Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Boras

⚾ EP. 514 | THE CHASERS DUGOUT REPORT MLB Week in Review | May 11–16, 2026 Sports Chasers Podcast | Powered by Sports Chasers Media Group Baseball doesn't send warnings — and this week proved it. Carlos Correa goes down with a season-ending ankle tear from a batting cage swing. Tarik Skubal heads to surgery before June. A 6'7" shortstop in Pittsburgh makes history nobody saw coming. The Mets spent everything — and have nothing. The Sports Chasers crew and Resident MLB Insider Alvin Clawson pull no punches in the most complete baseball breakdown of 2026.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn't matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It's a slump! (6:48) What is going on with Tarik Skubal? According to Scott Boras he is the first person to ever undergo this new surgery! Is Skubal going to come back sooner!? (18:53) The Mets still have the worst record in baseball. It's all still going badly. Are they thinking sell sell sell? (27:00) The Phillies are hot. Rob Thomson is out. Don Mattingly in. And the Phillies are HOT! (36:00) I need to talk about a moment from Sunday that I got wrong. (42:10) The World Cup is almost here. And it is littered with drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB analyst Matt Clement joins! Paul Skenes has a great chance to be a 20-game winner, doesn't he? For the Pirates' sake, it helps that Skenes is not a Scott Boras client, right?

-MLB analyst Matt Clement joins! Paul Skenes has a great chance to be a 20-game winner, doesn't he? For the Pirates' sake, it helps that Skenes is not a Scott Boras client, right? -Once Jared Jones returns, which starter moves to the bullpen?

Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn't matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It's a slump! (6:48) What is going on with Tarik Skubal? According to Scott Boras he is the first person to ever undergo this new surgery! Is Skubal going to come back sooner!? (18:53) The Mets still have the worst record in baseball. It's all still going badly. Are they thinking sell sell sell? (27:00) The Phillies are hot. Rob Thomson is out. Don Mattingly in. And the Phillies are HOT! (36:00) I need to talk about a moment from Sunday that I got wrong. (42:10) The World Cup is almost here. And it is littered with drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WIP Afternoon Show evaluate Brandon Marsh's everyday status and Trea Turner's recent performance with the Philadelphia Phillies. They debate Scott Boras' comments regarding Bryce Harper's lineup protection.

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast, publishing a day early because of breaking news surrounding Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. His agent, Scott Boras, joined us to give us the details surrounding this first-time surgical procedure on an MLB player that could cut Skubal's recovery time in half. He also shares his memories about the late Bobby Cox. ESPN's Jesse Rogers then hops on to discuss the surprising reason for the Cubs early-season success, and who they could target at the trade deadline. We then switch to the AL where he tells us which playoff-favorite teams he's most concerned about. We finish the segment discussing some concerns about Boston's Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Finally, Royals broadcaster Eric Hosmer joins us to react to the Skubal news from Boras and why it could be a life-changing for the game of baseball. He then also shares his AL teams he's most concerned about. We finish with the state of sign-stealing in today's game. We end the show with Bleacher Tweets and Buster's memories about Bobby Cox. 0:00 Welcome 0:57 Scott Boars joins 1:31 Details on Skubal's surgery 4:27 Skubal's new timeline for returning to baseball 5:52 Update on Skubal post-surgery 6:22 Why Skubal can return much quicker than expected 7:25 Nerves for a new surgery? 8:32 How this surgery might impact Skubal's free agency 9:15 Bobby Cox memories 11:21 Jesse Rogers on the Cubs success 13:25 How Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking control 15:37 Cubs potential trade-deadline targets 18:27 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 22:07 Questions about Craig Breslow 26:51 Eric Hosmer joins the show 28:01 Reaction to Skubal surgery news 31:21 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 33:25 Trouble in Detroit 34:47 Royals are on the rise 35:52 Sign-Stealing discussion 40:28 Bleacher Tweets: Andy Pages + Cubs 42:57 Remembering Bobby Cox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast, publishing a day early because of breaking news surrounding Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. His agent, Scott Boras, joined us to give us the details surrounding this first-time surgical procedure on an MLB player that could cut Skubal's recovery time in half. He also shares his memories about the late Bobby Cox. ESPN's Jesse Rogers then hops on to discuss the surprising reason for the Cubs early-season success, and who they could target at the trade deadline. We then switch to the AL where he tells us which playoff-favorite teams he's most concerned about. We finish the segment discussing some concerns about Boston's Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Finally, Royals broadcaster Eric Hosmer joins us to react to the Skubal news from Boras and why it could be a life-changing for the game of baseball. He then also shares his AL teams he's most concerned about. We finish with the state of sign-stealing in today's game. We end the show with Bleacher Tweets and Buster's memories about Bobby Cox. 0:00 Welcome 0:57 Scott Boars joins 1:31 Details on Skubal's surgery 4:27 Skubal's new timeline for returning to baseball 5:52 Update on Skubal post-surgery 6:22 Why Skubal can return much quicker than expected 7:25 Nerves for a new surgery? 8:32 How this surgery might impact Skubal's free agency 9:15 Bobby Cox memories 11:21 Jesse Rogers on the Cubs success 13:25 How Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking control 15:37 Cubs potential trade-deadline targets 18:27 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 22:07 Questions about Craig Breslow 26:51 Eric Hosmer joins the show 28:01 Reaction to Skubal surgery news 31:21 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 33:25 Trouble in Detroit 34:47 Royals are on the rise 35:52 Sign-Stealing discussion 40:28 Bleacher Tweets: Andy Pages + Cubs 42:57 Remembering Bobby Cox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt raves about last night's NHL Draft Lottery and the presentation therein. He envisions a 30 for 30 style doc on frozen envelopes and Scott Boras

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Scott Boras talking turkey, a heartwarming player-fan interaction, two more unintentional challenges, the depths of the Mets’ predicament after their 11-game losing streak, whether Munetaka Murakami can keep up his hot, extreme start, whether hitters should stop swinging against Mason Miller, whether government regulation can improve sports streaming, and the nature of on-base streaks, then Stat Blast (1:32:34) about NL and AL Central standings oddities, the longest periods out of first place, and scoring coming all in one inning, plus (1:44:34) several follow-ups and bonus blasts. Audio intro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Boras quote Link to Geese controversy Link to brother-sister embrace Link to Mangum comments Link to Lorenzen clip Link to Lorenzen quote Link to accidental challenge story Link to Mets streak story Link to MLB.com on the Mets Link to Perry on the Mets Link to Sheehan on the Mets Link to Szymborski on slow starters Link to Ben on high-turnover teams Link to team run differentials Link to preseason playoff odds Link to updated playoff odds Link to “Kokomo” curse story Link to “Kokomo” wiki Link to “Kokomo” video Link to Spanish-language “Kokomo” Link to Mets borough mascots Link to Peraza pitch image Link to Peraza pitch clip Link to swing/zone rate data Link to Miller’s stats as a Padre Link to Miller’s Stuff+ stats Link to Murakami’s grand slam Link to Murakami’s Savant page Link to Longenhagen on Murakami Link to Baumann on Murakami Link to Murakami projections story Link to PECOTA hitter projections Link to NPB analyst on Murakami Link to Kruk in a suit Link to Farley skit Link to Bloomberg on NFL streaming Link to Bloomberg on MLB streaming Link to story on Baldwin’s bill Link to Live Nation verdict story Link to story on Ohtani’s on-base streak Link to times on base wiki Link to info on DiMaggio streak scoring Link to upside-down NL Central Link to previous upside-down standings Link to 4/11 AL Central Link to 2006 NL West Link to 2011 AL West Link to 2022 AL East Link to Orioles-Guardians game Link to 2003 Phillies-Reds game Link to 1972 Braves-Astros game Link to 1933 Yankees-A’s game Link to 1928 Pirates-Giants game Link to new Rockies celebration story Link to Rushing’s “fishy” comments Link to Rockies celebration images Link to Rockies celebration clips Link to Cronenworth HBP story Link to listener emails database Link to new switch-hitters data Link to name matches spreadsheet Link to Takatsu on Murakami Link to “Does Bat Day Make Cents?” Link to other promotions/giveaways info 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

Phillies bats explode in a 13-7 win over the Cubs as Kyle Schwarber mashes two home runs. They discuss Alec Bohm's decision to fire agent Scott Boras and Rob Thomson's reaction to team accountability. The segment also touches on Joel Embiid's injury woes and Hugh Douglas' recurring tech issues. 01:00 - Phillies Offense Explodes 06:25 - Bohm Fires Scott Boras 10:19 - Thomson On Team Accountability 13:07 - Embiid Injury Concerns 17:57 - Flyers Playoff Outlook

Gene shares the latest news in the wide world of sports.

The 94 WIP Morning Show listens to some recent audio of Bryce Harper's agent Scott Boras where he speaks about Bryce Harper's extension.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio break down the Phillies' alarming 20-inning scoreless streak and the lack of energy on the field. Guest Rhea Hughes analyzes Rob Thomson's rare display of frustration and the team's aging core. They also discuss the bold timing of Scott Boras' latest push for a Bryce Harper contract extension. 01:00 - Rhea Hughes Joins Midday 04:40 - Rob Thomson Sounds Annoyed 12:42 - Harper Contract Extension Drama 16:34 - Concerns Over Aging Roster 23:38 - Hugh Proposes Harper Raise

HOUR 4 - We recap a wildly busy and entertaining show featuring great takes from the hilarious Nick Turturro and Giants legend Will Clark. Then, super‑agent Scott Boras joins the show to share his unique perspective on the game of baseball, its stars, and its future. A must‑listen conversation to close it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports agent, Scott Boras joins the show to share his unique perspective on the game of baseball. He opens up about growing up a Giants fan, idolizing Willie Mays, and gives candid thoughts on the possibility of a MLB lockout. Insightful, historical, and must‑listen baseball conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 4 - We recap a wildly busy and entertaining show featuring great takes from the hilarious Nick Turturro and Giants legend Will Clark. Then, super‑agent Scott Boras joins the show to share his unique perspective on the game of baseball, its stars, and its future. A must‑listen conversation to close it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports agent, Scott Boras joins the show to share his unique perspective on the game of baseball. He opens up about growing up a Giants fan, idolizing Willie Mays, and gives candid thoughts on the possibility of a MLB lockout. Insightful, historical, and must‑listen baseball conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Detroit sports community debates whether Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal's recent decisions reflect a "soft" competitive edge or standard modern pitching management. The discussion centers on Skubal's limited usage during the WBC and the influence of his agent, Scott Boras.

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he's getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should've publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chase this season. Then, Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his client Tarik Skubal's decision to not pitch again in the WBC, Skubal's emotions after pitching in his only planned start for Team USA, what he likes about A.J. Hinch's communication with Skubal, if he advised Skubal to bring his Cy Young awards to his arbitration hearing, and Skubal's emotions after wining the case. Next, Buster previews the Minnesota Twins. Later, Buster answers your personal and WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 21:33 Scott Boras 38:26 Minnesota Twins Preview 40:01 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he's getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should've publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chase this season. Then, Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his client Tarik Skubal's decision to not pitch again in the WBC, Skubal's emotions after pitching in his only planned start for Team USA, what he likes about A.J. Hinch's communication with Skubal, if he advised Skubal to bring his Cy Young awards to his arbitration hearing, and Skubal's emotions after wining the case. Next, Buster previews the Minnesota Twins. Later, Buster answers your personal and WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 21:33 Scott Boras 38:26 Minnesota Twins Preview 40:01 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You name it and he's been talking about it. (13:18) The Yankees numbers are out there. Let's talk revenue. (23:30) NPPOD. (25:56) NIL is out of control. College athletics is out of control. And now Mississippi is out of control. (37:30) Mat Ishbia wants to pay big money for All-Star Game events. $1 million to the winner of the 3-point contest and the dunk contest. Love it, but just a small problem. (43:35) NFLPA report cards came out. But weren't they not supposed to? What happened!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You name it and he's been talking about it. (13:18) The Yankees numbers are out there. Let's talk revenue. (23:30) NPPOD. (25:56) NIL is out of control. College athletics is out of control. And now Mississippi is out of control. (37:30) Mat Ishbia wants to pay big money for All-Star Game events. $1 million to the winner of the 3-point contest and the dunk contest. Love it, but just a small problem. (43:35) NFLPA report cards came out. But weren't they not supposed to? What happened!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most powerful man in baseball who doesn't wear a uniform. On this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, I sit down with super agent Scott Boras for a candid conversation about the business of the game — from record-setting contracts to the future of the sport. We discuss:- A historic offseason for Boras Corp - The rise of opt-outs and whether they're replacing long-term deals - What it's like to negotiate a deal with Scott Boras - The 2026 expiration of the CBA and the risk of missed games in 2027- Revenue sharing, competitive balance tax, and whether the system truly promotes winning - Why Boras believes MLB's media rights are undervalued - The state of the Players' Union with Tony Clark's departure- How he embraces being baseball's most polarizing figureIt's a show that just might change your opinion.*Music by Podington Bear

Matt Brown3:55 PM (2 minutes ago)to meOn today's show, Pat, Darius Butler & the boys are LIVE from Scottsdale, Arizona at the Giants Baseball complex, where Team USA is training ahead of the World Baseball Classic. At the top of the show, ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to help us recap the NFL Combine and discuss the breaking news that Lions RB David Montgomery has been traded to the Houston Texans, where Daniel Jones' free agency stands, and more. Next, 3x AL MVP, 7x All Star, Captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge joins the show to talk about the team's energy heading into the World Baseball Classic, what it means to wear the USA jersey, how he approaches big moments, his leadership approach, and more. Next, we are joined by 8x All-Star, 2x NL MVP, & NLCS MVP, Phillies' Bryce Harper, who tells us some breaking news about his past free agency interest with the San Francisco Giants, what it means to represent the United States of America, his relationship with Aaron Judge & Kyle Schwarber, and more. In the second hour, we are joined NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and the reigning Home Run King, Big Dumper Cal Raleigh and then 11x All Star, 3x World Series Champ, 3x Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw drops by in some epic USA gear. To close the show, MLB's most powerful agent, Founder & CEO of the Boras Corp, Scott Boras stops by to discuss the CBA negotiations and potential lock out, the upcoming free agency of Tarik Skubal, what motivates him to be the best agent in baseball, and more.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Lo is here with Giancarlo Stanton's plan to delay elbow surgery until retirement and his expected rest days this season. Scott Boras' comments on Hal Steinbrenner's player pursuit, the Padres manager addressing Matt Waldron's surgery for an "infection in his rear end." Plus, Todd Monken receiving a porcelain horse head from Shedeur Sanders, and Moment of the Day: Jerry's Yankees retired numbers quiz for Al.

Jerry predicts that 2026 could be the best year in New York sports, citing championship potential for the Knicks, Mets, Yankees, and even a division title for the Giants. The optimism extends to the Islanders' postseason hopes. C-Lo's final update covers Giancarlo Stanton's delayed elbow surgery, Scott Boras' take on Hal Steinbrenner, and the Padres' update on Matt Waldron's medical procedure. Also, Shedeur Sanders' unique gift to Todd Monken and Moment of the Day with a Yankees trivia quiz, the show wraps with NFL Combine talk, potential picks for the Giants and Jets, and Boomer's concerns regarding Cam Skattebo.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  TKO earnings; New NASCAR truck series title sponsor?; Atlanta's NWSL franchise lands kit sponsor; Scott Boras opines on revenue sharing change; USA Gymnastics brings back a sponsor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a new episode of "The Show," MLB agent Scott Boras joins Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman. Scott discusses Tarik Skubal's historic arbitration win and his upcoming free agency. Later, he details Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman's free agency and shares a report card on the two owners in this city, Steve Cohen and Hal Steinbrenner. Plus, Joel and Jon share their early impressions from Mets and Yankees spring training. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Which Teams Helped Themselves Most This Offseason? 7:04 Which Teams Hurt Themselves Most This Offseason? 11:20 Early Impressions From Mets Spring Training 16:15 Early Impressions From Yankees Spring Training 28:04 Scott Boras Joins The Show! 1:06:36 Hit Or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Spring Training fully underway in Florida and Arizona, we're starting to hear more and more from those in the baseball world about their thoughts on this offseason. Between how New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge voiced his displeasure with his club's slow-moving offseason and Bryce Harper not being too happy with how he was spoken about by Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, things are getting spicy.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about which of these headlines are actually big deals and which aren't, including Steve Cohen saying there won't be a captain for the New York Mets as long as he owns the team and a couple of players with questionable thoughts on position changes. Then, the guys get into the San Diego Padres having a busy week that saw them bring in Nick Castellanos, along with other free agents, to fill out their roster and signing General Manager A.J. Preller to a long-term deal.Later, Jake and Jordan present the grand finale to this year's Scott Boras Scoreboard after a flurry of his players received new deals and Roman Anthony replaced Corbin Carroll on Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster. They close the show by reintroducing the 26-and-under rankings for this season after big players graduated from the list last season.0:34 - Tony Clark update3:20 - The Opener: Hot Springs Training headlines39:05 - Around the League: Padres keeping busy48:03 - Team USA roster update50:38 - Scott Boras Scoreboard finale59:41 - 2026 26-and-under rankings Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT WE WILL HAVE A SHOW TUESDAY! Today's word of the day is ‘offload' as in load management as in the NBA as in the 65-game rule as in awards as in All-NBA. The NBA has a problem. Well, multiple problems. SO many star players are missing games because of soft tissue injuries and can no longer be eligible for regular season honors. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nikola Jokic is a few games away. Wemby is a few games away. Steph Curry is a few games away. Kawhi is a few games away. (15:25) More injuries coming out of Spring Training. We have three hamate bone ones. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll, and Jackson Holliday are all ruled out with the same injury. Another 6-8 week one, that could take longer than that to heal. (23:03) Could President Trump get involved in MLB labor negotiations? It could happen. But at what cost? (32:13) Review: Nuremberg. (35:04) NPPOD. (38:40) Let's talk about Scott Boras. (46:20) The decision of LA28 Olympics. Let's discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT WE WILL HAVE A SHOW TUESDAY! Today's word of the day is ‘offload' as in load management as in the NBA as in the 65-game rule as in awards as in All-NBA. The NBA has a problem. Well, multiple problems. SO many star players are missing games because of soft tissue injuries and can no longer be eligible for regular season honors. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nikola Jokic is a few games away. Wemby is a few games away. Steph Curry is a few games away. Kawhi is a few games away. (15:25) More injuries coming out of Spring Training. We have three hamate bone ones. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll, and Jackson Holliday are all ruled out with the same injury. Another 6-8 week one, that could take longer than that to heal. (23:03) Could President Trump get involved in MLB labor negotiations? It could happen. But at what cost? (32:13) Review: Nuremberg. (35:04) NPPOD. (38:40) Let's talk about Scott Boras. (46:20) The decision of LA28 Olympics. Let's discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-24:54) Scott Boras has an idea for MLB's television issues. MLB vs. NBA in terms of television deals. This time next year we may be getting ready for no spring training. We stand with Tuft on Tim's facial hair. Can't picture Doug with facial hair. Jackson's off his meds and just freebasing life. The toys of the current incel community. Pinewood Derby Dads. Drones.(25:02-1:01:12) Happy birthday, Khalid. JR just appeared in studio after Chairman grabbed him out of the stall. Deals getting done in the bathroom. Enjoying his time off during the break. What JR's learned so far this morning on the show. JR doesn't see the team building around Jordan Kyrou. Who do you build around that's on the roster now? Jackson's slot car comments have become very divisive. Daddy Padre moves up the depth chart if the Blues move Binnington. Cologne talk. Earn the smell. The Strickland Clause.(1:01:22-1:14:37) Chocolate Town. Martin hates the song "Closing Time." What's the worst song of all time? Did Eileen have a peg leg? The Rascal Flats curse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tarik Skubal has 54 career wins in Major League Baseball, but on Thursday he may have earned his most lucrative victory yet—against his current club. The two-time Cy Young Award winner won his arbitration hearing against the Detroit Tigers, and the ramifications could be larger than many anticipate.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the historic win for Skubal, his agent Scott Boras, and the entire Players Association. Skubal will make a record $32 million after winning his arbitration hearing. This decision sets a precedent for future cases and could help determine Skubal's long-term future in Detroit. With the Tigers' acquisition of Framber Valdez, could the team be more willing to move on from their ace at some point this season?Later, Jake and Jordan break down some of the most intriguing rosters from the World Baseball Classic after every team revealed its squad Thursday night, including which teams may have been impacted by insurance issues. They then make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, including an update on the Emmanuel Clase gambling investigation and an incredibly unique giveaway from the Toronto Blue Jays this season.2:02 – The Opener: Skubal wins vs. Tigers11:03 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update20:21 – Tigers sign Framber Valdez31:15 – Around the League: WBC rosters53:02 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The guys react in real time to the result of the arbitration hearing between Skubal and the Tigers.

Mike and Rico expand on their reactions to Tarik Skubal winning his arbitration case against the Tigers and take some more of your calls.

The guys hear from the people about the Tigers/Skubal arbitration battle today.

Mike and Rico discuss what they want to happen during the Skubal/Tigers arbitration hearing today.

The guys continue their reaction to the Pistons trade before dishing on what could happen following the Skubal/Tigers arbitration hearing tomorrow.

The guys react to some comments from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal about the Tigers' unwillingness to spend in free agency if they lose their arbitration hearing against Tarik Skubal.

Valenti and Rico cannot understand why the Tigers are putting so much stock into their arbitration hearing against Tarik Skubal.

Valenti and Rico talk to some of the people about the comments they shared from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal about what the Tigers will do depending on the result of the Skubal arbitration hearing.

The guys continue to not be able to comprehend what the Tigers are thinking when it comes to Tarik Skubal.

The Mets finally pull the trigger on the move they've been circling for what feels like forever, landing Luis Robert Jr. and immediately reshaping the conversation around their lineup. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun break down why the deal makes sense even with the obvious red flags: recent struggles, durability concerns, and the price tag. They debate the upside of a true change of scenery in New York, what Robert's defense means for a team that badly needed real center field stability, and why this is a low risk swing with potentially massive reward. Plus, the ripple effect: where does this leave the Mets in the Cody Bellinger chase, and why Yankees fans might be feeling more confident today than they did yesterday as the staredown with Scott Boras continues. The hour also touches on growing buzz around the Giants, adding another major New York storyline to a packed opening segment.

The Mets finally make the move everyone assumed would never happen, acquiring Luis Robert Jr. and forcing a hard look at what this roster is really becoming. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun debate why the trade makes sense defensively, why the upside is real despite two rough seasons, and why the only true risk might be financial. The conversation turns into a deeper breakdown of David Stearns' long term vision, the famous “painting” analogy, and whether this lineup is better, worse, or just wildly different after losing Pete Alonso and reshaping the middle of the field. They dive into Robert's change of scenery potential, the Mets' desperate need for a real center fielder, and how bad last year's production truly was at that spot. Plus, the ripple effect on the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes, why the Mets likely have a short term offer out, and why Yankees fans may feel more confident as the staredown with Scott Boras continues. The big question remains: when you squint at this roster, is the picture starting to come together or does it still feel unfinished?

Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) opened the show with their thoughts on the CFP National Championship last night. They transitioned into some Lions talk, specifically about their hiring of Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator and the fans who have been critical of the move. In the third hour, they had Mike blind rank the NFL's PxP guys before discussing the Pistons and Red Wings. The guys rounded out today with some reactions to the never-ending Skubal/Tigers situation and the recent comments made by Scott Boras.

The guys hear from some more callers on the Tarik Skubal situation and his agent Scott Boras' most recent comments.

"Thank you, David... As you know, I'm going through a lot." David Samson is here to discuss Scott Boras buffoonery, LeBron and Rich Paul's influence, and Netflix getting into the podcast game. Also, Dan is so infatuated with a pear-shaped croquette that Tony barely gets to his football observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while the jury was deliberating. Let's discuss why a settlement was reached and what this means for the Angels. (13:00) Anthony Joshua crushed Jake Paul. Paul should never have been in the ring. The fight was an embarrassment. Paul is a marketing genius, but this was just bad. (18:50) The RSN model collapse is at the door. Let me explain what is happening and the future of the local broadcasts across sports. (32:00) WNBA could face a lockout. The WNBPA could be striking. (40:00) Scott Boras is funny. That's it. (48:00) Padres bring back Michael King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘unattainable' as in Kyle Schwarber as in the Pirates as in the Orioles as in the Phillies. Schwarber is back with Philly on a five-year deal. He's getting $30 million a year as a 32-year old DH. Wow. Let me explain why this happened and why Philly is mad at the Pirates. (16:00) Edwin Diaz is leaving the Mets for the Dodgers. The Dodgers get stronger. The Mets will now have Devin Williams. Did David Stearns get played? (31:00) Let's talk about Scott Boras… again. (39:30) Review: This Too Shall Pass. (43:10) Philip Rivers is back! 44-year old QB in the NFL!? The Colts are doing it. (48:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices