Podcasts about playoff races

Bret Boone talks MLB playoff races & Ian Happ talks Cubs (Hour 4) full 2388 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000 77lJ9J1JA890i3RHLMpMTAiw8jT7vY37 sports Rahimi & Grote Show sports Bret Boone talks MLB playoff races & Ian Happ talks Cubs (Hour 4) Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports as they break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, lively discussion and caller interaction, the show offers Chicago fans an informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodca

Brennan Baxter joins The K&C Masterpiece to discuss Texas Tech's $250 million facility upgrades and Joey McGuire's recruiting strategy in the DFW Metroplex. They also break down disciplinary issues at TCU involving Jacobe Clark, SEC quarterback battles, and the potential of Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Today's Sports Daily covers what's coming up this week, current Survivor contest, Circa's big week coming up, NFL pre-season QB battle, MLB Playoff race, & a crazy stat from Friday in MLB. Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Jordan and Alex dig into the highs and lows of the playoff chase, break down the Cleveland and Chicago series, highlight some key contributions from role players and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 3 we were joined by Jensen Lewis to chat all things MLB including the AL's Playoff "Race", the NL's MVP race, who can possibly beat the Dodgers & so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 3 we were joined by Jensen Lewis to chat all things MLB including the AL's Playoff "Race", the NL's MVP race, who can possibly beat the Dodgers & so much more! & Colin Livingston of CanTorque to give you the news & notes from around the wide world of racing! Plus we went In or Out with Donovan & Brandon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American League playoff race is absolute CHAOS. With six teams separated by just 1.5 games in the Wild Card race, I'm breaking down the contenders and making my picks for which six teams ultimately make the AL playoffs. Plus, the White Sox just went into Detroit and swept the Tigers in their biggest series of the season. Did Detroit blow its chance to make a run at the AL Central? And are the Blue Jays actually the team best positioned to grab the final Wild Card spot? We'll also unveil this week's MLB Power Rankings, talk about the Brewers taking over baseball's top spot, the Dodgers' recent struggles, and everything that made this year's Field of Dreams experience so special. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:47 AL Wild Card CHAOS 2:38 My 6 AL Wild Card Picks 7:56 Tigers Blow Golden Opportunity 11:31 White Sox Dominate HUGE Series 15:10 New MLB Power Rankings 25:33 Field of Dreams Experience 30:25 Ohtani Donates 7 Figures 31:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene is not pleased with the quality of teams fighting for the final playoff spot in the American League, and some injured Yankees are working their way back.

The voice of the Salt Lake Bees on this week's series in El Paso, Playoff races heating up in MLB, Whitt downplaying hate between his Michigan FB and Ohio St + more

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Rational Hour Sports Podcast welcomes Yahoo Fantasy Sports analyst Corbin Young for an in-depth MLB coverage show.

The guys are recapping and reacting to the NL Playoff Race post trade deadline through 8/9/26! Dodgers are slumping but is it to worry about? Can the Cubs win the NL Central? Padres, Dbacks and Phillies vying for the last 2 Wild Card spots but can the Marlins, Nationals, or Pirates make a push? Tap in!

The guys are recapping the AL playoff races through the first week of August after the trade deadline! Who will be left out of the crowded race? Can the Tigers win the Central? Can the AL east get 4 teams in? Tap in!

In this week's "Beyond the Bylines." Joe Starkey and Tim Benz pick apart Don Kelly's failed bullpen decisions against the Reds Thursday night, upcoming trade deadline moves, and a suddenly struggling Pirates offense. We also talk about Week 1 of Steelers training camp. Specifically, we get into DK Metcalf, Mike McCarthy shelving tackling at training camp, and Joey Porter Jr.'s contract. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with El Hombre Michael Bradley to get his thoughts on where the Mariners stand in the MLB Playoff race, the impact of LeBron James choosing the 76ers, the Eagles giving Jalen Carter a massive contract extension, and why NFL stadiums with artificial turf will never go to grass fields, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs, and they discuss how the Mariners can turn their season around against the Dodgers.

The WNBA is back from the All-Star break, and the playoff race is officially underway! Madisyn Cunningham and Aryeh Schwartz break down the biggest contenders, updated power rankings, and the questions that will define the second half of the 2026 WNBA season.Can the Minnesota Lynx hold onto the top spot? Which teams are legitimate championship threats? Who needs to make a move before the trade deadline? Plus, we share some bold takes for this next run, discuss the latest award races, and highlight the players and teams we're buying or selling as the postseason approaches.Topics:WNBA playoff race outlookPost-All-Star power rankingsBiggest questions for every playoff teamAward racesTrade deadline watchBold second-half predictionsSubscribe Today!(Sound design by Mike Goodrick)Affiliate Links:Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidrFanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two series with big NL Wild Card implications got underway Monday and met the moment with dramatic finishes. Plus, a look at the AL playoff picture and a must-follow series that could significantly shape the trade market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to discuss the Mariners tough series loss to the Reds, the 50th anniversary Alumni Home Run Derby, the Mariners place in the MLB Playoff Race, and the firing of assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the latest on Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet’s injury, and they give you their thoughts on LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and the start of Seahawks Training Camp in Headline Rewrites.

Which SEC football teams are headed for a shocking upset in 2026? On Episode 5 of The Connor O'Gara Show, Connor is joined by Ryan Brown to make bold SEC preseason predictions and identify the potential trap games that could turn the College Football Playoff race upside down. Could Florida stun Ole Miss in Gainesville one week after the Rebels' emotional showdown with LSU? Can Texas A&M walk into Tuscaloosa and defeat Alabama? Is Arkansas capable of upsetting Tennessee in Fayetteville? Connor also predicts that Oklahoma will become the SEC's ultimate “agent of chaos”—beating Georgia in Athens and Texas in the Red River Rivalry before somehow losing to Mississippi State in Starkville. Ryan explains why he views the Sooners as an 8-4 team rather than a legitimate playoff contender, while Connor questions whether quarterback John Mateer can withstand the physical demands of Oklahoma's brutal schedule. Connor and Ryan also discuss:

The NFC playoff race may be far more open than expected, giving the Giants a legitimate reason for hope. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they examine the uncertainty surrounding the Eagles, Packers, Lions, Seahawks and 49ers, and explain why simply exceeding expectations could put the Giants in the postseason conversation. Shaun and Tiki also refuse to fall for the annual Cowboys hype, debate whether the Mets must finally spend big on starting pitching and examine how trade deadline pressure could affect Anthony Volpe and other young Yankees. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's surprising lack of mainstream recognition raises a larger concern about baseball's place in American sports culture.

As we hit the break, it's time to assess where things stand in the chase for postseason spots. Can the White Sox keep it up? Who will take control in the AL West and NL East? Want more? We also recap the Draft and tee things up for tonight's Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson (00:00:25) Jackass Movie and NASCAR Race Recap (00:01:10) The San Diego Street Course Race (00:04:07) Corey Heim's Victory and NASCAR's Focus (00:07:43) Noah Gragson's Controversial Behavior (00:16:43) NASCAR's Viewership and Demographics (00:27:25) Standings and Playoff Race (00:30:14) NASCAR Rule Changes and Short Track Racing (00:32:10) IndyCar's Freedom 500 and Ray Evernham's Return (00:38:10) Jimmy Johnson's Legacy Motor Club Update San Diego was a street circuit, so - SVG wins, right? Well, he might have - but disaster struck, and Toyota does it again. We discuss S.D., SVG...all the initials - along with the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma.The Rundown:- San Diego - disaster for SVG - Corey Heim gets an inaugural win for an inaugural race- A first-time winner, but NASCAR is obsessesd with Magnussen putting Gragson in his place- S.D. Ratings - and Prime's numbers, which are good - but also concerning- Standings - the playoff bubble is heating up- NASCAR News:- New bumper rules- IROC is doing an event. A...reverse-virtue-signaling one?- Jalapeno poppers in Legacy MC's mouth-hole. Where's the donkey sauce?- Spire has FOMO - sues JGR- NASCAR puts the Rolling Stones creepy album cover on jackets and stuff. Because, old people- Driver and Sponsor News- Sonoma! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Big K Hour 04: Hear Joe Block's take on how the Pirates can get themselves back in the playoff race full 1614 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:38:03 +0000 v0eafdGYDtSHYdlQD7XbAG5c7ontxvqd news The Big K Morning Show news Big K Hour 04: Hear Joe Block's take on how the Pirates can get themselves back in the playoff race The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Will a down AL help keep the Birds in the playoff race until September? full 670 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:58:14 +0000 HBUTmj8puDdMfntDif7U0EFk8e8P4nXP mlb,baltimore orioles,american league,sports The Big Bad Morning Show mlb,baltimore orioles,american league,sports Will a down AL help keep the Birds in the playoff race until September? 5:30a-10a weekdays on 105.7 The FAN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwav

Elbow surgery is likely to sideline two-time defending AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal for two to three months, complicating the Tigers' playoff hopes as well as the left-hander's chance of landing a record contract in free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has Zack breaking down how the 2026 NBA and NHL playoffs are shaping up as the intensity continues to rise. He briefly goes over the biggest storylines, key matchups, and which teams are stepping up at the right time. From standout performances on the court in the NBA to hard-fought battles on the ice in the NHL, Zack gives a quick, clean recap of where both playoff pictures currently stand and what to watch moving forward.This episode has Zack breaking down how the 2026 NBA and NHL playoffs are shaping up as the intensity continues to rise. He briefly goes over the biggest storylines, key matchups, and which teams are stepping up at the right time. From standout performances on the court in the NBA to hard-fought battles on the ice in the NHL, Zack gives a quick, clean recap of where both playoff pictures currently stand and what to watch moving forward. #NBAPlayoffs2026 #NHLPlayoffs2026 #NBAPostseason #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Playoffs #Basketball #Hockey #SportsPodcast #SportsTalk #PlayoffIntensity #ClutchTime #RoadToTheFinals #ChasingTheCup #GameTime #SportsRecap #AthleteMindset #Competition #WinOrGoHome #BracketTalk #PostseasonVibes  ⁨@NBA⁩   ⁨@NHL⁩  ⁨@SportsPod.⁩ 

Joe and Owen break down the Buffalo Sabres' path to clinching the division as they prepare for a matchup against a struggling Chicago roster. The conversation also explores potential front-office changes for the Red Wings and provides an NHL playoff rooting guide. 01:00 - Dahlin Goal and Lines 02:13 - Playoff Race and Management 04:01 - Sabres vs Chicago Preview

Matt discusses The Masters with Craig Humphreys, MMA and UFC 327 with Emmanuel Rivera, and how the NBA playoff picture looks with one game remaining in the regular season! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mack shares his thoughts on the current playoff race in the NBA. Chris reacts to the Knicks win over the Celtics yesterday and breaks down if they're the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio to talk about the Final Four and if teams will copy Michigan's team building (3:00)The Masters Round 2 Update 1 (37:04)Grizz/Jazz, Blazers/Clippers, NBA Standings (51:25)The Masters Round 2 Update 2 (1:15:35)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Gary Parrish, Frog, Dog, Bee, Turtle, Walrus Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Masters Thursday! Nick opens the show breaking down what he thinks the Giants & Jets will do with their first round picks. Nick explains why he is out on the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans this year. Plus, Nick gets you set for another day in the NBA with the playoffs approaching. Sal Licata and Danny Parkins join the show.

