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The best conversations about the Guardians from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the week of July 28-August 1. Discussing the Guards' maneuvers at the trade deadline, including the trade that sent 2020 Cy Young winner Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays. Plus, the decision not to trade All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan. Has the organization "waved the white flag" on 2025? Are fans frustrated with the team's direction? And what moves need to be made to improve the lineup for next season?
The best conversations about the Guardians from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the week of July 28-August 1. Discussing the Guards' maneuvers at the trade deadline, including the trade that sent 2020 Cy Young winner Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays. Plus, the decision not to trade All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan. Has the organization "waved the white flag" on 2025? Are fans frustrated with the team's direction? And what moves need to be made to improve the lineup for next season?
We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.Zack and T.J. react to Steven Kwan not being traded by Cleveland, Shane Bieber being sent to the Blue Jays and the need to follow up their choices with actions that match those decisions.
Hour 1: Steven Kwan stays + Guardians raising the "white flag?" + Terry McLaurin trade would make "no sense" full 2286 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:59:45 +0000 s4crwrKcDu9w1iZYKazu2SZbxravmo9W sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 1: Steven Kwan stays + Guardians raising the "white flag?" + Terry McLaurin trade would make "no sense" The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Steven Kwan stays! + Guardians "raising the white flag" on the season? full 970 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:26:13 +0000 etyGwSk333ZzApHCINtBdz681eBGclTd sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Steven Kwan stays! + Guardians "raising the white flag" on the season? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwa
Would fans actually have given up on the Guardians if they traded Steven Kwan? full 671 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:38:17 +0000 RJb0O4tyoovgLmHv5fvEvafNfig0k8lN mlb,cleveland guardians,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima mlb,cleveland guardians,sports Would fans actually have given up on the Guardians if they traded Steven Kwan? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player
Travis Sawchik joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Guardians approach at the trade deadline, if extending Steven Kwan has become a priority, winners and losers of the deadline, and more.
Have we seen Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? full 1015 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:29:48 +0000 rfsjdNsDFNejPq5BTPnjPVngREzyWILY mlb,cleveland guardians,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima mlb,cleveland guardians,sports Have we seen Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fee
David Samson: If the Guardians can get a team to overpay for Steven Kwan, they should do it full 1414 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:20:29 +0000 43wEMdESLUn1esLfPPCzkzcg8CGJbYEW mlb,cleveland guardians,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima mlb,cleveland guardians,sports David Samson: If the Guardians can get a team to overpay for Steven Kwan, they should do it The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False h
Hour 1: Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? + Tough time for small-market baseball + Browns NOT trying to sabotage Shedeur full 2301 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:06:31 +0000 csjqT4SNF972HUqMVslpdkmXg7L2MAqb sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 1: Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? + Tough time for small-market baseball + Browns NOT trying to sabotage Shedeur The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Fals
Ike, Spike and Fritz, alongside Joe Giglio and Devan Kaney discuss the possibility of the Phillies trading for Steven Kwan and if it would be feasible without giving up Andrew Painter.
Ike, Spike and Fritz alongside Ben Davis and Devan Kaney discuss the Steven Kwan possibility as Ben says he's give up Andrew Painter for the Guardians outfielder.
Nick and Jonathan react to the Guardians not trading Steven Kwan at the deadline, and they preview the Hall of Fame Game.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Guardians ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Guardians and Steven Kwan ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Then, they give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.
Nick and Jonathan get into the latest surrounding Steven Kwan ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Nick and Jonathan debate what the Guardians future would look like without Steven Kwan.
Nick and Jonathan break down the trade market for Steven Kwan, and they get heated over a caller's take on ownership.
Nick and Jonathan get into the latest surrounding Steven Kwan ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including your calls on the frustration surrounding this season.
Nick and Jonathan react to the Guardians not trading Steven Kwan at the deadline.
Drake Maye has been really solid during training camp so far! The Padres are heating up in their pursuit of Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran. They just added Miller, now they need to add more. They need to trade some big fish to get either of these pieces. August is usually a month that Alex Cora and the Sox collapse in. How can they avoid that? Patriots training camp in 60 seconds.
Drake Maye has been really solid during training camp so far! The Padres are heating up in their pursuit of Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran. They just added Miller, now they need to add more. They need to trade some big fish to get either of these pieces. August is usually a month that Alex Cora and the Sox collapse in. How can they avoid that? Patriots training camp in 60 seconds. Revisiting Cora's wormy move. Keefer Madness: a raccoon a shrine, and a plaque Conrad the raccoon saved all raccoons from extinction.
Ruben Amaro and Ben Davis join the 94 WIP Morning Show and discuss who else the Phillies could go out and get. They both think Steven Kwan is the most enticing. Ruben believes that the reason Dave Dombrowski didn't go all in in years past is because he didn't know what types of prospects he had.
Ruben Amaro and Ben Davis join the 94 WIP Morning Show and add their insights into the trade deadline. Ruben and Ben are fired up about Jhoan Duran! Ruben thinks the Phillies need to make another move, but it might be a marginal one. Ben and Ruben both like Steven Kwan, but think the price will be high. Neither are excited about Luis Robert Jr.
It's Deadline Day and the 94 WIP Morning Show, broadcasting from MaGerk's, is excited about the Phillies' trade for pitcher Jhoan Duran, even though it meant giving up prospects Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel. It was a high price, but Duran has proven he can produce, so the Morning crew thinks this was a good deal. In his press conference last night, Dombrowski sounded confident they were going to make another move today. Listen to the whole press conference here! Ruben Amaro and Ben Davis joined the show, sharing their thoughts from a different perspective as both played in the MLB, and Ruben was a GM. They are very positive about Duran and think the Phillies have to make another move. Both Ruben and Ben would like to see the Phillies trade for Steven Kwan but aren't as high on Luis Robert Jr.
The 94 WIP Morning team asks Ben Davis and Ruben Amaro about other potential moves for the Phillies. The Phillies have been linked to Steven Kwan and Luis Robert Jr. Ben and Ruben are higher on Kwan than Robert, but the price will be high. Neither Ben nor Ruben are Luis Robert Jr. fans. Ruben says part of the reason Dombrowski hadn't made moves in years past was because he didn't know how good the prospects he had were to us for trades.
Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the Mariners on the verge of doing more, what makes the relief market so interesting, Shane Bieber's availability, if the Dodgers should try acquire Steven Kwan, why Jeff thinks the Padres will do something big, and where they think Merrill Kelly will land. Then, Hembo on the passing of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Bryce Harper sparring with Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse, Emmanuel Clase put on leave over a gambling probe, truth behind Anthony Volpe's struggles, the stunning Blue Jay turnaround, and if the Rangers will make a big move in Bruce Bochy's last season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:10 Jeff Passan 28:13 Hembo 56:23 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the Mariners on the verge of doing more, what makes the relief market so interesting, Shane Bieber's availability, if the Dodgers should try acquire Steven Kwan, why Jeff thinks the Padres will do something big, and where they think Merrill Kelly will land. Then, Hembo on the passing of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Bryce Harper sparring with Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse, Emmanuel Clase put on leave over a gambling probe, truth behind Anthony Volpe's struggles, the stunning Blue Jay turnaround, and if the Rangers will make a big move in Bruce Bochy's last season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:10 Jeff Passan 28:13 Hembo 56:23 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 4: Kevin Stefanski Press Conference + Shedeur the only QB you care about? + Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? full 2424 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:28:28 +0000 hSYRZmncyokcdc75LdArnLAnLIGEeIQU sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 4: Kevin Stefanski Press Conference + Shedeur the only QB you care about? + Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Could tonight be Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? + Clase situation may have changed everything full 602 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:52:43 +0000 6I5gqw0fbXD0u24FMDP20eNsHiMOw3ie mlb,cleveland guardians,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima mlb,cleveland guardians,sports Could tonight be Steven Kwan's last game in Cleveland? + Clase situation may have changed everything The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions Podcast Host Chris Rose joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' trade deadline options, Steven Kwan becoming a suitor for Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s skills with the bat, teams seeking a significant move, the NL landscape, the Dodgers' view as contenders and more.
Join Bryan Hayes and Frank Corrado for Hour 3 on OverDrive! Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions Host Chris Rose joins to discuss the biggest MLB trade deadline moves, Steven Kwan on the Blue Jays' radar and the bullpen trade market. They go around the sports world in the latest edition of Role Play Level of Concern and Hayes hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
Steven Kwan's name is hot in the rumor mill. Baskin and Phelps argue dealing him right now would send a terrible message to the clubhouse.
Chris Rose: Odds are stacked against both Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders+How comfortable are Browns with Carson Schwesinger wearing green dot?
We're officially past the All-Star Break, and the race for the pennant is officially ON.But first! At long last, Ichiro becomes the first ever Asian player in the Hall of Fame, so of course we have to talk about what that means to us, and how much MLB has changed since his tenure began.Then, a quick overview of the All-Star Game. The NL won this round, but Ohtani has lost Best Dressed...again. Onto the hot stove, Dane Dunning and Stuart Fairchild are the first Asians to move, but some big rumors have us refreshing our feeds until the deadline.Position player news starts with Kim Ha Seong back on the IL, but Bo Bichette and Steven Kwan make big offensive contributions. In pitching, Bryan Woo reaches a legendary record, Brennan Bernadino is has ZERO earned runs in over 11 IP in July, Shota Imanaga gets hung out to dry by his manager, and Kumar Rocker is finding his stride. Lastly, Ohtani shows us that vintage TWP action against the Twins, continues to rake with 6 homers since the break, and is moonlighting as a children's book author.Bryan Woo interview with International Examiner: https://iexaminer.org/seattle-mariners-starting-pitcher-bryan-woo-speaks-on-race-identity-and-being-a-role-model/
Postgame reactions to Dodgers at Reds with Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas! Thoughts on Tyler Glasnow's shaky outing (10:29), the offense getting better, and Hyeseong Kim's shoulder injury (15:37). Plus rumors central (20:50)! The Dodgers have been linked to several top players on the trade market ahead of Thursday's deadline, the biggest of them being Cleveland outfielder Steven Kwan. Is Kwan on the table, or will the front office pivot to Harrison Bader or someone else? Clint and Alanna discuss! Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a special sign up offer. Go to https://Superpower.com and use code FOUL to get $50 off your annual Superpower subscription. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Check out DT merch at dodgersterritoryshop.com! Support Guidry's Guardian at guidrysguardian.org Find Clint on YouTube at @alldodgers! Subscribe to Dodgers Territory on YouTube!Rate and review our podcast on Apple and Spotify!
We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.Emmanuel Clase, joining Luis Ortiz, has been placed on leave with a gambling investigation by MLB taking place. When did the Guardians know? What to do now? Could this clear the way for a Steven Kwan trade? Zack and T.J. discuss.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays' defeat to the Orioles in the first game of the doubleheader, the team's run differential in the losing streak, George Springer's status with his hit-by-pitch, Chad Green's future in the bullpen, if Steven Kwan is an option for the team and the overview of the roster ahead of the trade deadline. They also dive into Bobby Webster's possibility of becoming the Raptors' team president, the formation of the lineup and the Blue Jays' trade deadline outlook.
Guardians TV analyst Chris Gimenez joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Emmanuel Clase being placed on non-disciplinary paid leave for a gambling investigation, how it impacts their approach to the trade deadline, which players are untouchable, and more.
Joe recaps his adventurous weekend. We react to the incredible poem written by Dave Parker that his son recited yesterday at the HOF. Will there be another Pirate in the HOF? The Pirates have squandered another great Skenes season. Fans shouldn't be hesitant to trade Keller for a bat. Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran are possible targets. The Cubs could also move a top prospect for Keller. Now is the time to take some risks. Joe didn't have cell service for almost a full week. We agree that cell phones have ruined the world. Skenes ERA is unparalleled in the past century. A caller points out that the Pirates gave Parker a million dollars. A caller blames the hitting coach. An update on Bubba Chandler. A caller is ornery about trading Mitch Keller. There's always going to be uncertainty trading for a hitter who hasn't been proven in the MLB. Deshon Elliott says the Steelers defense could possibly be the best in the league this year. Where's the proof of this? The numbers are mediocre. Haven't we learned our lesson from previous seasons? Is there delusion with the D? Will it be built for the long haul? Cordarrelle Patterson says he's released. Aaron Rodgers had a mature response to Terry Bradshaw's comments. Joe is still open to the idea that it could work, at least there's a chance. Mike DeFabo joins to react to the release of Cordarrelle Patterson and share a funny story about him, the injuries along the offensive line, Mike's reaction to the Aaron Rodgers experience, his usage under center, the players who have most impressed and most disappointed, an under the radar player opening eyes, what he's seen from the top rookies, Will Howard is the fan favorite and the crowd reaction to Rodgers. Sean's look around the NFL: Kenny Pickett's injury, Shemar Stewart finally signed with the Bengals, Christian Wilkins released, Travis Hunter could be Ohtani. Noah Hiles joins us from San Fran to give the latest on Mitch Keller's trade outlook, Bednar's return could be on the rise, which established MLB players could be trade targets. Percentage chance of trading: Hayes, Cruz, Reynolds, and more. Why has Reynolds struggled so much? A discussion about San Francisco and the other Joe Starkey. Joe shares his favorite Steelers memories of Cordarrelle Patterson and gets sad thinking about it. What will be the tenor of this year's camp? Could Kaleb Johnson be a better fit and overall player than Najee Harris.
Joe recaps his adventurous weekend. We react to the incredible poem written by Dave Parker that his son recited yesterday at the HOF. Will there be another Pirate in the HOF? The Pirates have squandered another great Skenes season. Fans shouldn't be hesitant to trade Keller for a bat. Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran are possible targets. The Cubs could also move a top prospect for Keller. Now is the time to take some risks. Joe didn't have cell service for almost a full week. We agree that cell phones have ruined the world. Skenes ERA is unparalleled in the past century. A caller points out that the Pirates gave Parker a million dollars. A caller blames the hitting coach. An update on Bubba Chandler. A caller is ornery about trading Mitch Keller. There's always going to be uncertainty trading for a hitter who hasn't been proven in the MLB.
Joe recaps his adventurous weekend. We react to the incredible poem written by Dave Parker that his son recited yesterday at the HOF. Will there be another Pirate in the HOF? The Pirates have squandered another great Skenes season. Fans shouldn't be hesitant to trade Keller for a bat. Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran are possible targets. The Cubs could also move a top prospect for Keller. Now is the time to take some risks.
The best conversations about the Guardians from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the week of July 21-25. Will the Guards shake it up at the trade deadline, or will they maintain the status quo? Would you prefer them to try to compete this season, or retool for the future? What would it take for you to trade Steven Kwan? All that and more!
The best conversations about the Guardians from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the week of July 21-25. Will the Guards shake it up at the trade deadline, or will they maintain the status quo? Would you prefer them to try to compete this season, or retool for the future? What would it take for you to trade Steven Kwan? All that and more!
The best conversations about the Guardians from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the week of July 21-25. Will the Guards shake it up at the trade deadline, or will they maintain the status quo? Would you prefer them to try to compete this season, or retool for the future? What would it take for you to trade Steven Kwan? All that and more!
We're still waiting for the first move, but rumors are picking up around the Padres. Darnay checks in with Jon & Jim to see how they're feeling a week out from the MLB Trade Deadline. Is a Dylan Cease trade a given? What about Robert Suarez? Jake Cronenworth? Is Sandy Alcantara a real possibility? What about Steven Kwan? How could the deadline and the months that follow impact A.J. Preller's future? And will the rest of the season look more like 2024 or 2021?
With the trade deadline less than a week away, Bubba & Cody talk about the biggest names on the block and which player's card markets will benefit the most from a change of scenery. Plus the guys look at the potential prospects who could be switching teams, Bubba shares his thoughts after ripping 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball on release day and a pair of big names in the hobby look like they're ready to make the leap to the big leagues. Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel! Check out box breaks, interviews and more on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel and subscribe today. Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in all the latest baseball breaks & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com
The MLB trade deadline is just 6 days away. And the closer it gets the more and more the rumor windmill is swirling with big time batters the Phillies could trade for. Tom Kelly, filling in for Joe Giglio, is willing to trade for Guardians Steven Kwan and even willing to throw in prospects like Andrew Painter to make it happen! Would you trade some of the future to land a big time bat for the Phillies?
Jon Morosi joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the upcoming trade deadline in MLB and whether or not the Guardians are going to be buyers or sellers. He discussed the likelihood of the team trading Emmanuel Clase or Steven Kwan, how the landscape of the AL has changed drastically since the All-Star break, as well as the biggest takeaways from the Guardians' ten game losing streak before the break. He also shared some of the conversations he's had with CC Sabathia ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown.
On Episode 989 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps Wednesday night's awful loss to the Red Sox and tries to get to the bottom of Jesus Luzardo's struggles. Also, Cristopher Sanchez is now a bona fide ace, John goes inside the numbers on what makes him so special. And what are the latest Trade Rumors surrounding the Phils? John breaks down all the latest. Could the Phils move Ranger Suarez or Luzardo this summer? Show Notes: Disastrous loss in the finale Phillies blow a 5-0 lead, HRs from Schwarber, Harper, Castellanos & Stott, Realmuto It's the Phils' first loss in a game they homered five or more times since June 10, 2019. They haven't won three in a row since June 18-20. Blame Realmuto & Luzardo, who had a no-hitter going into the 5th, gives us 6 in the 5th after walking in two runs then serving up a grand slam FELL APART WHILE PITCHING FROM THE STRETCH AGAIN Thomson said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Since June 11, opponents have hit .192/.252/.253 with 37 strikeouts and eight walks when there is no one on base against Luzardo. With runners on base, those numbers jump to .339/.443/.576, 16 strikeouts and 11 walks. (Gelb) Gelb says he went back to his old mechanics last night, but it still didn't work Jesus Luzardo says he is working day and night to fix his issues and he says they need to be fixed. He says teams are hitting him hard when he is pitching out of the stretch. He says it is not on JT Realmuto losing that foul ball pop-up. He says he and other Phillies lost it as well. Manager Rob Thomson says Jesus Luzardo lost his concentration. Phillies now 3-8 in Luzardo's last 11 starts They've now given Luzardo 3-0, 4-1 and 5-0 leads in July only to have him lose all 3 of them. He posted a 2.15 ERA in his first 11 starts. He allowed 20 runs in his next two. He made significant mechanical changes when pitching from the stretch, and it's resulted in only a 4.79 ERA over his last nine starts. UNLESS LUZARDO FIGURES THIS OUT, THEIR ENTIRE OFF-SEASON WILL HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE The good news is this is a mechanical issue… which would indicate to me it CAN be fixed… but can they fix it in time? PITCH TIPPING: The Red Sox are renowned for doing this. Two pitches later, Story doubled home a run. THIS WAS NOT A STRONG ROB THOMSON GAME Luzardo should have been pulled after the second straight bases loaded walk, but got Jordan Romano up too late… after the game, Thomson admitted that was a mistake Pinch-ran Weston Wilson for Kyle Schwarber in the 10th after Schwarber's RBI single… Wilson, who is not fast… thrown out trying to steal 2nd to end the 10th With Wilson already used, Max Kepler had to face a lefty reliever and watched a called strike three to end the game in the 11th, instead of having Wilson available to pinch hit Rob Thomson on the 5th inning tonight: Said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Harper's home run was the 350th of his career Bryce Harper tonight became the youngest of the 8 active players to reach 350 career home runs joining Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge. Kyle Schwarber's 34 HR are the 3rd-most through 102 games in Phillies franchise history, behind only Ryan Howard in 2006 and Mike Schmidt in 1979 -- both had 36. Cristopher Sanchez is a TRUE ACE: https://www.thegoodphight.com/2025/7/23/24472912/cristopher-sanchez-is-a-real-bona-fide-cy-young-contender WHEELER & SANCHEZ This gives the Phillies a leg-up in the postseason No one can match what the Phillies can do in the playoffs STARK ON SCHWARBER Says he believes Schwarber will be back here 4 years, $100 million is the number… how is he going to have a better deal four years AFTER the first free agent contract??? TRADE DEADLINE LATEST: Jayson Stark on 975 the Fanatic w/ Mikey Miss: Dombrowski wants to use his biggest chips to trade for a big time power bullpen arm controllable beyond this year, Duran, Bautista, no on Miller or Clase If he gets one, it's a right-handed platoon bat that falls into his lap Bullpen arm is more important than a bat Jeff Passan: The Phillies have quietly built up one of the best farm systems in baseball, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski's history of trading prospects for impact talent is unmatched. Still, with the Phillies entering a transition phase over the next few years, they aren't likely to sacrifice all of their depth. That complicates their tack at this deadline, because they are among the few teams with the need and capacity to acquire a pitcher of Clase's talent. Same goes for Cade Smith, another Guardian, and the Twins' two frontline relievers, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. Getting David Robertson for $6 million certainly helps matters and serves as insurance against objectionable demands on high-end relief pitchers. And yet adding Robertson plus a high-octane relief arm alongside Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm gives the Phillies a representative back end. If they can also add a right-handed-hitting outfielder with power -- Adolis Garcia is in the mix, and Luis Robert Jr. would play, too -- it will be a successful deadline for a team whose starting pitching is good enough to carry it deep into October. Ruben Amaro & Jim Salisbury on Phillies Show Very interesting stuff on the show from Amaro (doesn't think they'll be able to get a lock down closer), Aiden Miller might be more untouchable than Painter, and the clubhouse talking about Eugenio Suarez (Salisbury). @JohnnyPhisher: Phillies need a RHH OF @Buster_ESPN: A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end. Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs. Mets, AL East teams, Cubs among teams that have talked about him. COULD THE PHILLIES DO SOMETHING SIMILAR WITH RANGER SUAREZ OR JESUS LUZARDO? Jo Adell started slow, but on May 6 he hit a 9th inning HR in a blowout that got things going for him. Since then (67 gms) he has a .907 OPS (top 20 in MLB) with 19 HR (T-6th), and his .563 SLG is higher than any Phillies player. An interesting name: Dane Myers. Plays center field for the Marlins. The right-handed 29 year is wailing on lefties: .324/.385/.493, .878 OPS, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs in 78 PAs, 6 doubles. Would be a platoon guy. The Phillies and Padres are two of the many teams that have expressed interest in Steven Kwan, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both National League contenders are known to be looking for a left field upgrade.