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Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down 41 potential MLB trade candidates this offseason and evaluate each player's possible fit or lack of fit with the Cincinnati Reds. From superstar trade targets to under-the-radar options, Nick and Mike analyze which players could realistically help the Reds in 2025 and beyond. Players discussed include Adley Rutschman, Ryan Jeffers, Yandy Díaz, Ryan Mountcastle, Jeff McNeil, Jazz Chisholm, Brandon Lowe, Ozzie Albies, Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Alec Bohm, Josh Jung, Anthony Volpe, Luis Robert Jr., Jarren Duran, Oneil Cruz, Taylor Ward, Steven Kwan, Lars Nootbaar, Jasson Domínguez, Nick Castellanos, Bryan Reynolds, Adolis García, Sonny Gray, Luis Severino, Sandy Alcantara, Mitch Keller, Jeffrey Springs, Freddy Peralta, Bailey Ober, MacKenzie Gore, Joe Ryan, Drew Rasmussen, Edward Cabrera, Carlos Estévez, Pete Fairbanks, Isaac Paredes, Brent Rooker, Matt Olson, Willson Contreras, and Brenton Doyle. Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b22991kLAWs 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
Send us a textIt was quite a week in #mlb! #Dodgers subdued #Reds but not before a little excitement in game 2. #Phillies will be a much tougher test and the series started in Philly. #Cubs were better than #Padres but is that enough as they head to Milwaukee to face #Brewers over the weekend. What do the Padres do now that the season is over? #Tigers vanquish #Guardians who caught and passed them for the AL Central title. Great 3-game series! What do Guards do now? How about some more help for Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan? #Yankees beating #RedSox is always news & new star Cam Schlittler announced himself in a huge way! #BlueJays will be a much tougher test and in games one and two the Jays won big! Some managers were fired, some were retained and we talked about all of them! Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com
Ken Carman calls in to the show while on the way home from Disney World. Ken talks with Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' 2025 finish, whether we've seen the end of Steven Kwan's time in Cleveland, and Dillon Gabriel's upcoming first start for the Cleveland Browns.
Nick Wilson and Nick Pedone talk about Steven Kwan's future with the Guardians, and they address fans who are upset with ownership. Also, they react to Andy Baskin rapping on Baskin & Phelps.
Nick Wilson and Nick Pedone talk about Steven Kwan's future with the Guardians.
Guardians beat writer for the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram joined Jeff Phelps and Dan Menningen Tuesday, and gets the guys ready for the Guardians Wild Card series with the Tigers, and why the team needs Steven Kwan to continue to play at a top level for Cleveland to have success in the playoffs.
The Guardians continue to roll through the final month of the regular season inching closer to a spot in the playoffs. We'll recap a sweep in Detroit, part of a nine game win streak putting the Central Division title in reach. Steven Kwan and Bo Naylor join the show to talk about this incredible run, also Tim Herrin and Kolby Allard stop by to talk about the Guardians dominant pitching out of the bullpen. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Guardians have positioned themselves to play important games in the final 10 days of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's killing the Tiger's!
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a big series win for the Guardians against the Rays in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's another week of Asians in Baseball, and is it just us, or is it bright in here with all these STARS?!First, Team Taiwan and Lin Chin-Tse win the Little League World Series! Saweetie, V, and Sonny throw out the first pitch (in separate games, but wouldn't that be sick if it was the same one!) And a very special listener recap from Brian Nguyen on his time at Ichiro's number retirement. Then, in position players: Anthony Volpe is still trying to get out of his slump, we've got hit streaks on hit streaks, Jahmai Jones emerges as a candidate for Team Korea, Mookie is impressed by the Grandson of the Wind, and Steven Kwan is the first player featured in MLB's new Youtube series No Easy Outs.In pitching, Mets #4 prospect Jonah Tong is called up to The Show, Shinnosuke Ogasawara gets the "diminutive Asian" treatment (he's 5' 11" and 205 lbs btw), Naomi argues a strong case for Bryan Woo winning the Cy Young, Yu Darvish holds a masterclass on the Art of Pitching, and Riley O'Brien is soaring. Finally, Ohtani continues to prove his status as the GOAT: going on an offensive tear vs. the Angels when the rest of the Dodgers can't buy a hit, taking a liner off the thigh and staying in the game, and making friends with a Padres heckler who can't help but love the guy. Steven Kwan on No Easy Outs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb741rMPOqcBryan Woo article in The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6567405/2025/08/22/bryan-woo-mariners-bob-uecker/
Just another week over here at Asians in Baseball with legends making history! First, Ichiro's number is retired by the Mariners and Jen Pawol becomes the first female umpire of an MLB game (not Asians in Baseball, but we of course have to shout her out!)Then, our position players stay hot! The battle of Kim Ha Seong vs Bryan Woo goes to the Ray (though Woo gets the W in the game), multiple guys are smashing pitches, Lars Nootbaar robs the Dodgers of a crucial hit that ends with Riley O'Brien's first win of the season, and Steven Kwan leads in a very specific stat. In pitching, Kai-Wei Teng dedicates his first MLB win on Taiwanese Father's Day to his dad, Bryan Woo ties two records of legendary pitchers, and Tommy Sugar and Joey Cantillo are on the rise. Lastly, Shohei isn't the only Ohtani in town! His dad's middle school baseball team plays Torrance and visits Dodger Stadium, at which game the better known Ohtani gets his 1000th career hit - a home run, of course.
This episode covers the Guardians' playoff prospects, insights from the Browns' preseason games, and a quick look at what Terry's hearing about the Cavs. Plus, delve into the world of sports journalism and enjoy a historical book recommendation. Highlights: Analysis of the Guardians' recent performance and playoff chances. Discussion on key players like Gavin Williams and their impact on the team's success. Insights into the team's strategy and upcoming games against Miami and the Braves. Recap of the Browns' preseason game against the Panthers. Shedeur Sanders' impressive debut and what it means for the team's future. The importance of preseason games in preparing for the regular season. Discussion on the team's roster changes and key players to watch. Insights into the team's strategy for the upcoming season. The role of sports journalists in shaping public perception. Reflections on the camaraderie and competition among sports writers. A look at the history of sports journalism in Cleveland. "Midnight on the Potomac" by Scott Ellsworth. A captivating narrative of the last year of the Civil War and the Lincoln assassination. Insights into the historical context and the author's unique perspective. Subscribe to Terry's newsletter for exclusive insights at cleveland.com/pluto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Jeff McNeil's forced balk, what has led to the Guardians recent success, if he's optimistic about Steven Kwan's future in Cleveland, and more.
About Last Night: Micah Parsons trade request; Steven Kwan's message to Guardians fans full 438 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:58:45 +0000 nXZ3LBaw8UQriQvQZIm8j9xeSnms9hZ0 about last night,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima about last night,sports About Last Night: Micah Parsons trade request; Steven Kwan's message to Guardians fans 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:
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.
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
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
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 Ben Davis and Devan Kaney discuss the Steven Kwan possibility as Ben says he's give up Andrew Painter for the Guardians outfielder.
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.
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 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.
Nick and Jonathan react to the Guardians not trading Steven Kwan at the deadline, and they preview the Hall of Fame Game.
Nick and Jonathan debate what the Guardians future would look like without Steven Kwan.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees' inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs' bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez's resurgence, and whether they'd take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity, wintering in Chicago, offseason pursuits and being humbled by a 10-year-old in chess. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 09:31 Tim Kurkjian 31:25 Steven Kwan 36:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices