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A.M. Gittlitz, an organizer and writer and the author of Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team (Astra House, 2026), looks at the way class and politics and baseball intersect with the story of baseball and of the Mets baseball franchise. Cover image courtesy of the publisher.
Today's word of the day is ‘ABS' as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back, baby! And the challenge system is off and running. The results have been mixed, but it has worked. A whole lot of challenges have worked. (11:30) A bunch of World Baseball Classic pitchers had terrible starts. Coincidence!? (20:17) The San Francisco Giants can't win. Swept at home. Doom and gloom! Just kidding. But Tony Vitello is going to be under a microscope. (27:00) Bo Bichette got booed by Mets fans. Already!? (29:30) Allow me to speak on the Marlins. (34:50) Review: Band of Brothers. (37:30) The Milwaukee Brewers owner said something that people need to start paying attention to. Mark Attanasio spoke on the $20 million that the team isn't getting because of RSN fallout. (43:35) The flip side of things is what the Dodgers are doing. Dodgers owner Mark Walter says MLB needs parity. Interesting. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘ABS' as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back, baby! And the challenge system is off and running. The results have been mixed, but it has worked. A whole lot of challenges have worked. (11:30) A bunch of World Baseball Classic pitchers had terrible starts. Coincidence!? (20:17) The San Francisco Giants can't win. Swept at home. Doom and gloom! Just kidding. But Tony Vitello is going to be under a microscope. (27:00) Bo Bichette got booed by Mets fans. Already!? (29:30) Allow me to speak on the Marlins. (34:50) Review: Band of Brothers. (37:30) The Milwaukee Brewers owner said something that people need to start paying attention to. Mark Attanasio spoke on the $20 million that the team isn't getting because of RSN fallout. (43:35) The flip side of things is what the Dodgers are doing. Dodgers owner Mark Walter says MLB needs parity. Interesting. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was an exciting first weekend of MLB action! Hunter Pence and Buster Olney discuss shaking off Opening Day jitters, how rookies dominated the conversation to start the season, first impressions of the ABS System, the San Francisco Giants starting 0-3, and how teams move on from losses. Then, ESPN's Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees sweeping their respective series to open the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers treating the regular season like a dress rehearsal. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Laters, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hunter Pence joins the show 3:39 Rookies rule first MLB weekend 5:59 Guardians Chase DeLauter 8:08 Tigers Kevin McGonigle 9:43 Reds Sal Stewart 11:23 JJ Wetherholt 13:08 ABS System initial impressions 18:18 Giants start 0-3 28:33 ESPN's Jorge Castillo 29:06 Mets start 2-1 30:36 Juan Soto seems relaxed 33:05 Yankees & Blue Jays sweep 37:01 Is this Dave Roberts' best Dodger team? 38:41 Sarah Langs 40:00 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was an exciting first weekend of MLB action! Hunter Pence and Buster Olney discuss shaking off Opening Day jitters, how rookies dominated the conversation to start the season, first impressions of the ABS System, the San Francisco Giants starting 0-3, and how teams move on from losses. Then, ESPN's Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees sweeping their respective series to open the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers treating the regular season like a dress rehearsal. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Laters, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hunter Pence joins the show 3:39 Rookies rule first MLB weekend 5:59 Guardians Chase DeLauter 8:08 Tigers Kevin McGonigle 9:43 Reds Sal Stewart 11:23 JJ Wetherholt 13:08 ABS System initial impressions 18:18 Giants start 0-3 28:33 ESPN's Jorge Castillo 29:06 Mets start 2-1 30:36 Juan Soto seems relaxed 33:05 Yankees & Blue Jays sweep 37:01 Is this Dave Roberts' best Dodger team? 38:41 Sarah Langs 40:00 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on the wild ending to the Duke-UConn regional final. In ‘Overreaction Monday' Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers waiting game, if the Cleveland Browns could trade NFL Defensive Player of the Year Miles Garrett, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, UConn's epic comeback win over Duke to reach the Final Four, Michigan vs Arizona for the right to play for a national championship, and Bo Bichette getting booed by Mets fans. Director Antoine Fuqua joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael' starring the Coleman Domingo, Myles Teller and newcomer Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, recounts his favorite memories of making ‘Training Day' featuring Denzel Washington's Academy Award-winning performance, discusses his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and more. Rich explains why the refreshed San Francisco 49ers should be ones to watch in the NFL next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everybody preorder Metropolitans now!!!! One of the longest and weirdest baseball books ever written, METROPOLITANS is a marxist history of America's pastime in which the Mets serve a messianic main character. Check out this excerpt, this interview, or this Adam Gopnik New Yorker review.PREORDER from Penguin, Bookshop.org, Amazon and/or find me at one of the following launch events: April 1: Official book launch! w/ Bradford William Davis at Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO, Brooklyn (Ticketing information: https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-metropolitans-by-a-m-gittlitz/)April 3: Release celebration at Lou's Athletic Club in Bushwick more info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWPKFCQCp5r/April 4: Tabling with Books and Rooks at Ft. Green Farmer's Market around 11am April 12: Paper Moon in Troy, NY April 13: B&N in AlbanyApril 16: B&N Brooklyn with Noah Kulwin! https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062206054-0April 20: B&N in Carle's place LI with Greg Prince April 27: B&N in Paramus, NJ April 30 Mets vs. Yankees debate at Le Pere on 90 Orchard St., moderated by Mattie Lubchansky! More info will be posted at Astra House's IG Monologue adapted from Jean Shepard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz0pnq3ijfs Tipping Pitches: https://tippingpitch.es/ Go to Greenpoint/Williamsburg/Bushwick/Ridgewood History nights: https://www.instagram.com/gphistorynight/Songs: The Strokes - Ode to the Mets The 1986 Mets - Get Metsmerized
A loaded hour of New York sports starts with a deep dive into St. John's heartbreaking loss to Duke and the coaching decision that still doesn't sit right. The focus turns to Rick Pitino's choice to bench a red hot player at a crucial moment, sparking a bigger conversation about trusting rotations versus riding the hot hand when everything is on the line. From there, the discussion shifts to the Knicks and whether their recent play signals a lack of urgency heading toward the postseason, along with what their ideal playoff path should be. The hour also touches on early season Mets storylines, including lineup questions, player usage, and the overreactions that always come with the first few games of the year.
Baseball is back and with just one weekend in the books, the overreactions are already flying. The Yankees look unstoppable after a dominant opening series, sparking big questions about whether their rotation and bullpen could be the best in baseball. At the same time, Mets fans are already feeling the tension as early struggles and high expectations collide in a cold and emotional start to the season. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the biggest takeaways from Opening Weekend, including standout performances, surprising concerns, and the reality behind the hot takes. They dive into early Yankees dominance, Mets frustrations, Bo Bichette's honesty about pressing under pressure, and the fine line between fan passion and impatience in New York.
A bold claim kicks off the final stretch as the conversation turns to whether Rob Manfred has quietly become the best commissioner in sports. It sparks a lively debate about what actually matters most to fans, from rule changes to overall enjoyment, and whether recent tweaks have truly improved the game. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the biggest changes in baseball, including the pitch clock, ghost runner, and the ABS challenge system, debating what works and what still feels off. They also dive into early reactions from players and fans, strategy implications, and how these innovations are already shaping games in real time.
Opening Weekend is in the books, and the reactions are already getting loud. After just three games, the Yankees are being talked about like a dominant force with elite pitching and a lineup firing early, while the Mets are already facing questions despite a winning series. It is the perfect mix of excitement and overreaction that only baseball's return can bring. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber lean into the early storylines, breaking down why the Yankees' hot start feels both real and exaggerated, and why Mets fans are already uneasy about certain performances. They explore standout pitching, early offensive trends, and the natural urge to draw big conclusions from a tiny sample size as the season gets underway.
A wild sports weekend wraps with chaos on multiple fronts, from a stunning buzzer beater in the NCAA Tournament to continued early season tension around the Mets. As emotions run high, questions emerge about decision making, execution, and how much any of it should really matter this early in the year. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to UConn's dramatic win over Duke and what makes a moment truly iconic, while also digging into Mets frustrations including questionable coaching decisions, bullpen usage, and the risks of early panic. They balance big picture perspective with passionate fan reactions as the season and storylines begin to take shape.
The Mets took two of three from the Pirates, but let one get away yesterday. And Bo Bichette is being booed. Also, the Yankees swept the Giants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ABS has taken over MLB and fans love it. Plus, the Yankees & Mets had winning weekends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start with the NCAA tournament, covering St. John's loss to Duke and UConn beating Duke before previewing the Final Four. Jerry has sounds from the UConn victory, followed by reactions from Rick Pitino and Geno Auriemma's thoughts on playing in Texas. We recap the Mets' extra-innings loss involving Lovelady, then wrap up with Rick Pitino's extension at St. John's and a call about Dan Hurley at UConn.
The Yankees swept the Giants to start the season, and while the Mets won their series, Lovelady and Bichette are already being criticized. Giants manager Tony Vitello discussed differences in coaching. Jerry's update starts with a conversation about men's bathroom habits. We recap the sounds of the NCAA tournament and the Mets' loss, then wrap up with a photo of Boomer being interviewed by OJ Simpson wearing the infamous shoes and gloves.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The first series of the 2026 season are in the books, and Bradfo is here to inform, offer insight, and entertain. And, even better, he's here to talk to one of our go-to guys when it comes to understanding when players are ready for their big major league call-up. Bradfo sits down with Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott to get the what's what on how he knew Mets rookies Carson Benge and Nolan McLean were ready for their big moments, while also talking about how Triple-A players deal with weather and expectations in this first week of the season. 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
We begin with calls regarding UConn's win, Duke's lost aura and criticism of Hurley, then recap a fight Boomer witnessed at the NYPD vs. FDNY hockey game. Jerry's final update highlights Al's frustration with callers alongside sounds from UConn's win and the Mets' loss where fans booed Bo Bichette. After comments from Nolan McLean and Aaron Glenn, the Moment of the Day focuses on sitting down to pee. Finally, NFL league meetings and a closing discussion on unconventional late-night bathroom habits.
Yanks off to a good start, but Mets fans already have Bichette and Lovelady in the crosshairs.
Jerry starts with the sounds of UConn beating Duke. We heard from Rick Pitino after the loss to Duke. We also heard from Geno Auriemma, who doesn't want to be playing these games in Texas. We heard the sounds of the Mets losing in extras yesterday.
Jerry returns with the sounds of UConn beating Duke and all the postgame sound. We heard the sounds of the Mets losing to the Pirates in extras. Aaron Glenn confirmed that Geno Smith will be the starting QB.
The sounds of UConn beating Duke and all the postgame sound. The Mets lost to the Pirates and Bo Bichette is off to a rough start. The fans were actually booing him. Nolan McLean talked about throwing into headwinds yesterday. Aaron Glenn talked about how happy he is to have Geno Smith. The Moment of The Day: Guys who sit down to pee at night.
Tiger Woods was arrested for a DUI involving pain pills, callers discussed his physical appearance. Jerry returns for an update with a possible case of gout, followed by sounds from UConn's win over Duke and the Mets' loss to the Pirates. Aaron Glenn confirmed Geno Smith as the starting quarterback. The hour concludes with reports of the NFL training replacement referees and a question about why baseball isn't using ABS on every pitch.
The show highlights the NCAA tournament and UConn's win over Duke alongside Mets updates and Rick Pitino's extension at St. John's. We recap the Yankees sweeping the Giants, Tony Vitello's coaching thoughts, and Boomer's photo with OJ Simpson before discussing Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and Geno Smith being named starting quarterback. Also, the NFL is training replacement referees and conducting league meetings. We even have time to have a discussion on unconventional late-night bathroom habits of men.
(1:30) — ST. JOHN'S: The Red Storm's run falls short as they lose to Duke in the Sweet 16. (4:48) — KNICKS: The Knicks drop their second straight to the Thunder, 111-100, and now have to fight to maintain their position in the top three in the East. (12:40) — YANKEES: The Yankees open their season with a sweep and head to Seattle to face off against the Mariners. (15:50) — METS: The Mets lose in extras on Sunday, but win their first two thanks to the heroics of Luis Robert Jr. (21:50) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees and St. John's. (35:49) — ALEX DAY: NY sports content creator Alex Day returns to recap the Duke heartbreaker, the Yankees' start to the season, and keys for this year to be a success. (57:25) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow ‘NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Alex Day Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The biggest storyline heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season was how teams would adapt to and utilize the newly implemented Automated Ball-Strike challenge system. After a weekend's worth of games, it's already making an impact on outcomes, and we couldn't be happier about it. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the instant success that ABS has been, both in terms of its importance in games and for fan entertainment. They dive into early statistics surrounding the challenges, including which catchers are succeeding and why hitters appear to be getting the shorter end of the stick instead of pitchers. We also saw the first ejection associated with ABS—but could more be coming? Later, Jake and Jordan recap every matchup from the weekend, including why Tony Vitello needs to take a breath after his San Francisco Giants got swept by the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays picking up where they left off after their magical World Series run, and thoughts on Edwin Díaz's entrance with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys then discuss the hottest start for the Miami Marlins since 2009, Chase DeLauter's great series against the Seattle Mariners, and a few messy games between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels. 1:10 - The Opener: Impact of ABS 28:09 - How Sweep It Is: Yankees sweep Giants 36:31 - Dodgers start the season hot 47:03 - Around the League: DeLauter says hello 51:44 - Mets fail to sweep Pirates 55:33 - Turbo Mode: Every series recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Bobby and Alex discuss the return of baseball and everything that comes with it: the ABS challenge system, an ill-conceived “fire and brimstone” pregame speech, Uniqlo (??), and more (5:15). Then, they preview the season the only way they know how: an off-the-wall series of complicated longshot predictions about things in and around the baseball world (14:00). Finally, they're joined by ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan to debate whose responsibility it is to propose creative bargaining solutions for the existential challenges facing MLB, discuss the cultural and financial momentum the sport is enjoying, and take the temperature of the owners and players less than a year from the expiration of the current CBA (1:16:00).Follow this link to play along and build your own bingo card at home using the same squares we made! https://bingobaker.com/#10263642Links:Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Seth and Sean take a look at what anonymous scouts are saying about TE and WR prospects that may be on the Texans' draft board, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson are back discussing the beginning of the 2026 season! The Yankees, Blue Jays & Dodgers have dominant weekends. The Mets knock Paul Skenes out in the first inning. Tony Vitello struggles in his first weekend. Dom Smith hits a walkoff grand slam. All that and more packed into today's episode. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or have your perspectives heard on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or reach out to us on social media @SideRetiredPod.
Mets fans were too quick to boo Bo Bichette but he will be fine.
Hour 1: The Mets new look lineup shows plenty of fight in a winning opening weekend. Premature Bo Bichette boos. Incredible early returns for the Yankees.
The Mets new look lineup shows plenty of fight in a winning opening weekend.
Hour 2: Focusing on the positives after a Mets series win. UConn wins an instant classic and stunned Duke chokes late again.
Hour 5: Perfect opening weekend for the Yankees and a positive start for the Mets. Looking ahead to Knicks potential matchups in the playoffs. Was Tiger's latest crash a sad end to his story?
(Episode 244): The New York Mets started the 2026 regular season with a series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates! Join Jake Brown and Subway To Shea's Anthony Rivera as they discuss the good, bad, and ugly of Opening Day and Weekend for the Metsies!Jake Brown is the host of Mets Daily.____________________________________________Follow Jake Brown on Social Media: X: https://x.com/JakeBrownLive Follow Mets Daily on Social Media: X: https://x.com/MetsDailyShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC50-1vQcWjnBXLpuO62s9nQ ____________________________________________Follow on X, Instagram, & Tik Tok: @SubwayToSheaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@subwaytoshea
In Episode 572 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss some (very) early-season storylines from the Mets first two 2026 games and then catch up on some correspondence.
Hear from the best guests of the week on WFAN, including Keith Hernandez, Steve Schirripa (14:54), Ron Darling (47:21), Nick Swisher (1:01:17), and Ian Eagle (1:11:02).
Hear from the best guests of the week on WFAN, including Keith Hernandez, Steve Schirripa (14:54), Ron Darling (47:21), Nick Swisher (1:01:17), and Ian Eagle (1:11:02).
Anyone have a listing on eBay for lawn darts? Uncle and Sidekick join the celebrity trend of wearing trading cards. Topics include: many technical issues with the broadcast setup, TikTak following is growing, trading card necklaces, MLB season opening, Mets, Pirates, Dodgers, baseball cards, lawn darts dangers, Nielson ratings dollar bill in mail
The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. discuss today's Pittsburgh Pirates game vs. the New York Mets Pirates drop a brutal extra-inning loss to the Mets and fall to 0-2 on the season. Tyler and Nathan break down a frustrating, very winnable game — including Mitch Keller's dominant start, 17 runners left on base, and continued bullpen control issues. They also discuss lineup decisions, missed opportunities, and what needs to change before it snowballs early. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. Doug and Ryan break down the Pirates' first win of the 2026 season after a 4-3 extra-innings battle in New York. They talk about big contributions from Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn, Henry Davis delivering in a huge spot and making a strong tag at the plate, and Jose Urquidy locking down an unexpected save. The guys also get into Carmen Mlodzinski's start, the Pirates' ongoing defensive issues, Donny Kelly's bullpen decisions, and what this game says about how this team is built right now. It was not pretty, but it was a needed win. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. The Great Replacement Theory (First) | AI in Novels (Starts at 28:20) | Baseball & Life (Starts at 56:00) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.
The Mets started off the season with a bang, and our hosts have all the instant reaction to a memorable Opening Day, from Carson Benge's MLB intro to the new-look lineup rallying against Paul Skenes. Plus, Evan's journey to finding his wallet that he lost en route to the game!
From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): Opening day never gets old, especially when you can almost guarantee a Mets win. In a day where the Mets knocked out Paul Skenes in the first, the biggest excitement may have come off of Carson Benge's first hit of his career. What a start! 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
Boomer & Gio react to the Yankees' 7-0 Opening Day win and MLB's Netflix ‘money grab.' Plus, the Mets get a big Opening Day win against Paul Skenes and the Pirates (10:45); Keith Hernandez joins the show to talk Mets and Opening Day (19:28); more on the Yankees' Opening Day win and the Barry Bonds-George Steinbrenner story (34:21); talk about a potential lockout looming over the MLB for next season (45:45), and the impact and progress Rick Pitino has made at St. John's (56:01)
The Mets started off the season with a bang, and our hosts have all the instant reaction to a memorable Opening Day, from Carson Benge's MLB intro to the new-look lineup rallying against Paul Skenes. Plus, Evan's journey to finding his wallet that he lost en route to the game!
We Are Back! Opening Day is here, and so is the best Black baseball highlights and news recap in the game. From now until the final pitch of the World Series, Cheats and the BBM crew will be providing recaps and breaking news every day. Before we get too far, please consider a paid subscription to this platform. It's the best way to support the Mixtape and keep the community growing.As of this morning, twelve MLB regular-season games have been played, and we've learned a few things. The Dodgers are on pace to go 162-0 (again). The quest for a three-peat is on. And Dodgers' skipper Dave Roberts says the 2026 team is his best roster. It's hard to think Mookie Betts is on a revenge tour, but the 2025 Gold Glove finalist is hoping to bounce back from a down year. He is fully recovered from a stomach virus that really hampered the start of his 2025 season. He went 1-4 last night in a game shown on NBC, called by the legend Bob Costas.The Nats surprised the Cubs, beating them 10-4. The story of the game will center on CJ Abrams. The 2024 All-Star crushed a bases-loaded sure double, but got thrown out as he thought the ball was a sure home run, and it was not. He got thrown out at second, and that is really a microcosm of Abrams right now. Let's hope ‘26 brings more on-field maturity, because I think he is going to have a breakthrough year.Victor Scott II stole two bases in the Cards come-from-behind victory against the Rays. Mike Trout hit his fifth Opening Day homer to lead the Angels over the Astros. Tarik Skubal struck out six Padres in six innings for the Tigers 8-2 win. The Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Brewers, Red Sox, Guardians, and even the O's also picked up impressive Opening Day wins.And Tommy Pham signed a minor league contract with the Mets.See you tomorrow. FINISH YOUR BREAKFAST
Sal Licata joins the show, and he's fired up about the Mets after Opening Day, where they got to Paul Skenes early. Taylor has a song he wants to share with Licata that he wrote about rookie Carson Benge. Stugotz and Licata give their thoughts on the Netflix and NBC broadcasts. Is kayaking in McCovey Cove overrated? Then, the guys talk St. John’s basketball ahead of their matchup with Duke tonight in the Sweet 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have a legendary rookie season incoming (2:30)! ... Jacob Misiorowski was sick (15:20). ... Mike Trout looks healthy again (20:02). ... Jose Soriano did some interesting things (22:57). ... Paul Skenes stinkes (28:00)! ... The Mets might have the best lineup in baseball (32:36). ... Trevor Rogers is legit (35:30). ... James Wood is in big trouble (37:45). ... Andrew Abbott's bad spring was fake (41:12)! ... ABS was really cool (44:30)! ... News (49:32): Tanner Bibee left with a shoulder injury. ... What did we learn about these bullpens (55:16)? ... Add Burger or Canzone for power (1:00:48)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and weekend streamers (1:09:53). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ 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
Hamilton star Christopher Jackson messed up the National Anthem at Mets opening day. Man seen twerking on top of a Jeep that ended in disaster. Rover was twerked on by a large woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.