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Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and if Boston can dream about the postseason, the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and what it means for the GM David Stearns, why the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian probably won't change much in Anaheim, the Tigers falling out of playoff contention and looking likelier than ever to trade Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero raking the Rays to the AL's best record, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball's biggest mystery, and the Rangers losing Wyatt Langford. 4:01 Tim Kurkjian 24:16 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and if Boston can dream about the postseason, the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and what it means for the GM David Stearns, why the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian probably won't change much in Anaheim, the Tigers falling out of playoff contention and looking likelier than ever to trade Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero raking the Rays to the AL's best record, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball's biggest mystery, and the Rangers losing Wyatt Langford. 4:01 Tim Kurkjian 24:16 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 13-2 win over the Royals that saw them carry a no-hitter into the 9th inning and Junior Caminero hit 3 home runs. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on World Cup fans and sports announcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 26, 2026 Hour 2 Steve Carney. Baseball and cap, why it won't happen. Steve Carney on the Rays and Lightning.

June 26, 2026 Hour 3. I nix David's Rays trade. A birthday dilemma. What do the Celtics do with Jelan Brown?

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-3 win over the Royals that saw Griffin Jax pitch well again, Taylor Walls and Chandler Simpson make back-to-back errors and Yandy Diaz gets 4 hits. Plus Dianna Russini used NFL coaches to get out of tickets and your mailbag questions on the Rays small ball and Trevor Bauer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth.Topics CoveredRays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Only four Rays batters are above that mark in June: Ryan Vilade (.581), Junior Caminero (.461), Yandy Diaz (.453), and Cedric Mullins (.407). Jonathan Aranda and several others are well below .300, pointing to a lineup in a collective funk.Player HighlightsChandler Simpson makes a strong catch after an earlier error and bounces back with a single at the plateJohnny DeLuca returns and brings energy back to the outfieldJunior Caminero continues to lead All-Star voting at third base and is discussed as a possible Home Run Derby participantRoster Moves The Rays DFA Dom Keegan to acquire right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft from the Cardinals. Mat profiles Roycroft as a Kyle Snyder-type project at 6'8", comparing his pitch mix to Manuel Rodriguez and his build and arm angle to former Ray Aaron Slegers. Mat notes the Rays may look to add a changeup to Roycroft's repertoire and suggests Keegan could be traded to a team needing first base depth, with the Mets mentioned as a possible destination.Trade Deadline Talk: Byron Buxton Mat makes the case for the Rays pursuing Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Key points:Buxton is signed at $15 million per year through 2028He has stayed healthy the last two seasonsA package of Cedric Mullins and Jacob Melton could be the framework of a dealAdding Buxton alongside Caminero, Diaz, and Aranda would give Tampa a genuinely fearsome lineupJacob Melton is currently excelling in AAA and is expected to be called up or used as trade bait in early July.Pitching Depth Discussion of starter innings limits and how the Rays are managing their rotation. The Giants are dangling arms including Robbie Ray, though Mat suspects the Rays will prioritize lineup help over adding a starter. Brian Baker is discussed as a more confident and committed closer Minor League Notes The Bowling Green Hot Rods are 51 and 19.  The Rays have 15 hitters with an OPS above .800 and more than 100 at bats across their minor league system this season, with only six of those above Double-A.FIFA World Cup Mark and Mat take a detour to discuss the World Cup taking place across the US. Mat talks about attending games in Vancouver with Canadian military personnel, eating barbecue around the clock. They note that the lower alcohol content in American beer has European and Canadian fans drinking more than usual and draining Boston breweries. All three host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) advance out of the group stage. Mat reflects on never seeing Canadian men's soccer at this level in his lifetime, with the team ranked in the top 30 globally.Women's Baseball Mark reminds listeners that the Women's Pro Baseball League launches in August in Springfield, Illinois - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/ Women's Baseball Classic group stage takes place in Rockford, Illinois in approximately one month. - https://www.iwbc.org/worldcup/ Local Recognition The Rays recognize the University of Tampa Spartans for their NCAA Division II baseball three-peat and St. Leo's women's softball team for their Division II championship. Mark also mentions a recent conversation with Genelle Helen Garverick about the history of women's softball in the area dating back to the 1940s & 1950's.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announcement that Tony Castricone will be their new radio play-by-play announcer, replacing Gene Deckerhoff who retired after last season. Plus the Rays lose to the Royals again and are now only 10-games above .500 for the first time since May 4th. We also answer your mailbag questions about who the Rays could trade at the deadline if they keep losing and just how good can this Buccaneers offense be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C&R are on Giannis-Watch! Did New York win in the Knick of time? Rich's dad tries to get into the world Cup. Why is soccer not as popular in America as it is in other parts of the world? Plus, Rays stay on the Yankees heels & the Mets still stink!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R are on Giannis-Watch! Did New York win in the Knick of time? Rich's dad tries to get into the world Cup. Why is soccer not as popular in America as rest of world? Rays stay on the Yankees heels & Mets still stink! Devers & the SF Giants had drama over the weekend, Covino goes against the grain! Plus, 'BIG PAPI BASEBALL TRIVIA,' & Dusty May strikes while iron is hot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Josh Hawley just will not stop misleading voters about this SF Giants Pride Night story.  Hawley got a letter back from MLB commish Rob Manfred and immediately fibbed with a post about what the letter says.  It's unreal he's doing this.  Hawley was wrong, this was not an MLB issue.  It was a Giants issue and I'd be thrilled if he went on the attack and found out what the Giants did.  But baseball has done nothing wrong and actually has a fine policy in place.     A far left judge born in Trinidad and worked for Sonia Sotomayor is the latest to stop President Trump with a ruling.  This tiime, the court rules the government cannot use it's own data bases to verify is a person is a citizen or not and eligible to vote.  This is nuts.    A new AI generated song and video called "Keir Starmer is a wanker" has gone viral, we'll play it for you.  Vandals at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool are being detained.   In sports, Lionel Messi does it again for Argentina, this player is the best of all time.   OU was picked 14th in the SEC pre season baseball poll and wins the national title.  The SEC is officially now a baseball conference, not football.  A Golf Channel analyst calls Long Island golf fans a "stain on the game," and he's right.  The Royals get a great outing from Michael Wacha in a win over the Rays, a Sportscenter legend is retiring and an up and coming music star has been charged with a felony after destroying his hotel room.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 loss to the Royals to start their 4-game series as the bats are cold once again. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs' Reuben Bain Jr. plus Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea's contracts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana to discuss All-Star voting and his amazing rookie season. Tom puts this season into perspective with how Travis' numbers stack up historically. Travis recalls playing cricket and baseball simultaneously while growing up. Tom wonders why Travis' numbers have improved since coming up from the minors. Travis talks about the Guardians' success and his approach to hitting in the majors. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rosey sits down with two time All-Star Shane McClanahan at the stadium he started the 2022 All-Star Game. They talk about some of his best moments as a big leaguer, his long recovery from injury, and Jacob Misiorowskis mind bending dominance. After that, MLB plays tell us the 3 people they'd want to sit down with for a dinner party. 0:00 Returning to where he started the 2022 ASG 1:55 Making his MLB debut in the 2020 playoffs 3:20 Shane might have beef with Brandon Lowe after colliding in his debut 5:30 Shane's inspirational comeback story 9:45 Why does no one pick the Rays and they're always in it? 11:40 Are you as blown away by Jacob Misiorowski as the rest of us? 12:40 What is the coolest thing about Iceland? 13:50 Rapid fire questions Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com Join Us At The 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philly! Get your tickets here: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/products/all-star-party-philadelphia?_pos=1&_sid=4b05bf2fa&_ss=r&variant=45899062345926 JM Merch Store: Slashline.co Featuring: Shane McClanahan Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapping up minicamp last week, plus thoughts on Rick's interviews with GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Also the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Nationals as Johnny Deluca returns but Junior Caminero has another mental mistake that costs them, the US has already advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup and the Lightning trade Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 74 Why Venus spins backwards A new study suggests that the strange retrograde spin of the planet Venus is the result of a massive impact event. Could Dark Matter explain what's happening at the centre of our galaxy A new study has failed to rule out Dark Matter as the source of the so called Galactic Center Excess at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. Trying to solve a meteor cold case Last month astronomers detected a small near Earth meteoroid on a collision course with our planet. The Science Report The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu detected on the Australian mainland for the first time. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño. The risk of suicide among males can persist for years following a relationship break up. Research continues on nuclear diamond batteries that could last thousands of years. A new species of shark discovered in the tropical Pacific, north of Australia. Skeptics guide to five lessons on misinformation from the ancients. Our Guests This Week: Dr Hadrien Devillepoix from Curtin University NASA Swift scientists Brad Cenko and Regina Caputo Katalyst CEO Ghonhee Lee Katalyst LINK lead Kieran Wilson   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays utility man Richie Palacios, Assistant Director, Complex & Academy Development Alejandro Freire, Negro League legend Josh Gibson's great-grandson Sean Gibson, & Rays Radio's Neil Solondz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Royals are finally hitting the ball ... but now their pitching is hurt or terrible. That's the kind of season it has been. But we dive into the offensive breakout, discuss role players and potential superstars, and preview this week's road trip against the Rays and White Sox. Plus, Marc sings a little 90s college alternative rock. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy: https://allin-pt.com/ Erick Auxier of West USA Realty: https://erickauxier.com/ Window Wolf: https://windowwolf.com Listen to the latest episode of Royals Weekly anywhere you get podcasts including … Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royals-weekly/id1557151861 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELyTCKp20UXva2URM02YG?si=9667a82115bb40b1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@royalsweekly And follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyalsWeekly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalsweekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalsweekly/ #kansascityroyals #kcroyals #royals #mlb #baseball #bobbywittjr #jaccaglianone Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were recently visited by Dave, a furry friend, but he wasn't here to play. He was there to work and give us a personal demonstration on guide dogs. Dave even provided a personal demonstration on how he helps people gain independence.Plus, we've seen gas prices skyrocket, then come down, only to go up again. Is the latest cycle making a difference to your weekly budget?Also, a conversation over the burnout and how staffing shortages are driving healthcare workers away from the Veterans Affairs system.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

Don't panic. A 3-3 week considering the travel and the caliber of the Dodgers isn't...

Don't panic. A 3-3 week considering the travel and the caliber of the Dodgers isn't...

The Daily Juice is back for Saturday, June 20th, 2026 with a full MLB betting card featuring three baseball plays from around the league. Matt breaks down an underdog opportunity in Milwaukee along with two additional moneyline wagers as we look for value on Saturday's baseball board. ⚾ MLB betting picks

The road has not been kind to the Tampa Bay Rays in recent weeks as the team is just 3-11 in its last 14 games away from Tropicana Field. However, a much-needed 10-game homestand and 17 home games in their next 23 overall could very well be what the doctor ordered to get the Rays right back on track in the American League. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners: HOMAGE, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com! Also, check out Linktree for our HOMAGE affiliate link to get yourself some MLB-licensed Rays merch! As always, Rays Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shohei Ohtani is dealing with inflammation in his left knee that isn't going away, but he's still found a way to be productive, including hitting a game-winning home run on Tuesday.   Ohtani on Wednesday gave up a four-run inning, just the second multi-run frame against him all season. But he still completed six innings in the win, something he's done in 11 of his 12 starts. The blister on his right hand has bugged him for a few starts and busted open during Wednesday's game. Plus, Justin Wrobleski stayed hot and worked quick to beat the Rays in under two hours, on four days of rest. Will Smith won't be ready to return this Friday, as he still works through his neck inflammation. Teoscar Hernández might be ready for a rehab assignment next week. Brock Stewart is getting closer to a return as well, likely throwing on back-to-back days in the minors this week. The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Dodgers wrapped up a series sweep of the Rays and continue to hold the best record in baseball despite dealing with injuries throughout the roster. Drea and Anthony break down Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup and his latest start on the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's near no-hitter against the White Sox, Justin Wrobleski's continued emergence, and signs that Mookie Betts may finally be finding his swing. They also discuss Tommy Edman's return, injury updates on Will Smith, Teoscar Hernández, Blake Snell and Edwin Díaz, plus whether the Dodgers should be looking to make a major move ahead of the trade deadline. Topics include: • Dodgers sweep the Rays • Shohei Ohtani's return and pitching updates • Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominant stretch • Justin Wrobleski's growing role in the rotation • Mookie Betts showing signs of a breakout • Tommy Edman returns to the roster • Will Smith injury concerns • Teoscar Hernández and Blake Snell updates • Dodgers trade deadline discussion • Biggest takeaways from the past week Subscribe to DodgersBeat and the Bleed Los Podcast Network for daily Dodgers coverage, interviews, analysis, and breaking news from credentialed coverage at Dodger Stadium and around Major League Baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rays have certainly shown some of the best and worst sides of themselves over the past two months, so we took to the Tampa Bay media, specifically Rays.TV's Grant Balfour, Ryan Bass & MLB.com's Adam Berry to hear their thoughts and figure out what's going on with this team! A big thanks to them for talking with us! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners: HOMAGE, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com! Be sure to check our social media accounts for our affiliate link to HOMAGE as well! As always, Rays Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A late start after the Dodgers win over the Rays. Petros has World Cup Fever. Secret Textoso Roundup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cates takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers sweep the Rays. Dave Roberts addresses the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freddie talks to DV after hitting a go-ahead 2-run HR in the Dodgers, 5-4 win over the Rays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Jacob Kisting joins the show! Jacob is fresh off earning the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week and we talk about his first full season with the Rays after an offseason trade.

Hour 3: Getting ready for the parade. The Yankees are on fire while the Rays have bottomed out. Fans already at the parade or on their way check in with Tommy.

Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates.Rays on the West CoastThe Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching performancesTaylor Walls & the Shortstop DilemmaTaylor Walls' career slugging percentage at an all-time low (.280 SLUG), with zero home runs on the yearMat's criticism: Walls plays like a power hitter instead of embracing his true skill setCarson Williams tearing it up in Durham (7 HRs), but still working through strikeout issuesThe Wander Franco-shaped hole in the lineupJunior Caminero – All-Star Ballot LeaderCaminero leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting at just 22 years oldDiscussion of his defensive miscues vs. his elite offensive potential (top 3 in isolated power, OBP, and wRC+ among AL 3B)Mat compares his development arc to Jason Heyward under Bobby CoxShohei Ohtani & the Dodgers SeriesDrew Rasmussen's strong outing — only one run allowed (a solo Ohtani homer)Ohtani's record-setting bad day on the mound — giving up four consecutive hits in one inning, something he'd rarely if ever doneMat and Mark make the case that MLB is severely under-marketing Ohtani compared to stars in basketball and footballBaseball's Marketing ProblemWhy doesn't baseball have a defining brand partner (like Nike/basketball or Adidas/soccer)?Mat's pitch: a Lululemon × MLB collab to bring women into the sportThe need for MLB to leverage podcasters like Jomboy and platforms like Joe Rogan to grow the gameThe see-through jersey debacle and the World Baseball Classic uniform failuresEvan Longoria Number RetirementLongo Weekend coming up mid-July at Tropicana FieldHis walk-up music (Tantric) will be played live at the eventCareer stats: 1,986 games, 342 HR, .804 OPS, .333 OBPReflections on what might have been had injuries not slowed him downMat advocates for a Longoria statue or plaque at the new Rays stadiumWomen's BaseballMark's summer schedule: USA Women's National Team in Rockford (July 21–25), Cardinals in St. Louis (July 26–30), and the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League season in Springfield, IL (September)Interview highlights: Ryan Woodward (International Women's Baseball Center) and Merrie Fidler (AAGPBL)Mat's vision for the Women's Pro Baseball League: barnstorming-style tournaments in MLB stadiums (Rogers Centre, Tropicana Field), a Green Bay Packers community-ownership model, and year-round momentum buildingLou Piniella & Bill GatesLou donated his $50,000 attendance bonus to Metro United Way in SeattleBill Gates matched it — and started showing up in Lou's office to suggest lineup changesGates gave Lou a lineup one night, it worked… and the guys joke that's the secret origin of the Rays' analytics departmentMark's call: Lou Piniella belongs in the Hall of Fame — 1,800+ wins as a manager, still overlookedRays Prospect UpdatesMichael Forret (P): Promoted to AAA; 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER in first start — MLB debut may be imminentEmilien Pitt (2B): Promoted to AA; 400+ OBP at nearly every minor league level, walks more than he strikes outJohnny DeLuca: Expected back from rehab by the weekendJacob Melton: Rehabbing at rookie level, showing positive signsConnor Hujsak: Added to AAA rosterOther NotesAlex Faedo, Tampa native, mentioned in connection with the Tampa Baseball MuseumRays return to Tropicana Field on FridayThanks for listening! Fingers crossed for a winning streak.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Jacob Kisting joins the show!Jacob is fresh off earning the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week and we talk about his first full season with the Rays after an offseason trade.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first day of minicamp as Vita Vea is attending but not partipating, Baker Mayfield discussed last season and his contract status and Todd Bowles discussed Baker's health. Plus the Rays continue their series with the Dodgers and Lionel Messi gets his first career World Cup hat trick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the possibilites of the Angels trading Mike Trout and what kind of deal it would take. Joe explains the Angels approach to making moves like this and what was learned from how they handled Shohei Ohtani. Which teams know it's time to start making deals? Tom gives one team believes is ready! Plus, after seeing a game last just 112 minutes..how do fans feel about really fast MLB games? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Rays. Dave Roberts gives an update on Shohei Ohtani pitching. A Hoffy Magical Moment from 2020. DV chats with Rick Monday and Tommy Edman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cates gets you ready for the series finale between the Dodgers and Rays. Dave Roberts addresses the media. A Hoffy Magical Moment from 2020. DV chats with Rick Monday and Eric Lauer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shohei talks to DV after hitting his 15th HR of the season for the lone run in the Dodgers 1-0 win over the Rays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cates talks your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers shutout the Rays, 1-0 in their shortest 9-inning game since 1992. Dave Roberts talks about Justin Wrobleski's stellar outing. Tommy Edman is excited to be back from injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sedano and Kap marvel at the Dodgers beating the Rays in under 2 hours. Bergy gives his 3 things he noticed in the Dodger game last night and Brian Windhorst joins the show for a Windy Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the possibility of the Angels trading Mike Trout and what kind of deal it would take. Joe explains the Angels approach to making moves like this and what was learned from how they handled Shohei Ohtani. Which teams know it's time to start making deals? Tom gives one team he believes is ready! Plus, after seeing a game last just 112 minutes..how do fans feel about really fast MLB games? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting their mandatory minicamp today before the team departs later in the week until Training Camp. Plus the Rays' Junior Caminero leads AL 3rd baseman in All-Star voting as the team is in LA to face the Dodgers this week. Also Brendan Sorsby elects to go in the NFL Supplemental Draft instead of returning to Texas Tech ending the court cases due to his gambling addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 3-game series against the Rays. Dave Roberts gives injury updates. A Shohei Ohtani Hoffy Magical Moment. DV catches up with Rick Monday and Teoscar Hernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miggy Ro talks to DV after hitting his 1st career pinch-hit HR at Dodger Stadium to lift the Boys in Blue over the Rays, 4-3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DV takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Rays, 4-3. Miguel Rojas talks to DV after hitting a go-ahead pinch-hit HR in the 7th. DV shares his pregame conversation with Teoscar Hernández.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's LIT! Sedano and Kap are back in studio together! Sedano dives into Kyle Tuckers' bumpy start to the 2026 season. Kappy isn't impressed with his contributions to the Dodgers thus far. Bergy tells us his three things to take away from the Dodgers opening series win against the Rays. NBA free agency is weeks away, but first we have to get to the 2026 NBA Draft. What is on the Lakers' to do list? Sedano dives into potential prospects for L.A. at pick No. 25 overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to expect with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield with his contract negotiations after Rick talked with GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Plus the Rays lose 2-or-3 to the Angels with the Dodgers up next as Junior Caminero's first home run in 10 games salvages the final game in the series. The US looked impressive in their first World Cup game while the Knicks and Hurricanes are champions in basketball and hockey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.