Podcast appearances and mentions of Seth Lugo

Breakfast with the Beats Teams to Target Welcome to the latest episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In today's episode, Mike and Dave discuss: Players they are targeting via free agency Paul Goldschmidt Hurston Waldrep Kyle Teel Cooper Pratt The healthy Houston Astros Hunter Brown Jeremy Peña Josh Hader The end of the Rangers bullpen Jacob Latz The suddenly competitive St. Louis Cardinals Jordan Walker Michael McGreevy Dustin May JoJo Romero Ryne Stanek JJ Wetherholt Rotations to target Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd, Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha, Luinder Avila, Noah Cameron, Stephen Kolek, Kris Bubic, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans Los Angeles Angels: José Soriano, Walbert Ureña, Reid Detmers, Sam Aldegheri, Yusei Kikuchi, Grayson Rodriguez Lineups to target Cleveland Guardians: Chase DeLauter, Angel Martínez, José Ramírez, Kyle Manzardo New York Yankees: Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones, José Caballero Colorado Rockies: Mickey Moniak, Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck, Cole Carrigg Mental Health Moment How do we deal with the mental health symptoms of stress and anxiety? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin "Real G" Warner hosts this episode of What I Bet from the Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast feed, battling through a bout of Montezuma's revenge picked up during a trip to the World Cup in Mexico, but delivering a complete and sharp betting breakdown for Friday, June 19th, covering four FIFA World Cup group stage matches and a full Major League Baseball slate without missing a beat. Warner opens with the United States against Australia in Seattle, questioning Australia's ability to score at all against the Americans and landing on an Australia team total under as his most interesting number in that window, with the total having climbed from two and a quarter to two and a half. He moves to Morocco against Scotland in Boston, where he respects Morocco's credible draw with Brazil but cannot ignore Scotland's fundamental inability to put the ball in the net, leading him toward another team total under look at two and a quarter while flagging the important distinction between the two and two and a quarter lines. Brazil and Haiti gets a pass from Warner given the competitive imbalance, though he offers the notable observation that Brazil entered this 2026 World Cup as only a fourth or fifth global favorite despite their historic status. He wraps up the World Cup section on Turkey versus Paraguay, the most contested matchup of the group, raising concerns about Turkey's lineup decisions against Australia and their long track record of underperforming in major international competitions. On the MLB side, Warner covers every game on the board, identifying the Atlanta Braves as a genuinely compelling home underdog against Jacob Mizerowski and the Brewers, calling Atlanta the best team in baseball not named the Dodgers, and finding value on the Cleveland Guardians at plus 111 visiting Houston. He also leans toward the Twins as plus 147 underdogs at Arizona and likes the under in Seattle where strong winds were a factor the night before. Warner wraps the episode with the Pregame.com promo code KICK50, which gets listeners $50 off All Access football packages through the Hall of Fame Game on August 6th and expires June 29th, before delivering his What I Bet Best Bet, Kansas City Royals and Seth Lugo at plus 113 at home against the St. Louis Cardinals in one of the better rivalry games on the Friday card. Follow Griffin Warner at Real Underscore G Warner on all social media platforms for lineup updates and live betting angles as games approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Friday. Dave Essler and Munaf Manji are back with a full Friday MLB betting card on Cash That Ticket, working through four sharply analyzed games before closing with an early look at the 2025 New York Jets win total. The show opens with Milwaukee at Atlanta, where Dave breaks down the remarkable turnaround of the Brewers starting pitcher, who allowed 11 earned runs in April but has surrendered just one total earned run in his last eight starts, including a complete game on 95 pitches. With Martin Perez on the mound for Atlanta, Munaf pulls the historical data showing Perez gave up 14 earned runs and 20 hits across two 2024 starts against Milwaukee. Both hosts find the Brewers run line and the Braves team total under three and a half at minus 145 on DraftKings as the most defensible angles, particularly with Ronald Acuna Jr. absent from the Atlanta lineup. The second game is San Diego at Texas, where Jacob deGrom takes the mound coming off four consecutive starts of two runs or fewer. Dave examines Randy Vasquez's road splits and limited Texas exposure, but the first five innings under at four and the Rangers minus a half run in the first five become the consensus plays. Dave makes the Rangers first five his official best bet of the Friday card at minus 130. The third game pits St. Louis against Kansas City, where Seth Lugo is returning from a concussion sustained when a comebacker struck him in the head. Dave questions betting behind any pitcher returning from that kind of head injury, and Lugo's home ERA of 4.06 across eight starts reinforces the concern. The Cardinals team total over four and a half is Dave's preferred market, while Munaf goes Cardinals money line at minus 122 on DraftKings as his official best bet for the card, citing McGreevey's strong rotation work and the line movement from minus 115 to minus 122 confirming market direction. The fourth game takes Boston to Seattle, where Ranger Suarez faces Bryce Miller at home. Despite heavy public money on the Mariners, Dave identifies reverse line movement pointing toward sharp Red Sox money and targets the Red Sox first five at plus 104, refusing to touch the full game given the Boston bullpen. A secondary look at the first five over three and a half rounds out the analysis, with Munaf noting Miller's career struggles against Boston totaling 14 earned runs in 15 and a third career innings against the Red Sox. The second half of the show turns to the Jets win total at five and a half, minus 120 on DraftKings. Both hosts land reluctantly on the over, reasoning that a team which won three games while giving up 503 points and recording zero interceptions on defense cannot realistically repeat that level of dysfunction. Geno Smith, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, a legitimate offensive line, and a new defensive scheme give New York enough pieces to reach six or seven wins. Dave jokes he may take the Jets over one interception this season with week one at Tennessee providing the first opportunity. The show closes with a reminder to use promo code STEAL50 at pregame.com for 50 dollars off All Access Bridge to Football, bringing the price to 199 dollars through the Hall of Fame game on August 6th. Happy Father's Day wishes go out to all the dads in the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals have not only added players to the Injured List but the ones that were already hurt now have new injuries as well. David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the injuries to Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino, the set backs for Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic and the obvious signs that it's time to sell. The Home Stand is a disaster. Vinnie Pasquantino's now hurt. Cole Ragans rehab hits the breaks. Kris Bubic now has a shoulder problem as well. The worst record in the American League. Seth Lugo's in concussion protocol. Luinder Avila is not a starter, but… No real replacement for Isbel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider landed on the injured list with severe right elbow inflammation after an alarming velocity drop. Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Waiver Wire segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In news and injury updates, Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list while Brent Rooker was shelved, and Seth Lugo hit the concussion-injured list. AJ Puk had his rehab assignment paused after a setback, Nolan Gorman was optioned to Triple-A with Blaze Jordan making his MLB debut, and Adolis Garcia landed on the 60-day injured list with a torn right lat. Spencer Strider left his start with arm soreness leading to his injured list stint, Sean Sullivan left his debut at Las Vegas due to illness, and Trent Grisham hit the injured list with a right hamstring strain which prompted the activation of Jasson Dominguez. Jose Ramirez is dealing with a broken hamate bone, Evan Carter went to the injured list with an oblique strain, Seiya Suzuki is experiencing right knee discomfort, and Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a hamate fracture sidelining him four to six weeks. Cooper Pratt is set for a Tuesday call-up, Corey Seager is showing concussion symptoms, Josh Naylor fouled a ball off his shin, Andres Munoz has lower back tightness, Grayson Rodriguez is fighting back tightness after a poor outing, and Jose Soriano experienced a tight chest and sore legs despite a strong start. Additionally, Tarik Skubal returned Saturday throwing 4.2 innings allowing five hits, one walk, two earned runs, and four strikeouts, while Jack Flaherty hit the injured list with a left peroneal strain. For daily performance metrics, Jacob Misiorowski threw a complete game allowing one hit with 15 strikeouts, Tanner Bibee threw 7 innings allowing two hits and two walks with two earned runs and eight strikeouts while giving up solo home runs to Spencer Torkelson and James Outman, and Sandy Alcantara went 8 innings allowing five hits and one walk with three earned runs and seven strikeouts. Liam Hicks went 3-for-4 with three runs, one home run, and two RBIs Friday, Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-for-5 with three runs, one home run, three RBIs, and one steal Friday, Dominic Canzone hit a home run, and Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs with six RBIs Friday in the first inning. Nick Kurtz had an incredible week at Las Vegas, Byron Buxton went 3-for-3 with a home run Friday, Cole Carrigg homered Friday, Bo Bichette hit two home runs Friday, and Ivan Herrera hit two home runs Saturday. Cam Schlittler tossed 7 innings allowing six hits and four walks with one earned run and seven strikeouts against Kevin Gausman who threw 7 innings allowing one hit and two walks with one earned run and seven strikeouts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went 8.1 innings allowing one hit and one earned run with seven strikeouts, and Shohei Ohtani returned Saturday going 1-for-3 with two runs, one home run, one RBI, and three walks after missing Friday. Max Muncy went 3-for-3 with two runs, two home runs, four RBIs, and two walks Saturday, Michael Soroka went 7 innings allowing two hits and one earned run with seven strikeouts, Jackson Chourio hit two home runs Saturday, and the Rockies faced the Athletics. Max Meyer pitched 6 innings allowing six hits and three walks with one earned run and nine strikeouts against Paul Skenes who went 6 innings allowing four hits and one walk with two earned runs and 10 strikeouts, Miles Mikolas threw 7 innings allowing three hits with three strikeouts, Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs, and Geraldo Perdomo hit a home run and stole a base. AJ Ewing went 3-for-5 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs Sunday, Stephen Kolek went 7.1 innings allowing five hits and one walk with zero earned runs and four strikeouts, Kyle Harrison threw 6 innings allowing three hits with three strikeouts, Alec Burleson hit another home run, Logan Webb pitched 8 innings allowing seven hits with seven strikeouts, and Cedric Mullins stole two bases Sunday. On the negative side, Brandon Nimmo went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Friday, Evan Carter went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts Friday, Trey Yesavage went 5 innings allowing four hits and six walks with five earned runs and three strikeouts, Roki Sasaki went 4.1 innings allowing seven hits and three walks with seven earned runs and four strikeouts, Tatsuya Imai went 0.2 innings allowing four hits and one walk with five earned runs and one strikeout, and Ryan Weathers went 4.1 innings allowing five hits and one walk with six earned runs and two strikeouts. Andy Pages went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Zack Littell went 1.2 innings allowing four hits and one walk with five earned runs, Eduardo Rodriguez went 2.2 innings allowing two hits and five walks with one earned run and three strikeouts, Zach Neto went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday and 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Sunday, Kyle Stowers went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, and Dalton Rushing went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Saturday. Spencer Torkelson went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday, Austin Riley went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday, and Trea Turner, Cristopher Sanchez, and Nico Hoerner were listed, while Spencer Horwitz went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, Brandon Lowe went 0-5 with three strikeouts, Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, Emerson Hancock pitched 4 innings allowing nine hits with six earned runs and two strikeouts, and Bryce Elder went 4 innings allowing 10 hits and two walks with six earned runs and two strikeouts. The daily Waiver Wire analysis highlights immediate priority additions and standard roster replacements to help maximize your upcoming category and points matchups. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith was officially placed on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation. Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Pitching Planner segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In news and injury updates, Tarik Skubal sat while Kenley Jansen is out Friday, Seth Lugo underwent CT scans, and Justin Wrobleski suffered a hamstring contusion alongside Shohei Ohtani dealing with left knee inflammation. Jordan Lawlar makes his return today, while Antwone Kelly prepares for his MLB debut. For daily performance metrics, Tiger hitters Gleyber Torres, Wenceel Perez, Riley Greene, Colt Keith, Spencer Torkelson, and Zach McKinstry hit six home runs, while Keider Montero pitched 6.1 innings with four hits, one walk, and four strikeouts. Lars Nootbaar hit a home run, Alec Burleson homered in three straight games, and Bo Bichette and Juan Soto both hit home runs. Tyler Phillips pitched 5 innings allowing two hits and two walks with zero earned runs and five strikeouts against Merrill Kelly who went 6 innings allowing four hits, two walks, two earned runs, and one strikeout, while Cole Carrigg launched his first home run. On the negative side, Zebby Matthews struggled through 6 innings allowing nine hits, one walk, seven earned runs, and four strikeouts, while Bryan Woo was listed among the duds. The rotating Pitching Planner details upcoming matchups featuring Tarik Skubal at Cleveland, Trey Yesavage versus the New York Yankees, Taj Bradley versus St. Louis, Imai at Kansas City, Kyle Harrison versus Philadelphia, and Landen Roupp versus Chicago Cubs. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   I didn't think it was possible but Trump's Golden Age is making the NBA great again.  It's true.  And on Wednesday night, they are calling a shot by a player from Jefferson City, Missouri the most iconic shot in NY Knicks history.  Taylor Swift went wild and a whole lot of people are feeling included by this league again.    In the middle of the bombing in Iran, their leaders called Trump on the phone and asked him to stop.  He told them to sign a deal or he's going to bomb them every day going forward.  Will this do it?  Who knows?    Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is the star of the congressional baseball game as the GOP crushes the Dems... again.   But it's the uniforms the democrats wore that are the real story.    KC has released a list of bars that will be open 23 hours a day for the World Cup.  Zac Brown is proud to sing the anthem at UFC 250 Sunday night.  Patrick Mahomes gets a new contract that sets all kinds of records.  The Royals blow one against the Rangers on Pride night and Seth Lugo is injured.  And Charles Barkley is our Final Final again.

Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd will not start this weekend. Today's performance listings feature Matt Chapman, Tyler Callihan, Caleb Durbin, Logan O'Hoppe, Byron Buxton, Davis Martin, Drew Rasmussen, George Kirby, Reid Detmers, Jesus Luzardo, and Shota Imanaga as studs. Jake Bauers, Trea Turner, Riley Greene, Zach Neto, Michael Harris II, Ryne Nelson, Max Scherzer, Robbie Ray, Parker Messick, and Framber Valdez are listed as duds. In the weekly Rankings segment, Hunter Goodman, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena, Josh Hader, and Logan Webb emerge as risers. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage, Spencer Strider, and Jose Soriano are sliding down as fallers. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Gene continues to react to the Knicks historic NBA Finals comeback. Could we see Tarik Skubal or Justin Verlander pitch in Rochester vs the Red Wings? Plus a scary baseball story.

Full Show Broadcast! Gene is on cloud 9. Guests today include: Chris Trapasso & Jimmy Patsos. Tim's hot take & sports headlines.

Full Hour 2. Gene is on cloud 9 after the Knicks game. Timmy shares his hot take. Gene offers shots & headlines. Jimmy Patsos from the Monumental Sports Network talking NBA Finals. The Knicks unbelievable comeback & whats next for the Spurs. Plus Last Call.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Real_G Warner is back with the June 4 episode of the what I bet podcast on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed of the pregame.com podcast network, and the card tonight is headlined by Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, with the Vegas Golden Knights heading back to Raleigh as plus money underdogs after stealing Game 1 on the road, 5-4, erasing a 2-0 deficit and getting a late winner from Tomas Hertl. Vegas is plus 138 in Game 2, Carolina minus 157, and the series price has already flipped all the way to the Golden Knights minus 140 favorites, a swing of roughly 222 percent on the Hurricanes side. Warner has been riding this team throughout the postseason, going five for five on the Knights as underdogs, and he is not stepping off now. Mitch Marner leads the entire 2026 playoffs with 21 points across 16 games, blocking shots in regulation and throwing no-look assists in the same shift, while Jack Eichel leads the postseason in assists with 16 and Ivan Barbashev, the Barbershop himself, has been a physical force at every stage of the run. On the baseball side, Warner runs through eight Thursday matchups, calling the Padres-Phillies game with Lucas Giolito against Zack Wheeler a tough spot for San Diego, skipping the Orioles-Red Sox matchup with Trevor Rogers and Brayan Bello in Boston as a pass with no strong angle, noting the Guardians plus 145 in the Bronx against Carlos Rodon and Slade Cecconi is a respectful number but a difficult structural spot for a small-ball club, passing on the Giants at Milwaukee with Adrian Houser against Coleman Crow while lamenting the state of the San Francisco front office, waiting on Seth Lugo and the Royals in Minnesota before committing to a side, leaning Astros at minus 105 with Kai-Wei Teng over Jared Jones in just his second start back from internal brace surgery, and watching the Dodgers price on Justin Wrobleski at Arizona against Ryne Nelson with Arizona plus 120 looking interesting. The best bet of the episode is Oakland Athletics plus 112 on the road at the Chicago Cubs, with J.T. Ginn carrying a 2.87 ERA and five straight quality starts into a matchup against Shota Imanaga, who has allowed eight home runs in his last three outings, and if the Wrigley wind blows out, Warner likes this number even more. The show is three and two over its last five episodes. Use promo code WIN20 at pregame.com to save 20 dollars on anything on the site, including seven-day all-access to your favorite pro handicapper, dropping the price from 119 to 79 through June 15. Follow Real_G Warner at @thereal_gwarner across all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solo Thursday BD Baseball — Jake's out, I'm running the full slate east‑to‑west, then shutting it down to read about New World screwworm instead of doing the farm and ranch report. We hit every game on the board: Marlins–Nats ruining my over, Tigers absolutely cooking the Rays at the Trop behind Troy Melton's best start yet and Dillon Dingler's third homer and ninth RBI of the series, and the White Sox offense dragging the Twins through the mud while Sam Antonacci reaches six times. From there it's Mets ending Seattle's eight‑game heater, Braves winning their 12th straight on two‑out bombs, Giants–Brewers playing a 1–0 game decided by a rookie's first homer, Royals–Reds drama, Yankees–Guardians, and an Astros–Pirates game where Houston explodes late and Josh Hader finally closes one for them. In the homer block, the A's pull a 10‑inning win at Wrigley on a Nick Kurtz RBI and a Colby Thomas rocket off the bench, Rockies get exposed by the Angels as Vaughn Grissom and friends hang 11, and then we zoom out: Cristopher Sánchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3 but he sets the all‑time lefty record, and Shohei Ohtani throws six scoreless while reaching base five times in a 7–0 Dodgers win. We close with today's probables — Wheeler, Rodón, Chris Sale, Seth Lugo, JT Ginn, Robleski and more — plus a quick reminder that if you think Ohtani isn't MVP, I don't know what you're watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Sunday at the K nets a rare recent series win for the Royals, and some conversation from Manager Q, Seth Lugo, and fun with Salvy. Plus, Kansas baseball makes some history in the desert, the NBA and NHL playoffs work toward the finals, soccer tales, the Indy 500, and more on this holiday. Join on in!

Reid Detmers put together an absolute masterclass by striking out 14 batters, making him a mandatory waiver wire target. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Dylan Cease was pulled early and faces an MRI for left hamstring discomfort, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left with an elbow contusion after a hit-by-pitch, and Max Muncy remains sidelined. Plus, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Edward Cabrera land on the IL. TSN In studs and duds, Gavin Williams dominated with 11 strikeouts over eight frames, while elite arms Shota Imanaga and Robbie Ray completely imploded to wreck fantasy ratios across the board this weekend. For the Waiver Wire, we analyze priority targets available in most leagues, highlighting Samuel Basallo, Casey Schmitt, Jake Bauers, Seth Lugo, and a resurgent Reid Detmers. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00) What is the deal with all this darn traffic? Hardy's central air is on the fritz and is wondering what's an appropriate time to text the owner of 128 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to get it fixed.(22:10.498)(35:08.496) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer, and Sonny Gray outpitched Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night. Plus, we check in with the NBA and NHL playoffs!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.

10.09 races through some hard pitches (0:41) scrutinizes recent run differential differentials (2:49) notes TGFBI standings (5:07) peeks at Fantasy doings (5:45) dives into TGFBI teams (6:55), reviews Kyle Isbel (25:57), and reviews Seth Lugo (39:49).

The Drive played what Royals SP Seth Lugo pitcher said about how the Royals have been handling ABS so far this season.

Hour 1: Chiefs Bills Game on Thanksgiving, Lugo Calls Out The Team, Kelce is the GOAT full 2703 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:53 +0000 aMaHLZ75IAspDY3FC2k1V3gkrDCNs5gJ nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,seth lugo,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,seth lugo,kansas city royals,sports Hour 1: Chiefs Bills Game on Thanksgiving, Lugo Calls Out The Team, Kelce is the GOAT Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https:/

Hour 4: Seth Lugo and Royals Fans Are Pissed, NFL Schedule Release Talk full 2569 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:37 +0000 o605PEmrEUXqhwuunhOyrFX0dEM8Szge nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Hour 4: Seth Lugo and Royals Fans Are Pissed, NFL Schedule Release Talk Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperw

Full Show: Seth Lugo Calls Out Leadership, Chiefs Schedule Nuggets, Chiefs Defense Cautionary Tale, Is Downtown Baseball More Convenient, Dayton Moore Joins full 10769 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:03:58 +0000 zyt6p4v9HGJkyudeo6MdYZSxK5ITiIyQ nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Full Show: Seth Lugo Calls Out Leadership, Chiefs Schedule Nuggets, Chiefs Defense Cautionary Tale, Is Downtown Baseball More Convenient, Dayton Moore Joins Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Tarik Skubal has a 4-6 week timeline after elbow surgery yesterday, and Roman Anthony is heading to the IL with a wrist injury, making today's injury news the lead story on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Pitching Planner today, Corey has Tatsuya Imai as the two-start play, Carmen Mlodzinski and Jose Soriano as starts, and Noah Schultz as a sit. JT Ginn went eight innings with eight strikeouts, Michael King and Shota Imanaga both dealt with one earned run or fewer, and the Athletics hit four home runs on the night from Langeliers, Rooker, Wilson, and Gelof. On the dud side, Andrew Painter allowed eight earned runs in 3.2 innings, Seth Lugo got tagged for four earned with four walks, and MacKenzie Gore gave up five earned in 5.1. Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones have been called up, Carlos Estevez has a rotator cuff strain, Cade Povich left his start early with a forearm issue, and Rhett Lowder has an MRI incoming. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Yankees and Brewers under 7 runs at +100 with Fried vs. Misiorowski. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Royals 2:10 PM ET— Slade Cecconi is starting for Cleveland. Cecconi in seven starts produces an ERA of 6.56 with WHIP of 1.57. The right hander strikes out 17.1% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls are 44.1% with 2.02 home runs per nine innings. Seth Lugo gets the start for KC. Lugo, in seven starts produces an ERA of 2.68 with WHIP of 1.24. The veteran fans 21.3% with 7.5% walks. Ground balls dealt at 39.3% with minimal home run damage.

Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Royals at Mariners 9:40 PM ET—Seth Lugo is starting for KC. Lugo started six games carrying an ERA of 2.63 with WHIP of 1.17. The right hander fans 20.8% with 7.4% walks. Grounders are 37.1% with minimal home run damage. Emerson Hancock gets the start for Seattle. Hancock has six starts posting an ERA of 2.86 with WHIP of 0.98. The righty strikes out 24.2% with 4.5% walks. Ground ball rate of 46.7% with 1.82 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.60.

LA Angels vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Royals 7:20 PM ET— Reid Detmers will start for LAA. Detmers in five starts carry an ERA of 4.08 with WHIP of 1.08. The left hander strikes out 25.8% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls served at 39% with 0.63 home runs per nine innings. Seth Lugo is the starter for KC. Lugo has five starts with an ERA of 1.15 with WHIP of 0.93. The veteran fans 24.1% with 8.6% walks. Grounders are 40.3% with no homers allowed.

Sky Dombroske and Lou Blasi discuss some hot and cold players in the early going and what the future might hold for them! Players talked about include: Ben Rice, Kevin McGonigle, Pasquatch, Sal Perez, PCA, Cam Schlittler, Jose Soriano, Seth Lugo, Garrett Crochet, and Eury Perez.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Esler are back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a full Tuesday session covering all three NBA playoff Game 2s and a deep pass through the MLB card before landing on official best bets for the night. Dave opens the episode processing a Monday night wash where a Nuggets team total over looked comfortable at halftime before a 21-point Denver fourth quarter killed the ticket, while a Royals-Orioles game over that appeared dead at 1-0 in the ninth inning came alive in extra innings and ended 7-5 in the 13th. The previous episode's best bets went one and one with Donovan Mitchell clearing his 27.5-point prop and Shohei Ohtani's home run at plus-230 falling short after pitchers chose to walk him twice on the night. The first game of Tuesday's playoff card has Boston entering as a 14.5-point favorite over a Philadelphia 76ers team still without Joel Embiid, recovering from appendicitis, and Dave wastes little time making the case for the total staying under for the second straight game after a 32-point Celtics blowout already went under in Game 1 despite Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard combining to shoot just 5-of-23 from three. Munaf leans Sixers team total under and expects another 120-plus performance from Boston once the perimeter shooting corrects. The Spurs-Blazers segment centers on Victor Wembanyama's historic 35-point playoff debut that set a San Antonio franchise record, with Dave making a sharp case for Portland at 11 to 11.5 points and the total going over as both teams figure to shoot closer to normal from three in Game 2 after the Spurs hit 47 percent and the Blazers shot just 26 percent in Game 1. Munaf zeros in on Jrue Holiday, who produced 11 assists and four rebounds on a miserable 4-of-15 shooting night in Game 1 and nearly cleared his combined points-rebounds-assists number anyway, backing Holiday over 26 combined at minus-123 on DraftKings as his best bet of the episode. The Rockets-Lakers game is dominated by the Kevin Durant game-time decision, with both hosts leaning under given Houston's defensive identity and the Lakers playing without Luka Doncic, and Munaf targeting LeBron James's rebounds and assists over and Reed Sheppard's three-point prop as the cleanest plays in an otherwise murky betting environment. Dave goes through the baseball card with a lean on the Reds full game and first five under with Chase Burns against Steven Matz, an over lean in Kansas City behind the wind blowing out and skepticism about Shane Baz and Kris Bubic matching what Kyle Bradish and Seth Lugo did Monday night, a Boston lean in Yankees-Red Sox with Connelly Early against a struggling Luis Gil, and a Cardinals lean over Miami despite some ambivalence about Dustin May facing Chris Paddack. Munaf flags the Guardians' strong bounce-back record but avoids Parker Messick after a 112-pitch no-hit bid in his last outing. Best bets are Nolan McLean carrying the Mets first five innings against a Twins offense that has never faced him and has been among the weakest in the American League, and Jrue Holiday's PRA over 26 combined. Use promo code HIT20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off everything including MLB All Access and full season packages. Sonnet 4.6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner is back for episode 32 of What I Bet on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, recording late on April 20 and covering three sports on the holiday Monday card — European soccer, the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first round, and a full MLB slate — opening with a transparent note that the previous best bet on the Braves-Phillies over did not cash after Atlanta scored nine runs and Philadelphia was shut out with zero. In Serie A, Griffin leans Lecce plus one quarter as a home underdog against Fiorentina, a club stretched thin by Europa Conference League commitments, and finds the under at two and a quarter goals equally appealing given Lecce's deeply defensive profile. In the Premier League, he is waiting for West Ham to reach plus one quarter before playing the side against Crystal Palace, whose manager Oliver Glasner is expected to depart at the end of the season, with the under two and a half his biggest interest for now. On the NHL side, Scott Seidenberg of Pregame.com contributed useful playoff totals history showing last year's playoff average posted total was 5.8 against an average outcome of 6.2, suggesting some market adjustment potential. Griffin fades the Pittsburgh Penguins at minus 152 in Game 2 of their Battle of Pennsylvania series and backs the Philadelphia Flyers at plus 134 after the Pens' weak Game 1 performance. He is genuinely unimpressed by the Carolina Hurricanes despite their 2-0 shutout win over Ottawa and finds the Senators at plus 128 in Game 2 a live underdog play. Minnesota's dominant 6-1 road win in Game 1 over the Dallas Stars makes the Wild plus 115 and over six his two plays in that series, while in the Oilers-Ducks Game 1 opener he leans the over six and a half rather than backing Anaheim outright despite acknowledging the upset potential his stepdad is calling for. On the MLB side he covers the full card from the Patriots Day early game featuring Jack Flaherty at plus 124 for Detroit against Sonny Gray and the Red Sox, through Spencer Arrighetti starting for the injury-depleted Astros against Slade Cecconi in Cleveland where he backs the Guardians at minus 113, to the Cardinals-Marlins under eight lean with Michael McGreevey's poor underlying numbers a concern, the Braves too expensive at minus 160 on the road despite Bryce Elder's excellent start, the Cubs at plus 102 at home against Aaron Nola with Philadelphia's defense and inconsistency making home value on Colin Rea the right play, the Royals at plus 104 with Seth Lugo against Kyle Bradish and an overvalued Baltimore club, the over at Coors Field with Justin Wrobleski facing José Quintana, over eight with Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays against Reed Detmers and the Angels, and the under eight in the Athletics-Mariners finale with J.T. Ginn a scary arm to back in Seattle against Emerson Hancock. Official best bet is the Chicago Cubs plus 102 at home behind Colin Rea. Promo code PITCH20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off anything through April 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Orioles at Royals 7:40 PM ET— Kyle Bradish will start for Baltimore. Bradish in four starts carries an ERA of 5.49 with WHIP of 1.63. The right hander strikes out 23.9% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls served at 50.9% with limited home run damage. A FIP of 3.17. Seth Lugo gets the start for KC. Lugo has four starts dealing with an ERA of 1.48 with WHIP of 0.99. The veteran fans 22.8% with 6.5% walks. Grounders are 42.2% with no homers allowed.

We're offering our Royals pre-season predictions, including thoughts on Jac Caglianone's chase rate, Vinnie Pasquantino's home run total, and Seth Lugo's ERA. We also take a look back at how the Royals' prospects faired in the Spring Breakout game. And, we preview the opening series against the Atlanta Braves. Plus, Mike forgets he's supposed to speak into the microphone occassionally. Get 10% off annual subscriptions to the Royals Weekly Substack until Opening Day. Get two extra episodes a week all season long: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy: https://allin-pt.com/ Erick Auxier of West USA Realty: https://erickauxier.com/ Window Wolf: https://windowwolf.com Listen to the latest episode of Royals Weekly anywhere you get podcasts including … Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royals-weekly/id1557151861 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELyTCKp20UXva2URM02YG?si=9667a82115bb40b1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@royalsweekly And follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyalsWeekly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalsweekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalsweekly/ #kansascityroyals #kcroyals #royals #mlb #baseball #bobbywittjr #jaccaglianone Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Episode 153 of Tablesetters, where we cover everything happening across the world of baseball. Tonight's WBC special covers the final two quarterfinal games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and they delivered exactly the kind of drama this tournament is built on. Venezuela knocked out defending champion Japan with an 8–5 comeback victory in Miami, flipping the game in the sixth inning when Wilyer Abreu launched a go-ahead three-run homer off Sawamura Award winner Hiromi Itoh. Earlier, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani traded historic leadoff home runs in the first inning, marking the first time two former MVPs have led off a game with homers against each other. Japan briefly grabbed control with a three-run homer from Shota Morishita, but Maikel García's two-run shot in the fifth reopened the door before Abreu's blast finished the turnaround. The loss ends Samurai Japan's title defense and sends Venezuela to its first WBC semifinal since 2009. Earlier in Houston, Italy continued the most improbable run of the tournament with an 8–6 win over Puerto Rico at Daikin Park. Puerto Rico jumped ahead immediately on a leadoff homer from Willi Castro, but Italy answered with a four-run first inning against Seth Lugo and extended the lead to 8–2 by the fourth. Puerto Rico rallied late with four runs in the eighth to tighten the game, but Italy held on to stay undefeated and reach the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time in its history. Those results officially set the semifinal bracket in Miami. Venezuela will face Italy in one matchup, while Team USA meets the Dominican Republic in the other. Every game from here is win-or-go-home, and the quarterfinal round made something clear: the defending champions are gone, the Cinderella story is still alive, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic suddenly feels wide open.

The WBC is under way and numerous Royals have seen action. How have they done and what does it mean for the upcoming Royals season.David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the latest from the WBC and the Royals.- Should the Royals worry about how many players are in the WBC?- Bobby Witt Jr. embraces the leadoff at the WBC.- Seth Lugo looks good in his first start.- What to make of Michael Wacha's mixed bag?- Maikel Garcia bats second for Venezuela.- Vinnie Pasquantino starts slow.- Jac Caglianone sits for Italy.- Luinder Avila allows too many baserunners.- Still no Carlos Estevez for the Dominican Republic.- Adding to the Royals Broadcast team.

Are we concerned about Seth Lugo? full 276 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:38:09 +0000 fX6fzcDA4jrJed7b8v5OwRjyqXcG0OWS mlb,kansas city royals,society & culture Cody & Gold mlb,kansas city royals,society & culture Are we concerned about Seth Lugo? Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 610 Sports Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down fantasy-relevant MLB veterans who will be 35 or older in 2026, discussing why age-based discounts often go too far in drafts. Position by position, they evaluate starters, relievers, and hitters who still provide stable volume, category juice, or late-draft value—especially in NFBC-style formats. The episode emphasizes trusting skills, roles, and projections over age bias while building balanced fantasy rosters.0:00–6:30 — Episode Setup & Draft PhilosophyWhy veteran players are often overdocked due to ageCan you build a competitive roster leaning heavily on 35+ players?Format considerations (NFBC, draft-and-hold, redraft)Setting criteria: age 35+ entering 2026 season 6:30–32:00 — Veteran Starting PitchersCore discussion around innings, risk, and projection valuePlayers discussed:Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom. Cole Ragans, Hunter Greene, Max Fried, Brian Woo, Merrill Kelly, Matthew Boyd, Kyle Hendricks (historical comp), Seth Lugo, Yusei Kikuchi, Shota Imanaga SuganoKey themes:Sale and deGrom as high-impact SP1/SP2 options despite capped inningsTrusting elite ratios over raw innings totalsBackfilling innings rather than chasing 200-IP arms early“Old and boring” starters stabilizing WHIP and ERA late32:00–48:00 — Veteran Relievers & ClosersEvaluating save security vs ADP costPlayers discussed: Aroldis Chapman, Raisel Iglesias, Kenley Jansen, Robert Suarez, David Bednar, Josh Hader, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Emilio Pagán, Sean ArmstrongKey themes:Iglesias vs Chapman at costConcerns about Chapman's WHIP and role volatilityJansen as a discount saves sourceDrafting proven closers over speculative youth48:00–1:05:00 — Infield Veterans (2B, 3B, MI)Why some aging infielders still matterPlayers discussed:Marcus Semien, José Altuve, Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, Matt McLain, Nolan Arenado, Max Muncy, Josh Bell, Mauricio Dubón, Miguel Rojas, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma OkamotoKey themes:No true veteran fallback at shortstopSemien as a volume-driven safety net at 2BArenado as a last-round corner infielder targetOBP vs AVG format differences for Muncy 1:05:00–1:25:00 — Veteran Outfielders & DHsDiscounted power and lineup contextPlayers discussed:George Springer, Giancarlo Stanton, Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki, Oneil Cruz, Michael Harris II, Tommy Pham, Aaron Judge (contextual)Key themes:Springer as a mispriced leadoff hitterStanton's power vs inconsistent playing timeUsing veterans as category specialistsStreaming vs drafting fragile bats 1:25:00–1:40:00 — Draft Strategy Wrap-UpAge bias creating consistent market inefficienciesKnowing when to push veterans above ADPFormat-driven aggressivenessTrusting projections and roles over narrative 1:40:00–1:45:00 — Closing ThoughtsSpring training and draft season approachPosition and category previews coming soonFinal endorsement of balanced veteran usage Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The injuries continue to pile up for the Royals, but they just won't quit on the Wild Card race.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest on the injuries to Seth Lugo and Bobby Witt Jr. and discuss how the Royals can stay in the fight for the AL Wild Card. - What has to happen for the Royals now?- Seth Lugo's ailing back.- Cole Ragans dominates in Omaha.- How should the Royals use Caglianone and Jensen?- Will left handed pitching be the Royals undoing?- How long can the Royals last without Witt?- The Bergert trade looks better and better!

The Drive reacted to the breaking Royals news that Seth Lugo is headed to the IL and Cole Ragans is making rehab start.

Did the Royals do enough to realistically think they are still in the hunt for a playoff spot in the American League?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look back at the 9 games against sub .500 teams and determine whether it was good enough to think the Royals can still get into the 2025 MLB Playoffs and much more…- Was (6-3) in the last nine good enough?- What's wrong with Seth Lugo?- How does the schedule shape up moving forward?- Is Ryan Bergert turning into Cole Ragans 2.0?- Early returns on the other trade acquisitions?- Time for Jac Caglianone to return to the big leagues?- What do the Royals have in David Shields and Kendry Chourio?- This week, Rangers and Tigers… what's success look like?

Seth Lugo has given up seven runs in his last two starts, did the Royals make a mistake in extending his contract?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the struggles of Seth Lugo and discuss what it's going to take for the Royals to make the postseason now?- Are the Playoff Odds accurate?- Did the Royals make a mistake signing Lugo? - Should Cole Ragans pitch this year?- How Michael Lorenzen fits back in?- What is Ryan Bergert?- Managing the roster moving forward.- Looking at the minor league pitching.

Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners' prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sarah Langs on the Brewers reaching 70 wins. Later, Todd Radom shares this week's Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:40 Royals GM J.J. Picollo 16:06 Alden Gonzalez 33:58 Sarah Langs 35:44 Todd Radom 46:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Friday.

Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners' prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sarah Langs on the Brewers reaching 70 wins. Later, Todd Radom shares this week's Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:40 Royals GM J.J. Picollo 16:06 Alden Gonzalez 33:58 Sarah Langs 35:44 Todd Radom 46:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the All-Star break, Royals fans wondered if their team would be buyers or sellers. They answer was definitive. The Royals are in it to win it. On SportsBeat KC, The Star's sports podcast, columnist Vahe Gregorian breaks down the Royals' decision to re-sign starting pitcher Seth Lugo, presumably the team's biggest trade chip, while adding some punch to the lineup. It won't be easy for the Royals, who are dealing with several injuries. But they're giving themselves the best opportunity to be a playoff team. Also, Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell provides the update from training camp at Missouri Western, where the offensive line is always a hot topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Judge is hurt. Horrible. Having one of the best offensive seasons we've ever seen, and now a flexor strain and straight to the IL. (15:30) The Astros got swept by the Athletics. So many injuries for Houston. How will they respond? Are reinforcements coming? (23:00) The Atlanta Braves are finished. All five Opening Day starters are on the IL. That's how fast things end in MLB. (28:00) Seth Lugo is signing an extension with the Royals. One of the biggest trade chips is now off the market. (34:10) Review: Stick. NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Judge is hurt. Horrible. Having one of the best offensive seasons we've ever seen, and now a flexor strain and straight to the IL. (15:30) The Astros got swept by the Athletics. So many injuries for Houston. How will they respond? Are reinforcements coming? (23:00) The Atlanta Braves are finished. All five Opening Day starters are on the IL. That's how fast things end in MLB. (28:00) Seth Lugo is signing an extension with the Royals. One of the biggest trade chips is now off the market. (34:10) Review: Stick. NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster hop in the Clown Car to discuss the state of the Giants and Mets, the Royals extending Seth Lugo and why the Guardians should think about dealing their bullpen arms. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk the favorites to land Eugenio Suarez, the Cubs' pitching target, the Rays' regression, the Tigers' bullpen falling apart, the Astros being ready to make moves, and the mysterious Brewers. Later, hear clips from the Hall of Fame speeches. Plus, a Hall of Fame-themed Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:09 Clown Car 14:53 Jesse Rogers 38:40 HOF Speeches 45:04 Sarah Langs 46:09 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster hop in the Clown Car to discuss the state of the Giants and Mets, the Royals extending Seth Lugo and why the Guardians should think about dealing their bullpen arms. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk the favorites to land Eugenio Suarez, the Cubs' pitching target, the Rays' regression, the Tigers' bullpen falling apart, the Astros being ready to make moves, and the mysterious Brewers. Later, hear clips from the Hall of Fame speeches. Plus, a Hall of Fame-themed Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:09 Clown Car 14:53 Jesse Rogers 38:40 HOF Speeches 45:04 Sarah Langs 46:09 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Best of the Cubs this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share his experience in getting engaged and to discuss the team's mindset as the trade deadline looms; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether Royals right-hander Seth Lugo and Padres right-hander Dylan Cease are trade targets for the Cubs; and Spiegel and Holmes listened to manager Craig Counsell sharing insight on managing personalities in the clubhouse.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at the week that was coming off of the All-Star break. Leading off, Connor and Joe talk about the Mets offense playing small ball, Francisco Alvarez' return to the big league club, and Brett Baty's contributions to the lineup. Then, the guys discuss the upcoming trade deadline and how president of baseball operations David Stearns plans to approach next Thursday for the Mets. Connor and Joe also share their reaction to David Wright's number retirement and go Down on the Farm to discuss potential position player call ups. They wrap the show with their scoreboard predictions and some Mailbag questions answered about Seth Lugo and potential prospects in centerfield. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 0:54 The Week That Was: Reds and Angels 5:44 The Bottom of the Lineup Comes Through 8:12 Francisco Alvarez returns 10:31 Trade Deadline Chatter 21:08 David Stearns trade deadline approach 25:11 David Wright Day Reaction 27:35 Down on the Farm: Position Player September Call Ups? 31:18 The Scoreboard 41:12 Mailbag: Is Seth Lugo a trade deadline option? 42:58 Mailbag: Any chance the Mets see how prospects handle centerfield before the deadline?

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is easy to root for; Spiegel and Holmes pondered whether center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's anger gets the best of him at times; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether Royals right-hander Seth Lugo would be a good fit for the Cubs as they scour the trade market for rotation help; and Holmes shared his favorite rarely seen plays in baseball.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Best bets as always. Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner preview the MLB Friday slate on RJ Bell's Dream Preview. They open by discussing the Orioles' recent 9-2 stretch despite being 11 games under .500, and Minnesota's past long winning streak. Griffin reflects on Moneyball's low ranking on his movie list and praises Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs. In the Phillies vs. Pirates matchup, Joe Ross starts for Philly as an opener while Bailey Falter, performing solidly for Pittsburgh, starts for the Pirates. Both agree under 9 runs is the best angle due to limited offensive firepower from Pittsburgh and Ross's limited innings. Next, Texas faces Washington with Patrick Corbin vs. Michael Soroka. Corbin has stabilized while Soroka battles recurring injuries. Griffin likes Nationals ML and over 9.5, noting Nationals' young talent and the weather boosting offense. Munaf supports first 5 over and Nationals' team total over, citing Texas' poor 9-20 road record. In Red Sox vs. Yankees, Walker Buehler faces Will Warren. Boston's bats have struggled, while Warren allowed 7 ER in his last outing. Both predict an over 9 outcome, expecting Rafael Devers to homer and citing both teams' bullpen issues. The Diamondbacks visit Cincinnati with Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Nick Lodolo. Rodriguez has allowed 13 ER over his last 3 starts with control issues. Lodolo's 4-4 record and 3.10 ERA give Griffin confidence in the Reds. Munaf favors Reds ML and sees plenty of scoring. Astros travel to Cleveland with Colton Gordon vs. Logan Allen. Allen's lefty matchup gives the right-handed Astros lineup an edge, but Munaf remains cautious due to Houston's late travel. Griffin would take Astros at plus money, considering Cleveland's competitiveness. Kansas City faces the White Sox with Seth Lugo vs. Davis Martin. Lugo has dominated the White Sox historically, allowing just 3 ER over 29.1 IP. Munaf strongly supports Royals RL, citing Lugo's recent success against Chicago, while Griffin leans over 8. The Padres visit Milwaukee with Randy Vasquez vs. Chad Patrick. Vasquez's control issues and HR susceptibility concern both hosts. Griffin makes Brewers ML -142 his best bet, citing Milwaukee's base-stealing prowess and San Diego's fatigue after extra-inning games. Munaf adds Brewers first 5 team total over. Dodgers face Cardinals with Justin Robleski vs. Sonny Gray. Injuries to Betts and Freeman concern both. Griffin trusts Gray as a home underdog, noting St. Louis' bullpen depth. Munaf supports Over 8.5, expecting offensive production from both sides. The Mets visit Colorado with Kodai Senga vs. Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela enters 1-10 with a 7.14 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. Munaf makes Mets team total Over 6.5 his best bet, expecting New York's offense to dominate at Coors Field. Griffin acknowledges Rockies' rare 3-game win streak but avoids backing them. Seattle travels to Anaheim with Bryce Miller facing Kyle Hendricks. Miller's bone spur has altered his delivery, making Griffin favor the Angels ML, citing their hot bats and rest advantage. Munaf agrees, backing the Angels and runs scored. In San Francisco, Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach faces Giants' Hayden Birdsong. Schwellenbach has 22 Ks in his last two starts, but Griffin trusts Birdsong and Giants' bullpen, backing the under 7.5 and Giants ML. Munaf echoes this, emphasizing both pitchers' strong form. They close with Griffin taking Brewers ML as his best bet and Munaf locking in Mets team total Over 6.5. They promote pregame.com with a STRIKE20 discount code for picks packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices