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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news, starting with the team declining contract options on Austin Hays, Scott Barlow, and Brent Suter — and explaining the reasoning behind each move. The guys also discuss the Reds being listed as the betting favorite to sign Kyle Schwarber, what that could mean for the roster, and how it fits into the front office's offseason strategy. Plus, they go through the 2026 Cincinnati Reds spring training schedule, which includes exhibition games against the Cuba National Team, two scrimmages in Milwaukee, and the Spring Breakout Prospects Game. Nick and Craig also dive into notable Milwaukee Brewers news and how it could impact the NL Central race and the broader MLB offseason landscape. If you're a Cincinnati Reds fan looking for in-depth analysis, roster breakdowns, and smart baseball conversation all offseason long, this episode has you covered.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbZ9d7zr7mE      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org        

– Who are the players that have seen their production di the most from where the Blues were at during their run?– What did we learn from yesterday's CFP reveal?– Is anyone in the NL Central trying? Plus, Are the Red Sox a potential fit for the Cardinals in a trade this offseason?– Questions and AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim interviewed Rich about the Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals minor league organizations.

Nick Kirby gives his instant reaction to the Cincinnati Reds signing right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson, formerly of the Chicago Cubs. Nick breaks down the details of Thompson's deal, reviews his career to date, and analyzes his pitch mix — highlighting what Reds fans should like about him, what raises concerns, and how he might fit into the team's plans. He also covers the latest news from around the NL Central and Major League Baseball, plus dives into the Reds' 2026 budget outlook as revealed by President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7XtBJY2VMJePmGWiDFEvG0A      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org      

Tim interviews Rich about the Cubs' and Reds' minor league systems.

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 19, 2025 @ 3 pm ETMicrosoft Teams:Segment 1: World Series discussion1.Let's discuss the first two gamesa.How does this end?2.Some prompting questionsa.One of the breakout players in the playoffs has been Trey Yesavage. After another solid performance in the playoffs, he's posted a 3.21 ERA in three starts (one win). This after an impressive MLB debut and an even more impressive quick rise through the minor leagues. i.Where do you think he'll be drafted in leagues this season? Will it be too high for you?ii.Give me a stat line – IP, wins, ERA, Ksb.Emmet Sheehan took it on the chin on Friday night. Thoughts about his value going into drafts.i.Does he get enough innings to be viable pitcher in deeper mixed leagues?c.Bo Bichette is clearly not 100% but had a bounce back season in his walk year, hitting .311 with 18 home runs. Is he back or was this just your great walk year season and he gets overdrafted in 2026?d.Andy Pages has struggled in the playoffs and was ok, but not as good as he was in the first half. He also has some weird home and away splits - .325/.369/.594 vs. .221/.257/.336 (19 HR vs. 8 HR).i.How should I think of him at the draft table?e.We are seeing the slowdown of Freddie Freeman, after all he's 36. There's still good pop (70% exit velo – 90.9 MPH), similar launch but the speed has completely gone – 10% sprint speed. Even his contact skill have diminished. In 2025, he struck out 20.5% of the time. i.Give me his stat line for 2026 – HR, SB, and BAii.He was the third first baseman off the board in 2025. Where does he go in 2026?iii.Will you be investing? Segment 2: Fantasy Questions of the NL CentralPittsburgh Pirates1.When I take a look at the Pirates lineup, it's not very intimidating. Give me two moves the Pirates need to make offensively to better compete.2.Konnor Griffin timeline for the callup?a.When I look at the Pirates b.If before September, is he somebody you would try to draft. In what round would it be too expensive3.Bubba Chandlera.Stat line for 2026 – IP, wins, ERA, Ks – i.Tim Says: 135 IP, 6 wins, 3.75, 145Ks4.Dennis Santana was pretty good last season with 16 saves and a 2.18 ERA.a.How do you few him – as a top _____________ closer.i.Tim says: Top 20 to 235.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)a.Termarr Johnson b.Jared Jonesc.Isaac MattsonSt. Louis Cardinals1.When do the Cardinals call up JJ Wetherholt and where does he play (2B, 3B, SS, etc.)a.Stat line for 2026 – AB, HR, SB, BAi.Tim says: 250 AB2.Alec Burleson followed up a 21 home run season, with 19 in a few less games. He made excellent contact as well.a.Is this who he is a 20 home run, .270ish type of player with a handful of stolen bases are is there more in the tank?3.Not that RosterResource knows everything, but Jordan Walker is listed as a bench bat. Do you think this is true? If so, should fantasy managers avoid. What about Dynasty League owners that are still holding out hope?4.Who is the closer in St. Louis?a.Riley O'Brien5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)a.Joshua BaezClose

Pat Doherty Jr. (⁠⁠⁠@TheRealNaClown⁠⁠⁠) joins host Jeremy Mahy (⁠⁠⁠@JMahyfam⁠⁠⁠) as they put a wrap on the division by division breakdowns and discuss the state of the NL Central. Pat & Jeremy give you their individual top-15 divisional prospects, mention other interesting prospects of note, rank the five teams in the division, and give some thoughts on where each team stands headed into the offseason.Futures Focus is brought to you by Prospects1500.

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 19, 2025 @ 3 pm ETSegment 1: ALCS and NLCS GamesSegment 2: Fantasy Questions of the NL CentralChicago Cubs1.Matt Shaw played ok, but honestly, did he live up to the hype – he hit .226 with a .295 OBP, 13 home runs, 17 stolen bases.a.What's his stat line in 2026 – HR, SB, BA, OBPi.Tim's response - .240 BA, 17 HR, 24 SB2.Michael Busch was great in 2025 with 34 home runs and a .261 batting average, .343 OBP. However, he hit .207 vs. left-handed pitches and only 4 of his 34 home runs. Are you worried that he'll fall into a platoon roll? Does it matter?a.Tim's response. Doesn't matter. He's a Top 10 first baseman3.Cade Horton was one of the leagues breakout rookie pitchers, posting a 2.67 ERA but only striking out less than 7.5 per nine.a.How should I think about him for next season. A number _________ pitcheri.Tim: Three starter with upside4.Danie Palcencia had 22 saves in 2025. Do you consider him a top 10 closer?a.Tim: No, still likes Porter Hodge5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) – Tim's response belowa.Moises Ballesteros - Light #1 or strong #2 catcherb.Jaxson Wiggins – Draft and Hold LeaguesCincinnati Reds1.In the first half, Elly De La Cruz hit 18 home runs, stole 25 bases and hit .284. In the second half, with fewer at-bats, he hit 4 home runs, stole 12 bases and hit .236. How worried are you coming into drafts this season?a.Tim's response – Not overly – should get 20 home runs and as many stolen bases as he wants. There could be 20-23 upside.2.Gavin Lux hit five home runs, stole one base. He did hit .269 with a .350 OBP. He's a fantasy dud, right?a.If so, then there are two duds on that squad. Ke Bryan Hayes and Lux. Not a good feeling going into the season, no?i.Tim's response - Lux is a dud! It's not a good feeling with Hayes.3.Where did the stolen bases go for Spencer Steer? He had 25 in 2024 and 7 last year. Baseballsavant shows his sprint speed at 66th, down for 73 in 2024a.Will the speed return in 2026?i.Tim's response – 11 stolen bases. Kind of.4.Stat line for Chase Burns – Wins, ERA, Ksa.Tim's response – 90's IP, 6 wins, 3.90, 110K5.Is Tony Santillian really the closer for the Reds? Are you trusting him?a.Tim's response - Yes, he likes the setup. Doesn't think they will resign Emilio Pagan6.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) – Tim's responsea.Noelvi Marte – if he can control the strikezone better, Tim likes him a lotb.Andrew Abbott – Probably will fall and he might be targetMilwaukee Brewers1.Jackson Chourio stat line for 2026 – HR, SB, and BAa.He's a ____________ round pick?i.27 HR, 21 SB, .270 BAii.Late first, early second2.Andrew Vaughn showed flashes in 2025, hitting 14 home runs in 112 games. He hits lefties better than righties though - .313 vs. .230 but has power against both.a.How should I think of Vaughn at the draft table? A bit of a sleeper or a sucker pick?i.Tim's response – Is bullish. Hit 20 home runs, drive in 70.3.William Contreras over/under – 25 home runs.a.Tim's response – just under4.Jacob Misiorowski stat line for 2026a.Games started, Wins, ERA, Ki.Tim's response – 120 IP, 12 wins, 3.65, 145 K5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) – Tim's response is belowa.Abner Urbie – Tim wants him in all his league.b.Logan Henderson – If healthy, could be somebody – In Draft and Holds, after round 40c.Caleb DurbinClose5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Close

Pat Doherty Jr. (⁠⁠@TheRealNaClown⁠⁠) joins host Jeremy Mahy (⁠⁠@JMahyfam⁠⁠) to discuss the state of the NL Central as the 2025 minor league season has come to a close.Pat & Jeremy give you their individual top-15 divisional prospects, mention other interesting prospects of note, rank the five teams in the division, and give some thoughts on where each team stands headed into the offseason.Futures Focus is brought to you by Prospects1500.

Happy Friday! In the first hour of Sports Open Line on KMOX, Matt Pauley ponders a couple of questions regarding the Cardinals. Did the Cardinals maximize results regarding their payroll, especially compared to the team like the Mets? And with a rebuild looming, could the Cardinals look at bridge players in free agency, and would it be smart? Lastly, Matt previews the Brewers-Cubs series, beginning with the Brewers side, with Andrew Wagner, who covers the Brewers on 105.7 the Fan Milwaukee. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley begins by now looking at the other side of the Brewers-Cubs division series, by talking with Jared Wyllys, Cubs writer for CHGO Sports. Then, we finish off the show by hearing Patrick Mahomes' weekly conversation with Carrington Harrison, courtesy of 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City!

We break down John Mozeliak's final press conference as President of Baseball Operations, held on September 29, 2025, marking the end of his 18-year tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals. Mo reflected on his legacy, expressing no regrets and optimism for the team's future under incoming leader Chaim Bloom, while addressing key decisions like roster moves and the organization's direction. We dive into his candid thoughts on stepping down, the highs of building championship-caliber teams, and the challenges faced in recent years. We also take a deep dive into the 2025 season—a frustrating 78-84 campaign that saw the Cardinals finish fourth in the NL Central, missing the playoffs for the third straight year.

The Pirates extended Don Kelly and will bring back Ben Cherington. Poni disagrees with the idea that Cherington should still be in Pittsburgh. The Pirates have by far the worst record in the NL Central since Cherington took over as GM. Cherington is under contract until 2027.

The Pirates extended Don Kelly and will bring back Ben Cherington. Poni disagrees with the idea that Cherington should still be in Pittsburgh. The Pirates have by far the worst record in the NL Central since Cherington took over as GM. Cherington is under contract until 2027. Does the fact that the Steelers won the game excuse Mike Tomlin punting on 4th and 1 towards the end of the game? Calls.

– The Blues made the obvious decision with Justin Carbonneau. Plus, What does the third line competition look like?– NFL Quick Hitters– The Playoff race ended with a whimper. Plus, the NL Central might be the biggest storyline in this year's playoff bracket.– The Junk DrawerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric goes solo this week, breaking down all the latest in Wisconsin sports. He talks Brewers winning the NL Central for a 3rd straight season, bordering on clinching the MLB's #1 seed. He rips on the Badgers football teams being awful. Plus, a look at how the Packers can bounce back against Dallas after choking against the Browns. Then he visits with Ragin' Rich ahead of RPW Destiny V this weekend.

The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers have clinched the NL Central crown for the third year in a row and the fourth time in five years! On top of that, they have tied the franchise record in wins with 96, and they have three chances to pass it this weekend against the Reds. Freddy Peralta passed 200 K's in a season again! Unfortunately, Brandon Woodruff looks like he may miss the postseason again, barring a good update. The Brewers will await their opponent in the NLDS!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

Brewers clinch NL Central; Reds are in the playoff mix; Kershaw retires; CFB Week 4 and NFL Week 3 recap (Packers lose to Browns)

The Green Bay Packers travel to Cleveland and lose in a game where their OL played terrible. Mark and Pug break down their thoughts on the performance of the OL and the game. The Badgers welcome Maryland to Camp Randall and take a big L. Things are starting to look worse case for the Badgers program. The Milwaukee Brewers do clinch the NL Central over the weekend but even that comes on a day they lose. One bright spot was the WI Badgers Woman's Volleyball team went 2-0 on the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brewers President of Business Ops Rick Schlesinger joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Brewers winning the NL Central again & what it will mean for the fans when they come to Am-Fam Field throughout the Playoffs!

On Off The Bench and The Stone Shields Show today we discuss Reds vs. Pirates, Terry Francona's decision to stay put with Hunter Greene, whether the Bengals quite on Zac Taylor and more! Off The Bench is back weekdays from 10a to 11a followed by The Stone Shields Show from 11a to noon! Tonight, September 23, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a pivotal three-game series at Great American Ball Park, with everything on the line in the NL Wild Card race. Sitting at 79-76 after a gritty 6-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday—capped by Spencer Steer's scorching four-homer streak—the Reds have clawed into the third Wild Card spot, one game ahead of the surging New York Mets (78-77) and tied with the Giants for the final berth. Their magic number to clinch is 6: a combination of Reds wins and Mets losses that locks in postseason entry. This isn't just survival; it's redemption for a franchise starved for October baseball since a 2020 Wild Card sweep. With six games left—all divisional, including this Pirates set and a road finale against the Brewers—the Reds control their destiny in the razor-thin NL Central scrum. A win tonight, behind probable starter Hunter Greene's electric heat, could drop that magic number to 5 and tilt momentum against a Pirates squad that's 72-83 but pesky at home. Lose, and the Mets' tiebreaker edge looms large, potentially dooming Cincinnati to another heartbreaking fade. Young guns like Elly De La Cruz and Steer have ignited a late surge, but the bullpen's fragility and road woes against Milwaukee amplify the peril. Playoffs mean national stage validation for GM Nick Krall's rebuild; missing them risks fan apathy and another lost winter. At stake: legacy, pride, and a ticket to the expanded postseason starting September 30. Win, and Cincy dreams big. Falter, and it's back to the drawing board.  On September 21, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a brutal 48-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, their worst defeat ever, dropping them to 0-3. With Joe Burrow out (wrist fracture), backup Jake Browning struggled, completing 12 of 25 passes for 98 yards and two interceptions. The defense collapsed, allowing 412 yards, as Carson Wentz carved them up in relief of rookie JJ McCarthy. Fans on X erupted, slamming the "effortless" performance and Zac Taylor's play-calling. Despite the rout, insiders argue it's too early to call it quits, citing Taylor's playoff pedigree. The Bengals face a critical rebound test. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #NFL #Bengals #Reds

On this week's episode the guys talked about the Brewers clinching the NL Central, how this club ranks within club history, the loss of Woodruff for the remainder of the regular season, setting up for the playoffs, potential matchups and what should be done with Miz.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

The Tapping The Keg Game Review podcast recaps the weekend for the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Wisconsin Badgers. Podcast begins with Charlie talking about Matt LaFleur's approach to the game and where things all went wrong for him (2:00). The podcast continues on with Charlie discussing Golden Kegs highlighting the best and worst things about their loss to the Cleveland Browns (20:00). From there, Charlie celebrates the Milwaukee Brewers winning the NL Central and previews the week ahead (35:00). Lastly, Charlie talks about the Wisconsin Badgers hitting rock bottom (46:00).

On one hand…it's Monday. But on the other hand…it's the Monday of Oktoberfest week! In the news this morning, the Milwaukee parents who left six kids locked in a storage unit get charged, an armed man who claimed to be a member of law enforcement was arrested at the site of the Charlie Kirk memorial, Disney faces criticism and major financial losses after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, and Erika Kirk's words during the service for her husband. In sports, a rough weekend for Wisconsin sports as the Packers & Badgers both lost and the Brewers dropped two of three to the Cardinals(but still managed to clinch the NL Central title). Aaron Rodgers passed Brett Favre on the NFL's All-Time TD list, and Cal Raleigh keeps hitting dingers! Speaking of dingers, Mike Trout hit his 400th career home run and got the ball back from the fan who caught it…but not without having to "pay" for it. We talked about this weekend's NASCAR playoff race and the measly $200 fine that Caitlin Clark got after some online comments. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed a website that's looking to pay someone to watch horror movies! Brian just about lost his mind this morning talking about his blue bucket of tent stakes that went missing. As bad as we may think the roads are in Wisconsin, we aren't even close to the worst state in the US. And today is the first day of Fall…but are we doing the seasons all wrong? One guy thinks so. A town in Iowa seems to have a real problem with TP'ing houses. Did you see the Stone Cold Steve Austin celebration this Saturday? Great stuff…unlike this scene from a football field where some kid got pancaked and had his back broken. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bus driver that went off the deep end, a couple who claims their Lego collection got ruined by movers, a bear in a dollar store in NJ, and a couple of college kids who got in trouble for burning a couch with a flamethrower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ROUGH football weekend in our fair state. The Packers puke one up in Cleveland. Bad day for the offense and special teams. Maybe a wake up call after dominating in Week 1 and Week 2. Now we get set for the Micah Parson return to Dallas this coming Sunday. Badgers not only lose at home on Saturday, they get dominated by Maryland. MARYLAND. Fire Fickell chants in the crowd, vibes are BAD bad in Madison. The good news? The Brewers clinch the NL Central! 3 games up on Philly for the best record in baseball with 6 games to go. Rough news for Woody though on Sunday as he hits the IL just before the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Off The Bench and The Stone Shields Show today we discuss defensive improvement for the Bengals, the Reds refusal to give in, NFL playoff predictions, Bengals vs. Vikings injury report and more! Off The Bench is back weekdays from 10a to 11a followed by The Stone Shields Show from 11a to noon! The Cincinnati Reds secured a victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 17, 2025, clinching the series with a strong performance led by Spencer Steer, who drove in five runs. The Reds' offense was potent, capitalizing on key moments to outpace the Cardinals, whose record fell to 73-77. The game, played at Busch Stadium, showcased Cincinnati's ability to exploit pitching mistakes, with Steer's standout contribution highlighted in posts on X. Despite their 74-75 record, the Reds remain a competitive force in the NL Central, though playoff odds are slim at 12.9%. This win underscores their resilience under manager Terry Francona, with the team leaning on offensive firepower to stay relevant in a tight wild card race. The Cincinnati Bengals' defense has emerged as a strength in 2025, particularly evident in their 17-16 Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Under new defensive coordinator Al Golden, the unit limited Cleveland to 296 yards before a late drive, with DJ Turner II securing his first career interception and Jordan Battle adding another. Trey Hendrickson's sack on Joe Flacco forced a missed field goal, sealing the victory. The defense's performance was a marked improvement over 2024, when it struggled, allowing Cincinnati to overcome an anemic offense that managed just 141 total yards. This defensive resurgence has fueled optimism, with the Bengals (2-0) atop the AFC North, showing they can win gritty games. The Minnesota Vikings' Week 3 injury report ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals lists 12 players, with over 20% of the 53-man roster affected. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) and center Ryan Kelly (concussion) did not practice and are likely out, with Carson Wentz expected to start. Left tackle Justin Skule (concussion) also missed practice. Limited participants include linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion), safety Harrison Smith (illness), and others with minor injuries. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) and cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion) were full participants, signaling potential returns. The Vikings face depth challenges but show encouraging signs Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #NFL #Bengals #TheStoneShieldsShow

We discuss Masyn Winn's upcoming offseason knee surgery, Willson Contreras' return, and Brendan Donovan's rehab assignment, along with notable roster moves including Garrett Hampson's DFA and Nick Raquet's remarkable journey back to the majors. On the field, Nathan Church has been the Cardinals' hottest player in September, while Jordan Walker continues to struggle through a difficult season. With 12 of the next 15 games against NL Central opponents, the upcoming stretch against the Brewers and Reds looms large for the Wild Card race (lol yeah right). Plus, we cover league news including injuries to Trea Turner and Alec Bohm, Anthony Rizzo's retirement, the NL Wild Card picture, and… “Home Run Karen.”Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

Pete spent the day doing some investigative journalism. He made calls, pulled records, and chased down leads no one else had the courage — or the free time — to chase. Something is clearly wrong. Since the All-Star Break, every team ToR follows has decided to embrace mediocrity — at best! — as a lifestyle choice. This weak, the Team discusses the Cubs dropping out of the NL Central race, the Cardinals’ tragic number reducing to four, CITY hovering dangerously close to the Wooden Spoon, and Newcastle drawing Leeds, not to mention the Bears spending Monday's fourth quarter collapsing as performance art. Because after careful research, meticulous analysis, and hours of reflection, Pete finally uncovered the root cause of all this misery. It’s Ron’s fault. Check out this week’s livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh continued to preview the Bears-Vikings game. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the Cubs losing two of three games to the Nationals over the weekend. Later, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the show to preview the Bears-Vikings matchup and to break down the Week 1 action in the NFL.

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped another game to the Pirates on Thursday evening, completing a sweep at the hands of the NL Central's last-place team and the lowest-scoring team in MLB. The offense showed signs of life in the ninth inning, but it came down to Ben Rortvedt against a major-league pitcher, and unfortunately that's a battle Rortvedt loses 91% of the time. We'll dig into Blake Snell's fifth-inning implosion, the Dodgers' anemic offense for 17 straight innings, and the circumstances that led to Rortvedt being in the game at all. Join us! Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

Leila Rahimi & Marshall Harris discuss last night's news of Kyle Tucker being pulled from Cubs game with a calf injury.

Is this the Cubs last chance at the NL Central? full 726 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:03:41 +0000 2bZ4o8VNc4uvNOmhAyT0ypaO1AZwraAp sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Is this the Cubs last chance at the NL Central? Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-l

Chris Emma talks Bears, is this the Cubs last chance at the NL Central? (Hour 4) full 2531 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:05:51 +0000 KD1vwN8scdOOcukxHyh1lKQVwxcTL85p sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Chris Emma talks Bears, is this the Cubs last chance at the NL Central? (Hour 4) Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://play

Kap and Gordon are back as the Chicago Cubs continue their rollercoaster season.  The last 3 months, the Cubs have played just a tick above .500 causing frustration throughout the fanbase and this podcast.  It leads to a discussion and debate about the things that manager Craig Counsell does well as Jed Hoyer targeted him a year and a half ago to make the highest paid manager in the history of the game.  Kap doesn't see it.  Gordon quite frankly doesn't either.  So, is manager Craig Counsell overrated?  The guys discuss and they look ahead.  Is chasing down the NL Central leading Brewers possible?  The schedule says so, the lineup may say otherwise.Take That!You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Tyler Edmunds hosts a solo show to recap the Chicago Cubs' series against the San Francisco Giants. Despite the opportunity to make up ground in the NL Central, the Cubs were unable to capitalize. Explore what went wrong for the Cubs, and what's On Tap for the Northsiders.SUPPORT THE SHOW! Purchase your Chicago Cubs shirts from ⁠OBVIOUS SHIRTS⁠. USE CODE: ONTAPSPORTS for 10% OFF your purchase!Cubs On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for Cubs news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CubbiesOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoeyKnowsNothin | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TeddyFreddy270 | @JuiceOnTap | @LuceOnTap | @Nick_OnTap | @SilentBob_2 | @Rich_Ebs

Harris believes Cubs will catch Brewers in NL Central race full 787 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:17:59 +0000 pkP8hn7YcKQhvgqdGgENwraZzMkJvFkh mlb,chicago cubs,sports Rahimi & Harris Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Harris believes Cubs will catch Brewers in NL Central race Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. The show features discussion of the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox as well as the biggest sports headlines beyond Chicago. Recurring guests include Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (10 a.m.- 2 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting

Today's word of the day is ‘rebound' as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 of the series 7-0. Kyle Tucker struggled again. And the Cubs have decided to give him a few days off. Wow. (15:30) The AL West has a small problem right now. Every one of the teams is struggling at the same time. The Astros have been getting shut out. The Mariners are losing. And the Rangers fell off a cliff. (25:00) The St. Louis Cardinals have some problems. Attendance. For the first time in 21 years the Cardinals attendance will finish outside the top 7 in MLB. (33:27) Review: Just A Bit Outside. (39:45) Vlad Guerrero Jr got hurt yesterday doing a split. Now he needs an MRI. Oh boy. This is the last thing the Blue Jays needed. (45:00) NPPOD. Let's talk about Tommy Pham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘rebound' as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 of the series 7-0. Kyle Tucker struggled again. And the Cubs have decided to give him a few days off. Wow. (15:30) The AL West has a small problem right now. Every one of the teams is struggling at the same time. The Astros have been getting shut out. The Mariners are losing. And the Rangers fell off a cliff. (25:00) The St. Louis Cardinals have some problems. Attendance. For the first time in 21 years the Cardinals attendance will finish outside the top 7 in MLB. (33:27) Review: Just A Bit Outside. (39:45) Vlad Guerrero Jr got hurt yesterday doing a split. Now he needs an MRI. Oh boy. This is the last thing the Blue Jays needed. (45:00) NPPOD. Let's talk about Tommy Pham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday! Looking for a refreshing citrusy kick this summer? Grab a Mountain Dew! Find out where at https://www.mountaindew.com/find-dew 00:00 INTRO02:17 How much pressure is on Bryce Harper now?11:00 Is the NL Central over NOW?21:03 Ketel Marte apologizes29:43 Dave Roberts calls out Teoscar Hernandez35:56 Xander Bogaerts home run overturned on interference41:09 OUTRO JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 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

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brewers manager Pat Murphy to discuss his red-hot club, the NL Central race and how he almost followed Cubs manager Craig Counsell to Chicago when he left Milwaukee.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brewers manager Pat Murphy to discuss his red-hot club, the NL Central race and how he almost followed Cubs manager Craig Counsell to Chicago when he left Milwaukee. Later, Mully and Haugh pondered how hurt Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker is as he's mired in a prolonged slump.

Today's word of the day is ‘busted' as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in 14 wins as in the NL Central as in best in baseball. The streak is finally over, but the Brewers had a shot. Friday a comeback. Saturday a comeback. Sunday a comeback, but blew it in the 9th! Now it's time for a 5-game series against the Chicago Cubs. HUGE for both teams! (12:30) The Cubs fans booed Kyle Tucker on Sunday. He didn't run out a ground ball. He hasn't homered since July 1. The Brewers are up 8 games in the division. He's a free agent after the season. (20:40) Zack Wheeler's season is likely over. A blood clot in his shoulder and it's over. Terrible news for the team. (29:30) The Dodgers swept the Padres. San Diego had the division lead for 1 days and the Dodgers took it back. (34:30) Review: Everything's Going to be Great. (39:30) Victor Robles is going to get suspended. Has to! He launched his bat at a pitcher during a rehab game. (45:20) What is going on with the Arizona Diamondbacks? A new report says teammates are fed up with Ketel Marte. That he was in the Dominican Republic after the all-star break… not at his home that was robbed in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘busted' as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in 14 wins as in the NL Central as in best in baseball. The streak is finally over, but the Brewers had a shot. Friday a comeback. Saturday a comeback. Sunday a comeback, but blew it in the 9th! Now it's time for a 5-game series against the Chicago Cubs. HUGE for both teams! (12:30) The Cubs fans booed Kyle Tucker on Sunday. He didn't run out a ground ball. He hasn't homered since July 1. The Brewers are up 8 games in the division. He's a free agent after the season. (20:40) Zack Wheeler's season is likely over. A blood clot in his shoulder and it's over. Terrible news for the team. (29:30) The Dodgers swept the Padres. San Diego had the division lead for 1 days and the Dodgers took it back. (34:30) Review: Everything's Going to be Great. (39:30) Victor Robles is going to get suspended. Has to! He launched his bat at a pitcher during a rehab game. (45:20) What is going on with the Arizona Diamondbacks? A new report says teammates are fed up with Ketel Marte. That he was in the Dominican Republic after the all-star break… not at his home that was robbed in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Sandlin and Cory Phillips discuss the Milwaukee Brewers extending their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in a thrilling 11-inning contest at Great American Ball Park. The Reds took an early 2-0 lead in the first with home runs from Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte off Brewers starter Quinn Priester. Milwaukee responded, tying the game in the fourth on Christian Yelich's single and Sal Frelick's sacrifice fly. The Reds surged ahead 4-2 in the sixth with Ke'Bryan Hayes' solo homer and an error-aided run. The Brewers rallied in the ninth, tying it at 4-4 with William Contreras' single and Brice Turang's sacrifice fly. In the 10th, Jackson Chourio's solo homer off Joe La Sorsa gave Milwaukee a 5-4 lead. Trevor Megill secured his 30th save, despite a Reds threat. Yelich went 2-for-4, continuing his hot streak. Reds starter Zack Littell pitched six innings, allowing two runs, but defensive errors by Gavin Lux and T.J. Friedl proved costly. The Reds, now 64-60, fell further in the NL Wild Card race, while the Brewers improved to 78-44, solidifying their NL Central lead.    

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined how the Cubs front office continually references the long-term future as the club falls farther behind the NL Central-leading Brewers. Later, they opened up the phone lines to Score callers who shared their frustrations with the Cubs front office.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday! Looking for a refreshing citrusy kick this summer? Grab a Mountain Dew! Find out where at https://www.mountaindew.com/find-dew Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/baseball 00:00 INTRO01:43 Dodgers lead the Padres by just 1.0 game in the NL West14:21 Correa or Bregman the more important third baseman for their club?20:55 Is the NL Central over?28:38 Could Stanton hit 500 homers and not make the Hall of Fame?37:05 Can the Rangers still win it all?41:40 OUTRO JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 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

David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster combine for a Clown Car as they're walking out of Busch Stadium. The guys discuss the state of the Cardinals and Cubs following Sunday Night Baseball, the Brewers sweeping the Mets, if the New York teams are in danger of falling out of the Wild Card race, Mariano Rivera tearing his achilles, and next week's Little League Classic. Plus, Eduardo has friends wherever the Clown Car goes. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi chats with Kyle Tucker for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:35 Clown Car 21:59 Sarah Langs 23:16 Boog w/ Kyle Tucker 28:07 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster combine for a Clown Car as they're walking out of Busch Stadium. The guys discuss the state of the Cardinals and Cubs following Sunday Night Baseball, the Brewers sweeping the Mets, if the New York teams are in danger of falling out of the Wild Card race, Mariano Rivera tearing his achilles, and next week's Little League Classic. Plus, Eduardo has friends wherever the Clown Car goes. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi chats with Kyle Tucker for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:35 Clown Car 21:59 Sarah Langs 23:16 Boog w/ Kyle Tucker 28:07 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined how the Cubs front office continually references the long-term future as the club falls farther behind the NL Central-leading Brewers.

Upgrade your skincare routine at https://CalderaLab.com/TALKIN and use code TALKIN at checkout for 15% off your first order.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code JMBASEBALLCorona. La Playa Awaits. Be sure to get yours athttps://OrderCorona.comBook your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.comCoach Trev and Talkin' Jake recap the wild weekend post All-Star Break including, Blue Jays hot streak, Tigers first team to reach 60 wins, Brent Rooker robbed at Home Run Derby, the NL Central being best division in baseball and more!0:00 Intro3:00 AL Burn7:15 AL Standings11:45 Astros / Mariners18:53 Giants / Blue Jays22:55 Tigers / Rangers29:26 Orioles / Rays31:37 A's / Guardians32:37 Brent Rooker statcast Home Run Derby35:10 White Sox / Pirates36:26 Royals / Marlins38:27 NL Burn42:30 NL Standings46:44 NL Central race47:57 Brewers / Dodgers51:30 Brewers are an anomaly54:45 Cubs / Brewers 55:23 Any Dodger concern?56:42 Cubs / Red Sox59:48 Angels / Phillies1:00:59 Yankees / Braves1:01:45 Padres / Nationals1:03:22 Cardinals / Diamondbacks1:04:55 Reds / Mets1:06:10 Twins / Rockies1:07:35 Standout Performances1:18:50 Players who are struggling1:20:33 Injury List Update1:21:50 Awards