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The Sports Bar full jammed packed show: Gene reacts to the World Cup Final & FIFA overall. He has high praise for US & North America for hosting. When will the US host again? Is Messi back in 4 years? Rich Nightingale & Penfield baseball check in from the Little League World Series. Will LeBron ever make his decision? Silver Lining? Timmy's Hot Take, The new nostalgic Knighthawks.
After the bullpen blew another late on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were able to bounce back to win on Sunday, taking their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians.Paul Skenes made his first start coming out of the All-Star break, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. It was good enough to pick up his ninth win of the season.Jacob Gonzalez went 2-5 with a double and two runs scored. Getting a rare start in center field, Billy Cook went 3-4 with a triple, two runs scored, and a pair of RBI. Esmerlyn Valdez hit his 12th home run of the season, going 1-3 with two RBI and two walks.Bucs On Deck is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Pirates will head to New York for three games against the Yankees. Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, and Mitch Keller are the probably pitchers for the series.Murf Gray and Duce Gourson wrapped up their first weekend at their new levels after getting promoted coming out of the All-Star break.Now in Double-A Altoona, Gray went 2-9 with a home run and three walks compared to two strikeouts. He played in all three games and was the designated hitter on Sunday.For Gourson, he played in two of the three games over the weekend, going 4-7 with four runs scored, a home run, one walk (no strikeouts) while also stealing a pair of bases. * Greensboro Grasshoppers sent 1B Tony Blanco Jr. on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders* Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Khristian Curtis to Indianapolis Indians* Altoona Curve placed LHP Dominic Perachi on the 7-day injured listTop Exit Velocity* Shawn Ross - IND - 111.4 mph - Home Run* Richard Ramirez - BRD - 107 mph - Single* Jacob Gonzalez - PIT - 106.1 mph - Lineout* Edgleen Perez - BRD - 105.9 mph - Groundout* Duce Gourson - IND - 105.2 mph - Home RunTop Pitch Velocity* Carlos Mateo - BRD - 102 mph* Carlos Mateo - BRD - 101.6 mph* Carlos Mateo - BRD - 101.1 mph* Carlos Mateo - BRD - 100.9 mph* Carlos Mateo - BRD - 100.8 mphMost Whiffs* Paul Skenes - PIT - 18* Irwin Ramirez - BRD - 10* Hung-Leng Chang - GBO - 10* Brandon Neeck - ALT - 9* Matt Ager - ALT - 8Support the site by becoming a paid member and get access to all of our premium content, including our top prospect list with complete player write-ups and video breakdowns, which come out weekly.It will also give access to my player feature articles from on-site trips.We have monthly and yearly plans available, with the latter averaging $4.16/month.Indianapolis Indians - 13 vs Columbus Clippers - 6GamedayTop Hitter - Shawn Ross: 2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, HRTop Pitcher - Antwone Kelly: 4 IP, 3 H, BB, 2 KAltoona Curve - 6 vs Reading Fightin Phils - 10GamedayTop Hitter - Ivan Brethowr: 2-3, 2 R, RBI, HRTop Pitcher - Brandon Neeck: 2.1 IP, 5 KGreensboro Grasshoppers - 3 vs Hub City Spartanburgers - 7GamedayTop Hitter - Brian Sanchez: 2-4, 2 RBI, BB, 2BTop Pitcher - Kyle Larsen: 2 IP, BB, 3 KBradenton Marauders - 2 vs Tampa Tarpons - 7GamedayTop Hitter - Richard Ramirez: 2-3, R, RBI, BB, HRTop Pitcher - Brandon Cain: IP Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
We're replaying more of our favorite baseball-themed episodes this week. In this one from July 2020, the Charleston, S.C. RiverDogs got some extra attention for holding a "Nobody Night," long before the pandemic prompted major league teams to play games in front of zero attendees. Plus: Muscotah, Kansas pays tribute to its local celebrity, early baseball star Joe Tinker, by building a giant baseball.RiverDogs' “Nobody Night” Promotion Recalled on Today's ESPN's “First Take” (MILB.com)Muscotah, Kansas: World's Largest Baseball (Roadside America)Knock it out of the park every day as a Cool Weird Awesome backer on Patreon
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
McMonigle evaluates the Yankees' recent skid and argues that Anthony Volpe might benefit from a stint in the minor leagues to regain his confidence. He also reviews the news of Jalen Brunson's wrist surgery and debates the leadership dynamics between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. 01:20 - Yankees Rays Series Preview 05:15 - Volpe vs Caballero Defense 12:00 - Francisco Lindor Trade Discussion 18:00 - Juan Soto Mets Chemistry 23:00 - Jalen Brunson Postseason Injury 31:20 - Anthony Volpe New York Pressure 36:30 - Aaron Boone Job Security 41:30 - Yankees Prospect Hype Machine
Kareem, Aidan, and Tyler give their Minor League players of the month for the Cardinals' system in June, and preview the 2026 MLB Draft. We break down who the Cardinals could take, and the talent they could add to their loaded farm system this year. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Full Show Broadcast: The NHL draft in Buffalo takes center stage Friday & Saturday. Buffalo Sabres beat reporter Paul Hamilton brings the heat in hour 1. Lots of good Sabres news. Tim Schneider shares two interesting sports takes in hour 2. Gene speaks to a bad NBA owner & as well as NBA expansion. We have Dianna Russini news too.
Now that the Buffalo Sabres own the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, will they use their draft capital to trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck? Plus Gene breaks down the Bo Byram trade as well as some baseball talk.
A+++ Segments here on The Sports Bar. Tim Hot Take, NBA Draft Grades.... And Dianna Russini.
From minor league hockey coach in Surrey, British Columbia to CEO of a full-service marketing agency, Jared Harman joins host Kevin L. Warren to connect championship culture and leadership lessons from the ice to building high-performing business teams. EP.529In this Sports Chasers Interview Session, Jared Harman — CEO and co-founder of The One Group Agency and a former goalie and minor hockey coach — breaks down discipline, respect, role clarity, and coaching people differently, and how those principles drive accountability and culture in business. He explains The One Group Agency as a full-service marketing firm (content, websites, social, digital ads, and podcast production) serving roughly 60 monthly retainer clients with a 16-person team.Kevin and Jared dig into why system beats talent, how to scale systems while staying fluid with new tools and AI, hiring for ethics and values first, and using Donald Miller's "Building a StoryBrand" to simplify messaging and guide clients. They compare sports pressure vs. business pressure and close with a rapid-fire round on golf, FIFA, and the Vancouver Grizzlies NBA return debate.⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER⚙️ Why System Beats Talent (23:05) — Jared explains why a repeatable system out-performs raw talent every time, and how role clarity and accountability turn good people into a winning team. This is the heart of the episode for any leader, founder, or coach.
Congratulations & Thank You to Bills Mafia as New Highmark Stadium is now open. Gene shares his thoughts on this, the Giannis trade, Alex Tuch's future, the Sabres, Mike Babcock & Jazz Chisholm & much more
Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today: Joe Yerdon & Sal Capaccio. Happy ribbon cutting (day) ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Brendan Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft nixed. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat in blockbuster deal. NBA & NHL Drafts. Timmy's hot take & so much more.
Full Hour 1. Lots of Hockey talk. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM joins show to cover the NHL & Sabres news. Plus we have the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Wyndham Clark & Brady Tkachuk made headlines this weekend. Gene threw out the first pitch at the Wings game on Friday too.
Tim Schneider serves up his take of the day. Plus Gene shares news from New Highmark stadium & whats going on with the Olympics?
Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.
Gene opens the show with the big NHL trade from Sunday. Brady Tkachuk traded to the Panthers. Gene reflects on his first pitch at the Red Wings game on Friday. What happened at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Mr. Wyndham Clark?
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Minor League baseball team, York Revolution, cannot play after they refuse to wear the Pride night uniform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minor League baseball team, York Revolution, cannot play after they refuse to wear the Pride night uniform.
Did Rover buy the hooker's apartment in London? GrrBrr. JLR asked MEWL to have sex. Did JLR ever sell the car and/or fridge? Olivia Rodgrigo says she has smelled people wearing diapers while performing. Man has a fetish of watching prepubescent boys with diarrhea. Landscaping tomorrow with Tomas. Minor League baseball team, York Revolution, cannot play after they refuse to wear the Pride night uniform. Not working on the Sabbath. Commodore has announced they are releasing a new flip phone, the Callback 8020. DOOM. Soccer players leg was broken during the Canada vs. Qatar match. Man is confronted for bringing his two little girls into the women's restroom. Duji was traumatized by two little boys in the women's restroom. Chaos ensues at the Knicks parade. Full body scans.
Did Rover buy the hooker's apartment in London? GrrBrr. JLR asked MEWL to have sex. Did JLR ever sell the car and/or fridge? Olivia Rodgrigo says she has smelled people wearing diapers while performing. Man has a fetish of watching prepubescent boys with diarrhea. Landscaping tomorrow with Tomas. Minor League baseball team, York Revolution, cannot play after they refuse to wear the Pride night uniform. Not working on the Sabbath. Commodore has announced they are releasing a new flip phone, the Callback 8020. DOOM. Soccer players leg was broken during the Canada vs. Qatar match. Man is confronted for bringing his two little girls into the women's restroom. Duji was traumatized by two little boys in the women's restroom. Chaos ensues at the Knicks parade. Full body scans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 249, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals continue to secure series wins, earning their 4th in a row despite not being able to complete the sweep this week versus the Kansas City Royals. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen discuss how the Nationals can position themselves to be buyers at the trade deadline without completely putting the future of the organization at a disadvantage. Plus, Nasim Nuñez enjoyed a breakout series versus the Royals, and James Wood needs help to climb the ranks amongst Outfielders for the NL All-Star Team. Finally, we check-in on a couple of the rising names in the Minor League system this week and look ahead to a weekend series versus one of the AL's best teams in Tampa Bay.
Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Ryan Talbot from NY Upstate.com & The Shout Podcast with Matt Parrino joins Gene on the show to break down the interesting camp battles we will see at Fisher.
Full Show Broadcast (Award Winning) In The Sports Bar. Today's Guests include: New Rochester Knighthawks Head Coach Troy Cordingley & Buffalo Bills Reporter Ryan Talbot. Gene prepares to throw out the first pitch at the Red Wings game tonight. Tim shares "multiple" sports takes. Plus we have Bills & World Cup news for you.
Last Call in The Sports Bar. Gene gets you all set for tonight and previews next week on the show.
Gene dishes out shots & sports headlines.
Happy Friday! Gene is pumped for tonight to throw out the first pitch at the Rochester Red Wings game. Also Gene shares an accolade. We will speak to the new head coach of the Knighthawks & Gene makes some suggestions for the MLB Home-Run Derby.
Gene compares the Buffalo Bills with a team who is under pressure to win now. Gene shares his insights on the Sabres trading michael kesselring. Plus the latest NFL offseason news.
Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Hour 2 kicks off with Terrible Time Timmy's Terrible Take. Which championship teams deserve an asterisk? Are the Buffalo Bills getting alternate uniforms?
Full Hour 1. Gene talks hockey & golf in the first hour. Brain Kozial from WGR-550 joins the show to talke US Open & the Sabres.
Full Show Broadcast. Brian Koziol from WGR, Tee 2 Green & the Buffalo Sabres joins the program. Gene has Bills uniform news. The Sabres made a big trade Wednesday, what does Gene think of it? The Knights have a new head coach. Gene lists his championship teams who deserve an asterisk. Plus Tim shares his take.
Terrible Time Timmy shares his take of the day. The Knights have a new head coach. Which pro sports team championships deserve an asterisk?
Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) & Robbie Baseball (@robbiebaseball1) have MLB news & notes for you plus picking their minor league aces. This episode is for dynasty, prospects & minor league baseball lovers. From the International League to the Florida State league, the fellas have you covered! Please SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast & email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.comPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/pallazzopodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/M7Aec62HBen's Site:https://chasingbaseballgreatness.medium.com/welcome-to-chasing-baseball-greatness-b820c045f7b1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar: Gene reflects on Old Highmark Stadium & Mike Catalana from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus joins the show to get you all set for Bills training camp at Fisher.
Gene is reminiscing about Old Highmark Stadium with the pictures of its demolition. Also what is the significance of today's date?
Full Hour 2. Shots & Top Sports Headlines. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Monica from Webster was LIVE in San Antonio to watch her Knicks win the NBA Championship. Plus Last Call is always for you.
Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today Include: Mike Catalana from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus. Gene & Tim share hot takes & reminisce about the past. Plus, what was it like to be LIVE in San Antonio for game 5 of the NBA Finals?
Last Call in The Sports Bar. Gene & Tim wrap up today's events and preview Thursday's show.
Hour 2 begins with Gene on the Rochester Red Wings. Could Rex Ryan be back in Buffalo or NFL? Gene shoots on FIFA World Cup soccer news. Plus Terrible Time Timmy's Terrible Take.
Yainer Diaz takes live ABs against a Minor League arm. He missed four or five at-bats with the rainout yesterday at Sugar Land.
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Aram and Peter buy or sell Fangraphs projections for the rest of the season before a Minor League report and the weekend preview! Intro: 0:00 AL East Winner: 2:03 Orioles or White Sox: 8:47 Rangers Playoffs: 14:40 NL Central Battle: 21:58 Miss Playoffs: 33:41 World Series Winner: 41:58 MiLB Report: 48:19 Weekend Preview: 1:01:06 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2026 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Call us! 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers prospect was hurt because of a bat dog? (7:03) How do you target an undervalued player in trade talks? (18:24) Are the Mets going to be embarrassed by releasing Craig Kimbrel and him signing with the Rays? (23:19) Is it time to end Corbin Day? (29:00) Who would host an Athletics championship parade? (36:00) AI is coming. And more and more stories are here about companies using it. The New York Jets have gone all-in with AI, and it should scare people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Call us! 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers prospect was hurt because of a bat dog? (7:03) How do you target an undervalued player in trade talks? (18:24) Are the Mets going to be embarrassed by releasing Craig Kimbrel and him signing with the Rays? (23:19) Is it time to end Corbin Day? (29:00) Who would host an Athletics championship parade? (36:00) AI is coming. And more and more stories are here about companies using it. The New York Jets have gone all-in with AI, and it should scare people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just a reminder there is no show on Monday! Have a fun, and safe, holiday weekend! Do something fun! Do something for yourself! Eat some cake! Live your best life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just a reminder there is no show on Monday! Have a fun, and safe, holiday weekend! Do something fun! Do something for yourself! Eat some cake! Live your best life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices