Podcasts about Shohei Ohtani

Keep or Kut - Last week, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) jumped into a way-too-early Pitcher List mock draft for the 2022 season. In this episode, they are joined by two of the other draft participants - Scott Chu (@ifthechufits) and Christopher Weber (@shwebsi) - to talk about potential high-value keepers. By comparing 2021 ADP to where players were taken in the mock draft, Chad, Pete, Scott, and Shwebsi countdown the top 10 keeper values, and tease some late selections who could be exciting keepers next year. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps: 3:08 - Scott and Shwebsi tell us a bit about their favorite keeper leagues, including a contract-based pair of AL- and NL-only, and a team named Howard the Duck 9:35 - High-level thoughts on the draft we just finished, including the folly of drafting in October. 14:41 - We dive into our top ten countdown of the players with the greatest difference between their 2021 ADP and their pick in this draft, starting with Freddy Peralta. 20:57 - After making huge strides in 2021, Dylan Cease checks in at number nine. 25:46 - Jorge Polanco may not repeat his 2021, but that won't stop him from being number eight on our list, and a great keeper. 31:57 - With first-round production this year, Cedric Mullins is a clear keeper in any format. 38:14 - It's a full-on lovefest for number six Wander Franco. 45:28 - Chad takes a victory lap as we discuss number five Austin Riley. 52:06 - Number four Robbie Ray and the amazing ability to just decide to be better. 56:51 - There were two Shohei Ohtani's in this draft, but only one made it to number three on our list. 1:02:46 - Tyler O'Neill demonstrates the challenges of drafting this early in the off-season. 1:09:12 - Despite the rough pre-season, no one rose further from 2021 to this draft than Chris Sale 1:17:11 - Six guys who went after pick 200 in the draft that we think could be keepers in 2023 Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

For today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome Joon Lee to the show.Joon Lee is a Major League Baseball writer for ESPN.com. He regularly hosts BBTN Live (Baseball Tonight Live), ESPN's streamed pregame show and has contributed to ESPN's MLB game telecasts. Before ESPN, Lee covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, sneakers, fashion, pop culture, and the Olympics at Bleacher Report. He also worked for The Washington Post and Boston Herald and has had bylines in The Ringer, S.B. Nation, and The Hardball Times. In 2018, Lee was named a Media Rising Star by Folio Magazine.Most recently, Joon was on live television to address insensitive comments made by Stephen A Smith on Angel's Player Shohei Ohtani on how a player who needs a translator can't be the face of the MLB. Today's focus is on Joon himself and his exciting journey to America and how he's been able to make his way to become one of a handful of Asian American sportswriters in major league sports. In this episode, we discuss:- Living in Boston as a Korean immigrant- How influential sports culture is in Boston compared to other places in the U.S.- When Joon realized he wanted a career in sports.- How the opportunity to speak with Stephen A. Smith about his comments on Shohei Ohtani came about- Wanting to make a difference and have an impact in professional sports- Have you always been vocal?- Joon landing his dream job and living the American dream- The best piece of advice- Where Joon sees himself in the next five years. You can follow Joon Lee on Instagram at @joon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswear)

After talk Patriots and Cowboys, and debating whether Shohei Ohtani can be a deserving MVP on an unsuccessful team, Lou and J5 hand out some spots in Vintage Break's big The Fall Ball Event with some trivia, Leighton Shelton of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect reveals live the last SCG grading returns from a rare 1914 Fatima set that was held by the same family for over 100 years from the Wilcox Hotel in Pennsylvania. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leightons-loft/message

MLB legends Alex Rodriguez & Big Papi join Ben to discuss their favorite postseason memories, advice for how to be a clutch hitter, Shohei Ohtani's greatness & their picks for MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Locked On Angels, we try to answer the impossible.. What would a Shohei Ohtani extension look like? PLUS! A listener voicemail and we take a deep dive into the worst season in Angels history during our Hispanic Heritage Month history lesson. Angels Statue Twitter Poll Give us a call: ‪(714) 409-6396‬ Follow Steve: @SteveGranado Follow LOA: @LockedOnAngels Watch on YouTube Buy some two seven merch! Listen to Movies I Should've Watched Listen to Our Game Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van and Steve enter the fantasy baseball offseason by discussing the first part of the Pitcher List Mock Draft and their general takeaways after participating from the one and two slots. Then part one of their 2022 first-round break down with their potential first overall picks and first-round "locks". Rundown 1:00 Welcome to the big leagues/main feed 4:00 Takeaways from mocking early in the offseason 7:26 Pitching going later in this mock and the risk in early-round starters 15:30 Breaking down Van's mock draft picks 17:03 The first round of 2022 the pending decisions with early picks 18:04 The status of Ronald Acuña Jr. coming off ACL surgery, Tatis' shoulder 22:35 Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the safest first-round pick in 5x5 even with lack of speed? 27:51 Juan Soto's walks are a "problem" in average leagues but 1OA in OBP 30:24 Trea Turner throws his name in the conversation for first overall pick 33:00 The duality of Shohei Ohtani; how high can you take the hitter Ohtani? 40:26 First Round locks: Jose Ramirez- the "oatmeal" of the first round 44:17 Mike Trout's "fall" to the middle of round one 46:28 The newly underrated Bryce Harper 49:00 The rise Bo Bichette: Fantasy Superstar Pitcher List Mock Draft Board Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | Twitter: | @winsabovepod | @Van_Verified | @stav8818 | Email:winsabovefantasy@gmail.com Get PL+ and join our Discord! Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

We discuss Shohei Ohtani's recent nomination for the AL Hank Aaron award and continue our Grading 2021 by handing out letter grades to the Angels Twitter, Instagram and YouTube accounts. Vote for Shohei Angels Statue Twitter Poll Give us a call: ‪(714) 409-6396‬ Follow Steve: @SteveGranado Follow LOA: @LockedOnAngels Watch on YouTube Listen to Movies I Should've Watched Listen to Our Game Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani had one of, if not the best season's in MLB History in 2021. How does Ohtani's Season compare to another 2 way Super Star's 1919 season, in Babe Ruth? See what I find out! Enjoy, everyone! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ptvsportspodcast/support

Rich explains why Bills Mafia is “feeling it” as their team heads into an AFC Championship game rematch against the Chiefs in Week 5. CBS Sports' David Samson tells Rich why Gerrit Cole “is no longer an ace,” and why the Yankees should fire manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman, why the analytics-driven Rays are likely to sweep the Red Sox in their ALDS showdown and go on to face the Brewers in the World Series, and reveals that the Angels likely had an illegal extension agreement with Shohei Ohtani back when they originally signed the 2-way star back in 2018.   Rich previews the NFL's Week 5 and lists which teams desperately need a win between the Vikings vs Lions, Colts vs Ravens, Steelers vs Broncos, Falcons vs Jets, and the Jaguars vs Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Yankees keep Cashman and Boone or clean house?  They did as well as could be expected this season.   Mets too have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason.Dodgers vs Giants meet for the first time ever in their storied franchises histories.   Sucks it has to be in the NLDS and not for the right to go to the World Series.OBJ has been playing with a torn labrum for ten years dating back to his LSU days?  Get the surgery man!

Having wrapped up the 2021 season, host Trent Rush has his sights set on the future. General manager Perry Minasian addresses the key areas of focus heading into the offseason and Shohei Ohtani reflects on his performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels wrapped up the 2021 season taking 2 of 3 from the Seattle Mariners and playing spoiler to the M's playoff hopes. The Super Halo Bros. recap the highlights from the weekend, including Shohei Ohtani's 46th home run, Jared Walsh being clutch, and Raisel Iglesias showing why he should be extended. (6:49) Now that the playoffs are here and we've got nothing better to do, the Bros. make their picks for who will advance in the first round. (22:25) As Angel fans, we've witnessed an unbelievable season from Shohei, and Mike and Jon celebrate what he's accomplished as well as discuss whether we've just watched a normal Ohtani season or an anomaly. (32:33) If you had to pick an MVP for the Angels that wasn't Shohei, who would it be? The brothers give their answers as to who would be named Angels MVP if not Ohtani. (41:05) Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register shared some encouraging news about Raisel's willingness to return to the Halos and that he would be interested in giving them first dibs at a new deal. What kind of contract would he receive? (49:49) Plus, Albert Pujols is off the payroll! That 10-year, $250 million contract has lived through three presidencies, so the Bros. wonder which current player they would make that deal with now. (55:23) Then, one last look at this season's Play-By-Play Announcer standings! (1:02:50) Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter and Instagram by finding us @superhalobros! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-frisch/support

Chris and Rob discuss if Urban Meyer's string of erratic behavior (publicly stepping out on his wife, refusing to fly home with the team after a game, canceling team meetings, etc.) will be enough for him to lose the Jacksonville Jaguars locker room and ultimately get fired, and debate whose regular season you'd rather have: Aaron Judge (and his road the postseason) or Shohei Ohtani (and this presumptive AL MVP). Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to share his thoughts on the Urban Meyer soap opera, Justin Herbert's upside, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chris and Rob debate whose regular season you'd rather have: Aaron Judge (and his road the postseason) or Shohei Ohtani (and this presumptive AL MVP), and tell us if Michigan Wolverines football being back in the top-10 is really a big deal. Plus, former NFL Executive of the Year and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Randy Mueller swings by to share his thoughts on all the biggest headlines around the League. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

There's PLAYOFF BASEBALL in Starkville! Jayson and Doug discuss the tie-breakers that could have been, the Dodgers' "meager" 106-win season, and if the MLB's playoff format should reward teams like LA for their regular season performance. Plus, our World Series predictions! The guys then welcome in the manager of Major League Baseball's winningest club, Gabe Kapler of the San Francisco Giants! Kapler entails his team's propitious run to the postseason; the club's veterans experiencing near-career years all at once; what lessons he was able to extrapolate as the Phillies manager, and more! Plus, trivia and Strange But True that's dedicated to Shohei Ohtani! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville Follow Gabe on Twitter: @gabekapler Trivia courtesy: @ThomasMRobson Save 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Steve Granado talks the recent developments from Shohei Ohtani and Raisel Iglesias and their desire to stay with the Angels while diving into the other free agents the Angels have. After that, we chat about the Red Sox and Yankees Wild Card game TONIGHT and see how many connections the Angels and Southern California have to that game. We wrap up by laying out our offseason plan and telling you how you can get involved with the show. Give us a call: ‪(714) 409-6396‬ Follow Steve: @SteveGranado Follow LOA: @LockedOnAngels Listen to Movies I Should've Watched Listen to Our Game Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El exlanzador dominicano Pedro Martínez nos contó por qué la postemporada es mágica, sus consideraciones acerca del próximo Clásico de Otoño, la actuación de Shohei Ohtani y Vladdy Guerrero Jr. y mucho más. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Eric are joined by Corbin Young (@Corbin_Young21) this week to discuss some of the biggest breakout hitters in 2021 and if they're buying or selling their performances moving forward. Some players mentioned are Cedric Mullins, Shohei Ohtani, Marcus Semien, and Adolis Garcia.

Barstool Sports presents the Starting 9, featuring Jared Carrabisi and Dallas Braden, the baseball podcast everyone wants but no one else will give you. This week's first episode features over 3 hours worth of content, including: full previews for both the AL Wild Card (Yankees-Red Sox) and NL Wild Card (Cardinals-Dodgers), a fascinating interview with Alex Avila (2:00:08), final thoughts on the 2021 seasons from Shohei Ohtani and Vlad Jr. (and Marcus Semien!), a final word on both the Mariners and the Blue Jays after exciting seasons to the very end, and much more!

Segment 1: NFL Week 3 plus Thursday Night Football Survivor League drama. Colts BSE. Shohei Ohtani gloss up. Packers – 49ers, Davante gets leveled, and the 37 second comeback. The Chiefs get squirrely, the AFC West, and the Chargers go big. The Nagy blowback in Chicago, Fields gets crushed, getting Ludacris, and the Browns have a field day. The Super Bowl halftime show gets it right. A vintage Failhorn beatdown in Madden. Seventeen Coronas at the strip club, one hobo, and a 7-11 Informer take down (42.30). DJ Failhorn womp womp, Push It, and the Red Light Inn story of fail. The Failhorn Music Man blast. MLB playoff chatter and D-Stat on the Cardinals. Giants – Falcons, boo birds, Eli MNF double birds for Philly, and Mara takes out the trash. Danny Dimes gets the Manscaped Crop Mop for ball control. Steelers BSE. Salud o' clock. Arrested Development dap and the Strahan gap. Segment 2 (1.32.15): Cowboys roll the Eagles, the TD that wasn't, and Dak goes Pikachu. The Rams torch the Bucs, the San Fran QB story, plus TB12's return to New England.  Ravens – Lions, another crushing loss in Detroit, play clock BSE, and Justin Tucker doinks through a record breaker. Chargers – Chiefs, 4th down guts, and KC getting squirrely on the struggle bus. Bills – WFT WTF. Raiders drama. NFL roundup. Swinging gate and a Ron Beckman reference. Wrap up. Don't mess with bat bites, yo. Manning Night Football hips don't lie. Jalen Hurts, the deuce is loose, poop peeker log jams. The Twitter Poopinator, R. Kelly prison fartaconda, and Meatloaf won't do that. The Chappelle R. Kelly outro. MP3 format, 09-30-2021. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew on Facebook @SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, LiveSportscaster.com, Amazon Music, and the Google Play Store - Key words: Sports Brew Cheers and beers flavored by Captain Morgan 100 Proof, Jack Daniel's, Coca-Cola, El Segundo Brewing's Stone Cold Steve Austin's Broken Skull IPA, Smartmouth Brewing's Retro Modern New School West Coast IPA, Hardywood Brewing's Mama's Mean Cobbler, Buskey Cider's Tart Cherry Cider, and the general deliciousness of beer.

Matthew and Toby are joined by Steve Krupin — former White House speechwriter, current SKDK managing director, and longtime Nationals fan — to preview the final weekend of the regular season and the playoff picture, recap how the year went for the Clevelands and the Nationals, gawk at the feats of Shohei Ohtani, examine the pitch clock tests in the minor leagues, and send happy birthday wishes to Chief Hollywood Correspondent, Kate Stayman London.

Steve Granado is here to take your calls after chatting about this upcoming final series against the red hot Seattle Mariners. Who do you want in the Wild Card? Even if it means the Angels losing, we want to know! And of course, Shohei Ohtani is amongst more elite company. Tell us your Wild Card picks: @LockedOnAngels Give us a call: ‪(714) 409-6396‬ Follow Steve: @SteveGranado Listen to Movies I Should've Watched Listen to Our Game Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barstool Sports presents the Starting 9, featuring Jared Carrabis and Dallas Braden, the baseball podcast everyone wants but no one else will give you. This week's second episode features a tip of the cap to the Giants ongoing great season, Shohei Ohtani's final trip to the mound for 2021, the 14th edition of the Mt. Rushmore series, this time centering on the Braves, AL Wild Card craziness, and two contenders lose significant pieces to injury prior to the postseason (Williams, Belt). That and much more.

Eric and Tristan mine value from motivated teams (1:25), speculate on Shohei Ohtani moving forward (5:45), discuss the impact of speed (12:40) and answer your hash browns (25:00).

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob reacts to the Cards clinching a Wild Card berth on the strength of a 17-game winning streak, why Gio Stanton's recent tear has quieted initial doubters of the trade, and why he admires Shohei Ohtani's comments that he wants to contend. Also, Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, and Foul or Fair. Guests: Fox Sports MLB Analyst and World Series Champ Nick Swisher discusses the Yankees postseason chances and the Padres fading in the NL West. St. Louis Sportscaster Ahmad Hicks on the Cardinals shocking 17-game win streak, and if they can parlay their hot play into a World Series title. Click here to subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode of LOA, Steve Granado talks about more history that Shohei Ohtani made and discusses his season on the mound in comparison to recent Angels starters over the last ten years. Then we're taking your voicemails and rounding out with more Hispanic Heritage Month history lessons. Angels Name Twitter Poll Erick Aybar is Wander Franco's Uncle Give us a call: ‪(714) 409-6396‬ Follow Steve: @SteveGranado Listen to Movies I Should've Watched Listen to Our Game Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the September 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's continued struggles vs the Seattle Mariners (1:00), Shohei Ohtani no pitching again in 2021 (9:15) and his least memorable interactions with players (58:15). He was joined by A's Analyst for NBC Sports California, Bip Roberts (29:35), Chris Rose of Jomboy Media (1:11:15) and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (1:24:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Trent Rush looks ahead at potential fits for the 2022 Angels roster and takes listeners through the recent media sessions with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about what Shohei Ohtani might mean for the Mariners' slight playoff chances and Riley O'Brien's recent debut, before Ben shares some (good) personal news. Then (17:33) they bring on Will Leitch to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals. Will shares what it has been like to root for the team […]

Patrick has covid so it's just Anthony and Matt again this week. They preview the MLB playoffs and talk about athletes refusing to get vaccinated, the Cardinals insane winning streak, and whether or not the Rays are going to move to Montreal. Shohei Ohtani wants out, Anaheim sucks, who will be manager of the year, and the Yankees have a new pet turtle!

Is Saquon Barkley good? A debate. Comparing him against the likes of Cook and Mixon. Do you pay RBs? Peyton and Eli is a great way to watch MNF. What will the future of sports broadcasts look like? Vikes beat Seahawks, look to keep it going against the Browns. Falcons beat the Giants and look to keep it going against Washington. Bengals host the winless Jaguars on Thursday after a divisional win in Pittsburgh. An update on the Gersson Rosas scandal. Shohei Ohtani is not human, and he is being tragically wasted by the Angels, not unlike Trout.

Russell Westbrook spoke about him potentially coming to play for the Clippers. Mason is waiting to see how it will work out with him and LeBron in the same team. Also, what will happen with Ben Simmons? where will he end up? and Shohei Ohtani says he wants to win. Will the Angels be able to build around him? Plus, a lucky caller gets a chance to Rams vs. Cardinals tickets if they can guess John's LIE OF THE DAY. And another Edition of GAME OF GAMES!

Damon Bruce, Ray Ratto, and Matt Kolsky discuss Shohei Ohtani's recent comments, debate if other teams should sell their entire farm system to acquire him, and what it would take to get Ohtani in the orange and black. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Bruce, Ray Ratto, and Matt Kolsky catch up with Alex Dickerson, discuss Camilo Doval's first career save, break down Shohei Ohtani's recent comments, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mario Lanza, creator of The Funny 115 and host of the Survivor Historians Podcast and Staff Picks, makes his annual visit to the Jack Vita Show. He and Jack take a look at the MLB playoff picture with just six days remaining in the regular season. After a quick rundown of where teams stand, Mario shares his thoughts on what has been a magical season for his Seattle Mariners, who will likely win 90 games, and have a real shot at sliding into the AL Wild Card game. They also talk Shohei Ohtani, and how he has the ability to revolutionize American baseball, collecting baseball cards and other baseball collectibles, visiting MLB ballparks, MLB's attempt to grow the size of its female audience, the diversity and meritocracy of baseball, the escapism and unity sports like baseball provide to fans, the designated hitter inevitably coming to the National League, major stories and takeaways from the 2021 season, and the debut of Seattle's first hockey franchise, the Seattle Kraken.

Mike Golic Jr. and Chris Canty give perspective on the mindset of facing a Brady and Belichick led team before talking Shohei Ohtani expressing his desire to win.

Ben Verlander is joined by Hall of Fame Catcher and former AL MVP, Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez discussing; starting in the Majors at 19-years old, catching Nolan Ryan's No-Hitter, why he chose the Detroit Tigers in free agency, his relationship with Justin Verlander, Top-5 Pitchers he ever caught, the one pitcher he would love to catch in today's game and more! Also, Ben breaks down; The crazy AL wildcard race, the Padres Collapse, St Louis' crazy win streak, Shohei Ohtani's continued dominance, and Ben's Top-5 underrated players in 2021!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's take an early look at the projected first round in 2022 drafts. Should Ronald Acuña be a top-three pick coming off a torn ACL? Are we worried about Shohei Ohtani's second half? Is Mike Trout still a first-round pick? Is Jacob deGrom still the first pitcher off the board? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon explain the one way where Bill Belichick can beat Tom Brady this weekend, and it involves great conspiracy. The Yankees have discovered their rally monkey, and they have may have produced co-MVPs in the American League over the last few weeks. Sean McVay is the happiest man in the NFL right now. MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi joins the guys to talk the American League Wild Card race, Shohei Ohtani wanting to win, and not knowing a thing about the NFL right now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon explain why Sean McVay is currently the happiest man in the world. MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi joins the guys to talk the American League Wild Card race, Shohei Ohtani saying he wants to win, and a complete lack of NFL knowledge. LeBron James is taking a page from Tom Brady's book. Plus, the New York Yankees have found their rally monkey! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chris and Rob share their thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and explain why their opinions of the Cowboys haven't changed for better or worse the last two weeks, and discuss the possibility that Shohei Ohtani might leave the Angels if they don't start winning in the next year or two. Plus, former NFL Executive of the Year and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Randy Mueller swings by to discuss what went wrong for the Eagles, why Matt Nagy deserves blame for Justin Fields' ugly debut, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Barstool Sports presents the Starting 9, featuring Jared Carrabis and Dallas Braden, the baseball podcast everyone wants but no one else will give you. This week's first episode features a discussion of Shohei Ohtani's comments about 'wanting to win'; the Cardinals epic win streak (continued); the Rays, White Sox & Brewers clinching; and, most importantly, an interview with Royals breakout stud Nicky Lopez (1:07:05). That and much more!

LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discussed Shohei Ohtani's frustration with the Angels losing and why it will take a borderline miracle to convince him to sign an extension after 2022.

Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss the Mariners hovering around the back of the AL Wild Card pack, Brandon Belt's broken thumb, Joey Votto's bombs, Juan Soto on the edge of a batting title and Bradley Zimmer homering off his brother Kyle. Then, Jessica Mendoza and Melanie Newman stop by to talk about calling Dodgers-Padres together on Wednesday as the first all-women broadcast duo for an MLB game on ESPN, the Dodgers still fighting for the NL West crown, if the Padres will play spoiler or roll over, Giancarlo Stanton's swing and Shohei Ohtani's comments about winning.

Rich reacts to Justin Fields' somewhat less-than-impressive starting QB debut and wonders if his poor showing was more a fault of Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy's offensive scheme, and explains why the Chiefs at 1-2 and in last place in the AFC West “will be just fine.”   In his Week 3 ‘Overreaction Monday' segment Rich weighs in on the Rams, Chiefs, Justin Fields, Justin Tucker's NFL-record 66-yard field goal, the 49ers' offense, and if the Bengals are legitimate AFC North contenders.   Rich weighs in on Shohei Ohtani's MVP chances and makes his impassioned plea for the Angels' two-way star to switch coasts to go play for the New York Yankees.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about teams pitching around Shohei Ohtani and a second conspiracy theory about Rays/Jays Cardgate, then rank the fun quotient of potential playoff teams and draft their preferred playoff matchups. Audio intro: Steve Gunn, "Protection" Audio outro: Frankie Siragusa, "I Don't Want to See You Again" Link to article about Ohtani's walks […]

The Braves and Phillies are fighting each other down to the wire for the NL East crown, Rays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier commits an act of questionable baseball ethics, and Shohei Ohtani ties an MLB record with the help of the awful team that surrounds him.   Sign up today at MyBookie.com and use promo code DRINKINBROS to get your first-ever deposit matched dollar-for-dollar.   Ghostbed.com/DrinkinBros   Kill Cliff is offering Drinkin' Bros an exclusive offer, 30% off, go to KillCliff.com and use promo code DRINKINBROS.  

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss the Cardinals storming into the playoffs like Smarty Jones, the Padres' official turn down Bitter Boulevard, Kevin Kiermaier scooping up the Blue Jays' data card on the field and the need for a pitch clock to speed up the game. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about Connor McGregor's first pitch, the Phillies flailing down the stretch, not betting on San Diego's future, Salvador Perez's historic season and why Shohei Ohtani should unanimously win the AL MVP.

Whitlock shoots down Megan Rapinoe's pro-abortion letter to the Supreme Court. Are liberal athletes really saying that sports are more important than life? What does author and preacher Shemeka Michelle say that makes Jason propose and Uncle Jimmy speak in tongues? Did she really tell Lil Nas X to either quit faking a pregnancy or “cut it off”? Sportswriter Steve Kim compares Aaron Rodgers to a “dime piece” and gives his take as an Asian-American on the Angels' Shohei Ohtani.    ​​Today's Sponsor:   Get two each of the 9 different flavors by ordering the mixed box from Built Bar. Go to https://Built.com and use promo code “FEARLESS” to save 15% off your first order.   Start securing your email privacy with StartMail! Sign up today and you'll get 50% off your first year! Go to https://StartMail.com/FEARLESS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barstool Sports presents the Starting 9, featuring Jared Carrabis and Dallas Braden, the baseball podcast everyone wants but no one else will give you. This week's first episode features a review of the Fernando Tatis Jr-Manny Machado situation from over the weekend; the Cardinals sweep and surge into the postseason picture; updated playoff odds from all playoff-relevant teams; Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound; and much more!