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The Pirates win total according to the betting markets is currently sitting at 80.5, which would be a season below .500 and a 4th place finish in the NL Central. With the Pirates being a game under .500 and 2-8 in their last 10, fans are asking if it's time to trade Paul Skenes. What would that fetch?

The Pirates win total according to the betting markets is currently sitting at 80.5, which would be a season below .500 and a 4th place finish in the NL Central. With the Pirates being a game under .500 and 2-8 in their last 10, fans are asking if it's time to trade Paul Skenes. What would that fetch? Are you disappointed that Paul Skenes never wants to see a salary cap? Name Game.

The hot-hitting Phillies take on the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend, who currently lead the NL Central. Steve Drumwright of Pitcher List and Brewer Fanatic stops by to deliver a Brewers scouting report, and Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the Phillies' recent trade for a center fielder.

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.   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.   https://shop.jomboymedia.com/products/all-star-party-philadelphia?_pos=1&_sid=4b05bf2fa&_ss=r&variant=45899062345926   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 02:52 Tyler Callihan leads Pirates to crazy comeback win over the Dodgers 12:43 Bryce Eldridge hits walk-off grand slam 22:38 Will this be the moment that gets Fernando Tatis Jr. going? 30:53 Where do the Cardinals rank in the NL Central? 39:47 Tarik Skubal set to return and other quick hitters     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.

The Reds lose again in large part because they can't properly field a bunt. Meanwhile the Brewers are again leading the NL Central. Is there someone the Reds can hire from that organization? The Bengals and Joe Burrow agree to a contract restructure. Once again, the Bengals do something that they "just don't do." And Brendan Sorsby being eligible is bad for the NCAA. It's great though for college football. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger And YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMoEggerShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reds lose again in large part because they can't properly field a bunt. Meanwhile the Brewers are again leading the NL Central. Is there someone the Reds can hire from that organization? The Bengals and Joe Burrow agree to a contract restructure. Once again, the Bengals do something that they "just don't do." And Brendan Sorsby being eligible is bad for the NCAA. It's great though for college football. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger And YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMoEggerShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-7:07) An audio funbag. Audio of Terry Francona talking about addressing the players after another tough loss in a sweep by the Cardinals. Is the NL Central the best division in baseball? Texts are saying McGreevy and Wetherholt may be on MLB Network LIve this morning but we can't quite confirm.(7:15-13:49) Local courts overruling NCAA rulings again. Brendan Sorsby will be eligible for Texas Tech this season after all. There's just no rules anymore.(13:59-21:52) Jeff Passan looking ahead at the trade deadline for the Cardinals. And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sunshine Request for today's dossier. All Battlehawks, all the time. A gentle tossing for Francona. Even when they're losing you still expect them to win. Reds fan dangling his son by the ankles trying to get a ball. Victor Scott heading to Memphis. What do you do with Gorman? Big Saturday for Noot. Blaze Jordan doesn't seem to be a third base option.Billy Gilman says not today, Battlehawks. DC and Louisville in the UFL Championship is gonna have the nation buzzing. Martin caught the hoosier flu at the racing event? No float trips for Jackson. A Sean McDonough supercut of Carolina cutting the 4-0 deficit along with the call of the VGK's Double OT winner. Rod Brind'Amour talks about his teams comeback in Game 3 that ended up in an overtime loss. Tripp Cromer did have a long neck.The longest day in golf. Regional qualifiers today for the US Open. Who's Next? An audible sigh when Gorman coms up to the plate. Guy who gets upset by the reality of his own take. Lars Nootbaar on his clutch Home Run, his return to Busch, and the young team in the clubhouse. Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber talking about what seems to be a classic Stanley Cup Final through the first three games. Mitch Marner shining in the playoffs. Ivan Barbashev for VGK. Latest on the Blues and the draft. Who will be running point on the draft? Upcoming hometown remixed black jerseys? Sunset gradient. Faking illnesses to get out of work.Friend of The Skipper, Bruce Hornsby. Up-to-date World Series odds. Doug's not buying it. Guy crashing out on the Fan Page about Doug not caring about winning series. Al Gore's lockbox. Don't say methinks. Better eat while the eatings good.Illness tearing its way thru the TMA roster but we battle on. Dark skies outside the studio. One lonely pine. Doug wasn't a fan of The Big Lebowski. Boomer Dad Porn. Surprised the NBA Finals didn't play last night. $11K on the secondary market to get in.Glow Worm. Tales from Queens and Manhattan. Tim called comforter. Jordan Walker talking about the sweep and the energy at Busch Stadium. Jordan Walker an All-Star shoe in? Everyone who texts in is a genius. And extremely wealthy.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDLook, Doug, it's James Carlton. Ted Williams' co-pilot when he was shot down. Some movie talk with James. Answering the phone from numbers you don't have saved. Compliments and testimonials coming in fast and furious for James Carlton and his people.An audio funbag. Audio of Terry Francona talking about addressing the players after another tough loss in a sweep by the Cardinals. Is the NL Central the best division in baseball? Texts are saying McGreevy and Wetherholt may be on MLB Network LIve this morning but we can't quite confirm.Local courts overruling NCAA rulings again. Brendan Sorsby will be eligible for Texas Tech this season after all. There's just no rules anymore.Jeff Passan looking ahead at the trade deadline for the Cardinals. And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies discussed the Cubs' pitching woes that have been exacerbated by injury after injury. He also reflected on what it was like working the Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts on NBC for each of the past two weeks as the Cubs landed in the national spotlight.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies discussed the Cubs' pitching woes that have been exacerbated by injury after injury. He also reflected on what it was like working the Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts on NBC for each of the past two weeks as the Cubs landed in the national spotlight. After that, Harris and Grote continued to share their favorite memories of beloved Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, who passed away over the weekend at 59.

– Having Noot back is a huge boost to this team. Plus, did we see the first team in the NL Central fall out of the race this weekend? – The Cardinals are rewarding internal competition. Plus, what does Church need to do to solidify himself as the everyday CF?– We couldn't have asked for a better Stanley Cup final between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights. Plus, has Marner locked up the Conn Smythe?– Questions and AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

– Having Noot back is a huge boost to this team. Plus, did we see the first team in the NL Central fall out of the race this weekend?– The Cardinals are rewarding internal competition. Plus, what does Church need to do to solidify himself as the everyday CF?– We couldn't have asked for a better Stanley Cup final between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights. Plus, has Marner locked up the Conn Smythe?– What is the plan at 3B now that Urias has had a setback? Plus, would you have interest in these external candidates?– Can Dobbins pitch his way into the Cardinals' plans the rest of the season? Plus, Cardinals' bullpen has quietly been really good over the last month.– How does Tuch hitting free agency impact the Kyrou?– The Junk Drawer– Jordan Walker is changing the complexion of the Cardinals build. Plus, can Noot play his way into the core? – In or Out– We are starting to hear some Cardinals names pop up in the trade rumors. Plus, what would buying look like for the Cardinals at the deadline?– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chicago Bears took their biggest step yet toward leaving Illinois, as Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren announced that the team's Board of Directors has voted to advance plans for a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. While an exact site has not yet been selected, the vote marks the first time the Bears' board has formally approved a stadium location path, signaling Indiana has become the franchise's preferred option. We'll break down what this means for Bears fans, whether Illinois still has any chance of keeping the team, and if "The Hammond Bears" could actually become a reality after more than a century in Illinois. Plus, the Cardinals open a key divisional series against the Reds as they look to continue their strong play in the NL Central race. And after getting embarrassed by the Giants today, are the Cubs back to unraveling? We'll discuss what's gone wrong and whether concern is warranted on the North Side. All that and more on Hour 1!

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Penguins make the right move in bringing back Evgeni Malkin? Which of the 4 Steelers QB's will be the odd man out after training camp? Can the Pirates stay in contention in a tough NL Central? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

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KMOV & Matrix Midwest sports reporter Jacob Cersosimo joins Chris and Amy as the Cardinals continue their series with the Texas Rangers tonight. He reminds that the Cards are still planning for this season to be a 'rebuild' despite their placement in the NL Central standings.

Episode 426: The guys are back and ready to react to a loaded weekend of baseball! Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler all talk about every single series from this weekend's action. The Tigers' free fall has put them in a position where trading Tarik Skubal is a real possibility, and everyone weighs in on whether selling is a wise decision for the Detroit Tigers.  The crew checks in on division races across the league. Jay Hay thinks the AL Central has become the most interesting division in baseball. Find out where that race stands, along with the biggest storylines from around MLB. 00:00:00 - Craig Breslow's Communication Issues & The State of The Red Sox 00:21:31 - Rapid Weekend Series Recaps Begin | White Sox vs Tigers   00:22:47 - Mets vs Marlins  00:23:17 - Braves vs Reds  00:24:30 - Cardinals vs Cubs  00:25:49 - A's vs Yankees  00:32:49 - Dodgers vs Phillies   00:34:04 - Diamondbacks vs Mariners  00:36:11 - Red Sox vs Guardians   00:37:43 - Orioles vs Blue Jays   00:39:36 - Rays vs Angels 00:40:31 - Rockies vs Giants 00:41:42 - Pirates vs Twins  00:42:49 - Rangers vs Royals 00:44:30 - Nationals vs Padres   00:50:00 - Division Standings Update | AL East 00:50:35 - AL Central  00:57:30 - Time To Trade Skubal?   01:07:19 - AL West    01:13:31 - NL East  01:22:09 - NL Central   01:34:40 - NL West 01:35:00 - ABS Glitches  01:44:22 - Award-Winning Nugs  01:52:36 - Final Thoughts  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week it's Rex and Craig musing over baseball and music news of the day including:Wander Franco's legal troubles are not over;Shohei Ohtani's amazing year;Fernando Tatis, Jr.'s power outage;NL Central excellence;the Tampa Bay Rays are at it again;the trouble with Minor League BaseballThe age of Avatar Ozzy; andFavorite first quarter 2026 albums.Sources: Sha Be Allah, "SOURCE SPORTS: Immigration Experts Believe Wander Franco's Big League Career Is Finished Despite Dodging Prison," thesource.com, May 27, 2026; Jake Mintz, "What a 29-2 score says about the state of low-level minor-league baseball — and why MLB fans should care," sports.yahoo.com, May 25, 2026; Kory Grow, "Ozzy Osbourne to come back as digital avatar, answer your questions," Rolling Stone (via msn.com), May 22, 2026.Consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

– What did we learn about the Cardinals in this stretch against NL Central foes? Plus, The Rams trade for Myles Garrett does this make them the Super Bowl favorites?– Which Players would you put your pixie dust on to get hot in the month of June?– Junk DrawerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

– The Cardinals showed the urgency fans were hoping to see. Plus, How do the Cardinals stack up against the NL Central?– PCA is the villain this rivalry deserves.– Jordan Kyrou's name is on every trade board. – Questions and Answers– What did we learn about the Cardinals in this stretch against NL Central foes? Plus, The Rams trade for Myles Garrett does this make them the Super Bowl favorites?– Which Players would you put your pixie dust on to get hot in the month of June?– Junk Drawer– Is there value in keeping Dobbins at the big league level?– This weekend felt like a 'Moment' for the NBA.– In or Out– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

– The Cardinals showed the urgency fans were hoping to see. Plus, How do the Cardinals stack up against the NL Central?– PCA is the villain this rivalry deserves.– Jordan Kyrou's name is on every trade board. – Questions and AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander for another great weekly breakdown. We discuss: - Does a combined no-hitter actually count as a real no-hitter? - The wild NL Central race... Why the Cubs are such a rollercoaster while the Brewers remain the model of consistency (and how they turned Kyle Harrison into an ace). - Who's the best in the NL Central? - One of the craziest celebrations you'll ever see! Abner Uribe's over-the-top, derogatory strikeout celebration + the craziest thing Smoltz ever saw or did Smoltz also shares his unfiltered thoughts on what counts as “disrespectful” in today's game and his most memorable celebration stories from his playing days. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:34 Smoltz Joins 1:47 Do Combined No-Hitters Count? 4:21 Cubs or Brewers in NL Central? 7:04 How Do The Brewers Do It? 9:23 Most Disrespectful Celebration Ever? 13:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Kuffner and Austin Layton discuss the growing conversation surrounding Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Chase Burns and whether the organization could place an innings limit on him later this season. The guys react to comments from Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley, break down Terry Francona's response, and debate how the Reds should handle Burns if they are in playoff contention. They also discuss the Reds' start to the 2026 season, preview the upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves, and react to MLB owners proposing a $245 million salary cap and a $171 million salary floor as part of the next CBA. Plus, Nick Kirby runs down the latest NL Central standings and storylines and recaps all the Reds minor league action from Thursday night.   Chatterbox Reds on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDSyIZ3I9FQ    Chatterbox Reds is BACK at Smoke Justis NEXT TUESDAY, June 2nd with a LIVE show at 5:00 PM! Come hang out, talk Reds baseball, and enjoy the best smoked meats and bourbon around before the Reds take on the Royals!   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    Chatterbox Reds Sponsors:   Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/cha...   Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX    The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars     Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440   Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com    It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org

The streakiness of the Cubs season continues while in the midst of 7-game road series vs the NL Central. Alex and Lance discuss the vibes around the clubhouse, Ben Brown turning into the ace of the staff and show some love to Cubs prospect, Pedro Ramírez, who made his big league debut. Also, is Josiah Hartshorn the new #1 prospect in the Cubs system? Find out on another episode of Cubs Now.

Trace Fowler and Craig Sandlin break down the Cincinnati Reds' win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. They discuss another dominant outing from Chase Burns, clutch hitting from the Reds offense, and a strong performance from the bullpen in a complete team win. Plus, they recap all the latest action from around the Reds minor league system and preview Wednesday's matchup as Cincinnati looks to complete the sweep in New York.   Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ytjRWgm18    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    Chatterbox Reds Sponsors:   Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/cha...   Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX    The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars     Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440   Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com    It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org

The 2026 Chicago Cubs went from best record in MLB to last place in the NL Central in less than three weeks. What is happening?

Nicholas "Harry" Callas reacts to the Pirates' win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, and he discusses the fall of the Cubs in the division standings over the last month.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle go around the world of Major League Baseball and provide their opinions on some of the biggest storylines, including a possible rivalry emerging between two NL Central foes, an update on a potentially new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and are the Mariners officially back?

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler are back after a Memorial Day reset and come loaded for one of the busiest Tuesdays of the spring. The Knicks swept Cleveland and are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, winning 11 straight in the postseason, but the real conversation is Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals where Oklahoma City hosts San Antonio with the series tied two games apiece. With Jalen Williams questionable and AJ Mitchell already ruled out for the Thunder, the market has slid from five and a half down to four and a half, and both hosts land squarely on the under, pointing to San Antonio's scoring trend through the series, OKC's need to slow the game down with a shorter bench, and the defensive intensity both teams have shown in every game after the first. Munaf drills into the second-half total as his preferred bet and flags De'Aaron Fox's rebounds-plus-assists at 9.5 on FanDuel as a prop worth targeting given what Fox has done in his two healthy games this series. From there the guys go deep on eight MLB games. Tampa Bay's Griffin Jax continues his surprising conversion from reliever to starter when the Rays visit Baltimore to face Shane Baz, a matchup that cuts both ways given each pitcher faced the other team in his immediately prior start. Spencer Strider returns to Fenway with Atlanta against Ranger Suarez and the Red Sox in a game both hosts think favors the Braves early and the over late once both bullpens get involved. Chase Burns takes a never-faced-the-Mets edge into Citi Field against David Peterson with Cincinnati firmly in the NL Central race. Cam Schlittler, who owns a 1.04 road ERA and a .139 opponent average on the road this season, faces Bailey Falter in Kansas City in what becomes Dave's best bet, Yankees first five minus a half run. Munaf's best bet is the Cardinals-Brewers under four and a half in the first five innings with Michael McGreevy and Kyle Harrison both in elite form and zero familiarity working in favor of either offense. Jason Alexander goes for Houston in Arlington the night after the Rangers threw a combined no-hitter, with both hosts liking the Texas team total over. Emerson Hancock and Luis Severino bring their home-road split drama to West Sacramento, and Eduardo Rodriguez faces Tyler Mahle at Oracle Park in an over-or-under debate shaped entirely by the park's dimensions and a 22-mile-per-hour wind blowing out. Use promo code PLAYOFFS20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off any package before tonight's deadline. Early bird NFL packages are live and the Hall of Fame game is 72 days away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of today's show featured racing analyst Brian Ames breaking down one of the wildest editions of the Indianapolis 500 ever, as Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas in the closest finish in race history. We also discussed the Cubs' losing streak reaching nine games while the Cardinals and Brewers continue battling for first place in the NL Central. Plus, Illini Headlines covered another addition to Shauna Green's coaching staff.      

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  It wasn't quite a great or even dry week, but the Cardinals did win some games and stayed in second in the NL Central.  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about Matthew Liberatore and his attempt to keep pace with Jacob Misiorowski in the Memorial Day game.  The guys also discuss the debuts of Brycen Mautz and Bryan Torres as well as the impending return of Lars Nootbaar.  Not a bad way to wrap up your holiday weekend!

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle play a game of Buy-Sell-Hold, discussing if the Knicks will end up pushing the winner of the Western Conference in the NBA Finals, and will the Cubs finish second or better in the NL Central?

Bernie Miklasz joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX to break down Jordan Walker's dominant stretch, including his improved plate discipline, two-home run doubleheader against the Reds, and emergence as one of the top hitters in baseball this season. Bernie also discusses Bryan Torres' emotional MLB debut after 11 years in professional baseball, the Cardinals' latest pitching moves with Brycen Mautz getting called up, and concerns surrounding the bullpen's left-handed depth. Plus, Bernie and Tom Ackerman react to the Cardinals' wild doubleheader split with Cincinnati, the controversial ghost-runner rule in extra innings, and where the Cardinals stand in the NL Central race heading into a crucial stretch of games.

Hour 1 of “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX features Tom Ackerman recapping the Cardinals' dramatic doubleheader against the Reds and the unforgettable MLB debut of Bryan Torres, who reached the majors after 11 years and more than 900 games in professional baseball. Tom also reacts to Jordan Walker's continued breakout season and the Cardinals remaining in the thick of the NL Central race. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Walker's growth into one of baseball's top hitters, Brycen Mautz being called up, bullpen depth concerns, the extra-innings ghost-runner rule, and why the Cardinals continue to prove they are a legitimate contender. Later, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt joins the program to talk about potential NIL regulation, the transfer portal, athlete protections, and the future structure of college sports. Schmitt also discusses SLU basketball under Josh Schertz, the push toward the Big East, the Congressional Baseball Game, and why St. Louis continues to establish itself as one of America's premier sports cities.

CINCINNATI -- The Cardinals continue a stretch of 12 consecutive games against National League Central rivals, and all five division teams will reach their 50th game of the season with a record at .500 or better. At least four will have winning records as the first third of the season comes to an end. But is there a real NL Central race? Post-Dispatch editor Nathan Mills joins baseball writer Derrick Goold to discuss the division and what each team needs to do to win the title. The Cubs and Brewers stand out. The Reds have intriguing talent. The Pirates have a wicked pitching staff. The Cardinals ... must continue to win at the margins, and there's a word that Goold gives to that: "Zero Defect."  Besides, the real race in the division may not be on the field at all. It could be in the dugout. If the Cardinals continue to play beyond expectations, manager Oli Marmol may present the best challenger in the division to Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy's three-peat as National League Manager of the Year. Also discussed on this episode: The method behind the six-inning starts from the Cardinals rotation. How to update classic pitching metrics for a modern starter. The invention, in real-time of Skyline Chili poutine. You're welcome. More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. In its 14th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold. 

It's been a very long time since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. It was the last time that Gerrit Cole appeared in a Major League Baseball game. That all changes tonight, when the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner makes his season debut in the Bronx for the New York Yankees and hopes to regain the form that made him the ace of the staff. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the significance behind Gerrit Cole's return to the Yankees, including his search for redemption after his last appearance on the Yankee Stadium mound, how close he came to leaving the club and why he'll slide perfectly into the rotation. With a big series against division rival the Tampa Bay Rays starting tonight and a need to get back to winning ways, the Yankees hope their ace will get them back on track. Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Cleveland Guardians mopping the Detroit Tigers and how their different philosophy when it comes to roster construction is paying off so far in 2026. They then discuss the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field to leapfrog them in the NL Central standings, as well as J.P. Crawford being willing to make a position switch so he can stay with the Seattle Mariners. The guys then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 1:18 - The Opener: Gerrit Cole returns 19:34 - Around The League: Guardians mop the Tigers 28:45 - Brewers overtake the Cubs 34:43 - We Need To Talk About: Crawford eyes change 42:35 - The Good 50:21 - The Bad 54:48 - The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Gatter is hosting Sports Open Line tonight on KMOX, where he begins by commenting on the attendance at City SC's U.S. Open Cup match, and then talks Cardinals baseball with Bernie Miklasz, in the midst of their run of NL Central games!

Nate Gatter is hosting Sports Open Line tonight on KMOX, where he begins by commenting on the attendance at City SC's U.S. Open Cup match, and then talks Cardinals baseball with Bernie Miklasz, in the midst of their run of NL Central games! In the second hour of the show, Nate talks with Y98 Matchday Analyst and St. Louis City SC Academy Director, Dale Schilly, as well as Stu Durando, who covers Billikens athletics for his Substack, Stu on SLU, as reports are coming out of games Josh Schertz and Billikens basketball will take on next season. Also, breaking news of Bryan Torres being called up to the Cardinals to make his MLB debut!

The Pittsburgh Pirates suddenly have a much younger, & interesting roster. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, Tyler and DiNardo react to Esmerlyn Valdez getting promoted to the big leagues and what it could mean for the Pirates lineup. How much should Valdez actually play? Does this move make sense right now? And is this a real opportunity or just the Pirates trying to patch things together after the Ryan O'Hearn injury? We also get into the bigger picture: 20-year-old Konnor Griffin starting at shortstop, 22-year-old Esmerlyn Valdez joining the roster, and 23-year-old Jhostynxon Garcia getting called up earlier this week. The Pirates are sitting in a tough NL Central race, but they've suddenly created a real youth movement at the big-league level. Is that smart development, necessary aggression, or a sign of where the season is heading? Plus, we'll talk through the catcher situation with Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez holding things down right now, and of course, we'll open with the NS9 Stupid Question. Valdez was recalled from Triple-A on Thursday, while Garcia was recalled earlier this week after Ryan O'Hearn landed on the injured list. Konnor Griffin has also started to settle in after a huge game against St. Louis, giving Pirates fans a very different-looking roster to talk about. TICKETS FOR OUR JUNE 13TH TAILGATE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs dropping to second place in the NL Central and welcomed on president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to discuss the club's recent struggles.

The NL Central has officially become baseball's most exhausting division. All five teams are at or above .500. Nobody can pull away. Nobody can collapse. And somehow every fanbase is simultaneously convinced their team is both a contender and deeply flawed. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: • The Cubs stumble through a miserable road trip • PCA has words with Sox fans, and Pete is having none of it • The Cardinals continue hanging around the race • The Brewers refuse to go away • Pirates and Reds fans remain uncomfortably nearby • And "tarps off" has apparently become a thing at Busch Stadium Meanwhile, Ron was emotionally unavailable for long portions of the show because St. Louis CITY was still playing as we went live.

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Doug's going with Game 7 OT as the lede. Poor Buffalo. Doug's never seen Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. Breaking down Ps, Ts, & As. Does Papers have a job interview today? Get a touch up before going to the lake. Was that a premature whistle in Buffalo? Audio of Sean McDonough's game-winning call in OT. Lindy Ruff, handsome guy. Colorado geography. Ken happened on ATMA.Mixed reviews on the lede. The Tarps Off boys are gonna be back in Busch tonight. Forecast may cause some issues tonight. Do menthol cigs make for a raspier voice? CITY SC vs. Houston in the US Open Cup. That sounded like soccer word salad. Bring relegation to US sports. Bathing suit area. Burt Reynolds and Mark Summers.Nina Sky. Doug's Mt. Rushmore of singing entertainers. Wheelhouse. Rebrand it as Cuckold's? Jackson's flaunting his vocabulary. Jackson needs a life caddy. We can't figure out what Wheelhouse used to be. Chairman's getting frustrated.Happy birthday, Lainey Wilson. Jackson's Mt. Rushmore of female country artists. It's time to be recapped on wrestling with Larry Nickel. Tornado tag match. Top 5 Countries but it sounds like he's making it up on the fly. Doug has sleazy takes.Lassoing up some cattle. Starring John Dutton. Loneliest Girl. Audio of Lance Lynn on Cardinal Territory talking about the tarps off weekend and the start of seeing "a different type of atmosphere" at Busch Stadium. Mt. Rushmore of popular local stadium traditions. Tarps off > The Wave. Dan Janson is back. Dan went tarps off on Saturday and Sunday. Can you go tarps off with the son? Coulda been Jackson. Chicago is clamoring for Papers. Chairman still rattled from hanging up on The Colonel on Friday.Doug, is this Firestarter by Prodigy? Sittin' on a feather. Your Friends & Neighbors. Arnie from LA Law. We got Hamm cucked by The Courtney Show. Cardinals 8th in The Athletic's latest power rankings. Oli Marmol will be in studio with BK & Ferrario at 11:00. Was Arenado a problem in the clubhouse? Have a great day, crackers.Why'd you request this, Doug? Kicking around reincarnation. Simulation theory. Jack and Jill meatloaf. You needn't remind us. What's the point of anything? Would you rather get swept or lose a Game 7 at home? Who was the cute boy chewing on a towel? G'on, leave us be. Craig Berube interviewing with the Oilers. Where will all the Battlehawks P1 go? Is the reason Jackson is single because he likes the NBA?Look, Doug, it's Brody. Nothing better than being on The Morning After. Brody's excited about the Tarps Off Movement. This isn't your older brother's NL Central anymore. Don't have to face Skenes in this series. Mizzou and SLU getting together in November. Brody doesn't wanna be one and done in the tournament. James Harden Fever.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDDoug wants a little pick-me-up. Audio of A's pitcher J.T. Ginn losing a no-hitter and then two batters later, Zach Neto and the Angels walk it off. The Maddux. Now let's hear the Angels play-by-play call and see if that's any better. Possums loose in Angel Stadium. Do you wear a hat on a first date? What about to a ball game? Kiss cam logistics.Market Moves. Not good when the PIF pulls out of a venture. Salt the earth for a rival golf league. Aaron Rai was the first Englishman to win the PGA in 107 years. Radar not looking good for the Cardinals and the Doggies games tonight. No trunks allowed at Busch. Smoochin' in the Boys Room.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-22:53) Why'd you request this, Doug? Kicking around reincarnation. Simulation theory. Jack and Jill meatloaf. You needn't remind us. What's the point of anything? Would you rather get swept or lose a Game 7 at home? Who was the cute boy chewing on a towel? G'on, leave us be. Craig Berube interviewing with the Oilers. Where will all the Battlehawks P1 go? Is the reason Jackson is single because he likes the NBA?(23:01-35:07) Look, Doug, it's Brody. Nothing better than being on The Morning After. Brody's excited about the Tarps Off Movement. This isn't your older brother's NL Central anymore. Don't have to face Skenes in this series. Mizzou and SLU getting together in November. Brody doesn't wanna be one and done in the tournament. James Harden Fever.(35:17-46:53) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB Insider Bob Nightengale joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss Brice Turang's rise to superstardom with the Brewers over the past couple of seasons. Bob breaks down the crazy start to the season for the NL Central & the Brewers and Cubs facing off for the first time this year.

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert take a trip around the league recapping all the latest! The Phillies are back at .500. The Mets take round one of the Subway Series. The entire NL Central still has a winning record. Some teams are lining up trade candidates. All that and more wrapped into today's discussion!  We've got some great interviews planned for the rest of the week so make sure to tune into our social medias @SideRetiredPod to know when our next episode drops! 

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.

Today's word of the day is ‘superstation' as in Ted Turner as in TBS as CNN as TNT as in Cartoon Network as in the Atlanta Braves. Turner was a media titan. He won a World Series in 1995 in his final year of owning the Braves. He was philanthropic. He was a great man. (7:40) The Knicks got in done again. Up 2-0 on the 76ers and two wins away from an Eastern Conference Final. The Sixers played without Joel Embiid. Never healthy. The Spurs came back in Game 2 and just dominated the Timberwolves. Just another level of beatdown. (17:12) Is Luka going to come back for the playoffs? He has a very bad hamstring tear. He went to Spain for PRP injections. This was an 8 week injury. It's only been 5 weeks. (30:00) Review: I Love LA. (32:30) We are in the baseball twilight zone right now. The NL Central is on top of the baseball world. The American League looks like the upside down. Only the Yankees and Rays are above .500! (41:30) Let's take a look at the ERA leaders this season. It is quite the list. (46:00) Framber Valdez was suspended. AJ Hinch was suspended. (47:53) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘superstation' as in Ted Turner as in TBS as CNN as TNT as in Cartoon Network as in the Atlanta Braves. Turner was a media titan. He won a World Series in 1995 in his final year of owning the Braves. He was philanthropic. He was a great man. (7:40) The Knicks got in done again. Up 2-0 on the 76ers and two wins away from an Eastern Conference Final. The Sixers played without Joel Embiid. Never healthy. The Spurs came back in Game 2 and just dominated the Timberwolves. Just another level of beatdown. (17:12) Is Luka going to come back for the playoffs? He has a very bad hamstring tear. He went to Spain for PRP injections. This was an 8 week injury. It's only been 5 weeks. (30:00) Review: I Love LA. (32:30) We are in the baseball twilight zone right now. The NL Central is on top of the baseball world. The American League looks like the upside down. Only the Yankees and Rays are above .500! (41:30) Let's take a look at the ERA leaders this season. It is quite the list. (46:00) Framber Valdez was suspended. AJ Hinch was suspended. (47:53) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys cover the latest in the NBA and NHL playoffs, golf, and the NFL. At the top of the show, we are joined by ESPN's newest NFL Insider Ian Rapoport to discuss the news that the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are close to a new deal, with a vote on ratification set for Thursday Night, Stefon Diggs acquittal, Aaron Rodgers future, and more. After Rapsheet, we are joined by NBA Champion, 15 year NBA veteran, Kendrick Perkins joins us to recap the Pistons Game 1 win, everybody complaining about SGA foul baiting, how long LeBron could keep playing, why he likes the Timberwolves to beat the Spurs in their series, and more. After Kendrick, winner of the Cadillac Championship & reigning Players Champion Cameron Young stops by to take us into his recent run of success, the reasons why he called a one stroke penalty on himself, his thoughts on the LIV players returning to the PGA, and more. To start the second hour we are joined by ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania to cover the breaking news that Joel Embiid will be out tonight as the 76ers take on the Knicks in Game 2. After Shams, we are joined by the NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to talk about the amazing viewership of the NHL playoffs so far, what goes into being an NHL referee, the NHL Draft Lottery last night, the quality of play on the ice, and more. To wrap things up we are joined by MLB All-Star, Cubs Centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, who tells us about the Cubs 7 game win-streak, the hot start to the season for the entire NL Central, how he feels when he's hitting the ball well, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be back tomorrow LIVE from the ThunderDome. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices