Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Manfred

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The news Mets fans feared becomes reality as Kyle Tucker chooses the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets. Evan reacts with raw frustration, breaking down why this one hurts even though the Mets made a massive and legitimate offer. Tiki Barber explains why the Dodgers always win these battles, how their financial edge changes everything, and why no one should be surprised. The conversation turns from Tucker to the bigger picture as Evan questions the Mets' offseason direction, the failure to replace Pete Alonso, and what the real pivot is with spring training approaching. Is this anger really about Tucker, or about the position the Mets have put themselves in? Plus a Winston Churchill inspired rally cry, and a brewing conspiracy involving MLB and Rob Manfred. A must listen for Mets fans trying to figure out where this team goes next and whether there is still a path to contention.

Evan unloads a full conspiracy theory: Rob Manfred is not mad about the Dodgers dominating baseball, he's thrilled. The idea is simple and terrifying. Let the Dodgers keep stacking stars, let fans scream “baseball is broken,” and then use that outrage to win the PR war for a salary cap the players will hate. Tiki buys it immediately, even as they admit it still might never work. From there, the focus snaps back to the Mets problem that keeps getting louder: they can “try” for Tucker, but where's the backup plan? A caller compares Cashman's quick Soto pivot to the Mets dragging their feet, and the guys dig into the bigger issue: Stearns will spend huge AAV, but refuses to go long term, which kills half the market. Then it turns into pure show chaos: Free Agent Bingo standings, Knicks misery, and Mets fans roasting the offseason, including a fake “Mets fan” troll call and the return of the “chomping at the bit” debate right before Evan teases a pivot plan that does not include Cody Bellinger.

Tiki tries to keep it calm, Evan absolutely does not. Kyle Tucker is officially a Dodger, and the anger is not just about losing the player, it's about how the Mets ended up stuck with no clear direction again. Evan breaks down why the Mets' offer was real, why being “close” never matters against L.A., and how the Dodgers treat the luxury tax like pocket change. The conversation quickly turns into a full Mets identity crisis. No Pete Alonso, no obvious pivot, and spring training right around the corner. Calls pour in debating whether Tucker could survive New York, why stars keep choosing the Dodgers, and how the Mets are supposed to compete with Philly and Atlanta. Plus Evan drops a full conspiracy theory on Rob Manfred, MLB, and why the Dodgers dominating the sport might be exactly what the league wants.

Alex Bregman & Ranger Suarez signings & ripple effect across MLB teams, The art of sustaining a seasoned pitcher, HOF ballots, Bananas “Fans First” philosophy. Plus the impact on Royals players batting stats when Kauffman Stadium brings the walls in.Hall of Fame Debate: Andruw Jones & Voting FlawsStrong case for Andruw Jones as a Hall of Famer based on his elite defense (Willie Mays–level), & offensive productionCarlos Beltrán, Chase Utley, and Andy Pettitte highlights inconsistencies in Hall of Fame voting.How market bias & players from smaller market teams are penalized.Ugh factor: 10-year ballot system & public voting process.S simplify the process and reduce public “ranking” of great careers.“character & personality” wing of the Hall of Fame to honor the game's most colorful figures.Fans First Mentality "Baseball taking itself too seriously?"Savannah Bananas and Jesse Cole's “Fans First” philosophy.World Baseball Classic energy as a model MLB could learn from.Discussion of how fun, personality, and spectacle help grow the game.Free Agent Signings - ripples in the MLB pondAlex BregmanCubs land Bregman; discussion on overpaying for past performance.Ripple effects across the league (Arenado, Diamondbacks, Cubs infield).Leadership vs. long-term value debate.Red SoxPivot to pitching with Ranger Suárez.Strengthening rotation depth and creating trade flexibility.Craig Breslow praised for long-term roster vision.Mets Departing Mess – who is leftLoss of core players (Alonso, Nimmo, McNeil, Díaz).Concerns about aging roster strategy and pitching depth.Questionable “name-brand” spending habits.Suggestion: move Rays to NL East and Mets to AL EastKauffman Stadium Changes: Kansas City Royals impactRoyals moving fences in at Kauffman Stadium.Impact on Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Jac Caglianone & future hitters.How will stadium dimensions affect player legacies and contractsHow much will parks influence stats across eras?Bigger Picture: MLB Structure & SchedulingReaction to Rob Manfred's floated ideas (in-season tournaments).Concerns about overcomplicating an already packed calendar.Support for minor-league style scheduling:Six-game series Mondays offReduced travelBetter pitcher healthGiving Back & CommunityShout-out to Shady Rays sunglasses:Each purchase helps to feed the hungry with Feed America & Blessings in a BackpackReplacement guarantee & affordable alternative to premium brandsLearn more at https://shadyrays.com/pages/impact?srsltid=AfmBOop-INFkYAJKkia3p6J4hP6FYmSzmqEoiUg8En4d12T0Z7OBmk1Z Appreciation for Joe Maddon's continuous philanthropy with HEP, Homeless Empowerment ProgramUpcomingSpring Training approachingWorld Baseball Classic exhibition games International signing period openingAAGPBL legend Senaida “Shoo Shoo” WirthLike & subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck.  You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizondeck.com Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook.Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

This week we're lollygagging around a rapid fire covering a range of topics, Stranger Things, NFL job openings, MLB Free Agency, what Rob Manfred's retirement tour would look like, and more! Do you have any questions or comments about Lollygagging Sports? Reach out to us on Bluesky: Bo Reed (@boreed009.bsky.social), Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten.bsky.social‬), Lollygagging Sports (@lollygaggingpod.bsky.social). And on Twitter/X: Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten), Matthew Irby (@IrbyStatMan), Lollygagging Sports (@LollygaggingPod).

Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code JMBASEBALLUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALKIN2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Coach Trev and Talkin' Jake break down the two most recent MLB trades, Rob Manfred's interview on salary cap and expansion, Kyle Tucker rumors and more! 0:00 Intro4:00 Max Kepler suspension8:50 Nolan Arenado traded to the Diamondbacks16:20 What's going on in St Louis21:35 Yankees trade for Ryan Weathers34:00 Rob Manfred interview53:00 Expansion and Realignment1:00:45 Kyle Tucker Rumors Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-10:54) Doug and Tim's votes didn't matter again. Talk of a salary cap in MLB. Rob Manfred's legacy project. A team-friendly Tim deal.(11:02-24:54) Lynn Jones doesn't regret her viral moment with Liam Coen in Jacksonville over the weekend. Audio of Ms. Jones talking about the situation. Adam Schefter's tweet may have been the catalyst for all of the attention. Do fans want "media" covering their team to be fans or completely impartial?(25:04-26:41) The winner of the E-Mail of the Day is.....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-22:06) Joined by Greg Amsinger of the MLB Network. Heading to St. Louis on Wednesday. Talking Chaim Bloom and the need to focus on starting pitching. Nolan Arenado getting moved. Alex Bregman to the Cubs. Wanting to believe in the idea that Bloom and Marmol have something special here. Lindenwood athletics. Heading towards a work stoppage? Rob Manfred and the players. The Cardinals TV situation.(22:14-48:25) Lix isn't on but Shrewsbury Seminary Student is on hold with questions about drops. Whoa, new cat, take it easy. Nobody cares about your parlay. Save us, Mr. Lix. Uh oh, Lix lost his spot reading. Talking PGA vs. LIV. No one pivots like Tim. Jackson explains majority rules to Lix. American Fraudster. Audio of Nevin Shapiro and he sounds intense. The Hoosiers vs. Nicaraguans. We're hot pink, mister. Cuban sandwiches. A soppings elitist.(48:35-1:03:44) Tupac night at Camden Yards. Celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Rams leaving St. Louis. Stan Kroenke in litigation with the city of Inglewood. Hunting for PAWGs. Velvet monkeys running around St. Louis. Vervet, not velvet, Doug.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fast Track! Mason and Ireland dive back into the comments from Rob Manfred last week about possible changes for the MLB. More Fast Track! No USC Quarterback has even played in the Superbowl in the NFL, will Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold be the first? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a breakup of baseball lookalikes, minor league free agent draft eligibility, and more players who unretired after becoming coaches, then break down the latest baseball broadcasting developments, Rob Manfred’s recent comments (about his priorities and future, an offseason signing deadline, and regular-season structure), Tarik Skubal’s historic arbitration case, and, inspired by sensational hockey streaming series Heated Rivalry (which they discuss without spoilers), when an active MLB player might publicly come out. Audio intro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Horny)” Audio outro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on Fitzgerald Link to Sojo article Link to Campbell hiring Link to TV network news Link to MLBTR on TV networks Link to TV network news 2 Link to Entertainment Strategy Guy Link to streaming revenue info Link to more on streaming revenue Link to Manfred on a signing deadline Link to Rooker tweet Link to Harper sales article 1 Link to Harper sales article 2 Link to Manfred’s tournament comments Link to MLBTR on Skubal Link to The Athletic on Skubal Link to Passan on Skubal Link to Ben on arbitration Link to MLBTR on Kepler Link to Heated Rivalry Link to hockey culture article Link to Outsports article Link to Take Me Out wiki Link to EW Episode 1776 Link to Unwritten Rules Link to Manfred’s diversity comments Link to Venezuela article Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

This week's highlights include James Dolan in studio with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to talk all things Knicks and Rangers, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred also paid them a visit. Plus, Blueshirts legend Mark Messier in studio with Boomer and Gio, and Joe Benigno joined Evan and Tiki for a classic Jets rant.

This week's highlights include James Dolan in studio with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to talk all things Knicks and Rangers, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred also paid them a visit. Plus, Blueshirts legend Mark Messier in studio with Boomer and Gio, and Joe Benigno joined Evan and Tiki for a classic Jets rant.

This week's highlights include James Dolan in studio with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to talk all things Knicks and Rangers, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred also paid them a visit. Plus, Blueshirts legend Mark Messier in studio with Boomer and Gio, and Joe Benigno joined Evan and Tiki for a classic Jets rant.

Ben Maller talks about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred planning to add an in-season tournament and a split-season to MLB, many teams bailing out on their regional cable TV deals, the latest on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes in Detroit, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 starts with the mystery of Evan's pre-recorded question for MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred that never made air, and the behind-the-scenes explanation from Craig Carton on why it got spiked. The guys finally reveal the question, argue whether it was fair or “too much,” and debate Manfred's obsession with a salary cap and the financial gap between big and small markets. Then the conversation turns into full MLB confusion as Manfred talks realignment, geography, and keeping the Mets and Yankees separate, and nobody can quite agree on what he actually meant. Calls roll in to interpret it, while Evan vents about owners crying “unable” instead of “unwilling” to spend. Plus, the show pivots to Wild Card weekend storylines, including how often teams win rematches, and a fun deep dive into Tiki Barber's playoff games where he faced an opponent for the third time in the same season. The hour also touches on the Giants coaching search optics, Evan's choice between banishing Woody Johnson or Rob Manfred, and a Yankees offseason debate about Cody Bellinger's market and whether Brian Cashman should pivot to Bo Bichette.

Evan explains how he was promised a chance to ask Rob Manfred a question on the air, only to have it pulled at the last second for being “too disrespectful.” The show finally reveals the question about a salary cap, debates whether it crossed the line, and argues if it would have forced a real answer from the commissioner. Craig Carton explains why it never aired, while Tiki Barber compares his version of a Manfred question to how it was actually asked on the show. The segment then spirals into total confusion when Manfred discusses MLB realignment, geography, and keeping the New York Yankees and New York Mets out of the same division. Evan and Tiki try to decode what he actually meant, whether MLB is moving toward an East vs West conference model, and why the explanation left more questions than answers. The segment wraps with listener calls, World Baseball Classic timing debates, and breaking news that Ketel Marte is not being traded after weeks of rumors.

We dive into the Jets' quarterback dilemma and whether Oregon's Dante Moore would rather stay in school than play in New York. C-Lo provides updates on Todd Monken's rapport with Lamar Jackson and the Rangers' latest loss, while we air the "douchey" Evan Roberts clip that Craig Carton blocked from the Rob Manfred interview. We wrap with Pete Hoffman's rough week and Boomer taking credit for Craig's inner circle.

This hour, we tackle the Mike McDaniel firing and the seismic shift toward John Harbaugh potentially landing in Miami on a record-breaking deal. We debate whether the Giants will sacrifice Joe Schoen to steal Harbaugh away, while Boomer and Gio clash over who faces more pressure this Wild Card Weekend: Jordan Love or Josh Allen. Plus, C-Lo brings updates on Todd Monken's Ravens regrets and Rob Manfred's "missing" interview question, and we wrap with our expert NFL playoff picks.

Boomer Esiason questions if Troy Aikman's role as a Dolphins consultant played a hand in Mike McDaniel's exit. There was chatter from Jaxson Dart on the sidelines of the Miami-Ole Miss game about the Giants' head coaching vacancy. Plus, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's appearance on the Carton Show, where he addressed the threat of a future work stoppage and a potential league realignment to fix the grueling travel schedules for players.

Today on the show, we dive into the coaching carousel as Mike McDaniel's firing has everyone convinced John Harbaugh is Miami-bound, leaving the Giants scrambling for their next move. We debate whether the Jets can lure Dante Moore or if he'll stay in school to avoid them, break down Rob Manfred's "work stoppage" comments, and play the "douchey" Evan Roberts clip that Craig Carton refused to air. From Boomer and Gio's Wild Card Weekend pressure rankings to Craig Carton's golf challenge, we cover it all—plus a live report on the Heuermann trial and our official NFL playoff picks.

We dive into the fallout of the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel and the growing belief in this room that John Harbaugh is headed to South Beach to work for an owner ready to break the bank. Boomer questions if Dolphins consultant Troy Aikman pulled the strings on McDaniel's exit, while we break down Jaxson Dart's viral sideline comments from the Miami-Ole Miss game about the Giants' next head coach. Plus, we react to Ravens OC Todd Monken's admission that he failed Lamar Jackson, play the "douchey" Evan Roberts clip that Craig Carton refused to air for MLB's Rob Manfred, and a caller asks if Steelers could be the next to make a coaching change.

(00:00-19:41) Joined by friend of the show and Blues analyst Joey Vitale. Joey's feeling a little under the weather, but you ain't gonna stop him, he's a hockey guy. Doug's ready to press Joey on the Binnington situation. Joey says Joel Hofer wasn't dressed and ready. The peek around the corner. Where the team stands going into the road trip to Utah and VGK. The play of Robert Thomas and some defensive positives for the team, while also acknowledging the momentum lost in the Chicago game. (19:50-39:39) The man is hitting the button. Doesn't have the stones to put it on wax. Drops of the Week. Keilbasa and a thirst for drops. Rob Manfred has ideas for baseball. The possibility of a split-season or in-season competition similar to NBA Cup. Bull Goose Looney. Jackson wants an in-season tournament. Come ween peek at the trough. What happened to the Golden At Bat?(39:48-57:03) The Colonel Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us. Gabe feels for Ole Miss fans this morning. Fistfuls of jersey. The SEC. Austin Simmons outlook. Matt Zollers' status. Is Drink concerned about losing Bobby Boots? Blake Craig coming back. Mizzou basketball after getting wins over Florida and Kentucky. Gabe's feeling on the Indiana vs. Oregon Peach Bowl game tonight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben & Woods broadcast live from Padres Fantasy Camp and discuss Rob Manfred's comments about a potential split-season.

What? Did another NFL coach just get fired? Holy Cow! There's a lot going on in the world of sports. College Football Playoff PREVIEW: Miami Hurricane vs Ole Miss Rebels, and Oregon Ducks vs Indiana Hoosiers. Big signings with San Diego State, USC, UCLA. NFL Wild Card Weekend: Chargers, Patriots, Bills, Jaguars, Texans, Steelers, Rams, Panthers, 49ers, Eagles, Packers. Plus, news on Ravens, Jim Harbaugh, Giants, Titans, Raiders, Cardinals, Falcons and Browns. MLB trades with Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. Rob Manfred navigating Fan Duel Regional Sports Network failing. NBA trade action involving Hawks, Mavericks, Warriors. Plus, we've got NHL, Olympics, Ducks, Jets, Blackhawks, Red Bull F1, NASCAR. Hey man, Dolphins fired their coach too. Got a question of comment for Hacksaw? Drop your hot take in the Live Chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, January 8, 2026.   1)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL...48-HOURS OF FIREWORKS "HI OCTANE OFFENSE-HEAVY DEFENSE" HURRICANES...REBELS DUCKS...INDIANA ----------- 2)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL...TRANSFER DEALS…AZTECS...USC...BRUINS "BIG SIGNINGS"   SDSU...STONE SAUNDERS-QB USC...TERRELL ANDERSON-WR UCLA...DANTE LOVETT-CB ------------ 3)...NFL WILDCARD WEEKEND "QB SHOWDOWNS"   CHARGERS-PATRIOTS BILLS-JAGUARS TEXANS-STEELERS   RAMS-CAROLINA 49ERS-EAGLES BEARS-PACKERS ------------- 4)...NFL COACHING CAROUSEL "RANKING THE OPENINGS"   1.. RAVENS 2.. GIANTS 3.. TITANS 4.. RAIDERS 5.. ARIZONA 6.. FALCONS 7.. BROWNS 8.. DOLPHINS ------------ 5)...BALTIMORE RAVENS FIRING…JOHN HARBAUGH "HOW-WHY THIS HAPPEN" ================== (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) =================== ------------ 6)...MLB...HERE COME THE DEALS…CUBS/NATIONALS "PITCHING TRADES"   7)...MLB...TV MONEY PROBLEMS GROW…FAN DUEL/ROB MANFRED "MISSED TV RIGHTS FEE PAYMENTS" ----------------- 8)...NBA NOTEBOOK…HAWKS/MAVS/WARRIORS "TRADING DAY HERE" ------------------ 10)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE"   NHL...IOC DUCKS...JETS BLACKHAWKS RED BULL F-1 NASCAR LOGO ============   #MLB #mets #nationals #cubs #MACKENZIEGORE #robmanfred #FANDUEL #nfl #DOLPHINS #BILLS #PATRIOTS #RAVENS #BROWNS #STEELERS #TEXANS #JAGUARS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #GIANTS #BEARS #PACKERS #49ERS #RAMS #raiders #PETECARROLL #chargers #justinherbert #rams #matthewstafford #joshallen #drakemaye #MIKEMCDANIEL #lamarjackson #aaronrodgers #miketomlin #KEVINSTEFANSKI #JOHNHARBAUGH #trevorlawrence #JAXSONDART #CAMSKATTEBO #ABDULCARTER  #jordanlove #calebwilliams #BROCKPURDY #hawks #WARRIORS #WIZARDS #TRAEYOUNG #PAC12 #MOUNTAINWEST #nil #transferportal #ncaa #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #STONESAUNDERS #ucla #usc #oregon #danlanning #DANTEMOORE #indiana #CURTCIGNETTI #FERNANDOMENDOZA #bobchesney #olemiss #LSU #lanekiffin #TRINIDADCHAMBLISS #carsonbeck #MIAMI #nhl #DUCKS #KINGS #jets #blackhawks #teamredbull #f1 #maxverstappen #NASCAR #bobscanlan   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

Demond Williams shocked the college football world by announcing his return to Washington after a week of scrutiny in the transfer portal. And another example of how Rob Manfred hates the sport he runs.

Andy and Dan talk about the Browns coaching search, the college football playoff and what Rob Manfred said now. Brian Anderson and Tim May join along the way

Dan and Andy talk about the potential of Chargers DC Jesse Minter as head coach. Brian Anderson talks with the guys about the Stefanski firiing, MLB expansion and his thoughts on where baseball broadcasting is going

Rob Manfred floated some ideas for MLB full 553 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:52:17 +0000 wLAdGVN8kbTUMUZyPZ2CPvyF3t78tzj1 mlb,kansas city royals,society & culture Cody & Gold mlb,kansas city royals,society & culture Rob Manfred floated some ideas for MLB Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 610 Sports Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https

Rob Manfred joins Craig and Big Mac to talk about the state of baseball, baseball realignment, salary caps and a whole lot more. Plus, why are Giants fans running scared?

Tony and Skraby held it down with Chris out. They talked about some of the questions Dennis Lin had about the Padres, discussed Rob Manfred talking about the upcoming negotiations, and Skraby admitted he was an emo kid.

Is Bo Bichette really asking for $300 million!? Rob Manfred is advocating for a potential in-season tournament and/or splitting the MLB season into two halves. A final look at Chargers-Patriots and Rams-Panthers. Demond Williams will remain at Washington, so what changed? Probably the threat of lawsuitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew debates the one question every baseball fan would want to ask Rob Manfred. The conversation dives into the widening financial gap in Major League Baseball, whether teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers are exploiting the system, and why a true salary cap could blow up the sport all over again. From fears of another labor war to the idea that would hit New York fans hardest, the possibility of the New York Yankees and New York Mets eventually sharing a division, this segment breaks down what really matters, what Manfred will never say out loud, and why one honest answer could change baseball's future overnight.

Hour 3: Rob Manfred Talks Potential Lockout, Realignment, and Softball Face-Off with Craig

The Los Angeles Dodgers are MLB champions, the Toronto Blue Jays sign Dylan Cease and the Boston Red Sox sign Sonny Gray, Rob Manfred has an MLB "Fan Council" problem, and Sam made Black Walnut Pie for Thanksgiving.

We’re broadcasting LIVE today from Ballast Point Little Italy at 11 AM! If you’re nearby, swing by, hang out with the crew, and enjoy beer and food specials courtesy of The Godfather himself, Jeff Lozano. We'll also discuss why the Bills may be one of many frauds in the AFC. Rob Manfred sheds insight on the Padres sale. NFL Week 12 preview.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re broadcasting LIVE today from Ballast Point Little Italy at 11 AM! If you’re nearby, swing by, hang out with the crew, and enjoy beer and food specials courtesy of The Godfather himself, Jeff Lozano. We'll also discuss why the Bills may be one of many frauds in the AFC. Rob Manfred sheds insight on the Padres sale. NFL Week 12 preview.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony & Chris discuss Rob Manfred's comments about the Padres' sale and share their thoughts on the latest news and notes from around the NFL.

Ike, Spike and Fritz continue talking Eagles but also play audio from sports agent Allan Walsh who says that Bryce Harper was threatened to "end up in a ditch" for his altercation with Rob Manfred in the clubhouse over the summer.

In hour 4, the WIP Midday Show is looking back into a story from over the story where Rob Manfred and Bryce Harper got into it as new details emerged over the weekend. Plus, recapping week 10's NFL slate of games.

Over the summer a reported locker room scuffle took place between Phillies superstar Bryce Harper and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. Well now there is more details on what may have gone down in this locker room altercation!

Another Phillies Today episode, this time with Francisco Rojas. Today's show consists of Francisco giving his Phillies 2010's All-Decade team and discussing the report of the deputy to the comissioner allegedly making an alarming comment to Bryce Harper. Also, some headlines from around Major League Baseball.

Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss an 18-inning instant classic as the Dodgers win Game 3 and take a 2-1 World Series lead. They discuss the excitement they felt throughout, the parade of pitchers, Clayton Kershaw's final days in the league, how Dave Roberts and John Schneider will handle the pitching in Game 4, why the series still seems up for grabs, and George Springer going down is a major problem for Toronto. Then, Buster and Boog Sciambi chat with Rob Manfred for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:43 Clown Car 27:11 Rob Manfred 35:34 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss an 18-inning instant classic as the Dodgers win Game 3 and take a 2-1 World Series lead. They discuss the excitement they felt throughout, the parade of pitchers, Clayton Kershaw's final days in the league, how Dave Roberts and John Schneider will handle the pitching in Game 4, why the series still seems up for grabs, and George Springer going down is a major problem for Toronto. Then, Buster and Boog Sciambi chat with Rob Manfred for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:43 Clown Car 27:11 Rob Manfred 35:34 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Ravens players remove distractions, Is Wemby the best player in the NBA?  (24:52) MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred talks Dodgers vs. Blue Jays (37:26) No hard feelings between Aaron Rodgers and Packers? (45:08) BUD List (01:04:41) Bills vs. Panthers stakes, Trust Cowboys or Broncos more?  (01:22:54) Chargers ‘have to beat' Vikings  (01:27:06) Caleb Williams vs. Lamar Jackson, Rodgers or J-Lo more trustworthy? (01:49:21) Frenemies (02:01:16) Rodgers ‘not a revenge game' vs. Packers, Expectations for Justin Herbert vs. Vikings? (02:09:01) Is Tua Tagovailoa not seeing his receivers?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Serda is joined by Joe Summers to discuss their MVP picks as we approach Week 7 in the NFL. Joe went to Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' restaurant, and the WNBA has a Rob Manfred-type of problem. We wrap things up with our Week 7 fantasy football picks. Subscribe: https://youtu.be/tkFdjVFSxnw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Manfred must be rooting for the Dodgers — they're a big-market darling — and Boomer says they look flawless. Meanwhile, Seattle's crushing timely homers against the Blue Jays, something the Yankees couldn't pull off. A caller ripped Aaron Glenn for all his bad calls.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 9: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Of course Trump’s not dead. On the other hand, how could you really TELL? But this much is clear: He’s never voluntarily STFU for five days before in his effing life. And how could his own White House have possibly made it look MORE like he was dead! Or is desperately ill. Or had surgery. Or is having surgery. Or… what? They maximized the ways that conspiracy theories could build – including that 3-1/2 hour Cabinet Meeting/Comedy Roast/Dear Leader Circle Jerk last week. If that didn’t look like a farewell event I don’t know what could. I don't know what's really going on and YOU don't know what's really going on and America doesn't know what's really going on (except that the media has completely dropped the ball, not even covering the rumors let alone providing solid information). But there are lots of provable facts in the last five days of Trump MIA that might explain what's going on at a White House that couldn't manage radio silence. PLUS: Trump's desire to boast about the Covid vaccine, the hallucinations of Kristi Noem and Bobby "What Kind of Mitochondria Are You Wearing" Kennedy, the solution to baseball's Tommy John Surgery crisis that isn't a crisis, and a farewell to the beloved Mrs. Weiner. B-Block (32:50) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: As soon as the staff of Vanity Fair threatened to walk off if they put Melania Trump on the cover, she leaked a story to the NY Post that she didn't have time to be on their stupid cover anyway (she was on it in 2017). Candace Owens is back and now blaming the Minnesota school shooting on the government bid to take away your guns. So Trump is trying to take away your guns? And expanding kinda late into 9/11 trutherism, nitwit fascist Tucker Carlson gets the YEAR that 9/11 happened, wrong. C-Block (43:20) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL/SPORTSBALL CENTER: So another all-star baseball pitcher, Randy Rodriguez, needs Tommy John Surgery. So baseball is back with preposterous solutions to the "crisis" of too many such surgeries. I'll offer two rules changes that would really do the job, but more importantly I would suggest that Tommy John Surgery is one of the most positive improvements in baseball in the last 60 years. The same percentage of pitchers get injured as they did in 1965, only in 1965 there was nothing to do when they tore up their elbow, shoulder, or anything else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, recapping week 2 of the NFL Preseason, the Trey Hendrickson and Micah Parson situations, the QB battles around the league, who had the best performances of the weekend. Joining the show is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky to chat about Caleb Williams' impressive performance, who he's really liked so far, Matt Stafford and the Rams, and more. Next, 10 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL AND CFB analyst Harry Douglas joins the show to chat about the Terry McLaurin situation and where he see's it going, which rookie WR's he thinks are going to have the biggest impact, how he thinks the Falcons will be this year, and more. Lastly, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to give an update on the playoff race, and discuss Rob Manfred's comments about upcoming expansion and reshuffling the divisions geographically. Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're halfway through Grit Week and the tension has begun. We start with some airing of grievances after a contentious car ride with PFT, Hank and Big Cat (00:00:00-00:18:55). National Sports Podcast News (00:18:55-00:36:13). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Luka losing weight, Hank getting tricked online, Bryce Harper vs Rob Manfred and more (00:36:13-01:01:09). Mt Rushmore of TV Moms (01:01:09-01:19:06). Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh joins the show to talk about training camp, going into his 18th year, messaging to his team, Harbaughisms, and tons more (01:19:06-01:57:05). Roquan Smith joins the show to talk Defense, rumors he wasn't in shape, Georgia, and more (01:57:05-02:13:12). We finish with FAQ's (02:13:12-02:20:06).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take