Podcast appearances and mentions of Pete Alonso

Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the departures of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Jeff McNeil, the signings of Jorge Polanco and Luke Weaver, the starting rotation as it stands and potential moves to bolster it, the need for depth, additions to the lineup, who is on the hot seat, and AI Jack.

It's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. We had some great discussions with many incredible people in sports media over the past year and we put together a collection of clips from 2025. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2026.-:19: Howie Rose on not being comfortable hearing his Pete Alonso home run call on Mets plane (Episode 83)-9:50: Andrew "McLovin" Perloff on why he left "The Dan Patrick Show" (Episode 85)-12:45: Larry McReynolds on Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s fatal crash and praise of Mike Joy leading broadcast (Episode 87)-18:37: Tony Reali on reaching out to Jay Mariotti over the years (Episode 94)-25:02: Mike Greenberg on the success of "Mike and Mike" (Episode 101)-30:34: Dan Orlovsky on praying for Damar Hamlin while on ESPN (Episode 107)-34:51: Verne Lundquist on "Happy Gilmore 2" and meeting Post Malone (Episode 108)-43:09: Jordan Schultz on Pablo Torre's journalism (Episode 119)-49:49: Joe Davis on claims of Dodgers bias on Fox MLB broadcasts (Episode 120)Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the spirit of the holiday season, we bring friends and family together. Chesapeake chef extraordinaire and proprietor of Gertrude's at The BMA John Shields hosts Nestor once again for a Christmas and New Year's Eve celebration (at an hour we can all appreciate) along with former MLB outfielder Casper Wells for chat about seven fishes, sauerkraut and Pete Alonso. The post John Shields hosts former MLBer Casper Wells for chat about Christmas, sauerkraut and baseball first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Pete Alonso reflects on his final days in Queens, while the guys debate if Jalen Brunson is on the verge of dethroning Patrick Ewing as the ultimate fan favorite. Plus, don't miss the Moment of the Day as Jerry leaves the room stunned by admitting he's never heard of "Napoleon Dynamite."

The Mets traded Jeff McNeil to the A's. Jerry is still skeptical of the Mets offseason and letting Pete Alonso walk.

Willie Colon reflects on the Todd Bowles he knew with the Jets. Plus, we hear Pete Alonso's candid thoughts on his Mets departure and go inside Steve Cohen's personal outreach to Evan Roberts to clear the air on his latest viral tweets.

Jerry and Willie Colon tackle a lot in New York sports, diving into the "stuck and miserable" reality of the Jets' locker room culture and the Giants' search for a new leader among candidates like Mike McCarthy and Brian Flores. Between reacting to the stunning Mets fire sale of Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso, the guys debate the future of Jaxson Dart, Carl Banks' frustrations with Big Blue, and Willie's pitch for a veteran bridge QB like Kyler Murray. From Brock Purdy's dominance and Philip Rivers' return and Jerry's shocking "Napoleon Dynamite" confession, this show covers everything from holiday festivities to the total teardown of local franchises.

Jerry and Willie dive into the holiday spirit, but the "Mets-mas" forecast looks bleak after the Jeff McNeil trade and Pete Alonso's departure. Should the Giants bench Jaxson Dart to protect their tank? Plus, Chad Ochocinco defends DK Metcalf after his fan-striking suspension.

Jerry and Willie start the hour dissecting the dysfunction of New York football, with Willie suggesting the Jets skip a rookie QB and instead target a veteran "bridge" like Kyler Murray or Mac Jones. The guys hear from a "fed up" Carl Banks, plus, an emotional Pete Alonso regarding his departure from the Mets. The debate heats up over Jalen Brunson's Knick legacy and Jerry's shocking "Napoleon Dynamite" ignorance, before the duo wraps up wondering if John Harbaugh could be the coaching savior the Giants desperately need.

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In a blistering opening segment, Marc Malusis reacts to the "gutting" of the Mets' homegrown core following the trade of Jeff McNeil to the Oakland A's. Malusis pushes back hard on the narrative that "clubhouse chemistry" was the reason for the 2025 collapse, instead pointing the finger squarely at a disastrous pitching staff and a "leaky" organization. As David Stearns systematically replaces fan favorites like Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo with defensive "grinders" and reclamation projects, Malusis warns that the honeymoon is over: Stearns has officially molded this team in his own image, and in New York, his "vision" better result in wins—or he'll be the next one on the hot seat.

In this high-energy holiday edition, Marc "Moose" Malusis dives deep into the state of New York sports as 2025 comes to a close. The conversation kicks off with the New York Jets' draft strategy, specifically whether the team should trade a haul of picks to move up for Indiana quarterback Francisco Mendoza. Malusis weighs the massive capital required against the desperate need for a long-term solution under center, referencing the cautionary tale of Sam Darnold's development. The focus then shifts to the New York Mets, where Moose handles a flurry of calls from frustrated fans. The debate centers on David Stearns' analytical approach to player valuation, the departure of homegrown stars like Pete Alonso, and the glaring absence of a starting pitching rotation as Christmas approaches. Malusis also addresses rumors of a toxic clubhouse culture and the pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza to reign in a team of high-priced egos. Finally, the show touches on the Giants' coaching future and the nuances of raising "good human beings" in a fast-paced world.

In this high-energy segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis dives into the swirling rumors of discontent within the New York Mets' clubhouse. Following a disappointing season, Malusis breaks down the friction between high-priced stars, the frustration of "has-been" acquisitions, and the leadership vacuum under manager Carlos Mendoza. From Juan Soto's massive contract tension to the perceived rift between cornerstone players like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, Moose challenges the idea that "losing creates chemistry." He offers a blunt assessment of whether the issues stem from Mendoza's lack of control or a roster that has simply run its course. It's a raw look at why the wealthiest team in baseball couldn't find its soul in 2025.

On their penultimate show, Marc Malusis and his co-host break down the "calous business" of the New York Mets' offseason following the departure of Pete Alonso. With the news of Alonso heading to the Orioles and Edwin Diaz out the door, Malusis demands to know why David Stearns and Steve Cohen—despite having the deepest pockets in baseball—refused to match a reasonable offer to keep the "Polar Bear" behind Juan Soto. The duo debates whether Stearns is a brilliant architect building a sustainable winner or a cold-hearted executive tearing down the clubhouse's soul. From the "skepticism" of the Mets' new casino-linked finances to the potential (and pitfalls) of a Kyle Tucker pursuit, Malusis leaves no stone unturned in this heated post-mortem of a franchise at a crossroads.

In this heated segment, Marc Malusis reacts to the New York Mets trading longtime infielder Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics. While acknowledging the emotional toll on the fan base—especially following the departures of Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Díaz—Malusis refuses to "cry over McNeil." He delivers a blunt assessment of McNeil's regression, citing his obsession with launch angle and a dip in contact hitting as reasons why the "Squirrel" became expendable. More importantly, Moose challenges the front office's narrative that the 2025 season failed due to "clubhouse chemistry." He fires back with a reality check: the Mets failed because their pitching was "disastrous," and David Stearns is now gambling the franchise's future on "grinders" rather than proven stars.

Baltimore Orioles beat reporter Matt Weyrich from The Baltimore Sun visits the Jack Vita Show to chat about the O's highly active offseason. The Orioles are making quick work of the offseason. The club signed former New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract, the richest free agent deal in franchise history. The O's patched up their bullpen, inking closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal. Baltimore has also been very active in the trade market. Last month, the club dealt promising young pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward, in a rare, one-for-one trade. Then, the club turned around and acquired pitching, trading prospects Slater de Brun, Caden Bodine, Michael Forret, Austin Overn, and a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick to the Tampa Bay Rays for starting pitcher Shane Baz. Matt is here to break it all down with Jack, discussing how the Alonso deal came to fruition, and how the O's lineup stacks up with him and Taylor Ward in it. Full transparency, this episode was taped before the Orioles acquired Baz, so Jack and Matt discuss how they expect the O's to address their starting pitching needs this winter. Can Orioles fans expect their team to add another high-profile starting pitcher before Spring Training? Later, Matt celebrates his James Madison Dukes' playoff berth. Matt is a 2019 graduate of JMU and never thought he'd see the day that his school would be participating in the College Football Playoff. Matt and Jack talk about the College Football Playoff system, and discuss how things shook out this year. All this, and so much more, only on the Jack Vita Show! You can follow Matt on Twitter, @ByMattWeyrich!

Our tour around the diamond continues at first base as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by starting first baseman for the University of Pittsburgh Carter Dierdorf as the guys break down the best first baseman in the league! Freddie Freeman, Vlad Guerrero Jr. Bryce Harper, Pete Alonso and so much more discussed!  To have your list featured on a future episode or to nominate someone to appear on another top 10 list, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter) 

In this blistering Monday midday broadcast, Marc "Moose" Malusis pulls no punches as he surveys the wreckage of New York football just days before Christmas. With both the Giants and Jets sitting at a dismal 3-11, Moose delivers a raw "Saratoga Winter Warning," labeling the Jets' decision to keep Aaron Glenn a "disaster" and slamming the Giants' "unwatchable" offensive game plan. From the "Quarterback Bidding War" over the #1 overall pick to a heated defense of Mets fans losing Pete Alonso, Malusis provides an unfiltered look at a city in sports crisis. Whether it's picking new contenders like the Texans or issuing a postseason ultimatum to the Bills, this is the Malusis Manifesto—a high-voltage breakdown of the "ice and pain" currently defining New York sports

In this high-energy holiday edition of The Fan, Marc Malusis tackles the growing disconnect between New York front offices and their loyal fanbases. The "Moose" dives deep into the Yankees' shifting standards, arguing that the organizational grading system has moved from "Championship or Bust" to "Playoffs or Bust," leaving fans like caller Ramon rightfully frustrated with Aaron Boone's job security. The show takes an emotional turn as Marc breaks down the "heartbreak" of Mets fans moving on from Pete Alonso, comparing the team's refusal to pay their stars to a failing relationship where the "date nights" have long since stopped. Finally, Marc looks toward the postseason, issuing a stark ultimatum to the Buffalo Bills: with Mahomes and Jackson out of the way, the AFC is a vacuum that Buffalo must fill now or never. Between scouting the Giants' draft needs and celebrating the legendary career of Dove Kramer behind the glass, Malusis delivers a "B+" performance (according to Pete!) that covers every corner of the New York sports landscape.

In this heated segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis pulls no punches as he dissects the current state of the New York Mets. Drawing on his decades of experience in the New York sports market, Malusis compares being a Mets fan to a failing relationship—one filled with broken promises and "date nights" that never happened. From the stinging loss of cornerstone player Pete Alonso to the front office's refusal to commit to long-term stars, Malusis explores why the "magic carpet ride" for fans has turned into a walk of shame. Whether he's debating the merits of the current roster or calling out the "spoiled" expectations of New York baseball, this is the "Moose" at his most authentic: raw, unfiltered, and deeply passionate about the team that keeps breaking hearts in Flushing.

Contributing writer for Sports Illustrated Logan VanDine joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss a career in journalism and the two teams he's covered for SI, the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. The guys talk about the recent signings of Pete Alonso, Luke Weaver, Jorge Polanco and so much more! Thanks so much to Logan for joining us!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics you'd want covered on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

Luke Weaver is heading to the Mets, and both Evan and Morash believe it could turn out to be a high-reward signing. McMonigle agrees, but wonders why the salary was as high as it was. Plus, Moose sounds off on David Stearns' philosophies that led to losing Pete Alonso, and McMonigle says the team is having a brutal offseason so far.

Luke Weaver is heading to the Mets, and both Evan and Morash believe it could turn out to be a high-reward signing. McMonigle agrees, but wonders why the salary was as high as it was. Plus, Moose sounds off on David Stearns' philosophies that led to losing Pete Alonso, and McMonigle says the team is having a brutal offseason so far.

The 2025 MLB hot stove action is picking up in intensity! That's why your pals Mike Virginia (@_MikeVA), Britton Allan (@brittonallan) and Michael Govier (@mjgovier) turned their microphones on and talked into them. Everybody is dying to know what Mike Virginia has to say about the Shane Baz trade the Orioles made. What about Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward? All of this and more is on the docket. We're an independent show so we welcome your support! Sign up for our FREE Discord! You can ask Govier to write you a song or go even further by signing up for our Patreon starting at $3! Email the show anytime pallazzopodast@gmail.comPallazzo Podcast Discord:https://discord.gg/vN68dsKr47Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/pallazzopodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season Finale! Live coverage of the Queens Baseball Convention featuring the first EVER face to face meeting in front of an audience of die hard Mets Fans between Terry Collins and "Ass in the Jackpot" MLB Umpire Tom Hallion. Along with SNY Baseball Insider Andy Martino and co-host John Arezzi. we also discuss the heart wrenching off season moves of the NY Mets. In a special year end lead off, Mets beat writer for Newsday (and SNY Baseball Night in NY analyst) Laura Albanese and John Arezzi do a deep dive into the loss of Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and what the Mets need to do now. We discuss the new additions to the Mets, who they might target next, and what will be the potential repercussions of the fan base that just lost 3 of their favorite players. And - will the Terry Collins Show return for a season 3? A special Tunnel to Towers message with Radio Voice of the Mets - Howie Rose is featured! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or watch any of our episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTerryCollinsShow Subscribe to the Terry Collins show on your favorite podcast platform. Like and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / @theterrycollinsshow Follow The Terry Collins Show: X: https://x.com/TerryCollins_10 Instagram: / terrycollins_10 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow John Arezzi on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John Arezzi on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / johnarezzi Donate $11 a month to now help first responders, veterans and our military heroes. Go to Tunnel to Towers and help them do good: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t2t.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Terry Collins Co-Host: John Arezzi Creative Director: Marsh Researcher - Dominic DiBiase Executive Producer: John Arezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Weaver is heading to the Mets, and both Evan and Morash believe it could turn out to be a high-reward signing. McMonigle agrees, but wonders why the salary was as high as it was. Plus, Moose sounds off on David Stearns' philosophies that led to losing Pete Alonso, and McMonigle says the team is having a brutal offseason so far.

Pete Alonso has signed with the Orioles, and the Birds' offseason appears to have some life! The post Episode 419: Tyler, Taylor, Polar Bear, Spy appeared first on Bird's Eye View.

Aram and Peter attack two of the bigger players in the offseason to this point: the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles. Toronto has already dropped a bag on Dylan Cease and spent $30 million (or north of) on both Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers. Baltimore, meanwhile, has traded for Taylor Ward and brought Pete Alonso to the Charm City. What else is left?Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season Finale! Live coverage of the Queens Baseball Convention featuring the first EVER face to face meeting in front of an audience of die hard Mets Fans between Terry Collins and "Ass in the Jackpot" MLB Umpire Tom Hallion. Along with SNY Baseball Insider Andy Martino and co-host John Arezzi. we also discuss the heart wrenching off season moves of the NY Mets. In a special year end lead off, Mets beat writer for Newsday (and SNY Baseball Night in NY analyst) Laura Albanese and John Arezzi do a deep dive into the loss of Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and what the Mets need to do now. We discuss the new additions to the Mets, who they might target next, and what will be the potential repercussions of the fan base that just lost 3 of their favorite players. And - will the Terry Collins Show return for a season 3? A special Tunnel to Towers message with Radio Voice of the Mets - Howie Rose is featured! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or watch any of our episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTerryCollinsShow Subscribe to the Terry Collins show on your favorite podcast platform. Like and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / @theterrycollinsshow Follow The Terry Collins Show: X: https://x.com/TerryCollins_10 Instagram: / terrycollins_10 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow John Arezzi on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John Arezzi on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / johnarezzi Donate $11 a month to now help first responders, veterans and our military heroes. Go to Tunnel to Towers and help them do good: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t2t.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Terry Collins Co-Host: John Arezzi Creative Director: Marsh Researcher - Dominic DiBiase Executive Producer: John Arezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso has signed with the Orioles, and the Birds' offseason appears to have some life! The post Episode 419: Tyler, Taylor, Polar Bear, Spy appeared first on Bird's Eye View.

In a morning segment dripping with New York intensity, Brandon Tierney breaks down a shockwave of tweets from Mets owner Steve Cohen. Reacting to a New York Post article suggesting a payroll dip for 2026, Cohen fired off an aggressive defense, labeling his critics "the usual idiots" and insisting he "can't imagine" the budget being lower than last year. BT analyzes the owner's shift in tone—from the "scepter-wielding" savior to a billionaire arguing about waiver claims and minor league movement. While Tierney maintains his support for Cohen, he issues a stern warning: after losing Pete Alonso to the Orioles and Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers, a Twitter war with fans isn't the victory Mets fans are looking for. Steve is feeling the heat, and if he doesn't land a big fish before Fan Fest, the reception at Citi Field won't be pretty.

In this episode, Donny explores the ever-evolving landscape of brands shaping today's zeitgeist. Addressing pressing global issues, Donny dives into the alarming rise of antisemitism and calls for leadership action. The discussion navigates through political commentary, critiquing Donald Trump's divisive rhetoric, and analyzing mixed signals from the U.S. economy. Shifting gears, Donny reflects on significant sports updates, such as Patrick Mahomes' season-ending injury and John Cena's retirement from WWE. The episode also celebrates Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Kyle Tucker WatchWhy Tucker remains the most intriguing outfield name on the marketHow a surprise signing—especially with the Giants—could dramatically alter the NL WestComparisons to past shock signings like Corey Seager to TexasGiants' Offseason MovesAdrian Houser as an innings-eater who buys time for young armsThe impact of adding Jason Foley midseasonA potential core of Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and what if Kyle Tucker joined themLuis Arráez:  Why is Arráez still unsigned  - ideal landing spotsArráez Potential landing spots: Pittsburgh Pirates: setting the table for Oneil Cruz or Cincinnati Reds: stabilizing the top of the lineup with flexibility at DH/2BThe Next Big Domino: Alex BregmanBregman's decision could unlock multiple trade and free-agent marketsSecond base vs. third base implicationsPossible fits: Astros reunion, Red Sox, DiamondbacksRipple effects on Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe, and othersJorge Polanco to the Mets as a key piece fallingWhy second base is the position holding up much of the marketBo Bichette's shifting marketAlex Bregman, where will he land? The 5-year contract limit rule of Alex AnthopoulosAnthony Volpe, has he worn out his welcome in New York with the Yankees fansWhat if Orioles signed Cody Bellinger along with Pete AlonsoO's need to build up their pitching Tyler Marley could be a potential starting pitcher with the Orioles – take a look at his record with the RangersOlder pitchers that are still Free Agents & available: Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Chris BassittRanger Suarez & Framber Valdez could be strong pitching options for O'sConcept of Max Sherzer & Justin Verlander return to the Detroit Tigers as the last stop of their careerWorld Baseball Classic – which MLB players will be on the various countries' teamsVladdy Jr will be playing for the Domican Republic – perhaps for Canada in the futureTeam USA's amazing WBC team includes: Will Smith, Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr., Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, Kyle Tucker, Kyle SchwarberWander Franco on the Dominican Republic team as shortstop? – can he travel to the US with pending court judgementStrength of Team Japan in the WBC – that advantage of the timing of their seasonVenezuela Little League and Senior League challenges for teams and parents to attend gamesWill Donald Trump block Venezuela from participating in WBC games in the USA3 MLB players for Team Australia, Travis Banzani, Liam Hendriks, Curtis MeadWhat will it take to bring Baseball & Women's baseball to the OlympicsFinding the right price for tickets to the WBCWhat happens if Wander Franco wins his court case and how will that impact the Tampa Bay RaysPointless Quiz GameAdvent Calendars & German Christmas CakeRemember the Season of Giving Neil Solondz with the Purple Stride -To join go to http://support.pancan.org/goto/neilsolondzFind Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

Did PSA really bump 9s to 10s after buying them back? And is Ohtani breaking the hobby again?PSA is in the hot seat after collectors uncover a pattern of PSA 9s turning into PSA 10s only after PSA buys the slabs back. We break down the evidence, Nat Turner's response, and what this means for grading trust. Plus — a $315K One Piece card, Pete Alonso to the Orioles, minis in Chrome, Ohtani's record-breaking logoman, an F1 grail, Burrow's Pokémon revelation, and TAG x COMC.In this episode:PSA grading controversyOne Piece $315K trophy cardPete Alonso's first Orioles cardAllen & Ginter x Breaking BadShohei Ohtani Gold Logoman 1/1Max Verstappen F1 relicLeaf Holiday setJoe Burrow's favorite PokémonTAG x COMC partnershipStory Links: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQBDHCpA3/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIzFtrkopq/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5JLMpkeOp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSA-gxPEuHk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5FcvpEV34/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1303980751771259&set=a.638069135029094&type=3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRh5wzJkRnT/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGYDkpEqiL/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD833rEu8P/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR663rsjQUH/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Marc "Moose" Malusis doesn't hold back in this blistering segment, reacting to the news of Pete Alonso signing a massive five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Malusis argues that fans shouldn't be shocked—David Stearns was "never an Alonso guy," and the writing was on the wall the moment the Mets refused to offer a long-term extension. Moose labels the Mets' 2025 season an "unmitigated disaster" driven by a pitching staff that "stunk" and trade deadline moves that failed miserably. He questions Stearns' philosophy of favoring "grinders" over superstars in a market like New York, warning that if this run-prevention build doesn't result in immediate wins, Stearns will be looking for a new job. Malusis also turns his fire toward the Yankees, criticizing their "gluttony of DHs" and the defensive liabilities of players like Ben Rice and Jasson Dominguez, while questioning the analytics department's latest acquisition of Ryan McMahon.

Marc "Moose" Malusis steps behind the mic for a fiery mid-day session, taking aim at the state of New York sports. He starts by dissecting the Rangers' identity crisis, arguing they have too many "fourth-liners" and questioning if it's time to trade Artemi Panarin while his value is high. Malusis then turns his heat toward the Yankees, labeling them "self-satisfied" and lacking the "Evil Empire" motivation needed to keep pace with the powerhouse Dodgers. On the Mets' side, the Moose doesn't hold back on David Stearns, questioning the negotiation tactics with Edwin Diaz and the refusal to pay Pete Alonso. Between sports takes, Marc shares a hilarious yet harrowing story of his entire family falling ill, emphasizing the "Happy Wife, Happy Life" philosophy as he spent a week cleaning vomit and Lysol-ing his home just to get a "reprieve" at the studio. Finally, he looks at the Giants' coaching search, demanding a proven resume like Mike McCarthy or Mike Tomlin to fix a culture of "nonsense."

Marc Malusis is back and firing on all cylinders! Moose starts the show by revealing his "jaw-dropping" secret to massive weight loss—embracing hunger and a strict one-meal-a-day schedule that has him looking years younger. But the pleasantries end there as Moose and the callers dive into a white-hot debate over the New York Mets. From the "arrogance" of the pitching lab to the heartbreak of Pete Alonso signing with Baltimore, fans are questioning if David Stearns' "vision" is just a Milwaukee-style downgrade. Moose also tackles the Yankees' reliance on the home run, longing for the days of high-average contact hitters like those on the Blue Jays' roster. Finally, the energy shifts to the hardwood with a look at the Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Knicks rumors and a reality check on whether the Knicks should actually be proud of their NBA Cup win.

Marc "Moose" Malusis doesn't hold back on the December 18, 2025 edition of The Fan, ripping into David Stearns' brutal handling of the Mets core. With fan favorites Pete Alonso (now an Oriole) and Edwin Diaz (now a Dodger) gone, Moose questions why the richest owner in sports couldn't "show the love" to keep elite talent. He examines the risky pivot to Devin Williams and the analytical "vision" that has left Queens unrecognizable. Moose also tackles the New York Giants' chaotic season, slamming "dopey" suggestions to trade quarterback Jaxson Dart and calling for a "proven commodity" like Mike McCarthy or Mike Tomlin to clean up the building.

Marc "Moose" Malusis is in for BT & Sal and he's taking no prisoners! Moose delivers a blistering critique of Hal Steinbrenner's "passive" leadership, arguing the Yankees have officially surrendered their "Evil Empire" throne to the aggressive Dodgers. He blasts the front office for letting Edwin Diaz slip away and using injuries as a crutch for a fundamentally flawed roster. Over in Queens, Moose torches David Stearns for the Pete Alonso exit to Baltimore, labeling it a "Milwaukee-style downgrade" for a franchise that used to think big. From the Rangers' scoring drought and Chris Drury's mismanagement to the Giannis-to-the-Knicks rumors, Moose covers it all with zero filter. Plus, don't miss Moose's personal "Happy Wife, Happy Life" survival story—cleaning up after a house full of sick kids—and the "jaw-dropping" secret behind his massive weight loss. To wrap it up, betting insider Nick Kostos stops by to draft the definitive Christmas playlist and break down a high-stakes Thursday Night Football clash!

Marc Malusis doesn't hold back as he fills in for BT & Sal, delivering a scathing indictment of the New York Yankees' "passive" offseason. He torches Hal Steinbrenner for complaining about the "hardships" of team ownership while the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially usurped the "Evil Empire" throne by spending aggressively to win. Malusis argues that the Yankees' reliance on "October is a crapshoot" is a failed philosophy and questions if injuries are just a convenient excuse for a roster that lacks fundamental soundness. The heat continues as he pivots to Queens, discussing Pete Alonso's departure to Baltimore. Malusis claims anyone paying attention should have seen the move coming, as David Stearns clearly favors "grinders" over high-priced stars. From Anthony Volpe's offensive struggles to the Mets' pitching lab failures, Marc demands that both New York organizations stop looking over their shoulders at analytics and start looking in the mirror.

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Evan and Shaun talk about last week, where the Mets let Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk, and discuss what it should be named. Plus, the countdown of the Top-25 Sports Moments continues, Joe Burrow sounds like he's staying in Cincinnati, and more.

Bobby and Alex discuss Mike Francesa's groundbreaking scoop that Brandon Nimmo was traded from the Mets because of wokeness. Then, they discuss the Mets allowing Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso walk now that the dust has settled a bit. Finally, they dig into some extremely on brand topics: the Twins selling a stake in the team to service their $500 million debt and MLB stepping in to regulate the use of player development technology at the minor league level.Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(use code GRIEF to get your first month for $1)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Frank is on the mend but the show must go on! Before we get to outfield prospects, let's get through all of the latest transactions. First up, Robert Suarez is headed to the Braves (4:20). ... Will Kenley Jansen close with the Tigers (7:25)? ... The Mets have their Pete Alonso replacement in Jorge Polanco (10:50). ... Merrill Kelly is headed back to the desert (16:05). ... We have a bunch of other moves with Tyler Roges to the Blue Jays, Ha-seong Kim to the Braves and the Royals did a bunch of stuff (20:55). ... Adolis Garcia is headed to the Phillies and Josh Bell to the Twins (28:20). ... Let's get into outfield prospects, starting with Walker Jenkins and Carson Benge (35:45). ... Joshua Baez has big tools for Fantasy (41:05). ... The Dodgers have a bunch of outfield prospects (43:55). ... Max Clark looks like a prototypical leadoff man (48:53). ... Edward Florentino was a big breakout prospect (46:43). ... Owen Caissie should make an impact in 2026 (58:17). ... We wrap up with some more top outfield prospects (1:02:06). 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

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): Evan Roberts takes a closer look at David Stearns trade history. Will this offseason have an unexpected trade go down? Also, a look back at Pete Alonso declining an extension in 2023 and the loss of Tyler Rogers. 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

Today's word of the day is ‘depravity' as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We're a sports show, so we will talk sports first. The Chiefs dynasty ended in the worst way possible; a loss to a division rival to be eliminated from playoff contention and a Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Disaster. (12:30) Philip Rivers looked… decent! After 4+ years off he was back to slinging footballs in the NFL. Wow. (27:30) The Mets weekend was something. Pete Alonso gets introduced for the Orioles. Edwin Diaz gets introduced for the Dodgers. And the Mets sign Jorge Polanco. (37:30) Review: Bugonia. (41:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘depravity' as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We're a sports show, so we will talk sports first. The Chiefs dynasty ended in the worst way possible; a loss to a division rival to be eliminated from playoff contention and a Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Disaster. (12:30) Philip Rivers looked… decent! After 4+ years off he was back to slinging footballs in the NFL. Wow. (27:30) The Mets weekend was something. Pete Alonso gets introduced for the Orioles. Edwin Diaz gets introduced for the Dodgers. And the Mets sign Jorge Polanco. (37:30) Review: Bugonia. (41:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Garrett Stubbs and the latest example of eyebrow-raising off-the-field Phillies behavior (content warning: adult breast milk consumption), then (14:58) discuss the Pete Alonso signing from the Orioles’ and Mets’ perspectives, Stat Blast (47:09) about teams losing long-tenured/productive players and rapid roster turnover among title winners, and recap (1:05:25) a smattering of transactions to put a bow on the week of Winter Meetings. Audio intro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Philip Bergman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to cursed Stubbs TikTok Link to info on breast milk drinking Link to bodybuilders and breast milk Link to Stubbs on EW Link to Phillies himbo article 1 Link to Phillies himbo article 2 Link to FG post on Alonso Link to Alonso’s career splits Link to O’s vs. LHP Link to Sheehan on the O’s Link to O’s offense sim Link to team SP projections Link to Post cover 1 Link to Post cover 2 Link to “Headless Body in Topless Bar” Link to Stat Blast spreadsheet Link to FG post on Suarez Link to FG post on Yastrzemski Link to FG post on Finnegan Link to FG post on Thomas Link to over/under draft results Link to MLBTR on Garcia Link to MLBTR on Rogers Link to Hughes/Fitzy story Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Today's word of the day is ‘birds' as in Orioles as in Mets as in Pete Alonso. Can you believe it? Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets for a 5-year, $155 million deal to join Baltimore. The Orioles have a great core put together. The Mets have now lost out on two fan favorites in two days! (16:30) What is going on with the Phillies? They brought back Kyle Schwarber, but what about the rest of the team? That's where things get interesting. (26:00) YouTube TV has a new plan. The skinny bundle! It is here, and it is staying. (32:30) Review: Begin Again. (37:30) NPPOD. (41:30) The Chiefs are done. If you listen to Travis Kelce speak, he can see it, we can see it. (48:00) FIFA is corrupt. We know this. And they keep flaunting exactly how corrupt they are right in our faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Whose fault is it? What in the world is happening at Michigan? It's time for them to start over. Clear house. Is Notre Dame going to complain forever? And the Oklahoma City Thunder are so good, but could you name more than three players on the team? Shoutout Sam Presti! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices