Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Manfred

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   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.

The Braves waste another strong pitching effort in a 1-0 loss to the Padres, Jazz Chisholm sparks controversy with a Blow Pop on the field, Rob Manfred backtracks on the Giants' Pride Night dispute, Oklahoma captures another SEC College World Series title, World Cup action heats up, NHL expansion rumors swirl, and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only in St. Louis. A city firefighter is on administrative leave after surveillance cameras caught him doing his business in a box at Lambert Airport — and now food safety investigators are asking the questions nobody wanted to ask. Only on the Marc Cox Morning Show do you get the full, unfiltered story. Then Marc and Kim turn to Major League Baseball's response to the San Francisco Giants scripture controversy — Rob Manfred says it was all a misunderstanding, but the bottom line is clear: pride flags get grandfathered in, scripture gets flagged. And ahead of this weekend's Pride Fest in the Grove, St. Louis's mayor is shutting bars down at midnight after two people were shot and six arrested at last year's event — and the LGBTQ advisory board is calling it emotional abuse. The Marc Cox Morning Show covers the stories St. Louis needs to hear, even when they're messy. Don't touch that dial. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #LambertAirport #MLB #SanFranciscoGiants #ChristianDiscrimination #PrideFest #StLouis #TheGrove #JoshHawley #ElectionIntegrity #MarcCox #KimStOnge #STL #ConservativeRadio

First, Jeff looks at the Mets' week and why he "loathes" Freddy Peralta. Then, Joe Buccino is here (6:15) to discuss his new book, When Every Word Counts. We discuss how Carlos Mendoza, David Stearns, Steve Cohen, and Rob Manfred could improve their communication skills. Join us! #Mets #LGMYou can purchase Joe's book here: https://a.co/d/00emA0rO

Last Call Is For You: Ernie Clement gets our vote. Where will Tarik Skubal end up? Plus Gene's World Series suggestion.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar: Terrible Time Timmy's Not So Terrible Take. A ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Winter Olympic news, The Wolverines need a new head coach. Straight Up: Giannis Antetokounmpo. NHL & NBA Drafts On Tap. Please Vote Ernie Clement.

Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.

Guest Host Andrew Siciliano, Brockman and TJ preview the USMNT vs Australia in their pivotal 2nd World Cup match and recaps his experience watching Switzerland vs Bosnia in-person at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.   The Athletic's Tyler Kepner and Andrew break down the MLB season to-date including the breakout season by Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski, the chances the Detroit Tigers trade their ace Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Guardians' freakish rash of injuries to key players, the promising class of rookies this year, Rob Manfred's seismic proposal to exclude high school players from the MLB Draft, and more.   The guys react to Rich's Linda Cohn interview on his new ‘This Was SportsCenter' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘consistency' as in rules as in hats as in Pride as in protest as in anger. What is going on? Why is the Vice President tweeting about this? Why are senators asking for answers from Rob Manfred? There is so much misguided anger about this situation. So let's explain. (23:00) What is the latest with CBA negotiations? Is the league and the union speaking? Now we have former players coming forward. (28:50) John Fisher has finally spoken with the media. What are his thoughts? He is sorry for how he handled himself. (37:17) Review: Dreams. (39:17) NPPOD. (45:25) The Mariners are going full piggyback. That means two starters per game through the All-Star break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘consistency' as in rules as in hats as in Pride as in protest as in anger. What is going on? Why is the Vice President tweeting about this? Why are senators asking for answers from Rob Manfred? There is so much misguided anger about this situation. So let's explain. (23:00) What is the latest with CBA negotiations? Is the league and the union speaking? Now we have former players coming forward. (28:50) John Fisher has finally spoken with the media. What are his thoughts? He is sorry for how he handled himself. (37:17) Review: Dreams. (39:17) NPPOD. (45:25) The Mariners are going full piggyback. That means two starters per game through the All-Star break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E aí, vai ter greve em 2027?No episódio deste final de semana o Rebatida Podcast aborda as últimas atualizações envolvendo as propostas da MLBPA (Sindicato dos Atletas) e o posicionamento do Comissário Rob Manfred.Thiago Cordeiro (@CastDodgers), Tassyo Falcão (@TexasRangersBRA) e Vitor Silva (@BirdlandBR) comentam sobre os movimentos nos bastidores e as expectativas para a offseason.Além disso, as últimas notícias da MLB, lesões, retornos e as rivalidades das séries da semana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning On Campus - Joel Klatt takes over for Kirk Herbstreit Drive Around The Sports World Need a hotel for for the World Cup? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we had to do a show today. The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met with the media on Wednesday. Everything he says is important right now. Let's breakdown all the topics he chose to hit on from CBT to a strike to the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, we had to do a show today. Wrapping up my time in Germany, but had a few minutes to spare! The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met with the media on Wednesday. Everything he says is important right now. Let's breakdown all the topics he chose to hit on from CBT to a strike to the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred saying that MLB is 'addressing fans' concerns, if this is the end of the line for Nick Castellanos after getting fired by the Padres, Browns coach Todd Monken taking a meeting with Deion Sanders, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   This episode is brought to you by Samuel Adams.  https://www.samueladams.com/cheers-to-250   For 25% off your order, head to Bonobos.com/TODAY and use code TODAY.   https://fanaticsmarkets.onelink.me/3MFw?pid=jomboy&af_dp=fanmarkets%3A%2F%2Fhomepage&af_channel=partnerships&c=jomboy_fmx&af_ad=youtube&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffanaticsmarkets.com%2F%3Fpid%3Djomboy%26c%3Djomboy_fmx%26af_ad%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Djomboy%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Djomboy_fmx%26utm_content%3Dyoutube   Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good  for all investors. Not available in all states. Must be 21+. See Important Disclosures in Fanatics Markets app. Customers are introduced to Crypto.com by Paragon Global Markets, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets IB, an Introducing Broker registered with the CFTC and a Member of the NFA.   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 03:05 Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50.1 innings 14:36 Guardians beat the Yankees again! 24:13 What a season so far for Shohei on the mound 32:27 Are the Pirates going to stay in this thing? 40:32 Happy with Rob Manfred's honesty or don't care for it? 47:10 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to how the Pirates handled revealing details behind this developing story of major interest to fans of the team. Also, did MLB commissioner Rob Manfred save baseball? And MLB insider Matt Clement comes on The Fan Hotline. June 2, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Ken, Lima and producer John analyze the potential impact of an MLB salary floor on small-market teams, specifically focusing on the Cleveland Guardians' strategy of retaining homegrown talent. The discussion compares the MLB to other professional leagues and evaluates whether commissioner Rob Manfred's recent changes have helped or hindered the sport's growth. 01:32 - Guardians Salary Floor 04:46 - Draft Class Comparison 08:12 - CBA Approval Challenges 12:45 - Commissioner Rob Manfred

Lynnell is BACK in the saddle for tonight's edition of OT. We kick off the show by discussing the Nats hot streak at the plate and James Wood's Aura. Then, we hit do a quick hit on Lynnell's experiences at Commanders' OTAs. Afterwards, we're graced with the presence of our pal Spencer Nussbaum. Next, we break down Rob Manfred's comments on avoiding a work stoppage and Victor Wenbanyama looks ready to do some DAMAGE. Finally, Lynnell is curious about the Honking culture around the DMV.

The MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement is up after this season, which has a lot of people worried about an extended lockout in 2027. At the center of the negotiations, seems to be a salary cap, but this isn't about money- it's about the health of the product. Will the two sides be able to come together and recognize what's actually best for the sport? :30- We're down with O.P.Q! - We start with the AZ Cardinals and the Jacoby Brissett situation… AWKWARD! - In Minnesota, they're saying it's a QB competition, but is it really? - Is CJ Stroud trying to shed the bad juju from last year with a new haircut? :45- The Spurs forced a game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, but did OKC just rollover when things got out of hand to save energy for G7? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘misdirection' as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let's cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseball? Hmm. I don't think The Athletic is correct here. (38:40) Review: Margo's Got Money Troubles. (40:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘misdirection' as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let's cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseball? Hmm. I don't think The Athletic is correct here. (38:40) Review: Margo's Got Money Troubles. (40:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Condotta joins Bump and Curtis to recap the Seahawks’ OTAs and his main takeaways,  then in Headline Rewrites Ian Rapoport says there could be a new Seahawks’ owner by the start of the season, the MLB may have a salary cap incoming, the Apple cup is back Sunday September 6th at 1PM, in NFL Headlines we have some updates on Mahomes and Micah Parsons, as well as some dark horse NFC teams that could make a run, then Bump and Curtis react to Rob Manfred’s takes on the state of baseball.   

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. GT Baseball coach James Ramsey joins us Covering The Bases - Braves with a dud Today In Baseball History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves with a Fenway dud On Campus - A brash Greg Sankey Kendrick Perkins explains himself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig and Evan debate which New York team would have the biggest championship parade before diving into a history lesson on ticker tape records and the Salem Witch Trials. They also react to Rob Manfred's appearance at the Knicks game and analyze roster moves for the Yankees and Mets. Finally, they weigh the impact of significant injury news for the Giants as the Knicks move closer to the NBA Finals. 01:00 - NYC Ticker Tape History 05:22 - Debating History and Witch Trials 11:30 - Commissioners at Knicks Game 14:00 - New York Sports Update

Headlines and Sports! 18- game schedules in the NFL, 24-team college football playoffs… what else is inevitable in sports? Is a Major League Baseball lockout inevitable? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for Jhonny- Jhonny Pereda hit his first major league home run yesterday and it was a long time coming. - K is for kitchen- there's some remodeling going on with this roster - L is for Last- the Mariners have to be last at challenges because they are SO bad! :45- Can anyone explain Dan Wilson's pinch-hitting philosophies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. https://www.amazon.com Book your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.com Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALKIN2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount https://fanaticsmarkets.onelink.me/3MFw?af_xp=email&pid=jomboy&af_dp=fanmarkets%3A%2F%2Fhomepage&af_channel=partnerships&af_click_lookback=7d   Coach Trev and Talkin' Jake review every rule change Rob Manfred has made in his tenure and say if baseball has benefitted from them!   0:00 Intro 7:00 No leaving batters box 10:50 Chase Utley rule 15:19 no pitch intentional walk 17:15 mound visit limits 19:00 Single Trade deadline actually having a day 23:45 Manfred Man 29:00 3 batter minimum 32:30 sticky stuff crackdown 32:50 Universal DH   35:07 Postseason expansion 39:38 The Ohtani rule 41:40 Bigger bases 42:05 Pitch clock 44:26 Banning the shift - Jake wants to go further 49:17 Balanced schedule 53:30 Position player pitching limit 55:30 Draft lottery / anti tanking 57:45 ABS Challenges   Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good  for all investors. Not available in all states. Must be 21+. See Important Disclosures in Fanatics Markets app. Customers are introduced to Crypto.com by Paragon Global Markets, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets IB, an Introducing Broker registered with the CFTC and a Member of the NFA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Savannah Bananas have become one of the most polarizing topics on social media. Fans either love 'em or love how their kids react to them, or have a deep hatred of all things Banana Ball. Tony Mazur talks about the meteoric rise and how some kids' first introduction to baseball may be because of the Bananas, and that may not be the best thing. He also covers travel ball and the changes Rob Manfred has pushed onto the game to court younger fans the last decade.   Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $3 gets you just audio, $5 gets video AND audio, and $10 has all of the above, as well as bonus podcasts per week. Visit Patreon.com/TonyMazur. Tony is also on Rumble! Go find his video podcasts over there for free.   Cover art for the Check Your Brain podcast is by Eric C. Fischer. If you need terrific graphic design work done, contact Eric at illstr8r@gmail.com.

Trevor Bauer joins Dan Dakich on Don't @ Me to break his silence on being blackballed by Rob Manfred and the truth behind his ban from Major League Baseball. Bauer dives deep into his physical health, media attacks, and the "chip on his shoulder" as he addresses the support from fellow players and his relentless drive to return to the mound. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this segment of The Carton Show on WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle cover a wide range of topics, from a heartbreaking MLB loss to behind-the-scenes insight on landing major sports guests. Craig explains how relationships helped him secure interviews with top figures like Adam Silver, Rob Manfred, & James Dolan and why WFAN doesn't rely on weekly athlete spots like the old days.

Andy begins with the latest news on Ovi watch. Plus, the passing of Davey Lopes. (16:51) Brandel Chamblee with some Masters talk. (34:42) Rob Manfred on the success of the new ABS system. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Carton and Big Mac debate whether the New York Mets are coddling their fans by moving game times to avoid cold weather. They examine the legality of ticket vouchers for rescheduled games and react to a comical local news headline regarding student job experience. The conversation also covers Rob Manfred's influence on modern baseball and an upcoming live NFL Draft special on the WFAN roof. 01:50 - Mets Move Game Times 05:15 - MLB Ticket Voucher Laws 11:05 - Comparing New York Fans 15:30 - Live NFL Draft Special 19:50 - Fan Loyalty And Toughness 24:05 - Local News Headline Laughs 36:10 - Rob Manfred Baseball Rules 45:30 - College Basketball Transfer Parity

Joel and Sam are back with all your sports headlines and hottakes! ABS is such a stupid system that only Rob Manfred could have come up with it; the Illinois Illini are in the Final Four, but will their fans be allowed to drink?; the Democratic Republic of the Congo qualifies for the World Cup; and both the Red Sox and the White Sox are really bad right now!

A bold claim kicks off the final stretch as the conversation turns to whether Rob Manfred has quietly become the best commissioner in sports. It sparks a lively debate about what actually matters most to fans, from rule changes to overall enjoyment, and whether recent tweaks have truly improved the game. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the biggest changes in baseball, including the pitch clock, ghost runner, and the ABS challenge system, debating what works and what still feels off. They also dive into early reactions from players and fans, strategy implications, and how these innovations are already shaping games in real time.

Jeff talks about the opening series and the first of 4 West Coast trips (thank you, Rob Manfred). Then, author A.M. Gittliz is here to discuss his new book, "Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team" (7:30). Join us! #Mets #LGM

Ben Maller talks about Tony Vitello's first game as skipper of the Giants as they get crushed 7-0 on Opening Day, C.C. Sabathia comparing Aaron Judge to Alex Rodriguez, Rob Manfred saying this was a "great Opening Day", and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yankees secured an Opening Day win despite Aaron Judge's strikeouts, sparking debate over broadcast revenue and the looming lockout. Keith Hernandez then joined the conversation. Mets Opening Day arrives on Peacock with Bruce Beck joining us to talk about it. Also, all the clips from yesterday's Yanks win, Barry Bonds' anecdotes about hanging up on Steinbrenner, the first ABS challenges and clips of Rob Manfred and Rick Pitino. Finally, we covered Shaq's odd fake DMs, Citi Field parking struggles, and Gio's theory on Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne, ending with the Mets marking their 40th World Series anniversary.

Jerry's got Dave Sims on the call as the Yankees beat the Giants with a huge second inning. We had the first official ABS challenge in baseball last night. Rob Manfred did an interview in the fifth inning and it was quick and trite. We heard from Rick Pitino as he was waiting for his flight to go play Duke.

Steve and Charlie criticized the MLB's Opening Day schedule for the start of the 2026 season. Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Riley recapped the Tigers' victory over Louisiana Tech. He evaluated the team's lineup issues, questioned their plan after losing Saturday starter Cooper Moore, and previewed LSU's matchup with Kentucky. Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's postgame media availability.

Netflix? Eh, didn't ruin the game for Yankees fans, but it was one big infomercial! Craig has no idea where the "Field of Dreams" game is played, and Elle Duncan doesn't know what home plate is called! The Rob Manfred interview was a complete whiff! And today every team dreams of winning the World Series, except the Mets! Plus, why the 9/9/9 challenge is a scam! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Manfred discussed the idea of moving the World Baseball Classic to midseason, and the WIP Afternoon Show debate whether it's a good idea.

Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred moving the World Baseball Classic to July, LeBron James saying that he no longer wants to own an NBA team, the Rams backing out of A.J. Brown trade talks with the Eagles over medicals, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comOur man Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports is here to discuss how Ross Barkan and others are joining his MLB > NBA bandwagon. Is it true? What are the numbers to support the idea that MLB has surpassed the NBA? Topics! Include!* World Baseball Classic Buzz: Is our media rooting against us?* Rob Manfred's Reforms* One fascinating theory on why March Madness is fading from culture* Why did the PGA Tour outlast Liv Golf?* The strange bedfellows in Iran War media coverage* JD Vance getting surpassed by Marco Rubio as next president on Kalshi?

Today's word of the day is ‘peace' as in labor peace as in Major League Baseball as in Tony Clark as in MLBPA as in negotiations as in resignation. Wow. A shocking scandal has rocked the players' union. What does it all mean? Is this bad for the union? Are the owners giddy? (21:30) The fight over revenue in baseball is real. A lot of that is going to come from a new national television package. And MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gave us an inside look into what that may be. (31:20) Review: Anemone. (34:30) Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking. He says all teams tank. He tanked. He paid for it. His concern is with the in-arena experience being too expensive. (45:00) NPPOD. (47:10) The Minnesota Twins have some problems. So much money to players who can't play. The team looks bad. The team will likely be bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘peace' as in labor peace as in Major League Baseball as in Tony Clark as in MLBPA as in negotiations as in resignation. Wow. A shocking scandal has rocked the players' union. What does it all mean? Is this bad for the union? Are the owners giddy? (21:30) The fight over revenue in baseball is real. A lot of that is going to come from a new national television package. And MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gave us an inside look into what that may be. (31:20) Review: Anemone. (34:30) Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking. He says all teams tank. He tanked. He paid for it. His concern is with the in-arena experience being too expensive. (45:00) NPPOD. (47:10) The Minnesota Twins have some problems. So much money to players who can't play. The team looks bad. The team will likely be bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices