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It's off to the Trop as the Blue Jays are not able to force a series sweep against the New York Yankees losing the game 5-3. Host of Jays Talk Plus Blake Murphy kicks off the show with Senior Editor of The Score Jonah Birenbaum to talk about Gerrit Cole's dominant outing, the call for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to pinch hit and a historical view of the Blue Jays starting rotation. Next up, Julia Kreuz of MLB.com joins Blake (50:25) to discuss Vladdy's inflammation injury and the curse of the Trop. Later, Jon Morosi joins the show (1:16:01) to give his take on Gerrit Cole being a Cy Young favourite and what the offseason will look like for the Yankees. Finally, Blake closes out the show with a preview of tonight's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.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.
Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with Jon Morosi on how the Mariners and the rest of the AL West look entering the final games of the regular season, they dive into the famous ski mask moment with Seahawks Safety Jerrick Reed, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi stops by to discuss the Blue Jays' ongoing playoff chase, where Toronto currently sits in the AL pecking order, Shohei Ohtani's elbow surgery and what it means for his impending free agency, the air-tight NL Cy Young race, Yusei Kikuchi's comically-long sleep routine, and Adam Wainwright's 200-win milestone. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to chat about Maple Leafs Media Day, William Nylander's contract situation, the possibility of Nylander playing center, Brad Treliving's big off-season moves, and how Sheldon Keefe will fare in the post-Kyle Dubas era (27:00). 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 & Kevin Barker look ahead to the Blue Jays upcoming series against the Yankees with Yusei Kikuchi taking the mound for game one in the Bronx. The guys examine the Blue Jays lineup for the opening game and wonder if Don Mattingly could be a candidate to be New York's manager if they were to move on from Aaron Boone after the season. MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the show (27:38) to discuss the latest around the majors including Adam Wainwright reaching 200 career victories and if 200 is still a noteworthy milestone for pitchers before addressing the breaking news on Shohei Ohtani who underwent a procedure and will only hit in 2024, not pitch.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.
3:01: Jon Morosi 3:30: old baseball people have a problem with people having fun -Phillies manager Rob Thompson wasn't pleased with Acuna's HR celebration 3:45: WHYMAN??? -DK and Jay Norvell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Ennis kicks off with Kaitlyn McGrath to break down last night's Jays loss, the series as a whole, and what's next for the Jays. Sportsnet's Tim Micallef joins the show to air his grievances on the Blue Jays recent stretch of play, discuss whether or not the series vs. the Rangers was a tipping point in the season or just recency bias and how the team could approach the offseason (26:17). Then, former MLB player Lou Merloni joins Ben to tee up the Jays' big series against the Boston Red Sox, the future of the AL East and his thoughts on Chaim Bloom being fired (50:36). Finally, Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss what the Blue Jays have in store this offseason, whether or not fans should have any optimism regarding the Jays making the playoffs and how the rest of the league views Vladdy (1:14:25). 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 Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Jon Morosi - friend of the show - to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s confounding results at the plate, Matt Chapman's impending return, the potential lineup crunch that lingers, and Alek Manoah's future with the club. Later, Joy Taylor, host of Speak on FS1, stops by to chat about Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles injury, potential free agent options for the Jets, Josh Allen's concerning Week 1 performance, her excitement about the Dolphins' prospects this season, first impressions of this year's rookie quarterback crop, expectations for the Lions moving forward, and her current Super Bowl prediction (19:00). 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 Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss the American League playoff race, the Texas Rangers' second-half collapse, the Blue Jays' “Buffalo Brigade,” Davis Schneider's consistently strong approach at the plate, fans' mounting frustration with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if Randal Grichuk could be a fit for the Jays, and the Yankees' youth movement. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Herm Edwards, former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst, to chat about tonight's Chiefs-Lions matchup, Travis Kelce's potential absence from the lineup, Russell Wilson's quest for redemption, and how coaches deal with contract holdouts (27:45). 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.
Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with Jon Morosi on the Mariners coming down to Earth after a historic August and whether there should be concerns about the heavy usage of the bullpen, how the AL West and AL wild card race looks for the Mariners, why he feels like JP Crawford deserves MVP votes, and his prediction for tonight NFL season premiere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben kicks off the show with Jays analyst Caleb Joseph and they ponder why Davis Schneider was left out of yesterday's game and if he needs rest as he adjusts to the MLB schedule transitioning from AAA. Next up, Peter King of NBC makes his debut on the show and explains why he's picking the Jets to win the AFC East, and why the Bills will end up in the Super Bowl vs. Philadelphia (26:24). Then, a look across some of the most interesting stories this season and what it was like covering Deion Sanders in his coaching debut with Colorado. Later, Jon Morosi helps explain why the AAA Bisons have done so well with the Jays before delving into the playoff races and the Jays' intense matchup next week vs. Texas (51:06). Ben closes with Doug Smith of The Toronto Star on the success of Canada Basketball and a chat he had today with Nick Nurse about the growth of the program (1:24:38). 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.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi on what the Mariners need to do to set themselves up for the postseason, as well as how important Teoscar and JP have been in August, they check in on the Seahawks defensive line, and they debate the best college football player of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C&R salute all sports parents, as Rich has his first experience as a manager! Guess who's kid needed a good talking-to? Episode 4 of Hard Knocks takes center stage. Aaron Rodgers doesn't know the FlowBee? This sparks an awesome topic on the show, as the crew & callers walk down infomercial memory lane! They talk Jimmy G. matching his sweet new uniform & Doug Pederson had to cut his own son! Plus, MLB Network's Jon Morosi sits down live in studio with the boyz, as he's in town to cover the big Braves/Dodgers series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we preview the big weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves. Jon Morosi from MLB Network joins us to discuss the matchup, the Dodgers trade acquisitions, their need in the starting rotation, who is his NL MVP plus much more.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open with a look at all the players picked up from waivers today, Randal Grichuk going unclaimed and the wider issue of players being waived en-masse after the trade deadline. Then, a preview of the Jays' series against the Rockies starting tomorrow in Colorado, the impact of the altitude, and Kevin maps out the difficult path for the team to get back into an AL Wild Card spot. They are joined by MLB Network's Jon Morosi (28:14), who delves into the waiver claims from today, how each player will fit in their respective landing spots and if the Angels might trade Mike Trout in the offseason now that it seems likely that Shohei Ohtani will not return.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.
C&R are tryin' to make you some cash, 'RICH'S SOLAR POWER PARLAY' debuts for the new NFL season! They talk Jimmy G. matching his sweet new uniform & Doug Pederson had to cut his own son! 'MID WEAK MAJOR' brings the sports & pop culture topics (& the laughter!) Plus, MLB Network's Jon Morosi sits down live in studio with the boyz, as he's in town to cover the big Braves/Dodgers series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stopping by to discuss the Angels' decision to waive six players on Tuesday, if the Jays could target any of those individuals on waivers, how Shohei Ohtani's injury might affect his free agency this winter, the Blue Jays' dwindling playoff hopes, potential repercussions if Toronto fails to reach the post-season, and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be a trade chip this off-season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 The FAN, to chat about the formation of the PWHL and the strong foundation that the league has established ahead of their inaugural season beginning in January 2024 (29:52). Ailish and Brent close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (44:50)! 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.
The Blue Jays picked up a conventional win at Rogers Centre on Monday night, finally providing some run support for Kevin Gausman to beat the Nationals 6-3. Host Blake Murphy breaks down the victory with Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith! The two discuss Kevin Gausman's season as a whole, the injuries plaguing the Jays right now, who will step in to fill the gaps, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. taking reps at *checks notes* third base?! After that, Blake takes a big picture view of the Majors with MLB Network's Jon Morosi, who checks in on the postseason races around the league and identifies the deciding factors heading down the stretch (30:55). Later on, Blake connects with Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, who is in Toronto covering this series, to get some insight on the Nationals' strong second half of the season (50:30). Lastly, Blake is joined by Tim Britton, senior MLB writer at The Athletic, who helps determine a team's best path to compete in October, and the lessons learned from the New York Mets this year (01:14:00). 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.
Ben starts the show with Josh Kloke to discuss his report that John Herdman is TFC's newest head coach. They discuss Herdman's tenure with Canada's Men's national team, and how we can expect him to approach the current roster. Then, Doug Smith joins Ben to discuss Canada Basketball at the FIBA World Cup and preview what to expect in the second round, and what it will take for Canada to book a spot in the Olympics (24:41). Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the show (50:12) to discuss the Blue Jays playoff hopes, where he puts their chances, whether or not the Jays could explore moving Vladdy in the offseason, and what his next contract could look like. Then, Justin Bourne joins the show (1:16:08) to discuss the Leafs locking down Auston Matthews to a 4-year contract extension, what to make of the contract, the fan reactions, and what comes next for William Nylander.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.
Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with Jon Morosi to discuss the Mariners playoff hopes, Julio's hot streak, and the impact of Shohei Ohtani's injury, they look at the Seahawks starting cornerback battle, and they ask if we'll see Luke Weaver in a long-relief role for the Mariners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On hour 3 of the Big Show the guys are joined by Jon Morosi! Jon comments on the Auston Matthews extension, Shohei Ohtani might need to go under the knife for Tommy John again and more!To wrap the hour, Chris Dornan joins the show to recap the Shaw Charity Classic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Jeff Blair starts the second hour with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi for a deep dive into Shohei Ohtani's torn UCL. They chat about how it changes the offseason landscape changes for all Ohtani, the Angels and the MLB, his open-market value if he cannot pitch in the long term and which teams would still buy big on him. Later, from his UnderTheKnife sub stack, Will Carroll gets down to the nitty gritty on the exact nature of Ohtani's injury (24:52), rehab options and the lack of longevity for pitchers throwing over 100 MPH. Jeff closes with your calls on the Back Leg Line!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.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to take a closer look at the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Orioles. He discusses how much of an advantage the Jays' bullpen gives them down the stretch, Daulton Varsho's offensive production since the All-Star break, and Wander Franco being placed on administrative leave by MLB. Then, Daniele asks: did Steph Curry pull a LeBron? 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.
Ailish and Justin begin the show with a massive series between the Jays and Orioles with the wild story of the Knicks filing a lawsuit against the Raptors. Then a little baseball back-to-back with Jon Morosi (26:18) along with Arden Zwelling in Baltimore. Later, Josh Kloke (50:34) from The Athletic on breaking the story about John Herdman interviewing for TFC. We close with the lawsuit story with Doug Smith (1:15:24) of The Toronto Star. He explains why the case is about someone going a little too far to impress a new boss – and not – the Raptors instructing a mole to gather info.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.
We kick off the show with Amber and TJ Brodie who are working with A&W on “Burgers To Beat MS” Amber talks about what it's like to live with MS and TJ reflects on supporting his wife, the balance between personal life and the NHL and the couple also attended the Marner wedding this summer. Next, Jeff Bratt (15:38) from Woodbine Entertainment discusses the King's Plate and the best horses to look at to make some money this weekend. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath (39:36) on the Jays and why the home and away numbers differ so much offensively. Plus, the story of Jay Jackson pitching in a playoff push. In hour 2, Jon Morosi (49:58) is on the MLB scoreboard watching, the Wander Franco case and the future of Vlad Guerrero Jr in Toronto. We close with Ben Clemens (1:16:26) from FanGraphs who recently wrote about teams leaving runners stranded, the flaw inside of those stats, and where the Jays fit in the grand scheme of things. 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.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi's turnaround this season, Hyun-Jin Ryu's encouraging performance since returning from Tommy John surgery, Alek Manoah's latest demotion, if the Jays could look to part ways with Manoah this winter, Whit Merrifield's future beyond this season, and the Rays' litany of injury woes. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Amy Lawrence, host of After Hours on CBS Sports Radio, to chat about the Jets' signing of Dalvin Cook, expectations for the Bills this season, the 49ers' quarterback situation, and James Harden's fiery comments about Daryl Morey (28:52). 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.
Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett live at Seahawks Training Camp to discuss what he wants to accomplish in the lead up to Week One, and they have their weekly chat with Jon Morosi on the Mariners losing skid and what he sees for the team going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Blue Jays managed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cubs on what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend at Rogers Centre. Host Blake Murphy re-visits the series with fellow Sportsnet analyst and former MLB player and manager, Buck Martinez! The pair discuss what Jose Bautista has meant to this organization over the years, before taking a look at the current squad on the field and what seemed to come together for them at the plate yesterday. Next, Blake enlists the help of our listeners to answer some questions from our JTP Mailbag (27:15)! In the second hour, Blake checks in with MLB Network's Jon Morosi live from Atlanta to take a look around the league and get JP's thoughts on some recent Jays' headlines (50:22). To close out today, Blake looks ahead to the team's upcoming mini-series with the Phillies alongside Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who shares some insight into a team that shares many similarities with Toronto (01:20:20). 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.
4:01: Jon Morosi 4:30: Sweeping the Dial -PxP: Michael Lorenzen throws no-hitter -Andrew Whitworth: curious to see if Seahawks can replicate last year -Diana Russini: Jets have the biggest target on their backs 4:45: what we're looking forward to seeing tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris and Rob tell us if we'll see more degenerate Phil Mickelson-types moving forward now that sports gambling has become more mainstream and debate whether or not Tony Parker deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus, MLB Network and FOX Sports Radio MLB analyst Jon Morosi swings by to discuss why the San Diego Padres have underperformed so badly this season, how the Padres' trade deadline approach differed from the New York Mets', the hotly-contested NL MVP race and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves following the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss to the Guardians in a game where both George Springer and John Schneider were ejected. MLB Network's Jon Morosi comments on the Jays' struggles at the dish, the Mariners being 1.5 games back of Toronto for the final wild-card spot, how the league perceives Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Angels buying at the deadline looking like it will backfire (28:51).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 Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi's resurgent season, if he's a candidate to win the AL Comeback Player of the Year award, the Blue Jays' offensive inconsistency this season, Davis Schneider's historic debut weekend in Boston, the Angels' struggles since the trade deadline, and Shohei Ohtani's future. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Neil Schuster, co-founder and co-host of the No Laying Up podcast (28:34), to chat about Rory McIlroy's season thus far, Justin Thomas' Ryder Cup candidacy, his aspirations for the future of golf, the PGA's new-look schedule for 2024, Jon Rahm's porta potty request, and the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs. 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.
Blake Murphy recaps the Blue Jays' series-opening victory in Cleveland then MLB's Keegan Matheson updates us on the team's injuries, playing time for Cavan Biggio, and where to slot Davis Schneider for the future. Next, Jon Morosi from MLB Network (30:35) delves into the post-deadline play around the AL, and a look ahead to the free agency in the Winter. Afterwards, Alex Anthopoulos (50:03), GM and President of Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves discuss how he feels about his team post-deadline, shares some of the lessons learned from his Jays' tenure, then reminisces about a past acquisition he's responsible for, José Bautista. Next, Blake was joined by Madison Shipman (1:09:46) sharing her impressions on the Jays' opener in Cleveland, Gavin Williams' dominance, and some expectations for their second game of the series. Finally, Andre Knott (1:25:06) from Bally Sports Cleveland provides some perspective on the next two starting pitchers for the Guardians, the recent addition of Noah Syndergaard, the brawl and resulting suspensions, and the Naylor Brothers. 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.
Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with Jon Morosi on where the Mariners now sit following the trade deadline, they break down the Mariners series win over the Red Sox, we find out what's bugging bob, and they look at how differently the trade deadline would have worked if the Mariners had been in a playoff spot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, it's mosquito season and LaVar is taking no prisoners. Meanwhile, Allen Lazard doubles down on the backlash against Sean Payton. Coaches take different approaches to fighting in training camp but how does LaVar feel about it? And FSR MLB Insider, Jon Morosi joins the guys with all the news ahead of the trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coaches take different approaches to fighting in training camp but how does LaVar feel about it? FSR MLB Insider, Jon Morosi joins the guys with all the news ahead of the trade deadline. Plus, the weekly edition of “Would You Rather…?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss if the Giants are serious about trading for Justin VerlanderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi on all things MLB Trade Deadline, including what he expects to see from the Mariners, they look at their expectations for Jamal Adams and Jordyn Brooks this year, and they sweep the dial on the biggest stories of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Morosi, of the MLB Network, joined Nick Wilson on the Afternoon Drive to look ahead to the MLB Trade Deadline and preview what could be next with the Cleveland Guardians, including a possible Guardians starting pitcher Aaron Civale trade.
MLB writer talks Shohei Ohtani with Jim.
Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
Ryan opens up today's show discussing the Washington Nationals beating the Colorado Rockies in 2 of the 3 games, after being down a lot of runs in both of those games. As you would expect, it was in part to CJ Abrams performance over the last game and as well as heroics by DH Joey Meneses. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Angels & Nationals are in discussion to trade Jeimer Candelario to the Angels. As we expected, Candelario could be on the move soon. But, what could the Nationals get in return? Ryan explores two possibilities for the Nationals, and they're both RHP's who have HUGE upside. Lastly, postseason baseball starts for the Nats tonight as they try to ruin the New York Mets season with their season on the line. Good luck Mets, you take on Josiah Gray tonight. Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Download Dave today at Dave.com/mlb. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan says record breaking contracts are just a way of life in sports and these deals are sometimes actually bargains (like Patrick Mahomes). And he talks to MLB insider Jon Morosi as the trade deadline is looming next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants look completely lost right now. They've lost a season-high six straight games, and perhaps most perplexing is that they did so following a seven-game winning streak. The Giants won their first five games coming out of the All-Star break, only to lose the last six on their season-high 11-game road trip. Still, the SF Giants return home seven games over .500 and tied for a wild card spot. The Giants' next six games before the Aug. 1 trade deadline will be critical, and it starts with a two-game series against the MLB-worst Oakland A's. The Giants must take advantage or risk losing their position as probable buyers. When it comes to potential trades, none would be more impactful than Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese superstar could be traded in the next week, but would the SF Giants be a potential fit? Whom would the Giants have to part with in order to land the best player in baseball? It's important to keep in mind that, as great as he is, Ohtani is a pure rental—he's only under team control for the remainder of the 2023 season. That caps his value, and the cost probably wouldn't be quite as high as many seem to think. One of Kyle Harrison, Luis Matos, or Marco Luciano would likely be the headliner of a potential deal. Other trade possibilities include the likes of Justin Verlander and Tommy Edman. The Giants were reported to be interested in Verlander by MLB Network's Jon Morosi, and Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick believes Edman is the ideal position player fit for the San Francisco Giants. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:
Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
Following a brutally awful series in Washington D.C., the San Francisco Giants have serious work to do ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline. The SF Giants' flaws have been on full display lately: it's clear that they need another good and reliable starter to pair with Logan Webb and Alex Cobb, but it's also clear that the Giants need to offload one or more of their struggling starters on guaranteed contracts. Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, Ross Stripling, and Sean Manaea, in particular, are taking up space and not getting the job done. The only pitchers the SF Giants can option are Logan Webb, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Walker. But the Giants are obviously not optioning any of the first three, and Walker has been as reliable as anyone in the bullpen. And the SF Giants are carrying the maximum number of pitchers. They will need to activate John Brebbia at some point. Tristan Beck doesn't seem to belong in Triple-A. And the Giants should be adding a starter. So their only choice is to trade or DFA some of their struggling pitchers, which also includes Jakob Junis. The Giants were linked to Justin Verlander in a report by MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Verlander is owed a ton of money, is 40 years old, and isn't doing so great himself, but he would be an upgrade over the Giants' expendable mix. It's also become clear that the Giants need middle infield help. Casey Schmitt and Brett Wisely are playing everyday in the absence of Thairo Estrada and Brandon Crawford, and it hasn't gone well at the plate. The Giants don't have to give up on either, but they need more reliable production if they truly want to be in the postseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code MLB. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fred Roggin is in for Chris, and he and Rob argue over how much blame Joel Embiid deserves for the Philadelphia 76ers' recent history of playoff failures and go head-to-head in this week's edition of Sources Say. Plus, FOX Sports Radio MLB insider Jon Morosi swings by to discuss Shohei Ohtani's uncertain future with the Los Angeles Angels, the biggest potential Buyers and Sellers at the upcoming trade deadline and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.