Podcast appearances and mentions of Taylor Rogers

The Cincinnati Reds, now 33-33, roared back to .500 with a commanding three-game sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park, showcasing offensive firepower and resilient pitching. The series, concluding on June 8, 2025, saw the Reds overcome early deficits and weather challenges, including rain delays, to secure a 4-2 victory in the finale. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, fresh off the injured list, was a standout, going 7-for-13 with six RBIs, including a solo homer in the fifth inning of the final game. Jose Trevino tied the game with another solo shot, and Matt McLain delivered the decisive blow—a two-run homer in the seventh off Arizona's Zac Gallen, who allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. Brady Singer kept the Reds competitive, pitching five innings and allowing two runs despite taking a comebacker to his arm. Taylor Rogers earned the win with two scoreless relief innings, and Tony Santillan sealed the sweep with his second save. The Reds' earlier wins included a 4-3, 10-inning thriller and a 13-1 rout, highlighting their offensive depth and bullpen strength. . Now, the Reds head to Progressive Field for a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (34-30), starting today, June 9, 2025. This matchup follows Cincinnati's sweep of Cleveland in May, adding intensity to the battle for the Ohio Cup. The Reds aim to maintain momentum against a Guardians team chasing the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers. Cincinnati's probable starters are Wade Miley (0-0, 18.00 ERA), Andrew Abbott (5-1, 2.18 ERA), and Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.21 ERA), facing Cleveland's Luis Ortiz (3-6, 4.02 ERA), Slade Cecconi (1-2, 4.87 ERA), and Logan Allen (3-4, 4.42 ERA). Miley's return from injury makes his start a question mark, but Abbott's consistency and Lodolo's solid outings provide stability. Cleveland's José Ramírez, with 12 homers, remains a threat, though their recent 5-3 loss to Houston exposed vulnerabilities. The Reds, buoyed by their sweep, must navigate Cleveland's strong 17-13 home record. One win secures the Ohio Cup, but Cincinnati's focus is on climbing the NL Central standings. Expect a competitive series with the Reds' bats aiming to exploit Cleveland's pitching.

This week's pod takes us back to The Diamond, where I conducted interviews this week with relievers Braxton Roxby and Raymond Burgos. Roxby is one of the newer members of the Giants' organization, coming over from Cincinnati this winter in the Taylor Rogers trade. We talk about his unique journey in baseball and what it's like to shift organizations. Burgos, who has now signed with the Giants as a minor league free agent on three separate occasions, knows all about changing environments. We talk about life as a minor league free agent, that sweet day last year when he finally made the major leagues, and the bittersweet day that followed it.All of my work is supported by my subscribers, and if you'd like to become a There R Giants' subscriber, too, you'll have access to all of my posts which chronicle the entire Giants' farm system daily, Monday through Friday.There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

The Cincinnati Reds faced the Chicago Cubs in a thrilling three-game weekend series at Great American Ball Park, concluding on May 25, 2025. The Cubs, leading the NL Central, dominated the series, winning two of three games, showcasing their offensive prowess and late-inning resilience. The Reds, fighting to stay competitive in the division, struggled to contain Chicago's bats but salvaged a win against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, May 26, 2025, boosting their momentum. On Friday, May 23, the Cubs opened the series with a 13-6 rout. Chicago's lineup erupted, capitalizing on Cincinnati's pitching struggles. Seiya Suzuki, a standout all weekend, went 7-for-12 in the series, setting the tone early. The Reds' offense, led by Austin Hays' two hits and three RBIs, couldn't keep pace, as Chicago's 29-7 record when recording eight or more hits proved too much. Saturday's game saw the Cubs edge out a victory, with their pitching staff, led by Colin Rea (3-0, 2.38 ERA), holding firm despite a late Reds push, fueled by Elly De La Cruz's .241 average and 33 RBIs. Sunday's finale was a rollercoaster. The Reds led 8-4, but the Cubs mounted a comeback, scoring seven runs in the final four innings. Seiya Suzuki's go-ahead three-run homer and Reese McGuire's historic two-homer debut off the bench powered an 11-8 Cubs victory. Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong each drove in two runs, while Drew Pomeranz earned the win with a scoreless inning. The Reds' bullpen, notably Taylor Rogers (1-2), faltered, dropping Cincinnati to 25-27 and third in the NL Central, while the Cubs solidified their 31-20 division lead. Following the series loss, the Reds rebounded on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, winning 7-4 at Kauffman Stadium. Nick Martinez (2-5, 3.43 ERA) delivered seven strong innings, and Tyler Stephenson's homer sparked the offense. The Reds' 17-5 record when scoring five or more runs held true, as they capitalized on early opportunities and held off a late Royals rally. This victory, highlighted by posts on X, pushed Cincinnati's record to 26-27, offering hope as they navigate a critical stretch of division games, including upcoming matchups against the Cubs and Milwaukee.

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I'm Chuck Zimmerman. The first day of spring started the day after the annual Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Summit and National Ag Day Activities. We have published virtual newsrooms on our AgNewsWire website and story posts on AgWired. So, in this episode I'd like to share a few of the interviews and audio from the events. I'll start out with Agri-Pulse. You can listen to the opening remarks from Ireland's Ambassador to the United States Geraldine Byrne Nason. Next will be Jim Sutter, CEO, USSEC and then Jane Franch, Sr. Director, Climate Impact, Pivot Bio. I'll move to the National Ag Day Activities with a student panel discussion. The students are Taylor Rogers, National Grange Youth Ambassador; Lance Williams, AFA advisor; Caroline Groth, FFA Eastern Region Vice President; and Matias Habib, National 4H. Moderated by Miles Chiotti, Manager, Public & Industry Relations - Agriculture & Turf Division at John Deere. It is Cindy's time to be in Washington, DC this week for the ACE Fly-in. After that the next event coming up soon is the 2025 Agri-Marketing Conference. If you haven't registered, you can still do so. I'll see you there. If you have any ideas for a future ZimmCast podcast just let me know. That's the ZimmCast for now. I hope you enjoy it and thank for listening.

Taylor Rogers, National Grange Youth Ambassador Lance Williams, AFA advisor Caroline Groth, FFA Eastern Region Vice President Matias Habib, National 4H  

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the three players fans should look out for this season, what to expect at spring training under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and answer fan mailbag questions.1:10 – Non-roster invitees list5:10 – Minor moves from around the league8:45 – Three breakout possibilities for 202523:00 – What's the vibe under Buster Posey at spring training?25:45 – Mailbag Q's28:50 – Will the Giants use contract deferrals like the Dodgers in the future?30:40 – What's the reason for Taylor Rogers trade and what's the plan for left-handed relievers?32:25 – Who's Bryce Eldridge working on his defense with?34:05 – What's the plan with Brett Wisely?35:30 – What does a good year for Jung Hoo Lee look like statistically?38: 30 – Would Anthony Rizzo be a good short-term fit?

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Tigers bringing back Jack Flaherty, the team's continued interest in Alex Bregman, Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays to bolster their rotation, the Rays signing Ha-Seong Kim, the Padres plan to move Xander Bogaerts back to shortstop, what trades the Padres could still make this offseason, Jorge Polanco surprisingly resigning with the Mariners, and the underwhelming finish to the Giants' offseason after trading Taylor Rogers to the Reds to shed salary. 

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Taylor Rogers trade, what San Francisco's financial flexibility going into the season means and why the team has invited familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors.1:10 – Recent sports news2:40 – Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays4:15 – Taylor Rogers traded to Reds6:20 – On the Giants being under the tax line, having financial flexibility going into the season9:00 – Giants “feel pretty set” with roster as it stands11:10 – Win projections for this season15:25 – How cool it was for the Rogers brothers to get to play together18:10 – Jack Flaherty signs with Tigers19:30 – Giants invite familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors25:30 – Fan ideas for Giants' promotions this season

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the Shredder's list of the top-ten first baseman, before moving on to future hall of famer Max Scherzer heading to the Blue Jays on a one-year, $15 million deal, and Max's career legacy. From there, we discuss Kirby Yates adding himself to the Dodgers super bullpen, Ha-Seong Kim heading to the Rays, Jorge Polanco heading back to Seattle, Carlos Estevez heading to the Royals, Taylor Rogers being traded to the Reds, and new homes for Tommy Khanle and Neftali Feliz.

Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Reds signed Austin Hayes to play left field. It was a small sign, and this means no Will Benson (14 HR and 16 SB) or Rece Hinds. Is there any interest?a.They also acquire Taylor Rogers from the Giants for RHP Braxton Roxby. Rodgers had 31 saves in 2022 and a decent season last year with the Giants. How many save opportunities do you think he gets with the Reds? Handcuff for Alexis Diaz?2.The Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim for two years with an opt-out after the first year. Scott Boras suggested that he return after labrum surgery in April of last September. AJ Preller said more May or June. Do you have any interest in Kim for 2025?3.Max Scherzer signs with the Jays for one year and $15.5 millionSegment 2 – Third Base Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

On this edition of The Riverfront Reds Show, Seth Shaner and Chris Garber relish the news fairy's gift of Reds news. They discuss Austin Hays, Taylor Rogers, Wade Miley and whether the Reds are done adding. The recent lists that have the Reds as the most improved team in the offseason was also kicked around. Garber and Chad Dotson's new Reds book, The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Cincinnati Reds is getting a second printing. Pre-order now! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek!  Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a piece for JustBaseball.com, Clay Snowden calls the Reds' trade for lefty reliever Taylor Rogers "a no-brainer."Clay joined us to talk about the trade, and some of the other Reds offseason moves, on ESPN1530.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

dodgers make the best bullen in baseball offcial by signing kirby yates! the giants trade the lefty Rogers for a prospect and save about 6 million in payroll space, but will they spend it? or will they just pocket it and trust the kids? we start out NL west draft with som starters and a some relivers! For all socials and podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/BenchesCleared?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e71e7652-6099-4a13-91f2-741562e99266

In a piece for JustBaseball.com, Clay Snowden calls the Reds' trade for lefty reliever Taylor Rogers "a no-brainer."Clay joined us to talk about the trade, and some of the other Reds offseason moves, on ESPN1530.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

Nick Kirby, Craig Sandlin and special guest Clay Snowden breakdown a very busy Wednesday for the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss the Reds trade with the San Francisco Giants for Taylor Rogers and breakdown the Reds bullpen options heading into 2025 with the addition of Ian Gibaut as well. Nick and Craig talk about Wade Miley returning to the Reds and breakdown the Reds starting pitching options. Plus comments from Nick Krall about the moves.   Reds Trade For Taylor Rogers on YouTube Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHUdUVZlCD8  Reds Sign Wade Miley on YouTube Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3dBuH-JDl8    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/    CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org/get-help/national-resources/164/lifeline-crisis-chat    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Off The Bench: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/  Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  Dialed In with Thom Brennaman: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VLxmcTTWV0ubHu_cSFdEDU  Chatterbox Man on the Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ye-HjJdmmQ&list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V0GOh595LyjumA0bZaqwh9&pp=iAQB    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:   Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Craig Sandlin: https://x.com/Craig_Sandlin  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports    GET CBOX GEAR:   Chatterbox Store: www.chatterboxsports.com/store    

Hour 1: Murph & Markus react to the win of the year for the Warriors last night, discuss the Giants trading LHP Taylor Rogers, and replay the Heliot Ramos interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his thoughts on the Giants trading LHP Taylor Rogers and to debate if the team needs to add more left-handed pitching in the bullpen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Murph & Markus react to the win of the year for the Warriors last night, discuss the Giants trading LHP Taylor Rogers, and replay the Heliot Ramos interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his thoughts on the Giants trading LHP Taylor Rogers and to debate if the team needs to add more left-handed pitching in the bullpen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News, analizamos el posible lineup de los Yankees para el Opening Day 2025, revelado por Aaron Boone. ¿Cómo luce la alineación? ¿Qué podemos esperar de los Bombarderos del Bronx? Además, repasamos las noticias más importantes del béisbol:

The Giants made a move today in sending their Leftie Taylor Rogers to the Reds. How does this effect the roster construction heading into Spring Training? Are their more moves to come?

San Francisco Giants Second Baseman Tyler Fitzgerald joins Greg & Greg to reflect on what he learned about playing second base, whether or not he's the fastest Giant, and his reaction to Taylor Rogers being traded to CincinnatiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants Second Baseman Tyler Fitzgerald joins Greg & Greg to reflect on what he learned about playing second base, whether or not he's the fastest Giant, and his reaction to Taylor Rogers being traded to CincinnatiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lukas, Josh and Grey sit down with PHS teacher, freshmen football coach, and Jacket Sports Network creator Taylor Rogers. They talk about sports memories, the creation of Jacket Sports Network and what makes it so great, and play some exciting games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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With the calendar turning to September, we are entering the final stretch of the 2024 MLB regular season. And with that, the postseason picture is starting to shape up, but there are still some questions left to be asked about which teams will be playing October baseball for a chance to be crowned world champions.Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current postseason picture and wonder if there will be any exciting races down the stretch within divisions and wild card standings. With teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves seemingly locked in to a postseason spot, will there be a way for the New York Mets to sneak in? Can the Arizona Diamondbacks or San Diego Padres catch the Los Angeles Dodgers in the next few weeks to win the NL West crown?Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the waiver system, how it works and why guys like Taylor Rogers and Tommy Pham could make an impact for a possible playoff team. Jake & Jordan then get into a conversation about an exchange on X with a fan asking Mark Cuban to buy the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as talking about Rhett Lowder making his debut for the Cincinnati Reds. The guys also reveal their picks for The Good, The Bad and The Uggla this week.(1:50) - Examining postseason races(23:46) - Waivers talk(31:12) - Rhett Lowder called-up(35:35) - Mark Cuban, baseball team owner?(46:46) - The Good(51:59) - The Bad(58:54) - The UgglaSubscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Giants season is still over as they lose both series, try to garage sell Estrada, Taylor Rogers and Matzek and struggle to find their identity. Who's in the wrong for this Shohei Bobblehead craziness? We discuss who's season is more special, Shohei or Judge, studs and duds and so much more on this weeks episode!!

Senior baseball beat reporter for San Francisco Chronicle, Susan Slusser joined Markus Boucher & Dieter Kurtenbach this morning to give her perspective on why the Giants put Thairo Estrada, Taylor Rogers, & Tyler Matzek on waivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior baseball beat reporter for San Francisco Chronicle, Susan Slusser joined Markus Boucher & Dieter Kurtenbach this morning to give her perspective on why the Giants put Thairo Estrada, Taylor Rogers, & Tyler Matzek on waivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics for Wednesday 6:30 p/t1: Chaos erupted at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in Pennsylvania when a gunman approached the pastor during his sermon and attempted to shoot. 2: Body camera video released Thursday shows a #Florida sheriff's deputy fatally shoot U.S. airman Roger Fortson at his apartment last week while the deputy was responding to a disturbance call. The deputy who pulled the trigger has been placed on administrative leave. #news #bodycam #police 3: Grandfather pays homeless woman $20 to watch granddaughter, so he can go to the bar 4: “Friends” of aspiring doctor, pushed him into lake, knowing he couldn't swim, now he is brain dead #justiceforchrisgilbert 5: Calls for LeBron to be next Lakers coach #nba #lebron #basketball #lebronjames #lakers #viral #ballislife #goat 6: Taylor Rogers A Houston-area woman said police held her down in a fire ant pile during an arrest in 2021. Now she's suing the city and officers involved in the arrest. #san #straightarrownews #usnews #news #unbiasednews #factbased #journalism #houston #santafetexas #santafe #texas #police #fyp 7: Aomra Lex drops off her children to CPS in Columbus Ohio #relatable #amoralex #cps #fostercare #singlemomlife https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-pastor-escaped-death-when-a-man-pointed-a-gun-to-his-face-and-pulled-the-trigger-then-he-told-the-gunman-he-forgave-him/ar-BB1lYJfO?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=0cab7f19d1bf4fc285e729f79f5da538&ei=52 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roger-fortson-us-airman-girlfriend-shooting-facetime/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/grandfather-pays-homeless-woman-20-to-watch-granddaughter-while-he-got-drunk-at-bar/ar-BB1m5dyr?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=b057a361f933498e9aa3a34896c385f6&ei=73 https://nypost.com/2024/05/04/us-news/louisiana-aspiring-doctor-christopher-gilbert-left-brain-dead-after-friends-push-him-in-lake-to-drown/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/lebron-james-tipped-to-become-next-los-angeles-lakers-coach-by-three-time-nba-champion/ar-BB1m43my?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=cf2266015cca4e71822e933e24ab9fe3&ei=64t https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/s/fFWB4FcDcn https://www.tiktok.com/@te_erika/video/7367579491431992619 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schwebelroom/message

Recorded: 4/24/24 In this episode, Doug & Rob discuss: Blake Snell heads to the IL-concerns regarding his injury and performance? When Alex Cobb returns, what happens to the rotation? We know Austin Slater's role with this team, how long will his leash be to fulfill his duties? What is Taylor Rogers' identity in the bullpen? Social: @sayheypodcast on X and IG Go join: Giants Chatter on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/giantschatter/ Twitter: @SayHeyDoug and @SayHeyRob   SPONSOR: Manteca Bedquarters-www.mantecabedquarters.com   MUSIC: INTRO: This track: https://inaudio.org/track/summer-soul…   OUTRO:  https://youtu.be/UduDreaZq6c  

Giants lefty Taylor Rogers joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how special it is to play with his twin brother, his relationship with Garvin Alston, & moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Day is finally here! The San Francisco Giants take on the Padres today in a game that really counts, and Logan Webb will be on the mound. That's no surprise, but it doesn't mean the SF Giants' official Opening Day roster didn't have a few surprises. Most surprisingly, perhaps, is the fact that Joey Bart made the team. Bart is out of options and can't be sent to the minors, so the Giants elected to carry him, along with their two main catchers Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy, rather than designating Bart for assignment. Pretty soon the Giants will have to make a move because they can't carry three catchers (and 14 position players) for long.Other noteworthy decisions included the fact that Nick Ahmed made the Giants and was added to the roster. He's in the Opening Day lineup and playing shortstop. Marco Luciano was optioned to Sacramento. Luis Matos was more of a snub, as he was also optioned by the SF Giants with Austin Slater apparently healthy enough to start the season. This move will be unpopular with some fans, but rest assured that Matos and Luciano should get tons of opportunities this year and the Giants are by no means giving up on either one. It's all about protecting inventory in this case, and Slater and Yastrzemski are underrated big leaguers.On the pitching side, a few players will be making their major league debuts if they get into a game. Left-handed reliever Erik Miller joins the Giants' staff as the second lefty in the 'pen after Taylor Rogers. Landen Roupp also made the Giants thanks to a killer breaking ball that could make him a real weapon. Blake Snell is on the roster even though he won't start in the Giants' series against the Padres. And Michael Conforto is starting in left, becoming the SF Giants' 18th consecutive different Opening Day left fielder, with a 19th likely next year.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

“To me, a private equity firm should never look at a healthcare vertical and say, God, there's opportunity there. That means that there's profit exploitation to be had in those areas.” - Taylor Rogers Taylor Rogers, former professional baseball pitcher turned insurance consultant, joined me this week for a podcast focused on profit exploitation in the current healthcare system, and what we need to do as an industry to bring back competition and lower prices.  There are a huge number of people in this space who used to be college or professional athletes, so I was excited to hear what led to Taylor's baseball career and what also led him to insurance.  Competition is an inherent component of capitalism, one that leads companies to try to lower prices as much as they can to appeal to consumers, but it's incredibly absent from this field. Join Taylor and I this week on Self Funded as we try to figure out why.  Chapters: 0:00 - Meet Taylor 07:38 - Consistency, in Baseball and Comedy 09:36 - The Importance of Failure in Growth 12:50 - The Evolution of Insurance Consulting Strategies 18:00 - bridging the gap with accessible communication 23:28 - Navigating Risk Management Challenges in Insurance 25:01 - Guiding employees through the healthcare system 31:26 - Limitations of 24/7 emergency care navigation 35:16 - Strategic guidance and business acumen in consulting 46:29 - The Potential of Direct Primary Care Key Links for Social: @SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFunded Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02 Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286 Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/ Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/ Key Words:  #insurance #healthcare #consulting #businessstrategy #privateequity #affordablehealthcare #riskmanagement #selffunding #carenavigation #consultingpractice #podcast #selffunded insurance, healthcare, consulting, business strategy, private equity, affordable healthcare, risk management, self funding, care navigation, consulting practice, podcast, self funded --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith/support

Jorge Soler would make the San Francisco Giants' lineup better. But at what point does the asking price become too much? For Soler, it's probably not about average annual value. He should get ≥ $12 million a year and ≤ $18 million. So there's not a huge range there, and if the Giants are truly interested, they can likely agree on that front. However, as MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports, teams, including the SF Giants, are balking at Soler's desire for a third guaranteed year. Given Jorge Soler turns 32 on Feb. 25, it's not too surprising that the Giants and other teams are hesitant to hand out that guaranteed third year, and with Spring Training report week finally here, there's pressure on Soler and other free agents to make a decision soon. It's worth pointing out that ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors, and FanGraphs all predicted that Soler would land a three-year deal worth somewhere between $37.5 million and $45 million. However, the FanGraphs readers, with their crowdsourced submissions, had an average contract prediction of around 2.5 years, which sort of exemplifies where we stand now. The SF Giants love their club options, so something like 2/$33 million with a third-year team option could perhaps get a deal done. In other news, the Giants signed hard-throwing lefty Amir Garrett to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Garrett will ear $1.35 million if he makes the major league team. Left handed relief is something of a soft spot on the SF Giants' 40-man roster, and the erratic Garrett will enter camp firmly in the midst of the competition to join Taylor Rogers as another lefty in the major league 'pen. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Jorge Soler would make the San Francisco Giants' lineup better. But at what point does the asking price become too much? For Soler, it's probably not about average annual value. He should get ≥ $12 million a year and ≤ $18 million. So there's not a huge range there, and if the Giants are truly interested, they can likely agree on that front. However, as MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports, teams, including the SF Giants, are balking at Soler's desire for a third guaranteed year. Given Jorge Soler turns 32 on Feb. 25, it's not too surprising that the Giants and other teams are hesitant to hand out that guaranteed third year, and with Spring Training report week finally here, there's pressure on Soler and other free agents to make a decision soon.It's worth pointing out that ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors, and FanGraphs all predicted that Soler would land a three-year deal worth somewhere between $37.5 million and $45 million. However, the FanGraphs readers, with their crowdsourced submissions, had an average contract prediction of around 2.5 years, which sort of exemplifies where we stand now. The SF Giants love their club options, so something like 2/$33 million with a third-year team option could perhaps get a deal done.In other news, the Giants signed hard-throwing lefty Amir Garrett to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Garrett will ear $1.35 million if he makes the major league team. Left handed relief is something of a soft spot on the SF Giants' 40-man roster, and the erratic Garrett will enter camp firmly in the midst of the competition to join Taylor Rogers as another lefty in the major league 'pen.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Taylor Rogers joins the Hot Stove on KNBR Tonight with F.P Santangelo to discuss the past season and the hiring of Bob Melvin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where would the 2023 San Francisco Giants be without Wilmer Flores? For the last six weeks, Flores has essentially been the SF Giants' offense. The Giants' decision to extend Wilmer Flores for three years, $16.5M is looking like a stroke of genius. Flores is having a career year in his fourth season with the Giants, so much so that he's essentially already been worth the entirety of the contract. The third year of the deal is actually a $3.5M player option, but if Flores declines it, it becomes an $8.5M team option.But the other moves the SF Giants made between the end of the 2022 season and the start of the 2023 season haven't worked out so well. Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger simply haven't made the impact that was hoped or expected. Conforto has struggled to hit for any kind of impact power, and Haniger was ineffective before breaking his forearm and missing a bunch of time. Other signings like Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea also haven't been great so far. Luke Jackson and Taylor Rogers have mostly been good.AJ Pollock left last night's game with side discomfort. Marco Luciano was then promtly removed from the River Cats game. It is likely that Luciano joins the active roster, but it's not clear if he will get more regular playing time this time around. Another player to keep an eye on going forward is Wade Meckler, who's now hitting at the minors' highest level. Meckler looks like someone who will really contribute with the bat, which is what the Giants need desperately right now.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Where would the 2023 San Francisco Giants be without Wilmer Flores? For the last six weeks, Flores has essentially been the SF Giants' offense. The Giants' decision to extend Wilmer Flores for three years, $16.5M is looking like a stroke of genius. Flores is having a career year in his fourth season with the Giants, so much so that he's essentially already been worth the entirety of the contract. The third year of the deal is actually a $3.5M player option, but if Flores declines it, it becomes an $8.5M team option. But the other moves the SF Giants made between the end of the 2022 season and the start of the 2023 season haven't worked out so well. Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger simply haven't made the impact that was hoped or expected. Conforto has struggled to hit for any kind of impact power, and Haniger was ineffective before breaking his forearm and missing a bunch of time. Other signings like Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea also haven't been great so far. Luke Jackson and Taylor Rogers have mostly been good. AJ Pollock left last night's game with side discomfort. Marco Luciano was then promtly removed from the River Cats game. It is likely that Luciano joins the active roster, but it's not clear if he will get more regular playing time this time around. Another player to keep an eye on going forward is Wade Meckler, who's now hitting at the minors' highest level. Meckler looks like someone who will really contribute with the bat, which is what the Giants need desperately right now. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

It wasn't always pretty, but the San Francisco Giants swept the Pittsburgh Pirates and continued to rise in the standings. The Giants' offense was at times overmatched by inferior pitching—again—but they found a way to win all three games against the Pirates while many of their opponents in the division and wild card races had rough series. Michael Conforto, Patrick Bailey, Alex Cobb, Alex Wood, Tristan Beck, Taylor Rogers, and many others contributed to the Giants' sweep. The SF Giants leapfrogged the D-backs and Marlins, and are now just 1.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They're also now the No. 1 wild card team, but the race remains tight. The Giants' odds of making the playoffs are close to 75%, according to FanGraphs. The Giants' odds of winning the NL West are over 20%.Are the Giants chasing more, or making contact less? It seems that way, but their chase rate remains solid. They've been making less contact, but their strikeout rate oddly doesn't reflect that. On the season, the Giants' strikeout rate is one of the highest in MLB, but it's actually been significantly lower over the last two weeks, even though it doesn't feel that way. The San Francisco Giants' bats have a big chance to wake up as the team heads to Cincinnati, where the Great American Ballpark is the most homer-prone in the majors. It's a huge series for both the Giants and the Reds, and Logan Webb takes the ball for the Giants tonight.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

It wasn't always pretty, but the San Francisco Giants swept the Pittsburgh Pirates and continued to rise in the standings. The Giants' offense was at times overmatched by inferior pitching—again—but they found a way to win all three games against the Pirates while many of their opponents in the division and wild card races had rough series. Michael Conforto, Patrick Bailey, Alex Cobb, Alex Wood, Tristan Beck, Taylor Rogers, and many others contributed to the Giants' sweep. The SF Giants leapfrogged the D-backs and Marlins, and are now just 1.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They're also now the No. 1 wild card team, but the race remains tight. The Giants' odds of making the playoffs are close to 75%, according to FanGraphs. The Giants' odds of winning the NL West are over 20%. Are the Giants chasing more, or making contact less? It seems that way, but their chase rate remains solid. They've been making less contact, but their strikeout rate oddly doesn't reflect that. On the season, the Giants' strikeout rate is one of the highest in MLB, but it's actually been significantly lower over the last two weeks, even though it doesn't feel that way. The San Francisco Giants' bats have a big chance to wake up as the team heads to Cincinnati, where the Great American Ballpark is the most homer-prone in the majors. It's a huge series for both the Giants and the Reds, and Logan Webb takes the ball for the Giants tonight. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants entered the season with so many starting pitchers that it wasn't clear how they'd fit them all. At the season's halfway point, however, the Giants really only have two starting pitchers they could truly rely upon. Logan Webb and Alex Cobb put together All-Star-worthy first halves (even though Webb was snubbed from the All-Star game ... again). But newcomers Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling struggled mightily out of the gates, and Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood were inconsistent.The SF Giants' "bullpen" was extremely non-traditional. Camilo Doval was ultra reliable at the back end, and Tyler and Taylor Rogers also provided strong performances in a traditional role, but pretty much everyone else was either inconsistent, injured, or unorthodox. Manaea improved mightily when used out of the 'pen, and is making a strong case to move back into the starting rotation. Tristan Beck was strong in a bulk innings role. Scott Alexander, John Brebbia, and Luke Jackson were good when healthy.Projecting forward, it's anyone's guess as to how things will play out for the Giants. We know Webb and Cobb will anchor the rotation as long as they're healthy, but it's unclear who exactly will claim the remaining spots or whether the SF Giants will continue to rely heavily on bullpen games, which was largely a successful strategy in the first half. It's also worth keeping an eye on young players like Keaton Winn, Kyle Harrison, Carson Whisenhunt, and Mason Black to see if they get an opportunity and make an impact for the Giants in the second half—and hopefully in the playoffs.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants entered the season with so many starting pitchers that it wasn't clear how they'd fit them all. At the season's halfway point, however, the Giants really only have two starting pitchers they could truly rely upon. Logan Webb and Alex Cobb put together All-Star-worthy first halves (even though Webb was snubbed from the All-Star game ... again). But newcomers Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling struggled mightily out of the gates, and Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood were inconsistent. The SF Giants' "bullpen" was extremely non-traditional. Camilo Doval was ultra reliable at the back end, and Tyler and Taylor Rogers also provided strong performances in a traditional role, but pretty much everyone else was either inconsistent, injured, or unorthodox. Manaea improved mightily when used out of the 'pen, and is making a strong case to move back into the starting rotation. Tristan Beck was strong in a bulk innings role. Scott Alexander, John Brebbia, and Luke Jackson were good when healthy. Projecting forward, it's anyone's guess as to how things will play out for the Giants. We know Webb and Cobb will anchor the rotation as long as they're healthy, but it's unclear who exactly will claim the remaining spots or whether the SF Giants will continue to rely heavily on bullpen games, which was largely a successful strategy in the first half. It's also worth keeping an eye on young players like Keaton Winn, Kyle Harrison, Carson Whisenhunt, and Mason Black to see if they get an opportunity and make an impact for the Giants in the second half—and hopefully in the playoffs. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the first half of the Giants-Blue Jays series while looking into how Brandon Belt and Kevin Gausman are doing in Toronto. Then the two hosts discuss Taylor Rogers success on the mound while also looking into Casey Schmitt's lack of playing time. They finally wrap up by previewing San Francisco's upcoming series against the New York Mets.(1:08) Looking at the halfway point of the Giants-Blue Jays series(2:27) Gausman had a ‘revenge game' against Giants(14:02) Belt having 'fun' in Toronto(19:00) Tyler Rogers “baffled” Blue Jays players on Tuesday(27:48) Schmitt's lack of playing time as of late(30:04) Alex Cobb coming back to the rotation(31:29) Previewing Giants-Mets seriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The midway point of the 2023 MLB season is just three games away; after this large of a sample size, how should we evaluate the San Francisco Giants' offseason? The Giants' offseason was largely defined by the players they didn't sign, from Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa to Carlos Rodón. The Giants did bring back Joc Pederson and bring in Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger, Sean Manaea, Ross Stripling, Taylor Rogers, and Luke Jackson. Those players have been a mixed bag. None have truly been great, with the exception of perhaps Rogers, and several have been big disappointments. But speaking of big disappointments, check out Carlos Correa's abysmal numbers or consider the fact that Rodón has yet to throw a pitch for the Yankees due to injuries.The trade deadline is approaching; what are the Giants' needs? It's pretty clear the Giants could use some starting pitching. What would it take to land Marcus Stroman? What about Dylan Cease? Is Shohei Ohtani available, and does he makes sense for the SF Giants? Will the Giants trade Joey Bart? So many questions to consider and we'll have our answers soon enough.Is it sustainable for the Giants to be doing so many bullpen games? First response would be that they aren't really "bullpen games" in the typical sense. Think of these games as being started by an opener, and then the "long reliever" or "bulk guy" who follows is essentially the starting pitcher, but he takes down the middle innings instead of the first many innings. The team is certainly cognizant of how this might affect their staff. Alex Cobb's imminent return to the Giants' rotation helps, and it seems clear that the Giants' biggest need at the trade deadline would be starting pitching.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The midway point of the 2023 MLB season is just three games away; after this large of a sample size, how should we evaluate the San Francisco Giants' offseason? The Giants' offseason was largely defined by the players they didn't sign, from Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa to Carlos Rodón. The Giants did bring back Joc Pederson and bring in Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger, Sean Manaea, Ross Stripling, Taylor Rogers, and Luke Jackson. Those players have been a mixed bag. None have truly been great, with the exception of perhaps Rogers, and several have been big disappointments. But speaking of big disappointments, check out Carlos Correa's abysmal numbers or consider the fact that Rodón has yet to throw a pitch for the Yankees due to injuries. The trade deadline is approaching; what are the Giants' needs? It's pretty clear the Giants could use some starting pitching. What would it take to land Marcus Stroman? What about Dylan Cease? Is Shohei Ohtani available, and does he makes sense for the SF Giants? Will the Giants trade Joey Bart? So many questions to consider and we'll have our answers soon enough. Is it sustainable for the Giants to be doing so many bullpen games? First response would be that they aren't really "bullpen games" in the typical sense. Think of these games as being started by an opener, and then the "long reliever" or "bulk guy" who follows is essentially the starting pitcher, but he takes down the middle innings instead of the first many innings. The team is certainly cognizant of how this might affect their staff. Alex Cobb's imminent return to the Giants' rotation helps, and it seems clear that the Giants' biggest need at the trade deadline would be starting pitching. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Although the San Francisco Giants were unable to complete a sweep of the first-place D-backs, there's no taking away from this great stretch of baseball the Giants have played. No team in baseball has a better record than the SF Giants since the start of May. The Giants are in the midst of one of their most daunting portions of the schedule, and they've been absolutely dominant. The Giants swept the Dodgers in LA, they took three of four from the star-studded Padres, and they took two of three against the D-backs, owners of the NL's second best record. This stretch has vaulted the San Francsico Giants into excellent playoff position first first place in the West within their sights.However, for the Giants, the injuries continue to pile up. So much so that they threaten to derail the SF Giants' strong play. Luke Jackson landed on the IL over the weekend with a low back strain, joining key bullpen pieces John Brebbia and Scott Alexander. Suddenly, the back end of the 'pen is just Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, and Taylor Rogers. In the rotation, the Giants are without Alex Cobb, but thankfully he should return on this road trip when the Giants play the Mets. Wilmer Flores is on the IL but should return in the Giants' upcoming series. Mike Yastrzemski went on the IL with a hamstring issue, and his presence will be sorely missed.Now the Giants head to Toronto, where they'll see old friends Kevin Gausman and Brandon Belt. Gausman is almost certain to pitch in this series, which will be very interesting to see. He's still a great pitcher, and he probably has some extra motivation facing his old team, to which he wanted to return but apparently he did not receive an offer. Belt had a miserable start to his season but has turned it on in a big way as of late.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Platoon deniers look away. The San Francisco Giants beat the Rockies in dramatic comeback fashion thanks in large part to their platoon system and ability to get favorable matchups in key situations. In the seventh inning, after Michael Conforto walked and Mitch Haniger singled, the Rockies had a choice to make. Let a righty face Mike Yastrzemski and Blake Sabol, or go to a lefty and force the SF Giants to make countermoves. They went to a lefty, and Austin Slater and Wilmer Flores came through with huge hits as pinch hitters, fueling the Giants' 5-4 comeback win.Another key factor in the win was the San Francisco Giants' bullpen. Over the last 30 days, no bullpen has a better ERA than the Giants' bullpen. Pretty much everyone in the 'pen, including players who were heavily criticized for their early season struggles (such as Sean Manaea and Taylor Rogers) has been outstanding over the last month. The Giants' bullpen was key in the win last night, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings after Logan Webb allowed four runs in 5.1 innings.Carson Whisenhunt, who was drafted less than 11 months ago, made his Double-A debut last night and continued to dominate. He's made a meteoric rise through the SF Giants' system and his first start in Richmond was more of the same. Luis Matos, another extremely intriguing prospect who's the youngest player in Triple-A, homered last night to continue to make his case that he belongs in the majors—soon.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Chris Towers is working back into baseball mode! Daulton Varsho was traded to the Blue Jays (3:00)! ... Does Varsho's redraft value go up (5:00)? Does his dynasty value go down? ... Will Gabriel Moreno start for the Dbacks (16:52)? ... How much will Taylor Rogers affect Camilo Doval (23:22)? ... Michael Conforto signed with the Giants (25:55). ... Will Craig Kimbrel close games for the Phillies (30:30)? ... Nathan Eovaldi signed with the Rangers (32:15). ... Trevor Bauer was reinstated by an independent arbitrator (36:05). ... Wil Myers signed with the Reds while Drew Smyly resigned with the Cubs (39:05). ... Is there any hope for Jeter Downs with the Nationals (41:55)? ... We wrap up with a quick recap of a H2H points mock draft we did (46:00). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-baseball-today?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-baseball-collection Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the latest Carlos Correa-related reporting, the Giants' signings of Michael Conforto and Taylor Rogers, the hijinks potential of twin teammates Taylor and Tyler Rogers, the final results of the free-agent-contract over/under draft, their cautious optimism about the Angels (28:35), the Reds' spending constraints (39:19), owners complaining about Steve […]