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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  

No one will be covering the battle after the World Series quite like Evan Drellich of The Athletic, who gives a full primer and overview of the upcoming MLB labor war with the MLBPA and the Orioles' role in the battle of billionaires vs. millionaires that many expect to greatly impact the business of baseball immediately following the season, if not already in some markets. The post Evan Drellich of The Athletic gives a full overview of MLB labor and Orioles role in the upcoming war first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the MLBPA, LeBron's cummuting plans, and more! Chernoff sits down with the people's lawyer, Bruce Hagan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Lucas, PJ, Raj and Greg as they banter about the most recent rebuttal by the MLBPA in the very public CBA negotiations, discuss the Kyle Bradish extension and other news around the league while spending the bulk of the podcast recommending what do with some star players (performing or otherwise) for this season and beyond.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Hunter Goodman, Carter Jensen, Ryan Jeffers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Austin Riley, Curtis Mead, Miguel Vargas, Brandon Lowe, Colson Mongtomery, Gunnar Henderson, Trea Turner, Jackson Merrill, Jarren Duran, Garrett Mitchell, Jake McCarthy, Hunter Brown, Mackenzie Gore, Nick Martinez, Eduardo Rodriguez

Ben and Carlos talk through the most recent draft proposal from the MLBPA. The two talk about the potential and the ramifications of college sophomore eligibility, thoughts on hard vs. soft slotting, moving the draft from July to June, whether or not draft pick trading is coming and how that could be more exciting for the draft process overall.—Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro/Banter(5:30) MLBPA draft proposal talk(11:00) Why are only older college players eligible?(17:00) Is universal eligibility a real compromise?(21:00) Do teams need more years of college performance to make decisions?(24:30) Thoughts on soft vs. hard slotting?(31:00) Small revenue teams getting additional bonus pool to spend(35:00) Moving the draft back to June?(46:15) Everyone likes draft pick trading—Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America Website—SEAT GEEKUse 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 discountAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Voici le segment Point de contact - un chronique reliée à la technologie et à la «business» du baseball avec Jean Michel Arseneau - tirée de l'édition du 20 juillet 2026 du balado Compte complet avec Alain Usereau et Marc Griffin.Dans cet épisode, Jean Michel nous parle de l'interdiction de l'usage de l'intelligence artificielle sur les tablettes dans les enclos des joueurs, ainsi que l'utilisation des relations publiques et des médias lors des présentes négociations entre la MLB et la MLBPA.Merci à notre partenaire principal, Plan de match.Pour regarder ou écouter ce balado dans son entièreté, consultez le site web www.comptecomplet.com.#comptecomplet #balado #pointdecontact #baseball #alainusereau #marcgriffin #jeanmichelarseneau #technologie #business

Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport.   0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport.   0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport.   0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That described the two longest active winning streaks and coincidentally our two favorite teams, one of which was going down shortly after recording. More wood was knocked upon. Patti's got two players of the week on her boyfriend roster, congrats to Drake and WIlyer. Several of our guys made their marks in some very lopsided games this weekend. Pottymouth learns that SDI is not what it was in our formative years but Caleb's got a good one. We've got some All Star moments, including mathing out Cuban participation. Women's World Cup Baseball group states are about to begin, coinciding with Baseball for All in Rockford. MLPBA and the league tell very different stories about the state of baseball as bargaining continues. SoFi stadium workers benefit from Men's World Cup timing to gain protections against ICE. As predicted last week, Falklands/Malvinas are a thing, and a thing about which journalists are getting sloppy, and about which the Facist-in Chief is making more phone calls for all the wrong reasons. And we're so happy for Jonah, the Very Good Dog, who did indeed get his dream day at loanDepot park.We say, “11 is purple,” “Where the women at?” and, ”Philly fans do not disappoint.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castillo's ESPN.com article about the lack of Latino representation in the MLBPA. 0:00 Top of the First 2:50 Welcome Jesse Rogers 4:30 Inside the White Sox war room making No. 1 pick 9:04 Lack of Latino representation in MLBPA 12:33 Red Sox 13-game winning streak 15:10 Ohtani's knee injury, PCA MVP? 16:52 What will the Tigers do with Tarik Skubal? 19:15 Buyers or Sellers: Blue Jays, Astros, Orioles? 21:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castillo's ESPN.com article about the lack of Latino representation in the MLBPA. 0:00 Top of the First 2:50 Welcome Jesse Rogers 4:30 Inside the White Sox war room making No. 1 pick 9:04 Lack of Latino representation in MLBPA 12:33 Red Sox 13-game winning streak 15:10 Ohtani's knee injury, PCA MVP? 16:52 What will the Tigers do with Tarik Skubal? 19:15 Buyers or Sellers: Blue Jays, Astros, Orioles? 21:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 96th edition of the MLB All-Star Game is all wrapped up in Philadelphia after the American League defeated the National League, 4-0. With New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger taking home the game's MVP award, the AL continued its dominance over the Senior Circuit with its 11th win in the past 13 matchups. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give their thoughts on the aftermath of the game, including why the Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas should have gotten some consideration for the MVP award and why the National League continues to struggle in this exhibition. They then discuss the highlight of the night: a tribute to baseball and America that featured a nod to the movie The Sandlot. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss the press conference held with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA leader Bruce Meyer, as the two sides discuss their current positions in the CBA negotiations. They then try to figure out where to put the Boston Red Sox in the latest power rankings following their hot streak before breaking down some surprising Miami Marlins roster news.   1:41 - The Opener: All-Star Game reaction 21:36 - Cody Bellinger wins MVP 25:22 - We Need to Talk About: All-Star theatrics 40:23 - All-Star Week in Philly wrap-up 47:14 - Around the League: CBA update 53:55 - Red Sox power rankings 58:18 - Rintaro Sasaki signs with Marlins Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Mike Asti responds to some recent comments by the MLBPA executive director and explains why MLB needs a salary cap, but getting one will likely mean losing the 2027 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will there be a salary cap implemented in the new collective bargaining agreement between the MLBPA and MLB? Comments from players and Commissioner Rob Manfred say both sides could not be further away in discussions.

Mike and Rico spent a segment with their thoughts on comments from both MLB players and Commissioner Rob Manfred about the implementation of a salary cap/floor in the next CBA. Then, they quickly touched on where MLS promotion has been throughout the World Cup, and Rico tried to guess the teams in the league with only the city name provided. The guys wrapped the hour with their intended topic: which of the Skubal/Duren/Larkin situations are you most frustrated with?

The Drive discussed the inevitability of a lockout is coming in baseball this offseason, after some comments from the new head of the MLBPA.

While discussing a potential lockout in the MLB, The Drive made a point to highlight how strong the MLBPA is as a negotiating body.

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.

A salary floor is as important as a cap. MLBPA Director Bruce Meyer and Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the state of baseball. They disagree on a ton. 

Hour 3 with Jeff Hathhorn: A salary floor is as important as a cap. MLBPA Director Bruce Meyer and Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the state of baseball. They disagree on a ton. Jeff thinks there will be a lockout, but owners will cave. He doesn't know if owners as that invested to go without baseball for a year to gain a cap and floor. 

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.

What business lessons can be learned from FIFA's lack of transparency? Are MLB and the MLBPA about to make a terrible business decision? Did the commissioner of the Big 12 already make a terrible business decision? We talk sports and business every week. Brad Johansen of Omega Wealth Private Capital joined us this week. Learn more at OWPrivateCapital.com. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What business lessons can be learned from FIFA's lack of transparency? Are MLB and the MLBPA about to make a terrible business decision? Did the commissioner of the Big 12 already make a terrible business decision? We talk sports and business every week. Brad Johansen of Omega Wealth Private Capital joined us this week. Learn more at OWPrivateCapital.com. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pottymouth does not disappoint bringing you the Cavalli-Contreras rant you've been waiting for. Putting it firmly in the larger context of the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, Contreras' home country, we walk through the “brush,” the slur that came awfully easily to Cavalli, and the ensuing fracas (not a picnic, not a brawl). There's yet another teaching moment about an apology that really isn't. And the inequitable aftermath. Back to that larger context, “baseball” is rallying around earthquake recovery, from team-level fundraising to actions by individual players, and smaller, incredibly heartfelt moments that mean everything.Congrats to current BFs Drake Baldwin and Nick Kurtz for being named starters at this year's ASG, and to Sal Stewart and once and forever bf Adley Rutschman for making the reserves. Patti catches you up on collective bargaining with MLB owners moving money around in a smaller box and the MLBPA looking to eliminate shenanigans with stashing players in the minors to save a few bucks. We crosstrain with the Men's World Cup and the infamous Red Card, and the fascist in chief's inability to stay in his lane. And lastly we enjoy the irony of staff from “Guiness” (not that one) ruling on a world record glass of “beer” (It's Bud so it starts in quotes) outside of Globe Life Field. Patti still wants to know what happened to the 600 gallons sitting in the Texas sun for hours… ARI celebrated with apple pie nachos, and WAS with a red white and blue Liberty shake, but all any other teams could manage was throwing words like “all american” and “firecracker” in front of standard concessions. But at least our homes shook during the midnight fireworks in your nation's capital, as if we were under attack.We say, “Halle-f*!@n-luya,”Nothing says America 250 like a giant Budweiser,” and “cross-train with criticizing the government.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

The Firm of Harris & Marang 7.6.26 Hour 3 - USMNT + MLBPA Update full 2377 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:02:21 +0000 N5o9en7q6tDWwX4lY548jkvkzmE5CrbQ sports The Firm of Harris and Marang sports The Firm of Harris & Marang 7.6.26 Hour 3 - USMNT + MLBPA Update Fast paced and local, giving in depth insights to the Trail Blazers, baseball, college football and the NFL. With the right kind of weird to get Portland through the workday. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcas

The Firm of Harris & Marang 7.6.26 Full Show - USMNT vs Belgium Preview, Billy Donovan + MLBPA full 7590 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:21:27 +0000 yBbbTaSKzRbcPVkKTuNQrkgslWo0iCg2 sports The Firm of Harris and Marang sports The Firm of Harris & Marang 7.6.26 Full Show - USMNT vs Belgium Preview, Billy Donovan + MLBPA Fast paced and local, giving in depth insights to the Trail Blazers, baseball, college football and the NFL. With the right kind of weird to get Portland through the workday. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about tough times for a few EW favorites and Ben’s pre-podcast injury, then (15:00) discuss the response to Cade Cavalli telling Willson Contreras to “Sit down, boy.” After that (38:10), they cover the MLBPA’s proposals to limit certain types of transactions, a continued tightening of the leashes on starting pitchers, Paul Skenes’s recent struggles, the unlikely win-loss records of Tanner Bibee and Aaron Ashby (and an embarrassing Cooper Ingle error), Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong hot streaks and PCA’s newfound patience, recent swoons by the Braves and Yankees and surges by the Marlins and Rangers, what the Red Sox and Tigers should do at the deadline, and more. Audio intro: Philip Tapley and Michael Stokes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on Brebbia Link to MLBTR on Rooker Link to Rooker/Pasquantino pod Link to MLBTR on Lin Link to MLBTR on Lasko Link to Brussels sprouts episode Link to Venezuela earthquakes story Link to MLB/MLBPA Venezuela donation Link to Cavalli/Contreras video Link to story on first Contreras ejection Link to ump’s ejection explanation Link to story about Contreras/Cavalli incident Link to Cavalli apology Link to Toboni comments Link to Bixby census data Link to The Athletic on Cavalli Link to punishments for players Link to MLBTR on the suspensions Link to Contreras Instagram comment Link to Contreras Instagram report Link to The Athletic on player proposals Link to MLBTR on player proposals Link to Ben on pitcher roster restrictions Link to BP on rampant DFAing Link to BP on rampant optioning Link to MLBPA prop-bet proposal Link to Crizer on Skenes, etc. Link to Skenes Big Glizzy ad Link to McClanahan game Link to Sam on starter usage Link to Snell no-hitter Link to familiarity vs. fatigue research Link to Ingle error Link to MLB wins leaders Link to Ashby quotes Link to RP IP leaders Link to RP leverage leaders Link to 23-3 game Link to Littleton save Link to Corbin save tweet Link to PCA fun fact Link to Swanson fun fact 1 Link to Swanson fun fact 2 Link to fun-fact-finding interview Link to Woodrum on PCA Link to NL East playoff odds graph Link to Defector on the Marlins Link to Sheehan on the Rangers Link to Jay on bad defenses Link to Temecula incident 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

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush fill in for Brock and Salk they discuss - Can the M's offense find the consistency it needs without those two finding their power? - Who is more likely to figure it out? // If no movement on a salary cap, what concessions can MLBPA make? - What would the players want if they agreed to a salary cap? - Why wouldn’t the NBA model work where one player can sign a “SuperMax contract” (up to 25-30% of salary cap based on years in the league) - Franchise valuations well below NBA & NFL counterparts because they deal in fixed costs // Blue 88 Bump from Bump and Stacy, joins to talk - Why do you think of Trey McBride saying that the Seahawks are the team in the division he dislikes the most? - ESPN gave the Seahawks a B-minus for their offseason grade (part of the reason was signing Derick Hall to a contract extension and not keeping Mafe instead)…did they make the right decision keeping Hall over Mafe? - Which Seahawk should we be talking about more heading into the 2026 season?

Join Lucas (@theprospectprof), PJ (@prspctvibecheck) and Greg in their discussion on the MLBPA's most recent public proposal and what the near term future looks like for the Angels and Mets after their leadership changes this week. They also discuss the Futures Game roster drop, injury news and roster promotions around the league, and spend the majority of the episode discussing their thoughts on what dynasty managers can do to prepare for what could be lost games in a possible work stoppage.Players discussed: Brent Rooker, Wyatt Langford, Konnor Griffin, Logan Henderson, Caden Bodine, Pablo Lopez, Ryan Pepiot, Robby Snelling, Cody Ponce, Cade Horton, Tatsuya Imai, Eric Hartman, Braylon Payne, Mike Sirota, Franklin Arias, Theo Gillen

On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) are back after a three-month hiatus — with stories spanning college sports' future, an expanding NBA gambling probe, an NFL kidnapping case, and one of the biggest sports-media stories in years.After catching up on the time away — and a plan to bring back long-form guest interviews — Dan and Mike open with the Brendan Sorsby saga, the most consequential college-sports story of the offseason. They trace the whole arc: Sorsby's roughly $90,000 in bets (including on his own Indiana team), the NCAA's permanent ineligibility ruling, Jeffrey Kessler's state-court injunction in Lubbock, the Big 12's federal suit to preserve its right to punish Texas Tech, and the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft at all — leaving Sorsby out of football for 2026 on every front. Dan explains why this was nearly a "watershed moment" for state-versus-federal court chaos, and the "home court advantage" problem of athletes shopping NCAA disputes to friendly local judges.From there, the duo zooms out to the bigger college-sports picture: the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model, adopted June 23 — five seasons in five years, with the clock starting at enrollment or the year after an athlete turns 19. Dan and Mike break down the wave of challenges already filed (including Campbell v. NCAA and 50-plus basketball players from the 2022 class), and how the Protect College Sports Act and a Trump executive order fit into a five-year NIL era that still has no federal law.Dan and Mike then turn to the gambling and pro-sports bucket, with Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, charged in Florida with armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy.Followed by Malik Beasley, indicted in the Eastern District of New York on four counts alongside Ed Davis. Dan and Mike get into the point-shaving theory, the unsealed text messages, why a $60M-career player joining Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups makes this so alarming, and how this is now a federal case the NBA can't sweep away.The episode closes with the Dianna Russini story. With The Athletic's investigation looming and a new New York Times piece reigniting it, Dan walks through the Mike Vrabel reporting, the dual denials, and the defamation lawsuit that — tellingly — neither party ever filed. Dan and Mike turn it into a broader ethics conversation about honesty, owning mistakes, and what it means that Russini referred to herself as a "former journalist." Plus, in "What to Watch For," Mike flags the MLBPA's proposed prop-bet ban as the most important betting story of the back half of the year — and Dan shares a (very on-brand) World Cup story from the home front.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ConductDetrimental.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠

On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) are back after a three-month hiatus — with stories spanning college sports' future, an expanding NBA gambling probe, an NFL kidnapping case, and one of the biggest sports-media stories in years.After catching up on the time away — and a plan to bring back long-form guest interviews — Dan and Mike open with the Brendan Sorsby saga, the most consequential college-sports story of the offseason. They trace the whole arc: Sorsby's roughly $90,000 in bets (including on his own Indiana team), the NCAA's permanent ineligibility ruling, Jeffrey Kessler's state-court injunction in Lubbock, the Big 12's federal suit to preserve its right to punish Texas Tech, and the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft at all — leaving Sorsby out of football for 2026 on every front. Dan explains why this was nearly a "watershed moment" for state-versus-federal court chaos, and the "home court advantage" problem of athletes shopping NCAA disputes to friendly local judges.From there, the duo zooms out to the bigger college-sports picture: the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model, adopted June 23 — five seasons in five years, with the clock starting at enrollment or the year after an athlete turns 19. Dan and Mike break down the wave of challenges already filed (including Campbell v. NCAA and 50-plus basketball players from the 2022 class), and how the Protect College Sports Act and a Trump executive order fit into a five-year NIL era that still has no federal law.Dan and Mike then turn to the gambling and pro-sports bucket, with Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, charged in Florida with armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy.Followed by Malik Beasley, indicted in the Eastern District of New York on four counts alongside Ed Davis. Dan and Mike get into the point-shaving theory, the unsealed text messages, why a $60M-career player joining Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups makes this so alarming, and how this is now a federal case the NBA can't sweep away.The episode closes with the Dianna Russini story. With The Athletic's investigation looming and a new New York Times piece reigniting it, Dan walks through the Mike Vrabel reporting, the dual denials, and the defamation lawsuit that — tellingly — neither party ever filed. Dan and Mike turn it into a broader ethics conversation about honesty, owning mistakes, and what it means that Russini referred to herself as a "former journalist." Plus, in "What to Watch For," Mike flags the MLBPA's proposed prop-bet ban as the most important betting story of the back half of the year — and Dan shares a (very on-brand) World Cup story from the home front.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ConductDetrimental.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠

MLB Insider Bruce Levine joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the state of the NL Central at the halfway point of the season. Bruce breaks down where talks stand between the owners & MLBPA, and what side fans should be rooting for.

Bobby and Alex discuss the debate over the word “analytics” that's raging across the basketball internet, observing how eerily similar it is to the one that has poisoned baseball discourse over the last decade. Then, they make an exciting announcement about a new series of episodes called the Tipping Pitches: The Audit, where they'll be conducting deep dives into all 30 MLB teams' publicly available finances, spending, and more in an effort to set a level playing field for future labor discussions as the CBA expires. Next, they dig into the latest round of economic proposals from MLB and the MLBPA, including a radical max contract proposal from the owners that would fundamentally alter the existence of free agency in MLB, before discussing the PR blitz that the MLB side is building to try and win over public opinion.Finally, in honor of Bobby's trip to Camden Yards, they conduct a tiered ranking of the MLB stadiums that they've attended.Links:Tipping Pitches Rockies Meetup Interest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Will the MLBPA get what they want and all prop bets become banned? Also, Tom from Vegas Football Proxy stops by and Mark from Rabbet does as well 

Padres surprise everyone with a sweep of the Braves. Can they continue this winning streak against the Dodgers? MLB News Giants, Yankees, Mets, Rob Manfred, MLBPA, Bruce Meyer. NBA Draft News Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, Clippers, Nets, Kings, Mavericks, Bucks, Warriors, Thunder, Spurs. Lakers + Clippers Update. USA vs Turkey. Coach Pochettino Leadershi. NHL Draft Maple Leafs, Sharks, Canucks, Sabres. NHL Trades Senators, Sabres, Maple Leafs, Wizards. NHL Trade Rumors Jets, Rangers, Red Wings, Oilers, Stars, Ducks, Canucks. Plus, PGA, Detroit Lions, NFL, NCAA. Holy Moly! Drop your questions and comments in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook, or X to get into Fans Forum! Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, June 25, 2026. 1)…BIG WEEKEND BASEBALL-PETCO PARK…DODGERS/PADRES “BOUNCEBACK WEEKEND” 2A) …MLB-UNION TALKS…ROB MANFRED/BRUCE MEYER “CHANGE IN FREE AGENCY” 2B) …MLB NOTEBOOK…GIANTS/YANKEES/METS “PROBLEM PLAYERS” ————— 3)…NBA DRAFT WEEK- “BLUE CHIP BASKETBALL” WASH… UTAH MEMPHIS…CHICAGO CLIPPERS…BROOKLYN        SACRAMENTO DALLAS…BUCKS WARRIORS…THUNDER          SPURS 4A) …NBA TRADE BOARD “BLOCKBUSTER DEALS” 4B) …LAKERS-CLIPPERS MAKE STATEMENTS “BIG NIGHT GUARDS-BIG MONEY” ——————— 5)…WORLD CUP SOCCER…TEAM USA MOVE ON “DECISION NIGHT…WIN-MOVE ON” 6)…USA…HEAD COACH DIFFERENCE MAKER…MAURICIO POCHETTINO “IMPACT LEADER’ …I WAS SHOCKED AT COMPLACENCY …YOU ARE NAIVE …WHAT HAVE YOU ACCOMPLISHED …REPUTATION MEANS NOTHING …GUARANTEED NOTHING ============= (HALFTIME)…DIXIELINE LUMBER ============== 7)…NHL DRAFT WEEKEND “TOP PICKS-NO SURPRISES” TORONTO…G MC KENNA SAN JOSE…I STENBURG VANC…C MAHOLTRA BUFF…C REID 8)…NHL…RECORD WEEK TRADES “11-DEALS-11 DAYS” OTTAWA BUFFALO TORONTO WASHINGTON 9)…NHL TRADE RUMOR CENTRAL “TRADE RUMOR CENTRAL” WINN…C HELLEBUYCK RANGERS…V TROCHECK DET..D LARKINS EDM…D NURSE DALL…J ROBERTSON ANA…M MCTAVISH VAN…E PETTERSSON ————– 10)…HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE” PGA TOUR DETROIT LIONS NFL NCAA ================ #MLB #yankees #mets #giants #PADRES #mannymachado #jpsears #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #daltonrushing #ANGELS #jazzchisolm #juansoto #busterposey #RAFAELDEVERS #robmanfred #BRUCEMEYER #nfl #LIONS #lakers #lebronjames #AUSTINREAVES #clippers #kawhileonard #timberwolves #mavericks #thunder #spurs #WARRIORS #grizzlies #BULLS #WIZARDS #jazz #jamorant #anthonyedwards #lameloball #lonzoball #TEXASTECH #brendansorsby #ducks #masonmctavish #nhl #CAPITALS #MAPLELEAFS #OILERS #canucks #rangers #sharks #jets #redwings #AUSTONMATTHEWS #teamusa #christianpulisic #earlinghaaland #chuckylozano #MauricioPochettino #fifa #worldcup2026 #tigerwoods #pga Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

As we rapidly approach the halfway point of the 2026 baseball season, some interesting trends are starting to become more apparent across Major League Baseball. One of the more jarring statistics is the difference in success between teams in the American and National Leagues. While NL teams seem to be having more success, is there a bigger issue at play for teams in the AL? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman try to make sense of why the vast majority of teams in the American League aren't having great seasons. While 10 teams in the NL have records above .500, only five teams in the AL are above that mark. Additionally, only the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians have reached the 40-win mark. Could it be the amount teams are spending on payroll, or is competition within the AL divisions simply tighter? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the latest developments in the MLB and MLBPA negotiations over a new CBA, which could feature radical changes to how teams draft eligible players and what those changes could mean for the college baseball landscape. The guys then get into the new format change for the 2026 Home Run Derby, which some fans might not be thrilled about, before making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 1:34 – The Opener: What's wrong with the AL? 23:17 – Around The League: Latest in CBA negotiations 53:40 – We Need To Talk About: HR Derby changes 57:16 – The Good 1:04:01 – The Bad 1:07:58 – The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Today's word of the day is ‘united' as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all mean? (25:50) The San Francisco Giants are looking to shed salaries. According to ESPN, everyone is on the trade block. Buster Posey has to fix this team, can he? (33:40) Review: Over Your Dead Body. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Texas Tech saga is coming to a close. What a nightmare. Brendan Sorsby is leaving to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. After all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘united' as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all mean? (25:50) The San Francisco Giants are looking to shed salaries. According to ESPN, everyone is on the trade block. Buster Posey has to fix this team, can he? (33:40) Review: Over Your Dead Body. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Texas Tech saga is coming to a close. What a nightmare. Brendan Sorsby is leaving to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. After all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘prohibited' as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals are back at the Garden! Can you believe it? President Trump is going to the game and now a Watch Party has been canceled outside MSG. The team says it was the city and not because of Trump. The NYPD says the decision was made with the Secret Service. The vibes are down, but not out. (12:40) What are the prices like for tickets? BIG MONEY. So much so even Josh Hart commented on it. (25:50) Kawhi Leonard and his uncle Dennis have now been interviewed by NBA investigators. The team and Leonard continue to deny the allegations. Adam Silver wants this wrapped up. (31:50) I went to Germany for something. Let me explain what I did. (35:30) Review: Paper Bag Plan. (39:02) NPPOD. (42:00) President Trump has taken his side in the MLB and MLBPA fight. And of course, it's the side of baseball. (46:15) The World Cup starts on Friday and it's a mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘prohibited' as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals are back at the Garden! Can you believe it? President Trump is going to the game and now a Watch Party has been canceled outside MSG. The team says it was the city and not because of Trump. The NYPD says the decision was made with the Secret Service. The vibes are down, but not out. (12:40) What are the prices like for tickets? BIG MONEY. So much so even Josh Hart commented on it. (25:50) Kawhi Leonard and his uncle Dennis have now been interviewed by NBA investigators. The team and Leonard continue to deny the allegations. Adam Silver wants this wrapped up. (31:50) I went to Germany for something. Let me explain what I did. (35:30) Review: Paper Bag Plan. (39:02) NPPOD. (42:00) President Trump has taken his side in the MLB and MLBPA fight. And of course, it's the side of baseball. (46:15) The World Cup starts on Friday and it's a mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems! Today's word of the day is ‘tactics' as in MLBPA as in MLB as in messaging as in proposals as in arguing as in yelling as in bashing. Bruce Meyer has come out swinging. Bruce Meyer had harsh responses to the proposal that MLB sent last week. Was there a new proposal? No! Same one, but this time he spoke with the media over it. And then MLB had to respond. (26:20) Could President Trump be the key to this negotiation? Maybe! (32:11) What is going on with expansion in baseball? Is it not happening? (38:40) Review: Half Man. (42:44) NPPOD. (45:00) The Royals have a stadium issue. It's about financing. It's always about financing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems! Today's word of the day is ‘tactics' as in MLBPA as in MLB as in messaging as in proposals as in arguing as in yelling as in bashing. Bruce Meyer has come out swinging. Bruce Meyer had harsh responses to the proposal that MLB sent last week. Was there a new proposal? No! Same one, but this time he spoke with the media over it. And then MLB had to respond. (26:20) Could President Trump be the key to this negotiation? Maybe! (32:11) What is going on with expansion in baseball? Is it not happening? (38:40) Review: Half Man. (42:44) NPPOD. (45:00) The Royals have a stadium issue. It's about financing. It's always about financing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a floor-and-cap system in MLB. Let's go over everything else in the proposal and the harsh response from the union. Coca joins me with some questions that fans would certainly be interested in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a floor-and-cap system in MLB. Let's go over everything else in the proposal and the harsh response from the union. Coca joins me with some questions that fans would certainly be interested in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘misdirection' as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let's cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseball? Hmm. I don't think The Athletic is correct here. (38:40) Review: Margo's Got Money Troubles. (40:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘misdirection' as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let's cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseball? Hmm. I don't think The Athletic is correct here. (38:40) Review: Margo's Got Money Troubles. (40:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices