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The Yankees' ALDS matchup with the Rays has Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber going in opposite directions. Tiki sees New York's starting pitching and postseason experience carrying the Yankees in four, while Evan predicts Tampa Bay in four and warns that Gerrit Cole could put the Yankees in an immediate hole in Game 1. Shaun Morash lands on Yankees in five as the debate heats up over Cole versus Carlos Rodon. Aaron Judge's role also looms over the series, with the guys weighing whether his presence alone makes the Yankees better and how carefully he should be used coming off injury. Plus, Tony Romo and CBS part ways, the Giants' J.J. McCarthy gamble gets another look, and the Jets' offensive line comes under fire.

The Yankees' ALDS showdown with the Rays sparks a sharp split as Evan Roberts picks Tampa Bay in four while Tiki Barber takes the Yankees in four and Shaun Morash goes Yankees in five. Evan's biggest concern is Gerrit Cole in Game 1, arguing the matchup favors Carlos Rodon and warning that an early loss could set the tone for the entire series. Aaron Judge's impact also becomes a major debate, with Evan and Tiki arguing that even a diminished Judge makes the Yankees more dangerous simply by being in the lineup. Plus, Tony Romo and CBS part ways, raising questions about whether Romo will continue broadcasting and where he could land next.

Aaron Judge's ALDS role remains a major question as Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate how the Yankees should protect him coming off injury. One possibility is keeping Judge out of right field on Tampa Bay's turf, using him as a dangerous bat off the bench before potentially returning him to the field at Yankee Stadium in Game 3. The Giants also face an interesting quarterback dynamic with Jameis Winston starting and J.J. McCarthy waiting behind him. Evan believes the crowd could turn quickly if Winston struggles. Plus, Shaun unveils his “Cinco de Ronco” list of the opponents New York fans could despise by the end of the weekend, including Ben Johnson, Trey McBride and Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen.

MLB's playoff format is under fire, with the Yankees' path exposing why the bracket system and lack of reseeding can create frustrating matchups. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate the flaws in the setup, why facing the Rays in a best-of-five could actually benefit the Yankees, and whether MLB could overhaul the postseason under a new CBA. The conversation turns to an even wilder possibility: letting the best teams choose their playoff opponents. Evan and Tiki imagine the drama, insults and incredible television that could follow from a live selection show. Plus, they discuss the Yankees' pitching plans, Gerrit Cole's importance and the team's travel trouble getting to Tampa.

The Yankees and Rays will square off in the ALDS starting tomorrow, and we expect the Yankees to win even if Aaron Judge doesn't play. Plus, Jameis Winston needs to play better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:50) — YANKEES: The Yankees advance to the ALDS after defeating the Red Sox. JJ previews their upcoming series against the Rays and gives his predictions. (14:52) — JETS: The Jets cap off their road trip against the Bears, hoping to return home with a .500 record. (17:08) — GIANTS: The Giants add JJ McCarthy and host the Cardinals, looking to take the lead in the NFC East. (19:47) — RON DARLING: SNY's Ron Darling joins the show to recap the Yankees sweeping the Red Sox, preview the ALDS series against the Rays, and share his excitement for the Mets outfielders.   (47:30) — TWO ONE TWO: JJ returns with Two One Two (212), with Handicapper Art DiCesare to discuss their best bets, underdogs, and the biggest storylines for Week 4. (64:51) — JASON KATZ: Our fantasy guru returns to give his best options to start and sit for Week 4. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Subscribe to NYNY's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkNewYorkwJJ. Subscribe to Underscore Media: https://www.youtube.com/@underscoreny. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow ‘NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynywjj/ Host: John Jastremski Guests: Ron Darling, Art DiCesare and Jason Katz Music: Frontier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves punched their ticket to a second-round matchup with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, setting up the final eight teams of the postseason. With the League Division Series set to start on Saturday, it's time to preview each of these highly intriguing matchups.On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman start by recapping the do-or-die Wild Card Game 3 that saw the end of the Philadelphia Phillies' season before previewing the key players in the Braves-Dodgers NLDS. They then take a look at the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays ALDS matchup and name some of the possible X-factors in the series.Later in the show, Jake and Jordan continue their LDS preview with the first-ever postseason showdown between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians. They close out the show with the intriguing showdown between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, which features two teams that are still searching for their first-ever World Series title. 1:21 - The Opener: Wild Card Game 3 recap14:03 - Dodgers vs. Braves28:26 - Yankees vs. Rays43:58 - White Sox vs. Guardians53:10 - Padres vs. Brewers Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Lightning's season opener went about as sideways as a game can go: a 5-1 loss at Madison Square Garden capped by Igor Shesterkin becoming the first goaltender in Rangers history to score a goal, while Tampa Bay finished 0-for-7 on the power play. Rick and Steve dig into why it wasn't as alarming as it looked — Victor Hedman's comfortably accepted a smaller role (and dropped weight going gluten-free to stay fast at 18 seasons in), John Carlson is still adjusting from running Alex Ovechkin's power play in Washington to feeding Nikita Kucherov in Tampa, and hockey's a "flow sport" that's brutally hard to simulate in the preseason. The Lightning still own the NHL's third-best season-opening winning percentage all time, and they get a schedule edge Saturday against a Capitals team playing the second half of a back-to-back.From there, it's a deep look at Jalen Daniels' first career start — the first rookie quarterback to play anywhere in the league this season, despite going undrafted. Rick traces how the Bucs got here (Teddy Bridgewater's disastrous relief outing last year, Jake Browning's poor camp this summer) and argues Daniels doesn't need to be great against a genuinely bad Packers team that can't run or stop the run; the defense and Chase McLaughlin's perfect kicking can carry him. A mailbag question floats Daniels as a potential Marty St. Louis-style undrafted success story, and the guys note the historical case for not rushing rookie quarterbacks, with nine of the ten passers drafted this year still holding a clipboard. The back half previews a jam-packed Tampa Bay weekend — Rays-Yankees ALDS Game 1 at the Trop, the Lightning's home opener, USF hosting Temple for a shot at a first-ever conference title, and Florida traveling to Missouri — plus a quick look at Cleveland's Deshaun Watson turnaround under Todd Monken.Timestamps:0:08 – Lightning season-opener recap: 5-1 loss at the Rangers, a historic goalie goal, 0-for-7 power play3:22 – Victor Hedman's accepted role change, revamped diet, and his 18th season5:39 – Lightning's historic season-opening record; Saturday's schedule edge over Washington6:46 – Power play struggles: John Carlson adjusting from Ovechkin's power play to feeding Kucherov9:00 – Why "flow sports" like hockey are harder to simulate in the preseason11:50 – Sponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza13:16 – How the Bucs got here: Teddy Bridgewater's rough relief stint and Jake Browning's camp struggles16:13 – Jalen Daniels: the first rookie QB to start anywhere in the NFL this year, despite going undrafted18:16 – Context: the last team to start 0-4 and make the playoffs was the 1992 Chargers19:51 – Why Daniels doesn't need to be great — Green Bay's offense and run defense are a mess22:32 – Chase McLaughlin's perfect season and the "just be you" message for Daniels25:36 – Mailbag: Could Daniels become the next Marty St. Louis-style undrafted success story?26:03 – Why most of this year's ten drafted rookie QBs are sitting behind veterans30:37 – What a Daniels win (or two) would really mean once Baker Mayfield returns31:38 – MLB's wild-card format gripe: Rays drawn into a best-of-three with the Yankees34:44 – A loaded Tampa Bay weekend: Rays, Lightning, USF and the Rowdies all home Saturday39:09 – Cleveland's Deshaun Watson turnaround under Tom Monken42:09 – College football weekend: Florida at Missouri, USF hosts Temple for a shot at a first conference title Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 1: Tommy Lugauer, known Yankee enthusiast, believes the Yankees will beat the Rays in four-games. Plus, Tommy has been tacking-on lean muscle mass at his local Planet Fitness.

Hour 1: Yet another upcoming Jets opponent might be tougher than we thought. The Rays wouldn't be able to recover from a loss in game 1. Expecting a Giants win and everything is coming up Yankees.

There is nothing better in baseball than a winner-take-all playoff game. And last night at Truist Park in Atlanta, the home Braves' fans were treated to an unbelievable performance. They defeated their NL East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-2 and will move on to play the Dodgers in the Divisional round. The Braves were sparked by Atlanta-native “Money” Michael Harris, who blasted a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 1st inning off of Aaron Nola. Nola got the start over the Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler, who came in the game after Nola gave up 3 runs in 1.2 IP. The Braves countered Nola with little-used Ray Kerr. Kerr, 32, only had 9 regular-season appearances in 2026, and before that hadn't pitched since 2024 (Tommy John surgery). Kerr held it down for the Braves. He went 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 Ks. Kerr set the tone on the mound for the Braves bullpen. Grant Holmes, Robert Suarez, Didier Fuentes, Dylan Dodd, and ultimately Braves' ace Chris Sale closed out the game. The Phillies never got started and ended a rollercoaster season that I feel may close the window for Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Zack Wheeler to win it all in the city of brotherly love. In addition to Harris, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson hit homers for the Braves. Marico Durbon flashed his gold-glove leather — the Braves' defense was outstanding. It was do-or-die, and the Braves move on.Looking ahead to the Divisional Rounds, which start Saturday, the Braves will face the Dodgers, the White Sox will face the Guardians, the Padres will face the Brewers, and the Yankees will face the Rays. Special shout-out to Sed from Black at the Ballpark, Coach E from Black Baseball Media, and Kaytlin from MLB for contributing to this episode.

Bri likes Cowbell over Bama, Bengals over Jags, Commanders over Colts plus Yanks over Rays in MLB round 2

Watch the ALDS live, beginning October 3rd, on TBS and HBO Max https://www.hbomax.com/sports/mlbLa Playa Awaits at https://www.coronausa.comUse our code for 10% off your next set of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/YANKS2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountDownload the Fanatics Sports & Casino App now, the new all-in-one app for sports fans, bringing together ways to bet, trade, or play in one experience.Disclaimer: 21+ only. Availability differs by state. Terms apply. See app for details. Sportsbook: GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, CT call (888) 789-7777, MA call (800)-327-5050, NY call (877) 8-HOPENY, MD visit mdgamblinghelp.org. Markets: Event contract trading is offered by Morton St. Trading Investments, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets, a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant and NFA member. Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good for all investors. See app for important disclosures.+++++Timestamps:0:00 Yankees vs. Rays in the ALDS3:40 Season Series Between the Two Teams6:30 Roster Changes and the Series Schedule14:47 Are Judge and Stanton Back?21:00 Is Cole or Rodon Pitching Game 1? 26:35 The Gameplans are Similar 29:40 Chandler Simpson 32:40 Rays Win Close Games. 38:20 Yankees Lineup & Good Things We'd Like to See Continue42:50 Guys We Fear on the Rays Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Yankees demolished Boston and Shaun Morash sees unmistakable 1998 vibes, from their killer instinct and dominant pitching to Aaron Boone's managing and a young core that keeps delivering. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber agree the Yankees look deeper and less dependent on Aaron Judge, but warn that their fundamentals must remain sharp against Tampa Bay. Then Evan challenges the assumption that Tropicana Field will become a Yankees home game. After digging into past Rays playoff crowds, ticket prices and fan turnout, he argues the expected takeover may never materialize. The hour closes with encouraging Jets injury news on Minkah Fitzpatrick and concern that Breece Hall may not be ready to play.

Tiki and Shaun debate the Yankees' potential starting rotation for the American League Division Series, weighing Gerrit Cole's track record against Carlos Rodón's recent dominance. They also preview the Browns-Steelers matchup and discuss the takeover of Yankee fans in Florida.(00:01:20) Cole vs. Rodón Decision(00:04:32) Postseason Pitching Strategy(00:06:48) Rodón's Success vs. Rays(00:09:16) NFL and MLB Preview(00:13:40) Yankees Florida Takeover(00:17:18) Sports Update(00:20:32) Steelers and Phillies Talk(00:23:56) Analyzing Pitching Data(00:28:19) Browns vs. Steelers Picks(00:33:20) Jets Success Outlook

Aaron Judge wants back in the Yankees lineup for the Division Series, but his uncertain role creates a major roster decision. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Judge can handle the outfield, especially on Tampa Bay's turf, and whether his return could make Giancarlo Stanton expendable after Stanton never received an at-bat against Boston. The guys are stunned the Yankees never used Stanton even with the Wild Card clincher out of reach, raising questions about whether he was truly part of their plans or simply a threat off the bench. Evan argues that even a less-than-100-percent Judge changes how opponents attack the Yankees lineup, while the crew debates whether the Wild Card round even feels like the real postseason.

The Yankees eliminated the Red Sox, but the biggest question immediately shifts to Aaron Judge and whether he will return for the Division Series against Tampa Bay. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate how much Judge can realistically play, whether the Yankees would risk him in the outfield, and why his return could leave Giancarlo Stanton without a roster spot. They also explain why this Yankees team feels different, from its dominant rotation to the impact of young players and a lineup no longer completely dependent on home runs. The conversation also turns to the Giants after Joey Porter Jr. lands with Dallas and reports emerge that Marvin Harrison Jr. could become available. Tiki raises concerns about Harrison's effort, while the possibility of adding his talent to the Giants sparks a bigger debate about risk, coaching and the future of New York's offense.

The Yankees have advanced. Will Aaron Judge be ready to go in the next round against the Rays? Also, Knobservations along with DIHIF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees will take on the Rays in the ALDS. How do the Yankees match up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees have advanced to the ALDS after sweeping the Sox! How do the Yankees match up with the Rays in the next round? And will we see Aaron Judge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started with the Yankees beating the Red Sox, 9-2, to move on to play the Rays starting Saturday. Gio is not worried about the Yankees offense at all now going into this series in Tampa. Will it sound like a Yankees home game down there?

We kick off with the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Red Sox after Boston pulled Sonny Gray early, giving New York the momentum heading into Tampa. Gio isn't worried about the Yankees' offense, expects a 70% Yankee crowd on the road, highlights the unchecked sticky stuff on Gray's neck, and explains why the White Sox are baseball's best story. Jerry delivers his first update with Cody Bellinger's three-run homer, Max Fried on the playoff atmosphere, Gray's thoughts on his early exit, and Bryce Harper making up for a costly error with a game-tying blast. Finally, Jameis Winston reacts to the Giants signing JJ McCarthy, and we wrap up with a preview of the Rays series and whether Aaron Judge makes the roster.

We break down the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Red Sox, Sonny Gray's early exit and sticky stuff, and look ahead to the Rays series while debating Aaron Judge's roster status. After rounding up MLB playoff action with Cody Bellinger, Bryce Harper, and the White Sox, we touch on Jameis Winston's thoughts on JJ McCarthy before discussing Phil Mickelson's therapy and comparisons to Tiger Woods. Finally, we turn to football with a Steelers-Browns preview, NFL line guessing, and a debate on whether McCarthy or Tommy DeVito is more likely to start.

(0:20) — YANKEES: The Yankees return to the ALDS after defeating the Red Sox in the Wild Card series for the second straight season. The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins JJ to recap the series and preview their matchup against the Rays. We want to hear your thoughts! Call the listener line at 917-382-1151 and share your message for JJ. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Subscribe to NYNY's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkNewYorkwJJ. Subscribe to Underscore Media: https://www.youtube.com/@underscoreny. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow ‘NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynywjj/ Hosts: John Jastremski Guest: Brian Barrett Music: Frontier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Stroud can't stop repeating a line Jalon Daniels dropped in his first press conference as the Bucs' starting quarterback: "You can't be the thermometer, you have to be the thermostat" — set the temperature in the room instead of just reading it. It's a fitting mantra for a guy about to become the first rookie quarterback to start an NFL game this season (yes, ahead of the Raiders' Heisman winner), and the only backup Tampa Bay has turned to since 'Fitzmagic' in 2018. Rick is clear-eyed about the degree of difficulty: Evan Closky's blocking cut-ups from last week were "some of the worst tape I've seen," Daniels knows far less than Baker Mayfield about getting out of bad plays, and Green Bay will blitz him mercilessly the way Minnesota did. But the Packers are deeply flawed too — patched together on the offensive line, unable to stop the run, playing in front of a fan base that's reportedly booing at Lambeau — and Rick and Steve talk through how Todd Bowles might manage Daniels' workload if the game gets away from them, plus the gut-punch injury report (six players missed Wednesday practice, including Rueben Bain Jr., Yaya Diaby, and Chris Godwin) that makes the 0-3 start look even worse in hindsight.From there, three mailbag questions: what the Bucs should do with the number one overall pick if the season ended today (take a quarterback, grab Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, or trade down for a haul), how to separate rooting for people at One Buc Place from grading Todd Bowles' performance, and whether anything short of winning can fix the "away game atmosphere" at Raymond James Stadium. Rick also vents about MLB's wild-card seeding dropping the Rays into Yankee Stadium's short porch for the ALDS, previews Drew Rasmussen's Game 1 start, and the guys close with a full NHL season-opening night: the Lightning play at the Rangers, sitting on the second-best season-opening record in NHL history, with Nikita Kucherov chasing a record fourth straight opener with multiple goals.Segments:Jalon Daniels' "thermostat, not thermometer" mentality ahead of his first NFL startThe degree of difficulty: brutal offensive line tape, a first-ever rookie starter league-wide, and how Bowles might manage his workloadInjury report fallout: six players out Wednesday, Baker Mayfield's timelineMailbag: What should the Bucs do with the number one pick — quarterback, Jeremiah Smith, or trade down?Mailbag: Separating rooting for the people at One Buc Place from grading Todd BowlesMailbag: Can anything fix the "away game" atmosphere at Raymond James?MLB wild-card fallout: Rays drawn into the Yankees' short porch for the ALDS; Rasmussen gets the Game 1 ballNHL opening night: Lightning at the Rangers, chasing franchise and Kucherov recordsSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International PlazaTimestamps:0:06 – Jalon Daniels' "thermostat, not thermometer" quote from his first presser as starter2:51 – First rookie QB to start a game anywhere in the NFL this season5:57 – The offensive line tape: "some of the worst I've seen"8:16 – How Bowles might manage Daniels if the game gets away from the Bucs13:06 – Injury report: six players miss Wednesday practice14:13 – Baker Mayfield's thumb, timeline, and the 0-3 start in context15:47 – Sponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza17:05 – MLB wild-card seeding sends the Rays into Yankee Stadium's short porch21:35 – Mailbag: Number one pick — quarterback, Jeremiah Smith, or trade down?25:31 – Mailbag: Separating the man from the job grading Todd Bowles35:26 – Mailbag: Fixing the "away game" atmosphere at Raymond James37:21 – NHL opening night: Lightning at the Rangers, Kucherov's scoring streak39:13 – Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2; Rasmussen named Rays' Game 1 starter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailThe Yankees are moving on after sweeping the rival Red Sox — and Sean Casey is breaking down how they got it done.Sean and Chinch went live after the game and dive into the huge performances from Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler and Max Fried before Casey hands out his Key to the City.

The Yankees have swept the Red Sox in convincing fashion to advance to the ALDS! How will the Yankees stack themselves up against the Rays? How many phone calls do you get in prison after you get booked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Yankees be able to get through the Rays easily? Also, Would You Rather & opinions on Costco food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 1, 2026 Hour 4. College Playoff Expansion. Baesball playoffs and Zinno on Yankees v Rays. TNF Preivew. The good, bad and ugly. 

This week Andrew talks with former MLB outfielder & World Series Champion Kevin Kiermaier. Throughout the course of his MLB career, Kevin was arguably the best defensive player in all of baseball — a 4x Gold Glove winner and the recipient of the Platinum Glove in 2015 as the American League's top defensive player. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at how it all happened. You'll hear how a conversation with a scout in college changed Kevin's trajectory — and everything he did after to propel himself to the big leagues. This is a story of humble beginnings, self-belief, & remarkable determination. If you are trying to accomplish something ambitious, this episode is for you. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

Yankees vs Rays is the real ALCS. All disrespect to the Guardians and White Sox intended. Tommy expects Aaron Judge to return and for Yankee fans to make their presence known down at the Trop.

Hour 1: It was a beatdown in the Bronx as the Yankees sent the BoSox home. The Red Sox could not have embarrassed themselves more. Expectations for the real ALCS: Judge plays and Yankee fans take over Tampa.

Chris Adams-Wall, Andy Freed & Neil Solondz get together to talk all things Rays/Yankees ALDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're gearing up for October baseball as SiriusXM host Jon Morosi stops by to preview the MLB postseason and the Rays' ultimate playoff outlook. After diving into the harsh truths of SEC football with Scott and Chris, we cap things off by guessing whether lyrics belong to a country hit or a Taylor Swift anthem! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our 157th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer talk the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season along with the Wild Card playoff matchups before covering relevant news and notes. Then we dive into some of the best and worst preseason takes we had throughout 2026.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:MLB Playoffs are underwayJustin Verlander day in Detroit is a roaring successCorbin Burnes ends season on ILMariners working on cleaning house in the dugoutUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Oct 5: 2026 Topps x KAWS Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & GinterOct 7: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionOct 7: 2026 Bowman Chrome SapphireOct 14: 2026 Topps UpdateOct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiOct 21: 2026 Topps HolidayTBD: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome (Oct 5 preorder)WINS & LOSSES2026 Razzball Player RaterJ:WinsDominic CanzoneBraxton AshcraftAlec BurlesonLossesHunter Goodman Tatsuya ImaiM:WinsOur annual Sonny Gray victory lapRockies (Jake McCarthy & Willi Castro)Carter JensenOtto LopezLossesToo aggressive on young, injury-prone pitchersThe Nationals (we sold James Wood and CJ Abrams) 

Tommy Pham is on White Sox Post Season White Sox rosterPope Leo impact on the White Sox season – Will Leo perform a ceremony in Chicago if White Sox win it allPhillies and Braves at Truist Park rBryce Harper outfield snow cone drop – was he using a first base glove.Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a bombAstros and White Sox – Mat and Mark see the White Sox defeat the Astros in 2White Sox could be the Cinderella story this yearWhen Cubs lose will all of Chicago be rooting for the White Sox?Will White Sox newfound success bring on solidify a new stadium planHow will that plan compare to the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium setupBoston Red Sox v Yankees series – what does loss or Roman Anthony meanRays would have preferred to be facing the Red Sox over the YankeesYankees  effective lineup without Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. But they do have Rice, Bellinger and Chisolm.Cam Schlittler recent history with the Tampa Bay RaysWho will the Rays put on the mound in game 1 – Drew Rasmussen or Freddie PeraltaRays turn pitchers into gold – Zach LittelAFL – Arizona Fall League, Expect to see Rays like Nathan Fluellen, Cesar De Jesus, Marcus Johnson, Mason Nichols, Andy Rodriguez, and Yerry Tukus at the AFLKeep an eye out for Narciso Polanco and Brendan Summerhill with the Rays Australian Baseball League signed a huge deal to have their games televised on MLB.TV.Could the players setup their own league if the they are locked out by MLBCBA is a maturity contestBaseball popularity losing to SoccerDid tv show, Brockmire predict the death march for baseballJoey Votto commentator in the post-season recounts the 2020 cardboard crowd – No Tomahawk ChopBrett Phillips handing out premium gifts to fans at the Trop – Baseball Is Fun!Comparisons to Brody Hopkins and Jacob Misiorowski of the BrewersBlue Jays budget bogged down with deep payroll and lackluster seasonRays' Griffin Jax hit in back with high velocity hit – Matz takes the mound with poor resultsDon't overlook the AL Pitcher of the Month – Freddie Peralta – he has a has a 0.178 average against and a 1.02 whip.Junior Caminero played 162 games this season

With Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston, and Jimmy Garoppolo all off the table, the Bucs' plan B for replacing Baker Mayfield is Brett Rypien — signed to the practice squad, not the active roster — while undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels makes his first career start Sunday against Green Bay. Rick Stroud lays out a sobering stat: since 2024, rookie quarterbacks are a combined 56-89, and the backup quarterbacks who've actually won games around the league this season (Case Keenum, Mac Jones, Carson Wentz, Drew Locke) all share one thing Daniels doesn't have — real NFL experience. Rick and Steve debate, half-seriously, whether a Bucs fan should even want a win right now given a stacked, quarterback-heavy draft class, before agreeing there's too much season left and too bad a division to consider punting on it. They also dig into where the blame really lies for Tampa Bay's offensive collapse — Baker's tendency to extend plays into sacks and holding penalties, Zach Robinson's predictable play-calling, an offensive line that isn't as bad as it looks — and note the one thing working: Chase McLaughlin hasn't missed a field goal all year. A mailbag question revisits why Mike Evans really left for San Francisco, and Rick makes the case that Evans saw a closer path to a Super Bowl elsewhere as his own mortality became real after his first-ever injury-shortened season.The back half looks ahead to a jam-packed week: MLB's wild-card round (Yankees leading Boston, Padres and Braves both winning thrillers), the NHL's opening night, and the Lightning's regular-season opener Thursday at the Rangers, plus a scheduling headache with the Rays' ALDS Game 1 and the Lightning's home opener both landing Saturday night. Rick and Steve also mark the sixth anniversary of Tampa Bay's first boat parade and pitch (not entirely jokingly) a stadium renovation tribute to Tom Brady's Super Bowl trophy toss.Segments:Jalon Daniels named starter; what backup-quarterback history says about his chances against Green BayIs the offensive line really the problem, or is it Baker Mayfield and play-calling?Mailbag: Why did Mike Evans really leave for San Francisco?MLB wild card round recap: Yankees-Red Sox, Padres-Cubs, Braves walk-off winNHL season opens; Lightning open Thursday at the Rangers, home opener collides with Rays ALDS Game 1Sixth anniversary of Tampa Bay's first championship boat paradeSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International PlazaTimestamps:0:09 – Bucs' backup QB plan revealed: Brett Rypien to the practice squad, Jalen Daniels named starter2:27 – Why experienced backups matter: Case Keenum's big Monday night4:15 – Rookie QBs are 56-89 since 2024; should a Bucs fan want a loss right now?7:00 – Is the offensive line really the problem, or is it Baker Mayfield and play-calling?16:23 – What Daniels has going for him: 50+ college starts, calm demeanor17:36 – Backup QBs went nearly undefeated this weekend; the risk the Bucs took at QB222:46 – Sponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza24:13 – Sixth anniversary of Tampa Bay's first championship boat parade28:33 – Mailbag: Why did Mike Evans really leave for San Francisco?33:22 – Mailbag: Where does the blame fall for the Bucs' offensive struggles?39:12 – MLB wild-card recap: Yankees-Red Sox, Padres-Cubs, Braves walk-off win40:10 – NHL season opens; Lightning-Rangers Thursday, Saturday scheduling conflict with Rays ALDS Game 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Announcement! We recorded this episode here for you earholes AND on video for you eyeholes! That's right. You can watch Kim, Naomi, and Scott make faces, roll eyes, and scowl at the IL list. So the 2026 season is in the bag, but we still have a lot of Asians in baseball to follow. We give our last thoughts on surprises and disappointments of the season before jumping into prognostications for the postseason.This week in the Wild Card series we have the Braves v Phillies, Cubs v Padres, the Yankees v Red Sox, and White Sox v Astros. The Dodgers, Brewers, Rays, and Guardians are waiting for the winners of these series for the Division series this coming weekend.

Baker Mayfield's thumb injury turns out to be the good news/bad news scenario Rick Stroud feared: no torn ligaments, no broken bones, but a minimum three-week absence that wipes out Green Bay, Dallas, and Pittsburgh. That hands the offense to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, whose only real NFL snaps have come against players no longer on rosters. Rick shares Todd Bowles' old blitz-every-down philosophy against rookie quarterbacks and previews exactly what Green Bay's defense (and a stadium full of Packers fans) is about to do to a first-time starter, while making the case that Daniels' calm demeanor, strong arm, and accuracy give him a real shot to at least not lose the game outright. They also note the Bucs haven't had a backup quarterback start a game since 2018 — a remarkable run now over — and flag that Jalen McMillan is now out 6-8 weeks with a knee injury, thinning an already M.I.A. receiving corps even further. A Bruce Arians radio appearance imagining what he'd have done coaching Baker provides some comic relief, along with speculation (only half-joking) about Mike Tomlin as a future Bucs coaching target.On the brighter side, MLB's wild-card round tips off with the Yankees and Red Sox squaring off in a series the Rays will watch closely — whoever survives comes to Tampa Bay for the ALDS. Rick and Steve make the case that the Rays, as the AL's best regular-season team, should be favored against anyone left standing, and note a fun crowded slate on Saturday: the Lightning's home opener, the Rays' first playoff game, and Rick's daughter at her high school homecoming, all on the same night. They close with the Lightning's season opening in New York on Thursday and a rundown of their final regular-season roster moves.Segments:Baker Mayfield out a minimum three weeks; Jalon Daniels becomes the first undrafted rookie in decades to start for the BucsWhat Green Bay's blitz-heavy, hostile-crowd environment means for a first-time starterJalen McMillan's knee injury deepens the receiver shortage; the case for a Ted Hurst breakoutBruce Arians weighs in on Baker Mayfield's style of play; lighthearted coaching-search chatterMLB wild card begins: Yankees-Red Sox preview and the case for the Rays as AL favoritesBusy Saturday ahead: Lightning home opener, Rays' first playoff game, and Homecoming weekendSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci note the change in the weather for playoff baseball. Joe explains how a manager talks to his team about the differences on the field. Tom lays out the matchups between the Yankees and Red Sox. The White Sox and Astros is a matchup of polar opposite teams. How much concern is there for the Phillies against the Braves? Tom explains why the Cubs-Padres will be a matchup of the managers! Could we see a team that's never won the World Series go all the way this season? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Carlos answer listener questions about: the most exciting measurables in the 2027 draft class, Rangers hitters Dylan Dreiling and Rafe Perich, Rays righthander Alexander Alberto and whether or not righthanded-hitting prospects are under valued. — Time Stamps: (3:30) Who are the players with the most exciting measurables in the 2027 class? (16:00) How impressed are we by Rangers prospects Dylan Dreiling and Rafe Perich? (20:00) What role could Rays righthander Alexander Alberto fill in a bullpen? (23:30) Are righthanded-hitting prospects undervalued? — Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com. Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPod Ben's Twitter: @BenBadler Carlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazo Baseball America WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Tommy pours cold water on Giants fans and their JJ McCarthy dreams. Aaron Judge is motivated but selfish. Tommy learns about gravity and Neil Armstrong's famous quote. The winner of Yankees vs Rays will win the AL. The real Pete regret, greedy NFL and a look at the other MLB playoff series.

The Pirates are done, so OffBeat is going around Major League Baseball as October begins. Alex Stumpf breaks down all four Wild Card matchups and makes his picks. Can the young White Sox finish off an 81-81 Astros team? Does Philadelphia have enough star power to overcome its ugly finish? Can Aaron Judge push the Yankees past Boston? And could San Diego's dominant back end of the bullpen be built perfectly for a short series? Then Alex goes through the rest of the bracket and explains why he has the Brewers and Rays meeting in the World Series. Subscribe to Alex's Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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.myshopify.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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci note the change in the weather for playoff baseball. Joe explains how a manager talks to his team about the differences on the field. Tom lays out the matchups between the Yankees and Red Sox. The White Sox and Astros is a matchup of polar opposite teams. How much concern is there for the Phillies against the Braves? Tom explains why the Cubs-Padres will be a matchup of the managers! Could we see a team that's never won the World Series go all the way this season? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yanks will once again host their bitter rivals in the Wild Card Series this week. Will they beat Boston for a second straight season and reach the ALDS? Chris McMonigle breaks down all the keys to this series, ponders how the roster will look, and gives his thoughts on the starting pitching matchups and how Boston's rotation can impact how Aaron Boone constructs the Yankee lineup. Plus, the latest on the health of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Ryan Weathers, and more.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSIntro: Season Wrap-Up & Silver Linings - The Yankees fell short of the division crown to the Rays, but a 93-68 record and the emergence of homegrown talents like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler provide massive momentum.08:00: Game 1 Starter & Series Keys - Why Cam Schlittler got the nod for Game 1 over Max Fried or Gerrit Cole, and why the Yankees' elite starting rotation is the ultimate key to advancing.18:00: Defending Aaron Boone's masterful navigation of a depleted bullpen this season and previewing his dugout clash with Boston manager Chad Tracy.24:00: A tough conversation on the captain's calf strain. We discuss why Judge pushing to play puts Boone in an unfair spot and why leaving him off the Wild Card roster is likely the painful but necessary call.33:00: Roster Construction: Projecting a 10-pitcher staff and debating the bench. Plus, why Giancarlo Stanton's undeniable playoff magic and Trent Grisham's clutch at-bats deserve roster spots over a defensive replacement like Ryan McMahon.55:00: Game 1 Lineup Projections: Breaking down the optimal starting nine to face Red Sox lefty Payton Tolle. This includes the case for starting Jazz over Volpe at second base to capitalize on much-needed home-run power.1:21:00: The Ladder of Revenge - Overcoming the anxiety of a three-game "crapshoot" series and looking ahead to a potential dream playoff path against the Red Sox, Rays, Astros, and Dodgers.

The Marlins had October in their hands earlier in the season and let it slip. In this episode, Javi and Toad break down the season that got away: a franchise-record 20-6 June, a peak of 10 games over .500 in July… and then the collapse. We dig into Sandy Alcántara's redemption arc, Kyle Stowers and the young core worth building around, Heriberto Hernández coming out of nowhere, and the injuries and quiet deadline that sank a real playoff push. Then we zoom out to the wild MLB playoff picture: the Rays grabbing the AL's top seed, the Brewers and Dodgers rolling, and why Miami's collapse stings even more with the small-market blueprint sitting right there in Milwaukee and Tampa. Did the Fish waste their window, or is this a foundation worth trusting?

1. Playoff Baseball Is HereThe Rays are headed to the Division Series.They'll face either the Yankees or Red Sox, and the guys are expecting a packed Trop with plenty of visiting fans.2. The Wildest Ballpark Food YetThe Trop is introducing the Clubhouse Tomahawk.It's an 18-ounce bone-in Wagyu Tomahawk ribeye with truffle Parmesan fries, saffron aioli, and an optional glass of champagne.3. Why It ExistsThe idea came from Yandy Díaz, who celebrated the AL East clinch by eating a giant tomahawk steak and drinking champagne.The Rays turned that celebration into a concession stand item.4. The Price Tag The catch: it costs $119.The guys debate whether anyone is actually buying a steak that expensive at a baseball game.5. Stadium Food Reality CheckJ.R. compares it to the expensive food and drinks at concert venues.They agree it sounds delicious—but that's a lot of money to eat in your stadium seat.6. Save the Money for TicketsFinal message: Skip the steak if you have to.Spend that money on playoff tickets instead and help pack the Trop for the Rays' postseason run.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, they did it. They almost blew it but, thanks to their win over the Rays on Sunday, the Phillies made the playoffs for the 5th season in a row. On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss the team's near collapse, their encouraging win on Sunday, and what it all means as they prepare to take on the Braves for a best-of-three wild card series as the underdogs in Atlanta.

Rick Stroud doesn't mince words: the Bucs' 0-3 loss to Minnesota is the doomsday scenario come to life. Baker Mayfield left with a bloodied, dislocated thumb on his throwing hand after holding the ball too long on a desperate fourth-down conversion attempt, and now undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels — who struggled even in preseason snaps against real competition — is set to become QB1 for a stretch that includes Green Bay and a short week in Dallas. Rick and Steve dissect just how ugly the game itself was on both sides (both offenses managed roughly 25 total yards in the second half), question why Zach Robinson's offense keeps ignoring receivers like Ted Hurst after a 40-yard touchdown catch, and openly wonder how much the Bucs are missing Mike Evans' size and catch radius. They also debate whether the Glazers would ever consider an in-season coaching change (Mike Tomlin's name comes up, mostly hypothetically), and note the silver lining: the Bucs haven't played a single divisional game yet and remain just one game out of first in a wide-open, mediocre NFC South.The mood brightens considerably from there. The Rays wrapped a historic 162-game season with Junior Caminero playing all 162 games and hitting 40-plus homers in each of his first two full seasons, and Rick and Steve preview the layoff before the ALDS, including bullpen and rotation questions that hinge on whether they draw the Yankees or Red Sox. They also look ahead to a jam-packed weekend: the Lightning's regular-season opener at the Rangers, Saturday's home opener against Washington coinciding with the Rays' first playoff game, and a loaded college football slate topped by Florida's statement win over Ole Miss and USF's 4-0 start under Brian Hartline.Segments:Bucs fall to 0-3; Baker Mayfield's hand injury and the shift to undrafted rookie Jalen DanielsBreaking down two dreadful offenses and the special-teams punt-return touchdown that decided the gameIs this a Todd Bowles problem or a talent problem? Coaching-change speculation and the "mini-bye" scenarioRays close a historic regular season — Caminero's 162-game, 40-homer year — and preview ALDS rotation questionsWeekend preview: Lightning open at the Rangers, Saturday's dual home openers, Florida's big win over Ole Miss, USF at 4-0Sponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.