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Gregg Giannotti has had enough of the Aaron Boone criticism when it is never followed by any kind of praise. He says Boone's critics who also rip the Yankees' use of analytics need to be consistent in their arguments. Plus, Evan Roberts says vintage Gerrit Cole has returned, and the rest of the American League should be scared. Chris McMonigle calls for Brian Cashman to stack the deck with pitching if there isn't a significant bat available at the trade deadline, and Boomer and Gio wonder why Boone doesn't have better odds to win Manager of the Year.
Evan Roberts refuses to believe Mason Miller is truly available, setting off a battle with Shaun Morash over the Yankees' biggest potential trade deadline prize. Evan accepts a double loss if Miller is traded to New York, while Tiki Barber weighs in on a bullpen that has already become one of baseball's best. Gerrit Cole's dominant return, Jazz Chisholm's game-changing defense and a vulnerable American League leave the Yankees looking increasingly dangerous. The conversation turns to the Jets using artificial intelligence, whether AI can ever be trusted with football decisions and why organizational history makes that especially terrifying. Evan, Tiki and Shaun also debate whether the Mets are cursed, Juan Soto returning for meaningless September games, the threat of no baseball in 2027 and a daylight-saving argument that becomes one of the most heated fights of the hour.
Geno Smith addresses the media after an up and down off season, can the Jets lean on him to surprise the NFL world? Plus the Yankees get a dominant Gerrit Cole.
Gerrit Cole looks like himself again, and Evan Roberts believes that could make the Yankees' rotation dominant when October arrives. Jazz Chisholm's defense, a surprisingly strong bullpen and an unimpressive American League field only add to the growing optimism, but the trade deadline sparks the biggest fight.
Gio gets anxiety over Al Cintron's overnight dead air on WFAN before we revisit Rami taking more time off just two months into the job. Jerry returns with updates on Geno Smith at Jets camp, Jerry Jones on Maxx Crosby, and Jim Harbaugh's life priorities. We then hear sound from the Yankees beating the White Sox behind Max Schuemann's two-run double and Gerrit Cole's six shutout innings, alongside Draymond Green's take on LeBron and the Sixers. Finally, Kyle Shanahan admits fault for his car crash, video from Tony Romo's OWI leaves Gio stunned by his living grandparents, and we ask whether Aaron Rodgers' wife actually exists.
A sick Boomer powers through to discuss summer illnesses, Geno Smith, Darren Mougey, Giants optimism, Aaron Rodgers' 2026 retirement plan, a Yankees win, and Rami's concert trip. Gio then reacts to overnight WFAN dead air, Rami taking more time off, Jim Harbaugh's priorities, Gerrit Cole's shutout, Kyle Shanahan's crash, Tony Romo's OWI video, and Rodgers' mystery wife. Next, Boomer prepares for a Chicago signing trip with Phil Simms before we touch on Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert's playoff pressure, and Matthew Schaefer's record contract. Finally, we break down Draymond Green's Warriors deal and his shock over Jalen Brunson's discount, dining with vegans, Ray Martel's budget soda switch, and the Gotham sports app moving to DAZN.
Jerry returns with Geno Smith talking about Jets training camp and his eventful offseason. Jerry Jones was asked about Maxx Crosby. Jim Harbaugh said God first, family next, yourself after that and then maybe the team. We heard the sounds of the Yankees beating the White Sox as Max Schuemann had a 2-run double. Gerrit Cole threw six shutout innings. Draymond Green talked about LeBron and the Sixers and what his role will be.
The day Yankees fans have been waiting for finally came on Wednesday when Max Fried and Gerrit Cole were finally healthy at the same time. Combine that with emerging Ace, Cam Schlittler they have a rotation most teams only dream about. But can they score enough runs to take advantage of this rotation?
Gerrit Cole just racked up a ton of whiffs (2:55). ... Max Fried made his return and looked great (8:00). ... Time to drop Gage Jump (9:55)? ... News (19:38): Bobby Witt went on the IL with that back injury. ... Let's rank a bunch of SP (28:07). ... Should these hitters be more rostered (37:00)? ... Beat the waiver wire for these two-start SP (50:45). ... Let's show some love to Casey Schmitt and Brooks Lee (1:00:50). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:45).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
A caller pitches a wild trade scenario that would send Jacob deGrom to the New York Yankees, but Evan immediately shuts down the delusional idea. Evan outlines exactly why the 38-year-old ace would never waive his full no-trade clause to leave a first-place Texas Rangers team and return to New York. Instead, the guys set their sights on a much more realistic and game-changing deadline target: Tarik Skubal. Evan and Tiki debate whether Brian Cashman should be willing to surrender promising pitching prospects like Will Warren or Ryan Weathers to build a dominant postseason rotation featuring Skubal, Gerrit Cole, and Max Fried. Shaun Morash unveils his updated rankings of the five worst uniforms in the NFL, taking brutal shots at the Jets and declaring the Tennessee Titans' new look the absolute ugliest in football.
Chris McMonigle dives into a frustrating series against the Dodgers, breaking down the atrocious state of the Yankees' offense, expressing major concerns over a disappointing injury update on Aaron Judge and the severe struggles of Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm, and Anthony Volpe. Looking ahead to the trade deadline, Chris insists the front office must prioritize a new starting shortstop and outlines his ultimate wish list, including Rafael Devers and Mason Miller. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:40 - The Elephant in the Room: The Yankees' offense is absolutely awful right now. 3:00 - A deep dive into the offensive black hole at the bottom of the lineup. Chris highlights the struggles of Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm, noting that a starting infield with only one above-average hitter is unacceptable. 10:40 - The Aaron Judge Update: Chris expresses his disappointment over the latest medical update on Aaron Judge, noting that going from "sharp pain" to "dull pain" in six weeks without resuming baseball activities is a massive concern. 15:45 - Game 1 Recap & Gerrit Cole: Despite the offense only scraping together one run on an error and a wild pitch, Gerrit Cole provided a major bright spot with swing-and-miss stuff after some rough outings of late. 23:45 - Defending Boone & Grisham: Chris pushes back against fans criticizing manager Aaron Boone for leaving Cole in too long. He also defends Trent Grisham getting thrown out at the plate, attributing it to a bad base-running read rather than a lack of hustle. 43:00 - Game 3 Bullpen Heroics: A breakdown of the much-needed series finale victory, but Chris had to vent about a frustrating fifth-inning bases-loaded jam. 59:00 - Trade Deadline Wishlist: Chris demands that Brian Cashman prioritize a new shortstop. He also tosses out bold trade targets to save the season, including Rafael Devers, Luis Arraez, and Mason Miller. 1:09:20 - Shill or Shame: Reliever David Bednar earns the "Shill" for his shutdown performance out of the bullpen, while the recently demoted Jake Bird gets handed the "Shame." 1:14:00 - Silver Linings in the Standings: Despite the offensive woes and losing the series, Chris notes that the Yankees actually gained a game and a half on the slumping Tampa Bay Rays, keeping their division title hopes very much alive.
Chris McMonigle of WFAN in New York joins me to talk about the Pirates-Yankees series at Yankee Stadium. We discuss Gerrit Cole's injury recovery, David Bednar's hot streak and the idea of the Yankees pursuing Mason Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jerry returns with Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s HR heling the Yankees salvage a game against the Dodgers. Francisco Lindor had a big day at the plate and the Mets beat the Phillies. A comment from the Phillies postgame jogs Boomer's memory. A funky play involving sunglasses happened in the outfield. Mets fans went after Tommy Lugauer on Twitter for being positive about the Mets. Analysts were disgusted by Argentina's play in the World Cup Final. The Moment of The Day: Sights and sounds from the World Cup Final include…Dua Lipa and Gerrit Cole?
Gio calls Tom Brady's recent antics awkward and forced now that the quarterback has officially reached "cornball status." Next, Boomer questions Cam Skattebo's weekend backflip injury and future NFL longevity, leading into a chat about aging singers and the forgotten date of Boomer's upcoming Radio Hall of Fame induction. Jerry's update delivers the international call of the lone World Cup Final goal—amidst analyst complaints about the match and Gio's disappointment that the Muppets performed instead of Dua Lipa—before breaking down Max Muncy's home run off Gerrit Cole. Finally, a caller brings up a hothead golfer who was once fined for farting, prompting Gio to claim that Boomer doesn't always own his own.
Gio shares a list of 1998's highest-earning celebrities for Boomer to guess, right before Boomer recounts a video of himself dancing to the Spice Girls. Next, Jerry's final update arrives after a quick discussion about Gio's plans for his mom's 80th birthday. In baseball, Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s home run helps the Yankees salvage a game against the Dodgers, and Francisco Lindor powers the Mets past the Phillies—sparking Boomer's memory from a postgame comment—before a funky outfield sunglasses play occurs and Mets fans blast Tommy Lugauer on Twitter. Then, analysts slam Argentina's World Cup Final performance, and the Moment of the Day recaps the final's sights and sounds involving Dua Lipa and Gerrit Cole. Finally, Gio delivers more thoughts on the 1998 list, a caller shares a Tommy Bolt story that Boomer vaguely remembers, and a final caller wraps things up with Mets positivity.
The fantasy landscape is bracing for impact as dominant MVP frontrunner Aaron Judge remains entirely shut down from physical activity, stalling his recovery timeline indefinitely. Corey Pieper breaks down a high-stakes pitching landscape, devastating long-term prospect injuries, a seismic trade market update, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster managers face massive late-season fallout as Aaron Judge remains unable to resume baseball activities, Christian Walker exits early with acute hip tightness, and dynamic infielder Jeremy Pena suffers yet another frustrating physical setback. The pitching front is equally turbulent as the Chicago Cubs aggressively trade for right-hander Aaron Civale, the high-octane duo of Mick Abel and David Festa are both declared out for the season, Casey Mize exits his latest start early, and JoJo Romero lands on the injured list. Fortunately, reinforcement is on the horizon with Jameson Taillon's return imminent, Ranger Suarez tracking to be activated tomorrow, and Ronel Blanco scheduled to pitch Monday, though managers must monitor Will Smith's recurring neck issues, Samuel Basallo handling right shoulder discomfort, Shohei Ohtani being withheld from the mound, Corbin Carroll's daily status, and Blaze Alexander's long-term absence with a broken hand. An absolutely loaded performance slate features a masterclass on the bump and offensive explosions. Chris Sale fired seven dominant frames of zero-earned, two-hit ball with six strikeouts, Gerrit Cole struck out eight across six high-quality frames, and Jake Bennett, Pete Lambert, Brady Singer, Landen Roupp, Jared Jones, Brandon Pfaadt, Tarik Skubal, JT Ginn, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Paul Skenes, Shota Imanaga, Hunter Greene, and Logan Gilbert all logged stellar outings, while Troy Melton dueled Reid Detmers, Shane Bieber battled Davis Martin, Sean Burke matched up with Trey Yesavage, and Eury Perez went head-to-head with Robert Gasser. At the plate, Trea Turner and Fernando Tatis Jr. both went completely electric by blasting a home run and swiping a bag on Saturday, Jose Trevino launched two home runs, and huge performances rolled in from Junior Caminero, Sam Antonacci, Drake Baldwin, Ryan Jeffers, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Andres Chaparro, Curtis Mead, Kody Clemens, Wilyer Abreu, Shane Drohan, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Goodman, Jackson Merrill, Nolan McLean, Austin Riley, Francisco Lindor, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, and Tyler Stephenson. Conversely, Christian Walker's night was cut short, Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with an 0-for-7 doubleheader collar, and Griffin Jax, Gage Jump, Rhett Lowder, Ian Seymour, Jake Bauers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Cam Schlittler, Noah Cameron, Zebby Matthews, and Munetaka Murakami all landed in the duds column. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers deep-dive evaluation on priority targets available in more than 60% of leagues, isolating the long-term roster utility of Caleb Durbin, AJ Ewing, Ryan Jeffers, Bryce Eldridge, Garrett Mitchell, Shane Drohan, Roki Sasaki, and Kade Anderson. 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.
Well they lose to the Dodgers, but there's a lot more to unpack than the final results. In this episode, we talk about the division race, Gerrit Cole's encouraging outing, standout pitching overall, the lineup's struggles without Aaron Judge, the growing need for right-handed bats, and why home runs continue to drive success.0:00 Intro0:21 No Need To Doom!7:01 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts9:56 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Cole17:01 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts21:24 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts23:19 Yankees Pitching + Matt Blake Gems29:17 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick30:51 Homers Are Paramount (Obviously)35:21 Struggling Without Judge38:31 Left-Handed Pitching42:06 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz43:10 Up Next43:32 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio
Chris McMonigle dives into a frustrating series against the Dodgers, breaking down the atrocious state of the Yankees' offense, expressing major concerns over a disappointing injury update on Aaron Judge and the severe struggles of Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm, and Anthony Volpe. Looking ahead to the trade deadline, Chris insists the front office must prioritize a new starting shortstop and outlines his ultimate wish list, including Rafael Devers and Mason Miller. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:40 - The Elephant in the Room: The Yankees' offense is absolutely awful right now. 3:00 - A deep dive into the offensive black hole at the bottom of the lineup. Chris highlights the struggles of Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm, noting that a starting infield with only one above-average hitter is unacceptable. 10:40 - The Aaron Judge Update: Chris expresses his disappointment over the latest medical update on Aaron Judge, noting that going from "sharp pain" to "dull pain" in six weeks without resuming baseball activities is a massive concern. 15:45 - Game 1 Recap & Gerrit Cole: Despite the offense only scraping together one run on an error and a wild pitch, Gerrit Cole provided a major bright spot with swing-and-miss stuff after some rough outings of late. 23:45 - Defending Boone & Grisham: Chris pushes back against fans criticizing manager Aaron Boone for leaving Cole in too long. He also defends Trent Grisham getting thrown out at the plate, attributing it to a bad base-running read rather than a lack of hustle. 43:00 - Game 3 Bullpen Heroics: A breakdown of the much-needed series finale victory, but Chris had to vent about a frustrating fifth-inning bases-loaded jam. 59:00 - Trade Deadline Wishlist: Chris demands that Brian Cashman prioritize a new shortstop. He also tosses out bold trade targets to save the season, including Rafael Devers, Luis Arraez, and Mason Miller. 1:09:20 - Shill or Shame: Reliever David Bednar earns the "Shill" for his shutdown performance out of the bullpen, while the recently demoted Jake Bird gets handed the "Shame." 1:14:00 - Silver Linings in the Standings: Despite the offensive woes and losing the series, Chris notes that the Yankees actually gained a game and a half on the slumping Tampa Bay Rays, keeping their division title hopes very much alive.
Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas break down all the action from the first game of the second half where the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the New York Yankees and ace Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the 2024 World Series. We react to Max Muncy dropping the boom on Cole, ending his domination of LA's lineup. (10:18) Roki Sasaki was excellent, putting together arguably his best start as a big leaguer. Clint and Alanna discuss what was different for Sasaki. (23:01) Plus, injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Edwin Diaz, Kiké Hernandez, and more. Will the Smith news lead to the Dodgers pursuing an emergency plan at catcher?
Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner returns with a new episode of the What I Bet Podcast on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed from the Pregame.com Podcast Network, diving into a loaded Friday, July 17th Major League Baseball card while riding a strong recent stretch of 5 and 2 in his last 7 picks, 7 and 3 in his last 10, and 10 and 5 in his last 15. The episode opens with an early matinee between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, featuring Griffin Jax against rookie left hander Jake Bennett, before moving into the marquee matchup of the night as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the New York Yankees with Roki Sasaki opposing Gerrit Cole, a game complicated by the possible absence of Shohei Ohtani and the continued absence of Aaron Judge. Warner works methodically through the rest of the card, breaking down Jared Jones against Gavin Williams as the Pittsburgh Pirates travel to face the Cleveland Guardians, a matchup that becomes central to the episode. He also covers Anthony Kay and the first place Chicago White Sox against Spencer Miles and the Toronto Blue Jays, Cal Quantrill and the Texas Rangers against a red hot Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves, and Sandy Alcantara leading the Miami Marlins against Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers. From there, Warner turns to Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins against Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs, citing possible wind conditions at Wrigley Field, along with Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles against Peter Lambert and a Houston Astros bullpen bolstered by the return of closer Josh Hader. He continues through Michael King and the San Diego Padres against Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals, Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds against Gabriel Hughes and the Colorado Rockies, Troy Melton and the Detroit Tigers against Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals against Gage Jump and an Athletics club currently playing in Sacramento, and closes the card breakdown with Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants against a surging Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners. Along the way, Warner shares a major promotional code, base25, offering 25 percent off any purchase at Pregame.com including his own season long MLB All Access package, dropping the price from 349 dollars to 262 dollars before the offer expires on July 27th, while noting he is up 21 and a half units of MLB profit on the season. The episode closes with Warner's official best bet, backing the Cleveland Guardians and Gavin Williams at minus 129 after building his case around Cleveland's pitching depth and bullpen advantage over Pittsburgh throughout the show. Listeners can find new episodes of the What I Bet Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify through the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed on the Pregame.com Podcast Network, with daily updates from Warner available at Real_G_Warner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Once again, the Yankee bats were shut down by Tampa, falling further back in the AL East standings with a shutout loss. Chris breaks down the offensive showing, how Gerrit Cole looked on the mound as he looks to move past his post-Tommy John struggles, Aaron Boone's heated ejection, the continued listless at-bats from Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger, and Anthony Volpe's return to the starting shortstop role.
The Yankees struck out at an alarming rate, but Evan argues that their problems go far beyond missed swings. Will Warren struggled against the bottom of Tampa Bay's lineup, Cody Bellinger made another costly mistake, and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge has left the offense without an obvious solution. Instead of trying to patch every weakness, Evan believes the Yankees should make one aggressive move and trade for Tarik Skubal. Pairing him with Gerrit Cole and Max Fried could give New York the dominant rotation it needs to survive a flawed American League and make a serious championship run.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. On this episode of Cash That Ticket, Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open by reviewing a one and one showing on Tuesday's best bets, highlighting a walk off win for the Miami Marlins on the moneyline against the Seattle Mariners and a missed over in the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres game that stalled out after a fast start. From there the pair moves into a loaded Wednesday slate, starting at (2:16) with Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees traveling to face Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays, breaking down McClanahan's dramatic split between a dominant May and a rough June, his shifting batted ball profile, and Cole's struggles against left handed hitters, before Essler leans toward the total and New York while Manji prefers the Rays in the first five innings, pointing to McClanahan's strong home numbers and Cole's road troubles. At (6:42) the focus shifts to Spencer Arrighetti and the Houston Astros against Foster Griffin and the Washington Nationals, where Manji digs into Arrighetti's sharply different walk rates at home and on the road and both hosts land on the Nationals team total going over, both for the full game and in the first five innings. At (10:21) the conversation turns to Jake Bennett and the red hot Boston Red Sox against Davis Martin and the Chicago White Sox, with Martin's perfect home record and stingy home ERA driving the hosts toward Chicago at home and the under, while Manji lays out Martin's specific history against Boston over the last two seasons. At (13:55) Jose Cabrera and the Arizona Diamondbacks visit Michael King and the San Diego Padres, and the hosts revisit King's strong history against Arizona this season while noting Cabrera's inexperience at the Triple-A level, settling on the Padres in the first five innings on the run line. At (17:23) Essler runs through the rest of the card, touching on the Cincinnati Reds, the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen usage after a heavy pitch count outing from Jacob Misiorowski, the Athletics against the Tigers, the Guardians and Twins, the Rangers and Angels, the lone day game between the Blue Jays and Giants, the Cubs and Orioles, the Mariners and Marlins, and a Royals and Mets series still shaking off a wild sixteen to twelve final from the night before. At (20:17) the show shifts into its NFL win total series, landing on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at eight and a half wins for 2026 after an eight and nine finish the year before. The hosts weigh the loss of Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers and the retirement of longtime linebacker Lavonte David against a healthier outlook for Baker Mayfield in a contract year, a young receiver group led by Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, added depth back Kenneth Gainwell, and a manageable NFC South, ultimately leaning toward the over and projecting nine to ten wins while noting the stakes for head coach Todd Bowles if the team misses the playoffs again. The episode wraps at (31:01) with best bets from both hosts, Essler on the Padres in the first five innings and Manji on the Nationals team total over, along with one final look ahead to a potential fade on the Brewers rotation before Thursday's show, which turns to the Jacksonville Jaguars win total and more of the week's baseball results, plus a reminder about the latest pregame.com promo code for listeners looking to save on second half baseball coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Griffin Warner talks betting for Wednesday. Episode 60 of What I Bet lands on a rare open date, the first day without World Cup soccer since June 10, so host Griffin Warner turns the full show over to Major League Baseball, walking through every game on the July 8 card with numbers he builds himself before ever looking at the market. He opens by circling back to a difficult Marlins home game from the night before, a 4-0 deficit that briefly tightened to 5-4 on a wild pitch, tying it to a second straight rough outing from Miami's starter and a stat about teams winning roughly 34 straight games at home when holding a three or four run cushion. From there he moves methodically through the slate, starting with Toronto's Dylan Cease as a modest road favorite over San Francisco's Logan Webb, where a low total and tricky daytime hitting conditions push him toward the under. The Cubs and Orioles get a cautious look with bullpen concerns on both sides, including an Orioles reliever heading to the injured list amid what Warner calls ongoing organizational turbulence since a change in ownership. The night's headline pick arrives with Atlanta's visit to Pittsburgh, where Warner details the Braves' fall from one of the sport's largest division leads, the absence of a key everyday player, and the loss of a closer who had taken over that role after arriving from San Diego, all feeding into a string of bullpen collapses including a near meltdown against the Mets. He leans to Jared Jones and the Pirates at minus 115, a matchup edge he sees clearly favoring Pittsburgh's rotation arm even with a shaky bullpen behind him, and it becomes the show's official best bet of the night. Elsewhere on the card, Gerrit Cole is priced as an unusually large underdog in Tampa against a Rays lineup Warner breaks down using an OPS graphic he shared publicly, showing real depth concerns outside of three hitters even as the team sits atop its division, pushing him toward the under and toward Tampa Bay at home. Houston's price in Washington feels too rich to touch after Houston blew a big lead earlier in the week, so he waits on a number that has room to move. Boston draws his interest as an underdog against Chicago regardless of the standings gap, built on trust in the Red Sox's pitching and defense even with a quiet offense, while he remains unsure what identity the White Sox are working with this season. Cleveland gets a plus money lean in Minnesota on bullpen trust, Milwaukee's strikeout arm draws praise ahead of a road trip to St Louis coming off a doubleheader, and the under looks appealing late with the Angels facing a hot Rangers staff in Arlington. The final pair of games, Colorado in Los Angeles and Arizona in San Diego, both draw under leans on the totals, with Warner citing thin offenses and uncertainty around a couple of bullpens rounding out the card. Before wrapping, he shares a savings note tied to the remaining World Cup schedule as the tournament heads toward its knockout stage, then closes with the official What I Bet best bet of the night, the Pittsburgh Pirates at minus 115 over Atlanta, delivered with a season record of three and two over his last five picks and six and four over his last ten. It is a complete, number driven pass through a full baseball slate, built the same way every night, comparing independent projections to the market before deciding where the value actually sits, then backing it with a single call to close the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris McMonigle addresses Anthony Volpe's firm denial of rumors reported by Joel Sherman and Michael Kay regarding a refused position change. They analyze the impact of injuries to stars like Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole while debating the pursuit of Tarik Skubal as the trade deadline approaches. 01:20 - Yankees Rays Series 08:47 - Injury Impact Debate 12:37 - Strikeout Performance Analysis 20:44 - Tarik Skubal Trade Value 23:48 - Wednesday Wheel Game Reimagined 38:27 - Anthony Volpe Denies Rumors
Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' roster needs and the potential for a blockbuster trade to acquire Tarik Skubal. He criticizes Jose Caballero for a controversial plate appearance where the player dropped his bat mid-count and debates the true impact of the team's high strikeout totals. The discussion also highlights the importance of Gerrit Cole's performance in the upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays. 01:25 - NFL Trivia Prodigy 04:40 - Giants Culture Shock 08:03 - Tarik Skubal Market 15:44 - Caballero Bat Drop 21:35 - Yankees Trade Strategy 25:48 - Hunter Goodman Potential 16:55 - Gerrit Cole Tonight 21:10 - Strikeout Impact Debate
Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber turn their attention to a Yankees team that suddenly looks vulnerable in all the wrong places. What was once the club's biggest strength, the starting rotation, now feels shaky with Carlos Rodon hurt, Gerrit Cole still working back, Max Fried not fully settled, and depth arms being exposed. The guys debate whether the Yankees should have been more aggressive in pursuing a frontline starter, why the offense looks lost without Aaron Judge, and how Giancarlo Stanton's absence adds to the leadership void. They also dig into Aaron Boone's growing heat, his public defense of struggling players, and why a crucial Rays series could push the Yankees panic meter even higher.
Craig Carton is out, so Chris McMonigle takes over The Carton Show solo and is joined by Yankees Spanish radio broadcaster Rickie Ricardo ahead of a massive four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rickie explains why this series could define the AL East race, discusses what's gone wrong with the Yankees' offense, Aaron Judge's absence, Gerrit Cole's return from Tommy John surgery, Cam Schlittler's recent struggles, and why Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, and the rest of the lineup need to step up immediately.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Real_G Warner closes out the World Cup Round of 32 with a full betting breakdown before diving into a stacked Major League Baseball card ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend. The episode opens on the soccer pitch with Australia and Egypt in Dallas, where Real_G leans toward a low scoring affair and a cleanly priced Egypt moneyline, before shifting to Cape Verde and Argentina, a matchup he expects to stay under the total even as Cape Verde's improbable tournament run continues. The soccer preview wraps with Ghana and Colombia, where Real_G questions whether Colombia's attack can find its rhythm against a Ghana defense that already shut down England, while flagging rising moneyline value on a potential Ghana advance. From there the show moves into baseball, working through the entire MLB slate one matchup at a time, including St. Louis and Andre Pallante visiting the Cubs and David Peterson, Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller against Washington's Foster Griffin, Minnesota's Mike Paredes facing Gerrit Cole and the Yankees, Chicago's Anthony Kay against Cleveland's Gavin Williams, Baltimore's Trevor Rogers on the road against a struggling Reds club, the Mets and Christian Scott visiting Atlanta, San Francisco's Logan Webb against Colorado's Ryan Feltner, Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez against Houston's Spencer Arrighetti, Boston's Jake Bennett against the Angels and Reid Detmers, Miami's Tyler Phillips against Jack Perkins and the Athletics, Milwaukee's Kyle Harrison against Arizona's Jose Cabrera, and Toronto's Dylan Cease on the road against Seattle's Luis Castillo. The centerpiece of the baseball portion is San Diego and Michael King on the road against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, where Real_G explains why the run line offers far better value than an inflated moneyline number on King. The episode closes with the official What I Bet best bet, sending listeners into the holiday weekend with the Padres and Michael King on the run line at plus one and a half, along with a look back at recent results that has the show sitting at five wins and three losses over its last eight picks. Before the pick is revealed, Real_G shares a July 4th promo code for Pregame.com, offering holiday weekend access from Wednesday through Monday across every pick in every sport for seventy seven dollars using code HOTDOG12, giving listeners full coverage heading into one of the busiest sports weekends of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brent Rooker will undergo season-ending left knee surgery to address cartilage damage, striking a massive blow to managers. Joe Bond breaks down the latest Rankings Movers and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day to keep your roster ahead. Major injury updates hit the league as Will Smith is likely out through the All-Star break, Matt Chapman lands on the injured list with an abdominal strain, Corey Seager returns to the IL with back inflammation, and Ryan Helsley undergoes testing for a sore elbow. Daily studs include huge performances from Dansby Swanson, Michael Conforto, and Taj Bradley, while Paul Skenes, Walker Buehler, and Zack Wheeler highlight a rough day for prominent starting pitchers who finished as duds. Our weekly look at rankings adjustments features Mookie Betts and Caleb Durbin climbing the board as risers, while elite names like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gerrit Cole face downward adjustments as key fallers. 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.
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Chris McMonigle is NOT happy after the Yankees lost what he declared the worst loss of the season to finish the worst series of the season. C-Mac sounds off on the scuffling offense, as Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger have contributed NOTHING of late, which is hurting the team while Aaron Judge is hurt (4:45). C-Mac also took exception to Jazz Chisholm leaving the clubhouse and not speaking to reporters after being ejected in the sixth inning, telling the second baseman to "grow up" (9:00). With Luis Arraez potentially on the trade market, Chris wonders if the Yankees could make a move, and if they're growing tired of Chisholm (30:00). C-Mac then breaks down the series as a whole, starting with Sunday's debacle, then breaking down why he is concerned about Gerrit Cole after he struggled again on Saturday, giving up more home runs in a rough start on Saturday when Chris was in attendance at Fenway Park (41:00). Finally, Chris breaks down his belief that the Yankees are well aware of Austin Wells' struggles and will acquire a catcher before the trade deadline, which furthers his belief that there is still no need for all-out panic, and the Yanks will ultimately be fine despite this ugly series (53:00).
Fantasy Baseball Live – June 28, 2026 @ 3 pm ETSegments 1 and 2 – Review of the Weekend GamesAdditional questions and topics1.You mentioned Sean Keys last week, and he gets the call. Nice job.2.Max Meyer – We have talked much about him, but 9 wins, a 2.60 ERA (x3.61) with over a strikeout per inning. The xERA suggests a correction is coming, but is it enough for you to sell high?3.Trevor Rogers has been pitching better of late – 2 wins in a row with one run over 13.1 IP. Last five games – 2.05 ERA, but still not striking out many – 6.75 per nine. Keep or move?4.Gerrit Cole with another clinker yesterday. He did get mad in the fourth inning and threw something in the dugout or yelled – couldn't tell and pitched better. Touched 100 too. Any concerns or just two tough outings?5.Mike Trout says he'll sit out the HR Derby – Hey, how about getting back on the field first – sorry, that was an annoying comment.6.Kyle Tucker finally hit a home run yesterday. In my 2025 Draft Targets, I urged a passed on Tucker and was wrong. Perhaps I was just a year earlier. The data doesn't look good on him and has been trending down for a while. Thoughts?Segment 3 – Waiver ReportSegment 4 – Closer Report
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford officially lands on the injured list after suffering an unexpected physical setback. Corey Pieper breaks down structural managerial firings, significant minor league promotions, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical and transaction wire is in complete chaos as the New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, Tony Santillan lands on the injured list with an oblique strain, and Marcelo Mayer, Robert Suarez, and Jesus Sanchez all hit the injured list. Meanwhile, Wyatt Langford hits the shelf, Tyler Soderstrom battles hip tightness, and Kai-Wei Teng is demoted, though fantasy managers receive reinforcements with Konnor Griffin returning, Hurston Waldrep being recalled, Adley Rutschman returning from the injured list, Sean Keys and Miguel Ulola earning promotions, Simeon Woods Richardson hitting waivers, Carlos Santana signing with the Braves, and Tommy Pham joining the Phillies on a minor league deal. Daily performance metrics highlight a stacked group of standouts as Hunter Goodman, Jake Bennett, David Peterson, Logan Webb, Kazuma Okamoto, Seiya Suzuki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Luis Garcia Jr., Ryan O'Hearn, Sonny Gray, Junior Caminero, Brandon Woodruff, Esmerlyn Valdez, Chris Sale, and Kerry Carpenter deliver big games, while Michael Wacha clashes with Davis Martin and Robbie Ray battles Chris Sale. Conversely, a massive list of foundational aces completely imploded, with Dylan Cease, Logan Gilbert, Gerrit Cole, Andre Pallante, Chase Burns, Kyle Bradish, Michael King, Anthony Kay, Roki Sasaki, Jared Jones, and Spencer Arrighetti all relegated to the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides direct tactical targets to optimize your active roster, specifically breaking down the immediate priority additions of Heliot Ramos, Bryce Eldridge, AJ Ewing, Joey Cantillo, and Brandon Young. 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.
Craig and Big Mac debate if Wally Backman's old-school fire is what the Mets need while exploring the potential for Steve Cohen to sell the team. They react to the Yankees being swept in Boston and evaluate growing concerns regarding Gerrit Cole and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Additionally, they cover NBA news including Malik Beasley's indictment and Landry Shamet's contract with the Knicks. 01:20 - Wally Backman for Manager 05:30 - Stearns and Mendoza Struggles 10:35 - Steve Cohen Ownership Debate 15:40 - Sports Team Vanity Projects 19:45 - Mets Managerial Search 24:20 - NBA News Update 29:35 - Yankees Swept at Fenway 38:25 - Landry Shamet Knicks Extension 44:15 - Professional Ownership Ego 48:25 - Aaron Boone Quote Controversy
Chris McMonigle is NOT happy after the Yankees lost what he declared the worst loss of the season to finish the worst series of the season. C-Mac sounds off on the scuffling offense, as Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger have contributed NOTHING of late, which is hurting the team while Aaron Judge is hurt (4:45). C-Mac also took exception to Jazz Chisholm leaving the clubhouse and not speaking to reporters after being ejected in the sixth inning, telling the second baseman to "grow up" (9:00). With Luis Arraez potentially on the trade market, Chris wonders if the Yankees could make a move, and if they're growing tired of Chisholm (30:00). C-Mac then breaks down the series as a whole, starting with Sunday's debacle, then breaking down why he is concerned about Gerrit Cole after he struggled again on Saturday, giving up more home runs in a rough start on Saturday when Chris was in attendance at Fenway Park (41:00). Finally, Chris breaks down his belief that the Yankees are well aware of Austin Wells' struggles and will acquire a catcher before the trade deadline, which furthers his belief that there is still no need for all-out panic, and the Yanks will ultimately be fine despite this ugly series (53:00).
Welcome back to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast! Sean is back for another Yankees Series Recap pod as he highlights the Bombers taking 2 of 3 from the Tigers in Detroit. Sean starts by mentioning Paul Goldschmidt's continued dominance with 2 HRs against Tarik Skubal as well as Jasson Dominguez' bomb from the right side. He then shouts out another strong Ryan Weathers start before giving his thoughts on Gerrit Cole's recent outings, the current OF configuration and state of the division. Lastly, he previews this weekend's 4-game set at Fenway against the Red Sox. Everyone enjoy the pod!
Gordon starts with the Giannis to the Heat. Gerrit Cole did not pitch well against the Tigers but said it was just one of those nights. George Kittle talked about the NFL needing grass like they do in the World Cup in the NFL stadiums. The Scottish World Cup fans have made their way to Miami and were very excited to go to a Marlins game.
Gordon's back, but first we look at the top ten Cameo people. Giannis was traded to the Miami Heat and the NBA draft is tonight. Julius Randle was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Aaron Boone talks about Gerrit Cole's rough outing in Detroit. The Moment of The Day: The Warm Up Show was like a first date on Love On The Spectrum.
The guys react to the $935 price tag for a Jalen Brunson picture at Fanatics-Fest, with Gio saying it's fine if people want to pay it and Jerry asserting he wouldn't spend $1,000 on anyone. Next, Gordon Damer reviews the top ten Cameo people before hitting Giannis going to the Heat, tonight's NBA draft, Julius Randle heading to the Nets, and Aaron Boone reacting to Gerrit Cole's rough Detroit outing. Finally, the Moment of the Day equates the Warm Up Show to a first date on Love On The Spectrum, and Gio recalls golfing at Willie Colon's outing with a finance guy who felt like a total character.
The guys debate whether the Knicks' role players will return, check in on Mitchell Robinson's farm, and discuss J.R. Smith's family asking for money, before Gio breaks down the crazy Netflix doc 'Maternal Instincts'. Next, Gordon Damer updates on Giannis heading to the Heat, Gerrit Cole brushes off a rough outing against the Tigers, and George Kittle advocates for grass fields. Finally, Scottish World Cup fans head to a Marlins game in Miami, and Linda Cohn retires from ESPN after 34 years.
Boomer is out today, so Gio and Jerry start with tonight's NBA draft and the Nets trading for Julius Randle in what Gio calls the "Knicks model." Giannis is also heading to the Heat, a pair of major moves Gordon Damer tackles in his first update. Next, Gerrit Cole gave up five runs in a Yankees loss to the Tigers. Then, Gio calls golf analyst Eamon Lynch a "douche" for wanting to ban Long Island from hosting PGA events due to rude fans. Finally, the guys recap getting rained on at Willie Colon's golf tournament yesterday, where Gio felt like a storm chaser.
Gordon Damer has your updates today and starts with Giannis going to the Heat and Julius Randle going to the Nets. Gerrit Cole gave up 5 runs in just 4 ½ in the Yankees loss to the Tigers. Golf Channel analyst Eamon Lynch doesn't want Long Island to host any more PGA events because the fans are rude. Gio called him a ‘douche'.
We break down the logistics for tomorrow's Knicks parade before taking a call from a listener with an odd life story about his dad moving to Thailand. Jerry returns for an update, right after we discuss what time people should line up for tomorrow's festivities. Then, we cover KAT on Howard Stern talking Patrick Ewing, Jalen Brunson drawing fourth-quarter comparisons to Kobe Bryant, and Paul Goldschmidt homering in a Yankees win behind Gerrit Cole. Finally, we debate which Knicks celebrities will show up tomorrow and take a call from a woman explaining the testosterone-driven reason why coaches ban players from having sex.
Jerry's final update for the day starts with Mikal Bridges talking about Becky Hammon's comments on Jalen Brunson. Geno Smith talked about the Knicks championship and how it gives him something to strive for. Aaron Glenn was asked what he has taken from the Knicks championship run. Ben Rice homered in the Yankees win over the White Sox. Gerrit Cole gave up 3 hits in 6 innings. The Mets lost to the Reds again and this one was over in the first inning with Kodai Senga on the mound. The Moment of The Day: A fired up Japanese World Cup fan goes viral.
We kick off with rumors of Giannis heading to the Celtics and Jaylen Brown to the Clippers, and debate if Boomer will proudly fly a Knicks flag at his house. Jerry drops his final update featuring Mikal Bridges on Becky Hammon's Jalen Brunson comments, plus Geno Smith and Aaron Glenn finding inspiration in the Knicks' championship run. On the diamond, Ben Rice and Gerrit Cole power the Yankees over the White Sox, while Kodai Senga and the Mets get crushed early by the Reds. We wrap up with our Moment of the Day highlighting a viral, fired-up Japanese World Cup fan, and Gio closes the show sharing a wild story about an IVF mix-up where a family worked out a deal to keep a baby of a different race!
KAT was on with Howard Stern and talked about Patrick Ewing. Jalen Brunson is being compared to Kobe Bryant when it comes to the fourth quarter. Paul Goldschmidt homered as the Yankees beat the White Sox behind Gerrit Cole.