Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Boras

From 'NYYST' (subscribe here): The Cody Bellinger Saga is finally over as the Yankees re-signed Bellinger to a five year deal but did the Yankees “win” the negotiations over Scott Boras? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cody Bellinger Saga is finally over as the Yankees re-signed Bellinger to a five year deal but did the Yankees “win” the negotiations over Scott Boras? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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?

Skubal's agent Scott Boras says he's willing to come to the bargaining table

8:00 HOUR: Scott Boras is back at it, Did Joe Burrow take a shot at Josh Allen?

1/21/26 - Scott Boras is at it again, NFL Head Coach Matchmaker, Who is the next Indiana? A bold offseason move for the Lions

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

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 2026 international signing period is underway. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Detroit Tigers signing three international prospects to seven-figure bonuses: catcher Manuel Bolivar, shortstop Oscar Tineo and outfielder Randy Santana — and debate which teenage prospect has the best chance to develop into a special player. We discuss the remaining free agents who fit the Tigers' roster and payroll, such as starter Chris Bassitt and reliever Seranthony Domínguez, then answer a listener question: If the Tigers don't make another move, is the current roster good enough to reach the postseason in 2026? Ben Badler of Baseball America joins the show for a deep dive into the 2026 international class, evaluating the Tigers' top signings and explaining how the Tigers can gain an edge in the international market moving forward. He also provides an update on record-breaking signee Cris Rodriguez from the 2025 international class after his standout performance in the Dominican Summer League. There's more Tarik Skubal vs. Tigers discussion, as we try to figure out if the salary arbitration showdown is really just a Scott Harris vs. Scott Boras battle (or an owners vs. union battle) — and whether there's a path for both sides to walk away satisfied. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

The New York Yankees make a quiet move by signing Seth Brown to a minor league deal, but that is just background noise compared to the real drama. All eyes are on Cody Bellinger and the contract decision that could reshape New York baseball. The Yankees have reportedly put their best offer on the table, a five-year deal they refuse to go past. Meanwhile, the New York Mets are lurking with the same strategy they used earlier this offseason, a massive short-term contract designed to outbid everyone without long-term risk. Add in Scott Boras working the market and the possibility of the Toronto Blue Jays jumping in, and the pressure is mounting. Is Bellinger better off locking in long-term security with the Yankees, or betting on himself one more time with a short, high-dollar deal elsewhere? The Mets' roster strategy, the Yankees' luxury tax stance, and the shrinking free agent market all collide as this decision reaches its breaking point. The clock is ticking, and a resolution feels imminent.

Evan lays out why Cody Bellinger is simply not a realistic option for the Mets, even with the Yankees reportedly sitting around five years and $160 million. If the Mets refused to go long-term for Kyle Tucker or Pete Alonso, why would they suddenly cave to Scott Boras now? The discussion turns to what desperation would actually look like, why David Stearns and Steve Cohen are unlikely to abandon their principles, and why relying on the kids may be the real outcome if no clean pivot exists. The guys also agree that pitching should be the priority regardless, and explain why even missing on Tucker does not mean the Mets are about to hand out contracts they do not believe in.

With Kyle Tucker off the board, the Mets are staring into the void and Evan lays out why Cody Bellinger is not a realistic “panic buy,” even with rumors of the Yankees sitting around five years and $160M. If the Mets wouldn't go long for Tucker or Alonso, why would they suddenly cave to Scott Boras? Then the debate turns into the uncomfortable part: what's the actual pivot? Evan pitches a wild, short-term, mega-AAV idea for Bo Bichette that's basically a Tucker-style offer to blow him away, get an opt-out, and take another swing at free agency before 30. The problem: where does he play, and how much run prevention are you willing to sacrifice to get a real bat? Tiki pushes back on the defensive domino effect, the “versatility” trap, and the weekly second-guessing Mets fans would live through. The guys kick around the alternatives (including a one-year Eugenio Suárez power play), plus why pitching still has to be the priority no matter what. And of course, the segment ends with the same challenge: if you hate the plan, tell us a better one.

The Cubs did stuff and picked an obvious, but rare for them, direction by trading an overrated prospect for an upside starting pitcher and then spent some of their "wheelbarrows of cash" on a real hitter. David Brown is here to discuss what the Cubs do with Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw, where Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Boba Chette end up. How the Red Sox completely bungled the Bregman-Rafael Devers thing to an epic proportion (even for them). Scott Boras does not seem like a guy you want doing any electrical work on your home. And Dave reveals and explains his real-life MLB Hall of Fame ballot. And more.

"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

Mike and Rico provide an update to the Tigers/Tarik Skubal situation.

While Wild Card Weekend dominated the headlines, a major MLB bomb dropped in the background. The New York Yankees are now operating under the assumption that Cody Bellinger could sign elsewhere as contract talks stall over years, not dollars. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun break down the reported standoff with Scott Boras, why the Yankees are refusing to negotiate against themselves, and why this situation feels eerily similar to what the New York Mets dealt with last year. The conversation pivots to potential fallback options, including interest around Kyle Tucker, the realities of short term high AAV deals, and why teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays loom large in the background. Plus, a deeper debate on free agency leverage, market reality, and why Yankee fans may want to stay calm as this staring contest plays out.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Cubs aren't fooling around. First, it was trading for Edward Cabrera, and now it is signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. So, what does it mean for the Cubs? What does it mean to the teams - particularly the Red Sox - who didn't get him? What does it mean to Scott Boras? There is a lot to pick through when it comes to this free agent news, and Bradfo is here for all of it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the baseball world prepares for Spring Training being a month away, some of the biggest free agents in the sport remain on the open market. Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette are the three names that continue to circulate among the big spenders, but the question remains: where are they going to land come Opening Day?On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Jack Harris from the California Post as they discuss the free-agent game of musical chairs, as well as take a look at whether the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers could make a play for any of them if the deal is right. They also talk about why the Dodgers' finances might be a reason for their quiet offseason, despite signing All-Star closer Edwin Díaz early on.Later, Jordan is joined by Lance Brozdowski from Marquee Sports Network to break down the Chicago Cubs trading for Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and why they were able to get him for a smaller-than-anticipated package. After that, Jordan and Jack examine Scott Boras trying to make history with Tarik Skubals' arbitration case before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.3:34 – The Opener: Big free agents still out there13:02 – What are the Dodgers' next move?30:43 – Breaking down the Cubs–Cabrera trade56:21 – A new Rockies pitching theory?1:00:10 – Scott Boras Scoreboard: Skubal update1:08:06 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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

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

The newest and shiniest Baltimore Orioles addition arrived for a bizarrely timed Friday afternoon press conference at Camden Yards and won the day. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Pete Alonso emergence at The Warehouse alongside David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and Scott Boras and what the future holds for the slugger, whom the owner compared to Frank Robinson coming the Charm City. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Alonso emergence at Camden Yards and what Orioles must do next first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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:

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.

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.

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.