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Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Royals 8PM ET—Luis Severino will start for Athletics. Severino in fourteen starts this season, delivers an ERA of 4.77 with WHIP of 1.33. The veteran fans 16.6% with 7.5% walks. Ground balls are 39.6% with 0.65 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 3.72. Michael Wacha is starting for KC.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Orioles at Athletics 10PM ET—Charlie Morton will start for Baltimore. Morton appeared in fourteen games with an ERA of 6.20 with WHIP of 1.58. The veteran fans 21.1% with 10.9% walks. Ground balls sit at 41.1% with 1.68 home runs per nine innings. Luis Severino is starting for Athletics. Severino got 13 starts with an ERA of 4.54 with WHIP of 1.27. The right hander strikes out 16.5% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls come in at 39.4% with limited home run damage.
Welcome to Episode 86 of Tablesetters, where Devin and Steve return to unpack a week that offered a little bit of everything: momentum shifts, breakout performances, and the early rumblings of trade season. The Detroit Tigers have become the first team to 40 wins this year. It's not a mirage. The offense is firing on all cylinders, the rotation has a clear leader, and the numbers back it all up. Kerry Carpenter, Spencer Torkelson, and Riley Greene are rewriting the franchise's history books, and for the first time in years, the question isn't “what's the ceiling?”—it's “how far can this team go?” Meanwhile, the most-watched Sunday Night Baseball in seven years drew 2.7 million viewers for Dodgers-Yankees, a clear reminder that when baseball is presented the right way, fans show up. And yet, this moment lands like a farewell. With ESPN's flagship baseball broadcast set to disappear after 2025, MLB's relationship with legacy media feels like a story slipping into the rearview. The demand is still there. But has the sport moved too far from the stage that helped define it? Injuries and transactions are starting to shape the middle third of the season. The Yankees lose a trusted bullpen arm in Luke Weaver, and must now juggle roles behind Devin Williams. Out west, the Dodgers continue to wait on Tyler Glasnow, whose recovery isn't progressing as hoped. Add in Mike Trout's return to form and the Brewers riding an eight-game heater, and it's clear the playoff picture is already shifting. San Diego is reportedly targeting Jarren Duran to fix their revolving door in left field, while Boston faces tough decisions with a crowded outfield and Roman Anthony waiting in the wings. And speaking of new faces: Jac Caglianone has officially arrived in Kansas City. Forget the noise—this call-up wasn't reckless, it was earned. And if the bat plays like we think it can, the Royals just added a middle-of-the-order anchor. College baseball's road to Omaha is heating up. The SEC stumbled through regionals, while the ACC thrived, and programs like Coastal Carolina, UTSA, and Murray State are flipping the script. It's a field full of dangerous underdogs and future pros, and the chaos has only just begun. As the episode wraps, we spotlight a few players scorching hot (hello Jeremy Peña), others in deep funks (Jarren Duran, Luis Severino), and take your mailbag questions—from New York's ultimate superteam to the biggest surprises and letdowns of 2025 so far. Whether you're watching the playoff races, following prospect call-ups, or just here for the best stories in the game—we've got you covered.
Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Twins at Athletics 10PM ET—Joe Ryan is starting for Minnesota. Ryan appeared in eleven games with an ERA of 2.57 and WHIP of 0.83. The right hander fans 29.8% with 3.7% walks. Ground balls served at 33.6% with 1.14 home runs per nine innings. Luis Severino gets the start for Athletics.
Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's recent losing streak, Jeffrey Springs' month of May, Luis Severino's outing on the road, Miguel Andujar playing third base, changes to the roster and if the defense has improved and who the players look to as a leader during tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lance McCullers had 12 strikeouts in a start for the first time since 2018 (2:30). ... Drop Sandy Alcantara (6:05)? ... Juan Soto went hitless against the White Sox (10:27). ... News (15:27): Camilo Doval is taking over as Giants closer. ... Agustin Ramirez continues to impress (23:38). Gavin Sheets was a big riser this week. ... Any interest in a potential two-start week from Clayton Kershaw or Luis Severino (34:08)? ... Let's do TRUE OR FALSE for a bunch of players including Zac Gallen, George Kirby and others (43:08). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (58:48). 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
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to the Back-Leg Line to answer some questions before bringing on Vancouver Canadians' pitcher Trey Yesavage (17:04) to chat about what he's been working on within his pitch arsenal, how he's been able to ingest information from his coaches and training staff through the minor leagues, working on velocity, and his journey from college to the minors. Then, Athletics TV play-by-play voice Jenny Cavnar (31:51) stops by to discuss how the team has adjusted to playing in a smaller ballpark in Sacramento, how players like Luis Severino will compare results on the mound from a big league ballpark vs. where they play, why Jacob Wilson is the most interesting player in the league, and Lawrence Butler's confidence in his at-bats.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 affiliates.
Athletics vs. Houston Astros MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Astros 2:10PM ET—Luis Severino is starting for Athletics. Severino has eleven starts carrying an ERA of 4.11 with WHIP of 1.26. The right hander strikes out 17.9% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls sit at 40.4% with 0.55 home runs per nine innings. Lance McCullers gets the start for Houston. McCullers in four starts have an ERA of 6.57 with WHIP of 2.03. Righty fans 20.9% with 14.9%. Ground balls are 45% with 1.46 home runs per nine innings.
Ronald Acuña will return on Friday (2:30)! ... Christian Yelich is providing power and speed but not hitting for batting average (8:00). ... Logan O'Hoppe and Taylor Ward are both on fire (12:30). ... News (20:42): Julio Rodriguez was scratched with a back injury. ... George Kirby wasn't great in his debut (29:36). ... Is Tanner Bibee back (33:08)? ... Nathan Eovaldi vs. Carlos Rodon lived up to the hype (35:50). ... Addison Barger is doing some things (42:20). ... Luis Severino has been solid (45:23). ... Let's preview Week 10, taking a look at the schedule, two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters (46:45). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (57:13). 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
A's General Manager David Forst discusses the teams rough patch recently, Rough stretch, the relationship between Front Office and Coaching staff, Relaying information & data to players, Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz, Minor League Systems success, Luis Severino's home struggles & road success, Springs' last two starts have been better, Justin Sterner, Irregular work for Mason Miller and check swing experiment in the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Giants 9PM ET—Luis Severino will start for Athletics. Severino has nine starts this season delivering an ERA of 4.70 with WHIP of 1.32. The veteran fans 17.2% with 8.2% walks. Ground ball rate of 40.5% with 0.67 home runs per nine innings. Landen Roupp gets the start for San Francisco. Roupp got eight starts with an ERA of 4.95 with WHIP of 1.50. The righty strikes out 23.6% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls served at 45.4% with 1.35 home runs per nine innings.
Take 10 with Tim – May 16, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am1.The next crop of kids have arrived – Your thoughts on projections for the rest of the season (AB, HR, SB)a.Jordan Lawlar (IF, AZ)b.Moises Ballesteros (C, CHC)c.Matthew Lugo (3B/OF, LAA)d.Dalton Rushing (C/OF, LAD)2.Let's grade the following Rookies hitters (A through F) and discuss whether they are a growth stock, need to back down, or not what we thought.1)Dylan Crews (Was, OF) – 148 AB, 5 HR, 11 SB, .189 BA, 44K/8BB2)Kristian Campbell (Bos, 2B) – 142 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, .246 BA, 45K/20BB3)Jacob Wilson (ATH, SS) – 164 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, .354 BA, 9K/7BB4)Trey Sweeney (Det, SS) - 139 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, .266 BA, 34K/14BB5)Cam Smith (Hou, OF) – 98 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, .214 BA, 34K/12BB6)Jasson Dominguez (NYY, OF) – 125 AB, 5 HR, 3 SB, .240 BA, 44K/16 BB7)Chandler Simpson (TB, OF) – 82 AB, 0 HR, 7 SB, .268 BA, 10K/4BB3.Let's grade the following pitchers (A through F) and discuss whether they are a growth stock, need to back down, or not what we thought.1)Will Warren (NYY) – 41.0 IP, 2 wins, 4.61 ERA, 50K/17BB2)Shane Smith (CHW) – 43.1 IP, 1 win, 2.08 ERA, 38K/15BB3)Jackson Jobe (Det) – 33.1 IP, 3 wins, 4.32 ERA, 27K/20BB4)Roki Sasaki (LAD) – 34.1 IP, 1 win, 4.72 ERA, 24K/22BB5)Chase Dollander (Col) – 34.0 IP, 2 wins, 6.88 ERA, 32K/16BB – he does have 2 out of the Rockies 7 wins (Grade on a curve?)4.After 35 years, Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list, allowing him to be considered for the Hall of Fame. a.How did you feel about this decision? We will have a discussion for a bit.b.Do you think he gets in?5.Aaron Nola – Yikes. He never threw very hard, but his four-seamer is off a mile per hour and it's getting destroyed (.611 SLG). Start, sit or drop?a.Here are some other pitchers that are struggling. Same question.i.Sandy Alcantara – 8.10 ERA, 1.637 WHIPii.Dustin May – 4.08 ERA, 1.24 WHIP. Not awful, but last four outings, he's been terrible, pitching to a 6.35 ERAiii.Luis Severino – 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP6.Patrick Corbin looked like he was playing out the string after signing that great contract with Washington. He went unowned in most leagues. This year, he's been a different guy. Pitching for Texas, he's won three games and posting a 3.35 ERA. However, he's not striking out many (7 K/9) and his xERA is 4.52.a.You can't sell high (maybe you can), but what do you do here? Keep starting him every week? Pick and choose based on matchups? Something else?7.Are the Phillies starting to use Jordan Romano as part of a close committee? Do you trust him after how he's lookd this season?8.One more question that might come up tonight. We have plenty with what I've written.9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?
The Yankees hit Sacramento this past weekend and then hit the A's pitching and things especially didn't go so well for old friend Luis Severino. Also, with DJ LeMahieu nearing a return are you ok with him being handed the second base job? 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
New York Yankees vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Yankees at Athletics 4PM ET—Clarke Schmidt will start for NY. Schmidt, in four starts this season, deals with an ERA of 4.79 and WHIP of 1.40. The right hander fans 21.6% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls dealt at 37.3% with 1.31 home runs per nine innings. Luis Severino is starting for Athletics. Severino has eight starts with an ERA of 3.62 with WHIP of 1.21. The veteran has a career low of 18.3% Ks with 8.2% walks. Grounders served at 40.3% with 0.72 home runs per nine innings.
Seattle Mariners vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Athletics 10PM ET—Bryce Miller will start for Seattle. Miller has six starts this season dealing with an ERA of 3.52 and WHIP of 1.43. The right hander fans 24% with 14.7% walks. Ground balls are 33.3% with limited home run damage. Luis Severino will start for Athletics. Severino in seven starts has an ERA of 3.30 with WHIP of 1.17. The veteran is striking out 18.1% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls served at 39.4% with 0.82 home runs per nine innings.
On the April 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed his excitement around the Nathan Eovaldi & Luis Severino matchup (14:05) and how the A's can clinch their first winning month of April since 2021 (20:40). He was joined by: John W Miller - Author of The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball ( Doug Glanville - MLB Analyst for ESPN & Marquee Sports Network (53:15) Shea Langeliers - A's Catcher (1:07:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Rangers 8PM ET—Luis Severino will start for Athletics. Severino, in six starts on the year, delivers an ERA of 3.49 with WHIP of 1.09. The veteran fans 18.4% with 7.6% walks. Ground balls sit at 39.1% with 0.93 home runs per nine innings. Nathan Eovaldi will start for Texas.
A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from A's Manager Mark Kotsay (9:23), Luis Severino (17:10) & Jacob Wilson (21:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the third homestand in West Sacramento for the Athletics that include: Luis Severino (1:00) Nick Kurtz (8:40) Darren Bush (15:10) Tyler Ferguson (30:40) Neil Avent (40:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss Luis Severino's start to the season, Mason Miller closing out games, how the ballpark in West Sacramento is playing for pitchers, J.T. Ginn's sinker and pitchers learning from failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago White Sox vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. White Sox at Athletics 10PM ET—Sean Burke will start for Chicago. Burke has five starts on the campaign dealing with an ERA of 6.23 with WHIP of 1.52. The right hander fans 18.8% with 14.7% walks. Ground balls dished at 39.2% with 2.49 home runs per nine innings. Luis Severino gets the start for Athletics. Severino in five starts has an ERA of 3.31 with WHIP of 1.04. The veteran has a career low 16.5% Ks with 7.5% walks. Ground balls come in at 39.4% with 1.10 home runs per nine innings.
A's General Manager David Forst discusses Nick Kurtz's promotion to the big leagues, how players are developing faster, Kurtz playing 1st and the rest of the lineup, team expectations going forward, injury updates on Zack Gelof and Jose Leclerc and Luis Severino as a leader for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Brewers 7PM ET—Luis Severino will start for Athletics. Severino, in four starts on the season, delivers an ERA of 4.01 with WHIP of 1.26. The veteran strikes out 19.8% with 9.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 38.4% with 1.46 home runs per nine innings. Chad Patrick starts for Milwaukee. Patrick made four appearances in 2025 with an ERA of 1.76 and WHIP of 1.36. The right hander fans 20.3% with 14.1% walks. Ground balls dealt at 31% with 1.17 home runs per nine innings.
Are we using Aaron Nola and Robbie Ray with two starts? Jose Quintana is a two-start pitcher to add and stream next week. Luis Severino and David Festa have great matchups. Jonathan Aranda and Taylor Ward lead the sleeper hitters for Week 5. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 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 Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 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
Jerry starts with the sounds of Rory winning the Masters as we hear the sweet sounds of Jim Nantz. We also heard from Rory after the win on how he got there. The Mets beat the A's, 8-0 as they faced their old teammate Luis Severino.
Ahead of the series finale against the Athletics, the Mets manager speaks with Keith Raad about facing Luis Severino for the first time since joining the Athletics, and discusses the health of Jose Siri and Jesse Winker.
NY Mets vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mets at Athletics 4PM ET—Kodai Senga will start for NYM. Senga missed much of last year with an injury. He has a career ERA of 2.92 with WHIP of 1.19 striking out 11.05 batters per nine innings working 181 innings. In two starts on the year he allowed two earned runs with 12 strikeouts in ten innings. Luis Severino gets the start for the Athletics. Severino in three starts in 2025 carries an ERA of 4.74 with WHIP of 1.26. The veteran strikes out 18.3% with 8.5% walks. Ground balls dealt at 31% with 1.89 home runs per nine innings.
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a BONUS episode this week! We have all of the BEHIND the SCENES from our trip to Queens. What did we see and experience at Citi Field as credentialed media members rather than everyday fans? 00:00-5:33: Mets head to Sacramento to play the A's - Luis Severino says the Mets DIDN'T want him back 5:34-13:38: Beginning of the behind the scenes BITS - including Mets clubhouse setup, friendliness and accessibility of players, and thoughts on the New York media 13:39-15:05: We met Gary Cohen. It rocked. 15:06-16:12: The camera adds pounds. To everyone. 16:13-21:38: The media lounge - who we saw, what did they serve for the press MEAL and was it free? 21:39-26:36: Why we didn't watch any of the game - the saga of the mini mics 26:37-29:09: Alex Cohen - the woman she is 29:10-30:50: Who is Jesse Winkler? 30:51-31:48: Francisco Lindor told us to 'have a good night.' We can die happy. #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #podcast #metspodcast #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #citifield #lgm #lfgm #juansoto #petealonso #ballpark #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The former Met and current Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino speaks with Pat McCarthy and reflects on his time in the orange and blue.
Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the A's pitching staff in Colorado and pitching in cold weather, the art of the mound visit, Luis Severino's starts at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento and what Joey Estes needs to work on in Triple-A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the A's strong pitching start in Seattle, the debuts by Luis Severino & Jeffrey Springs, managing the bullpen, Mason Miller and pitchers chasing velocity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the start of the 2025 season, the expectations for the team, Luis Severino's debut vs the Mariners, Tyler Soderstrom and the young players getting off to a good start, how he plans on using the bullpen and the expectations for Jeffrey Springs and Mason Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OPENING DAY IS HERE AND WE GET TO CELEBRATE WITH A CAL RALEIGH EXTENSION!!! WOOOOO! The Mariners open up the 2025 regular season at home against the Athletics! Logan Gilbert will take the mound on opening day against Luis Severino. Cal Extension 1:00 Final 2025 Roster 12:35 Athletics Preview 21:55 Some links below are affiliate links
Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Mariners 10PM ET—Luis Severino to start for Oakland. Severino in 31 starts with the Mets in 2024 dealt an ERA of 3.91 with WHIP of 1.24. The righthander struck out 21.2% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls sit at 46% with 1.14 home runs per nine innings. Logan Gilbert to start for Seattle. Gilbert started 33 games a year ago posting an ERA of 3.23 with WHIP of 0.89. The righty fanned 27.4% with 4.6% walks. Grounder balls were served at 45.1% with 1.12 home runs per nine innings.
On the March 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the correlation between hitting for power and average in today's game (8:45), Luis Severino being named the A's Opening Day Starter (28:33) and the average ticket price for the 2025 season (38:55). He was joined by: Ryan Divish - Covers the Seattle Mariners for the Seattle Times (58:45) TJ McFarland - A's Left-Handed Reliever (1:24:49) 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
Welcome to Episode 68 of Tablesetters! For nearly a decade, the Houston Astros have controlled the AL West—but the tides may be shifting. With key departures, an aging core, and resurgent rivals, could 2025 mark the end of their reign? We're breaking down the biggest storylines, offseason moves, and division outlook for every AL West team: ⚾ Astros – Losing Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander, and Alex Bregman. Can Christian Walker's bat, Isaac Paredes & Yainer Díaz's emergence keep Houston on top? ⚾ Mariners – Elite pitching, shaky offense. Is Julio Rodríguez ready to lead them to their first division title since 2001? ⚾ Rangers – Injuries derailed their World Series title defense—but with a healthy Corey Seager & Wyatt Langford, are they primed for another deep run? ⚾ Athletics – Now officially Sacramento's team, they've locked up Brent Rooker & Lawrence Butler while adding Luis Severino & Jeffrey Springs—is this rebuild finally turning a corner? ⚾ Angels – It's Trout, Soler, and a whole lot of question marks. Are they making a last-ditch playoff push or delaying the inevitable rebuild? We'll also debate:
On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best pitcher interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona that include: A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, JP Sears (1:00) A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (8:35) A's All-Star Closer, Mason Miller (14:00) A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (21:05) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, Joey Estes (26:20) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Hogan Harris (32:15) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, J.T. Ginn (39:25) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, Mitch Spence (44:10) A's Reliever, TJ McFarland (51:25) A's Reliever, Tyler Ferguson (1:01:00) A's Reliever, Grant Holman (1:07:25) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Brady Basso (1:12:55) 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
On the February 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Luis Severino and his impact with the Athletics (6:15) and Power vs Feel in the game today (59:45). He was joined by: A's Super Fan, Road Trip Mike on throwing out the first pitch (13:15) A's Writer for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos (28:39) A's Outfielder & 2022 Second-Round Pick, Henry Bolte (1:23:45) A's Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (1:38:30) 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
On the February 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona! He was joined by: A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (13:10) A's Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (31:40) A's Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (37:37) A's Outfielder, Seth Brown (47:54) A's General Manager, David Forst (1:02:15) A's First Baseman, Nick Kurtz (1:16:05) Senior Baseball Writer for The Athletic, Evan Drellich (1:28:37) A's Third Baseman, Gio Urshela (1:44:07) 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
Fantasy Baseball Live – February 9, 2025 @ 3 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Mets re-upped with Pete Alonso on a two-year deal. The league has learned its lesson from hulking First Base sluggers like Alonso, and consequently, it's become more challenging for them to land the big contract.a.Your thoughts on the deal. Are there any changes at all in where you draft him2.Phew. Jack Flaherty managers give a sigh of relief when he re-upped with the Tigers for a two-year deal that is front-loaded with an opt-out. So, assuming he doesn't get hurt, he'll likely opt out. a.Will he be more of the 2024 version on the 2022-23 pitcher? 3.The Angels were at it again, signing Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $5 million contract. a.This is why I'm so critical of the Angels. This is a dumb deal to me. He hasn't been able to stay healthy, and if it weren't for a .406-fueled 2019 season, where he hit 25 home runs and batted.315, I'm not sure anybody would be thinking about him. Not to lead the witness, but what do you think? Am I all wet?4.Well the Tirso Ornelas came crashing down when the Padres signed the power-couple duo of Jason Heyward and Connor Joe. Oh well. Thoughts.Segment 2 – AL West1.Houston Astrosa.Isaac Paredes 2025 stat line: HR, RBI, and BAi.Will he be a downgrade from Alex Bregman, upgrade, or about the same?b.Chas McCormack (608.80 ADP), Jake Meyers (611.36), and Taylor Trammell (750.51) are the projected starting outfield. We've discussed previously about how weak it is. Do you have any interest?i.Over/Under Pedro Leon of 200 ABsc.Luis Garcia had TJS in 2023 and should be a full go this spring. In his last full season in 2022, he was pretty good. His ADP is 365. Is he a sneaky add in a draft?d.Spencer Arrighetti pitched to a 5.63 ERA in the first half and a 3.18 in the second. His batting average against went from .268 to .226. Any interest. His ADP is 216.9e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Los Angeles Angelsa.True or False. Mike Trout will win a World Series with the Angels before his career ends.i.Stat line for Trout: AB, HR, SB, BAb.Jo Adell's ADP is 290.89 and he's going as the 71st outfielder off the board. He hits the ball extremely hard and sprint speed in the 86th percentile. There is going to be pressure on his batting average as he doesn't make great contact. However, if he gets playing time, isn't there 20-20 potential here?i.Will he get the playing time?c.Yoan Moncada stat line for 2025: AB, HR, and BAd.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runse.Is Kikuchi more like the Astros version in 2025 or more like the “every other” season for the Angels in 2025?i.We will look at where he's going in drafts.f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Athleticsa.Tyler Soderstrom was a top prospect for several years, but has yet to establish himself in the Majors. Will he this year or will Kurtz beat him to the punch?i.Nick Kurtz 2025 stat line: AB, HR, BAb.Lawrence Butler went 22 and 18 in 451 PAs last year. Over/Under 50 combined SB and HR for 2025?c.Who would you rather roster: Luis Severino (290.0) or Jeffrey Springs (239.3)?d.Will Mason Miller be on the Athletics on August 1?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)4.Seattle Marinersa.In one of our Dynasty League startups, I considered drafting Victor Robles but couldn't pull the trigger. I studied the data, and while he stole 34 bases last season, he's not a burner with sprint speeds in the 63rd percentile. A .370 BABIP drove his .307 batting average, and given his poor exit velocity, I don't see that sticking or much power. Am I too low on Robles? I don't get the hype, as he's going as the 49th OF off the board. b.One of our Patreon members reminded me that we don't talk enough about Seattle's poor hit park factors (T-Mobile). It's last in the league. Should this give you pause at the draft table for guys like J-Rod, Raleigh, and Arozarena?c.Will Julio Rodriguez be drafted in the first round in 2026?d.Do you think the Mariners should trade one of their big starters for some offense? If so, who would you suggest?i.An ideal trading partner would be the Orioles.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)5.Texas Rangersa.Evan Carter state line for 2025: AB, HR, SB, and BAi. Will he be a full-time or platoon player by mid-season?b.Adolis Garcia had a down season in 2025. Although his speed has decreased, he still hits the ball extremely hard. Do you think he's more of a 30 to 35-home-run guy or a 25-home-run guy with pressure on his batting average?i.We will look at where he is being drafted and look at other players around himc.Do we see the break out of Wyatt Langford in 2025?i.He will be _______________ round pick in 2026.d.RosterResource lists Chris Martin as the closer in Texas. Are you buying that?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
Before we get into all the other moves, what are Chris' thoughts on Juan Soto to the Mets (2:30)? ... Luis Severino signed a three-year deal with the Athletics (8:32). ... The Mets are transitioning Clay Holmes into a starter (13:35)! ... Shane Bieber is returning to the Guardians (22:37). ... Could Jordan Romano lead the Phillies in saves (25:03)? ... Blake Treinen is headed back to the Dodgers (28:51). ... The Dodgers also signed Michael Conforto (33:00). ... Danny Jansen will be the Rays' starting catcher next season (36:23). ... We wrap up with Alex Cobb to the Tigers (42:34). 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, @CTowersCBS, @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
Eno and DVR are live in Dallas for an emergency pod as Juan Soto signs a record-shattering $765 million deal to spend the next 15 years with the Mets. Plus, they examine Willy Adames' move to the Giants, Michael Conforto to the Dodgers, Tyler O'Neill to the Orioles, and Luis Severino to the A's.Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eno and DVR are live in Dallas for an emergency pod as Juan Soto signs a record-shattering $765 million deal to spend the next 15 years with the Mets. Plus, they examine Willy Adames' move to the Giants, Michael Conforto to the Dodgers, Tyler O'Neill to the Orioles, and Luis Severino to the A's. Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘brrrr' as in cold as in snow as in winter as in the MLB Winter Meetings are here. Is Juan Soto getting signed? Are more contract being tossed around? Who is spending money? Who is saving money? What is happening!? (9:45) The Athletics signed Luis Severino to a $67 million deal! What? I cannot believe it. Why did they do this? (15:13) The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved the lease and non-relocation documents yesterday. What does that mean for the Athletics new stadium? Is this a done deal? (20:20) Did the St. Pete City Council vote mean anything yesterday? Anything???? (28:20) Review: Here. (33:00) Bill Belichick interviewed for the UNC job? I mean… cmon. It's not going to happen! (37:10) Eric Bieniemy is out at UCLA after one year. He was the offensive coordinator in charge of one of the worst offenses in football. (42:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why SMU is even playing this weekend. Interesting! (47:45) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘brrrr' as in cold as in snow as in winter as in the MLB Winter Meetings are here. Is Juan Soto getting signed? Are more contract being tossed around? Who is spending money? Who is saving money? What is happening!? (9:45) The Athletics signed Luis Severino to a $67 million deal! What? I cannot believe it. Why did they do this? (15:13) The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved the lease and non-relocation documents yesterday. What does that mean for the Athletics new stadium? Is this a done deal? (20:20) Did the St. Pete City Council vote mean anything yesterday? Anything???? (28:20) Review: Here. (33:00) Bill Belichick interviewed for the UNC job? I mean… cmon. It's not going to happen! (37:10) Eric Bieniemy is out at UCLA after one year. He was the offensive coordinator in charge of one of the worst offenses in football. (42:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why SMU is even playing this weekend. Interesting! (47:45) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the A's signing Luis Severino and year-end podcast-listening stats, follow up on the golden at-bat and Hall of Fame plaques, and (1:07:46) discuss the history of deferred payments in sports contracts. Audio intro: Josh Busman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to FG post on […]
It's the Power Hour! Nick Kostos opens the hour talking Packers/Lions, SEC Championship and Luis Severino to the Oakland A's. Nick and Femi debate whether or not they think the Lakers will make the playoffs. Plus, the guys give out their best bets for tonight. 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
Nick Kostos opens up the Power Hour with thoughts on Packers/Lions, SEC Championship and Luis Severino signing with the A's. 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
Luis Severino is officially no longer a starting pitcher for the New York Mets. The guys take a look at what the Mets plans could and should be to build this starting rotation for 2025 and why Juan Soto should not effect their pitching plans.
Hour 1 - Luis Severino signed with the A's, Pete Alonso is traveling Europe nd Jun Soto's decision on Free Agency is still MIA. The Mets have a lot of building to do this offseson.