Podcast appearances and mentions of Justin Verlander

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Joey Meneses and John Brebbia being back in the big leagues, Mike Trout’s hamstring strain, Dillon Dingler’s dominance, a Blue Jays All-Star voting update, the latest Home Run Derby format change, MLB’s radical amateur drafts proposal, the DOJ’s MLB investigation and the York Revolution’s Pride event, Rafael Devers vs. Tony Vitello, and the struggle-bus swan songs of Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, plus (1:40:06) a postscript. Audio intro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLB.com on Meneses Link to MLBTR on Meneses Link to MLBTR on Brebbia Link to Ben on Meneses Link to Brebbia on EW Link to “Cecilia” Link to MLB.com on Trout Link to latest All-Star tallies Link to AL “as 2B” leaders Link to “primary 2B” leaders Link to team OF rankings Link to AL WAR leaders Link to FG framing leaders Link to Savant framing leaders Link to on-pace leaders Link to catcher batting leaders Link to Derby report Link to Derby format wiki Link to The Athletic on MLB’s proposal Link to ESPN on MLB’s proposal Link to Cohen tweet Link to BA on MLB’s proposal Link to Dan S. on MLB’s proposal Link to DOJ investigation story Link to DOJ investigation story 2 Link to player reaction to investigation Link to York Revolution statement Link to York Revolution news story Link to York Revolution wiki Link to York Revolution news segment Link to Teter clip Link to story on Treinen Link to Manfred letter Link to York County voting results Link to York County voting story Link to Devers/Vitello interaction Link to Devers/Vitello story 1 Link to Devers/Vitello story 2 Link to MLB.com on Scherzer Link to Verlander quotes Link to Verlander’s 25 things Link to Upton story Link to Verlander’s pitching splits Link to Fleisig paper Link to “tree of liberty” quote Link to “rigor mortis” quote Link to Worthington obit Link to Episode 1505 Link to Shreiber obit Link to Draft No. 4 Link to One Writer’s Beginnings Link to Red McDermott at B-Ref Link to Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed 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

Recorded on a cool Monday night at the Palm Street Studio.  The intro is also the outro.  How was everyone's Father's Day?  Is Justin Verlander done?  Have the "wheels fallen off"?  Adam was frustrated with the pre-wedding prep and had a heckler.  A wrap up of the craziness that was the wedding DJ gig.  Phil takes charge and things run well, until he does it again with a few drinks and a horrible pack out.  People wanted mic time left and right and that wasn't a bit?  Phil is a smuggler, but it terrible at it.    Featuring The Grumpy Griller, Brian "The Blade", Phil Nichol, and Adam Filkins.  Make good choices!

Verlander was scratched from his most recent scheduled start on Father's Day

Mike and Rico react to a concerningly honest injury update from Justin Verlander that sounds less like a rehab report and more like father time catching up. Plus, they dive into the lack of media pressure on Detroit front offices and break down the latest Pistons trade rumors.

From breaking down the NFL's most overhyped teams to dissecting Justin Verlander's brutally honest injury update, we're cutting right through the sports media hype. Plus, we debate the Pistons' rebuilding core and completely derail the studio roasting Rico's highly questionable childhood memories.

Brad Evans and PJ Glasser react to Justin Verlander's emotional return to Detroit, break down Colson Montgomery's eye-popping home run pace, and debate whether the Braves' recent slump is a cause for concern or just a bump in the road.

Last Call in The Sports Bar. Gene & Tim wrap up today's events and preview Thursday's show.

Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today Include: Mike Catalana from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus. Gene & Tim share hot takes & reminisce about the past. Plus, what was it like to be LIVE in San Antonio for game 5 of the NBA Finals?

Full Hour 2. Shots & Top Sports Headlines. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Monica from Webster was LIVE in San Antonio to watch her Knicks win the NBA Championship. Plus Last Call is always for you.

The Houston Astros welcome AJ Hinch, Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers to Daikin Park this week. Plus, get your Monday's Best Bets with T-Mil.

Full Hour 2. Gene is on cloud 9 after the Knicks game. Timmy shares his hot take. Gene offers shots & headlines. Jimmy Patsos from the Monumental Sports Network talking NBA Finals. The Knicks unbelievable comeback & whats next for the Spurs. Plus Last Call.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Gene continues to react to the Knicks historic NBA Finals comeback. Could we see Tarik Skubal or Justin Verlander pitch in Rochester vs the Red Wings? Plus a scary baseball story.

Full Show Broadcast! Gene is on cloud 9. Guests today include: Chris Trapasso & Jimmy Patsos. Tim's hot take & sports headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros winning 2 of 3 games vs the A's this weekend, how they've been playing since our show "reset" the season, and perhaps seeing Hunter Brown vs Justin Verlander next week.

Take 10 with Tim – June 5, 20261.Let's take a look at the standings2.FYI – Corbin Burnes hurt his shoulder during his rehab and now is unlikely to pitch this season.3.Revisiting Sandlin vs. Jump. Both came up together, and Sandlin outpitched Jump in the first game, but Sandlin got it handed to him in game two, and Jump pitched 7 strong innings for the win.a.Who do you take for Game 3?4.Justin Verlander is expected back this weekend. He has a favorable matchup against the Mariners.a.Do you dare?5.TJ Friedl was taken as the 60th outfielder off the board and is now back in Triple-A after hitting .179 with two home runs. Noelvi Marte gets another shot.a.What happened to Friedl?b.Any interest in Marte?6.What happened to these guys? Do you see them bouncing back over the next four months or was their 2025 an outlier1)Michael Busch (CHC, 13th 1B) – 34 home runs in 2025, 6 so far this season2)Jackson Merrill (SD, 14th OF) – He's hitting .206 with five home runs and 10 SB. His runs scored are always down. 3)Bo Bichette (NYM, 10th SS) – The power is targeting 15 for the year, which was about what he did in 2026. But, he's hitting .226 with a brutal .280 OBP. He's still swinging at nearly every first pitch.i.Plus, is this what $42 million annually gets you? Really? That's the third highest on-field salary in 2026.4)Masyn Winn (STL, #27 SS) – He was on a lot of sleeper list – 2 HR, 5 SB, and a .235 BA is not what was expected.5)Matt Chapman (SF, #11 3B) – 21 HR and 9 SB in 2025. He has 2 home runs and 0 SB with a .236 BA. He did have three hits yesterday.6)Steven Kwan (Cle, #37 OF) - .209 BA, 1 HR, 2 SB – BRUTAL!7)Lawrence Butler (ATH, #36 OF) – 3 HR, 4 SB, and a .161 BA. I'm not sure why he's still in the Major Leagues.8)Geraldo Perdomo (AZ, #9 SS) – Breakout in 2025 with 20 HR, 27 SB, and a .290 BA. This season, he has 3 home runs and is hitting .223.7.Believe it or not, we are 42% of the way through the season, and it feels like a good time to get your predictions on CY, MVP, and ROY. Mine are listed.a.Please provide a pick for CY, MVP and ROYi.AL: CY – Rich – Cam Schlitter; Tim – Gavin Williamsii.AL MVP – Yordan or Witt Jr.; Tim – Ben Riceiii.AL ROY – Should have been Murakami – Maybe Okamoto or you default to Kevin McGonigle; Tim - Okamotoiv.NL: CY – Cristopher Sanchez; Tim - Sanchezv.NL MVP – Shohei Ohtani; Tim - Samevi.NL ROY – Konnor Griffin – might be a stretch and deserves to be below, I just think he flies by everyone; Tim – Carson Bengeb.Please provide a stretch pick for each category.i.AL: CY – Parker Messick; Tim – Will Warrenii.AL: MVP – Mike Trout; Tim – Miguel Vargasiii.AL: ROY – Sam Basallo – I think he has a huge second half; Tim – Payton Tolleiv.NL: CY – Shohei Ohtani – Braxton Ashcraft will get more votes than Paul Skenes; Tim – Chase Burnsv.NL: MVP – Oneil Cruz; Tim – Jordan Walkervi.NL: ROY – Carson Benge – has a huge second half; Tim - JJ Wetherholt8.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?a.Arroyo or Marte9.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?a.Alex Lange

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down one of the busiest injury and roster movement weeks of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, covering major call-ups, closer chaos, rotation shakeups, and the top FAAB priorities heading into Week 9. The episode also dives into schedule analysis, category streaming targets, and under-the-radar opportunities across both shallow and deep leagues.Full Episode Breakdown0:00 – Intro / Massive Week of MLB NewsOverview of the hectic injury landscape, roster churn, and why Week 9 FAAB could dramatically alter fantasy leagues.Players Discussed: Max Muncy, Zack Gelof7:00 – Athletics & Mets Prospect PromotionsDiscussion around the MLB debuts and fantasy outlooks for young outfielders getting immediate opportunities.Players Discussed: Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Luis Robert Jr.14:00 – Dodgers, Rotation Speculation & Depth Chart ChangesRotation uncertainty and potential streaming options, plus Dodgers roster maneuvering.Players Discussed: Zach Thornton, Jonah Tong, Alek Thomas, Alex Call21:00 – Yankees Infield Questions & Playing Time BattlesAnthony Volpe's return, New York's shortstop situation, and how injuries are reshaping opportunities.Players Discussed: Anthony Volpe, José Caballero, Max Schuemann28:00 – AL East Injury Roundup & Rotation FalloutA deeper dive into pitching injuries, replacement options, and the fantasy ramifications for multiple clubs.Players Discussed: Eduardo Rodriguez, Tampa Bay pitchers, various AL East arms35:00 – Mariners Platoons & Weekly Schedule StrategySeattle's difficult weekly setup and how left/right splits could impact lineup decisions.Players Discussed: Dominic Canzone, Luke Raley, Brendan Donovan, Connor Joe43:00 – Tigers Rotation Stability & Veteran ConcernsDetroit's rotation picture following Casey Mize's return and what it means for the rest of the staff.Players Discussed: Casey Mize, Justin Verlander, Ty Madden, Jack Flaherty50:00 – Red Sox Injuries & Opportunity OpeningsTrevor Story's injury creates another opening in Boston while fantasy managers search for short-term production.Players Discussed: Trevor Story57:00 – Astros Playing Time Shifts & Deep League TargetsHouston's lineup flexibility, emerging names, and speculative adds for deeper formats.Players Discussed: Braden Shoemake, Yordan Alvarez, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:05:00 – Power Streamers & Weekly Home Run TargetsDiscussion of hitters with favorable matchups, lineup spots, and short-term power upside for the upcoming scoring period.Players Discussed: Zach Neto, Mike Trout, Detroit hitters1:10:00 – Speed Streamers & Category SpecialistsFocus on stolen base targets, speed-only specialists, and lineup trends that could create category advantages in weekly formats.Players Discussed: José Caballero, Connor Joe, Dominic Canzone1:13:00 – Weekly Schedule Breakdown & Seven-Game TeamsAnalysis of the upcoming MLB schedule and which teams offer the most streaming and volume advantages.Teams Highlighted: Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians, Tigers, Athletics, Angels, Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Diamondbacks, Rockies1:20:00 – Starting Pitcher Streamers & Two-Start OptionsDiscussion of viable streaming pitchers, upside plays, and risky matchups for Week 9.Players Discussed: Jacob Lopez, Griffin Canning1:29:00 – Ratio Helpers, Relievers & Saves SpeculationRelievers who can help stabilize ERA/WHIP while potentially earning high-leverage roles.Players Discussed: Brooks Raley, Justin Slaten, Erik Miller1:37:00 – Prospect Watch & Late-Season StashesAdditional prospect names to monitor and speculative stash discussions.Players Discussed: Joshua Baez1:41:00 – Breaking News: Jose Altuve Injury ReactionLive reaction to late-breaking Jose Altuve injury news and how the Astros could adjust their lineup.Players Discussed: Jose Altuve, Brice Matthews, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:45:00 – Final FAAB Thoughts & Closing Strategy NotesClosing recommendations, roster construction thoughts, and final Week 9 FAAB priorities. 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 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.

We welcome back our new regular, Nicholas Bertha, MD! We discuss some of the most impactful players in baseball, who are yet to see the field in 2026. Topics include thoracic outlet syndrome (Zack Wheeler), UCL recovery (Gerrit Cole, Joe Musgrove) as well as some guys who already need some early season recovery - hip injury (Justin Verlander) in addition to a variety of other injuries!

Scott and Crew talk about Jaden Ivey, Chicago Bulls, Joe Block, Sheila Ford, Justin Verlander, Adam Silver, and More. #tombrady #charlesbarkley #stephenasmith #troyaidman #tonyromo #patmcafee #shaquilloneal #joebuck #michelleobama #espn #chicagobulls #jadenivey #lgbtq #religion #detroitpostons #kevinhaerter #joeblack #baltimoreorioles #sheilahampford #detroitlions #indianpremiercrickeyleague #ragasthanroyals #nitfinalfour #auburntigers #illinoisstateredbirds #newmexicolobos #tulsagoldenhurricanes #stevepower #justinverlander #floridagatorsmensbasdetball #ovilierrioux #transferportal #socialmedia #adamsilver #lukadoncik #billmazeroski #daveparker #barrybonds #cooperpratt #milwaukeebrewers#mlb #mlbesansion #mlbrealignment #keithhernandez #nba #joefirardi #patmurphybrewers #realhousewives #stuartscott #bobley #chrisberman #jamorant #gilbertarenas #jerryreinsdorf #steeblass #bobuecker #ernieharwell #paulcarey #georgekell #alkaline #lavryhamton #jimleyland #davidortiz #bertblylevan #clucktanner #Billmadlock #alexrodriguez #clinthurdle #donking #bobbybonilla #connorgriffin #vincecoleman #petealonso #juansoto #davidstern #chrispaul #montraelalighment #lordoftherings #daveylopes #ajhinch #freddyperalta #milwaukeebucks #docrivers #giannisantekumpo #joshhader #corbinburnes

The Seattle Mariners made a historic commitment to their top prospect this week! Colt Emerson (MLB Pipeline #7, BA #7, FanGraphs #11 overall) signed an 8-year/$95 million extension with a 9th-year club option, full no-trade clause (NTC), and escalators that can push the total over $130 million. This is the largest contract ever for a player with zero MLB service time. Week in Review Highlights: Konnor Griffin (Pirates' No. 1 prospect) made his MLB debut on Friday at just 19 years old — the first teenager to debut since Juan Soto. He doubled in his very first at-bat! Long-term extension talks are already underway. Sandy Alcantara looked like his old Cy Young self, throwing a dominant 93-pitch complete game shutout for the Marlins. Jo Adell stole the show with three home run robberies in one game against the Mariners, preserving a 1-0 Angels victory in one of the most spectacular defensive performances of the young season. Blue Jays add veteran depth by signing Patrick Corbin and acquiring Tyler Fitzgerald from the Giants. Injury Updates: Mookie Betts — oblique strain (4-6 weeks) Jordan Lawlar — fractured wrist (4-6 weeks) Cade Horton — forearm tightness Johan Oviedo — arm issue? Justin Verlander — hip inflammation Hunter Brown — shoulder strain Alejandro Kirk — thumb surgery, placed on IL We also discuss early-season buzz and run a Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Colt Emerson extension full breakdown (escalators, NTC, club option) Konnor Griffin historic debut & extension buzz Sandy Alcantara's 93-pitch shutout Jo Adell's three HR robberies vs. Mariners Blue Jays moves + full injury report POTD poll & early 2026 season thoughts Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract breakdowns, prospect updates, injury reports, and weekly recaps! Hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Comment below: Is the Colt Emerson extension a smart long-term move for Seattle? Who had the best moment of the week — Griffin, Alcantara, or Adell? Drop your POTD vote!

The Los Angeles Dodgers are picking up where they left off last season, sitting in 1st place in the National League West with a 7–2 record. While they've had early-season success, the Toronto Blue Jays aren't exactly in the same form just yet this season. However, the Jays are looking to turn their early season around with a big rematch starting on Monday. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the weekend in baseball, which saw the Dodgers sweep the Washington Nationals and the Blue Jays get surprisingly swept by the Chicago White Sox. With the 2025 World Series rematch set to take place in Toronto, the Jays will face some familiar faces, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Will the Dodgers be able to repeat their success at the Rogers Centre like last October? Later, Jake and Jordan get into the rough weekend the Boston Red Sox had at Fenway Park against the San Diego Padres that saw them drop two out of three and now has them sitting at an MLB-worst 2–7 record. They also discuss the incredible defensive game from Jo Adell, where he robbed three home runs, as well as the highly anticipated debut from Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin and the New York Yankees failing to sweep the Miami Marlins after a shaky bullpen effort. 1:08 - The Opener: Dodgers-Blue Jays set for rematch 24:42 - How Sweep It Is: Konnor Griffin's debut 35:50 - Around The League: Red Sox rough start to 2026 46:44 - Jo Adell robs three home runs 52:07 - Turbo Time: Yankees fail to sweep Rays 57:06 - Justin Verlander heads to the IL Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Cal Raleigh shook off his slump to deliver the walk-off hit against the Yanks, what sure felt like a postseason preview. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander (back with Detroit!), Edward Cabrera and Ranger Suarez were among the notable hurlers to debut for their new clubs. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JV got shelled in his re-debut with the Tigers

We continue our discussion after JV's poor outing

The new ABS Challenge System is an absolute GAME-CHANGER for baseball. It fixed brutal missed calls, upheld the tight ones, got crowds roaring, and adds a fresh layer of strategy and excitement for fans. Best part? Challenges are lightning fast — often just 10 seconds. Key ABS Stats from the Weekend: 10 oldest umpires: 69% of calls overturned 10 youngest umpires: 39% overturned Across 47 games: 94 calls overturned (54% success rate) 175 total challenges — pitchers only initiated 5 (just 2 overturned) This tech is here to stay, and I'm all in. Then there's the insane rookie explosion — one of the best Opening Weekends for young talent in MLB history. A record number of top-100 prospects made Opening Day rosters, and several delivered immediately: Chase DeLauter (Guardians): 4 home runs in his first 3 career MLB games (.353 AVG, 1.412 OPS). He's already drawing "next Barry Bonds" buzz after a go-ahead bomb off an All-Star closer. Only the second player in MLB history to achieve this feat. Munetaka Murakami: 3 HRs in his first 3 games Kevin McGonigle: 5-12, 2 doubles, 4 RBI JJ Wetherholt: Homer + walk-off 2-run single Sal Stewart, Owen Caissie, Carson Benge & more lighting it up The youth movement is real — baseball's future looks bright. Plus, a personal highlight: My brother Justin Verlander begins Year 21 today, back in a Detroit Tigers uniform for the first time in 9 years. Emotional stuff — Father Time still hasn't caught him. I break down my full Power Rankings after the first weekend: Dodgers Blue Jays Yankees Mariners Mets Tigers Phillies Brewers Orioles Braves And my Team of the Week, including standouts like Shea Langeliers (3 HRs), Mike Trout (vintage mode with diving plays), Brandon Lowe, Brendan Donovan, and Chase DeLauter. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:43 ABS System is a hit  10:38 Chase DeLauter is INSANE 13:04 Rookies showing out 17:30 Justin starts year 21 21:57 Power Rankings 33:20 Team of the Week #MLB2026 #OpeningWeekend #ChaseDeLauter #ABSChallenge #JustinVerlander #MLBPowerRankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to the show! They discuss Skubal's decision to play in the World Baseball Classic and how much USA Hockey fired him up to play in the WBC. He also discusses his offseason dealing with arbitration and the Tigers signing Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez & so much more! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:50 TARIK SKUBAL JOINS03:00 SPRING TRAINING04:30 HOW'S JUSTIN VERLANDER AS A TEAMMATE?09:00 THE OFFSEASON10:50 ARBITRATION PROCESS15:35 DID YOU KNOW ABOUT FRAMBER?16:50 TIGERS ROTATION18:00 THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC20:00 USA HOCKEY FIRING UP MLB24:00 USA'S BASEBALL DREAM TEAM25:40 2026 TIGERS BASEBALL29:00 TIGERS' YOUNGSTERS30:00 ADVICE TO YOUNG BASEBALL PLAYERS33:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Epstein files force Casey Wasserman to sell agency & Goldman Sachs lawyer to resign, Eli Zaret joins us for sports, Evan Dando in masturbating rehab, Meghan Markle lobbies for Brooklyn Beckham, and Rosie O'Donnell sneaks back into the US. Eli Zaret joins the show to chat Winter Olympics, ‘Quad God' Ilia Malinin's bad day, Simone Biles' new breasts, the disappearance of the WNBA, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Polymarket pandemonium, MSU basketball floundering, Michigan passing Arizona for #1, Solomon Tuliaupupu to Montana for his 9th year of college football, the red-hot Detroit Pistons, thoughts on the return of Justin Verlander to the Detroit Tigers, Nick Castellanos' love of beer, Malik Beasley to play in Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny and much more. Leftovers Sports: John Tesh performed Roundball Rock prior to the NBA All-Star Game. Sarah Spain can't take JD Vance at the Olympics. Stanley Tucci is at the Olympics for some reason. Drew brags about his roof and gutter (with leaf guards!). Nobody knows anything about Puerto Rico. Drew educates us. Evan Dando of The Lemonheads was busted sending unsolicited ‘beat off' videos. Other Music: We bring up Tone Loc one time and he ends up in the hospital. Oasis is set to make a new album and tour in 2027. Tool is in talks for a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Epstein Files: Jackie ‘The Joke Man' Martling is in there. Dr. Oz once invited Jeffrey Epstein to a party. Ashleigh Banfield thought Epstein was kind of cute. Tommy Mottola is a rash in the files and Jimmy Fallon has dumped him. Casey Wasserman thinks he's super hot and is selling his talent agency over his involvement with Epstein. Kathryn Ruemmler is the sacrificial lamb of Goldman Sachs. Roman Polanski seems to get quite the pass. Rashee Rice is plowing into influencer Rubi Rose now. Jasleen Singh has returned to the limelight online. She manifested her rich lifestyle by spending Akaash's money. Brooklyn Beckham has unfollowed Gordon Ramsay on social media. Meghan Markle is trying to broker an interview between Beckham and Oprah Winfrey. Why is the Meghan and Oprah interview scrubbed from the internet? Harry and Meghan have the Whitest children possibly ever. Nobody wants to air her garbage Cookie Queens documentary. James Van Der Beek's family raises $2.6M on GoFundMe. They just bought a $4,7M mansion last month! A lot of misinformation is swirling around Nancy Guthrie. Rosie O'Donnell has weaseled her way back into Trump's America. We somehow still have merch. Buy it before it's gone. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Karsch and Anderson react live to the breaking news that Justin Verlander is returning to the Tigers. Plus, Valenti wonders if this move is more about nostalgia or impact? (7:14); Valenti and Rico react to comments from Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris (19:18); Karsch and Anderson ask what the mindset for the Tigers should be following the Verlander news (30:47); Stoney and Jansen give their Verlander takes following his (re)introductory press conference (42:02).

On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike & Rico have some pointed criticisms towards this year's Super Bowl. Also, the guys reacted to Justin Verlander returning to the Tigers, discussed what Scott Harris' comments could mean for the Red Wings, and much more.

James Van Der Beek dies after long cancer battle, HGTV cancels Nicole Curtis for n-word use, Epstein file fireworks, Winter Olympics, Bill Maher v. Jimmy Kimmel, Nancy Guthrie suspect released, and Drew's Watch War with Tom Brady. RIP James Van Der Beek. His wife has launched a GoFundMe. HGTV's Nicole Curtis has been BLOWN OUT for the weirdest use of the n-word. Reality TV's Jill Zarin has been BLOWN OUT for her Super Bowl Halftime Show hot take. Nancy Guthrie: Carlos Palazuelos was apprehended and released in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Even his mother-in-law had to explain herself. A SECOND ransom has come in and something smells fishy. A black glove has been discovered near Nancy's home. Olympics: Sturla Holm Lægreid has stepped in it again. Ilia Malinin is good at skating. We remember Yannick Bertrand destroying his French dong downhill skiing in 2007. Canada school shooting leaves 10 dead. Jesse Van Rootselaar (Strang?) has been identified as the perpetrator. We watch as The Fighter and The Kid (Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub) break down the Epstein Files. Casey Wasserman is losing clients over his Ghislaine Maxwell ties, but keeps his 2028 LA Olympic post. Howard Lutnick is a liar. Pam Bondi lashed out at everyone in Washington DC today. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni clash in court, but match outside. Bijou Phillips has blown through a kidney and needs one ASAP. Music: Eddie Vedder did an interview with Rolling Stone and says Pearl Jam is “between eras”. Bobby Caldwell is not a Black man. Gene Simmons doesn't listen to hip hop. Cardi B got a new watch after dumping Stefon Diggs. Sophie Rain is a boner-maker. Watch Wars: Drew vs Tom Brady. We chat with Tom Mazawey to find out if he wore his Justin Verlander jersey today. Welcome back, JV. Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel are beefing. This leads us down a Karl Malone rabbit hole. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

The guys have a conversation about what they think are the lack of downsides to the Tigers signing Justin Verlander.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with a discussion about the lack of downsides to the Tigers' signing of Justin Verlander. They took that topic until the second hour, where they came up with some ideas to fix NBA All-Star Weekend. Then, the guys had a conversation about the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos before they spent the final hour of the show wondering what the Lions need to do with Taylor Decker and the rest of their offensive line.

The guys continue their conversation about the Verlander signing.

The guys dedicated the first hour to a conversation regarding the lack of cons to the Tigers' signing of Justin Verlander, both for nostalgic and on-the-field purposes. Then, they debated if each NFL team posed by Rico's window is opening or closing on an "In Football Today".

Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britney Spears needs money & sells her catalog, Nancy Guthrie perp caught on cam, Cardi B BBL Stink, Wacky Winter Olympics, Meghan Markle manhandles help, and Bad Bunny fallout. The Detroit Tigers have signed Justin Verlander to a one-year deal. Kate Upton is back, baby! There is a major break in the Nancy Guthrie case as the Nest camera footage is released. Hoda Kotb is taking full advantage of the situation. Olympics Coverage: A French Ice Dancer at the Olympics has stolen our hearts. Backstreet's Back ALRIGHT! Sturla Holm Lægreid cheated on his girlfriend and told the world on live TV. Jake Paul's wife, Jutta Leerdam, won Olympics Gold and Jake cried. Trudy clogged the toilet. Her house hates her. Super Bowl Leftovers: Cardi B and Stefon Diggs broke up during the Super Bowl. Cardi B is threatening to sue TMZ. She claims her BBL isn't stinky. 50 Cent is on the troll, as usual. Some people would have preferred Cardi over Lady Gaga during halftime. Kalshi & Polymarket have a conundrum on their hands. Bad Bunny may have used some bad words during the Halftime Show. Bill Burr LOVED the Halftime Show. Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian made their relationship ‘hard launch' at the Super Bowl. Comerica Park has new premium club seats. Britney Spears has sold her catalog for $200M because she needs the cash. Marc Anthony has broke his silence on the Beckham family drama. Nikki Minaj appeared on the Katie Miller podcast. Mike Epps is really sorry for making a joke about her and Donald Trump. Melinda French Gates was riddled with STD's and not everyone is on her side. Our YouTube channel was blasted by Melinda-supporters, however. Bonnie Blue is out for another world record and Drew is being a prude about it. Meghan Markle manhandled her help. Dan Wootton is a superstar in the Markleverse. WATP released an emergency episode covering the break up of Gregg ‘Opie' Hughes and his latest co-host, Ron the Waiter. Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson is OUT for the year. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike and Rico continue to take your calls and read your texts.

Valenti and Rico got the show started with a victory lap following the news that the Tigers are bringing back franchise legend Justin Verlander on a 1-year deal. They discussed how this moves the goalposts of their expectations and the perception of the organization to the fans. The guys stuck with this topic until the third hour, where they touched on the Pistons-Hornets brawl from last night. Both topics were rehashed and wrapped up in the final hour.

The guys began the show giving the Tigers their flowers for heeding their advice in signing franchise legend Justin Verlander. Plus, they talked about some NFL teams' biggest needs in an "In Football Today".

Valenti and Rico wonder the impact that the Tigers' signing Verlander has on how people look at Scott Harris and Chris Ilitch.

The guys continue their conversation on Justin Verlander's return to the Tigers.

Is Mike overreacting to the Tigers bringing back Justin Verlander?

The final hour of Evan & Tiki opens with spring training controversy as Yankees fans erupt over Mets pitcher Luke Weaver arriving at camp with a Yankees bag, sparking a broader debate on why the Yankees get mocked more than any team in sports. The guys react to Isiah Kiner-Falefa's comments about preferring to face the Yankees in the playoffs, discuss institutionalized Yankee hate, and whether it's earned. Then the show pivots to the NFL with a deep dive into Deshaun Watson's future after his remaining lawsuits are dismissed, including a heated debate on whether the Jets should take a flier on the former elite quarterback versus pursuing Derek Carr. Calls pour in on reputation, risk, and what Jets fans are willing to tolerate. Plus, Knicks talk featuring Josh Hart's refreshing self-awareness, breaking Mets bullpen news, Justin Verlander returning to Detroit, and a critical Yankees discussion on Anthony Volpe, service time manipulation, and why fans may not see him for a while. Classic Evan & Tiki chaos to close out the show.

Tongva Tribe responds to Billie Eilish "Stolen Land" comment, Andy Dick speaks about dying, Maz gets hacked, RIP Mickey Lolich, Halle Berry's menopause grift, Meghan Markle v. Netflix, and Jim's Picks: Power Pop Songs. Roberto Boschian spent years at 97.1 and we're glad to have him here. Ted Williams is a pain... but we love him. We're rooting for you, Ted. We're going to make sure you get paid. Drew saw Song Sung Blue and liked it. RIP Detroit Tigers great Mickey Lolich. Andy Dick was just on the Jamie Kennedy Podcast and it didn't disappoint. He's alive now and that's all that matters. But he reveals something HUGE that's bumming him out recently. Brand new Bonerline time. Where in the world is Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy? Melinda Gates really got the ball rolling on this Jeffry Epstein/Bill Gates story. Now it's Bill's turn to respond. Ellen Degeneres is back in the USA. She bought a $27M house in California. I thought she didn't want to be in America. Billie Eilish is in big trouble with Native Americans. The Clintons are FINALLY going to testify in the Epstein investigation. Halle Berry still hates Gavin Newsom. Trudi loves watching dong on HBO. Comedian Ben Bankas is CANCELED! Meghan Markle News! All her crap is filling The Netflix offices and she's pissed at them. Blake Lively is the talk around Trudi's hair salon. The Lively v Baldoni saga continues. Tom answered on the second ring! Everyone's getting their Twitter hacked. Tom saw Song Sung Blue TWICE! Maz gives his Super Bowl prediction. Are the Detroit Tigers going to sign Justin Verlander or Max Scherzer? Maz tries to eulogize Mickey Lolich. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Power Pop Songs. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)