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Ford Frick's name may be familiar to baseball fans, but his story — and his impact on the game — have largely faded from view. Yet for more than four decades, Frick occupied a front-row seat to some of the most transformative moments in baseball history, first as a journalist and publicist, then as National League president and ultimately as Major League Baseball's third commissioner. This week, we're joined by author Dave Bohmer, whose new book, "Ford Frick: Baseball's Third Commissioner and His Four Decades of Shaping the Game," offers a fresh and compelling reassessment of one of the sport's most misunderstood executives. Drawing on extensive archival research, Bohmer argues that Frick was far more than a caretaker commissioner, emerging instead as a pivotal figure whose influence can be found throughout the development of the modern game. Together, we explore Frick's unlikely rise from newspaper reporter to one of baseball's most powerful figures, his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, his involvement in the creation of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and his stewardship during an era that saw Jackie Robinson break baseball's color barrier, franchises move west, television reshape the business of sports, and expansion transform the major leagues. We also examine the controversies that continue to define Frick's legacy — from the Roger Maris home run debate to longstanding perceptions that he served owners more than the game itself—and discuss why Bohmer believes history has understated his influence on the sport he helped shape. + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "Ford Frick: Baseball's Third Commissioner and His Four Decades of Shaping the Game": https://amzn.to/4yKveQq SPONSOR THANKS:  Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.royalretros.com/?ref=SEATS Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

The Pirates took 2 of 3 over the weekend in Cleveland. Saturday night left a sour taste after the Pirates blew another game, but the response on Sunday may have fixed all of that for people. The Buccos are tied for a playoff spot entering play today. What were the highlights from this series? Poni bragged about his harness race victory on Saturday. Yesterday will be remembered as the Billy Cook game. Which team from the National League is the biggest threat to the Pirates in the wild card race? Pirates reporter Colin Beazley from the PG joined the show. Colin labeled Esmerlyn Valdez as ‘untouchable' ahead of the trade deadline and said he wouldn't part with really anyone on the Major League roster right now. Colin mentioned that a Mason Miller trade would likely include a big-money player from the Padres that they are looking to move in order to free up money. How can the Pirates add to the roster without adding much in terms of payroll? Colin's guess is that Luke Weaver will be the Pirates main target at the trade deadline. Colin thinks the next 2 weeks could be the final days of Dennis Santana in a Pirates uniform.

Join us for a landmark episode of Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast as we celebrate an incredible milestone: 30 years of Bruce Elliott as Chairman of Sutton United.Bruce has overseen the most successful period in the club's history, from Isthmian League football to the National League title, an unforgettable FA Cup run, three seasons in the English Football League and so much more. In this special conversation, he reflects on the highs, the lows and the people who made the journey possible.We look back at how Bruce unexpectedly became chairman, the volunteers who built the foundations of the modern club, and the appointments that changed Sutton United forever. Bruce shares fascinating stories about John Rains, Paul Doswell and Matt Gray, explains how the decision to install the 3G pitch transformed the club financially, recalls the famous FA Cup run that brought Arsenal to Gander Green Lane, and discusses the challenges of leading a football club through COVID, promotion to the EFL and life after relegation.There are stories you've probably heard, plenty you've almost certainly never heard before, and a fitting reflection on what Sutton United has meant to Bruce over the last three decades.Whether you've supported Sutton United for sixty years or six months, this is an episode that captures the history, ambition and community spirit that makes the club so special.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:15 Sutton United in 1996 and becoming Chairman08:20 Volunteers, supporters and building the club15:45 The 2008 relegation and appointing Paul Doswell24:30 The revolving door of players and club legends33:15 Why Sutton installed the 3G pitch39:00 Winning promotion from National League South43:30 The unforgettable FA Cup run begins49:20 Beating Leeds United and making history54:30 Drawing Arsenal and preparing for the biggest game in the club's history59:30 Arsène Wenger, Arsenal and behind-the-scenes stories1:05:00 Piegate and the difficult decisions of leadership1:10:30 Matt Gray, COVID and National League glory1:20:00 Promotion to the Football League and life in the EFL1:27:00 Chris Agutter, the future and Sutton United today1:31:30 What Sutton United has given Bruce ElliottIf you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe and leave a review. Every like, comment and share helps more supporters discover the podcast.What are your favourite memories from Bruce Elliott's thirty years as Chairman? Let us know in the comments.Follow the Sutton Podcast on social media: @SuttonPodcast#SuttonUnited #SuttonPodcast #BruceElliott #NonLeague #NationalLeague #EFL #FACup #FootballPodcast #EnglishFootball #FootballHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a massive series for the Mariners coming out of the break, how disappointed would you be if they ended up being a Wild Card? Who should the Kraken be targeting in trades. Previewing the Mariners-Giants series. National League targets for the Mariners at the trade deadline. More trade talk. Are the Seahawks getting overlooked as the SB champs? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Football continues to strengthen its off-the-field leadership as Bret Bielema has added Tory Tekyl as the program's new Executive Director, bringing another experienced administrator into the Illini football operation as the program looks to build on its recent success. Meanwhile, Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright is standing up for St. Louis. After Barstool Sports criticized the Cardinals organization, Busch Stadium, and its fan base, Wainwright fired back by passionately defending Cardinals fans, saying they earned the reputation as "the best fans in baseball" through decades of loyalty and knowledge of the game—not because they gave themselves the title. Tonight, the Cardinals open a key series against the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to continue building momentum in the second half. Can St. Louis slow down Arizona's explosive offense while continuing to get production from its young core, including Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker? Plus, the Cubs begin an intriguing interleague matchup against the Minnesota Twins. Chicago enters the weekend trying to stay in the thick of the National League playoff race, while the Twins are looking to climb back into contention in the American League. We'll break down both matchups, discuss the biggest storylines to watch, and make our predictions for tonight's games.

The WIP Midday Team discusses what players must show up in the post season in order for the team to be successful. They analyze the current roster, what additions need to be made and how the rest of the National League has been performing.

The Giants entered the All Star Break with their 6th-worst record in San Francisco history at 41-55 and the third worst team in the National League. Where do they go from here? Clearly not the playoffs. Who will they trade, who would you miss in a trade? Chad and Eric catch up to break down the Giants biggest flaws of the season, try to predict the trade chips, discuss the HR derby and All-Star game, our MVPs and LVPs, and quickly review the Giants draft picks.www.torturecast.comfacebook.com/torturecast@torturecast

Aram and Peter bring their burning questions for every National League team in the second half after discussing Chase Burns' extension with the Reds and Lance McCullers + Colton Gordon being traded from the Astros to the Brewers. Intro: 1:30 Lance McCullers Jr. Trade: 3:23Chase Burns Extension: 9:10Dodgers: 18:00Diamondbacks: 26:17Padres: 30:20Giants: 36:30Rockies: 39:51Brewers: 44:36Cubs: 51:30Cardinals: 56:17Pirates: 59:37Reds: 1:04:31Braves: 1:09:10Phillies: 1:13:36Marlins: 1:17:20Nationals: 1:22:43Mets: 1:28:26 All the Important Links! Download Pikkit and Use Code JUSTBASEBALL to win $3-100! Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% off your first pack on Arena Club! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football is already taking over New York, and Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber turn their attention to the biggest questions facing the Giants as training camp approaches. At the center of the conversation is Malik Nabers and whether his recovery will allow him to rejoin the offense without being rushed. They also react to a dull MLB All Star Game, the Yankees winning with small ball, and a National League lineup that looked far too much like the struggling Mets. With baseball failing to deliver much excitement, the anticipation for Giants and Jets camp is only getting stronger.

Episode 445: All-Star Festivities lit up Philadelphia and gave us potentially one of the best Home Run Derbies of all time. The new rules and format changes are put under the microscope as Jared, Tyler, Jay Hay, and Dallas share their love for the updates and the improvements to Netflix's presentation. The American League's 4-0 victory over the National League turned out to be a surprising snoozer of an All-Star Game. Cody Bellinger took home MVP honors, but not before Dallas made his case for the only player who reached base twice in the game: Shea Langeliers. The guys also break down a story that dropped in The Athletic involving a frequent listener of the show, along with their first-half MVP and Cy Young winners. Tap in for Jay Hay's Hot Fresh Award-Winning nugs, and tune in Friday for BID Feud and a full look around every division in baseball at the conclusion of the first half of the season. 00:00:00 - Home Run Derby Reactions 00:21:53 - Dallas's Shea Langeliers MVP Campaign 00:24:38 - The Rocket and Barry 00:26:53 - The Rocket and The Kid 00:30:20 - Cody Bellinger All-Star MVP 00:30:48 - The Haters Are the Motivators? 00:47:12 - A Quote From All-Star Media Day 00:53:46 - Back Update From Tyler 00:55:31 - First Half Cy Young & MVP Winners 01:15:46 - Award-Winning Nugs | Sign Up For The BID Patreon! Link Below 01:17:32 - Final Thoughts Join Tyler and Jared at Section 10 Night at Fenway Park! Buy Your Tickets For Eligibly For the Giveaway: https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH & DONATE TO VENEZUELA RELIEF FUND BY BUYING A SHIRT RIGHT HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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:

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories around Atlanta and nationwide.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of Ohio State University and Pioneer Senior Fellow Charlie Chieppo speak with NYT-bestselling author Jane Leavy about Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax. She traces his journey from a Jewish upbringing in Brooklyn to becoming one of baseball's most dominant players and one of the 20th century's most principled public figures. Leavy discusses Koufax's brief collegiate career, his raw but electric pitching style, and his leap to the Brooklyn Dodgers with no minor league experience. She explores his early inconsistency and control issues, and his transformation into a power pitcher who led the National League in strikeouts by 1961. She highlights his legendary peak from 1962–1966, including multiple Cy Young Awards, four no-hitters, and World Series brilliance. Leavy also revisits his iconic decision to sit out Game 1 of the 1965 World Series on Yom Kippur, his forced retirement due to arthritis at age 30, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of excellence, integrity, and cultural identity in American sports history itself. In closing, she reads a passage from Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy.

Sports: American League blanks the National League 4-0 in All Star Game from Philly, Spain ousts France with 2-0 World Cup Semi Final victory, will go on to face winner of today's Argentina-England match, more in today's Sports PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Wrecker begins hour 1 by discussing what jobs Brad and himself would and would not like to do. Where are we at with negotiations with Iran? Dr. Benedict Whalen, Chairman and Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins the show to discuss this version of "The Odyssey," Christopher Nolan's newest film. How is it doing in the box office so far and what are reviews saying? How biased are news stations, and what party to most of their guests identify with? Ryan Wrecker begins the second hour talking about a comment made stating someone felt unsafe in neighborhoods with American flags. The result? Free flags for everyone! Snooky's husband was spotted by one of our own. What music is really in "The Odyssey," and what does Ryan Wrecker think about it? Liberals didn't bother Biden the way they bother Trump when he was falling up the stairs. Hour 3 with Ryan Wrecker begins with Dr. Jacob Olidort, Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at America First Policy Institute, who joins the show to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran, as well as where we are and what we can expect to happen in the coming days. Next, we have Ethan's Sports and Local, where he discusses another National League loss in the All-Star Game. Meta spun the wheel to lay off some employers, turns out most were on maternity leave. We round it out with our poll results!

Hour 3 with Ryan Wrecker begins with Dr. Jacob Olidort, Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at America First Policy Institute, who joins the show to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran, as well as where we are and what we can expect to happen in the coming days. Next, we have Ethan's Sports and Local, where he discusses another National League loss in the All-Star Game. Meta spun the wheel to lay off some employers, but it turns out most were on maternity leave. We round it out with our poll results!

Hour 3 with Jeff Hathhorn: Matt thinks the Pirates are in a good place going into the second half of the season. Matt thinks Ryan O'Hearn is in charge of the culture. The Pirates are two games back and have a ways to go to get to the postseason. How do the Pirates become more consistent?

The Pirates are two games back and have a ways to go to get to the postseason. How do the Pirates become more consistent? Starting pitching has to be consistent. "It's not even a question" the Pirates are the best team of the Pirates, Cardinals, Nationals, and Marlins in the wild card race.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to last night's MLB All-Star Game and the American League All-Stars taking down the National League All-Stars 4-0 in Philadelphia, talk about how the American League pitchers dominated the National League hitters, and explain why they think the All-Star game wasn't entertaining unless you're a fan of good pitching.

HR3 - Falcons replacing Kaden Elliss not as easy as just plugging in Jalon Walker Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 off-ball linebackers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, talk about what they think Atlanta Falcons linebackers Jalon Walker and Divine Deablo have to do to be on the list next year, talk about how the Falcons defense should and will go about filling the role of now New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss, and explain why they think Jalon Walker stepping in and easily filling the role of Kaden this season isn't realistic. Then, Mike and Beau Morgan discuss what they think the probability of the Atlanta Falcons bringing back All-Pro Safety Jessie Bates next season is, continue to react to last night's MLB All-Star Game and the American League All-Stars taking down the National League All-Stars 4-0 in Philadelphia, and talk about how the American League pitchers dominated the National League hitters. Finally, the fellas close out hour three by spending some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst, Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, and 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider and analyst Jason Longshore! Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss Spain advancing to its first FIFA World Cup final, since winning it in 2010, with a 2-0 victory over France yesterday, how Spain was able to really neutralize Kylian Mbappé, how Jason felt about the penalty kick call against France that gave Spain their first goal of the match in the 22nd minute, preview today's semi-final match here in Atlanta between Argentina and England, talk about what Jason expects to see in the match, talk about the magnitude of having this match in Atlanta, discuss if there is anything England can do to slow down and neutralize Lionel Messi in their match today similar to how Spain slowed down and neutralized Kylian Mbappé yesterday, discuss who Jason thinks will win today's semi-final match between England and Argentina, and then Jason closes out the interview by predicting who he thinks will end up winning this year's World Cup.

HR1 - Braves All-Stars & the rest of the NL All-Stars got shut down in Philly In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to last night's MLB All-Star Game and the American League All-Stars taking down the National League All-Stars 4-0 in Philadelphia, talk about how the American League pitchers dominated the National League hitters, explain why they think the All-Star game wasn't entertaining unless you're a fan of good pitching, preview this year's British Open, talk about how they're excited to watch it together, react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 off-ball linebackers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, explain why they think San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner deserves to be ranked as the number one off-ball linebacker in the NFL despite only playing in six games last season, recap and react to Spain advancing to its first FIFA World Cup final since winning the World Cup in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France yesterday, talk about how Spain completely controlled and dominated the match, preview the other semi-final match that's happening today in Atlanta between Lionel Messi, Argentina and Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and England, talk about how it's the final 2026 FIFA World Cup match that will be here in Atlanta, Georgia, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

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BRADY KANNON (Sportsgrid/SportsLine/CBS Sports/Golf.com) What should we expect as far as the course and the weather go in Southport this week? There will be a premium on accuracy off the tee, so who will the conditions favor? Scottie is the defending champ, but Jordan Spieth won the last time the tournament was at Royal Birkdale, so who has the edge? :30- Are you hungry? Good! It's time for the baseball brunch All-Star edition starring Randy Arozarena and Cody Bellinger! Let's be honest, that game was boring! So, what did we learn? Phillies fans are a special breed. Why doesn't Mike Trout want to showcase himself more? :45- The basketball world is awaiting LeBron James' decision part II and Chuck has a theory on when LeBron will make his decision and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the American League win over the National League in what seemed to be a pitchers' duel. Plus, we talk with PowerMizzou's Cody Goodwin to preview Mizzou football before SEC Media Days in Tampa.

Griffin Warner talks sports betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner delivers a leaner but sharp episode of What I Bet built around the only two events worth betting on this Tuesday, the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and the Major League Baseball All Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Griffin opens at 0:32 by setting the stage for Spain and France, two nations that entered the tournament as co favorites at 5 to 1 odds as of July 3rd but have since diverged, with France now installed as the clear favorite needing a win in regulation to cover the spread. At 1:17 Griffin lays out his case for Spain, arguing that their possession based style works identically whether they are favored or underdogs, a trait he considers rare in knockout soccer, and noting the team is getting healthier at the right time. At 1:33 he acknowledges France's individual talent, led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both of whom scored from outside the box in a 2 to 0 quarterfinal win over Morocco discussed at 2:03, while questioning whether longtime manager Didier Deschamps offers much beyond simply fielding the more talented roster. By 2:18 Griffin lands on his headline soccer pick, backing Spain as a quarter goal underdog and urging listeners to grab the number immediately before it shifts, explaining that the quarter goal split between a pick em portion and a plus one half portion protects bettors with a partial cash return if the match extends into extra time, which he expects given Spain's discipline defending against counterattacks. At 2:48 he shares his lean on the two and a half goal total, expecting the public to favor the over given the star power on both rosters while he sees a low scoring, controlled match shaping up instead, landing at 3:19 on a combined recommendation of Spain under the total and Spain to advance outright near plus 130 depending on the sportsbook. The show pivots to baseball at 3:49, with Griffin outlining the All Star Game lines, a National League team favored at minus 128 against the American League at plus 116, and a total of eight runs priced at minus 104 to the under and minus 116 to the over. At 4:20 he explains his general approach to exhibition baseball, trusting that the sport's best pitchers will suppress even the hottest first half hitters, despite acknowledging Philadelphia's shorter outfield dimensions raise the risk profile for an under play. At 4:50 Griffin spends real time on the Toronto Blue Jays' dominant presence in All Star voting following last season's seven game World Series run, highlighting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s selection as the American League's starting first baseman despite a career worst first half that included stretches of just five home runs, and wondering aloud whether a taxing offseason program contributed to the decline. At 5:05 he notes Blue Jays manager John Schneider is running the American League dugout, tying the assignment to Toronto's pennant winning season, and projects a National League win that should mean fewer total at bats and a lower final score. After a quick promotional break at 5:35 pointing listeners toward pregame dot com and the CUP15 discount code for 15 dollars off any package, including Griffin's World Cup All Access pass covering the tournament's final four match days for 60 dollars instead of 75, Griffin previews an upcoming return to full scale baseball coverage once the World Cup wraps this Sunday and marks the milestone of six years and 64 episodes of Pregame Network podcasting. He closes at 6:51 with his top play of the night, the under eight runs total in the All Star Game, built on the theory that elite pitching wins out over hot hitting even in a hitter friendly ballpark, and offers the under first five innings at 7:07 as a higher variance alternative for bettors wanting extra action, reasoning that without extra innings or the Manfred Man rule extending the game the first five inning number offers a cleaner read on true scoring pace. Griffin signs off previewing Tuesday's World Cup semifinal as the centerpiece of the show's next episode and thanking listeners for their continued support of What I Bet and the wider Straight Outta Vegas AM lineup on the Pregame Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Atlanta Braves off for a couple days for the All-Star break, Chris Dimino joins The Locker Room to talk about last night's dramatic Home Run Derby finish in Philadelphia. They talk the All-Star Game leading up to its first pitch tonight, and how the American League and National League rivalry has seemed to change over the years. Catch all the talk with The Locker Room and 680 The Fan's Braves Inside Reporter right here! Braves back in action Friday vs the Texas Rangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8am hour, the WIP Morning Team discusses Christopher Sanchez being named the National League starter for the All-Star Game and his remarkable journey to the midsummer classic. They also weigh in on the electric atmosphere of the Home Run Derby and Jalen Hurts' controversial ranking as the 17th-best quarterback in the league. Elliot Shorr-Parks joins the conversation to break down the Eagles' backup quarterback competition and LeBron James' potential destinations. 01:50 - All-Star Lineup Discussion 07:35 - Home Run Derby Reactions 12:30 - Sanchez Named NL Starter 17:15 - Hurts QB Rankings Debate 21:20 - Home Run Derby Recap 29:40 - Favorite All-Star Moments 34:00 - Shorr-Parks On Jalen Hurts 41:50 - Eagles Backup QB Battle 51:15 - Phillies All-Star History 57:45 - Brandon Marsh's Excitement

(0:00-22:00) Kyle Schwarber delivered an impressive performance in the home run derby; however, Jordan Walker from the Cardinals emerged victorious. He is now the first player from the Cardinals to achieve this feat, as both athletes showcased their talents while the Philadelphia crowd was energized throughout the event.(22:00-34:16) Andrew Salciunas reviews the starting lineups for both the American League and National League. He presents statistics for several players who may not have garnered much attention during the first half of the season.(34:16-43:46) During the Break, an intriguing discussion arose: would you prefer to see Jhoan Duran close out the game, or would you rather have Kyle Schwarber engage in a swing-off to secure the victory?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the Atlanta Braves off for a couple days for the All-Star break, Chris Dimino joins The Locker Room to talk about last night's dramatic Home Run Derby finish in Philadelphia. They talk the All-Star Game leading up to its first pitch tonight, and how the American League and National League rivalry has seemed to change over the years. Catch all the talk with The Locker Room and 680 The Fan's Braves Inside Reporter right here! Braves back in action Friday vs the Texas Rangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you get werid reactioms when you tell people your job? Because I do. And not only weird reactions, but weird questions. Comedian isn't common, but that doesn't mean you can't make a great living at it. Here's a quick short story about some of the reactions I've gotten when I tell people I'm a comedian. https://www.TheWorkLady.com  Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker, comedian, and funny motivational speaker who helps organizations use humor to handle change, build resilience, and strengthen leadership skills. With her laugh-out-loud stories and practical tips, Jan shows audiences how humor isn't just entertainment—it's a business skill that drives communication, connection, and stress relief.   A conference keynote speaker, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer, Jan has written material for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as radio, TV, and syndicated cartoon strips. She's the author of two books—Finding the Funny Fast and Convention Comedian—and her insights on humor in business have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post. For over 25 years, she has been helping leaders and teams discover how to bounce back from setbacks, embrace change, and connect through comedy.   Jan has delivered keynote speeches at thousands of events nationwide, from the Federal Reserve Banks to the Mayo Clinic, for industries that include healthcare, finance, government, education, women's leadership events, technology, and safety & disaster management. Her client list features respected organizations such as: Healthcare: Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Health Information Management Associations, Assisted Living Associations Finance: Federal Reserve Banks, Merrill Lynch, Transamerica Insurance, BDO Accounting, American Institute of CPAs, credit unions, banking associations Government: U.S. Air Force, Social Security Administration, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, National League of Cities, public utilities, correctional associations Women's Leadership Events: Toyota Women's Conference, Go Red for Women, Speaking of Women's Health, Soroptimists, Women in Insurance & Financial Services Education: State superintendent associations, community college associations, Head Start associations, National Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals Safety & Disaster: International Association of Emergency Managers, Disney Emergency Management, Mid-Atlantic Safety Conference, risk management associations   Her background as a Washington, D.C. marketing executive gives her a unique perspective that blends business acumen with stand-up comedy. Jan was also honored with the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives "Excellence in Education" Award. Along with her podcast Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips from a Comedian, Jan also produces Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes. Whether she's headlining a major convention, hosting a leadership retreat, or teaching resilience at a safety conference, Jan's programs give audiences the tools to laugh, learn, and lead.  

The Pirates swept the Brewers and are three games over at the All-Star Break. The best offense in baseball has no All-Star reps in the National League. The Pirates are the second team in baseball history to enter the All-Star Break with the worst scoring offense one year and have the best scoring offense the next. Pirates are two games out of the Wild Card.

Hour 1 with Donny Football: The Pirates swept the Brewers and are three games over at the All-Star Break. The best offense in baseball has no All-Star reps in the National League. The Pirates are the second team in baseball history to enter the All-Star Break with the worst scoring offense one year and have the best scoring offense the next. The Pirates selected LSU's putfielder Derek Curiel 5th overall.

The 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love, and the host team, the Philadelphia Phillies, is at the center of attention for all the major events. With Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber set to take part in the Home Run Derby and Cristopher Sánchez making the start for the National League on Tuesday, time will tell if anyone will be able to steal the spotlight. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk with Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb of The Athletic about the headlines surrounding the host team, including Zack Wheeler, who turned down the opportunity to be named an All-Star replacement after feeling disrespected. They also discuss why it took so long for the All-Star Game to return to Philadelphia and what would happen if Bryce Harper were to face off against Kyle Schwarber in the Derby. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan look at all the other news surrounding the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic, including the latest roster additions and the disappointment of Shohei Ohtani not participating in the game. They also preview the Home Run Derby, recap the Futures Game and break down all the surprising news from the MLB Draft. 1:27 – The Opener: Phillies in the All-Star Game 12:17 – Harper & Schwarber in the Home Run Derby 23:31 – Home Run Derby preview 43:57 – Around the League: Ohtani out of the All-Star Game 47:01 – All-Star Game roster replacements 51:34 – MLB Draft recap 59:50 – Futures Game recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Rabbit Maranville spent 23 seasons in the National League, holds the all-time putouts record at shortstop, and has been in the Baseball Hall of Fame since 1954. He also faked his own death, got dangled out of a 14th floor hotel window by Jim Thorpe, and dove headfirst through a moving subway car. Jeff makes the case that Rabbit belongs in one Hall of Fame — just not the one in Cooperstown. Also in this episode: A minor league bat boy gets tossed for slamming baseballs into an umpire's mask. Jeff introduces a baseball puzzle and spring training stolen bases. And in this weeks version of Wax Pack Heroes, 2010 Topps. Ump ejects ball boy for aggressive ball delivery - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rVdC3cDn43w Topics: Rabbit Maranville, 1914 Miracle Braves, Tinker to Evers to Chance, Johnny Evers, Boston Braves history, Baseball Hall of Fame debate, dead ball era baseball, baseball folklore, baseball antics, Jim Thorpe baseball, Ozzie Smith comparison, Brayden Ward stolen bases, Rickey Henderson spring training record, bat boy ejection, 2010 Topps baseball cards, Wax Pack Heroes.    Ump ejects ball boy for aggressive ball delivery - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rVdC3cDn43w   0:00 Podcast Cold Open 1:32 Bat Boy Gets Tossed 4:45 Brayden Ward Speedster 8:47 Inning Hits Quiz 10:48 The Trial of Rabbit Maranville 12:29 Subway Jewel Heist 15:40 Early Career and Errors 19:27 1914 Braves and Double Plays 23:56 Sobriety and Late Peak 26:22 Chaos Categories Begin 27:06 Holy Rollers and Japan 29:18 Hotel Pranks Gone Wild 31:09 Umpire Antics 32:52 Public Disturbances and Reflection 36:46 Rabbit's Redemption Arc 37:47 Hall of Fame Case File 39:04 Defense Only Comparisons 41:14 Posthumous Induction Debate 42:18 Vaudeville Rabbit Stories 43:18 Wax Pack Heroes Begins 1:07:43 Wrap Up and Farewell   Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture

England Assistant Manager Anthony Barry speaks with our senior football reporter Ian Dennis ahead of their quarter-final match against Norway. He shares his thoughts on Jarell Quansah's two-match ban for his red card against Mexico and talks about the dynamic between him with Thomas Tuchel, the team spirit and what lies ahead with Norway. 0'11 – Thoughts on Jarrell Quansah suspension 0'46 – 20 years ago on from helping Accrington Stanley win National League 2'20 – The team spirit shown in Mexico and gaining focus for Norway 3'50 – The brotherhood within the England team & preparing to go all the way 6'18 – The dynamic between him and Thomas Tuchel 8'39 – The challenge of Norway that lies ahead and similarities to England 10'06 – Do they dare to dream at this point?

The Cardinals open a pivotal weekend series against the Atlanta Braves, and we break down the pitching matchups, key storylines, and what St. Louis needs to do to keep building momentum in the National League race. We also discuss top prospect JJ Wetherholt officially signing his first professional contract, what the deal means for the former first-round pick, and why Cardinals fans should be excited about one of the organization's brightest young stars. Later, we dive into one of our most entertaining Friday debates as Soccer takes on Star Wars in a battle of global popularity and cultural impact. Which one comes out on top? We also reveal the winner of this week's Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft, react to listener votes, and finish the show with our weekly Friday Toasts, recognizing the people, performances, and moments that deserve a little extra appreciation heading into the weekend. It's the perfect Friday mix of Cardinals baseball, baseball prospects, sports, movies, pop culture, and plenty of laughs on The Drive.

Luke and John Lund discuss if the Arizona Diamondbacks are still in the National League Wildcard race and Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Jody Jackson joins the show.

Episode 176 of Tablesetters is LIVE! The 2026 MLB All-Star Game has arrived, and we're breaking down everything surrounding baseball's biggest week. We kick things off with our 2026 MLB All-Star Draft Challenge, where every All-Star has been assigned a value based on fWAR. Position players are divided into five pricing tiers, while starting pitchers and relief pitchers each have their own tiered salary structure. With a limited budget, we build our ultimate All-Star rosters, debate the biggest bargains, identify the toughest roster decisions, and see who can assemble the best team. From there, we break down the official American League and National League starting lineups, discussing the players who earned the honor, the biggest surprises, and whether the fans got it right. Next, we preview the 2026 Home Run Derby, looking at the field, our favorites to win, potential dark horses, and which sluggers are built to put on a show under the bright lights. Plus, we wrap up the episode by looking at the biggest storylines from the first half of the season, discussing which teams have positioned themselves for a strong second-half run and what we're watching most closely as baseball heads into the unofficial second half.

Hour 4 features Craig Mish from Marlins.TV joining Joe Rose to break down the Marlins' incredible turnaround and how Miami has transformed into one of baseball's biggest surprises. Mish discusses the impact of rookie catcher Joe Mack, Kyle Stowers' breakout after a slow start, Otto Lopez's historic season, and Owen Caissie's emergence as one of the top rookie power hitters in the National League. The conversation also focuses on the trade deadline, including whether the Marlins will be buyers, what they need to add, and why Mish would be shocked if Miami trades Sandy Alcantara. The guys also look ahead to the Marlins' push for a sweep against Seattle and continue Dolphins discussion. The hour wraps up with more World Cup talk, including Chris Wittyngham's insight on USA soccer's struggles, Christian Pulisic criticism, officiating controversy, Lionel Messi's dominance, and whether the United States can ever close the gap with global soccer powers.

Craig Mish from Marlins.TV joins Joe Rose to discuss Miami's incredible turnaround and how the Marlins have become one of baseball's biggest surprises. Mish highlights the impact of rookie catcher Joe Mack, who has provided a major boost behind the plate defensively while also delivering quality production at the plate since being called up from the minors. He also discusses Kyle Stowers' turnaround after a slow start, Otto Lopez's unbelievable season after being released twice earlier in his career, and Owen Caissie beginning to find his rhythm as one of the top rookie power hitters in the National League. The conversation turns to the trade deadline, including whether the Marlins will be buyers or sellers, the possibility of trading Sandy Alcantara, and why Mish would be shocked if Miami moves its ace. Mish also explains why the Marlins could look to add a right-handed bat and bullpen help as they continue their surprising playoff push.

Jackson and Doug both out today. Doug officiating weddings. People didn't realize how funny Doug was before TMA. You have to leave this show for people to like you. Papers grabbing a walnut bowl. Pippin' Papers. Feels like last night could have been the beginning of the end for the Cardinals. Opinions have changed quite a bit since Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. Tip of the cap to Torres. Guys needing a little extra time between appearances? McGreevy's dad says he listens. Finna throw a perfect game, Martin.Is Wednesday Ladies Day at The Country Club. JR going to hang out during the 8:00 hour. This show's picks makes people money. Had this stretch circled as pretty important. The diluted post season affecting things. Pick a lane. Moving Gray, Donovan, Contreras, and Arenado last offseason.Jeremy Rutherford joins us in studio. Fire In The Hole at SIlver Dollar City. Reppin' Lutheran South. Ice sculptures and plated meals. Is Crusaders offensive? Chairman's list of numbers he's sent to Martin. What was scarier, Dan Jansen or the pitbull?Junior hockey is NOT youth hockey. Fun with text audits. Gluten Free Perc. What are Blues fans asking JR about the most lately? Is it Alex or Alexander Steen?Summer '98. Joe Buck's call. Things aren't getting any easier for the Redbirds. Harrison has been dealing for the Brewers. Harrison with a burr in his saddle for the All-Star snub. Milwaukee always seems to grab the right guy at the right time. The Rays of the National League.Two staff members from the USMNT were suspended for Monday's match against Belgium but hadn't explained the reasoning for the suspension. Argentina with the big comeback over Egypt yesterday. Viewership on Fox for USA/Belgium. Peaking close to 37M viewers. The head coach of Egypt says his team was victim of an "injustice."Still waiting for Jackson to refute the claims of him being hungover. Baseball executives with Twitter burners. Wellington has his buddy Vitello's back on Twitter. Drink on Twitter. Drink's interaction with Brenden Schaeffer.They don't like Chairman, they just like to crap on Papers. Chairman ran the gauntlet of awards at Meramec Heights Elementary. Don La Greca.EMOTDMartin delivering on a tease from last segment about a guest who felt snubbed from the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding. Charles Barkley doesn't do weddings or funerals. Tim doesn't like hearing the 2004-2006 version of himself.Hoping Papers feels better soon. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the handling of the tired pitching staff in the double header yesterday.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-14:28) Junior hockey is NOT youth hockey. Fun with text audits. Gluten Free Perc. What are Blues fans asking JR about the most lately? Is it Alex or Alexander Steen?(14:36-29:50) Summer '98. Joe Buck's call. Things aren't getting any easier for the Redbirds. Harrison has been dealing for the Brewers. Harrison with a burr in his saddle for the All-Star snub. Milwaukee always seems to grab the right guy at the right time. The Rays of the National League.(30:00-41:48) Two staff members from the USMNT were suspended for Monday's match against Belgium but hadn't explained the reasoning for the suspension. Argentina with the big comeback over Egypt yesterday. Viewership on Fox for USA/Belgium. Peaking close to 37M viewers. The head coach of Egypt says his team was victim of an "injustice."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was just supposed to be a regular, full-slate Tuesday in the baseball world. With some really good matchups, ace starters on the mound, and possible historic moments on the horizon, nobody could've expected the madness that would ensue and give us possibly the best day of MLB action we've had all season long. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the wild Tuesday night that featured Shohei Ohtani hitting his 300th career home run, Tyler Tolbert tying a major league record for most hits in consecutive at-bats and Ryan O'Hearn having a three-home-run game. They also talk about Jackson Chourio having some fun in the Milwaukee Brewers' game and James Wood continuing his under-the-radar monster season for the Washington Nationals. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan get into the newest names added as replacements for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and Ben Rice joining the still-curious field for the Home Run Derby. They also make the case for why Zack Wheeler has a right to be annoyed about not being named to the National League squad before previewing the 2026 MLB Futures Game, which takes place on Sunday.   1:18 – The Opener: Craziest night of 2026 11:15 – Tolbert's historic hits 17:28 – All-Star snubs go off 29:48 – Ohtani hits his 300th HR 35:21 – Around The League: Where will Skubal go? 41:10 – What's a 5-game sweep called? 46:42 – We Need To Talk About: All-Star updates 59:00 – Futures Game preview Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between. This week we were joined by Gaz & G Stop as we discussed everything from the World Cup to G Stops school days. We then chatted about who would win in a fight, Harry Kane or Haaland, if the lads stayed up for the Mexico game and have either of them ever used the fact they were footballers on a night out and much more!

In this hour of VSiN By The Books, hosts Jensen Lewis and Marc Malusis take a look at the NL Central odds and National League as a whole in today's Daily Diamond. Also on the show, breaking news that Donovan Mitchell signs a max extension to stay with the Cavs, and Chaos Candidates highlight LeBron James, World Cup, Tarik Skubal and the Pirates. And, the radio voice of the Marlins, Jack McMullen joins the show to chat Miami's hot streak before a recap of today's best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 254, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals three game win streak came to a halt over the weekend as the Pirates would go on to take the final two games of the three game series to open up the longest homestand of the season so far. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen were at Nats Park all weekend and breakdown what went wrong in the battle for Wild Card positioning with a surging Pittsburgh team. Then, in one of the surprises of the season so far, the Nationals DFA'd former top prospect Robert Hassell III. Tobi & Grant make sense of why the Nats felt this was the move to make. Plus, CJ Abrams and James Wood officially were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster for the National League. What's the path for a couple more candidates from the Nats to make the team? And, hear from James Wood as he joined Grant & Danny in studio on 106.7 The Fan in DC.

A brand new episode of Phillies Today, this time with Francisco Rojas. He talks about the Phils losing two of three to the Kansas City Royals, the team's All-Star Game selections & how he feels about Zack Wheeler not making the initial National League roster, and more!

The rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were announced this past weekend, and while many very deserving players were named to their respective squads, there were a few surprising names who weren't selected. With the Midsummer Classic taking place in Philadelphia, there's one member of the hometown team who should've been a slam dunk to join the National League roster. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss who they think were the biggest snubs from this year's All-Star Game, including why Zack Wheeler should've easily made the team representing the host Philadelphia Phillies. They also discuss some of the surprising players who did make their league's roster, including Luis Arraez, Matt Olson and Nick Kurtz. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the controversial decision by the Miami Marlins to not let Eury Pérez attempt to complete a perfect game after seven innings against the Sacramento Athletics. They then discuss the New York Yankees alarmingly dropping a series to the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014, a Los Angeles Dodgers announcer giving the two of them some flak and recap all the other action from baseball this past weekend. 2:05 - The Opener: All-Star snubs 14:50 - All-Star starting pitcher matchup 28:20 - How Sweep It Is: No perfecto for Pérez 41:56 - Red Sox are back in the race 45:28 - Kind of a Big Deal: Yankees panic? 53:46 - Turbo Mode: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Episode 254, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals three game win streak came to a halt over the weekend as the Pirates would go on to take the final two games of the three game series to open up the longest homestand of the season so far. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen were at Nats Park all weekend and breakdown what went wrong in the battle for Wild Card positioning with a surging Pittsburgh team. Then, in one of the surprises of the season so far, the Nationals DFA'd former top prospect Robert Hassell III. Tobi & Grant make sense of why the Nats felt this was the move to make. Plus, CJ Abrams and James Wood officially were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster for the National League. What's the path for a couple more candidates from the Nats to make the team? And, hear from James Wood as he joined Grant & Danny in studio on 106.7 The Fan in DC.

A July 4th episode: Lou Gehrig's farewell and slight return, Joe DiMaggio flashes back to the Iron Horse streak, the National League is founded in the Centennial year as things go very wrong for George Custer (couldn't have happened to a nicer guy), one of Sitting Bull's kids gets baseball fever, and a .400 hitter sickens and vanishes from history because of a sometimes-flexible “rule.” The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?Body Fall.Wooden Floor.Vinil Floor Covering x5_EM.mp3 by newlocknew