Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Boras

On this extended edition of Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and sports agent/lawyer Hadley Engelhardt connect the biggest sports business stories across college football, baseball, and the NFL — all through the lens of money, leverage, media rights, and power. The show opens with a deep dive into the College Football Playoff business model, including the $4 million payout per team and how conferences like the SEC and Big Ten are stacking massive revenue advantages. The conversation expands into playoff expansion, Notre Dame’s exclusion, Group of Five access, TV windows competing with the NFL, and whether the current system actually delivers the best teams — or just the most profitable ones. From there, Matt and Hadley examine the future of bowl games, opt-outs, ESPN’s potential revenue losses, legal exposure, and why the postseason exhibition model may be nearing its breaking point. The discussion then turns to a landmark moment in college athletics: private equity officially entering the space, highlighted by Utah’s reported equity partnership that could reach $500 million. What does shared ownership mean for control, branding, NIL, Olympic sports, and the long-term soul of college athletics? On the baseball side, the show covers MLB Winter Meetings, where Scott Boras has become a full-scale celebrity power broker, securing over $1.2 billion in contracts while reshaping how agents create leverage. The episode also explores how a looming MLB CBA expiration is shortening contracts and pushing teams toward less risk, plus ESPN’s shift away from Sunday Night Baseball toward a fractured, streaming-first model. Finally, the show wraps with the NFL and global sports media: – Philip Rivers potentially returning at age 44 and what that conversation looks like from an agent’s perspective – The sudden drop in Taylor Swift’s NFL TV exposure and whether it’s a branding reset – And World Cup format changes, hydration breaks, and why “player safety” may really mean more ad inventory Smart, candid, and brutally honest — this is Deals & Deadlines at its most comprehensive. #DealsAndDeadlines #SportsBusiness #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPExpansion #MediaRights #BusinessOfSports #PrivateEquity #NIL #CollegeAthletics #MLBWinterMeetings #ScottBoras #MLBContracts #NFLBusiness #PhilipRivers #TaylorSwift #SportsMedia #StreamingSports #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #SportsLaw #ESPN #TVRatings #FootballBusiness #BaseballBusiness #sportseconomicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final day of the Winter Meetings, Chuck Garfien closes things out with a loaded lineup of conversations. He starts with White Sox GM Chris Getz, diving into the outfielder market and how the Sox are approaching it. Chuck then chats with MLB.com draft expert Jonathan Mayo for an early read on the 2026 draft class. MassLive.com's Sean McAdam stops by to give the latest on the Red Sox's interest in White Sox catcher Kyle Teel. And wrapping things up, Chuck checks in with agent Scott Boras to get his perspective on Luis Robert Jr.'s 2026 outlook.

As the Winter Meetings came to a close in Orlando this week, the Atlanta Braves capped the activities and checked a big box on their offseason to-do list by signing veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on Wednesday night. Grant McAuley discusses the Yaz deal and recaps a busy week as the baseball world assembled for its annual get together. You'll hear an exclusive chat with new Braves manager Walt Weiss as well as some of his other comments on how things are shaping this winter, coaching hires, pitching plans, health updates for some key Braves players, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s spot in the batting order.,and much more. We'll have an in-depth discussion about the Braves rotation, potential big-money bullpen acquisitions and even get a visit with super agent Scott Boras to check in on Ha-Seong Kim's latest venture into free agency are also included in this episode of From The Diamond. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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

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

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley break down Scott Boras’s Winter Meetings wordplay and discuss the Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Díaz deals, a smattering of starting-pitcher signings, the Pirates as supposed spenders, the latest on the Ippei Mizuhara TV series, a Lane Kiffin canine conspiracy, and a Johanfran Garcia nickname. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Guy Russo, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Boras on EW Link to Boras on Imai Link to Boras on Suárez Link to Boras on Bregman Link to Boras on Alonso Link to more on Alonso Link to “Wood” song Link to Boras on Gallen Link to Boras on Skubal Link to Boras on Bellinger Link to Bellinger quote transcription Link to quote about news timing Link to FG post on Schwarber Link to NL fWAR leaders Link to FG post on Díaz Link to Friedman’s “heavy lifting” quote Link to over/under draft results Link to Pirates offer story Link to Boras on the Pirates Link to Pirates/Marlins spending story Link to Ippei show update Link to FG post on Matz Link to MLBTR on Grissom Link to MLBTR on Ponce Link to MLBTR on Weiss Link to MLBTR on Kay Link to MLBTR on Anderson Link to HUAL on Kiffin Link to Kiffin dog story 1 Link to Kiffin dog story 2 Link to report on Juice Link to post on Juice’s account Link to Cruella de Vil wiki Link to Garcia brothers story Link to Patreon gift subs Link to Secret Santa sign-up 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

Ben Maller talks about Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers and fans threatening to boycott MLB in 2026 over the signing, agent Scott Boras' latest rant at the Winter Meetings, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry returns with the final update highlighting the Dodgers' reliever needs met by signing Edwin Díaz and playing Evan Roberts' livid reaction. Mets President David Stearns faced the inevitable question: will losing Díaz affect the push to sign Pete Alonso? Meanwhile, Scott Boras provided a classic soundbite, calling Ranger Suarez “armed and rangerous." Add to that a Moment of the Day featuring Al trying to name more than a few Utah Jazz players of all time.

Jerry is back with an update full of Mets venom, featuring an emotional Sal Licata saying "Good Riddance" to Edwin Díaz, while Frank The Tank vents his rage over the team's direction. Plus, baseball super-agent Scott Boras drops his signature wordplay about his client, pitcher Tarik Skubal, and the NFL's biggest surprise of the day: the Colts shockingly signed Philip Rivers to their practice squad.

The hour opens with a bizarre suggestion: Bringing in Peter Schwartz for a "muckbang" featuring mozzarella sticks. The focus quickly snaps back to the Mets meltdown, as a barrage of calls debates who is to blame for losing Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers. In the final update, we hear Evan Roberts' furious reaction to the move and David Stearns' non-committal answer on Pete Alonso. The action isn't just baseball—get a classic soundbite from agent Scott Boras, hear Vernon Maxwell call out the "dirty" old Utah Jazz, and catch the setup for this weekend's legendary Army/Navy game.

Reactions are still coming in following the shocking news of Edwin Díaz leaving the New York Mets after six seasons and joining the reigning back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers. We're starting to get a better picture of what led the All-Star closer to take his talents out west.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman get into the offer that the Mets made to try to keep Díaz. While they fell short on the dollars side, some are left wondering if the reliever simply wanted to join Los Angeles instead. The question now is: Where do the Mets go from here?Later, Jake and Jordan talk about super-agent Scott Boras giving his annual address at the Winter Meetings, where he discusses all of the big free agents he's trying to secure deals for. Then the guys talk about all the other transactions that went down in Orlando, including the Chicago White Sox winning the MLB Draft lottery and getting the first overall pick in next year's draft. 2:29 – Díaz-to-Dodgers fallout11:09 – Scott Boras scoreboard update31:55 – Around the League: Winter Meetings36:42 – White Sox win draft lottery Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by welcoming Scott Boras' intern Ben Borass back to the show for his annual Winter Meetings press conference! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we *actually* head out to Orlando where Padres pre and postgame show host Sam Levitt joins the show one more time this week to let us know what he is hearing out at the MLB Winter Meetings! Listen here!

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley recap Day 2 of the MLB winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. What did super-agent Scott Boras have to say about the Pirates' aggressiveness at this year's winter meetings? The Pirates missed out on Kyle Schwarber, who re-signed with his old team, the Phillies, but what does Pittsburgh's offer tell us about how they're approaching the offseason? Who are among Jason and Colin's top choices remaining for GM Ben Cherington via free agency or trade? Eugenio Suarez? Brandon Lowe? Is it a failure if they don't get anything done? And is all the talk about a more aggressive Pirates offseason ringing true? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our favorite Steelers-Dolphins games with Ben's first game there, Dupree's hit on Matt Moore, and the mud game. Ken Rosenthal said the Pirates are open to trading Jared Jones and Bubba Chandler, but only for a huge haul. Scott Boras said it's the right step for the Pirates to engage in big-time free agents.

The Pirates made a signing last night, but it's not one to get very excited about. Gregory Soto, a 2X All Star lefty reliever, isn't knocking the guys' socks off. Poni, a split-fan between the Pirates and Mets, said Soto was a terrible pitcher in New York. The guys spent time knocking this signing before jumping down the throat of Ben Cherington for another bad off-season move to add to the resume. The big question is – why is a left-handed reliever the first move the Pirates made? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt thinks the effort for Kyle Schwarber was ‘legit' on the Pirates' end, but getting him away from a big market like Philadelphia was already an uphill battle. He's not sure what kind of offer would have lured Schwarber away from the Phillies. Did the Pirates have any chance at Pete Alonso and were they even interested? The guys asked Matt about the Scott Boras factor and if he will still push his clients to simply take the most money if that money is coming from the Pirates. Matt reacted to the Gregory Soto signing and thinks it's a ‘great' pickup for the bullpen that needed a left-handed reliever. Matt credited Ben Cherington for putting together a group that has a strong pitching staff, but certainly has holdups on what he has acquired offensively. Matt thinks there needs to be a conglomerate of hitters to turn things around. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK reacted to the Penguins losing a game last night after giving up the tying goal with 0.1 seconds remaining. He said it happened because they never thought it would happen. Tyler feels like the team has lost a little bit of their swagger, specifically when they get into shootout situations, where they continue to lose. He said it takes one win for them in that spot to maybe get things rolling. TK talked about some of the things guys need to learn when approaching a shootout. Tyler deciphered the difference between going down the ice in a shootout versus doing it via a breakaway. TK said it's all about a goalie being about to read the blade and puck placement.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt thinks the effort for Kyle Schwarber was ‘legit' on the Pirates' end, but getting him away from a big market like Philadelphia was already an uphill battle. He's not sure what kind of offer would have lured Schwarber away from the Phillies. Did the Pirates have any chance at Pete Alonso and were they even interested? The guys asked Matt about the Scott Boras factor and if he will still push his clients to simply take the most money if that money is coming from the Pirates. Matt reacted to the Gregory Soto signing and thinks it's a ‘great' pickup for the bullpen that needed a left-handed reliever. Matt credited Ben Cherington for putting together a group that has a strong pitching staff, but certainly has holdups on what he has acquired offensively. Matt thinks there needs to be a conglomerate of hitters to turn things around.

We had a Daily Gambit, talked about Scott Boras being Dr Suess, and Sam gave us the latest from the Winter Meetings in Orlando.

The Red Sox are searching for a true middle of the order bat at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings as Craig Breslow and Alex Cora look to shape the next phase of the roster. Pete Alonso is meeting with Boston, Ketel Marte is on the radar, and former Red Sox catcher Kyle Teel is now with the White Sox but could be a player the Sox explore bringing back. Scott Boras is driving the market while Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies, tightening the pool of power bats. Boston also sent Vaughn Grissom to the Angels, opening the door for new opportunities to reshape the lineup. Get all the latest rumors and updates as the Red Sox aim to build on their 2025 postseason run. Catch it all right here on 310 To Left, presented by your New England Ford Dealers. Hosted by Tom Caron and Lou Merloni. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday Dylan Cease and Scott Boras spoke to the media about their decision to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays, and man, did they ever glaze the crap out of the Toronto Blue Jays. But for good reasons. Let's break down what they said and how this signing came to be, and what this means for the rest of the Blue Jays offseason right here on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogThanks to our Partners:Sports Interaction - http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJNReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Paper it feels like Pete Alonso and Scott Boras just got a lot more leverage

KMOX's Matt Pauley joins Chris and John Hancock. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol addressed the assembled media yesterday in Orlando. Super agent Scott Boras is speaking today at baseball's Winter Meetings. What does Matt expect about a labor stoppage following the 2026 season?

The 2025 edition of the baseball winter meetings is officially underway in Orlando, Florida, and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is on the scene. This is normally the week when deals start to bloom and big free agents are plucked from the tree. Just last year we saw Juan Soto and the New York Mets agree to a deal, as well as Max Fried joining the New York Yankees, so you never know what might happen.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give their thoughts on what might happen at the meetings this year and the things they're looking forward to, including the annual Scott Boras free-agent pitch. They then talk about Jeff Kent being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee and why it'll be at least five years until Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds possibly get their last shot at enshrinement.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals,and Pittsburgh Pirates all making trades with their hopes set on 2026, as well as a few free agents coming off the board. Then they get into the Sonny Gray vs. Yankees drama that has developed following the news that he wasn't happy to join the Yankees in 2017.1:25 – The Opener: 2025 Winter Meetings17:00 – Jeff Kent elected to Hall of Fame24:47 – Around the League: Trades going down42:42 – Free agents signing47:51 – We Need To Talk About: Gray vs. Yankees53:45 – Field Report: Winter League edition Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown evaluate the Detroit Tigers with one week until MLB's Winter Meetings. Right-hander Dylan Cease kicked off free agency this offseason with a seven-year, $210 million contract from the Toronto Blue Jays, raising questions about left-hander Tarik Skubal's market next offseason. We break down agent Scott Boras' latest comments about third baseman Alex Bregman — and whether the Tigers truly need his leadership. We dig into the Tigers' interest in right-hander Michael King in free agency, then break down how president of baseball operations Scott Harris should spend his remaining $35 million (if the payroll target is $175 million). Greg Jewett, a bullpen expert, joins the show to analyze the relievers on the free agent and trade markets, including the best fits for the Tigers. He discusses everything from top-tier options to under-the-radar candidates, plus he reacts to the breaking news of right-handed reliever Devin Williams signing with the New York Mets. To wrap up, Brown digs into a bigger-picture organizational question: Do the Tigers have a pitching problem? Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Boomer, Gio, and Jerry recap an eventful week in New York, including the Jets loss to the Patriots and Aaron Judge winning his third MVP. Plus, reaction to the Giants firing Brian Daboll; how must Daniel Jones feel about the Daboll news; a caller rips into Joe Schoen; Aaron Glenn continues to battle with the media; reactions on the Knicks and Scott Boras' Pete Alonso comments.

A packed Friday show begins with the Jets sinking even deeper as Justin Fields struggles again after one early touchdown drive. Boomer and Gio question how the team can keep putting him out there and what exactly the Jets are trying to accomplish the rest of the season. Jerry Recco's first update features the sounds of another Patriots win, Willie Colon declaring Fields is not an NFL quarterback, and reaction from Shane Bowen as he prepares for the Packers. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani sweep the MVP awards, Scott Boras starts hyping Cody Bellinger, and Boomer laughs about Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer being born the same year he started at WFAN. Hour two shifts to the Giants' head coaching search. Will they go with an experienced veteran or gamble on another coordinator. Gio sees both paths as possible and compares the situation to how the Patriots built around Drake Maye. Mike Tomlin's name surfaces, but acquiring him would take a trade. Jerry returns with more Jets misery, Dexter Lawrence reacts to Brian Daboll's firing, Mike Francesa's old Ohtani take resurfaces, and the guys talk about Barstool's Internet Invitational. Gio then wrestles with his Week 11 picks after going 0 for 5. Hour three features Boomer getting an alert about California flash floods and praising the Patriots' uniforms. Gio reveals his new obsession with the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and jokes that this is what aging men do. He also admits he struggles with scripted streaming shows if there are actors instead of documentary storytelling. Jerry brings more Patriots Jets audio as Brock Purdy prepares to return for San Francisco. The hour ends with Gio reacting to two unnecessary apologies and a batch of fun calls. Hour four opens with the Patriots winning their eighth straight over the Jets as Drake Maye looks fully in command. The discussion turns to what the Giants need in their next head coach for Jaxson Dart and why the Jets must turn to Tyrod Taylor. Jerry's final update of the day features Justin Fields' uneven performance, Shane Bowen's comments on Daboll's firing, and Judge and Ohtani's MVP celebrations. Scott Boras pumps up Cody Bellinger, the Moment of the Day features a Chris Russo prank call, and the week wraps with Boomer and Gio's NFL picks for Week eleven.

The hour opens with the Patriots extending their run to eight straight wins over the Jets as Drake Maye continues to look fully in command. Boomer and Gio compare that stability to what the Giants must find for Jaxson Dart with their next head coach. Gio also makes it clear the Jets can't justify sending Justin Fields back out there and believes Tyrod Taylor must take over immediately. Jerry Recco delivers his final update of the day with the sounds from another Jets loss, including Justin Fields' uneven night and Aaron Glenn's defense of his performance. Shane Bowen discusses his role in Brian Daboll's firing, while Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani take home MVP honors. Scott Boras is already promoting Cody Bellinger at the winter meetings. The Moment of the Day features Chris Russo getting hit with a prank call. The week wraps with Boomer and Gio making their NFL picks for week eleven.

Jerry kicks off his first update with the sounds of the Patriots beating the Jets, followed by Willie Colon declaring that Justin Fields simply isn't an NFL quarterback. Shane Bowen reacts to Brian Daboll's firing and looks ahead to the Packers. Aaron Judge takes home the A.L. MVP, Ohtani grabs the N.L. version, and Scott Boras is already selling the world on Cody Bellinger at the winter meetings. Boomer and Gio then marvel at Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer being born the same year Boomer started at WFAN.

The hour opens with another rough night for the Jets as Justin Fields struggles after one early touchdown drive. Boomer and Gio question how the team can keep putting Fields out there if they want to win and build a real culture. What exactly is the plan for the rest of the season, and how can it involve anything other than moving on at quarterback? Jerry Recco delivers his first update with the sounds of the Patriots beating the Jets, plus Willie Colon saying Fields is not an NFL quarterback. Shane Bowen weighs in on the firing of Brian Daboll while turning the page toward the Packers. Aaron Judge wins the A.L. MVP, Ohtani takes the N.L. version, and Scott Boras is already talking up Cody Bellinger at the winter meetings. Boomer and Gio wrap the hour with a wild fact about Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer being born the same year Boomer started at WFAN, Gio's affection for the Spittin Chicklets crew, and a caller pushing the idea of an Alabama quarterback for the Jets.

As the winners were announced for the end-of-year MLB awards, there weren't many surprises regarding who would take home hardware this season. However, the one race everyone speculated about—the American League MVP—finally delivered an answer on Thursday night.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the extremely tight race that saw New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge just edge out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to earn his third MVP award. While Raleigh had a historic season, doing something no catcher had ever done before by hitting 60 home runs, Aaron Judge's incredible performance could not be denied.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about Shohei Ohtani's unanimous victory in the National League, earning his second consecutive honor in the senior circuit. They then get into the Paul Skenes-to-Yankees report that surfaced, Scott Boras busting out some classic one-liners in his annual GM Meetings press availability and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.1:41 — The Opener: Judge wins tight MVP race19:27 — Ohtani wins fourth MVP award35:21 — Paul Skenes–Yankees rumor49:00 — Scott Boras scoreboard returns1:05:53 — The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Today's word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh' as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let's take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He's entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It's time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone's time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Snoozing San Fran train conductor joyride, new Epstein emails mention Trump, Being Eddie Murphy on Netflix, drunk driver gets stuck in Ulta, Marshawn Kneeland's suicide, Maz joins us as the NCAA punishes MSU, and Jim's Picks: Top 10 Songs the Beatles covered. Check out our YouTube...Subscribe...And turn on notifications! We're about to pass Guru Jugat. Howard Stern talked about Doug Podell on his show yesterday. RIP Cleto Escobedo. Jimmy Kimmel cried hard over his friend. Merch is on its way! Go to CallHallFirst.com/game to win tickets to the Michigan vs Ohio State game. Being Eddie on Netflix is out now. Check it out. The worst story of the year, the suicide of Dallas Cowboy Marshawn Kneeland, takes a turn for the worse... San Francisco train operator falls asleep at the wheel? Then gives the perfect excuse. That's the only excuse we'd expect. Crazy video of a drunk lady driving through Ulta in Royal Oak. Some people are saying they'll be temporarily closed. Szott Ford brings you a new Bonerline. Lesbian Tish Hyman argues in front of Californians about dudes (aka trans men and women) in locker rooms. Somehow, the black lesbian woman gets shot down by everyone. Trans people are the most important. We get Tom Mazawey on the phone to talk some Detroit Lions. Aidan Hutchinson hurt his elbow holding his phone too much like Maz. Jamo had his "sex" hat blurred. Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles predictions. Scott Boras waxes poetic about Tarik Skubal. MSU has to vacate football wins for cheating. Dave Landau's show, Normal World, is officially over today. More Island Boys news, as Flyysoulja breaks his silence and is 6 days sober. Jennifer Aniston is looking hot as hell on the cover of Elle magazine. Timothy Chalamet is catching heat for saying something about women and children. Drew feels bad for James Charles. His following is dwindling. Donald Trump is in hot water for the newest Jeffrey Epstein email drop. Meghan Markle is quite possibly the worst actor ever. But make sure to watch her Christmas Special on Netflix December 3. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Songs the Beatles cover. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Today's word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh' as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let's take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He's entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It's time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone's time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Meg banter about a hotel-lobby shrine to Addison Barger and Scott Boras wordplay at the GM meetings, Stat Blast (25:50) about Paul DePodesta's comeback, POBO percentage, postseason questions, and Mike Greenwell, and (1:01:07) conduct the 11th annual free agent contract over/under draft, plus a Boras postscript. Audio intro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Benny […]

Ben Maller talks about super agent Scott Boras saying that Detroit Tigers fans want a 'Tarik Barrack' build around Tarik Skubal, Boras going on a rant about Polar Bear Pete Alonso's future, Boras saying MLB needs to ban all prop bets, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after Scott Boras made some pointed comments towards the Tigers, Tarik Skubal offered some thoughts of his own, specifically about why he allowed himself to be taken out of the game in Game 5 of the ALDS.

The guys wonder if Skubal and Boras are off-base with how they're approaching the former's free agency next offseason.

Valenti and Rico hear from the people about the Skubal and Tigers fiasco.

Valenti and Rico kicked things off with the recent news that MSU Football is having wins vacated for recruitment violations under Mel Tucker. They talked about whether there's an oversaturation of sports right now and what to make of Scott Boras' comments about the Tigers relating to Skubal before revisiting the MSU talk in the final hour.

(00:00) The guys open the show sharing their war stories from the playground! Plus, 14 HOURS til kickoff! Finally, the internet has ruined everythingWHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (20:41) Payton Pritchard scored 24 points with five threes and nine assists as the Celtics blew past the Grizzlies 131-95. (32:19) Scott Boras used coffee and donuts as a way to describe Alex Bregman's importance to the 2025 Red Sox. Rob Gronkowski has officially retired as a member of the Patriots.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2 kicks off with Boomer & Gio digging into Disney's major earnings day as their standoff with YouTubeTV continues. Gio admits he watches regular YouTube more than anything else, sparking a debate about how people actually consume TV now. Jerry Recco returns for an update—but only after the guys roast him for still having an actual antenna at home. They revisit Mike Kafka's comments about staying close with Brian Daboll, then react to Michael Penix Jr. surprisingly admitting he doesn't really have teammates to lean on during tough days. The Knicks drop their first home game of the season at MSG, Scott Boras delivers another alliteration-filled pitch on Pete Alonso's free agency, and the hour wraps with a preview of Packers/Giants featuring Drew Brees on the call alongside Adam Amin.

Boomer & Gio open Hour 1 with a tribute to beloved New York hockey writer Larry Brooks after his passing. The conversation shifts to Aaron Glenn's tense behavior with the media tactic or attitude? Jerry Recco checks in with his first update, featuring Mike Kafka addressing the media as interim head coach, Brian Burns on whether he let Brian Daboll down, and Jameis Winston amped to be QB in “the greatest city in the world.” The hour also covers Russell Wilson's response to being demoted, AJ Brown telling fantasy owners to drop him on Twitch, and Nick Sirianni reacting to the fallout. Plus, the Knicks lose at home as Jalen Brunson lands in a walking boot, Scott Boras drops his latest Alonso alliteration, and the station promo tees up Giants/Packers with an old-school “meet and beat.”

A loaded Thursday on Boomer & Gio. Hour 1 opens with a tribute to beloved New York hockey writer Larry Brooks, followed by a heated debate on Aaron Glenn's attitude toward the media. Jerry Recco's update includes Mike Kafka's first comments as interim head coach, Brian Burns on whether he let Brian Daboll down, and Jameis Winston fired up to start in “the greatest city in the world.” The guys also hit Russell Wilson's demotion reaction, AJ Brown telling fantasy owners to drop him, the Knicks' loss at MSG, and Scott Boras' alliterative pitch for Pete Alonso. They close the hour with the station's old-school “meet & beat” Giants/Packers promo. Hour 2 breaks down the Disney vs YouTubeTV standoff on earnings day, Gio admitting he watches regular YouTube more than anything else, and more from Mike Kafka, who says he remains tight with Brian Daboll. The crew reacts to Michael Penix Jr. revealing he doesn't have many teammates to lean on during tough days, plus more Knicks reaction and a note that Drew Brees will be on the call for Packers/Giants. Hour 3 starts with Boomer referencing Netflix's James Garfield content before Gio veers into a BTK documentary. The focus shifts to Jets–Patriots tonight with Justin Fields expected to start despite ugly performances. The guys question Fields' future, assess the Giants turning to Jameis, and consider Joe Schoen's job security. Jerry's update features Drake Maye, Mike Kafka, Russell Wilson, and Matt LaFleur answering job-related questions. Terry Bradshaw compares Tom Brady to Otto Graham, the Knicks lose again, and the hour ends with Gio staying in NYC for a Dunkin' event and a caller asking why the Giants' defense looks gassed. Hour 4 begins with stunned callers questioning how the Jets have one takeaway and zero interceptions through nine games. Calls roll in about Kafka's future, Fields vs. Jameis tonight, and Garrett Wilson's status. Jerry's final update hits Stefon Diggs' nor'easter uniforms, Brian Burns' honesty, AJ Brown's fantasy football comments, and more Knicks injury updates. The Moment of the Day is the Giants–Packers “meet & beat” promo. The show wraps with Gio predicting the Jets get crushed — and rooting for it — while Boomer says Thursday night games always stay close.

Boomer & Gio react to the Knicks dropping their first home game of the season to the Magic, raising early concerns about consistency at MSG. Jerry Recco shares Scott Boras' latest round of Alonso-themed alliteration as he ramps up the Pete Alonso free-agency campaign. The guys also touch on Michael Penix Jr.'s surprising admission that he doesn't have many teammates to lean on during tough days, and they close the hour by looking ahead to Packers/Giants with Drew Brees on the call.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if the Cubs could pursue right-hander Dylan Cease in free agency and listened to White Sox general manager Chris Getz's recent comments on center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s future with the organization.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes turned the page to the Bears-Vikings game Sunday and Week 11 in the NFC North. After that, they listened to powerful baseball agent Scott Boras' annual ritual of sharing puns about his clients in his media session at the GM Meetings.

Valenti and Rico discuss what Scott Boras had to say about the Tigers in regard to the impending free agency of Tarik Skubal next offseason.

Mike and Rico opened the third hour with an In Football Today and dedicated the rest of the hour to comments made by Tarik Skubal's agent, Scott Boras, to the Tigers.

The people chime in on the Skubal/Boras conversation.

Scott Boras is back to his old lyrical tricks

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to powerful baseball agent Scott Boras' annual ritual of sharing puns about his clients in his media session at the GM Meetings. After that, producer Chris Tannehill showcased his comedic chops by sharing hypothetical puns for White Sox players.