The boys are joined by Leo Calvo of Chuckin' Fists to break down both the east and west playoff races. Leo gives his thoughts on why his Penguins ha a resurgence under Dan Muse, why the Flyers should scare anyone in the east, and what went wrong for the Red Wings in the last couple weeks. Nick and Mac also break down the upcoming Frozen Four matchups, the Washington Capitals calling up Ilya Protas, and the PWHL selling out Madison Square Garden.   Chapters   00:14 Intro and approaching 300 episodes 01:38 QOTD - memorable playoff series 05:00 PWHL sells out MSG 12:36 Playoff race with Leo Calvo of Chuckin' Fists 43:37 The Weekly ReCap 49:15 Frozen Four preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Intro 1:14 The Chicago Bulls fire their front office executives 4:31 What happens with Head Coach Billy Donovan? 7:35 NBA coach Mike Malone named the new head coach at the University of North Carolina 11:16 A breakdown of the NBA's playoff races 11:24 The Eastern Conference teams, seeds, & scenarios 17:33 The Western Conference teams, seeds, & scenarios 25:01 Cooper Flagg had himself a monster weekend 33:39 Which team had a bigger in-season turnaround: Atlanta Hawks or Charlotte Hornets? 42:21 Final Thoughts on the end of this NBA season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Kostos reacts to Nuggets vs. Spurs, Luka Doncic's injury for the Lakers, and Nick explains why the Knicks need to lose to avoid the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

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The guys are back with another packed episode of No Credentials Required, breaking down the first impressions of the 2026 MLB season - particularly the New York Yankees' opening games and what's already standing out. They also take a look at one of the strangest promotions in baseball, reacting to the San Francisco Giants' head-scratching “9-9-9 challenge,” before shifting gears to discuss the latest news surrounding Tiger Woods and what it could mean moving forward. To wrap things up, the conversation turns to the NHL, where the playoff race is heating up and several teams are making late-season pushes. Who's trending up? Who's in trouble? The guys break it all down with their signature mix of insight, humor, and fan perspective. As always, it's sports talk without the credentials—but with plenty of opinions. 

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Friday! Nick opens the show reacting to all of last night's College Basketball results, including Illinois & Iowa's wins to advance to the regional finals. Nick breaks down why he thinks the Browns need to trade Myles Garrett before the NFL Draft. Plus, Nick gives out his best bets for tonight's College Hoops slate. Brad Evans, Andrew Marchand and Jay Croucher join the show!

Hour 1 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk joined to give his insight on back to back losses to really good players Alexander Ovechkin and Connor McDavid.  Adam Silver has released the NBA's ideas for it's "Anti-Tanking" Measures. How do you feel about this?  Hour 2 Utes insider Steve Bartle Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 NHL playoff picture | Jazz tank Jazz broadcaster Craig Bolerjack

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Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Thursday! Nick opens the show setting the stage for tonight's epic Round of 16 tournament games. Plus, Nick hits on the wild night in the NBA last night, and breaks down why a Myles Garrett trade might be possible after yesterday. Plus, Steve Lappas, Jim Boeheim, Chris Russo and John Ewing join the show!

Hour 1 Utah Jazz Insider Ben Anderson talked with Scotty about Ace Bailey's recent scoring outings. The Rookie is really heating up.  Utah Puck Report Host Jay Stevens joined to talk about last night's Utah Mammoth loss to Edmonton and if it affects their playoff chances.  Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 RSL Sporting Director Kurt Schmid Sports Roulette

Chris Mack is IN for Nick Kostos on this Tuesday. Chris opens the show with his five biggest stories for the sports week, hits on the Round of 16 games, and his favorite stories of the tournament. Plus, Dan Bonner, Fran Fraschilla and Nick Friedell join the show!

Westwood One's Fran Fraschilla joins the show to break down the Round of 16 matchups. Plus, Chris reacts to the Lakers loss over the Detroit Pistons and breaks down whether or not Victor Wembanyama should win MVP.

Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joins the show to break down the Lakers hot stretch to end the season, Victor Wembanyama's chances of winning the NBA Title, and MUCH MORE!

Chris Mack wraps up the hour reacting to the Lakers loss last night to the Detroit Pistons. Plus, should Victor Wembenyama win MVP this season?

With less than 20% of the regular season remaining, the Playoff Races in both the Eastern and Western Conference are tightening with some key matchups scheduled this week that can change the fate of the 2026 Postseason.