Podcasts about national league mvp

Dylan Campione is joined by a returning Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert on this week's Weekend Recap to discuss all the latest around the league. Will an AL West team finish above .500? Can the Phillies catch the Braves? Will Pete Crow-Armstrong finally dethrone Shohei Ohtani as the National League MVP? All that and more packed into today's episode! 

Rob and Kelvin explain why the NFL Top 100's ranking of Patrick Mahomes is not indicative of the way he's played the last few years, debate whether Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong is more deserving of the National League MVP award, and explain why Roger Goodell and the NFL are making a big mistake by working towards placing a permanent franchise in an overseas city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong is more deserving of the National League MVP award, explain why Roger Goodell and the NFL are making a big mistake by working towards placing a permanent franchise in an overseas city, and tell us if the Denver Broncos really believe in Bo Nix as their QB1. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Tannenbaum joins Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler to analyze the Atlanta Falcons' roster deficiencies and the pressure on their defensive depth. They discuss the team's quarterback strategy and the transition into a new leadership era. The conversation also highlights Matt Olson's stellar performance for the Braves and his standing in the National League MVP race. 02:00 - Intro And Player Benefits 05:40 - Falcons Preseason Defensive Concerns 09:45 - Atlanta Quarterback Evaluation Discussion 16:30 - Mike Tannenbaum On Management 24:05 - Evaluating Incoming Rookie Talent 30:15 - NFL Training Camp Predictions 35:35 - Matt Olson MVP Race

Pat Boyle wraps up his weekend baseball takeaways by making his opinion for the National League MVP race clear.

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network to share his doubts about the WAR metric amid a heated National League MVP race between Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

In the third hour, David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network to share his doubts about the WAR metric amid a heated National League MVP race between Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. After that, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the show to discuss the latest Bears news and notes coming out of training camp.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle provide an update on the ever so close National League MVP race, as Pete Crow-Armstrong has now moved ahead of Shohei Ohtani as the odds on favorite.

The NL MVP race is officially on. This week, John Smoltz joins the show to break down the biggest debate in baseball: Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong for National League MVP? Is elite defense more valuable than elite pitching? Who has the stronger overall case? We also discuss: ⚾ John Smoltz's biggest winners from the MLB Trade Deadline ⚾ The Dodgers' pursuit of Tarik Skubal ⚾ The Braves' quiet deadline ⚾ Ohtani's incredible week at the plate and on the mound Who gets your NL MVP vote right now? Let us know in the comments! #Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #PeteCrowArmstrong #Cubs #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #JohnSmoltz #mvp Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:53 John Smoltz Joins 1:13 Who is the NL MVP? 4:30 Tarik Skubal Traded to Dodgers 8:36 Braves Underwhelming Deadline 10:50 Jacob DeGrom Declines Trade 15:12 Deadline Winners and Losers 20:22 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to detail why center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as the National League MVP frontrunner as he continues to perform at a sensational level; Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club's exciting comeback win against the Blue Jays on Thursday and Crow-Armstrong's MVP case; and Matt Spiegel shared a proclamation regarding the Cubs' chances in the playoffs.

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron discussed how Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as the National League MVP frontrunner. They also discussed the latest storylines coming out of Bears training camp.

In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by Jon Morosi of Fox Sports and MLB Network to discuss why Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is the National League MVP frontrunner and more. After that, Holmes and Herron listened and reacted to a few comments from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during his recent interview with Herron on SiriusXM Radio. Later, the crew discussed how the “fun” aspect of the White Sox's season has worn off as they push for the playoffs.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to detail why center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as the National League MVP frontrunner as he continues to perform at a sensational level; Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club's exciting comeback win against the Blue Jays on Thursday and Crow-Armstrong's MVP case; and Matt Spiegel shared a proclamation regarding the Cubs' chances in the playoffs.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to detail why center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as the National League MVP frontrunner as he continues to perform at a sensational level; Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club's exciting comeback win against the Blue Jays on Thursday and Crow-Armstrong's MVP case; and Matt Spiegel shared a proclamation regarding the Cubs' chances in the playoffs.

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by Jon Morosi of Fox Sports and MLB Network to discuss why Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is the National League MVP frontrunner and more.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the National League MVP race after Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani both hit two home runs in the finale of the Chicago Cubs' three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys dive deep into PCA's leap as a hitter—including cutting his chase rate by 7.5%—and contrast his elite center field defense with Ohtani's offensive dominance and 85.2 innings on the mound. They also run through the rest of the MLB awards landscape, including Yordan Alvarez commanding the AL MVP, Dylan Cease battling Cam Schlittler for the AL Cy Young, Jacob Misiorowski facing Cristopher Sanchez for NL Cy Young, and key Rookie of the Year contenders. Next, the mailbag opens up for a series of wild conspiracy theories and listener emails. The hosts evaluate whether Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers to fuel salary cap animosity, debate whether non-Dodgers front offices hold a "loser mentality," address a Washington Nationals fan's frustration over trading core stars, and discuss why Gen Z players keep trolling about whether Babe Ruth was a real person. Finally, it's Friday, which means it's time for "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Highlights from "The Good" include the Boston Red Sox's wild 13-inning comeback against the Chicago White Sox and Jefry Yan's leaping strikeout debut for the New York Mets. "The Bad" covers Harrison Bader's fire truck scooter accident and Kevin Gausman's daughter roasting the Blue Jays. "The Uggla features Dave Dombrowski defending Alec Bohm using RBI statistics and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio giving an unprompted rant about former Phillies players.   Timestamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Cubs Sweep the Dodgers (02:18) — NL MVP Debate: Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani (20:57) — Award Races: AL MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the Year (30:13) — Mailbag: Tarik Skubal Trade & Salary Cap Conspiracy Theories (39:22) — Mailbag: Front Office Mindsets & Nats Fan Despair (53:30) — Mailbag: Does Gen Z Believe Babe Ruth Was Real? (57:44) — The Good: Red Sox 13-Inning Comeback & Jefry Yan's Leaping Debut (01:06:40) — The Bad: Harrison Bader's Scooter Incident & Gausman's Daughter Roasts Blue Jays (01:10:09) — The Uggla: Dave Dombrowski Defends Alec Bohm's RBIs & Vic Fangio's Phillies Rant (01:16:09) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to break down the club's 3-2 win against the Blue Jays in 11 innings Thursday. He also discussed Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP candidacy. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the show to discuss the latest National League MVP odds and more.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were Haugh were joined by Mike Palm of Circa Sports to discuss the National League MVP odds and more.

Heidi Watney analyzes the Rangers' pitching depth and the potential for moving Jack Leiter or Jordan Montgomery to the bullpen. She also examines the competitive landscape of the American League and the National League MVP race involving Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

The NL MVP race is officially here. For months, Shohei Ohtani looked like the runaway favorite. Now, Pete Crow-Armstrong has forced his way into the conversation, and after an incredible head-to-head showdown, it's time to ask the question... Who deserves the National League MVP? In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down: ⚾ Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong for NL MVP

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined Baseball Isn't Boring podcast host and WEEI host Rob Bradford to discuss the Red Sox beating the White Sox in the first two games of the teams' series in Boston. He also shared his belief that Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong should win the National League MVP award. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss Crow-Armstrong's monster game as the Cubs swept the Dodgers with a 7-6 win Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined Baseball Isn't Boring podcast host and WEEI host Rob Bradford to discuss the Red Sox beating the White Sox in the first two games of the teams' series in Boston. He also shared his belief that Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong should win the National League MVP award.

Hour 2 of The Drive is packed with Illinois football and Major League Baseball talk! The guys continue their Illinois football position previews by taking an in-depth look at the Fighting Illini defensive line. Can this unit become one of the Big Ten's best? They discuss the impact of the returning veterans, breakout candidates, pass rush expectations, and how the defensive front could shape Illinois' 2026 season. Then it's on to the Chicago Cubs after a thrilling extra-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The crew breaks down the dramatic finish, key performances, and what the win means as the Cubs continue their push toward the postseason. Finally, the debate heats up: Should Pete Crow-Armstrong be ahead of Shohei Ohtani in the National League MVP race? The guys compare offensive production, elite defense, overall value, and whether PCA has done enough to overtake baseball's biggest superstar. If you're looking for daily Illinois football coverage, Cubs analysis, MLB news, and Big Ten discussion, The Drive has you covered.

Gabe Ramirez and PJ Glasser react to the Chicago Cubs statement sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is now in the driver's seat for National League MVP.

Tim Barbalace and Cordell Woodland focus on the National League MVP race, and the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, and should actually win the award over Shohei Ohtani.

PCA’s rapid growth as a hitter, combined with his spectacular defense for a playoff contender, has turned this into a real race for the National League MVP award. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney examine why Shohei Ohtani might not be such a slam-dunk candidate anymore. Plus, the story behind Alex Bregman’s bat switch and well-timed hot streak ahead of the trade deadline, and the current outlook on Ben Brown’s potential return to Wrigley Field.Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountStart your FOX One Watch 3-days Free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Smoltz joins me for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz, and this week we start with the biggest question in baseball: Should Shohei Ohtani still be the favorite to win the National League MVP? We break down Shohei's latest injury update, what it means for the Dodgers, and whether the MVP race has become much more interesting. Then, Smoltz shares one of the most fascinating answers he's ever given on this show—revealing what he would've traded for another World Series championship. We also discuss: - The Dodgers' outlook - The MLB trade deadline - The biggest stories around baseball Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Shohei Ohtani Injury Concern 3:11 Is Shohei Still the MVP? 4:26 Boston Red Sox Legit? 6:54 Was He Ever Almost Traded? 11:51 Favorite Part of All-Star Week 15:54 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again for some time because of his knee—but does that finally open the door for a new National League MVP? In today's episode, I explain why I still believe Shohei is the clear MVP, even if he doesn't throw another pitch this season, and break down what Dave Roberts' latest comments mean for the Dodgers moving forward. Plus: Why Tarik Skubal says he doesn't want to be traded—and whether the Tigers should listen The Boston Red Sox continue one of the hottest stretches in franchise history Are the Mets about to reshape their roster again? My latest MLB Power Rankings Who do you have winning the NL MVP right now? Let me know in the comments! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:30 NL MVP Now Up For Grabs? 8:05 Should Tigers Trade Skubal? 12:00 Red Sox Surging 16:05 Mets Open For Business 20:21 New MLB Power Rankings 31:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Told To podcast guest Dave Jordan reads his favorite passage from the baseball memoir he helped to write with the late, great Dave Parker—a seven-time All-Star, a two-time batting champion, a three-time Gold Glove winner, a two-time World Series champion, and the 1978 National League MVP. In Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood, the writer and filmmaker lends his collaborative storytelling skills to one of the greatest ballplayers of his generation, known to fans and teammates as "Cobra." Parker was inducted into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame just weeks after his death in June, 2025, following a decade-long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Cobra was published by the University of Nebraska Press in 2021 and was nominated for a Casey Award as one of the best baseball books of the year. Upon publication, it was hailed by Boston Globe sportswriter Chad Finn as "mesmerizing, powerful, and right on the money." Please support the sponsors who support our show: Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

The Washington Nationals have one of the most explosive offenses in baseball, yet they're heading into the All-Star break below .500. How is that even possible? In today's episode of the Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down the historic bullpen collapse threatening to derail the Nationals' postseason hopes, why James Wood has emerged as a legitimate National League MVP candidate, and the massive trade deadline decisions facing the front office. Can Washington save its season before the MLB Trade Deadline? Or is another opportunity slipping away? In This Episode: Why the Nationals bullpen is making history—for all the wrong reasons James Wood's incredible MVP-caliber season CJ Abrams and the young core leading the offense Foster Griffin's remarkable All-Star journey Should the Nationals buy, sell, or extend Griffin? The front office's biggest decision of the season If you love daily Washington Nationals coverage, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of the Nats Minutecast. #WashingtonNationals #NATS #JamesWood #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #CJAbrams #Baseball #NatsMinutecast #DanHolmi #NationalsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals have one of the most explosive offenses in baseball, yet they're heading into the All-Star break below .500. How is that even possible? In today's episode of the Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down the historic bullpen collapse threatening to derail the Nationals' postseason hopes, why James Wood has emerged as a legitimate National League MVP candidate, and the massive trade deadline decisions facing the front office. Can Washington save its season before the MLB Trade Deadline? Or is another opportunity slipping away? In This Episode: Why the Nationals bullpen is making history—for all the wrong reasons James Wood's incredible MVP-caliber season CJ Abrams and the young core leading the offense Foster Griffin's remarkable All-Star journey Should the Nationals buy, sell, or extend Griffin? The front office's biggest decision of the season If you love daily Washington Nationals coverage, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of the Nats Minutecast. #WashingtonNationals #NATS #JamesWood #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #CJAbrams #Baseball #NatsMinutecast #DanHolmi #NationalsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting up numbers that haven't been done since the days of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. You would think that would put him in the race for National League MVP, right? Alex and Lance breakdown PCA's case for MVP after being selected to his second consecutive All-Star game. The guys also address the new rule changes for the home run derby and who should go first overall in the upcoming MLB draft. All new episode of Cubs Now.

Is Nick Kurtz becoming the next superstar in Major League Baseball? On this episode of Flippin' Bats, we break down the incredible rise of Nick Kurtz, who is putting together one of the best offensive seasons in baseball at just 23 years old. From leading the American League in RBIs to posting elite numbers across the board, Kurtz is making a serious case as one of the game's best hitters—and perhaps the best first baseman in baseball. We also discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's unbelievable MVP-caliber season and why, if not for Shohei Ohtani, he'd be right at the top of the National League MVP conversation. Plus, Shohei returns from paternity leave and immediately homers in his first game back. Also in this episode: ⚾ My dream Home Run Derby participants ⚾ This week's MLB Power Rankings ⚾ Team of the Week ⚾ The latest storylines from around Major League Baseball Who is your #1 team in MLB right now? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:56 PCA MVP Numbers 4:41 HR Derby 9:43 Nick Kurtz 12:10 Around MLB 15:44 MLB Power Rankings 26:03 Team of the Week 30:27 East West Classic 35:12 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants is far richer - and stranger - than most fans realize. It is a century‑long tangle of postseason showdowns, bizarre trades, old‑timey feuds, and a fight that required police intervention! Along the way many baseball greats donned both uniforms, including four National League MVP's. We dive into all of that and more as we explore the surprising history between these two fabled baseball clubs.Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Luke and John Lund discuss if Gardner Minshew will be the starter for the Arizona Cardinals to start the season and the chances that Corbin Carroll can win the National League MVP in 2026.

Mike and Abe Gordon analyze recent comments regarding the quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and the veterans. They evaluate the rookie's health status following OTA footage and the ripple effects of Drake Baldwin's injury on the Braves. Additionally, MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. discusses the National League MVP race and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impending return to the lineup. 01:50 - NBA and NHL Playoff Theater 05:31 - Penix Jr. Injury Status 09:01 - Falcons Quarterback Rep Rotation 12:52 - Kyle Pitts Consistency Concerns 18:37 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Braves Talk 24:52 - Ohtani Versus Schwarber MVP 30:03 - Braves Marlins Blowout Recap 38:57 - Hawks NBA Draft Strategy

Alex and Lance put a bow on Lance's dominant performance on social media. Should Nico Hoerner be in the consideration for National League MVP? Alex and Lance react to Cubs' fans questions from the week.

In Hour 2, Shasky and Spadoni discuss their favorite ballpark food, along with their guesses for the National League MVP and Cy Young Winners.

Check out Fran Duffy's 2026 Diehard Draft Guide! https://alldlls.com/draftguide26/ The Texas Rangers aren't done with their roster construction. Early Thursday, word broke that they had reached a minor-league deal with Andrew McCutchen, the 2013 National League MVP and longtime Pirates fan favorite. The five-time All-Star must perform the rest of camp to earn a roster spot as a part-time outfielder and DH who would serve as the right-handed-hitting complement to Evan Carter and Joc Pederson. He also brings 17 seasons of experience to a team whose bench candidates lean young. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS:  WEBSITE: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH:  http://DLLSLocker.com  FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:  Twitter: @DLLS_Sports Instagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer's World Cup! AirDNA.co/DLLS MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Sign Up To Become a Big: https://bbbs.org/allcity Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rare is the professional athlete who plays his entire Hall Of Fame career in his hometown. For 19 years, Barry Larkin did just that, playing for the Cincinnati Reds. His career path took him from a leadoff hitter setting the table, to an RBI man in the heart of the order, with stops up and down the lineup. Along the way Barry Larkin was selected to 12 All Star games, won 9 Silver Slugger Awards, three Gold Gloves, a National League MVP, an Olympic Silver Medal and a World Championship. He was a key ingrediant in the evolution of the Shortstop position, particularly in the National League before inter-league play, combining steady hitting, power, speed and stellar defense. This week we will be discussing one of the revolutionary Shortstops in the game's history; the great Barry Larkin. #BarryLarkin #CincinnatiReds #UniversityOfMichigan #GeneBarrett #KurtStillwell #DaveParker #EricDavis #PeteRose #MargeSchott #BoSchembechler #DaveConcepcion #ChrisSabo

Rare is the professional athlete who plays his entire Hall Of Fame career in his hometown. For 19 years, Barry Larkin did just that, playing for the Cincinnati Reds. His career path took him from a leadoff hitter setting the table, to an RBI man in the heart of the order, with stops up and down the lineup. Along the way Barry Larkin was selected to 12 All Star games, won 9 Silver Slugger Awards, three Gold Gloves, a National League MVP, an Olympic Silver Medal and a World Championship. He was a key ingrediant in the evolution of the Shortstop position, particularly in the National League before inter-league play, combining steady hitting, power, speed and stellar defense. This week we will be discussing one of the revolutionary Shortstops in the game's history; the great Barry Larkin. #BarryLarkin #CincinnatiReds #UniversityOfMichigan #GeneBarrett #KurtStillwell #DaveParker #EricDavis #PeteRose #MargeSchott #BoSchembechler #DaveConcepcion #ChrisSabo

A former National League MVP and five-time All-Star is headed to Cooperstown. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

On Sunday, charges were announced stemming from alleged gambling misconduct involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz. Both pitchers have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, among other charges, and each could face up to 65 years in prison.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the charges and the possible suspicious in-game activity that led to them. They then discuss why this is such a sad story for both players to be involved in, and why, unfortunately, it's become something we now have to deal with in the new era of partnerships between gambling companies and sports leagues.Later, the guys dive into the end-of-year awards, including Jordan explaining his vote for American League Rookie of the Year, a reexamination of Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh for AL MVP and their picks for who will appear on both the American and National League MVP ballots.1:38 - The Opener: Latest on the gambling scandal22:59 - Possible aftermath of the controversy30:50 - Nick Kurtz named AL Rookie of the Year41:25 - Drake Baldwin named NL Rookie of the Year50:07 - Judge vs. Raleigh55:05 - MVP ballot game Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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The Atlanta Braves were able to add an important piece back into their rotation as they play out the string on the 2025 season. Grant McAuley discusses some of the biggest stories from the week that was for the Braves, including Sale's return, Spencer Strider's positive steps, the dominance of rookie Hurston Waldrep, some reasons for optimism for the present and future of the offense, and much more. Special guest Ryan Spilborghs of Apple TV and SiriusXM joins to break down the Braves rough going in 2025, their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber's history making four-homer game and his case for National League MVP. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on the weekend throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week they discuss whether or not the National League MVP is Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani's to lose or if Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber has worked his way into the conversation. They also discuss the American League Cy Young race between Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal and Boston Red Sox Garrett Crochet & so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After getting swept by the New York Mets this week, the Philadelphia Phillies were looking for a way to jumpstart their final push toward an NL East title at home—and were given an incredible boost on Thursday night. Kyle Schwarber swatted four home runs, a feat that has only been accomplished 21 times in MLB history, helping propel the Phillies to a victory against the Atlanta Braves.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the feat—which, oddly enough, has already happened twice this season—and how Schwarber's stellar season could impact his upcoming free agency. They also debate how many home runs Schwarber would need this year to give Shohei Ohtani a run for his money in the National League MVP race.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan talk about the upcoming MLB debut of Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle, Nolan McLean's impressive first three starts for the New York Mets and why the Milwaukee Brewers could be facing some tough times after losing Trevor Megill. The guys close the episode by making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.1:18 – The Opener: Kyle Schwarber's 4-HR Game14:01 – NL MVP Race Heating Up?24:19 – Around the League: Payton Tolle Debut34:40 – Mets Bring Up Big Arms41:55 – Brewers Take a Blow45:38 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Rob and Kelvin explain why LeBron James is no longer worth selling the farm for. Plus, former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti swings by to discuss Clayton Kershaw entering the 3,000-career strikeout club, what Kershaw’s legacy will ultimately be, Shohei Ohtani’s case to be the National League MVP, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates ‘dupe’ culture in this week’s edition of Shop TalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe are joined by FS1's Mark Schlereth to talk all things NFL Offseason, including the Cowboys addition of George Pickens. Nick, Femi & Jake break down their thoughts on National League MVP. 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

Nick Kostos, Femi Abebefe & Jake Hasan dive into the updated odds fot National League MVP. The guys discuss if now is the time to bet Juan Soto to win the award. 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