Podcasts about usa today's bob nightengale

Marly Rivera and USA Today's Bob Nightengale join Buster to talk about the fantasy of baseball getting started smoothly and the reality of playing during a pandemic. Rivera talks about why youth may prevail in a short season and shares players' concerns about spikes in coronavirus across the country (3:04). Nightengale says he thinks every game will be treated like the postseason when it comes to pitching decisions and shares his advice for the next time the players and owners get into the negotiating room (16:02).

Tom, Jake, and Stacy are pleased to be joined by USA Today MLB Insider Bob Nightengale to start off the second hour. Why did the negotiations drag on so long? Can baseball recapture a fan base? Nightengale gives his take. In Four Down Territory, how can DK Metcalf improve in year two? On The Timeline, NFL stands will look a little different in the age of social distancing.

Steve and John started the show with reaction to comments from Lakers' Dwight Howard and Avery Bradley about possibly not playing until there is a solution to all the civil unrest around the country. And, where are the MLB Owners in this baseball negotiations? To talk about this and if there will be a MLB season is USA Today's Bob Nightengale. And, "Birthday Of The Day!"

On this edition of Working The Beat, USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins us to discuss the latest on the MLB-MLBPA talks to start the 2020 Major League season, the upcoming MLB draft, where things are going for GM's and managers on the hot seat and a potential work stoppage in 2022. Mike and Kevin also break down 76ers owner Josh Harris' interest in buying the New York Mets, Roger Goodell's apology to NFL players and the NFL's new guidelines for player interaction.

Mason and Ireland started the show giving updates on all the protests around the city of LA. Then, USA Today's Bob Nightengale gave us an update on the state of Major League Baseball and when we can start playing again. Also, more calls on the protests and the civil unrest going on in the Southland.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale talks to Henry Lake about baseball.

The show started off with the results of the big "Ireland vs. Travis" Golf showdown from the weekend. And, what happens if one NBA player gets infected during the shorten playoffs? Plus, talk on the NBA Playoffs and possible format changes. Also, USA Today's Bob Nightengale called in to talk about the latest on the MLB front.

Hour 4. Bill wraps up the show with another rendition of Buy or Sell with Radio Joe. Plus, we'll replay our interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale from earlier in the show. Buy or Sell: After seeing and learning more about MJ, he's clearly better than LeBron.

John wondered if he needs a "TV for his jacuzzi" at the "Ireland Estate." Plus, a MLB 2020 Giveaway! And, USA Today's Bob Nightengale came on to talk about what he's hearing about the MLB coming back and how it will look once it does.

Gwynn & Chris talked about the great birthday toast for Toyn Gwynn Sr over the weekend, broke down all the weekend news, and talked to USA Today's Bob Nightengale about the MLB proposal owners approved today. He cautioned the players may reject the proposal but ultimately thinks something will get done. 

Re-uploaded due to issues: Steve Carney discusses another plan to get baseball started, this time reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale, that would not only have games return by Independence Day, but also get in a 100-game regular season and a full postseason, albeit with some tweaks to the alignment.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale called in to talk about the possibility of division realignment, which would include the LA Dodgers and the Houston Astros in the same division. And, why is John Ireland always wrong? Plus, calls, voicemails and twitter questions for the fellas

After breaking the story about MLB's new ideas for a 2020 baseball season, USA Today's Bob Nightengale joined host Chuck Garfien to talk about all the details. When the season would start, where games would be played, how the White Sox and Cubs would be in the same division, a wild playoff format and why league officials are optimistic that there will be baseball in 2020.(2:38) - The White Sox and Cubs in the same division?(6:26) - How would the playoffs work?(9:40) - Could fans be allowed in games?(13:25) - Setbacks the league must consider before starting the season(15:55) -Why these changes could be the best thing for baseball going forward

Mike Peasley and Clarence Hill Jr were joined by USA Today's own Bob Nightengale to discuss the latest updates on the beginning of MLB's 2020 season.  Support the show.

USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joined DJ Ringgenberg and EA on Game Night to break down his story on radical realignment, what he thinks it will take to see baseball in 2020. Support the show.

It's a big Friday edition of SportsTalk Live. Host David Kaplan is joined by 670 The Score David Haugh, Bears Insider JJ Stankevitz and ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Bulls fans are still buzzing after the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas. David likes the move while JJ says this is the first time in a long time he's been excited to be a Bulls fan. Meanwhile, Nick provides a national perspective and says he'll reserve judgment until he sees who else joins the front office and who the coach will be. Plus, Karnisovas has a lot of decisions to make with his roster. The guys debate if anyone is untradeable. Bob Nightengale reports that MLB is considering a plan for the 2020 season where teams will play at their spring training facilities. Teams would be realigned into Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues for the entire season. The panel is skeptical but they just want baseball.Kap is then joined by long-time NBA player Jared Jeffries. He worked with Karnisovas in the Nuggets front office. Jeffries talks about his experiences with the Bulls' new head of basketball and describes his greatest qualities. Would Karnisovas tear down the Bulls roster and start over? Jared explains.Finally, a Chicago restaurant uses social distancing guidelines to take a shot at Mitch Trubisky. Of course, that leads to a debate over the week one starter. And which is lamer: "Tompa Bay" or "Tampa Brady"? Resident Bucs fan Nick Friedell weighs in.0:00 - Bulls fans are still abuzz over the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas. 5:00 - Are any players on the current Bulls roster untradeable?7:45 - USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that MLB is considering starting the season with teams at their Spring Training facilities and realigning into Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues for 2020.12:00 - Former NBA star Jared Jeffries joins Kap. He worked in the Nuggets front office with Arturas Karnisovas. He talks about his experiences with the Bulls' new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.18:25 - One Chicago restaurant takes a shot at Mitch Trubisky with its social distancing signage. Of course, that leads to a debate over who will be the Bears' Week 1 starter.

Laurence Holmes, Nick Gismondi and Mark Potash join Kap on the panel.0:00- MLB and the players have discussed starting the baseball season in May with all games being played in Arizona. Is this a good idea? Is this even feasible?6:00- Gary Bettman says completing the NHL regular season may not be possible. 8:20- John Paxson is reportedly willing to step down from the Bulls organization if the new front office executives want him to.14:00- Adam Silver says the NBA will wait until at least May to discuss what happens with the rest of its season.16:00- Kap and Mark reminisce about covering newly - elected Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett in his high school days.19:00- Could the unusual pre-draft schedule prevent NFL teams from suffering paralysis by analysis?23:00- USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Kap to talk about the possibility of baseball playing its season in Arizona and whether players would agree to do it.

We are working on some things folks. Until then, let's talk about MLB screwing things up some more! A.J. Andrews doesn't have much to talk about with the Blue Jays, so she turns to Tommy Pham's interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale and lets the Padres outfielder do much of the talking. Pham didn't hold back on baseball's response to the virus, it's inability to pay players and the need for a new CBA, and the host agrees with a lot of it. Plus, an update on the sims to come to the network courtesy Out of the Park Baseball 21! Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Withings, WealthSimple, Progressive and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first hour of The Drive we recap the week that was on Sounds of the Week, and after we talk to USA Today's Bob Nightengale about the Houston Astros vs. MLB situation.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins The Drive to talk about the cheating scandal happening with the Houston Astros, and if the commissioner should do something about it.

It's Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Chuck, Guff and Vinnie. He shares his thoughts on what starting pitcher is the right fit (2:00), the message the Grandal signing sends to the rest of the league (6:00), predictions for who the Sox will sign this week (12:00) and when the Sox window is open. (13:30) Plus, he shares some memories of past Winter Meetings including his favorite cocktail napkin trade and the best late-night stories from past years. (16:00)

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the rumors connecting the White Sox to premium free agents like Anthony Rendon and Stephen Strasburg (1:30). Then they call up USA Today's Bob Nightengale at the GM Meetings in Arizona who confirms that's what he's hearing (8:20). How realistic is this? (10:10) Does the front office feel the need to make a big splash? (11:20) Is there a Scott Boras factor with the White Sox? (13:30) and more.

Calling it "one of the craziest ninth innings" he's ever seen, USA Today's Bob Nightengale talks with Buster about ALCS Game 6, Jose Altuve's ability to stay calm in big moments, if Aaron Judge is right to label the Yankees season a "failure" and more (11:25). Plus, "Hembo Knows" featuring a shocking proclamation (30:31) and "Cap Talk" with Todd Radom, the man behind the design of the Nationals logo (37:05).

Buster talks to USA Today's Bob Nightengale about Christian Yelich's season-ending injury and its impact on the NL wild card race and his second consecutive NL MVP (10:55). Then, "Hembo Knows" (27:03) and Joel Sherman of The New York Post discusses his report on the alleged rift between Noah Syndergaard and Wilson Ramos (32:13). Plus, this week's "Power 10" (45:04).

Buster and USA Today's Bob Nightengale go around the trade rumor mill, discussing which available pieces could help contending teams down the stretch of the season (9:43). Then, new Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman addresses the media (26:50) before another edition of "Hembo Knows" (29:24). Plus, Buster talks to Orioles OF Stevie Wilkerson about his record-breaking pitching performance last week and how it could spur a revolution in baseball (37:02).

Before speaking to Red Sox groundskeeper Dave Mellor about the incredible story of his fight against PTSD (36:05), Buster talks to USA Today's Bob Nightengale about San Francisco's remarkable turnaround, if the Red Sox should consider selling and robot umpires in the Atlantic League (12:30). Plus, "The Numbers Game" with Sarah Langs (30:00).

Buster speaks with USA Today's Bob Nightengale about his favorite moments from last night's All-Star Game and which teams will be aggressive at the trade deadline (11:12). Plus, Buster's postgame interviews with C.C. Sabathia and Francisco Lindor (26:55) followed by "Hembo Knows" (30:04) and this week's Power 10, where Troy Farkas reveals the real reason he's a Texas Rangers fan (35:56).

Matt Spiegel, Jim Litke and Jason Goch join Leila Rahimi on the panel.0:00 - The biggest story of the MLB All-Star Game is the baseballs themselves. Justin Verlander says the game is becoming a joke. Rob Manfred says they're innocent. Are all of the home runs helping or hurting the game?11:40 - Vinnie Duber joins the show from Cleveland to talk about Lucas Giolito's first All-Star Game and Jose Abreu's desire to stay with the White Sox.17:00 - The panel discusses what the White Sox should do at the trade deadline.22:00 - USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Leila from the All-Star Game to talk about Justin Verlander's comments, Rob Manfred's desire for a 3-batter minimum and what will happen in the tight N.L. Central?

Bob, Todd, Chase, & Tim talk to Erick Fedde as the Nats surge continues. They also chat with USA Today's Bob Nightengale on variety of topics including David Ortiz situation, and the Craig Kimbrel/Dallas Keuchel signings.

Join Bob & Chase for a day side version of the podcast which features discussion and analysis on Anthony Rendon's contract negotiation status, Davey Martinez's willingness to mix & match with his lineup, the Dan Jennings signing, Strasburg's early struggle, and a whole lot more. Plus, stick around for this week's featured guest interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

Listen to NBC Sports Washington's immediate coverage of Bryce Harper signing a 13 year/ $330 million deal with the rival Philadelphia Phillies. Our roundtable of Travis Thomas, Chase Hughes, Grant Paulsen, and Todd Dybas analyze all the angles. Guests include Harold Reynolds of MLB Network (5:29) and USA Today's Bob Nightengale (25:32).

On the latest Cubs Talk podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki are joined by USA Today's Bob Nightengale to discuss Yu Darvish's first start of the spring, baseball's free agent market, the Cubs mindset and a celebration of Ron Santo00:45 Bob on Yu Darvish's first start of the spring01:40 Would the Cubs be in play to sign Bryce Harper on a short term deal?02:30 Does Nolan Arenado's new deal set the market for future free agents?04:00 The Cubs have a chip on their shoulder05:00 Would Kris Bryant sign a long-term deal before he reaches free agency?07:00 Is Bryant still one of the top 5 3rd baseman in the game?08:00 Who is the best team in the NL Central?11:10 What does Scott Boras do that makes him appealing to star ballplayers?13:30 The vibe around Cubs camp during the first week in Mesa15:45 Darvish seeming more comfortable in camp this season17:45 Jon Lester's mindset entering this season20:00 Celebrating Ron Santo's birthday with some of his more famous calls from the broadcast booth22:15 Remembering the Wrigleyville Taco Bell

The wait continues for both free agents to sign. Are we just delaying the inevitable that Harper signs with the Phillies and Machado with the White Sox?Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with USA Today's Bob Nightengale who wrote an article entitled, "MLB's free agency freeze is an embarrassment for baseball."Who or what is to blame for why they're still unsigned? (6:50) Is it still between the White Sox and Phillies for Machado? (12:48) Could this last into March? (16:00)Is the Nationals offer to Harper still on the table? (17:30) Is the Padres pursuit for real? (25:00) Nightengale makes his predictions for Machado and Harper (25:50).Should we believe in mystery teams? (26:40) How a salary floor for all 30 MLB teams could be a solution (27:30) and more.

It's a tough day in Kansas City after the Chiefs lost to the Patriots in overtime. We catch up with 810 WHB's Soren Petro to get his thoughts on the game. Hugh Millen breaks down yesterday's games, discusses the No PI call, and has thoughts on ways to improve officiating in the league going forward. USA Today's Bob Nightengale explains why he's voted for Edgar for the Baseball Hall of Fame with less than 24 hours until the official announcement. Now that the teams are set for the Super Bowl in Atlanta, where are ticket prices at for the event? Anthony Beyrouti of Venue Kings updates us on what's happened with those values, and more.

It's a tough day in Kansas City after the Chiefs lost to the Patriots in overtime. We catch up with 810 WHB's Soren Petro to get his thoughts on the game. Hugh Millen breaks down yesterday's games, discusses the No PI call, and has thoughts on ways to improve officiating in the league going forward. USA Today's Bob Nightengale explains why he's voted for Edgar for the Baseball Hall of Fame with less than 24 hours until the official announcement. Now that the teams are set for the Super Bowl in Atlanta, where are ticket prices at for the event? Anthony Beyrouti of Venue Kings updates us on what's happened with those values, and more.

Welcome to episode eight of the Pinwheels and Ivy podcast. The Cubs traded for Cole Hamels after Tyler Chatwood sucked again and the White Sox made a trade too. Oh, and Kris Bryant is on the DL again. USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins the show to discuss more MLB trade deadline rumors and is Michael Kopech on his way to the White Sox? Finally, Nuke and Aldo fight over Joe Maddon making a mockery out of the game.

In our 20th episode, Matt and Kyle discuss the All-Star rosters and snubs. We also give our midseason awards and are joined by USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Yawn.

USA Today MLB writer Bob Nightengale joins the show to preview the MLB All-Star Game rosters, mid-season standings & more.

There's rain in Atlanta so let's talk about locking down Jim Riggleman as manager with USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale.

This week on the Newsmakers podcast, Bill Ladson talked to three of the top baseball writers in America to find how they voted on the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. MLB.com's Richard Justice runs down the 10 men he voted for and why they deserve to be in. USA Today's Bob Nightengale makes his case about why he still votes for players that are linked to PED's and breaks down his criteria for a Hall of Fame member. Ladson's final guest is Bill Madden of the New York Daily News. Madden discusses how analytics has changed the Hall of Fame voting and the criteria he uses when filling out his ballot.

Mike talks with Matt Markey of the Blade with the weekly outdoor update. Mike also talks with USA Today's Bob Nightengale on spring training news and WBC.

In the third hour of Naylor and Landsberg, Dave and Michael are joined by TSN Golf Analyst Bob Weeks and USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

USA Today MLB reporter Bob Nightengale joins Matt Pauley on Sports Central to discuss the Brewers future, and break down the arbitration process for Major League Baseball.