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Giancarlo Stanton's latest calf injury could end both his season and his Yankees career. The debate turns to whether New York should finally move on from Stanton, how his remarkable October availability shapes his legacy, and why injuries to Ryan Weathers and Max Fried reinforce the idea that the Yankees can never have enough pitching. George Lombard Jr. then becomes one of the day's hottest arguments after a shaky defensive weekend. Shaun Morash doubles down on his belief that Lombard should eventually be among baseball's elite shortstops and reach the Hall of Fame conversation, setting off callers and plenty of pushback. The Giants also take center stage as Jaxson Dart's repeated trips to the blue medical tent become both a running joke and a legitimate concern heading toward the regular season. The show also hits Tarik Skubal's Dodgers future, the Jets' preseason flashes, Deshaun Watson and Cleveland's dysfunction, and the tightening AL East race.
The Yankees were hit with another injury blow, this time to Max Fried. Evan and Tiki discuss if the prognosis is truly as optimistic as Aaron Boone made it out to be, and wonder how the Yanks continue to survive this injury wave. Plus, Boomer and Jerry wonder how long the Yanks can stay afloat with so many key players out, Craig Carton and Emmanuel Berbari discuss the starting rotation without Fried, and is George Lombard Jr. the spark that can take the Yanks on a deep playoff run?
The Yankees were hit with another injury blow, this time to Max Fried. Evan and Tiki discuss if the prognosis is truly as optimistic as Aaron Boone made it out to be, and wonder how the Yanks continue to survive this injury wave. Plus, Boomer and Jerry wonder how long the Yanks can stay afloat with so many key players out, Craig Carton and Emmanuel Berbari discuss the starting rotation without Fried, and is George Lombard Jr. the spark that can take the Yanks on a deep playoff run?
Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss what is going on with the Dodgers and Mark Walter, why Walter needs cash, the real reason the Dodgers are all-in on this season, how Shohei Ohtani should leverage the situation, Yankees pitcher Max Fried heading to the IL, if Aaron Judge can be Aaron Judge in October, and Mets owner Steve Cohen speaking to the media about a disastrous season. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether an American League team with a sub-.500 record will make the postseason, how to improve an already very good challenge system in MLB, nobody watching Orioles slugger Pete Alonso mash, Braves ace Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere, how Pete Crow-Armstrong's season is even better than Hembo realized, and why every dynasty needs a Max Muncy. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:00 Jorge Castillo joins 3:38 What's going on with Mark Walter and the Dodgers 5:35 Dodgers all-in because of overall uncertainty? 8:26 Dodgers' off-field advantages could be trimmed 10:38 Shohei Ohtani should use this as leverage 14:27 Yankees Max Fried to the IL 16:06 Will Aaron Judge be ready for October? 18:45 Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks on rough season 20:30 Cohen says he's committed to GM 23:38 Hembo joins 23:54 Will a sub-.500 AL team make the postseason? 27:57 Orioles Pete Alonso home run ruled foul 30:01 Challenge system works, how to make it better 34:56 Alonso is hitting, no one cares 37:55 Braves Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere 41:26 Pete Crow-Armstrong's crazy play at Wrigley 44:34 Max Muncy enhancing his Dodgers legend 49:28 George Lombard Jr. is a top-6 shortstop already 50:08 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 51:20 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss what is going on with the Dodgers and Mark Walter, why Walter needs cash, the real reason the Dodgers are all-in on this season, how Shohei Ohtani should leverage the situation, Yankees pitcher Max Fried heading to the IL, if Aaron Judge can be Aaron Judge in October, and Mets owner Steve Cohen speaking to the media about a disastrous season. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether an American League team with a sub-.500 record will make the postseason, how to improve an already very good challenge system in MLB, nobody watching Orioles slugger Pete Alonso mash, Braves ace Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere, how Pete Crow-Armstrong's season is even better than Hembo realized, and why every dynasty needs a Max Muncy. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:00 Jorge Castillo joins 3:38 What's going on with Mark Walter and the Dodgers 5:35 Dodgers all-in because of overall uncertainty? 8:26 Dodgers' off-field advantages could be trimmed 10:38 Shohei Ohtani should use this as leverage 14:27 Yankees Max Fried to the IL 16:06 Will Aaron Judge be ready for October? 18:45 Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks on rough season 20:30 Cohen says he's committed to GM 23:38 Hembo joins 23:54 Will a sub-.500 AL team make the postseason? 27:57 Orioles Pete Alonso home run ruled foul 30:01 Challenge system works, how to make it better 34:56 Alonso is hitting, no one cares 37:55 Braves Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere 41:26 Pete Crow-Armstrong's crazy play at Wrigley 44:34 Max Muncy enhancing his Dodgers legend 49:28 George Lombard Jr. is a top-6 shortstop already 50:08 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 51:20 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Was Pete Alonso robbed of a home run last night? Did the league help the Yankees out with that call? Also, Dan doesn't believe Max Fried's season is in complete jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Yankees keep surviving, but every game feels like a struggle. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether New York deserves credit for staying afloat through a brutal run of injuries or criticism for barely playing .500 baseball despite outstanding pitching. Aaron Judge is making slow progress, Giancarlo Stanton is moving closer to a return, and Aaron Boone's comments make Max Fried's injured-list stint sound more precautionary than catastrophic. Jazz Chisholm is becoming another source of frustration. His bat has disappeared, the strikeouts are piling up, and a defensive mistake has Evan questioning whether Chisholm should still be guaranteed everyday at-bats. The Yankees may be headed for October, but getting Judge, Stanton and Fried healthy at the right time could determine how far they actually go.
The Yankees keep winning, but nothing about it feels comfortable. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into another stressful victory, Aaron Judge's slow progress toward a return, Giancarlo Stanton's recovery and why Max Fried's latest IL stint sounds more precautionary than disastrous. They also debate whether the Yankees deserve credit for surviving an injury-riddled season or criticism for barely playing .500 baseball despite dominant pitching. Jazz Chisholm's slump and defensive mistakes are becoming harder to defend, while Trent Grisham suddenly delivers the offense New York desperately needs. Plus, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s robbed grand slam sparks a wild debate over whether Mets fans sitting in home run territory failed their team, Evan declares the Mets finished, and the conversation shifts to the Nets, Giants, Cowboys and whether Tiki could survive one more NFL game.
The Yankees keep winning, but almost nothing about it feels comfortable. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down encouraging injury news on Max Fried, the slow road back for Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, Jazz Chisholm's growing struggles, and whether this battered Yankees roster can finally get healthy enough to become dangerous in October. The Mets bring a different kind of frustration after Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed Francisco Lindor, sparking a wild debate over whether fans in the front row have an obligation to help their team. Steve Cohen's comments on the Mets' disappointing season ignite another examination of David Stearns, the decision to move on from Pete Alonso and Cohen's admission that the organization may have taken too much risk. Evan and Tiki also debate the dangers of massive free-agent contracts, Geno Smith's need for preseason reps and Evan's grim Jets prediction, plus George Lombard Jr., the Nets' painful history, NYCFC fandom, Citi Field's mysterious concession lines and a prediction of a brutal baseball work stoppage.
Buster Olney told D&R this morning that Max Fried may not return this season. What does that mean for the Yankees? Plus, Ty continues to evaluate what the expectations are for the Jets this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of the Shoulda Bet More podcast, Will Hill discusses Max Fried's injury and its impact on the Yankees' futures prices. Then, Jensen Lewis of Vsin By The Books joins to look at the playoff races, awards, and all things baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PCA vs. Ohtani (2:30). ... CES has looked pretty good (7:20). ... Snell dominated and Imanaga keeps trending up (13:22). ... News (20:37): Max Fried is going back on the IL with that bone bruise in his elbow. ... Eugenio Suarez is picking things back up (35:37). ... Luis Castillo put up a stinker (40:17). ... Time to drop Framber Valdez (46:53)? ... Here are the 12 most dropped players this weekend (50:30). ... We wrap up with Statcast standouts, leftovers, bullpens and streamers (58.18).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
How big of a blow will the Max Fried injury be for the Yankees? MLB Network Analyst, Yonder Alonso says he is not worried about Judge returning and hitting, he is worried about his defense and doing the "extra" things running the bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max Fried is headed back to the injured list with a recurrence of the left elbow bone bruise that already cost him more than two months, putting even more pressure on a Yankees roster that can't afford another major loss. Evan and Tiki debate which Yankees are now the most indispensable, with Ben Rice, David Bednar, Gerrit Cole and George Lombard Jr. all entering the conversation. Lombard's immediate defensive impact and the energy he has brought to the Yankees make a strong case for the top spot, while Bednar's dominance at the back end of the bullpen could make him even more important in close games. The hour also touches on the Jets' need to finally produce a top-half offense and Jose Iglesias returning to Citi Field to throw out the first pitch.
Max Fried is back on the injured list with the same elbow issue that already cost him nearly two months, and Evan Roberts has zero confidence the Yankees will see him pitch again this season. Evan and Tiki Barber debate whether Fried can realistically return for October, why Carlos Rodon suddenly carries even more pressure, and how the injury reinforces baseball's harshest lesson: you can never have enough pitching. The Yankees also face a difficult roster decision when Cody Bellinger returns, with Spencer Jones looking like the likely casualty. On the Mets side, Evan refuses to call their four-game winning streak a playoff push but is enjoying the young talent and looking toward 2027. Plus, David Stearns leaves the door cracked for Andy Green's managerial future, and the guys debate whether winning down the stretch could change the Mets' plans.
Evan and Tiki discuss the Max Fried injury and the implications it has for the future of the Bronx Bombers. They also continue the discussion on Jaxson Dart's health, Breece Hall's injury update, the Jets QB situation, Indispensable Yankees rule the Cinco and the boys react to the news of Jose Iglesias throwing out the first pitch tonight at CitiField.
The Mets are finally playing winning baseball, but Evan Roberts refuses to entertain the idea that they are suddenly back in the playoff race. Evan and Tiki Barber debate whether fans can enjoy the young talent, improved bullpen and recent surge without becoming delusional about October, with Evan insisting it would take a massive winning streak before that conversation even begins. The focus then shifts to Andy Green and whether the interim manager can make the decision harder for David Stearns. Stearns says the expectation remains that Green returns to the front office, but Evan hears enough wiggle room to believe a dominant finish could change the plan. Plus, the Yankees' Max Fried concerns continue, and their struggling offense faces more pressure to finally produce.
The Giants are signing Najee Harris, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber don't see the move as a punishment for Tyrone Tracy's costly pass-protection mistake. They explain why Tracy still belongs atop the depth chart, how Harris can strengthen the backfield once healthy, and why Joe Schoen keeps attacking positions where the Giants need more depth. The conversation also turns to Jets fans calling for a tank, with Evan arguing that three first-round picks give New York a path to a franchise quarterback without intentionally losing. Plus, concern grows around Max Fried's injury and what it could mean for the Yankees' postseason rotation.
Max Fried is back on the injured list with the same elbow issue that already sidelined him for nearly two months, and Evan Roberts fears the Yankees may not see him pitch again this season. Evan and Tiki Barber break down why the recurrence is so alarming, whether even an optimistic Aaron Boone update can be trusted, and how Fried's absence suddenly puts more pressure on Carlos Rodon, Garrett Cole, Ryan Weathers and the rest of the rotation. The injury also revives the trade deadline debate over Tarik Skubal and the warning that teams can never have enough pitching. Plus, the guys explain how the American League playoff schedule could help the Yankees survive with only three starters in the Division Series.
