Podcasts about Perfect game

Eli threw a 17-strikeout perfect game, got named North Dakota's Gatorade Player of the Year, and signed with Creighton as the #1 baseball prospect in the state. Then a season-ending injury nearly took it all away. In this episode of the Swim Lessons Podcast, we sit down with Eli Nissen. A left-handed pitcher from Minot, ND, who is now grinding it out in the Big East with Creighton Baseball.

Relive the best Marlins discussions of the week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Getting Stephen Strom and Rod Allen's thoughts on Clayton McCullough's decision to pull Eury after seven perfect innings. Plus, a look at how this wild card team caught up with the Phillies in the standings. That and more this week on Best Of Marlins on 104.3 WQAM!

Relive the best Marlins discussions of the week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Getting Stephen Strom and Rod Allen's thoughts on Clayton McCullough's decision to pull Eury after seven perfect innings. Plus, a look at how this wild card team caught up with the Phillies in the standings. That and more this week on Best Of Marlins on 104.3 WQAM!

Relive the best Marlins discussions of the week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Getting Stephen Strom and Rod Allen's thoughts on Clayton McCullough's decision to pull Eury after seven perfect innings. Plus, a look at how this wild card team caught up with the Phillies in the standings. That and more this week on Best Of Marlins on 104.3 WQAM!

In the opening hour of today's show, Carl and Mark debate the decision to pull Jared Jones from a perfect game against the Braves and explore the impact of pitch counts on baseball history. They also evaluate Trae Young's cryptic social media posts following his trade to the Wizards and discuss the leadership structure within the Falcons front office. 01:50 - Live At The Brewhouse 05:15 - Jared Jones Perfect Game 09:00 - Pitcher Injury Management Debate 13:25 - Michael Penix Jr Highlights 18:10 - Trae Young Wizards Trade 23:00 - Evaluating Trae Young Legacy 30:35 - Falcons Front Office Discussion 35:30 - Matt Ryan Front Office Role 40:45 - Organizational Patience And Coaching

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jared Jones was pulled from the game with a perfect game. Joe thinks the bigger problem was that the Pirates didn't score one run. He defends the Pirates decision. MLB analyst Matt Clement joined the show. Matt "it was the easy right move" to pull Jared Jones and thought it was a non-story, at the time.

Jared Jones was pulled from the game with a perfect game. Joe thinks the bigger problem was that the Pirates didn't score one run. He defends the Pirates decision. We all would have given Jones another inning. Joe thinks people should be more mad about the offense and the bullpen not coming through for Jones.

Hour 1: The guys react to Jared Jones being pulled after six perfect innings last night. Why wasn't Carmen Mlodzinski in the game yesterday? And is Crowley talking out of both sides of his mouth this morning?

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Send us Fan MailYour son makes a top travel or select team and suddenly everything feels urgent. Tryouts, fees, rankings, showcases, guest players, tournament schedules, recruiting promises. We slow the moment down and ask the question that actually protects families: are you buying real player development, or are you buying a uniform and a calendar?We sit down with Bobby Minor, a former D1 player and longtime coach who now helps baseball parents make smarter decisions from Little League through high school baseball and into college baseball. We talk about the hidden “most expensive” part of youth travel baseball: uninformed choices made out of fear, comparison, and pressure. Bobby breaks down early bloomers versus late bloomers, why so many kids quit by 14, and how work ethic and patience beat hype almost every time.We also get practical. What should you ask a travel team before you commit? Bobby explains why guest player policies matter, how the true all-in cost can double once uniforms, facility fees, hotels, and gate charges hit, and what a real development plan should look like when a player struggles. Then we tackle arm care and pitcher overuse on weekends, plus the truth about Perfect Game and PBR rankings as marketing tools versus real recruiting signals.If you want clearer priorities, fewer regrets, and a healthier path through travel baseball, hit play, subscribe, share this with a baseball parent, and leave a quick review so more families can find it.Support the showFollow:  X | @BCUPod / IG @baseballcoachesunplugged Website - https://www.athlete1.netSponsor: The Netting Professionalshttps://www.nettingpros.com

"81, 82, 83, 84, 85... 98, 99. 100." Zaslow is old-timey sports radio angry about the Marlins manager, Clayton McCullough, taking out starter Eury Pérez after 7 innings of a Perfect Game. Was he right to do it? Plus, after the miraculous World Cup match between Argentina and Cabo Verde, we have the Top 5 Matches in 'Miami Stadium' History. And what uniform numbers does UM Football have the most famous player for? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were announced this past weekend, and while many very deserving players were named to their respective squads, there were a few surprising names who weren't selected. With the Midsummer Classic taking place in Philadelphia, there's one member of the hometown team who should've been a slam dunk to join the National League roster. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss who they think were the biggest snubs from this year's All-Star Game, including why Zack Wheeler should've easily made the team representing the host Philadelphia Phillies. They also discuss some of the surprising players who did make their league's roster, including Luis Arraez, Matt Olson and Nick Kurtz. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the controversial decision by the Miami Marlins to not let Eury Pérez attempt to complete a perfect game after seven innings against the Sacramento Athletics. They then discuss the New York Yankees alarmingly dropping a series to the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014, a Los Angeles Dodgers announcer giving the two of them some flak and recap all the other action from baseball this past weekend. 2:05 - The Opener: All-Star snubs 14:50 - All-Star starting pitcher matchup 28:20 - How Sweep It Is: No perfecto for Pérez 41:56 - Red Sox are back in the race 45:28 - Kind of a Big Deal: Yankees panic? 53:46 - Turbo Mode: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Marlins completed a sweep of the Athletics, but the biggest story came after Eury Perez was pulled following seven perfect innings, sparking plenty of debate. Joe Rose and the guys discuss whether manager Clayton McCullough made the right long-term decision, explaining that Perez is still working his way back from injury and the organization wants to keep him healthy for a potential playoff run. They also weigh the other side of the argument, questioning whether a chance at baseball history was worth letting him chase a perfect game.

Tobin and Leroy critique the Marlins' decision to pull Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings during their sweep of the Athletics. They also decode the Miami Heat's cryptic social media posts potentially teasing a pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Finally, they react to breaking news that Tim Hardaway Jr. will wear his father's retired number ten for the Heat. 02:13 - Marlins Sweep Athletics 06:33 - Analytics vs. History 14:13 - Global Soccer Update 21:02 - Leroy's Rib Cooking 24:35 - Heat Giannis Tease 32:14 - Leroy's Game Bums 37:00 - Pitching Management Critique 44:40 - Hardaway Jr. News

Tobin and Leroy react to the Marlins' controversial decision to pull Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings, sparking a heated debate about the role of analytics in modern baseball. They discuss the official transition of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat and whether LeBron James might favor a return to Cleveland over South Florida. Finally, they explore the legal fallout of the Malik Beasley gambling investigation and its proximity to the Heat roster. 02:51 - Leroy's Bicep Injury 10:04 - Eury Pérez Controversy 25:21 - Giannis Trade Official 32:20 - LeBron's Decision Debate 39:49 - Hardaway Jersey Number Controversy 51:51 - Marlins Analytics Criticism 01:03:47 - World Cup Highlights 01:11:10 - Rib Cooking Tips 01:22:18 - Game Balls And Bums 01:32:22 - FIBA World Cup Qualifiers 01:34:49 - Hardaway Number Confirmed 01:42:13 - Malik Beasley Gambling Scandal 01:50:11 - Jimmy Butler Association Concerns 01:57:40 - USA Vs Belgium Preview 02:08:15 - Heat Roster Age Debate 02:19:42 - Bobrovsky's Heartfelt Farewell 02:30:12 - Alright Oh No

Leroy shares the story of a bizarre bicep injury sustained while moving folding chairs before diving into a heated debate regarding the Marlins' decision to pull Eury Pérez during a perfect game. Tobin and Leroy argue that baseball has lost its soul to analytics by prioritizing "what-ifs" over historic milestones. The conversation also touches on World Cup soccer highlights and the ongoing eligibility drama surrounding Folarin Balogun. 02:50 - Leroy's Folding Chair Injury 10:15 - Eury Pérez Pulled During Perfection 14:00 - Analytics Killing Baseball's History 27:50 - Marlins Sweep A's In Sacramento 32:20 - The Cost Of Managing Minutes 40:00 - World Cup And Haaland's Dominance

This week we discuss baseball performance oddities. Of the well known ones such as the Cycle or a Perfect Game are some more impressive than others and do any of them still deserve the reverence they get?For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss Phil Niekro's 3000th strikeout and the knuckleballer as a concept. How hard is it to be a good knuckleballer and is there any room for that kind of pitcher in modern baseball?Our Hall of Famer this week is infielder Joe Sewell. His numbers are good, but in an era such as the 1920s, were they good enough to stand out and included in the HOF?In our singlular parting shot this week discusses the ongoing tension between the players and the owners with the end of the CBA looming.Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials featuring Sewell's Cleveland Indians with, "The Ball", Kenny Lofton for Taco Bell, and Jonathan Winters for Channel 43!Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.TimestampsThis Week In Baseball - 21:22Hall of Fame Discussion - 40:34Parting Shot - 55:46

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Terrible Time Timmy offers up some good quality baseball & NBA takes & local ties to Rochester. Gene speaks to the worst owner in the NBA as well as expansion. Everyones favorite segment "Dianna Russini news." Plus Gene & Tim make predictions on the sports future.

Full Show Broadcast: The NHL draft in Buffalo takes center stage Friday & Saturday. Buffalo Sabres beat reporter Paul Hamilton brings the heat in hour 1. Lots of good Sabres news. Tim Schneider shares two interesting sports takes in hour 2. Gene speaks to a bad NBA owner & as well as NBA expansion. We have Dianna Russini news too.

Gene & Tim discuss the latest news & information about Dianna Russini. Plus what is the significance of a "No-No" in MLB?

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on Today's starting Logan Webb vs Ryan Gusto, Jim Bunning's perfect game for the Phillies on Father's Day and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on Today's starting Logan Webb vs Ryan Gusto, Jim Bunning's perfect game for the Phillies on Father's Day and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailAlex and Trav use a full 1993 paycheck earned by an average American to buy nothing but video games from Christmas catalogs!Check out Caleb J. Ross's latest video! Catalogs for today's game draft:JCPenney 1993 Christmas CatalogToys R Us Christmas CatalogElectronics Boutique Christmas 93'Sears Catalog 1993 (page 1) (page 2)Perfect Game.... Games (there are more than these but these are ones we mentioned)Basketball https://www.82-0.com/Hockey https://www.nhl-82-0.com/Football https://17-0.sleeper.com/Baseball https://statgm.com/draftBaseball with Pitchers https://162baseball.com/Support the showFind links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

K-State stars Dee Kennedy continues to gain even more momentum with postseason awards as he gets set to prepare for the MLB draft!

Send us Fan MailIt's Monday night and Tuffy Talk Live opens with breaking news before the show even hits its second segment, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and the university mutually part ways, ending the gambling injunction saga that had college football holding its breath for two weeks. Layton, Greg, and Ethan react in real time. Greg calls the NCAA "punked." Ethan says it feels like a PR move driven by Big 12 pressure. Layton ties it directly to the Will Wade situation, because if you want to talk about ethics in college athletics, you can't do it without talking about both.Then the Will Wade investigation. NC State is not letting this go quietly. The timeline is damning, LSU's season ended March 11, Wade resigned March 25, he was introduced at LSU March 26, and the buyout was set to drop from $5 million to $3 million on April 1. NC State Vice Chancellor Allison Newhart wrote that the school has reason to suspect LSU influenced efforts to avoid or delay notice of Wade's recruitment to save money on the buyout. LSU responded by asking NC State to sign a legal waiver. NC State refused. Wade's response to all of it? "They're pretty mad for a coach they didn't think was very good." Ethan calls it a Captain Obvious situation. Greg says you hold people accountable. And the conversation turns to the real question, does NC State have a case, and what are they actually going after?Then the new Report Card segment debuts, and Layton, Greg, and Ethan grade every one of Chris Hart's moves in his first two weeks as head coach. First up is a name we hadn't heard before, Mississippi State catcher Andrew Raymond, who chose NC State over multiple SEC schools specifically because of the program's catcher development history. All-Rookie A-10 as a freshman at George Mason before transferring to Mississippi State. Greg and Ethan both land at B-plus. Then Hunter Warren gets an A, Ethan makes the case that Warren has been better than Luke Nixon in Year 1 and Year 2 comparisons. Chet Lax gets a B-minus from Ethan, not a reflection on Lax himself but on where he slots in a rotation that still needs more arms. Jesse Gutierrez gets a B, Greg hears from a former San Jose State teammate that Gutierrez sits 89 to 91 as a starter and bumps to 92-93 out of the bullpen. McCall Biemiller gets a C from Ethan and an incomplete from Greg — 13 career innings is simply not enough data. Taylor Black as recruiting coordinator gets an A-minus from both, Ethan notes he stepped into exactly the job Hart vacated, the Florida pipeline stays open, and Bo Robinson and JT Jarrett keep their roles without having to be promoted past where they belong.Then NC State basketball, JUCO center Shah Hall official visit breakdown, the Auburn frontcourt target situation, and whether state even needs Hall if the roster fills out elsewhere. Jacob Burns and Amir Moore football commits, Greg says he can't get excited about three-star recruits even though he respects what they represent. Ethan ties it back to the bigger picture, you find your star players through the high school ranks and use the portal for depth, not the other way around. And the ACC power rankings debate, On3's Andy Staples has NC State 10th. Greg says 7 or 8. Ethan says Virginia is the most overrated team on the list and breaks down exactly why their nine-win season last year was smoke and mirrors. Plus shoutouts to Ty Head as a Gold Glove finalist and Rett Johnson earning Perfect Game second-team freshman All-American honors.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.

Join Nick and Harrison as they talk about Misiorowski's dominant performance, Freddie Freeman reaching 2,500 hits, Yamamoto's near Perfect Game, and Buyers and Sellers at the Deadline. Also so "Out of Left Field" questions along with "Guess Who?" Trivia! Come be a part of the only podcast that makes you a main part of the show!!

Brian Noe, Geoff Schwartz, and Bill Krackomberger are here to discuss the Knicks closing out the Spurs to win the NBA Title. The guys also go over the Brendan Sorsby situation as he will be able to play after a 2 game suspension. Plus, the guys discuss Yoshinobu Yamamotto flirting with a Perfect Game yesterday, we have another edition of Parlay Platter, Prop It Up, and Follow the Money with Christian Cipollini! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 17, 1998, David Wells showed up to Yankee Stadium having slept maybe two and a half hours, running on coffee, a single pancake, and whatever was left of Saturday night. He then threw the 15th perfect game in Major League Baseball history in front of 49,820 people who were mostly there for a Beanie Baby. That's the story this week. We go deep on the whole thing — the legendary SNL after-party that didn't happen, the cast members who swear they were there and provably weren't, the Mandela Effect that turned one hungover pitcher into baseball mythology, and what Wells actually did in the nine years after the game nobody thought he had left in him. Also in this episode: Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice stop by Letterman to deliver a top 10 list, Steve Garvey turns up as an extra in The Godfather Part II, Wade Boggs earns his nickname on the set of Cheers, and we finally finish that pack of 2003 Topps with Alfonso Soriano, Shawn Green, Al Leiter, and Sean Casey. Topics include: David Wells perfect game, 1998 New York Yankees, SNL Mandela Effect, Jimmy Fallon David Wells party, Beanie Baby day Yankee Stadium, Chuck Knoblauch throwing yips, Tim McClelland umpire, Don Larsen perfect game, Dock Ellis no-hitter, Dallas Braden perfect game, David Cone knuckleball, Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame, Wade Boggs Cheers, Steve Garvey Godfather, 2003 Topps baseball cards, baseball history podcast, Two Strike Noise 00:00 Open 01:06 Rickey & Rice on Letterman 05:26 Garvey in Godfather 07:18 Boggs on Cheers 10:10 Towel Toss Ejection 12:40 Wells Perfect Game Intro 15:48 Gout and Yankees Context 19:10 The Mystery Party Night 23:28 Hangover to Perfection 30:37 Perfect Game Tension 33:00 Knoblauch Saves It 34:23 Twins Stall Tactics 35:26 Ninth Inning Drama 37:31 Perfect Game Celebration 38:51 Aftermath And Trivia 45:06 SNL Mandela Effect 47:33 Wax Pack Heroes Returns 01:00:50 Final Cards Winner 01:04:11 Wrap Up And Plugs   Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture

You think MLB scouts are evaluating your son. They are. But they are evaluating you just as carefully — and what they see in you can move your son's draft stock up or down by hundreds of thousands of dollars.   MLB agent Matt Hannaford sits down with Mike Liguori to break down what scouts actually watch for when they evaluate a draft prospect, why the in-home visit matters as much as the at-bat, and the effect of a single team's draft-day board pivot and how it directly impacts a family.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why scouts spend just as much time evaluating your family as they do your son's swing What in-home visits and Zoom calls reveal that game film cannot How one of Matt's clients became a first-round pick because of who his family was, not just how he played Why the draft board pivots after pick 1 — and how it can impact whether you sign or not How to prepare your son for the draft so a multi-million dollar target doesn't become a $100,000 disappointment How travel ball volume, social media pressure, and the "dad wound" all show up in scout reports   In this episode, Matt Hannaford explains why MLB area scouts, cross-checkers, scouting directors, and general managers spend so much time on in-home visits. The scout is not just confirming athletic ability — that work is mostly done by draft day. The in-home visit is where the organization grades how the family functions: does the dad let the kid talk, have the mom and dad raised their son well, does the player answer a question well. Every interaction gets logged, and what gets evaluated both with the players performance and a family dynamic shapes how much money the organization could be willing to invest.   Matt walks through a real example: a recent first-round pick whose draft stock was lifted specifically because of family makeup. As Matt puts it, every team in the room said the same thing — if the kid had not been who he is off the field, he would not have gone in the first round. That is what scouts mean when they say "makeup matters." There is on-the-field makeup (do you run hard, do you play the right way) and off-the-field makeup (who are you as a person, how do you communicate, how do you handle failure, what does your home environment say about who that organization thinks you can become). All get scored.   The episode also walks through the draft-day mechanics most families never see. Only one team — the team picking first overall — actually knows what they are doing in advance. Everyone else builds their board live as the picks come in. Matt tells the story of a client years ago who had a clear plan: a specific team picking fourth had told the family they should get to their target number. Then the player that team didn't expect to still be available at pick four was, and it changed everything. Their ideal player fell to them at four. They overpaid to get him. And every pick after that caused them to save money on. The board got reshaped in real time and ended up making compromise calls in the 15th round: a million became 500,000, then 300,000, then 100,000.    The lesson for you, the parent, is preparation. The families who get the best outcomes are not the ones who buy into the hype that the draft will go exactly as planned. They need to have a backup plan — a strong college commitment to a school the player is excited to attend. If your son ends up on a college campus, they need to recognize that for being a positive. And if a team ends up offering life-changing money then that's a decision they should be prepared to make in a moment. Either outcome needs to be analyzed and vetted well before the draft but both must be seen as a good outcome or you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Not because that's a guarantee but because it's how the draft functions. That scenario is real and being prepared for it will give you the best chance for success no matter how it goes.   Matt also addresses the bigger pattern under all of this: the wounds from parents that are created in travel ball that last well into adulthood. Big league players in their 20s and 30s still carry the imprint of how their parents pushed them at 10, 11, 12. Some of them used that pressure to fuel their careers. Many of them also lost the ability to communicate with the parent because of it. The point of this episode is not to make you feel like you are failing — it is to invite you to ask whether what you are doing today is going to help your son for the next ten to twenty years, not just the next ten to twenty games.   Listen all the way through for Matt's breakdown of the major showcases and tournaments that actually get pro scouts and college recruiting coordinators in attendance — Perfect Game, the WWBA in Atlanta, the PG National Showcase, the Area Code Games, and East Coast Pro, Team USA — and the difference between going to an event to be seen versus going to an event to compete.   Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday at 6 AM ET. Send your questions in the comments — Matt reads them.   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is an MLB agent with over 25 years of experience guiding families through college recruiting, the transfer portal, and the MLB Draft. This is where you get the insider playbook — direct from the agent room — so you can make decisions with confidence instead of pressure.   LINKS & RESOURCES Alignd Website: https://www.aligndsports.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/   #CollegeBaseball #MLBDraft #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #YouthBaseball  

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Full Hour #2. Gene kicks off hour 2 with shots & top sports headlines. Damon Amendolara joins the show in the bottom of the hour to tackle the Bills & Sabres.

On today's bonus episode, Guy presents Ellie and Bree with a handful of video game characters, and they've gotta assemble the best team. Who will captain the winners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Jeff celebrate the 45th anniversary of Len Barker's perfect game by interviewing the Cleveland legend himself. They discuss his memories of the 1981 performance against the Toronto Blue Jays, the rarity of such games in MLB history, and how the culture of pitching has evolved in the modern era.

You're probably spending too much on travel baseball for the wrong reasons — and the people telling you it's necessary are the ones who benefit when you do. MLB agent Matt Hannaford answers three listener questions that hit the same nerve every travel ball parent shares: how much is too much, when does specialization actually make sense, and what do you do when a coach is treating your kid unfairly.    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why no college coach or pro scout is watching your 11-year-old play — and what that means for where to spend your money - The hierarchy most travel ball families have backwards: exposure, competition, development — and why flipping it is the only path that actually works - When sport specialization makes sense (and the warning sign that it's happening too early) - The Tommy John surgery reality nobody tells you about — and why a 13-year-old with a torn UCL has a problem his parents don't understand yet - How to talk to a youth coach about playing time without your kid paying the price   Matt opens with a question from Steve, a parent who just paid $3,200 for summer travel ball for his 11-year-old son and is staring down another $7,000 of expenses this year. Matt's answer reframes the entire spending conversation. No college coach is scouting 11-year-olds. No pro scout is scouting 11-year-olds. The only people scouting 11-year-olds are other travel ball programs trying to recruit your kid into the next paid tier. From there, Matt walks through the development-first hierarchy and explains why it has to come before competition and exposure, not after. He uses Brandon Nimmo as a real example — a first-round MLB draft pick who came out of Wyoming and barely attended any showcase events in high school. The lesson: if your son is good enough, they will find him. The events most parents are told they have to attend are not the gatekeepers parents think they are. Rick's question follows: his 10-year-old's travel coach is telling the family to drop soccer and focus on baseball year-round. Matt pulls from his own multi-sport background — hockey, baseball, basketball, football — and from the Aspen Institute research on youth burnout to explain why early specialization is being sold to families who do not need it. He shares a story from his own client base: a travel ball coach whose player tore his UCL after a parent ignored a rest warning and took the kid to play in another team's tournament. The doctor's recommendation: put baseball down for six years. The final question comes from Sean, whose son was moved to batting ninth after one fielding error — despite hitting .380. Matt names what is actually happening here. Coaches do not move hitters down for a defensive error. That is a coach with an axe to grind, not a coaching decision. He gives parents and high school players a step-by-step framework for the conversation: do not complain about lineup spot, ask what specifically the coach needs to see for trust to be earned back, and hold the coach accountable to his own answer. The episode covers college recruiting timing, the WWBA tournament in Atlanta, Perfect Game events in Jupiter, and what USA Baseball selection actually looks like.   ABOUT THE SHOW  Matt Hannaford is an MLB agent with 26 years representing Major League Baseball players. He gives you the insider playbook on travel baseball, college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions so you can navigate the system with confidence and stop being sold to.   CONNECT WITH MATT  Alignd Sports Agency: https://www.aligndsports.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/   #TravelBaseball #YouthSports #MLBDraft #BaseballParent

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals wild comeback win over the Pirates from Monday night, 4-2 at PNC Park.The Cardinals went from perfect game victims to stunning the Buccos with a four-run ninth inning in a shocking win.JJ Wetherholt plays one of the heroes in his hometown. And Jordan Walker had a HUGE moment that should not go unnoticed.We shout out Dustin May and several others from this improbable win.

Jordan Gates is the Midwest Crosschecker for Perfect Game, covering key recruiting hotbeds across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan. His role puts him on the front lines of amateur baseball—evaluating players, building reports, and identifying both top-tier prospects and under-the-radar talent.Gates began his journey with Perfect Game as an intern in the Ohio Valley, working events while also gaining hands-on experience inside a training facility environment. He later moved into a full-time role as a Southeast Tournament Director, where he built relationships with players, coaches, and organizations while getting exposure to high-level competition across the region.After a stint working with the Cincinnati Reds organization, Gates returned to Perfect Game in a full-time scouting capacity. Known for his detailed evaluations and balanced perspective on projection vs. performance, he combines in-game observation, video analysis, and industry collaboration to assess players at every level.His work emphasizes not just tools, but how those tools translate into real game performance—making him a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of player development and recruiting."Projection is a fickle game.""Most overrated stat is batting average.""Deception in pitch tunneling is a key trait."Chapters00:00 Jordan Gates: Journey to Scouting04:48 A Day in the Life of a Scout09:59 The Art of Scouting: Finding Hidden Gems14:43 Evaluating Players: The Perfect Game Scale21:53 Showcase Insights: Maximizing Opportunities36:36 Understanding Arm Injuries in Young Athletes42:39 The Impact of Mental Health on Performance47:30 Spotlight on Rising Baseball Talents54:16 Evaluating Player Metrics and TraitsResourcesPerfect Game Official WebsiteJordan Gates on Twitter/X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Gates is the Midwest Crosschecker for Perfect Game, covering key recruiting hotbeds across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan. His role puts him on the front lines of amateur baseball—evaluating players, building reports, and identifying both top-tier prospects and under-the-radar talent.Gates began his journey with Perfect Game as an intern in the Ohio Valley, working events while also gaining hands-on experience inside a training facility environment. He later moved into a full-time role as a Southeast Tournament Director, where he built relationships with players, coaches, and organizations while getting exposure to high-level competition across the region.After a stint working with the Cincinnati Reds organization, Gates returned to Perfect Game in a full-time scouting capacity. Known for his detailed evaluations and balanced perspective on projection vs. performance, he combines in-game observation, video analysis, and industry collaboration to assess players at every level.His work emphasizes not just tools, but how those tools translate into real game performance—making him a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of player development and recruiting."Projection is a fickle game.""Most overrated stat is batting average.""Deception in pitch tunneling is a key trait."Chapters00:00 Jordan Gates: Journey to Scouting04:48 A Day in the Life of a Scout09:59 The Art of Scouting: Finding Hidden Gems14:43 Evaluating Players: The Perfect Game Scale21:53 Showcase Insights: Maximizing Opportunities36:36 Understanding Arm Injuries in Young Athletes42:39 The Impact of Mental Health on Performance47:30 Spotlight on Rising Baseball Talents54:16 Evaluating Player Metrics and Traits59:42 The Business of Youth Sports and ShowcasesResourcesPerfect Game Official WebsiteJordan Gates on Twitter/XGuest linksTwitter/X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Ariya are joined by Kyler Peterson of Perfect Game to talk FSU's win over Stetson, the return of Gabe Fraser, preview Notre Dame and some Noles MLB Draft projections.

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to the Yankees releasing Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest before he could make his MLB debut. They also discuss fans missing historic moments, including a caller who left David Cone's perfect game early to attend a dinner. 01:00 - Yankees Release Cade Winquest 05:03 - Shaun Morash and David Wells 10:24 - Leaving David Cone's Perfect Game

Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful! And for the Faithful! Tonight, Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal dig into Edmonton's 3-0 win over the Kraken of Seattle.

Calvin Glen Alexander is joined by Trey Florence for a loaded 50-minute episode of The CGA Tour covering everything happening in Oklahoma State athletics.The guys break down the end of Oklahoma State men's basketball season and what went wrong, while shifting to major positives across the program. From THREE freshman national champions in wrestling to Jaycie Hoyt leading Cowgirl Basketball to a tournament win, there's plenty to be excited about in Stillwater.Plus, Ruby Meylan makes history again with her second perfect game, and both OSU baseball and softball take care of business with big weekend series wins.To wrap it up, Calvin and Trey debate their “heroes of the decade” for OSU sports and finish with a fun trivia segment you won't want to miss.0:00 – Intro2:15 – OSU MBB Season Ends: What Happened?10:30 – 3 Freshman National Champs in Wrestling

This week, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev discuss the latest news, including a major update for the Switch 2 that allows Switch games to be played in a higher resolution in handheld mode. Plus, the latest GameCube title to hit the Switch 2 is here, with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness available now. What do Trev and Jemma think? We also discuss battery accessibility - will there be a new Switch 2 version with better access? Plus, we talk Nintendo Music, play a fun octopus-themed demo, revisit a classic game in Kirk's Corner, and go through the games we're playing. We end with a look at how and when to review games a perfect score.Phew! Enjoy the show!

When DraftKings posted +225 on there being a perfect game during the MLB season, gambling Twitter immediately called it one of the worst prices ever hung. But most of the outrage focused on the wrong reasons. In this video, Rob Pizzola breaks down why the reaction missed the mark, walks through the probability calculation step by step, converts the implied odds properly, and uses base rate math to estimate the true price of this season-long prop in the Major League Baseball betting market. Along the way, he explains what this says about sportsbook pricing and how to think about market mispricing more intelligently. Rather than piling on, Rob treats this as a sports betting analysis exercise — showing viewers how to approach niche markets, sanity-check numbers, and build a number from scratch. If you've ever wondered how to price something like a perfect game prop yourself, this is a full breakdown of the math and assumptions behind it on the Circles Off channel.

Everyone was hoping for a big breakout from Drake Maye on the big stage, but the QB was nowhere close to what the Patriots needed from him.

Former Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco joins the Giants Fanfest Warmup Show with Bill Laskey to talk about the 2026 Giants team, his catch in the Matt Cain Perfect Game and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let all of New England celebrate while the rest of the nation is disgusted: the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! What were the key moments from yesterday's AFC Championship win in Denver and how stout was that Pats' defense? Then, one key moment was Sean Payton deciding to go for it on 4th down instead of kicking a field goal which can all be blamed on Payton's ego. And, saluting the heroes from yesterday's win and wondering why Mike Vrabel talked about the change in Christian Gonzalez.

The final hour begins with tonight's Headlines featuring the Bills making some odd choices to interview for their head coach, the Bruins getting back in the win column, and another MLB trade the Red Sox aren't a part of. Then, the fan who collapsed at Gillette Stadium 10 years ago Bob Stanley joins the show after his story was locally featured about how he basically regained his life back. And, giving our final picks for the AFC Championship game in Denver on Sunday.

Gaming Hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are going head to head to draft the ULTIMATE Game Night. Two video games, two epic snacks and an iconic beverage are the criteria for us to craft the best night of gaming EVER. Who's team will reign supreme and which iconic video games and snacks would YOU pick? We answer it all in this awesome gaming packed episode! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps, NorwegianGreaser and Dettmarp. Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder and Bobby S Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community:⁠ https://discord.gg/Dsx2rgEEbz⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Visit us on the web: ⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠  Follow us on Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/videogamerspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices