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MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince joins Ken and Anthony to break down the Guardians' AL Central win, the rust factor from a week off, and Jose Ramirez playing through a compromised season. He also weighs in on the Guardians' game three pitching options between Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo or Foster Griffin and on whether MLB should overhaul its playoff format down the road.

Anthony Castrovince joins Ken and Lima to analyze the Guardians' postseason readiness and the health of stars like Jose Ramirez. They discuss rumors linking Stephen Vogt to the Mariners vacancy and look back at AJ McCarron's history with the Browns.(00:02:14) Anthony Castrovince Joins(00:06:18) Jose Ramirez Injury Status(00:11:14) Guardians Playoff Series Outlook(00:14:16) MLB Playoff Reseeding Debate(00:21:15) Stephen Vogt Poaching Rumors(00:33:48) AJ McCarron UFL News

Ken and Anthony open with voicemails from fans who have flipped from Todd Monken doubters to believers after the Browns beat Carolina, then turn to the Guardians clinching their third straight division title. They debate whether this year's run beats last year's historic comeback, crediting the young roster and players like Chase DeLauter and Steven Kwan for picking up the slack while Jose Ramirez struggled. They also weigh the pros and cons of a week off before the ALDS and whether they would rather face the White Sox or the Astros.

Ken and Anthony push back on the "weak AL Central" narrative surrounding the Guardians' playoff berth, arguing the balanced schedule and expanded playoff format make the division-strength argument mostly moot compared to years past. They dig into what's fueling their late-season surge, from Steven Kwan rediscovering his swing to a bullpen that's been excellent for over a month, while wondering if a struggling Jose Ramirez could still have a big postseason. The segment closes with a quick hit on Nick Chubb's retirement press conference set for later today.

Ken and Anthony revisit a summer debate with Zach Meisel over whether simply reaching the postseason should satisfy Guardians fans or if winning the division is the real prize this year. They also dig into why the fanbase's reaction has felt muted so far, chalking it up to the team's rollercoaster season and pointing to a possible Jose Ramirez playoff redemption arc. The show closes by weighing in on Nick Chubb's one-day contract and retirement press conference ahead of Sunday's Browns home opener.

The final weekend of the 2026 MLB season is here, so it's time to look back at the year that was, although the guys we talk about on this week's episode might want to forget this year. Bubba & cody discuss the biggest busts in baseball and where there card market goes from here on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! The guys start things off with one last look at the NL MVP race with Pete Crow-Armstrong reaching the 40/40 milestone and Bubba asks if PCA for MVP could be a unanimous vote. Then with a pair of superstar prospects called up in SoCal, the guys talk about which young star is destined for the most success on the field and in the hobby and why collectors might've been too hard on Padres top catching prospect Ethan Salas. Plus the guys talk about the disappointing seasons for Cal Raleigh, Valdimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez. Is Big Dumper ever going to get close to his incredible 2025 season? Is J-Ram now on the down side of his potential Hall of Fame career? And how much damage did Vlad Jr. do to his reputation with his recent comments that infuriated Toronto fans? Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in all the latest baseball breaks & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com Watch podcast clips, box breaks and more on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our 156th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Mr. Razzball himself, Grey Albright, to discuss how disastrous the 2026 first round was and how it might impact preparation and strategy for 2027 drafts.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Link to 2026 NFBC draft dataFinal Top 12 in March DCs with current Player Rater rank:1 - Shohei Ohtani (38)2 - Aaron Judge (368)3 - Bobby Witt Jr (29)4 - Juan Soto (113)5 - Ronald Acuna Jr (127)6 - Jose Ramirez (124)7 - Tarik Skubal (48)8 - Paul Skenes (102)9 - Julio Rodriguez (101)10 - Elly De La Cruz (12)11 - Garrett Crochet (662)12 - Kyle Tucker (120)YTD Razzball Player RaterLink to last week's mock 2027 draftResults:1 - Bobby Witt Jr.2 - Shohei Ohtani3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong4 - Elly De La Cruz5 - James Wood6 - Aaron Judge7 - Juan Soto8 - Yordan Alvarez9 - Junior Caminero10 - Fernando Tatis Jr.11 - CJ Abrams12 - Jackson Chourio 

After the Guardians beat Boston to trim their magic number to two, the crew razzes John over a text from their friend Art calling out his take that making the ALCS is pointless unless it actually changes how the front office does business, with John clarifying he wants an ALCS run to push ownership toward spending. The conversation shifts into a debate over whether Stephen Vogt's 2026 turnaround, built around a young core after early-season injuries to Jose Ramirez and others, is more impressive than last year's historic comeback. The show wraps with a bit about the Columbus Day Parade and a look ahead to Deshaun Watson's press conference and the AFC North roundup with Brian Baldinger.

Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians' sweep of the Athletics that sets things up well for Cleveland's playoff chances entering the final week. The guys examine the remaining schedules for all the meaningful clubs, discuss Gavin Williams and his strong September, the uncertainty beyond the top two in their rotation, the consistency and efficiency of Cade Smith and the base-running of Jose Ramirez that never gets old.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.

Ken and Anthony point to the Browns signing Colorado alum Jimmy Horn Jr. as the clearest sign yet that Shedeur Sanders will start against Carolina, while breaking down two shaky fumbles from Deshaun Watson's Week 1 return. They heap praise on Jose Ramirez, calling him one of the most respected players in the league and comparing his value to a football offensive lineman's, and note how Brayan Rocchio has increasingly modeled his game after him. They close by dissecting Baker Mayfield's subdued, veteran-sounding press conference ahead of his return to Cleveland, debating whether a classy, businesslike Mayfield would sting Browns fans more than a boastful one.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima celebrate the Cleveland Guardians returning to the top of the AL Central after a pivotal win. They then dive into the Cleveland Browns' quarterback crisis, debating if Deshaun Watson's starting role is in immediate jeopardy. The segment also covers the grit of Jose Ramirez and the polarizing media comments from Todd Monken. (00:02:42) Guardians Reclaim First Place (00:05:55) Steven Vogt's Coaching Style (00:10:50) Jose Ramirez Playing Pain (00:16:00) Jo Adell's Lineup Impact (00:21:24) Deshaun Watson's Last Chance (00:25:35) Mayfield vs Watson Debate (00:29:20) Shedeur Sanders Hype (00:36:55) Todd Monken's Dream Job

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' rise to the top of the AL Central standings while discussing Jose Ramirez's leadership through injury. They weigh the job security of Deshaun Watson and explore the potential for Shedeur Sanders to take over at quarterback during discussions with Mary Kay Cabot and Harold Reynolds. (00:02:40) Guardians In First Place (00:11:20) Jose Ramirez Injury Update (00:21:20) Watson's Job On Line (00:34:52) Todd Monken's Media Comments (00:47:50) Small Market Success Leeway (00:57:50) Metallica World Tour Announcement (01:10:12) Sports Update (01:23:30) Anthony Lima Mark My Words (01:32:34) Mary Kay Cabot Interview (01:43:50) Baker Mayfield Reunion Preview (01:58:58) Harold Reynolds Interview (02:11:00) MLB Postseason Landscape (02:16:02) Shedeur Sanders Hype (02:28:20) Baker Mayfield Press Conference (02:36:30) NDCL High School Unboxing

Harold Reynolds tells Ken and Anthony he's officially a believer in this Guardians team, crediting Steven Vogt's steady bullpen management as the best coaching job of his tenure and comparing Cleveland's small-ball, contact-first style to the Rays and Brewers as a legitimate path through October. He explains why Jose Ramirez shouldn't abandon switch-hitting despite his hand injury, pointing to Corbin Carroll's similar recovery as a sign Ramirez's best stretch is still ahead. Reynolds also breaks down why the White Sox's young roster may be fading down the stretch from fatigue and inexperience, and names the Yankees and Dodgers as the American League and National League favorites in what he calls a historically wide-open field.

Ken and Anthony credit Steven Vogt's steady, unflappable demeanor for keeping the clubhouse together through a rocky stretch, arguing his consistent tone in losses and wins alike has been key to the team's late-season surge into first place. They dig into Jose Ramirez's two clutch doubles as a potential turning point and debate whether the Guardians' patience with young players like Travis Bazzana, contrasted with big-market impatience, is part of what makes the organization work. They also push back on criticism from fans and Jason Lloyd over calling the recent run "magical," reframing it as simply the standard, gritty brand of baseball this front office consistently delivers.

Jo Adell and Petey Halpin power the offense as the Guardians beat the White Sox, whose Tommy Pham gets his first hit back in the majors, and Cleveland jumps back atop the AL Central. Ken and Anthony break down the tightening schedule down the stretch, noting Chicago's softer slate against Detroit, Kansas City, and Colorado versus Cleveland's own matchups with the Red Sox and Royals. They also dig into Jose Ramirez's recent surge out of his September slump, his lingering hand injury, and whether the AL Central's lack of big spenders gives Cleveland a lasting edge.

Ken and Anthony push back on Albert Breer's skepticism that Todd Monken's early Ravens success is fading, arguing it's unfair to pin the "coach killer" label on Lamar Jackson when Greg Roman and John Harbaugh's later struggles could just as easily be about scheme staleness rather than the quarterback himself. The conversation shifts to Brayan Rocchio's walk-off heroics, with Ken and Anthony debating his murky long-term role in a crowded Guardians infield while insisting his clutch instincts and competitive fire make him too valuable to ever trade away. They compare Rocchio's growth under Jose Ramirez's mentorship to how Ramirez himself became the lifer version of what fans once hoped Francisco Lindor would be.

Munetaka Murakami is striking out over 50% of the time in September and leads a massive list of late-season cuts. Joe Bond breaks down today's top waiver cuts on the Drops segment, reviews recent MLB performance trends, and delivers the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Top headlines include CJ Abrams dealing with neck tightness, Joc Pederson attempting to play through a hand fracture, and Shane Baz exiting after being hit by a comebacker. Additional roster moves feature Pete Fairbanks and Gage Jump landing on the injured list, Trey Yesavage struggling in his rehab outing, Jameson Taillon and Max Meyer shut down for the season, Jesús Luzardo headed to the IL, and Roki Sasaki having his Thursday start pushed back. Daily performance lists spotlight strong outings from Travis Bazzana, Cole Carrigg, Jeremy Pena, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jack Perkins, and Ryan Johnson. On the flip side, struggle listings include Oneil Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Munetaka Murakami, Wilyer Abreu, Cristopher Sanchez, Andre Pallante, and Patrick Sandoval. Today's Drops analysis breaks down whether to move on from high-profile names including Munetaka Murakami, Jose Ramirez, Konnor Griffin, Brandon Nimmo, Gerrit Cole, Sandy Alcantara, Logan Webb, and Foster Griffin. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights   Next it's Dan iwth Dana White The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.Then, some intriguing newsPer Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20. Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla's decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women's unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights   Next it's Dan iwth Dana White The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.Then, some intriguing newsPer Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20. Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla's decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women's unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Nick and Jonathan see how many wins and losses they agree on for the Browns this season. Also, they have an uncomfortable conversation about the Guardians.

Nick and Jonathan talk about the recent struggles of Jose Ramirez and some of the discourse surrounding him during the final weeks of the season.

Spencer and Lance are joined by Todd Derry to break down the Cleveland Guardians' performance as the postseason approaches. They discuss the potential impact of stars like Jose Ramirez, the health of Chase DeLauter, and how the pitching rotation of Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams stacks up against AL competition. The conversation also explores Stephen Vogt's managerial style and the team's remaining schedule.

n this livestream, the guys break down all the action, but FIRST... can Ryan Garcia become America's next boxing superstar? We head into a new era. Who will be the next top guy? Garcia will look to make his case when he faces Conor Benn in a welterweight bout. Also, Jai Opetaia will be in the co-feature, and lightweight Andres Cortes will face Mark Magsayo. Other good bouts: heavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter vs. Raphael Akpejiori, welterweight Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, and Vlad Panin vs. Dakota LingerWe shift gears as we talk about Dakota's rightful pick of Damian Knyba defeating Andy Ruiz Jr. What did we learn from this fight? Also, we break down the rest of the main card, including middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr's win over Austin "Ammo" Williams, Eridson Garcia's upset of Alan Chaves, and Zaquin Moses getting his TV debutThen, we talk about Katie Taylor's retirement fight against Flora Pili. How was her last fight? Plus, we talk about the odd bout between Thomas Carty and Dave Allen, as well as Paddy Donovan's stoppage win over Tyrone McKenna. Also, shout-out to Tokkers on X, but please watch Dylan Arbuckle versus Frankie Storey if you get a chance. We conclude by talking about a stacked ProBox TV card on Friday that features Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, Dominic Valle vs. Francois Scarboro Jr, and Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel LugoTimestamps0:00 Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn11:50 Jai Opetaia-Noel Mikaelan21:33 Damian Knyba beats Andy Ruiz28:30 Boots-Bud Crawford31:52 undercard41:15 Katie Taylor47:00 undercard49:25 ProBox TV

Guardians GM Mike Chernoff joins Ken and Anthony to break down the offense's turnaround since the trade deadline, praising Chase Naylor's development and explaining why Travis Bazzana is hitting a rookie wall as pitchers adjust to him. He gives a detailed answer on why Ralphy Velazquez still hasn't been called up despite a torrid month in Triple-A, framing it as an opportunity problem rather than a performance one. Chernoff also weighs in on Cade Smith's underrated status following the Emmanuel Clase situation, Jose Ramirez's recovery from injury and his outlook on a potential 2027 work stoppage.

In this edition of Lima Likes, Anthony Lima celebrates Jose Ramirez snapping his home run drought during an 11-1 rout of the Royals that keeps Cleveland's Wild Card hopes alive, while noting the Guardians remain firmly in "can" not "will" territory with 25 games left. He and Ken dig into Chris Antonetti's non-committal stance on prospect Ralphy Velasquez's call-up case, run through a sloppy college football weekend for Browns quarterback prospects like CJ Bailey, and close with an extended, mostly unserious debate over whether Odell Beckham Jr. has had work done.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' improbable comeback win, rallying from an early 3-0 deficit to sweep their road trip and extend their winning streak to seven straight. They dig into Joey Cantillo's bizarre outing (seven walks, still a quality start), Steven Kwan's red-hot second half, and Jose Ramirez heating up at the perfect time as Cleveland closes the gap on the White Sox in the AL Central. The conversation then shifts to a heated debate over the Browns' backup quarterback fan controversy, with the guys sparring over bot accounts, fan sentiment, and whether the QB competition was ever really close.

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap the Guardians' wild comeback win, highlighting Jose Ramirez's three doubles and five RBI, Steven Kwan's 5-for-5 night, and Angel Martinez robbing Mike Trout of a go-ahead homer, then dig into whether Ralphy Velasquez's hot streak in the minors makes him worth calling up despite lockout-related roster risks. They also break down the fan and industry reaction to Akron letting a season-ticket-holding alum call plays in an upcoming game, debating whether the stunt could catch on with bigger programs looking to cash in on similar buzz.

Cleveland rallies from down 5-0 with a 10-inning, no-home-run comeback behind Jose Ramirez's five RBIs and a highlight-reel catch from Angel Martinez, pushing their playoff odds to 56%. That win sets off a debate about whether just reaching the postseason still means anything for a team that's made it eight of the last 11 years, with one host comparing the Guardians' underdog run to a scrappy college football program getting by on heart instead of money. The conversation gets heated over how much slack a low-payroll team deserves versus bigger-market rivals like the Blue Jays and Red Sox, and whether anything short of an ALDS win will actually feel like a real accomplishment this October.

