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In this episode of Beating the Book with Gill Alexander, Gill is checking in on the MLB at the Quarter 2 check-in point with the Basewinner himself, Mark Borchard. The guys will take a look at a variety of stat categories, including the best ROI teams to this point in the season and the best umpires to bet overs and unders on this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Justin Lada of Locked on Guardians joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Parker Messick's great season, the issues they've had scoring runs, Cleveland's approach at the trade deadline, and more.
Parker Messick is leveling up (2:30)! ... Jung Hoo Lee on fire since returning (6:50). ... Phillies had a crazy comeback (10:20). ... Jac Cagalianone did it again (13:56)! ... News (22:00): Bobby Witt was out again on Tuesday. ... Is the juiced ball back (34:18)? ... Sean Burke makes it two strong starts in a row (40:27). ... Varsho is back with a bang (45:56). ... Let's do a temperature check on these SP (56:33). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:09:23).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
A look back at the week which featured the much anticipated Major League debut for Daniel Espino in Milwaukee. He'll join the show to talk about his incredible comeback story, plus fellow pitcher Parker Messick on his rookie season success. Also, Guardians Video Replay Review Coordinator Gunner Wilhelmy gives us an inside look at his job on gameday. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by current NFBC Online Auction overall leader Ben Bingham (@BenBinghamMLB) to discuss a variety of fantasy baseball and MLB topics: 15 vs. 12-team leagues, finding AVG on the wire, underlying metrics of rookie hitters, the Cleveland Guardians and the AL Central, and a preview of this weekend's FAAB targets. Enjoy! TOPICS Ben's first overall auction squad: how he's built and managed it How to find Batting Average in FAAB The balance between being risk-averse and taking risks Best FAAB pickups of the season Using MiLB underlying metrics to help with rookie pickup decisions The Guardians, White Sox, Twins and expectations for the AL Central, ROS Did we see Parker Messick coming? What to expect from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, ROS Cooper Pratt, Christian Moore, Trei Cruz, Tommy Edman and all the 15-team FAAB targets Join us at https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb, use code DAD15 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A staggering wave of superstar injuries has completely derailed fantasy baseball rosters, leaving managers scrambling for answers on the waiver wire. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of breaking news, spectacular rookie pitching performances, costly duds, and the daily FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury bug bit hard on Thursday night as fantasy royalty hit the shelf. Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to exit early with a right knee injury and is undergoing further medical testing, while Trea Turner left his ballgame after being struck by a pitch in the calf. Mike Trout lands on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. was knocked out early following a painful shot to the groin. Meanwhile, Adley Rutschman struggled through a hitless, two-strikeout performance after taking a throw directly to the head. On the mound, the Milwaukee Brewers suffer a crushing blow as breakout right-hander Quinn Priester is officially ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery. On the bright side, Wenceel Perez is managing a facial injury, Jose Soriano is expected to take the bump today after skipping his Thursday start with chest discomfort, and superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor is finally set to launch his minor league rehab assignment this Friday. Despite the medical chaos, a brilliant group of young arms took center stage. Gage Jump turned in a masterclass performance, firing seven brilliant innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts to completely shut down the Angels. Parker Messick flashed his best velocity of the season, racking up nine strikeouts over six innings of two-run ball against Milwaukee. Bryan Woo was absolutely flawless, spinning seven scoreless frames with nine strikeouts, matching a spectacular nine-strikeout duel against Shane Baz. Sean Burke excelled as a bulk follower behind opener Bryan Hudson, striking out eight over 7.1 brilliant innings against Ryan Weathers. Joe Ryan cruised through five scoreless frames, and Trey Yesavage battled veteran Sonny Gray in a gritty seven-inning showdown. Offensively, Juan Soto blasted two solo home runs, Wyatt Langford and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both cleared the fence, and nearly the entire Kansas City starting lineup crossed the plate for a run, with only Nick Loftin missing out on the scoring barrage. On the negative side of the ledger, young arms hit a wall as Jack Leiter was shelled for six earned runs in just four innings, while Matthew Liberatore was lit up for seven runs in a brief 1.2-inning nightmare. High-profile bats completely frozen at the plate include Braden Montgomery falling below the .200 mark after a multi-strikeout collar, Jasson Dominguez and Brandon Marsh both punching out repeatedly, and Cal Raleigh enduring an ugly four-strikeout night to drop his average to .164, alongside quiet nights from Bo Bichette, Gunnar Henderson, Joc Pederson, and Brice Turang. Finally, we map out the weekend pitching landscape in our Pitching Planner, highlighting the upcoming returns of Mick Abel and Troy Melton, Jared Jones traveling into the thin air of Colorado, and a look at Shane Drohan. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trea Turner and Mookie Betts are sliding down the rest-of-season ranks due to extended cold stretches at the plate. Host Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, dissects the biggest Rankings Movers, and delivers the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Joe Ryan over 6.5 strikeouts and Yankees -1.5 vs White Sox. News and Injuries: Cole Ragans and Spencer Strider are transferred to the 60-day IL. Ronald Acuna remains a long way from returning. Studs and Duds: Kyle Stowers, Sterlin Thompson, Colson Montgomery, Carter Jensen, Jackson Merrill, Ryan O'Hearn, Kyle Bradish, Nolan McLean, and Eduardo Rodriguez lead as yesterday's studs. Lawrence Butler, Colt Emerson, Kyle Schwarber, Rhys Hoskins, Andrew Painter, Anthony Kay, Shohei Ohtani, and Sean Sullivan are listed as duds. Rankings Movers: Rising stock includes Jordan Walker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler Soderstrom, Brandon Marsh, Bryce Eldridge, Logan Webb, Sonny Gray, Reid Detmers, and Dustin May. Falling stock includes Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Parker Messick, Roki Sasaki, Trey Yesavage, and Taj Bradley. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) discuss several notable first-half breakouts and disappointments, examining whether fantasy managers should buy, sell, or hold as the season approaches its midpoint Intro -- 0:00 Bryce Eldridge — 6:55 Zack Gelof — 6:55 Bryan Reynolds — 21:40 Matt Chapman — 21:40 George Springer — 32:33 Jackson Merrill — 37:55 Dylan Crews — 44:5 Dustin May — 46:50 Reid Detmers — 52:45 Bryce Miller — 58:11 Kyle Bradish — 1:02:40 Jared Jones — 1:04:50 Parker Messick — 1:09:22 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Assenheimer joins Jeff Phelps and Dan Menningen to discuss the fallout of Jose Ramirez's hand injury and how Cleveland plans to fill the void. They analyze potential lineup shifts for Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias while evaluating the stellar rookie performance of Parker Messick. 01:08 - Jose Ramirez Injury Impact 05:24 - Chase DeLauter Injury Update 09:14 - Bullpen and Rotation Success
Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd will not start this weekend. Today's performance listings feature Matt Chapman, Tyler Callihan, Caleb Durbin, Logan O'Hoppe, Byron Buxton, Davis Martin, Drew Rasmussen, George Kirby, Reid Detmers, Jesus Luzardo, and Shota Imanaga as studs. Jake Bauers, Trea Turner, Riley Greene, Zach Neto, Michael Harris II, Ryne Nelson, Max Scherzer, Robbie Ray, Parker Messick, and Framber Valdez are listed as duds. In the weekly Rankings segment, Hunter Goodman, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena, Josh Hader, and Logan Webb emerge as risers. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage, Spencer Strider, and Jose Soriano are sliding down as fallers. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) revisit their biggest preseason calls—bold predictions, Chalkboard bets, and SP sleepers—to see what's aging well, what's gone off the rails, and what's still hanging in the balance. Intro -- 0:00 Parker Messick – 4:57 Logan Henderson – 11:00 Ben Rice – 13:50 Kevin McGonigle – 18:25 Wyatt Langford – 23:20 Eury Pérez – 30:50 Griffin Jax – 36:37 Matthew Liberatore – 41:55 Cal Raleigh – 43:50 Zack Wheeler – 45:00 Andy Pages – 50:00 Brice Turang – 55:25 Max Meyer – 58:36 Kodai Senga – 1:00:25 Ryan Weiss – 1:00:25 Mike Burrows – 1:00:25 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Zack and T.J. discuss what makes the perfect leadoff hitter in today's game ... is Travis Bazzana it? Cleveland wins a series in Philly which saw them play very mature, lead by strong outings by Parker Messick and Gavin Williams. The bullpen is rounding into form. Also, what's been the biggest difference for Brayan Rocchio?We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner is back with one of the bigger Tuesday episodes of the What I Bet season on the Pregame.com Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast, opening fresh off a dramatic Montreal Canadiens overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the second round before pivoting immediately to two English Premier League plays and then ripping through the entire Major League Baseball slate with opinionated, number-driven analysis that covers side leans, total plays, home underdog angles, and situational edges from first pitch to last out, closing with a New York Yankees moneyline best bet over the Toronto Blue Jays that caps another lean-loaded episode, and the action begins in the EPL where Warner identifies Bournemouth as a three-quarter goal home underdog against Manchester City with a meaningful rest edge — Bournemouth sat out the FA Cup Final weekend while City had to grind — and follows that with a Tottenham Hotspur plus half-goal lean at a Chelsea side he describes as a cycling disaster that sacks capable managers and replaces them with unproven ones every season, before shifting to baseball where Martín Pérez pitching as a road favorite for Atlanta draws skepticism and Miami home underdog Braxton Garrett draws interest in his return from Tommy John surgery, Chase Burns gets a strong lean as one of the best young arms in baseball against a Phillies rotation missing Kyle Schwarber, the Cleveland Guardians' under at Detroit Comerica Park becomes the most confident total lean of the night with Parker Messick in strong form and Keider Montero coming off his worst start of the year, Tampa Bay gets the nod at home over Baltimore's Kyle Bradish based on the Rays' relentless offensive production at Tropicana Field, Jacob Misiorowski's brilliance for the road Brewers does not outweigh Warner's affection for Ben Brown as a Cubs home underdog at Wrigley, Ranger Suárez on a scoreless roll creates a Boston lean despite reserved trust in Kansas City's Bailey Falter fresh off the injured list, Lance McCullers Jr. pitching for a quietly rebuilding Houston squad draws skepticism against a Minnesota lineup that has been productive, Kumar Rocker at Coors Field gets a lean to the over on the ten-and-a-half total given Denver heat conditions, the White Sox get plus money respect with Anthony Kay facing a returning Bryce Miller in Seattle, and after all of it Warner lands on the Yankees at minus-132 as the official What I Bet Best Bet, trusting New York's bullpen superiority and Will Warren's consistency over the risk of relying on Dylan Cease to go the distance in the Bronx, make sure you visit Pregame.com and use promo code PICK25 to get savings on picks, packages, and all-access passes from Griffin Warner and every pro on the network, and subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast wherever you stream so you never miss a What I Bet drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Orrico of FantasyPros joins the show to discuss players on upward and downward swings in baseball. We talk Oneil Cruz, Jordan Walker, Sal Stewart, Liam Hicks, Davis Martin, Bryce Elder, Parker Messick, Willy Adames, Corey Seager, Adley Rutschman, Geraldo Perdomo, Steven Kwan, Kyle Bradish, and Luis Castillo.Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Some music by Kevin MacLeod. Follow on twitter at @dynsportslife. Email at dynastysportslife@gmail.com
Matt Olson, Parker Messick, Foster Griffin, Michael McGreevyAJ EwingHistorical CLQ Data95 people have played in the CLQ all 3 yearsOf that 13 have an average of over 60% of the total points across the 3 seasonsChampions League Aaron Jones - Still 1st at 108 pointsReally solid across the boardAndrew Geller - Up to 2nd at 99.5 pointsSpending his FAAB - Down to $309Michael Hughes - 3rd at 99 pointsWent out and got Killian & Graham Ashcraft for saves and added Jesus RodriguezMichael Brophy - 4th at 98 (up 5 this week)Still sitting on $773 in FAABBob Catsioroumpas - 5th at 94.5Ricky Zito - 6th at 90In week 1 took a 0 from Teel and Tolle, as he had 5 other stashes (Crews, Kristian Campbell, Seiya, Logan Henderson, Trey Yesavage) and came out of the draft with only 3 SPs with rotation spots (Skenes, Crochet, Sasaki)PullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
Our longest recurring series returns as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss our April Players of the Month! From regulars who have made frequent appearances on these episodes such as Aaron Judge & Yordan Alvarez to breakout stars Jordan Walker and Parker Messick, the guys cover it all! To let us know who we snubbed or to get involved in a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod.
The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White break down the updated Dynasty Top 500 list. They hone in on 10 names that have risen up the rankings over the first month of the season and why these players are hot targets in leagues of all sizes.(1:00) Return of the Roboscout(5:00) Sal Stewart(9:00) Chase DeLauter(15:00) Jose Soriano(18:00) Payton Tolle(20:00) Cam Schlittler(24:00) Seth Hernandez(29:00) Reid Detmers(31:00) Josiah Hartshorn(34:00) Parker Messick(37:00) Starlyn CabaOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting on Monday. Monday is here and Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Esler are all over the final week of April with a loaded episode of Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. The guys kick things off with a weekend recap that features two painful hook losses for Uncle Dave — a baseball team total that finished at exactly four runs after he passed on buying it down, and an NBA team total where he took the number at the wrong time and paid for it by a single point. Despite those close calls, the podcast remains solidly in the green, sitting at 71 and 51 lifetime for 58.2 percent and plus 16.64 units, with April holding at 19 and 16 at plus 4.14 units heading into the final stretch. Three NBA playoff games anchor Monday's card and all three get the full treatment. For Orlando Magic versus Detroit Pistons, Uncle Dave is on the over at 214 and a half after the series has gone 221, 218, and 215 in successive games, calling this another market overreaction on a number that has drifted too low. He also has a Paolo Banchero double-double prop at minus 120 after the Magic star posted 25 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists in Game 3. Munaf takes the Pistons side at minus two and a half, expecting Desmond Bane's 7-of-9 three-point shooting from Game 3 to regress hard and Detroit's offense to show up collectively. For Oklahoma City Thunder versus Phoenix Suns, Uncle Dave leans toward first-half Phoenix scoring angles while Munaf makes his official best bet the Thunder team total over 112 and a half at minus 112 on DraftKings, noting OKC has scored at least 119 in all three games of the series. The most emotional segment covers Minnesota Timberwolves versus Denver Nuggets, where Donte DiVincenzo tore his right Achilles just over a minute into Game 4 and Anthony Edwards left with a bone bruise and knee hyperextension in the second quarter. Minnesota still won 112-96 behind 43 points from Ayo Dosunmu, one of the greatest bench performances in NBA playoff history, 13 of 17 from the field, 5 of 5 from three, 12 of 12 from the line. Uncle Dave takes the Wolves team total under 105 and a half for Game 5 in Denver, while Munaf likes Denver first half and discusses Nikola Jokic combined rebounds and assists as a prop target. The MLB rundown covers all seven games including Dustin May regression risk for St. Louis against Pittsburgh, the Padres matchup edge over Chicago, Yoshinobu Yamamoto caution in Los Angeles, Parker Messick trust for Cleveland against Tampa Bay, Dylan Cease strikeout props against Boston, Angels team total over versus Jonathan Kochanowicz in Chicago, and Jack Leiter plus-money value for Texas against Max Fried in New York. Best bets to close: Uncle Dave is on Connor Prielipp over 4.5 strikeouts against Seattle and Munaf is on OKC Thunder team total over 112 and a half. Use promo code PICK25 at pregame.com for 25 percent off everything including early football season packages. Do not sleep on this discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Esler are back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a full Tuesday session covering all three NBA playoff Game 2s and a deep pass through the MLB card before landing on official best bets for the night. Dave opens the episode processing a Monday night wash where a Nuggets team total over looked comfortable at halftime before a 21-point Denver fourth quarter killed the ticket, while a Royals-Orioles game over that appeared dead at 1-0 in the ninth inning came alive in extra innings and ended 7-5 in the 13th. The previous episode's best bets went one and one with Donovan Mitchell clearing his 27.5-point prop and Shohei Ohtani's home run at plus-230 falling short after pitchers chose to walk him twice on the night. The first game of Tuesday's playoff card has Boston entering as a 14.5-point favorite over a Philadelphia 76ers team still without Joel Embiid, recovering from appendicitis, and Dave wastes little time making the case for the total staying under for the second straight game after a 32-point Celtics blowout already went under in Game 1 despite Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard combining to shoot just 5-of-23 from three. Munaf leans Sixers team total under and expects another 120-plus performance from Boston once the perimeter shooting corrects. The Spurs-Blazers segment centers on Victor Wembanyama's historic 35-point playoff debut that set a San Antonio franchise record, with Dave making a sharp case for Portland at 11 to 11.5 points and the total going over as both teams figure to shoot closer to normal from three in Game 2 after the Spurs hit 47 percent and the Blazers shot just 26 percent in Game 1. Munaf zeros in on Jrue Holiday, who produced 11 assists and four rebounds on a miserable 4-of-15 shooting night in Game 1 and nearly cleared his combined points-rebounds-assists number anyway, backing Holiday over 26 combined at minus-123 on DraftKings as his best bet of the episode. The Rockets-Lakers game is dominated by the Kevin Durant game-time decision, with both hosts leaning under given Houston's defensive identity and the Lakers playing without Luka Doncic, and Munaf targeting LeBron James's rebounds and assists over and Reed Sheppard's three-point prop as the cleanest plays in an otherwise murky betting environment. Dave goes through the baseball card with a lean on the Reds full game and first five under with Chase Burns against Steven Matz, an over lean in Kansas City behind the wind blowing out and skepticism about Shane Baz and Kris Bubic matching what Kyle Bradish and Seth Lugo did Monday night, a Boston lean in Yankees-Red Sox with Connelly Early against a struggling Luis Gil, and a Cardinals lean over Miami despite some ambivalence about Dustin May facing Chris Paddack. Munaf flags the Guardians' strong bounce-back record but avoids Parker Messick after a 112-pitch no-hit bid in his last outing. Best bets are Nolan McLean carrying the Mets first five innings against a Twins offense that has never faced him and has been among the weakest in the American League, and Jrue Holiday's PRA over 26 combined. Use promo code HIT20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off everything including MLB All Access and full season packages. Sonnet 4.6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Tuesday's edition of Quick Hits, Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin evaluate a fan-made parody song dedicated to Guardians pitcher Parker Messick before debating Mike Tomlin's potential as a broadcaster for NBC. They also discuss Fernando Mendoza's personality fit with the Las Vegas Raiders and analyze Billy Donovan's decision to leave the Chicago Bulls. 01:18 - Parker Messick Hype Song 03:57 - Mike Tomlin's TV Career 05:46 - Fernando Mendoza's Raiders Interview 14:35 - Billy Donovan Bulls Exit
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap an impressive series win against the Orioles and overcoming a brutal loss on Friday night in the process, chat about Parker Messick's near no-hitter, Jose Ramirez's great weekend, Cade Smith showing some of the Cade we remember, Brayan Rocchio's solid April numbers and Daniel Schneemann carving out an important role. Also, do we need to have Travis Bazzana's expectations set in stone before he ever debuts?___We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.
92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about emerging Guardians left-hander Parker Messick and his near no-hitter against the Orioles on Thursday night, from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon drive.
92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. Talking the emergence of Guardians lefty Parker Messick; Cleveland Browns draft plans; the fallout of the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal; and more.
Recapping the week which included an incredible near-historic start for Parker Messick. We'll talk to the rookie pitcher, along with outfielder Steven Kwan. Plus, Rajai Davis stops by the broadcast booth to talk about his legendary World Series home run against the Cubs ten years ago. Also, the weekly Farm Report with Assistant Director of Player Development Will Huntington talking Lake County Captains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of Guardians on 92.3 The Fan: Parker Messick's brush with history bonus 3178 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 2zbqLAhoAAkCV8L34NxBCzfjFkBmIFey sports Afternoon Drive on The Fan sports Best of Guardians on 92.3 The Fan: Parker Messick's brush with history Afternoon Drive on The Fan is your daily soundtrack for Cleveland sports, fueled by strong takes, lively debate, and nonstop energy. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin guide listeners through the latest news and storylines across pro and college sports, keeping a close eye on the Browns, Guardians, Cavaliers, and Buckeyes. Whether it's reacting to breaking headlines or sparking passionate discussion, Afternoon Drive brings an entertaining, fan-first approach to weekday afternoons. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwa
92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about emerging Guardians left-hander Parker Messick and his near no-hitter against the Orioles on Thursday night, from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon drive.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning (3:35)! ... Oswald Peraza had the ultimate revenge series (10:30). ... Dillon Dingler is off to a great start (13:41). ... News (19:27): Tatsuya Imai played catch on Thursday. ... It's been an annoying week for bullpens (26:11). ... Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER (37:22). ... Any interest in add Landen Roupp or Steven Matz (50:53)? ... Which players have we wrestled with most in the rankings (55:20)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:09:00). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Guardians pitcher Parker Messick losing a no-hitter in the ninth inning against the Orioles. They debate the superstitions surrounding no-hitters and whether broadcasters like Tom Hamilton or Matt Underwood can actually jinx a performance. The discussion also ranks this near-historic moment among other iconic Cleveland sports memories.
The discussion centers on Todd Monken's blunt assessment of poor execution and its relevance to the Cleveland Browns' organizational culture. Comparisons are made between Monken's high standards and the perceived lack of accountability during the Kevin Stefanski era. Additionally, the segment covers Parker Messick's near no-hitter and a lighthearted exchange regarding a gift for Nick Wilson.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to debate whether broadcasters can jinx a no-hitter after Parker Messick's impressive performance. They also examine Cade Smith's struggles in the Cleveland bullpen and critique a reporter's question regarding Azzi Fudd's personal life during her WNBA press conference.
They reflect on Parker Messick's near no-hitter and debate where it would rank among the franchise's most iconic historical performances. The discussion includes a comparison of Messick and Gavin Williams for the role of team ace and highlights legendary plays from the 1990s.
Ken and Lima dive into Todd Monken's scathing critique of the Cleveland Browns' past practice habits and organizational culture. They evaluate the stakes for the Cavaliers' postseason matchup with the Toronto Raptors and discuss the Guardians' relief pitching concerns after Parker Messick's standout performance. The discussion also covers WNBA draft storylines and recent NBA award eligibility shifts. 01:50 - Browns Draft Strategy 06:20 - Cavs-Raptors Series Stakes 15:37 - Gift For Nick Wilson 18:10 - Todd Monken Slams Browns 31:07 - Cade Smith Monitoring Status 35:22 - AZ Fudd Press Conference 38:22 - NBA Awards Rule Changes
Ken and Lima break down Parker Messick's nearly historic performance for the Guardians and the superstitious debate surrounding the long-standing Cleveland no-hitter drought. They also recount the chaotic trades from the 92.3 The Fan Mock Draft and dissect Andrew Barry's controversial comments on offensive line versatility. 02:06 - Messick's Near No-Hitter 06:09 - The Baseball Jinx Debate 10:27 - Broadcaster Jinx Etiquette 16:10 - Iconic Cleveland Sports Moments 19:54 - Fan Mock Draft Chaos 27:55 - Evaluating Staffer Draft Picks 36:17 - Andrew Barry's Draft Strategy
Ken and Anthony analyze Parker Messick's dominant outing against the Orioles and the bullpen drama that followed. They break down Andrew Berry's press conference regarding the NFL Draft and Todd Monken's blunt assessment of past offensive struggles. Finally, they discuss the upcoming Cavs playoff series and the future of Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland. 02:06 - Messick Near No-Hitter 06:58 - Guardians Bullpen Concerns 12:46 - The Broadcaster Jinx Debate 19:24 - Fan Mock Draft Highlights 27:55 - Producer John's Wild Pick 37:01 - Andrew Berry's Draft Philosophy 45:01 - Cavs-Raptors Playoff Outlook 57:21 - Todd Monken Hates Bad Football 01:14:07 - Azzi Fudd and NBA Rules 01:20:12 - Greatest Cleveland Sports Moments 01:28:19 - Kluber's 18-K vs No-Hitters 01:38:21 - Trusting Berry or Monken 01:51:13 - Donovan Mitchell's Cavs Future 02:01:03 - Nathan Zegura Joins Ken 02:12:10 - Scouting Quarterback Draft Prospects 02:21:09 - Jumping Philly for Blake Miller
Nick Wilson analyzes Daryl Ruiter's predictions for the Cavaliers' series against the Raptors before shifting focus to the Cleveland Guardians. The discussion highlights Parker Messick's dominant performance on the mound and compares the mentalities of rotation mainstays like Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. 01:15 - Cavaliers Raptors Series Predictions 02:23 - Messick's Near No Hitter 05:55 - Guardians Pitching Rotation Analysis
Nick and Daryl are joined by Toronto Raptors Sportscaster and Analyst Jack Armstrong. Also, Daryl reveals his theory about Carnell Tate, and they discuss Parker Messick's near no-hitter.
Welcome to another episode of the WFNY WrapAround! Joe Gerberry is here to deliver all the news in, from, and around the Cleveland sports landscape. The Browns are ready for almost any scenario for next Thursday's draft. Cavs playoffs start tomorrow afternoon! Parker Messick and the Guardians nearly broke the no-no curse but still pulled off the win.
Parker Messick delivered one of the best pitching lines of the young season with eight innings of two-hit ball and nine strikeouts, making him the standout performer on today's episode of First Cup Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down Landen Roupp's gem against Chase Burns, Max Fried's rough outing in Atlanta, and a full Studs & Duds rundown featuring Nick Kurtz and Chase Dollander. Today's rotating segment covers Two-Start Pitchers, with Corey evaluating streamers and must-starts including Reid Detmers, Noah Schultz, Emerson Hancock, and Emmett Sheehan. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Braves vs. Phillies over 9.5 runs. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe Noga joins Baskin and Phelps to discuss Parker Messick's development and the historical context of the Cleveland Guardians' no-hitter drought. They also evaluate Cade Smith's performance in the bullpen alongside Steven Vogt's leadership and the team's overall offensive and rotational consistency.
Hour 1 of Baskin and Phelps with Tom Withers filling in for Jeff Phelps
Andy and Tom talk about Parker Messick's almost complete no-hitter and how the young pitcher is dominating so early in his career.
Munaf Manji talks betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji flies solo on Thursday's Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, opening with a transparent 0-2 recap from Wednesday — the Mariners-Padres under collapsed when San Diego scored five in the ninth to walk it off after trailing six-nothing, and Uncle Dave's Magic team total over fell flat in a defensive second half — before recapping both NBA play-in results from Wednesday night, where the Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Orlando Magic 109–97 behind 31 points from Tyrese Maxey and strong second-half defensive adjustments that slowed down Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane, advancing to face the Boston Celtics as the seven seed, while the Orlando Magic remain alive for the eight seed through Friday's second-chance game, and Stephen Curry erupted for 35 points on 7-of-12 from three in the second half to lead the Golden State Warriors past the LA Clippers despite an eight-point halftime deficit, with Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland's strong first half not enough to hold off Curry's takeover, sending the Warriors to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday for the Western Conference eight seed with the winner taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in round one. Munaf also addresses LaMelo Ball receiving $60,000 in total fines rather than a suspension for his flagrant trip on Bam Adebayo, noting the response would almost certainly have been different with Draymond Green's history attached, and he briefly celebrates A'ja Wilson — the WNBA's first-ever four-time MVP — re-signing with the Las Vegas Aces on a three-year $5 million supermax deal, the largest contract in WNBA history. On the MLB side Munaf walks through early-season trends including Tampa Bay Rays going over in 80 percent of their games, Cleveland Guardians going 7-1 straight up after a loss, and Dodgers going 4-0 after a loss before breaking down three Thursday games: Orioles at Guardians where Parker Messick carries a 0.51 ERA and 0.91 WHIP into his fourth start of the year against Shane Baz; Rockies at Astros where Tomoyuki Sugano has been quietly excellent but faces a Houston lineup Manji trusts at home leading him to the Astros team total over four and a half at minus-115; and Mariners at Padres in the rematch of Wednesday's walk-off thriller where he likes Luis Castillo to bounce back and the Seattle team total over four and a half at plus-105. His best bet for the episode is the Cleveland Guardians money line at minus-127 on BetOnline behind Parker Messick, backed by the Guardians' 7-1 after-a-loss trend and Messick's dominant start to the season. Promo code HIT20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off through the rest of April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guardians TV Analyst Al Pawlowski joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Guardians four-game series against the Orioles, Parker Messick's impressive start to the year, Stephen Vogt's messaging, and more.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss Cleveland dropping their first series of the season to Atlanta, chat about which players have done the most to confirm or change their outlook for the year so far, unlucky hitters, the rotation -- Joey Cantillo, Parker Messick and Tanner Bibee in particular -- and Angel Martinez's hard-hit increase.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.
Lima and Ken discuss the growing popularity of the Masters and Scottie Scheffler's viral response to a press conference question. They also highlight Parker Messick's dominance for the Guardians, Bernie Kosar's surprising wrestling appearance, and the retirement of longtime Cavs analyst Jim Chones. 01:00 - Traffic Report 02:22 - Masters Weekend Highlights 07:37 - Guardians Pitching Talk 09:05 - Bernie Kosar Wrestling 10:38 - Jim Chones Retires
Join Raj (@rajmehta.ca) and Lucas (@theprospectprof) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they talk about the new City Connect jerseys, tons of injury news (and how to navigate an injury to a star player), news around Prospects Live. They spend the majority of the episode drafting and discussing MLB rookies they think can have an impact in 2026.Players Discussed: Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt, Sal Stewart, Chase DeLauter, Samuel Basallo, Owen Caissie, Carson Benge, Carter Jensen, Dylan Beavers, Sam Antonacci, Esmerlyn Valdez, Kaelen Culpepper, Jimmy Crooks, Jesus Made, Nolan McLean, Andrew Painter, Rhett Lowder, Parker Messick, Connelly Early, Bubba Chandler, Thomas White, Kade Anderson, Anthony Nunez
Jack Leiter did some very interesting things in his first start (2:30)! ... Michael Soroka had an immaculate inning in his Dbacks debut (6:43). ... Lance McCullers turning back to the clocks (13:04)? ... Let's rank a bunch of interesting pitchers including Parker Messick, Landen Roupp and Kyle Harrison (18:33). ... Luis Castillo racked up a bunch of whiffs on his fastball and Roki Sasaki looked OK (28:05)? ... News (34:30): Cody Ponce was carted off the field with a knee injury. ... Let's rank some corner infielders off to nice starts (42:14). ... How did these pitchers do in their debuts on new teams (46:10)? ... Anything to see with these pitching leftovers (53:00)? ... We wrap up with hitting leftovers, bullpens, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:04:28). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Discussion centers on whether Parker Messick can become the next elite pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians rotation. They also evaluate the Browns' quarterback room and the possibility of Todd Monken choosing between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson for Week 1. The segment concludes with a look at NFL Draft prospects and the polarizing tape of offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor.
Welcome back to the show, Nick Pollack (2:20)! ... We learned that Hunter Greene is out until July (5:18). ... Other news (10:54): Corbin Carroll is returning on Wednesday. ... Let's get into the pitchers we've been watching closely this spring, starting with Spencer Strider (24:30). ... Shane McClanahan's velo has been down (26:25). ... What have we seen from Grayson Rodriguez (29:30)? ... Andrew Painter has had a weird spring (38:03). ... George Kirby has some new pitches (41:57). ... Cam Schlittler is throwing his cutter a lot harder (49:35). ... Let's talk spring risers, first up Mick Abel (57:35). ... Does Nick buy into Mike Burrows and Braxton Ashcraft (1:03:40)? ... What about Cody Ponce, Joey Cantillo, Parker Messick and Cade Cavalli (1:08:00)? ... We wrap up with some deep-league names to watch (1:13:44). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices