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Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth.Topics CoveredRays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Only four Rays batters are above that mark in June: Ryan Vilade (.581), Junior Caminero (.461), Yandy Diaz (.453), and Cedric Mullins (.407). Jonathan Aranda and several others are well below .300, pointing to a lineup in a collective funk.Player HighlightsChandler Simpson makes a strong catch after an earlier error and bounces back with a single at the plateJohnny DeLuca returns and brings energy back to the outfieldJunior Caminero continues to lead All-Star voting at third base and is discussed as a possible Home Run Derby participantRoster Moves The Rays DFA Dom Keegan to acquire right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft from the Cardinals. Mat profiles Roycroft as a Kyle Snyder-type project at 6'8", comparing his pitch mix to Manuel Rodriguez and his build and arm angle to former Ray Aaron Slegers. Mat notes the Rays may look to add a changeup to Roycroft's repertoire and suggests Keegan could be traded to a team needing first base depth, with the Mets mentioned as a possible destination.Trade Deadline Talk: Byron Buxton Mat makes the case for the Rays pursuing Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Key points:Buxton is signed at $15 million per year through 2028He has stayed healthy the last two seasonsA package of Cedric Mullins and Jacob Melton could be the framework of a dealAdding Buxton alongside Caminero, Diaz, and Aranda would give Tampa a genuinely fearsome lineupJacob Melton is currently excelling in AAA and is expected to be called up or used as trade bait in early July.Pitching Depth Discussion of starter innings limits and how the Rays are managing their rotation. The Giants are dangling arms including Robbie Ray, though Mat suspects the Rays will prioritize lineup help over adding a starter. Brian Baker is discussed as a more confident and committed closer Minor League Notes The Bowling Green Hot Rods are 51 and 19. The Rays have 15 hitters with an OPS above .800 and more than 100 at bats across their minor league system this season, with only six of those above Double-A.FIFA World Cup Mark and Mat take a detour to discuss the World Cup taking place across the US. Mat talks about attending games in Vancouver with Canadian military personnel, eating barbecue around the clock. They note that the lower alcohol content in American beer has European and Canadian fans drinking more than usual and draining Boston breweries. All three host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) advance out of the group stage. Mat reflects on never seeing Canadian men's soccer at this level in his lifetime, with the team ranked in the top 30 globally.Women's Baseball Mark reminds listeners that the Women's Pro Baseball League launches in August in Springfield, Illinois - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/ Women's Baseball Classic group stage takes place in Rockford, Illinois in approximately one month. - https://www.iwbc.org/worldcup/ Local Recognition The Rays recognize the University of Tampa Spartans for their NCAA Division II baseball three-peat and St. Leo's women's softball team for their Division II championship. Mark also mentions a recent conversation with Genelle Helen Garverick about the history of women's softball in the area dating back to the 1940s & 1950's.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social
Bryan Reynolds is riding a 12-game hitting streak, owns an OPS over 1.000 in June and has become the hitter the Pittsburgh Pirates need most with Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin injured. On today's OffBeat, Alex Stumpf examines Reynolds' legitimate All Star case, his production from both sides of the plate and why the Pirates may go only as far as their best hitter can take them until the lineup gets healthy and the pitching staff receives some help. Read Alex's work at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lima runs through a packed sports weekend starting with Wyndham Clark's US Open victory at Shinnecock, where the crowd was openly rooting against him after last year's locker room incident, with Scottie Scheffler actually drawing a bigger ovation walking up 18 than the champion did. Lima is fired up about the US men's national team rolling through World Cup group play and the bracket setting up for a potential deep run, while Ken remains unmoved and would need considerably more than two group stage wins to get off the couch. The guys also flag a brutal development for the Guardians, as Steven Kwan has somehow fallen to the lowest OPS among all qualified hitters in baseball, sitting 38 percent below league average. Ken floats the theory that contract uncertainty may be messing with Kwan's head at the plate, noting that sometimes the deals you don't make end up telling the whole story.
In this episode of What the Fixed Ops?!, hosts Russell Hill and Charity Dunning sit down with Dennis McGinn, founder of Rapid Recon and co-founder of Workflow Live, for an insightful conversation about dealership accountability, operational excellence, leadership, and the transformative role of AI in automotive retail.Dennis shares the story behind building Rapid Recon into one of the most widely adopted dealership technologies in the industry, helping thousands of dealerships dramatically improve reconditioning times, inventory turns, and profitability. He explains how a lack of accountability, visibility, and trust in data continues to create bottlenecks across dealership operations—and why solving those challenges became the foundation of his success.The conversation then shifts to Workflow Live, Dennis's latest venture, which leverages artificial intelligence to help dealerships move from reactive firefighting to proactive leadership. Dennis explains how AI can help general managers identify operational bottlenecks, align teams around measurable goals, improve execution, and create accountability across every department.This discussion goes far beyond technology. It explores leadership, culture, process improvement, organizational alignment, and what it takes to build systems that drive sustainable growth in modern dealerships.We talk about:How Rapid Recon transformed dealership reconditioningWhy accountability remains one of the industry's biggest challengesThe hidden cost of operational bottlenecksWhy dealership teams struggle to trust dataThe role of leadership in driving performanceHow great general managers create alignmentWhy reactive management limits dealership growthThe importance of measuring what mattersDennis also shares powerful insights on dealership culture, employee buy-in, process improvement, data integrity, and why the future of automotive retail belongs to organizations that can effectively align people, processes, and technology.His message is clear: dealerships don't have a technology problem—they have an execution problem. Success comes from creating accountability, building trust in the data, empowering employees, and giving leaders the tools they need to focus on what matters most.This is a high-level, future-focused conversation about dealership operations, leadership, artificial intelligence, accountability, and the systems that will define the next generation of automotive retail.BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HEREwww.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts:www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host Russell B. Hill and Co-Host Charity Dunning as they discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in What the Fixed Ops?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations #dealershipmanagement #artificialintelligence #dealershipleadership #workflowlive #rapidrecon
Vazquez: .221/.284/.342, OPS .626, 4 home runs, 19 RBI; Diaz: .240/.264/.346, OPS .610, 2 home runs, 14 RBI
ア・リーグ西地区のエンゼルスは18日(日本時間19日)、主砲のマイク・トラウト外野手が右太もも裏の痛みで10日間の負傷者リスト(IL)入りすると発表した。トラウトは前日のダイヤモンドバックス戦で、走塁際に負傷したという。...The post 【MLB】「17本塁打、OPS.866」…
Trotz aller Body Positivity wird das Aussehen nach wie vor als höchste Priorität bewertet. Zumindest wird das uns in den Medien von Stars und Influencern vorgelebt: Falten sind ein Tabu und Instagram Filter werden durch Schönheits-OPs zur Realität. Body Positivity für Männer? Gibts nicht. Muskeln aus Stahl bleiben das Ideal worauf hingearbeitet wird. Es muss besser werden, besser, besser! Wie können wir Normalsterblichen mit diesen Werten mithalten und wie definiert die Bibel Schönheit?
Trotz aller Body Positivity wird das Aussehen nach wie vor als höchste Priorität bewertet. Zumindest wird das uns in den Medien von Stars und Influencern vorgelebt: Falten sind ein Tabu und Instagram Filter werden durch Schönheits-OPs zur Realität. Body Positivity für Männer? Gibts nicht. Muskeln aus Stahl bleiben das Ideal worauf hingearbeitet wird. Es muss besser werden, besser, besser! Wie können wir Normalsterblichen mit diesen Werten mithalten und wie definiert die Bibel Schönheit?
Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates.Rays on the West CoastThe Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching performancesTaylor Walls & the Shortstop DilemmaTaylor Walls' career slugging percentage at an all-time low (.280 SLUG), with zero home runs on the yearMat's criticism: Walls plays like a power hitter instead of embracing his true skill setCarson Williams tearing it up in Durham (7 HRs), but still working through strikeout issuesThe Wander Franco-shaped hole in the lineupJunior Caminero – All-Star Ballot LeaderCaminero leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting at just 22 years oldDiscussion of his defensive miscues vs. his elite offensive potential (top 3 in isolated power, OBP, and wRC+ among AL 3B)Mat compares his development arc to Jason Heyward under Bobby CoxShohei Ohtani & the Dodgers SeriesDrew Rasmussen's strong outing — only one run allowed (a solo Ohtani homer)Ohtani's record-setting bad day on the mound — giving up four consecutive hits in one inning, something he'd rarely if ever doneMat and Mark make the case that MLB is severely under-marketing Ohtani compared to stars in basketball and footballBaseball's Marketing ProblemWhy doesn't baseball have a defining brand partner (like Nike/basketball or Adidas/soccer)?Mat's pitch: a Lululemon × MLB collab to bring women into the sportThe need for MLB to leverage podcasters like Jomboy and platforms like Joe Rogan to grow the gameThe see-through jersey debacle and the World Baseball Classic uniform failuresEvan Longoria Number RetirementLongo Weekend coming up mid-July at Tropicana FieldHis walk-up music (Tantric) will be played live at the eventCareer stats: 1,986 games, 342 HR, .804 OPS, .333 OBPReflections on what might have been had injuries not slowed him downMat advocates for a Longoria statue or plaque at the new Rays stadiumWomen's BaseballMark's summer schedule: USA Women's National Team in Rockford (July 21–25), Cardinals in St. Louis (July 26–30), and the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League season in Springfield, IL (September)Interview highlights: Ryan Woodward (International Women's Baseball Center) and Merrie Fidler (AAGPBL)Mat's vision for the Women's Pro Baseball League: barnstorming-style tournaments in MLB stadiums (Rogers Centre, Tropicana Field), a Green Bay Packers community-ownership model, and year-round momentum buildingLou Piniella & Bill GatesLou donated his $50,000 attendance bonus to Metro United Way in SeattleBill Gates matched it — and started showing up in Lou's office to suggest lineup changesGates gave Lou a lineup one night, it worked… and the guys joke that's the secret origin of the Rays' analytics departmentMark's call: Lou Piniella belongs in the Hall of Fame — 1,800+ wins as a manager, still overlookedRays Prospect UpdatesMichael Forret (P): Promoted to AAA; 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER in first start — MLB debut may be imminentEmilien Pitt (2B): Promoted to AA; 400+ OBP at nearly every minor league level, walks more than he strikes outJohnny DeLuca: Expected back from rehab by the weekendJacob Melton: Rehabbing at rookie level, showing positive signsConnor Hujsak: Added to AAA rosterOther NotesAlex Faedo, Tampa native, mentioned in connection with the Tampa Baseball MuseumRays return to Tropicana Field on FridayThanks for listening! Fingers crossed for a winning streak.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social
** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in Jam Fans Forum Episode 14: This is the show in which expert panelists provide their top picks in various funk music categories. This time around, we are riding the love rollercoaster into the tight, sticky and fiery funk of one of the greatest bands of ever – the mighty Ohio Players! We're taking on the painful and pleasurable mission of choosing their five all-time best songs to deliver a reasonably definitive top 20. The goal is objectivity, but as with all the Jam Fan shows, some subjectivity is inevitable. It all adds up to another Day-ton in the office, and a ton of fun! Joining host Scott "DR GX" Goldfine are three esteemed Jam Fans: Music & culture journalist and liner notes master A. Scott Galloway; music scholar, author and History of Funk radio show host Rickey Vincent; Stockholm-based radio broadcaster, DJ and funk/soul enthusiast promoting the music since the mid-1980s, Maria Granditsky, a.k.a. Miss Funkyflyy. Thanks to all of them for keeping the funk alive! Panelists' Picks Ground Rules: - Pick your 5 best Ohio Players songs - OPs must be the credited artist; no solo works or collaborations - Panelists reveal their picks one at a time, explain why and allow others to react. - Picks are not shared ahead of time, so everyone experiences the reveals together. - Panelists compile alternates in case someone else names the same pick first. Thus, we will end up with 20 picks in total! - Picks may be shared in random or non-chronological order. - Picks may be based more on personal preference than historical context. Go to https://wp.me/p77e8T-3Om to listen to and buy this episode's 20 top Ohio Players songs. Be sure to like, comment, share and subscribe – and let us know other categories you would like to see covered. Also, share your own choices for the 5 Ohio Players Songs of All Time. RECORDED MARCH 2026 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400
In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed how the Cubs should handle struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson, who is hitting .175 with a .587 OPS this season. Should they bench him for a few days? For an extended stretch? After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen joined the show to break down the White Sox's ugly 12-2 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday. Later, Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios joined the program to react to the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup.
The capital-raising memo says: pitch harder, send the long intro email, and voilà, meetings.Stacy Havener never got that memo.She came into this industry as an English lit major who wanted to be a college professor. Finance was a means to an end, not the whole plan. She had no idea there was a "right" way to do capital raising.So she just led with what she knew best, which was storytelling and creating human connection. It wasn't until someone tapped her on the shoulder and said, "What are you doing? Because you keep raising money," that she realized what she was doing was different.Different, and working.She took her high school soccer coach's fund from $1M to $500M in two years. Then joined a firm at $17M and helped grow it to $5B in three.In this Story Snack, she's breaking down exactly how and why the answer is never more volume, more cold emails, or more at-bats.Listen in to learn: Why "get more meetings" is the wrong goal if the meetings you're getting aren't convertingHow to use small, genuine "gives" to build trust before you ever ask for a meetingWhy give, give, give, ask beats pitch, pitch, pitch every timeThis is Story Snacks, a bite-sized, jam-packed series for fund managers who are ready to master strategic storytelling in under 20 minutes a week. ---Running a fund is hard enough.Ops shouldn't be.Meet the team that makes it easier. | billiondollarbackstory.com/ultimus- - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap
Konnor Griffin joins to discuss if he can change a tire and if he can use jumper cables, his diet, his sunscreen, how his rehab is going, if he could DH right now, and he wants to have a .900 OPS. Bill from Firehouse Subs joins, the guys detail their favorite sandwiches. Do the Pirates have to send Henry Davis back to the minors. If Ozuna is cast aside, who will be the primary DH?
A closer look at Max Muncy's 2026 season, during which he has been arguably the best third baseman in the National League, and in line for a potential third All-Star Game appearance. Muncy leads all NL third basemen in home runs (16), runs scored (46), on-base percentage (.371), slugging percentage (.532), OPS (.903), wRC+ (151), Outs Above Average (+5), and FanGraphs WAR (2.9). His 225 home runs with the Dodgers are just three shy of fifth-most in franchise history. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's Cy Young Award chances against Jacob Misiorowski, Cristopher Sánchez, and others, and a look at the Dodgers schedule facing four American League teams in a row. The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We've got 3 upcoming events over the next two weeks – including a live webinar, a breakfast in Toronto, and a conference in NYC. Which one can you attend?Online Webinar – Tuesday 23rd June, 12pm UK Find out how a global, multi-entity consultancy went from spreadsheets, silos and missing timesheets to a 33% uplift in project profitability and 20% uplift in staff utilisation – all within 7 months. Free to attend, register here: https://bit.ly/DGA-webinarThe Handbook: Breakfast Sessions – Toronto, Thursday 25th June Harv is joining Galen Low from The Digital Project Manager to discuss the delicate balance between project pressures and profitability. For ops, finance and delivery folks. Free to attend, register here: https://bit.ly/BreakfastToronto Agency Hackers Operations Conference – NYC, Tuesday 30th June We're gathering in NYC to try to answer the question: what does a more efficient, more profitable, AI-enabled agency actually look like operationally? And more importantly – how are other agencies already starting to make that shift? An excellent line-up including the brilliant Karl Sakas. More info: https://www.agencyhackers.com/events/nyc/DM Harv for free tickets: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvnagraHope to see you at one of the above!
Hour 3: The Giants' one-year anniversary of the Rafael Devers trade has arrived, and it's been a season to forget for the team. The Giants are 69-93 since the trade, with Devers hitting .235 with a .762 OPS, 97 points below his career mark in Boston. The team's struggles have left fans and analysts wondering if this is a sign of a bigger issue with the organization's approach to building a winning team. This episode of the podcast delves into the complexities of the Devers trade and its impact on the Giants' season. The team's front office made a bold move to acquire the star player, but it's clear that it hasn't paid off as expected. The Giants' struggles on the field have been matched by their struggles at the box office, with ticket sales ranking in the top ten in Major League Baseball. The conversation also touches on the future of the team, including the potential trade of Luis Arraez and the impact of Bryce Eldridge's emergence as a star player. The Giants' farm system is also discussed, with a lack of pitching prospects making it difficult for the team to compete in the near future. With the trade deadline approaching, the pressure is on the team's front office to make a move that will put them in a position to compete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: The Giants' one-year anniversary of the Rafael Devers trade has arrived, and it's been a season to forget for the team. The Giants are 69-93 since the trade, with Devers hitting .235 with a .762 OPS, 97 points below his career mark in Boston. The team's struggles have left fans and analysts wondering if this is a sign of a bigger issue with the organization's approach to building a winning team. This episode of the podcast delves into the complexities of the Devers trade and its impact on the Giants' season. The team's front office made a bold move to acquire the star player, but it's clear that it hasn't paid off as expected. The Giants' struggles on the field have been matched by their struggles at the box office, with ticket sales ranking in the top ten in Major League Baseball. The conversation also touches on the future of the team, including the potential trade of Luis Arraez and the impact of Bryce Eldridge's emergence as a star player. The Giants' farm system is also discussed, with a lack of pitching prospects making it difficult for the team to compete in the near future. With the trade deadline approaching, the pressure is on the team's front office to make a move that will put them in a position to compete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!What if the biggest marketing problem in your organization isn't the marketing team at all?In this episode, Michael Hartmann sits down with Charral Izhiman, Head of Marketing at Bayobab and author of The Marketing Movement, for a conversation about why so many organizations still misunderstand what marketing is supposed to do, and what it takes to fix that from both sides.Charral's perspective is refreshingly different. Her book isn't written to teach marketers how to market. It's written to help non-marketing leaders understand how to actually work with marketing. That framing opens up a rich discussion about the gap between strategy and execution, and why Ops professionals may be the best-positioned people in the business to close it. In this conversation, they discuss:The outdated assumptions organizations still hold about marketing, and how marketers unintentionally reinforce themWhy Ops teams sitting at the intersection of marketing, sales, finance, and leadership are uniquely positioned as translators across the businessThe SHAPE framework, and why "Activation" is the overlooked layer between planning and resultsWhy organizations romanticize strategy and celebrate execution but skip operational readiness in the middleThe Formula 1 metaphor for marketing leadership: everything that has to come together before you can even competeWhether you're in Marketing Ops, RevOps, or marketing leadership, this episode is full of ideas for anyone trying to bridge the gap between strategy, operations, and the rest of the business. The conversation doesn't end here. Explore the full SHAPE framework and more in Charral's book, The Marketing Movement: https://themarketing-movement.com/Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations ProfessionalsSupport the show
Uno de cada tres adultos mayores en México sufre algún tipo de violencia: OPS Embarcaciones con petróleo, ya comenzaron a salir del estrecho de Ormuz: Trump Después de seis décadas de su último campeonato, Inglaterra buscará e volver a levantar la copa Más información en nuestro podcast#grc
Send us Fan MailShohei Ohtani is on his way to his 5th MVP (in six seasons). He has the lowest ERA and highest OPS+ in the NL - not even HOFer Babe Ruth did that in the same season! We talk about the rash of injuries to stars including Jose Ramirez, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Spencer Strider. Jacob Misiorowski pitched a game for the ages and Mark tells you why when it comes to pitcher game score. Ground balls are more deadly to hitters today as hitting the ball in the air means everything! Gordon tells you what that's all about. Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music. 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 to check us out!www.almostcooperstown.com
CNPC mantiene monitoreo sobre posible cilón en el GolfoEl consumo de alcohol provoca 2.6 millones de muertes al año: OPS La humedad influye en la sensación térmica Más información en nuestro podcast#grc
本來想偷偷跳過一個星期錄音的小枚,受到昨天晚上在天母一局擊倒味全的獅子軍「鼓勵」,還是在一周的最後按下錄音鍵。本周回顧賽事、從數據看統一獅團隊在得點圈有人時的打擊狀況,也藉由NBA尼克奪冠、Dillon Jones成為連續兩季隨不同球隊奪冠的球員,聊一下獅隊隊史上有跟Jones同樣連續兩季隨不同球隊奪冠、而且是主力游擊手的「苦瓜」許聖杰。 *Intro與Ending使用統一獅2026年度主題曲:鬥陣起行,感謝球團授權使用。 (02:15) 獅子抵叨位 *賽事追蹤(6/2-6/13) #7場區間4勝3敗 #第一次大巨蛋外野看球賽 #剛進場正好看到張翔棒打兄弟 #現場目睹陳聖平撲接美技 #三麗鷗聯名主題日有好人氣 #對戰悍將罕見單局6次四壞 #布雷克繼續問天 #獅帝芬被盜壘到影響投球 #連續16局無得分18個殘壘 #在和平籃球館看李珠垠第一次跳籃球 #邱智呈打擊狀況開始加溫 #陳傑憲單場5安打 *後續賽程(6/14-6/21) (29:08) 喵一眼數據 *打完51場後的團隊打擊 #打擊率 #上壘率 #長打率 #主要打者的OPS+表現 #得點圈有跑者時的打擊狀況 (38:25) 喵迷流水帳 *世界盃開踢 #小時候爸爸教我的事 #四年一度足球迷支持荷蘭 *NBA尼克奪冠 #DillonJones連續兩年在不同球隊奪冠 #許聖杰連續兩年在不同球隊奪冠 (49:15) 獅時與史事 *聊一下「苦瓜」許聖杰 (56:10) 枚事萊推薦 *貓心 | 運動視界 許聖杰專訪》手握七只冠軍戒 最難忘是擔任代總經驗 *小牛講正經 | YouTube 撐過假球案跟不景氣,這支職棒元老球隊如何堅持37年?【統一獅】 === | 永豐銀行合作推廣 | 永豐SPORT卡是一張用汗水賺回饋的信用卡, 每月登錄《大咖DACARD APP》 【支持運動Podcast】活動,以客戶當月一般消費金額計算1%,有永豐銀行贊助指定Podcast節目
Mark's Birthday Surprise at the Ballpark Mark celebrates a milestone birthday with a surprise family reunion organized by his wife Karen. The whole family attended a Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park (Marlins Park), where Mark got a "Grand Slam" scoreboard shoutout, a birthday button, and a slice of chocolate cake delivered to his seat behind the dugout. Special thanks to Lou Schiff for his help with this nightTampa Bay Rays RecapThe Rays are 5-5 in their last 10 games but have swept all AL East opponents.Drew Rasmussen delivered back-to-back dominant starts: 9 Ks in 7 innings (87 pitches) vs. the Marlins, followed by 13 Ks in 7 innings (97 pitches) vs. the Red Sox - 22 strikeouts over two games.The Rays beat Boston 7 - 5, overcoming a shaky eighth inning.Yandy Díaz is on fire in June: .444 AVG, .475 OBP, 1.058 OPS - the hosts discuss Yandy's impact on younger hitters like Junior CamineroAaron Judge's injury opens a window for the Rays to take the AL East division crown outright, potentially reducing playoff risk.Mat breaks down how the Yankees' and Blue Jays' health issues shift the competitive landscape.Mike Trout's FutureWill Trout pull a "Ray Bourque" & join a contender to chase a World Series ring?Mat predicts he lands with the Dodgers; Mark dreams of Trout joining Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodríguez on the Seattle Mariners.Softball's "River" Rule Mark shares a curiosity from John Boy Media's YouTube channel: a women's softball rule where a batter crowding the plate in a certain zone (the "river") is NOT awarded first base after being hit by a pitch.Ken Babby & the Rays in the Community Mark attended an Embarc Tampa quarterly leadership meeting featuring Rays CEO Ken Babby. Highlights include Babby's background at The Washington Post's digital division (working alongside Steve Jobs on iPad rollout), his ownership of the Akron RubberDucks and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and his commitment to diversity - the Jumbo Shrimp were the only minor league team with a black general manager. That GM is now joining the Rays organization. The team also has upcoming community events including an Evan Longoria tribute night and a Juneteenth celebration.Sports, Community & Belonging Mat reflects on how championship runs — like the Blue Jays' World Series wins and the Montreal Canadiens' recent playoff run — unite cities across all cultures and backgrounds. The hosts discuss the undervalued economic and social impact of sports franchises on their communities.Women's Baseball in the SpotlightThe hosts preview a busy summer for women's baseball in Illinois.Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage — Coming to Rivet Stadium in Rockford, IL (capacity ~4,000). Six teams, three games per day, USA plays the night game. Finals are set for 2027, also in Rockford.All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) reunion events.Baseball For All (founded by Dr. Justine Siegel) — grassroots tournaments and camps that have become pipelines to the Women's Pro Baseball League.Women's Pro Baseball League — launching in August in Springfield, IL.Guest interview with Ryan Woodward of the International Women's Baseball Center, discussing the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail (historic stops across the US and Canada) and the World Cup group stage.Tampa-Area Baseball ShoutoutsSt. Leo University wins the NCAA Division II Softball Championship.University of Tampa Spartans win the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship — a three-peat! Mark gives a special tribute to the late Tony Saladino, whose grandson Nico Saladino played on the previous UT championship team.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social
It's a BACK TO COLLEGE Episode as we visit with Sarah Boruta who is the Director of Basketball Ops for Women at Liberty University. Sarah shares her journey as an Athlete, Video Director, and now Director of Ops along with her own venture - College Basketball Operations - on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Is this the greatest season we've ever seen in baseball history? In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down another unbelievable stretch from Shohei Ohtani as he continues to dominate both as a pitcher and a hitter at the same time. Ohtani currently leads MLB in both OPS and ERA, a combination that simply shouldn't exist. Through 10 starts on the mound, he's posting one of the lowest ERAs in baseball history while also hitting over .300 with elite production at the plate. We dive into the numbers, the historic comparisons, and why what we're watching right now may be unprecedented even in the long history of Major League Baseball. From 0.74 ERA dominance to elite offensive production, on pace for one of the highest WAR seasons ever recorded, everything about Shohei Ohtani right now is pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible. This episode is all about appreciating greatness — because we may be watching something we'll never see again. We also dive into his 11th start on the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates and how he did at the plate as well, blasting his 12th HR of the season! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Greatest Season Ever 7:00 Shohei's Offense 9:17 Pitching Performance vs Pirates 17:37 Postgame Comments 21:19 Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Altuve: .232/.314/.370 OPS .684 (league average is .710), 5 HR. 13 RBI
Lavoro in aumento ma stipendi in calo per i laureati italianiPiù occupati rispetto a un anno fa, ma meno retribuiti. Con un vantaggio lavorativo e stipendiale che privilegia i laureati rispetto alle laureate e i residenti al Centro-Nord invece che al Sud. È questa, in estrema sintesi, la fotografia che emerge dal XXVIII Rapporto AlmaLaurea su Laurea e Occupazione presentato all università della Basilicata durante il convegno dal titolo Efficacia della formazione universitaria .Nel complesso, le due rilevazioni hanno coinvolto, per i percorsi di laurea, quasi 335 mila persone che hanno completato gli studi nel 2025 in 81 atenei aderenti al Consorzio, e quasi 700mila per gli esiti occupazionali, intervistati a uno, tre e cinque anni dal conseguimento del titolo. Il tasso occupazionale dei laureati è in aumento. A un anno arriva all 81,2% tra chi ha conseguito una laurea di primo livello e all 80,8% nel secondo livello (in crescita, rispettivamente, di +2,6 e +2,2 punti rispetto alla rilevazione precedente). A cinque anni dalla laurea l occupazione tocca il 91,7% nel primo livello, contro il 92,8 per cento del 2024. Nel secondo livello si arriva al 94,4%, che è il valore più alto dell ultimo quindicennio e rappresenta un miglioramento del 4,7% rispetto ai 12 mesi precedenti. Parallelamente, il tasso di disoccupazione a un anno cala al 9,2% nel primo livello e al 9,3% nel secondo. A cinque anni dal titolo la disoccupazione precipita fino al 2,6 per cento. Lo stesso segno positivo registrato sul fronte del lavoro non si registra però sugli stipendi. A un anno dalla laurea la retribuzione mensile netta è in media di 1.491 euro nel primo livello e 1.495 nel secondo; al netto dell inflazione, le retribuzioni reali sono risultate in lieve calo nell ultimo anno (rispettivamente -1,4% e -0,9%). Dopo cinque anni per fortuna il quadro migliora. La retribuzione mensile netta è pari a 1.796 euro per i laureati di primo livello e a 1.903 euro per quelli di secondo livello. Con un aumento dell 1,6% per questi ultimi e una sostanziale stabilità per i primi. Ne parliamo con Massimo Baldini, docente di Scienza delle Finanze presso l'Università di Modena e Reggio EmiliaLa Bce alza costo denaro di 25 punti base Dopo 13 mesi fermi al 2%, i tassi d interesse nell area dell euro sono tornati a salire oggi dello 0,25%, a distanza di un anno esatto dall ultimo taglio. Il tasso sui depositi presso la Bce, mediante il quale il Consiglio direttivo orienta la politica monetaria, passerà dal 2% - livello sul quale è rimasto per 12 mesi- al 2,25 per cento. Come si legge nel comunicato, «Il Consiglio direttivo si impegna a definire la politica monetaria in modo da assicurare che l inflazione si stabilizzi sull obiettivo del 2% a medio termine. In linea con questo impegno ha deciso oggi di innalzare di 25 punti base i tre tassi di interesse di riferimento della Bce. Il conflitto in Medio Oriente sta generando pressioni inflazionistiche e la decisione di aumentare i tassi è solida rispetto a una serie di scenari che delineano come lo shock potrebbe evolvere e incidere sulle prospettive di medio termine per l area dell euro». In conferenza stampa la presidente della Bce Christine Lagarde ha dichiarato: "La decisione che abbiamo preso non è una decisione drastica": un aumento di 25 punti base dei tassi "è una decisione che, chiaramente, invia un segnale ed è necessaria data la situazione economica in cui ci troviamo, l'incertezza che stiamo affrontando, le prospettive inflazionistiche e le proiezioni elaborate dall'Eurosistema". Lagarde ha anche aggiunto: Con una crescita 2026 rivista allo 0,8% da 0,9% precedente "non è che ci troviamo in un contesto in cui la crescita manca o sia minacciata in modo significativo". Lagarde ha citato "i numeri che abbiamo, le prospettive inflazionistiche, i rischi al rialzo sull'inflazione, la solidità della decisione in tutti gli scenari quello negativo, quello molto negativo e quello meno negativo e il fatto che questa decisione regga in tutte le circostanze". Lagarde ha ricordato che per la crescita "si può fare molto di più attraverso riforme strutturali, favorendo un mercato europeo senza ostacoli al commercio, l'unione dei risparmi e degli investimenti e così via". Approfondiamo il tema con Franco Bruni, presidente dell'Ispi e professore emerito del dipartimento di Economia dell'Università Bocconi.Fabi, su Mps priorità alla tutela a lavoratori e professionalità"Le eventuali evoluzioni degli assetti societari che riguardino il Monte dei Paschi di Siena non possono prescindere dalla tutela dell'occupazione, delle professionalità e delle condizioni di lavoro delle lavoratrici e dei lavoratori del Gruppo". Così lunedì il coordinatore Fabi del Gruppo Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Guido Fasano, circa le operazioni che riguardano il settore bancario e coinvolgono Mps. "Le lavoratrici e i lavoratori di Mps - aggiunge - hanno contribuito in modo determinante al rilancio e alla stabilizzazione della banca e rappresentano un patrimonio di competenze e professionalità che deve essere valorizzato e preservato. Riteniamo fondamentale salvaguardare l'integrità del Monte dei Paschi di Siena, la sua identità storica, il suo radicamento nei territori e il valore economico e sociale che continua a rappresentare per il Paese. Qualsiasi progetto futuro dovrà riconoscere e tutelare questo patrimonio, evitando che logiche esclusivamente finanziarie ne compromettano il valore industriale, occupazionale e territoriale. Per questo riteniamo indispensabile un confronto costante con le organizzazioni sindacali, il cui ruolo resta centrale per governare ogni possibile ricaduta sull'occupazione, sull'organizzazione del lavoro e sulle prospettive professionali delle lavoratrici e dei lavoratori. La Fabi continuerà a seguire con la massima attenzione l'evoluzione della situazione, per garantire la tutela dei lavoratori e delle loro famiglie". Dello stesso tenore le dichiarazioni di ieri di Luigi Vaudo, ex coordinatore Fabi in Piazzetta Cuccia, oggi membro della segreteria Fabi in Mps: "È ormai da oltre un anno e mezzo che le lavoratrici e i lavoratori del Gruppo Mediobanca vivono in una situazione di forte incertezza sul proprio futuro". "Prima l'Ops promossa da Mps - ha aggiunto - oggi le nuove operazioni straordinarie che coinvolgono il settore bancario e che potrebbero determinare ulteriori rinvii e nuove attese incertezze per gli oltre 5.000 dipendenti del Gruppo. Ricordiamo che, poco prima dell'avvio dell'Ops di Mps, era stata approvata all'unanimità la piattaforma per il rinnovo del Contratto Integrativo Aziendale. Un percorso negoziale che è stato successivamente sospeso a causa dell'assenza delle necessarie condizioni di governance", afferma. "Dopo diciotto mesi di instabilità e di continui interrogativi sul futuro societario, riteniamo che sia giunto il momento di riportare al centro dell'attenzione le persone che ogni giorno garantiscono con competenza, professionalità e impegno i risultati del Gruppo Mediobanca", sottolinea. Ne parliamo con Lando Maria Sileoni, segretario generale FABI (Federazione Autonoma Bancari Italiani).
When an allocator says "We only work with established managers," it can feel like a door closing in your face. And the natural instinct is to pry it back open by explaining yourself, defending your track record, and making a case for your fund. Stacy Havener's advice: don't go there.Because handling objections to close deals is a thing. It's just not the right thing in this moment.That's why, in this episode, Stacy's breaking down what to do instead when you keep hitting the same wall in meetings.Listen in to learn:Why "too small" or "too new" is usually a timing mismatch, not a hard no The three words that change the whole vibe: "Tell me more." The questions that uncover real requirements around AUM, allocation size, and track record How to capture their language so your follow-up actually lands when the timing is rightThis is Story Snacks, a bite-sized, jam-packed series for fund managers who are ready to master strategic storytelling in under 20 minutes a week. ---Running a fund is hard enough.Ops shouldn't be.Meet the team that makes it easier. | billiondollarbackstory.com/ultimus- - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap
Send us Fan MailChris Hart didn't wait. In his first week as NC State's head coach, he landed two transfer portal commits from the same program — infielder Hunter Warren and left-handed pitcher Chet Lax, both from Wright State. Layton, Greg, and Ethan break down both additions in full, debate which one is the bigger get, and dig into what their numbers against SEC competition actually tell you about how they'll translate to the ACC.Warren hit .328 with a .831 OPS across 61 games in 2025, won Horizon League Freshman of the Year, and posted an .856 OPS in 23 plate appearances against Tennessee and Georgia. Lax went seven innings against Tennessee with a 0.82 ERA across 11 innings of SEC competition, showing the kind of stuff that projects as a legitimate weekend starter. Both were First Team All-Horizon League. Both are exactly the profile Hart and Avent have always targeted — proven smaller-school D1 talent that translates up.Then the full offseason rundown. The Brazil game is cancelled and moved to Charlottesville — NC State nets roughly $1.15 million after travel expenses, but is now a five and a half point underdog in what was supposed to be a neutral site opener. Rett Johnson earns NCBWA 2nd Team Freshman All-American honors. Colt Hauser commits to the 2027 football class — and yes, his dad is Cole Hauser, Rip Wheeler from Yellowstone. Alex Scott commits over Tennessee and Texas A&M. Gunnar Rivers visits Raleigh wearing Philip Rivers' retired number 17 — and the debate about whether he'll actually wear it if he commits is genuinely one of the most interesting conversations of the offseason. LuJames Groover gets called up to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diana Schneider reaches the French Open semifinals as a top 25 player in the world. Jacob Smith officially drops football for baseball only.Ethan closes with the Stat Pack — Warren and Lax's numbers against SEC pitching and hitting broken down fully, what a 2.5 WAR Hunter Warren looks like in NC State's 2027 lineup, and the sacrifice bunt debate that may never get resolved.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.
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The Giants took two of three from the Cubs over the weekend, but it should have been a sweep. After clobbering seven homeruns in an 18-3 drubbing of the Cubs in game one, they traded extra-inning wins in the 10th. The second game was painful, as PCA hit the game-tying homer with two outs in the ninth. The Giants offense has exploded over the last 30 days, a stretch where they are the best in the majors for batting average, runs per game, doubles, OPS, and slugging, and second in homeruns. Almost comically, their walk rate still ranked at the bottom of the league. So, why did they have a losing month with such prodigious numbers? Well, many runs and hits were concentrated across just three games, and their pitching took a dive, being at or near the bottom in every statistical category. We'll be back in two weeks!@torturecastwww.torturecast.comfacebook.com/torturecast
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In this episode of What the Fixed Ops?!, hosts Russell Hill and Charity Dunning sit down with Bill Springer for a deep dive into the evolving world of dealership customer retention, fixed operations, and long-term service loyalty.Drawing from insights in his latest Dealer Retention Report, Bill breaks down the biggest challenges and opportunities facing dealerships today—from tire sales and first service appointments to mobile service, video MPIs, communication strategies, and the growing importance of convenience-driven loyalty.Bill explains why customer retention is no longer just about price or promotions, but about building trust, creating seamless experiences, and proactively guiding customers through every stage of ownership. He shares why dealerships lose customers after the warranty period, how poor communication creates major defection points, and why service departments must rethink the customer journey from day one.This conversation goes far beyond oil changes and repair orders. It's about understanding customer behavior, building long-term relationships, creating value beyond price, and developing systems that keep customers coming back year after year.We talk about:• Why the first service appointment is critical to retention• How tire sales directly impact long-term customer loyalty• Why dealerships still struggle to communicate their tire business• The growing role of mobile service and convenience• How video MPIs build trust and transparency with customers• Why appointment availability can make or break retention• The connection between communication and customer continuity• Why dealerships must focus on value instead of competing on price• How prepaid maintenance bundles improve retention• The importance of setting the next appointment before customers leave• Why customer experience now competes with Amazon-level convenience• How dealerships can reduce friction in the service process• The biggest customer defection points dealerships overlook• Why service advisors should focus on education and relationship-building• How leadership and long-term thinking shape dealership success• The role of process consistency in improving retention• Why dealerships need proactive systems instead of reactive marketing• How EV adoption is reshaping tire and maintenance opportunities• Why trust, transparency, and convenience matter more than everBill also shares powerful insights on leadership, customer psychology, employee communication, and why dealerships must stop thinking transactionally and start thinking about customer continuity over the long term.His message is clear: retention doesn't happen by accident—it happens through trust, communication, convenience, and consistently delivering value at every step of the customer journey.This is a high-level, insight-packed conversation about dealership retention, fixed ops strategy, customer loyalty, and what it truly takes to build a service experience customers choose to come back to.BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HEREwww.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts:www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host Russell B. Hill and Co-Host Charity Dunning as they discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in What the Fixed Ops?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations #dealershipmarketing
Over the past month, the San Francisco Giants have led baseball in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS. Willard and Grandi react to their HUGE win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani threw six scoreless innings to lower his season ERA to 0.74. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-4 with two walks to raise his OPS to .941. Kyle Tucker and Alex Freeland each had three hits and a walk, and the Dodgers' offense was on base 22 times in total in a 7-0 win over the DBacks. Jeff Snider, Clint Pasillas, and Kevin Skinner are here to talk all about LA's dominant win in Phoenix, then branch off into ice cream discussions inspired by Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser on the broadcast. Get your thoughts in on the Friend of the Show hotline! Send a voice memo to CallAllDodgers@gmail.com Or call = (562)373-4095 #Dodgers Tube in all season long! Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! PODCAST: Listen on BLEAV! ️ https://bit.ly/adbleav Listen on iTunes! ️ https://apple.co/3TXL8Vv Listen on Spotify! ️ http://bit.ly/3I9nW2S Listen on iHeart! ️ https://ihr.fm/3TXV5Cy SOCIAL: Follow Clint on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/realFRG Follow Clint on Instagram ️instagram.com/realfrg Follow Jeff Snider on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/snidog Follow Jeff Spiegel on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/JeffSpiegel Follow Kevin on Twitter/X ️twitter.com/skinner7kevin Follow the show on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/alldodgersla Follow the show on Instagram ️ instagram.com/alldodgerspod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
If you've ever thought, “Okay, I have to cover process… but I can literally see their eyes glazing over,” you're not alone. Because when you walk through your process like everyone else, allocators don't hear "rigor." They hear "table stakes," and they're already half checked out by the time you get to the good part.In this episode, Stacy Havener breaks down how to fix that without scrapping the slide entirely. Listen in to hear:How to cover process without just reading the boring slide out loudThe fastest way to make your process feel different (even if the slide isn't)The one line Stacy wants you to stop using when talking process (because it's a big fat nothing sandwich) ---Running a fund is hard enough.Ops shouldn't be.Meet the team that makes it easier. | billiondollarbackstory.com/ultimus- - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap
Tampa Bay Rays UpdateRays fall 10-9 to the Detroit Tigers in a wild game at Tropicana FieldDetroit's Dylan Dingler goes 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs, 4 runs, and 2 home runs — a persistent thorn in the Rays' side (.409 average, 1.234 OPS vs. Tampa Bay)Riley Green and Matt Carpenter also continue their success against the RaysGriffin Jax struggles in his starting role; discussion on whether he should be moved back to the bullpenTy Johnson looking strong in AAA and nearing a call-upStandings & Playoff OutlookWith 106 games remaining at time of recording, the Rays need a .509 win percentage to reach 90 wins90 wins historically locks up a playoff spotDiscussion of when to push chips in at the trade deadlineTrade Deadline Talk (August 3rd, 6 PM ET)Rays' needs: a reliable #2 starter, a power bat (4th in lineup), and bullpen depthCaminero (14 HR), Aranda and Diaz (11 HR each) — big drop-off to 3 HR for everyone elseWillson Contreras floated as a potential catcher/lineup upgradeThe Rays' 33rd overall draft pick could be a valuable trade chipInjury ConcernsCraig Kimbrel, Uceta, Jesse Shelton, Manuel Rodriguez all on the shelfDepth and health heading into the playoffs remain a concernMinor League WatchNathan Fluellen and Caden Bodine (catchers) and Theo Gillen (CF) starring in Bowling GreenBrody Hopkins showing personality and passion on the mound — walk issues similar to young Chris Archer, Blake Snell, and Taj BradleyMichael Ford making a strong impression; could be fast-trackedFormer Rays in the LeagueChristopher Sanchez (Phillies) leads all MLB pitchers in fWAR at 3.3 — traded for Curtis MeadJoel Ryan (5th in fWAR) — traded for Nelson CruzTristan Peters thriving with the Chicago White SoxWhite Sox & League-Wide ObservationsChicago's turnaround fueled in part by Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing and smart offseason movesRed Sox → Blue Jays → White Sox: three straight rebuilds that paid offFan Engagement at the TropThe "tarp boys" shirtless section goes viral; Raymond the mascot and Brett Phillips join inPlayers like Richie Palacios encouraging fans on social mediaWomen in BaseballWomen's baseball tournament in Rockford, Illinois (July) — home of the Rockford PeachesAll American Girls Professional Baseball League reunion happening simultaneouslyWomen's Pro Baseball League launching in Springfield (August)Ballpark Food SegmentMat's pick: Poutine (ideally with Montreal smoked meat) from La BanquiseMark's pick: Sausage with sautéed peppers and brown mustardDiscussion of beer-steamed hot dogs, kimchi, chow-chow, and Cuban sandwiches in TampaMark's "nutritionist for the Rays" pitch: a fresh fish taco bar — dubbed the "Grit & Glow"UpcomingRays vs. Marlins in Miami this weekendPossible future guest: a White Sox insider to discuss streakiness and the team's turnaroundBaseballBiz On Deck is produced by Mark Corbett and Mat Germain. New episodes drop regularly throughout the baseball season.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at baseballbizondeck at gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social
Frank Stampfl and Scott White discuss players who've gained value from April to May, Elly De La Cruz injury replacements and much more!(1:45)- Jose Soriano & Landen Roupp struggles(7:37)- Dillon Dingler(10:30)- Buy Chourio, drop Andrew Vaughn?(15:23)- News: Elly De La Cruz to the IL(27:44)- OPS risers/fallers from April to May(39:35)- ERA risers/fallers from April to May(46:40)- Waiver wire options(58:19)- LeftoversSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
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Marshall Softball All-American Sydni Burko joins me on this episode of The ThunderCast for a conversation about one of the greatest individual seasons in program history, her decision to come home and transfer to Marshall, and why the future of Herd Softball may be even brighter than its present. In 2026, Burko was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year while earning All-American honors and setting Marshall's single-season home run record with 24 home runs. She led the Sun Belt in home runs, OPS, and slugging percentage while finishing among the conference leaders in RBI, hits, and batting average. But this conversation isn't just about statistics. We talk about why a player who grew up just down the road from Marshall chose to come home, what made this year's team so special, playing for fellow Ona native Morgan Zerkle, and the culture that's helping transform Marshall Softball into one of the premier programs in the Sun Belt. Sydni also shares her thoughts on the future of the program, the returning talent that has Marshall fans excited, and why this team feels like it still has unfinished business heading into next season. And of course, we wrap things up with some fun rapid-fire questions covering teammates, music, food, Marshall traditions, and more. If you're a Marshall Softball fan, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. There is a lot of excitement throughout the Herd Universe right now, and after listening to Sydni talk about where this program is headed, you'll understand why. Topics Include: Why Sydni transferred to Marshall Coming home to West Virginia Setting Marshall's single-season home run record Sun Belt Player of the Year & Newcomer of the Year Marshall Softball's team culture Playing for Morgan Zerkle Returning talent for 2027 The future of Marshall Softball Rapid Fire Questions 2026 Stats ⚾ 24 Home Runs (#1 Sun Belt) ⚾ 1.342 OPS (#1 Sun Belt) ⚾ .854 Slugging Percentage (#1 Sun Belt) ⚾ 48 RBI (#3 Sun Belt) ⚾ 66 Hits (#4 Sun Belt) ⚾ .386 Batting Average (#5 Sun Belt) #GoHerd #MarshallSoftball #MarshallAthletics #ThunderCast #SydniBurko #SunBelt #CollegeSoftball #NCAAsoftball
Is it officially time to rage drop Tanner Bibee after another blowout, or do the metrics suggest a major bounce-back is coming? Episode Summary Joe Bond and AJ Applegarth break down the top waiver wire adds, brutal drops, and key rankings movers for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The crew details why pitchers like Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean are sliding down the rankings, and explains why struggling stars like Bo Bichette represent key buy-low opportunities rather than panic drops. Week 10 Fantasy Baseball Advanced Analytics & Strategic Breakdown The fantasy baseball landscape is shifting rapidly as we head into Week 10, requiring managers to separate raw surface statistics from true predictive indicators. The focal point of this week's analysis centers on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee, whose disastrous outing against the Washington Nationals exposed massive vulnerabilities. Surrendering seven earned runs and an astounding five home runs over just three innings of work on Memorial Day sent shockwaves through fantasy rosters. Looking into his broader trajectory, a disturbing multi-year pattern emerges. Bibee's surface ERA has progressively climbed from 2.98 to 3.47, then to 4.24, and now sits at 4.57 for the season. Coupled with a 4.16 SIERA and a strikeout rate dropping below one punchout per inning, Bibee can no longer be viewed as an un-droppable asset. His underlying numbers indicate he has transitioned into a volatile, matchup-dependent option rather than a reliable rotation anchor. Pitching volatility dominates the landscape this week, highlighted by prominent rankings fallers Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean. While some fantasy managers might react with panic to their downward slide in the rankings, it is crucial to analyze the shift structurally rather than assuming true skill regression. Shota Imanaga's dip reflects an expected correction after an incredibly hot stretch, making it an adjustment based on stabilizing underlying metrics. Meanwhile, Nolan McLean's slide serves as a reminder of how quickly pitching depth charts and small-sample performance can fluctuate in standard rankings models. Separating these structural rankings adjustments from complete profile collapses is what allows sharp managers to maximize their pitching rotations while others panic-drop viable assets. Conversely, the advanced data reveals lucrative buy-low windows for targets experiencing acute misfortune. Oakland Athletics slugger Brent Rooker stands out as a prime trade target despite a freezing cold spell that dragged his batting average down to .189 with a 52:17 strikeout-to-walk ratio. While his standard Savant page flashes concerning blue metrics, Rooker boasts a consistent multi-year track record of crossing the 30-home-run threshold. In an era where league-wide batting averages are depressed, maintaining a true 30-homer profile provides massive utility, making him an ideal target while his market value is rock bottom. Similarly, managers must remain disciplined with elite foundational bats like Freddie Freeman and Bo Bichette. Freeman's minor dip in the rankings represents a normal structural variation rather than a fundamental degradation of his elite plate discipline. Bo Bichette is another prime example of why surface-level struggles should not trigger a panic drop. While he appears as a "Homer Pick Drop" focus on the show due to recent visual adjustments and shifting team dynamics, his long-term track record remains undeniable. Bichette is not a true skills-based rankings faller to cut loose; instead, the underlying metrics suggest he remains an elite bounce-back candidate. Treating his depressed batting average as a structural buying window rather than a permanent anchor allows you to secure an elite infielder before his inevitable positive statistical correction occurs. On the waiver wire front, uncovering values requires a sharp focus on expected metrics and situational deployment. Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli has emerged as a high-priority addition, exhibiting elite command over his last three starts spanning 19.3 innings. Cavalli has posted a stellar 2.79 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and a spectacular 2.44 SIERA alongside 24 strikeouts—highlighted by consecutive 10-strikeout performances against Atlanta and the Mets. Backed by a highly potent Nationals offense, his run support floor remains high. Meanwhile, deep-league infielder options like Chase Meidroth of the Chicago White Sox and Blaze Alexander of the Baltimore Orioles offer flexible, multi-position eligibility. Meidroth benefits from hitting near the top of a White Sox lineup that unexpectedly ranks as the eighth-best offense by wRC+. Alexander provides elite short-term streaming upside, slashing .344 with a .913 OPS since mid-May, offering short-term category boosts while navigating structural gaps in the fantasy infield. Episode Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 - Week 10 Overview & Strategy 3:30 - Homer Pick: Blaze Alexander (2B/3B/SS/OF, BAL) Analysis 10:13 - Waiver Wire Add: Chase Meidroth (2B/3B/SS, CWS) Profile 14:48 - Waiver Wire Add: Cade Cavalli (SP, WAS) Statcast Breakdown 18:06 - Rage Drop of the Wk: Tanner Bibee (SP, CLE) Deep Dive 24:25 - Waiver Wire Drop: Devin Williams (RP, NYM) Closer Volatility 28:57 - Waiver Wire Drop: Brent Rooker (DH/OF, ATH) Valuation 36:05 - Homer Pick: Bo Bichette (SS/3B, NYM) Outlook 41:14 - FanDuel Presents: MLB Season Win Totals & Odds 48:50 - Rankings Review: Week 10 Risers & Fallers 48:50 - Rankings Riser: CJ Abrams (SS, WSH) 50:27 - Rankings Riser: Yandy Diaz (1B, TB) 51:37 - Rankings Riser: Casey Schmitt (1B/3B, SF) 53:30 - Rankings Riser: Ketel Marte (2B, ARI) 55:49 - Rankings Riser: Payton Tolle (SP, BOS) 57:34 - Rankings Riser: Shane Baz (SP, BAL) 59:16 - Rankings Riser: Gerrit Cole (SP, NYY) 1:00:12 - Rankings Faller: Freddie Freeman (1B, LAD) 1:01:38 - Rankings Faller: Taylor Ward (OF, BAL) 1:02:06 - Rankings Faller: Tyler Soderstrom (1B/DH, ATH) 1:03:34 - Rankings Faller: Vinnie Pasquantino (1B, KC) 1:04:14 - Rankings Faller: Nolan McLean (SP, NYM) 1:07:00 - Rankings Faller: Shota Imanaga (SP, CHC) 1:07:40 - Rankings Faller: Sandy Alcantara (SP, MIA) 1:09:34 - Rankings Faller: Jack Perkins (P, OAK) 1:17:40 - Buy Low Trade Target: Nico Hoerner (2B, CHC) 1:18:45 - Buy Low Trade Target: Brent Rooker (DH/OF, ATH) 1:21:16 - Sell High Trade Target: Brandon Lowe (2B, TB) 1:23:24 - Sell High Trade Target: Spencer Arrighetti (SP, HOU) The F6P Hour is proudly presented by FanDuel! 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Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe, fully on the Astros winning 3 of 4 from the Rangers 7-3 in their last 10 It's time for Arrighetti to get some Cy Young run Cam Smith's rob, why didn't he celebrate? Setting the tone like that in the first inning with a pair of dongs That's the recipe you want to see around Yordan too. Pena taking advantage of pitches over the plate, Paredes protection after a walk. We like the way that Joe Espada handled the pen again Obviously Taylor Trammell isn't going to hit .359 w/ a 156 OPS+ all year, but is he for real?
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Tyler Davis joins the podcast to reflect on the winding path that finally led him to the major leagues at 27 years old. Davis revisits his days as a two-way standout at Sam Houston State, where he posted a 1.112 OPS in his senior season, and shares the frustration of going undrafted despite putting up huge offensive numbers. He also looks back on life in independent baseball with the Oakland Ballers and the moment everything changed when the White Sox signed him and gave him another opportunity to keep chasing the dream. Davis also shares stories from his rise through the White Sox system, including winning a championship in Birmingham alongside teammates like Rikuu Nishida and the emotions of learning he was heading to the big leagues. He relives striking out the first batter he faced in MLB, talks about navigating pressure situations with runners on base, and explains what he's learned from tough outings this season. Plus, Davis weighs in on whether he misses hitting, how he thinks he'd fare against MLB pitching as a position player, the teammates who helped him settle in, and what he hopes people remember most about his career years down the road.
Former UNC Soccer National Champion, and current Director of Ops for Georgia Softball, joins to coaches to talk her journey from soccer to softball. Plus the coaches talk their usual off-season "stuff". Give a listen, tell a friend.
At 15, Harald Berlinicke got a front-row seat to Black Monday during a bank internship outside Berlin. It was total chaos, with people yelling "SELL!" and a 20% drop in a single day.Most people would have run away from that pressure. But Harald ran toward it. And that's the day he knew he wanted to be in finance.Decades later, he's the guy on the other side of the table as a fund selector and family office CIO, with a surprisingly impressive LinkedIn presence for someone who will tell you straight up that he's an introvert.In this episode, Stacy sits down with Harald to talk about the human side of selection and why "give, give, give" beats "pitch, pitch, pitch" every single time.Listen in to hear:Harald's Black Monday origin story and how that early chaos shaped his view of markets and decision-making Why "people do business with people" is painfully true in fund selection His playbook for building relationships on LinkedIn as an introvert The provocative CFA poll he ran and what that debate says about where the industry might be headedMore about Harald Berlinicke: Harald Berlinicke, CFA is CIO of the fifth-generation Max-Berlinicke-Erben family office in Berlin, where he oversees a multi-asset portfolio with a focus on asset allocation and manager selection. He co-founded New Bond Street Asset Management in London and served as Partner and Head of Structured Credit Investments, growing the boutique to a peak of €8B AUM. He later spent 2014–2023 at Scope Group as Director of Alternative Investments and now advises independently-owned investment boutiques. A CFA charterholder since 2003, Harald is also a long-standing CFA Institute volunteer and a widely followed voice on LinkedIn known for making complex investment topics accessible. ---Running a fund is hard enough.Ops shouldn't be.Meet the team that makes it easier. | billiondollarbackstory.com/ultimus- - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap
Join us this week as Donny, Noble and Bluescreen42 join the show to discuss what has been a very emotional few days in the Destiny community, and what Bungie have called their final update to Destiny 2. SRL returns, Pantheon 2.0, The Portal & Director overhaul and Gambit finally being upgrade to the Ops category. We go over all the bad, the good and all the in-between. 00:01:14 - Welcome to the Show 00:01:48 - With the Bad 00:33:03 - Comes the Good 00:35:24 - Monument of Triumph 00:36:25 - Rediscovering Sol 00:37:26 - Return of the Director 00:38:12 - Pantheon 2.0 00:44:07 - Destinations 00:46:06 - Final Sandbox Update 00:47:07 - Exotic Changes 00:48:47 - Portal Overall 00:52:11 - Crucible Update 00:54:34 - Gambit Ops 00:56:01 - Seasonal Events Retired 00:58:50 - Eververse Bright Dust & Silver 01:00:47 - Final Reward Pass 01:01:16 - Exotic Ornaments 01:02:01 - Discounted Destiny 01:02:30 - Back to SRL 01:04:28 - Future This Week In Destiny's & Developer Insights 01:06:00 - Thank You, From Bungie 01:07:48 - Final Thoughts on Content Update 01:12:04 - This Week In Destiny: Renegades Rotations Week 26 01:15:32 - No Videos 01:15:56 - Thank You From Us 01:19:15 - Patreon Thanks & End of the Show 01:21:46 - Fin Two Titans and a Hunter YouTube Channel Two Titans and a Hunter Twitch Two Titans and a Hunter Discord Two Titans and a Hunter - Patreon Two Titans and a Hunter Ko-Fi The100 io – GH/GD/2TAAH Group Email: twotitansandahunter@hotmail.com Two Titans and a Hunter Twitter Two Titans and a Hunter – Facebook Artwork by @Nitedemon Xbox Live: Nitedemon, & Peroty End credits theme song by Elsewhere - YouTube Channel Plus as always, thank you to Alexander at Orange Free Sounds & www.freesound.org for all the sound effects used in our podcast. Required Stuff: Bungie - Every End Is A New Beginning Destiny 2 - Tier 5 Report Destiny 2 Armor 2.0 Cleaner Destiny 2 - Way Back Machine Link Twitch - GuardianDownBot Raid Checkpoints Twitch - IceBreakerCatty. Engram.Blue Link
A Memorial Day BDH on the biggest narrative in mid-season MLB — and what most pundits are missing about it.Trevor and Dan break down why the Rays and Brewers have become the lineup case study of 2026, why "they're just bunting their way to wins" is wildly off the mark, and how the real story is a three-step roster-construction philosophy rooted in 162-game survival, not October sizzle.Topics covered:Why the Rays and Brewers became "the lineups everyone wants to emulate" — and what's actually inside them (Junior Caminero, James Wood, CJ Abrams, Bryce Turang all have 40-HR power; the rest of the roster is the inefficiency)The "raise the floor" thesis: getting rid of every hitter with a 25%+ K rate so the 7-8-9 spots stop killing ralliesThe Wilmer Flores extinction event — why three-true-outcome guys without unicorn ceilings no longer have roster spotsRule-change tailwinds: pitch clock, pickoff limit, ABS, shift elimination — and why they all favor athletic, contact-and-run lineupsWhy Kyle Schwarber has quietly become a top-tier no-shift beneficiaryDoug Glanville's "you take your strike zone with you" — and what ABS does to walk rates league-wideStolen-base-adjusted OPS as the next stat people will start tracking (Marlins, Guardians, Brewers, Rays atop SB; Yankees + Nats slug + run)The Mike Rizzo doctrine: "build for 90 wins, hope the bounce of the ball helps with the World Series"The Dodgers as the exception (cruise-control roster) — and why everyone else is playing for the October coin flipWhy the Brewers got swept by LA and the Phillies couldn't manufacture one run vs. NLDS — the limits of slugging-only and scrappy-onlySpringer's Game 7 HR vs. Seattle and what it means for "you still need the bomb" in OctoberWhy this matters:Every market-inefficiency conversation in MLB right now lands at the Rays and Brewers. Most are missing the actual machine: it's not the bunts, it's the roster ROI lens. Small-market orgs treat lineup spots like index funds — Apple/Google-tier stocks are unicorns, the rest of the roster is built to never lose money. That's the conversation pundits aren't having. 00:00 Intro · Memorial Day 04:10 The Setup · Rays + Brewers Lineup Question 07:10 The Unicorns: Caminero, Wood, Turang 10:30 Raise the Floor · The Market Inefficiency 16:30 The Mike Rizzo Doctrine · Build for 162 22:58 Index Funds, Not Apple · Roster ROI 26:15 Rule Changes · ABS, Pitch Clock, No Shift 33:46 Stolen-Base-Adjusted OPS · The New Ground Game 41:51 October Math · You Still Need the Bomb 54:40 Closing · Appreciating the New MLB
Presented by Maroon & Co, the Starkville CVB, and StrangeBrew Coffeehouse - State's offense took positive steps in 2026. A look at the increase in OPS as well as a look around the college sports landscape.