Podcasts about WBC

Boomer is feeling ‘buzz' around the World Baseball Classic. Gio wonders if Team USA will get a lot of support like the Olympic hockey team did. A caller wants players to keep politics out of the WBC. Boomer said the World Cup is having a Gay Pride match in Seattle between Iran and Egypt.

(00:00-10:11) Doug's gold bullion bonus. Bullion or a catamaran? Jackson's not quite nervous yet about Mizzou. Kinda into this WAB thing. Bill's WAB.(10:19-42:52) Our good buddy, Jeremy Rutherford, joins us from Seattle. He doesn't actually own drop seat pajamas. Busy time for JR with the NHL trade deadline coming up. The latest on the Blues and Sabres Robert Thomas conversation breaking down. The possibility of Binnington getting moved. Two-part questions from the audience. What the Blues could get in return for an asset like Thomas.(43:02-1:01:40) If you Venmo Tim, he'll read your text. Jackson's no hornier than normal today. Michael McGreevy talking about it being anybody's ball game and the rebuild going quickly. Cardinals 2026: We didn't send anybody to the WBC, Here We Go!! Great Britain's WBC unis are sick. Is it too early to start talking about the 2026 Fan Page Club Championship? What do you have to shoot to be considered decent at golf? It's always your own guy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about corporate naming rights of spring training ballparks vs. MLB parks, and potential unwritten rules surrounding the challenge system, then (47:03) preview the World Baseball Classic with MLB.com’s Michael Clair, touching on the big and unsung stories of the WBC, whether the interest level will increase again, how often the WBC should be held, and more, as well as Michael’s WBC-inspired book, We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball. Audio intro: Ted O., “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Andy Ellison, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to list of spring training parks Link to list of MLB parks Link to Abreu challenge Link to Michael’s book Link to electrician vs. Ohtani Link to Michael’s pools preview Link to Michael on possible surprise teams Link to Michael on must-watch games Link to Michael on who will win Link to Kershaw clip Link to Ben on WBC injuries Link to Ben on demanding more WBCs Link to Ben on Team USA Link to UNP editor on EW Link to denied visa story Link to “yips” quote Link to politician baseball expressions Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Salk shares a first time ever exeperience on the golf course. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss Bryce Miller's injury, JP Crawford in the lineup today, and who benefits most from guys being gone for the WBC. Plus, we talk how to classify cheesecake, starch madness and wearing hats in restaurants in Answer the Question Jerk.

C&R have fun talking Bday of Dr. Suess! Will the WBC keep the USA chants going? They take calls (& funny, long stories) about irrational hatred of pro athletes, sparked by Shia LaBeouf! Covino lays out a couple of NBA headlines that he calls clickbait! Plus, an IRON MIKE Monday for prizes, alligator on the field & Drago-like youth sports training!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R have fun talking Bday of Dr. Suess! Will the WBC keep the USA chants going? Plus, they take calls (& funny, long stories) about irrational hatred of pro athletes, sparked by Shia LaBeouf!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Sherman reports that if Team USA reaches the World Championship on March 17th, Nolan McClain will get the ball. For Mets fans, that's both thrilling and terrifying. Is it an incredible honor for a young star, or an unnecessary risk before his first full MLB season? The reaction ranges from patriotic pride to fans openly rooting against Team USA just to protect their ace. Plus, the Paul Skenes debate heats up. Should he be the guy in that spot instead? And will McClain starting the final actually drive more Mets fans to tune into the WBC? Then things get spicy in the Bronx. A scathing column questions whether CC Sabathia deserves to have his number retired by the Yankees. Sabathia fires back with a perfect response, and we break down why his Hall of Fame resume, clubhouse impact, and championship pedigree make this argument absurd.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball!   Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/BASEBALLTODAY and get on your way to being your best self.   Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 02:02 WBC team power rankings 10:31 Will these teams regret not signing Framber Valdez? 20:39 These players need to bounce back! 32:40 Will Mookie Betts actually return to MVP form? 39:43 Cardinals extend Oli Marmol 48:08 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall preview the World Baseball Classic with a look at top teams and prospects to know for this year's tournament. Plus, what's the status of Nolan McLean for Team USA?We also discuss the potential MLB outcomes for top prospects who could skip over Triple-A like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:45) Non-MLB players we're excited to see in the WBC(6:00) Top four teams in the WBC field(8:20) Teams to watch out for below the top tier(12:20) Outlook for prospects who skip Triple-A(21:30) Nolan McLean dealing with vertigoOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The KC Star Columnist Sam McDowell joins the show to talk Chiefs, College Hoops, and the WBC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy says the WBC doesn't get him excited the same way other international sporting events do.

The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers' prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, the guys draft World Series hopefuls that have the best chances of unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about how his perspective on the WBC has changed, recruiting Alex Bregman, what to expect from Pete Crow-Armstrong after a tough second half of 2025, and why Michael Busch is one of the league's most underrated players. Later, Buster previews the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 David Schoenfield 9:45 Non-Dodger Contender Draft 20:19 Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 37:01 Headlines 38:15 Cleveland Guardians preview 39:39 Pittsburgh Pirates preview 40:51 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss Brian Nemhauser's proposal for a Maxx Crosby trade and whether the Seahawks should consider giving up that much. Then, we have some fun with Shannon Drayer's report that Logan Gilbert is trying out more new pitches now that Cal Raleigh is away at the WBC and can't stop him. Plus, we discuss a first 4 years side by side comp between Julio Rodriguez and Barry Bonds that has been polarizing on social media.

The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers' prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, the guys draft World Series hopefuls that have the best chances of unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about how his perspective on the WBC has changed, recruiting Alex Bregman, what to expect from Pete Crow-Armstrong after a tough second half of 2025, and why Michael Busch is one of the league's most underrated players. Later, Buster previews the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 David Schoenfield 9:45 Non-Dodger Contender Draft 20:19 Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 37:01 Headlines 38:15 Cleveland Guardians preview 39:39 Pittsburgh Pirates preview 40:51 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this hour of Money Moves, Jonathan Von Tobel and Stormy Buonantony break down the NBA and NHL slates for tonight and give their best bets. Later, Chuck Esposito joins the show to break down NCAA conference tournaments and the World Baseball Classic. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Sonny Gray is one of the most interesting pitchers in baseball for a variety of reasons, which is why Bradfo made a point to sit down with the new Red Sox starter. Sonny talks about his current lot in life, his approach to not playing in the WBC, his plans for the future, and how he fell in love with trees (and nature). To top things off, Bradfo also catches up with another player who was traded from St. Louis to Boston, Willson Contreras, who offers an honest assessment of how he wants to be viewed by opponents and teammates. 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

Has boxing experienced a stranger ten days? From Conor Benn's departure from Matchroom to Oleksandr Usyk defending his WBC title beneath the pyramids, and the emergence of a reported $1 billion lawsuit, the sport has produced no shortage of surprises. Buncey is joined by Boxing Scene editor Matt Christie to try to make sense of it all.

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by resetting the show with a couple more stories from Woodsy's trip to Texas, and we revisit Ben's little meltdown that he had to start our last hour. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys give some thoughts on a new-look Padres lineup for their Spring Training game later today, as all of the World Baseball Classic players have joined their WBC teams this week. Listen here!

Texas Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker sits down with Kevin and Cory LIVE from Spring Training in Surprise, Arizona to discuss some of the latest roster moves, playing in the WBC vs getting reps in Spring Training, how Josh Smith can avoid a second half slump, and more!

República Dominicana vuelve al World Baseball Classic 2026 con una generación cargada de superestrellas. ¿Es el gran favorito para ganar el torneo? En este episodio analizamos la previa de República Dominicana en el WBC 2026: posible roster, figuras clave, profundidad del pitcheo, ofensiva de poder y qué necesita hacer para volver a levantar el trofeo. ¿Es el equipo más completo del torneo? ¿Puede repetir la hazaña del 2013? ¿Hay presión por ganar?

Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm sit down to discuss Paul Skenes as he gets ready to represent Team USA in the WBC. In the wake of Sidney Crosbey being injured in the Olympics, does it change how you feel about Paul competing for his country? Plus your projections on Konnor Griffin's first season, and we'll chip ours in for good measure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Technological breakthroughs in American cheese, the dangers of being a guy that responds to every email he gets, one last '28 winter olympics story, we're at war again, spring training still sucks, WBC coming up, some other stuff. Subscribe at Patreon.com/BattingAround to get access to bonus episodes.

從《冠軍之路》紀錄片到電影聯名書的誕生，本集邀請球評曾文誠（曾公）、作家陳祖安，聊聊那些鏡頭沒拍下的真實時刻：選手在場邊緊張到乾嘔、在低潮裡懷疑自己，卻仍一次次走上投手丘與打擊區。 透過大量第一手訪談，拆解頂尖運動員如何把壓力轉化為力量，也解析 2026 WBC 世界棒球經典賽高強度賽制下的戰術思維與團隊進化。這是一場關於運動心理學、職涯逆轉與產業成熟的深度對談，也是一堂誠實面對失敗的人生課。 【聽完這集你會知道】 04:20｜內容轉譯法則：如何把60萬字訪談變成高張力敘事資產 如何將 60 萬字深度訪談，轉化為紀錄片與電影聯名書的敘事資產？關鍵在於「賽事骨架＋人物情緒線」雙軸結構——在壓縮資訊量的同時保留人性細節，解決長內容出版與內容行銷轉化的痛點。 12:24｜運動心理實戰：為什麼頂級選手會緊張到身體失控 大賽壓力不是抽象形容詞，而是具體生理反應——乾嘔、胃痛、心悸。真正決定勝負的，不只是技術，而是長期鍛鍊出的心理韌性與壓力管理能力。 14:30｜職涯逆轉模型：失敗如何轉化為巔峰表現燃料 以張奕為例，解析挫敗經驗如何透過系統性訓練與心理重建，轉化為巔峰時刻的穩定輸出。逆轉並非奇蹟，而是一套可以被理解與拆解的職涯模型。 22:33｜棒球文化升級：從「民族壓力」走向「職業理性」 台灣棒球文化正在轉型。當球迷心態從情緒綁架走向專業理解，運動產業也更成熟，選手才能在長期競技中穩定成長。 39:46｜WBC戰術核心：高強度賽制下的全員輪替策略 2026 WBC 的 65 球限制，改變了教練團的思維。戰術核心從「明星依賴」轉向「投手深度＋心理穩定度」，團隊協作成為勝負關鍵。 【本集金句】 「真正決定勝負的，不是球速或數據，而是你能不能在極度緊張中，仍然做出平常會做對的事。」 #棒球 #WBC世界棒球經典賽 #冠軍之路 主持人：鄭景雯、張玟榕 來賓：棒球球評曾文誠、作家陳祖安 製作團隊：張雅媛、邱宇豪 ＊延伸閱讀｜2026WBC經典賽懶人包！台灣賽程、中華隊名單、門票怎麼買、轉播平台一次看：https://www.cw.com.tw/article/5138738 ＊延伸閱讀｜ 林家正專訪》傷後光速回球場，手麻也要打！「上了場，我就是最好的捕手」：https://www.cw.com.tw/article/5132959 ＊立即下載天下雜誌App，享受更好的閱聽體驗：https://bit.ly/3Tgzjrn ＊訂閱天下全閱讀：https://bit.ly/3STpEpV ＊意見信箱：bill@cw.com.tw -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Brock & Salk give us a few more tidbits from their time down in Peoria, one of which was the fear of having your players in the WBC and risking possible injury prior to the start of the season. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // Mariners Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer joins the show to talk about what he liked during his first season with the Mariners, how smooth his transition was coming to Seattle and gelling with the guys, how special Cal Raleigh’s 2025 season was, and what he looks for when watching his hitter. // The guys give us their final takeaways on their last day down in the sun at Mariners spring training

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What do Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Bobby Witt Jr., along with countless other All-Stars, have in common? They're all looking to become part of just the second United States team ever to bring home gold in the World Baseball Classic. However, it won't be easy to be the last team standing, despite all the star power the team will have at its disposal. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give a complete preview of the Team USA squad as they try to avenge their loss in the 2023 edition of the tournament, falling just short against Team Japan. What will the rotation look like after Tarik Skubal pitches his one game? Can Aaron Judge be the difference-maker for the team? Time will tell, with the tournament starting next week. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the impact the WBC will have on the 2028 Olympics, Max Scherzer rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year deal and share some observations from Florida at Boston Red Sox camp. Then, the guys make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 2:03 - The Opener: Team USA preview 8:50 - The pitching staff 29:09 - The starting lineup 51:15 - We Need To Talk About: WBC-Olympics 56:32 - Scherzer back to Blue Jays 59:22 - Red Sox field report 1:04:31 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On this episode of the Shoulda Bet More podcast Will Hill reacts to UConn embarrassing St John's Wednesday night, and discusses their shot at a #1 seed. Then, Jensen Lewis of VSIN By the Books joins to break down the WBC, his favorite MLB bets, facing A-Rod, Manny, and Jeter, and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Initial bids are in for the Padres, and they include an ownership group headed up by a Hall of Fame QB. Drew Brees has teamed up with the CEO of Vuori to make a run at the Friars. Darnay discusses the surprising development with Sports Illustrated MLB Writer Ryan Phillips. He explains why fans should feel really good about the direction the sale is headed. What bidder is he most interested in at this point? The WBC arrives next week and Manny Machado looks ready. Should we be worried about how the Padres will start this season because of what happened after the 2023 WBC? Have we discovered one clear difference between Craig Stammen and Mike Shildt? The new skipper is experimenting with the Padres lineup. Darnay and Ryan discuss one possible starting point.

Bubba & Cody are back in the brand new Mojobreak Studio for a preview of the World Baseball Classic on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! The guys take a look at the most intriguing names for collectors on the WBC rosters including international up & comers, rookie of the year candidates and recent Bowman favorites. Plus after a packed month of new releases for baseball collectors, the guys talk about their favorite products of the month and debate if Topps should spread out the release schedule a little bit more. Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in all the latest baseball breaks & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com Subscribe to Wax Packs & Warning Tracks wherever you get podcasts! Search "Mojobreak" on your favorite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a breakdown of the first week of exhibitions, Team Mexico's manager for the WBC and former Ranger Benji Gil joins the guys to talk about his club, which includes Rangers outfielder Alejandro Osuna and Robert Garcia. Benji was also Osuna's manager in winter ball and raves about him. Plus, what Osuna can learn from two weeks around Randy Arozarena, Jarren Duran and Alek Thomas. Benji discusses the potential magnitude of Team Mexico winning the tournament. And, of course, John has to ask him about twice losing his job to Kevin Elster. Finally, the guys reminisce about training in Port Charlotte, Fla., and the time the racing pests took an unexpected tumble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puerto Rico llega al World Baseball Classic 2026 con la presión de defender su sede… pero con ausencias importantes en su roster. ¿Podrán competir al más alto nivel? En este episodio de Baseball News analizamos la previa de Puerto Rico en el WBC 2026, sus bajas más sensibles, fortalezas, figuras claves y lo que necesitan hacer para avanzar en el torneo. Además en el programa de hoy:

The sports world is heating up.The University of Cincinnati is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby over an alleged $1 million NIL transfer dispute. What does this mean for college football, the transfer portal, and NIL contracts moving forward?Ryan Garcia dominates to win the WBC welterweight title and immediately calls out Shakur Stevenson. Is Garcia officially back at the top of boxing?In the NBA, the MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic could be impacted by missed games. Has the 65-game rule created a flawed MVP system?Plus:NFL replay controversies stacking upIs Floyd Mayweather really broke?Big Game James breaks it all down with real debate, strong takes, and no fluff.

Sal, Billy, and Raheem discuss the most recent headlines in sports, preview the NBA and NCAA slates for this weekend, give out their best bets for the WBC, and debate which ticket they'd rather have.-Handicapping headlines (06:44)-NBA/NCAA (24:22)-WBC (33:44)-Ticket takers (48:04)-Best bets (52:59)Hosts: Cousin Sal, Billy Gil, and Raheem PalmerProducers: Michael Szokoli and Jonathan FriasFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringergambling/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ringergamblingThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Gorman joins from Spring Training to give the latest on Konnor Griffin, how the Pirates have three unicorns, how Griffin has looked in the field, the schedule with the WBC, how Griffin lasted to No. 9 in the draft, his interaction with Sheltie yesterday.

Kevin Gorman joins from Spring Training to give the latest on Konnor Griffin, how the Pirates have three unicorns, how Griffin has looked in the field, the schedule with the WBC, how Griffin lasted to No. 9 in the draft, his interaction with Sheltie yesterday. The Pirates are one of the biggest stories in the MLB. Things are way better with the Pens. What will the Pens do in goal this weekend? Looking at the slate of the WPIAL basketball games.

It's suddenly better times in Pittsburgh sports. The Pirates are the biggest story in baseball, and it's a positive for once. There's nothing fluky about the Pens at this point. Dubas has quickly turned around the Pens. There's even some excitement about the Steelers. Joe is completely right about the reaction if the Steelers draft Ty Simpson and Limits and Donny are completely wrong. The Steelers report card is horrible again. There are only 5 toilets. There's hope, and the Pens are getting results right now too. Callers chime in on the optimism. Drew Allar discussion. Shelty used the word incrinkulent yesterday. I make up a word "fellendoofer". A caller used it immediately. Callers are very happy on this wonderful day. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his takeaways from the combine, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar, why the Steelers are so high on Will Howard, WR options in the draft, the ugly Steelers report card, will Gainwell be back, how he graded Metcalf in 2025, Queen's future in Pittsburgh. Recent history shows we can't write off Simpson to the Steelers. Paul Steigerwald joins to discuss the Pens win last night, Stuart Skinner's presence and if he could be traded, what the Pens need to get into the playoffs, the needs at the trade deadline, if Vincent Trocheck is an option, Anthony Mantha and others on expiring contracts, if Malkin might resign in Pittsburgh. Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss the Cowboys franchising George Pickens, he heard that Ty Simpson was impressive in his interview, the big stories for the Steelers at the combine, the possibility of the Steelers drafting a tackle, Vega Iaone, what the kicker market means for Chris Boswell. Farabaugh uses the word "incrinkulent". A look around the NFL - Anthony Richardson is seeking a trade, JaQuan Brisker, tall vs fast for WRs, random 49ers trivia. Who would be best on TV - Tomlin, Rodgers, or Cam? Kevin Gorman joins from Spring Training to give the latest on Konnor Griffin, how the Pirates have three unicorns, how Griffin has looked in the field, the schedule with the WBC, how Griffin lasted to No. 9 in the draft, his interaction with Sheltie yesterday. The Pirates are one of the biggest stories in the MLB. Things are way better with the Pens. What will the Pens do in goal this weekend? Looking at the slate of the WPIAL basketball games.

After a breakdown of the first week of exhibitions, Team Mexico's manager for the WBC and former Ranger Benji Gil joins the guys to talk about his club, which includes Rangers outfielder Alejandro Osuna and Robert Garcia. Benji was also Osuna's manager in winter ball and raves about him. Plus, what Osuna can learn from two weeks around Randy Arozarena, Jarren Duran and Alek Thomas. Benji discusses the potential magnitude of Team Mexico winning the tournament. And, of course, John has to ask him about twice losing his job to Kevin Elster. Finally, the guys reminisce about training in Port Charlotte, Fla., and the time the racing pests took an unexpected tumble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with a potential exciting junior lightweight battle in Arizona for unification as the most prominent fight of the weekend and some very interesting fight news, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return with their insight and takesPreview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Glendale, ArizonaEmanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez, WBO/IBF junior lightweight unification. Both guys can really punch and also get hit. We have thoughts on the battle. Plus,Tahmir Smalls vs. Abel Ramos, 10 rounds, welterweightsEmiliano Vargas vs. Agustin Quintana, 10 rounds, junior welterweights  News Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch announced Monday for Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas and on Netflix in a bout that counts on the recrods. Both are in their late 40's and it's 11 years after they fought. What ARE WE DOING HERE?!Conor Benn's one-fight, $15 million fight with Zuffa/Turki Alashikh will be against Regis Prograis in a 10-rounder at 150 pounds on the Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov card it was announced on Thursday. Will make him by far the highest paid undercard fight of all time.  Jake Paul announced he had to have a second surgery on the broken jaw he suffered in the sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on Dec.19. Will we see him again in 2026?Katie Taylor, one of the greatest female boxers of all time, announced she will have a farewell fight later this year in Dublin. We have more.Claressa Shields shutout over Franchon Crews Dezurn on Sunday night to retain the women's undisputed heavyweight title  in their rematch. Huge crowd of about 18,000 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.  WBO/IBF middleweight titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly was suspended by the WBO for a year – but allowed to keep the title -- and by the Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation for six months. This is related to testing positive for the banned substance Meldonium days before he was scheduled to face WBA titlist Erislandy Lara in a three-belt unification fight on Dec. 6. The IBF has yet to rule. He gets to keep the belts?!  Again, WHAT are we doing here?! Also, WBC middleweight titlist Carlos Adames will make his third defense in a rescheduled bout against Austin “Ammo” Williams in the main event of a quickly scheduled Matchroom Boxing card on March 21 (DAZN) at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.  And, finally, the IBF on Monday ordered junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins to next make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado. This comes days after Hitchins' optional against Oscar Duarte was canceled when Hitchins became ill and was vomiting after breakfast on the morning of the fight. We explain why Duarte isn't getting the title fight, for now.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the day in the OCHO 1. The Kraken have another disaster 2. DeMarcus Lawrence contemplating retirement? 3. NFL Combine 4. Mariners Spring Training 5. WBC starts next week 6. Sounders looking to start 2-0 7. UW honors Detlef Shrempf 8. What's next on KJR? :30- SPENCER HAWES joins the show as UW basketball gets set to honor Detlef Schrempf tomorrow. What kind of an impact has Det had on UW and the basketball community? How frustrated is he with UW mens basketball right now? What is the issue? Why aren't they having any success? Is Danny Sprinkle the right guy for the job? How would Spencer fix the tanking issue in the NBA? :45- We take a look at what's next at the Pajama Party and who the Seahawks might be focusing on.

C&R are live from a city getting a lot of hate! They discuss a couple of MLB players who took pot shots at Los Angeles. If you can't beat them, join them? They have great stories about the old-school way of competition. 'MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDOM' & an NFL nickname list finds winners! Plus, NBA farts, 'MID WEAK MAJOR,' & the WBC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich laugh about a mysterious mustache! 'MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDOM' & an NFL nickname list finds winners! Plus, NBA farts, 'MID WEAK MAJOR,' & the WBC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Angels pitcher Alex Manoah taking credit for the Blue Jays World Series appearance, C.C. Sabathia getting his number retired by the Yankees and if he is worthy, the Paul Skenes tie-in between the Olympics and the WBC, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valenti shares the abhorrent price of Team USA WBC jerseys and explains how Fanatics has garnered so much negative attention.

Mike and Rico discussed some big rumors in the NFL this week. Then, they were astounded by both the price and delivery date of WBC jerseys and chastized Fanatics for being the cause of this, which extends across all sports.

Ben Verlander welcomes Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to the show! They discuss Skubal's decision to play in the World Baseball Classic and how much USA Hockey fired him up to play in the WBC. He also discusses his offseason dealing with arbitration and the Tigers signing Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez & so much more! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:50 TARIK SKUBAL JOINS03:00 SPRING TRAINING04:30 HOW'S JUSTIN VERLANDER AS A TEAMMATE?09:00 THE OFFSEASON10:50 ARBITRATION PROCESS15:35 DID YOU KNOW ABOUT FRAMBER?16:50 TIGERS ROTATION18:00 THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC20:00 USA HOCKEY FIRING UP MLB24:00 USA'S BASEBALL DREAM TEAM25:40 2026 TIGERS BASEBALL29:00 TIGERS' YOUNGSTERS30:00 ADVICE TO YOUNG BASEBALL PLAYERS33:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mariners insider Shannon Drayer joins the show live from Spring Training in Preoria to talk about how the players who are going to the WBC are preparing before they leave the team, her impression of new additions Brendan Donovan and Rob Refsnyder, and much more. They talk about how John Schneider plans to attack the NFL Combine and Draft given the quick turnaround after the Super Bowl. And they round out the show by finding out What we Learned Today.

When a two-time Stanley Cup champion says Olympic gold meant more, fans lose their minds. After Team USA hero Matthew Tkachuk revealed the gold medal experience topped his NHL titles, the crew dives into a question that hits especially hard in New York: what would happen if a superstar like Aaron Judge said the same thing about Olympic gold vs a World Series? Is representing your country the ultimate achievement… or does nothing top a championship for the team you bleed for? From Olympic glory to Stanley Cup obsession, World Series hypotheticals, and the emotional gap between athletes and diehard fans, this conversation exposes a brutal truth: players and fans do not value success the same way. Plus, the guys debate whether Yankees fans could ever forgive Judge for prioritizing Team USA, why Mets fans may soon face the same dilemma with Juan Soto and the WBC, and whether sports loyalty is more about identity than trophies. If you've ever lived and died with a playoff run, this one will hit home.

The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic starts next Wednesday, and now is the time to get familiar with every squad looking to be the last team standing. While the United States of America has one of its best rosters ever in the tournament, which international teams should they have their eyes on? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down every international team's roster to try and figure out who poses the biggest threat to Team USA. They are joined by the creator of Yakyu Cosmopolitan and NPB expert Yuri Karasawa to talk all things Team Japan and why Shohei Ohtani not pitching this year is a bigger deal than people realize. As the current reigning champion, will Japan be able to defend its title? Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the other teams, including why they feel the Dominican Republic and Venezuelan squads might have the best chance to reach the finals and raise the WBC trophy. They then make their picks for sleeper teams and discuss which long shots could pull off a huge upset. 1:31 - Yuri Karasawa previews Team Japan 5:20 - What is the Ohtani vibe going into the WBC? 27:59 - Who could be starting for Japan? 43:11 - Around the League: DR & Venezuela 1:15:42 - Who are the sleeper teams? 1:39:25 - All the other teams Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Fernando Tatis Jr. joined Ben & Woods to discuss the WBC and why he's ready for a new nickname.