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Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber and declares the Yankees have no excuse not to reach the World Series, arguing their payroll and the state of the American League put major pressure on Aaron Boone and the organization. Russo also unloads on the Mets for letting Pete Alonso leave, putting more blame on Steve Cohen than David Stearns and raising concerns about the clubhouse dynamic involving Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Plus, Mad Dog pumps the brakes on the Jaxson Dart hype while predicting the Giants will be better under John Harbaugh, and reflects on WFAN joining SiriusXM and what he still misses about local New York sports radio.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber and puts major pressure on the Yankees, saying they have to win the American League and reach the World Series. Russo also unloads on the Mets' decision to let Pete Alonso go, placing the blame on Steve Cohen and raising concerns about the chemistry between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Mad Dog also predicts baseball could lose part of next season before a labor deal gets done, pumps the brakes on the Jaxson Dart hype, and explains why he expects both the Giants and Jets to be more competitive. Plus, Russo opens up about missing New York sports radio and his return to the WFAN orbit through SiriusXM.
Boston is furious over the controversial Rafael play, but Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash aren't buying the excuses after the Yankees demolished the Red Sox 16-1. They break down why the replay call stood, why Boston still had every chance to survive the inning, and why the outrage over Jazz Chisholm stealing bases only made the Red Sox look worse. The Yankees took three of four, claimed the season-series tiebreaker and strengthened their grip on the top wild-card spot. The hour also turns to the Jets' shaky backup quarterback situation, the return of Juan Soto, David Cone seemingly predicting an Elliott Ramos home run, and whether the red-hot Rays have enough momentum to threaten the Yankees in the AL East.
Fantasy Baseball Live – August 30, 2026 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Topics1. Let's look at the standings2. We have talked much about Jac Caglinone's breakout - .285/.334/.499 with 23 home runs. Nine home runs since July 1 and hitting .320. Never walks – 6% BB-Rate.a. Thoughts for him next season?3. Roman Anthony finally gets activated from the IL4. Juan Soto is activated from the IL on Saturday without a rehab – let's see how that goes5. PCA is starting to separate himself from Ohtani with a huge game on Saturday – 4 for 6 with three home runs6. Walker Jenkins gets his first start and his first hit – 1 for 3 with a walk7. Bryce Miller is moving to the bullpen – which, I'm assuming means more starts for Kade Anderson. Anderson with his second start of his career this week – ok – 4.1 IP, 3 hits, 2 ER, 3K/3BB. The Major Leagues are a bit more challenging than Double-A.a. Will you continue to start him or play the matchupsSegment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportSegment 5 – Two start pitchers1. Jackson Jobe (Det, 26%) - @Min (Taj Bradley) and @Cle (Gavin Williams)2. Tyler Phillips (Mia, 12%) - @KC (Randy Dobnak) and CHC (Matthew Boyd)3. Elmer Rodriguez (NYY, 6%) - @LAA (George Klassen) and @SD Michael King) – If he gets two starts.4. Ryan Gusto (Mia, 5%) - @Was (Matt Waldron) and CHC (Clay Holmes)5. Tanner Gordon (Col, 3%) – Bal (Kyle Bradish) and STL (Michael McGreevy)6. Robert Stock (NYM, 3%) - @TB (Ian Seymour) and SF (Logan Webb )
In Episode 594 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the return of Juan Soto, the possible exit of Luis Robert, and then dive deep into the current state of pro scouting.
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.
Mets place Luis Robert Jr on Waivers. Is this admission of a $20 million mistake?Are the Mets' young players building the foundation for a winning 2027 season? Bob and Brett breaks down Nolan McLean's latest dominant start, Juan Soto's return and the decision to place Luis Robert Jr. on waivers. Also: Yankees–Red Sox with the season-series tiebreaker at stake, George Lombard Jr.'s injury, Max Fried's return, Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants roster fate, NFL cutdown day, Bill Belichick's upset win and Little League World Series Sign Stealing Scandal #LockedUpSports #NewYorkSports #Mets #LGM #BabyMets #NolanMcLean #JuanSoto #Yankees #RepBX #RedSox #YankeesRedSox #Giants #NYGiants #OdellBeckhamJr #Jets #TakeFlight #NFL #USOpen #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast
The Mets welcomed back Juan Soto with a 6-2 win and after the game he met with Pat McCarthy on the field to discuss how he was feeling after the game along with watching the team's strong run of play over the past few weeks.
The Mets got a rode a strong start from Nolan McLean to a 6-2 victory and after the game Andy Green met with the media to discuss the game as a whole on top of the start from McLean along with Juan Soto's return to the lineup.
The Jets' Aaron Rodgers decision gets a major second look, with Evan admitting they probably should have tried to make it work instead of immediately moving on. Jerry Recco joins the conversation as they question Aaron Glenn's handling of Rodgers and wonder whether keeping him as a transition quarterback could have changed the Jets' direction. Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor also spark intrigue after Soto was the first to congratulate Lindor on a home run, raising questions about whether their relationship has genuinely improved. Plus, Kevin Durant admits his biggest sports regret was failing to win a championship with the Nets, and the crew debates whether Brian Cashman's long Yankees tenure may finally be nearing its natural endpoint.
Bryan Woo had a rough return (3:46). ... Sean Burke came crashing back down (7:38). ... Eduardo Rodriguez is getting even better (11:22)! ... News (17:27): Juan Soto took batting practice on Wednesday. ... Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Tristan Peters are set up for great schedules next week (26:26). ... Start, sit or drop these SP (44:20)? ... Any interest in these three waiver wire pitchers (56:50)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:01:55).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.
Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.
Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.
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A caller questions why Tommy John isn't in the Hall of Fame before the guys debate if Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto can co-exist—and whether their dynamic is why the Mets are broken. C-Lo returns for an update, starting with a construction worker's arm crashing through the ceiling while Evan Roberts was on the office toilet. Boomer then wonders if Aaron Judge will be in the lineup on September 11th, Karl-Anthony Towns gets married in Malibu, and LeBron James launches a YouTube golf channel.
With Gio out, Boomer & Jerry kick off today's show breaking down a Yankees loss to Toronto, Jazz Chisholm's struggles, key NY injuries, and the Giants' preseason opener. They transition to Jets QB Cade Klubnik's debut, opening NFL schedules, Joshua Baez's three-homer debut, and a deep dive into Tommy John's Hall of Fame case. Later, the guys debate if Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto can co-exist on the Mets and react to Evan Roberts' wild bathroom mishap, before wrapping up with Little League ethics, Moment of the Day, and Boomer's awkward Carvel ice cream run. These items and other odds 'n ends.
The 2026 Mets have been a mess—but are they actually better positioned for 2027 than their record suggests?Mark and Gordon, two Mets fans who have suffered through the season firsthand, look at what went wrong, why a brutal 12-game losing streak essentially destroyed the season, and why the emergence of young players may give Mets fans legitimate reasons for optimism next year.Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing could be part of a young outfield alongside Juan Soto. Nolan McLean and Christian Scott are emerging as potential rotation anchors. Kodai Senga may have found a new role in the bullpen. And despite plenty of questionable decisions, the Mets may finally be developing enough young talent that free-agent signings can become luxuries rather than necessities.Before getting to the Mets, there's plenty happening around baseball.The American League wild-card race has become a dogfight, with Toronto making an unexpected charge and several teams packed together in the standings. Cal Raleigh's dramatic offensive decline is hurting Seattle, while the entire AL West continues to struggle.We also remember Tommy John, who passed away this week. John finished with 288 career wins—the most ever by a pitcher outside the Hall of Fame other than Roger Clemens—and his death immediately renews the debate over whether Cooperstown has waited far too long.There's also a remarkable MLB debut: Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez homered on the first pitch he saw, then homered again—and again—becoming the first player in Major League history to hit three home runs in his first game.Plus: Paul Skenes' declining fastball velocity, what 100-mph pitching may be doing to starting pitchers, the sale of the Dodgers, the competitive advantages created by baseball's revenue structure, Hunter Greene's injury, and whether Cincinnati should rethink its direction.It's another week where today's baseball collides with history, statistics and plenty of opinion on Almost Cooperstown.Almost Cooperstown is a weekly baseball podcast featuring thoughtful conversations about the Baseball Hall of Fame, baseball history, current MLB topics, player comparisons, statistics and the stories that connect today's game with its rich history.Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music.Visit AlmostCooperstown.com for original baseball articles, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow Almost Cooperstown on YouTube.
The Autumn Windbags: The Best Las Vegas Raiders Podcast Ever!
Raiders football is finally back — sort of. Fernando Mendoza gets his first real NFL test as the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their preseason matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. RJ Clifford and Juan Soto break down exactly what they want to see from Mendoza, Klint Kubiak in his first game as a head coach, Ashton Jeanty, the rebuilt offensive line and a young Raiders secondary full of intriguing pieces. Plus, how worried should Raider Nation be about Jackson Powers-Johnson? Can Hezekiah Masses or Jermod McCoy emerge in the secondary? And RJ and Juan go to war over the Maxx Crosby-Kirk Cousins training camp scuffle. Also: Derek Carr goes to UCLA, Matt Gay jokes inevitably happen, and preseason football gets compared to something we probably shouldn't put in a YouTube description. Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to set up the Blue Jays series finale against the Red Sox, the positive stretch they've been on since the trade deadline, and the acquisition of Paul Sewald off waivers to bolster the bullpen. Then, Michael Baumann (22:08) of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano's first home start as a Blue Jay, the NL wild card race heating up, and the effect of ABS on the season so far. Later, Bobby Wagner (49:41), host of the Tipping Pitches podcast jumps on with Blake to discuss the Mets disappointing season, the play of Juan Soto and Bo Bichette as the team looks ahead to 2027, before getting into the latest news surrounding baseball's labour negotiations. Finally, Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann (1:19:53) joins the show to discuss his return from injury, and development within the Blue Jays organization, before getting into his goals for the rest of the season and beyond. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster's interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge's return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor's frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy's top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster's interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge's return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor's frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy's top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the long-in-the-making major league debut of gravity-defying, strikeout-celebrating reliever Jefry Yan, Steven Kwan’s resurgence, a lineup with lots of Juniors, a scooter celebration, a double FARTBAT, Luis Arraez abandoning home plate, MLB players’ low-stakes conspiracies, a head-to-head MVP battle, the Mets’ Francisco Lindor–Juan Soto drama, the A’s firing David Forst, a pitcher plate appearance, and more. Then (1:02:46) Ben brings on YouTubers Noah Campbell (aka SOFTDRINKTV) and Taylor McNelis (aka WildLion Games) to discuss the decline in the quantity and quality of sports video games, how well baseball lends itself to gaming, the golden age of baseball video games, and whether a few new challengers might endanger MLB The Show’s dominance. Audio intro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Audio interstitial: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Philip Bergman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Reddit post on Yan Link to first Yan episode Link to second Yan episode Link to Yan debut story Link to Yan debut video Link to Yan leap on single Link to Guardians’ Yan mockery Link to MLBTR on Brebbia Link to Brebbia’s second EW appearance Link to previous Kwan chat Link to Kwan leaderboard Link to Kwan pillow quote Link to sports nepo babies article Link to article on baseball nepo babies Link to Ryan HoF page Link to Giants scooter celly Link to Arraez abandonment Link to @ScoringChanges explanation Link to Marlins misplay Link to EW Episode 500 Link to PCA comments Link to Saucedo comments Link to Ottavino comments Link to PCA vs. Ohtani game Link to Peralta/Lindor/Soto report Link to 2025 Yankees bullpen blowup Link to Lindor/McNeil article Link to MLBTR on Forst Link to Mikolas PA article Link to Nusbaum tweet Link to Button Mash Link to The Ringer-Verse Link to SOFTDRINKTV on YouTube Link to WildLion Games on YouTube Link to Paine on sports games 1 Link to Paine on sports games 2 Link to Jabroni Baseball video Link to EA buyout Link to EA layoffs report Link to EA layoffs report Link to College Football microtransactions Link to Ben on MVP Baseball 2005 Link to Noah on MVP Baseball 2005 Link to Super Mega Baseball 4 article Link to Metalhead on EW 1 Link to Metalhead on EW 2 Link to Taylor on SMB4 roster updates Link to Taylor’s SMB4 review Link to Zach Kram on Backyard Baseball Link to Backyard Baseball comeback article Link to Backyard Baseball wiki Link to Taylor’s Backyard Baseball review Link to Noah on MLB Power Pros Link to Indoor Baseball Link to Noah on Indoor Baseball Link to Noah on MVP 06: NCAA Baseball Link to Noah’s MLB The Show 26 review Link to Taylor’s MLB The Show 26 review Link to Power Pros wiki Link to Professional Baseball Spirits wiki Link to article about eBaseball Pro Spirit 2026 Link to Noah on eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT Link to eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 on PS5 Link to Noah on eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 news Link to Noah’s eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 review Link to Taylor’s eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 review Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Freddy Peralta orchestrated a sitdown with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to squash their beef, according to ESPN. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the stunning report, while Evan Roberts wonders if brokering peace between the team's two stars changes anything about Peralta's damaged legacy in Queens. Plus, the great Jefry Yan debate, as Jerry Recco and Willie Colon debate if the pitcher's animated celebrations are appropriate, while Shaun Morash predicts the celebrating will backfire in the most Mets way possible.
Freddy Peralta orchestrated a sitdown with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to squash their beef, according to ESPN. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the stunning report, while Evan Roberts wonders if brokering peace between the team's two stars changes anything about Peralta's damaged legacy in Queens. Plus, the great Jefry Yan debate, as Jerry Recco and Willie Colon debate if the pitcher's animated celebrations are appropriate, while Shaun Morash predicts the celebrating will backfire in the most Mets way possible.
Freddy Peralta orchestrated a sitdown with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to squash their beef, according to ESPN. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the stunning report, while Evan Roberts wonders if brokering peace between the team's two stars changes anything about Peralta's damaged legacy in Queens. Plus, the great Jefry Yan debate, as Jerry Recco and Willie Colon debate if the pitcher's animated celebrations are appropriate, while Shaun Morash predicts the celebrating will backfire in the most Mets way possible.
Griffin Warner talks betting on Friday. Griffin Warner runs through a stacked Friday, August 7 Major League Baseball slate on Episode 80 of What I Bet, part of the Straight Outta Vegas AM Podcast feed, breaking down all 11 games at a moment when several rotations are still shifting in the wake of the trade deadline. He opens with the Mets sending Zach Thornton to Pittsburgh against Carmen Mlodzinski, reading the heavy under juice on the eight and a half total as a sign the market expects a Pirates bullpen game, especially with new arm Luke Weaver now closing and Mets closer Devin Williams sitting the last two nights. Griffin leans toward New York at plus 129 and likes the over, suggesting patience for a push to eight. He then covers Jose Soriano's Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, preferring the Toronto run line at plus one and a half over the moneyline, and the first five under four and a half. Tyler Mahle's first start for the Braves against former teammate Max Fried in the Bronx draws Griffin's trust in the Atlanta bullpen despite a modest season, landing on the Braves at plus 134 and the under eight. He gives a brief look at the Athletics visiting a red hot Red Sox club before diving into the Angels and Marlins, where he backs Tyler Phillips and multiple unders against a struggling Los Angeles lineup. The show's strongest opinion arrives with the Guardians visiting the White Sox, where Griffin fades Parker Messick despite respecting his stuff, pointing to Cleveland's shaky bullpen, poor defense, and inability to hit with runners on, and lands on Chicago at plus 122 with unders on both the full game and first five totals. He explains why the Twins overspent caution at the deadline on players like Dean Kremer even as Zebby Matthews starts in Milwaukee, builds a live number on air for Kevin Gausman and the Cubs visiting Daniel Lynch and the Royals, and gives quick reads on the Rockies at the Cardinals and the Orioles at the Rangers, a series carrying real American League wild card weight against Nathan Eovaldi. Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers traveling to face Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks brings out Griffin's long standing support for Kelly, who he calls himself a stan of, with the Dodgers bullpen still sorting out closer Edwin Diaz's role working in Arizona's favor. He closes his game by game breakdown with Robbie Ray's Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Astros, and a Rays and Mariners matchup between Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert that he calls arguably the best pitching matchup of the night. Before locking in his official pick, Griffin shares a Pregame dot com promo code, hit fifty, good for fifty dollars off Major League Baseball Second Half All Access, which runs through the World Series and drops from 349 dollars to 299 dollars through August 10. His official What I Bet best bet of the episode is the San Diego Padres at minus 120 over the Houston Astros, citing Robbie Ray's strong recent form, a deep Padres bullpen, and doubts about Houston's offense beyond Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena. Throughout the episode Griffin threads in bigger picture storylines, from the Mets continuing to mash without Juan Soto to Cleveland's fall from first place, the Twins facing fan backlash over a quiet deadline, and a wide open American League wild card race where the Yankees and Red Sox look closer to locking up spots than everyone else chasing the final berth. It is a full rundown built for bettors looking for value across every window of the night, from first pitch runs to first five totals to closing numbers, delivered with the same mix of numbers and opinion that has made the show a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors all season long, with new episodes covering every slate straight through the rest of the season and into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Maller talks about reports that Freddy Peralta initiated a sit-down between beefing Mets stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, the latest update on the status of Aaron Judge for the Yankees, the mound antics of Mets pitcher Jefry Yan, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor back on solid ground? Plus, an edition of Knobservations along with DIHIF? And a special Getting to Know You from our boss, Jon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) and special guest Dan Weber (@DTWeb313) look ahead to 2027 fantasy baseball drafts by conducting a 15-player mock first round, discussing where they believe the market will value players next spring while debating surprises, values, and notable omissions. Draft Results Intro — 0:00 Shohei Ohtani — 7:30 Aaron Judge — 13:50 Pete Crow-Armstrong — 18:30 Bobby Witt Jr. — 25:45 James Wood — 31:22 Yordan Alvarez — 37:00 Junior Caminero — 43:00 Juan Soto — 48:00 Jacob Misiorowski — 52:00 Elly De La Cruz — 58:40 Nick Kurtz — 1:03:50 Ben Rice — 1:08:00 CJ Abrams — 1:08:00 Tarik Skubal — 1:14:00 Mason Miller — 1:16:40 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brian Cashman's explanation for passing on Liam Hicks sends Evan Roberts over the edge. Evan calls it one of the worst answers he has ever heard from the Yankees general manager, arguing that Hicks would have provided badly needed offense while Austin Wells struggles and Ali Sánchez offers almost nothing at the plate. Tiki Barber pushes back on the fit, pointing to Hicks' defense and the Yankees' desire for a right-handed catcher, but Evan insists the entire roster-building logic is backwards. Evan and Tiki also debate Kodai Senga's potential future as a Mets reliever and react to speculation surrounding the reported rift between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.
Freddy Peralta may have left behind an unexpected Mets legacy by helping Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor work through their lingering tension. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the report that Peralta arranged a private conversation between the two stars, even as Soto denied that any formal meeting happened and Lindor downplayed its significance.
George Lombard Jr. electrified Yankee Stadium with a home run and standout defense in his major league debut, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate how much the Yankees should expect from their prized prospect over the final stretch. Can Lombard provide a consistent bat without being burdened as the team's savior? The conversation turns to Aaron Boone's struggling lineup construction, Trent Grisham's continued spot at leadoff and whether Lombard or Ben Rice deserves the most at-bats. Plus, the Yankees keep surviving low-scoring games, callers react to Lombard's unforgettable arrival, and the Mets' ongoing Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor tension resurfaces.
George Lombard Jr. delivered the Yankees debut fans had been waiting for, launching a home run and immediately showing the athleticism and defense that could transform the middle of the diamond. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why Lombard already looks like a massive upgrade at shortstop, while Shaun Morash argues the Yankees should ride the excitement and move him to the leadoff spot. The debut created real hope, but the lineup still produced only two runs and needed nearly perfect pitching to win. Evan also calls out Austin Wells for swinging at the first pitch instead of letting Lombard enjoy a curtain call. Plus, a new report claims Freddy Peralta helped repair the strained relationship between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor, sparking debate over what caused the disconnect and whether it actually hurt the Mets. The Yankees' decision not to add a reliever at the trade deadline also comes under fire as concerns grow about the bullpen and Clarke Schmidt's setback.
Odell Beckham Jr. is fighting for a Giants roster spot seven years after his stunning trade, and the old reactions are almost as dramatic as the comeback attempt. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit the furious takes from Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa, Shaun Morash and others, debate whether the deal ultimately worked, and explain why Odell's leadership and early flashes in camp could help him survive the final cut. The Giants also turn Jaxson Dart's emotional practice outburst into a John Harbaugh teaching moment. Plus, Evan unloads on Brian Cashman's explanation for passing on Liam Hicks, the Mets test Kodai Senga in a short-relief role, callers speculate about the Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto rift, and an emotional baseball story connects the Lombard family with Davis Schneider's unforgettable major league debut.
Playing off-TV re-join songs leads Gio to recall his time on Dancing with the Stars in Pittsburgh, followed by a caller insisting Primanti Bros. is a must-visit and Gio admitting he hates asking for things over the phone. C-Lo's final update starts with the Yankees defeating the Cardinals in George Lombard Jr.'s MLB debut, C-Mac and Brian Cashman exchanging long-winded Q&As, Mets rookie Nate Lavender detailing his family's travel to Cleveland, Gio declaring Syracuse isn't for him, and John Kruk offering cremation thoughts during Bryce Harper's return to the outfield. After the Moment of the Day on sharing sleep paralysis struggles with your wife, the show wraps with a new report on Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Freddy Peralta, leaving Gio convinced that Lindor and Soto simply don't like each other.
With Boomer away, Gio and Jerry break down George Lombard Jr.'s dream MLB debut, C-Mac's Brian Cashman interview, massive NFL contract extensions, and reports of tension between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys evaluate Giants training camp concerns surrounding Jaxson Dart, debate whether Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers is actually worth the hype, and react to Keith Hernandez's broadcast gold. Plus, C-Lo delivers updates on Kodai Senga's move to the bullpen, while Gio opens up about a show-wide deep dive into sleep paralysis, his Pittsburgh Dancing with the Stars memories, and a terrifying trip where he was robbed at machete point.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk sports betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Dave Essler open with a look back at a profitable recent stretch before diving into a loaded Tuesday MLB card that features five headline matchups and closes with an early breakdown of the Green Bay Packers win total for the coming NFL season. The guys start in Cleveland, where Sean Manaea and the Mets face Joey Cantillo and the Guardians, debating whether a deflated Mets team total makes more sense than laying a heavy price on Cleveland, especially with New York missing Juan Soto and the Guardians bullpen showing some recent cracks. From there they move to Cincinnati, where JT Ginn and the Athletics face Brady Singer and the Reds, with both hosts leaning toward two ground ball pitchers keeping the total under in mild conditions, while an Athletics club missing Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker adds to the case. The White Sox and Red Sox get a look next, with Davis Martin cooling off significantly since a hot start and Boston riding a long run as a road underdog after adding catcher Adley Rutschman at the trade deadline. The headline game of the night sends Tarik Skubal to the mound for his first start in a Dodgers uniform against Javier Assad and the Cubs, and the guys dig into lopsided betting splits on the under before landing on a first five innings approach given how unfamiliar Chicago hitters are with a new face in the division. The marquee slate wraps with Randy Vasquez and the Padres visiting Eduardo Rodriguez and a red hot Diamondbacks club, where sharp money on San Diego catches Uncle Dave's attention even as Munaf leans toward trusting Arizona's dominant home and road splits. Along the way the guys touch on the Pirates, Twins, Yankees, Rays and a Blue Jays team they both believe is quietly playing its way into relevance against a thin Houston rotation. The back half of the show pivots to football, where a full breakdown of the Green Bay Packers win total covers quarterback Jordan Love's up and down health history, lingering questions around Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft on defense, and a rugged opening schedule that has both hosts leaning toward the under for the season. Before wrapping up, the guys share a promo code for fifty dollars off the rest of season MLB all access package, and close with best bets on the board, including a total in the Giants and Rangers game and a first five innings look between the Athletics and Reds. Whether you are following the MLB stretch run or getting an early jump on NFL win totals, this episode covers the full board with context, numbers, and a couple of strong opinions along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don Mattingly publicly fires back at Bryce Harper for pressuring the Phillies' front office, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber believe the stunning response exposes a relationship nearing its breaking point. With Philadelphia struggling and Harper still seemingly angry over past criticism, Evan predicts the Phillies could seriously consider trading their superstar. That possibility leads to a wild New York blockbuster: Harper for Francisco Lindor. Evan and Tiki debate the contracts, roster fits, Juan Soto dynamics and whether either team would actually benefit, while acknowledging the deal could end disastrously for both sides. They also revisit the Yankees' extra-inning failures and why Aaron Boone's team must embrace bunting and fundamental baseball.
Don Mattingly publicly fires back at Bryce Harper, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber believe the Phillies' growing dysfunction could end with a franchise-altering breakup. They debate whether Mattingly was holding his star accountable or simply protecting the front office and his son, then explore a blockbuster Bryce Harper-for-Francisco Lindor trade that could completely reshape the Mets and Phillies. Evan and Tiki weigh Harper's fit alongside Juan Soto, Lindor's uncertain future in Queens and why the proposed swap could end badly for everyone. They also revisit the Yankees' extra-inning failures, debate their trade-deadline options, react to Shaun Morash's controversial pizza rankings and question whether a LeBron James documentary can recreate the impact of The Last Dance.
Evan Roberts refuses to believe Mason Miller is truly available, setting off a battle with Shaun Morash over the Yankees' biggest potential trade deadline prize. Evan accepts a double loss if Miller is traded to New York, while Tiki Barber weighs in on a bullpen that has already become one of baseball's best. Gerrit Cole's dominant return, Jazz Chisholm's game-changing defense and a vulnerable American League leave the Yankees looking increasingly dangerous. The conversation turns to the Jets using artificial intelligence, whether AI can ever be trusted with football decisions and why organizational history makes that especially terrifying. Evan, Tiki and Shaun also debate whether the Mets are cursed, Juan Soto returning for meaningless September games, the threat of no baseball in 2027 and a daylight-saving argument that becomes one of the most heated fights of the hour.
An under-the-weather Boomer heads to Chicago with Phil Simms for a signing trip despite potential bad weather, a caller notes the lack of photos of Juan Soto's girlfriend, and we learn CBS Sports' Stephen Waldron kept his vacation plans secret. Jerry returns with 'Rami's greatest hits' from his podcast interview, followed by audio from Geno Smith and Breece Hall at Jets camp, Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams' progress, and Dave Sims calling the final out in a Yankees win over the White Sox. Finally, Gio warns that fans will turn on Justin Herbert without a deep playoff run, Boomer credits Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson with doing the most to win, and Gio advises Matthew Schaefer to get his own place as a record contract looms.
A caller claims we've never seen photo's of Juan Soto's girlfriend which prompts another caller to check in with some wild claims.
Brian Windhorst says the challenge for the Sixers will be fitting in Jaylen Brown because they need him more than they need LeBron. Don LaGreca joins to tell Michael why he is a turncoat about Juan Soto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cody Bellinger lands on the IL for 4–6 weeks alongside Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, prompting Gio to back Aaron Boone for Manager of the Year. Jerry kicks off his first update with sounds from the Yankees beating the White Sox, before moving to the Mets' victory over the Braves led by Francisco Lindor's two homers and six RBIs. Plus, hear postgame thoughts from Zac Thornton on his pitching and Juan Soto on his injury, relive play-by-play of the grounds crew chasing a loose squirrel in Detroit, and stick around for the final segment as Gio wonders how we ever killed time before smartphones.
Chris Towers and Scott White break down the biggest waiver wire adds from this past weekend! Is this the time to pick up Roki Sasaki? With a big injury to Juan Soto, who should you pick up to replace him? The guys look towards A. J. Ewing, JJ Bleday, Steven Kwan, Heriberto Hernández and more.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
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Emma Stone's new Mets movie turned into a real-life Citi Field controversy after a season ticket holder was relocated so production could use his seats. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether the fan was misled by a questionable “upgrade,” why he should have demanded a refund and how Evan would react if the Mets ever tried taking his carefully selected seats. The crew also breaks down the wild premise of The Catch, Juan Soto's cameo and why Mets fans may be the perfect audience for a baseball romantic comedy. Plus, they examine Francisco Lindor's captaincy debate and the troubling mental and defensive mistakes that have defined his season.