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Jake Asman is in for Carlin & starts off by getting into Max Fried being placed on the injured list. Should the Yankees have been more proactive in acquiring pitching at the deadline? Also, Jake isn't a fan of many people continuing to bash Jaxson Dart for being in the medical tent a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Bills' open practice at Highmark Stadium brought injury news and more questions about the playing surface. Plus, Matt Parrino from The Syracuse Post-Standard and the “SHOUT!” podcast joins Gene to break down the state of the Bills.
Gene discusses the Bills' open practice at Highmark Stadium, including the state of the field and both positive and negative injury news. Plus, Aaron Judge has been cleared to swing and Tim Schneider is a fan of Pat McAfee.
Aaron Judge is getting closer to returning to the Yankees' lineup. Plus, Syracuse basketball playing St. John's this season gives Gene flashbacks to the old Big East.
The Yankees failed to sweep the Braves as their lifeless lineup once again could not generate runs. Chris McMonigle sounds off on the same old story, from a brilliant Cam Schlittler outing going to waste, to the lack of hope that this offense can break out without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Plus, George Lombard Jr. continues to impress in his first taste of the majors, but is that enough to get this stacked pitching staff enough run support?EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS4:14 - A deep dive into how the lack of run support is completely exhausting relievers like Bednar, Blackburn, and Cruz by forcing them into constant high-leverage, one-run games.16:03 - Why Jazz Chisholm has become the face of the offensive issues, struggling heavily and bordering on becoming a platoon player.19:55 - Recapping Max Fried's excellent start and praising rookie George Lombard's incredibly clean, Carlos Correa-esque defense.35:50 - A passionate rant on Caballero's infuriating 10th-inning at-bat, which Chris declared the worst he's ever seen.42:27 - Gerrit Cole looks brilliant, Chris Sale gets tossed pregame for dugout chirping, and Austin Wells continues his hot 15-game stretch.48:04 - Debating Trent Grisham's place at the top of the order against righties, and why it might be too early to put leadoff pressure on Lombard.52:01 - Cam Schlittler dominates, but the offense wastes solid contact and falls to Atlanta in the series finale.58:00 - Why catching the Rays is slipping away and why avoiding a 3-game Wild Card series at Fenway Park is the team's new main priority.1:01:42 - Caballero rightfully earns the "Shame" for his offensive disaster, while Max Fried takes home the "Shill" for his clutch Friday start.
George Lombard Jr. has given the Yankees something their lifeless offense desperately needed: energy, confidence and a potential new table setter. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber, and Shaun argues the rookie should immediately move to the top of the lineup while Tiki warns that the Yankees remain a .500 team without Aaron Judge. They debate whether dominant outings from Gerrit Cole, Max Fried and Cam Schlittler can carry a lineup that still cannot consistently score, plus the possibility of a brutal Wild Card matchup with the Red Sox and whether Jazz Chisholm has played himself out of guaranteed everyday at-bats. The Giants also get a major NFC East opening after Laremy Tunsil's injury weakens Washington's offensive line. Tiki believes the Giants now have an edge over the Commanders, while Shaun says those division games have become must-wins for a team trying to stay relevant deep into the season.
The Yankees failed to sweep the Braves as their lifeless lineup once again could not generate runs. Chris McMonigle sounds off on the same old story, from a brilliant Cam Schlittler outing going to waste, to the lack of hope that this offense can break out without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Plus, George Lombard Jr. continues to impress in his first taste of the majors, but is that enough to get this stacked pitching staff enough run support?EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS4:14 - A deep dive into how the lack of run support is completely exhausting relievers like Bednar, Blackburn, and Cruz by forcing them into constant high-leverage, one-run games.16:03 - Why Jazz Chisholm has become the face of the offensive issues, struggling heavily and bordering on becoming a platoon player.19:55 - Recapping Max Fried's excellent start and praising rookie George Lombard's incredibly clean, Carlos Correa-esque defense.35:50 - A passionate rant on Caballero's infuriating 10th-inning at-bat, which Chris declared the worst he's ever seen.42:27 - Gerrit Cole looks brilliant, Chris Sale gets tossed pregame for dugout chirping, and Austin Wells continues his hot 15-game stretch.48:04 - Debating Trent Grisham's place at the top of the order against righties, and why it might be too early to put leadoff pressure on Lombard.52:01 - Cam Schlittler dominates, but the offense wastes solid contact and falls to Atlanta in the series finale.58:00 - Why catching the Rays is slipping away and why avoiding a 3-game Wild Card series at Fenway Park is the team's new main priority.1:01:42 - Caballero rightfully earns the "Shame" for his offensive disaster, while Max Fried takes home the "Shill" for his clutch Friday start.
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Trent Grisham can't keep leading off for the Yankees. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash argue Aaron Boone needs to make an immediate lineup change, with Ben Rice and Luis García Jr. emerging as better options to spark an offense that has gone cold. They also examine Max Fried's wildly uneven postseason history and whether Yankees fans can fully trust him in October.
Jaxson Dart's second season could decide whether the Giants truly have their franchise quarterback. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash dig through recent NFL history and find a brutal trend: highly drafted quarterbacks who fail to break through in Year Two almost never become the long-term answer. They set the benchmarks Dart must hit and debate how quickly Giants fans should know what they really have. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts. They also weigh the Jets' chances of making a surprise playoff run, debate which last-place team has the best shot at a postseason leap, and rip into the Yankees' lineup construction with Trent Grisham's leadoff role under fire. Plus, Max Fried's uneven postseason history, the Mets' future at first base, and Shaun somehow convincing everyone he hosted a Giants town hall.
Munaf Manji talks betting for Friday. Munaf Manji hosts Friday, August 7's Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, opening with a recap of Thursday's card before working through a full slate of Major League Baseball betting angles for the night ahead. He reviews a winning Washington Nationals team total for Uncle Dave against Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies, a tough loss on the Kansas City Royals despite a strong start from Bailey Ober for the Minnesota Twins and a solid outing from Michael Wacha, and touches on the grind of a rough recent stretch handicapping baseball across the industry. He also breaks down the NFL Hall of Fame Game, where rookie quarterback Haynes King led the Carolina Panthers to a 33 to 30 win over the Arizona Cardinals on a last second touchdown that blew well past the total, and shares a note that Garrett Crochet is expected back for the Boston Red Sox out of the bullpen rather than as a starter for now. He runs through the rest of Thursday's scores, including a marathon 13 inning win for the Red Sox over the White Sox, a blowout for Detroit over Seattle, and a Mets sweep of the Cleveland Guardians that included a difficult team debut for newly acquired starter Foster Griffin. From there Munaf builds out Friday's full card, starting with the Cincinnati Reds visiting the Washington Nationals in what looks like a bullpen day for Chase Petty against Cade Cavalli, with the Nationals offense cooling after trading Luis Garcia Junior to the Yankees and losing James Wood to injury. He covers Tyler Mahle's first start for the Atlanta Braves against former teammate Max Fried and the surging Yankees, and identifies the marquee matchup of the night as Parker Messick and the Cleveland Guardians visiting Noah Schultz and the division leading Chicago White Sox in a tightly bunched American League Central race. He also previews Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting a struggling Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Robbie Ray's San Diego Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Houston Astros, before running through quick hits on Jose Soriano's Toronto Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, Payton Tolle and the Red Sox against Jack Perkins and the Athletics, Kevin Gausman's Chicago Cubs debut against the Royals, and the Cardinals hosting Ryan Feltner and the Rockies. Munaf highlights the biggest promotion of the year at Pregame dot com, where 20 dollars buys bettors 100 bulk dollars in credit, a 400 percent bonus that never expires and can be applied toward any picks package on the site. His official Cash That Ticket best bet of the night lands on the Cleveland Guardians at minus 136 on the moneyline over the Chicago White Sox, built around Parker Messick against a struggling Noah Schultz in a series carrying real weight for the division race, with Munaf noting that a Guardians win or sweep this weekend could pull Cleveland level with Chicago atop the American League Central depending on how the Minnesota Twins fare in their own series in Milwaukee. It is a full recap and preview built for bettors chasing value across totals, moneylines, and team props on a busy Friday slate, delivered with the same numbers driven, conversational approach that has made Cash That Ticket a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Griffin Warner talks betting on Friday. Griffin Warner runs through a stacked Friday, August 7 Major League Baseball slate on Episode 80 of What I Bet, part of the Straight Outta Vegas AM Podcast feed, breaking down all 11 games at a moment when several rotations are still shifting in the wake of the trade deadline. He opens with the Mets sending Zach Thornton to Pittsburgh against Carmen Mlodzinski, reading the heavy under juice on the eight and a half total as a sign the market expects a Pirates bullpen game, especially with new arm Luke Weaver now closing and Mets closer Devin Williams sitting the last two nights. Griffin leans toward New York at plus 129 and likes the over, suggesting patience for a push to eight. He then covers Jose Soriano's Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, preferring the Toronto run line at plus one and a half over the moneyline, and the first five under four and a half. Tyler Mahle's first start for the Braves against former teammate Max Fried in the Bronx draws Griffin's trust in the Atlanta bullpen despite a modest season, landing on the Braves at plus 134 and the under eight. He gives a brief look at the Athletics visiting a red hot Red Sox club before diving into the Angels and Marlins, where he backs Tyler Phillips and multiple unders against a struggling Los Angeles lineup. The show's strongest opinion arrives with the Guardians visiting the White Sox, where Griffin fades Parker Messick despite respecting his stuff, pointing to Cleveland's shaky bullpen, poor defense, and inability to hit with runners on, and lands on Chicago at plus 122 with unders on both the full game and first five totals. He explains why the Twins overspent caution at the deadline on players like Dean Kremer even as Zebby Matthews starts in Milwaukee, builds a live number on air for Kevin Gausman and the Cubs visiting Daniel Lynch and the Royals, and gives quick reads on the Rockies at the Cardinals and the Orioles at the Rangers, a series carrying real American League wild card weight against Nathan Eovaldi. Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers traveling to face Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks brings out Griffin's long standing support for Kelly, who he calls himself a stan of, with the Dodgers bullpen still sorting out closer Edwin Diaz's role working in Arizona's favor. He closes his game by game breakdown with Robbie Ray's Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Astros, and a Rays and Mariners matchup between Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert that he calls arguably the best pitching matchup of the night. Before locking in his official pick, Griffin shares a Pregame dot com promo code, hit fifty, good for fifty dollars off Major League Baseball Second Half All Access, which runs through the World Series and drops from 349 dollars to 299 dollars through August 10. His official What I Bet best bet of the episode is the San Diego Padres at minus 120 over the Houston Astros, citing Robbie Ray's strong recent form, a deep Padres bullpen, and doubts about Houston's offense beyond Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena. Throughout the episode Griffin threads in bigger picture storylines, from the Mets continuing to mash without Juan Soto to Cleveland's fall from first place, the Twins facing fan backlash over a quiet deadline, and a wide open American League wild card race where the Yankees and Red Sox look closer to locking up spots than everyone else chasing the final berth. It is a full rundown built for bettors looking for value across every window of the night, from first pitch runs to first five totals to closing numbers, delivered with the same mix of numbers and opinion that has made the show a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors all season long, with new episodes covering every slate straight through the rest of the season and into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning their eighth game in a row last night after beating the Miami Marlins at home 11-3, talk about how the Braves one through five hitters are dominating right now, and explain why the lineup shouldn't be touched, tweaked or changed right now.
Chris McMonigle reacts to all the latest trade deadline drama, including the Yankees parting with four prospects for Nationals slugger Luis Garcia Jr. C-Mac gives his thoughts on the move and where Garcia will fit when/if the Yanks are fully healthy. Plus, reactions to the Camilo Doval trade, Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and what it means for baseball moving forward, and breaking down the Yankees taking a series from the Cubs in Chicago despite the offense continuing to struggle.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS6:20 - Reacting to the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., who boasts the highest slugging percentage in the National League. Is he a perfect positional fit? No, but the offense desperately needed his bat.19:50 - Breaking down Bob Nightengale's report that the Padres rejected a deal sending Will Warren to San Diego for rental reliever Adrian Morejon.28:10 - An honest, frustrating look at Jazz Chisholm's terrible at-bats, his constant swinging and missing at breaking balls in the dirt, and why his struggles are a huge problem for the team right now.33:30 - McMonigle goes off on the Brewers, Rays, and the rest of the league for letting the Dodgers swoop in and trade for Tarik Skubal without putting up a real fight.46:00 - Calling out the Toronto Blue Jays as absolute "frauds" for selling off ace Kevin Gausman to the Cubs after claiming they had built a championship-caliber roster.49:25 - Exploring the Yankees' dire need for a catcher, looking at the numbers for potential targets like Tyler Stephenson and Adley Rutschman.54:25 - A breakdown of the excellent starting pitching against Chicago, featuring Will Warren, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole. Plus, why Spencer Jones needs to play every day and why Jasson Dominguez is struggling in the outfield.
Chris McMonigle reacts to all the latest trade deadline drama, including the Yankees parting with four prospects for Nationals slugger Luis Garcia Jr. C-Mac gives his thoughts on the move and where Garcia will fit when/if the Yanks are fully healthy. Plus, reactions to the Camilo Doval trade, Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and what it means for baseball moving forward, and breaking down the Yankees taking a series from the Cubs in Chicago despite the offense continuing to struggle.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS6:20 - Reacting to the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., who boasts the highest slugging percentage in the National League. Is he a perfect positional fit? No, but the offense desperately needed his bat.19:50 - Breaking down Bob Nightengale's report that the Padres rejected a deal sending Will Warren to San Diego for rental reliever Adrian Morejon.28:10 - An honest, frustrating look at Jazz Chisholm's terrible at-bats, his constant swinging and missing at breaking balls in the dirt, and why his struggles are a huge problem for the team right now.33:30 - McMonigle goes off on the Brewers, Rays, and the rest of the league for letting the Dodgers swoop in and trade for Tarik Skubal without putting up a real fight.46:00 - Calling out the Toronto Blue Jays as absolute "frauds" for selling off ace Kevin Gausman to the Cubs after claiming they had built a championship-caliber roster.49:25 - Exploring the Yankees' dire need for a catcher, looking at the numbers for potential targets like Tyler Stephenson and Adley Rutschman.54:25 - A breakdown of the excellent starting pitching against Chicago, featuring Will Warren, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole. Plus, why Spencer Jones needs to play every day and why Jasson Dominguez is struggling in the outfield.
Cam Schlittler may already be the Yankees' ace, but should he take the ball over Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of a playoff series? Evan Roberts argues Schlittler has earned the biggest assignment right now, while Shaun Morash leans on Cole's experience and proposes saving the young star for potential elimination games. Tiki Barber explains why Cole can mentor Schlittler while still desperately wanting to remain the man. The debate expands into Aaron Boone's looming decision, Max Fried's place in the rotation and the backlash the Yankees could face if they choose wrong. Evan, Tiki and Shaun also test their NFL offseason knowledge in “New Team, Who Dis,” examine Breece Hall's contract compared with the exploding running back market.
Jerry's got Dave Sims call as the Yankees beat the White Sox with Ali Sanchez hitting his first career HR. Max Fried said he was not great, not terrible. The Mets beat the Braves as Lindor drove in 6 with a triple and two home runs. Plaxico Burress was with Carton and Lil' Wayne and was asked which was worse, playing for the Jets or going to prison.
Max Fried was iffy but the Yanks won. Mets beat the Braves with Lindor homering twice. A squirrel went off at the Tigers-Orioles game. Plaxico Burress on what was worse, prison or the Jets. Also, a some men don't eat pie moment.
Chris Russo leaves Boomer a mystery message about a potential opportunity, before Boomer heads to a Chicago card show with Phil Simms. Al turns into a "Cam Ward truther" after watching Quarterback on Netflix, leading Boomer to recount his own terrible rookie year. Jerry returns for an update that starts with a talk about herpes, followed by Dave Sims calling the Yankees' win on Ali Sanchez's first HR, Max Fried assessing his outing, and Francisco Lindor driving in six as the Mets beat the Braves. Plus, Plaxico Burress gets asked if playing for the Jets or going to prison was worse, and the hour wraps with a cult leader making people convulse.
Gerrit Cole just racked up a ton of whiffs (2:55). ... Max Fried made his return and looked great (8:00). ... Time to drop Gage Jump (9:55)? ... News (19:38): Bobby Witt went on the IL with that back injury. ... Let's rank a bunch of SP (28:07). ... Should these hitters be more rostered (37:00)? ... Beat the waiver wire for these two-start SP (50:45). ... Let's show some love to Casey Schmitt and Brooks Lee (1:00:50). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:45).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
A caller pitches a wild trade scenario that would send Jacob deGrom to the New York Yankees, but Evan immediately shuts down the delusional idea. Evan outlines exactly why the 38-year-old ace would never waive his full no-trade clause to leave a first-place Texas Rangers team and return to New York. Instead, the guys set their sights on a much more realistic and game-changing deadline target: Tarik Skubal. Evan and Tiki debate whether Brian Cashman should be willing to surrender promising pitching prospects like Will Warren or Ryan Weathers to build a dominant postseason rotation featuring Skubal, Gerrit Cole, and Max Fried. Shaun Morash unveils his updated rankings of the five worst uniforms in the NFL, taking brutal shots at the Jets and declaring the Tennessee Titans' new look the absolute ugliest in football.
Justin Wrobleski continues to roll (3:10). ... Tatsuya Imai made some changes (9:12). ... Padres bats are finally waking up (15:33). ... News (22:58): Max Fried is returning on Wednesday. ... Kumar Rocker and Walbert Ureña made changes (31:02). ... Jacob Wilson is heating up (47:56). ... What do we do with Kevin Gausman and Framber Valdez (51:18)? ... How high do we rank these players rest of season (57:37)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:07:26).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
In an abbreviated show due to a Yankees day game, we open with John Harbaugh firing up Giants fans with clips surfacing a week away from training Camp. And the Yankees make a surprising double header addition to their rotation
Could the Yankees win a World Series without Aaron Judge, and how would that reshape his legacy? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Judge would still be remembered as a champion, how Yankees fans might react, and why baseball history often blurs the details of who actually contributed to a title run. The conversation also turns to Max Fried's return, the value of using recovering starters in bullpen games, and the Yankees roster decisions surrounding his activation. Plus, the debut of the Tiki Time Machine revisits the reaction to Aaron Boone's hiring and asks whether replacing Joe Girardi was ultimately the right move.
Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber launch the Tiki Time Machine by revisiting how WFAN hosts reacted when the Yankees hired Aaron Boone in 2017. Old takes from Jerry Recco, Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa, Evan, and Joe Benigno reveal plenty of skepticism about handing the job to a manager with no coaching experience. The conversation turns to whether replacing Joe Girardi was ultimately the right decision and why the answer remains complicated nearly a decade later. Evan and Tiki also look back at past WFAN lineups, debate John Harbaugh's playoff record, and prepare for Max Fried's return to the Yankees.
What would it mean for Aaron Judge if the Yankees won the World Series without him on the field? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Judge would still be remembered as a champion, how fans might use the title against him, and why history often softens the details of who actually participated in a championship run. The conversation also shifts to Max Fried's unexpected return for a doubleheader and why the Yankees are willing to use him in a limited role. Evan and Tiki examine the logic behind treating a recovering starter like part of a bullpen game, along with the roster decisions that could follow his activation.
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