Podcasts about New York Mets

The Mets have nothing to play for the rest of the year but pride as the 2026 season is officially lost. That being said, the Mets played the Rays hard and beat them 2 of 3 games. Which means, the Yankees have an opportunity to gain ground thanks to the Mets. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

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The Mets just gave the Yankees exactly the help they needed by taking two of three from Tampa Bay, pulling the AL East race back within striking distance. Now the pressure is on the Yankees to keep winning, survive a difficult San Diego series and make sure their upcoming four-game showdown with the Rays still matters. There is also growing excitement around Aaron Judge's potential return. The conversation turns to how Judge's presence could energize the entire lineup for the September push, even if he needs time to regain his form after a long absence. Plus, Austin Wells' recent improvement offers another encouraging sign as the Yankees try to build momentum for October.

John Harbaugh's impact on the Giants is already impossible to ignore. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they react to Isaiah Likely describing a dramatically different training camp and debate whether Harbaugh's professionalism, structure and demanding approach are being underrated before the season even begins. The Yankees also get a major boost from the Mets taking two of three from Tampa Bay, keeping the AL East race within reach. Shaun and Tiki break down the Yankees' path to the division, Austin Wells' resurgence, Cam Littler's performance and the growing belief that Aaron Judge could soon return to the lineup.

Thursday Full Evan and Tiki Show.

Jerry's update features both a Yanks and Mets win, a funny moment when Keith sort of loses the thread, & some reminiscences of funny on air moments at the FAN. Finally, what's going on with the Browns?

Yanks & Mets both won. The Clippers suffered a massive punishment for circumventing the Salary Cap.

Todd Bowles dropped a surprise answer this week when asked what the deepest position on the Buccaneers roster is — and it wasn't the offensive line, the edge rush, or a wide receiver room that's six or seven deep. Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick dig into why Bowles named inside linebacker, break down the additions of Josiah Trotter, Alex Anzalone and a recovering Christian Roseboom, and debate whether that's really the strength Bowles says it is or just coach-speak aimed at the locker room.From there, the guys take a hard look at the receiver room in the wake of Mike Evans' departure — is Emeka Egbuka ready to be a true No. 1, what does a banged-up Egbuka and Jalen McMillan mean for Week 1 in Cincinnati, and why rookie Tez Johnson and Georgia State product Ted Hurst could be the X-factors who decide how explosive this passing game really is. Plus: the case for why the Bucs' defense — not the offense — might be the most improved unit on the team heading into the opener.Rick and Steve also touch on the wild logistics of the 49ers-Rams game in Australia, recap the Rays' rough series loss to the Mets and where the rotation stands heading into the stretch run, and look ahead to a loaded weekend of college football with LSU-Clemson headlining the return of GameDay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mets have nothing to play for the rest of the year but pride as the 2026 season is officially lost. That being said, the Mets played the Rays hard and beat them 2 of 3 games. Which means, the Yankees have an opportunity to gain ground thanks to the Mets. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

RECORDED: September 2nd, 2026The Mets are entering September with plenty to discuss, and there are some big questions surrounding the roster, the young players, and the future of this organization.On Episode 18 of Season 5, we officially say bye to Luis Robert Jr as he was picked up on waivers by the Orioles. We also dive into the latest on Jonah Tong, his development and why the Mets are making him work for the call-up.With September here, we identify 3 Mets players to watch closely over the final month of the season. Who has the most to gain, and which players could play themselves into the Mets' plans for 2027 and beyond?Finally, we unveil our UPDATED Top 30 Mets Prospects, taking a fresh look at the organization's farm system and discussing which prospects are rising, falling, and separating themselves from the pack.Follow us on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE & X: @cupofmets Subscribe on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!Download The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" to get $20.00 off!

The Mets got some much needed hits with runners on and after putting up 10 runs to take the series over the Rays Andy Green met with the media to discuss the great game from Nick Morabito along with some thoughts from the team taking a series over a tough opponent.

The Mets got 2 huge bases clearing doubles in their 10-4 win over the Rays and after the game Pat McCarthy met with the person who hit the first one in Brett Baty to discuss the at bat along with the second double off the bat of Nick Morabito and his big night.

Malik Nabers' Week 1 status is suddenly a major concern for the Giants. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber, and Tiki remains convinced Nabers is unlikely to face the Cowboys as the star receiver works through the physical and mental hurdles of his recovery. Even if Nabers plays, expectations for his workload need to come down as the Giants prepare to lean on their run game and Jaxson Dart. The Yankees may have found an October fixture in Spencer Jones. His growth into a complete hitter has Shaun and Tiki arguing that Aaron Boone cannot push him aside when Aaron Judge returns, especially with Trent Grisham slipping. Plus, Freddy Peralta's strong outing after the Mets moved him adds another frustrating twist to his New York story.

Spencer Jones hit another home run last night, continuing to play well as the playoffs approach. 40-year-old Gael Monfils picked-up a win at the U.S. Open. Plus, other baseball and football items.

On Tuesday, the baseball world was shocked to learn that longtime Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno had agreed to sell the franchise to Stan Kroenke, and fans of the Halos are ecstatic. After cries from the fanbase to sell the team, Moreno did just that — and to someone who has a pedigree of winning. Is the future bright for Angels fans? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the $4 billion deal that sees the owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, the Denver Nuggets and other professional franchises take over a bewildered baseball team that has been longing for success. They highlight some of Kroenke's championship wins, whether the Angels will remain in Anaheim and what the future could mean for franchise star Mike Trout. Later on the show, Jake and Jordan welcome former MLB player and current broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs to talk about the exciting Friday Night Baseball watch-along on Apple TV that the guys will be doing starting this Friday. Ryan then talks about his time playing in Japan, why the Seattle Mariners are such a disappointment and the incredible game-saving catch by Colton Cowser. The guys then end the show by talking about the latest in the Los Angeles Dodgers-Mark Walter situation, the San Diego Padres calling up top prospect Ethan Salas and the Baltimore Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets. 1:16 - The Opener: Angels get sold 29:51 - Ryan Spilborghs joins the show 47:01 - What is wrong with the Mariners? 58:41 - Around The League: Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. 1:02:11 - Padres promote Salas 1:04:45 - Latest in Dodgers-Walter drama Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap today's media avail with Bucs GM Jason Light, who revealed the call to make Jalen Daniels the number two quarterback was essentially made before he ever took a preseason snap — how quickly he absorbed the offense in practice sealed it, and his comeback wins over the Jets and Chiefs only confirmed it. Rick and Steve dig into just how rare, and risky, this is: undrafted rookie quarterbacks have started only 0.5% of possible games over the last decade, going a combined 10-19, and the move says as much about how unimpressed the Bucs were with the still-unsigned Jake Browning as it does about their faith in Daniels. They also cover the day's brutal roster churn — undrafted linebacker Caden Fordham made the 53, then was released hours later to open a spot for cornerback Kevin Knowles (claimed off waivers from the Chiefs), while pass rusher Jack Pyron, who'd racked up two sacks in the preseason finale alone and looked like their best defensive standout in camp, got scooped up by Kansas City. Plus, Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan sat out a bonus practice (nothing to worry about, per the team), and Rick previews a potential shootout at Cincinnati against Joe Burrow, teasing — again — the "weaker than you'd think" position group he'll finally reveal tomorrow.Then the Rays cruised past the Mets behind a strong start from Freddy Peralta, who shook off a leadoff homer to his old team's Francisco Lindor and settled in from there, allowing just two more hits. Tampa Bay's offense keeps rolling — Yandy Diaz, Chandler Simpson, Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda all sit among the AL's top nine hitters, and the Rays' team batting average leads all of baseball, four points better than the Dodgers and 11 points better than the next-closest AL club. Their magic number is down to 11 for a playoff spot and 20 to clinch the AL East, with the Yankees lead sitting around four and a half to five and a half games depending on how New York's late West Coast game with the newly-sold Angels shakes out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the approval for a new Rays' stadium in Tampa, whether league expansion could be coming soon, the Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, and some prospect promotions, including Ethan Salas for the Padres, Walker Jenkins for the Twins, Lazaro Montes for the Mariners, and Leo Bernal for the Cardinals, and how JJ Wetherholt's injury could end up costing St. Louis a PPI draft pick.

Does the sale of the Los Angeles Angels being $4 billion prove that the issue with MLB's competitive balance stems from the small market teams not spending enough?

It has been a long road back to tonight's mound for Justin Hagenman as he returns to the Mets from his spring rib injury and ahead of his start tonight he met with Pat McCarthy to talk about the recovery process.

The Mets have another chance to take their series over the Rays and ahead of the final game against the Rays Andy Green sat down with Keith Raad to discuss the ebbs and flows of the play at the plate along with getting Justin Hagenman on the mound tonight.

The Mets couldn't make it 2 wins in a row and after falling to the Rays 6-2 Andy Green met with the media to discuss Sean Manaea's outing and tough 6th inning along with some of the team's shortcomings at the plate in the loss.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber and puts major pressure on the Yankees, saying they have to win the American League and reach the World Series. Russo also unloads on the Mets' decision to let Pete Alonso go, placing the blame on Steve Cohen and raising concerns about the chemistry between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Mad Dog also predicts baseball could lose part of next season before a labor deal gets done, pumps the brakes on the Jaxson Dart hype, and explains why he expects both the Giants and Jets to be more competitive. Plus, Russo opens up about missing New York sports radio and his return to the WFAN orbit through SiriusXM.

The Jets' quarterback plan is already under fire. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber question why Cade Klubnik is the only real insurance behind Geno Smith, with Tiki warning the Jets may simply have no plan if Geno goes down. They debate Jimmy Garoppolo, Will Levis and Joe Milton as alternatives, while wondering whether the franchise is repeating the same mistake it made behind Aaron Rodgers. The Mets finally give Yankees fans something to celebrate by beating Tampa Bay, only for the Yankees to waste the opportunity with an ugly loss to the Angels. Plus, Aaron Boone's bullpen decisions get defended, Trent Grisham's role comes under fire, and Spencer Jones makes a strong case to stay in the Yankees lineup every day.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber and declares the Yankees have no excuse not to reach the World Series, arguing their payroll and the state of the American League put major pressure on Aaron Boone and the organization. Russo also unloads on the Mets for letting Pete Alonso leave, putting more blame on Steve Cohen than David Stearns and raising concerns about the clubhouse dynamic involving Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Plus, Mad Dog pumps the brakes on the Jaxson Dart hype while predicting the Giants will be better under John Harbaugh, and reflects on WFAN joining SiriusXM and what he still misses about local New York sports radio.

Mets help the Yankees, but Yankees can't help themselves. The Jets QB Situation takes center stage.

The Jets' quarterback plan is already under fire. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber question why Cade Klubnik is the only real insurance behind Geno Smith, with Tiki warning the Jets may simply have no plan if Geno goes down. They debate Jimmy Garoppolo, Will Levis and Joe Milton as alternatives, while wondering whether the franchise is repeating the same mistake it made behind Aaron Rodgers. The Mets finally give Yankees fans something to celebrate by beating Tampa Bay, only for the Yankees to waste the opportunity with an ugly loss to the Angels. Plus, Aaron Boone's bullpen decisions get defended, Trent Grisham's role comes under fire, and Spencer Jones makes a strong case to stay in the Yankees lineup every day.

After losing back to back series to Brewers and Astros, the Mets have put themselves to a pace of losing 90 games in 2026. Not what David Stearns drew up in the offseason, is it now! P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Yankees' season comes down to one brutal standard: reach the World Series or face another disaster. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone deserve more credit for navigating injuries and roster issues, but Evan makes clear that none of it will matter if October ends early. The postseason will ultimately decide how every move, lineup decision and deadline addition is remembered. The final stretch also features Shaun Morash's best parts of September, including John Harbaugh finally coaching meaningful Giants games and Aaron Judge nearing a return. Plus, Evan refuses to entertain Nets fans comparing Brooklyn's failed superteam to the champion Knicks, while his Mets scoreless-game streak faces a major test once football Sundays arrive.

Buster Olney joins the show to discuss Will Flemming-Jazz Chisholm, when we could see Aaron Judge and what to expect, and who could be the Mets manager next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start September with a look at players present and soon to be past. The guys take stock of the latest National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, while also doing a deep dive case study on the curious case of Luis Robert Jr., now that the outfielder is off to Baltimore. The Mets Pod Answering Machine brings in voicemails about lefty vs right splits and acquisitions to kickstart the Mets, Down on the Farm delivers an update on prospect Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag poses questions about the coaching staff, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:35 The Week That Was - another me, with a splash of draft lottery update! 02:15 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report 09:45 Mark Vientos is back, will he play? 12:25 The Mets Pod Case Study: Luis Robert Jr. 23:55 TMP Voicemail: Obsessing over right/lefty splits 29:35 TMP Voicemail: One player to get the Mets over the top 36:45 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas 39:40 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 40:55 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 48:55 Mailbag - The future of this coaching staff? 52:40 Mailbag - Can Mets cut Semien and/or Polanco loose? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss that it's gotta be one of the hardest jobs in the world right now. Hyperbole, but not far off.

Gio and Jerry step in for Boomer today, shooting down Cade Klubnik as the Jets' backup quarterback while eyeing potential veteran options, before breaking down Yankee frustration over Will Flemming's Jazz Chisholm comments following a sloppy loss to the Angels. We debate if Aaron Judge is a fake tough guy, question if people would pay to see Ted Williams' frozen head, and touch on Gio's Long Island coyote sighting. Updates follow up on alleged abuse at Williams' cryo facility, LeSean McCoy defending Daejon Love's scams, the impossible job of selling Mets tickets, Love's video memos, and the anatomical logistics of cryogenic freezing. Finally, the guys react to Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, Jerry remembers meeting Herschel Walker and Jerry Jones, nd a man gets five months in prison for recording his cheating wife.

Cam Schlittler and Josh Hart got involved in a beef with Red Sox fans. Plus, the Yanks didn't help themselves but the Mets leant a hand by beating the Rays. Another save for Senga.

Boomer is out today, as Gio and Jerry host. The hardest job in the world is selling New York Mets tickets. Daejon Love said v ideo memos to women explaining why he didn't show up on the 49ers roster. When you get your head cryogenically frozen, do you get your penis frozen too? Plus, Cam Schlittler and Josh Hart get involved in beef with Red Sox fans. Gio has a silly social media algorithm and waking-up from good/bad dreams.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the newly finalized Buccaneers practice squad, headlined by two familiar-feeling additions. Veteran quarterback Easton Stick — turning 31 on September 15 — joins as Jalon Daniels' new mentor and emergency QB3, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Zach Robinson, who worked him out as a pre-draft coach back when Stick was piling up a 49-3 record and four national championships at North Dakota State. Rick explains why the Bucs wanted a steady veteran voice in the quarterback room over another developmental arm, and why Stick — who's barely played in six NFL seasons behind Justin Herbert and later with Robinson in Atlanta — won out over re-signing Connor Bazelak. They also welcome back cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, a key piece of the 2020 Super Bowl run (three postseason interceptions, including a momentum-swinging one in Green Bay), who brings much-needed experience to a young, thin secondary. Rick runs down the rest of the practice squad additions before previewing the two-week runway to the opener at Cincinnati, teasing — but not yet revealing — an area he thinks the Bucs could unexpectedly struggle.Then it's over to the Rays, whose wild week came back to earth with a 3-2 loss to the Mets Monday night, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs late. Rick and Steve also revisit the controversial catch-that-wasn't-quite-a-catch from the Padres series over the weekend, still unable to find a rule that explains how a ball secured in the glove for two steps became a home run when it popped out at the wall. Tampa Bay's lead over the Yankees is down to four games with 25 left to play, and they set up tonight's rematch with Freddy Peralta getting a shot at revenge against the Mets team that drafted and developed him. Plus, Aaron Donald's stunning $20 million comeback with the Rams, and an early look at the Lightning's revamped roster ahead of training camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former New York City Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano joins Jay Horwitz for a special edition of Amazin' Conversations marking 25 years since September 11. Cassano recalls responding to the World Trade Center, working at Ground Zero, President George W. Bush's memorable visit and his final interaction with FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge. He also shares how the Mets supported New York's firehouses and grieving families after the attacks, and explains why “never forget” must be demonstrated through actions, not just words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets to boost their outfield depth ahead of the stretch run. Corey Pieper breaks down a major waiver wire pickup, an explosive 9-home-run offensive outburst by the Cubs, crucial September bullpen shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire was active as the calendar turns to September, highlighted by Baltimore claiming Luis Robert Jr., St. Louis anticipating the return of Masyn Winn, and Ketel Marte returning to the lineup. On the injury front, Luis Rengifo suffers a season-ending ACL tear, Aaron Judge continues targeting an early September activation during New York's upcoming homestand, and both Ethan Salas and Yohandy Morales highlight notable health updates. Daily performance slates featured dominant showings in the studs column from Ian Seymour dueling Robert Stock, Randy Arozarena, Daylen Lile, Taj Bradley, Luke Keaschall, Ryan Jeffers, Jacob deGrom, Clay Holmes, Walbert Urena, Cal Raleigh, Rafael Devers, Brandon Pfaadt matching up against Aaron Nola, and an unprecedented 9-home-run display from the Chicago Cubs lineup featuring Alex Bregman launching three homers alongside blasts from Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor, Carson Kelly, and Matt Shaw. Conversely, Bryce Elder, Kyle Harrison, Jackson Jobe, Gage Jump, and George Kirby matching up against Payton Tolle all struggled into the duds section. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes late-inning dynamics across the league, examining Oakland turning back to Elvis Alvarado, Andrew Kittredge handling high-leverage work in Baltimore, Bryan Hudson in the White Sox bullpen, Josh Hader cementing his status as a top-three closer in Houston, and Justin Martinez returning to late-inning duties for Arizona. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman is riding solo this week without Jon Heyman. Joel is joined by former Yankees, Mets reliever Adam Ottavino to discuss the "silly" Jazz Chisholm Jr controversy, what concerns him about the Yankees bullpen & shares his perspective of what it's like playing for Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman. Later, Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins Joel to discuss his team with the best record in the MLB, if they can win the franchises first ever championship, explains his decision to pull Cooper Pratt a few weeks ago and the balance they have to be weary of down the stretch with Jacob Misiorowski. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Adam Ottavino Joins The Show! 1:15 Jazz Chisholm Jr. - Red Sox Controversy 5:15 Are Yankees Following The Knicks Script? 8:30 Yankees Need To Play Cleaner Baseball 12:00 Relievers Breaking Down 18:30 Playing For Brian Cashman 22:20 Playing For Aaron Boone 25:00 Mets 27:49 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Joins The Show! 51:06 Hit Or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of all the dramatic things! The Baltimore Orioles actually paid to take on the Luis Robert Jr. for the remainder of the 2026 season. On top of that, the Mets call up Mark Vientos. Not only does he hit a home run, but they beat Rays 3-2! How bout that? And Robert Stock probably earned himself another start too! P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailTerence Moore on My Big Red Machine and the stories behind the Big Red Machine.Randy Freking and Jack Greiner welcome sports journalist, columnist, professor, and author Terrence Moore to discuss his book "My Big Red Machine" and his lifelong baseball fandom that shaped it. Moore traces his journey from a Cubs fan in South Bend to a Reds-obsessed journalist in Cincinnati, with Pete Rose, Sparky Anderson, and Bob Howsam at the center of the conversation.We discuss Moore's path into journalism, the inside stories he gathered from years covering the Reds, and the spiritual through-line he sees connecting his life, career, and the making of the book.Key topics:Moore's childhood baseball fandom;Growing up in South Bend, Indiana, he was a Cubs fan because Chicago was the nearest pro baseball connection;He remembers watching snowy Cubs telecasts on WGN through a rooftop antenna;Why Hank Aaron was his first favorite player;As a kid, Moore idolized Hank Aaron;That early admiration later turned into a 40-year friendship and a book, The Real Hank Aaron;Pete Rose became his all-time favorite;Moore says Pete Rose was the player who changed everything for him;He tells the story of seeing Rose in person at Crosley Field in 1969, diving for a fly ball, running out a walk, and hustling into second base head first;The hustle lesson from Pete Rose;Moore says Rose's effort became a lifelong model for how he played sports and approached work;He still teaches mentees to give the same effort in everything, not just journalism;Sparky Anderson as the best manager he ever covered;Moore has covered 19 managers and says Sparky Anderson was the best;He praises Sparky's charisma, wisdom, and the way he treated a young reporter like a veteran;The Hall of Fame plaque moment in Cooperstown;Moore describes being at the Baseball Hall of Fame for My Big Red Machine and unexpectedly meeting Sparky Anderson's niece at Sparky's plaque;The encounter turned emotional and reinforced the book's theme of fate and spiritual timing;The book's major revelations came from Bob Howsam;Moore explains that a 2006 recorded conversation with Big Red Machine architect Bob Howsam became the closing chapter of the book;Howsam shared details about the Big Red Machine and the 1973 NLCS incident; with Pete Rose and Mets fans that Moore says had never been fully told before;Sparky's view on whether the Big Red Machine could have won a third title;Sparky told Moore the team would not have won another championship because they were “bored” after their early success;Moore disagrees, saying Tony Perez was the glue that held the club together and that trading him was a major turning point;Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and clubhouse friction;Moore says Bench and Rose had real tension, partly because Bench was more nationally known while Rose was more beloved in Cincinnati;He also shares Sparky's blunt response when Dave Concepcion complained about being treated differently than the stars;What really happened when the Reds let Pete Rose go;Moore says Howsam told him law enforcement warned Rose was so involved with gamblers that keeping him in Cincinnati could have put him in danger;He frames the move as about more than money, despite Rose's record salary at the time;Breaking into journalism and learning the old-school craft;Moore describes how a visit to Miami University at age 13 helped convince him where he wanted to go to school;He later became the first Black writer at the Miami Student and the first Black editor in the paper's history;A tough lesson from Jim Schottelkotte;Moore shares the story of being reprimanded after covering a drag racing event and missing a nearby fire;The lesson was clear: a reporter is a reporter first, not just a sports writer;His experience as the first Black Reds beat writer;Moore explains the mix of support and hostility he faced in the Riverfront Stadium press box in the late 1970s;He recalls a moment when veteran columnist Paul Meyer supported him after a public jab from another writer;Favorite baseball book and movie;Moore names The Boys of Summer as his favorite baseball book besides his own; and for baseball films, he chooses The Pride of the Yankees for its old-school feel and Lou Gehrig connection.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Terrence Moore, Reds roots, and the new book01:59 - Growing up a Cubs fan in South Bend with a snowy WGN signal03:22 - Hank Aaron as his first favorite player and later lifelong friend04:25 - Pete Rose becomes the defining baseball hero05:49 - First trip to Crosley Field and the Pete Rose moment that sealed it08:17 - How Pete Rose's hustle shaped Moore's own playing style09:24 - The managers Moore covered and why Sparky Anderson stood above the rest11:11 - Bob Howsam's revelations and the real story behind the Big Red Machine13:19 - What made Sparky special with young reporters in the clubhouse14:16 - Cooperstown, Sparky's plaque, and the emotional niece encounter17:48 - Sparky's firing and the newsroom reaction in 197819:53 - How a visit to Miami University helped shape Moore's future22:53 - Why Miami's student newspaper changed everything25:24 - Getting his first Cincinnati Enquirer internship27:43 - Jim Shadakati's old-school standards and the drag racing lesson32:04 - The 2006 Bob Howsam interview that became a book centerpiece34:56 - Tracking Howsam down in Arizona and uncovering new details38:21 - Finding the old cassette in the basement and realizing its value40:35 - Sparky's surprising claim that the Big Red Machine was too bored to win again44:25 - Pete Rose and Johnny Bench's friction, plus the ego battle in Cincinnati46:23 - Sparky's blunt response to Dave Concepcion's complaint47:42 - The real reason the Reds moved on from Pete Rose49:31 - Being the first Black Reds beat writer and what the press box felt like51:31 - Covering the Reds with Ray Buck and the old newspaper workflow55:23 - The hostile press box moment and Paul Meyer's unexpected support59:44 - A painful Reds memory away from the ballpark: the 1975 World Series ending60:44 - A joyful radio memory: Hal King's comeback homer in 197362:41 - Favorite baseball movie: The Pride of the Yankees63:45 - Favorite baseball book: The Boys of Summer65:38 - First time at Crosley Field and the family's shift from Cubs to Reds68:43 - Where to get My Big Red Machine and the hardcover option70:59 - Praise from Marty Brennaman and Hal McCoy71:40 - Closing thanks, Miami University connection, and final sign-offNotable quotes“Everything happens for a reason.”“You're a reporter first. You're not a sports reporter. You're a reporter first.”“I was bored.”SPONSORED BY CITY VIEW TAVERN It's a New Era At City View! Jack thanks the listeners

Big Mac addresses the skepticism surrounding the Giants' Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, questioning if Dallas is actually an NFC juggernaut. He also discusses Sidney Sweeney's new lingerie line, Mets pitching matchups, and the controversy surrounding Tua Tagovailoa's social media posts. Finally, he shares personal stories about high school sports awards and memories of Franklin Square. 02:10 - Sidney Sweeney Lingerie Line 09:30 - Giants vs Cowboys Preview 13:41 - Jackson Dart QB Discussion 19:34 - Dexter Lawrence Impact Analysis 25:08 - Yankees Roster Update News 29:30 - Chris McMonigle Award Story 36:56 - Franklin Square Neighborhood Memories 15:43 - Mets vs Brewers Preview 22:00 - Tua Tagovailoa Twitter Controversy

Big Mac criticizes the New York Yankees for their lackluster performance against the Los Angeles Angels following a high-energy series against the Red Sox. The discussion covers the team's struggling bullpen, the division race against the Rays, and the return of Aaron Judge. 01:07 - Yankees' Disappointing Loss to Angels 05:38 - Chasing the Tampa Bay Rays 10:16 - Revamping the Yankees' Bullpen 15:00 - Mets and NFL News

C-Mac evaluates the New York Giants' offensive potential and the importance of health for Malik Nabors. The discussion includes a debate on Major League Baseball's blowout games and the possible implementation of a forfeit rule. Finally, they look ahead to the New York Mets' offseason and the potential pursuit of Tarik Skubal. 01:00 - The Wheel and The Duke 02:45 - Giants Offensive Potential 09:06 - Seahawks and Rams Analysis 12:54 - MLB Blowout Forfeit Debate 17:02 - Mets Offseason and Skubal

McMonigle and Hoffman analyze the New York Giants' upcoming season, focusing on the urgency of winning early and the critical health of rookie Malik Nabors. They debate the team's potential for an upset against the Rams while also discussing the New York Mets' roster management and the possibility of pursuing Tarik Skubal. 01:48 - Hoffman's Inheritance Scam Call 04:35 - Rick's Beatles Nostalgia Call 07:10 - Giants Early Season Pressure 14:15 - Rams Trap Game Potential 20:35 - Nabors And Dart Connection 29:15 - Debating NFL's Unlikable Teams 31:55 - Position Players Pitching Issues 37:00 - Mets Bullpen Future Roles 40:45 - Pursuing Tarik Skubal Trade

Evan and Tiki analyze the hypocrisy of Mets fans booing Jose Altuve while simultaneously embracing Carlos Beltran. They also discuss the bizarre story of pitcher Tarek Skubal allegedly taking a team espresso machine with him after being traded and react to the Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. off waivers. 01:50 - Mets Fans Boo Altuve 05:31 - Evan's Astros Prank Confession 11:45 - Pulling Off The Tripleheader 15:11 - Mets Rookie Award Debates 18:40 - Josh Hart Slams Announcer 25:08 - Mets Pitcher Robert Stock 28:02 - Skubal's Stolen Coffee Maker 36:01 - Luis Robert Jr. Claimed 41:41 - Fantasy Baseball Misery

Joe Burrow becomes the ultimate Jets quarterback fantasy as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether New York should abandon the draft gamble and go all-in on a proven franchise star if Cincinnati ever makes him available. The Aaron Rodgers pursuit is defended as the right idea despite the disastrous result, while the Jets' endless search for a long-term quarterback remains the franchise's biggest problem. The conversation also turns to Darren Mougey passing on Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough, whether the Jets should have traded up in the second round, and why drafting a young quarterback immediately starts the clock on a new regime. Plus, the Mets' painful Pete Crow-Armstrong trade resurfaces as another brutal New York what-if.

Mets fans loudly booing Jose Altuve sparks a heated debate over the Astros cheating scandal and whether the outrage still makes sense. Evan Roberts questions the hypocrisy of crushing Altuve while remaining open to Carlos Beltran managing the Mets, arguing that Houston was far from the only team pushing the limits during that era. The conversation also celebrates a fan who pulled off the rare Yankees-Mets-Yankees tripleheader across New York, debates Mets Rookie of the Year candidates Carson Benge and Nolan McLean, and turns to Josh Hart calling for Red Sox broadcaster Will Fleming to be fired after his Jazz Chisholm rant.

C-Lo joins with an update and discusses the controversial non-catch call in Sunday's Yankees-Red Sox game. Plus, other baseball items.