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The Blue Jays' playoff push is suddenly in serious trouble. Toronto was blown out 10-1 by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, dropping to 75-77 and falling two games behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Jays have now lost three straight and six of their last nine.On game 153 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down a disastrous night for Toronto's pitching staff. Braydon Fisher and MLB debutant Brendan Cellucci combined for three scoreless innings to begin the game, but things quickly unraveled once Michael Lorenzen entered. Lorenzen surrendered five runs over two innings as Detroit completely took control of the game.Spencer Torkelson did most of the damage, crushing a three-run home run in the fourth inning while also doubling, walking and stealing a base. Hao-Yu Lee added a solo homer as Detroit piled up 10 runs and extended its winning streak to six games. The Tigers have already clinched the series and now have a chance to complete the sweep.The offence wasn't much better. Toronto managed only six hits and didn't score until the eighth inning, when singles from Bret Bateman, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk finally pushed a run across. Nathan Lukes did extend his hitting streak to 12 games, but the Blue Jays once again failed to generate enough offence when they desperately needed it.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is beginning to get away from Toronto. Cleveland rallied for a 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday, pushing the Guardians to 77-75 and increasing their advantage over the Blue Jays to two games. Toronto is also now a half-game behind Texas, making every remaining game increasingly important.Looking ahead, Max Scherzer gets the ball as Toronto desperately tries to avoid the sweep. Scherzer enters at 2-8 with a 6.38 ERA and is coming off a rough outing against Baltimore in which he surrendered six runs and seven hits over five innings. The Blue Jays are just 5-10 in games Scherzer has started this season.Detroit counters with Keider Montero, who enters at 9-8 with a 3.55 ERA. Montero has struggled recently, allowing eight runs across eight innings in September and failing to pitch beyond the fourth inning in each of his last two starts. That gives a struggling Toronto offence an opportunity to finally break through early.With only 10 games remaining and the Blue Jays now two games outside of a playoff spot, the margin for error has almost completely disappeared. Can Scherzer deliver when Toronto needs him most, can the offence finally wake up, and can the Jays avoid being swept at home by Detroit?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Only two weeks left in the regular season as the Braves look to clinch their place in the postseason. Jesse Rogers poll - no one mentioned the Braves Bryce Haroper HR celebration Devers out for the year (impacts the Braves) Justin Verlander making one last appearance. Making sense of AL Wildcard raceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Only two weeks left in the regular season as the Braves look to clinch their place in the postseason. Jesse Rogers poll - no one mentioned the Braves Bryce Haroper HR celebration Devers out for the year (impacts the Braves) Justin Verlander making one last appearance. Making sense of AL Wildcard race See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Blue Jays return home with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance after a disappointing 2-0 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday. Toronto dropped two of three in Sacramento, has now lost three of its last four games and enters tonight at 73-74, just one game behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 15 games remaining.On game 148 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down another frustrating performance from the Blue Jays' offence. Toronto managed six hits against Oakland — five singles and a double — but couldn't push a run across despite putting runners on base throughout the afternoon. After scoring just four runs over the final two games of the series, can the bats finally get going during this crucial homestand?The good news is Toronto remains right in the thick of the Wild Card race. Cleveland sits only one game ahead, and the Blue Jays hold the season-series tiebreaker over the Guardians. But there's very little margin for error now, especially with Baltimore arriving in Toronto only two games behind the Jays and three games out of the final playoff spot.Nick will also look at an Orioles team that suddenly has some life of its own. Baltimore took two of three from Cleveland, including a 9-5 win in the series finale powered by an eight-run third inning. Dylan Beavers drove in three runs, while Coby Mayo added a home run as the Orioles improved to 71-76 and kept their own slim postseason hopes alive.Looking ahead, Max Scherzer takes the mound for Toronto in one of the biggest starts of his Blue Jays tenure. Scherzer enters at 2-7 with a 6.03 ERA and 48 strikeouts. He's coming off an outing against Kansas City where he allowed three runs over 5.2 innings, and Toronto desperately needs its veteran right-hander to provide length after leaning heavily on the bullpen in Oakland.Baltimore counters with former Blue Jay Chris Bassitt, who enters at 6-5 with a 4.96 ERA and 61 strikeouts. Bassitt allowed three runs over 5.2 innings against Boston in his last start while striking out six, and he'll now face a Toronto lineup that enters this series averaging just over four runs per game.With Toronto beginning a six-game homestand against Baltimore and Detroit, this could be the stretch that decides the season. Can Scherzer turn back the clock, can the Blue Jays offence wake up, and can Toronto capitalize on another opportunity to climb back into a Wild Card spot?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Blue Jays' playoff push took another hit Friday night, as Toronto fell 7-4 to the Baltimore Orioles for its second straight loss. The Jays are now 73-75 and sit two games behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 14 games remaining in the regular season.On game 149 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down a disastrous start from Max Scherzer. Baltimore jumped on Scherzer for six runs over the first two innings, including five in the second, before the veteran settled down to retire 12 consecutive hitters. Scherzer finished with six earned runs allowed over five innings as Toronto once again found itself trying to climb out of a massive early hole.The Blue Jays did make things interesting late. Kazuma Okamoto launched his 31st home run of the season, while Brett Bateman continued his impressive rookie campaign with three hits and his first career MLB home run, a two-run shot in the ninth that brought Toronto within three. The Jays eventually loaded the bases and brought the tying run to the plate before Alejandro Kirk grounded out to end the comeback attempt.Nick will also look at an increasingly dangerous Wild Card picture. Cleveland's win over Minnesota pushed the Guardians two games ahead of Toronto, while Baltimore has now climbed to just one game behind the Blue Jays. With Toronto and Baltimore tied 4-4 in the season series and five head-to-head meetings remaining, the tiebreaker could become extremely important down the stretch.Looking ahead, Spencer Miles gets the ball for Toronto and enters at 6-2 with a 2.77 ERA and 81 strikeouts. The rookie right-hander has been one of the biggest bright spots in Toronto's rotation this season, and the Jays badly need him to deliver with their margin for error disappearing.Baltimore counters with Kyle Bradish, who enters at 7-13 with a 3.91 ERA and 140 strikeouts. Bradish has already shown he can dominate this Toronto lineup, throwing seven scoreless innings against the Blue Jays earlier this season.With only 14 games remaining, Toronto can't afford to let this slide continue. Can Miles deliver another strong start, can the offence build off its late rally from Friday night, and can the Blue Jays pull themselves back within striking distance of the final Wild Card spot?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' stretch chasing a playoff spot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact to the team, Kazuma Okamoto's overview, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt's matchup in the Blue Jays and Orioles' series, the potential playoff teams and more.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Royals to win the series, move back above .500 and take control of the third wild card spot in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get to the biggest moments of the game, including Kazuma Okamoto's four-hit night with the game-winner as well, the bullpen locking it down for a win after Max Scherzer allowed three earned runs over 5.2 IP, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s eligibility for a Gold Glove at first base. Plus, they look at the team's statistics since July 29th, and discuss the team's starting rotation over the last 19 games.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-2 win vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Kansas City! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming through early and often in this game - are they simply more confident right now when it comes to taking swings at the plate? They also get into Jameson Taillon leaving the game after two innings with right forearm discomfort, and also discuss John Schneider pushing all the right bullpen buttons from the third inning onwards. Plus, they get into the job Ross Atkins has done over a long period of time, and look ahead to Max Scherzer's coming start in the next game.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Thursday's lineup after experiencing late-week physical discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a worrying health concern for baseball's premier talent, a series of long-term pitching injuries, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health wire continues to impact fantasy rosters across Major League Baseball as Shohei Ohtani sits out due to discomfort, Ben Brown is ruled out for the season, Hunter Dobbins undergoes elbow surgery that will sideline him for 12 months, and JT Ginn manages arm soreness. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Reds prospect Carlos Jorge receives a call-up, while Kyle Stowers lands on the shelf with lingering hamstring and foot issues. Daily performance slates featured dominant outings in the studs column from Blade Tidwell, Hunter Brown, Adley Rutschman, Carter Jensen, Jake Bennett, Roman Anthony, Cal Quantrill, Corey Seager, Julio Rodriguez, and Logan Henderson matching up against Kevin Gausman. On the flip side, several prominent stars tumbled into the duds section, including Rafael Devers, Munetaka Murakami, Brice Turang, and Jarren Duran all going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, alongside Luis Castillo, Sandy Alcantara, Tarik Skubal, Kade Anderson, and Jose Soriano dueling Tanner Bibee. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates key weekend starting options to help fantasy managers stream for final playoff push points, featuring Max Fried potentially serving as an opener, Max Scherzer and Zebby Matthews targeting repeat performances, Gage Jump pitching at Seattle, Emmet Sheehan returning to the rotation, and bounceback outlooks for Kyle Harrison and Logan Webb. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake is joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Madison Shipman to break down the Blue Jays series victory over the Guardians, taking the season series and the tiebreaker over Cleveland. Blake & Madison discuss the Jays mindset throughout this stretch, the offense finding its stride of late, Brett Bateman's impact on the team since being acquired, and Jose Soriano's usage since coming to Toronto, before looking ahead to the matchup against the Royals (34:44). Later, Royals radio voice Jake Eisenberg (53:53) joins Blake to preview the Jays weekend series in Kansas City, the Royals struggles this season until their recent hot streak, and the unique ways the Royals have approached the ABS System this season. Then, Levi Weaver (1:14:17) from The Athletic jumps on to chat about his experience at the Field of Dreams game, before getting into the Jays position in the AL Wild Card race, and Max Scherzer's dominant last start.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the research Meg saw on her trip to Saber Seminar, a vintage Max Scherzer start, Tarik Skubal’s espresso-machine maneuver, a Kevin McGonigle double and rule 9.06(f), an international signing scandal (or in truth, two), MLB’s proposals for reworking offseason signings and roster rules, legal wrangling regarding prediction markets, WPBL difficulties, a Chris Sale gem, a costly FARTBAT, outfield additions, whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch again, the first team eliminated from division-title contention, and more. Audio intro: Philip Tapley and Michael Stokes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Saber Seminar site Link to Scherzer start Link to espresso article 1 Link to espresso article 2 Link to McGonigle hit article Link to @ScoringChanges explanation Link to Posnanski post Link to ESPN report on signing scandal Link to MLB proposal article 1 Link to MLB proposal article 2 Link to Baumann on MLB proposals Link to NHL holiday roster freeze Link to MLB prediction-market deals Link to latest legal decision Link to prediction-markets piece 1 Link to prediction-markets piece 2 Link to WPBL standings Link to WPBL article 1 Link to WPBL article 2 Link to Sale article 1 Link to Sale article 2 Link to Sale game page Link to Baldwin game precedents Link to FARTBAT article Link to FARTBAT wiki Link to MLBTR on Pham Link to Pham vs. Myers spat Link to MLBTR on Cave Link to MLBTR on Robert Jr. Link to Ohtani update Link to Reddit Rockies post Link to Curt’s Bluesky post Link to Cowser catch clip Link to Cowser catch article Link to The Sun Never Sets Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
I Was Thinking: about Stupid People // Talking Sports with Ry: Seahawks set initial 53-man roster, release 9 vested veterans including Diggs, Bell. Mariners swept by Blue Jays as Max Scherzer tosses one-hitter // Dolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’
Episode 183 of Tablesetters is LIVE! Tarik Skubal returned to Detroit in Dodger blue and apparently took a piece of the Tigers clubhouse with him, Will Flemming is under fire for comments during the Yankees' demolition of the Red Sox, Ketel Marte is back with Arizona after a bizarre absence and Chris Sale, Michael Wacha and Max Scherzer are turning back the clock. We open the show with the Phillies and Braves both surging into September and seven head-to-head games still looming between them. Atlanta has maintained control of the NL East despite Philadelphia's recent run, but when we look beyond the standings and dig into how these teams are actually constructed, their strengths, some interesting underlying trends and what the latest projections tell us, the question of which one is truly more built for October gets a lot more complicated. We also break down the fallout from Flemming's heated reaction to Jazz Chisholm Jr. running with the Yankees comfortably ahead and discuss where the line should exist between passionate hometown broadcasting and going too far. We get into the increasingly strange Jeff Bagwell situation in Houston following Dana Brown's departure and what his growing presence around the organization means for an Astros team still trying to navigate the AL West race. Age is apparently just a number for some of baseball's veteran arms, as Sale, Wacha and Scherzer each delivered performances that looked like they belonged to much younger versions of themselves. We dig into the remarkable longevity behind all three outings and what made this particular stretch stand out. In What's the Word, George Lombard Jr.'s sudden defensive woes have us wondering what exactly is happening to the Yankees' highly regarded young shortstop, while Marte's return raises a much different question about whether Arizona can truly repair everything that happened during his absence. Then there's Skubal, who returned to Comerica Park less than a month after being traded to Los Angeles, showed plenty of love to his former teammates and staff, but apparently decided one particular clubhouse amenity was leaving Detroit with him. We have a word for that too. Plus, Red Hot Ice Cold.
The Mariners are promoting top prospect Lazaro Montes (2:15)! ... Gunnar Henderson finally had a big game (12:30). ... Max Scherzer turned back the clocks (18:05). ... What's the latest in the awards chase (20:10)? ... News (29:25): Shohei Ohtani did not pitch this weekend. ... Walker Jenkins made his debut this weekend (55:07). ... How do we rank these shallow waiver wire pitchers (1:05:00)? ... Start or sit these SP (1:13:05)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:22:47).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The Mariners are promoting one of their top prospects in Lazaro Montes! What size leagues should he be added in? Luke Keaschall and Alejandro Kirk are hitting well. Pedro Ramirez is making stuff happen since Dansby Swanson went down. Max Scherzer turned back the clocks this weekend!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss their colleague Karl Ravech signing off the ESPN airwaves for the final time, why the Los Angeles Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani's bat more than his arm, Pete Crow-Armstrong's five home run weekend, the Atlanta Braves' heater, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox possibly setting up for a Wild Card series in the Bronx, and which teams will grab the third Wild Card spots in the American and National Leagues. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Top of the First 4:34 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:04 Karl Ravech signs off 8:52 Should Shohei Ohtani shut it down on the mound? 12:19 Ohtani's knee for a RHP is a red flag 14:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls ahead in NL MVP 17:40 Braves on 7-game win streak 20:56 Yankees take season series vs. Red Sox 22:55 Max Scherzer 9th on all-time K list 25:08 Sal Stewart locking up NL ROY 27:58 Third NL Wild Card team? 30:39 Third AL Wild Card team? 32:41 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
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss their colleague Karl Ravech signing off the ESPN airwaves for the final time, why the Los Angeles Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani's bat more than his arm, Pete Crow-Armstrong's five home run weekend, the Atlanta Braves' heater, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox possibly setting up for a Wild Card series in the Bronx, and which teams will grab the third Wild Card spots in the American and National Leagues. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Top of the First 4:34 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:04 Karl Ravech signs off 8:52 Should Shohei Ohtani shut it down on the mound? 12:19 Ohtani's knee for a RHP is a red flag 14:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls ahead in NL MVP 17:40 Braves on 7-game win streak 20:56 Yankees take season series vs. Red Sox 22:55 Max Scherzer 9th on all-time K list 25:08 Sal Stewart locking up NL ROY 27:58 Third NL Wild Card team? 30:39 Third AL Wild Card team? 32:41 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
Jerry and Damien Woody explain why the Yankees' injuries and adversity will prepare them for the postseason, then highlight fans who attended three baseball games on Saturday. C-Lo joins with an update on the Yankees' series finale win over the Red Sox and the Rays' four-game win streak, followed by Max Scherzer climbing to 9th on the all-time strikeout list. Plus, Jerry doesn't know what poutine is, Damien reveals the Jets reporter he hated most, and the guys relive Al's 9-1-1 call!
With Boomer out, Jerry hosts alongside Damien Woody to break down NFL roster cuts, preview the Jets under Geno Smith with Bob Wischusen, evaluate Odell Beckham Jr. making the Giants, and debate preseason playing time. C-Lo brings updates on Yankees-Red Sox drama, Jazz Chisholm, and Max Scherzer, while Damien reacts to the Knicks' finals run, reflects on playing for Eric Mangini and Tom Brady, and reveals his most hated Jets reporter. Plus, the guys dive into poutine, Belichick's UNC win, and Al's legendary 9-1-1 call!
Episode 463: We are officially in the final stretch of the regular season. Only 26 games left for some squads (but who's counting), and the postseason will be here before we know it. Don't forget to subscribe to the BID YouTube for postseason baseball streams all October. In today's episode, the guys recap every series from this weekend, including the magic Max Scherzer conjured in a throwback start that is setting up a dynamite strikeout race with Justin Verlander. A few pieces of breaking news drop during the show before the crew gives their NL MVP to Pete Crow-Armstrong. His month of August has separated him from Shohei Ohtani in the conversation and put PCA in a race many did not think was possible heading into the season. Lastly, before the award-winning nugs: Ketel Marte is officially returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jared asks Dallas what the locker room dynamics are like after a player seemingly abandons the team, and what the Diamondbacks could do with Marte this offseason. 00:00:00 – 26 Games and Two Off Days Left 00:03:47 – The BID Book Club 00:05:29 – Postseason Streams Coming Soon… 00:08:18 – Tyler Is Injured 00:17:51 – Weekend Series Recap | Red Sox vs. Yankees 00:26:47 – Dodgers vs. Tigers 00:28:50 – Brewers vs. Rangers 00:31:34 – Phillies vs. Angels 00:33:16 – White Sox vs. Twins 00:34:37 – Cardinals vs. Pirates 00:36:59 – Astros vs. Mets 00:41:10 – Guardians vs. Royals 00:43:55 – Nationals vs. Marlins 00:45:34 – Orioles vs. A's 00:52:00 – The Magic of Max 01:11:14 – When Kalshi Users Think the 2027 Baseball Season Begins 01:13:01 – PCA's Stranglehold on the MVP 01:25:06 – Breaking News: Luis Robert to the Orioles 01:32:33 – Ketel Marte Returns 01:50:59 – Is Marte the Future Jazz Chisholm Replacement in New York? | Baseball Etiquette 01:01:24 – Breaking News Two: White Sox Trade for Tommy Pham 02:04:01 – Award-Winning Nugs 02:08:40 – Sign Up for the BID Patreon for Our Draft Episodes! | Final Thoughts Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BID10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Max Scherzer entered yesterday's series finale vs. the Mariners looking to give the Jays a boost in their Wild Card chase. He did that and more, throwing seven one-hit innings and fanning 10 to move into ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Athletic's Jayson Stark (1:11) joins Blair and Barker to chat about why the Los Angeles Dodgers could be vulnerable this season, his research into why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has yet to hit a home run at home this season, Max Scherzer turning back the clock in his recent outing against the Seattle Mariners, Yankees and Red Sox rivalry renewed, and the state of the AL Wild Card race. Then, Jeff and Kevin head to the Back Leg Line to get listener's reactions to the Blue Jays sweeping the Mariners over the weekend. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the off-day edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend sweep over the Seattle Mariners, including Max Scherzer turning back the clock in the series finale. MLB Network analyst and former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac joins the show (7:10) to discuss the wild AL Wild Card race, Scherzer's dominant outing, how the Jays can get the best out of José Soriano, the difficulty of staying focused in the final stretch of a season, and why the White Sox will hold on to the top spot in the AL Central. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss which players will be called up as rosters expand starting September 1, the Jays passing on recently waived power bats Eugenio Suárez and Luis Robert Jr., and what to expect from the Jays' critical upcoming road trip in Cleveland, Kansas City, and Sacramento. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Following a convincing sweep of the Mariners, Arden sizes up where things stand for the Blue Jays entering a potentially season-defining series in Cleveland. Along the way he touches on whether the Blue Jays should consider putting in a claim on Luis Robert Jr. (15:40), Buck Martinez's Hall of Excellence induction (26:35), some promising signs from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (35:10), and what sets Max Scherzer apart (45:09). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode, Josh Goldberg talks about the Toronto Blue Jays' sweep of the Seattle Mariners and looks ahead to a massive series in Cleveland. We also dive into the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Max Scherzer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's all-around offensive brilliance, and ask what it will take for the Blue Jays to make it to the postseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blake is joined by Sportsnet's David Singh to break down the Blue Jays weekend series sweep of the Mariners, and Max Scherzer's best start of the season, before getting into the Jays positive play since the trade deadline as the team pushes for the playoffs. Then, Brandon Wile (34:03) joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' induction into the Blue Jays new Hall of Excellence, and the Red Sox play against the Red Sox this weekend as they got Roman Anthony back ahead of the playoff stretch. Later, Emmanuel Berbari (52:45) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees' series win over the Red Sox this weekend, before giving some injury updates on Yankees' rookie George Lombard Jr. and star outfielder Aaron Judge. Finally, Doug Fox (1:13:44) of Future Blue Jays to dive into the Jays prospects as the minor league season comes to an end, the development of Jojo Parker and Will Brick. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Sho Alli chats with future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (1:46) on the state of pitching in 2026 and his current teammates. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with new Jays starting pitcher José Soriano (13:51) on his evolution as a pitcher and being traded to Toronto at the deadline. Plus, Ben and Sho attend the Hall of Excellence unveiling on Saturday - they join Sportsnet.ca's David Singh and The Athletic's Mitch Bannon in chatting with Carlos Delgado (20:07), and afterwards also chat with the legendary Cito Gaston (26:44). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
No Jean, no problem! She's busy getting her daughter moved back into college in Madison, but she'll be back tomorrow! Brian recapped his big meet-n-greet with Joey Chestnut on Friday night at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game. In the news this morning, a deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon, an expanded recall on Jasmine rice includes Wisconsin, a deadly shooting in Chicago over the weekend, a Wisconsin man is shot at a gun range in Cudahy & dies from his injuries, the latest on the death toll in Nepal, and an updated on the Eugene Horsch/House of Horrors in Philadelphia. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Rangers this weekend, Jackson Churio is in a rare club, Max Scherzer is now 9th all time on the MLB strikeout list, Curacao wins the LLWS, Ryan Preece won on Saturday night at Daytona, Novak Djokovic is out in the first round, and the Packers put Josh Jacobs on the exempt list. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, they officially announced "Days of Thunder 2" for 2028, a movie about Hooters is apparently being made, and Goodwill is opening up a record store in North Carolina. Cool story about a housing development in Phoenix that displaced a bunch of owls who are getting help with relocation thanks to a solar farm. And check out this gas station in New York that's offering a discount if people want to dance for it! The newest dating "trend" is being called "pheromone-maxxing"…and you basically don't shower before going on a date. Elsewhere in sports, Aaron Donald officially came out of retirement to join the Rams, Will Levis got waived, Scottie Scheffler won again AND passed Tiger Woods for career earnings, Cale Makar is going to be the highest-paid player in the NHL, and a college running back dies after suffering a seizure on the sidelines. Brian looked at the results of a recent survey to determine America's all-time favorite movies and also offered up his favs. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom in Nashville who got popped for DUI while waiting in the school pick-up line for her kids, a guy is going to jail for catching his wife cheating on him by using his robot vacuum, a DoorDash delivery driver in Houston decided to show up naked, a man in New Mexico killed his cousin over an argument about enchiladas, and a #FloridaMan who got busted for filming content for his OnlyFans account in a public park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Was this the worst weekend of baseball we've seen from the Mariners all season? In a weekend where we expected the Mariners to put up a fight against a rival, they were swept by the Blue Jays and it was just plain ugly. This team now sits 5 games back in the division again and 9 games under 500… :30- Mariners Morning After Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh managed to put up a fight yesterday, but the rest of the offense was nonexistent and made Max Scherzer look like he was contending for the Cy Young this year. :45- The NFL preseason is finally over and yesterday was cut day. Were there any surprises as far as the Seahawks 53-man roster went? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi close out the show with MLB Network's Adnan Virk, who discusses meeting Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic's early exit, Max Scherzer's resurgence, Brett Bateman's emergence, the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, and the AL Wild Card race. They also examine Aaron Judge's return and the Yankees' chances. Later, ESPN's Seth Wickersham (25:38) joins to discuss his new book Be on That Hill, Sean Payton's appeal as a subject, Bill Belichick's future, the NFL's international ambitions, and the league's evolving coaching trends, before Ben and Daniele share their own NFL season expectations. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open Hour 2 by recapping the Blue Jays' sweep of the Mariners, discussing Max Scherzer's vintage performance, the club's rotation plans ahead of a crucial series against Cleveland, and whether Sean Keys or Jesús Sánchez can provide a boost down the stretch. They also weigh Aaron Donald's return and whether sports are better with a villain. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (26:55) joins the show to break down the Jays' resurgence, Scherzer's outlook, Brett Bateman's long-term fit, the rotation strategy, Sean Keys' potential impact, and the Buck Martinez celebration. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' sweep of the Mariners. They discuss the team's response after the Royals series, Max Scherzer's dominant outing, Brett Bateman's impact and growing fan-favourite status, and what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. They also look at George Springer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's importance to the lineup, and whether this offense can carry the Jays to the playoffs. After the break, they examine Cale Makar's extension and whether the NHL's era of stars taking discounts is over, along with the implications for Quinn Hughes, Auston Matthews, and future marquee free agents. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win vs. the Mariners to complete the series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer striking out 10 over seven innings of work, as he passes Gaylord Perry to take sole possession of ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list - what was working for the future Hall of Famer today, and can he keep it up down the stretch? They get into the offence coming through in big spots, as both Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto hit home runs - can the middle of the order stay hot heading into an important series in Cleveland? Plus, they discuss the team's speed on the basepaths, and get into what to expect when rosters expand in September. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pete Crow-Armstrong tuvo la mejor noche de su vida, y con ello se catapultó a ser el favorito en la Liga Nacional a ser el MVP. Chris Sale con una actuación memorable a sus 37 años. Max Scherzer sigue acumulando historia, la situación por los comodines ¡Y MÁS!¡Síguenos en redes sociales! https://www.instagram.com/pelotaenorbita https://www.facebook.com/pelotaenorbitahttps://www.tiktok.com/@pelotaenorbitahttps://x.com/Pelotaenorbita
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Blue Jays play-by-play voice Ben Shulman to discuss Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Brett Bateman's emergence, and Toronto's issues with the ABS challenge system. Later, Royals broadcaster Jeremy Guthrie (24:45) breaks down Kansas City's recent success, shares his thoughts on Guerrero Jr. and Max Scherzer, and reflects on facing Vladimir Guerrero Sr. The hour wraps with a preview of today's series finale. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Former MLB Pitcher and Host of the MayDay! Podcast Trevor May joined OverDrive to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles throughout the season, the position in the lineup and how it could be a benefit to move down, the experience playing alongside Max Scherzer. the Blue Jays' race in the AL and more.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the Jays's standing in the Wild Card race as they fell three games back with four teams ahead, the team's play since Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, the decision to sub Alejandro Kirk and George Springer in mid game, Max Scherzer's start, and the lineup's struggles with runners in scoring position. Later, MLB Network analyst and former MLB GM Dan O'Dowd (25:32) stops by to share how a front office should approach a struggling superstar like Vladdy, the Jays' resilience in 2026, why the Cubs pose the biggest threat to the Dodgers in the NL, why Kyle Tucker has been the most disappointing player in MLB this season, and Brewers manager benching Cooper Pratt for not running hard out of the box. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to a few big mistakes that sunk the Jays, including Nathan Lukes running into the game's final out trying to stretch a single into a double - was he pressing in a big moment? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s throwing error that led to a run scoring - why did Vladdy rush the play? Plus, they discuss the bats staying quiet against Seth Lugo, the lineup not initially including either George Springer or Alejandro Kirk, and Max Scherzer allowing two earned runs and walking five over five innings of work. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the errors in the loss to the Royals, Max Scherzer's outing, and the depleted starting pitching staff. Following that, Jays prospect and New Hampshire Fisher Cats infielder Dub Gleed (25:02) reflects on the trade to Toronto, finding his power in the minors, and his goals for the remainder of the season. Foul Territory's Erik Kratz (50:46) stops by to explain why the Blue Jays are in a good position to make the postseason and what Jim Crane is looking for in his next Astros GM. In the final segment, Tim Britton (1:19:44) of The Athletic breaks down what's behind the Mets' turnaround and who's playing the best baseball in the Majors as the regular season winds down. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to preview Max Scherzer's start tonight vs. the Royals and discusses his trust level in the bullpen and Alejandro Kirk's hot bat. Afterwards, Anne Rogers (25:46) of MLB.com breaks down the Royals, who've won 8 in a row, Seth Lugo, and the pitching staff along with Salvador Perez stealing bases. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (45:31) analyzes Brett Bateman's centerfield tendencies, Dylan Cease's dominance, and his view of the infamous John Gibbons-Ted Lilly scuffle. Lastly, Craig Goldstein (1:12:38) of Baseball Prospectus provides thoughts on the Astros parting ways with their general manager, the AL Wild Card race and when Shohei Ohtani could pitch again. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings return after a three-week hiatus to catch up on a backlog of injuries and roster moves across the league, headlined by Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Seattle. The bulk of the episode covers hitter and pitcher FAAB targets by category, with an especially long look at closer/bullpen chaos in Kansas City, Chicago, Arizona, and beyond. Kevin closes with a stretch-run pep talk: with five weeks left, it's time to take on more risk if you're chasing, and to protect ratios if you're not. Welcome and News (0:00:00–0:20:00) Cardinals lose two more starters to the IL as Hunter Dobbins and Andre Pallante both hit injured list Players Discussed: Hunter Dobbins, Andre Pallante, Michael McGreevy, Quinn Mathews, Kyle Leahy, Matthew Liberatore Kyle Leahy could see shortened outings and skipped starts down the stretch as innings are managed Players Discussed: Kyle Leahy Yankees get Carlos Rodón back, but Max Fried hits IL and Ryan Weathers deals with forearm discomfort ahead of doubleheader Players Discussed: Carlos Rodón, Max Fried, Ryan Weathers, Elmer Rodríguez, Will Warren, Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole Ryan McMahon hits IL with thumb sprain, Max Schuemann recalled as José Caballero sees increased playing time Players Discussed: Ryan McMahon, Max Schuemann, José Caballero, Paul Goldschmidt, Amed Rosario, Alí Sánchez Giancarlo Stanton suffers rehab setback and is likely done for the season, Aaron Judge unlikely to have fantasy impact in 2026 Players Discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge Dodgers lose Andy Pages for the rest of the season, recall Alek Thomas to fill in at center field Players Discussed: Andy Pages, Alek Thomas, Tommy Edman, Alex Call, Kyle Tucker, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman Athletics lose Jacob Wilson to the IL again, Donovan Walton and Carlos Cortes set to benefit from a soft home schedule Players Discussed: Jacob Wilson, Donovan Walton, Carlos Cortes, Zach Gelof, Nick Kurtz Diamondbacks place Ketel Marte on the IL with knee inflammation after a bizarre restricted-list saga, Ildemaro Vargas picking up playing time Players Discussed: Ketel Marte, Ildemaro Vargas, Ryan Waldschmidt Jordan Lawlar playing everyday in center field for Arizona since returning from the IL, though a Saturday benching raises a flag Players Discussed: Jordan Lawlar, Ryan Waldschmidt More News (0:20:00–0:35:00) Kade Anderson makes his MLB debut for the Mariners and is expected to stick for the rest of the season Players Discussed: Kade Anderson, Alex Bregman, Michael Busch Orioles get Samuel Basallo back from the IL, but Carlos Narváez still holding down the majority of catching duties versus lefties Players Discussed: Samuel Basallo, Carlos Narváez Jorge Polanco to have season-ending ankle surgery for the Mets Players Discussed: Jorge Polanco Maikel Garcia hits the IL again with a hamstring injury just days after returning, Nick Loftin continues to benefit Players Discussed: Maikel Garcia, Nick Loftin, Bobby Witt Jr.., Salvador Perez Salvador Perez rarely catching these days as Carter Jensen takes over behind the plate, Luke Maile and Vinnie Pasquantino also in the mix Players Discussed: Salvador Perez, Carter Jensen, Luke Maile, Vinnie Pasquantino Royals bullpen shuffle as Lucas Erceg is optioned, Craig Kimbrel ties the all-time saves-with-teams record, but Steven Cruz remains the preferred arm Players Discussed: Lucas Erceg, Craig Kimbrel, Steven Cruz, Nate Pearson FAAB Recommendations, Hitters (0:35:00–0:50:00) Power (RBI, HR) Players Discussed: Rafael Flores Jr. Jr., Abimelec Ortiz, Andrés Chaparro, Carlos Cortes Speed (R, SB) Players Discussed: Jorge Mateo, Tyler Tolbert, Dane Myers Opportunity (AB, AVG) Players Discussed: Charles McAdoo, Brett Bateman FAAB Recommendations, Pitchers (0:50:00–1:05:00) Volume (W, K) Players Discussed: Kade Anderson, Cody Bradford, Yusei Kikuchi, Chris Bassitt, Andrew Alvarez, Matthew Liberatore, Max Scherzer, Carson Whisenhunt, Griffin Jax Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Players Discussed: Andrew Alvarez, Dylan Lee Closers (Saves) Players Discussed: Mason Montgomery, Daniel Palencia, Jacob Webb, Justin Martinez, Aaron Ashby, Rico Garcia, Kodai Senga, Ben Joyce Wild Card and Closing Advice (1:05:00–1:10:00) Closer spec-adds are the play since most stash spots are already full Players Discussed: Steven Cruz, Nate Pearson, Craig Kimbrel, Tyler Glasnow Time to embrace risk if you're chasing Players Discussed: José Urquidy, Aaron Ashby Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
MLB Network's Jon Morosi (3:50) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about the AL Wild Card race, who could secure the third spot, where Vlad Jr. would hit in the order when he returns from the IL, the margin between Pete Crow-Armstrong and others running for the NL MVP, and what's next for Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers among other sports teams, who is under federal investigation. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux (29:16) joins the guys to discuss John Schneider juggling with lining up catchers with certain pitchers, how Max Scherzer can attack the Tampa Bay Rays, how Chris would pitch to Alejandro Kirk, and if he would move Vlad Jr. down the batting order if the team continues their success with him on the IL. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Welcome 0:55 Field of Dreams Game 2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz 3:53 Jake Peavy joins 5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski 7:00 Paul Skenes' slump 10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook 12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks 14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize 18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers 22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves 26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers 29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees 33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles 37:27 Positional evaluation 41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump 45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Welcome 0:55 Field of Dreams Game 2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz 3:53 Jake Peavy joins 5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski 7:00 Paul Skenes' slump 10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook 12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks 14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize 18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers 22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves 26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers 29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees 33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles 37:27 Positional evaluation 41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump 45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open Thursday's episode by working through a three game getaway day slate before turning their attention to two of the more closely watched NFL win totals on the board. The night's headline game is the Field of Dreams matchup between the Phillies and Twins in Dyersville, Iowa, streaming on Netflix, with Aaron Nola starting for Philadelphia against Taj Bradley for Minnesota. Rain is the real storyline here, with chances climbing through the evening and threatening to shorten or postpone the game entirely, a factor the hosts believe is keeping the total pinned at eight and a half even as public money piles onto the over. Dave leans the under and toward Minnesota given his skepticism of Nola's recent form, while Munaf backs up the same concerns with Nola's home and road numbers this season. From there the show moves to Rangers at Angels, where Jacob deGrom's rough recent stretch against Houston and the White Sox opens the door for a high variance read on Walbert Urena and a shaky Los Angeles bullpen, with Dave favoring an Angels first five look and a Rangers team total over, while Munaf reveals he is the featured dollar capper on Pregame.com with a three star play on the game. The nightcap pits Shane Drohan against Roki Sasaki as the Brewers visit the Dodgers, with a Freddie Freeman injury scare from the previous night hanging over the Los Angeles lineup. Both hosts lean under the total, with Dave adding the Brewers on the run line given Milwaukee's bullpen depth and Drohan's tendency to limit home runs. After a quick pass through the day's earlier getaway games, including a Red Sox and Blue Jays pitching matchup between Payton Tolle and Max Scherzer, the conversation shifts fully into football. The Philadelphia Eagles carry a win total of ten and a half after an eleven and six season and a second straight NFC East title, and both hosts take the under, pointing to the trade of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, first year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion learning on the job, lingering questions in the secondary beyond Cooper DeJean, and a stronger projected NFC East. They still see Philadelphia as a ten win caliber team capable of winning the division, with DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, and rookie Makai Lemon absorbing a larger share of the passing game behind Saquon Barkley. The Detroit Lions carry the same ten and a half win total after a nine and eight season that saw the best point differential in the NFC North undone by a losing divisional record. Dave leans under given injuries to both projected starting safeties and a tougher slate of divisional quarterbacks, while Munaf takes the over, betting on Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Aidan Hutchinson returning to full strength on defense. The two hosts close the show with their daily best bets, Dave backing the Green Bay Packers minus three and a half in the first half of their preseason opener against Pittsburgh, and Munaf taking the over in Texans at Chargers behind Houston's deep receiver room and Mike McDaniel's new offense in Los Angeles. Listeners are reminded to use promo code NFL50 for fifty dollars off a full NFL season access package on Pregame.com, and the crew previews tomorrow's episode, which continues the NFL win total series with a look at the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a quick hook for Keith Foulke in the WPBL and Stat Blast about the historic outcome of a series between two streaking teams before analyzing an update on Giancarlo Stanton’s status, the effect of era on Jacob Wilson’s errorless streak, the significance of baseball’s resurgence in Hollywood (as evidenced by a Netflix Yankees series, three upcoming baseball movies, and a baseball tangent on Ted Lasso), Mike Krukow and the best team scenario for a beloved broadcaster’s farewell tour, Max Scherzer’s small-sample resurgence, and the latest on Hunter Greene, Paul Skenes, and Gerrit Cole. Audio intro: Justin Peters, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Dak quote Link to Dak Wookieepedia page Link to Hobbie’s Hoth fate Link to Boston Hunters announcement Link to Hunters tweet Link to WPBL standings Link to Weeks hiring story Link to story about A’s streak snapping Link to story about Sox streak-snapping Link to Stat Blast streaks data 1 Link to Stat Blast streaks data 2 Link to harmonic mean wiki Link to so over/so back meme Link to FG preseason predictions Link to Boone/Stanton quote 1 Link to Boone/Stanton quote 2 Link to Casas swinging exchange Link to Casas swinging article Link to Casas surgery Link to Stanton chips quote Link to Stanton/Panterra video Link to Stanton/Panterra post Link to Stanton ESPN photo shoot Link to Wilson story 1 Link to Wilson story 2 Link to errorless leaderboard Link to 2025 Wilson fielding game log Link to 2026 Wilson fielding game log Link to 2002 Bordick fielding game log Link to Korach tweet Link to annual fielding averages Link to leaguewide batted-ball stats Link to leaguewide K rate stats Link to 2002 team batted-ball stats Link to 2026 team batted-ball stats Link to Sam on errors Link to Stat Blast on errors Link to dill-flavored Liquid I.V. Link to Netflix Yankees series Link to Gehrig movie news Link to Glen Powell’s IMDb Link to Cooper story 1 Link to Cooper story 2 Link to The Catch movie info Link to Hanks movie news Link to Stone as Padres fan Link to Stone as Mets fan Link to EW baseball movies episode Link to Lasso NLBM story Link to Lasso NLBM scene Link to recent Kendrick EW appearance Link to B-Ref career pitching WAR Link to FG career pitching WAR Link to Eephus on Prime Video Link to Eephus EW interview Link to Josef Suk wiki Link to Olympics art awards Link to Suk’s Scherzo Fantastique Link to fantastic scherzo explainer Link to more fantastic scherzo info Link to Johnson strikeouts discrepancy Link to Scherzer vs. Johnson story Link to Jay on Scherzer and Cole Link to Ryan SABR bio Link to MLBTR on Greene’s surgery Link to White Sox Kwan call Link to previous Skenes discussion Link to Skenes leaderboard Link to Cole leaderboard Link to BaseRuns standings Link to George injury update Link to Lasko injury update Link to Trout birthday fun fact Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source