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Bob Nightengale discusses how fixable the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen is, how critical it is for relievers to have a defined role and how surprised he is that the D-backs have been so sloppy this season.
Luke and Paul Calvisi discuss how urgent it is for the Arizona Diamondbacks to start playing better and talk to USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale.
Bob Nightengale joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Justin Martinez's recent struggles, what Jordan Lawler's furure looks like with the Arizona Diamondbacks, if the Diamondbacks need to trade for a closer this season.
Wolf and Luke react to what the Arizona Cardinals did in the NFL draft and USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale joins the show.
Bob Nightengale discusses Corbin Burnes being the Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 5 starter, Zac Gallen being named Opening Day starter and if Jordan Montgomery is still a potential trade piece for the D-backs. Â
Could Vladimir Guerrero Jr. be in a Red Sox uniform? According to an article by USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale, that could very much be happening if the Blue Jays don't get an extension done before Spring Training. Travis Thomas and George Balekji discuss how likely it really is that Vladdy and free agent Pete Alonso end up with Boston. Plus, Tom Caron, Lou Merloni and The Boston Globe's Julian McWilliams debate if the Red Sox should acquire Nolan Arenado or Alex Bregman.  Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat  GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blair and Barker start with an update on Bo Bichette's rehab stint in Triple-A before they are joined by USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale (2:35). He shares which NL Wild Card result is best for MLB, the Astros' difficult Verlander decision, why Ohtani is a lock for NL MVP and playoff outlooks for NL teams. Finally, Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (27:30) weighs in on the future of the bullpen, the plan for Davis Schneider and who of the 'new Jays' he expects to be on the roster in 2025.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.
Bob Nightengale discusses how he thinks the Arizona Diamondbacks are the best team in the baseball, what the strength of the team is and what the D-backs' weakness is if they even have one.  Â
Wolf and Luke ask if the Arizona Cardinals can realistically keep five running backs on the roster and talk to USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale.Â
Hour 1 Is Utah positioned for MLB expansion destination Would have like to have seen more from Taylor Hendricks What You May Have Missed Hour 2 USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale #28 - 60 in 60 | Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Team USA squeaks by Sudan & Germany Sports Roulette Final thoughts
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale #28 - 60 in 60 | Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale
Bob Nightengale discusses Paul Sewald's tough stretch, what team is surprising him right now and Christian Walker being snubbed from the All-Star Game. Â
Wolf and Luke react to the Arizona Cardinals being rated as the sixth-best team in talent under 25-years-old and talk to USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale.
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joined the show to discuss things around the MLB as we inch closer to the MLB trade deadline. He talks about when he expects things to heat up, what the Orioles will, why the NL is tricky because of the standings, and much more.
Does Randy Arozarena to the Atlanta Braves make sense? Plus, is there still time for Tampa Bay to turn it around?
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joined the show to talk everything MLB. He touches on Adley Rutschman being a true candidate for the MVP, injury updates on the Yankees, if this will be the first time in a while that the Astros miss the playoffs, and more.
Bernie visits with USA TODAY MLB writer Gabe Lacques. Gabe talks about the ongoing impact gambling has had on baseball with a round of suspensions and a lifetime ban issued this week. Gabe also provides his assessment of where the Cardinals stack up two months into the season.
Bernie chats with USA TODAY MLB writer Gabe Lacques who joins the show live from Oriole Park in Baltimore. Gabe offers up his thoughts on Kyle Gibson after his superb outing in Detroit. Gabe also provides updates on the top teams in both leagues one month into the season including if the Kansas City Royals can sustain their success.
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joins Bernie to talk about the uptick in pitchers' injuries, Skip Schumaker potentially being a free agent manager after 2024, and the surging NL Central.
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Utah head coach Lynne Roberts addresses "racial hate crime" while staying in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene city officials hold press conference | press conference gets off the rails What You May Have Missed Hour 2 USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Utah Jazz radio PxP David Locke Sports Roulette Final thoughts
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale
Bob Nightengale discusses his expectations for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, the future of Jake McCarthy with the team and the latest with the Shohei Ohtani situation. Â
Wolf and Luke discuss Mike Tannenbaum's crazy mock draft and talk to USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale.
On Tuesday, Bob Nightengale joined us to talk about Ohtani's investigation. What is the latest? (sorry for the technical difficulty)
Two area girls basketball players have been named Indiana Junior All-Stars, why Mike Evans' new contract puts the Colts in a tougher spot to re-sign Michael Pittman Jr., when the NFL could have an 18th regular season game, the Colts are reportedly interested in Rome Odunze at WR after the Combine, a rumor that LeBron James wants Dusty May to Ohio State that would include Bryce James going to Columbus along with LeBron donating millions to the program, USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joins to discuss expectations for the Cubs and Reds in the NL Central and where some of the remaining marquee free agents could end up this season, and early chaos in the Iditarod involving a moose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob tell us why the Los Angeles Lakers would be crazy to sign up for three more years of LeBron James and explain why the constant quest for increased velocity – not the pitch clock – is the biggest reason for the Tommy John Epidemic across Major League Baseball. Plus, USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale swings by to discuss Shohei Ohtani's Spring Training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, whether Yamamoto or Ohtani will be the biggest X-factor for the Dodgers and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week's edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joined the show to discuss if Utah is still a candidate to be the temporary home of the A's and MLB expansion.
Utah Jazz radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss the Jazz play following the NBA trade deadline, Keyonte George's development and more. USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joined the show to discuss if Utah is still a candidate to be the temporary home of the A's and MLB expansion. Final thoughts
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Jazz struggle against Warriors | Jazz looking to future Valentine's Day prep What You May Have Missed Hour 2 BYU set to face UCF | Both BYU & UCF playing better than preseason predictions expected Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Utah Jazz radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss the Jazz play following the NBA trade deadline, Keyonte George's development and more. USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joined the show to discuss if Utah is still a candidate to be the temporary home of the A's and MLB expansion. Final thoughts
Bob Nightengale discusses the Arizona Diamondbacks being interested in Justin Turner, who else he believes the Diamondbacks could target this offseason and what he believes the future is for the Diamondbacks after their incredible postseason run.
USA Today MLB writer talks postseason.
Bob Nightengale discusses the resiliency of the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series against the Milwaukee Brewers, how Torey Lovullo managed the bullpen in the series and the D-backs' chances against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.Â
Jon Chuckery is joined by USA Today/MLB, Bob Nightengale as they discuss how sports leagues need to handle fans running onto the field in the wake of Ronald Acuna Jr.'s incident in Colorado: On how much concern there needs to be for incidents like Acuna's at Rockies On leagues making examples of people who run onto fields On Acuna having a fabulous season and winning the NL MVP On Spencer Strider winning the NL Cy Young if he lowers ERA On how much impact pitchers have when winning games On the season Matt Olson is having and if he is in MVP conversation On what the Angels placing several players on waivers means about direction On why Ohtani resigned with the Angels On Cody Belinger getting his career back on track
It's a special trade deadline edition of Sports Open Line! Matt Pauley is joined by ESPN baseball insider Kiley McDaniel and USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale to discuss the MLB trade deadline and the moves the Cardinals have made thus far. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.
Patrick Creighton discussed all the latest moves and rumors regarding the MLB trade deadline with USA Today MLB Insider Bob Nightengale, including his belief that Justin Verlander will get traded back to Houston!
USA Today MLB columnist joins Bernie to recap Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff's Hall of Fame induction and shed some light into the rumors that the Cardinals could be looking to deal Willson Contreras.
Bob Nightengale discusses what he thinks the Arizona Diamondbacks will do at the trade deadline, if he sees the National League as wide open and the future being very bright for the D-backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour No. 2, Wolf and Luke ask if this season is the Phoenix Suns' championship window and talk to USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour No. 2, Wolf and Luke ask if this season is the Phoenix Suns' championship window and talk to USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Nightengale discusses what he thinks the Arizona Diamondbacks will do at the trade deadline, if he sees the National League as wide open and the future being very bright for the D-backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rob Parker and Gary Sheffield Jr talk about Ohtani's season, what the Angels should do with him, USA Today MLB writer Bob Nightengale joins the show, another edition of Shekel City, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell take you through the day in sports. Is Major League Baseball coming to Salt Lake City? USA TODAY MLB columnist Bob Nightengale What other cities are looking at MLB teams? BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay live from spring practice Salt Lake City councilman Alejandro Puy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Nightengale gives his early takeaways of the new rules implemented in MLB this season and shares what he sees as the ceiling for this year's Arizona Diamondbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USA Today MLB Writer Bob Nightengale Joins The Killer B's
USA Today MLB Writer Bob Nigtengale Joins The Killer B's
USA Today MLB Writer Bob Nightengale Writer Joins The Killer B's
USA Today MLB writer Gabe Lacques joins Bernie. Gabe offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals and how they stack up against the competition they may face in the postseason. He gets Gabe's thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers, the fallout from the Josh Hader trade, and if they have enough pieces to get back into the race. Gabe also talks about why the Padres have scuffled since the trade deadline.
On today's episode of the Pro Football Doc Podcast, Doc is joined by USA Today MLB columnist, Bob Nightengale for a special 4th of July episode! We talk about the San Diego Padres stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., Jacob deGrom, and other MLB headlines. Plus, why the Joey Chestnut under was an easy bet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices