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Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley are OUT, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro are IN as they get their first reactions in on the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai! Also, the guys are joined by Texans DL Sheldon Rankins! Plus, they debate who they want the Texans to face in the first round of the playoffs.
Send us a textThis week we are celebrating the New Year with a brand new episode of the Swing Hard Podcast. Denny talks to University of Kentucky pitcher Oliver Boone and University of Michigan pitcher Eric Puodziunas. Denny and the guys talk about life as a D-1 Pitcher, overcoming injuries and what it takes to pitch at the college level."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
B. Scott and Creighton break the news that the Astros sign star Japanese pitcher, Tatsuya Imai!
Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley are OUT, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro are IN as they get their first reactions in on the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai!
Could Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai end up in Atlanta? In the latest episode of Hammer Territory, Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman discuss the latest rumblings around Imai and why the Braves could be a strong fit as the deadline to sign Imai quickly approaches. Hammer Territory is your home of Atlanta Braves coverage on the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Former Toronto Blue Jay and Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Ross Stripling In our final episode of 2025 (or first of 2026, depending on when you listen), an old friend comes back to Deep Left Field for a long-overdue Long Toss With Ross segment. Ross Stripling, who spent the majority of his nine-year major-league career with the Jays and Dodgers, joins us to catch up and talk about watching his two teams square off in one of the greatest World Series of all time. Strip also fills us in on what the Jays picked up when they signed reliever Tyler Rogers earlier this month, given that they were teammates in San Francisco in 2023. As always, we open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca so that your voice can be heard! This week, we hear some reflections on 2025 and answer questions about Jose Berrios, the still-unresolved free agency of Bo Bichette and more!
Host Tom Verducci welcomes the coming New Year by celebrating the 90th birthday of Sandy Koufax! Tom looks back and the accomplishments of Koufax and how his career started and how he ended as a Hall of Famer, 4x World Series Champion, and 3x Cy Young Award winner. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wins the SI Breakout Player Award. Tom documents his career from getting cut in high school to making the Major Leagues. What happens next for Raleigh and how does he respond after his 60 home run season? Pitchers are throwing faster than ever, but using less fastballs overall. Tom brings out the data from this season to look at where the use of the fastball is heading. Throwing 100mph used to be an anomaly, now every team has a pitcher that hits the mark. The number of 100mph pitches has quadrupled in just the 6 years! Tom wraps up 2025 with some MLB news on the A's and the future of Alex Bregman. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Locked on Astros Host Brett Chancey (aka @HTownWheelHouse) what he thinks of new pitchers Mike Burrows, Ryan Weiss & Nate Pearson. We ask Chancey about a Jake Meyers trade and what they should do about Isaac Paredes & Christian Walker logjam. Plus, Chancey has a few potential free agent targets on the market Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (1:54) Pitcher Mike Burrows Break Down (4:33) Trading Jacob Melton: Bad Idea? (6:10) Pitcher Ryan Weiss Break Down (7:56) Pitcher Nate Pearson Break Down (10:48) Astros Starting 5 Pitchers right now? (13:44) Should Astros deal Jake Meyers? (15:02) Is Paredes & Christian Walker on roster realistic? (18:50) Should Paredes or Walker be dealt? (19:43) Should Astros be 8th favorite to win World Series? (23:15) Do they keep Yainer Diaz & Victor Caratini? (25:01) Under the Radar Astros Thought Process? (28:23) Was Firing Hitting coaches good idea? (29:41) Potential Free Agent Targets? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #isaacparedes #christianwalker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In The PenRick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the reliever transactions that occurred during the holiday season. 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.
Host Tom Verducci welcomes the coming New Year by celebrating the 90th birthday of Sandy Koufax! Tom looks back and the accomplishments of Koufax and how his career started and how he ended as a Hall of Famer, 4x World Series Champion, and 3x Cy Young Award winner. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wins the SI Breakout Player Award. Tom documents his career from getting cut in high school to making the Major Leagues. What happens next for Raleigh and how does he respond after his 60 home run season? Pitchers are throwing faster than ever, but using less fastballs overall. Tom brings out the data from this season to look at where the use of the fastball is heading. Throwing 100mph used to be an anomaly, now every team has a pitcher that hits the mark. The number of 100mph pitches has quadrupled in just the 6 years! Tom wraps up 2025 with some MLB news on the A's and the future of Alex Bregman. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dodgers Trade Former Stolen Base Champ Ruiz to Marlins in Exchange for Pitcher
The drivers of evolution that result in the diversity of life we see around us are complex and fascinating. Nowhere is that more apparent than in pitcher plant genera like Nepenthes and Sarracenia. Join me and Dr. Kadeem Gilbert as we explore the myriad ways he and his colleagues try to tease apart the evolutionary ecology of these enigmatic carnivorous plants. This episode was produced in part by Diane, Matthew, April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
Former Major League Baseball pitcher, Steve Trachsel and Chef Jason Morse with help from pitmaster, Doug Scheiding, sling a heaping helping of baseball and barbecue talk on episode 323 Steve Trachsel was a Major League pitcher for 16 years. Known primarily for his time with the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets, he also played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Baltimore Orioles. He first joined us on episode 127 and then again on episode 143 during which he discussed a masterful gem he threw against the Boston Red Sox as he outdueled Pedro Martinez. In this appearance we discuss the game he pitched on August 26, 2005 as he returned to the rotation after an injury and beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0. The one run was supplied by David Wright's solo home run in the second inning. Steve is a huge fan of barbecue and we are joined by Pitmaster, Doug Scheiding as all of us talk baseball and barbecue. Chef Jason Morse aka Chef J had his first experience grilling and smoking meats when he was a Boy Scout. His passion was further stoked during childhood visits to the Hawaiian island of Kauai, where his grandfather served in the U.S. Army, exposing him to a culture that honors fire-smoked cuisine. As a teenager, Jason was frying up tortillas at a Mexican restaurant and honing his knife skills at a steakhouse in the suburbs of Minnesota. Jason then pursued a culinary degree at Johnson & Wales University. Chef J serves as Ace Hardware's national chef spokesperson and BBQ expert. He also runs a culinary consulting business, 5280 Culinary. He has led Colorado Proud campaign initiatives to promote the quality of locally produced meats and agriculture. Chef J led a healthy cooking education program for nearly 70,000 Denver, Colorado kids. His service earned him an invite to help launch a White House initiative called the ‘Chefs Move to Schools‘ program, impacting millions of kids in their knowledge of nutritious cooking. He is also the proud founder of Chef J's BBQ Provisions, a line of flavor-packed products that elevate his inventive BBQ recipes and can be found at Ace Hardware stores. For more information on Chef Jason Morse go to https://chefjasonmorse.com/ We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Japan Baseball: Pitcher Arihara, Released from SoftBank, to Return to Nippon-Ham
Who are the 10 best pitchers in Royals history?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) each lay out their Top 10 Royals Pitchers…. - Do they agree on the top spot? (Spoiler… No!)- How much do the Cy Young awards matter?- Who was the most surprising addition?- Which arm was the toughest cut?- Did No-Hitters carry any weight?⁃ How many Relievers made the list?
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Every year on the podcast, we select at least one (and sometimes more than one) pick to click, identifying players who are poised for breakout seasons. Tanner Houck. Joe Ryan. A few rode the BIB wave to great things. Bradfo is back with another candidate: New Astros pitcher Mike Burrows. The 26-year-old starter returns to the podcast after three years to offer insight into his recent trade and how a full season in the big leagues changed him. There is also a dramatic reading of Mike's contribution to the book, 'A Damn Near Perfect Game.' It's guaranteed good times for the listeners' present, and the pitcher's future. 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
Brady is back on a Monday night, talking about the Mariners' signing of Rob Refsnyder and what it means for the lineup - and the rest of the roster.Also, are the M's still in on Brendan Donovan? How about a reunion with Eugenio Suarez? Which current players are in jeopardy of not being on the roster?And we are getting closer to the M's not needing to send any American pitchers to the WBC, but that's not official yet.
The guys discuss the Shane Baz trade and what move they expect the team to make next.
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Cade Denton joins Blake Street Banter for his second Banter Session, breaking down his development, injuries, Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Year honor, and his evolving role in the Rockies organization.-----Cade Denton returns to Blake Street Banter nearly two years after his first appearance in July 2023, when he joined us fresh off being drafted and debating whether to pursue a starter or reliever role.In this episode, we revisit that decision, discuss his professional innings progression, injury and rehab process, and his standout performance in the Arizona Fall League, where he was named Pitcher of the Year. We also mix in some fun questions, including his favorite pitch to throw, a hitter he'd love to face, and birthday plans as he prepares for the next phase of his career.
Knowledge Project Intro Sixteen lessons learned from Bernie Marcus, the outlier: Bad money is worse than no money.Outcome over ego.Every customer is on loan.Bureaucracy is a fungus.Pitchers need Catchers.Promotions are an addiction; low prices are a discipline.It's not a value until it costs you money.Win-Win or walk away.Hire people better than you.The best information isn't in a spreadsheet; it's in the customer walking out empty-handed.Invisible benefits often outweigh visible costs.The one-man show doesn't scale.Instincts beat spreadsheets.The money is the scorecard, not the motivator.You're never as smart as you think you are.Sometimes the company outgrows the people.Home Depot's “Customer Bill of Rights” – the six things a customer wants to pay for: 1. The right assortment2. The right quantities3. The right price4. Associates on the sales floor who want to take care of customers5. Associates who have been properly trained in product knowledgeCulture isn't what you say, it's what you repeatedly do Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgBernie Marcus is the co-founder and former CEO of Home Depot. This is how he built a culture of ownership, kept going when everyone turned him down, nearly lost it all, and created one of the most successful retailers in history. ----- Approximate Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Part 1: An Accidental Miracle (09:29) Part 2: A Golden Horseshoe Kick (25:49) Part 3: Building From Nothing (38:53) Part 4: Orange Everywhere (49:40) Part 5: The Legacy (54:17) Lessons ----- Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ fs.blog/membership------Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at fs.blog/newsletter------ Follow Shane Parrish:X: https://x.com/shaneparrish Insta: https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/ ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: .tech domains: Nothing says tech like being on .tech https://get.tech/ reMarkable: Get your paper tablet at https://www.reMarkable.com today ----- Sources: Marcus, Bernie, and Arthur Blank. Built from Scratch: How a Couple of Regular Guys Grew The Home Depot from Nothing to $30 Billion. New York: Crown Business, 1999. Best Practice Institute. "Bernie Marcus Interview." YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNP0YYDi1FY. ----- This episode is for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Possibly Changing Information when Releasing Injury Reports What is the Prediction for the NFC Standings? NFL Biggest Offseason Stories Who are the Astros Starting 5 Pitchers?
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean joins Matt Forte to talk about his 2025 baseball year, making his MLB debut, choosing baseball over football, growing in his faith and 2026 expectations. Chapters:- (01:31) Nolan the football player - (05:25) Choosing baseball over football at Oklahoma State- (07:58) His MLB debut- (14:13) Expectations for 2026- (16:18) His testimony of faith- (22:41) Posting Daily Devotional on Instagram- (25:19) Who is Jesus?- (33:02) John 3:16 Syracuse Mets jersey- (34:52) - Nolan playing Matt Forte on Madden as a kid- (37:07) - His sports heroesHave a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/
In Hour 2, the WIP Afternoon Show delivers a High Hopes Jackie Baseball Report, breaking down a Phillies pitcher who could be on the move. Plus, Sheil Kapadia joins the show to explain why the Eagles' defense could dismantle any offense in the NFC.
Reacting to Michael King's deal with the Padres, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney map out where the Cubs could go from here. The two beat writers from The Athletic share what they heard on King, as well as their insights on Tatsuya Imai and Zac Gallen, two other starters who have been repeatedly linked to the Cubs. Is it time to be concerned yet? Listen to North Side Territory for the latest offseason news, notes and analysis.Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A major league team has settled a lawsuit with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs over his fatal overdose. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Mike Elias is keeping his foot on the gas by trading for Shane Baz. The 26-year-old will come to Baltimore with four years of team control and a ton of upside. What did it cost to get him? Bob and Nolan evaluated the deal in real time.
The Phillies are back in the headlines—this time amid trade rumors involving one of their top bullpen arms. Find out who could be on the move and how the Phillies might fill the void.
NYS Halls of Fame Podcast's Inaugural Episode With Former MLB Pitcher, David Palmer Welcome to the first episode of the NYS Halls of Fame Podcast as your hosts, Rene LeRoux, Jeff Cohen, and Leonard Aberman present interviews with members of the New York State Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey Halls of Fame. We thank you for joining us. David Palmer was inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016. He is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers. David played with exceptional players during his career, including Montreal Expos teammates, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, and Tim Raines who are all members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. At one time David was credited for pitching a five inning perfect game which was cancelled due to inclement weather. That accomplishment was later stricken from the record books due to a new rule requiring no hitters/perfect games to go at least nine innings. David shares great stories and is a perfect guest for the show's first episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 94 WIP Morning Show is discussing the recent move by the Phillies to sign relief pitcher Brad Keller on Wednesday. Although he was a failed starter in MLB, James Seltzer remains optimistic that the team made a great signing. Dave Dombrowski signaled that he may be done making any more major moves this offseason. Devan Kaney says that this may be a negotiation tactic by Dombrowski.
Guests: New Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce, former Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson This week in Deep Left Field, we meet Cody Ponce, the right-hander the Jays signed earlier this month who is coming off the greatest season ever pitched in the Korea Baseball Organization. Ponce was introduced to the Toronto media this week, and we have highlights from that conversation, including what drew him to the Jays, his relationship with Hyun-Jin Ryu, what's changed since he was drummed out of the big leagues in 2021 and his deep and abiding love for all things Star Wars. Also, Jay Jackson joins us to give us an update on baby JR, who spent the first few months of his life in the NICU while his dad was pitching for the Blue Jays and is now a healthy, happy 2 1/2-year-old. Jackson also fills us in on new Jays acquisition Tyler Rogers, with whom he pitched for the San Francisco Giants in 2021, and gives some straight talk on how he believes the Jays have handled Bo Bichette's free agency so far. Plus, we open the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca - keep those cards and letters coming!
Welcome to Episode 124 of Tablesetters, and today's conversation goes well beyond wins, losses, and box scores. We're joined by Dominic Leone, a former Major League reliever who pitched professionally from 2012 through 2024, navigating more than a decade inside big league clubhouses during one of the most transformative periods in modern baseball. His career unfolded during the rise of Statcast driven evaluation, the reshaping of bullpen usage, and an era where flexibility, churn, and uncertainty became defining features of roster construction. Leone's path was never linear, requiring constant adjustment just to remain employed in a role where reliability and replaceability are often separated by a handful of outcomes. What makes this episode different and necessary is Leone's willingness to speak openly about the human cost of that reality. Since stepping away from the game, he has been candid about mental health, identity, fatherhood, and the emotional weight of building a career without long term security. From going undrafted out of high school to earning trust at Clemson in a postseason elimination game that sent the Tigers to the College World Series, from adapting through injury to teaching himself a cutter by studying Mariano Rivera simply to survive, Leone's story is defined by self direction, resilience, and constant reinvention. Across this conversation, we explore when mental health stopped being background noise and became something requiring intentional care, the invisible strain of bullpen life and living year to year without certainty, and the routines and personal rituals that helped him stay grounded during the season. We talk about baseball as identity and what happens when that identity begins to loosen, how fatherhood reshaped his relationship with pressure and failure, and why he ultimately chose to speak publicly about mental health and life after baseball when those conversations were rarely normalized inside clubhouses. We also dig into the razor thin margins that define relief pitching, the emotional reality of modern free agency, and how bullpen roles have fundamentally changed as teams prioritize depth, flexibility, and short term solutions. Leone offers perspective on clubhouse culture and whether winning creates chemistry or chemistry enables winning, what fans often misunderstand about the waiting and uncertainty of free agency, and what looming 2026 labor uncertainty means for players without guaranteed security. He reflects on what it is like to step away from a world where every pitch is tracked and judged, and what he understands now about baseball's structure, culture, and economics that simply was not visible while living inside it day to day. We close by looking ahead, what Leone is focused on now, where listeners can follow and support what he is building, his favorite offseason signing, and a lighter moment as he reflects on the one strikeout that still stands out above all others. It is one of our most thoughtful and human conversations yet, a reminder that baseball careers are not just built on talent, but on adaptability, mental endurance, and the ability to redefine yourself when the game eventually moves on.
Duane Kuiper joins the show to share his thoughts on the Giants adding two new pitchers & to discuss his favorite Christmas movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duane Kuiper joins the show to share his thoughts on the Giants adding two new pitchers & to discuss his favorite Christmas movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Williamson discusses the Luis Perales trade, recent free agency deals like Ha-Seong Kim to Atlanta and Adolis Garcia to Philly. He then breaks down five pitchers that had ERAs that did not lineup with their metrics. He has three arms that outperformed their metrics and two the under-performed them. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this segment, Mark is joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who reacts to this past week's NFL games, the Cardinals signing free agent Dustin May, SLU Basketball's success and more.
We hit the final day of American Conference Media Week on In The Circle. Today's first stop is Boca Raton, where Florida Atlantic looks for another trip to the NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Jordan Clark shares how much she's changed since taking over the program. You'll also hear from reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jesiana Mora and Pitcher of the Year Autumn Courtney about playing for Coach Clark and receiving their championship rings.Media Week wraps up in Memphis, where we catch up with the Tigers. Head Coach Trena Prater discusses building off last season's strong finish and a significant anniversary she'll celebrate in 2026. Plus, Kennedy Semien reflects on Coach Prater's impact and her journey to Memphis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In The PenRick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the Rule 5 Draft as well as all the transactions and news from the 2025 Winter Meetings. 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.
Alonso signed with the Orioles today, and Twitter CRASHED OUT. How do we feel about it? Less heartbroken than you think. Actually, Jack is pretty mad. He felt like we watched the Red Sox take a back seat while other teams got in on the action. Special guest Fitzy Mo Pena of Pod on Lansdowne joins the show. Many are calling him America's sweetheart. Jake and Liam make an appearance later in the episode in our reindeer games. Fitz has some opinions on the state of the market, and the state of the Red Sox. Though Red Sox do come home with a consolation prize, Ryan Watson. Pitcher we pilfered in the Rule 5 Draft. Fits the Breslow profile, maybe we like him. Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter Jack's Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hosts Renee Chiuchiarelli- LinkedIn Julie Parks - LinkedIn Published Date December 9, 2025 Episode Length ~7 minutes Episode Summary The Pitcher's Playbook for Difficult Conversations In this second episode of the Difficult Conversations series, Renee and Julie break down how to navigate tough discussions when you are the one initiating them — the Pitcher role. To make the process easier, they introduce a simple, repeatable acronym that works for any difficult conversation: GGCC Greeting: Open with appreciation and set a positive tone Groundwork: Provide context and explain why the conversation is needed Concern: State the issue clearly, respectfully, and with the “why” behind it Closing: Finish with a statement and a question to confirm alignment This framework helps you stay organized, calm, and effective, no matter how uncomfortable the topic may be. Key Learnings Structure makes difficult conversations less stressful and more productive. Appreciation (Greeting) and partnership (Groundwork) reduce defensiveness. Clear, respectful articulation of your concern keeps the conversation constructive. Ending with a clarifying question ensures you and the other person walk away aligned. Writing out the GGCC ahead of time makes a big difference in how you show up. GGCC will be used again in Episode 3, this time from the Catcher's perspective. Takeaways Difficult conversations aren't confrontations — they're opportunities to collaborate. “Respect” and “clarity” are the two qualities that make the GGCC method work. Preparing your structure ahead of time prevents misunderstandings. Tip of the Week Use the GGCC framework (Greeting, Groundwork, Concern, Closing) to prepare your next difficult conversation. It works for feedback, resource requests, conflict, and team challenges. FIO – Figure It Out (Call to Action) This week, identify one difficult conversation you've been putting off. Draft your Pitcher's script using the GGCC structure. Even if you don't deliver it right away, having it ready makes you more confident and prepared. Share your experience inside the Trade Geeks Community: Trade Geeks Resources Mentioned This episode focuses solely on the GGCC structure — no external resources. Credits Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Producer: Lalo Solorzano Subscribe & Follow Global Training Center – Website Simply Trade Podcast – LinkedIn YouTube – Simply Trade Channel Spotify – Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple Trade Geeks Community – Join Here
Felipe continues to take a look at the most impressive, and least impressive, starting pitchers from 2025, according to Statcast figures. This time, he's looking at pitchers who started 18% of their games and faced at least 295 batters in 2025 as he attempts to look at the trends, figures, and benchmarks as he attempts to look for the next Spencer Strider. This episode took a look at starting pitchers' strikeout production, opponents on-base against figures, quality of contact, swing and contact tendencies, as well as pitching velocities and spin rates as the podcast tries to figure out which starting pitchers to keep on eye and which ones to avoid for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts.
In this episode, we sit down with Ross Ohlendorf of Rocking O Longhorns in Lockhart, TX—a Princeton grad and retired MLB pitcher who's traded strike zones for pasture lines and found a new arena for strategy, discipline, and results.Ross opens up about the habits that carry over from the mound to the ranch: building a system, tracking what works, and staying patient through the long game of breeding. We talk about reading cattle with the same attention to detail he once used to read hitters, why calm, useful cattle matter on a working place, and how the Lockhart climate shapes day-to-day decisions. He also talks about focusing on fundamentals, tuning out the noise, and stacking small wins that compound over time—all rooted in a genuine dedication to the Texas Longhorn breed.Rocking O Longhorns: https://www.rockingolonghorns.com/Send us a textFrom the Pasture with Hired Hand:Hired Hand Websites (@hiredhandwebsites): https://hiredhandsoftware.comHired Hand Live (@hiredhandlive): https://hiredhandlive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiredhandwebsites/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandSoftwareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiredhandwebsitesNewsletter: https://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/resources/stay-informed
Nathan Baker discusses the Harry Ford - Jose Ferrer swap, and dissects the value of every international free agent pitcher on the market this winter. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We return from the IL with Casey Stengel's endorsement of the designated hitter, and of astronauts too, then springboard from the recent Red Sox-Pirates trade into a discussion fo the latter's inability to turn prospects into consistent major leaguers, a long ago pitcher who turned outfielder and got a second chance and, finally, a pitcher named Bumpus, who has something to say to RFK Jr. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
Joe Ryan provides an excellent WHIP base in category leagues. Dylan Cease should bounce back in Toronto. When might we see Gerrit Cole in 2026? Ranger Suarez has been rock-solid the past two seasons. Sandy Alcantara was so back in the second half! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 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/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
Ranking the top-50 starting pitchers has been a tough exercise (3:00). ... Let's take a look at the Top-10 starting pitchers (6:36). ... Our first disagreement comes in the form of Blake Snell (10:40). ... What's not to like about Joe Ryan (19:33)? ... Which Dylan Cease are we going to get in 2026 (25:02)? ... Framber Valdez might be undervalued based on early ADP (30:28). ... News (37:53): the Blue Jays signed pitcher Cody Ponce from the KBO. ... Pablo Lopez dealt with a lot of injuries last season (45:42). ... When will Gerrit Cole be back (48:26)? ... Ranger Suarez is an interesting free agent this offseason (52:30). ... Sandy Alcantara was so back in the second half (56:30). ... We wrap up with Trey Yesavage and Bubba Chandler (1:01:25). 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/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
What is the state of relief pitching and saves in Fantasy Baseball (2:50)? ... Will Mason Miller be a closer next season (6:04)? ... Let's look back at preseason relief pitcher ADP (13:50). ... Devin Williams just signed with the Mets and Ryan Helsley signed with the Orioles over the weekend (20:55). ... Let's get into the Top-12 from this past season, starting with Aroldis Chapman (30:15). ... Edwin Diaz bounced back after a rough 2024 (34:48). ... Jhoan Duran was finally used as a traditional closer in Philly (37:04). ... Dan Wilson got the most out of Andres Muñoz (41:20). ... Robert Suarez made a lot of people look silly (42:50). ... Josh Hader was shut down with a shoulder injury (45:20). ... Carlos Estevez is walking a fine line (48:59). ... David Bednar rebounded in a big way (54:30). ... Cade Smith is one of the best in baseball (56:43). ... Kenley Jansen keeps getting it done (58:42). ... Emilio Pagan was a league-winner in 2025 (1:00:30). ... We wrap up with early 2026 relief pitcher rankings (1:03:10). 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
Are we sure Mason Miller will be a closer in 2026? How concerned are we about Josh Hader's shoulder? Will Aroldis Chapman maintain his control gains? Will Jeff Hoffman be the Blue Jays closer next season? The Mets just signed Devin Williams but remain interested in Edwin Diaz. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 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/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
Let's continue on with Scott White's 2026 starting pitcher rankings, focusing on 13-24! What do we expect from Spencer Schwellenbach coming back from injury? Jesus Luzardo posted elite skills in Philly. Don't overvalue Freddy Peralta. Kyle Bradish has tremendous upside for next season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 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/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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