Podcast appearances and mentions of Jayson Stark

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the Blue Jays' weekend series in Baltimore against the Orioles and touch on Jeff Hoffman's 9th-inning meltdown, Spencer Miles' first start on the road, Jesús Sánchez getting hit by a ball in the outfield from the stands, and Charles McAdoo's debut weekend in the Majors. Then, The Athletic's and host of the Starkville Podcast Jayson Stark joins the guys (29:17) to chat about the New York Yankees 13-run game against the A's, the state of the American League and it's East division with many teams without a winning record, if the Chicago White Sox's pitching staff is sustainable, and why the 2026 NL Cy Young Award is a tight race.  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.

Jayson Stark joins Kelley Franco and The Three Inning Fan Show for a wide-ranging conversation about where baseball is headed — and whether the sport is changing faster than fans realize.We discuss the impact of ABS and the shrinking strike zone, why walks are exploding across MLB, whether baseball accidentally solved one problem by creating another, and if the traditional starting pitcher is disappearing before our eyes. We also cover the evolving role of managers and front offices, and what baseball could look like in 10 years. And of course…what's good to eat while watching the ballgame.Jayson Stark covers Major League Baseball for The Athletic and is one of the greatest storytellers in sports journalism.*Music by Podington Bear

(0:00-20:36) Jayson Stark has some concerning numbers for Aaron Nola(20:36-31:54) Is Dave Dombrowski on the same trajectory as Daryl Morey? (31:54-44:05) The Athletic's Zach Berman joins the show after Sean Mannion & Vic Fangio's press conferences on Thursday Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday! We open with the unfortunate passing of Bill Davidge and talk about his impact with the Blue Jackets. Common Man watched the Cavs, and they choked away Game 1 to the Knicks. We discuss how the Big Ten wants a 24-team Playoff. We do Leather Jacket Time with Nicole Shearin, and she tells us stories from her recent trip. We do a special Wednesday edition of Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark. The guys disagree on how to make hot dogs. Good Clean Emails, Timmy got a physical, and we do Name Dropping with Jeff Rimer.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' thoughts on who has surprised them and has disappointed them the most at the quarter mark of the Blue Jays' 2026 season, Yohendrick Piñango's future on the main roster, Vlad Jr.'s early-season struggles, and more. Then, The Athletic's Jayson Stark joins the guys (28:20) to discuss the Phillies' success with Don Mattingly at the helm, if the Atlanta Braves can maintain their top spot in the NL East, how ABS has affected the game including the increased number of unintentional walks to start the year, changes with the strike zone, and how this could change the way pitchers pitch in the long term.  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.

He had Walt Weiss on the Starkville podcast this week and was front & center for the Phillies firing of Rob Thomson. Jayson Stark joins us to cover it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joins the guys to let out some steam after a gut-wrenching series sweep in Philly and discusses what the Giants can do to bounce back and get back to playing winning baseball. The Waterboy and Murph talk to Jayson Stark to discuss what the Giants will have to fix going into a tough series matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph and Markus are joined by Jayson Stark, a veteran baseball scribe, to break down the Giants' struggles and the Phillies' surprising start. They discuss Tony V's rough first month as the Giants' manager. Jason shares his observations on Tony's unique approach and the challenges he may face in connecting with the team. They also dive into the Giants' big-ticket signings, including Rafael Devers and Willie Adames, and whether they're living up to expectations. 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 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Jayson Stark joins us RedZone - Shilo Sanders, Fernando & Tom Brady See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had Walt Weiss on the Starkville podcast this week and was front & center for the Phillies firing of Rob Thomson. Jayson Stark joins us to cover it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share some injury updates on George Springer, Trey Yesavage and more, why he isn't definitive on who he's bringing out in the 9th inning, Louis Varland's increase high-leverage workload, what adjustments he'd like to see from Kazuma Okamoto's at-bats, if he sees remnants of the 2025 Jays' identity on their recent road trip, Ernie Clement's contact rate, and Brandon Valenzuela's adjustment to the Majors. Then, the guys hear from GM and VP Ross Atkins on the team's start to the 2026 season and Jeff Hoffman not being designated as their closer. Afterwards, The Athletic's Jayson Stark stops by (33:38) to discuss the state of the Phillies, their president declaring manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat, if fans could dictate his future, and why the New York Yankees could be a real threat to the L.A. Dodgers.  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 Tuesday! We have a girthy show today. The Bengals made a trade they don't usually make. We do a special Tuesday edition of Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark. We go Inside the Buckeyes, and See you Next Tuesday with Jen Winters. We talk about how Bryson DeChambeau is out of his mind, and Timmy's son is playing with his golf emotions. We do Rapid Fire with Rhymetime, the Queen turns 100 today, and we do Timmy Time looking at the Biggest Trades in NFL History.

We kick off the baseball season, with Mark Simon talking about all things robo-ump.First, Jayson Stark joins us to explain the "buffer zone" and the imperfections of the new system. He wrote an article about this last month and we're now seeing what he wrote about play out in front of us.Then we're joined by Maxfield Lane and Owen Riley of Oyster Analytics. They're former college baseball players with a statistical expertise who have mapped out when it's best to challenge and when it's best to hold back, and they have an interactive tool that you can use to play along with batters, pitchers, catchers, and umpires.Thanks 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this episode chatting with Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and Sportsnet analyst. They dig into the issues behind the Blue Jays' five-game losing streak, Max Scherzer's road back to the mound after exiting Monday's game with forearm tendinitis, expectations for Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Kevin Gausman tonight, the options behind the plate in Alejandro Kirk's absence, and the lingering emotions from the 2025 World Series. Later, Jayson Stark (24:45) of The Athletic discusses the mediocrity early in the American League, storylines to watch in this week's Blue Jays vs. Dodgers series, and his impressions of the Automated Ball-Strike system. 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.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about a recent Jayson Stark column in which Dave Dombrowski shared some stirring thoughts on the Phillies' off season. Also, the Phillies extended Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola and Dante Nori are dominating at the WBC, and the Phillies have a new Wall of Fame inductee!

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 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Another Braves injured pitcher? On Campus: A $40 million roster in Baton Rouge Hawks still have a shot to get out of the play-in? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kostos is joined by Jayson Stark of The Athletic to talk Spring Training headlines including the new ABS system, and what division has 4 of the 5 best teams in Baseball?

Nick Kostos is joined by Jayson Stark of the Athletic to talk MLB, the new ABS System and the biggest spring training headlines. Plus, why the Detroit Pistons will NOT win the NBA Title this year.

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Wednesday. Talking all the latest NFL offseason headlines, a recap of the night that was in College Basketball and the NBA. Danny Parkins, Jayson Stark and John Fanta join the show

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's program with a preview of this afternoon's Blue Jays vs. Rays spring training game. They look back on Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins and discuss Andrés Giménez' first home run of the spring, before projecting how the Jays rotation and 26-man roster might come together ahead of Opening Day. The boys also take a moment to chat about Alek Manoah's comments about Toronto's World Series run, before Jayson Stark (15:08) of The Athletic joins to discuss his recent piece on the Blue Jays outlook in 2026. He debates if the team is better equipped this season, how to manage the rotation, and Jeff Hoffman's opportunity to bounce back. Later, MLB Network host Robert Flores (30:50) chats about the Jays' ability to rebound this year, the players at camp he's keeping his eye on, the Max Scherzer signing, the upcoming World Baseball Classic and Tarik Skubal's limited availability. 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.

It's time for the preseason hotseat! Jayson Stark wrote about it for The Athletic. Who is getting fired by May? (17:43) Are the Chicago Bears now the Indiana Bears? Are they moving to Iowa? Are they staying in Chicago? (25:49) Mat Ishbia has sounded off on NBA tanking. The NBA is pissed about tanking. Changes are coming. (41:00) Still no WNBA deal. Still fighting. Still think a work stoppage is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the preseason hotseat! Jayson Stark wrote about it for The Athletic. Who is getting fired by May? (17:43) Are the Chicago Bears now the Indiana Bears? Are they moving to Iowa? Are they staying in Chicago? (25:49) Mat Ishbia has sounded off on NBA tanking. The NBA is pissed about tanking. Changes are coming. (41:00) Still no WNBA deal. Still fighting. Still think a work stoppage is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00-22:21) Is there a winner in the Nick Castellanos feud?(22:34-35:55) Kincade thinks Baseball Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark is nuts(36:08-45:25) Connor's financial challenge to Philly Sports FansPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Boonie Bite, Tyler Kepner and Jayson Stark talk about their experiences as members of the selection committee for the MLB Hall of Fame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Bret Boone Podcast, Bret sits down with Jayson Stark and Tyler Kepner to discuss both the 2026 MLB Hall of Fame and More. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman react to the Mets losing Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers and why not only is it a huge loss on the field, but also one to a clubhouse that is already in turmoil. Plus, what Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies means for the Pete Alonso market. Later, MLB writer Jayson Stark joins the guys to discuss Jeff Kent being elected for the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee that he was a part of as well as the traditional Hall of Fame ballot. *Timecodes will be a little off due to ads* 0:00 Intro 0:57 Mets lose Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers 11:13 Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies 16:33 MLB writer Jayson Stark joins The Show! 44:32 Hit or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this Andruw Jones year to finally make it into the Hall? What does Jayson think about Alex Anthopoulos' moves yesterday? 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 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning The Athletic's Jayson Stark joins the guys to talk HOF & Braves On Campus - Sark is angry & the Wolfpack are headed to Brazil RedZone - QB news abound See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ike, Spike and Fritz play audio from Jayson Stark discussing the Bryce Harper-Dave Dombrowski situation and how the future relationship between the two will play out.

Happy Monday! NCAA hoops are back today, the World Series game 7 was incredible, Bengals defense blows another game, don't let the early darkness confuse you tonight, we recap the Buckeyes win over Penn State & the rest of the college football weekend, we give you a Foodgasm & we recap the World Series with Jayson Stark.

Happy Monday!! No Common Man so Adam King is in with Timmy today. R.I.P. Nick Mangold!! The boys talk about some Stolen and Burnt Car Drama that led us into 1st cars. Timmy has a Buckeye PSA. Bill Rabinowitz stopped by to talk about his new book Buckeye Brotherhood. The Bengals are bad. The pair we didn't know we needed...Vasectomy Talk and the Tush Push. One NFL Coach wants No More Pongy. We hit a Grand Slam with Foodgasm. Timmy likey what he sees from this OSU Hoops Team. The guys give us some Good Clean Boys and Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker had the chance to chat with Blue Jays' pitching coach Pete Walker (1:13) from the World Series Media Day to talk about Trey Yesavage making his first Fall Classic start, Chris Bassitt's adjustment into a bullpen role during the ALCS and his projected workload against the L.A. Dodgers, and Jeff Hoffman's closing confidence. Then, MLB Network host Greg Amsinger (8:43) weighs in on how Game 1 is a must-win for the Blue Jays, if we'll see a complete game from a Dodgers' pitcher, and Vladdy's perception in America. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by (22:53) to discuss Bo Bichette's deployment at 2B, who ends up facing Shohei Ohtani coming out of the bullpen, and Louis Varland's expected usage. To wrap up before Game 1, The Athletic's Jayson Stark jumps on (45:17) to give his thoughts on the impact of Bichette's long layoff, Blake Snell's strong competitive pitch arsenal, if the Dodgers have 'ruined' baseball, and who is the most important player for the Blue Jays outside of Guerrero Jr. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by The Athletic's Jayson Stark (3:20) to chat about whether the Philadelphia Phillies fanbase could forgive Orion Kerkering's misjudgement in Game 4 giving the L.A. Dodgers the win and ticket to the NLCS, what's next for the Phillies, if the Dodgers have returned to being the best team in the MLB, what the New York Yankees should focus on in the offseason, and potential roster changes for the Blue Jays ahead of the ALCS. Then, FOX Sports' play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin (35:46) stops by to discuss the Seattle Mariners-Detroit Tigers series heading to 5 games, if Josh Naylor can become an x-factor in a win-or-go-home scenario, and if a Tigers series win will erase a bad end to their regular season. 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! It's Reaction Monday & we recap the Buckeyes win over Washington, the OSU d-line has been dominant, Ryder Cup fans are an embarrassment, the Reds & Guardians both make the playoffs, Browns lose to the Lions, we give you a Foodgasm, what's the deal with lightning & we chat MLB playoffs with Jayson Stark.

Happy Tuesday! Timmy is joined by Adam King as his co-host today. We dive into Jeremiah Smith's stardom as Adam saw it up close and personal over the weekend. Joe Burrow believes a deal will get done with Trey Hendrickson. We go Inside the Buckeyes and give the real reason why Common Man is off. Rapid Fire with Rhymetime. We talk about Rich Eisen's return to Sportscenter and how do programs become Blue Bloods in College Football. And we do Jayson's Beef with Jayson Stark.

Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (2:32) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how he's navigated the 2025 season with his pitchers' injuries and trade deadline acquisitions, expectations for Shane Bieber when he makes his Blue Jays debut, what he's learned about Max Scherzer, how Jose Berrios can find his velocity again, Brendon Little's walk rate, Jeff Hoffman's adjustment to the closer role, and his assessments of Louis Varland and Seranthony Domínguez. Then, The Athletic's Jayson Stark stops by (28:38) to discuss the sustainability of the Blue Jays' approach to hitting, the team's high-calibre pitching staff, Scherzer's longevity, and potential MLB expansion. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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