Jordan Shusterman is back from vacation, and he re-joins Jake Mintz to take stock of the stretch run as October rapidly approaches. The hosts kick off the show by drafting their "main characters" for the remainder of the regular season—the 10 key individual players who will dictate, impact, and define the playoff picture, including Fernando Tatis Jr., Kyle Schwarber, Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jose Ramirez, and Cal Raleigh.   Next, the guys break down the Seattle Mariners calling up the top pitching prospect in baseball, Kade Anderson. They discuss what makes the former LSU star so special, how he fell to the Mariners at the third pick in the draft, and what to expect from his debut against the Cubs. They also address the bizarre update surrounding Ketel Marte, who was moved from the restricted list to the 10-day IL following a team meeting with Diamondbacks executives.   Finally, it's Friday, which means an action-packed edition of "The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla”. Highlights from "The Good" include Milwaukee Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider hitting his first pro home run directly to his dad on the party deck and a gamer throwing a perfect game on MVP Baseball 2005. "The Bad" touches on Jorge Polanco's season-ending ankle surgery and a non-definitive foul pole camera replay in Baltimore. "The Uggla” features a raccoon reaching through the Citi Field floorboards for peanuts and Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev revealing his diehard obsession with the Cincinnati Reds.   Timetamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Jordan Returns From Vacation (01:57) — Rest-of-Season Main Characters Draft (Tatis, Schwarber, Acuña, PCA, J-Ram & More) (37:48) — Mariners Call Up #1 Pitching Prospect Cade Anderson (48:30) — Ketel Marte's Bizarre IL Update & Diamondbacks Meeting (56:15) — The Good: Dad Catches Son's 1st Pro HR & MVP 2005 Perfect Game Milestone (01:05:10) — The Bad: Jorge Polanco's Season-Ending Injury & Orioles Foul Pole Camera Controversy (01:13:55) — The Uggla: Citi Field Raccoon & Daniil Medvedev's Diehard Reds Obsession (01:21:28) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate whether Deshaun Watson is truly earning his starting role with the Browns or simply benefiting from a lack of competition. They also analyze the Guardians' recent struggles, debating if Travis Bazzana needs a minor league reset and whether Jose Ramirez should be shut down to recover from injury. 01:50 - Fan 15 Celebration Promo 06:05 - Watson Earning Starting Job 16:05 - Potential Travis Bazzana Reset 19:13 - Shutting Down Jose Ramirez 24:08 - Evaluating Watson Trade Value 33:11 - Browns Preseason Offense Style

Ken and Lima debate whether the struggling Guardians should demote number one overall pick Travis Bazzana to the minors as Cleveland sits five and a half games back and under 500, with both agreeing that sending down a top pick is nearly unheard of and would be a mistake given his defensive improvement. They float shutting down an injured Jose Ramirez for the year and reshuffling the infield to keep Bazzana in the lineup, then pivot into the ongoing Deshaun Watson versus Shedeur Sanders debate, with Ken predicting Watson gets benched by week four regardless of the outcome.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan vent their frustrations over the Guardians' recent downturn, with Ken and Anthony drawing parallels to Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski's press conferences. Elsewhere, they discuss whether it's time to shut down Jose Ramirez for the rest of the season, while Baskin & Phelps debate whether there's still enough time for the Guards to turn things around. The Afternoon Drive wonders if the Guards are slumping or this is just who they are.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan vent their frustrations over the Guardians' recent downturn, with Ken and Anthony drawing parallels to Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski's press conferences. Elsewhere, they discuss whether it's time to shut down Jose Ramirez for the rest of the season, while Baskin & Phelps debate whether there's still enough time for the Guards to turn things around. The Afternoon Drive wonders if the Guards are slumping or this is just who they are.

Prompted by the Dery Brothers' Guardians Cast, Ken and Anthony debate whether Jose Ramirez should be shut down given he hasn't recorded an extra-base hit since June 13th and appears to be playing through pain, including a defensive error that may point to compensation for his hamate injury. They weigh Ramirez's fierce competitiveness and refusal to sit against the risk of long-term damage, especially with him turning 34 in September and a potential lockout looming over next season's schedule. The two land on genuinely considering shutting him down by the end of the current homestand if the offense doesn't turn around against the Giants and Padres.

Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Anthony to preview Saturday's preseason opener against Chicago, saying he wants to see both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders operate the offense cleanly and on target, while noting Watson has looked sharper in recent practices after a rocky start to camp. Ruiter pushes back on the idea that questioning Sanders' pre-snap execution is an attack on his intelligence, framing it instead as a byproduct of learning a new, demanding scheme from scratch, and says roster bubble battles at cornerback and the fifth/sixth receiver spots won't really take shape until the third preseason game. He also touches on Za'Darius Smith's potential return, Joe Rowe's unexplained absence from camp, and agrees with the show's earlier take that Jose Ramirez should be shut down for a couple of weeks to let his hand heal.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' recent slump and the internal debate over Jose Ramirez's lingering hand injury. They discuss whether the star should be sidelined to preserve his long-term health while comparing Stephen Vogt's managerial style to Kevin Stefanski's postgame tone. Additionally, they explore the complicated relationship between Browns fans and Deshaun Watson ahead of the preseason. 03:10 - Guardians Perspective vs Last Year 07:24 - Bullpen Faith and Platooning 11:32 - Vogt Sounding Like Stefanski 17:22 - AL Central Division Ineptitude 21:08 - Shutting Down Jose Ramirez 26:23 - Age and Injury Concerns 32:57 - Deshaun Watson Fan Dilemma 37:51 - QB Future and Shedeur Sanders

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the future of the Guardians as calls grow to shut down Jose Ramirez for the season due to injury. They analyze the Browns' quarterback competition heading into the first preseason game against the Bears, questioning whether fans actually want Deshaun Watson to succeed. The conversation also covers the difficulty of the Cavs' schedule and the NFL's decision to play the Super Bowl on Valentine's Day. 02:40 - Steven Kwan Perspective 09:15 - Evaluating Young Talent 13:45 - Managerial Press Conferences 22:10 - Shut Down Jose 30:58 - Deshaun Watson Debate 38:20 - QB Future Tensions 48:10 - Browns Fan Truths 56:41 - Daryl Ryder Interview 01:04:50 - Defensive Line Depth 01:14:45 - Paul Skenes Physique 01:22:08 - Spiral Mechanics Talk 01:29:45 - Drew Allar Analysis 01:39:10 - The Duck Hunt 01:47:45 - Watson Career Costs 01:57:15 - Cavs Schedule Brutality 02:05:50 - Nathan Zegura Interview 02:14:45 - Defensive Scheme Shifts 02:25:15 - Valentine's Day Super Bowl

Nick and Jonathan react to clips from Pat McAfee's viral new music album.

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Tigers behind Foster Griffin, Angel Martinez's three-hit game, and Steven Kwan's continued hot streak, while framing Jose Ramirez's visible frustration after an error as a good sign for a team that hit rock bottom days earlier, though Anthony admits he's nervous about Ramirez playing through injury. The bulk of the segment covers Mark Walter selling the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a $2 billion profit in just 14 months, which the guys use to argue the NBA is thriving financially despite narratives about the league struggling, pointing to recent Boston and Dallas sale prices and expansion fee estimates. They debate whether the Lakers or Dodgers are more popular in L.A. versus globally, and pivot into a broader discussion on single-owner versus ownership-group models in sports, weighing accountability against the risk of a meddling owner, with the old Browns relocation brought up as a cautionary tale. The segment closes with a quick take on Russell Westbrook's retirement, comparing his legacy and fan appeal to James Harden's.

Using a Rambo "First Blood" analogy, the show digs into whether the Guardians' season is truly finished, pointing to a young, retooled roster's struggles with runners in scoring position as Chase DeLauder admits players are pressing instead of just taking their normal at-bats. Comparisons to last year's veteran-laden club that overcame a 15.5-game deficit highlight why this year's lineup, overhauled by call-ups and trade deadline moves, lacks the same identity and clutch numbers, even leaving nine runners on base in one recent game. The hosts wrestle with how much of this is simply what happens when a team leans this heavily on inexperienced players, while noting Jose Ramirez's rough season has coincided with Steven Kwan finally salvaging his own year.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima play sound of Guardians legend Tom Hamilton explaining that Jose Ramirez's hamate bone surgery means fans won't see the "real" Ramirez again until next season, sparking a mix of denial and grief on the show. Ken admits he doesn't want to accept the season is over, arguing the team's identity of clutch hitting and manufactured runs simply isn't who this roster is anymore. A caller pushes back that what fans are watching is essentially minor league baseball given 10-11 rookie call-ups, while the hosts note that's not new for this era of Guardians teams.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to react to Tim Anderson's retirement by revisiting how Jose Ramirez's 2023 fight with him seemingly derailed Anderson's career, noting his stats craterered afterward despite prior All-Star form. They also break down Quinnen Williams' massive new contract extension and needle each other over which Williams brother (the NFL All-Pro or his younger brother Quincy) is more impressive given their size and draft-position gap. The segment wraps with a light debate on MLB's ABS (automated ball-strike) system, noting it won't be used in the upcoming Field of Dreams and Little League Classic games for logistical reasons, with both hosts admitting they've come around on liking the challenge system.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the narrative surrounding Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, questioning whether the team's social media strategy influences public perception of the quarterback battle. They also examine the high expectations for rookie Spencer Fano and how his performance impacts General Manager Andrew Berry's legacy. The conversation wraps up with a look at Tim Anderson's retirement and the impact of his altercation with Jose Ramirez. 01:20 - Shedeur Sanders Narrative 06:47 - Preseason Starting Strategy 13:02 - Spencer Fano Pressure 20:31 - Andrew Berry Planning 30:48 - Tim Anderson Retirement 34:30 - Williams Brothers And ABS

Ken and Anthony run through Lima Likes with John filling in, covering the Guardians' bullpen meltdown and Jose Ramirez's injury-plagued "lost season" that still might produce solid numbers, plus a recap of the station's charity softball night in Canton highlighting Anthony's surprisingly hard fastball. They rip Robert Morris fans reportedly buying up Akron Zips season tickets to sabotage a raffle promotion, then dig into Hall of Fame weekend, including Pat McAfee's awkward speech line about his wife and the snub of Bill Belichick.

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince joins the show and pushes back on blaming manager Stephen Vogt for the Guardians' collapse, arguing he's made the most of a young, thin roster and that the recent struggles come down to performance and injuries rather than in-game decisions. He points to bullpen meltdowns, a lack of league-average offense, and a run differential suggesting the team is actually worse than its record shows. Castrovince also explains Jose Ramirez's power outage as a direct result of a recent hamate surgery rather than age decline, and breaks down Steven Kwan's inconsistent season, urging him to stop chasing power and lean back into his get-on-base, elite-defense identity.

Anthony Castrovince breaks down the Cleveland Guardians' recent slide, the struggles of the bullpen, and the long-term outlook for Jose Ramirez. Ken Carman and Anthony Lima also tackle the drama surrounding the Browns' quarterback reps and whether Todd Monken was being transparent about the depth chart. 02:12 - Castrovince On Guardians Struggles 05:30 - Steven Vogt Management Critique 08:52 - Roster Surprises And Disappointments 13:10 - MLB Lockout Economic Impact 18:22 - Todd Monken Rep Controversy 23:54 - Watson Vs Sanders Competition 33:15 - Jimmy Haslam Business Strategy

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the ongoing quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, questioning the Cleveland Browns' front office strategy. They also address the online discourse from various fanbases and the recent struggles of the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen following a Jose Ramirez injury. 01:50 - Browns Quarterback Competition 06:36 - Evaluating Shedeur Sanders 11:05 - Critique Of Browns Front Office 15:35 - Potential QB Trade Markets 24:06 - Sanders Fans Versus Watson 33:05 - Guardians Bullpen Performance Issues 37:44 - NFL Hall Of Fame 41:10 - MGK Day Rain Delays