American baseball player
POPULARITY
Categories
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how the Cubs' approach at the trade deadline recently contradicted their mindset in acquiring star right fielder Kyle Tucker this past offseason.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how the Cubs' approach at the trade deadline recently contradicted their mindset in acquiring star right fielder Kyle Tucker this past offseason. After that, they examined the NFL's view of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' talent. Later, they held the Halftime segment.
Lance Brozdowski digs into a Cubs loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto, Javier Assad's return to the rotation from injury, and how much Kyle Tucker's bat speed might be affecting his performance in the month since the All-Star break.
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster combine for a Clown Car as they're walking out of Busch Stadium. The guys discuss the state of the Cardinals and Cubs following Sunday Night Baseball, the Brewers sweeping the Mets, if the New York teams are in danger of falling out of the Wild Card race, Mariano Rivera tearing his achilles, and next week's Little League Classic. Plus, Eduardo has friends wherever the Clown Car goes. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi chats with Kyle Tucker for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:35 Clown Car 21:59 Sarah Langs 23:16 Boog w/ Kyle Tucker 28:07 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster combine for a Clown Car as they're walking out of Busch Stadium. The guys discuss the state of the Cardinals and Cubs following Sunday Night Baseball, the Brewers sweeping the Mets, if the New York teams are in danger of falling out of the Wild Card race, Mariano Rivera tearing his achilles, and next week's Little League Classic. Plus, Eduardo has friends wherever the Clown Car goes. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi chats with Kyle Tucker for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:35 Clown Car 21:59 Sarah Langs 23:16 Boog w/ Kyle Tucker 28:07 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed what could be wrong with Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker amid his ongoing slump.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by analyst and former NFL quarterback Jim Miller to break down the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins in their preseason opener Sunday. After that, Rahimi and Harris discussed the Cubs offense's continued struggles in a series loss to the Cardinals over the weekend. Later, they discussed what could be wrong with Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker amid his ongoing slump.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Dodgers series, including Jeff Hoffman's struggles, Mason Fluharty coming up clutch, and the bats waking up late (29:06). The Athletic's Deren VanRiper (50:22) joins them to talk Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski and Josh Naylor's hot start with the Mariners. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (1:14:45) breaks down Jeff Hoffman's uneven numbers, Toronto's trouble allowing the long ball and Kyle Tucker's scuffling at the plate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
The Chicago Cubs offense is in shambles — PCA, Seiya Suzuki, and Kyle Tucker are all struggling at the plate, while the pitching staff continues to deliver. Joey breaks down what's gone wrong for the Cubs' bats, why Pete Crow-Armstrong's talent may be holding him back, and how Seiya's recent hard contact could be a […]
In the Best of Rahimi & Harris this week, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined the show to discuss his development at training camp and how his relationship with first-year head coach Ben Johnson is growing; Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the struggles of Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong; Grote and Ramie Makhlouf debated whether the Bears should pursue star pass rusher Micah Parsons if the Cowboys decide to trade him; and Score reporter Chris Emma joined the show to share his takeaways from the joint practice between the Bears and Dolphins on Friday at Halas Hall.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including rookie running back Kyle Monangai turning heads at training camp. After that, Spiegel shared what he learned about Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw after hosting an event with him Wednesday evening. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed the Cubs' chances of re-signing star right fielder Kyle Tucker if he costs less than $500 million in free agency.
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the ongoing struggles of Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the ongoing struggles of Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. After that, Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico joined the show to discuss his recent reporting on the Bears being valued at $8.8 billion in a recent transaction of a 2% ownership stake in the organization. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.
After an MVP-level start carried the Cubs into the summer, and fueled more talk about the huge contract he could command this winter, Kyle Tucker has slumped at an inopportune time. Is this a physical issue, a mechanical flaw or simply just the nature of a long baseball season? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney pass along what they're hearing. The Athletic's Cubs beat writers also discuss the emergence of Cade Horton and the faith the organization showed in the young pitcher at the trade deadline. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
Mark Grote and Ramie Makhlouf were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Sweeney to discuss the latest Cubs storylines.
Seth and Sean discuss what little there was to take away from yesterday's walkthrough practice and their excitement to see a padded practice today, dive into some of what CJ Stroud had to say in his press conference yesterday, talk about the Astros loss, go through the day's Headlines, discuss DJ Bien-aime's assertion that offensive line is the biggest position battle for the Texans, look at the slate of games JJ Watt will be in the booth for the first few weeks, dive into the ESPN-NFL Network merger of sorts, react to yet another clip making them thankful Jerry Jones doesn't own a team they care about, Sean talks with Texans Offensive Lineman Tytus Howard, Seth and Sean give their takeaways from that interview, get petty and react to petty Cubs fans hating Kyle Tucker, discuss CJ Stroud having more ownership of this offense, talk about a couple Texans DB's showing up on Ben Solak's list of top 20 2nd year defensive players, talk with former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni as well as Texans owners Cal & Hannah McNair, and Sean, Reggie and Lopez discuss what appears to be a devastating injury for CJ Gardner-Johnson in today's practice.
Sean talks with Texans Offensive Lineman Tytus Howard, Seth and Sean give their takeaways from that interview, get petty and react to petty Cubs fans hating Kyle Tucker, and discuss CJ Stroud having more ownership of this offense.
Seth and Sean get petty in yet another pettycast this week. First about Louis Riddick's continued carrying of water for Shedeur Sanders, then discuss Cubs fans being petty in their newfound hatred for Kyle Tucker.
Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dimeRays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the AngelsShane Baz & Mike Trout face offRays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO's hits a Home RunJunior Caminero 2 Home RunsGriffin Jax bases bases loaded & then strikes out 3 Will Jax be a future Rays closerShane Baz started strongSeptember is a critical month for the Tampa Bay Rays – time to get hotTaj Bradley in AAA TwinsAdrian Houser, initial outing not spectacularRays are beginning to gel with new teammatesComparisons with Max Scherzer and Blue Jays starting anewGood chemistry - Rays new catcher, Hunter Feduccia & Ryan Pepiot had worked together in LAWho will Adrian Houser synch up with the Rays catchersJohnny DeLuca had to leave the game after speeding across the bases for a tripleCameron Misner may be coming back Need to put a Gatorade station at third. Several triples causing hamstring injuriesJunior Caminero's bare hand throw from third base to Yandy Diaz Fairbanks closed the doorRespect for Trout & d'Arnaud on the field for the AngelsRays off to see Mariners – Ex-Rays, Randy Arozarena & Luke Raley & Miles MastrobuoniTaylor Walls comparison with Carlos Gomez wNick Fortes exciting first home run as a Tampa Bay RayChandler Simpson – a third pitch to first from the mound, a pickle and a balk get Chandler to second base - Christopher Morel's home run & Junior Caminero's responseRays building camaraderie together on the roadRoman Anthony extension – 8 years 130 to 230 million with the Red SoxCould Rays new owners do the same with Junior Caminero to make him a core piece for the next decade.Will Rays be more attractive to Kyle Tucker if a deal with Caminero is in placeGuardians pitcher, Gavin Williams, 8 & 2/3 inning no hitter - 126 pitchesRaceway MLB game mirroring Savannah Bananas – why didn't they have a race on the track during the gameSavannah Bananas bringing- Val Perez, Kelsie Whitmore & Jocelyn Alo onboardCaitlyn Clark model in WNBA – Could Kelsie Whitmore be that person for Women's BaseballComparisons with Bananas & Indianapolis Clowns bringing Toni Stone onto the teamKelsie with the Bananas may normalize the idea of women's baseballWorld Baseball Classic – add a Women's Classic to run in tandemAll American Women's Tournament and four teams, including Tamara Holmes, managing the Peaches, Alex Oglesby managing the Racine Bells plus catcher Beth Greenwood & pitcher Meggie MeidlingerWomen's baseball is not currently part of the Olympics Veronica Alvarez, USAWNT Women's Baseball Team Manager, discussion on the Olympics sports (link to show)Could Women's Baseball be part of the 2032 Olympics in BrisbaneWhere does the Olympics draw the line of who should be able to participate bringing in professional team or leave it to collegiate / amateur levelWould WNBA be able to go to the OlympicsFuture Ace Yoniel Curet making AAA debut with the Durham Bulls – check him out on MiLB.tv Van Bell outstanding performance – gave up only 1 hit in 6 inningsHopeful times with Angels series with some cringe time The Road West Coast games = late bedtime starts Looking forward to a Tampa Bay Rays winning streakYou can find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed a variety of Cubs topics, including their 6-1 win against the Reds on Wednesday afternoon, the club's cautious approach at the trade deadline and star right fielder Kyle Tucker's ongoing slump.
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. Later, they listened to Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker's comments about his ongoing offensive slump.
From Caleb Williams to Kyle Tucker — here are my Top 10 most important Chicago athletes heading into August 2025! This is the list of players dominating my mind as we gear up for a huge month in Chicago sports. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the Cubs' approach to the trade deadline. Should they have added more? After that, they pondered what's going on with Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker amid his ongoing slump.
Laurence & Spiegs discuss the struggles of Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker and how it's affecting the entire lineup.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote examined Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's ongoing slump.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they examined Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's ongoing slump. Later, they held the Halftime segment.
In the second hour, David Haugh discussed Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's slump. After that, former Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt joined the show to share his takeaways from visiting the team's training camp recently.
David Haugh discussed Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's slump.
Are Kyle Tucker's struggles since July 1 starting to impact the rest of the Cubs lineup?Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's future with the organization as free agency awaits him in the offseason.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney to discuss MLB officially announcing that Wrigley Field will host the 2027 All-Star Game. After that, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs' additions at the trade deadline and their failure to land a frontline starting pitcher. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's future with the organization.
Nick Lodolo fired off the first shutout of his career (3:23). ... Brandon Walter continues to pitch well (6:05). ... Quinn Priester had another great start (11:20). ... Tyler Glasnow reminded us of his upside (13:52). ... News (17:08): Kyle Tucker and Bobby Witt Jr. were both out of the lineup. Also, Taj Bradley got sent down, which means it's Joe Boyle time. ... The Dog of the Week goes to the CARDINALS (28:02). ... What happened to Max Fried, Yainer Diaz, Jesus Luzardo and Teoscar Hernandez (33:18)? ... Any interest in these waiver wire pitchers (50:08)? ... Royce Lewis looks like he's waking up (56:37)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:02:52). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. Later, they listened to Cubs manager Craig Counsell explain why star right fielder Kyle Tucker is out of the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon in the team's series finale against the Royals.
Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg take a look at teams that are buyers or sellers and players that could be dealt as we inch closer to the trade deadline. Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers began the podcast by highlighting the proximity of the MLB trade deadline on July 31st and exploring player perspectives on potential trades (0:02-0:54). Josh Towers shared insights about clubhouse attitudes, noting that players on borderline teams usually do not focus too heavily on rumors unless they perceive their team as a genuine contender (0:54-2:22). Scott specifically referenced Zach Allen's scenario, discussing extra motivation players might feel to perform exceptionally well, either as a farewell to their home fans or to appeal to potential acquiring teams. Towers concurred, emphasizing how recent performances heavily influence trade interest (2:23-4:26). For players on losing teams, Towers explained they often refrain from openly expressing dissatisfaction but admitted they privately may urge agents to facilitate a trade, highlighting their focus remains primarily on what they can control—their performance (4:27-5:58). They then discussed prominent potential free agents, notably Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonzo, Ranger Suarez, and Framber Valdez. Towers indicated that Tucker could command a significant contract, speculating around $500 million due to the limited number of big names available (6:05-9:16). Scott and Josh shifted their focus to the Philadelphia Phillies, anticipating aggressive trade deadline actions given the impending free agency of key players like Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto, stressing the Phillies' urgency for success (9:17-10:30). They conducted a detailed breakdown of specific potential trade candidates: Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks was deemed a definite trade candidate due to market scarcity (10:31-10:40). Sandy Alcantara, despite a 7.14 ERA, was viewed positively due to his talent and health (10:55-11:24). Mitch Keller from the Pirates and Zach Allen and Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks were discussed as attractive pitching targets, with Towers uncertain on Kelly's market value given his declining velocity (11:35-12:54). Nolan Arenado was considered a possible high-value trade piece, especially if packaged with Ryan Helsley, making him attractive to teams like the Yankees (12:54-13:53). Reid Detmers was identified as a valuable asset despite recent struggles, with Towers emphasizing his potential if developed properly (13:54-14:34). They then analyzed various teams: The Milwaukee Brewers' recent success raised questions about their legitimacy, given historical postseason struggles (17:06-18:25). The Toronto Blue Jays, despite inconsistency, were cautiously viewed as potential contenders (19:46-21:33). The Seattle Mariners were described as too streaky and lacking offensive consistency (22:27-23:10). The Texas Rangers were recognized for strong pitching but considered lacking sufficient offensive consistency (24:19-24:45). Tampa Bay Rays were praised for their unpredictable yet effective roster-building approach (24:46-25:33). In the National League: The San Diego Padres' potential was acknowledged, but Towers indicated internal cohesion issues possibly hampering performance (25:59-27:59). The Giants were dismissed as inconsistent and thus not genuine contenders (28:03-28:40). The Cincinnati Reds were enthusiastically discussed as a young team with potential but needing additional key offensive pieces to become legitimate contenders (29:21-33:27). Finally, they briefly touched on the Angels, suggesting that adding two pitchers could significantly enhance their playoff chances, despite current struggles and a negative run differential (34:29-35:47). Scott concluded by emphasizing the approaching trade deadline's impact on MLB futures markets, hinting at further discussions to come (37:47-39:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg take a look at teams that are buyers or sellers and players that could be dealt as we inch closer to the trade deadline. Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers began the podcast by highlighting the proximity of the MLB trade deadline on July 31st and exploring player perspectives on potential trades (0:02-0:54). Josh Towers shared insights about clubhouse attitudes, noting that players on borderline teams usually do not focus too heavily on rumors unless they perceive their team as a genuine contender (0:54-2:22). Scott specifically referenced Zach Allen's scenario, discussing extra motivation players might feel to perform exceptionally well, either as a farewell to their home fans or to appeal to potential acquiring teams. Towers concurred, emphasizing how recent performances heavily influence trade interest (2:23-4:26). For players on losing teams, Towers explained they often refrain from openly expressing dissatisfaction but admitted they privately may urge agents to facilitate a trade, highlighting their focus remains primarily on what they can control—their performance (4:27-5:58). They then discussed prominent potential free agents, notably Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonzo, Ranger Suarez, and Framber Valdez. Towers indicated that Tucker could command a significant contract, speculating around $500 million due to the limited number of big names available (6:05-9:16). Scott and Josh shifted their focus to the Philadelphia Phillies, anticipating aggressive trade deadline actions given the impending free agency of key players like Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto, stressing the Phillies' urgency for success (9:17-10:30). They conducted a detailed breakdown of specific potential trade candidates: Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks was deemed a definite trade candidate due to market scarcity (10:31-10:40). Sandy Alcantara, despite a 7.14 ERA, was viewed positively due to his talent and health (10:55-11:24). Mitch Keller from the Pirates and Zach Allen and Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks were discussed as attractive pitching targets, with Towers uncertain on Kelly's market value given his declining velocity (11:35-12:54). Nolan Arenado was considered a possible high-value trade piece, especially if packaged with Ryan Helsley, making him attractive to teams like the Yankees (12:54-13:53). Reid Detmers was identified as a valuable asset despite recent struggles, with Towers emphasizing his potential if developed properly (13:54-14:34). They then analyzed various teams: The Milwaukee Brewers' recent success raised questions about their legitimacy, given historical postseason struggles (17:06-18:25). The Toronto Blue Jays, despite inconsistency, were cautiously viewed as potential contenders (19:46-21:33). The Seattle Mariners were described as too streaky and lacking offensive consistency (22:27-23:10). The Texas Rangers were recognized for strong pitching but considered lacking sufficient offensive consistency (24:19-24:45). Tampa Bay Rays were praised for their unpredictable yet effective roster-building approach (24:46-25:33). In the National League: The San Diego Padres' potential was acknowledged, but Towers indicated internal cohesion issues possibly hampering performance (25:59-27:59). The Giants were dismissed as inconsistent and thus not genuine contenders (28:03-28:40). The Cincinnati Reds were enthusiastically discussed as a young team with potential but needing additional key offensive pieces to become legitimate contenders (29:21-33:27). Finally, they briefly touched on the Angels, suggesting that adding two pitchers could significantly enhance their playoff chances, despite current struggles and a negative run differential (34:29-35:47). Scott concluded by emphasizing the approaching trade deadline's impact on MLB futures markets, hinting at further discussions to come (37:47-39:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on The Stretch we are joined by ESPN's Jesse Rogers to discuss everything MLB. We start it off with a recap of the All Star Game (1:19) and then we break down the NL Central and talk Cubs and Brewers (5:07). Next we get some insight on any moves the Cubs might make before the trade deadline (7:47) and ask what everyone in Chicago is wondering, will the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker and PCA's contracts (18:50). We then get into an intense discussion about teams spending money (25:20) and the timeline of Ishbia and the White Sox (39:19). We wrap up the show with some predictions for the second half of the season (46:02).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Looking ahead to the second half, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what Kyle Tucker has brought to the Cubs and the expectations that both sides have at this point. With Tucker being the potential No. 1 free agent this offseason, the Cubs have to maximize their time with the All-Star outfielder. What sort of trade chips will team president Jed Hoyer bring to the table? Listen and find out.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL to get $150 in bonus bets with a $5 bet! #DKPartner Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to Athletic baseball insider Ken Rosenthal's crazy idea regarding where Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker could sign when he hits free agency.
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they reacted to the news that Fever star Caitlin Clark won't participate in the WNBA All-Star Game due to an injury. Later, Rahimi and Harris shared Athletic baseball insider Ken Rosenthal's crazy idea regarding where Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker could sign when he hits free agency.
In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh took calls from listeners on what changes they'd make to the MLB All-Star Game. Later, they discussed how Cubs stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker fared in the All-Star Game.
(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day by touching on the MLB All-Star game and our thoughts on the swing-off tiebreaker; Should ghost runners be added to extra innings? (11:59) The crew touches on John Smoltz idea to fix the All-Star Game with a USA vs. World format; Tarik Skubal’s pitch overturned to a called strike three due to the ABS. (25:46) We discuss Joe Ryan’s performance last night in the ASG striking out Manny Machado and Kyle Tucker. (37:10) The guys finish the hour reacting to A-Rod saying baseball is better when the Red Sox are relevant.
The Chicago Cubs are in first place heading into the All-Star break, and we're fired up! In this episode of Dingers, we celebrate Cubs outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker getting the All-Star nod, with Matthew Boyd also honored but choosing to rest up for a postseason push. As teachers by day, we're handing out midseason grades to every player on the roster — who's at the top of the class, and who's getting a note home and maybe some summer school? You'll find out. Plus, we break down the second-half stretch:
It's that time of year. Cubs officials are simultaneously preparing for the 2025 MLB Draft and the July 31 trade deadline. For insights and perspective on what's going on behind the scenes at Wrigley Field, pay attention to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, who sits down for a wide-ranging Q&A with The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. It's a must-listen interview that gets into the dynamics within the trade market, what the Cubs are looking for right now, the calculus around Kyle Tucker, Craig Counsell's influence and much more.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Go to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, former MLB executive and current Athletic writer Jim Bowden joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Cubs' aggressiveness on the trade market and what star outfielder Kyle Tucker could command in free agency; Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell joined Rahimi & Harris to explain that the NBA views the Bulls as a "laughingstock" thanks to president Michael Reinsdorf's poor leadership; Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his recent power surge and more; and former White Sox outfielder Aaron Rowand joined Spiegel & Holmes to reminisce about the organization's World Series-winning 2005 season.
In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, former MLB executive and current Athletic writer Jim Bowden joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Cubs' aggressiveness on the trade market and what star outfielder Kyle Tucker could command in free agency; Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell joined Rahimi & Harris to explain that the NBA views the Bulls as a "laughingstock" thanks to president Michael Reinsdorf's poor leadership; Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his recent power surge and more; and former White Sox outfielder Aaron Rowand joined Spiegel & Holmes to reminisce about the organization's World Series-winning 2005 season.
In the Best of Rahimi & Harris this week, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote took a moment to reflect on the 100-year anniversary of Cubs Radio; Mark Lazerus of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the Blackhawks' draft class; Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell joined the show to explain why many around the NBA view the Bulls as the "laughingstock" of the league; and Rahimi and Marshall Harris pondered if the Cubs will be in the mix to sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker if he commands $600 million on his next contract.
We've got Boog Sciambi with us! We're talking all things Cubs today! Kyle Tucker has been amazing addition in Chicago, but can they sign him? What do the Cubs need to be real contenders this season? (30:30) The All-Star Game starters were announced for baseball! What were the snubs? How good has Javy Baez been!? Lindor finally gets his nod! (38:00) WNBA expansion is here! Is it a good thing? (45:00) Wimbledon is upon us and Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are both gone. Wow. Let's talk about Coco Gauff and the pressure she has on herself to be great all the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've got Boog Sciambi with us! We're talking all things Cubs today! Kyle Tucker has been amazing addition in Chicago, but can they sign him? What do the Cubs need to be real contenders this season? (30:30) The All-Star Game starters were announced for baseball! What were the snubs? How good has Javy Baez been!? Lindor finally gets his nod! (38:00) WNBA expansion is here! Is it a good thing? (45:00) Wimbledon is upon us and Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are both gone. Wow. Let's talk about Coco Gauff and the pressure she has on herself to be great all the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by listening and reacting to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments about how the team has the financial resources to make the moves it needs to ahead of the trade deadline. After that, they discussed how much star outfielder Kyle Tucker will command on his next contract.
It's a fiery, new Davey Mac Sports Program as the Dave Man has ESPN in his crosshairs and he's taking aim! The NBA and WNBA have major problems...we discuss! Stephen A. Smith is over-exposed! Detroit Pistons players gets caught shaving points! Aaron Judge rules! We talk Shohei Ohtani and Cal Raleigh! Plus, Aaron Rodgers and Kyle Tucker in the news! And more! It's a fun episode that you need to experience today! BOOM!