Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Passan

Russillo opens with the Giannis-Knicks story and the biggest red flags for the Bucks, even if it's unlikely to happen. Then, ESPN baseball writer Jeff Passan stops by to talk about Aaron Judge saving the Yankees, the disappointing Phillies, and more MLB playoffs. Plus, he sticks around for some Life Advice, including questions about a major hater and a party faux pas. (0:00) Welcome to the show! (1:47) The Giannis-Knicks smoke (14:55) Jeff Passan stops by! (15:17) Aaron Judge saved the Yankees season (23:22) The disappointing Phillies (34:13) How the Brewers got here (45:36) Sneaky rooting for the Mariners (59:13) Life Advice with Passan! Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Jeff Passan Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias _ _ _ This episode is sponsored by State Farm®️. Don't settle for just any insurance when there's State Farm. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salk looks at both two one leads in the ALDS and explains why he'd rather be in the Mariners seat than the Blue Jays who could cough up a 2-0 lead. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the MLB playoffs so far, how the Mariners have looked and plenty more.

A former player told Salk that the Mariners have "got this now". Is he right? Brock and Salk discuss the matter. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to give his insight on the MLB playoffs so far, the Mariners, decision making in the playoffs and more.

The Mariners are set to play the Tigers in the ALDS. But how good truly is Detroit? Salk goes through it to start the show. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan regarding the Mariners, the upcoming ALDS, the rest of the AL and plenty more.

The hour begins with voicemails from listeners for Here's The Thing. Then, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on the postseason so far, how the Mariners would match up against either the Guardians or Tigers, plus plenty more.

We open the show talking about AJ Brown's antics in Philly, contrasted with how KC handles its players, then ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome former Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo to kick off the second hour (1:00). He discusses the pressure that comes with pitching at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium, the mental chess match of postseason pitching, the Reds' experience mismatch in their series against the Dodgers, and he shares a live sample from his new record, Raw Confessions. Later, ESPN insider Jeff Passan joins the show (28:40) to share some impressions from the first day and a half of Wild Card baseball, the lefty-pitching showcase, Aaron Boone's decision to pull Max Fried in the seventh inning of Game 1, rumours that Albert Pujols is in line for the Angels manager job, 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.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and the Cardinals, and look more into the marquee games of this weekend in both the NFL and college football. Joining the progrum to chat about the insanely compelling end of the season here, the AL MVP race, and where we're at right now with four days left of the season is ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Next, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the progrum to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game, and give his biggest takeaway's thus far after 3 weeks, as well as looking ahead to this weekend's slate. Later, Head Coach of the Nebraska football team, Matt Rhule joins the show to chat about their tough loss to Nebraska, recruiting on a bye this week, the outlook for the rest of the season, and 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. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open the show talking Chiefs O-line, and the offensive identity. Then, Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show to talk playoff race!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaxson Dart has been named the starter in New York. Jaxson Start. Is this a smart decision by the Giants or more of a desperate gamble by a coaching staff trying to keep their jobs? ESPN's Jeff Passan joins to talk baseball, the Mets ' three-month-long collapse, and he also inexplicably has a list of quarterbacks if they were fast-food chicken sandwiches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to https://www.factormeals.com/talkin50off to save 50% off your first box and free breakfast for 1 year!Check out the Best Network in the Game at https://T-Mobile.com/NetworkBook your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.comUse code TALKIN2025 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALKIN2025. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Talkin' Jake is joined by ESPN reporter Jeff Passan to discuss what's at stake for teams entering the final week of the regular season, playoff team concerns, thet Mets and Tigers collapse and more! 0:00 Intro3:40 AL is wide open4:00 Can Mariners actually hold this lead?5:30 Doubted Guardians but excited to watch them tonight7:30 Tigers collapse11:00 Blue Jays12:26 Yankees bullpen13:20 Underestimating the Mariners?17:30 Aaron Judge19:00 Raleigh or Judge for MVP?27:13 NL Playoff picture29:40 Brewers32:40 Reds are scary if they get in the postseason?33:10 Dodgers Closer scenario36:00 Mets collapse40:40 Didn't anticipate this ending to the baseball season44:00 ABS System being implemented Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mariners are back in the playoffs and Salk discusses that this is why you rebuilt and why he is a fan of teams rebuilding in genral. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to get his thoughts on the Mariners red hot last couple of weeks, how they compare to the rest of the AL, their World Series odds and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays signing Korean pitching prospect Seojun Moon and some rotation updates before listening in on John Schneider's game-day availability. ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville (9:46) stops by to share his thoughts on the Jays' season, George Springer's buy-in, the Yankees' October outlook and whether the Detroit Tigers have 'lost their mojo.' Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan joins the show (29:32) to discuss the controversial foul call in the Jays/Red Sox's series opener, a lack of pushback on the incoming ABS rule, the Guardians' postseason potential, and how he handicaps the AL playoff races that could go down to the wire.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.

New York fans and media are not happy about the AL MVP race being as close as it is, and a couple people on WFAN have some opinions on it that Brock and Salk react to. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to talk about the Mariners inching closer to the playoffs, the rest of the AL playoff field, the Mariners World Series odds and plenty more.

Bump and Stacy lay out their current expectations for the Mariners playoff run as they head into the final six games of the season, they give you their thoughts on Russell Wilson getting benched and Cal Raleigh’s MVP odds in Headline Rewrites, they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners playoff outlook and injuries, and they hop aboard the Hype Train. 

We open the show analyzing an article from The Ringer, which details the "boring" decline of the Chiefs Dynasty. Then Jeff Passan of ESPN joins for some baseball talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Passan said the salary cap is going to be a significant part of labor negotiations and there is a real chance there is no 2027 MLB season. Chris Hoke was critical of Keeanu Benton and how he hasn't improved. Who are the best athletes in PGH sports history below 5'7''?

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers are giving up the most explosive plays of any team in the NFL. They aren't playing well up front and Mike thinks Keeanu Benton is regressing. Mike points to the coaching staff and player development as significant issues. Jeff Passan said the salary cap is going to be a significant part of labor negotiations and there is a real chance there is no 2027 MLB season.

The Mariners can't stop winning after rattling off ten in a row, so Salk discusses the many highlights of the game to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to talk through the Mariners hot streak, the playoff picture, Cal Raleigh and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, moving their magic number to clinch a playoff spot down to three. They get into the fan-interference review, José Berríos' outing, and Jeff Hoffman's velocity. Then, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (16:15) stops by to discuss the AL MVP race after Cal Raleigh's recent switch-hitting milestone, why the Yankees' place in the standings doesn't hurt Aaron Judge's case, George Springer's resurgent season and how the Jays might use Trey Yesavage in the playoffs. Later, Jeff and Kevin break down Joey Loperfido's pinch-hit home run in the fifth inning.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.

Geno Smith had some words about his time in Seattle and how it ended, so Brock and Salk react to it. They then welcome on Jeff Passan for his weekly visit to discuss the red hot Mariners, how they could fare in the playoffs, Cal Raleigh and more.

Bump and Stacy look back on the Mariners nine game win streak with Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the final road trip of the season with broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith, they dive into the stats of the streak with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about Josh Naylor’s future in Seattle. 

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We open the show talking Chiefs, and the comments from the coordinators today. Then, Jeff Passan joins us for some in-depth baseball talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Passan breaks down why MLB's playoff race feels more balanced than ever and what it means for the Red Sox. The conversation also dives into Boston's weekend clash with the Yankees, where tied standings make the rivalry matter again. From rotation questions to Trevor Story's resurgence and Alex Bregman's looming decision, there's no shortage of drama in September. Hear it all on 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Alex Speier & Julian McWilliams featuring Jeff Passan.   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the plate. Then, Hembo on Trea Turner injury impact, Bryan Woo and the lost art of starter longevity, and the biggest X-factor in the AL playoff field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Jeff Passan 36:57 Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto 43:11 Hembo 58:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners win on Tuesday was incredibly fun for a variety of reasons between Randy, Josh Naylor and others, so Salk highlights a bunch of it. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to talk through the Mariners ups and downs, Julio Rodriguez and more.

Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the plate. Then, Hembo on Trea Turner injury impact, Bryan Woo and the lost art of starter longevity, and the biggest X-factor in the AL playoff field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Jeff Passan 36:57 Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto 43:11 Hembo 58:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss whether Bo Bichette is a bigger loss to the Blue Jay than Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies, the scouting reports on relivers and why there wasn't a greater market for them during the trade deadline, the NL and AL MVP race, if the San Francisco Giants can sneak into the post-season, and what could Kyle Schwarber get on the free agency market. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by to chat about the baseball club's resilience, Daulton Varsho's place as the clean-up hitter vs. putting Addison Barger in that spot, expectations for Jose Berrios, and the communication between Vladdy and the rest of the infield.  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 affiliate.

Brock and Salk dive into what they feel like the best and worst stats were from Sunday regarding the Seahawks, and they both involve the run game. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly appearance to discuss the Mariners ups and downs, the team at home compared to on the road, Julio Rodriguez and plenty more.

We discuss Jeff Passan's comments on how the M's are far from the only team experiencing extreme ups and downs as they try to make their way into the MLB playoffs this year. Then, Daniel Jeremiah joins us to tell us what he thought of Sam Darnold's debut, the revamped O-line, which defensive player stood out the most for the Seahawks and what to make of Riq Woolen's struggles.

Stacy and Curtis look back on yesterday’s series opening win against the Cardinals with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the rest of the homestand with broadcaster Angie Mentink, they dive into the stats of Cal Raleigh’s historic season with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about how the Mariners remaining schedule will help their playoff hopes.

We open the show discussing the Royals crushing loss last night, then our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show to walk us through it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk doesn't sugar coat that the Mariners road trip has been brutal, but also likes that they held a closed door team meeting. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the Mariners recent stretch, the rest of the AL wild card field, Cal Raleigh and more.

Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (0:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker in-studio to chat about the pitching incident between Houston Astros' starter Framber Valdez and his catcher César Salazar, what he expects from Shane Bieber in his third start since coming off the IL, how he views the Jays handling Jose Berrios' struggles against the Cincinnati Reds, Trey Yesavage's future in Buffalo, who will become Toronto's second hitter in the lineup in October, how Bo Bichette has controlled his 'aggressiveness' at the plate and Alejandro Kirk's season catching. Then, ESPN's Jeff Passan (27:44) stops by to give an early look at the Jays' weekend clash with AL East rivals New York Yankees, how the Yankees have climbed back into the standings behind Toronto, Boston Red Sox's Roman Anthony rookie year coming to a halt, why Bieber might not be far from becoming the Jays' number one pitcher and his view on Framber Valdez's seemingly intentionally pitching his catcher. 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.

Brock and Salk react to Tyler Lockett discussing the difference between Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald and what jumped out about what he said. Later, Jeff Passan joins the show for his weekly appearance to share his thoughts on the Mariners last few games, if Cal Raleigh has played too many games, if the team can still compete with the teams at the top of the American League and plenty more.

Bump and Stacy are joined by the voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get you ready for the rest of the Mariners road trip, they look back on last night’s tough loss to the Rays 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 path to the playoff. 

Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to talk baseball and cooking! Then, we hear Brett Veach audio in the Need to Know! Finally, we review Jeff Passan's Dish!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk really loved what he saw from the Mariners yesterday in spite of the loss and he explains why. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss Cal Raleigh's historic season, the Mariners compared to the rest of the AL playoff field and more.

Salk shares some good Mariners stories that he learned while being at the ballpark yesterday. Then, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to dive in on Cal Raleigh's fantastic year, the rest of the AL playoff field and plenty more.

Jason Churchill, from the Baseball Things Podcast, joins Bump and Stacy on the EQC hotline to talk about Cal Raleigh’s case for MVP, the positives of the Mariners lineup, some potential roster decisions the front office could make in the push for the playoffs, and much more. Bump talks about some of the Seahawks wide receivers fighting for roster spots, DK Metcalf in Pittsburgh, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about another fun ejection in the MLB, a little leaguer’s dream job, and much more in The Timeline. And they react to what Jeff Passan had to say about Cal’s case for MVP.

The Mariners lost game two of the series to the Phillies and Salk highlights some of the contest, along with the return of Bryce Miller. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan regarding the Mariners road trip, the rotation and more.

Brock and Salk highlight their No. 13 most intriguing Seahawk entering 2025. They then wonder if people are too low on the Seahawks entering the regular season and mention Colin Cowherd and Jamie Erdahl, who are higher on them than most. They also react to sound from Jeff Passan.

Brock and Salk discuss if whether or not Kenneth Walker is a good fit or not in the Seahawks system, given the way in which he runs the football. They then bring on Jeff Passan of ESPN to dive in with him on the Mariners road trip, the Mariners pitching, potential expansion in MLB and more.

Stacy and Curtis break down what is going on with the Mariners road pitching after Logan Gilbert’s bad start in last night’s loss to the Phillies, they give you their thoughts on the Colts naming Daniel Jones starting QB and Bryce Miller’s return in Headline Rewrites, they hear why Jeff Passan is expecting a long suspension for Victor Robles’s bat throwing incident, and they react to where the Seahawks landed on the latest NFL offense ranking. 

On today's show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, recapping week 2 of the NFL Preseason, the Trey Hendrickson and Micah Parson situations, the QB battles around the league, who had the best performances of the weekend. Joining the show is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky to chat about Caleb Williams' impressive performance, who he's really liked so far, Matt Stafford and the Rams, and more. Next, 10 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL AND CFB analyst Harry Douglas joins the show to chat about the Terry McLaurin situation and where he see's it going, which rookie WR's he thinks are going to have the biggest impact, how he thinks the Falcons will be this year, and more. Lastly, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to give an update on the playoff race, and discuss Rob Manfred's comments about upcoming expansion and reshuffling the divisions geographically. Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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

The New Heights podcast just landed Taylor Swift. To counter, Stugotz and Izzy Gutierrez are bringing in ESPN's Jeff Passan to talk baseball. Are the Yankees championship contenders? Are the Brewers for real? Can Passan stop his kid from knocking on the door during a live hit? Also, stick around for a revelation at the end that further puts Stugotz's Mets Fandom into question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Naylor drove in the lone run in the Mariners win yesterday and Salk can't get over how much fun he is and how vital he's been for the Mariners since he was acquired. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the Mariners playing red hot baseball, Josh Naylor, Cal Raleigh and more.

Brock and Salk wonder how much the upside of the Seahawks changes and how much better they can be if Tory Horton ends up being really good as soon as his rookie year. After that, they welcome on ESPN's Jeff Passan to get his insight on how far the Mariners can go, their offense being their strength, Josh Naylor and plenty more.

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