Podcasts about opening week

As the Fifa World Cup finally kicks off in Mexico City, James Emmett and David Cushnan run the rule over the major business storylines, commercial implications and ever-present politics to keep eyes on in the opening phase of the tournament. Building on the first edition of Scroll Stoppers, our new series on digital content with Ten Toes, they consider who the breakout content stars in and around the tournament could be, from established football pundits to as-yet undiscovered creators. Plus, what role will Donald Trump have on the tournament now the action has started? And why Iran's unlikely and restricted presence in the US will be one of the major stories of the opening round of games --- Leaders Week London takes place on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October, at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. For more on who's speaking, who's attending and what to expect visit: leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell kicks off a new multi-part turkey season series focused on breaking down the season week by week — starting with opening week in Pennsylvania. After sharing a candid and personal reflection on priorities, time, and the temptation to let hunting take center stage, he resets the focus on what truly matters: faith, family, and keeping the pursuit in its proper place. It's an honest look at the internal struggle many hunters face this time of year, and a reminder that success isn't defined by a filled tag. From there, Mitchell is joined by Jason Miller for a deep dive into how experienced hunters approach the first few days of turkey season. The conversation covers everything from managing hunting pressure and respecting other hunters to breaking down property selection, early-season calling strategy, and reading birds in real time. With a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and patience, they discuss when to be aggressive, when to back off, and how understanding bird behavior early in the season can set the tone for weeks to come. This episode blends real-world tactics with hard-earned perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell kicks off a new multi-part turkey season series focused on breaking down the season week by week — starting with opening week in Pennsylvania. After sharing a candid and personal reflection on priorities, time, and the temptation to let hunting take center stage, he resets the focus on what truly matters: faith, family, and keeping the pursuit in its proper place. It's an honest look at the internal struggle many hunters face this time of year, and a reminder that success isn't defined by a filled tag. From there, Mitchell is joined by Jason Miller for a deep dive into how experienced hunters approach the first few days of turkey season. The conversation covers everything from managing hunting pressure and respecting other hunters to breaking down property selection, early-season calling strategy, and reading birds in real time. With a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and patience, they discuss when to be aggressive, when to back off, and how understanding bird behavior early in the season can set the tone for weeks to come. This episode blends real-world tactics with hard-earned perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Trueblood, from North Side Baseball, joins Jeremy & Pat this week.  Its episode 400! Stay to the very end to hear the opening clip from episode 1.  We recap the opening week for the Cubs.  The bullpen has been disappointing and its made worse by the injuries to Boyd and Horton.  PCA & Hoerner round out the Cubs core.  We close the show talking about MLB ratings.  Really fun show, Enjoy....and Go Cubs!

Are we about to see a first-time champion at The Masters… and what does that say about the state of golf right now?In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene, we break down everything you need to know heading into Masters week — from the key hole that could decide it all, to the players we believe are being WAY overhyped.But that's not all…We also give you our Reds Reality Check after Opening Week. Is this team actually building something… or are there early warning signs fans should be paying attention to?

Opening Week brought plenty to talk about, and this episode Javi and Toad run through the biggest moments of the first seven days of the MLB season. They spend some time on the Marlins, who came out of the gate looking sharper than most people expected. Then the conversation shifts to everyone's favorite new debate topic: the ABS system.

Cheats and Lewis Brinson discuss the first week of the MLB season. The Black Baseball Mixtape is brought to you in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, and Numbers Game scorebooks.

What a basketball weekend we have in store! In the Men's Final Four Arizona faces Michigan and Illinois goes against Dan Hurley and UConn. Who will be champion? Women's Final Four features UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, Texas. College Basketball Notes WCC, Utah State, St Bonaventure, UCSB, UCI, Denver, St Mary's, Gonzaga. MLB Umps are getting razzed by fans over blown ABS calls. Padres, Dodgers and Angels all have Opening Week news and notes. NFL Roster Updates with Rams, Raiders, Saints, Steelers, Eagles, Browns. NHL Playoff Push – Maple Leafs, Ducks, Golden Knights, Canadiens. Plus, Team USA Soccer, Tiger Woods, PGA Golf, Formula One Auto Racing. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, April 2, 2026.   1)…MARCH MADNESS…FINAL 4-SHOWDOWN “BIG BOY BASKETBALL” ARIZONA….MICHIGAN ILLINOIS…U CONN   2)…MARCH MADNESS…U CONN/GENO AURIEMMA “LADY HUSKIES-UCLA-S CARO-TEXAS”   3)…COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOTES…WCC/USU/ST BONAVENTURE'S “EXPANSION COMING”   ================= 4)…MLB…ABS SYSTEM OVERWHELMS THE GAME “UMPIRES-VS-COMPUTERS”   UMPS-CANNOT DEFINE STRIKE ZONE UMPS ACCURACY (93.5%) MAKING CALLS ON 1/10 OF INCH MAKING UMPS LOOK BAD FANS JOY HUMILIATE UMPS SOCIAL MEDIA   5)…PADRES/DODGERS/ANGELS “OPENING WEEK HEADLINES”   ========== (HALFTIME…DIXIELINE LUMBER) ========== 6)…NFL NOTEBOOK “ROSTER UPDATES”   RAMS RAIDERS SAINTS STEELERS EAGLES BROWNS ———— 7)…NHL NOTEBOOK “PLAYOFF PUSH”   MAPLE LEAFS DUCKS LAS VEGAS MONTREAL   ————– 8)…HOT HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE”   TEAM USA PGA TOUR FORMULA 1   ============ #MLB #PADRES #mannymachado #fernandotatisjr #jakecronenworth #RamónLaureano #CRAIGSTAMMEN #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #mookiebetts #freddiefreeman #HYESEOUNGKIM #ANGELS #miketrout #JOSESORIANO #ABS #CBBUCKNOR #nfl #BROWNS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #SAINTS #RAMS #klintkubiak #pukanacua #deshaunwatson #SHEDEURSANDERS #kirkcousins #lakers #lukadoncic #thunder #SHAIGILGEOUSALEXANDER #ucla #arizona #ILLINOIS #uconn #UCSD #dawnstaley #DANHURLEY #bobbyhurley #DUSTYMAY #GENOAURIEMMA #BRADUNDERWOOD #kings #ducks #LUKASDOSTAL #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #goldenknights #canadiens #AUSTONMATTHEWS #f1 #maxverstappen #teamusa #christianpulisic #MauricioPochettino #tigerwoods #pga #MARCHMADNESS #FINALFOUR #SOUTHCAROLINA   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

Peter is joined by Ryan Finkelstein to talk about the early struggles for the New York Mets before he breaks into hot takes. Ryan has 10 opening-week narratives, and it's Peter's job to decide whether he is buying or selling. After that, the two of them preview this weekend's slate.Intro: 0:00Mets Early Issues: 4:20Top 10 Hot Takes: 13:05Weekend Preview: 56:44Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/justbaseballAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante, Syd and Malik are back to break down Opening Week of the MLB season and give you a preview of what to expect this season. - Can the Dodgers Three-Peat? (2:10)- How large will the learning curve be for Tony Vitello? (6:13)- Teams/Players we are locked in on? (12:50)- Is the lockout/salary cap inevitable? (18:40)- WBC Recap (29:18)- Coverage Roundtable (43:11)

The Brewers went 5-1 to open their 2026 campaign on the backs of some come from behind wins! Yeli added a signature moment, the Brewers stayed hot with last minute injuries to a couple sluggers, and top prospect Cooper Pratt was extended long term! The present and future look bright for the Crew.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!

First Baseball Fruits of the Season have fallen. There is still a whole orchard of games to be played. Josh Weaver joinsGuest: Josh Weaver — Author & Curator, Tampa Baseball Museum joins Hosts:  Mat Germain & Mark Corbett as we bite into the first week of the 2026 season.Opening Day Energy & Early Season HighlightsThe joy of highlights returning after the winter lullMLB's condensed games and YouTube Shorts expanding fan reachThe Dodgers making history with three consecutive starts by Japanese pitchers (Sasaki, Yamamoto, Ohtani)ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) SystemThe Brewers' banned "green card" signal system from the dugoutRandy Arozarena's confident walk to first before the ABS rulingJoe West's critique: the strike zone box is 2D, not a 3D cube covering the full plate depthYankees leading in ABS challenges (10, winning 80%)How ABS is training umpires toward consistency (CB Bucknor struggles highlighted)On-field explanations drawing fans in, similar to NFL referee announcementsSpeculation on how ABS challenges could impact player contracts and playoff pressureRookies facing added pressure with challenge decisions in September call-upsUmpire Consistency & the Future of OfficiatingMinor league umpires being trained on ABS from the startPotential impact on no-hitters and complete gamesThe end of individual umpire strike zonesPlayer Incentive IdeasMat's proposal: MLB-funded per-play incentives (e.g., $2,000 per double, $3,000 per triple) paid from luxury tax revenueHow incentive-based contracts could shift player psychology and improve fan engagementMiami Marlins Hot Start (5-1)Owen Caissie lighting it up, including a pinch-hit walk-off homerThe Marlins building confidence with young talent and smart Orioles-style acquisitionsSandy Alcantara's continued leadershipTampa Bay Rays Bullpen ConcernsPete Fairbanks thriving in Miami after the Rays declined his optionGriffin Jax and the bullpen struggling to find their grooveThe cost of not picking up Fairbanks' option already showing in early lossesRays lineup performing well (Ben Williamson, Nick Fortes) but pitching out of syncProspect Nathan Fluellen mentioned as a future catcher to watchTropicana Field Renovations & Rays OutlookRays returning to a revamped Trop with new sound system, premium seating, and Dex Home Plate ClubJosh Weaver predicting a .500 season — the most optimistic fan take so farOpening day excitement with new ownershipClosing ThoughtsMinor league season kicking off — Triple-A already started, Low-A and full affiliates launching this weekEncouragement to enjoy minor league ball, eat popcorn, wear sunscreenNotes: The show Mark referenced is not Foul Talk it is Foul Territory. Our apologies to the show. Here is a link to the show referenced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fjGXJHhfE Thanks for listening to BaseballBiz On Deck - www.baseballbizondeck.comLike & subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck.  You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizondeck.com  Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social

Opening Week of BaseballThe New ABS system has MLB umpires on hot seatDuke UConn Epic Ending sending UConn to Final FourChange to Monday Night Football If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Guests: Blue Jays pitchers Max Scherzer and Spencer Miles, Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke   This week in Deep Left Field, we go over the Blue Jays' week that was, which featured a sweep of the Athletics and an ugly series loss to the sad-sack Colorado Rockies, with a special emphasis on Cody Ponce's catastrophic knee injury and what that means for the rotation. Then we hear from two Jays pitchers at the absolute opposite ends of the spectrum. Max Scherzer is starting his 19th season in the big leagues and is ticketed for immortality in Cooperstown when he's done. Spencer Miles is a rookie, selected in the Rule 5 draft, who still hasn't hit the 25-inning mark as a professional. Incredibly, the two hurlers are linked by a Missouri snowstorm. They both tell us that story. Also, Pickering's own Denzel Clarke made an opening day roster for the first time in his career, after playing for Canada at the World Baseball Classic for the second time. We catch up with the centre field magician as we look out at the stands where he saw his first big-league game. All that, plus the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Ep. 248, Apr. 1, 2026: On this episode we discuss the Final Four Set, Myles Garrett Contract, MLB Opening Week & More

Welcome to Deals & Deadlines with Hadley Engelhardt and Matt Chernoff—your go-to podcast for the business side of sports. This week, we break down everything from NFL owners meetings and the push for an 18-game schedule, to media rights battles, NIL impact on March Madness, and the latest on Kirk Cousins finding a new home. Plus, what’s really driving decisions in pro sports—money, player safety, or both? We also dive into the future of Super Bowl host cities, the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix in live sports, and why college basketball is THRIVING in the NIL era. ⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro to Deals & Deadlines0:35 – NFL Owners Meetings: What Really Happens Behind Closed Doors1:12 – 18-Game Season & International Expansion Talks1:36 – Short Weeks vs Player Safety Debate3:43 – Potential Referee Lockout & Replacement Officials5:29 – NFL Expands Mental Health Services: Genuine or PR?7:49 – Netflix “Make Goods” After NFL Christmas Ratings Miss9:09 – Future Super Bowl Cities & Nashville Buzz 11:12 – Kirk Cousins Lands with the Raiders: Smart Move or Done Deal?15:36 – March Madness Ratings BOOM & NIL Impact19:15 – Georgia Basketball NIL Concerns 22:00 – MLB Opening Week & Streaming Success25:02 – Michael Jordan’s $4.5 BILLION Empire & NASCAR Success 26:50 – Puka Nacua, Rehab, and Off-Field Responsibility28:46 – Tiger Woods, Legacy, and Tough Conversations

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The Phillies walk off the Nationals and end the opening week 3-3! There have been highs and lows which we dive into plus a look ahead to Rockies and Giants series coming up!

Final Four weekend is here in the men's and women's tournaments! Siena has hired its new men's basketball coach, Marquette assistant Nevada Smith. We've got some heavyweight matchups in the Final Four this Friday and Saturday. UConn pulled off the miracle of the NCAA Tournament so far in the men's bracket and the Huskies are now in their third Final Four in the last four years. Throw in the droughts ended by Arizona and Illinois to reach this point, plus a Michigan team that's been dominant all season and it's a big time foursome. Plus, we're into the final two weeks of the NBA's regular season with no team hotter right now than the Spurs. Can San Antonio make a deep run despite playoff inexperience? LeBron James is now the all-time wins leader among players, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. What are the best fits for him in free agency if he leaves LA? And, we're one week into the Major League Baseball season. Early reviews on the ABS challenge system and strong starts for the Yankees and Mets.

In today's episode of the Yankees Nation Podcast, Brian and Ryan covered:- Sweep vs. Giants, 2 games vs. Mariners- Carlos Rodon's hamstring issue- Anthony Volpe timeline- Who's hot, who's not

Audacy MLB Insider Bob Nightengale joins the show to discuss the new ABS system, MLB Opening Week, and MUCH MORE!

On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape, the crew talks about the opening week of MLB action. The ABS Challenges SystemThe MLB Top Rookies The Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, and Marlins' success The Giants and A's struggles The Nats took two from the Cubs in Wrigley. Dominic Smith's MLB debut Grand SlamThe Seattle Steelheads Return Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik are excited to discuss it all and much more with you. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, and Numbers Game Scorebooks. We'd love to hear from you! Contact the show at: BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.

Mark Willard and Ephraim Salaam break down the NCAA Tournament, reacting to Duke’s heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss to UConn. With MLB Opening Week wrapping up, the guys also dive into the new ABS system and highlight some of the biggest moments from around the league. Finally, Ephraim shares more about the latest drama in his rec league and much more. All that and more on Fox Sports Sundays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about their weekends which included a lot rest and resetting after a very busy Opening Week last week! Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to our first winning Padres Wrap-Up of the season, and the guys give thoughts on Mason Miller debuting "Blind" by Korn for his new walkout song. Listen here!

Nick and Toby return to discuss Opening Week as the Angels split the series 2-2 in Houston.We discuss the positives including Mike Trout and Jose Soriano, and the negatives with multiple errors and ABS challenge failures plus a lot moreDon't miss the latest edition of Halo and Hell No too.

The Fellas with Anthony Gargano and Geoff Schwartz start the show talking about Duke figuring it out and why Arizona and Michigan are the two best teams in the NCAA Tournament. The guys then discuss the newly implemented ABS system and the excitement of MLB Opening weekend and the controversial ruling of Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility after a judge denied the NCAA's appeal to deem Chambliss ineligible. Anthony and Geoff then give their takes on Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza with the discourse of who is a better value pick in the draft going around right now. They also discuss their top offensive players from the Draft including Jeremiyah Love and Jordyn Tyson. Brad "The Brain" Feinberg joins the show to give his best bets for Saturday and Sunday's games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Kevin start the show discussing the NCAA Tournament before discussing the NBA MVP Race and how Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama both spoke publicly about the race and why they should be MVP. Adam McCullough then joins the show to discuss the MLB season and whether or not the Dodgers winning a 3rd title in a row would force a lockout next year or not. The guys discuss Bears QB Caleb Williams trademarking "Iceman" despite years of NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin being known as that. Val Kilmer from "Top Gun" also was known as "Iceman" but neither him nor Gervin ever trademarked the nickname. The guys discuss their favorite nicknames before a new edition of Brandons Block. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predictions?  We got your predictions right here!  The Heater Boys conclude their Opening Week of Baseball predictions with this podcast.  Listen to their future telling right here!

Predictions?  We got your predictions right here!  Opening Week of baseball--the Heater Boys put on their prognosticator hats and give their future telling...check it out!

SEASON 4 EPISODE 72: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump has started World War 3 and has no idea how to stop it - and he doesn't know he's LOSING World War 3.How could he NOT know this? Because reportedly every morning they show him two minutes of highlights of "stuff blowing up" in Iran. His own personal SportsCenter Conflagration in the Middle East. Trump insisting Iran is dead. And yet Iran has struck Tel Aviv. Putin has sent a Russian oil tanker to Cuba just to remind us he can. Trump has now handed Iran de facto control of the worldwide price of a barrel of oil. Iran now controls 30 percent of worldwide fertilizer distribution. Because of Trump’s World War 3, the Philippines declares an energy emergency and Slovenia institutes energy rationing and United Airlines raised airfares twenty percent. Trump insists peace could be imminent and sends thousands more troops there. He mumbles about a peace proposal. It may be LAST year’s peace proposal and he's confused. Ukraine-Russia continues. Now the PAKISTANIS think they are mediators about Trump’s World War 3. Trump's World War 3, which is apparently being conducted, so crooks can make billion dollar bets on oil futures. And in the ultimate insanity: the military POINT of Trump’s World War 3 is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the Strait of Hormuz was closed by… Trump’s World War 3.All this while Rupert Murdoch insists if Trump DOESN’T put boots on the ground in Iran it will mean “American collapse.” World War 3 (TRUMP’S World War 3) in the new Thursday Countdown dropping at midnight. IT IS ALMOST SCAPEGOAT TIME: He's beginning to give Hegseth way too much of the credit he normally gives himself. That's what he's always done when he's about to fire somebody. He did it to Noem. Hegseth could be next. Or maybe MarkWayne Mullin, he's been on the job two days and already made an idiot out of himself (again). And talk about scapegoats: who's going to get it at CBS where the morning show's target audience is now 33% smaller than the target audience I had the last week I did Countdown on MSNBC. B-Block (26:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: When Patel's federally-funded girl friend Alexis Wilkins trashes Mike Flynn, Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Joe Kent - this must be some list: The Blaze, Glenn Beck, Scott Jennings, and Lauren Boebert, C-Block (40:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: A new baseball season is underway and this might be our last Opening Week until 2028 or later. My career began with covering the two most calamitous sports strikes in American history: MLB 1981 and NFL 1982. Of a drunken night with the football guys, and a broadcast in which a then-prominent sports columnist called them all communists (for the same kind of proposal OWNERS now offer TO players).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As tradition continues, we welcome Eduardo Perez back for our first interview of the regular season—for the third straight year since the podcast began. And as always, he delivers. We dive into Opening Day and the memories that come with it—not just from his time as a player, but from his childhood. As the son of a Hall of Famer, Eduardo brings a truly unique perspective on growing up around the game. We also revisit an unforgettable World Baseball Classic, including the one moment that almost kept Eduardo from experiencing it fully—something he carefully shares with us. From hitting behind Bo Jackson to his connection with Sean Casey, plus a little 6-4-3 talk, it all comes together in this fun Opening Week special of Is This A Great Game, Or What? Be sure to share the show with a friend, and don’t forget to subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening! Coach Smarter, Connect Live, and Replay the Action at gc.com Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the little things that can drive Yankees fans crazy before the season even settles in. From Cam Schlittler being capped at 70 pitches to the awkward stop-and-start nature of the opening schedule, they get into why the Yankees' first week could feel frustrating even with baseball finally back. The debate also touches on whether Will Warren starting the home opener feels wrong, and what fans should really make of the early rotation decisions. The conversation expands into the growing headache of how fans actually watch games, with Netflix carrying the opener and streaming fatigue becoming part of the baseball experience. Along the way, the guys mix in some St. John's optimism, playoff chatter, and the kind of passionate back-and-forth that turns small scheduling quirks and lineup choices into full-blown New York sports arguments.

10 Things from the Weekend!!!South Region (4:23)East Region (20:56)West Region (31:46)Midwest Region (41:40)Grizz Weekend (54:05)What Did You Watch? (1:09:25)MLB Opening Week (1:17:14)JSN Record Deal (1:22:17)NBA Standings (1:29:20)Tonight (1:36:07)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Mark Zuckerman joins the show to preview the Nationals season.

Giants Chief Marketing Officer, Rachel Heit joins the show to preview Opening Week festivities at Oracle Park, including promotions and fan experiences. Plus, we tease a major announcement with a special guest joining us tomorrow morning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Giants baseball is back as Opening Week arrives! Bryce Eldridge blasts a home run off Tyler Mahle in an exhibition — a little Giants‑on‑Giants crime. Plus, we recap a wild March Madness weekend and all the biggest moments from the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachael Heit, Chief Marketing Officer of the San Francisco Giants, joins the show to preview the upcoming baseball season, Opening Week plans at Oracle Park, and exciting new promotions fans can expect throughout the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We made it! Opening day for the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers season arrives this week, and we've got one last report from Arizona with Journal Sentinel beat writer Curt Hogg, who joins JR Radcliffe to give one last look at the team. Brandon Lockridge's big spring got him a spot. Jake Bauers has been raking. Jacob Misiorowski is the opening-day starter but once again, what is going on with Brandon Woodruff? Andrew Fischer looks like the future. What's the primary opening-day story line in 2026? Who's next up once the Brewers need a player?

HOUR 1 - Giants baseball is back as Opening Week arrives! Bryce Eldridge blasts a home run off Tyler Mahle in an exhibition — a little Giants‑on‑Giants crime. Plus, we recap a wild March Madness weekend and all the biggest moments from the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Chief Marketing Officer, Rachel Heit joins the show to preview Opening Week festivities at Oracle Park, including promotions and fan experiences. Plus, we tease a major announcement with a special guest joining us tomorrow morning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachael Heit, Chief Marketing Officer of the San Francisco Giants, joins the show to preview the upcoming baseball season, Opening Week plans at Oracle Park, and exciting new promotions fans can expect throughout the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 5 long months of Baseball Winter, the season is almost upon us. There are some final exhibition games, then Yankees-Giants kicks things off for real by the Bay on Wednesday night -- on Netflix! -- before the traditional Opening Day on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What a week! IKE Packers stole the show and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ update Packers nation on the truth! Where has the leadership led this organization? What moves have they made and not made? How is the roster and player morale? Diving into the tough discussions and responding to the haters - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast!Help the show by telling another Packers fan! Other ways to contribute are by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.

Ben Garrett and Sudu Upadhyay are LIVE on this Tuesday, February 17 to talk college baseball's opening week, Kansas State firing Jerome Tang for cause, Lent and much, much more.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy