caballero's double leads to a benches-clearing clash with Dennis Santana, Freddy Peralta continues to falter, Carlos Beltrán calls managing the Mets a bucket list goal, the Red Sox win their 14th straight, and Aaron Rodgers posts family photos without his wife. Finally, Gio envisions what Boomer's yard sale would actually look like.
Drew Brees joins us in studio to reflect on playing in New Orleans after Katrina, leaving the Chargers for the Saints over the Dolphins, and preparing his Canton induction speech. Jerry returns with an update on Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s home run in the Yankees' win over the Pirates, followed by Freddy Peralta opening up about his unprecedented struggles after another rough outing in Milwaukee. Finally, Gio wraps the hour by explaining why couples going out together is completely pointless.
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes get ready for the MLB trade deadline, which is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 3, with looks at both leagues and potential trades.Bookmark BA's Trade Deadline TrackerThe Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:20) Big-picture trade deadline thoughts (3:45) The AL picture ahead of the deadline (8:35) Potential Tarik Skubal trades (11:00 Joe Ryan trade proposal (13:55) The NL picture ahead of the deadline (17:00) Cubs trade proposal (19:25) Logan Webb trade proposal (23:00) Hunter Goodman trade proposal (25:00) Another Joe Ryan trade proposal (27:00) Freddy Peralta trade proposal (28:00) Another Logan Webb trade proposal (29:30) Michael Wacha trade proposalTo get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://MintMobile.com/Territory. That's it there's no catch.Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERR... Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The struggles for Freddy Peralta continued and after another game where he struggled and picked up the loss he met with the media to give some insight into how he's feeling along with how it felt to return to Milwaukee.
The Mets went down early and things stayed that way resulting in a 8-3 loss to open the series against the Brewers and after the game Andy Green met with the media to breakdown another tough outing from Freddy Peralta and how they are trying to get him to his best.
The Freddy Peralta trade has failed, and the Mets may now face the humiliating possibility of sending him straight back to Milwaukee. Evan Roberts argues that New York must ignore the awful optics and accept the best available return, even if it comes from the Brewers, while questions grow about whether David Stearns can be trusted to clean up the mess. Evan also predicts Peralta will deliver his best start as a Met in his emotional return to Milwaukee, potentially making it his final appearance with New York. Then the conversation turns to the most Mets possibility imaginable: trading Peralta just days before fans are scheduled to receive his bobblehead at Citi Field.
Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Are we flipping for Timmy's Take? Adam Silver would like LeBron to make his decision already. Dan Carey your Rochester Knighthawks stops by the show. The Knighthawks have a new & familiar color scheme. Plus Gene wraps everythng up with last call.
The Sports Bar full jammed packed show: Gene reacts to the World Cup Final & FIFA overall. He has high praise for US & North America for hosting. When will the US host again? Is Messi back in 4 years? Rich Nightingale & Penfield baseball check in from the Little League World Series. Will LeBron ever make his decision? Silver Lining? Timmy's Hot Take, The new nostalgic Knighthawks.
Brewers SWEEP the Marlins to open the second half with a Wild Bill Walkoff on Sunday! Bad news on Woody who is having a second major shoulder surgery. Freddy Peralta back on the Am Fam Field mound tonight to take on Miz, could the Brewers just trade to get him back? Giannis had his introduction to the Miami media, and we remember the Bucks clinching the title 5 years ago today:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Giant Mess podcast host. Neal Lynch is breaking down the turbulent and largely disappointing 2026 season for the New York Mets up to the All-Star Break. From a disastrous 10-21 start in April to a brief glimmer of hope in May, it has been a rough ride that culminated in a major collapse and the firing of manager Carlos Mendoza in June. We discuss the standout performances from rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, plus Juan Soto carrying the offense and earning a starting nod in the 2026 All-Star Game. However, with a 40-57 record at the break, baffling mental errors on the basepaths, and Little League-level defense, the Mets have their worst halfway record since 2018. Join us as we explore the looming August 3 trade deadline and whether the front office will sell off pieces like Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, and impending free agents like Brooks Raley. We also cover the struggles and staggering strikeout rates of major additions like Bo Bichette, Steve Cohen's confidence in President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, and what the rest of this season holds for interim manager Andy Green.#mets #nymets #newyorkmets #mlb #baseball #carlosmendoza #juansoto #franciscolindor #mlbtradedeadline #mlbtraderumors #davidstearns #stevecohen #metsbaseball NY Mets Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/MetsYTPlaylist Movie Reviews - https://bit.ly/GiantMessMovieReviews TV Show Reactions - https://bit.ly/GiantMessTV Funny Stories - https://bit.ly/GiantMessFunnyStoriesABOUT NEAL LYNCH:Neal Lynch is the creator and host of Giant Mess, a podcast blending sports commentary, pop culture analysis, and storytelling. Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a Division III school. Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Helped multiple major media and entertainment publishers develop, produce, optimize, distribute, and promote videos across web, video, and social media platforms. Single dad who loves to blog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze. ABOUT "GIANT MESS":"Giant Mess" is a weird sports and entertainment comedy podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal covers New York Giants football, NY Mets baseball, movies, and TV shows, mixing in funny stories along the way. Episodes focus on movie reviews, tv show recaps, post-game analysis, predictions, breakdowns, reactions, and funny stories.Subscribe to Giant Mess on YouTube: https://bit.ly/GiantMessYT Follow me on:* Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/neallynch * My Official Blog - http://bit.ly/neallynchBLOG * Facebook Page - http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB * Twitter - http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW * Personal Instagram - http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG * Podcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple * Subscribe on Spotify - http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify
Hunter Greene bounced back in a huge way (2:45). ... Sean Burke keeps impressing (5:15). ... Esmerlyn Valdez had a monster doubleheader (11:30). ... News (19:58): Misiorowski was scratched Sunday. ... Skenes' velocity was down again (39:14). ... Cade Cavalli looked good Sunday (45:10). ... Rocchio is picking things back up (58:07). ... Zack Wheeler is on fire (1:05:19). ... Freddy Peralta is going through it (1:12:23). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:19:11).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has officially been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive pre-All-Star break injury wave, highly anticipated star activations, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The pre-break injury report is absolutely devastating for fantasy rosters as Kyle Harrison hits the injured list with a forearm issue prompting Robert Gasser's recall, Matt McLain lands on the shelf with a strained left calf, and Mike Yastrzemski goes to the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Additionally, American League All-Star Nick Kurtz lands on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule sprain, Nick Lodolo hits the injured list with a blister, Blaze Alexander suffers a hand fracture, and Emerson Hancock was removed from his outing after taking a line drive. Roster managers must also navigate Jacob deGrom missing his next start, Shohei Ohtani skipping a start with left knee inflammation, Bo Bichette sitting out all weekend, and Jacob Misiorowski having his start skipped for developmental inning management, though fantasy managers receive major boosts with Wyatt Langford, Jeremy Pena, Ryan Jeffers, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Munetaka Murakami all activated from the injured list, alongside Edwin Diaz launching a rehab assignment and Emiliano Teodo making his MLB debut. Daily performance metrics highlight a loaded group of standouts as Sean Burke, Hunter Greene, Tristan Peters, Esmerlyn Valdez, Jake Bauers, Gage Jump, Kyle Karros, Tyler Mahle, James Wood, Cam Schlittler, Cristopher Sanchez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., James McCann, Manny Machado, Paul Skenes, Lane Thomas, Gunnar Henderson, Alex Bregman, Zach Thornton, Joey Cantillo, Brayan Rocchio, Noah Schultz, Taj Bradley, Brandon Nimmo, Trevor McDonald, and Kevin Gausman all deliver big games, while Parker Messick battles Sandy Alcantara and Zack Wheeler duels Tarik Skubal. Conversely, a handful of prominent options flatlined, with Shea Langeliers posting a three-strikeout collar, Carson Benge going 0-for-4 with three punchouts, Otto Lopez finishing 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, and Braxton Ashcraft, Willy Adames, Freddy Peralta, Trey Yesavage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Spencer Torkelson, Ian Seymour, and JT Ginn all struggling into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides direct tactical targets to optimize your active roster heading into the midsummer break, isolating top priority free agents who can fortify your categories for the second-half push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Mets dropped their second straight against the Red Sox and after the shutout 4-0 loss Andy Green met with the media to discuss the struggles of his starter Freddy Peralta and where the bats fell short.
It was a struggle outing for Mets starter Freddy Peralta who picked up the loss in the team's 4-0 defeat and after the game he met with the media to discuss his game and his first half as a whole.
Boston Red Sox at New York Mets by Tony T. Pitching Matchup Analysis Brayan Bello enters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a ground-ball lean. His 6.34 ERA and 1.67 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.5 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Freddy Peralta counters with an above-average strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 1.3 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk. Brayan Bello's 5.02 FIP sits 1.32 runs below his ERA, creating the clearest ERA-FIP warning in his profile.
The Atlanta Braves picked up a much-needed series win over the Pirates on Thursday thanks to big contributions from a couple unexpected heroes. In this episode, Scott Coleman and Stephen Tolbert react to Jim Jarvis' big day and if he should be the shortstop moving forward, a clutch grand slam from Mike Yastrzemski, a collection of bullpen arms got it done, trade talk with Sonny Gray and Freddy Peralta, and much more. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com
Dylan Cease dominated the headlines after striking out 11 batters and carrying a spectacular no-hitter bid deep into the ninth inning. Join Joe Bond as he breaks down the latest stock fluctuations in our weekly Rankings Movers segment and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Mitch Keller. The injury landscape grew more complicated as Kyle Harrison is battling elbow soreness, Brandon Woodruff is seeking a second opinion, Willson Contreras left with a foot injury, and Nick Kurtz, Dillon Dingler, and Owen Caissie all exited early while Hunter Goodman sat out again. Top performances from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler O'Neill, Jo Adell, Sal Stewart, Mike Trout, Fernando Tatis Jr., Foster Griffin, Dylan Cease, Shane McClanahan, Michael King, and Jared Jones anchored the day, while Pedro Pages, Eugenio Suarez, Colson Montgomery, Henry Bolte, Jackson Chourio, Paul Goldschmidt, Jeffrey Springs, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Arrighetti, and Chase Burns put up duds. Our weekly movement evaluation features stock up indicators for Ketel Marte, Sal Stewart, Nick Lodolo, and Taj Bradley, while Cody Bellinger, Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Landen Roupp, and Freddy Peralta are sliding down rest-of-season tables. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe DeMayo welcomes The Athletic's Will Sammon as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets stumble towards the All-Star break. Joe and Will recap another frustrating week of games, plus have a discussion about the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys then dive into a preview of a likely Mets trade deadline sale, including the value of potential returns for Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and other bullpen parts. Later, MLB.com's Jim Callis joins the show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and pick options for the Mets, then the show wraps with the Mailbag, which answers questions about possibly trading Lindor, evaluating Francisco Alvarez, if there's a market for Bo Bichette, and chasing Japanese star Teruaki Sato. 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! 01:50 The Week That Was...interesting, but still bad 06:50 Juan Soto is awesome and an All-Star 08:50 The Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor relationship 13:05 Thoughts on the next Mets manager 16:45 Are the Mets already in full sale prep? 19:50 What can the Mets get for Freddy Peralta? 23:30 The bullpen: who stays and who goes? 31:00 Down on the Farm: MLB Draft preview with Jim Callis of MLB.com 31:50 Strengths and weaknesses of 2026 MLB Draft 34:00 Evaluating the top picks of the draft 38:10 Top 10 possible surprises 39:55 Possibilities for the Mets at pick 27 overall 44:10 Mets bonus pool issues and effects 47:55 Options for Mets at picks 92 and 120 52:15 How to improve the MLB Draft in the future 01:00:10 Goodbye to Jim 01:01:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets consider trading Francisco Lindor? 01:06:05 Mailbag - "Give up" on Francisco Alvarez? 01:13:30 Mailbag Tangent - What's the next move with Clay Holmes? 01:16:30 Mailbag - Trade Bo Bichette? 01:20:30 Mailbag - Pursue Japanese star 3B Teruaki Sato? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jalen Brunson is facing a two month recovery after surgery on his right forearm and wrist, but should Knicks fans be worried? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why the timing may actually benefit Brunson and create opportunities for the rest of the roster. The guys also revisit their old soccer opinions, debate the pressure facing host nations and examine the growing frustration surrounding the Mets. They break down the failed Freddy Peralta trade and explain why Steve Cohen may keep David Stearns despite a disastrous season.
Gio broke 90 in golf for the first time, and NFL training camps are just weeks away. Boomer loves the new video of Jaxson Dart throwing a football off a boat to a jet ski, while Geno Smith's off-field situation has quieted down. We discuss Frank Reich joining the Jets to assist Aaron Glenn, Boomer liking the new Devils GM, and C-Lo's update on Sean Payton wanting Bill Belichick to break Don Shula's record. Finally, the Yankees beat the Rays on home runs by Caballero and Rice backed by Cam Schlitter's eight innings, the Mets top the Braves on a Torrens extra-inning double, Freddy Peralta turns in a "meh" start, and Belgium eliminates the U.S. from the World Cup.
Carson Benge gave the Mets an early lead with a solo home run in the 2nd inning. Freddy Peralta then went on to do what he does best, lose baseball games in a Mets uniform. But shockingly enough, Juan Soto hit a home run with men on the base in the 9th inning which should have secured a win, until Devin Williams enters and gives it right back! This team just doesn't want to win games. 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 Braves are back at Truist Park to face the Mets tonight in the final home game before the All-Star break. Barrett Sallee joins the Locker Room to recap the weekend and discuss the Braves’ pitching staff. The Ford Leadoff Show kicks off at 6p with first pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Reynaldo Lopez (4-1, 3.31) gets the ball to start for Atlanta while Freddy Peralta (5-7, 4.81) takes the mound for the Mets. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After taking a 10-9 victory in yesterday's game the Mets have a chance to take a series split against the Braves and ahead of the finale Andy Green met with Keith Raad to discuss picking up yesterday's win and getting some confidence in Freddy Peralta.
The Braves are back at Truist Park to face the Mets tonight in the final home game before the All-Star break. Barrett Sallee joins the Locker Room to recap the weekend and discuss the Braves’ pitching staff. The Ford Leadoff Show kicks off at 6p with first pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Reynaldo Lopez (4-1, 3.31) gets the ball to start for Atlanta while Freddy Peralta (5-7, 4.81) takes the mound for the Mets. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After weeks of frustration and mounting pressure, Steve Cohen has finally broken his silence on the state of the Mets. We break down everything the owner had to say, what it means for the remainder of the season, and whether fans should feel any more confident about the organization's direction.With Carlos Mendoza out, the managerial search is already taking shape. We discuss the early candidates being linked to the job, who makes the most sense to lead the next era of Mets baseball, and what qualities David Stearns should prioritize in his next hire.As the trade deadline approaches, reports indicate the Mets will be targeting the best possible prospect packages in return regardless of age, position or MLB readiness. We examine why the front office maintains this thought process and what that says about their long-term strategy.Finally, we wrap up the episode with a pair of mock trades, exploring Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes trade scenarios and what each player could yield on the market.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the show with fellow Mets fans. Let's talk baseball!FOLLOW 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!
Team USA's World Cup win and controversial red card have Gio calling it a "100% FIFA bang job," followed by Shaun Morash's tips on beating the dangerous heat. Jerry drops his first update with the sounds of the U.S. victory, leading into Steve Cohen's podcast comments about David Stearns, his extreme worry over the Mets' farm system, and how the team is taking the joy out of the season. Then we hit the diamond: the Mets lost to the Blue Jays as Freddy Peralta gave nothing, and the Yankees fell to the Tigers in 11 after committing 17 errors in 12 games. Finally, we react to Jaylen Brown's trade to the Sixers, Mitchell Robinson heading to the Celtics, and a closing look at Team USA and the U.S. hosting the World Cup.
At this point Gil Hodges can return from the dead to manage this Mets team and they'd till play bad baseball! Freddy Peralta has pretty much killed his trade value. Can't wait to see what's coming next! 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 MLB Trade Deadline is approaching and Dr. Roto reveals predictions on where five impact MLB players will be moved and how those deals will reshape the pennant race in the second half of the season.Plus, the fantasy baseball perspective of how these potential landing spots will redefine value, roles, and production down the stretch.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more MLB analysis and Fantasy Baseball advice every week: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRotoMedia?sub_confirmation=15 Players Who Will Be Traded:Ryan Jeffers: C, TwinsFreddy Peralta: SP, MetsAroldis Chapman: RP, Red SoxSonny Gray: SP, Red SoxTarik Skubal: SP, TigersChapters:00:00 MLB Trade Deadline Predictions – Market Overview00:27 Austin Wells – Catcher Trade Market Breakdown01:41 Freddy Peralta – Starting Pitcher Trade Scenario03:09 Aroldis Chapman – Bullpen Contender Upgrade04:44 Sonny Gray – Veteran Rotation Market06:19 Tarik Skubal – Ace-Level Blockbuster PossibilityDo you agree or disagree with Dr. Roto? Where do you think these players will be traded and what other moves will decide the pennant race and fantasy baseball championships? Visit our website: https://drroto.com/category/mlbFollow us on X: Dr. Roto: https://x.com/DrRoto_com
Freddy talks with the media after a rough outing in the Mets 9-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Peralta allowed five runs over four innings on Wednesday afternoon.
On The Wire Adam and Kevin navigate one of the thinnest FAAB weeks of the season, breaking down the limited pitching landscape while highlighting the best speculative bats, bullpen changes, and stash candidates heading into July. 0:00 – 30:00 | Welcome and News Topics Discussed Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings open the show with a look at the halfway point of the fantasy baseball season. Discussion of the increasingly difficult starting pitching landscape and how it impacts weekly FAAB decisions. Injury updates and roster movement around the league. Bullpen changes, closer situations, and reliever hierarchy updates for several clubs. News surrounding rotation injuries and potential replacements heading into the coming scoring period. Players DiscussedBen Brown, Edward Cabrera, Trent Thornton, Jacob Webb, Caleb Ferguson, Dylan Lee, Pierce Johnson, Brock Burke, Tony Santillan, Matthew Boyd, Brian Wu, Bryce Miller, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Christian Scott, Hurston Waldrep, Cade Cavalli 30:00 – 50:00 | More News Topics Discussed Continued review of injuries, transactions, and lineup changes. Fantasy implications of several teams' changing depth charts. Discussion of returning injured players and stash candidates. Final news items before transitioning into FAAB recommendations. Players DiscussedBen Brown, Edward Cabrera, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, Aaron Nola, Freddy Peralta, George Springer, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Bobby Witt Jr.., Jacob Wilson, Max Muncy, Maikel Garcia, Josh Rojas 50:00 – 1:05:00 | Hitter FAAB Topics Discussed Weekly hitter FAAB recommendations centered on power production. Players with favorable schedules and platoon advantages. Speed and category specialists who can help immediately. Playing time opportunities created by injuries and lineup changes. Discussion of hitters with improving underlying skills and rest-of-season upside. Players DiscussedRichie Palacios, Jared Young, Connor Joe, Tyler Freeman, Jared Triolo, Nick Loftin, Caleb Durbin, Taylor Walls, Maikel Garcia, Jacob Gonzalez, Anthony Seigler, Cooper Ingle, Griffin Conine, Heriberto Hernández, Héctor Rodríguez, Ryan Ward, Marcelo Mayer 1:05:00 – 1:21:00 | Pitcher FAAB Topics Discussed Starting pitcher streaming targets and speculative additions. Rotation replacements and short-term opportunity plays. Reliever recommendations, including potential future closers. Discussion of trade deadline implications for bullpens and saves. Organizational changes that could affect fantasy value over the coming weeks. Players DiscussedSean Burke, Emerson Hancock, Patrick Corbin, Steven Matz, David Peterson, Caleb Ferguson, Jacob Webb, Robert Suarez, Edwin Díaz, Pierce Johnson, Dylan Lee, Aroldis Chapman 1:21:00 – 1:31:00 | Wild Card and Final Thoughts Topics Discussed Wild card speculative FAAB targets with long-term upside. Prospect stashes and players whose roles could expand after the trade deadline. Final recommendations for aggressive and speculative fantasy managers. Closing thoughts and wrap-up for the week. Players DiscussedKonnor Griffin, Héctor Rodríguez, Heriberto Hernández, Anthony Seigler, Ryan Ward, Jacob Gonzalez, Marcelo Mayer Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A blockbuster Thursday slate shook the fantasy baseball universe to its absolute core, delivering a slate-breaking power clinic from a top-tier young phenom alongside an elite pitching performance that flirted with absolute perfection. Corey Pieper returns to break down the massive fantasy fallout, highlighting league-winning offensive explosions, high-leverage pitching meltdowns, crucial injury timelines, and an enticing underdog look for the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The Tampa Bay Rays put on an absolute masterclass that dominated the fantasy landscape. Infield cornerstone Junior Caminero logged a historic, slate-shattering first career three-home run game, punishing Royals pitching to the tune of 6 RBIs in a 13-2 rout. Right behind him on the mound, Ian Seymour put together a breathtaking bulk-relief performance, carrying a collective no-hit bid into the late frames while spinning 6.2 hitless, scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Elsewhere in the league, young frontline arms flashed jaw-dropping upside. Bryce Miller weaponized an uncatchable arsenal to fan 11 batters over 5.2 frames, Tatsuya Imai fanned 10 in a stellar 6-inning duel to outlast Troy Melton, and Connelly Early logged nine punchouts to match Cam Schlittler's electric 9-strikeout showcase. After an agonizing slump, Freddy Peralta finally provided a massive sigh of relief for his fantasy managers, bouncing back beautifully from his previous shellacking to fire 5.2 brilliant, scoreless innings. Meanwhile, the power surges continued at the dish, as Caleb Durbin launched another long ball, and Texas phenom Wyatt Langford kept his blistering hot streak alive by clearing the fences yet again. On the flip side, several high-investment foundational players completely tanked fantasy ratios on Thursday. Premium righty Seth Lugo was targeted early and often, completely unraveling to surrender seven earned runs in just five painful innings. Kevin Gausman similarly hit a devastating structural roadblock, shelled for six earned runs on 10 hard hits across six laborious frames. Relief depth took a massive hit too, as Gus Varland collapsed out of the bullpen, tagged for five earned runs while failing to finish his second frame. High-profile rookies also endured a harsh reality check, with both Jac Caglianone and Nick Kurtz going completely quiet, turning in empty 0-for-4 nights anchored by three empty strikeouts apiece. The active fantasy landscape is bracing for a monumental weekend wave of high-impact activations and structural shifts. Roster reinforcements are officially incoming as dynamic shortstop centerpiece Bobby Witt Jr. is anticipated to make his highly awaited return to lineups today, and Corey Seager is officially back in action. Arizona's active rotation gets an immediate jolt with Brandon Pfaadt taking the bump today, newly flanked by veteran Max Kepler, who officially linked up with the Diamondbacks yesterday. However, it's not all positive news; Toronto suffers a blow as infield stabilizer Spencer Horwitz heads to the injured list, Oakland's Zack Gelof lands on the IL with a hand fracture, and the Cubs lose depth with Ben Brown sidelined due to a neck issue. Meanwhile, fantasy managers are keeping a vigilant eye on young catcher Cooper Ingle and tracking Matthew Boyd's progress as he works back toward rotation durability after a 4.2-inning buildup outing. We close out the broadcast with our signature Friday Pitching Planner segment, analyzing the essential arms you need to stream, start, or sit to guarantee your team locks down those crucial weekend category matchups. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss the continued strangeness around Rafael Devers refusing to leave the game after being pinch run, Devers calling the situation a “misunderstanding,” Buster Posey not addressing it with the team, the Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone finding his own, the Cincinnati Reds' Chase Burns keeping the riverboat afloat, why the Seattle Mariners are the biggest challenger to the New York Yankees in the American League, and if New York Mets' ace Freddy Peralta is worth the big money he wants. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides 5:52 Rafael Devers drama continues 13:35 Jac Caglianone summer 16:00 Chase Burns is the best tunnel baller in MLB 18:13 Buy Mariners stock now 24:24 Should the Mets pay Freddy Peralta big money? 27:22 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss the continued strangeness around Rafael Devers refusing to leave the game after being pinch run, Devers calling the situation a “misunderstanding,” Buster Posey not addressing it with the team, the Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone finding his own, the Cincinnati Reds' Chase Burns keeping the riverboat afloat, why the Seattle Mariners are the biggest challenger to the New York Yankees in the American League, and if New York Mets' ace Freddy Peralta is worth the big money he wants. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides 5:52 Rafael Devers drama continues 13:35 Jac Caglianone summer 16:00 Chase Burns is the best tunnel baller in MLB 18:13 Buy Mariners stock now 24:24 Should the Mets pay Freddy Peralta big money? 27:22 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash run through the Mets' free agents and guess whether or not they'll be traded -- and where they might wind up, if David Stearns decides to deal them.
Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jim Duquette deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets deliver another uninspiring week of baseball. Joe and Jim break down what's broken with Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, and the starting rotation, plus look towards the lineup after the return of Francisco Lindor. The guys also discuss both buying and selling at the trade deadline, go Down on the Farm to check in on an improving Kevin Parada, and answer Mailbag questions about a specific strategy for David Stearns at the deadline, and the practice of favoring left/right splits in lineup decisions. 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! 01:25 The Week That Was...not good 03:05 The starting staff is a big problem 04:20 David Peterson deep dive 08:45 Freddy Peralta, what's the trade value? 11:55 With future labor uncertain, will prospects be held at the trade deadline? 15:00 The lineup with Francisco Lindor 18:05 Alvarez, Vientos, Baty continue to underwhelm 22:35 Is a Mets trade deadline plan already in the planning stages? 28:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada 36:25 Mailbag – Can Stearns buy and sell? 42:30 Mailbag - A left/right splits obsession? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Maller talks about reports that Myles Garrett wasn't "universally beloved" in Cleveland, former Steelers GM Kevin Colbert defending the pick of Kenny Pickett, Freddy Peralta's 2026 season with the Mets, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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