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Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Friday, July 11, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.00:00 Introduction 00:40 New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs09:48 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins18:05 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals25:25 San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers33:58 Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians41:47 Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies55:45 Los Angeles Angels vs. Arizona Diamondbacks59:01 Parlay of the Day

The 1970s era cool just wafted off of Dave Parker, the gigantic Pirates slugger who was one of the best, if not THE BEST players in baseball in the last half of that decade. Parker's persona, his play, and his essence were all larger than life and are still clear almost 50 years later. That bigness, however, led to problems later in his career, both on and off the field, but ultimately set up a fine career denoument as a productive DH, and a Hall of Fame induction scheduled for later this month. Commemorating the passing of the great Cobra, Mike and Bill look back at a pretty impressive, though flawed, career and person.  Plus, happy birthday to Cy Blanton and Gene Alley! And farewell to Frank Johnson and Vic Harris.

Tim and Cole chat about the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and Cole chat about the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.

Episode 303 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Dave Parker.An ultimate five-tool player in baseball, the incredibly athletic Parker (6'5” 230 lbs.) might have opted a career in football had a knee injury in high school not forced him off the gridiron.Parker rose through the minor league system of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the early 1970s, and then proceeded to become one of MLB's best players by the end of the decade.Overall, MLB's most brash and dominant player won back-to-back batting titles in 1977 and 1978, won three straight Gold Gloves from 1977-1979, won the NL MVP in 1978 and helped the “We Are Family” Pirates win the World Series in 1979!Sadly, the early 1980s were a disaster for “The Cobra” in Pittsburgh due to injuries, his team declining and falling out of favor with the media and fans due to his large contract. Parker encountered even more controversy after he testified in the “Pittsburgh Drug Trials,” and many believed his MLB career was finished by 1984.However, he returned to Cincinnati for the 1984 season and experienced a career Renaissance for his hometown Reds.The Right fielder made two All-Star teams for Cincinnati during his four seasons with the team, won two Silver Sluggers and provided veteran leadership for a talented franchise littered with young players who eventually won a World Series in 1990.Parker won his second World Series title in 1989 with the Oakland A's, and even made the All-Star team and won a Silver Slugger with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1990!Sadly, Parker's Hall of Fame candidacy took a hit due to the “Pittsburgh Drug Trials” after his career ended. Despite his dominance, many sportswriters refused to recognize his greatness related to his brash personality and past drug use when it came to a spot in Cooperstown. Though he was finally elected to the Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee in 2025, Parker passed away from Parkinson's 29 days before his induction. Watch, Subscribe & Comment on All Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-sports-experience-podcast-with-chris-quinn/id1529622054Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1esgBLz04MZYrTgYMk5DvaConnect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: https://www.instagram.com/cquinncomedy/Dominic DiTolla: https://www.instagram.com/ditolladominic/Ty Engle:https://www.instagram.com/ty_englestudio/S.E.P.: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsexperiencepodcast/If you enjoy our podcast, please help support us:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast#baseballplayer#baseball#mlb#pittsburghpirates#cincinnatireds

John Wilkerson, Vince Ferrara, and Producer Benjamin Hardy give their thoughts on various issues, such as the Pittsburgh Pirates defense, MLB All-Star Games, and recruits' reasons for committing/NIL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Wilkerson, Vince Ferrara, and Producer Benjamin Hardy give their thoughts on various issues, such as the Pittsburgh Pirates defense, MLB All-Star Games, and recruits' reasons for committing/NIL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 – The Drive responded to the “controversy” surrounding the body of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

The Drive was awestruck by Paul Skenes stats, and was sad that he isnt starting in Kansas City.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We talk Gold Cup, Nathan's Hot Dog contest, Joey Chestnut, Miko Sudo, Eric "Badlands" Booker's lemonade chugging and rapping, EA CFB updates with Strawberry in the game, ACC Buyout fees, Florida State schedule, his dad named him ESPN, Phil Steele's toughest schedules, Commish begs his daughter to say Rutgers, the Pittsburgh Pirates making MLB history, CFL Week 5 recap, we get lost in there too, F1 Nico Hulkenberg, a 7 team trade??? Point at this weird AI Slop map, and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie celebrated the Astros' sweep of the LA Dodgers on July 4th weekend. Mike discussed Gayle Benson and Demario Davis' upcoming trip to Paris this week. The guys interviewed Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist, Rene Nadeau, a reporter at Crescent City Sports, and Ryan Horvat, the host of BetMGM Tonight. Mike and Charlie previewed the 2025 MLB Draft, highlighting LSU pitchers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie spoke to Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak about New Orleans' offseason. The guys heard from Derik Queen, Corey Brewer, and Jeremiah Fears ahead of New Orleans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. Andrew Lopez, the Pelicans' TV sideline reporter, joined Sports Talk to discuss the team's busy offseason.

We're watching a 2011 Pirates game when they were one game out of first place. Who is the AL MVP? Austin thinks Cal Raleigh should be the MVP. The Pirates picked shortstop Connor Kaiser instead of Raleigh in the third round.

Bob emceed John Daly's golf event. Bob is tired of talking about prospects and what they can be. He thinks it's bad when teams go for quantity over quality, like the Pirates did with the Gerrit Cole trade. Bob wants the Pirates to acquire an established hitter if they trade Mitch Keller.

Paul Skenes has combined for 14 innings in his last three starts. Ben Cherington said the Pirates are limiting Skenes so he can pitch in the All-Star Game. Should the Pirates trade Mitch Keller? If they do, they need to acquire offensive pieces. It would ideally be established hitters.

After Los Angeles Dodgers' SP Clayton Kershaw was given a spot in the All-Star Game by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss whether or not Andrew McCutchen should be given similar treatment.

Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker joins Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson on The Fan Hotline to discuss Paul Skenes in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, Ben Cherington's recent comments and more!

Some serious, but funny Pirates Top 25 since 2000 lists.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt gave his thoughts on Paul Skenes named to his second straight All Star Game and the idea that the Pirates are limiting his innings so he can pitch in the mid-summer classic. Skenes is 4-7 and he might start the ASG – Matt doesn't think the players are worked up with his usage so far. The guys asked Matt how much the mentality has changed with some players when they get pulled, but he also pointed out that Skenes likely knew of his workload before the start. Matt said that is a conversation for behind closed doors. Matt said the HR Derby is a ‘fan' event and they got it right by adding Oneil Cruz to the festivities. Matt told the guys he would go out and watch select players during his era take batting practice because it was that entertaining. Matt got to see a young Miguel Cabrera in his early days. The guys asked Matt about any pitchers that could rake while he played.

We also looked at the no-trade list for Bryan Reynolds and it's a little confusing. Is he afraid of taxes?

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg told the doubters of Oneil Cruz in the HR Derby to watch him take BP sometime. Greg said it's good for baseball and the Pirates having a player in the Derby. Greg said he plans on asking Don Kelly about Cruz taking part and if he's worried about him going into a second half slump. Greg talked about a few big prospects that flopped with the Buccos. The guys wanted to get Greg's reaction to the Cruz throw home from Sunday afternoon. Greg reiterated that Ben Cherington will take a pretty big swing at the deadline. Does Greg believe the Pirates are ‘close' to being a playoff team? The guys asked Greg about Paul Skenes getting pulled after 5 innings the other day and if he was on-board with it.

Seth and Sean sniff out the BS in some audio from Ross Tucker's interview with Jack Easterby and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Monday, July 7, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.00:00 Introduction05:30 Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays14:11 Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies20:50 Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants28:20 Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers35:06 Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians45:10 Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals52:15 Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox58:50 Parlay of the Day

In the first hour of New Day with Steven St. John with Todd Leabo we talk about the Royals most recent road trip, as well as the upcoming home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. As well as music and some of their playlists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve discussed Paul Skenes' lack of support from the Pirates. Charlie celebrated the Astros' summer hot streak. The guys slammed Pittsburgh's ineptitude.

Mike and Charlie previewed the 2025 MLB Draft, highlighting LSU pitchers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson. Ryan Horvat, the host of BetMGM Tonight, joined Sports Talk to discuss the preseason betting market in the NFL. Horvat shared his thoughts on the NFC South, the top contenders in the NFC, and the upcoming college football season. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Rob Manfred is allowed to make one selection to the All-Star Game, but has a special exception to allow more if he wants. Manfred selected Clayton Kershaw, but Jason wanted Manfred to pick Andrew McCutchen as well as a special exception. We want to see McCutchen in one more All-Star Game before he retires. Is this it for Cutch? Should the NFL eliminate everything with the Pro Bowl?

The Pirates were swept by the Seattle Mariners and didn't score a run after sweeping the Cardinals and not allowing a run. It's the first time in MLB HISTORY this happened. Jason doesn't think the Pirates will allow Ben Cherington to make a big trade. Austin wants the Pirates to add offense.

Danny in PA compliments Jason for his story on Chuck in Uniontown. Jake in Robinson doesn't trust Ben Cherington to make a big trade. Jason would not trade Bryan Reynolds. He thinks that Ke'Bryan Hayes is a good player in the wrong fit and would trade him.

Kevin said Ben Cherington's fingerprints are on almost everything in the organization and it's harder to move on from a GM. Kevin's not convinced Cherington is a bad GM, but he has restrictions on him with what to do. Kevin thinks the Pirates could package Mitch Keller with Dennis Santana or David Bednar to get a great return at the trade deadline.

Konnor Griffin will be at the All-Star Futures Game. Jason thinks the Pirates should test Griffin and promote him to Double-A. He's already stolen 40 bases and is hitting .322 in High-A. The Pirates need to accelerate the process for Griffin. Jason wants the Pirates to try and extend Konnor Griffin.

The Pirates pulled Paul Skenes after five innings and 78 pitches on Sunday. He tied his season high with 10 strikeouts and once again didn't allow a run. Skenes is on track to throw over 200 innings and the Pirates are trying to limit Skenes' innings. Jason thinks it's overmanaging.

After the Washington Nationals fired their manager and GM over the weekend, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder what's stopping the Pirates from doing the same with Ben Cherington.

With another no-decision for Paul Skenes over the weekend, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if voters would award him the Cy Young with his losing pitching record.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss the "what if" of the Pirates drafting OF Dylan Crews over SP Paul Skenes along with behind the scenes info in the 2023 MLB Draft.

Paul Skenes is an All Star again. He was also pulled after just 78 pitches yesterday in one of the more dominant outings of his season. The sad thing is – did it matter? The guys wondered why Skenes wasn't publicly vocal about it. Skenes could have pitched a complete game and the Pirates still weren't scoring a run. Is there an amount of media pressure that could open Bob Nutting to making a significant change?

MLB insider Maury Brown from Forbes joined the show. Maury tried to figure out if MLB was pushing for the Pirates to save Paul Skenes for the All Star Game next week. Maury said people will come out and watch Skenes pitch, but the Pirates have not done a good job whatsoever of building around him. Maury said it feels like the Pirates are in a ‘perpetual rebuild' since they made the playoffs a decade ago. The guys asked Maury about the Pirates longevity with great players given how the game is skewed toward the top markets. Maury thinks a salary cap and floor could come into play if a large part of the season is lost due to a lockout. Is there more unrest within the ownership around baseball than there usually is? Maury got into the weeds on what could be on the table to avoid a labor stoppage in 2027.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan has no idea if the Pirates are closer or further away to where they want to be. He said the crux of the frustration is how good their starting pitching is. Dan believes outside of Paul Skenes, the pitching is ‘pretty darn good.' How much credit do we give Ben Cherington for the staff? The guys asked Dan about a report of some players going ‘rogue' in some of their hitting work. How much of the team's budget was put into the analytics department?

Trade Deadline Month Day continues as we take a look at the possibility of the Mariners bringing in Ronald Acuna Jr. What would they need to give up and what are the deterring factors? - His injury history does give some cause for concern and attitude has been an issue as well. Is he worth the risk? - The cost for the Mariners would be great, think Juan Soto trade… is that something the Mariners should even consider and should they? :30- The Mariners blanked the Pirates and it's nice to see our pitching healthy and moving in the right direction. :45- We kept all our digits, so that must mean the 4th of July was a success! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back after a long weekend and ready to talk baseball! The Mariners swept the Pirates in 3 shutout games. The pitching staff showed out and thank goodness they did as the offense only managed 2 runs in 2 games. Turns out, if you don't give up any runs, you can win games. :30- Mariners Morning After. The Mariners got a 1-0 win on Sunday off a Randy Arozarena home run, but they had a chance to score more runs early on… if JP would have just chosen to slide or Randy would have told him to slide… :45- Coach Bucky is here and he had a great holiday weekend. - There are certain skills that Coach Bucky has, that very few people possess. - Cal Raleigh has 35 home runs, what is he capable of? - Was it an Elk dip kind of weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Hiles joins Donny Chedrick and Jason Mackey on The Fan Hotline to discuss the Pirates and their recent endeavors with winning, also what to possibly expect next.

Donny Chedrick and Nicholas "Harry" Callas discuss the ongoing MLB investigation with Cleveland Guardians SP Luis Ortiz, regarding what they saw and how it affects the Pirates.

What does it look like when leadership is rooted not in control, but in care? In this episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast, host Ipek Williamson is joined by Ken Crenshaw, a deeply respected high-performance leader in Major League Baseball whose impact goes far beyond physical training. Ken shares how his leadership journey was shaped by mentors, faith, and a profound calling to serve. His perspective on culture, commitment, and connection is both refreshing and transformational, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the inner workings of someone who leads elite teams through presence, humility, and love.From discovering the power of being through his work with Steve Hardison to cultivating environments where people feel safe to grow, Ken reveals how servant leadership becomes a way of life. He talks about how asking meaningful questions, truly listening, and staying grounded during high-stakes moments are all expressions of leadership that prioritize people over performance. Whether you're a coach, a parent, a leader, or someone simply seeking to show up more fully, this conversation will stay with you. It's a reminder that the way we lead starts with who we are willing to be.About the Guest: Ken Crenshaw is the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Arizona Diamondbacks, currently in his 21st season with the organization and his eighth in this leadership role. Prior to this, he served as the team's head athletic trainer for 13 seasons, bringing a wealth of experience and innovation to the field of athlete care and performance. Before joining the D-backs, Ken spent a decade with the Tampa Bay Rays, holding multiple roles from Minor League medical and strength and conditioning coordinator to Major League head athletic trainer. Under his leadership, the Rays' medical staff was recognized as the 2005 Major League Training Staff of the Year by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) and as the 2004 Medical Staff of the Year by Baseball Prospectus.Ken's professional journey also includes serving as the strength and conditioning coordinator for the Atlanta Braves from 1992 to 1995, and as an athletic trainer within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization from 1989 to 1991. He earned his degree in sports medicine from New Mexico State University and holds certifications from both the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Ken and his wife, Robyn, are proud parents of three sons: Wacy, Wyatt, and Dustin.About the Host: A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher. Her mission is to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, helping them find deep peace and harmony. Ipek's coaching approach, rooted in Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, empowers clients to unlock their hidden potential and confidently embrace change with joy.Beyond coaching, Ipek's influence spreads through her 100+ meditations on the Insight Timer App and live meditation sessions, where she shares transformative wisdom. Her impact extends to workshops, courses, and training sessions for individuals, groups, and corporations. As a Change Champion, Ipek Williamson is dedicated to promoting positive change, nurturing inner calm, and empowering others to script their own transformation stories.ipek@ipekwilliamsoncoaching.comhttps://linktr.ee/IpekWilliamson

The Pittsburgh Pirates just swept the Cardinals, but with the trade deadline fast approaching, all eyes are on who stays and who goes. We react to the weekend sweep, then dive into Jim Bowden's new article in The Athletic, which features a ton of Pirates trade chatter. Could Mitch Keller or David Bednar be on the move? Should the Pirates sell, hold, or buy? We'll also break down which players should be on the block, who shouldn't and what kind of moves make sense for this team right now. Subscribe and join the conversation — trade season is here. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Will the Pirates have another All Star outside of Paul Skenes? David Bednar has a cause. Oneil Cruz should have had a better half. How close will the Pirates be from a wild card at the break. Joe thinks the Pirates will win 15 in a row.

The Pirates have outscored opponents 43-4 over the last six games. It's the most runs scored in six games while allowing fewer than five runs in MLB history. Intern Dom released his top 5 Pittsburgh football games. The Steelers are favorites in only 6 games. Austin makes a crazy take that Penn State should be considered a Pittsburgh sports team.

Colin Beazley wrote a story in the Post-Gazette the Pirates should look to acquire Brandon Marsh. Could the Twins trade Byron Buxton? Joe wants the Pirates to acquire Buxton for Bubba Chandler 1-for-1. The Pirates need to acquire multiple bats.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Trade options for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the deadline. Will the Pirates have another All Star outside of Paul Skenes? David Bednar has a cause. Oneil Cruz should have had a better half. How close will the Pirates be from a wild card at the break. Joe thinks the Pirates will win 15 in a row.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address the idea of the Pirates trading SP Mitch Keller before the MLB deadline.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson hear out Pittsburgh fans give their take on the possibility of SP Mitch Keller getting traded.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss if the Pirates 6 game winning streak is a result of getting better or pure luck as the season continues on.