Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Trout

Radio voice of the Athletics Ken Korach (3:55) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the expectations of the A's heading into the 2026 campaign and how it has turned out into September, playing in a temporary ball park in West Sacramento, manager Mark Kotsay's message to the clubhouse handling the inconsistencies between the win and loss columns, who stands out in their order, and if Kotsay will be the manager of the future when the team heads to Las Vegas. Then, national MLB writer for USA Today's Bob Nightengale stops by (30:34) to take a deeper dive into MLB's proposed rules for the next agreement including adding an extra roster spot for pitchers, modifying the use of position players pitching, how the L.A. Dodgers handle Shohei Ohtani's future in pitching, concerns of their team's performance towards the end of the year, and if Mike Trout has done enough for a future hall of fame entry despite his down trajectory in recent seasons. 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.

Brodie Brazil joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about the Angels being sold to Stan Kroenke and what it means for the future of the Angels in Anaheim, as well as the monumental failure of the Arte Moreno era of the team while having Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on the team. They also break down the Sharks' offseason, and how high the expectations should be for the team and Macklin Celebrini going into the 2026-27 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lázaro Montes debuta con HR y se convierte en el cubano más joven en lograrlo en MLB. Analizamos qué significa su llegada y hasta dónde puede llegar su techo. Además, la venta de los Angels abre una nueva era para la franquicia: nuevo dueño, nuevas expectativas y muchas preguntas sobre el futuro de Mike Trout y del equipo. También repasamos lo más importante del día en las Grandes Ligas.Support the show

⚾ Arte Moreno sold the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke for a record $4 billion — the Dugout Report crew reacts to his ownership style and what it means for the franchise and Mike Trout.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley announce an upcoming livestream and then react to the semi-surprising sale of the Angels by Arte Moreno to Stan Kroenke, considering the significance of the sale price, the outlook for the franchise, the legacies of Moreno and Mike Trout, and what the sale might portend for CBA talks. Then (43:16), in the wake of recent reporting and discussion about the volume level at games, they talk to stadium acoustics expert Jack Wrightson of design firm WJHW about how stadium sound systems are simulated and constructed, how they’ve evolved, the sonic environments of baseball and other sports, how team preferences and practices vary, fan noise vs. PA noise, sound on the field vs. sound in the stands, why ballparks are sometimes too loud, and much more, plus (1:37:59) a few postscript follow-ups. Audio intro: Harold Walker, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Patreon registration Link to FG on the Angels sale Link to The Athletic sale article 1 Link to The Athletic sale article 2 Link to Trout quotes Link to mayor quotes Link to 2023 attendance Link to 2026 attendance Link to Moreno on fan preferences Link to Kroenke wiki Link to Moreno wiki Link to Paine on Moreno Link to new Angels park item Link to froyo fraud article Link to sale-price bubble analysis Link to WJHW “about” page Link to WJHW ballparks page Link to Jack’s WJHW bio Link to latest loudness article Link to loudness article 2 Link to loudness article 3 Link to loudness article 4 Link to loudness article 5 Link to sound level meter wiki Link to loudness wars wiki Link to Langs post 1 Link to Langs post 2 Link to EW on Yandy and ABS Link to Tango on Yandy Link to Tango on the Rays Link to more Tango on the Rays Link to Jade on Skubal Link to new Plot Hole or Not Hole 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

Mason and Ireland are joined by Mychal Thompson and Pepe Mantilla today in the studio! The crew dive right back into the sale of the Angels. Take a listen to Mike Trout's initial reaction. How great of an opportunity is this for the Angels? What is the story with Skubal and the espresso machine? Who is ahead in the NL MVP race? Can the Dodgers flip the switch in the postseason? The guys circle back to the story from the weekend of the fan attendance at USC's home opener. Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-13:32) Where would you like to take us, sweet sweet boy? Here. We. Come. Some analysis from Mama McGreevy. Just 4 games out and Daddy Likey. Congratulations to our winner of the August Listener of the Month, Dirty Dan The Garbage Man. His nighttime driving priveleges have been revoked.(13:40-35:16) Feels like playoff time in St. Louis. Audio of Oli Marmol on the homerun festival. That might have been Eeyore but you get the idea. Who's tied up in the Brooklyn basement? Those fries are dipped in batter or something. Audio of Kirby Smart talking about the heatwave they'll play in on Saturday. Al in Dadeville is not a bandwagoner. Dabo falling while running down the hill might unite the United States.(35:26-1:10:40) There's a couple of hard ones in there tomorrow. Jackson refuses to get fired. And we're 0-1 on the rules of the game. Strode has infected this program yet again. GHIN vs. GRINT. Doug landed one on that one. Why doesn't Jackson have a GHIN? Sometimes you gotta apply some pressure to get legislation passed. The Steamer has bought the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Audio of John Mozeliak and Mike Trout talking about new ownership. Isn't Kroenke kinda hot for an older guy? Can you play lacrosse and be a dork?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where would you like to take us, sweet sweet boy? Here. We. Come. Some analysis from Mama McGreevy. Just 4 games out and Daddy Likey. Congratulations to our winner of the August Listener of the Month, Dirty Dan The Garbage Man. His nighttime driving priveleges have been revoked.Feels like playoff time in St. Louis. Audio of Oli Marmol on the homerun festival. That might have been Eeyore but you get the idea. Who's tied up in the Brooklyn basement? Those fries are dipped in batter or something. Audio of Kirby Smart talking about the heatwave they'll play in on Saturday. Al in Dadeville is not a bandwagoner. Dabo falling while running down the hill might unite the United States.There's a couple of hard ones in there tomorrow. Jackson refuses to get fired. And we're 0-1 on the rules of the game. Strode has infected this program yet again. GHIN vs. GRINT. Doug landed one on that one. Why doesn't Jackson have a GHIN? Sometimes you gotta apply some pressure to get legislation passed. The Steamer has bought the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Audio of John Mozeliak and Mike Trout talking about new ownership. Isn't Kroenke kinda hot for an older guy? Can you play lacrosse and be a dork?Big Head Todd. This club is built for a playoff run. Baez got his sixth last night. Doug wants to know how many OF pages there are. Our Philly friend Hunter Brody is worked up again. Slowly elevates guy. Bill Colarula changes his tune on the Phillies on NBC Philadelphia.Jeremy Rutherford joining us in studio. Brett Hull's Ice Guardians podcast. What's Mike Keenan up to these days? The latest on the Blues television situation. Are we back on Colton Parayko as a whipping boy? The economics of the Blues and capping big contracts. The tragic situation with Matthew Mayich. JR taking two-part questions. Cottleville slander. JR pontificating on the TV show about swingers.That Damn Strode. Are we hiring interns? Howard Stern on HBO. TMA Conspiracy Theories. Goin' in on The Neverending Wipe.Taking calls on ATMA. Late night DMs and emails from listeners. Trying to cash winning tickets at defunct sports books. I'll be honest, I didn't hear the question. Does Iggy have $100? Pay me my money, FanDuel. Filtering emails is like grading papers. I'm a cute blonde. Gilligan's Island vs. Swiss Family Robinson. Cuck the stuffing out of that Thurston Howell.No one knows who this is, Iggy. Little behind on breaks so EMOTD coming up next.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJust gonna save everyone some time, don't know this one. Some Blues news for your ear holes. Blues have signed a multi-year agreement with Prime Video. Some specifics on the deal.Ummmm, we're back. Airheads. Movie Boi: The Lost Tapes.And the winner of Day 2 of the EMOTD Contest for September is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday, the baseball world was shocked to learn that longtime Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno had agreed to sell the franchise to Stan Kroenke, and fans of the Halos are ecstatic. After cries from the fanbase to sell the team, Moreno did just that — and to someone who has a pedigree of winning. Is the future bright for Angels fans? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the $4 billion deal that sees the owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, the Denver Nuggets and other professional franchises take over a bewildered baseball team that has been longing for success. They highlight some of Kroenke's championship wins, whether the Angels will remain in Anaheim and what the future could mean for franchise star Mike Trout. Later on the show, Jake and Jordan welcome former MLB player and current broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs to talk about the exciting Friday Night Baseball watch-along on Apple TV that the guys will be doing starting this Friday. Ryan then talks about his time playing in Japan, why the Seattle Mariners are such a disappointment and the incredible game-saving catch by Colton Cowser. The guys then end the show by talking about the latest in the Los Angeles Dodgers-Mark Walter situation, the San Diego Padres calling up top prospect Ethan Salas and the Baltimore Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets. 1:16 - The Opener: Angels get sold 29:51 - Ryan Spilborghs joins the show 47:01 - What is wrong with the Mariners? 58:41 - Around The League: Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. 1:02:11 - Padres promote Salas 1:04:45 - Latest in Dodgers-Walter drama Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Gustavo Arellano from the LA Times joins us to talk about the Angels being sold, Food, and his friendship with Beto. Mike Trout spoke about the sell of the Angels. He talked about his contract situation, his relationship with Arte and how he can't wait to meet Stan Kroenke. Andy Kamentzky stops by and meets Gustavo Arellano for the first time. Gustavo talks about food, meeting Anthony Bourdain, how Taco Bell came to be and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris McMonigle and Sal Gallo weigh the merits of sticking with the veteran Trent Grisham versus starting the rookie sensation Spencer Jones in centerfield as the postseason approaches. They also analyze Gerrit Cole's recent performance and discuss the impact of Stan Kroenke's potential purchase of the Los Angeles Angels on MLB's financial landscape. 01:20 - Jones vs. Grisham Debate 02:31 - Cole's Recent Performance 07:57 - The Postseason Threat 11:50 - Ben Rice's Slump 14:49 - Centerfield Defensive Comparison 18:13 - Goldschmidt's Limited Role 23:34 - Hoff's Music Taste 28:44 - Angels Sale Ramifications 36:15 - MLB Spending Habits 46:35 - Mike Trout's Legacy

Eric Lauer was lit up by St. Louis as the Dodgers lost their series opener to the Cardinals. Matt Leinart joins us to talk college football (and about the small crowd at USC-SJSU last weekend). Mike Trout is optimistic about the future of the Angels and spoke with a Rams player about Stan Kroenke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast with Buster Olney! On today's episode, Buster is joined by ESPN Producer and Researcher for “Get Up!” Paul “Hembo” Hembekides to discuss why the Mariners' weak strength of schedule at the and of the season should lead them into the playoffs. We'll also discuss why the Red Sox have a historically great outfield duo in Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela. We'll also hear from ESPN's MLB prospect and farm system expert Kiley McDaniel on why the Brewers came in at number 1 in his latest farm system rankings, and why beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to teams' player evaluations. All this, plus we play the numbers game with Sarah Langs, and Buster answers your questions in Bleacher Tweets. Timecodes:  0:02 Welcome, Top of the First  2:53 Hembo joins the show! 3:34 Cooper Pratt benched for lack of hustle 7:32 Mariners fighting for a playoff spot 10:33 MLB has a competitive balance problem 15:00 Red Sox are playing great defense 19:01 Sal Stewart is an RBI machine 21:37 Andrew Painter stepping up 24:42 Mike Trout, Ernie Banks & Walker Johnson shared stat 28:42 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game  30:24 who topped Kiley McDaniel's farm system rankings? 32:07 Did the Brewers offer enough for Tarik Skubal? 34:28 Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to player value 42:17 The Angels take a big step forward in the rankings 46:05 Why do the Orioles' prospects constantly stall?  50:11 What direction are the Mets heading?  58:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast with Buster Olney! On today's episode, Buster is joined by ESPN Producer and Researcher for “Get Up!” Paul “Hembo” Hembekides to discuss why the Mariners' weak strength of schedule at the and of the season should lead them into the playoffs. We'll also discuss why the Red Sox have a historically great outfield duo in Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela. We'll also hear from ESPN's MLB prospect and farm system expert Kiley McDaniel on why the Brewers came in at number 1 in his latest farm system rankings, and why beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to teams' player evaluations. All this, plus we play the numbers game with Sarah Langs, and Buster answers your questions in Bleacher Tweets. Timecodes:  0:02 Welcome, Top of the First  2:53 Hembo joins the show! 3:34 Cooper Pratt benched for lack of hustle 7:32 Mariners fighting for a playoff spot 10:33 MLB has a competitive balance problem 15:00 Red Sox are playing great defense 19:01 Sal Stewart is an RBI machine 21:37 Andrew Painter stepping up 24:42 Mike Trout, Ernie Banks & Walker Johnson shared stat 28:42 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game  30:24 who topped Kiley McDaniel's farm system rankings? 32:07 Did the Brewers offer enough for Tarik Skubal? 34:28 Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to player value 42:17 The Angels take a big step forward in the rankings 46:05 Why do the Orioles' prospects constantly stall?  50:11 What direction are the Mets heading?  58:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ike Reese and the crew discuss the deep-rooted animosity New York fans and players still hold for Chase Utley, sparked by Carlos Beltran's recent comments. They also preview the Phillies' upcoming series, analyzing potential bullpen roles for Andrew Painter and the team's hitting approach as the postseason nears. 01:00 - Bengals-Eagles Preseason Talk 03:30 - Buzz Baseball Report 04:30 - Mike Trout's Legacy 06:36 - Andrew Painter's Return 07:18 - Painter's Postseason Role 09:48 - Weekend Broadcast Schedule 11:35 - Chase Utley Dirty Narrative 17:21 - Phillies Playoff Identity 20:01 - Buzzy Baseball Conclusion 20:25 - Twitter Poll: Makai Lemon

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap the Guardians' wild comeback win, highlighting Jose Ramirez's three doubles and five RBI, Steven Kwan's 5-for-5 night, and Angel Martinez robbing Mike Trout of a go-ahead homer, then dig into whether Ralphy Velasquez's hot streak in the minors makes him worth calling up despite lockout-related roster risks. They also break down the fan and industry reaction to Akron letting a season-ticket-holding alum call plays in an upcoming game, debating whether the stunt could catch on with bigger programs looking to cash in on similar buzz.

On Sunday, August 16th, it was announced that baseball lost Tommy John at the age of 83. Tim Kurkjian makes a compelling case at 11:40 for his Hall of Fame argument. Join us IN PERSON on August 22nd in Pottstown, PA, as we come together to raise money for our friend Michael Brown. Get info and tickets at souljoels.com/shop/tickets/anightwithtimkurkjian/. And if you can’t make it in person but would still like to donate, you can do that through the same link. Tim is in Canada, Jeff is in the U.S., and we’re spanning borders for this episode of “Is This A Great Game, Or What?” Thank you for joining us as we celebrate what may be the greatest MLB debut in history. Three at-bats. Three home runs. Need we say more? Congratulations to Joshua Baez for making history Saturday night! Pete Alonso batting leadoff?! Corbin Carroll has a lot of home runs AND a lot of triples, putting him in some serious company. And Sal Stewart is one impressive rookie! Mike Trout is important to our Quirkjians this week, unfortunately because of the number of losing seasons he’s been a part of. Alex Bregman and The Mix also make appearances. But it’s what the Detroit Tigers’ pitchers did in a shutout win that had us all scratching our heads. We don’t think you’re finding these kinds of stats anywhere else! On This Date in Baseball History, we remember a legendary moment on the golf course involving George Brett. Yep… GOLF! Dustin Pedroia celebrates a birthday, and so does River Ryan, who inspired this week’s Team Tim: All Bodies of Water. If you have a great Team Tim to suggest, send it our way at GreatGameOrWhat.com. Finally, the Wheel of Kurkjian wraps things up for the week. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow so you don’t miss our interview with Jayson Stark, coming Tuesday! Thanks for listening or watching, and as always, thanks for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/foulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Angels made it interesting, but the comeback falls JUST SHORT at the Big A! On the latest ToddFox Postgame Show, Todd breaks down an exciting and frustrating 7-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium. The Halos could have folded, but instead they battled back and gave themselves a chance to steal this game late. With the crowd getting into it and the Angels threatening to complete the comeback, it came down to Mike Trout with a chance to keep the game alive. Unfortunately, Trout struck out to end it, and the Royals escaped Anaheim with the 7-6 victory. It's another loss, but unlike some of the lifeless performances we've seen this season, the Angels showed some fight. ToddFox breaks down the offensive positives, what went wrong, the late comeback attempt and another game that leaves Angels fans wondering what could have been. ROYALS 7 — ANGELS 6 Angels nearly complete the comeback Six runs from the Halos offense Trout strikes out to end the game Another one-run loss at the Big A ToddFox breaks down all the madness Did you like the fight the Angels showed, or is another close loss still just another loss? Sound off in the comments and make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell for more Angels coverage from the ToddFox Postgame Show, Halos in the Infield and the HITI Network! Hashtags: #Angels #GoHalos #LosAngelesAngels #ToddFox #ToddFoxPostgameShow #HalosInTheInfield #HITI #MikeTrout #KansasCityRoyals #Royals #AngelsBaseball #AngelStadium #BigA #MLB #MLB2026 #MLBRecap #AngelsFans #HaloNation #Baseball #BaseballPodcast #PostgameShow #GoAngels Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Jacob deGrom's time with the Texas Rangers officially winding down? After exiting his latest start with triceps fatigue following his previous hip issue, Shan & RJ discuss whether Rangers fans have seen the last of deGrom in Texas. Plus, the guys react to the brutal series against the Angels, Mike Trout dominating Texas yet again, and an embarrassing top-50 MLB player list that puts the Rangers in awful company!

Czabe welcomes back MR. X to the pod, as it's been a while. It was a tough summer for him, as he lost his father. But I get the "Growing Up X" backstory, including how he was on a youth soccer team that ran the table on everybody in Northern Virginia. We talk about baseball, and the looking shutdown after the season. The Skubal trade and if it made sense. What lit a spark under the Red Sox, and are there similarities to the 2003 Marlins. Who knows who is good in college football with all of the NIL mayhem? Mike Trout's "Red Wedding" golf outing at the trade deadline. To Survive or Not to Survive, that is the question. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Ethos and use my code ethos.com/czabe for a great deal: https://www.ethoslife.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tobin and Leroy react to the Buffalo Bills' new stadium costs and restricted sightlines before shifting focus to the injury of Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers. They also discuss Mike Trout's career trajectory with the struggling Angels and Leroy's inability to name a single player on the current Brooklyn Nets roster. 01:12 - Dolphins and Monta Ellis 05:10 - Drake's Charitable House Giveaway 08:26 - Bills Stadium and MLB Talk

Rob and Kelvin explain why they have a big problem with Mike Trout willingly allowing himself to toil away in obscurity as a member of the Anaheim Angels, and share their biggest takeaways from Jahmyr Gibbs’ record-setting contract extension with the Detroit Lions. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates workplace canoodling in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Jared Goff is overrated as NFL quarterback, explain why they have a big problem with Mike Trout willingly allowing himself to toil away in obscurity as a member of the Anaheim Angels, and argue whether Deion Sanders is right when he says that he’s shown to be a ‘good coach’ at Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3, Travis wondered how athletes can get "duped" for money. To answer why they do was our own Su'a Cravens, who called in, and then D'Farr says that Su'a has an "interesting smell." And, why doesn't Mike Trout just ask for a trade from the LA Angels? The crew discussed. Plus, "Shop Talk" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by talking more about yesterday's MLB trade deadline, and some of the winners and losers around the sport. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys go over some of yesterday's results in our MLB Reacharound, and the guys debate what Mike Trout's legacy will look like when his career his all said and done? Listen here!

Tobin and Leroy analyze the Miami Marlins' quiet trade deadline and their upcoming series against the Braves. They also debate whether Mike Trout feels like a "mush" watching Shohei Ohtani's success and struggle to recall movie titles featuring former Spider-Man actors. 01:12 - Marlins Trade Deadline 07:33 - Mike Trout Mush Debate 11:33 - Spider-Man Actor Trivia

Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. The current collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association expires December 1, and the posturing has already spilled into public view. On this timely episode of Ahead in the Count, presented by BIP Wealth, host Nolan Alexander sits down with former college and professional players John Hester and Chase Murray to separate real negotiating positions from opening-offer theater. The conversation starts with the ownership proposal that would reshape amateur baseball: cutting the draft from 20 rounds to 12, eliminating high school players from the draft entirely, and establishing a minimum draft age around 20 to 21 years old. The union's response has been blunt — by its estimate, the changes would strip roughly $1 billion in amateur compensation over five years. Chase points out he never would have been drafted under the proposed structure. John notes the strange internal tension it creates: scouting directors and GMs want their hands on elite talent earlier, not later, and generational players like Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Ken Griffey Jr. reached the majors as teenagers. From there, the discussion turns to the biggest sticking point in the CBA: a proposed salary cap, paired with a salary floor. Nine of the 30 clubs currently sit above the proposed cap for 2026, while twelve sit below the proposed floor — narrowing what teams can spend and what they must spend. Players have publicly held the line, and the two sides remain, in Chase's framing, in "two completely different universes." But John makes the contrarian case: if a cap is genuinely what ownership wants, the union has leverage to trade for it in earlier free agency, earlier arbitration, and a structure that could bring back baseball's vanished middle class of contracts. The episode closes on what to actually expect between now and Opening Day. John's read: expect a lockout when the agreement expires December 1, expect the real work to happen after the World Series, and expect it to get ugly before it gets resolved — but with attendance up, broadcast numbers strong, and rule changes like the pitch clock and ABS system landing well with fans, neither side has an incentive to wreck a product that's working. For ball players and their families, the takeaway is a financial one: bonus pools, service time, arbitration timelines, and free agency eligibility are all on the table, and every one of them changes the shape of a career's earnings. What We Cover Why the CBA expiration on December 1 is the date that matters MLB's proposal to cut the draft from 20 rounds to 12 Eliminating high school players from the draft and setting a minimum draft age The MLBPA's estimate: $1 billion in lost amateur compensation over five years Why bonus pool reduction is the quiet headline in the draft proposal What a draft age floor would do to college baseball rosters and the talent logjam at top programs Whether college development has actually caught up to pro development The maturity and leadership case for college baseball — and why scouts still value intangibles The proposed salary cap and salary floor: 9 teams above, 12 below Why players have historically defended baseball as the only major sport without a cap What the union could realistically win in exchange: earlier free agency, earlier arbitration Rebuilding baseball's middle class of contracts Lockout expectations, spring training risk, and whether regular season games get missed Why both sides have real financial incentive to settle   Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. To get in touch with a member of today's show, visit bipwealth.com.   CONTACT For more information: jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, jhermida@bipwealth.com Visit: BIPWealth.com  

Brock Purdy or Baker Mayfield? An update on Bills kicker Tyler Bass. Kyle Shanahan gets meme-troll-job & the MLB trade deadine is Monday.

Full Show Broadcast. Buffalo Bills training camp continues as day 2 is now officially in the books. What are Gene's take-aways and lingering questions? Sal Capaccio from WGR sports radio 550 in Buffalo joins Gene in hour 1. He has a full recap of the first two days of camp. Tim Schneider begins hour 2 with his hot take of the day. Gene sprinkles in shots & sports news & headlines as well. Finally Last Call is for you as Gene closes out the show.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Hour 2 kicks off with terrible time Timmy's terrible take of the day on Baker Mayfield. Plus Gene has a take on ESPN & the WNBA. What's new with Bills kicker Tyler Bass? Did Kyle Shanahan get trolled by WGN? With the MLB trade deadline on Monday, what is Gene hearing about possible deals? And Last Call is always for you!

Ben Maller discusses if the Reds should consider trading away SS Elly De La Cruz, if Mike Trout is getting traded out of Anaheim or if it's all talk, why MLB players are calling this 50/50 revenue split plan misleading propaganda, Too Much Or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should be the role for Javier? In last night's relief appearance for the 'Stros: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 0 BB. DECISONS to make for Espada & GM Dana Brown, Astros fans!!

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto lands on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of injuries, high-profile roster moves, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire is buzzing as Jose Ramirez, David Hamilton, Nick Kurtz, and Ranger Suarez return from injury, with Max Scherzer set to return Monday. James Triantos and Spencer Jones earn call-ups, while Addison Barger is declared out for the season. Meanwhile, Spencer Arrighetti, Juan Soto, Max Meyer, Cody Bellinger, Spencer Steer, Bobby Witt Jr., and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit the injury list, Dennis Santana and Lance McCullers Jr. are DFAed, Jose Urquidy moves to the White Sox, and Connelly Early and Curtis Mead are traded. Daily results feature a massive list of standouts as Tarik Skubal, Noah Cameron, Jared Jones, Corbin Carroll, Drake Baldwin, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Roki Sasaki, Ty France, Nick Fortes, Anthony Siegler, Patrick Sandoval, Jacob Lopez, Dustin May, Steven Kwan, Nick Martinez, Dylan Cease, Rafael Devers, Foster Griffin, Andre Pallante, Kyle Tucker, Nathan Eovaldi, Cooper Pratt, Jacob Misiorowski, Bryan Baker, Kevin Gausman, James Wood, CJ Abrams, Esmerlyn Valdez, Manny Machado, Jeremy Pena, Munetaka Murakami, Luis Lara, Dominic Canzone, Mike Trout, and Jose Soriano deliver strong performances, alongside head-to-head duels between Cam Schlittler and Jesus Luzardo, and Drew Rasmussen against Parker Messick. Conversely, Carter Jensen, Michael Busch, Joey Cantillo, Bryce Miller, Sonny Gray, Hunter Greene, Bryan Woo, Jac Caglianone, the Marlins, and Will Warren struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides targeted free-agent recommendations to fortify your roster categories ahead of the upcoming matchup cycle. 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 NFL season is almost here, and we're stacking the league's elite talent while diving into one of our favorite roster debates. Tass reveals his Top-10 wide receivers entering the season, Josh ranks his Top-10 running backs, and then we put the defending champion Eagles' skill-position group up against 10 of the NFL's best offenses to see who we'd rather build around. Then it's all baseball as trade deadline season heats up. We play Way or No Way on the biggest rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Mason Miller, Francisco Lindor, Mike Trout, Bo Bichette, and more. Plus, we rank the biggest X-factors in both leagues, debate the five best landing spots for Rafael Devers, match the top trade candidates with their ideal destinations, and finish with 10 blockbuster names every MLB front office should at least consider making available. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussions focus on Steven Vogt's management style and the internal accountability within the Cleveland Guardians. Analysis follows regarding Gabriel Arias's recent struggles and Chris Gimenez's comparison of the infielder to Mike Trout. 01:00 - Vogt's Management Style 03:43 - Gabriel Arias Performance Critique 09:20 - Gimenez's Mike Trout Comparison

The Rangers lost 2 of 3 to the Braves and should the Angels trade Mike Trout soon full 852 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:15:24 +0000 eTzGxW89ZM4Tw8IsNYYeVIlfiW8RtyH2 mlb,texas rangers,sports Shan and RJ mlb,texas rangers,sports The Rangers lost 2 of 3 to the Braves and should the Angels trade Mike Trout soon DFW sports fans, this one's for you. The Shan & RJ show brings the heat with honest takes, sharp insight, and plenty of laughs covering the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, and everything Texas sports. Hosted by longtime local favorites Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy, along with insider Bobby Belt, the show blends deep knowledge with real fan vibes — plus regular guests like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and former players who keep the conversation fresh and real. New episodes drop Monday-Friday, or you can listen to Shan & RJ live on 105.3 The Fan, weekdays from 6–10 a.m. CT. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://playe

Last hour of Steve Hartman and Jonas Knox guest hosting PMS. Mike Trout had an amazing time in Philly at the All-Star Game, so you can't help but feel bad for him when he has to go back and play for the Angels. Replay of Rob Parker interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup Final is here! We break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, X-factors, and make our final predictions before the biggest game in soccer. Then we shift to MLB as trade deadline season reaches another level. In a loaded edition of Way or No Way, we debate whether the Tigers should keep Tarik Skubal, if the Royals should actually entertain Bobby Witt Jr. offers, whether Mike Trout could finally be moved, if the Mets should consider trading Francisco Lindor or Bo Bichette, and much more. Plus: Top 5 Biggest AL X-Factors Top 5 Biggest NL X-Factors Top 5 Teams That Should Trade For Rafael Devers Best Landing Spots For The Biggest Trade Candidates 10 Star Players Teams Should Seriously Consider Trading The World Cup's biggest match and baseball's wildest rumors—all in one episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tobin is still making whale sounds in the direction of Loan Depot park because he wants Mike Trout to make a stink and join the Marlins while Leroy wants him to think logically! And we wrap things up with our favorite Friday game ‘Dead To Me'!

The show is buzzing with excitement as the Miami Heat officially welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise. Tobin gets called out for hilariously scaring Giannis about South Florida's infamous iguanas before sitting down with both new Heat stars for exclusive interviews. Bobby Portis discusses his excitement about joining Miami, how his family reacted to the trade, and the opportunity to team up with Giannis, while Giannis opens up about leaving Milwaukee, embracing his fresh start with the Heat, playing alongside Bam Adebayo, and adjusting to life in South Florida—lizards and all. The crew also dives into the Florida Panthers' newly released schedule, highlighting key matchups, including a highly anticipated showdown against Bobrovsky and the Maple Leafs, before wrapping up the hour with another attempt to "Tickle Leroy's Fancy," only to discover his attention remains firmly fixed on golf. As always, the conversation takes several entertaining detours, from roasting Brittney's camouflage outfit and realizing they'll all be at the Megan Moroney concert, to an unexpected debate about mystery meats and Leroy's memorable thoughts on chitlins. The guys also react to comments from Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra following Giannis' introductory press conference, breaking down what the Heat's leadership had to say about the blockbuster addition. The fun continues with Tobin campaigning for the Marlins to somehow land Mike Trout, complete with his signature whale sounds directed toward loanDepot park, while Leroy brings everyone back to reality. The week closes the only way this show knows how—with another spirited edition of the fan-favorite Friday game, "Dead To Me!"

Tobin and Leroy explore the possibility of the Miami Marlins acquiring Mike Trout to bolster their young roster with veteran talent. They also discuss Leroy's recent medical exams, Mad Dog Russo's critique of Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially joining the Heat, and a story about T.I. assisting Scott Stapp during a crisis. Finally, they play a game of Rats Off A Ship involving Ja'Marr Chase and Lenny Kravitz's workout habits. 02:11 - Mike Trout To Marlins 09:17 - Leroy's Medical Check-Up 14:58 - Giannis And Mad Dog 23:36 - T.I. Saves Scott Stapp 31:23 - Rats Off A Ship 36:08 - Ja'Marr Chase Rankings Debate 41:04 - Lenny Kravitz Leather Pants

Ben Maller talks about Bryce Harper implying that he is the victim of this FanDuel/Cameo drama, Mike Trout passing on a contender and wanting to stay at the Big A, Kyle Kuzma saying NBA players are treated like 'short-term contractors', Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rare quiet stretch of the sports calendar leaves plenty of room for Yankees fans to dream big. With injuries creating uncertainty around the lineup, callers propose bold moves that could reshape the team for the postseason. The conversation covers a massive Mike Trout gamble, possible deals for Joe Ryan and Luis Arraez, and whether moving Jazz Chisholm would be a major mistake. The crew also spotlights fast rising Yankees relief prospect Ben Grable, debates what makes a player the greatest to wear a jersey number, and shares a few unforgettable caller moments.

Fast Track! Mason and Ireland discuss the voice memo story around LeBron. More Fast Track! Mike Trout will play in the All-Star game! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com/backtoschool   Book your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.com   Find out how baseball hits different with T-Mobile at https://www.T-Mobile.com/MLB   Whether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/today.   https://shop.jomboymedia.com/products/all-star-party-philadelphia?_pos=1&_sid=4b05bf2fa&_ss=r&variant=45899062345926   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 02:55 Mike Trout will just be an Angel forever? 14:24 Does PCA have any shot over Ohtani for the NL MVP? 23:05 Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in the 9th inning 33:11 Justin Verlander retiring after the season 42:25 Time to believe in the Miami Marlins? 54:28 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Los Angeles Angels OF Jo Adell sits down with LA Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss becoming the first player ever to rob THREE home runs in a single game, and explains why he's banned from doing ABS challenges. Betts reacts to Shohei Ohtani's early-season struggles at the plate, and Adell discusses what it was like to play with both Ohtani and Mike Trout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller debates if President Trump crossed a line by lobbying FIFA to lift the red card suspension against Folarin Balogun, if Belgium has a winnable case to block Balogun from playing, if the LA Angels are really going to keep Mike Trout, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 MLB All-Star rosters are officially set, and there are several players who should have made the team. In this episode, I break down my biggest All-Star snubs, discuss who deserves to start the All-Star Game on the mound, react to Mike Trout's 12th All-Star selection, and talk about the possibility of Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Plus, I unveil my latest MLB Power Rankings, discuss the surging Astros and Tigers, and reveal my Team of the Month after another exciting month around Major League Baseball. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:42 All-Star Snubs 9:52 Harper and Schwarber in Derby?! 13:18 MLB Power Rankings 23:20 June Team of the Month 26:58 All-Star Staring Pitchers? 29:28 26 First Time All-Stars 30:41 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 5, 2026 @ 3pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions/Topics1.    All star rosters – Any surprises - Full All-Star rosters unveiled, including 26 first-timers2.    Hunter Greene – Well, that didn't go well.3.    Ian Seymour looks like the latest pop-up guy with the Rays.  Great outing on Thursday night and now with a 3.32 xERA and over a strikeout an inning.a.    Thoughts?4.    Josh Bell is hot – you know what that means.5.    Murakami – took batting practice yesterday and Mike Trout says he'll be back next week (yeah, right)Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Joey Meneses and John Brebbia being back in the big leagues, Mike Trout’s hamstring strain, Dillon Dingler’s dominance, a Blue Jays All-Star voting update, the latest Home Run Derby format change, MLB’s radical amateur drafts proposal, the DOJ’s MLB investigation and the York Revolution’s Pride event, Rafael Devers vs. Tony Vitello, and the struggle-bus swan songs of Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, plus (1:40:06) a postscript. Audio intro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLB.com on Meneses Link to MLBTR on Meneses Link to MLBTR on Brebbia Link to Ben on Meneses Link to Brebbia on EW Link to “Cecilia” Link to MLB.com on Trout Link to latest All-Star tallies Link to AL “as 2B” leaders Link to “primary 2B” leaders Link to team OF rankings Link to AL WAR leaders Link to FG framing leaders Link to Savant framing leaders Link to on-pace leaders Link to catcher batting leaders Link to Derby report Link to Derby format wiki Link to The Athletic on MLB’s proposal Link to ESPN on MLB’s proposal Link to Cohen tweet Link to BA on MLB’s proposal Link to Dan S. on MLB’s proposal Link to DOJ investigation story Link to DOJ investigation story 2 Link to player reaction to investigation Link to York Revolution statement Link to York Revolution news story Link to York Revolution wiki Link to York Revolution news segment Link to Teter clip Link to story on Treinen Link to Manfred letter Link to York County voting results Link to York County voting story Link to Devers/Vitello interaction Link to Devers/Vitello story 1 Link to Devers/Vitello story 2 Link to MLB.com on Scherzer Link to Verlander quotes Link to Verlander’s 25 things Link to Upton story Link to Verlander’s pitching splits Link to Fleisig paper Link to “tree of liberty” quote Link to “rigor mortis” quote Link to Worthington obit Link to Episode 1505 Link to Shreiber obit Link to Draft No. 4 Link to One Writer’s Beginnings Link to Red McDermott at B-Ref Link to Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed 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