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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker continue the game-day edition following the Blue Jays' 16-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first leg of their doubleheader. Former MLB general manager and executive Thad Levine stops by (1:39) to share a front office's perspective on the lead-up to the trade deadline, Ross Atkins' reputation in trade talks, and the Twins' direction. Then, Jeff and Kevin react live to the Jays acquiring reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles for prospect Juaron Watts-Brown. Later, The Athletic's Jayson Stark (26:11) shares what Dominguez brings to Toronto, discusses his time at Sunday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and projects what could come from MLB's investigation into Emmanuel Clase.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 affiliates.
On Episode 989 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps Wednesday night's awful loss to the Red Sox and tries to get to the bottom of Jesus Luzardo's struggles. Also, Cristopher Sanchez is now a bona fide ace, John goes inside the numbers on what makes him so special. And what are the latest Trade Rumors surrounding the Phils? John breaks down all the latest. Could the Phils move Ranger Suarez or Luzardo this summer? Show Notes: Disastrous loss in the finale Phillies blow a 5-0 lead, HRs from Schwarber, Harper, Castellanos & Stott, Realmuto It's the Phils' first loss in a game they homered five or more times since June 10, 2019. They haven't won three in a row since June 18-20. Blame Realmuto & Luzardo, who had a no-hitter going into the 5th, gives us 6 in the 5th after walking in two runs then serving up a grand slam FELL APART WHILE PITCHING FROM THE STRETCH AGAIN Thomson said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Since June 11, opponents have hit .192/.252/.253 with 37 strikeouts and eight walks when there is no one on base against Luzardo. With runners on base, those numbers jump to .339/.443/.576, 16 strikeouts and 11 walks. (Gelb) Gelb says he went back to his old mechanics last night, but it still didn't work Jesus Luzardo says he is working day and night to fix his issues and he says they need to be fixed. He says teams are hitting him hard when he is pitching out of the stretch. He says it is not on JT Realmuto losing that foul ball pop-up. He says he and other Phillies lost it as well. Manager Rob Thomson says Jesus Luzardo lost his concentration. Phillies now 3-8 in Luzardo's last 11 starts They've now given Luzardo 3-0, 4-1 and 5-0 leads in July only to have him lose all 3 of them. He posted a 2.15 ERA in his first 11 starts. He allowed 20 runs in his next two. He made significant mechanical changes when pitching from the stretch, and it's resulted in only a 4.79 ERA over his last nine starts. UNLESS LUZARDO FIGURES THIS OUT, THEIR ENTIRE OFF-SEASON WILL HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE The good news is this is a mechanical issue… which would indicate to me it CAN be fixed… but can they fix it in time? PITCH TIPPING: The Red Sox are renowned for doing this. Two pitches later, Story doubled home a run. THIS WAS NOT A STRONG ROB THOMSON GAME Luzardo should have been pulled after the second straight bases loaded walk, but got Jordan Romano up too late… after the game, Thomson admitted that was a mistake Pinch-ran Weston Wilson for Kyle Schwarber in the 10th after Schwarber's RBI single… Wilson, who is not fast… thrown out trying to steal 2nd to end the 10th With Wilson already used, Max Kepler had to face a lefty reliever and watched a called strike three to end the game in the 11th, instead of having Wilson available to pinch hit Rob Thomson on the 5th inning tonight: Said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Harper's home run was the 350th of his career Bryce Harper tonight became the youngest of the 8 active players to reach 350 career home runs joining Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge. Kyle Schwarber's 34 HR are the 3rd-most through 102 games in Phillies franchise history, behind only Ryan Howard in 2006 and Mike Schmidt in 1979 -- both had 36. Cristopher Sanchez is a TRUE ACE: https://www.thegoodphight.com/2025/7/23/24472912/cristopher-sanchez-is-a-real-bona-fide-cy-young-contender WHEELER & SANCHEZ This gives the Phillies a leg-up in the postseason No one can match what the Phillies can do in the playoffs STARK ON SCHWARBER Says he believes Schwarber will be back here 4 years, $100 million is the number… how is he going to have a better deal four years AFTER the first free agent contract??? TRADE DEADLINE LATEST: Jayson Stark on 975 the Fanatic w/ Mikey Miss: Dombrowski wants to use his biggest chips to trade for a big time power bullpen arm controllable beyond this year, Duran, Bautista, no on Miller or Clase If he gets one, it's a right-handed platoon bat that falls into his lap Bullpen arm is more important than a bat Jeff Passan: The Phillies have quietly built up one of the best farm systems in baseball, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski's history of trading prospects for impact talent is unmatched. Still, with the Phillies entering a transition phase over the next few years, they aren't likely to sacrifice all of their depth. That complicates their tack at this deadline, because they are among the few teams with the need and capacity to acquire a pitcher of Clase's talent. Same goes for Cade Smith, another Guardian, and the Twins' two frontline relievers, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. Getting David Robertson for $6 million certainly helps matters and serves as insurance against objectionable demands on high-end relief pitchers. And yet adding Robertson plus a high-octane relief arm alongside Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm gives the Phillies a representative back end. If they can also add a right-handed-hitting outfielder with power -- Adolis Garcia is in the mix, and Luis Robert Jr. would play, too -- it will be a successful deadline for a team whose starting pitching is good enough to carry it deep into October. Ruben Amaro & Jim Salisbury on Phillies Show Very interesting stuff on the show from Amaro (doesn't think they'll be able to get a lock down closer), Aiden Miller might be more untouchable than Painter, and the clubhouse talking about Eugenio Suarez (Salisbury). @JohnnyPhisher: Phillies need a RHH OF @Buster_ESPN: A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end. Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs. Mets, AL East teams, Cubs among teams that have talked about him. COULD THE PHILLIES DO SOMETHING SIMILAR WITH RANGER SUAREZ OR JESUS LUZARDO? Jo Adell started slow, but on May 6 he hit a 9th inning HR in a blowout that got things going for him. Since then (67 gms) he has a .907 OPS (top 20 in MLB) with 19 HR (T-6th), and his .563 SLG is higher than any Phillies player. An interesting name: Dane Myers. Plays center field for the Marlins. The right-handed 29 year is wailing on lefties: .324/.385/.493, .878 OPS, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs in 78 PAs, 6 doubles. Would be a platoon guy. The Phillies and Padres are two of the many teams that have expressed interest in Steven Kwan, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both National League contenders are known to be looking for a left field upgrade.
Happy Monday! Scheffler provides no drama for us at the Open, Common Man has to shave T-Bone, Big Ten media days are this week, Buckeyes picked to finish second, we chat about changing sports nicknames, best stadiums in the Big Ten, Big Ten commish defends Michigan, we do Foodgasm & we chat MLB with Jayson Stark.
(00:00-10:36) – On today’s episode of Kincade & Salciunas, the guys open the show talking about the Phillies and their return from the All-Star break tonight as they take on the Angels. (10:36-17:24) – Jayson Stark added to Andrew’s confidence in the Phillies yesterday. (17:24-27:31) – It’s looking like the Phillies will be aggressive at the Trade Deadline. (27:31-36:47) – The guys check the text line and reset the show about the Phillies’ weird second half schedule.
(00:00-10:36) – On today’s episode of Kincade & Salciunas, the guys open the show talking about the Phillies and their return from the All-Star break tonight as they take on the Angels. (10:36-17:24) – Jayson Stark added to Andrew’s confidence in the Phillies yesterday. (17:24-27:31) – It’s looking like the Phillies will be aggressive at the Trade Deadline. (27:31-36:47) – The guys check the text line and reset the show about the Phillies’ weird second half schedule. (36:47-50:17) – The Phillies have a weird schedule in the second half of this season. (50:17-57:55) – Are there any untouchable prospects in the Phillies’ system? (57:55-1:08:56) – Is Rob Thomson getting enough criticism? (1:08:56-1:18:19) – Logan Dawson, who was drafted by the Phillies and is a South Jersey native, joins the show. (1:18:19-1:31:53) – TJ Watt’s new contract has Jalen Carter smiling. (1:31:53-1:40:08) – Today’s Headlines with Connor Thomas. (1:40:08-1:50:16) – Another bogus narrative around Jalen Hurts. (1:50:16-2:00:16) – Who are the Dallas Cowboys in 2025? (2:00:16-2:12:45) – Eric Gordon chimed in on the Joel Embiid talk from the last few days. (2:12:45-2:24:33) – Is this it for Andrew Salciunas? John Kincade realizes competition is also fun. (2:24:33-2:33:27) – Matt Groark joins the show. (2:33:27-2:46:22) – The guys check the text line for the final time and then the KEY 3 wraps up the show.
During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the MLB All-Star game, SEC Media Days, Jayson Stark, Gunner Stockton and Falcons Training Camp being just 8 days away before letting listeners try to Win Chuck's Dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to share their thoughts on Jayson Stark's claim that this year's O's are the most disappointing team in the history of modern baseball. ‘Of all time' seems dramatic, but could we say the most disappointing of the last 25 years?
Jayson Stark calls it like he sees it and the situation with our Braves is very perplexing as he sees it with no real answers to what has happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jayson Stark calls it like he sees it and the situation with our Braves is very perplexing as he sees it with no real answers to what has happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Home Run Derby day is here! Braves battle two rain delays to fall to Cardinals The Athletic's Jayson Stark joins the show On Campus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by The Athletic's Jayson Stark (1:05) to get his thoughts on the New York Yankees' slide with the potential to lose the lead in the AL East, the gap between the American League teams and the Detroit Tigers, Dave Dombrowski's history in the front office, and if the Chicago Cubs are the third-best team in the MLB. Then, WFAN New York Yankees radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman stops by (24:45) to discuss the players juggling around the infield, the Blue Jays pitching away from Aaron Judge, the state of the team's bullpen, and their trade deadline focus.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 affiliates.
On Episode 977 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of the Good Phight talks about the Phillies back-to-back shutout losses at the hands of the Astros in Houston. The offense is dead and in need of help, but will Dave Dombrowski use the trade deadline to pick up a bat? What about the bullpen. John analyzes Dombrowski's interview with The Athletic's Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville, searching for clues.
(00:00-13:23) The Sixers select V.J. Edgecombe with the third overall pick, but the Phillies get shut out again. (13:23-21:56) Dave Dombrowski doubling down on this lineup has the guys hot. (21:56-32:31) Jayson Stark had some interesting things to say about the Phillies. (32:31-41:40) Edgecombe says he is the most athletic player in this year’s draft.
(00:00-10:08) Today on Kincade & Salciunas, the show opens with Andrew and John reacting to the Sixers selecting V.J. Edgecombe in the NBA Draft. (10:08-17:23) Daryl Morey says the Sixers are super excited to add Edgecombe. (17:23-28:03) Edgecombe shares a story about how his family lived off of a generator for seven years. (28:03-37:54) Did Daryl Morey open the door to Edgecombe starting next to Tyrese Maxey? (37:54-51:18) The Sixers select V.J. Edgecombe with the third overall pick, but the Phillies get shut out again. (51:18-59:50) Dave Dombrowski doubling down on this lineup has the guys hot. (59:50-1:10:26) Jayson Stark had some interesting things to say about the Phillies. (1:10:26-1:19:34) Edgecombe says he is the most athletic player in this year’s draft. (1:19:34-1:32:35) Daryl Morey offers an update on Joel Embiid’s health. (1:32:35-1:42:06) In Today’s Headlines, Connor brings up Dionte Johnson refusing to go into a game because it was too cold, Yang Hansen getting drafted, and his thoughts on V.J. Edgecombe. (1:42:06-1:53:08) Daryl Morey believes the Sixers could have the best backcourt. (1:53:08-2:01:46) A caller is disgusted with the Edgecombe selection. (2:01:46-2:15:45) Ace Bailey’s approach to the draft is still so confusing. (2:15:45-2:22:28) Edgecombe had a lot to say after he was drafted, and it impressed the guys (2:22:28-2:34:19) Kevin Negandhi joins the show to share his thoughts on V.J. Edgecombe. (2:34:19-2:49:50) The show wraps up with a call who likes the Edgecombe pick, and the Key 3.
Ranger Suarez was masterful last night, but the Philadelphia Phillies offense was shutout by Framber Valdez, as the Houston Astros take game one of the series 1-0. Plus, Jayson Stark and The Athletic discusses the approach the Phillies will take at the Trade Deadline this year, and how the Phillies bullpen will stack up in the Postseason. And, ESPN ranked the Top 50 MLB Trade Deadline candidates. Who did they link to the Phillies?
Happy Monday! Timmy is back from his vacation, and he tells us about his trip to the Jersey Shore and his hatred for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Thunder beat the Pacers in Game 7 to win the NBA Finals, and Tyrese Haliburton's injury brings up the discussion of which Ohio State Football injury felt as close to that. We talk about Elly De La Cruz's magic vomit and Antonio Brown has left the country. We do Foodgasm with some food Timmy brought back for Man to try & we chat about Jayson Stark's trip to Italy in Jayson's Beef.
The Afternoon Show | Jayson Stark Joins The Show
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Jayson Stark to the show (2:25) to discuss the most controversial picks of his recently published column, the Athletic's MLB All-Quarter-Century team, including David Ortiz over Shohei Ohtani, and Aaron Judge over Ichiro Suzuki. Then, ahead of his induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, Greg Hamilton (31:16), director of national teams at Baseball Canada, reflects on the growth of the national junior team program, his path to the Hall and his expectations for the national team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.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 affiliates.
Ray observes that the Phillies appear content with moving Tijuana Walker to the bullpen, viewing it as an internal upgrade. However, he argues that this adjustment alone will not suffice, and the team must pursue an external acquisition to bolster their roster. Additionally, with JT Realmuto's contract nearing its expiration, Ray believes it is time to initiate discussions for a new deal, especially after hearing insights from Jayson Stark earlier in the week. As the Eagles commence their OTAs this week, Ray expresses concerns regarding the safety position. He advocates for the signing of Justin Simmons to bring in a veteran presence, prompting him to question whether the team has allocated too much of its budget towards the offense at the expense of the defense.
Time for a Friday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, plenty to cover on the program this morning as we get you set for the weekend. We're going to talk O's, preview the White Sox-Orioles series, with game 1 tonight getting bumped up to a 4:30pm start with expected inclement weather later tonight, and after last night, 3/4 of the NBA Finals + Stanley Cup Finals are set, so we'll go over what's at stake this weekend too. But for a large portion of today's show we'll be dedicating to Jim Henneman as we take time to celebrate the life and legacy of one of Baltimore's greatest sportswriters, whom the Orioles Pressbox is named after in Camden Yards. Stan ‘The Fan' Charles will join us at the top of the program as we chat more about Jim Henneman, before we check in with longtime Orioles writer Peter Schmuck at 10:30am, to get his thoughts on Jim and what he meant to him as a writer, friend and much more. At 11am, we will catch up with Jayson Stark from The Athletic as we get his thoughts on the Orioles, Jim Henneman, the manager search and lots more. And at 11:40am, we will talk some PLL before opening weekend up in Albany with Maryland Whipsnakes Head Coach Jim Stagnitta, their offseason, getting back to Championship Weekend and more. Plus, we will check in with Hall of Famer and Broadcaster Jim Palmer to share his thoughts on Jim Henneman, what he meant to Jim as a player, a broadcaster and we'll test Palmer's temperature on the birds too. It's a Friday so we'll go over ‘This Week In (the rest of) Baseball' as well!
(0:00-12:06) Today, we welcome Andrew to the show to discuss the insights we can gain from a team during OTA sessions. He explains that this period marks the beginning of scheme installations, allowing coaches to place players in various scenarios ahead of Training Camp. (12:06-19:45) Connor raises concerns about the secondary, particularly following the departure of some veteran players in the defensive backfield. We focus on key figures such as Drew Makuba, Adoree Jackson, and Kelee Ringo. (19:45-32:35) Andrew offers an NFL comparison for rookie Drew Makuba, who made his debut during OTAs. He highlights Makuba's strong tackling skills and his impressive ability to make plays on the ball. (32:35-41:30) In our Twitter poll update, Kevin Patullo continues to dominate as the most discussed storyline among Eagles fans. Connor expresses surprise at the significant interest in the defensive line, indicating a diverse range of topics capturing attention. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell
Adam Wainwright joins the program to talk about the red hot Cardinals and what he saw a few weeks ago that made him think this team is special. Adam talks about the changes he's seen that's been impactful, including hitting coach Brant Brown and others. Adam shares his perspective on selling vs. buying and the deadline and also guesses Jayson Stark's MLB All Quarter Century team and gives his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode, we begin with a Memorial Day tribute to former MLB players who served in the military, and debate if Ted Williams would have been the greatest hitter of all-time had it not been for his service. From there, we discuss Jayson Stark's Quarter Century team of the 2000s, make our own teams, and discuss the top-ten position players of the last twenty-five years. From there, we discuss Jose Alvarado's PED suspension, Jean Segura's retirement, the difficulty of cutting fan-favorites, and the career of Bill Freehan.
(0:00-8:13) Reacting to the Phillies incredible win last night (8:13-19:45) Phillies against bad teams are getting the job done (19:45-28:26) Most impressive Phillie over the last month (28:26-41:02) Texts on the most impressive Phillie (41:02-50:55) We re-air The Afternoon Show's interview with The Athletic's Jayson Stark (50:55-1:00:35) Reacting to Jayson Stark & the impact of losing Alvarado (1:00:35-1:09:45) Eagles expectations for 2025 (1:09:45-1:21:39) Eagles offense & Jalen Hurts expectations (1:21:39-1:30:10) Ranking Jalen Hurts (1:30:10-1:40:19) Sean gives his expectations for the Eagles in 2025 (1:40:19-1:55:15) When will the Eagles offense and defense start to click next season?
The Athletic and Jayson Stark produced their MLB quarter century teams, the best lineup and starting rotation possible from the players from 2000-2025. So, we thought it would be fun to come up with our Philadelphia Phillies quarter century team. From the obvious choices, like Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins, to the more difficult ones, we've compiled the best starting 9, plus 5 man rotation, the Phillies could have produced in the last 25 years. Plus, the Phillies sweep out the Colorado Rockies and head to Sacramento to take on the Athletics riding a 7 game winning streak.
Seth and Sean discuss the guys they left out of the Circle of Trust responding in kind as the Astros beat Seattle 9-2, dive into injury updates on some Astros pitchers, assess how CJ Stroud did under pressure last season, go through the day's Headlines, discuss the crazy amount the Astros have spent rehabbing prominent starting Pitchers since 2020, Harris County's hope to keep Texans HQ in the county, react to Jose Altuve being named to Jayson Stark's All Quarter Century Team, dive into Nick Caserio being quizzed by Chris Simms about his past drafts, react to Tom Brady planning to open a Hall of Excellence in Las Vegas, what would be in a Houston Hall of Excellence, assess if the Astros are trying based on their payroll and performance, listen to the worst takes of the week and see if any can unseat current champion Andrew Perloff in Bad Take-a-Mania, discuss college football fixing a big issue with the 12-team playoff just in time to move on to the 16-team playoff soon, rub their genie lamp to wish 3 things for the Astros this weekend, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.
Seth and Sean discuss the crazy amount the Astros have spent rehabbing prominent starting Pitchers since 2020, Harris County's hope to keep Texans HQ in the county, and react to Jose Altuve being named to Jayson Stark's All Quarter Century Team.
Seth and Sean react to Jose Altuve being named to Jayson Stark of the Athletic's All Quarter Century team, and discuss which former Astros made the team as well.
En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News, abordamos dos temas candentes: 1. El equipo All-Star del siglo XXI según Jayson Stark: El reconocido periodista de The Athletic, Jayson Stark, ha publicado su selección de los mejores jugadores de las últimas dos décadas y media. Entre las decisiones más debatidas se encuentran: Yadier Molina sobre Buster Posey como receptor titular, destacando su liderazgo y habilidades defensivas . José Altuve elegido como segunda base, superando a figuras como Chase Utley y Robinson Canó, a pesar de las controversias que rodearon su carrera . ¿Estás de acuerdo con estas elecciones? ¡Déjanos tu opinión en los comentarios! 2. Amenazas a Liam Hendriks y su familia: El lanzador de los Red Sox, Liam Hendriks, denunció públicamente las amenazas de muerte que él y su esposa recibieron tras una derrota ante los Mets. Hendriks, quien regresó al montículo después de superar un cáncer y una cirugía Tommy John, calificó estos actos como "repugnantes y viles", haciendo un llamado a erradicar este tipo de comportamientos en el deporte . Otros titulares del día: José Altuve conecta 2 jonrones en la victoria de los Astros sobre los Mariners. Ronel Blanco es colocado en la lista de lesionados. Amed Rosario da el hit de oro para que los Nacionales dejen en el terreno a los Bravos. Hoy debuta Ronald Acuña Jr. con Atlanta. Carlos Rodón brilla en la lomita y Jorbit Vivas conecta su primer jonrón en MLB, llevando a los Yankees a completar la barrida ante los Rangers. Ranger Suárez lidera a los Phillies en la barrida sobre los Rockies, quienes registran su peor inicio desde el siglo XIX. Nathan Lukes conecta el hit de oro en la undécima entrada para que los Blue Jays dejen en el terreno a los Padres. Tanner Bibee domina desde el montículo, respaldado por Ángel Martínez y Carlos Santana, en la blanqueada de los Guardians sobre los Tigres. #JaysonStark #AllStarSiglo21 #LiamHendriks #MLB #BaseballNews #JoséAltuve #CarlosRodón #RonaldAcuñaJrConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.
(0:00-10:01) Connor wants to see Hurts make the leap to ALL TIME level player; more than just SB MVP. (10:07-17:23) Connor and Ricky react to a caller saying half the league’s quarterbacks would “dominate” in the Eagles system. (17:26-28:09) Connor and Ricky discuss Jayson Stark’s MLB All Quarter Century Team. (28:13-37:09) Connor and Ricky discuss Jayson Stark’s MLB All Quarter Century Team.
(0:00-12:52) The Packers took the initiative to advocate for the ban on the tush push, and Connor suspects they were motivated by external influences. This raises the question of whether your perception of the Packers has changed as a result. (12:52-20:51) Connor has conducted thorough research on the NL East and the Dodgers, who pose a significant threat in the race for the World Series title. (20:51-33:07) Jayson Stark joins the discussion to analyze the recent success of the Phillies, highlighting the impressive performance of Jesus Luzardo. (33:07-43:21) We reflect on the insights shared by Jayson Stark during the interview, which provided valuable information. Additionally, it is important to commend Jeffrey Lurie for his presence at the NFL Meetings, where he advocated for his team amid what appears to be a bias against the Eagles. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell
Happy Monday! Scheffler wins another major & we chat about the LIV golfers, we chat about the most cursed teams, we chat about the world's strongest man, Timmy had a time at the checkout & has a gas issue, Tom Cruise wants to do action movies forever & we chat MLB with Jayson Stark.
As they continue to win series, the Atlanta Braves are building some steady momentum as they prepare to welcome back a pair of star players very soon. Grant McAuley discusses the recent goings on for the Braves, the sustained winning, the key performers, and the impending returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., both of whom could make a profound impact on the club's trajectory the rest of the way. Meanwhile, the baseball world was surprised by the long-debated reinstatement of all-time hits leader Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list. What went into Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision, was it finally time or should Rose still be on the outside looking in, and what are his Hall of Fame chances? Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins to discuss that and more. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.
Former Toronto Blue Jay, Ross Stripling, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on the heels of his announcement of retirement earlier this week. Ross chats about what's next for him after baseball, the advice he would offer his younger self, his favourite moments during his time in Toronto, and the state of baseball in 2025. Later on, Jayson Stark (24:37) of MLB Network and The Athletic breaks down the changes to the strike zone in 2025 and the reception around the league.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 affiliates.
Happy Monday! T-Bone & Tyvis hosting today. Cavs drop Game One, Sherrone Moore gets a two-game suspension, Gen Z loves chicken, concerns surrounding the Ohio St. defensive line room, people like watching the ponies, Katie Ledecky's dominance and Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark!
Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Bickley Blasts on the Diamondbacks, and we're joined by Jayson Stark.
Stark talks Diamondbacks, Corbin Carroll, injury problems, NL West, and more.
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the strike zone, which is shrinking in 2025. They dig into why that changes have taken place and consider a few implications of that adjustment. Plus, they look at a trio of underperforming starting pitchers through the first month of the season including Zac Gallen, who may have started a turnaround Thursday against the Mets, Sandy Alcántara, and Aaron Nola.Story from Jayson Stark, Ken Rosenthal, Eno & several writers from The Athletic MLB team ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328105Rundown2:32 Is The Strike Zone Really Shrinking?4:36 Where Is The Strike Zone Getting Smaller?13:23 Adjusting the Game to Increase Offense & Balls in Play20:52 Walk Rates Don't Fluctuate Much29:59 Zac Gallen: Adjustments Already Happening?38:16 Sandy Alcántara: A Typical Post Tommy John Command Lag?45:14 Aaron Nola: Is the Ceiling Coming Down Again?52:00 Eno's Greatest FearFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Monday! Sheduer Sanders lands in Cleveland, 14 Buckeyes get selected, Bill Belichick's weird CBS Sunday Mornings interview, Yikes!, Fat Boy Food Tip, Common Man committed theft today and Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark.
On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes in ex-major leaguer Doug Glanville, FanGraphs writer Davy Andrews, and his SIS colleague, Mark Bricker.Mark and Doug talked about Doug's new baseball newsletter, Welcome To Glanville and Mark pitched 3 ideas about defense that Doug could write about (Fernando Tatis The Gymnast is one).From ideas for articles to actual articles, Mark and Davy talked about what Davy's written about defense this season on Elly De La Cruz, Oneil Cruz, and what adding/losing a Defensive Run Saved looks like early in the season.And then Mark and Mark talked Roki Sasaki, the Phillies lineup, and the impressiveness of Pete Crow-Armstrong.Welcome to Glanvillehttp://dougglanville.substack.comLatest episode of Doug and Jayson Stark's podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starkville-mike-shildt-talks-about-the-surging-padres/id1558220009?i=1000704576444Davy Andrews article linksWitnessing Elly De La Cruzhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/witnessing-elly-de-la-cruzOneil Cruz isn't a CF yethttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/oneil-cruz-isnt-a-center-fielder-yetThis is How You Lose A Fielding Runhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/this-is-how-you-earn-or-lose-one-fielding-runWhen Ballplayers Make Babieshttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-when-ballplayers-make-babiesThanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.
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Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11am hour is presented by Trajan Weath. Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit TrajanWealth.com to learn more about retirement and state planning. Jayson Stark from The Athletic talks Braves RedZone Justin Rose is still figuring out how he feels about his Masters performance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Word of the Day: Enjoyment (0:00-11:40) Can you beat Tyrone in a race? (11:45-19:20) Tyrone and Ricky discuss if Sylvana would beat Kyle Schwarber in a foot race. (19:26-32:20) Jayson Stark joins the show for his weekly Phillies check-in and analysis. (32:30-39:40) Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
Word of the Day: Mistakes (0:00-12:04) Many fans believe Rojas should be benched indefinitely. Tyrone and Ricky say this would be pretty much impossible. (12:09-19:55) Tyrone asks Ricky what his DREAM sporting event would be. What would YOUR dream sporting event be? (20:05-34:10) Jayson Stark joins for a weekly Phillies check in and assessment of Rojas blunder. (34:20-42:30) Phillies lineup is announced, highlighted by Marsh and Schwarber. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour of 'Vladurday' by going to the Back Leg Line to get your questions and takes on the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s newly inked extension! Later, The Athletic's Jayson Stark joins the show (27:34) to discuss Vladdy's $500M deal from a broader, MLB point of view. He shares his thoughts on the deal itself before getting into how it might impact the free agent market, realistic post-contract expectations for Vladdy, the role the looming new CBA plays in teams' negotiations, the AL landscape and much more!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 affiliates.
Word of the Day: Plan (0:00-14:25) Tyrone says the Phillies nee0:00-d to take advantage of the Braves skid early in the season and continue to rattle off wins. (14:30-21:50) Jayson Stark returns to chat Phillies, Zach Wheeler stardom and the bullpen. (22:00-34:30) Tyrone and Ricky say Rob Thomson cannot be denied for his management skills and decision making. Jason & Kylie welcome their 4th child. (34:40-44:10) Return to the Twitter poll. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
The Word of the Day is Scenario (0:00-13:26) The Phillies' pitching staff possesses the capability to rank among the top in Major League Baseball. Should Christopher Sanchez perform well in away games this season, he may enter discussions for the Cy Young Award. Ricky anticipates that Aaron Nola will deliver his usual strong performance, while Jesus Luzardo could emerge as a key asset for the team. (13:26-20:08) As the Fanatic knockout contest takes place tonight, we discuss potential bottom finishers and the minor gameplay adjustments that enhance the experience for fans. (20:08-33:07) Jayson Stark appears on the show to talk about the Phillies, as their roster is finalized, and Opening Day is scheduled for tomorrow. (33:07-39:55) We react to the Twitter Poll. Which of these two scenarios is more likely to happen? Phillies win World Series 50.7% Phillies miss Postseason 49.3% We also react to the interview with Jayson Stark who mentions an interesting comparison when talking about Andrew Painter. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
Timmy filled in for Common Man today! We're down to the Sweet 16, CBJ need a win tonight, it was a tough Sunday for Ohio St women's athletics, Ryan Day presser recap, Amir "Aura" Khan is heading to Raleigh, Yikes!, the CBB portal opens today and Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark.
On Episode 933 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight is joined by The Athletic's Jayson Stark as he discusses his article on whether the trend line for the 2025 Phillies is on the way up, or on the way down. What will their legacy be if they don't win a World Series? And will J.T. Realmuto or Kyle Schwarber sign a contract extension this spring? Also, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher appear on the roundtable to discuss Jayson's article, the spate of injuries to the Mets and Braves, and our level of concern over Matt Strahm's shoulder soreness. Powered by WHYY & BillyPenn.com!