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We have many thoughts about the World Series including loving a Game Seven which had all the things except the result we wanted. Ernie Clement was the center of it all, Freddie couldn't stop with the walk offs, Yamamoto earned that MVP, we got a bench clearing kerfuffle, Will Smith took another big swing, and we had multiple chances to talk about just how much time Shohei should be taking. The TOR bullpen joined the LAD in showing support for Alex Vesia. Vladdy honored Captain Clutch, Marie Philip Poulin, but was unable to channel her magic. Congrats to Pookie for winning the Roberto Clemente award. ICE cooled off ticket sales and caused the plug to be pulled on the LIDOM showcase at Citifield, but the DR/PR all stars may still be on. The MLBPA flushed out a mole. And we give Max the last word on the season.We say, “I'm doing numerology in my head,” “a tax on people who can't do math,” and, “I'll cheers with my Canadian little whiskey here.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, 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. 

Fast Five at Fiveish, MLBPA Investigation + Commonwealth Action by Ed Lane

NO SHOW TOMORROW! Today's word of the day is ‘bang!' as in double bang as in Davis Schneider as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in Blake Snell as in World Series as in Blue Jays as in Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from being World Series champions. Trey Yesavage, a rookie, put on a pitching display that people dream about. The Dodgers can't hit. The Dodgers can't get on base. And the Blue Jays long ball/small ball has left Los Angeles fans shocked as the series heads back to Toronto. (17:40) NPPOD. (22:00) Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are now on leave WITHOUT pay. The NBPA is going to fight this for Rozier. (30:30) Uh oh. Breaking news about the MLBPA and the feds! Tony Clark finds himself under more heat. Let's dive into it. (39:00) Review: Fight Club. (41:30) Let's talk about Dallas. There is a major fight going on between the Stars and the Mavericks. A lawsuit. A countersuit. The works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! Today's word of the day is ‘bang!' as in double bang as in Davis Schneider as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in Blake Snell as in World Series as in Blue Jays as in Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from being World Series champions. Trey Yesavage, a rookie, put on a pitching display that people dream about. The Dodgers can't hit. The Dodgers can't get on base. And the Blue Jays long ball/small ball has left Los Angeles fans shocked as the series heads back to Toronto. (17:40) NPPOD. (22:00) Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are now on leave WITHOUT pay. The NBPA is going to fight this for Rozier. (30:30) Uh oh. Breaking news about the MLBPA and the feds! Tony Clark finds himself under more heat. Let's dive into it. (39:00) Review: Fight Club. (41:30) Let's talk about Dallas. There is a major fight going on between the Stars and the Mavericks. A lawsuit. A countersuit. The works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Dave Roberts reshuffling the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup ahead of Game 5 was a panic move, tell us why the latest MLBPA awards voting results prove that most ‘regular’ MLB players are jealous of the big stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, tell us if Michael Jordan’s comments about load management still hold water when it comes to today’s crop of young stars, and explain why they’ve been so underwhelmed by MJ’s NBC interviews so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 5 of the World Series, tell us why the latest MLBPA awards voting results prove that most ‘regular’ MLB players are jealous of the big stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Plus, FOX Sports NBA analyst Ric Bucher swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around The Association. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates overpriced stadium stuff in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Dave talk about the ongoing World Series after back-to-back classic games. They talk about the impending MLB free agency and where the Mariners priorities should be. They talk about the WS being tied at two games a piece and Cal Raleigh winning MLBPA player of the year in Take Two. Seahawks RB George Holani joins the show to talk about how he spent his bye week, the national media’s perception of the Seahawks, and his time with the Special Teams unit. And they put a bow on Cal Raleigh’s incredible season after winning the MLBPA player of the year.

In our final headlines Casey Warner has more on Louisiana's Governer making comments on LSU's next Football HC and we have breaking news of a blemish on the MLBPA that could make things very complicated moving forward.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh Named MLBPA Player of Year after Season with 60 Home Runs

Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica on Tuesday with winds topping 200 mph. Early Wednesday it made landfall again, this time in Cuba. CBS News' Jason Allen reports. Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the assessing the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa after it pummeled the island and what's next. There could be a crackdown soon on a type of sports gambling known as prop betting. Instead of picking winners or losers, you bet on something specific that will or won't happen during a game. Now, some pro leagues are discussing limiting prop bets and some states could make it illegal. A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that while most women experience menopause symptoms, more than 80% never seek medical care. In "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste reports on a misunderstood treatment that's helping many find relief. Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new series, "Crutch," a spin-off of the CBS hit "The Neighborhood." Morgan opens up about playing a Harlem dad, why the role feels personal and how comedy has helped him overcome life's toughest challenges. Major Leaguers vote each year to honor their own for achievements on and off the field. MLBPA's 2025 Player of the Year is Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh, with Kyle Schwarber, Tarik Skubal, and Paul Skenes also taking top honors. Skenes joins "CBS Mornings" to celebrate the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It's all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson's injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday's practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let's talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn't want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It's all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson's injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday's practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let's talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn't want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys talked about Tony Clark's statement about sports betting in baseball and got ready for SDFC's playoff game!

Call us at 631-377-4869 and your question can make the show! It's So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Ben Simmons turned down a contract offer from the Knicks. And then his agent dropped him. What is going on there? (14:30) How do 50/50 work at a stadium? Toronto has a regular 50/50 and a mega 50/50. Let me explain how these work. (23:00) Why doesn't the MLBPA just purchase the Minor League Baseball teams? Wouldn't that give you more control or leverage with MLB? (28:15) What do you think of the job Peter Bendix has done with the Marlins? Can they be contenders anytime soon? (35:00) Can you tell us the story about the bus again? (43:00) Can you explain the Murdoch Family settlement? The one about FOX? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if turning a simple idea into a one-of-a-kind gift for baseball fans could spark a multimillion-dollar business? In this episode, Kris Dehnert, founder of Dehnert Media Group and CEO of Dugout Mugs®, shares lessons from 15 years of entrepreneurship across multiple industries including real estate, apparel, affiliate marketing, and eCommerce. With more than $65 million in online sales and partnerships with some of the biggest names in baseball, Kris reveals the mindset, strategies, and resilience that fueled his journey. From humble beginnings naming his first company after himself to scaling Dugout Mugs® into a brand officially licensed by MLB, MiLB, MLBPA, and the Hall of Fame, Kris's story is one of creativity, grit, and seizing opportunity. Today, he consults with businesses on sales, marketing, and social media while continuing to bet big on ventures and owners with vision. [00:03:39] – $65 Million in Online Sales Breaking down the path to surpassing $65M. The marketing approaches that fueled growth. Balancing consulting with full-scale business building. [00:09:31] – Finding Diamonds in the Rough Spotting visionary owners with scalable ideas. Why Kris sometimes goes “all in” as a partner. How he evaluates whether a business can become a unicorn. [00:13:40] – The Dugout Mugs® Story The origin of the Dugout Mugs® concept. Turning a baseball bat into a mug. Early challenges and breakthroughs. [00:19:00] – Scaling with Licensing Deals How Dugout Mugs® secured official MLB, MiLB, MLBPA, and Hall of Fame partnerships. Recognition from major baseball organizations. Building credibility through licensing. [00:24:18] – Lessons in Leadership and Growth Simplifying operations while scaling. Why consistency beats complexity. Balancing multiple ventures as a founder. [00:29:00] – Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurs Learning to adapt when plans don't work. Keeping focus in the face of setbacks. The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. [00:34:00] – Giving Back and Mentorship What drives Kris today beyond revenue. Why collaboration and mentorship matter. Helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. [00:38:20] – Advice for Entrepreneurs How to spot the right opportunities. Knowing when to pivot versus when to double down. The role of resilience in long-term success. Key Quotes “My goal is simple: help businesses do what they're doing, better than they are currently doing it.” — Kris Dehnert “Sometimes you find a diamond in the rough, a business with potential and an owner with vision — and in those cases, I go all in.” — Kris Dehnert “Creativity, grit, and resilience are what turn ideas into multimillion-dollar ventures.” — Kris Dehnert  Connect with Kris Dehnert

JD opens with thoughts on the Blue Jays' loss to the Cubs at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, the importance of winning Thursday's series finale, and the recent performance of the starting rotation (00:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith joins to chat more about pitching, the expectations for Shane Bieber when he gets back to the big leagues, and the excitement around Trey Yesavage making his first Triple-A start (9:18). Later, former MLB All-Star, Andrew Miller, jumps on with JD to chat about his famous outings against the Blue Jays, the development of the game and how it's viewed, and the ongoing youth movement amongst the players, before getting into his work with the MLBPA, the continuing CBA negotiations and the changes that could come after next season (20:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed the Co-Founder & CEO of Opendorse, Blake Lawrence. Lawrence explores the rapid evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports—covering the impact of recent executive orders, the financial literacy young athletes need, and the shifting dynamics of athlete compensation. He offers insights into the challenges and opportunities NIL presents, the implications of the transfer portal, and introduces his book, NIL 101: The House Settlement, which demystifies the complexities of NIL for athletes and industry stakeholders.After a promising career as a University of Nebraska linebacker was cut short by injury, Lawrence pivoted to business—earning his marketing degree in 2009 and MBA in 2011. In 2010, while completing his MBA, he co-founded Hurrdat, a fast-growing social media agency later acquired in 2014. Building on that success, Lawrence and former teammate Adi Kunalic launched Opendorse in 2012. What began as a simple tool to help one friend manage endorsement deals quickly grew into the leading platform connecting athletes, brands, and sports organizations.Under Lawrence's leadership, Opendorse has partnered with major sports associations including the NFLPA, MLBPA, PGA Tour, NHLPA, and Team USA. Today, the platform serves more than 100,000 athletes, 3,000 brands, and thousands of organizations—backed by $40 million in venture capital and patent-pending technology that quantifies athlete endorsement value.Known for blending lessons from the locker room with entrepreneurial grit, Lawrence champions values like teamwork, accountability, competitiveness, and relentless work ethic. Beyond running Opendorse, he is a sought-after speaker and media voice, appearing on ESPN's Outside the Lines, SportsCenter, Today Show, Bloomberg QuickTake, and more.Blake Lawrence: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakealawrence/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_lawrence/X: https://x.com/Blake_LawrenceNIL 101: The House Settlement: https://blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHouseSettlement?utm_campaign=house-posts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=xChapters00:00 Introduction to Blake Lawrence and Opendorse02:51 The Evolution of NIL and Opendorse' Role08:29 The Impact of NIL on Young Athletes12:07 Financial Literacy and Support for Athletes16:31 Compensation Disparities and Locker Room Dynamics21:14 The Transfer Portal and Its Implications24:40 The Future of College Sports and Market Forces26:43 The Role of the College Sports Commission37:19 Blake's Book: NIL 101, The House Settlement41:02 Looking Ahead: The Future of College Football and Basketball

Former MLB Pitcher and Host of Baseball Is Dead Podcast Dallas Braden joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines in the lead up to the MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays' trade pieces, the Yankees shooting for the stars, the formation of the starting pitchers in Toronto, the rankings in the AL, the MLBPA's viewpoints on the salary cap and more.

Today's word of the day is ‘defensive' as in the Yankees as in Aaron Boone as in ejected as in the Blue Jays as in errors. The Yankees defense has been bad. Anthony Volpe has been bad. The Yankees are now 4 games back of the Blue Jays and lost the tiebreaker if the season ends tied. Let's talk about Boone and his comments postgame. (9:50) Automated ball-strike system is coming to baseball. It's a guarantee. The union is going to do what it can to make the transition as difficult as possible. Tony Clark wants a buffer-zone? WHAT!? (21:40) Would you trade for Dylan Cease? That's the big question for teams right now. Why are the Padres selling? (28:15) Shohei Ohtani is magic. Everything he does is magic. Are you paying attention? (36:00) Review: RRR. (39:00) Review: Part 2: One Night in Idaho. (45:00) NPPOD. (48:30) Mets got a sweep of the Angels. Are they back? Is the team ready? But let's talk about Mike Trout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘defensive' as in the Yankees as in Aaron Boone as in ejected as in the Blue Jays as in errors. The Yankees defense has been bad. Anthony Volpe has been bad. The Yankees are now 4 games back of the Blue Jays and lost the tiebreaker if the season ends tied. Let's talk about Boone and his comments postgame. (9:50) Automated ball-strike system is coming to baseball. It's a guarantee. The union is going to do what it can to make the transition as difficult as possible. Tony Clark wants a buffer-zone? WHAT!? (21:40) Would you trade for Dylan Cease? That's the big question for teams right now. Why are the Padres selling? (28:15) Shohei Ohtani is magic. Everything he does is magic. Are you paying attention? (36:00) Review: RRR. (39:00) Review: Part 2: One Night in Idaho. (45:00) NPPOD. (48:30) Mets got a sweep of the Angels. Are they back? Is the team ready? But let's talk about Mike Trout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and John try to sort through what winning 2 of 3 from Detroit means for this club's immediate future. Then Rick Helling, the most recent - and perhaps last ever - 20-game winner in Rangers history, joins the guys to talk about being traded from and to the Rangers twice in a two-year period, pitching through the Steroid Era and being one of the first voices to speak out against PEDs. He also takes us inside his current work at the MLBPA. In the archives, John revisits Kenny Rogers' perfect game and Rogers' weird reaction to it. And before we sign off, the fellas unveil the bracket for Rangers Regular Season Madness, an opportunity for fans to vote on the top 16 moments in Rangers regular season history over the course of the summer and be rewarded with cool memorabilia for participating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and John try to sort through what winning 2 of 3 from Detroit means for this club's immediate future. Then Rick Helling, the most recent - and perhaps last ever - 20-game winner in Rangers history, joins the guys to talk about being traded from and to the Rangers twice in a two-year period, pitching through the Steroid Era and being one of the first voices to speak out against PEDs. He also takes us inside his current work at the MLBPA. In the archives, John revisits Kenny Rogers' perfect game and Rogers' weird reaction to it. And before we sign off, the fellas unveil the bracket for Rangers Regular Season Madness, an opportunity for fans to vote on the top 16 moments in Rangers regular season history over the course of the summer and be rewarded with cool memorabilia for participating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Startup to Storefront, we sit down with Iggy Rodriguez, whose career spans the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. From leading partnerships at the LA Dodgers and Therabody to helping scale VIP platforms like Velocity Black and Kapow, Iggy has spent years negotiating deals with teams, leagues, and luxury brands. Now, as Senior Director at OneTeam Partners, he helps brands tap into athlete name, image, and likeness across the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, and more. On this episode you'll learn: • What it really takes to get on and stay on The Bachelor and Bachelorette • How casting for reality TV works behind the scenes and what producers aren't telling you • The emotional cost of chasing fame and attention online • Why your dating life changes after national TV • How Iggy's career path evolved from sports partnerships to licensing powerhouse Plus, Iggy shares how he gives back — fostering dogs in LA and mentoring Special Olympics athletes.

No kidding, the Swing Off as the ASG tiebreaker is in the collective bargaining agreement. CBAs also show up when we crosstrain with the WNBA – players are getting crap for backing off social justice activism in favor of “business.” And by business they mean negotiating their CBA. Here to tell you, fair pay is a social justice issue. We've got ASG takes – mic'd up players, unis, bling vs meaning in fashion coverage, and a crayon bat to make a statement. PCA started a new club, Kyle won't back down, and Brayan came back up. Pottymouth mourns her Diamondbacks in the rough. Thank you, owners of the Guardians and the Commanders for your “no thank you” response to the fascist in chief's directive to go back to their former, racist, team names. Travel bans and ICE activity cause the MLBPA to instruct international players to keep their immigration docs on them at all time, and have us revisiting FIFA logistics. Good luck to all the participants in the 10th Annual Baseball For All Nationals!We say, “You educate so hard,” “Wrexham Massholes,” and “Guadalajara won't do.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, 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. 

Today's word of the day is ‘electric' as in All-Star Game as in swing-off as in MLB as in getting right! What a night for MLB! What a moment! Wow! Let's break down the game and all the moments. From ABS to Hank Aaron tributes to dingers to Schwarbombs. LOVED IT! (21:40) MLBPA executive director Tony Clark met with the media before the All-Star Game and he had very strong feelings about the salary cap idea. Woof. Collusion? GMAB! (31:30) The Tampa Bay Rays are going to play games at home in the postseason… if it happens! Shocker! (37:50) Review: Thunderbolts. (39:10) Emmy nominations are out! (43:40) NPPOD. (44:00) Scottie Scheffler gave some responses to some questions before The Open Championship and whoa. The level of depth in his answers. The level of truth. It's something you rarely see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘electric' as in All-Star Game as in swing-off as in MLB as in getting right! What a night for MLB! What a moment! Wow! Let's break down the game and all the moments. From ABS to Hank Aaron tributes to dingers to Schwarbombs. LOVED IT! (21:40) MLBPA executive director Tony Clark met with the media before the All-Star Game and he had very strong feelings about the salary cap idea. Woof. Collusion? GMAB! (31:30) The Tampa Bay Rays are going to play games at home in the postseason… if it happens! Shocker! (37:50) Review: Thunderbolts. (39:10) Emmy nominations are out! (43:40) NPPOD. (44:00) Scottie Scheffler gave some responses to some questions before The Open Championship and whoa. The level of depth in his answers. The level of truth. It's something you rarely see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly's top 5 Steelers of the 21st century. Terry McLaurin is frustrated with his contract in Washington. Adam Schefter said the issue is years and guaranteed money and the sides aren't close. He still thinks the deal will get done.The head of the MLBPA says a salary cap would take baseball backward. Patrick Queen ranks No. 75 on the NFL Top 100 players.

After a local writer shared some thoughts from his time at a press conference with the head of MLBPA, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder how much hope there will be for MLB to be improved by the next labor agreement, assuming both sides will approve it.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi start the show breaking down last night's MLB All-Star game. The hosts discuss how surprisingly entertaining the game was, the way it ended an unprecedented swing off, the use of the ABS system in the game, and if the MVP was worthy of it. The duo also dive into the lack of star power in the stadium towards the end, and the importance of hosting the game in outdoor venues, especially with the reports Toronto is being considered for an upcoming Mid-Summer Classic. B&D wrap up the hour focusing on the MLBPA's desire to implement a salary cap in the league and how its seemingly the hill they will die on. Should they? The pair talk about whether its good for the game or not, and if spending big really leads to more wins on the field.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ed and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to debate the possibility of a salary cap in the next Major League Baseball CBA. MLBPA chief Tony Clark believes it would set the game back, but is it a needed addition to help bring some competitive balance to the game?

Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah says that Scott Boras has a ton of power within the MLBPA. Owners are all over the place in a lot of important areas that need settled. Noah says that there is not a lot of interest from Oneil Cruz's camp in terms of staying with the Pirates long term.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Rob Manfred says that the Pirates will have a fair chance come February. Brown says that a salary cap will not solve everything. Brown says that Nutting believes that “something has to happen”. The next few months are very important for Reynolds and Cruz. Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah says that Scott Boras has a ton of power within the MLBPA. Owners are all over the place in a lot of important areas that need settled. Noah says that there is not a lot of interest from Oneil Cruz's camp in terms of staying with the Pirates long term. Donny Football Debrief – Jauan Jennings either wants a new contract or out of San Francisco. Would you make a move for him if you were the GM of the Steelers? Mullsy thinks Terry Mclaurin is a far better receiver than DK Metcalf. Poni doesn't want to give up assets for Mclaurin.

Today's word of the day is ‘consequences' as in the NHL as in NIL as in Canada as in change. Gavin McKenna is the lock of all locks to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. And he's going to college. A top Canadian JR player headed to the US is unheard of. But NIL has changed the world of hockey forever. (11:00) We have another investigation into an MLB agent. Another case of an agent taking advantage of a foreign player. It's sad. Someone had asked me a question about MLB owners and the MLBPA so let me answer that. (25:45) We have an F1 update! Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull. Wow. (33:00) Review: Dept. Q. (36:30) Draymond Green sounded off on the new CBA. He said free agency is dead. He said players aren't educated on business. Hmm. (44:45) The Big Beautiful Bill is already upsetting Congress. Here we go. We've got people in Congress writing up bills to change the gambling law in the bill. Woof. (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘consequences' as in the NHL as in NIL as in Canada as in change. Gavin McKenna is the lock of all locks to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. And he's going to college. A top Canadian JR player headed to the US is unheard of. But NIL has changed the world of hockey forever. (11:00) We have another investigation into an MLB agent. Another case of an agent taking advantage of a foreign player. It's sad. Someone had asked me a question about MLB owners and the MLBPA so let me answer that. (25:45) We have an F1 update! Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull. Wow. (33:00) Review: Dept. Q. (36:30) Draymond Green sounded off on the new CBA. He said free agency is dead. He said players aren't educated on business. Hmm. (44:45) The Big Beautiful Bill is already upsetting Congress. Here we go. We've got people in Congress writing up bills to change the gambling law in the bill. Woof. (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DVR and Britt discuss several first-time All-Stars including four starters in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, superstars on that stage for the first time like Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood, and a few veterans getting the nod on the strength of outstanding first-half performances. Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story of an MLBPA investigation into agent Yasser Mendez following allegations of financial misconduct.Rundown1:44 Stories of First-Time All-Stars & Starters7:03 Does Cal Raleigh Pass the "Neighbor Test"?14:19 Shane Smith: Second Rule 5 Pick to Make ASG in Draft Year18:11 Kyle Stowers & A Late BreakoutBritt's Story ($) about Stowers' adjustments: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/647849028:24 MacKenzie Gore and Questions About Patience for the New Front Office in D.C.42:11 MLBPA Investigating Allegations of Financial Misconduct Against Agent Yasser MendezBritt's Story ($) about the allegations: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6478358Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt GhiroliProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's word of the day is ‘halfway' as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let's start things off with my June predictions. How did I do? (7:00) The Good from MLB in June: The Houston Astros. This team just wins and wins and wins! The Rays win too! Can you believe it?(15:00) What's the Bad from the month of June? It's gotta be the Mets! Horrible pitching right now. Just bad! And what about the AL Central? It's the Tigers and who? (26:00) Here are my predictions for July! (33:07) Review: TrainWreck: Poop Cruise. (38:15) Rob Manfred keeps going after the MLBPA in a way we haven't seen before. It's been incredible to see. (49:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘halfway' as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let's start things off with my June predictions. How did I do? (7:00) The Good from MLB in June: The Houston Astros. This team just wins and wins and wins! The Rays win too! Can you believe it?(15:00) What's the Bad from the month of June? It's gotta be the Mets! Horrible pitching right now. Just bad! And what about the AL Central? It's the Tigers and who? (26:00) Here are my predictions for July! (33:07) Review: TrainWreck: Poop Cruise. (38:15) Rob Manfred keeps going after the MLBPA in a way we haven't seen before. It's been incredible to see. (49:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plastics are deeply woven into the fabric of our everyday lives—from the water bottles we sip from to the skincare products we apply, and even the yoga pants we wear. But beneath this modern convenience lies an alarming truth: plastics are loaded with hormone-disrupting chemicals that may be sabotaging your fertility, energy, mood, and overall health.In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I share Elena's real-life story of how eliminating plastic exposure for just 30 days dramatically improved her hormone balance, energy, skin, and sleep—and ultimately helped her conceive naturally after 3 years of trying.

The FBI is investigating top union officials tied to the NFLPA and MLBPA — and the fallout could reshape pro sports. In today's deep dive, we break down the OneTeam scandal and what it means for the future of players' rights and league power. But first: is pro tennis the most brutal sport on earth? Why are NBA fans protesting the Finals? Did the Steelers just tank their season by signing Aaron Rodgers? Women are finally rising into real leadership roles in the NFL. And a landmark court ruling could force Congress to act on college sports. Let's get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster's notes on the Toronto Blue Jays' trade deadline status, and the most interesting teams after June 1st. Plus, Sarah Langs on Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoughts on the Red Sox, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:46 A.J. Hinch 18:11 Jeff Passan 45:27 Todd Radom 55:49 Sarah Langs 58:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster's notes on the Toronto Blue Jays' trade deadline status, and the most interesting teams after June 1st. Plus, Sarah Langs on Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoughts on the Red Sox, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:46 A.J. Hinch 18:11 Jeff Passan 45:27 Todd Radom 55:49 Sarah Langs 58:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is joined by Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) to to jump into a week filled with high-profile investigations, civil lawsuits, and the ongoing clash between law, media, and sports.The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the MLB Players Association, reportedly issuing subpoenas related to financial dealings with OneTeam Partners and RedBird Capital. With multiple union execs retaining white-collar defense counsel, Dan and Mike break down what's known — and what it might mean for players and MLBPA credibility.Zion Williamson is facing a civil lawsuit for r*pe, kidnapping, and abuse. The filing raises serious legal and evidentiary questions, including whether deleted messages and past public controversies could shape the outcome.Trevor Bauer wins a $309,000 default judgment against accuser Lindsay Hill for breaching their settlement agreement. Dan explains the transactional law lesson behind “liquidated damages” and how this rarely-seen clause played out in court.The guys close with a gut-punch to Knicks fans as Tom Thibodeau is fired after back-to-back 50-win seasons. Thoughts on the firing?***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 and 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)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is joined by Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) to to jump into a week filled with high-profile investigations, civil lawsuits, and the ongoing clash between law, media, and sports.The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the MLB Players Association, reportedly issuing subpoenas related to financial dealings with OneTeam Partners and RedBird Capital. With multiple union execs retaining white-collar defense counsel, Dan and Mike break down what's known — and what it might mean for players and MLBPA credibility.Zion Williamson is facing a civil lawsuit for r*pe, kidnapping, and abuse. The filing raises serious legal and evidentiary questions, including whether deleted messages and past public controversies could shape the outcome.Trevor Bauer wins a $309,000 default judgment against accuser Lindsay Hill for breaching their settlement agreement. Dan explains the transactional law lesson behind “liquidated damages” and how this rarely-seen clause played out in court.The guys close with a gut-punch to Knicks fans as Tom Thibodeau is fired after back-to-back 50-win seasons. Thoughts on the firing?***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 and Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email

Today's word of the day is ‘preview' as in Dodgers as in Mets as in baseball as in playoffs. Let's talk about the 4-game series in June and what it could say for both teams moving forward. Will we see a rematch of last season's NLCS? I'd also like to talk about Lou Gehrig Day in MLB and what an awful disease ALS is. (10:30) Fredi Gonzalez is back! Our guy! He's back with the Braves! (18:00) When will we know where MLB games where MLB games will be played next year? Is it ESPN? Is it Apple? Is it NBC? Is it somewhere else!? (31:20) Review: Hacks Season 4. (35:10) Let's talk about ratings! Everyone is obsessed with ratings. From press releases to cover stories to talking fans. Why are we so into the ratings? (42:30) NPPOD. (47:40) The FBI is investigation the MLBPA and NFLPA. Uh oh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘preview' as in Dodgers as in Mets as in baseball as in playoffs. Let's talk about the 4-game series in June and what it could say for both teams moving forward. Will we see a rematch of last season's NLCS? I'd also like to talk about Lou Gehrig Day in MLB and what an awful disease ALS is. (10:30) Fredi Gonzalez is back! Our guy! He's back with the Braves! (18:00) When will we know where MLB games where MLB games will be played next year? Is it ESPN? Is it Apple? Is it NBC? Is it somewhere else!? (31:20) Review: Hacks Season 4. (35:10) Let's talk about ratings! Everyone is obsessed with ratings. From press releases to cover stories to talking fans. Why are we so into the ratings? (42:30) NPPOD. (47:40) The FBI is investigation the MLBPA and NFLPA. Uh oh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Pacers officially eliminating the Knicks in 6 games to advance to the NBA Finals, the energy and excitement around the state and Indianapolis especially, as well everything else happening around the world of sports including the MLB, college baseball, and college softball, and lastly, Detroit Lions 3x All-Pro and 4x Pro Bowl Center Frank Ragnow's retirement from the NFL after 7 years. Joining the progrum is 2x NBA Champion (once as a player and once as a Head Coach), 2002 NBA Coach of the Year, and current Head Coach of the Indiana Pacers, Rick Carlisle joins the show to chat about what makes this Pacers team so special, why having selfless superstars like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam trickles down throughout the locker room, what challenges the OKC Thunder present, how the Pacers embody the city and how evident it is what they're doing is special, and much much more. Later, MLB Senior Insider and journalist, Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about the latest on the investigation surrounding the financial dealings related to a multibillion-dollar firm started and owned, in part, by the MLBPA and NFLPA, the importance of the Dodgers/Yankees series from this past weekend for baseball as a whole, some bright young prospects coming up to the majors soon, which faces in college baseball will be making waves soon, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘$325 million' as in Vlad Jr as in signing bonus as in Blue Jays as in MLB as in anger. Canada has to be conflicted by this deal. Why? Because Vlad's signing bonus is taxed by Florida… where there's no income tax. How will other owner's and the MLBPA feel about this? (19:20) Luka Doncic went off in his return to Dallas. It was emotional. It was tough. And Nico Harrison was booed the whole time. (30:10) Review: True Romance. (33:15) The Phoenix Suns are done. Toast. Lights out. Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker. Max money and no playoffs. WOOF! (41:38) NPPOD. (44:00) Let's talk about tariffs. Trump reversed course some and announced a 90-day pause on everyone but China. Jumps and dives and volatility is off the charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘$325 million' as in Vlad Jr as in signing bonus as in Blue Jays as in MLB as in anger. Canada has to be conflicted by this deal. Why? Because Vlad's signing bonus is taxed by Florida… where there's no income tax. How will other owner's and the MLBPA feel about this? (19:20) Luka Doncic went off in his return to Dallas. It was emotional. It was tough. And Nico Harrison was booed the whole time. (30:10) Review: True Romance. (33:15) The Phoenix Suns are done. Toast. Lights out. Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker. Max money and no playoffs. WOOF! (41:38) NPPOD. (44:00) Let's talk about tariffs. Trump reversed course some and announced a 90-day pause on everyone but China. Jumps and dives and volatility is off the charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'bar' as in raise the bar as in set the bar as in expectations as in Paul Skenes. He's entering Year 2. Opening Day starter. Cy Young favorite. He spoke with a reporter about what he thinks of the Pirates. What he means to the team. (9:20) Andrew Miller spoke yesterday about salary caps and dynasties in baseball. He now works for the MLBPA. (18:40) The Minnesota Twins want to sell. The Twins owners want $1.7 billion. The Twins hold a ton of debt. The Twins will still sell. (26:01) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Giants and Red Sox approaches to the game and spending. Who will be right? (37:00) A national security failure already. What a world we live in. (43:55) NPPOD. (46:15) The college basketball transfer portal has opened up. A record number of players in there. The system is broken. It's all broken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'bar' as in raise the bar as in set the bar as in expectations as in Paul Skenes. He's entering Year 2. Opening Day starter. Cy Young favorite. He spoke with a reporter about what he thinks of the Pirates. What he means to the team. (9:20) Andrew Miller spoke yesterday about salary caps and dynasties in baseball. He now works for the MLBPA. (18:40) The Minnesota Twins want to sell. The Twins owners want $1.7 billion. The Twins hold a ton of debt. The Twins will still sell. (26:01) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Giants and Red Sox approaches to the game and spending. Who will be right? (37:00) A national security failure already. What a world we live in. (43:55) NPPOD. (46:15) The college basketball transfer portal has opened up. A record number of players in there. The system is broken. It's all broken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices