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Woodruff took a perfect game into the 6th inning in his return (2:23)! ... Bradish has turned things around in a big way (10:06). ... We got impressive starts from Jake Bennett and Kumar Rocker (15:15). ... News (24:44): Bobby Witt was out again Monday. ... Are King and Valdez coming around (34:34)? ... Five burning questions (38:27)! ... Nimmo is having a weird season (52:02). ... Here are some waiver options from Monday (54:30). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (59:38).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The guys discuss Lionel Messi's historic World Cup performance while questioning why American fans struggle to embrace soccer's pacing. They also discuss the Texas Rangers' international popularity and Kumar Rocker's dominant outing on the mound. Finally, they debate the unusual teaching methods of new Cowboys defensive assistant Christian Parker as training camp approaches.
A high-stakes Monday schedule fundamentally shifted the fantasy landscape as ace starters faced starkly contrasting fates, strategic bullpen management unlocked massive streaming value, and a wave of superstar injury activations prepared to reshape active lineups. Corey Pieper returns to dive deep into a critical slate of performances, breaking down brilliant bounceback campaigns, alarming pitching regressions, crucial bullpen developments, and a fresh FanDuel Bet of the Day target. The elite pitching tier delivered extreme polarization to start the week. Kyle Bradish put together an absolute masterclass, stifling hitters across eight scoreless frames with nine strikeouts, while Michael King was equally spectacular, preservation-perfect over seven shutout innings with five punchouts. Brandon Woodruff was utterly electric in his return, silencing opposition bats with 10 strikeouts across six dominant, one-hit frames to hold off an equally sharp Brady Singer. Framber Valdez flashed stellar form with eight strikeouts over six frames of one-run ball, and Michael Wacha outdueled Drew Rasmussen by logging seven frames of one-run stability. Conversely, Gerrit Cole ran into an absolute buzzsaw, shelled for five earned runs on nine hard hits in a brief 4.1-inning exit, leaving fantasy managers sweating over his structural consistency. Meanwhile, strategic bulk-relievers stealing wins behind openers became an absolute goldmine; Eric Lauer fired six hitless, spectacular frames out of the bullpen, Alan Rangel tossed five innings of one-run ball, and highly touted prospect Kumar Rocker fanned nine batters across five stellar bulk frames to eclipse Tyler Phillips. The waiver and injury landscape is shifting beneath our feet with massive high-impact reinforcements on the immediate horizon. Fantasy managers can officially rejoice as Cincinnati's dynamic superstar Elly De La Cruz is locked in for his Tuesday activation from the hamstring injured list, while former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber is ready to make his long-awaited season debut for the Blue Jays. San Francisco is also on the verge of an incredible depth boost, with Francisco Lindor and flame-throwing righty Eury Perez trending aggressively toward a potential Wednesday return. On the critical tracking front, MVP centerpiece Bobby Witt Jr. sat out Monday's action but remains highly optimistic about avoiding a costly IL stint, while Kyle Tucker continues to manage lower back spasms. On the downside, both Dalton Rushing and Jeremy Peña triggered concern by leaving their respective contests early due to apparent physical tweaks. We wrap up the program with a comprehensive, deep-dive Bullpen Report tracking sudden closer instability. We analyze Ryan Helsley's uncharacteristic recent structural struggles, evaluate Jaden Hill's ascending leverage role in Colorado alongside Elvis Alvarado's concurrent high-leverage blown-save regression, navigate the cloudy late-inning committee situation for the Chicago Cubs, and dissect highly unusual, rough high-leverage outings from trusted anchors Cade Smith and Aroldis Chapman. 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.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler open the new week on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a fully loaded Monday edition of Cash That Ticket, working through five MLB matchups and then delivering what Dave calls his strongest NFL win total call of the entire series so far on the Cleveland Browns. The guys come in off a split weekend, both taking their lumps and moving on with the goldfish memory approach that keeps the show rolling. On the baseball side, they start with the pitching matchup of the night in Detroit, where Garrett Cole faces Framber Valdez in a game the market has been moving aggressively, with the total climbing from seven and a half to eight and a half. Munaf lays out Cole's remarkable career dominance over the Tigers, a 10 and 1 record with a 1.84 ERA and the teams he has pitched for going 12 and 2 straight up, while Dave zeros in on the value of Cole at minus 130 and the case for a first five innings under before the bullpens get involved. In Toronto, Hunter Brown faces Dylan Cease in a matchup both hosts see as a first five innings situation, with the Astros bullpen too unreliable to back beyond that point and Cease's home splits revealing an ace-level pitcher who simply has not been getting run support. The Cubs and Mets game carries a significant weather caveat, with a 75 percent rain probability at Citi Field, but if it gets played both hosts fade Kodai Senga despite their deep skepticism about the Chicago offense, reasoning that Senga's recent run of seven home runs allowed and multiple short outings makes the Cubs the better side regardless. In Chicago, Munaf goes with the White Sox as a home underdog behind Anthony Kay, who carries a 3.08 home ERA and gets a Cleveland lineup that struggles against left-handed pitching. The Dodgers and Twins game draws both hosts to the Minnesota side, where Eric Lauer's brutal history against this specific team, thirteen earned runs in ten innings across his last two starts against the Twins, makes laying minus 155 with Los Angeles a non-starter. Both hosts land on the Twins at plus 128, with Munaf adding the Twins team total over in the first five innings. Dave closes the baseball segment with bonus looks at the Reds on the run line against Brendan Woodruff returning from the injured list, a possible under in Texas with Kumar Rocker, and the Red Sox in the first five at Coors. The second half of the episode belongs to the Cleveland Browns, who come in with a win total of six and a half and a roster that looks nothing like the team that went 5 and 12 last season. The Myles Garrett trade to the Rams for Jared Verse and three future draft picks wiped the slate clean, Todd Monken arrives as head coach with prior Cleveland experience and fresh Ravens divisional knowledge, and the quarterback room features Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel competing for snaps. Dave walks through a schedule that he calls extremely favorable, with the Panthers, Jets, Titans, Saints, Falcons, Colts and Giants all on the docket in winnable spots. He counts at least six wins from those matchups alone and calls this the team he feels most confident about in the win total series. Munaf throws out the bold take that the Browns could legitimately threaten for the AFC North title given that three of the four division teams have new coaches. Both hosts take the over. Best bets feature Dave on the Tampa Bay Rays minus half run in the first five innings behind Drew Rasmussen, who has been one of the most quietly dominant starters in baseball with a 0.88 WHIP and 29 strikeouts over his last three starts, and Munaf on the Yankees and Tigers first five innings under four and a half, backing both starters to control the early innings. Dave adds a weather-dependent bonus on the Cubs team total over four and a half against Senga and the Mets bullpen. Get every best bet in every sport from your favorite Pregame pros through the Hall of Fame game on August 6 by visiting Pregame.com and using promo code STEAL50 to take $50 off the Bridge to Football all-access package and pay just $199. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the decisive game of the College World Series between North Carolina and Oklahoma upon us, it seems like a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with a player who lived the life of not only winning the whole thing but playing hero while doing it. The 2019 College World Series Most Outstanding Player Kumar Rocker joined Bradfo to talk about his experience in Omaha and how that provided memories for a lifetime.
The Texas Rangers were swept at home by the Minnesota Twins and now enter one of the most important stretches of the 2026 season. Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker struggled, the offense disappeared again, and the Rangers face difficult questions before the MLB trade deadline. With Corey Seager nearing a return, can Texas turn things around, or will they become sellers? We break down what went wrong against Minnesota, what must improve, and what the next six weeks mean for the Rangers' playoff hopes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker analyzes the team's defensive adjustments and the trend of allowing early home runs to lead-off hitters. He addresses the possibility of using an opener for Kumar Rocker and provides health updates on Josh Smith and Corey Seager.
Cole Ragans is undergoing additional arm testing after a new injury setback cutting his throwing session short. Joe Bond breaks down the latest Trade Targets segment alongside today's top highlights and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Shohei Ohtani will not hit Wednesday but starts on the mound. Colt Keith's X-rays returned negative. Chase DeLauter is day to day with a small rib fracture. Edward Cabrera exited with a trainer. Randy Arozarena was placed on the injured list. Michael Harris exited early Tuesday. Luis Castillo follows Miller on Friday. Heliot Ramos is ready for a rehab assignment, and Garrett Crochet is close to playing catch. Roman Anthony's follow-up MRI was clean, while Giancarlo Stanton re-injured his calf. Today's performance listings features studs Bryan Reynolds, Zack Gelof, Sal Stewart, Brice Turang, Spencer Jones, Hunter Brown, Dylan Cease, Drew Rasmussen, Reid Detmers, Justin Wrobleski, and Framber Valdez. Duds include Willson Contreras, Eugenio Suarez, Cole Carrigg, Henry Bolte, Kodai Senga, Kumar Rocker, and Brandon Young. Our featured Trade Targets segment reviews buy candidates Kyle Tucker, Max Fried, and Cal Raleigh, plus sell options Brandon Marsh, Matt Chapman, and Max Meyer. 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.
Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard An ALLCITY Network Production Texas Rangers starting pitchers MacKenzie Gore and Kumar Rocker weren't good enough to beat the Minnesota Twins in the first two games of their three-game series at Globe Life Field, and the offense didn't do nearly enough (especially Tuesday). The mound woes have been part of a season-long issue for what was supposed to be the strength of the team. Jacob deGrom has been the best starter, but even Nathan Eovaldi has had his ups and downs. The Rangers are also battling injuries and have dig into their farm system. They might have to keep digging. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That's MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it's also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production The Texas Rangers made two big splashes in the offseason, first with trading Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo and later sending five prospects to the Nationals for left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Nimmo has been fine, better than his numbers show, but Gore has been up and down and in some fans' crosshairs. We will look back at all of the Rangers' offseason moves, but take a deeper look at Gore as he prepares to face Kansas City on Tuesday night. We'll also take a look at the Vandy Boys, Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That's MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it's also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 31, 2026Segments 1 and 2 – Review this weekend's gamesAdditional Discussion Points1.Finally, Tatis gets on the board with his first home run.a.Over/Under 20 home runs for the season2.Kumar Rocker had a strong game on Saturday – 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 2K/3BBa.He has a 3.54 ERA but his xERA is 4.55. He's also only striking out 7.5 per nine. Is he anything more than a number four/five starter?3.Lucas Erceg has been awful this week and not much better over the past two. He completely imploded yesterday – giving up five hits and 3 ER, taking a blown save and the loss.a.There has to be someone better in Kansas City to grab for saves. Tell us who?4.Mike Trout hit his 14th home run and has pushed his average to .241 with an impressive .412 OBP. Is there any chance he gets moved at the deadline to try be on a team that at least wins a playoff game?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose
Chris Young discusses the Texas Rangers' recent sweep of the Royals and the momentum they are carrying into their series against the Cardinals. He explains several recent roster moves involving Robbie Ahlstrom and provides updates on the injury rehab for Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford while praising the recent performance of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter. 01:00 - Chris Young Interview 03:59 - Rangers Roster Transactions 06:22 - Seager And Langford Updates 11:41 - Starting Pitching Performance
On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses why Gerrit Cole's return to form makes the New York Yankees the favorites to win the American League, how the Philadelphia Phillies have saved their season, and how the MLB Players' Association is doing everything in its power to avoid a lockout. Plus, Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker swings by for a compelling conversation, and World Series champion and FOX MLB analyst John Smoltz checks in to discuss all the biggest MLB headlines and promote the upcoming American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, and reveal the ninth installment of Rob’s Memory Lane series. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner is back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed for a massive Memorial Day episode of What I Bet, covering three sports, a loaded twelve-game major league baseball slate, and a best bet to cap it all off. The show opens in Germany, where VfL Wolfsburg face a genuine survival crisis in the second leg of their Bundesliga relegation playoff against SC Paderborn 07. After a goalless draw at the Volkswagen Arena in the first leg, Wolfsburg must go to Paderborn's home ground and win in regulation or face their first-ever relegation from German top-flight football. Griffin has zero confidence in a club that spent all season near the bottom of the table, and he leans to the under two and a half goals, expecting another defensive, low-scoring affair from a Paderborn side that defended superbly in leg one. Christian Eriksen, the Danish star who survived a cardiac episode at Euro and rebuilt his career all the way to the Bundesliga, has been Wolfsburg's best player, but the setup is difficult. From Germany to Montreal, where the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Bell Centre for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Canadiens. Griffin continues his under lean for this series, noting Montreal's unbeaten regular season record against Carolina and the Bell Centre's dominance as a home venue. The Canadiens are a plus 119 underdog at home, which Griffin finds interesting as well. Then it is a deep dive into the full Memorial Day MLB card. Griffin walks through twelve matchups, identifying Ben Brown as a solid play for the Cubs in Pittsburgh, flagging Arizona's Merrill Kelly as a live plus 127 road underdog at San Francisco against Landen Roupp, leaning to the Sacramento Athletics as a home underdog against a declining Luis Castillo, and touching on the Wacha-Warren matchup in Kansas City, the Misiorowski-Liberatore game in Milwaukee, the Lodolo-McLean clash in New York, the Luzardo-Vasquez matchup in San Diego, and more. Promo code ERA20, Echo Romeo Alpha 20, is active for 20 percent off everything at pregame.com. The episode closes with the What I Bet Best Bet: Texas Rangers and Houston Astros under eight and a half at Globe Life Field. Griffin distrusts both Atsuya Imai and Kumar Rocker as starters, loves the park for keeping runs off the board, and offers a diversification tip for those wanting to hedge the Manfred Man extra-inning runner with a first-five-innings under alongside the game total. Follow Griffin at Real underscore G Warner across all social media platforms and subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers by tony T. Start Time and TV Start Time: 7:05 PM ET TV Network: MLB.TV / Local Broadcast Tatsuya Imai – Houston Astros Pitching Hand: Right-handed pitcher. Starts and Appearances: 5 starts and 5 appearances. ERA and WHIP: 8.31 ERA and 1.79 WHIP. Strikeout Rate: 25.3%. Walk Rate: 16.9%. Ground Ball Rate: 51.1%. Home Runs Allowed Per Nine Innings: 2.1 HR/9. FIP: 6.60. Kumar Rocker – Texas Rangers Pitching Hand: Right-handed pitcher. Starts and Appearances: 8 starts and 9 appearances. ERA and WHIP: 3.60 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. Strikeout Rate: 19.1%. Walk Rate: 10.3%. Ground Ball Rate: 51.5%. Home Runs Allowed Per Nine Innings: 0.8 HR/9.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) dig through the waiver wire pitching landscape, discussing several under-rostered starters showing intriguing skill changes, pitch mix adjustments, and recent signs of life. The episode focuses on identifying which breakouts might be real, which struggling arms deserve patience, and how fantasy managers should approach streaming and upside chasing in a difficult pitching environment. Intro -- 0:00 Griffin Jax / Drew Rasmussen — 8:30 Drew Anderson / Troy Melton — 17:45 Ben Brown — 26:20 Zac Gallen — 35:15 Zebby Matthews — 39:22 Brandon Sproat — 45:45 Anthony Kay — 49:50 Kumar Rocker — 57:20 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.
Bryce Miller is looking like his old self (2:22). ... Kumar Rocker was awesome in Coors Field (10:30). ... Nolan McLean got rocked by the Nats (13:10). ... Drake Baldwin and Ryan Jeffers went on the IL (20:28). ... News (24:41): Gerrit Cole is returning on Friday. ... How to rank Griffin Jax, Zebby Matthews and Ben Brown (33:25). ... Zack Gelof continues to hit (43:07). ... Are we buying these breakouts (47:50)? ... Buy-low or heck no (1:01:50)? ... Duran Duran (1:04:36)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:07:05). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite ...
Skip Schumaker joins K&C Masterpiece to discuss player health updates, including Josh Smith's recovery from meningitis and the plan for Corey Seager's return. He breaks down the pitching strategy for Kumar Rocker and explains his philosophy on defensive execution and minor league development.
The guys react to the news of Jason Kidd's departure as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, exploring the organizational shifts involving Nico Harrison and Patrick Dumont. They discuss trade rumors surrounding George Pickens and the Cowboys before recapping a dominant shutout performance by Kumar Rocker and the Texas Rangers. Additionally, they highlight Jalen Brunson leading a massive comeback for the Knicks in the NBA playoffs.
Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube The Texas Rangers played their best game of the season Tuesday night at Colorado, reaching double-digits for the first time and getting the best performance of Kumar Rocker's career in a 10-0 win. The offense started early, with two runs in the first and three in the second. Brandon Nimmo, Ezequiel Duran and Joc Pederson had big nights. Rocker worked 7 2/3 innings, though not as the starter. Tyler Alexander served as the opener and worked a scoreless first inning as manager Skip Schumaker continued his trend of trying to do whatever it takes to jump-start the team. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ BBBS NFL Draft 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-draft-social-tickets-1985464716414?aff=oddtdtcreator MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That's MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it's also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner is back with one of the bigger Tuesday episodes of the What I Bet season on the Pregame.com Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast, opening fresh off a dramatic Montreal Canadiens overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the second round before pivoting immediately to two English Premier League plays and then ripping through the entire Major League Baseball slate with opinionated, number-driven analysis that covers side leans, total plays, home underdog angles, and situational edges from first pitch to last out, closing with a New York Yankees moneyline best bet over the Toronto Blue Jays that caps another lean-loaded episode, and the action begins in the EPL where Warner identifies Bournemouth as a three-quarter goal home underdog against Manchester City with a meaningful rest edge — Bournemouth sat out the FA Cup Final weekend while City had to grind — and follows that with a Tottenham Hotspur plus half-goal lean at a Chelsea side he describes as a cycling disaster that sacks capable managers and replaces them with unproven ones every season, before shifting to baseball where Martín Pérez pitching as a road favorite for Atlanta draws skepticism and Miami home underdog Braxton Garrett draws interest in his return from Tommy John surgery, Chase Burns gets a strong lean as one of the best young arms in baseball against a Phillies rotation missing Kyle Schwarber, the Cleveland Guardians' under at Detroit Comerica Park becomes the most confident total lean of the night with Parker Messick in strong form and Keider Montero coming off his worst start of the year, Tampa Bay gets the nod at home over Baltimore's Kyle Bradish based on the Rays' relentless offensive production at Tropicana Field, Jacob Misiorowski's brilliance for the road Brewers does not outweigh Warner's affection for Ben Brown as a Cubs home underdog at Wrigley, Ranger Suárez on a scoreless roll creates a Boston lean despite reserved trust in Kansas City's Bailey Falter fresh off the injured list, Lance McCullers Jr. pitching for a quietly rebuilding Houston squad draws skepticism against a Minnesota lineup that has been productive, Kumar Rocker at Coors Field gets a lean to the over on the ten-and-a-half total given Denver heat conditions, the White Sox get plus money respect with Anthony Kay facing a returning Bryce Miller in Seattle, and after all of it Warner lands on the Yankees at minus-132 as the official What I Bet Best Bet, trusting New York's bullpen superiority and Will Warren's consistency over the risk of relying on Dylan Cease to go the distance in the Bronx, make sure you visit Pregame.com and use promo code PICK25 to get savings on picks, packages, and all-access passes from Griffin Warner and every pro on the network, and subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast wherever you stream so you never miss a What I Bet drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down the Texas Rangers' disappointing loss to the Colorado Rockies and the impact of mounting defensive miscues. They discuss Corey Seager's placement on the injured list and the pitching strategy for Kumar Rocker's next start. The conversation shifts to a debate on whether the front office should consider selling at the trade deadline while still in the hunt for a weak AL West division title.
We're officially 1/4 of the way through the season, and the stars are BRIGHT! 10:20 - Let's talk about position players, beginning with the IL report. Do not adjust your screens, KIM HA SEONG HAS BEEN ACTIVATED!! Also, Song Sun Mun makes his debut with the Padres and Tommy Edman just needs a whole new ankle at this point. 17:00 - In the IL report: expanded edition, Anthony Volpe also finally returns to the IL...only to be sent down to the minors?! And the return of Mookie Betts means that Kim Hyeseong...is NOT sent down?! What in the heck is happening?! 27:48 - Ohtani is all in on the Cy Young, which is good because as a hitter he is officially slumping. 38:00 - Onto pitching! Shota Imanaga is proving the North Side of Chicago has a Japanese superstar too, whereas Kumar Rocker is still looking to find his stride. 58:39 - IT'S MUNEMANIA!!! For this week's hot topic, we get into the hot start from Munetaka Murakami, the slugging sensation that 29 teams passed on but the whole world is watching.
Mark recaps the diamond sports over the weekend including the NCAA Softball Tournament draws, the Cardinals 2-2 split with the Padres, and the Rangers-Cubs series over the weekend. Also, do Kumar Rocker’s white sleeves have a deeper meaning?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps the diamond sports over the weekend including the NCAA Softball Tournament draws, the Cardinals 2-2 split with the Padres, and the Rangers-Cubs series over the weekend. Also, do Kumar Rocker’s white sleeves have a deeper meaning? Lottery Bob tells us he had a vision about the Thunder in the Finals. Did the 76ers even show up in their series with the Knicks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Rangers 8:05 PM ET— Ben Brown will start for Chicago. Brown, in 12 appearances, carries an ERA of 2.10 with WHIP of 1.01. The right hander fans 23.8% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls served at 50.7% with limited home run damage. Kumar Rocker makes the start for Texas. Rocker has six starts posts an ERA of 4.71 with WHIP of 1.47. The righty strikes out 18.9% with 7.9% walks. Grounders are 54.3% with 0.94 home runs per nine innings.
Tune into another episode of the mixtape where we bring you up to speed on what the Bros did these past few weeks and also hit you with the world famous MLBbro Flow. Your journey through beats and baseball is here. From Michael Harris II to Aaron Judge and Kumar Rocker finally putting it on for the Melanated Mound Marauders. To Atlanta Braves Soul Patrol & The Black Nats. Tap in! Subscribe and let us know what you think of the MLBbro Flow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Rangers 2:35 PM ET— JT Ginn will start for Athletics. Ginn appeared in six games with an ERA of 3.74 with WHIP of 1.06. The right hander strikes out 19.8% with 9.3% walks. Ground balls sit at 53.3% with 1.66 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 5.06. Kumar Rocker gets the start for Texas. Rocker has four starts posting an ERA of 3.48 with WHIP of 1.31. The right hander strikes out 21.1% with 8.9% walks. Ground balls are 59.7% with 0.87 home runs per nine innings.
Rangers continue to hover around the AL West top with signs of good things to come. Jeff and John explore why and go down in the bus leagues #rangers #mlb #allfortx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Skip Schumaker discusses Kumar Rocker's latest start and Evan Carter's spectacular home run robbery against the Pirates. He also analyzes Josh Jung's plate discipline and the team's resilient approach to late-game situations.
Check out Fran Duffy's 2026 Diehard Draft Guide! https://alldlls.com/draftguide26/ An ALLCITY Network Production The Texas Rangers played only six of their first 22 games of the 2026 MLB season at home, so they were happy to be back at Globe Life Field on Thursday to kick off a nine-game homestand. They did so with a 5-1 victory over the Pirates. But it wasn't that easy. The Rangers needed a leaping catch by Evan Carter to rob O'Neill Cruz of a three-run homer in the fifth inning. The offense then scored three runs to extend their lead from 2-1. Kumar Rocker was the beneficiary of the Carter catch, but the right-hander also pitched well. He allowed only one run in six innings and walked only one while working efficiently for the first time this season. Josh Smith also had a hand in the win as he tries to shake out of his early-season funk. One issue arose: Wyatt Langford left the game with forearm tightness and will have an MRI exam. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ BBBS NFL Draft 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-draft-social-tickets-1985464716414?aff=oddtdtcreator MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That's MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it's also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Shan and RJ evaluate the development of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter following a Rangers loss to the A's. They also delve into the controversy surrounding a Texas Ranger statue recently relocated to the ballpark, discussing its historical implications and a recent article from The Athletic. 01:45 - Evaluating Rocker And Leiter 06:58 - Wyatt Langford Performance 08:40 - Ballpark Statue Controversy
Chris Young discusses Nathan Eovaldi's dominant performance and the Rangers' recent competitive series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He provides an update on Wyatt Langford's injury status and evaluates the team's offensive execution and home-field conditions. 01:00 - Eovaldi's Dominant Start 02:37 - Dodgers Series Takeaways 06:53 - Kumar Rocker's Performance 08:49 - Wyatt Langford Update
Skip Schumaker joins to discuss the recent string of pitching injuries and the strategy for bolstering the bullpen. He evaluates the performances of players like Corey Seager and Kumar Rocker while emphasizing the importance of mental composure on the mound. They also reflect on the profound legacy of Jackie Robinson in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Check out Fran Duffy's 2026 Diehard Draft Guide! https://alldlls.com/draftguide26/ The Texas Rangers are off to an inconsistent start to the 2026 MLB season but remain atop the American League West as Skip Schumaker manages his first year in Texas. With offensive inconsistency and growing contributions from young arms like Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, the Rangers are still searching for their identity early in the season. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ BBBS NFL Draft 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-draft-social-tickets-1985464716414?aff=oddtdtcreator AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Texas Rangers vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Ramon Scott. Rangers at Athletics 9:40PM ET— Kumar Rocker will start for Texas. Rocker started 14 games with an ERA of 5.74 and WHIP of 1.46. The right hander struck out 19.5% with 8% walks. Ground balls served at 48.3% with 1.54 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed five runs with eight strikeouts in ten innings. JT Ginn is starting for Athletics. Ginn appeared in four games dealing an ERA of 3.27 with WHIP of 0.91. The right fans 14.3% with 7.1% walks. Grounders are 40.9% with 0.82 home runs per nine innings.
What's new with Asians in Baseball a few weeks into the season? First up, check out our new TeePublic store for all your Asians in Baseball merch needs! Ichiro's new bronze statue is revealed...a little wonkily, and we give a quick update on the guys on the IL. In position player news, Steven Kwan scores from first on some little league defense and discusses chasing his baseball dreams as a shorter player and Asian American, Trevor Larnach and Kim Hyeseong prove they deserve more playing time, and Bo Bichette's bat seems to be heating up...amid speculation he may still be nursing an injury. Then in pitching, Tatsuya Imai and Kodai Senga struggle; Joey Cantillo, Kumar Rocker, and Tomoyuki Sugano are solid; Kai Wei Teng, Sean Manaea, and Riley O'Brien make the bullpen proud, and Shota Imanaga and Bryan Woo do NOT deserve this from their offenses! Finally, Ohtani breaks another record, has the longest active streak without an earned run, and had 4 homers in his last 7 games, blah blah blah. TeePublic store: https://tee.pub/lic/b6y_189KpAkSteven Kwan scores from first: https://tinyurl.com/bdswypyfSteven Kwan interview: https://www.mlb.com/guardians/video/how-steven-kwan-built-up-his-confidenceDiamond Diplomacy screenings: https://www.diamonddiplomacy.com/watchdd
The Texas Rangers are 15 games into the 2026 season and sitting in first place, but the early results come with a mix of optimism and concern. New leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo has been outstanding, posting elite on-base numbers and bringing stability to the top of the lineup after the departure of Marcus Semien. On the pitching side, Jacob deGrom continues to show dominant stuff despite minor health concerns, while Mackenzie Gore is emerging as a key addition early in the season. Young arms like Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter have flashed upside but are still working toward consistency. Meanwhile, stars like Corey Seager are off to slower starts, raising questions about when early-season trends become real concerns. With lineup decisions, pitching usage, and roster adjustments all in play, this is a full breakdown of what's sustainable and what could change for Texas moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kevin, Cory, and Alec discuss listener engagement and feedback on K&C Masterpiece before analyzing the Texas Rangers' series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They break down pitching performances from Kumar Rocker and Jacob deGrom while debating the impact of the pitch clock on recent games. 01:00 - Introduction And Listener Feedback 05:26 - Rangers vs Dodgers Recap 12:42 - Jacob deGrom Pitching Analysis
The Diamond Pod on 105.3 The Fan analyzes the Texas Rangers' offensive surge against the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighted by the standout performance of Brandon Nimmo. They evaluate the recent pitching performances of Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker while examining the team's proficiency with the new MLB challenge system and sharing creative broadcast highlights from across the league. 01:34 - Rangers Victory Over Dodgers 04:51 - Rangers Performance and Pitching 08:34 - MLB Challenge System Success
Finish Your Breakfast (4.11.2026): A full slate of MLB games on Friday night. The Dodgers are the first team to 10 wins. Max Muncy had a night: 3 HRs and a walk off. Acuna, Harris, and Baldwin came up BIG in ATL. So did Crawford and Randy in Seattle. CJ Abrams and James Wood powered DC over Milwaukee. And there were some rough starts by Chase Burns and Kumar Rocker. All of that, and more on Finish Your Breakfast. Your daily dose of Black baseball news and highlights.
Texas Rangers vs. LA Dodgers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rangers at Dodgers 10:10PM ET— Kumar Rocker will start for Texas. Rocker started fourteen games with an ERA of 5.74 with WHIP of 1.46. The right hander fanned 19.5% with 8% walks. Ground balls are 48.3% with 1.54 home runs per nine innings. In his opening start he allowed two runs with three strikeouts in five innings. Tyler Glasnow makes the start for LAD. Glasnow had 18 starts dealing with an ERA of 3.19 with WHIP of 1.10. The veteran struck out 29% with 11.7% walks. Grounders were 44.4% with 1.00 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed four runs with fifteen strikeouts in twelve innings.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss the prospects of the Cowboys trading up to get a pass rusher such as David Bailey or Arvell Reese and whether they should expend the resources necessary. Do they wait to see if Rueben Bain Jr. falls to 12? Would they trade up to nine for a shot at Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs or Mansoor Delane? All options apparently are on the table. Evan and Kevin also discuss the Rangers' flop in the home-opening series against the Reds. Evan says they missed a golden opportunity to show fans this team is different from the previous two. Kevin also asks if Kumar Rocker might be a temporary answer at closer if Jakob Junis fails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss the prospects of the Cowboys trading up to get a pass rusher such as David Bailey or Arvell Reese and whether they should expend the resources necessary. Do they wait to see if Rueben Bain Jr. falls to 12? Would they trade up to nine for a shot at Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs or Mansoor Delane? All options apparently are on the table. Evan and Kevin also discuss the Rangers' flop in the home-opening series against the Reds. Evan says they missed a golden opportunity to show fans this team is different from the previous two. Kevin also asks if Kumar Rocker might be a temporary answer at closer if Jakob Junis fails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Check out Fran Duffy's 2026 Diehard Draft Guide! https://alldlls.com/draftguide26/ The Texas Rangers opening the regular season in less than a week and have only two more games in Arizona before spring training breaks. With their two exhibitions next week, the four starters said to be in competition for the fifth and final spot in the rotation are still waiting for the team's decision. Jacob Latz and Kumar Rocker are thought to be the two front-runners, and they might be even after their last outings. Rocker was good, though with some flaws, and Latz wasn't, though the Rangers liked some of what they saw. Also, the bench is still unsettled, but two spots look to have been sewn up. 00:00 - INTRO 01:30 - Camp Roundup 19:10 - Bench/Pederson 33:30 - Rangers Prospects 47:08 - Batting Cleanup An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
John wants to know if there are positive signs about the Rangers offense and Evan delivers the goods. But he's got no answers for John on the state of the bullpen. Then Pete Incaviglia joins the guys to talk about the 40th anniversary of his legendary rookie season, his enduring love for the game that has him in Cleburne for the summer. He also weighs in on what he saw as Kumar Rocker's first manager in professional baseball. Finally, with Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler holding an excellent chance at making the team, John cracks open the archives to delve into the history of Ranger Rule 5 picks. Carlos Tocci anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John wants to know if there are positive signs about the Rangers offense and Evan delivers the goods. But he's got no answers for John on the state of the bullpen. Then Pete Incaviglia joins the guys to talk about the 40th anniversary of his legendary rookie season, his enduring love for the game that has him in Cleburne for the summer. He also weighs in on what he saw as Kumar Rocker's first manager in professional baseball. Finally, with Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler holding an excellent chance at making the team, John cracks open the archives to delve into the history of Ranger Rule 5 picks. Carlos Tocci anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Become a Diehard today! https://alldlls.com/join/ Opening Day is drawing closer for the Texas Rangers, who continue to monitor several players for only a handful of roster spots. The addition of Andrew McCutchen threw a new wrinkle into the competition for the right-handed hitting extra outfielder. On the pitching side, Jacob Latz appears to have edged ahead of Kumar Rocker in the race to be the fifth starter. In the bullpen, Alexis Diaz's struggles might have opened the door for veteran Josh Sborz and prospect Gavin Collyer. The Rangers' bats are heating up in Arizona with only 12 days left until camp breaks. 00:00 - INTRO 01:20 - Camp Roundup 17:37 - Roster Predictions 32:30 - Jeff's Spring Trip #2 Recap 46:38 - Batting Cleanup #mlb #springtraining #texasrangers #texas An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH: http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DLLS35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Texas Rangers are sorting out a crowded pitching rotation at spring training in Surprise, Arizona, with major attention on the battle for the fifth starter spot. Top prospect Kumar Rocker is generating buzz after strong early outings, while Jacob Latz continues to make a case with his versatility between the rotation and bullpen. Veteran ace Nathan Eovaldi is working through early spring adjustments, experimenting with his splitter despite mixed results. Jack Leiter has also shown flashes, adding intrigue to the Rangers' pitching depth heading into Opening Day. With Jacob deGrom expected to ramp up soon and roster decisions approaching, Texas faces a pivotal call on whether upside or reliability wins out in the rotation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Texas Rangers pitching coach Jordan Tiegs joins the show to break down everything happening inside Rangers camp. Tiegs dives into Jacob deGrom's mindset, Nathan Eovaldi's relentless pursuit of perfection, and what makes elite veterans different. He also discusses Alexis Díaz's mechanical tweaks, Robert Garcia's development in high-leverage spots, and the early competition for bullpen roles. Plus, insight on Kumar Rocker's offseason changes, Jake's next step forward, Kyle's veteran presence, and where top prospect Brock Porter stands heading into the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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