Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Passan

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats playing in Seattle, and he also talks about something that bothered him when he was out walking Chessie. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Pacers win over the Knicks and about what finals matchup the NBA would like to see the most. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about when Shohei Ohtani might get back on the mound, and also about the great seasons that Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr. are having, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Capital Zen “Crunchy Dirt” ; Dan Bern “There From The Beginning” 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

The Mariners dominated in every phase of thwe game during their first of three against the Nationals and Salk goes through it all. Specifically Cal Raleigh and Logan Evans. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Brock and Salk debate whether it is worth it for the Seahawks to explore a trade for Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Mariners month of May, the injuries to some of their pitchers, what the trade deadline could look like and more.

Bump and Curtis are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to look back on the Mariners ten game road trip, they get you ready for the Mariners homestand with broadcaster Angie Mentink, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners offense and pitching this season so far. 

Jeff Passan, MLB insider with ESPN, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to take a look around the majors including the Cardinals, Padres, Rockies, Mets, Braves, and of course, the Blue Jays! John Schneider (27:05), Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, joins the guys to discuss the nuances of playing at George M. Steinbrenner Field this weekend. Skip shares an update on Andrés Giménez, Nick Sandlin, Max Scherzer, before getting into Nathan Lukes' walk-off hit, Jeff Hoffman's form of late, and the intricacies of pitching decisions. We wrap up this week on the program with today's listener question from Jim in Belleville, Ontario!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.

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We update you on some big CBB Recruiting news in the Need to Know, Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us, and a Private Jet NIL Deal for The Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey react to a busy week of Pittsburgh sports news. Should OTAs be a red line for Steelers GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin in their pursuit of QB Aaron Rodgers? How important is the offseason program to his success, given that it didn't seem to matter much for Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? And how much worse off would the Steelers be with Mason Rudolph as their starter instead? Is the national media bashing he's received fair? Our duo tackles those questions; the difference between George Pickens and DK Metcalf as WR1; and the team's biggest remaining weakness after adding Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson in the NFL draft. Later, the guys discuss the Penguins coaching search. Why does Mitch Love continue to make a lot of sense as a frontrunner? How much say should Sidney Crosby have in the hiring process? And how cool is it to watch Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury play together one last time at the IIHF world championships? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, our duo ponders Ben Cherington's options as the season continues to slip away. Is there a trade he can make to salvage his job? Is that a move he should be allowed to make, given his track record? Would firing him have a bigger practical or psychological impact? And what should we make of the Paul Skenes trade chatter, initiated this past week by ESPN's Jeff Passan? Adam and Jason give their thoughts, then analyze the catching situation with Henry Davis and Joey Bart. And Alexander Canario's recent hot streak.

Salk isn't putting much stress on the Mariners loss last night to the White Sox given the tough weather conditions and it not seeming like anything of a trend. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to talk through the Mariners success on the road trip, Bryan Woo, mangerial firings around the league and plenty more.

Dom DiTommaso back in for the Early Morning Show! Dom slams Jeff Passan for his recent takes on the Pirates. Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are reportedly engaged. And it appears Dom's biggest sports gripe could be getting a reprieve.

The hour starts by going Around The NFL with stories featuring Nick Sirianni, Brock Purdy and the Colorado football fan suing the NFL over his emotional distress watching Shedeur Sanders falling in the draft. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Mariners fantastic last few games, how much better this team can still get, teams around the league firing their managers and much more.

Jeff Passan says the M's are in a position to add at the trade deadline. How big could they go? Then, Bill Belichick breaks down some of the little things Tom Brady did that make a good QB. We discuss Sam Darnold's strengths and weaknesses in those areas. Plus, we talk brunch, making your own birthday cake, and whether you need to befriend parents at your kid's school in Answer the Question Jerk.

Mariners’ insider Shannon Drayer joins Bump and Stacy live from Chicago to talk about their mini-win streak, the M’s defense, preview the upcoming series against the White-Sox and more. They react to Jeff Passan’s conversation with Brock and Salk this morning about how the Mariners are more of a complete team than they have been in years. Ryan-Rowland Smith joins the show to talk about the M’s recent hot streak, Luis Castillo’s return to form, and much more. Alex Mayer joins the show to give an update on the Mariners’ banged-up pitching staff, who’s having success in AAA, and much more.

Bob and Dave react to the Mariners’ win over the White-Sox last night, talk about Luis Castillo’s return to form, Julio’s grand slam, and more. They talk about the Mariners’ using an opener in today’s game and the NFL allowing players to play flag football in the upcoming Olympics in Take Two. They talk about the Packers’ amendment to their proposed ban of the Tush-Push and how they would feel about the NFL getting rid of the play. And they react to Jeff Passan’s comments from this morning’s Brock and Salk show.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Are the Pirates heading toward yet another five-year rebuild following the firing of Derek Shelton as manager and the continued lack of results from general manager Ben Cherington? Or should owner Bob Nutting consider other options if he makes front-office changes at some point in the coming weeks and months? Could a rebuild lead to a trade of star pitcher Paul Skenes sooner rather than later as national MLB insiders including ESPN's Jeff Passan have speculated recently? Or should they keep him in their rotation alongside names like Mitch Keller for as long as possible? And when will it finally be time for the team to promote star pitching prospect Bubba Chandler? Paul ponders those questions and more.

Welcome to Episode 84 of Tablesetters, where Devin and Steve break down a loaded week across the baseball landscape. We open with the Subway Series, which gave us tension, star power, and plenty of narrative fuel. Juan Soto made his much-anticipated return to Yankee Stadium — and the reaction was loud. Devin and Steve unpack how the series played out, from Soto's quiet weekend at the plate to Max Fried's dominance and Cody Bellinger's statement performance. The Yankees took two out of three, but the bigger story was what this matchup revealed about where both New York teams stand in 2025. Then we go around the league: Brandon Hyde fired — The Orioles pull the plug on their manager and DFA Kyle Gibson as their season spirals. What's next for Baltimore? Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games for a banned substance reportedly tied to a weight loss drug. He's out for the postseason. How do the Phillies respond? Twins win streak snapped at 13, thanks to a highlight-reel robbery by Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio. Angels sweep the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine for the first time since 2010. Is this the spark they needed? More bad news in Pittsburgh — Tommy John likely looms for Jared Jones, and Jeff Passan says the Pirates might want to trade Paul Skenes now while his value is highest. A bold take — but does it make sense? We also dig into the Sub-2.00 ERA club, debate the results of our Twitter poll on breakout players, run through this week's Red Hot/Ice Cold picks, and wrap with what we're watching next in Coming Around 3rd. Whether you're locked in on the pennant races or already dreaming about October, we've got your baseball conversation covered. Follow us for more content on Instagram and X @TableSettersPod, and help the show grow by subscribing, rating, and sharing. Let's set the table. ⚾️

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We have reached rock bottom for the Pirates offense. Joe would trade Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes. What could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade?? Jeff Passan thinks teams are going to call on Skenes at the deadline. Passan thinks it makes some sense to trade Skenes right now. Joe golfed poorly this weekend.

We have reached rock bottom for the Pirates offense. Joe would trade Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes. He would get rid of Tommy Pham and others. What could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade?? Jeff Passan thinks teams are going to call on Skenes at the deadline. Passan thinks it makes some sense to trade Skenes right now.

Mason and Ireland hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! Jeff Passan says the call for a salary cap could happen this year if the Dodgers win the World Series again. The guys are joined by special guest Dave Roberts, Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers! What does Dave expect to get from Kershaw? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's episode with some thoughts on the visiting Detroit Tigers ahead of this weekend's series at Rogers Centre. The duo focus in on Bowden Francis' start tonight, what's going on with Anthony Santander at the plate and if a lineup change is in order. ESPN's Jeff Passan (28:48) joins the program to chat about the validity of player heights and weighs in the MLB media guides. The trio go around the horn to touch on Pete Rose's Hall of Fame eligibility, the Tigers' strong start to the 2025 season, and the Rangers' bounce-back week.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.

If you were looking for petty comments from bitter Heat fans, this is the place to be. Amin has won 3 titles but has no rings or medals. How is "I grew up with my aunt singing Robert Goulet songs in French" a Boston bonafide? Did you realize that sugar diabetes killed people back then? And David alleges Jeff Passan carries water for agenda-based schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5-15-25 ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the show to talk some baseball and we here from George Brett on the 1985 World Series reunion coming up this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros' win last night, how much it hurts reading Jeff Passan's article on how much the Red Sox are loving Bregman, and assess how well the Texans' schedule lines up with what they wished for.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros win last night, it hurting to read Jeff Passan's article glowing about Bregman with the Red Sox, assess how close the Texans' schedule came to fulfilling their wishes, and dive into if the Texans did enough to address the offensive line issues.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros' 4-3 win over the Royals, what they like and don't like about the Texans' 2025 schedule, go through the day's Headlines, discuss the Astros win last night, it hurting to read Jeff Passan's article glowing about Bregman with the Red Sox, assess how close the Texans' schedule came to fulfilling their wishes, dive into if the Texans did enough to address the offensive line issues, which road trip for a Texans away game looks most fun, react to Mike Greenberg corrupting their NFL Draft Lottery idea, assess the early projected win totals for the Texans, discuss Jeremy Peña's remarkable recent performance, Stat Nerd Seth makes an appearance, they dive into the Ravens extending Derrick Henry, react to a Boomer sports minute, and go through the Texans' schedule to predict which games they think are wins and which are losses.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about the other team in town to get a great win last night, SDFC, and their 2-0 win over Colorado! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" and dissect Jeff Passan's comments on The Pat McAfee Show about the Pirates potentially trading Paul Skenes NOW, and the guys also discuss whether or not the Baltimore Orioles are already approaching "rebuild mode" even with all of their young talent? Listen here!

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Pacers eliminating the Cavs 4-1, and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, and the Thunder coming back to beat the Nuggets and take a 3-2 series lead. They also discuss the Stars getting a big win and taking a 3-1 series lead over the Jets, and the NFL continuing to release games here and there before the NFL's official schedule release tonight at 8 PM. Also joining the show are 4 great guests including 2x NBA All-Star, All-NBA, Superstar for the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton joins the show to chat about the series against the Cavs and look ahead to the Eastern Conference Finals. Marty Smith joins the show LIVE from the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow to preview the PGA Championship. 4x Pro Bowl Left Tackle for the Buffalo Bills Dion Dawkins, and lastly, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan. 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're off the next two days for the PGA Championship, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Dan Wilson's were on display in the Mariners win on Tuesday over the Yankees, and Salk highlights is all. Then, they re-air their interview with Jeff Passan of ESPN to get his thoughts on the Mariners rcent stretch of games, the rotation and more.

Another loss by the Pirates last night, falling 2-1 to the Mets. Are we still living and dying by the Pirates? When did that end? Can we ever get back to that? The home of Ben Cherington has hit the open market. The Pirates tell us that this has nothing to do with his job status – the team said he simply wants to be closer to PNC Park. Poni pointed out the list of players that have been drafted early by the Pirates that have not panned out whatsoever. Jeff Passan thinks the Pirates could consider trading Paul Skenes sooner rather than later if things don't turn positive. Should Ben Cherington be allowed to be the guy making that trade? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. The guys asked Mike about the hold the NFL has on some broadcast partners on leaking out the schedule ahead of time. Mike said everyone in the team headquarters knows the schedule at this point due to how much goes behind the social media content and release videos. Mike talked about the league planning on the Steelers adding Aaron Rodgers and how that could play a factor in the early games having key storylines. Mike talked about how some teams get tucked away if they aren't good. Mike thinks the Thanksgiving matchup between the Chiefs and Cowboys could be the most-watched game in NFL history.

Brock and Salk talk through what their current worry level is with the Mariners, having lost four in a row. Afterwards, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly segment to share his thoughts on the Mariners recent stretch of games, the rotation and a lot more.

Bump and Stacy look back on a tough stretch for Mariners pitchers with broadcaster Gary Hill, they get you ready for the rest of the series with the Yankees with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners inconsistent pitching and Dan Wilson’s managerial style. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 8-5 victory in the series finale against the Angels. The fellas dive into the highs and lows of Chris Bassitt's outing, Toronto's plan of attack against José Soriano's fastball, and what to expect from Kevin Gausman tonight in Seattle. Jeff and Kevin also look into the state of the lineup, the need for another bat to help boost the team's offense, and some potential targets on the market. ESPN's Jeff Passan (26:45) joins the conversation to chat about the state of the Mariners ahead of their weekend set against the Jays. The trio check in on Toronto's reliance on their bullpen, Bo Bichette's drop in value, the tear Pete Alonso is on, who's in line for the next mega-contract, Rafael Devers' opposition to playing first base, and Derek Shelton's firing in Pittsburgh.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.

Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to walk us through the Royals recent dominance, Bethany Bowman was the K today and talks Royals with us in the Need to Know, and a Boxing Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk opens the show by discussing what was another crazy Mariners win and what stood out to him. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN who shares his insight on why the Mariners have played as well as they have, along with Bryce Miller and a whole lot more.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to debate the future of Gunnar Henderson in Baltimore. ESPN's Jeff Passan predicts Henderson could command a contract north of 600-million dollars in the not-so-distant future. If you're the O's front office, are you giving him any amount of money to keep him in orange and black?

The hour starts with QB coach Jordan Palmer joining the show, who works with both Jalen Milroe and Sam Darnold, to discuss why Seahawks fans should be excited about those QB's. Then, they welcome on Jeff Passan of ESPN for his weekly appearance to get his thoughts on the Mariners hot streak, the reasons behind the offensive turnaround, Bryce Miller and more.

Stacy and Curtis look back on last night’s strange extra innings loss with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the rest of the series against the Athletics with broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the first month of the Mariners season. 

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Brian wouldn't be stunned if Will Howard had a good NFL career. What do we know about Aaron Rodgers? We discuss lesser discussed players on the Steelers roster. Jeff Passan has Oneil Cruz as a $200 million player in his next deal. Passan has Paul Skenes making over $400 million and will be 27 when he is a free agent in 2029. Skenes could make $500.

Jeff Passan has Oneil Cruz as a $200 million player in his next deal. Passan has Paul Skenes making over $400 million and will be 27 when he is a free agent in 2029. Skenes could make $500 million.

John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, kicks off the second hour of the show alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. The skipper chats about his team's recent power surge, signs that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heating up, Mason Fluharty's deception on the mound, how to manage the fifth rotation spot, getting Kevin Gausman, Bowden Francis and Andrés Giménez back on track, and his process of getting ready for an evening game. Later on, ESPN's Jeff Passan (24:15) checks in on Guardians ahead of their trip to Toronto this weekend. Jeff also weighs in on Bobby Witt Jr.'s hitting streak, his takeaways from the first month of the Major League Baseball season, the state of the American League East, how the Blue Jays factor in, and Hunter Brown's breakout in Houston.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.

Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to discuss the Royals winning ways & his WWE Appearance! We hear Matt Quatraro audio and Royals news in the Need to Know, and a JJ Reddick Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jorge Polanco is the hottest hitter in baseball and single-handedly carried the Mariners to a win over the Angels, so Salk opens the show by talking about it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN in which they dive in on Jorge Polanco, Logan Gilbert and more.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all of last night's playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and look ahead to tonight's tilts which feature 4 playoff games in each. Joining the show to discuss all their draft picks and his overall thoughts on the 2025 NFL is the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane. Next, to discuss their draft and trading out of the first round to pick up another 2026 1st round pick as well as some of the acquisitions they've made is the General Manager of the Los Angeles Rams, Les Snead. Later, ESPN Senior MLB Insider and NY Times best-selling author, Jeff Passan joins the show to bring everyone up to speed on what's been happening thus far in the baseball season including Aaron Judge's legendary run, the Mets being the first team to 20 wins, the Rockies potentially being the worst team in the history of baseball, Paul Skenes' continued dominance, and why he thinks it's still going to be the Dodgers over the field. 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. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brock and Salk wonder how much the new offensive approach and philosophy for the Mariners, along with the new hitting coaches, are the reason behind the Mariners recent offensive success. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Mariners recent hot streak, Jorge Polanco, Logan Gilbert's injury and more.

Bump and Stacy look back on the Mariners sixth straight series win with Insider Shannon Drayer, they look ahead to the Mariners stretch against their AL West rivals with broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith, they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the impact of Logan Gilbert’s injury on the pitching rotation, and they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer. 

A Cole Ragans update & NFL Rumors in the Need To Know, and our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to talk baseball!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk starts the show by answering a few fan submitted texts, along with continuing to be confused as to why the national football media wants the Seahawks to draft a wide receiver in the first round.

Brock goes through the number one player on his list of NFL Draft profiles in North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel. Afterwards, Jeff Passan joins the show for his weekly visit to discuss the success of Cal Raleigh, the struggles of Julio Rodriguez and more.

Bump and Stacy hear what Jeff Passan said about Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh’s place in the MLB and Julio’s lack of consistent offense, they hop aboard the Hype Train, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including what stopped Rams WR Davante Adams from signing with the 49ers, and they tell you what you need to know! 

The Mariners drop the opening game of their road trip in Cincinnati and Salk shares what he saw from the contest. After that, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss all things Mariners along with Salk's first pitch.