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There should be ballads written about Willson Contreras' brief time with the Cardinals. From his arrival as the All-Star eager for the challenge of following Yadier Molina, to that weird week when he took fly balls in left field and stopped catching, to the injuries and fractures and ultimately his move to first base, out from behind home plate without skipping a beat at the plate. Contreras brought both joy and fury to the Cardinals' lineup and clubhouse, and at some point his absence will be felt by the teammates who remain. But he won't be a alone. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, recorded on Christmas Eve, Post-Dispatch editor Nathan Mills and baseball writer Derrick Goold discuss the Cardinals' counterintuitive shopping list for the holidays and what is missing from it and possibly from the clubhouse during his reboot of an organization. The Cardinals traded a starter (Sonny Gray) only to sign a starter (Dustin May) a few weeks later; they traded a right-handed bat from the middle of the order (Contreras) only to suggest a few hours later that they would now look for a right-handed bat to add to the roster. The Cardinals are swapping All-Stars for pitching depth and then looking to replace those veterans with players on shorter-term deals or with more control and less cost. What's missing from those moves is the leadership and experience that the Cardinals have long championed as part of their continuity, as part of their identity as a club. And more trades ahead could mean the departure of Brendan Donovan, who personifies the way the Cardinals like to play and be in the clubhouse; JoJo Romreo, the seasoned reliever in the bullpen; and Nolan Arenado, the future Hall of Famer and Gold Glove-cornerstone at third. Mills and Goold discuss what happens when a young group of players isn't inheriting expectations but tasked with trying to grow them. More Post-Dispatch podcasts. Please consider subscribing. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.
Between trading for Sonny Gray who they could see as the number two starter, floating Marcelo Mayer in a trade for Ketel Marte, and letting Alex Bregman talk with Arizona, there really isn't anything the Red Sox have done during this offseason that makes much sense.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Harry Welsh, the Twins' major league run prevention coach, joined Bradfo to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on pitchers who love to dive deep into information and analytics. At the top of Harry's list? Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan. To listen to the entire conversation with Welsh, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick are joined by Pitcher List dynasty writer Jack Mueller (@mueller_sports) to walk through the 2025 international free agent class and who to target in FYPDs. Afterwards, John and Patrick discuss the recent offseason moves and how they might impact the upcoming season! Timestamps:5:49 - Munetaka Murakami14:30 - Tatsuya Imai20:28 - Kazuma Okamoto27:15 - Anthony Kay, Foster Griffin, Cody Ponce, Sung Mun Song40:00 - Ryan Helsley to the Orioles44:15 - Sonny Gray to the Red Sox46:52 - Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays50:30 - Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien Trade53:08 - Devin Williams to the Mets Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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.
(00:00-27:08) Breaking away from the theme to honor the guest. Joined by friend of the show Matt Holliday. "Hey Matt, you were pretty good." Backwards fitted hats vs. backwards snap backs. Matt's thoughts on the Sonny Gray trade. The Pete Alonso move and how that could affect Contreras. How to handle Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. Nolan Arenado. Busch Stadium is a tough place to hit homers. Matt's Wrigley Field stats.(27:16-31:00) Country & Pop music. Mt. Rushmore of current pop stars. Doug, do you say Sabby?(31:10-36:20) Ballroom Blitz. People texting in to confirm pizza delivery propositions. Dubious of erotic stories. Iggy got lost on the way to QFTA yesterday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley deliver a correction to the preceding episode’s draft results, ponder the mystery of a bigger John Brebbia fan than Ben, remind listeners to sign up for EW Secret Santa, and banter about Sonny Gray, Brian Cashman, and gloriously nonsensical sports beefs, Bryce Harper’s ozone therapy, two trades centered on blocked prospects, and Jeff Kent’s Cooperstown induction. Audio intro: Sean .P , “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to EWStats thread Link to competitions/drafts sheet Link to EWStats site Link to FanGraphs Walk-Off Link to Gray article 1 Link to Gray article 2 Link to Dobbins dad story Link to Schlittler article 1 Link to Schlittler article 2 Link to Cashman on Stanton Link to Harper Insta post Link to Baumann post about Harper Link to Redd post about Harper Link to Harper photo 1 Link to Harper photo 2 Link to Redd’s site Link to Ozone therapy wiki Link to Bastyr U wiki Link to FG post on Ford trade Link to FG post on Password trade Link to 2025 team catcher WAR Link to team SP projections Link to Jay on Kent Link to Sheffield’s explanation Link to 2B JAWS Link to 2000 NL fWAR leaders Link to 2000 NL bWAR leaders Link to “C’mon, do something” meme Link to MLBTR on Wade Link to Patreon gift subs Link to Secret Santa sign-up Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
(00:00-25:54) We're looking for 10 more citizens. A golf cuck. I got nothing, what do you want from me? Wow, Martin it's actually happening. It's a big phone line Tuesday. David Freese's dream golf foursome. Will there be a Cardinals trade today? Drink's extension. Is Jackson frustrated? We need a Toughness Tuesday around here.(26:02-46:21) Tim's having ear cushion issues. Tim and Bruce Hornsby. Doug and Pierre Turgeon. Tim's liquid AF. Audio of Oli Marmol on Foul Territory talking about the Sonny Gray trade and what's to follow. Why do you hate Dick Fitts? Bloom says releasing Arenado isn't an option. Backwards hats. Showing yourself off in South County. The Meramec River is the line of demarcation for the South. Livin' off catfish makes people heavy. St. Louis geography warfare is heating up.(46:31-55:23) Ranking the Back to the Future movies. An ode to the 1992 VMA Awards. Caller Ellen is on the line. Short attention spans. Ken Burns Civil War documentary. Arbor Day is on board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 2025 edition of the baseball winter meetings is officially underway in Orlando, Florida, and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is on the scene. This is normally the week when deals start to bloom and big free agents are plucked from the tree. Just last year we saw Juan Soto and the New York Mets agree to a deal, as well as Max Fried joining the New York Yankees, so you never know what might happen.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give their thoughts on what might happen at the meetings this year and the things they're looking forward to, including the annual Scott Boras free-agent pitch. They then talk about Jeff Kent being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee and why it'll be at least five years until Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds possibly get their last shot at enshrinement.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals,and Pittsburgh Pirates all making trades with their hopes set on 2026, as well as a few free agents coming off the board. Then they get into the Sonny Gray vs. Yankees drama that has developed following the news that he wasn't happy to join the Yankees in 2017.1:25 – The Opener: 2025 Winter Meetings17:00 – Jeff Kent elected to Hall of Fame24:47 – Around the League: Trades going down42:42 – Free agents signing47:51 – We Need To Talk About: Gray vs. Yankees53:45 – Field Report: Winter League edition Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Well, maybe more like every month, but after a gap Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are back to cover some of what has happened and some of what might happen. Was the timing of the Sonny Gray trade a little surprising? Did that trigger Willson Contreras to want out of town? What kind of activity will we see this week in Orlando? All that and much more!
Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) break down some of the trades they have finalized in the Keep or Kut listener leagues.7:30 - After going over the Sonny Gray trade to Boston and the Ryan Helsley acquisition by Baltimore, the hosts discuss Pete's trade of Samuel Basallo and a 4th-round pick for Julio Rodríguez.13:20 - Chad has a 4th-round Zach Neto. Should he keep him? A good conversation about Jackson Holliday follows, as Chad gave up both Trevor Rogers and Shane Bieber to acquire him.33:46 - Chad acquired Jackson Merrill for Josh Naylor and a pick, buying low on the young Padres outfielder44:40 - Pete traded a 15th-round pick and an 11th-round pick for a 9th-round pick. He explains why.55:57 - Chad traded away a 16th-round Robbie Ray in exchange for a 15th-round pick.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus 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.
BT & Sal dissect the Jets' brutal loss to the Dolphins, arguing that the pathetic gameplay is paradoxically "great for the franchise," as the defeat—coupled with the Daniel Jones injury—dramatically improves the value of their Colts draft pick, potentially securing a franchise QB like Mendoza. The conversation pivots to the Yankees, where they rail against the media's obsession with the Sonny Gray drama, demanding that Brian Cashman focus on Kwan and Bellinger instead of irrelevant history. They debate whether re-signing Bellinger is enough to make the Yankees a World Series contender and analyze the team's messy first base and left-field situation, lamenting the right-handed hitting drought if Stanton stays. The hosts then launch into a hilarious and detailed critique of "The Bald Look," with BT slamming the ridiculousness of men who maintain side "wings" and Sal detailing his neurotic shaving routine. Finally, they address the viral picture of their producer, Hoff, and his sweatpants bulge, expressing disbelief over the sudden public fascination with his "package."
BT & Sal kick off a fiery hour, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Juan Soto signing to prove you "can't win the offseason." The Mets focus shifts to David Stearns' controversial reluctance to give long-term deals to free-agent pitchers, with Sal arguing for trade targets like Tarik Skubal instead of overpaying for "non-aces." In a stunning take, the hosts declare the Jets' brutal loss to the Dolphins is "GOOD" for the franchise, dramatically improving their Colts' draft pick value for a franchise QB. The Yankees are slammed for focusing on irrelevant Sonny Gray history instead of signing Cody Bellinger and Kwan. Other hot topics include: an impassioned rant over the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee's disgraceful six votes for Don Mattingly; a hilarious dissection of "The Bald Look," side "wings," and producer Hoff's viral sweatpants bulge; and an attack on Giants' rookie Abdul Carter's lack of accountability amid off-field issues. The show wraps with Sal detailing his chaotic trip to Santaland and a debate on PED confessions for Hall of Famers.
BT and Sal are furious that the main takeaway from the Yankees' Winter Meetings is Brian Cashman's old Sonny Gray drama, where Cashman claimed Gray lied about wanting to play in New York. The hosts argue this is a self-made distraction to divert attention from the real issues: the team's inaction on critical offseason needs. They demand to know if the Yankees are pursuing Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger and are frustrated by the vague plan for left field and the ongoing leadoff hitter void. The hosts warn that simply relying on a strong rotation (which will be vulnerable early due to injuries) and the return of Judge is not enough to win a World Series, criticizing the focus on a former player instead of fixing the lineup.
Big news about the podcast, a look at some early baseball moves and Guns & Roses is going on tour. Errata: The Houston Astros missed the playoffs twice since 2015 - in 2016 and in 2025 - not once. Nacagdoches is a town in East Texas, home of Stephen F. Austin University. Guns & Roses' record label was Geffen, not Sony.Please consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat) www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.
THE Worst Fans in Baseball - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan's Podcast
Pat and Josh return to talk about the Sonny Gray deal, as well as the other various moves around the Cardinals universe. Read our articles here: https://the-worst-blog-in-baseball.comFollow us on Twitter: @worstfanspod, @WorstFansTom, @WorstFansJosh, @budterracebro, @WorstFansNik, @patliacci
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick are joined by Pitcher List dynasty writer Jack Mueller (@mueller_sports) to walk through the 2025 international free agent class and who to target in FYPDs. Afterwards, John and Patrick discuss the recent offseason moves and how they might impact the upcoming season! Timestamps:5:49 - Munetaka Murakami14:30 - Tatsuya Imai20:28 - Kazuma Okamoto27:15 - Anthony Kay, Foster Griffin, Cody Ponce, Sung Mun Song40:00 - Ryan Helsley to the Orioles44:15 - Sonny Gray to the Red Sox46:52 - Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays50:30 - Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien Trade53:08 - Devin Williams to the Mets Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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.
On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting return from a brief break to run through all the major offseason MLB action you may have missed. The guys hit the closer carousel, key international signings, notable trades, qualifying offers, and surprising non-tenders — and break down what it all means for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. They close with early Steamer and PLV projection takeaways and highlight the biggest early values and positional cliffs. A fast-paced and thorough offseason catch-up for fantasy baseball players preparing for draft season.00:00 – Welcome Back & November Recap04:30 – Offseason Catch-Up & Early Draft Talk09:30 – Closer Carousel: Helsley, Williams, Iglesias, Clase24:45 – International Pitchers: Ponce, Kay, Weiss31:30 – Rays Add Mullins & Fraley; Naylor's Seattle Extension39:30 – Dodgers & Angels One-Year Deals (Rojas, Manoah)45:45 – Trades: Ward to BAL, Dubón to ATL, Semien ↔ Nimmo56:30 – Sonny Gray to Red Sox; Rotation Impact1:08:00 – Qualifying Offers & Major Non-Tenders1:15:00 – Early 2026 Projection Talk (Steamer & PLV)1:29:00 – Biggest Projection Values (Bush, Manzardo, Torres)1:40:00 – Draft Strategy, Position Cliffs & Closing Thoughts 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.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open with thoughts on the Red Sox trading for Johan Oviedo, George Pickens's performance last night, and Celtics vs Lakers thoughts on an Agenda Free Friday.(13:57) The guys discuss the Celtics and Lakers game tonight. Plus, the possibility of Giannis being traded to the Celtics.(26:44) The callers weigh in with thoughts on the Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox on Agenda Free Friday.(33:21) The discussion continues on Sonny Gray and the Red Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More Post-Dispatch podcasts. Please consider subscribing. From the start of the offseason and the beginning for a new front officer leader, the Cardinals have signaled their priority this winter is to accumulate talent that will help them contend in the future. They began that process by trading Sonny Gray and $20 million to the Boston Red Sox for a pair of pitching prospects, Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke, and now the Cardinals' pursuit continues with the arrival of MLB's biggest gathering of the Hot Stove season. The Winter Meetings are coming. To discuss the Cardinals' to-do list for the Winter Meetings, KMOX/104.1 FM's Kevin Wheeler rejoins the Best Podcast in Baseball. He and BPIB host Derrick Goold discuss the Cardinals' search to trade Nolan Arenado and what happens if another winter passes without a deal; which of the players nearing free agency, such as Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero, will help the Cardinals achieve their goal of accumulating young talent; and what does a contract extension look like for manager Oli Marmol. The significant National Baseball Hall of Fame vote set for Dec. 7 is also discussed. This is the first of two episodes because what started as a short conversation spilled into a heated debate about, oh, just the future economic structure of baseball. Look for that bonus BPIB shortly. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, andMurray open the second hour of the show discussing Robert Kraft and the Patriots spending this season. (15:16) Resetting thoughts from yesterday on Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both being finalists for the Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. (22:56) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (33:05) Some thoughts on Sonny Gray and what he has had to say to the media about pitching in New York and on coming to Boston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tim Hasselbeck stopped by to talk Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter. Plus, an edition of Knobservations which includes a potential coaching candidate for the Giants, Lane Kiffin, Sonny Gray & DIHIF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the latest with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo between trade rumors and him missing 2-4 weeks with a calf strain. (11:44) Could the Celtics get involved in the Giannis sweepstakes? Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on this as a possibility. (22:43) The crew debates if Sonny Gray is truly a top end starter for the Red Sox. (35:21) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joey Copponi and Scott Neville dive into the latest Red Sox buzz, including Sonny Gray's not-so-subtle feelings about the Yankees and the growing chatter around a potential Ketel Marte move to Boston. Plus, are more trades on the way? All that and more on this week's episode of ITM.
Blue Jays: Dylan Cease, which looked like their rotation anchor, Cody Ponce from KBO, Trey Yesavage unlikely to be sent down given his playoff performance.International & Return SigningsCody Ponce: MVP-caliber KBO season; Jays invest $30M/3 yrs.Anthony Kay returns from Japan after dominating Signs with White Sox; may translate to mid-rotation MLB value.Injury Comebacks & Pitching Depth (Cole, Manoah).Alek Manoah signs $1.95M deal with Angels.Angels, Manoah & Grayson Rodriguez may be multi-inning relievers Free Agency Unsigned: Bregman, Alonso, Realmuto, Bassett, Tucker, Pham, Verdugo, Renfroe, Margot and more.Cedric Mullins joins Rays on 1-year, $7M contract; possible trade chip later.CBA & Market Slowdown ConcernsTeams may hesitate due to uncertainty around upcoming CBA.Mark wonders whether clubs fear a lost season.Winter Meetings in Orlando next week — Mark may attend.Offseason Transaction “Pauses”What will the Rays outfield look like with Cedric Mullins joining the Tampa Bay Rays - Chandler Simpson, Ryan Vilade, Jonny DeLuca, Josh Lowe, Jake Fraley, Richie Palacios, Jake MangumMLB Outfield economics projections Rays will spend - $12.4 million Blue Jays spend - $55.8 million Yankees spend - $93 million"Sometimes you get what you pay for"Chandler Simpson's very young can, he can steal a hundred bases & Vilade has room to growCedric Mullins will bring a performing experience that & he can be an on-field coach for the other outfieldersValue of Homer Bush Jr Rays have needed to get more Left-HandedRay Delgado's potential may have been overlooked – “ he's an excellent defender. He has power potential so he could hit, , 10 home runs and above, high work ethic, high leadership. Plus won MVP in AAADelgado compared to Jake Mangum & Mike BrosseauRays Fan Fest – will there be one this year, where will we be held, Steinbrenner Field or Trop Parking LotNew Stadium Will Elsa from Frozen be building the new Tampa Bay Rays fallWill Rays will be a Trop team through 2029?Hall of Fame Mat's choices - Carlos Delgado & Jeff Kent Voters include: Kim Ng, Fergie Jenkins, “Ozzy Smith. Probably one of the cleanest players you could ever imagine & highly skilled. And I know he takes his job seriously as a voter, right? Alan Trammell, same deal. Robin Yount, same deal. I have no doubt in my mind that they hold people to account when it comes to steroidsThe voting is complicated - ugh!How about a Hall of Fame museum in Vegas that would tell the story of baseballDon Mattingly (Donnie Baseball) – leaves the Toronto Blue Jays. What's next – could Mattingly replace Aaron Boone with the YankeesWould Don Mattingly work with a new league like the new professional softball league10 managers changes - looking for stabilityWho should be held accountable for a team's success, the owner/front office or the manager. Look at John Gruden as an example.Crossing our fingers & toes for Stadium News & Healthy Pitching ArmsRemember the Season of Giving Neil Solondz with the Purple Stride - To join go to http://support.pancan.org/goto/neilsolondzFind Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @ baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward
Ben Maller talks about Sonny Gray bashing the Yankees after getting traded to the Red Sox, Ben Johnson saying the Bears are winning in spite of their passing game, Odell Beckham Jr. complaining about $100 million NFL contracts disappearing, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(0:00) The third hour begins with a reset on the Coach vs Quarterback discussion and not falling into the trap again.(15:59) The guys continue the discussion on Drake Maye and the Patriots getting to the bye at 11-2. Plus, more caller reaction on the Patriots.(25:13) The Celtics 123-117 win over the Knicks starts a discussion on Jaylen Brown and the Celtics performance so far this season.(36:53) Mazz has some thoughts on what new Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray had to say to the media recently.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did Joe Schoen pick Jaxson Dart, or was it a Daboll call? Jerry has the sound as the GM faces the media, saying they "need to get this straightened out," and Dart gets grilled about taking unnecessary hits. Plus, Sonny Gray torches his old team and says he "never wanted to go to New York" in the first place! All that, and the latest on the Knicks' loss in Boston.
What's next for the Giants coaching search? We debate Mike Tomlin's potential link to New York, and Joe Schoen says they "need to get this straightened out" as he fields tough questions about Jaxson Dart. Plus, Sonny Gray torches New York in his departure, and the latest on why Bill Belichick's off-field situation is giving NFL teams pause.
(00:00-18:37) An important Sadie Hawkins for Doug. Billikens, Billikens, rah rah rah. Papers is in a bad spot this morning with that Tiger loss. Defending the defense. Audio of Coach Gates talking about the defense on that deciding three-pointer. These losses will benefit Mizzou in March. Panther had the Alfalfa haircut. Alfalfa was murdered. Shipping up to Boston.(18:45-45:13) The Mike Maroth era. First question problems. The penultimate CFP rankings. Audio from last night's CFP rankings show with Hunter Yurachek talking about the rationale behind moving Alabama up in the rankings. Audio of Rece Davis talking about the Miami/Notre Dame and other idle teams situation with Yurachek. Bet your Red Ryder on Alabama getting in.(45:23-1:00:51) The Departed. Was Nicholson mailing it in? Per Katie Woo, it sounds like Wilson Contreras is more open to being traded. Audio of Sonny Gray on NESN talking about his exit from the Cardinals. Sonny talking about New York not being a good situation for him and his family. Katie Woo talking about the Cardinals' plans after parting ways with Gray. Nootbar likely to go?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all smiles after Sonny Gray's introduction to Red Sox fans was dissing the Yankees. Where on the fan-favorite scale did Gray put himself and does the trade look any better? Then, there is a trade market for Jarren Duran, but Brayan Bello could sneak into a deal as well. And, it might not be possible, but the guys dream of Cole Ragans being trade to Boston. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer stating that he would put Bill Belichick into the HOF before Robert Kraft and if it will come down to one or the other.(12:18) Sonny Gray says he never wanted to go to the Yankees in a recent interview. The crew reacts and dives into the Red Sox spending outlook this offseason. (25:03) UNC is doubling down on Bill Belichick as their Head Coach, plus some additional news on Belichick. Zo and Beetle discuss. (33:16) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt, and Jordan are joined by Robbie Hyde of “Monster Territory” to break down the latest offseason news surrounding the Red Sox, and find out what is the ideal offseason plan for Robbie to make this team a World Series Contender. From Ketel Marte to Tarik Skubal what would trade packages look like and does that even make sense? Will the Red Sox acquire another front of line starting pitching besides Sonny Gray. Who is more likely to be traded, Duran or Abreu? Also change your twitter passwords everyone and #staysafe out there. Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg
Hoy en Baseball News analizamos las explosivas declaraciones de Sonny Gray, quien aseguró que ahora, como miembro de los Boston Red Sox, “es fácil odiar a los Yankees”. ¿Qué quiso decir realmente y qué impacto puede tener esto en la rivalidad más histórica del béisbol? Además, repasamos las noticias más importantes del día en MLB: Alek Manoah firma con Los Angeles Angels y Carlos Ponce llega desde Japón para unirse a los Blue Jays. Los Mets mantendrían interés en Edwin Díaz, aun después de asegurar a Devin Williams. Este domingo el comité de la era votará si Barry Bonds y Roger Clemens entran finalmente al Salón de la Fama. En la Lidom, las Águilas Cibaeñas caen por segunda vez consecutiva ante Leones del Escogido. Leones del Caracas blanquean a Tiburones de La Guaira con salida dominante de Wilmer Font. Manny Barreda brilla con Tomateros de Culiacán y Dereck Rodríguez destaca con los Criollos de Caguas. Toda la actualidad del béisbol, análisis y opinión… ¡aquí en tu noticiero favorito en español!Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.
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The Toronto Blue Jays made a major impact on the baseball world when they won the AL pennant and came within a game of winning the World Series this past season. However, just because they got so close to a title doesn't mean they didn't see room for improvement, and with one fell swoop, they found themselves a new potential ace for their rotation.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the mega deal that Dylan Cease received from the Blue Jays, as he finalized a 7-year, $210 million contract to hopefully lead them right back to the World Series next year. Did Toronto jump the gun a little too quickly to bring in the seven-year veteran or were they right to strike before any other team could bid for Cease's services?Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the other moves that saw pitchers finding new homes, including the Boston Red Sox trading for St. Louis Cardinals starter Sonny Gray, the New York Mets signing Devin Williams to a three-year deal and the Baltimore Orioles bringing in Ryan Helsley to help with their bullpen. Then the guys take a look back at their bold predictions for the 2025 season and whether any actually came true.2:31 — The Opener: Cease to Toronto25:03 — Scott Boras Scoreboard update29:27 — We Need To Talk About: Sonny to Boston42:33 — Around The League: Devin & Helsley's new homes55:04 — Turbo Mode: '25 predictions recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin dive deep into the St. Louis Cardinals' decision to trade Sonny Gray and what it could mean for the franchise's future. Are the Cardinals heading toward a full-scale rebuild, or is this just the first move in a larger reshaping of their roster? The guys break it all down with context, insight, and data. They also take a comprehensive look at every NL Central team — Brewers, Cubs, Pirates, and Cardinals — to evaluate the true landscape of the division heading into 2026. With so much uncertainty across the board, is this the moment for the Cincinnati Reds to seize control of the NL Central? Nick and Craig discuss the opportunities, challenges, and what the Reds must do to capitalize. A must-listen for Reds fans and anyone tracking the NL Central race. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code CHATTERBOX at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnakhyLful8 OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/ CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big free agent move of the offseason, Dylan Cease's seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. From there, we discuss the Cardinals trading Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, Ryan Helsley signing with the Orioles, the Angels buying out the final year of Anthony Rendon's disastrous contract, and former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde joining the Rays front office. To wrap up, we draft full twenty-six man rosters made up of who we think are the best players in MLB history.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray lead off the second hour discussing the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray and why they still believe the Red Sox won't spend this offseason. (18:50) The show continues to talk Sox and reacts to Craig Breslow's comments on the teams moves this offseason and where Gray will fit in the rotation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gambling in Missouri is now legal and we take a look at that news with Martin Kilcoyne today. We also talk about Lane Kiffin heading to LSU and the new contract for Drinkwitz. What does it all mean for the SEC? Thoughts on the Sonny Gray trade and who may be next on the block too. Listen here thanks to Lou Fusz Automotive group:
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down all the latest signings from across the league. Dylan Cease, Ryan Helsley and Sonny Gray are off the board. Rumors circulate around Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Kyle Schwarber and so much more. All that and more packed into thirty minutes!
Buster sits down to give thanks and discuss the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven year deal, Toronto pursuing an aggressive posture, the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray, St. Louis adding to its talent as the team rebuilds, and the confusion around the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward trade. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF YOU! WE HOPE YOU CAN FIND TIME TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY IN THE COMING DAYS! BE WELL AND WE'LL TALK NEXT WEEK! 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
Buster sits down to give thanks and discuss the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven year deal, Toronto pursuing an aggressive posture, the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray, St. Louis adding to its talent as the team rebuilds, and the confusion around the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward trade. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF YOU! WE HOPE YOU CAN FIND TIME TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY IN THE COMING DAYS! BE WELL AND WE'LL TALK NEXT WEEK! 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
We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today's word of the day is ‘depth' as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let's break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head to gymshark.com and use code JOMBOY10 to get up to 50% off site wide with an extra 10% off — perfect time to grab your gear to slim down or rest up during the off (OR holiday) seasonWhether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/talkinUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALKIN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountTalkin' Jake is joined by Red Sox faithful Jared Carrabis to talk about the Sonny Gray trade, what Red Sox need to get done this offseason, where Kyle Tucker is going and more!0:00 Intro0:30 Trev meeting Jared Carrabis7:55 Red Sox trade for Sonny Gray16:48 Alex Bregman has to happen for Red Sox27:30 Rest of AL East31:00 Where is Kyle Tucker going45:00 Aaron Judge deserving of World Series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today's word of the day is ‘depth' as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let's break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Red Sox-Cardinals trade involving Sonny Gray and take Hal Steinbrenner to task for his comments about the Yankees not being profitable, then (37:00) talk to Jay Jaffe about the big issues surrounding this year’s (and upcoming years’) BBWAA and Era Committee Hall of Fame ballots. Audio intro: Philip Tapley and Michael Stokes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Moon Hound, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on Gray Link to Baumann on Gray Link to Breslow quote Link to Steinbrenner’s comments Link to Rob on Steinbrenner Link to Rob on Atlanta Link to Beeston quote Link to Forbes estimates Link to 2026 BBWAA ballot Link to Jay on the ballot Link to Jay’s profiles schedule Link to ballot tracker Link to ballot tracker site Link to S-JAWS info Link to Jay on the contemporary ballot Link to Posnanski post Link to The Cooperstown Casebook Link to Secret Santa sign-up Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Ben Maller talks about Alex Rodriguez calling out the 'hypocrisy' of Bud Selig being a Hall of Famer while steroid stars aren't, Paul Skenes receiving a record pre-arbitration deal from the Pirates, the Red Sox trading for starter Sonny Gray, Too Much or Not Enough, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero & Alex Barth - in for Felger, Massarotti & Murray - begin the show with their opening takes.(12:34) McCarthy, Dondero & Barth give their opinions on the Sonny Gray trade to the Red Sox. The crew take calls on the Sonny Gray deal.(27:37) Patriots Head Coach, Mike Vrabel says that rookie LT Will Campbell will be placed on the IR. The crew react to the expected news. Who's starting at LT for the Patriots? What is the concern level for the Patriots Offensive Line given the injuries to the left side?(37:25) Classic High School Football Sounds From Thanksgiving - a Felger & Mazz Tradition See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero & Alex Barth - in for Felger & Mazz - begin hour #4 by re-hashing the Sonny Gray trade discussion. Is the Gray acquisition enough if that's the singular upgrade to the starting rotation? Plus, J-Stew's hot stove trade scenarios for the Red Sox offseason. (15:09) McCarthy's Holiday Tiers(29:58) Email of the Day & The Final WordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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