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Justin Morganstein discusses reports that Bryce Harper and Dave Dombrowski finally spoke following both of their offseason comments. Plus, Harrison Bader's cryptic Instagram post and Cris Sanchez coming in second place for the NL Cy Young award.
The Giants hit the reset button again at head coach firing Brian Daboll. That makes it six different head coaches for the once-stable franchise since 2016. Where should Big Blue turn next? Plus, Paul Skenes wins the NL Cy Young unanimously. Tarik Skubal takes home his second straight AL Cy Young Award. Who should AL MVP: Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh? NBA reporter Tim Reynolds, with deep roots in the Capital Region, joins the show to talk about his new book, The Miami Heat: An Illustrated Timeline. And, Tim has a heartfelt surprise for Chris and Ashley. Also, two stars from NBC's new hit comedy The Paper describe what it's like to follow the mockumentary style of The Office.
11-13 Giants legend, Mike Krukow joins Murph & Markus to break down the Giants, Tony Vitello, & Logan Webb's top 4 finish in the NL Cy Young votingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Woods open up the 7am hour with some Throwback Thursday clips from back in 2019 that will surely make Ben quite uncomfortable to listen back to. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys give some thoughts on Paul Skenes wining the NL Cy Young award last night, and Scott Boras was up to his usual antics at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas... Listen here!
11-13 Giants legend, Mike Krukow joins Murph & Markus to break down the Giants, Tony Vitello, & Logan Webb's top 4 finish in the NL Cy Young votingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Gorman calls in to share his reactions to Paul Skenes being named the 2025 NL Cy Young winner last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Skenes won the 2025 NL Cy Young award by a unanimous decision last night. We listened to Paul's words and read the quotes as we continued to react to the report that came out yesterday regarding his ‘dream' to play for the Yankees. How does that make us feel? Chris thinks Skenes made some odd little missteps in his words that weren't really denying the story. He jumped from the Air Force to LSU after 2 years – what is stopping him this time? Donny believes he views helping the Pirates to the playoffs as a challenge that goes beyond the individual accolades he collects.
Paul Skenes won the 2025 NL Cy Young award by a unanimous decision last night. We listened to Paul's words and read the quotes as we continued to react to the report that came out yesterday regarding his ‘dream' to play for the Yankees. How does that make us feel? Chris thinks Skenes made some odd little missteps in his words that weren't really denying the story. He jumped from the Air Force to LSU after 2 years – what is stopping him this time? Donny believes he views helping the Pirates to the playoffs as a challenge that goes beyond the individual accolades he collects. How do fans feel about the future of Paul Skenes? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason thought Paul Skenes struck a lot of the right cords last night in his words to the front office as they dive into the offseason, fresh off winning his first Cy Young award. The guys discussed Skenes not completely bashing the NJ dot com story about him wanting to play for the Yankees and the diplomatic approach he took to the questions. Jason doesn't think Bob Nutting will change his approach with a threat of Skenes wanting to play elsewhere. Jason said Bob, somehow, has faith in Ben Cherington and Travis Williams as we sit in November. Jason predicts Nutting to spend, maybe, $5M more in free agency, but what would that really net them? Jason thinks Skenes will win 2 more Cy Young awards before he leaves Pittsburgh.
In today's top headlines Casey Warner has a recap of last night's high-scoring Lightning loss to the Rangers, the AL and NL Cy Young award winners announced last night, Brian Kelly's buyout beef with LSU and a new QB1 for the New York Giants.
CAM CLEELAND (Learfield Washington Color Analyst) What happened in Madison? Cam doesn't recognize this team on the road sometimes. Cam's heard all the Jedd Fisch talk, but what does he think about the head coach's future on Montlake? There are three games left, how are we feeling about them and what concerns does Cam have? :30- This Rams/Seahawks matchup is Huge and Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford are getting a lot of attention for all the right reasons and it's adding to the hype surrounding Sunday's game. Both QBs are in the top 5 for MVP and Stafford is the favorite- would we have predicted this at all before the season started? Definitely not. :45- The Cy Young Awards are being given out tonight and Skenes and Skubal should easily win. The Mariners are in a lot of chatter about Skubal, will they make the move? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the World Series in the books, it's officially award season in Major League Baseball. On the latest Phillies Talk podcast, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher take a look at the chances of Cristopher Sánchez winning the NL Cy Young, Kyle Schwarber winning NL MVP, and Rob Thomson winning Manager of the Year.
Opening our 2025 Pirates time capsule. Joe was high on Ji Hwan Bae. Bob thought Joey Bart would lead the team in average and go to the All-Star Game. Austin thought the Pirates would have THREE ALL-STARS. We all picked Paul Skenes to win the NL Cy Young.
Send us a text#Mets fans like we are might be relieved that the nightmare finish to the season is finally over. Sure making the playoffs would have been great, but #Reds deserved it more & getting spanked by #Dodgers would have been up next for the boys from Citi Field. #Phillies look good to Gordon, Mark is between Dodgers and #Padres. Neither of think give the #Cubs a chance and both of us still doubt #Brewers which is totally unfair. In the AL #BlueJays & #Mariners finally didn't choke! #Yankees #RedSox wild card series is delicious as is #Guardians - #Tigers after the Motor City Kitties gave up the AL Central crown that seemed theirs for the taking a couple of weeks ago. #Astros will sit out this year's #MLB playoffs as will #Rangers. We had 4 players (Raleigh, Judge, Ohtani, and Schwarber) hit 50+ homers w Eugenio Suarez falling just short with 49. It would have been the 1st time there were 5 players who hit 50 HRs. Paul Skenes of the #Pirates finished w a 1.97 ERA which we will talk about for years after he wins the 2025 NL Cy Young award. There will be robo umps in #baseball next season. A challenge system will be in use with 2 challenges per team per game. It's been a long time coming and will make a difference in a positive way we think. We make our picks in both leagues so enjoy the episode! Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com
Off The Bench is back weekdays from 10a to 11a followed by The Stone Shields Show from 11a to noon! Under the glaring lights of Great American Ball Park, the Cincinnati Reds' playoff dreams flickered and faded in the cruel twilight of extra innings. On September 24, 2025, a fired-up crowd of 30,725 watched in stunned silence as the Pittsburgh Pirates snatched a 4-3 victory in the 11th, delivering a dagger to Cincinnati's NL wild-card hopes. Tied with Arizona and just one game behind the Mets entering the night, the Reds now stare at a precarious half-game deficit with only five contests left—a loss that feels like the backbreaker in a season of tantalizing what-ifs. The evening began as a pitcher's duel for the ages, pitting Reds ace Hunter Greene against Pirates phenom Paul Skenes, the NL Cy Young frontrunner. Greene, battling for his 8th win, scattered five hits over six innings, allowing two earned runs while fanning seven. But Skenes was untouchable, surrendering just four hits in six scoreless frames, whiffing seven and etching his name in franchise lore with his 211th strikeout—a Pirates record for a righty. Pittsburgh scratched out a 2-0 lead in the second on Bryan Reynolds' RBI single and Oneil Cruz's sacrifice fly, quieting the home faithful. Hope ignited in the eighth. Down 2-0, Noelvi Marte unleashed chaos with his first career inside-the-park homer, a liner off the wall that caromed wildly into left-center, allowing him to circle the bases untouched. The GABP erupted. Then, in the ninth, Tyler Stephenson crushed a solo shot off closer Dennis Santana, knotting it at 2-2 and forcing extras. "Stephenson's blast was pure adrenaline," Reds manager Terry Francona said postgame. "We had momentum." But baseball's heartless script twisted in the 10th. Jack Suwinski's RBI double plated the go-ahead run for a 3-2 Pirates edge. The Reds clawed back on Gavin Lux's sacrifice fly, tying it once more at 3-3. Agony peaked in the 11th: Spencer Horwitz's leadoff double scored Reynolds—his third run of the night—for a 4-3 lead. Cincinnati loaded the bases with two outs, hearts pounding, only for Marte to ground into a momentum-crushing force out against Yohan Ramirez. Final out. Ballgame over. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Reds #Bengals #RedsPirates
This week on the podcast I talk about Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates being the current favorite to win the NL Cy Young award.
On this episdoe the guys talked about an up and down week, the sustainabilty of some offensive performances, roster spots, the NL Cy Young award and, of course, Pat Murphy's bullpen decisions. 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
Jim is joined by Chicago Sports & News Columnist Dave Wischnowsky to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman Derrek Lee. First, Dave and Jim cover Lee's legacy on the Chicago Cubs and how he is one of the better Cub players of the 21st Century (8:50). Then, they discuss his 2005 MVP-caliber season, Gil Hodges, and where Lee ranks among the best first basemen of the 2000s (13:10). Finally, they run through how Lee faired against every NL Cy Young winner from 2004-2010 (31:25), before making a final call on whether or not Lee belongs in the HOF (39:38).
Send us a textWhich teams will have a September to remember? Will it be #Reds? #Mariners? #Royals? The playoff push is on and we rate the teams' chances. We had a 3rd 4-home run game last week for 1st time in #MLB history! #RedSox ink Aroldis Chapman to another 1 year deal. In our first under-the-radar story of the week we talk about Chapman's HOF credentials. #Pirates Paul Skenes has the NL Cy Young award locked up. The AL Cy Young is still up for grabs between Crochet and Skubal. #Mets young pitchers McClean, Tong & Sproat are making noise. Will that get them into the race for the NL East title? Maybe not. Our stat of the week is defensive range factor. Getting to baseballs is important but making the play once the fielder gets there is not always calculated! Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!This conversation delves into the current state of Major League Baseball as the season approaches its conclusion. The hosts discuss playoff dynamics in both the National and American Leagues, the future of the Athletics as they prepare to move to Las Vegas, and the emergence of rookie players. They also explore the significance of relief pitching in the context of Hall of Fame discussions and provide insights into the statistical measure of range factor, emphasizing its importance in evaluating defensive players.takeawaysThe playoff picture is becoming clearer as the season ends.Teams need to perform exceptionally well in September to secure playoff spots.The Athletics' move to Vegas could revitalize the franchise.Emerging rookies are making significant impacts in their teams.Relief pitching is crucial for playoff success and Hall of Fame considerations.Range factor is a valuable statistic for assessing defensive players.The Yankees' ability to hit home runs is a key part of their strategy.The importance of situational pitching is often overlooked in traditional metrics.Fans need to consider the context of a player's performance when evaluating their career.The postseason often highlights the importance of defensive plays.titlesBaseball's Final Stretch: Playoff Push InsightsNavigating the National League's Playoff LandscapeSound Bites"The American League is a little more interesting.""Paul Skenes has now had 50 major league starts.""You have to be able to physically make the play."Chapters00:00Introduction and Season Overview02:41National League Playoff Picture05:40American League Dynamics08:36The Future of the Athletics in Vegas11:54Rookie Performances and Pitching Prospects14:36Relief Pitching and Hall of Fame Considerations17:34Stat of the Week: Range Factor Explainedwww.almostcooperstown.com
Christopher Sanchez continues his incredible season pitching lights out again last night. With another outing allowing only 3 hits and 1 run and 12 strikeouts! Could Sanchez's performances power him to a NL Cy Young win. Or is Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh too big to overcome?
Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER for Shane Baz and Tanner Bibee (2:55). ... Cristopher Sanchez is making his case for NL Cy Young (9:40). ... David Peterson bounced back and the Yankees blasted nine homers (12:34). ... News (21:27): Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start Wednesday with shoulder fatigue. ... Bryson Stott and Alejandro Kirk are picking things up (31:05). ... Any interest in Jameson Taillon, Emmet Sheehan and Tomoyuki Sugano (41:52)? ... Are Max Scherzer and Jacob Lopez in the Circle of Trust (39:18)? ... These two young bats are emerging (48:33). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (53:21). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe opens the show breaking down the QBs he thinks will have the biggest impact on their new teams. Plus, Femi hits on today's headlines, and Jake Hasan joins the show to break down NL Cy Young. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe and Jake Hasan break down Christopher Sanchez's chances of winning NL Cy Young. Plus, the guys give out their Tour Championship & MLB bets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An epic duel between Tarik Skubal and Hunter Brown lived up to the hype in Detroit, while an NL Cy Young frontrunner spun a gem in Philly and the Yankees mashed NINE homers in Tampa to match a franchise record. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this hour of Prop Points, hosts Jeff Erickson and Nick Whalen update the top sports news of the day, as well as NFL preseason chatter. Also, joining the show is Erik Halterman, Features Editor at RotoWire, to give his thoughts on the NL Cy Young race and Monday's MLB slate.
On Episode 372 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Zack Wheeler going on the injured list, how it impacts the NL Cy Young race, and what the Cy Young, MVP and Rookie of the Year races look like at this point in the year.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the bounceback season of Trevor Rogers, the NL Cy Young race, career achievement awards, observations from a Shohei Ohtani start, the NL West race, and the significance of the Pohlads' decision not to sell the Twins. Then (42:36) they answer listener emails about check-swing appeals, how the changing […]
Femi and Jake dive into the MLB Award Markets and discuss if there was any ways to bet it! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kate Constable and Sean Little recap and react to all of last night's action in Major League Baseball, which saw the blazing hot Cincinnati Reds tee off on Christopher Sanchez and the Phillies, serving as a bump in the road for the South Paw's Cy-Young chances. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kate Constable and Sean Little recap and react to all of last night's action in Major League Baseball, which saw the blazing hot Cincinnati Reds tee off on Christopher Sanchez and the Phillies, serving as a bump in the road for the South Paw's Cy-Young chances. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe and Jake Hasan discuss the latest MLB.com National League Cy Young Poll. Plus, the guys give out their best bets for tonight! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe and Jake Hasan discuss the latest MLB.com National League Cy Young Poll. Plus, the guys give out their best bets for tonight! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick and Femi wrap up today's edition of YBYB by talking some Award Markets and then giving out their BEST BETS for Monday Night! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick and Femi wrap up today's edition of YBYB by talking some Award Markets and then giving out their BEST BETS for Monday Night! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe opens the show with his thoughts on the latest Training Camp news surrounding the New York Jets. Plus, Femi hits on today's headlines and breaks down how he's betting NL Cy Young. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe opens the show with his thoughts on the latest Training Camp news surrounding the New York Jets. Plus, Femi hits on today's headlines and breaks down how he's betting NL Cy Young. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Paul Skenes was downright filthy. Tyler and Jim break down another dominant outing from the Pirates ace, who tossed six shutout innings with nine strikeouts and stranded every runner the D-Backs put on. We dive into the ridiculous stats behind his start, his historic first-inning dominance, and why the NL Cy Young race might be his to lose. The offense also showed up. Bryan Reynolds had one of his best games in weeks, Oneil Cruz continued to flash superstar potential, and Tommy Pham stayed hot. The guys discuss Reynolds' importance to the team's future, Cruz's post-All-Star break turnaround, and how this team looks heading into the trade deadline. Oh — and the Pirates just held the Diamondbacks scoreless for an entire series. We wrap with thoughts on Carmen Mlodzinski, the bullpen stepping up, and what could be the final days for a few Pirates at the deadline. Tap in, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — emergency pods are coming this week. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.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 ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social
Lance Brozdowski recaps a 6-0 Cubs win over the Royals as Matthew Boyd again throws an absolute gem. Also, did you see the starting pitcher for the Royals? 45-year-old Rich Hill! Let's examine how different baseball was in 2005, when Hill made his MLB debut for the Cubs.
Cristopher Sánchez put on a show on Tuesday night against the Red Sox, tossing the third complete game of his career, striking out 12, walking none and leading the Phillies to their first series victory since Fourth of July weekend.How good is Sánchez? Right now, he'd probably finish third for NL Cy Young.We talk about Sánchez's dominance, Bryce Harper's gutsy base running, first-round draft pick Gage Wood signing and Dave Dombrowski's comments Monday about the trade deadline. Yes, we think the Phillies need a closer. But we also think the Phillies need a big-time bat. Eugenio Suárez anybody?Parx Casino and betPARX are the official casino and sportsbook of TPS. New customers can download betPARX now and get up to a $1,000 dollar casino bonus back if you're not a winner in your first 24 hours. Visit betPARX.com for terms/conditions. You must be 21 and in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland or Michigan. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.We've got a live show at Manco & Manco in Ocean City, N.J., at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, July 27! Stop by!Phillies fans, whether you're hustling on the field or having a catch with your kids — staying mobile is everything. That's where Rothman Orthopaedics comes in. With expert care and top docs, they keep the Phillies and Philly moving. Schedule an appointment now at RothmanOrtho.com.Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.Love The Phillies Show? You can purchase your very own Phillies Show t-shirt by 47 Brand here! We've got maroon and powder blue shirts in stock!@The Phillies Show Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on social media!@Foul Territory We're part of the Foul Territory Network. Follow FT and find more shows, including Fair Territory!If you like The Phillies Show, subscribe and give us a five-star review!
Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg look at the standings and stats around baseball here at the All Star Break with BEST BETS for the remainder of the season. At the 2025 MLB All-Star break, the Inside Pitch podcast with Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers delivers a sharp, numbers-driven midseason analysis. They highlight which teams are outperforming or underperforming expectations based on actual wins versus Pythagorean projections. The Toronto Blue Jays lead the AL East with a 55–41 record but are five wins ahead of their expected total, signaling potential regression. The Yankees are six games below their expected record, indicating possible value in the second half. Injuries and returning players also dominate discussion—Luis Garcia and Christian Javier returning to the Astros' rotation is likened to acquiring top talent at the trade deadline. Luis Gil's rehab performance could also bolster the Yankees. Boston's young squad, led by Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony, is positioned to make a late push if they acquire key pieces like a veteran first baseman or another starter. Win total bets discussed include taking the under on Toronto's 89.5 projection and over on Houston's 92.5 due to an easy remaining schedule. The Brewers emerge as the most profitable team in baseball for bettors, returning over $1,300 if wagered on every game. Milwaukee also boasts a 72% win rate as favorites. Advanced pitching stats suggest strong Cy Young cases for Zach Wheeler and long-shot Christopher Sanchez in the National League, while Crochet and Scooble are nearly even statistically in the AL race. Aaron Judge is unanimously favored to win AL MVP, outpacing competitors like Cal Raleigh in nearly every offensive metric. Shohei Ohtani's recent return to pitching enhances his case for NL MVP. The Phillies are picked to win the NL East, with three pitchers having 10+ quality starts, a key measure of reliability. For the postseason, the Yankees, Astros, and Tigers are favorites in the AL, while the Dodgers and Phillies are expected to meet in the NLCS. The Red Sox and Blue Jays are likely Wild Card teams, though the latter are expected to regress. Arizona is projected to fade down the stretch, likely trading veterans like Suarez, Naylor, and perhaps Gallen, and their under-79.5 win total is recommended. Despite offensive firepower, the Diamondbacks' pitching struggles make them unreliable. Meanwhile, Milwaukee and Chicago are competing in the NL Central, and both are top betting values. Overall, listeners are encouraged to buy into the Yankees, Red Sox, and Astros for the second half, and fade teams like Toronto and Arizona. Josh and Scott also touch on key upcoming matchups, strategic deadline considerations, and award markets—recommending Sanchez for NL Cy Young at 20:1 and Crochet at +240 in the AL. They close by predicting the ALCS will feature the Astros and Yankees, while the NLCS will likely be a showdown between the Dodgers and Phillies, pending injury returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob believes Ke'Bryan Hayes has interest from the Yankees along with a few other buyers around Major League Baseball. He said to look out for the Tigers and Diamondbacks as well. Bob said it may be smarter to hold onto Hayes in the offseason. Bob said there is ‘too much smoke' around Mitch Keller and he expects him to be on the move with teams like Blue Jays, Yankees and Mets atop the list. Bob said it's a shame that Paul Skenes has a losing record and wondered if he can be the first Cy Young winner to pull it off. Bob added that he thinks Zach Wheeler deserves to be the front-runner in the NL Cy Young vote and should be the starter in the All Star Game.
Noah Hiles made some waves yesterday with his mailbag answer about Paul Skenes. He made even more last night on-air when he told Donny that Skenes' best contribution to the Pirates would be the return they get for him in a trade. There also may be a report out there that Ben Cherington has a deal signed through 2028, which would be horrible. We got more clarification on the Ben Cherington contract situation, but found that Neal Huntington and Clint Hurdle were both let go with 2 years remaining on their deals following the 2019 season. MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob believes Ke'Bryan Hayes has interest from the Yankees along with a few other buyers around Major League Baseball. He said to look out for the Tigers and Diamondbacks as well. Bob said it may be smarter to hold onto Hayes in the offseason. Bob said there is ‘too much smoke' around Mitch Keller and he expects him to be on the move with teams like Blue Jays, Yankees and Mets atop the list. Bob said it's a shame that Paul Skenes has a losing record and wondered if he can be the first Cy Young winner to pull it off. Bob added that he thinks Zach Wheeler deserves to be the front-runner in the NL Cy Young vote and should be the starter in the All Star Game.
The Phillies can make a strong argument to have multiple starting pitchers make the NL All-Star team.Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez are candidates for NL Pitcher of the Month for June. Wheeler is a NL Cy Young candidate, too. Cristopher Sánchez has dazzled. Jesús Luzardo has bounced back from two terrible starts. But rookie Mick Abel's recent struggles continued in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader. Does Abel make another start before the All-Star break? Or is it time to promote top prospect Andrew Painter, who is scheduled to start Thursday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley?Brandon Marsh has been playing well since he returned from the IL in early May. Does his performance change how the Phils view the July 31 trade deadline?Plus, who are the Phillies' NL All-Stars?They say Delco's a lot … and they're right. Find a full list of weekend events at VisitDelco.com, including free concerts at Rose Tree Park in Media and all the Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows!Phillies fans, whether you're hustling on the field or having a catch with your kids — staying mobile is everything. That's where Rothman Orthopaedics comes in. With expert care and top docs, they keep the Phillies and Philly moving. Schedule an appointment now at RothmanOrtho.com.Love The Phillies Show? You can purchase your very own Phillies Show t-shirt by 47 Brand here! We've got maroon and powder blue shirts in stock!@The Phillies Show Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on social media!@Foul Territory We're part of the Foul Territory Network. Follow FT and find more shows, including Fair Territory!If you like The Phillies Show, subscribe and give us a five-star review!
Valenti opens the second hour suggesting that the Tigers should go out and trade for Braves SP and reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale. He explains why he thinks that this move would put Detroit over the top before taking your calls and reading your ticket texts.
2007 World Series champion & 2003 NL Cy Young award winner, Eric Gagne joined Murph & Markus to discuss the difference between the Giants/Dodgers rivalry & the Red Sox/Yankees rivalrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Femi Abebefe & Jared Smith break down their thoughts on this week's US Open. Plus, the guys dive into the updated NL Cy Young straw poll. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi Abebefe & Jared Smith react to Anthony Richardson's shoulder injury and how it could impact the Colts season. Plus, Femi & Jared talk US Open and NL Cy Young. Pat Mayo joins the show to break down his favorite bets for the US Open. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest MLB storylines this week!They dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto's NL Cy Young campaign and how the Los Angeles Dodgers ace has evolved from his rookie season to Year 2. They also talk about the Atlanta Braves and the return of Spencer Strider—what it means for the rotation and the Braves' postseason hopes.Plus, Ben and John debate a hot topic: Who is the best team in Major League Baseball right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Femi Abebefe & Jared Smith dive into the latest NFL Storylines, including the 49ers resigning Tight End George Kittle. The guys dive into the latest MLB futures and discuss how the NL Cy Young race is shaping up. Plus, Pittsburgh Gazatte's Gerry Dulac joins the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices