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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease joined OverDrive to discuss his signing with the Blue Jays, Toronto being an ideal team for his career, the importance of a strong clubhouse, his family roots into baseball, the strikeouts consistency, the outlook of the team and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Quinn Hughes' trade to the Wild and the next steps in Vancouver, how Hughes makes Minnesota a contender and his fit on the team, Kevyn Adams dismissed as general manager with the Sabres, Connor McDavid's dominance and Auston Matthews' tough stretch with the Maple Leafs. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease on his signing with the Blue Jays, the role in Toronto and the outlook of his career with the team.
The following player are discussed:1. Trey Yesavage (RHP)2. Arjun Nimmala (SS)3. JoJo Parker (SS)4. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP)5. Johnny King (LHP)6. Yohendrick Pinango (OF)7. Charles McAdoo (3B)8. Greg Stanifer (RHP)9. Jake Cook (OF)10. Sean Keys (3B)
The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off another unexpected signing on Friday by inking submarine arm right hander Tyler Rogers to a 3-year contract worth $37 million. The move comes on the heals of the club officially welcoming Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to the franchise, and amid rumours that they are among the front runners for both Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette.Justin and Patrick look at Rogers' wacky Savant page, and discuss the factors that make him so elite at inducing weak contact.
As far as Jewish filmmakers go, the Safie brothers could well be the GOATs (Greatest Of All Time) when it comes to Jewish sports cinema. One of their earliest collaborations was a 2013 documentary on high school basketball star Lenny Cooke; their breakout feature, Uncut Gems, was a sports-adjacent thriller featuring a Passover Seder with Adam Sandler and Idina Menzel; then younger brother Benny Safdie went on to star in Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel—another sports film with a Jewish lead character. Now, in late 2025, the brothers (who are great-nephews of architect Moshe Safdie, for those wondering) have gone their separate ways, each directing their own sports movie. Benny directed The Rock in a biopic of MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, while older brother Josh Safdie tapped Jewish actor Timothée Chalamet to play table tennis champion Marty Reisman in Marty Supreme. While Marty Supreme is slated for a Christmas Day release 2025, the Globe and Mail's film editor, Barry Hertz, just published a review of the Oscar contender, in which he says the story "burns with the relentless, fight-for-your-life spirit of the Maccabees.... With apologies to Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Marty Supreme is, thematically and spiritually, the greatest Hanukkah movie ever made." Hertz joins the Menschwarmers to explain his reasoning and how this ping pong epic fits into the larger canon of Jewish cinema. And before that, the boys chat about Jake Retzlaff leading the Tulane Green Wave to success, and get to the source of an incorrect rumour about the Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Clement being Jewish. Credits Hosts: James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Coby Lipovitch (intro), chēēZ π (main theme, " Organ Grinder Swing ") Support The CJN Follow the podcast on Twitter @menschwarmers Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Menschwarmers (Not sure how? Click here )
MLB's annual Winter Meetings took place this week, but if you're a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays you can be forgiven if you missed it—or, at the very least, didn't quite get what all the hype was about. Partly, that's because the Jays didn't have to sweat their way through the festivities distractedly chasing ghosts while Plan B types fly off the board like they often do. And partly it's because their biggest move of the week—outside of some Ross Atkins unforced PR errors—was their surprising selection of Spencer Miles from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft.What a whirlwind! And this week we're talking about all of it—and how it has genuinely set up the rest of the offseason—and more!FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH*APOLOGIES FOR THE MINOR AUDIO ISSUES!* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas breaks down the Calgary Flames' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night. Hear from head coach Ryan Huska as he reflects on the loss, and from Hunter Brzustewicz as he breaks down his NHL season debut against his hometown team.(27:13) Our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk joins the show! Virk stops by to bring his latest thoughts on this year's Golden Globe nominees, the Toronto Blue Jays still in talks to land Kyle Tucker, his Eagles falling to the Chargers, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
College football chaos! Brent dives into the controversy around Notre Dame's College Football Playoff snub and their decision to skip the Pop Tart Bowl, unpacking what it means for the future of meaningless bowl games and the tradition-rich sport. Plus, he tackles baseball's Hall of Fame snubs, questions Jeff Kent's induction, and debates whether stars like Don Mattingly and Barry Bonds truly belong. Brent also gives his take on the Toronto Blue Jays' uncertain future with Bo Bichette in free agency and how player loyalty and team chemistry impact winning. All that, some shenanigans, and advice for pod listeners to grab a hoodie and some Righteous Felon Jerky. Brought to you by Belly Up Sports, Seatgeek, and Righteous Felon.
Yesterday Dylan Cease and Scott Boras spoke to the media about their decision to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays, and man, did they ever glaze the crap out of the Toronto Blue Jays. But for good reasons. Let's break down what they said and how this signing came to be, and what this means for the rest of the Blue Jays offseason right here on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogThanks to our Partners:Sports Interaction - http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJNReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's program ahead of this afternoon's introductory press conference for new Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher, Dylan Cease. The boys sift through the news of the day including Edwin Diaz's three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers and Kyle Schwarber's five-year, $150 million extension with the Phillies. Sportsnet Shi Davidi (03:19) checks in from MLB's Winter Meetings with thoughts on what the Blue Jays are now prioritizing this offseason, the names potentially on the table for the team, Shane Bieber's status for 2026, and what's next for José Berríos. Later, Jeff and Kevin listen back to John Schneider's comments reflecting on the 2025 World Series, before heading live to Orlando to listen to Cease's introductory press conference (26:00).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Mike Ventola from Service Electric Network TV to discuss some storylines we're following during this Major League Baseball offseason as the Winter Meetings in Orlando heat up. Where will certain talent be headed during free agency, and which teams could be contenders in 2026 based on their offseason? It was a great discussion this week!Topics Mike and Jeff discussed:- The Schwarber Factor: where might he land, and what are the implications?- Are the Pittsburgh Pirates going to turn the corner and spend some money this offseason?- Analyzing the Tampa Bay Rays' low-cost and lower-risk player offseason acquisitions.- Are the Toronto Blue Jays going to remain a contending team based on their offseason?All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable
On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas is joined by Sportsnet 590's Daniele Franceschi to dive into the latest around the NFL and the MLB! Daniele brings his thoughts on what he's seeing from the Eagles and the Chiefs, the Bills taking down the Bengals, and more! Plus, he breaks down how he sees the rest of the offseason unfolding for the Toronto Blue Jays!(30:55) An old 960 staple is back as we get to the day's Headlines! Cam Hughes brings all the top stories on the day and gets you up to speed on the Flames, MLB Hall of Fame, F1, NFL, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Bo Bichette's free agency market is starting to come to life. The Boston Red Sox are pursuing Bo Bichette and might make him the fall back option if they can't sign back Alex Bregman. What does that mean for the Toronto Blue Jays who are actively going after Kyle Tucker? Let's discuss right here on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogThanks to our Partners:Sports Interaction - http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJNReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The legendary Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history, joins Neil and Vic for the inaugural episode of NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition. At 91 years old, Bowman shares remarkable stories from his seven-decade journey through hockey, from his childhood in Verdun to building dynasties in Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. He discusses his mentorship under Sam Pollock, the evolution of the game, coaching superstars, and the challenges facing teams trying to rebuild in today's NHL.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Launching NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition franchise with hockey's greatest coach, Scotty Bowman.[03:00] - Bowman's Scottish immigrant father arriving in Montreal in 1929 as a blacksmith for the CNR railway, and growing up in Verdun.[06:00] - Learning French naturally on the streets of Verdun and perfecting bilingual skills coaching French-Canadian players in Ottawa.[08:00] - Growing up as a Boston Bruins fan, not a Canadiens fan, listening to games on radio with his father writing down scores.[11:00] - How his father worked on building the Verdun Auditorium in 1939 - the same building later named after Scotty and his brother.[13:00] - Transitioning from playing to coaching after injury, and the pivotal mentorship of Sam Pollock beginning in junior hockey.[14:00] - Sam Pollock's genius as a GM: learning the business from the ground up in Ottawa, selling ads, arranging housing, and understanding hockey operations.[16:00] - The evolution from coaching junior hockey to scouting, and how Sam Pollock brought Bowman into the Canadiens organization.[19:00] - Sam Pollock's brilliance: 8 Stanley Cups in 13 seasons as GM, master of trading draft picks with expansion teams, and later success with the Toronto Blue Jays.[21:00] - Why there should be a Sam Pollock Trophy for GMs - the greatest general manager in hockey history.[23:00] - Pollock's draft pick wizardry: how he acquired picks that became Guy Lafleur, Steve Shutt, and Bob Gainey.[25:00] - The challenge of coaching today's entitled generation versus the players of previous eras.[26:00] - How Florida's Bill Zito works closely with Paul Maurice to get specific types of players - size, strength, and physicality over soft skill players.[28:00] - The difficulty of complete rebuilds: why stripping teams down to the girders (Chicago, San Jose) makes competing nearly impossible.[30:00] - The problem with half the league missing playoffs - how can you sell tickets when fans know their team has no shot?[32:00] - The infiltration of European hockey into NHL systems, and how taking a gamble on Russian players changed everything.[34:00] - Acquiring the Russian Five: Sergei Fedorov's defensive brilliance, Vladimir Konstantinov's tragic injury, and the Lou Lamoriello connection that brought Slava Fetisov to Detroit.[36:00] - Adding Viacheslav Kozlov and Larry Murphy to complete the puzzle - parallels to Neil's Edmonton Oilers acquisitions for the 1994 Rangers.[38:00] - The entitlement problem with today's young stars drafted 1-8: they feel they've already made it before proving anything.[40:00] - Communication with superstars: never sugarcoating, always telling the truth even when players don't want to hear it.[43:00] - Buffalo's 13-year playoff drought and the challenge of selling tickets when your team can't compete.[44:00] - Guy Lafleur's difficult start: the pressure of being ordained as the next Jean Beliveau and transitioning from center to wing.[46:00] - Steve Yzerman's transformation: convincing a 150-point scorer to sacrifice offense, become a checker, and embrace defense to win championships.[48:00] - Florida's threepeat chances: the importance of the Seth Jones and Sam Bennett additions, and managing goaltending with 37-year-old Sergei Bobrovsky.[50:00] - The challenge of defending...
Alex Call is an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was traded from Washington to Los Angeles on July 31, 2025 and went on to help the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series in seven games over the Toronto Blue Jays. Topics:(01:29) - Alex being traded at the deadline(04:02) - Being grateful that God brought him to LA(06:53) - Playing in the 2025 World Series(09:57) - Taking a parade lap after winning(14:33) - Becoming a father(16:17) - Alex being a Green Bay Packers fan(18:40) - Who is Jesus to Alex Call right nowSpecial thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Every Man's Bible and Every Woman's Bible. Learn more at EveryMansBible.com and EveryWomansBible.com.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens up Thursday's show with headlines and a big one involving baseball as the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly meeting with free agent Kyle Tucker. Puck needs the Mariners on Tucker ASAP, but he knows it won't happen. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo joins Puck to discuss all the top storylines in the NFL including, Mike Tomlin on the outs in Pittsburgh, NFL super agents, Sam Darnold's issues in big games and “Egg Gate” in Philly. It's a Thursday and that means another KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy. Puck and Mitch chat about Mitch's trip to Vegas to watch hoops and they reminisce about the good and great times in college basketball and how it will never be the same as a fan. Also, they touch in on the Seahawks last five games and could there be a chance they miss the playoffs??? And, Mitch is ever angry with Puck! FULL show airs in its entirety during the Daily Puck Drop LIVE show, but to watch and listen to the full show now, go to PuckSports.com and sign up to be a Puck's Posse member! “On This Day….” Puck touches in on Thanksgiving, Burger King, MLB, Jeff Bridges and Jay-ZPuck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” The sad reality of college sports (1:00) Puck (6:07) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (36:19) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (47:34) “On This Day….”(51:40) “Hey, What the Puck!”
Blue Jays: Dylan Cease, which looked like their rotation anchor, Cody Ponce from KBO, Trey Yesavage unlikely to be sent down given his playoff performance.International & Return SigningsCody Ponce: MVP-caliber KBO season; Jays invest $30M/3 yrs.Anthony Kay returns from Japan after dominating Signs with White Sox; may translate to mid-rotation MLB value.Injury Comebacks & Pitching Depth (Cole, Manoah).Alek Manoah signs $1.95M deal with Angels.Angels, Manoah & Grayson Rodriguez may be multi-inning relievers Free Agency Unsigned: Bregman, Alonso, Realmuto, Bassett, Tucker, Pham, Verdugo, Renfroe, Margot and more.Cedric Mullins joins Rays on 1-year, $7M contract; possible trade chip later.CBA & Market Slowdown ConcernsTeams may hesitate due to uncertainty around upcoming CBA.Mark wonders whether clubs fear a lost season.Winter Meetings in Orlando next week — Mark may attend.Offseason Transaction “Pauses”What will the Rays outfield look like with Cedric Mullins joining the Tampa Bay Rays - Chandler Simpson, Ryan Vilade, Jonny DeLuca, Josh Lowe, Jake Fraley, Richie Palacios, Jake MangumMLB Outfield economics projections Rays will spend - $12.4 million Blue Jays spend - $55.8 million Yankees spend - $93 million"Sometimes you get what you pay for"Chandler Simpson's very young can, he can steal a hundred bases & Vilade has room to growCedric Mullins will bring a performing experience that & he can be an on-field coach for the other outfieldersValue of Homer Bush Jr Rays have needed to get more Left-HandedRay Delgado's potential may have been overlooked – “ he's an excellent defender. He has power potential so he could hit, , 10 home runs and above, high work ethic, high leadership. Plus won MVP in AAADelgado compared to Jake Mangum & Mike BrosseauRays Fan Fest – will there be one this year, where will we be held, Steinbrenner Field or Trop Parking LotNew Stadium Will Elsa from Frozen be building the new Tampa Bay Rays fallWill Rays will be a Trop team through 2029?Hall of Fame Mat's choices - Carlos Delgado & Jeff Kent Voters include: Kim Ng, Fergie Jenkins, “Ozzy Smith. Probably one of the cleanest players you could ever imagine & highly skilled. And I know he takes his job seriously as a voter, right? Alan Trammell, same deal. Robin Yount, same deal. I have no doubt in my mind that they hold people to account when it comes to steroidsThe voting is complicated - ugh!How about a Hall of Fame museum in Vegas that would tell the story of baseballDon Mattingly (Donnie Baseball) – leaves the Toronto Blue Jays. What's next – could Mattingly replace Aaron Boone with the YankeesWould Don Mattingly work with a new league like the new professional softball league10 managers changes - looking for stabilityWho should be held accountable for a team's success, the owner/front office or the manager. Look at John Gruden as an example.Crossing our fingers & toes for Stadium News & Healthy Pitching ArmsRemember the Season of Giving Neil Solondz with the Purple Stride - To join go to http://support.pancan.org/goto/neilsolondzFind Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @ baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward
Kevin Kiermaier, former Toronto Blue Jay and 12-year MLB centrefielder, joins JD to discuss his goal to revolutionize outfield defense, if the Blue Jays influenced his post-playing career, his relationship with Daulton Varsho, what's attractive to free agents about Toronto and the Blue Jays, and his relationship with Kevin Pillar. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
It's time to map out the Yankees' offseason on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by sharing his thoughts on what the Yankees could be up to in the offseason (1:47) as they try to make up ground on the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. Mike is then joined by the podcast's legal correspondent, Phil Fraietta, to dive deeper into what the Yankees may try to do over the winter (7:01) to address their needs. Mike then makes his Week 14 NFL Picks (49:27) with Will Smith of the Sorry To Interrupt podcast and reviews Volume 1 of Stranger Things Season 5 (1:08:08) with pop culture correspondent Sam Derosa (@SDeros5) to wrap up the show.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Send us a textSNL Writer Carl Tart takes you behind the scenes during game 7 of the World Series at Saturday Night Live! Plus he shares his newfound annoyance with Toronto Blue Jays fans.Support the show
The Los Angeles Dodgers are MLB champions, the Toronto Blue Jays sign Dylan Cease and the Boston Red Sox sign Sonny Gray, Rob Manfred has an MLB "Fan Council" problem, and Sam made Black Walnut Pie for Thanksgiving.
The Toronto Blue Jays made a major impact on the baseball world when they won the AL pennant and came within a game of winning the World Series this past season. However, just because they got so close to a title doesn't mean they didn't see room for improvement, and with one fell swoop, they found themselves a new potential ace for their rotation.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the mega deal that Dylan Cease received from the Blue Jays, as he finalized a 7-year, $210 million contract to hopefully lead them right back to the World Series next year. Did Toronto jump the gun a little too quickly to bring in the seven-year veteran or were they right to strike before any other team could bid for Cease's services?Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the other moves that saw pitchers finding new homes, including the Boston Red Sox trading for St. Louis Cardinals starter Sonny Gray, the New York Mets signing Devin Williams to a three-year deal and the Baltimore Orioles bringing in Ryan Helsley to help with their bullpen. Then the guys take a look back at their bold predictions for the 2025 season and whether any actually came true.2:31 — The Opener: Cease to Toronto25:03 — Scott Boras Scoreboard update29:27 — We Need To Talk About: Sonny to Boston42:33 — Around The League: Devin & Helsley's new homes55:04 — Turbo Mode: '25 predictions recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing the first big free agent move of the offseason, Dylan Cease's seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. From there, we discuss the Cardinals trading Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, Ryan Helsley signing with the Orioles, the Angels buying out the final year of Anthony Rendon's disastrous contract, and former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde joining the Rays front office. To wrap up, we draft full twenty-six man rosters made up of who we think are the best players in MLB history.
On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown evaluate the Detroit Tigers with one week until MLB's Winter Meetings. Right-hander Dylan Cease kicked off free agency this offseason with a seven-year, $210 million contract from the Toronto Blue Jays, raising questions about left-hander Tarik Skubal's market next offseason. We break down agent Scott Boras' latest comments about third baseman Alex Bregman — and whether the Tigers truly need his leadership. We dig into the Tigers' interest in right-hander Michael King in free agency, then break down how president of baseball operations Scott Harris should spend his remaining $35 million (if the payroll target is $175 million). Greg Jewett, a bullpen expert, joins the show to analyze the relievers on the free agent and trade markets, including the best fits for the Tigers. He discusses everything from top-tier options to under-the-radar candidates, plus he reacts to the breaking news of right-handed reliever Devin Williams signing with the New York Mets. To wrap up, Brown digs into a bigger-picture organizational question: Do the Tigers have a pitching problem? Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here
Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to break down the O's offseason moves with long-time O's insider Steve Melewski.
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million total for a 30-year old pitcher. The Blue Jays were one win away from a World Series title. (14:30) Anthony Rendon and the Angels are in buyout discussions. One of the worst contract in MLB history. It's in the final year. (24:00) Luka Doncic had a problem with the NBA Cup courts so the court went away. For the NBA Cup the league gives out special courts for teams to play on. Well, Luka said the courts were dangerous. (35:00) The Boston Red Sox have a payroll update. How much is the team going to spend? Is the team willing to lose money? (44:00) The St. Louis Cardinals are now a revenue sharing recipient. Unheard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million total for a 30-year old pitcher. The Blue Jays were one win away from a World Series title. (14:30) Anthony Rendon and the Angels are in buyout discussions. One of the worst contract in MLB history. It's in the final year. (24:00) Luka Doncic had a problem with the NBA Cup courts so the court went away. For the NBA Cup the league gives out special courts for teams to play on. Well, Luka said the courts were dangerous. (35:00) The Boston Red Sox have a payroll update. How much is the team going to spend? Is the team willing to lose money? (44:00) The St. Louis Cardinals are now a revenue sharing recipient. Unheard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, after hearing that there's just no way for the New York Yankees to make a profit, Bobby and Alex spend the first half of the podcast doing a charity phone-a-thon for their down-on-his-luck owner Hal Steinbrenner. Please, if you can, consider donating to the New York Yankees to make sure they don't have to close up shop next year. Next, they discuss the Toronto Blue Jays signing the top pitcher on the free agent market, Dylan Cease, and how it's a promising sign for Toronto's intentions to continue contending for the World Series. Finally, they discuss the intriguing Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade, including Nimmo's reputation amongst Mets fans and how it compares to his actual on-field ability.Links:Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon (and listen to this week's Wikipedia Game right now!)Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by talking about some baseball news from the weekend as former Padres pitcher Dylan Cease got himself a nice little payday when he signed a 7 year $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, but was it an overpay? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys get into the college football DRAMA with Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to become the new coach at LSU. Listen here!
Justin and Patrick continue the offseason content with grades for the 2026 infield. In this episode:VladdyKirkBichetteHeinemanClementGimenezNext up: Starting Pitchers!
Randy Haines and I continue our team previews with the Toronto Blue Jays. The pods are not meant to be a deep dive into each and every player on each team, but more so identifying some interesting ADP's (Draft Champions), items of importance on their depth charts - either with paths for players in playing time or vice versa- any how some recent news may dictate some player interest. TorontoJeff Hoffman is not draftable at current ADP with recent rumors ? Whats the price where it becomes comfortable to take a shot?Gausman/Bieber/Yesavage all going within a round of each otherEarly drafters not buying Nathan Lukes Berrios post 400 in DCs is appealingLouie Varland starter or reliever?PullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:-Access to lively Discord with highly active members sharing player evaluations, draft boards and strategies..get a leg up on your league mates!-Player Breakdowns series in audio and video form-Draft recaps from me-additional Launch Angle episodes-additional Guest episodes-ad free listening-Much more!https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
Jordan, Kev, and Bayleigh give their initial reactions to the Sonny Gray to Boston trade. Is he the team's No. 2 starter? Can they be a World Seres contender if he is? Does anybody they acquire outpitch what they got for three months out of Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito in 2025?They also give their thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal worth $210 million. That team is finally being rewarded for its efforts in becoming a big-market club; only heightened by the recent run to the World Series.Lastly, the duo talks more impending Collective Bargaining Negotiations. Will it be all hype? How much baseball are we losing in 2027.All that, and more, in this edition of The Pesky Report.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg
The 2025 Major League Baseball season was one of the most memorable in recent history. From the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first repeat champions since the New York Yankees' '90s dynasty to the incredible run that brought the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series since 1993, it's time to look back at the unforgettable moments from the season that was.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman revisit the year in baseball with their annual time capsule episode. Starting with the Opening Series in Japan—which featured Shohei Ohtani getting a little help on a home run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. receiving a contract extension and Juan Soto's reception upon his return to the Bronx—the guys collect mementos from these moments so future generations can remember them.Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the first-ever swing-off to decide the All-Star Game in Atlanta, the extremely rainy Speedway Classic, Jacob Misiorowski pulling an extremely rare Charizard Pokémon card and the first-ever American Pope being a Chicago White Sox fan. This year's time capsule does not disappoint!1:40 – What is the time capsule?5:28 – Opening Series in Japan19:11 – Baseball Pope36:30 – Rafael Devers traded42:26 – Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby53:12 – Speedway Classic1:08:43 – Mets complete collapse1:11:48 – 2025 Postseason1:23:09 – Ernie's couch1:31:59 – Yamamoto's Game 7 Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
The Toronto Blue Jays have made another huge acquisition, signing free agent pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal. When news like that breaks, we call up Brayden Ewasko from the Locked On Blue Jays podcast to find out exactly what the impact is going to be on the clubhouse and on the diamond. Download the Locked On Blue Jays podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Cease is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year, $210 million deal! What is with the yearly inconsistencies? What is his early ADP and will it move up? Any concern moving from the NL West to the AL East? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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
A Thanksgiving edition of Phillies Today. Francisco Rojas starts the show with the report that the Phils have checked in on Ketel Marte, and whether or not they should trade for him. Also, he gives five things he's thankful for as a Phillies fan. Lastly, what Dylan Cease signing a big deal with the Toronto Blue Jays could mean for Ranger Suarez.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back for an offseason edition as the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a 7-year, $210 million contract. They share their reactions to the move, what Cease can bring to Toronto's rotation, and what comes next on the Jays' list of offseason priorities. Sportsnet insider Shi Davidi (6:55) shares his thoughts on the signing, its impact on the team's plans moving forward, and what the rotation might look like with José Berríos and Louis Varland both competing for the 5th spot. Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan stops by (30:32) to discuss the timing of Cease's signing, the terms of the deal, and which position the Jays should target —by trade or signing— next. Finally, Passan looks at Bo Bichette's market and how he's valued as a free agent.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On this episode, Josh Goldberg dives into the Toronto Blue Jays' first major offseason acquisition with the signing of Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210M contract. We dive into how Cease fits into the rotation, what makes his stuff so elite, and what the Blue Jays might look to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The puns have yet to cease, and why would they just yet? Because we're still very much in the afterglow of the Toronto Blue Jays handing out a $210 million contract to one of the absolute most durable, highest-strikeout starting pitchers in the sport. And they may not be done big game hunting, either.What else does will Dylan Cease bring over the next seven seasons? That's... that's an interesting question. And it's the main one we grapple with this week!FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. We start the show like we always do, with lots of laughs. The Oilers have some autograph sessions today at WEM, and the nasties were absolutely crushing it today in the text line! We then hit on some Morning Announcements to recap everything that transpired yesterday in the world of sport! After the break, the texts continued to roll on in. But Dusty wanted to share his potential lineups for the next game against the Kraken. To finish hour one, we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! How about them Toronto Blue Jays? Last night they signed Dylan Cease to a massive sever-year $210M deal.
Clive Brewer is the Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning at the University of Notre Dame where, he is responsible for leading and managing a department focused on maximizing the physical development of Notre Dame's Olympic sports student-athletes, Prior to his current role, Clive was the Director of Human Performance for Arizona Athletics in Phoenix, and has worked for a number of different sporting organisations including Toronto Blue Jays, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Columbus Crew, IMG, IAAF, Widnes Vikings & England Rugby League. Loren Landow is the Director of Football Performance at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to this, Loren served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos from 2018-2023, and he also owns and directs Landow Performance in Centennial, Colorado, where theyhavce worked with thousands of athletes in all sports to prepare for professional and amateur competition, including NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, WNBA and Olympic medalists. QUOTES "The joke I always use is I'm the world's ugliest bridesmaid. People see the athlete, people see the coach, but they should never see me. We are a guy in the background who's doing a lot of the work and driving things forward, but we ain't that important.” “And high functioning means that you're able to actually be honest with people, be open with people and them to be open with you too. It's not to respect a hierarchy or anything else. It's like, you have to be open to that critical question asked in the right way, you know, in order to really reflect on what you do and are you doing the best and is there a better way of doing it?” “I tell my staff, like, we're all going to make mistakes. The goal is not to make the same mistake twice and try to make the mistakes less egregious as we go. So I think part of it is like understanding that it's an okay environment to make a mistake in and we're going to learn from it.” “But I look at what I call the hat scenario. So the very first exercise I do with my guys is, you know, we understand what hats people wear, right? So there's the blue hat, which is the process hat, right? And there's the green hat, which is the ideas hat. And then there's the red hat, which is the emotional hat. And then there's the yellow hat, is the pleasing people hat. And then there's the black hat, which is, it won't work. And so we explained this, and I use the hats a lot in my scenarios, but the first thing I said to the guys is, just like that, what's your preferred hat? There's no right or wrongs here because each of those is a strength.” “I think being much more deliberate in terms of creating that environment and realize that my job is to set that up and then stay out of way of it. I've never been good as what I would call the cheerleader coach. I think I've always told players, if I've got to bring the intensity, you're in the wrong job.” SHOWNOTES 1) Clive and Loren's update since last episode on the podcast and their new roles at University of Notre Dame 2) Coaching philosophies and how they have evolved over time for Loren and Clive 3) How to frame questions for constructive feedback and the importance of creating an environment to own mistakes 4) The difference between an inter- and mutli-disciplinary performance team 5) The structure of the Notre Dame football and Olympic sport performance staff organisation 6) Tailoring tasks and workflow to staff strengths and the hat analogy for different staff different strengths 7) Demonstrating impact in new environments and obtaining trust through consistency PEOPLE MENTIONED John Wagle Duncan French
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has been making headlines in the past few days with a mix of personal style changes, business ventures, and public appearances. According to IMDb, Bieber made a notable public appearance at the 2025 World Series, debuting a clean-shaven look alongside his wife Hailey Bieber. The couple cheered for the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium, marking a fresh-faced era for the singer. Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter also noted Bieber's enthusiastic support for the Blue Jays, including a playful thumbs-down gesture toward Shohei Ohtani.On the business front, AOL reports that Bieber is gearing up to launch a new fashion line called SKYLRK. He's been teasing apparel and accessories on Instagram, tagging @SKYLRK in his posts and adding the brand to his bio. While there's no official launch date yet, fans can sign up for updates on the SKYLRK website. This move comes as Bieber appears to have stepped back from promoting his previous streetwear label, Drew House.Bieber's support for his wife Hailey's beauty brand, rhode, continues to be a highlight. AOL notes that Justin is “beyond proud” of Hailey following the $1 billion acquisition of rhode by e.l.f. cosmetics. Hailey will now serve as Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation for rhode, with Justin sharing her announcement on his Instagram.In personal news, People magazine reported that Bieber made a brief appearance in Hailey's 29th birthday video, cheering her on. This comes amid ongoing speculation about his health and career, but no new official statements have been made.A less flattering story emerged from MARCA, which reported that Bieber was photographed urinating in public during a golf game in Palm Springs, California. The incident, while minor, drew attention due to the potential legal penalties for public urination in California.Overall, Bieber's recent activities reflect a blend of personal reinvention, business expansion, and continued public engagement, all of which are shaping his evolving public image.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Darryl Silverstein is the true embodiment of resilience, legacy, and heart. In this powerful episode, we uncover how his passion for baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays shaped his life and spirit — leading up to their 2025 World Series run against the Los Angeles Dodgers. From losing vision in his right eye at 13 to battling brain cancer, Darryl's story is one of pure grit, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction2:39 – Patriotism: When an Entire Country Rallies Behind the Toronto Blue Jays3:58 – Team Camaraderie: Inside the Blue Jays' Locker Room7:07 – Off-Season Strategy: What Should the Blue Jays Focus on for 2026?14:41 – The Slide: What Really Should Have Happened21:43 – One Conversation Darryl Would Love to Have — Outside of Baseball29:16 – Losing Vision at 13: Darryl's Story of Trauma and Resilience35:10 – Why Talking About Your Partner Matters — In Life, Love, and Business41:16 – Balancing Family, Business, and the Birth of J. Birdy52:45 – Entrepreneurship in Canada: Redefining Failure and Embracing Growth Follow Darryl Silverstein Below: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mlb_dad18/ jbirdybaseballcoINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jbirdybaseballco/followers/mutualFirstWEBSITE: https://jbirdy.ca CONTACT ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: 1:1 CONSULTING CALL: https://calendly.com/rorymitchell-biz/15-minute-discovery-call?month=2025-02 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/officially.rory/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@officiallyroryX/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/officiallyroryHOO.BE: https://hoo.be/officiallyroryPAYPAL DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rorymitch
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber's recent days have delivered an unusually dense stream of developments, business moves, public appearances, and social media buzz, signaling both personal reinvention and biographical significance. Most visually, Bieber carved headlines with a fresh start and a fully clean shaven face at Game Three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, energetically supporting the Toronto Blue Jays alongside Hailey Bieber. The beard-free look marked a symbolic shift and spawned memes and widespread coverage, with outlets like Just Jared, XMAG, and IMDb highlighting this new era for the pop superstar. Social media further amplified Bieber's baseball appearance as fans circulated his Blue Jays jersey moment and gave Shohei Ohtani a thumbs-down, showing that his presence still generates viral energy.On the business front, Bieber split from his Drew House fashion brand, announcing via Instagram on November 13 that the venture no longer represented him or his family. This pivot clears the path for his newer fashion enterprise, SKYLRK, which launched in July. His wife Hailey has reportedly contributed to design elements—especially leather jackets and accessories inspired by her own Rhode skincare brand—financing this expansion with her headline-grabbing $1 billion sale of Rhode to E.L.F. Beauty in May. As chief creative officer and head of innovation at Rhode, Hailey's achievement continues to cast a lucrative shadow over Bieber's business trajectory.There's no shortage of family news: Justin and Hailey's son, Jack Blues, born August 2024, features in occasional heartfelt social content, highlighting Bieber's evolving role as a father. Yet, there's still a storm behind the scenes. On November 16, while riding an electric skateboard, Bieber reportedly injured his ribs—a setback he admitted during a Twitch livestream could impact rehearsals for his confirmed Coachella 2026 headline slot, where he's set to share top billing with Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G; profit estimates for his set run up to $10 million.In the world of music, anticipation grows for Bieber's official comeback in 2025. Producer Mk.gee confirmed studio sessions, and Bieber's recent Instagram stories teased new tracks—a fusion of classic vocals and fresh rap, fueling speculation about the shape of his next era. Industry talk hints at new collaborations and a likely global tour as he attempts to mend losses from the canceled Justice World Tour of 2022 which resulted from his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis.Finally, behind the scenes, Bieber has teamed up with Adele's publicist Benny Tarantini for a coordinated reputation reboot ahead of Coachella. Meanwhile, fans continue to parse every move: from Bieber unfollowing Usher on Instagram, inciting rumors of shifting allegiances, to events like Justin Bieber Night at Strummers in Fresno on November 22, the sense is clear—2025 may be remembered as the year Justin Bieber reset, redirected, and readied himself to reclaim pop culture primacy.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has kept the world's attention fixed squarely on him these past few days with a remarkable blend of fashion pivots, business intrigue, health challenges, and family milestones. The most viral moment came as the 31-year-old superstar arrived beard-free alongside Hailey Bieber at Game 3 of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium. According to IMDb and Just Jared, this fresh-faced public appearance—cheering for his beloved Toronto Blue Jays—was widely interpreted as a reset for Bieber's image and quickly made him a trending topic across social media and entertainment sites. He wore a custom Blue Jays jersey, launched some playful shade at Shohei Ohtani, and reminded fans that he remains as comfortable in the front row of major sporting events as he is onstage.Simultaneously, Bieber's business world is buzzing. After announcing via Instagram Stories that he is no longer involved with his former streetwear label Drew House—stating it no longer reflects him, Hailey, or their life, a move confirmed by reporting from PEOPLE and detailed podcasts—he's focused on his new apparel and accessories line, SKYLRK. AOL and PEOPLE report that Bieber has teased the brand heavily on Instagram, showcasing pieces such as bold platform sandals, sweatshirts, and a notably similar phone case to that of Hailey's Rhode beauty line—fuel for both family synergy and some social media side-eye. So far, there's no official launch date for SKYLRK, but interested fans can already sign up for updates.On the personal front, Bieber and Hailey's family life has also been in the spotlight. The couple celebrated the birth of their first son, Jack Blues, in August 2024, and Hailey's own ambitions continue to ascend—E.L.F. Beauty acquired Rhode for a headline-making one billion dollars in May, as reported by PEOPLE and confirmed by business press. Hailey steps into new roles as chief creative officer and head of innovation for the merged brand.But not everything has been smooth sailing. Justin took a spill from his Onewheel electric skateboard and suffered a rib injury, which he described on Twitch as “gnarly” and still affecting his performance in both daily life and music rehearsals. With these hurdles, Bieber's inner circle, according to some unconfirmed tabloid reports, have voiced concern about personal and professional pressures mounting, but spokespersons have publicly refuted any serious financial or health crises.With Coachella 2026 on the horizon—where he will headline alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G—Justin is preparing for an emphatic return to music, streaming his creative process and new material on social media and stoking rumors about a comeback album and world tour. Collaborators like producer Mk.gee confirm studio work is well underway. For Justin Bieber, a new era is beginning—marked by a clean face, a fashionable pivot, and, if industry insiders are right, a much-anticipated musical renaissance.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Three weeks have passed since the end of the World Series. Justin and Patrick return with their continued thoughts on how the season ended, and on the future.The guys then begin a BFMD offseason tradition of grading the players. In this episode: George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, and Davis Schneider. Next up: infield
After talking about some of his experiences at PASIC50, McMaster University (ON) Percussion and Music Cognition Professor Michael Schutz stops by to talk about his PASIC50 Scholarly Research Presentation on Xylophone Music (06:00), his job at McMaster, the percussion ensemble program there, the Canadian Percussion Network, the city of Hamilton, and cold weather (20:55), growing up in Northern Virginia, his musical background , and his years as a soccer goalie (40:55), attending Penn State for undergrad and studying under Dan Armstrong and Giff Howarth (48:05), his master's degree time at Northwestern (IL), studying with Michael Burritt and being in school with lots of outstanding percussionists (57:20), teaching percussion in Virginia and getting his Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Virginia (01:08:35), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on musicality, great books, the Toronto Blue Jays, and great food in many cities (01:20:40).Finishing with a Rave on a recent performance by the American Ballet Theater (01:42:50).Michael Schutz links:Michael Schutz HomepageMichael Schutz's McMaster pagePrevious Podcast Guests Mentioned:Shawn Mativetsky in 2023Victoria Sparks in 2018Nicholas Papador in 2024Gifford Howarth in 2024David Skidmore in 2025Sean Connors in 2025Peter Martin in 2025Robert Dillon in 2025Matthew Coley in 2021Eric Hollenbeck in 2025Cory Hills in 2024Jeff Barudin in 2018Raves:American Ballet Theatre
With the General Manager Meetings all wrapped up, the groundwork is being laid for what is sure to be a busy offseason. After the Los Angeles Dodgers captured back-to-back World Series titles, teams are aiming to knock them off their throne and every club has needs to make that happen.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at all thirty MLB teams and determine what their main needs are this offseason. With teams like the Dodgers, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies all ready to spend money on high-priced free agents, how will they allocate their funds? What do teams in the middle—like the San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs—do to try to close the gap?Later, Jake and Jordan ask big questions regarding Kyle Tucker and his pursuit of over $400 million, who will be the toughest to envision wearing a different uniform and which player the Dodgers will eventually acquire to annoy fans from other teams. They also dive into the Seattle Mariners re-signing Josh Naylor after his successful half-season with them.1:33 – The Opener: Naylor back to Seattle20:47 – Around the League: Needs for all 30 teams39:36 – What do the teams in the middle do?55:32 – Will smaller-market clubs spend?59:42 – Pressing questions for free agents1:14:55 – Field Report: Nats' new manager Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Rachel and Van start the show with a recap of the recent elections, including what the “blue wave” of elected officials means for the future of politics, the passage of Prop 50, and the reactions to Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election. Then, they are joined by Jesse Blake, co-owner of the podcast network SDPN, to talk about the World Series and what it's like being a Toronto Blue Jays fan. Finally, they talk about the developing GOP “civil war” over Nick Fuentes before getting into Summer Walker's newest cover art and the viral discussion about whether it is embarrassing to have a boyfriend. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:34 - Election night recaps 32:02 - Van Jones comments on Zohran Mamdani 1:04:06 - Jesse Blake joins the show 1:18:13 - Has a GOP civil war begun? 1:40:32 - Summer Walker's new album artwork 1:52:17 - Embarrassing boyfriends 2:10:35 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Jesse Blake Producer: Ashleigh Smith and Donnie Beacham Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recorded: November 03, 2025 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan welcome College Baseball powerhouse Tony Vitello, former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and now the new manager of the San Francisco Giants! Taylor Lewan kicks off the pod by further apologizing for his Spooktober showing. However Will Compton presses him to a point that Taylor defends his title as the king of Spooktober. The boys then recap their Halloweens with the family, sharing stories of trick-or-treating with their kids and the best costumes they saw over the weekend. Followed by Taylor fighting for his life on the bus explaining his battle with gout. Afterward Vitello hops on the pod and gives the boys an incredible interview. Renowned for his fiery intensity, innovative culture, and championship run, Tony Vitello will now look to translate his skills to the MLB. Tony opens up about his leadership style and team culture building, as well as a few recruiting secrets, game-day rituals (including the infamous leopard-print fur coat for home runs), and how he builds a winning mindset from the ground up. Along the way: light-hearted stories, locker room moments, and unexpected insights into what it takes to win at the highest level of college baseball and what it will take to win a World Series after what we all just witnessed between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Big Hugs, Tiny Kisses! TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro3:19 Spooktober Is Over17:34 Gout Is No Joke31:31 Tickle Turkey36:00 Christmas Decorations 39:21 Dodgers Win World Series45:41 The Final Bite59:52 TONY VITELLO JOINS59:57 Is The Dodgers Winning Bad For Baseball?1:04:09 Getting The Giants Job1:09:41 Difference In Coaching In College v MLB1:10:37 Telling Tennessee He Was Leaving1:18:03 Was The MLB A Goal Of His?1:24:09 Coming Up The Coaching Ranks1:26:36 Nerves During Hiring Process1:27:47 NIL In College Baseball1:43:08 Salary Cap In MLB?1:44:37 Tony Owes The Boys Some Money1:47:14 Farm System vs College1:51:43 What Will He Miss Most From College?1:53:10 Motivating Players With So Many Games1:54:38 Moments He Likes To Look Back On1:58:18 Taylor’s First Pitch2:04:14 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.