Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster gather in Bristol following the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The guys dole out grades for all 30 teams, decide whether this was actually the craziest trade deadline in recent years and talk to Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 33:19 Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster gather in Bristol following the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The guys dole out grades for all 30 teams, decide whether this was actually the craziest trade deadline in recent years and talk to Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 33:19 Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hear Chiefs & Royals audio in the Need to Know. Then, Jeff Passan joins us to recap the WILD Trade Deadline, and finally, a KC Current Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) The guys are diving into all the trades on MLB Trade Deadline day, but not the ones you think! (22:07) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Jarren Duran had three hits, including a home run and four RBIs, Trevor Story homered again, and the Red Sox crushed the Twins 13-1 on Wednesday to win the series. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Red Sox traded first base prospect Blaze Jordan to the Cardinals for lefty reliever Steven Matz. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy This episode of Toucher & Hardy is brought to you in part by Profluent and then have that linked to https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by reacting to the big news that came out during the commercial break with ESPN's Jeff Passan reporting that the Padres have traded top prospect Leodalis De Vries along with 3 other players to the A's for closer Mason Miller and JP Sears!? This discussion dominates the 8am hour, and the guys are also joined by The Athletic's Eno Sarris who calls in to give his thoughts on the big trade of the morning and if the Padres made a good deal or not. Listen here!

Tony opens the show by talking with Michael and George “who says nothing” about the summer routine at Rehoboth Country Club. Dave Sheinin calls in to talk about Katie Ledecky and the World Swimming Championships, Jeff Passan phones in to talk about a fiery encounter between Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred, concerns about gambling in baseball and sports in general, and also about Bug Selig's legacy, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Bats Outta Hell “Luna” ; “Rhubarb” 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

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the Mariners on the verge of doing more, what makes the relief market so interesting, Shane Bieber's availability, if the Dodgers should try acquire Steven Kwan, why Jeff thinks the Padres will do something big, and where they think Merrill Kelly will land. Then, Hembo on the passing of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Bryce Harper sparring with Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse, Emmanuel Clase put on leave over a gambling probe, truth behind Anthony Volpe's struggles, the stunning Blue Jay turnaround, and if the Rangers will make a big move in Bruce Bochy's last season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:10 Jeff Passan 28:13 Hembo 56:23 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners lose game two of the series to the A's and Salk is still perplexed by how tough it still is to read this Mariners team. After that, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the trade deadline, the potential 2027 lockout and more.

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the Mariners on the verge of doing more, what makes the relief market so interesting, Shane Bieber's availability, if the Dodgers should try acquire Steven Kwan, why Jeff thinks the Padres will do something big, and where they think Merrill Kelly will land. Then, Hembo on the passing of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Bryce Harper sparring with Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse, Emmanuel Clase put on leave over a gambling probe, truth behind Anthony Volpe's struggles, the stunning Blue Jay turnaround, and if the Rangers will make a big move in Bruce Bochy's last season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:10 Jeff Passan 28:13 Hembo 56:23 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys continue to check in on all the different training camps underway in the NFL, a few things that are happening in MLB, and everything else going on in the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his new gig as the color commentator for the Arizona Cardinals radio broadcast is 12 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and host of In the Trenches, friend of the progrum, AQ Shipley. Next, Senior MLB Insider for ESPN, Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss the heated argument between Rob Manfred and Bryce Harper about a potential salary cap, Emmanuel Clase under investigation for gambling, and what he's hearing about the trade deadline and what names might get moved. Later, 6x Super Bowl Champion, and current GM of the Houston Texans, Nick Caserio joins the show to chat about the moves they've made in the offseason, if he monitors what other teams are doing during training camp, and much much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow from Latrobe, Pennsylvania at Steelers training camp. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salk and Maura share all their training camp takeaways after the Seahawks first full practice with pads on Monday. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to dive in on the trade deadline, what the Mariners could still do, Bryce Harper's heated exchange with Rob Manfred and more.

Bump and Stacy look back on Ichiro’s Hall of Fame enshrinement with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the rest of the series against the Athletics with broadcaster Gary Hill, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan said about the John Naylor move and the MLB Trade Deadline. 

Aram and Jack break down Jeff Passan's latest piece for ESPN.com highlighting a contentious back-and-forth between Bryce Harper and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Then, they dive into Seth Lugo's long-term outlook before working through the tiered ladder of contention for all 30 teams.Intro: 0:00Harper/Manfred: 9:49Seth Lugo: 25:21Ethos: 31:15As-Is: 34:32Emmanuel Clase: 38:57Work to Do: 42:18Soft Sell: 58:06Sellers: 1:06:34Support Just Baseball's All-Star Charity Auction!$10 Credit For Sports Cards on Loupe!Join Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yesterday the story came out from Jeff Passan at ESPN that Bryce Harper got face to face with Rob Manfred over the commissioner visiting the clubhouse to talk about adding a salary cap to the MLB. Well now today there's some fear around the Phillies that their could be some big ramifications for that altercation. Find out what some of the fallout may be.

Rich breaks down the latest from NFL training camps including Dak Prescott weighing in on Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys contract stalemate, Terry McLaurin's arrival at Washington Commanders' camp, and what Kenny Pickett's hamstring injury means for the Cleveland Browns' 4-man QB competition.  (timestamp)  Rich and the guys react to a report by ESPN's Jeff Passan that states MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred floating the idea of a salary cap did not go over well with Phillips 1B Bryce Harper. The slimmed down Luka Doncic featured in the new issue of Men's Health magazine. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-18:53) Friend of the show Jeff Passan just posted his Top 50 or 57 trade deadline candidates. How many Cardinals made his list? Ballwin Beer Bitch is on the phone lines. New skypigging trend. Salads in mason jars. The loofa trend. When your waffle fries taste like bathroom. Doug's Mt. Rushmore of airport bathrooms.(19:01-26:03) Audio from Ichiro's Hall of Fame speech in Cooperstown. Ichiro doing some material at the Marlins' expense. Buffet eating.(26:13-37:32) Do they play this at the Viper Room in Columbia. The Billy Joel documentary on Max. Why did Steve Perry leave Journey? Hunting Wives. Movie Boy doesn't do Hallmark movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2: Ike, Spike and Fritz discuss the quotes from Jeff Passan's story regarding commissioner Rob Manfred holding a meeting in the Phillies clubhouse and Bryce Harper getting reportedly nose to nose with him.

In hour 4, the WIP Midday Show are reacting to the report from ESPN's Jeff Passan that when Rob Manfred visited the Phillies clubhouse to talk about a potential salary cap inclusion, Bryce Harper got face to face with MLB commissioner and cursed him out! Plus, the midday show previews you with everything you need to know ahead of DeCamara vs Fritz round 3.

Jeff Passan just dropped a report about Rob Manfred's visit to the Phillies clubhouse as he stops by all MLB clubhouses to discuss a potential salary cap addition in the MLB. It didn't go according to plan for Manfred with the Phillies as Bryce Harper got face to face to him and cursed him out! Hear the whole story here.

Grant reacts to Elgton Jenkins' return to practice and his comments to reporters. Nate Hobbs hit another teammate, this time Marshawn Lloyd. Grant covers two major MLB stories from Jeff Passan and previews Brewers / Cubs with Sam Olbur from Locked on Cubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now sit exactly one week away from the trade deadline and Jeff Passan hinted at another deadline for the Sox that doesn't have any urgency. How frustrating will things get if Sam Kennedy and company once again don't take the big risk they took in the offseason? Then, a tribute to Hulk Hogan and Justin Fields' odd injury timeline in the 6:30 Headlines. And, Jeff Teague hinted that LeBron James took steroids in 2014, but this shouldn't be treated as just a joke.

Brock answers questions on who Seahawk's players they need to be healthy the most, what's special about JedD Fisch's UW team's connection, and what buzzword he's hearing out of Seahawks camp the most in Blue 88. Then, we discuss the M's needs at the trade deadline and what Keith Law and Jeff Passan told us they should do. Plus, we discuss the level of competition to land Eugenio Suarez and how that could play out.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the Red Sox and the recent comments made by Jeff Passan of ESPN. (13:46) The guys talk more on the Red Sox. Plus, callers weigh in. (23:12) Final thoughts, calls, and the Email of the Day. (32:54) The Final Word!

(0:00) The guys open the second hour of the show reacting to last night’s Red Sox win and Jeff Passan’s comments on the Red Sox. (15:35) Felger, Mazz, and Murray talk more about some of the comments made by Passan surrounding the Red Sox and their spending. (23:13) Callers weigh in. (32:07) The latest Mazz’s Tiers!

Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to talk ROTY race, Deadline, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you read a recent article from Jeff Passan, the urgency to make a move at the trade deadline by the Red Sox seems nonexistent which is bringing back the demons of recent memory on a front office that again continues to value efficiency over winning.

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox winning against the Phillies in last night’s game to avoid losing in a sweep. (14:36) Mazz discusses the Red Sox trade deadline approach. Plus, he reacts to comments made by Jeff Passan of ESPN on the Red Sox. (28:42) Final thoughts and calls on The Baseball Hour.

The Blue Jays won another series with the New York Yankees this week, and we can't avoid getting into a check of the immaculate vibes to kick off the show. But that's not what we're here for. The Jays are in the driver's seat in the American League East somehow, with their sights set on possibly even being a top seed in the league and getting a bye past the dreaded Wild Card Series. But they're in need of reinforcements, and with a week to go to the trade deadline, we preview some of the names they'll potentially be looking at—focusing mostly on players brought up in Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan's recent top 50 deadline candidates for ESPN. (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45568636/ranking-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-alex-bregman-jarren-duran)FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, SUPPORT US AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mariners get a 1-0 win yesterday and it was what the Mariners do best that got them the win: staring pitching and Cal Raleigh, who crushed yet another home run. So Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, talks about it to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the trade deadline, who the Mariners could be targeting and more.

Go to kushydreams.com and use Promo Code JOMBOY at checkout to get 20% off your next order!Read Jeff Passan's article with us: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45794701/2025-mlb-trade-deadline-preview-passan-rumors-intel-yankees-cubs-phillies-suarez-clase++++++Timestamps:0:00 Sports are the Best Reality TV  4:45 Dodgers NEED Pitching  6:15 Brewers/Cubs/Cardinals Race  9:15 Phillies  10:00 Teams That Have to Do SOMETHING  11:15 Rangers Probably Won't Be Selling  12:55 Mariners, Tigers, Boston14:50 Toronto  15:35 Yankees20:15 Third Base Market23:25 Jays, Phillies  25:05 Mariners Fans Corrected Me on Eugenio Suarez  29:10 Question Mark Teams38:45 Price Tags are Fascinating 

The Mariners start off their series against the Brewers with an embarrassing 6-0 loss. Wyman & Bob break down the Mariners loss that started with George Kirby going into the 6th inning with a no-hitter. // With the Diamondbacks losing their game yesterday, how much does that play into the team considering trading some of their key pieces at the deadline? // Take Two: Former Seahawks Tight End Jimmy Graham is planning on retiring from the NFL with the New Orleans Saints. Ben gals team president Mike brown had an interesting comment on why the team and rookie Sheman Stewart have not been able to get a contract signed. // Wyman & Bob react to some of Jeff Passan’s comments on what the Mariners should do at the trade deadline and the implications it could have on the Mariners front office. // The guys give us their most consequential under the radar Seahawks. Dave thinks that Anthony Bradford is flying under the radar on the offensive line. Bob is going with Demarcus Lawrence and hopes that he can help be a problem with opposing offenses by getting into the backfield. 

ESPN's Jeff Passan (0:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Houston Astros' winning streak, the intricacies of a verbal agreement as reported between the Blue Jays and the top international prospect in the 2028 class Angel Montas, if the Jays would consider taking a deep look into their prospect pool versus their current depth on the main roster for trades, and how far Toronto is from building a AL-winning — or even World Series — roster. Then, Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shulman joins the guys (31:35) to discuss Braydon Fisher's adjustment stage against the scouting report on him, George Springer's consistency, and whether Vladdy's down year is weighing heavily on the first baseman.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.

(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy on The Baseball Hour as they discuss Jeff Passan’s recent story on the Red Sox at the trade deadline. (12:41) Mazz and Jared Carrabis are joined by Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the Red Sox. (29:41) Carrabis has a bone to pick with Felger.

We discuss Jeff Passan saying that he firmly believes the M's could win a world series this year if they get the trade deadline right. Then, we break down some strange reaction to contract disputes from Bengals owner Mike Brown and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in Around the NFL. Plus, we hear from you in Answer the Questio Jerk.

Brock and Lefko wonder how sustainable the hot streaks from Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena. Then, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss who the Mariners could add at the trade deadline, how aggressive they could be, what the Mariners ceiling for this year can be, and plenty more.

Brandon Tierney emphatically declares that both the New York Yankees and Mets are currently not World Series contenders and must make significant moves at the trade deadline. He stresses the need for "legitimate arms and legitimate bats," not just bench fillers, and critiques the Mets' struggling offense while acknowledging the Yankees' closer but still flawed position. Tierney and Hoff discuss specific trade targets for both teams, as outlined by Jeff Passan, including Steven Kwan, Emmanuel Clase, David Bednar, Eugenio Suarez, and Ryan Helsley, highlighting the critical need for impact players to elevate both New York franchises.

(00:00-26:17) Symbolic second half starts tonight. Doug would drive to Arnold for $8K cash. Let's have the Jordan Walker conversation. Tim's dad is calling him during the show. Podcast announcement. "Movie Boy" debuts tomorrow in the TMASTL podcast feed. Butter is touch and go. Slick like a seal.(26:26-35:32) Vegas pursuits. Backstreet Boys at The Sphere. Conditions conducive for scoring in Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler still the odds on favorite to win. Audio of Mad Dog upset at an airline for losing his son's golf clubs. Mad Dog rants about his son a lot recently.(35:42-48:27) Is this Babs Streisand? Bad girl RiRi. Katie Woo Jordan Walker update. This show is popular with the young ladies in the area. Karaoke songs. Jeff Passan's Big Six in MLB. We're just naming Colorado Rockies now. What's going on?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brock and Salk react to the sound from Jeff Passan regarding his belief in the Mariners being aggressive at the trade deadline. They then welcome on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss college quarterbacks, Sam Darnold, UW and more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the reality of teams that win at the highest level in college football, Good News, Bad News, No News regarding Seahawks training camp and takeaways from watching the Quarterback Netflix documentary.

Brock and Salk debate why the national media has consistently been so down on the Seahawks all offseason, and they wonder if part of it has to do with the defense being the strength over the offense, which isn't as flashy. Then, they react to Jeff Passan stating how the Mariners can't waste a season like Cal Raleigh has had and discuss what a successful trade deadline could look like so they avoid just that. They also spend a few minutes on how Randy Arozarena hasn't received enough appreciation for the impact that he's made.

Salk's had a tough start to begin the morning as his phone won't charge, so he expresses his frustration. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss All-Star Week, the trade deadline and more.

If no trades are made, which team will be in better shape, the Mets or the Yankees? Jeff Passan says the American League is up for grabs and that makes this trade deadline intriguing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to recap the All-Star Break, Talk Royals Draft, and Trade Deadline! Then, we hear Eli Drinkwitz from SEC Media Days in the Need to Know, and an Edge Rusher contracts explosion for the Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock is back! What did he think about the All-Star game and the attention Cal Raleigh is getting from the national media even after winning the MLB Homerun Derby? // Need to Know: The National League won the 2025 All-Star game after a dramatic comeback by the AL late in the game which prompted a Swing-Off. Now that the All-Star festivities are done, GM’s can now focus on the approaching trade deadline. NBA League meetings were happening this week and Adam Silver gave another vague comment on possible NBA expansion. // Brock & Salk debate some big topics about the MLB All-Star game including the switch back to players wearing their team’s jerseys again, to the use of the ABS system, and more!  // Jeff Passan joins the show to give us his perspective from the All-Star game and the Homerun Derby. What was it like to see Cal Raleigh climb the mountain and win the Derby with his father and brother alongside him. What was his biggest takeaway from the 2025 MLB All-Star game? 

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Mark Dondero are live from Dick’s House of Sport and they begin the third hour discussing the optimistic expectations for the Patriots. (10:26) Caller reactions on Jaylen Brown’s comments about his time in Boston so far. (20:33) Conversation about the Red Sox’s 10 game winning streak and whether it indicates they are a good baseball team, plus comments on Jacob Misiorowski being selected to the All Star Game after only 5 career starts. (30:26) Reaction to Jeff Passan’s comments calling the Red Sox as a potential World Series contender and calls on everything discussed today.

Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Yahoo Sports baseball insider Russ Dorsey, who explained how others were gracious in welcoming him into the business.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the second by reacting to Jeff Passan saying the Red Sox could make the World Series with the addition of a #2 starter. (11:39) The crew talks about what it will take for the Red Sox to land Joe Ryan and if they could settle for less. (21:39)​​ We touch on Jim Rice’s comments about The Big 3. (32:00) We finish the hour playing This or That!

Tony opens the show by talking about a cool thing that show alumn Greg Garcia is doing this week, and he also talks with Michael about the USGA's Adaptive Open which is being played at Woodmont in Rockville, Maryland. Tennis writer Chris Clary calls in to talk about what's been going on at Wimbledon, Jeff Passan calls in to talk about the Nats' decision to fire Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo this past weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Edie Carey “The Old Me” ; “The Veil” 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

Jeff Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the Toronto Blue Jays on what has made the difference for Toronto since Memorial Day. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 08:02 Pete Fairbanks 23:24 Kiley McDaniel 41:09 John Schneider 01:02:41 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salk is worried as he opens the show to to both AI and dire wolves. He explains. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPn to discuss Cal Raleigh in the HR Derby, the trade deadline and more.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the week that was in the sports world by bringing back the segment, “That's good sh*t.” Joining the show to make his college commitment is 5 star offensive tackle out of Georgetown Prep, Immanuel Iheanacho. Later, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to catch us up on all the pertinent MLB storylines as we approach the All-Star break. Later, US Men's National Team star, and MLS Rookie of the Year, Diego Luna joins the show to chat about their massive win over Guatemala 2-1 in which he scored 2 goals, the process of coming together for the National Team, Coach Poch's relationship with the team, the style in which the team has been playing, looking ahead to the World Cup, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll be off the next week. Enjoy the 4th of July weekend and stay safe. We'll see you next LIVE from Atlanta for the Home Rome Derby. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices