Podcast appearances and mentions of Shohei Ohtani

RACE TO THE CROWN. Anthony Edwards made comments and said that if he does not win an NBA Championship by the time he turns 30 he will go to the NFL. With that being said we do a draft on NBA players past/present that could play in the NFL. Shohei Ohtani put on another spectacular performance in opening day of the WBC. His stat line was 3 hits, 5 RBI's and a Grand Slam. PECHANGA PICK OF THE WEEK. TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Sports Fellowship with Fox and Frank, the guys kick things off with the “Barry Bonds episode,” debating one of the most controversial questions in baseball history: Should Barry Bonds be in the Hall of Fame despite the steroid era? Dan and Frank break down Bonds' legendary talent, his transformation later in his career, and whether his dominance—especially when pitchers were terrified to throw him strikes, still deserves Cooperstown recognition.With the sports calendar in a bit of a lull, the conversation shifts across several leagues and headlines. The crew looks at the NHL trade deadline, why it produced more buzz than actual movement, and then jumps into a surprising NASCAR storyline, including a historic three-race winning streak by one driver from Michael Jordan's team, something never accomplished even by legends like Earnhardt or Petty.The discussion then turns toward the WNBA and the economics of sports, as the hosts debate player salaries, league profitability, and the realities of revenue generation in professional athletics. From ticket sales to merchandise to television ratings, the guys explore the complicated relationship between popularity, viewership, and player compensation.College basketball also gets some attention as March Madness approaches, with Duke and North Carolina preparing for another rivalry clash and bracket season right around the corner. The hosts discuss their early tournament thoughts and plans for their annual bracket challenge.From there, the show dives into the NFL offseason, including reactions to the combine and early predictions for how a chaotic Top 10 in the upcoming draft might unfold. The guys also examine the ever-changing landscape of NIL in college sports, debating whether paying young athletes has permanently altered college athletics, and whether anyone, including the government, could realistically fix the system.Along the way, the crew touches on the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani's continued dominance, the risks of pitchers going all-out during spring training, and even a bizarre story involving a baseball broadcaster, a chainsaw accident, and a stubborn refusal to go to the hospital.Of course, it wouldn't be Sports Fellowship without some classic back-and-forth debates, especially when it comes to the NBA playoff race, where bold predictions and friendly trash talk fly about which teams actually have a shot at the Finals.It's another lively episode filled with sports analysis, humor, storytelling, and the occasional rabbit trail that only Fox and Frank can deliver.Special Thanks to:Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.comFirst Baptist Church of Phillipsburg NJ - http://www.fbcpburg.org/

Send a textJoin us as we dive into Reds predictions, legendary players, and memorable moments in baseball history. This episode features lively debates on team strategies, favorite uniforms, and iconic baseball movies, offering fans a rich tapestry of insights and nostalgia.Reds, baseball, team predictions, baseball movies, baseball history, player analysis, baseball uniforms, baseball momentsKey Topics2026 Reds season predictionsLegendary Reds players and momentsFavorite baseball movies and songsSound Bites"My favorite Reds backup is Lenny Harris""Shohei Ohtani would be my dream Reds signing""My walk-up song is Le Freak by Chic"Chapters00:00Season Predictions and Player Insights06:07Book Reviews and Casey Awards12:17Reds History and Managerial Decisions18:02Upcoming Guests and Fan Engagement24:05Reds Fan Perspectives and Personal Favorites35:25The Impact of Legendary Players36:39Ballpark Food Favorites39:27Memorable Moments Away from the Ballpark43:24Clutch Performers in Reds History46:36Best Pitchers for High-Pressure Situations47:58Favorite Baseball Movies50:54Walk-Up Songs That Pump You Up52:40Favorite Reds Uniforms Through the Years55:25Favorite Backup Players in Reds History01:00:05Favorite Managers of the Redswww.openingdayeve.com to benefit Reds Community Fund

Juan Soto is having a blast at the WBC and the games don't even count yet. Plus, Shohei is the best of the best in all of sports.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Shohei Ohtani survey, early WBC action, Andrew McCutchen’s new team, Payton Tolle’s triple-digits t-shirt, ABS-driven changes to Alex Bregman’s and Bo Naylor’s listed heights, wonky player cards, why teams start spring training days so early, Dodgers pitching problems, and the prevalence of inventive slides, then preview the 2026 Seattle Mariners (50:22) with The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish, and the 2026 Miami Marlins (1:34:43) with MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola, plus a few postscript updates (2:17:42). 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: Justin Peters, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to YouGov survey Link to Team USA vs. Rockies recap Link to WBC soundtrack story Link to MLBTR on McCutchen Link to Speier on Tolle Link to Tolle max velos Link to in-season velo data 1 Link to in-season velo data 2 Link to in-season velo article Link to 2025 info on height changes Link to 2025 Naylor page Link to 2026 Naylor page Link to 2024 Bregman page Link to 2025 Bregman page Link to 2026 Bregman page Link to 2024 Lux page Link to 2025 Lux page Link to wonky Ohtani card Link to wonky Judge card Link to wonky Bregman card Link to wonky Naylor card Link to email about giant player Link to early starts post Link to Baumann on Sasaki Link to FG World Series odds Link to Crizer on slides Link to Sam on slides Link to Naylor’s inclusiveness comments Link to team payrolls page Link to Mariners offseason tracker Link to Mariners depth chart Link to “Boys Podcast” SNL skit Link to Ryan’s author archive Link to Marlins offseason tracker Link to Marlins depth chart Link to Christina on Marlins’ elimination Link to Christina on Alcantara’s outing Link to “catcher’s balk” Link to Christina on pitch-calling Link to 2025 Marlins Pythag/BaseRuns Link to 2025 team RP WAR Link to 2025 team RP WPA Link to Pérez nickname article Link to grievance avoidance article Link to Lauren’s NL East post Link to Christina’s author archive Link to ball/strike ejections article Link to Brewers challenges tweet Link to Tango’s challenges tweet Link to Brewers challenges article Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

   Well, your humble host has a pretty good nose for stink when it comes to what liberal law enforcement officials DON'T tell the public.  Our 22 year old man that dropped 20 bombs in a trash can at the World War I Museum is..... yup... wanted by ICE.  Of course he is and of course they didn't want to say it.  This is like "oh, there's children in the hospital" after the shooting at the Chiefs parade.  Ya, those children were the gang member shooters.  It's bad in KC folks, this should be a huge story but you should mostly be concerned at all the important information they keep from us.    Kristi Noem is out at DHS and off to another job that will be announced Saturday.  We'll fill you in on her replacement and why the move was made.    I met Scott Jennings in KC on Thursday and he couldn't have been a nicer man.  He's becoming a huge media star and his number of offers must be off the charts right now.  And.... it seems likely he'll be joining us here on the podcast sometime soon!    Worlds of Fun has been sold, along with 6 other Six Flags parks, to a KC company.    The World Baseball Classic starts with a Shohei Ohtani grand slam.  The royals have a tv disaster on their hands almost as bad as their pitching Thursday night.  KU, MU and KSU know their conference tourney seeds according to USA Today.   The lawsuit against 1587 continues even as the judge denies an emergency request.  A college program's assistant coach is arrested for being a pimp.  Yes, a pimp.    And a music superstar gets popped for a DUI which is about the 20th thing this person has been in trouble for.

The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is off and running, with a few games of pool play already in the books, including Team Japan mercy-ruling Team Chinese Taipei following a historic second inning. With Shohei Ohtani hitting a grand slam and Japan scoring 10 runs, the defending WBC champs are putting all challengers officially on notice. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the opening games, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto picking up where he left off last October and Team Australia getting off to a hot 2–0 start in Pool C. They then preview all the other games set to take place this weekend, including Team USA kicking off their quest for gold tonight and make their picks for who will win the whole tournament. Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Texas Rangers signing veteran Andrew McCutchen to a MiLB deal after some weirdness with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña being out for a few weeks with a fractured finger. They then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, which includes the lame WBC uniforms and the incredible scenes from Team Dominican Republic's exhibition game in the DR. 1:35 – The Opener: Ohtani, Yamamoto lead Japan in win 9:59 – Recapping other opening WBC games 31:07 – Previewing weekend WBC slate 40:04 – WBC predictions 50:49 – Around the League: McCutchen to Rangers 56:12 – Jeremy Peña is injured 57:50 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter examine the Cleveland Cavaliers' reputation within the league and debate if the team has moved past its perceived softness. They also track Shohei Ohtani's historic performance in the Tokyo Dome and analyze how recent roster changes might impact the franchise's postseason success. 01:01 - Cavs Identity Debate 02:21 - Shohei Ohtani Performance 07:12 - Shedding Soft Label 15:30 - Cavs Playoff Expectations

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter discuss Shohei Ohtani's pursuit of a cycle during the World Baseball Classic. They also analyze a Cleveland Browns fan poll regarding the team's quarterback future, comparing the popularity of Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Additionally, they explore the franchise's strategy for avoiding competitive purgatory in the upcoming seasons. 01:06 - Shohei Ohtani WBC Performance 03:44 - Browns Quarterback Wishlist Poll 08:26 - Cleveland Browns Future Strategy

Friday's show covers a wide range of sports action and news, starting with Shohei Ohtani's grand slam as Japan opens the World Baseball Classic with a win over China. The crew reacts to the Florida Panthers' fourth straight loss and a potential Sergei Bobrovsky trade, the Miami Heat's win over the Nets behind Kel'el Ware's seven-block performance, and NFL offseason buzz, including Tua Tagovailoa's complicated trade and contract situation with the Dolphins. Chris Perkins joins to break down Miami's quarterback plans, draft strategy, and Tua's limitations after an injury-plagued season, while Mike Florio weighs in on Tua's best landing spots, Aaron Rodgers' latest bizarre comments, the quarterback market, and NFL updates like an 18th regular season game and TV contract renegotiations. The show also touches on recent trades, free agency moves, and debates around coaching styles, roster building, and the biggest storylines across professional and college sports

Hour 4 includes Shohei Ohtani's dominant performance as Japan defeats China in the first game of the World Baseball Classic, followed by a discussion on Raheem Mostert calling out Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel's leadership style. Joe compares coaching approaches with Jason Taylor, noting the balance between holding players accountable and supporting them, and stresses that McDaniel would need to adjust his style if he wants to succeed as a head coach again. Mike Florio joins to weigh in on the NFL, including potential landing spots for Tua Tagovailoa—highlighting Atlanta as a top option—Aaron Rodgers' recent controversial comments, the quarterback market, the league's consideration of an 18th regular season game, and the ongoing renegotiation of NFL TV contracts.

Hour 1 kicks off with World Baseball Classic action where Shohei Ohtani wasted no time making an impact with a grand slam for Japan. The guys also react to the Florida Panthers dropping their fourth straight game and the Miami Heat beating the Brooklyn Nets behind a big defensive performance from Kel'el Ware. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins and the complicated situation surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, with the crew explaining why trading him won't be easy and why Miami likely won't give up the 11th overall pick just to move his contract. They also discuss Tua's struggles last season, concerns about his arm strength, and how the team may ultimately have to absorb most of his deal while trying to rebuild through the draft.

Joseph Tsai sold his stake in LAFC. Why would that be? The Padres scored 27 runs in their spring game against the Mariners. Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the World Baseball Classic opener. The U.S. and Mexico begin WBC play today. The Chargers signed former Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz. Beer Friday returns!Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Signs have pointed to a return inching closer and closer as the week went on, but it is now official. Jayson Tatum will return to the court tonight at the TD Garden against the Dallas Mavericks! We dive into all the angles of Tatum's return, including how impactful will he be in his first game back? And what will the dynamic between himself and Jaylen Brown?; We also play a fun game of Either Or and it's a Ferzoco Friday as Brian boldly declares that Shohei Ohtani is the most influential athlete of the 21st century

Full Show: Chiefs Off-Season Aggressiveness, Royals With the Most Pressure, World Baseball Classic is Here, Shohei Ohtani and Mahomes for Unanimous Hall of Fame full 11023 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:43 +0000 XzZ6sr8USx147PsBbCOVQrTBffGaglBb nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,shohei othani,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,shohei othani,sports Full Show: Chiefs Off-Season Aggressiveness, Royals With the Most Pressure, World Baseball Classic is Here, Shohei Ohtani and Mahomes for Unanimous Hall of Fame 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

Hour 1: Shohei Ohtani's Greatness, Mahomes and Ohtani Unanimous Hall of Fame, Dorsey or Dayton's Teams full 2832 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:14:58 +0000 k3PUrK3SbqhAOHoGdU6nUy9OU8xMmJlh nfl,mlb,patrick mahomes,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,patrick mahomes,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Hour 1: Shohei Ohtani's Greatness, Mahomes and Ohtani Unanimous Hall of Fame, Dorsey or Dayton's Teams 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

Shohei Ohtani on Cycle Watch at WBC and Best Drinks To End the Night full 822 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:16:08 +0000 sdE4IjRVUYp15dAGYr0EqldievRcv4gD mlb,kansas city royals,wbc,sports Fescoe & Dusty mlb,kansas city royals,wbc,sports Shohei Ohtani on Cycle Watch at WBC and Best Drinks To End the Night 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.amperwave

Who's more likely in their sport to unanimously go into the hall of fame? We then listen to some Trey Smith audio that is very telling about what this teams mentality last season.

El World Baseball Classic 2026 ya está en marcha y los favoritos tradicionales vuelven a aparecer: Estados Unidos, Japón y República Dominicana. En este episodio de Baseball News analizamos quiénes son los verdaderos candidatos al título del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Además en el programa de hoy: ⚾ Shohei Ohtani conecta Grand Slam en la victoria por KO de Japón sobre China Taipei

0:00 - Russell Westbrook left the Nuggets, and went to literally the worst team in the league. He doesn't have many years left in the league and, understandably, wants to get a ring. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong place. Yesterday, he vented some of his frustrations on the media in his postgame press conference.17:49 - If the Avs beat Dallas tonight, then beat Minnesota on Sunday, that's basically it. They all but have the division wrapped up. This weekend is make or break for Colorado. 28:33 - Oh, by the way...Shohei Ohtani is already hitting BOMBS in the WBC. Oh, by the way...Moser found a pro wrestler who takes down his opponents by flinging pizza dough at them. Oh, by the way...6 of the top 10 ranked collegiate dodgeball programs in the country are in the state of Ohio. 

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Joseph Tsai sold his stake in LAFC. Why would that be? The Padres scored 27 runs in their spring game against the Mariners. Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the World Baseball Classic opener. The U.S. and Mexico begin WBC play today. The Chargers signed former Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz. Beer Friday returns!Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the hottest sports topics you NEED to know! From Juan Soto's surprising preference for the Dominican Republic over the Mets, to his massive $765M contract and potential opt-out drama, we cover it all. Plus, the Carton crew hilariously dissects LeBron James' most ridiculous flop ever, debates the most watchable MLB stars like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, and dives into Mickey Mantle's career and recovery struggles.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the Giants' latest shocking moves in the running back room! Is Singletary's contract restructure a sign they're NOT going after Kenneth Walker? Could the Giants be ignoring the top RB market completely? Plus, jaw-dropping stories from deer in backyards, ATVs, insane fan reactions to Shohei Ohtani, and a wild Miami WNBA moment you won't believe!

Is the WBC a reminder that we need to appreciate Shohei Ohtani's greatness? full 674 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:57:07 +0000 kDgY31nFmibV2tqSnTOxWxclZhlumhPp mlb,shohei ohtani,world baseball classic,team japan,sports The Big Bad Morning Show mlb,shohei ohtani,world baseball classic,team japan,sports Is the WBC a reminder that we need to appreciate Shohei Ohtani's greatness? 5:30a-10a weekdays on 105.7 The FAN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.am

Japón llega al World Baseball Classic 2026 como uno de los grandes favoritos tras conquistar el título en el último Clásico Mundial. En este episodio analizamos la previa final de Samurai Japan rumbo al WBC: su posible roster, profundidad en el pitcheo, figuras clave y si realmente pueden repetir el campeonato.

The old saying in baseball is that “momentum is only as good as the next day's starter,” which shows how important having a good pitching staff is to a club. As part of our 2026 regular season preview, it's time to figure out who will do the best job of limiting their opponents' offense. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman draft all 30 MLB clubs based on who they feel will have the best pitching and hitting this season. While every squad wishes they had a Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani or Paul Skenes to lead their pitching staff, will teams like the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers still be able to find success on the bump? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the second PED suspension handed to Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar, causing him to miss the entire 2026 season after he was suspended for eight games in 2025. They then get into the latest news surrounding the World Baseball Classic, including a surprising name joining Team Dominican Republic and Team USA finalizing its rotation for the tournament. 1:05 – The Opener: 2026 Run Prevention Draft 19:40 – Teams 1–10 recap 35:30 – Teams 11–20 recap 46:22 – Teams 21–30 recap 47:11 – We Need To Talk About: Profar suspended 56:50 – New Team DR roster addition 1:00:19 – Team USA's rotation Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The segment kicks off with a Miami Heat tickets giveaway as the team pushes to climb out of the play-in and secure a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference. The crew discusses why the Heat may be getting overlooked nationally but still have the pieces and postseason experience to compete once the playoffs begin. The conversation then shifts to the World Baseball Classic, where Shohei Ohtani continues to electrify fans with his all-around brilliance.

On Wednesday's show, the crew covers the latest from South Florida and beyond, starting with the Florida Panthers sliding further out of playoff contention and the Miami Heat taking care of business at home while chasing a top-six seed. Nova Southeastern's historic 100-game winning streak is discussed, and Shohei Ohtani continues to electrify fans at the World Baseball Classic, with Joe predicting Japan will take the title. NFL talk heats up as the quarterback market becomes crowded, with Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Tua Tagovailoa, and Malik Willis all in play, prompting debate over team fits and the Dolphins' options. The Miami Hurricanes' NFL Draft prospects are also analyzed, including Carson Beck, Rueben Bain, Akheem Mesidor, and Markell Bell. Along the way, the guys give Heat ticket giveaways, personal recruiting stories, international sports politics, Pavel Bure, and some lighter takes on dating, AI, and pop culture.

Hour 3 includes the crew comparing this Miami Heat team to past squads, discussing their push to climb out of the play-in and secure a top-six seed while noting the need for a true closer — with Dwyane Wade calling out the team, a moment likened to Dan Marino criticizing the Dolphins. Alex Donno joins to preview the Miami Hurricanes in the NFL Draft, projecting as many as nine Canes to be drafted and defending Carson Beck and Rueben Bain against criticism, while also evaluating key players like Akheem Mesidor and Markell Bell and the quarterback class including Drew Allar. The discussion also touches on Tua Tagovailoa, reflections on the former Dolphins GM and head coach, and wraps with a Heat tickets giveaway. The hour closes with a look at the World Baseball Classic, where Shohei Ohtani continues to electrify fans with his standout performances.

Hour 4 opens with a deep dive into the World Baseball Classic, with Joe predicting Japan will take the title behind Shohei Ohtani's dominance and reflecting on Game 7 of the World Series, one of the best baseball games ever. The conversation veers into Joe's trip to France, prompting Hollywood to joke that Joe might be the next king of France, and touches on how politics impact international sports, like Cuba missing the WBC and Russia in the Olympics. Off the ice, they reminisce about Pavel Bure's legendary “Russian Rocket” days and his brother Val's marriage to Candace Cameron. The hour also covers lighter topics like AI-generated pictures, Alix Earle as a rare influencer Joe follows, and Jamie's dating life. Finally, the discussion shifts back to the NFL with the quarterback market heating up, examining Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins, and Anthony Richardson, and debating whether the Dolphins should go all-in on Willis given their limited cap space.

Hour 1 starts with the Florida Panthers falling ten points out of a playoff spot and facing the reality that it may be time to look toward the draft and next season, while the Miami Heat handle business at home against a struggling Nets squad. Joe shares a personal recruiting story comparing a visit to BYU's strict culture with the complete opposite vibe at Cal Berkeley. The show also celebrates Nova Southeastern's remarkable 100-game winning streak, with Joe emphasizing that dominance at any level is special, before shifting to the World Baseball Classic and the global draw of Shohei Ohtani. The hour wraps with a deep dive into the NFL quarterback carousel — Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Tua Tagovailoa, and Aaron Rodgers all in play — as the crew debates team fits and what Tua's true market value could be.

The segment kicks off with Nova Southeastern's historic 100-game winning streak, and while it's Division II basketball, Joe says it doesn't matter — winning 100 straight at any level is special and deserves recognition. The conversation shifts to the World Baseball Classic and the global buzz surrounding Shohei Ohtani, who continues to look like one of the favorites to take home WBC MVP honors. The crew talks about how Ohtani has become the most liked player in Major League Baseball, drawing massive crowds even for batting practice.

The guys break down the World Baseball Classic, with Joe predicting Japan will take home the title behind Shohei Ohtani's dominance. The conversation shifts to a look back at Game 7 of the World Series, hailed as one of the best baseball games ever. Hollywood takes shots at Joe's international ties, suggesting he should be the next King of France.

March is here and Opening Day is getting closer. Drea and Anthony break down the biggest Dodgers storylines from Spring Training including the reveal of the Dodgers' projected top of the lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. They also discuss early standouts in camp, roster updates, and key pitching developments as the Dodgers continue preparing for the season. Topics include: • Dodgers lineup reveal • Roki Sasaki early outings • Bobby Miller's bullpen move • Hyeseong Kim's strong spring • Injury updates across the roster • World Baseball Classic buzz And more from Dodgers Spring Training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich laments and Celtics fan Brockman celebrates Boston rising to the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference despite the absence of Jayson Tatum this season. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on Ohio State LB Sonny Styles' skyrocketing NFL Draft stock, if the Detroit Lions will regret trading RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, what trading for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby would mean for the Dallas Cowboys chances to win the NFC East next season, Tua Tagovailoa's uncertain future as a starting QB in the NFL, what's holding back the Lakers this year, and the chances we see Shohei Ohtani and Japan face off against Aaron Judge and Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final. Actor Dorian Missick joins Rich in-studio to plug his new '56 Days' Amazon Prime series, reveals the level of hatred he, a die-hard New York Knicks fan, has for the Celtics, Pistons, and Reggie Miller, reveals how he reacted when 50 Cent accidentally punch him during an on-screen fight, how co-starring with Dove Cameron has impacted his social media following, and more. Rich weighs in on the Cincinnati Bengals allowing DE Trey Hendrickson to become an unrestricted free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers' Kyle Tucker to the show. They discuss what made him choose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first impressions of Shohei Ohtani & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci the difference between Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic. What makes it so popular and great for baseball? Tom notes the growing popularity of the event as it starts its 6th year. Konnor Griffin has been impressive in Spring Training. Tom gives some impressive comps that has Joe excited about Griffin as a player. Legendary ump Bruce Froemming passed away and Joe happens to have been his very last ejection. Plus, a fun promotion coming this season for the Cardinals! Joe recalls some great event nights for teams and even some that should be avoided! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 opens with the Miami Dolphins releasing Liam Eichenberg as their tight salary cap situation looms with NFL free agency just a week away. The crew shifts to hoops as the No. 22 Miami Hurricanes men's basketball close in on the final two regular season games, while the Miami Heat prepare for Brooklyn with Bam Adebayo emerging as more of a leader, pushing to play alongside Kel'el Ware, and Tyler Herro reflecting on lessons learned from Jimmy Butler — plus a nod to the late-game standard set by Dwyane Wade. Around the sports world, the World Baseball Classic buzz grows with Shohei Ohtani's dominance, and the Florida Panthers gear up to face olympic hero Jack Hughes and the Devils. Charles Davis joins fresh off the NFL Combine to break down draft evaluations, Carson Beck's performance despite the boos, Rueben Bain Jr.'s top-10 outlook, and whether Malik Willis makes sense for Miami.

Evan Cohen from Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio stops by and after a quick take on if the Rams will draft a QB in the first round, he gets into a deep ball-knower conversation with Sedano about building a team around Luka.  After Sedano nixes Evan's exercise in futility, they debate what the Lakers could realistically look like next year. How hard is it to build a CHAMPIONSHIP team around Luka's super-specific style? Sedano and Evan get into a heated debate! Dodgers talk with Berg! Berg asks the guys about Shohei Ohtani saying he wants to win the Cy Young Award this year - and if he does, where does that put him in the GOAT stratosphere? Also, Gavin Stone was shut down after an injury setback - big deal or no deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci the difference between Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic. What makes it so popular and great for baseball? Tom notes the growing popularity of the event as it starts its 6th year. Konnor Griffin has been impressive in Spring Training. Tom gives some impressive comps that has Joe excited about Griffin as a player. Legendary ump Bruce Froemming passed away and Joe happens to have been his very last ejection. Plus, a fun promotion coming this season for the Cardinals! Joe recalls some great event nights for teams and even some that should be avoided! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with another episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast! This week, we're discussing all of the musings at Mets Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. Opening Day is less than a month away! Carlos Mendoza names Freddy Peralta the Opening Day starter..plus, Juan Soto comments on battling Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, Brandon Nimmo speaks out, and much more. 00:00-6:00: Mets name Freddy Peralta as the Opening Day starter against Pittsburgh and Paul Skenes 6:01-15:32: Juan Soto vs. Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP? 15:33-25:29: Brandon Nimmo comments about captaincy, more about the clubhouse drama from 2025 25:30-29:27: Should the Mets stick with a 6-man rotation to accommodate Kodai Senga? #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #baseball #podcast #mets #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #losangeles #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #juansoto #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mlbopeningday #springtraining #hotstove #mlbhotstove LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former college baseball player turned baseball influencer Ryan Ellingson joins the Passion Pod at Kwik Trip in La Crosse, Wisconsin to share how he went from travel ball and college baseball to building a creator career—landing brand deals with MLB, the Minnesota Twins, and getting sent to MLB All-Star Week, including on-field access for batting practice just feet from Shohei Ohtani. We also talk Twins fandom, baseball culture, and what it takes to turn baseball content into a real business. Follow Chris / Passion Pod: Instagram: @passionpod TikTok: @passionpodofficial Facebook: Passion Pod YouTube: Passion Pod

You can't win a baseball game without scoring runs, and since it's such a pivotal part of winning, it's time to take a look at all 30 teams and who might have the best offensive production this season. With the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers leading their respective leagues last season, will another team be able to outslug them this year? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman draft all 30 teams based on who they think will score the most runs this season, from most to least. While the Dodgers and Yankees may be taken early, there are a few picks (looking at you, Sacramento Athletics and Atlanta Braves) that may surprise you. Could the new additions to the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox push them higher in the draft? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the St. Louis Cardinals giving a two-year extension to manager Oliver Marmol and the possible reasoning behind GM Chaim Bloom's decision to make this move now. Then, the guys talk about the pandemonium surrounding Shohei Ohtani during his return to Japan as he goes out and about with his World Baseball Classic club. 1:56 - The Opener: 2026 offense draft 22:25 - Teams 1–10 recap 44:56 - Teams 11–20 recap 56:53 - Teams 21–30 recap 57:56 - Around The League: Cardinals extend Marmol 1:04:26 - Shohei Ohtani makes noise in Japan Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better fighters: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins, Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better fighters: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins, Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How cautious should people be about filling their utility spot early in drafts (2:30)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with the