Podcasts about New York Yankees

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Tommy opens the show by saying Giancarlo Stanton is only needed in October.

The New York Post's Joel Sherman says the Yankees rotation has the chance to have quantity and quality. CC Sabathia joins to talk about the honor of having his number retired by the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Angels pitcher Alex Manoah taking credit for the Blue Jays World Series appearance, C.C. Sabathia getting his number retired by the Yankees and if he is worthy, the Paul Skenes tie-in between the Olympics and the WBC, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It starts in the Bronx with a sentence you never want to hear about your DH: Giancarlo Stanton says his elbow pain is so bad he “can't open a bag of chips,” yet he's still talking about a full season. The guys react to Stanton's “mentally tough” framing, Aaron Boone's comments, and the bigger question Yankees fans can't shake: if this is what they're telling us, what aren't they telling us? From there, the Yankees' roster dominoes come into focus. Randal Grichuk arrives, the Domínguez vs. Spencer Jones conversation heats up, and the debate turns to a practical plan: should the Yankees slow-play Stanton early, keep him out of cold weather, and treat him like an October investment while the kids get real runway? Then the hour swings to football. The Jets make a major defensive statement by flipping Jermaine Johnson for massive nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat, signaling a scheme shift and a clear vision for Aaron Glenn's defense. Calls pour in on what it means for the draft, the front seven, and whether the Jets should build an elite defense now and attack the quarterback position later. And yes, we hit baseball's ABS strike zone chaos too, plus a Giants caller sparks the latest debate: is Jaxson Dart's durability a real concern, or is New York just traumatized by the “availability” conversation at quarterback?

The Stanton “can't open a bag of chips” saga takes another turn as the conversation shifts from tennis elbow to a scarier possibility: could this be an arthritis-style issue that requires constant warming up just to function? The guys debate what it means for Stanton's season, why he's always the first one on the field, and whether the Yankees should treat him like an October-only investment. Then it turns into a baseball nerd fest in the best way: a caller dives into the strike zone math, and the show unpacks the ABS challenge system, why players want it in big moments, why umpires may want it even more, and how it could change in-game strategy. Is “best of both worlds” the right approach, or does full ABS feel inevitable? Plus, the quarterback conversation heats up. A Giants fan calls from Florida to question Jaxson Dart's durability, sparking a bigger debate about availability, concussions, wear-and-tear, and what young QBs need around them to survive in New York. Stanton's elbow, ABS chaos, and QB risk all in one stretch of radio.

A jam-packed hour with travel chaos, brutal commutes, and a check-in on the crew (including Connor Green and the latest “Loogie” tales). Then the sports hits hard: Giancarlo Stanton admits his elbow pain is so bad he “can't open a bag of chips,” sparking a real Yankees roster conversation around rest, urgency, and what it means for Jason Dominguez and Spencer Jones. From there, it's full Jets mode at the combine after a headline trade: Jermaine Johnson is shipped out as the Jets bring in massive nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat, with plenty of debate on what it says about Aaron Glenn's defensive blueprint and what it means for the No. 2 pick. The QB carousel gets messy too, with Andy Dalton as a potential “competency” option, plus the usual Kirk Cousins and Derek Carr arguments, and even some Tanner McKee trade talk. To wrap it up, St. John's lays an egg vs. UConn and the guys argue whether it's an anomaly or a warning sign for March, with a quick spin through other big topics like ABS and CC Sabathia getting his number retired.

CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on the final Saturday of the regular season, and the reaction is pure excitement… mixed with disbelief that anyone would object. The guys explain why a first-ballot Hall of Famer going in as a Yankee automatically qualifies, why the “only one championship” argument doesn't hold up, and how CC embodied the post-dynasty era of Yankees greatness. Callers weigh in with comparisons to Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and other retired numbers, sparking a larger debate about what the true criteria should be in the Bronx. The conversation also veers into legacy talk, Cy Young arguments, and just how much Sabathia meant to the 2009 title run and the franchise's identity for more than a decade. A passionate defense of CC closes the segment, along with a quick look at the broader landscape of retired numbers across New York sports and who could be next.

Just weeks after a clean bill of health, Giancarlo Stanton's shocking admission about his elbow pain has Yankees fans on edge. If he “can't open a bag of chips,” how can he swing a bat for a full season? Evan and Tiki react to Stanton's revealing quotes, Aaron Boone's defense of his toughness, and what this really means for the Yankees' lineup plans. Plus, the Yankees quietly add veteran Randal Grichuk to the mix. Is it simple bench depth, or a sign the team is bracing for Stanton to miss significant time? The conversation expands to Jason Domínguez, Spencer Jones, and whether this injury could fast-track the youth movement in the Bronx. Is Stanton being heroic… or is this a warning sign the Yankees can't ignore?

St. John's gets embarrassed by UConn, and the reaction swings between “flush it” and “this is exactly what can sink you in March.” The guys break down how a team that dominated the Big East can look completely unrecognizable on a cold shooting night, and why that is what makes the tournament so terrifying. Is it a one off anomaly, or a warning sign that the Johnnies are one bad stretch away from an early exit? Plus, CC Sabathia's number is officially headed to the rafters, and it sparks a bigger conversation about legacy, peaks, and what it means to be forever tied to New York. The segment also circles back through the morning's hottest topics with calls pouring in, including more Jets trade talk and what building in the trenches actually says about a team's plan.

A wild morning in New York sports as the Jets execute a defensive shakeup and the Yankees face a bizarre health update. The guys react to the Jets trading Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat is Aaron Glenn building a brick wall or just treading water? Plus, we dive into the "Andy Dalton to the Jets" rumors: Is the 38-year-old veteran a viable bridge or a sign of desperation for Frank Reich's offense? On the diamond, Giancarlo Stanton's goal is a full season, but his inability to "open a bag of chips" has fans calling for Jason Dominguez. We take your calls on whether Kirk Cousins is the only real answer and why Hendon Hooker is suddenly the most talked-about name on the practice squad.

CC Sabathia's No. 52 officially getting retired by the Yankees, with the ceremony slated for Saturday, September 26 vs. the Orioles. The guys lay out why CC is an automatic “yes,” why the championship-count argument is lazy, and why being a first-ballot Hall of Famer going in as a Yankee ends the discussion. Calls roll in with pushback, Bernie vs. CC comparisons, and even a detour into whether A-Rod's number should be in the rafters too. From there, the show pivots to the Jets and the nonstop quarterback carousel, including the “bridge QB” debate around Kirk Cousins, what Frank Reich's presence means, and the bigger question Jets fans keep asking: is there finally a real plan, or is it just another year of vibes and wishcasting. More calls hit on roster direction, organizational competence, and who actually has the brighter future right now. And then, out of nowhere, Tampa International Airport becomes the main character, with a viral push to ban pajamas (and allegedly Crocs) from the airport. The guys argue comfort vs. common decency, draw a line between sweatpants and pajama pants, and spiral into the classic department-store holiday photo tradition that somehow involves showing up in matching pajamas. It's a full hour of Yankees pride, Jets anxiety, and one very heated etiquette debate.

After getting crushed online for his “next numbers to be retired” Cinco, Shaun opens this segment by admitting he missed some obvious names, most notably Carlos Beltrán, a future Hall of Famer likely to go in as a Met. That sparks a quick cleanup of the list, including the realization that Aaron Judge's No. 99 will almost certainly be retired long before some of the earlier picks. From there, the show pivots to fresh intel out of the NFL Combine, where reports suggest the Jets are open to listening on additional trades beyond Jermaine Johnson. The guys try to figure out who that could realistically be, why accumulating assets might be the strategy, and whether the roster even has enough desirable talent to move. Giants free agency chatter also surfaces as top agents meet with teams in Indianapolis.

Knicks, Mets, Yanks, Giants, Islanders - they all have a legit shot, says Jerry.

Jerry predicts that 2026 could be the best year in New York sports, citing championship potential for the Knicks, Mets, Yankees, and even a division title for the Giants. The optimism extends to the Islanders' postseason hopes. C-Lo's final update covers Giancarlo Stanton's delayed elbow surgery, Scott Boras' take on Hal Steinbrenner, and the Padres' update on Matt Waldron's medical procedure. Also, Shedeur Sanders' unique gift to Todd Monken and Moment of the Day with a Yankees trivia quiz, the show wraps with NFL Combine talk, potential picks for the Giants and Jets, and Boomer's concerns regarding Cam Skattebo.

The hour kicks off with the Yankees' plans to honor CC Sabathia in Monument Park, leading to Jerry quizzing Al on retired numbers and a discussion on potential monuments for Jeter and Rivera. Plus, a caller's skeptical outlook on the Yankees' season. We hear Jack Hughes' return to the Devils, Hilary Knight's comments on the connection between the men's and women's hockey teams. After touching on UConn's dominant win over Rick Pitino and St. John's, the hour wraps up with the news of Matt Waldron's unique medical absence.

With Gio out, Boomer and Jerry open with Jack Hughes' return and the politics surrounding U.S. Hockey before C-Lo highlights Hughes and Kenny Albert's success. The duo debates Mac Jones trade rumors and the Jets' quarterback needs, then pivots to CC Sabathia's Yankees ceremony and future honorees. After some Club Bene nostalgia and Al's rant on hockey politics, the show covers a strange Parkway incident and Jerry's coaching history. Finally, they look ahead to a championship-filled 2026 for New York, share medical updates on Giancarlo Stanton and Matt Waldron, and break down NFL Combine for Jets & Giants.

And a plaque in Monument Park. Who else is up for that honor?

C-Lo returns for an update, but first we talked to a caller who thinks the Yankees are going to be essentially a .500 team. Also, Jack Hughes returned to the Devils and was celebrated for his Olympic performance. Hilary Knight talked about the men's team being in a tough spot and UConn crushed St. John's.

C-Lo is here with Giancarlo Stanton's plan to delay elbow surgery until retirement and his expected rest days this season. Scott Boras' comments on Hal Steinbrenner's player pursuit, the Padres manager addressing Matt Waldron's surgery for an "infection in his rear end." Plus, Todd Monken receiving a porcelain horse head from Shedeur Sanders, and Moment of the Day: Jerry's Yankees retired numbers quiz for Al.

This week Andrew welcomes longtime baseball writer Ken Davidoff back to the podcast. For 30+ years, Ken lived his childhood dream of being a sportswriter. Then, at age 50, he decided it was time for a change and stepped down from his role as a baseball columnist at the New York Post. Now, Ken is an adjunct professor and the co-author of the new book 101 Lessons From The Dugout: What Baseball & Softball Can Teach Us About The Game Of Life. This conversation is a deep dive on Ken's decision to walk away from the job he dreamed about having as a kid – and an exploration of many simple (yet powerful) life lessons Ken shares in his book. This episode is filled with important wisdom everybody needs to hear. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

Jazz Chisholm created waves at Yankees camp, announcing he's got a 50-homer/50-steal season goal for '26. Which got us wondering – Could Shohei Ohtani completely blow us away with a 50-homer/200 IP campaign? Also, can Bucs rookie Konnor Griffin go for 20 homers and 50 steals? 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

DescriptionIn this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter build out a full 2026 MLB futures card from the ground up — breaking down division winners, pennant picks, World Series anchors, value plays, long-shot sprinkles, MVP bets, Rookie of the Year targets, and Cy Young candidates. With spring training just underway, the guys debate whether to back favorites like the Dodgers and Yankees or chase payout-heavy value on teams like the Mets, Mariners, Royals, and Tigers. Along the way, they discuss how heartbreaking World Series losses affect the following season, where true betting value actually exists on the board, and how to balance chalk with calculated risk. It's a strategic look at how to approach MLB futures — not just who to pick, but how to build a smart, structured card before the season even starts. The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook. LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter build out a full 2026 MLB futures card from the ground up — breaking down division winners, pennant picks, World Series anchors, value plays, long-shot sprinkles, MVP bets, Rookie of the Year targets, and Cy Young candidates. With spring training just underway, the guys debate whether to back favorites like the Dodgers and Yankees or chase payout-heavy value on teams like the Mets, Mariners, Royals, and Tigers. Along the way, they discuss how heartbreaking World Series losses affect the following season, where true betting value actually exists on the board, and how to balance chalk with calculated risk. It's a strategic look at how to approach MLB futures — not just who to pick, but how to build a smart, structured card before the season even starts. The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook. LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge's size will benefit him with ABS, how he's instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole's progression, and his assessment of the team's offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines  36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walking is something most of us take for granted. We do it to get from A to B, we track our steps on our phones, we might even use it as a bit of exercise. But what if walking is far more than that? What if, quite literally, your life depends on it? Dr Courtney Conley is an internationally recognised authority on foot mechanics and gait dynamics and the founder and creator of Gait Happens, which provides evidence-based foot education for athletes, movement professionals, and regular humans like you and me. She has over 25 years' worth of clinical experience, and has worked with a wide variety of organisations, including New York Yankees, New York Giants and The San Francisco 49ers. Her first book Walk: Your Life Depends On It is a fantastic read, officially comes out on May 5th, 2026 and is available for pre-order right now. In our conversation, we discuss why walking should be considered a physiological necessity, potentially on a par with sleeping and breathing, why Courtney believes that our feet are the most neglected part of our bodies and how modern footwear has put fashion ahead of function, with some serious unintended consequences. We also discuss why our big toe might be the most important joint in our body, how our walking speed can predict our future health, and why even a small increase in daily steps can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, dementia and depression. Throughout our conversation, Courtney shares plenty of practical advice, such as simple foot assessments you can do at home, easy exercises to build strength and mobility, and a clear framework for choosing better footwear for yourself and your children. Courtney wants to help as many people as possible reclaim the true function of their feet. Her message is one of hope and empowerment and I am quite sure that this conversation will give you a different perspective about the importance of walking and inspire you to start taking a bit more care of your feet. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Thanks to our sponsors: https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore https://onepeloton.co.uk https://thewayapp.com/livemore   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/629   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge's size will benefit him with ABS, how he's instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole's progression, and his assessment of the team's offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines  36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a two-time Stanley Cup champion says Olympic gold meant more, fans lose their minds. After Team USA hero Matthew Tkachuk revealed the gold medal experience topped his NHL titles, the crew dives into a question that hits especially hard in New York: what would happen if a superstar like Aaron Judge said the same thing about Olympic gold vs a World Series? Is representing your country the ultimate achievement… or does nothing top a championship for the team you bleed for? From Olympic glory to Stanley Cup obsession, World Series hypotheticals, and the emotional gap between athletes and diehard fans, this conversation exposes a brutal truth: players and fans do not value success the same way. Plus, the guys debate whether Yankees fans could ever forgive Judge for prioritizing Team USA, why Mets fans may soon face the same dilemma with Juan Soto and the WBC, and whether sports loyalty is more about identity than trophies. If you've ever lived and died with a playoff run, this one will hit home.

Aaron Judge's spring training appearance came with a side of controversy as MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system took center stage. After a Yankees game featured a staggering number of challenges, the debate exploded: Is this tech fixing baseball or ruining its flow? While reviews are lightning fast, the constant interruptions, delayed celebrations, and strategic gamesmanship have some fans furious. Should every pitch just be called automatically by technology instead of turning balls and strikes into a challenge circus? The crew breaks down why this system feels choppy, why spring training may be skewing the numbers, and whether MLB is overthinking a problem that already has a simple solution. If this is baseball's future, not everyone is ready for it.

Jerry's back with Glenn on Woody Johnson's work style, Harbaugh on what he looks for in players, and more from the Knicks loss. In college, Duke beat Notre Dame big. Plus, more about the US Men's hockey at the SOTU & about the ABS challenges.

The Knicks' loss in Cleveland has Boomer sensing a "weird vibe" fueled by a terrible third quarter and coaching concerns. Jerry's update features Mike Brown's "ugly game" reaction, Kendrick Perkins "full-blown panic mode" comment. Meanwhile, Darren Mougey weighs Jets QB options and Breece Hall's loyalty, Joe Schoen discusses draft delays, and John Harbaugh emphasizes organizational alignment. Plus, President Trump's State of the Union hockey introduction, ABS challenges at Yankees spring training, and graffiti at the new Bills stadium.

Jerry has with the Knicks loss and Mike Brown's “ugly game” recap. Aaron Glenn discusses his personal improvements, Darren Mougey explores Jets quarterback options and Breece Hall's status, while Joe Schoen addresses being behind in the draft process. Plus, Trump introduces the US Hockey team at the State of the Union, and ABS challenges at Yankees spring training.

Baseball columnist Jon Heyman calls into the morning show to offer listeners an update from MLB Spring Training down in Florida for the Mets and the Yankees, and where he believes both local squads will end up at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter build out a full 2026 MLB futures card from the ground up — breaking down division winners, pennant picks, World Series anchors, value plays, long-shot sprinkles, MVP bets, Rookie of the Year targets, and Cy Young candidates. With spring training just underway, the guys debate whether to back favorites like the Dodgers and Yankees or chase payout-heavy value on teams like the Mets, Mariners, Royals, and Tigers. Along the way, they discuss how heartbreaking World Series losses affect the following season, where true betting value actually exists on the board, and how to balance chalk with calculated risk. It's a strategic look at how to approach MLB futures — not just who to pick, but how to build a smart, structured card before the season even starts. The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook. LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Aaron Glenn admits that he has super powers and wants to use them to help the Jets in 2026. This, of course, makes sense. After all of what happened during the John Harbaugh coaching search and hire, Joe Schoen says his role with the Giants has NOT changed in anyway. For this fan focus, Carton surprises Big Mac with a story about a deer that he was not expecting. A touching check-in with legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling after his recent heart scare, and nostalgia-packed stories about New York's iconic broadcasters. Plus, the first handheld football video game makes a comeback?

A touching check-in with legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling after his recent heart scare, and nostalgia-packed stories about New York's iconic broadcasters. Plus, the first handheld football video game makes a comeback?

Baseball columnist Jon Heyman calls into the morning show to offer listeners an update from MLB Spring Training down in Florida for the Mets and the Yankees, and where he believes both local squads will end up at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/YANKS2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Get $25 off your first grading submission with PSA at https://bit.ly/JomboyTalkinYanks with code YANKS25 ++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Blizzard Talk   5:00 Yankees Sewage 6:15 Jazz Wants an 8-10 year, $35M per year contract 15:05 Gerrit Cole Threw 97 mph   21:05 Spencer Jones Mimicking Shohei Ohtani Now 27:20 Jose Caballero Bat Speed Overhaul   29:40 Ryan McMahon Changing His Stance 34:13 Luis Gil Makes His First Start   39:25 Cam Schlittler 41:40 Cade Winquest   47:52 Fun Quotes 58:15 Ron Guidry on George Steinbrenner   1:06:55 Yankees Pursuing Japanese Stars Again 1:10:55 John Sterling Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs and FBI Director Kash Patel partying with the U.S. men's hockey team instead of focusing on the Epstein sex trafficking scandal.Then, John Oliver talks about hosting "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" for 13 seasons, competing against Seth on Taskmaster Live and his passion for the Olympic sport of curling. Plus, John talks about ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson getting arrested and why he chose to be a Mets fan instead of a Yankees fan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB Spring Training news and reactions. We discuss the Yankees Spring Training sewage situation, Bo Bichette at third base, Shohei Ohtani WBC update, Tarik Skubal pitching one game for Team USA, Arte Moreno comments, and recent MLB signings including Rhys Hoskins, Jack Suwinski, and Michael Conforto. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Skubal WBC Update 06:20 Yankees Sewage Nightmare 09:35 Bo Bichette Defense 14:25 Arte Moreno Comment 19:20 Shohei Ohtani Updates 24:28 Miguel Rojas Interview Subscribe for weekly MLB news, reactions, player interviews, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry's here with a Saints player dumping on the Jets, ideas for an NBA 3-point line change, Clay Holmes on his spring debut and Jeff Kent gets nasty on A-Rod. Plus, there'll be a Mayweather-Pacquaio fight at the Sphere.

(00:00-10:28) Why isn't the podcast up yet? Sewage in the Yankees' locker room. LIfe gets ya sometimes. You just gotta play through. ESPN's breaking down WWE while we talk sewage.(10:36-21:57) Boots Randolph and the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD(22:07-35:54) Non-stop Bootsy. With no MLB, ESPN will fill Sunday night programming with women's sports. ESPN will also air 25 Savannah Banana games. Stilts have a 24 hour shelf life. I'm a husband, brother. Tim's feet pics. Doug would take a topless celebrity at-bat for the Bananas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open with Arte Moreno saying winning isn't in the top 5 of the needs of the Angels. Joe explains what he believes the owner meant in the statement for the fans of the LA Angels. Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski passed away and Tom asks where Maz's home run in the 1960 World Series ranks amongst all-time hits. Plus, will a coming rule change cause a safety issue for coaches? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 62: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: In case you somehow missed it, Kash Patel's enablers at the FBI (Fan Boys International) were busily denying he went to Italy for the Olympics just to see the hockey game and jock-sniff the victorious U.S. team when all sorts of video leaked out of the dressing room showing him doing exactly that - dancing, drinking, cringing. And then Patel himself couldn't resist Supposedly we sent 100 agents to help with security and he just had to be there. Guesstimated cost just for his latest stage of his perpetual vacation on our dime? $400,000. It would be bad - a future administration will probably address it as misappropriation of funds. But what makes it worse is there's a piece by Patel from 2022 complaining about previous FBI directors wasting money on vacation, and a clip about his FBI predecessor Christopher Wray's vacation travel. Simply impeaching him is insufficient. He needs to go to prison. NOT THAT TRUMP WOULD DO THAT; THIS IS THE BEHAVIOR TRUMP TEACHES: Trump is a thief and he owes you and me at least 293 billion dollars - and we want it back. The worst thief in American history - and 270 billion of that is in tariffs. Because on tariffs, the Supreme Court has given him his COMEUPPANCE. Well – it’s given him A comeuppance. Because his new argument for the new REPLACEMENT Monday tariffs was his old argument AGAINST overturning the old Friday tariffs. But the key thing the Court actually did was give his cult a mortal shock. It is the first official body to give the Trump-Town Guyana Death Cult the message: that he is making this crap up, as he goes ALONG. -- Plus: an actual good idea from Boris Johnson: to send peacekeepers to Ukraine – NOW. And I’M the guy who thinks the Hockey Gold Medal is a BAD THING. And no, the John Barron who called into C-SPAN wasn’t Trump – he was too coherent. B-Block (40:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Mark Zuckerberg manages to lose a lawsuit before the trial starts, Kid Rock proves he's not charging $5000 for front row tickets by confessing he IS charging $5000 for front row tickets, and Stephen Miller's wife has another one of those Freudian slips that may be desperate pleas for help from inside a bad situation. C-Block (50:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Baseball has already started so time for my annual explanation: why I don't work for baseball's TV network even though they offered me my own show and I accepted it. It has to do with a big league club threatening them if they didn't renege.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 372 setting the stage for the 2026 Prediction Show while reacting to Team USA's Olympic hockey gold and debating why the United States can compete in hockey but not soccer. Mitch checks in from Mariners spring training in Peoria, describing a genuine World Series vibe around the pitching staff — before admitting he needed a personal "attitude adjustment" on 22-year-old second baseman Cole Young. Mitch welcomes back Danny O'Neil, Jason Puckett, and Dave "Groz" Grosby for the 2026 Prediction Show, teasing last year's misses while crowning Puckett as the new champ. The panel makes rapid-fire forecasts on the Seahawks' 2026 season: record, playoff finish, key contract calls (Kenneth Walker, Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe, Rashid Shaheed), draft/free-agent priorities, Sam Darnold's contract future and stat lines, plus big-number projections for JSN and other core pieces. The panel shifts to college football, with Danny projecting a 12-win Washington season and a College Football Playoff berth—while also predicting major turnover with Jed Fisch and Demond Williams gone by 2027. They then pivot to baseball, where Puck and Groz forecast an AL West title and a Mariners trip to the World Series, while Danny takes the contrarian path with 88 wins and no playoffs. The panel finishes Mariners predictions with bold calls on Colt Emerson's debut date, Andrés Muñoz's save total, and the club's World Series outlook—while Danny pegs the Yankees as champions. The conversation widens to NBA expansion in Seattle, where opinions split on timeline and ownership possibilities, and then to the 2026 World Cup, with wildly different forecasts for Team USA. The segment wraps with NBA championship picks, MVP projections, and LeBron James' uncertain future as the Prediction Show heads toward its finale. The panel turns to March Madness, NFL draft projections, and bold NFL quarterback predictions before branching into golf, tennis, the World Baseball Classic, and the Kraken's playoff outlook. Danny calls for Houston to win the NCAA title, Puck backs Arizona, and Groz picks UConn—while wild swings follow on Scheffler majors, Rory's chances, and LeBron's future. The segment culminates with dramatic wild-card predictions, including a potential MLB lockout, a Jamal Crawford-led Sonics return, and a blockbuster Seahawks in-season trade.   GUESTS   Dave Grosby | Seattle sports radio personality Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Prediction Show Kickoff — Hockey Gold, Mariners Optimism, and a Cole Young Attitude Adjustment 22:22 | 2026 Prediction Show: Seahawks Repeat Forecasts, Roster Calls, and League-Wide Bold Picks 49:57 | 2026 Prediction Show: College Football and Mariners 2026 Predictions – Playoff Calls, Coaching Hot Seats, and a World Series Push 59:47 | 2026 Prediction Show: Mariners Prospect Timelines, World Cup Takes, NBA Futures, and Sonics Expansion Speculation 1:14:14 | 2026 Prediction Show: March Madness Picks, NFL Draft Forecasts, Golf Majors, Kraken Playoff Hopes, and Wild Card Bombshells 1:21:30 | Other Stuff Segment: USA wins men's and women's Olympic hockey gold, JSN comments on becoming highest-paid WR and looming Seahawks extensions, Zach Charbonnet ACL surgery delay raises questions, Stephen A. Smith floats presidential ambitions, Tony Clark resigns as MLBPA head amid inappropriate relationship controversy, JetBlue baggage theft allegation involving Dion Dawkins, "JetBlue the dog" abandoned at airport and adopted by officer, former Miami officer blasts Tyreek Hill after release, TSA PreCheck outage, Nantucket cocaine wastewater report, Kid Rock ticket sales struggles, smart underwear study shows humans pass gas more than previously thought RIPs Ronnie Moore (25), Robert Duvall, Bill Mazeroski (89), Eric Dane (53), Trey Johnson (54), Doug Moe (87), Mike Wagner (76), Reverend Jesse Jackson

The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees' Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, Major League Baseball is in a golden age of shortstops, Dave and Tim draft who they think are the top eight shortstops in the league, Dave thinks the Red Sox had an underrated offseason, remembering Bill Mazeroski and his World Series Game 7 walk-off home run, and everyone is all-in on the World Baseball Classic. Then, Buster previews the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:28 Gerrit Cole, Yankees' pitching 7:02 Red Sox offseason 8:42 Gold age of shortstops 14:07 Shortstop draft 21:42 Remembering Bill Mazeroski 25:03 Buy-in for the World Baseball Classic 28:09 Headlines: Rhys Hoskins signs with Cleveland, Jordan Westburg injured, Pay Murphy extended 29:13 Toronto Blue Jays 2026 preview 30:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go to www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My Guest: Jesse Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas. He went $1.8 million in debt, slept on an air mattress, and built a business that is now valued at over a billion dollars. I spent half a day with Jesse in Savannah watching practice, and Jesse gave me a personal tour of their entire operation. It was incredible. Notes: Fans First - The sign is on every locker. And leading out to the field, "Tonight is someone's first time seeing our show." Obsessed/Focused - Banana Ball/Serving people is his life. We didn't talk about hobbies, TV shows, or anything other than what they're doing now and in the future. He's obsessed with what he does and super focused. Transparent - Jesse just released their full P&L as a private company: revenue, expenses, player salaries, everything. Most businesses guard this religiously. He's completely transparent. I asked why, and he said, "Fans first. They deserve to know everything." Reps - We went to the field to watch practice. It looked just like a game. Players were dancing all the time. And every single rep they practiced as a trick play (behind the back, through the legs, etc.). They never play normal baseball. You wonder how they are so good on gameday at doing a backflip while catching a fly ball. Because they practice it thousands of times without fans so that when they're there, they put on a great show. Hiring – "Love your people more than you love your customer." 12,000 people on the waitlist to work for the Bananas. When you hire, have them do a "fans first" essay. Then they write a future essay.  Always Be Caring, Different, Enthusiastic, Fun, Growing, & Hungry Fans First: The Counter-Intuitive Decision - Jesse sacrificed $6 million in ticket revenue after a system messed things up for fans.  Merch – 787,000 fans purchased merchandise in 2025, totaling 1.96 million total items. That means the average person is purchasing ~2.5 items at checkout, with 80% of total sales taking place in person. 621,000 at live shows versus 166,000 online. It's a $50m business! TV: The Distribution Strategy - Giving Away Value - Jesse insisted on free YouTube streaming even when ESPN wanted exclusivity. Jesse is building a zero-profit secondary ticket market. He's literally giving away things other sports properties would monetize. So, even with all of the team's games still airing for free on YouTube, the Bananas averaged 500,000 viewers on ESPN, The CW, and Roku. The team's most-watched broadcast was a July 4th game at Fenway Park, which averaged 837,000 viewers on ESPN, making it the holiday weekend's most-watched primetime sports broadcast. TV networks want exclusivity, but you demand that the games still be broadcast for free on YouTube (in addition to whatever channel they are on) Social Media - The Bananas added 12.7 million new social media followers in 2025 alone. That pushes their total social media following across all channels north of 35 million... Roughly 2x more followers than MLB's most popular team, the Yankees, at 18 million. You have to believe something before you achieve something. Six years ago, Jesse said, "We're gonna sell out Fenway Park," and his team looked at him like he was crazy (they were a college summer baseball team, not even doing tours yet). You have to get through the messy to get to the great. Their first world tour was brutal: the sound was terrible, the show wasn't great, the game finished in the seventh inning because they didn't have a rule to make it go nine innings. See what's best for the guest, not what's best for the business. Walt Disney was the first to go into full-length animation, color, sound, and with Disneyland, he focused on one entrance to control the experience, custom rides, and invested in a castle and landscaping, which made no money. Go where others won't go. Sam Walton went to small towns, and no one paid attention to him for the first five to ten years. It's somebody's first time every night. Fans wait three years on a waitlist to come to a game, so Jesse doesn't care if you're having a bad day. That's their first time. Control the entire experience. Walt learned he couldn't control the experience when people watched his movies at a theater (it could be dirty, and people might not be nice), so he built Disneyland. Who do we work for? Fans. Jesse opened the books completely (numbers, player salary, merch sales, everything) because they have a responsibility and accountability to their fans. We have to feel our mistakes. When they sent a wrong email to 44,000 fans instead of 4,000, it cost them $6 million to take care of those fans with tickets (more than the company brought in their first five years). We need to have bigger failures. If we're not trying things big enough, we won't have bigger failures and mistakes that cost us a lot more in the future. Turn mistakes into moments. After the $6 million email mistake, Jesse set up a Zoom call with all 44,000 people, had everyone turn their cameras on, and apologized while looking at every single person. Build something you wish existed for yourself. Jesse played baseball until he couldn't anymore. He put so much pressure on himself that it wasn't fun anymore, and he was told he wasn't good enough. Design every second of the first-day experience. When players showed up, they went to a parking lot with a DJ at 8:30 AM. Three buses arrived with balloons, hundreds of people lined the streets cheering, Man-nanas served munchkins on silver platters, a custom hype video played, the host introduced from the roof, and fireworks went off. Every player has been told they're not good enough. All Bananas players have been drafted or been top college players, and at some point, they've all been rejected, cut, told to hang it up. Obsession is awesome. If you can find something you're obsessed with, so few people in the world get to have that. Watch the best of the best obsess over details. Derek Hough (one of the greatest dancers) wasn't just focusing on the dance; he was producing while dancing, telling the camera crew exactly where to come, when to hit him, and where he would wink. No one goes home excited about normal. No one says, "That restaurant was really normal, the waiter served it the same way, the food was pretty normal, the parking lot was normal." Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite. Normal gets normal results. There's a lot of normal in the world, but not a lot of extraordinary. Put yourself in the customer's shoes and eliminate friction. Where's the game tonight? On Amazon, Peacock, CBS, NBC? Jesse threw away millions to keep all games free on YouTube because that's a friction point. Your fans will reward you. The Bananas sold over 1.9 million merch items last year because they built something people are proud of and want to wear. If people don't want to wear your merch, you haven't made them feel something yet. One fan gets a new Bananas tattoo every year (he's got six logos on his leg now). Invest everything in the experience, spend zero on traditional marketing. Make the experience so good that fans will share with everyone that this is something they haven't experienced before. Social media growth came from trying and stumbling into learning. In 2016, an intern said he could create videos; they did a lip sync to "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. It wasn't even well-produced, but they tried. Give energy back because of how good it feels. A woman came up to Jesse on a cruise and said she was there because he gave her a hug at a Sacramento game the day after her sister died. She came on the cruise to give him a hug back. Do what gives you energy. Jesse's entire day is filled with things that give him energy: being with people, rehearsing shows, banana ball youth meetings, broadcast team, and talented writers. Have people who love to execute. You do what gives you energy and have them execute at a high level. Be very involved at the beginning (get the idea and vision right) and at the end (make adjustments).

The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees' Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, Major League Baseball is in a golden age of shortstops, Dave and Tim draft who they think are the top eight shortstops in the league, Dave thinks the Red Sox had an underrated offseason, remembering Bill Mazeroski and his World Series Game 7 walk-off home run, and everyone is all-in on the World Baseball Classic. Then, Buster previews the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:28 Gerrit Cole, Yankees' pitching 7:02 Red Sox offseason 8:42 Gold age of shortstops 14:07 Shortstop draft 21:42 Remembering Bill Mazeroski 25:03 Buy-in for the World Baseball Classic 28:09 Headlines: Rhys Hoskins signs with Cleveland, Jordan Westburg injured, Pay Murphy extended 29:13 Toronto Blue Jays 2026 preview 30:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices