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Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP as the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows react to this week's Phillies news. Phils' Ace, Cristopher Sánchez, sees his scoreless inning streak end after 50 2/3 innings and making lefty history. San Diego cut Nick Castellanos just hours before he able to make his appearance on the field Citizens Bank Park as a Padre. The Phillies head into the weekend with another sweep over San Diego, and WIP breaks it all down. 01:50 - Nick Castellanos Released 05:31 - Aaron Nola Performance 08:45 - Sanchez Pitching Style 16:40 - Record-Breaking Scoreless Streak 27:48 - Castellanos Release Theory 38:55 - Sanchez and Halladay 53:45 - Padres Manager Discussion 57:50 - Phillies Series Sweep

Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP as the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows react to this week's Phillies news. Phils' Ace, Cristopher Sánchez, sees his scoreless inning streak end after 50 2/3 innings and making lefty history. San Diego cut Nick Castellanos just hours before he able to make his appearance on the field Citizens Bank Park as a Padre. The Phillies head into the weekend with another sweep over San Diego, and WIP breaks it all down. 01:50 - Nick Castellanos Released 05:31 - Aaron Nola Performance 08:45 - Sanchez Pitching Style 16:40 - Record-Breaking Scoreless Streak 27:48 - Castellanos Release Theory 38:55 - Sanchez and Halladay 53:45 - Padres Manager Discussion 57:50 - Phillies Series Sweep

Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP as the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows react to this week's Phillies news. Phils' Ace, Cristopher Sánchez, sees his scoreless inning streak end after 50 2/3 innings and making lefty history. San Diego cut Nick Castellanos just hours before he able to make his appearance on the field Citizens Bank Park as a Padre. The Phillies head into the weekend with another sweep over San Diego, and WIP breaks it all down. 01:50 - Nick Castellanos Released 05:31 - Aaron Nola Performance 08:45 - Sanchez Pitching Style 16:40 - Record-Breaking Scoreless Streak 27:48 - Castellanos Release Theory 38:55 - Sanchez and Halladay 53:45 - Padres Manager Discussion 57:50 - Phillies Series Sweep

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the duality of Jo Adell’s defense (after the FARTBAT low that followed his triple-robbery high), Spencer Arrighetti and MLB’s monthly player honors as the last bastion of old-school-stat-based awards, whether a team with a losing record could make the playoffs this season, Paul Goldschmidt’s pleasing platoon role, how much credit the Brewers deserve for Kyle Harrison’s success, Louis Varland’s value, the Tigers’ rapid plummet out of contention, the twilights of Nick Castellanos’s and Andrew McCutchen’s careers, and (1:15:01) whether the CBA negotiations merit horse race-style coverage. Audio intro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to Adell’s FARTBAT Link to Adell quote Link to Adell’s three robberies Link to dramatic robbery photo Link to EW robbery discussion Link to Adell’s 2020 FARTBAT Link to Canseco FARTBAT Link to May’s Pitchers of the Month Link to Pereda nut shot Link to Pennywise quote Link to Desk Set wiki Link to Player of the Month Award wiki Link to past PotM winners Link to THT article on the award Link to pitcher WAR leaders in May Link to Sportico on the unbalanced leagues Link to MLB.com on the lower October bar Link to Jay on the Tigers Link to Skubal rehab update Link to Rosenthal on Skubal Link to lowest-win playoff teams Link to Curt on Harrison Link to Location+ leaders Link to Brewers WAR leaders Link to reliever WAR leaders Link to four-seamer velo leaders Link to MLBTR on McCutchen Link to MLBTR on Castellanos Link to Clemens on the opening offers Link to Drellich on Meyer/Caplin quotes Link to Drellich on Manfred quotes Link to The Athletic on open books Link to story on Sánchez’s streak Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred saying that MLB is 'addressing fans' concerns, if this is the end of the line for Nick Castellanos after getting fired by the Padres, Browns coach Todd Monken taking a meeting with Deion Sanders, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It had to end sometime and, in Wednesday night's 3-2 win over the Padres, Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez' consecutive scoreless innings streak ended at 50 2/3 innings, 5th-most in MLB history. Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the incredible numbers of his historic run. Also, a recap of the first two games of the Padres series, Nick Castellanos is DFA'd in Philly, and an update on top prospect Aidan Miller's balky back.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about the roster moves made by the Padres yesterday as the team designated Nick Castellanos for assignment to make room on the big league roster for Samad Taylor. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by In-Season Sammy Levitt as the Padres pre and postgame show host stops by the studio as we get ready for a 9am pregame show today. Listen here!

Nick Castellanos was cut from the Padres yesterday while they're in town to play the Phillies. Was that a savage move by the Padres? Or did Castellanos do something to make them upset? Aidan Miller will be undergoing a procedure on his back. Should Louis have to clean Joe DeCamara's glasses? The 94 WIP Morning Show debates.

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie reflect on the emotional ovation Cristopher Sánchez received from Phillies fans after his historic scoreless streak concluded at Citizens Bank Park. They also speculate on the reasons behind Nick Castellanos' sudden departure from the Padres and debate the long-term impact of moving on from AJ Brown. 02:02 - Speculating On AJ Brown Rift 05:13 - Admiring The Knicks Success 09:23 - Joe's Manayunk Roommate Disaster 12:38 - Cristopher Sánchez's Streak Ends 21:46 - Castellanos Cut By Padres 24:59 - Russell Wilson Joins CBS 29:37 - Nick Sirianni's Leadership Style 42:05 - Aidan Miller's Back Injury 50:36 - Dan Vladar's Contract Extension

The San Diego Padres who are in town playing the Phillies cut Nick Castellanos yesterday before he could start versus his former team. Joe DeCamara has an interesting theory about why they cut Castellanos.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas evaluate the surprising release of Nick Castellanos and celebrate Christopher Sanchez's historic pitching achievements. They also navigate heated phone calls concerning A.J. Brown's commitment and hypothetical trade scenarios involving the Eagles.

They analyze the shocking news regarding Nick Castellanos' release and its ties to Rob Thomson. They also discuss the NBA Finals Game 1 matchup between the Knicks and Spurs.

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Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   This episode is brought to you by Samuel Adams.  https://www.samueladams.com/cheers-to-250   Use our code for 10% off your next set of MLB tickets on SeatGeek *: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Go to http://www.shadyrays.com  and use code BASEBALL50 for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses.   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 01:59 Aaron Judge losted as day-to-day with bone bruise in his right rib cage 13:00 Should the Brewers go all in on trading for Tarik Skubal if he is made available? 23:47 Any belief in this Orioles team? 33:07 Nick Castellanos returns to Philly 39:50 Bounced off his head for a homer! 42:40 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ike and Spike analyze A.J. Brown's recent comments about finding "heaven" in New England and discuss why he has officially become a local enemy. They provide a medical update on Phillies prospect Aidan Miller and react to the surprising release of Nick Castellanos. Larry Andersen and Brodes also join to provide insight on the Phillies' rotation and Flyers' contract extensions.

Spike, Ike, and Fritz debate if Eagles receiver A.J. Brown has officially become a Philadelphia sports villain following revelations about his past interest in the Patriots. They discuss the upcoming NBA Finals, questioning the New York Knicks' status as a historical powerhouse while rooting for the Spurs. The crew also reacts to breaking news regarding Nick Castellanos and takes calls from fans frustrated with Brown's social media behavior. 01:25 - Rooting Against The Knicks 05:29 - NBA Historical Franchise Debate 09:45 - Nick Castellanos Breaking News 11:52 - Is Brown Philly's Enemy 19:20 - Brown's Eagles Commitment Questioned

In the 7am hour, Joe and Jon break down the "messy" departure of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots and his recent comments regarding Jalen Hurts. They evaluate Jordan Mailata's relief over the trade and discuss the mixed reception of Nick Castellanos during his return to Philadelphia. They also analyze Brown's childhood fandom and his praise for Drake Maye's leadership. 02:20 - Meeting Listeners At The Game 08:30 - Brown's Media Lessons 14:00 - Mailata On The Exit 17:15 - The Patriots Rug Controversy 23:10 - Nick Castellanos' Philly Return 29:30 - Praising Drake Maye's Leadership 35:20 - DeSean Jackson On Locker Room 40:40 - Hurts and Brown Dynamic

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas discuss the fallout of A.J. Brown being traded to the New England Patriots and his controversial comments about playing in "football heaven." They debate the impact of his departure on Jalen Hurts while analyzing the trade compensation that brought a future first-round pick to Philadelphia. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Phillies' pitching success and the return of Nick Castellanos to Citizens Bank Park. 01:50 - A.J. Brown's Patriots Comments 06:45 - Football Heaven Reaction 12:10 - A.J. Brown's Tarnished Legacy 17:20 - Jalen Hurts Without A.J. 22:40 - Mailata on Trade Finality 29:30 - Paolantonio Discusses The Trade 36:15 - Analyzing Trade Compensation 49:50 - Elliott Shore-Parks Interview 01:00:20 - OTA Practice Observations 01:12:15 - Phillies Sustainable Winning 01:19:30 - Nick Castellanos Return 01:29:45 - Jalen Carter's Value 01:41:10 - Brown's New England Future 01:50:20 - Drake Maye Takes Control 02:06:15 - Howie Roseman Sweetens Deal 02:12:05 - Browns Rejected Jalen Carter 02:23:10 - Prospect Aiden Miller's Surgery 02:34:15 - Fan Stages of Grief 02:44:30 - Devonta Smith as WR1 02:59:20 - Christopher Sanchez Record Pursuit

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze A.J. Brown's controversial comments regarding his move to the Patriots and debate whether he sabotaged his time in Philadelphia. They also discuss the Phillies' narrow victories and how fans should greet Nick Castellanos upon his return. 01:53 - Elliott Shorr-Parks Joins 10:07 - Evaluating Trade Compensation 13:43 - Eagles Practice Observations 18:23 - A.J. Brown Trade Analysis 26:33 - Phillies Win Recap 30:16 - Nick Castellanos Returns 38:00 - Castellanos Media Comments 43:39 - Speculating On Player Effort

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio recap the Phillies' victory over the Padres before diving into a segment of reckless speculation. They imagine a reality where A.J. Brown has been traded to the Patriots and Nick Castellanos is returning to Philadelphia as a member of the Padres. They analyze whether the Phillies' current winning formula of one-run games is sustainable and predict fan reactions to these hypothetical departures. 01:00 - Harper's Home Run Recap 02:41 - Sustainability Of One-Run Wins 04:51 - Speculating Castellanos On Padres 15:55 - A.J. Brown's Hypothetical Patriots Exit 24:10 - Winning The A.J. Brown Divorce

Through 59 games, the Phillies are sporting their lowest batting average in franchise history and their 5th-lowest on-base percentage. How low can they go? Will it get better? On Episode 1085 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss why the Phils' recent 4-2 west coast road trip to San Diego and Los Angeles felt less than great. Also, as Nick Castellanos makes his return to Philly for the first time this week, what level of booing should he expect?

Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze A.J. Brown's recent comments about being in "heaven" with the Patriots while looking for subliminal shots at Jalen Hurts. On the WIP Afternoon Show, they also evaluate the Phillies' offensive slump and the mixed reception expected for Nick Castellanos' return.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz analyze the Phillies' offensive struggles and the return of Nick Castellanos to Citizens Bank Park.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz break down Nick Castellanos' recent comments regarding communication with manager Rob Thomson. They are joined by Joe DeCamera for a high-stakes debate over whether Jameer Nelson is the right choice to lead the Sixers' basketball operations.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz react to Bryce Harper's unusual tooth-brushing technique revealed on TikTok and debate whether Brandon Marsh should take over the leadoff spot. They also analyze the relationship between Nick Castellanos and Rob Thomson following recent comments about managerial decisions. The conversation concludes with a look at the Eagles' receiving corps and the potential for DeVonta Smith to take on a larger role. 02:12 - Petco Park Outfield Discussion 03:22 - Castellanos and Thomson Friction 07:26 - Phillies Lineup Change Debate 14:42 - Harper's Toothpaste TikTok Video 21:47 - Eagles Receiver Room Analysis

The 94 WIP Morning Show examines the Phillies' offensive struggles while praising the historic pitching performances of Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez. They evaluate Sean Mannion's first press conference and preview an upcoming debate regarding whether Jalen Hurts will remain the Eagles' quarterback through 2027. The discussion also touches on Nick Castellanos' recent comments regarding communication within the organization's front office. 01:00 - Phillies Charity Auction 04:22 - Historic Pitching Analysis 08:04 - Sean Mannion Evaluation 12:02 - Jalen Hurts Debate 15:42 - Nick Castellanos Drama

In hour 2, the 94 WIP Morning Show examine the difference between the Phillies' historically-elite starting pitching and their stagnant offense. They debate the possibility of Jameer Nelson leading the 76ers' front office and discuss Nick Castellanos' pointed comments about Rob Thomson. The crew also reviews holiday weekend movies and breaks down the dominance of the New York Knicks in this season's NBA Playoffs. 01:54 - Introduction And Phillies Pitching 05:48 - Offensive Struggles 12:34 - Catching Insights 16:03 - Jameer Nelson Rumors 23:12 - Nola Trade Talk 26:26 - Castellanos Coaching Rift 35:00 - Improving The Lineup 42:08 - NBA Playoff Recap

In hour 1, the 94 WIP Morning Show break down the Phillies' contrasting weekend performance, highlighting the historic starting pitching while criticizing the stagnant lineup. They evaluate Sean Mannion's transition into an Eagles coaching role and preview a debate regarding Jalen Hurts' long-term future in Philadelphia. The conversation also addresses Nick Castellanos' comments regarding his role and communication within the Phillies organization. 01:50 - Phillies Hitting Struggles 05:30 - Sánchez's Historic Streak 10:00 - Fundamental Lineup Flaws 15:40 - Fictional Co-worker Debate 25:15 - Phillies Rotation Depth 33:57 - Sean Mannion Analysis 40:05 - Castellanos Exit Drama

Debate Week begins at 8:30am as James Seltzer and Joe Giglio engage in a heated debate regarding Jalen Hurts' long-term future as the Eagles' starting quarterback. We also discuss the Phillies' frustrating Memorial Day weekend, contrasting their elite starting pitching with a stagnant offense. The conversation includes reactions to Nick Castellanos' comments and rumors of Jameer Nelson joining the Sixers front office. 01:50 - Phillies Pitching Dominance vs Hitting 05:34 - Christopher Sanchez's Scoreless Streak 10:59 - Trea Turner and Left-Handed Pitching 15:45 - Best Fictional Co-Workers Debate 32:24 - Sean Mannion First Impressions 38:59 - Nick Castellanos on Phillies Exit 45:12 - Ben Davis Joins the Studio 53:22 - Weekend Movies: Sheep Detectives Review 01:00:10 - Jameer Nelson Sixers Front Office 01:12:07 - Castellanos and Thompson Communication Issues 01:19:00 - Trading Pitching for Prolific Bats 01:22:11 - Don Mattingly Lineup Strategy Analysis 01:25:54 - Knicks Domination and Championship Odds 01:30:21 - Eliot Shorr-Parks Joins Talk 02:04:43 - Debate Week: Jalen Hurts' Future 02:25:36 - Giglio vs Seltzer Debate Result 02:38:05 - Castellanos Addresses Miami Dugout Incident 03:04:09 - Shohei Ohtani Greatest Player Debate

Joe and Hugh analyze Nick Castellanos' recent criticisms regarding Rob Thomson's communication and his endorsement of Don Mattingly. They explore the Phillies' hitting slump and the performance of veterans like J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner. The duo also reacts to Bryce Harper's unusual social media habits and previews a debate on Jalen Hurts' longevity in Philadelphia. 01:04 - Phillies Offensive Struggles 02:28 - Nick Castellanos Takes Aim 08:10 - Mattingly Managerial Philosophy 13:35 - Jalen Hurts Eagles Future 19:34 - Bryce Harper TikTok Talk

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas assess the Phillies' offensive struggles at the season's one-third mark and discuss whether the team can remain a contender with such a flat lineup. They also analyze Nick Castellanos' recent comments regarding communication issues under Rob Thomson and preview upcoming debates for WIP's Debate Week. 01:50 - Phillies Early Season Struggles 05:32 - WIP Debate Week Schedule 11:39 - Fan Reactions To Phillies 24:35 - Nick Castellanos Critiques Thomson 38:41 - Analyzing Jalen Hurts Future 44:01 - Bryce Harper TikTok Discussion

(0:00-22:21) Are the Phillies more WS contender or a team that needs to scrap it?(22:36-34:57) Nick Castellanos on(35:12-43:39) Biggest Eagles storylines going into OTA?Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze the Phillies' recent success and the impact of Don Mattingly's leadership on the clubhouse. They debate Nick Castellanos' philosophy regarding managers who "carried the stick" and discuss Alec Bohm's impressive season turnaround. 01:00 - Phillies Five-Game Streak 03:43 - Mattingly's Detailed Leadership 08:55 - Carried the Stick Debate 16:10 - Coaching vs. Connecting 21:37 - Caller Jeff on Mattingly

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio evaluate Nick Castellanos' pointed remarks about Rob Thompson and the shift in team culture under Don Mattingly. They debate if Mattingly's history as an MVP provides a unique gravitas that resonates with the current roster. Additionally, they launch a ticket giveaway for the Cincinnati Reds game and discuss recent Eagles wedding news. 01:00 - Buzz's Eighth-Grade Coaching Win 02:49 - Mattingly vs. Thompson Debate 09:05 - Mattingly's Path To Retention 15:05 - Best Lie Ticket Giveaway 17:43 - Slick Rick's Phillies Analysis

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' recent success and the impact of manager Don Mattingly. They analyze Nick Castellanos' views on managerial experience and react to his comments about Rob Thomson after being released by the organization. 01:59 - Welcome and Penny Bet 05:22 - The Don Mattingly Effect 10:26 - Debating Castellanos' Stick Quote 16:10 - Coaching Versus Playing Ability 23:42 - Listener Reacts to Phillies 30:04 - Castellanos on His Release 37:05 - Mattingly's Managerial Future 41:33 - Best Lie Ticket Giveaway

If not for a couple game changing swings from Nick Castellanos and Gavin Sheets the Padres would really be having a lousy week. They went out with a whimper Thursday in Milwaukee, in a game that saw Griffin Canning get shelled. Matt Waldron is headed to the bullpen, with Lucas Giolito on his way. The guys discuss the evolving rotation, and the struggling lineup. What's going wrong? And does anyone have any clue how to fix it? Plus - postgame coverage of M's-Padres is coming Sunday night on NBC 7! 

Episode 167 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the surprising division leaders in the West as the San Diego Padres and Athletics continue leading their divisions despite major flaws on paper. The Padres rank near the bottom of baseball offensively but keep winning close games through late heroics, while the Athletics remain atop the AL West despite a 4.45 ERA and inconsistent pitching. We discuss Jackson Merrill leading off, Nick Castellanos delivering a huge homer after borrowing a bat from Fernando Tatis Jr., and the strange state of both West divisions. From there, we dive into the shocking struggles of Cal Raleigh after his 60-homer season in 2025. Raleigh entered Tuesday with a 43-plate appearance hitless streak and one of the biggest OPS drops in baseball. We break down the hard-hit decline, timing concerns, mechanical changes, and whether fatigue from last season's massive workload could be contributing to the collapse. We also discuss the growing noise around the New York Yankees despite their solid start. Is the 1-8 record against teams above .500 actually meaningful this early? Plus, Max Fried exits with elbow soreness, José Caballero lands on the IL, and Anthony Volpe returns to the majors after shoulder surgery. We get into MLB and the MLBPA officially beginning CBA negotiations, the growing conversation around a salary cap and floor system, and the financial imbalance highlighted by the Dodgers' projected $550 million combined payroll and luxury tax spending. The Braves continue looking dominant, and Michael Harris II is putting together the best offensive start of his career after major swing and approach adjustments against fastballs. In “What's the Word?” we focus on timing with Shohei Ohtani struggling through one of the worst offensive stretches of his career while the Dodgers continue searching for answers offensively. We also discuss Kyle Schwarber homering in five straight games as the Phillies continue surging under Don Mattingly, and close with the Tampa Bay Rays looking like the best team in the American League behind the resurgence of Shane McClanahan.

Woodsy and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about their weekends, and how Benny is doing up in Oregon for his final day at Bandon Dunes before returning to the show tomorrow morning! Then we set the menu for today's show and get to our Padres Wrap-Up as Nick Castellanos came off the bench yesterday and delivered the swing of the season so far, as the Padres rallied to win 3-2 in 10 innings yesterday and split their 4 game series with the Cardinals. Listen here!

Tom Ackerman breaks down a tough Cardinals loss to the Padres after Nick Castellanos ties the game with a late home run off Riley O'Brien, turning a potential 3-of-4 series win into a deflating extra-innings defeat despite strong pitching and a highly competitive four-game showing. He frames it as a painful but encouraging series for a young St. Louis team that continues to compete at a high level, emphasizing their energy, improving rotation, and how the upcoming Cubs series will be a key early summer measuring stick. The conversation also hits Missouri State's surprise hiring of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte as a new men's and women's swimming coach, seen as a major boost for athlete development and Olympic-level ambition in the program. Ackerman closes on a broader sports weekend recap, noting Battlehawks success and overall positive momentum across St. Louis sports, while highlighting the Cardinals' long-term direction built around prospects and internal development rather than big outside moves. Hashtags: #Cardinals #MLB #TomAckerman #RyanLochte #MissouriState #Battlehawks #StLouisSports #UFL #SportsTalk

Tony was in Milwaukee while Chris and Skraby were in San Diego. They talked about the Padres splitting with the Cardinals, Nick Castellanos' big home run, and ESPN's Buster Olney joins us.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a bit about Saturday's win in Mexico City, and whether or not Nick Castellanos' time with the Padres may be coming to an end soon? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our buddy Craig Elsten who joins the show each Monday morning to talk Padres, San Diego FC, and Sockers! Listen here!

Chris shares his thoughts on the struggles of Nick Castellanos and whether or not he should ever start in the field plus the Athletic's Britt Ghiroli joins the show to discuss the firing of Alex Cora in Boston.

Welcome to the 10th season of No Crying in Baseball! We appreciate those of you who have been with us since the beginning, those we've collected along the way, and we welcome you who are just joining in. It's also the week of our favorite national holiday, Opening Day.  That means it is time for our terrible predictions. You will see no bias for or against any particular teams as we give you our best guesses as to pennants and the post season, as well as the major awards. The prediction we do almost always get right is our pick for teams that are fun to watch. Pottymouth picked the As for the AL as “young kids in Sacramento who DGAF” while Patti says the Royals for Team Italy plus Bobby.  We agree on SD for the NL fun team for WBC joy plus the addition of Nick Castellanos, or as we say, the guy with two buttons undone but it feels like more. Pottymouth celebrates her successful, not at all terrible, prediction of Venezuela taking the WBC, and provides a wrap on the tournament. Patti preps you for the new MLB season with a taste of the new rules being tested in the minors this season, with a side of geometry. The league gets further into bed with sports gambling, this time with an added layer of Facist in Chief, Jr. The WPBL visits Fenway South, the WNBA's new CBA provides a major salary correction, and you too can own some WBC history. This episode was powered by the Day After Chachos, where tastes are actually shots and cause bad math to happen.  Order yours here.We say, “I distracted you with facism again,” “This is actually a good pick based on research not just on Chachos,” and “It does just take a little while of having a rule to figure out the work-arounds.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epstein files force Casey Wasserman to sell agency & Goldman Sachs lawyer to resign, Eli Zaret joins us for sports, Evan Dando in masturbating rehab, Meghan Markle lobbies for Brooklyn Beckham, and Rosie O'Donnell sneaks back into the US. Eli Zaret joins the show to chat Winter Olympics, ‘Quad God' Ilia Malinin's bad day, Simone Biles' new breasts, the disappearance of the WNBA, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Polymarket pandemonium, MSU basketball floundering, Michigan passing Arizona for #1, Solomon Tuliaupupu to Montana for his 9th year of college football, the red-hot Detroit Pistons, thoughts on the return of Justin Verlander to the Detroit Tigers, Nick Castellanos' love of beer, Malik Beasley to play in Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny and much more. Leftovers Sports: John Tesh performed Roundball Rock prior to the NBA All-Star Game. Sarah Spain can't take JD Vance at the Olympics. Stanley Tucci is at the Olympics for some reason. Drew brags about his roof and gutter (with leaf guards!). Nobody knows anything about Puerto Rico. Drew educates us. Evan Dando of The Lemonheads was busted sending unsolicited ‘beat off' videos. Other Music: We bring up Tone Loc one time and he ends up in the hospital. Oasis is set to make a new album and tour in 2027. Tool is in talks for a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Epstein Files: Jackie ‘The Joke Man' Martling is in there. Dr. Oz once invited Jeffrey Epstein to a party. Ashleigh Banfield thought Epstein was kind of cute. Tommy Mottola is a rash in the files and Jimmy Fallon has dumped him. Casey Wasserman thinks he's super hot and is selling his talent agency over his involvement with Epstein. Kathryn Ruemmler is the sacrificial lamb of Goldman Sachs. Roman Polanski seems to get quite the pass. Rashee Rice is plowing into influencer Rubi Rose now. Jasleen Singh has returned to the limelight online. She manifested her rich lifestyle by spending Akaash's money. Brooklyn Beckham has unfollowed Gordon Ramsay on social media. Meghan Markle is trying to broker an interview between Beckham and Oprah Winfrey. Why is the Meghan and Oprah interview scrubbed from the internet? Harry and Meghan have the Whitest children possibly ever. Nobody wants to air her garbage Cookie Queens documentary. James Van Der Beek's family raises $2.6M on GoFundMe. They just bought a $4,7M mansion last month! A lot of misinformation is swirling around Nancy Guthrie. Rosie O'Donnell has weaseled her way back into Trump's America. We somehow still have merch. Buy it before it's gone. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Bryce Harper first public response to Dave Dombrowski's comments, Harper and Kyle Schwarber not exactly defending Nick Castellanos, Manny Machado's thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, if Shohei Ohtani can pitch enough games to win a Cy Young, the Braves in need of another starting pitcher, the guys' win projection for the Dodgers. Then,  Buster previews the Los Angeles Dodgers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:29 Tim Kurkjian & Dave Schoenfield 30:20 Los Angeles Dodgers preview 31:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And there's a drive into deep left field..." Did you know Dan calls athletes an 'economy' a lot? Well, Charlie sure does, and it leads Dan to dismiss him and Domonique from the show. Then, the Phillies cut Nick Castellanos, which gives us an excuse to relive one of the best/worst broadcast moments of all time. And Dan wonders aloud if it's time for us to appreciate Sam Darnold's humility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners meeting, the wide range of outcomes for the Mets, and why Jeff is bullish on the Orioles. Then, Buster previews Baltimore, and the Colorado Rockies. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:09 Jeff Passan 32:14 Baltimore Orioles preview 33:44 Colorado Rockies preview 34:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices