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Injuring yourself is bad enough but it's so much worse when it's to your nethers. These are some of our listeners worse private injuries - mostly funny but caution if you're a little squeamish. Bree Tomasel & Clint Roberts on ZM - follow us @breeandclint on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Lake says it's ridiculous for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to try forcing players to participate in the 2028 Olympics.

Henry Lake shares two segments with Sheletta Brundidge on a Feisty Friday to open the hour. Later, Henry says it's crazy for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to want to force players to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Plus, what's with the Star Tribune putting out a piece now about Mike Lindell's financial struggles?

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about player challenges in MLB, national Hot Dog Day, Big 12 football leaders, best coaches in the Big 12, and MLB players in the Olympics.

With Jake Brend away, Jackson Pence joins Derek Duke to kick off the 2026 Bigger Than 12 season preview series. The guys break down Oklahoma State, Colorado, and West Virginia, discuss Jamie Pollard's decision to retire as Iowa State's athletic director, answer Iowa trivia, and wrap up with an MLB draft featuring the best players of the past decade.

There are disagreements with the MLBPA over hotels, tickets, and mandatory events to attend that is jeperdizing players playing in the Olympics. MLB would play the HR Derby, All-Star Game, and shut down for two weeks to play the Olympics in LA. Only six teams will qualify for the Olympic Games. The MLBPA is seeking "fair treatment" for the financial value they bring to the Olympic Games.

Hour 2 with Jeff Hathhorn: pencer Anderson is going to get a chance to be a starter. Nick doesn't think Gennings Dunker is ready to be a starting guard. Mike McCarthy is a pass over run coach. Chris Boswell is the highest paid Steeler at his position. There are disagreements with the MLBPA over hotels, tickets, and mandatory events to attend that is jeperdizing players playing in the Olympics. MLB would play the HR Derby, All-Star Game, and shut down for two weeks to play the Olympics in LA.

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The End of the Bench with Chois Woodman and Craig Wells check the calendar today and tell you today's holidays and who has a birthday and what happened in history today and they read your comments from the chatline. Chois brings the burning questions to the group. Should the MLB allow players to play in the Olympics? We discuss USA Today simulating EA College Football 27 and Texas Tech winning the national championship twice. We end the show with Ask the Benchwarmers.

In our 146th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the All-Star rosters before diving into the latest call-ups and rash of injuries impacting fantasy squads everywhere. Then we make pod PC selections for the June MLB Players of the Month.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:MLB All-Star rosters are setBrewers promote Luis LaraCooper Ingle promoted in ClevelandKonnor Griffin dealing with torn tendon in left ring fingerJulio Rodriguez placed on 7-day ILTime is a flat circle, Byron Buxton on the ILBrent Rooker has season-ending surgery on cartilage in right kneeCole Ragans out for season after UCL surgeryCarlos Rodon lands on injured list with with elbow issueBrandon Woodruff out again with shoulder injuryRyan Helsley shelved again due to balky right elbowUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:July 8: 2026 Topps FinestJuly 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate CollectionJuly 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsJuly 16: 2026 Topps Cactus Jack (only at Fanatics Fest)July 22: 2026 Topps ChromeJuly 29: 2026 Topps TributeTBD: 2026 Topps Pristine (preorder July 20)TBD: Topps X KAWS MLB (preorder July 20)June Players of the Month PC (link to related Razzball post)Link to related MLB Players of the Month articleJunior CamineroJ: 2024 Topps Five Star Jackie Robinson Patch Auto 1/1 M: 2023 Bowman Chrome Sapphire #BCP61Pete Crow-ArmstrongJ: 2024 Topps Inception Rookie Milestones Patch Auto /5 M: 2025 Topps Series 2 #90B2-PC 35th Anniversary AutoDrew RasmussenJ: 2025 Topps Update Series US316 Cyan Printing Plate 1/1M: 2021 Topps Stadium Club #139 Rookie Design Variation auto #/25Logan WebbJ: 2019 Richmond Flying Squirrels Team Card AutographM: 2020 Topps Chrome #RALW Rookie Auto orange wave #/25Kazuma OkamotoJ: 2015 BBM Genesis Authentic Bat Card /80M: 2026 Bowman Chrome #28 Red RC variationTJ RumfieldJ: 2025 Choice Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders #23M: 2026 Topps Chrome #181

Cash'em or Trash'em What five College Football  teams have the chance to win it all? Junkie of the day

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck, Mooney & Westy talked about weed eating rats, Madison Beer, young concert goers and MLB players wanting to eliminate prop bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story covers Governor JB Pritzker as he signs three new bills protecting LGBTQ+ Rights in Illinois moments before the pride parade.  In politics, a federal judge blocks the DOJ from accessing the medical records of patients seeking gender-affirming care. In sports, three Giants players protested their own pride night, angering the MLB. In culture and entertainment, Chicago city officials break ground on the Elise Malary Pedestrian Plaza, and we talk about the BET awards. Want to support this podcast?

Send us Fan MailTune in as Scott visits with Former Major Leaguer, remote hitting instructor and mental performance specialist Brandon Barnes, for one of the most important conversations we've had on Ball5 Podcasts as well as a look into Brandon's work with Aggie 1B/3B Gavin Grahovac.We dive into why success shouldn't be measured by how many hits you get in a game—and why discipline, preparation, consistency and controlling what you can control can lead to long-term success.Whether you're a player, parent, coach or simply someone striving to perform at a higher level, this conversation is full of practical advice that extends well beyond baseball.Topics include:• Handling success and failure • Building a consistent daily process • Mental performance strategies • Why preparation creates confidence • Controlling what you can control • Developing discipline over emotion • Creating sustainable successIf you enjoy conversations that mix baseball, mindset and performance, be sure to subscribe to Ball5 Clubhouse for more interviews, film room breakdowns, hitting instruction and stories from my journey through professional baseball.

In this hour, fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick reacts to the Pirates' 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. June 24, 2026, 6:00 Hour

Steve and the crew discuss the conclusion of the saga involving a handful of San Francisco Giants pitchers, what they decided to do on their team's Pride Night, the reaction, the victorious conclusion, and why what they did is so needed in today's world. J. Chase Davis joins the show to discuss his new book, "Offensive Christianity," challenging men to put down their resentment and live their lives as God intended. In Hour Two, Idolatry or Not is a hodgepodge of clips the crew reacts to. Pop Culture Tuesday asks whether "Supergirl" is already destined to flop. TODAY'S SPONSORS: MIRACLE MADE SHEETS: https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_deace&utm_medium=Podcasting&utm_campaign=deace&color=stone FREEDOM PROJECT ACADEMY: https://fpeusa.org/ RAYCON: 20% off! https://rayconglobal.com/pages/steve?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=steve&nb_platform=partner-lp&nb_ppid=podcast&nb_cpid=steve GHOSTBED: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/steve?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=steve code STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's pressure campaign against Iran appears to have produced a framework for negotiations aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Todd walks through the reported 12-point plan, explains why Iran's leadership remains a threat to regional stability, and discusses what must happen for any agreement to succeed. Todd also examines why strength and deterrence matter in foreign policy and why caution is still warranted despite encouraging developments. Plus, a look at the growing controversy in Major League Baseball as players respond to Pride Night policies by writing Bible verses on team-issued hats.

President Trump's pressure campaign against Iran appears to have produced a framework for negotiations aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Todd walks through the reported 12-point plan, explains why Iran's leadership remains a threat to regional stability, and discusses what must happen for any agreement to succeed. Todd also examines why strength and deterrence matter in foreign policy and why caution is still warranted despite encouraging developments. Plus, a look at the growing controversy in Major League Baseball as players respond to Pride Night policies by writing Bible verses on team-issued hats.

Europeans can’t believe how amazing this country is. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is echoing terrorist group to defend a flagged World Cup referee. A Seattle group is launching a mentorship program for women and ‘non-binary’ people to dress better at work. // Big Local: Puyallup is starting a pilot program to crack down on speeding. A Buckley man was arrested after firing a gun in an RV park while heavily intoxicated. Renton businesses are benefiting from the city’s World Cup watch party zone. // You Pick the Topic: Leftwingers are very upset with San Francisco giants players protest of Pride Night.

Mark and Drew dive into the opening salvos from the MLB owners and players union for the new collective bargaining agreement. Despite strong language, we are encouraged by both sides. Plus the Rockies lose by a few touchdowns but win the series against the Giants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Let's Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden don't let technical trouble get in the way of discussing the infamous court case where Sonia Sotomayor saved baseball: Silverman v. MLB Player Relations Committee! Join them as they discuss the reason baseball players decided to strike, how it impacted the 1994 season, and why Sotomayor was the reason it got back on track! Follow us on socials: Let's Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewart/Arden Walentowski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardenjulianna/Love the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if there are any sports fans out that do not believe that Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani is the best to ever play Major League Baseball. Also, should the Pirates let SP Paul Skenes be the DH in at least one game?

On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses why Gerrit Cole's return to form makes the New York Yankees the favorites to win the American League, how the Philadelphia Phillies have saved their season, and how the MLB Players' Association is doing everything in its power to avoid a lockout. Plus, Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker swings by for a compelling conversation, and World Series champion and FOX MLB analyst John Smoltz checks in to discuss all the biggest MLB headlines and promote the upcoming American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, and reveal the ninth installment of Rob’s Memory Lane series. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by going over some of the reported details from yesterday as the MLB Player's Association sent over their first proposal to Major League Baseball in collective bargaining. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Padres pre and postgame show host Sam Levitt for our weekly conversation! Listen here!

This episode truly highlighted the future of baseball and the positive direction the league is headed in. Brendan and Patrick made full rosters of players aged 25 and younger, and there were so many options across the board. Enjoy!Check out the new YouTube channel! We are so excited about it!https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheBallpark

We talked about Chris' golfing conundrum and the top 10 disappointing MLB players.

Today we interview Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler, aka Z Law. We go through his entire journey from being drafted at 17, signing a $65M contract, and what it's like being one of the top young stars in Major League Baseball.FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://youtu.be/B090liVNsOwSubscribe to DSARM: https://www.youtube.com/@DSARM#Baseball #MLB #Podcast

"When We Were Kids" is back, and on this episode we're talking everything summer vacations from back in the day. Terrible trips, awful food our parents made for us, Geauga Lake and more! We also picked our Top 5 Major League Baseball players from childhood and talked about why MLB was so much more entertaining in the '80s and '90s! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/61opfCC_HWE

Jeff Passan told us that you don't have to be a competitive person to play baseball at a high level. We continue that discussion and dig into what type of mindset is needed to play baseball. Then, in an ode to the great John Clayton, we go over the predictions for NFL strength of schedule. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Work has begun on both sides as baseball and its players' union seek to avoid a labor stoppage later this year. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle discuss today's notable story in Major League Baseball, as Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met to open up collective bargaining talks and debate if it could mean progress for a new CBA getting done.

Elizabeth Liu is the CEO of Crowd Cow.  She has vast amounts of experience in direct to consumer, marketplace startups, and publicly traded tech companies. As CEO of Crowd Cow, she work in helping with their mission statement, "Our mission is to create an alternative to the current meat commodity system, and to create a meaningful connection between the farmer and the customer, so people can know and appreciate exactly where their food comes from."  Elizabeth is passionate about food, startups, culture, and performing arts.  For more information on Crowd Cow go to https://www.crowdcow.com/ Matt Nokes is a former Major League Baseball catcher known for his powerful left-handed bat, particularly during his breakout 1987 season with the Detroit Tigers. Over an 11-season career, he was an All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, playing for the San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Colorado Rockies.  Nokes burst onto the scene with the Detroit Tigers, hitting 32 home runs and driving in 87 runs, earning an All-Star nod and finishing third in American League Rookie of the Year voting.  He was the catcher for Jim Abbott's no-hitter with the Yankees on September 4, 1993 and the survivor of an emergency landing in an airplane he was piloting. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Almost every pro baseball player Matt Hannaford represents has the same wound — and it traces back to their relationship with their dad. In this live event, MLB agent Matt Hannaford and high performance coach Jo Martinez Killian sit down with parents and young athletes to walk through the pattern Joe has seen in nearly every major league locker room he's ever worked in, and what actually breaks the cycle before it starts. Subscribe to the channel for the insider playbook on what pro scouts, agents, and performance coaches actually see in elite players — and what most parents get wrong long before the draft conversation ever happens.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why Norway produces more elite athletes per capita than any country in the world — and the sports rules they enforce before age 13 - The three-word reframe that took one of Matt's clients from AA to a home run on his first major league pitch - How to turn a complaint into a vision you both agree on — the exact script - The difference between expectations and agreements, and why expectations are a pathway to resentment - Why "I don't wanna see my kid struggle" is the instinct that steals the one thing they actually need from you   Matt reads a letter from the father of a division one SEC pitcher with a zero ERA who is draft-eligible — a letter that made Matt call Joe the same day and say we have to do this live. The dad writes that his son, at 20, told him flat out he cannot relax around him anymore because every conversation turns into criticism. The dad's response is the line that frames the entire episode: there are times I wish he would just step away from baseball so he can feel how much I love him and how it has nothing to do with performance. Jo breaks down the framework he uses with pro athletes across MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA locker rooms. Where there is no vision, the people perish — but most parents are leading from complaints instead of vision, and from expectations instead of agreements. He walks through the four-step move that turns an expectation like "I expect you to respect me" into an agreement both parent and kid actually own. He names the fawning pattern coaches see in kids who have learned to pacify the adult in front of them instead of saying what they actually want. Matt shares the moment Jo called him out on a client call — Matt jumped in to answer a question Jo was still working through with the player, and Jo told him afterward: you stole his growth. The question was his weight to lift. That single exchange is the frame for the entire conversation with youth athletes and their parents. The instinct to take struggle away from your kid is the instinct that leaves them unable to carry anything hard later. Struggle is the gift. The discomfort is where the identity gets built.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — The Letter From a Division One Dad 6:30 — Norway's Sports Rules Before Age 13 7:50 — His Dream Not Mine: Jo's Soccer Story 26:59 — Why Success Is Also Poison 37:59 — You Stole His Growth: The Struggle Is the Gift 40:38 — Complaints Are Vision in Disguise 1:02:42 — Expectations Lead to Resentment 59:15 — The Three-Word Vision That Got Zach Cole Called Up 1:19:31 — Disempowered vs. Empowered Language 1:30:51 — Baseball Does Not Make a Good God   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is the president and CEO of Aligned Sports Agency and the host of the Most Valuable Agent podcast. Over 20+ years he has negotiated more than $2 billion in MLB contracts, representing Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Austin Riley, and Liam Hendriks, with prior exposure to Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and Trevor Hoffman. He gives you the insider playbook on college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions.   LINKS & RESOURCES Alignd Sports Agency: https://www.aligndsports.com/  Episode with Jo: https://youtu.be/rR-yZoLEQ3s  The Dad Effect: https://youtu.be/6opkFoZD-sY   #CollegeBaseball #MLBDraft #YouthSports #BaseballParents #MostValuableAgent  

Katie Sommers tells us what is going on with everything BTS, what to avoid this weekend, and a close call with an MLB player?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Sommers tells us what is going on with everything BTS, what to avoid this weekend, and a close call with an MLB player?!

This week we're lollygagging around a rapid fire covering a range of topics, Patriots Day, City Connect uniforms, MLB rookies to watch, the Mets, recasting Titanic with MLB players, and more! Do you have any questions or comments about Lollygagging Sports? Reach out to us on Bluesky: Bo Reed (@boreed009.bsky.social), Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten.bsky.social‬), Lollygagging Sports (@lollygaggingpod.bsky.social). And on Twitter/X: Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten), Matthew Irby (@IrbyStatMan), Lollygagging Sports (@LollygaggingPod).

Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by former MLB Player and the Co-host of Blair and barker on Sportsnet, Kevin Barker! Kevin discusses the Jays righting the ship in the series finale against the Dodgers. Then Kevin dives into Vladimir Guerrero Jr's. season thus far and what needs to change. To close Kevin touches on the jays team outlook as a whole!   (24:29) Later on, the guys are joined by Sportsnet Golf Reporter, Adam Stanley! Adam takes the guys through all the biggest Masters storylines as it gets underway this morning!   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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pirates insider Jason Mackey discuss the gravity of Pirates prospect SS Konnor Griffin making his MLB debut at the age of 19. Also, will the Pirates be publicly acknowledging how the ballpark will be handling fans with traffic cones? April 3, 2026, 8:00 Hour

How was the first weekend with the ABS challenge system? Opening Day Weekend takeways. Quirky stats of the week. And, 15 players you may not know yet but you absolutely should before they potentially breakout this season. (2:28) Salvador Perez Hall of Famer? ... (5:45) Data and takeways from ABS challenge system ... (14:03) Is this fair for MLB umpires? ... (18:27) Jared Oliva's remarkable journey to Opening Day roster ... (25:15) MVP Mike Trout is back? ... (27:40) Players you don't know yet but you need to know ... (32:05) wOBA vs. expected wOBA explained ... (39:15) Jordan Walker breakout season? ... (49:24) Is this former MLB player still playing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball is back! And with the implementation of the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike Challenge system), players' heights are now being adjusted for accuracy, causing some players to shrink a few inches. Covino is faced with the dilemma of having to attend his daughter's cheer competition on opening day with an interesting hypothetical. And Keith Thurman is fighting Sebastian Fundora, and their height difference is insane. Plus a viral story about Shaq and Sabrina Carpenter. It's a show of inches! #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball is back! And with the implementation of the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike Challenge system), players' heights are now being adjusted for accuracy, causing some players to shrink a few inches. Covino is faced with the dilemma of having to attend his daughter's cheer competition on opening day with an interesting hypothetical. And Keith Thurman is fighting Sebastian Fundora, and their height difference is insane. Plus a viral story about Shaq and Sabrina Carpenter. It's a show of inches! #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram and Jack react to and pick apart Peter's top 100 player list for 2026!Intro: 3:00100-91: 8:5190-81: 20:5080-71: 29:4770-61: 39:0760-51: 48:0750-41: 1:10:1840-31: 1:16:4630-21: 1:26:0220-11: 1:34:5110-1: 1:43:48Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Top MLB players under the age of 25 and Luka has improved his defense of late. The Mavs improve their draft stock by losing again. Below the Belt!

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Lo returns with a golfer being mocked by Egyptian geese. MLB player Merrill Kelly chose the Diamondbacks over the Padres because of taxes. Matthew Schaefer has the new record for goals scored for an 18 year old defensemen and we heard the call.

(00:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start hour No. 2 by reacting to Tony Clark's fallout with the MLBPA. (6:45) We discuss whether MLB needs a salary cap.(16:46) We take your lovely phone calls about everything we've talked about so far. (23:55) We play an audio recording of what it's like to negotiate with the Red Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Rochie comes prepared and has a game for Fred and Wallach.(18:04.659)(34:18.509) We're talking Sox and baseball with Roche.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.