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The Morning Show features co-host Wil Crowe, the Voice of Champions Brad Muller to talk Carolina Softball and more and the Late Night Gamecock himself Matt Anderson. There are a number of topics, including more diving into what is wrong with Carolina Baseball and a look at the SEC Softball Tournament. 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

Wil Crowe cohosts the first hour with JB, and they take a look at the baseball team as they embark on their next road series in Kentucky. While the door is not fully closed on the season, the path is more narrow than ever for consideration, and Wil and JB take a look at the lineup and the critical factors of pitching and defense on success. Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com joins for full recruiting update coming off of the Garnet and Black Spring game highlighting those prospects from the 2026-2028 classes who were in attendance. Hale updates on current portal targets to complete the 2025 roster, and he JB hit some of the other recruits the Gamecocks are targeting for the future. 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

Wil Crowe cohosts with JB in the first hour to talk some on the baseball team after a midweek bounce back to kick off the five game homestand. Wil gives his thoughts on the performance at A&M from player's perspective. John Strickland joins to talk some football ahead of the spring game, and gives some things he will have an eye out for. JC and Mad Dog hop in for the cross talk, and get into the Eaglestaff decommit. 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

Former South Carolina and MLB pitcher Wil Crowe is in to co-host with JB- can the Gamecocks baseball team turn things around this weekend in College Station, Texas, after run-ruling USC Upstate, 13-3? What's the deal? Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com jumps in with a lengthy discussion on Gamecock football and recruiting. 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

MLB and former Gamecocks pitcher Wil Crowe and Mike Morgan of ESPN cohost with JB. Heavy Gamecocks baseball in the first hour, and Mike and JB shift gears to some SEC football talk in hour two. 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

Wil Crowe is in his normal Wednesday co-host slot and talks some baseball with Jamie Bradford as SEC play starts Friday. The "Voice of Champions" Brad Muller rolls through the expectations for South Carolina Women's Basketball, which could be the top overall seed in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament yet again. Muller will be calling tonight's Gamecock softball game against Coastal Carolina with Ray Tanner, so there is a lot of in-depth info about that sport coming off a spirited performance at Oklahoma. 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

Brad Crawford of 247Sports has been shaking things up as the offseason debates in college football are raging. He joins Jamie Bradford to set things straight. Wil Crowe co-hosts and there is Gamecock Baseball talk as Carolina tops Davidson and looks toward a Charleston game with The Citadel. Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com is in for Gamecock Smorgasbord. 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

Wil Crowe cohosts with JB in his usual Wednesday assignment. They open things up with some hoops talk as the men fell to Missouri on the road last night. Gamecocks Baseball Associate Head Coach, Monte Lee, joins them in the first hour to talk some baseball. Monte gives his thoughts on the team opening up undefeated, and offers insight into the plate approach, Coach Mainieri's style and philosophy, and the even takes a look at some defensive performances. Coach Lee and the guys turn their attention to upcoming rivalry series against Clemson with Monte having an intimate knowledge of the rivaly from both sides. The second hour opens with what each head coach said about the series following their midweek games Tuesday, and there is a stark contrast between the two head baseball coaches. JB and Wil dig into the comments of each before getting Wil Crowe's thoughts on the rivalry from a player's perspective. 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

It's Wednesday and that means Wil Crowe is in to co-host. Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com joins JB to break down the latest from the recruiting trail and the Gamecock football program. 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

The countdown to Opening Day for Carolina Baseball is on. Wil Crowe, Jamie Bradford and JC Shurburtt spend the first hour chopping it up about the pitching staff and the coaching change. Carolina legend and North Greenville head coach Landon Powell joins in the second hour. 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

With South Carolina baseball starting next weekend, it's a good time to have first-year Gamecocks head baseball coach Paul Mainieri in to talk shop about the season. Mainieri gives his honest take on the team and even breaks a little news about Ethan Petry and the starting pitching rotation with Jamie Bradford and co-host Wil Crowe. JC Shurburtt also pops in and out to talk a little football at the start and finish. 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

South Carolina baseball season, the Gamecocks first under new coach Paul Mainieri, gets started in less than a month. Jamie Bradford welcomes in as he does every Tuesday former Carolina star pitcher Wil Crowe. Matt Anderson, the Late Night Gamecock, pops in to discuss another rough loss in men's basketball. The band gets back together in the second hour as JC Shurburtt, JB and Mad Dog chop it up about the Gamecocks football recruiting efforts. 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

Former Gamecock baseball star Wil Crowe is today's guest co-host on Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show. JC Shurburtt pops in to talk some football and basketball. 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

This week, Justin is joined by friend of the show Wil Crowe to talk:   0:00 Wil's recovery from elbow surgery  11:25 Kyle Bradish's injury 19:23 Nationals pitching + Sean Doolittle & Kyle Finnegan stories 38:47 Yankees' dominant run 47:49 Last Q's   The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/   Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/   Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

The Hour opens with Mike Morgan taking us on our Drive Around the SEC looking at the super regionals, softball, Bama recruiting nugget, and even animal cruelty before Wil Crowe joins the conversation as he is back home recovering from season ending surgery. Wil talks on some of the differences in American and Korean baseball leagues, and he offers his thoughts on the team and where to go from here. 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

This week, Justin is joined by Brian O'Grady and Wil Crowe to talk the latest news around baseball. They discuss:   0:00 Wil updates us on how his season in the KBO is going 8:57 Shōta Imanaga's success 19:36 Mike Trout's injury 25:02 Aaron Judge's slide 32:26 Automated strike zone 43:33 The "sophomore slump" 50:07 Randy Arozerena's struggles 58:31 Teams changing the vibes up   The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/   Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/   Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by recurring guest and friend of the show, Kia Tigers pitcher Wil Crowe. Justin and Wil talk about: Playing in Korea 0:00 Hitters making you work 11:06 Wil's 2023 21:07 Being a starter vs. reliever 32:38 Pitcher's arm injuries 38:22 Rapid fire 48:57   The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/   Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/   Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure  

Guests: Wil Crowe (former Gamecocks, now pro, Pitcher) Chad Holbrook (CofC head baseball coach & host of Chin Music) The guys are in to open The Show with some fun chat about music and giveaways. some Rocket Sanders is discussed along with 1000 yard Gamecocks rushers. Texas better get used to horns down coming into the relentless fanbases in the SEC. They open the second hour with Wil Crowe, former Gamecocks RHP. Wil is our inaugural victim, rather, recipient of the new My Name Is spot to get to know more about our guests. He fills us in on how he is coming along, and what's next for him post MLB an ocean away from home. Wil dives into his recruitment, and the man who was his first coach at Carolina, Chad Holbrook joins for a reunion of sorts since they ran a bit long with Wil. Coach Holbrook holds on for the duration of the show and also gets the My Name Is treatment. 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

Oh boy! It was first reported by Jason Mackey that Johan Oviedo is dealing with right elbow discomfort and currently Tommy John surgery has at least been discussed. This can't be good for a team looking to contend in 2024 who finished the season with just a 2-man rotation as is. Let's vent and get our frustrations out first, but then look to what possibly could be the solutions for this upcoming season's rotation. The MLB deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft was last night at 6 pm, and the Pirates (last minute as always) decided to protect Tsung-Che Cheng and Braxton Ashcraft. We essentially called this to be exactly the case, but let's take a look at what it means now with two roster spots open after the Wil Crowe news of being released. We then touch on some other news like the Pirates hiring Justin Horowitz and the updated Baseball America Pirates Top 10 Prospect list. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://jadedpiratesfanns9.substack.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m

When it comes to competing, can't carry weak links like Wil Crowe for too long. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to competing, can't carry weak links like Wil Crowe for too long. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to competing, can't carry weak links like Wil Crowe for too long.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

This week, we have the best of 2022 featuring some of our favorite guest moments from 2022. In order of appearance: Ben & Woods, Joe Musgrove, Jared Carrabis, Eric Hosmer, Adam Jones, Frank Schwindel, Adam Frazier, Matt Strahm, Dietrich Enns, Josh Lowe, Wil Crowe, Mickey Jannis, Matt Adams, Josh Booty, TJ Friedl, Ryan Ripken, Robert Hassell III.    Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/   Som Sleep Som Sleeps beverages are specially formulated to promote relaxation, maintain a normal sleep cycle, and support healthy sleep patterns. Go to https://getsom.com/ and enter the code "BATS" at checkout for 10% off your order.   Actions Over Words Apparel Visit https://actionsoverwordsapparel.com/ and enter the code: "N4L" for 10% off your order.   Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/   Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Craig flies solo, and goes on quite a few tangents concerning Michael Chavis, Miguel Andujar's Comparison To Yoshi, One Knee Catching, Wil Crowe and The Pirates Defense.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

The Pirates Bullpen now has an MLB worst 6.58 ERA in the month of September as their 4 earned tonight lead by another bad outing from Wil Crowe gave the Pirates their 8th loss in a row.The night started with Bryse Wilson taking the mound. He came into the game with one of the worst ERA's by a starting pitcher in all of baseball, but did enough to keep this team in the game for the win. His only real damage was the 2-run shot in the second inning.The offense actually did show up to provide 5 runs. Bryan Reynolds hit his 25th home run for a career season high and Ji-hwan Bae debuted tonight getting his first MLB hit as well as two stolen bases.

What seems to sum up the Pirates season is the sense of excitement and seeing the future here and producing for it to all be taken away as the Pirates found another way to lose the game.Luis Ortiz was handed his second major league start and it was every bit as impressive as his first. However, this time doing it at Yankee Stadium versus an offense like the Yankees left Tyler feeling even more optimistic. Tyler also breaks down a little more of what he is seeing from Ortiz and if he should be given an opportunity to make this rotation next season.Big days at the plate from Bryan Reynolds, Rodolfo Castro, Kevin Newman, Jason Delay, and yes even Oneil Cruz. We probably discussed Jason Delay for much longer than Jason Delay needs to be discussed here, but there were a lot of positives from today's game especially on the offensive side.It is just unfortunate that this bullpen is very much below average to begin with and has been completely overworked. Duane Underwood Jr. and Wil Crowe have looked very bad recently and there likely is a correlation to their season's usage in all of it.

JT Brubaker took the mound today in a semi-effective outing. He wasn't showing great command but did enough to keep the Pirates in the game. Unfortunately, it was Wil Crowe with the lead who gave up 3 runs in the 9th inning resulting in a Pirates loss.Continuing his torrid hot streak is Oneil Cruz who went 2-for-4 with a home run and walk. It wasn't and hasn't been just Oneil who has been playing well recently either. Jim and Tyler discuss the rookies Rodolfo Castro and Cal Mitchell who have each played much better during their latest returns to the majors.

Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss second half Risers and Fallers in the RP ranks.   Timestamps: (2:00): 3 Up- Brandon Hughes, Jimmy Herget, Nick Martinez (7:30): 3 Down- Jason Adam, Jonathan Hernández, Evan Phillips (14:45): News- Oakland injuries leading to A.J Puk as the sole closer? (19:00): Second Half Risers- Trevor Stephan (James Karinchak), Andrés Muñoz (Erik Swanson), Joe Jiménez, Alexis Díaz , Hunter Harvey...A.J. Minter, Adam Ottavino, Brock Burke (Matt Moore), Ryan Helsley (48:00): Second Half Fallers- Josh Hader, Eli Morgan, Wil Crowe, Clay Holmes, Génesis Cabrera, Gregory Soto, Taylor Rogers (1:09:30): W2W4  Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss second half Risers and Fallers in the RP ranks. Timestamps: (2:00): 3 Up- Brandon Hughes, Jimmy Herget, Nick Martinez (7:30): 3 Down- Jason Adam, Jonathan Hernández, Evan Phillips (14:45): News- Oakland injuries leading to A.J Puk as the sole closer? (19:00): Second Half Risers- Trevor Stephan (James Karinchak), Andrés Muñoz (Erik Swanson), Joe Jiménez, Alexis Díaz , Hunter Harvey...A.J. Minter, Adam Ottavino, Brock Burke (Matt Moore), Ryan Helsley (48:00): Second Half Fallers- Josh Hader, Eli Morgan, Wil Crowe, Clay Holmes, Génesis Cabrera, Gregory Soto, Taylor Rogers (1:09:30): W2W4 Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss second half Risers and Fallers in the RP ranks.   Timestamps: (2:00): 3 Up- Brandon Hughes, Jimmy Herget, Nick Martinez (7:30): 3 Down- Jason Adam, Jonathan Hernández, Evan Phillips (14:45): News- Oakland injuries leading to A.J Puk as the sole closer? (19:00): Second Half Risers- Trevor Stephan (James Karinchak), Andrés Muñoz (Erik Swanson), Joe Jiménez, Alexis Díaz , Hunter Harvey...A.J. Minter, Adam Ottavino, Brock Burke (Matt Moore), Ryan Helsley (48:00): Second Half Fallers- Josh Hader, Eli Morgan, Wil Crowe, Clay Holmes, Génesis Cabrera, Gregory Soto, Taylor Rogers (1:09:30): W2W4  

Today was a battle of exit velocity and which club could persevere through it. Both Bryse Wilson and Corbin Burnes were giving up really hard hit balls that were luckily being caught by each teams defense. Until they weren't.The third inning unraveled for Bryse Wilson as he gave up four straight hard hits which lead to his departure and the 3-0 deficit. It wasn't long until it caught with Burnes as well. Newman, Marcano, and Delay each got hits which was then capitalized on a 3-run 117mph home run by Oneil Cruz that provided the Pirates with the lead. Sadly, there was a lot of criticism for salivating about Cruz's three 113MPH+ hit baseballs tonight and DiNardo has some words for those people.It was also another display of why Rodolfo Castro has been so darn intriguing recently. The tools have been screaming during his latest stretch which now question if things are slowly starting to come together for him? DiNardo talks through if the extremely athletic and talented middle infield of Cruz and Castro could be for 2023.Lastly, Wil Crowe took the loss in today's game and did not look effective. Regardless of all those stats and numbers to tell you that Crowe isn't a good pitcher, I'm here to tell you just why you should ignore that and not blame Wil for what his end of season numbers are about to look like.

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On The Wire -  Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by special guest Jake Halusker to break down the fifteenth FAAB run of the 2022 season, providing recommendations of players to look for on your league's wire and who could fill the holes on your roster.  We hit on news of the week that may impact your FAAB considerations as well as focusing on what Jake learned from his 2019 NFBC Auction overall championship and how's it's impacted his strategy ever since. Players discussed: Jon Berti, Max Meyer, Domingo Germán, Frank Schwindel, Luis Patiño, Jakob Junis, Evan Longoria, Lars Nootbaar, Esteury Ruiz, Ji-Man Choi, Carlos Santana, Matt Carpenter, Jonathan Davis, Skye Bolt, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Elvis Andrus, Albert Pujols, Garrett Hill, Braxton Garrett, Kyle Freeland, Rony García, Matt Brash, Andrés Muñoz, Wil Crowe, A.J. Puk, Joe Jiménez, Mychal Givens, Kyle Finnegan, Alexis Díaz, Joe Barlow, Cody Morris Hosts: Adam Howe  | Kevin Hasting Guest: Jake Halusker | RotoSaurus | High Stakes Heat Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

On The Wire -  Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by special guest Jake Halusker to break down the fifteenth FAAB run of the 2022 season, providing recommendations of players to look for on your league's wire and who could fill the holes on your roster.  We hit on news of the week that may impact your FAAB considerations as well as focusing on what Jake learned from his 2019 NFBC Auction overall championship and how's it's impacted his strategy ever since. Players discussed: Jon Berti, Max Meyer, Domingo Germán, Frank Schwindel, Luis Patiño, Jakob Junis, Evan Longoria, Lars Nootbaar, Esteury Ruiz, Ji-Man Choi, Carlos Santana, Matt Carpenter, Jonathan Davis, Skye Bolt, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Elvis Andrus, Albert Pujols, Garrett Hill, Braxton Garrett, Kyle Freeland, Rony García, Matt Brash, Andrés Muñoz, Wil Crowe, A.J. Puk, Joe Jiménez, Mychal Givens, Kyle Finnegan, Alexis Díaz, Joe Barlow, Cody Morris Hosts: Adam Howe  | Kevin Hasting Guest: Jake Halusker | RotoSaurus | High Stakes Heat Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our community: https://www.pitcherlist.com/plus

This week, we start the show by talking about the red-hot Baltimore Orioles and our starting lineup of podcast guests. The news this week centers around the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby rosters and who we felt was snubbed. Our "Joe Musgrove Inaugural Guest Performance of the Week" goes to Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe for crushing the ball out of the leadoff spot last week. Then, our "Fudging Awesome Moment of the Week" presented by The Original Fudge Kitchen, goes to 11-year-old Tommy Morrissey for hitting home runs with one arm. Finally, our Top 5 for this week is the top 5 players you'd most want to see compete in the Home Run Derby (:31 - 33:47). Then, we welcome on our guest for this week, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Wil Crowe (33:49 - 1:26:43). Wil joins us and talks about his MLB debut in 2020, getting traded to Pittsburgh, transitioning from a starter to a reliever and much more.    Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/   Som Sleep Som Sleeps beverages are specially formulated to promote relaxation, maintain a normal sleep cycle, and support healthy sleep patterns. Go to https://getsom.com/ and enter the code "BATS" at checkout to let them know we sent you.   Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/   Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

The Guardians split the double header against the Twins. We focus on game one that saw another stellar outing by Zach Plesac. I came up with an unusual theory for what has gotten into Plesac which also explains why McKenzie started to struggle about that same time. The Guardians managed to rally late to pull out the win, and one can't help but wonder how many more wins the Twins would have now if they had not traded their closer before the year began. We get into the second game which was a mess for the Guardians. Pitching wise things got out of hand, and offensively well there just wasn't any. The Twins had more hits in game two than the Guardians managed in both games combined. At least Oscar Gonzalez had a nice rebound. We talk about the surprising pitching factory that the Pirates have become. I explain why while everyone talks up David Bednar, and for good reason, Wil Crowe might be the player to consider. Wil Crowe was twice drafted by the Cleveland Guardians has more team control and would likely be cheaper to acquire. We also talk about former Akron Zip JT Brubaker and the rest of the starters in Pittsburgh who have been better than you think.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORKSports Card InvestorDownload the Sports Card Investor App today and easily browse over 630K cards from every sport, with hundreds more added each week . Available for free in the Google Play and Apple App stores or go to sportscardinvestor.com/lockedon.Blue NileMake your moment sparkle with jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKED ON SPORTS listeners get $50 off purchases of $500 or more using code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guardians split the double header against the Twins. We focus on game one that saw another stellar outing by Zach Plesac. I came up with an unusual theory for what has gotten into Plesac which also explains why McKenzie started to struggle about that same time. The Guardians managed to rally late to pull out the win, and one can't help but wonder how many more wins the Twins would have now if they had not traded their closer before the year began. We get into the second game which was a mess for the Guardians. Pitching wise things got out of hand, and offensively well there just wasn't any. The Twins had more hits in game two than the Guardians managed in both games combined. At least Oscar Gonzalez had a nice rebound. We talk about the surprising pitching factory that the Pirates have become. I explain why while everyone talks up David Bednar, and for good reason, Wil Crowe might be the player to consider. Wil Crowe was twice drafted by the Cleveland Guardians has more team control and would likely be cheaper to acquire. We also talk about former Akron Zip JT Brubaker and the rest of the starters in Pittsburgh who have been better than you think.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Sports Card Investor Download the Sports Card Investor App today and easily browse over 630K cards from every sport, with hundreds more added each week . Available for free in the Google Play and Apple App stores or go to sportscardinvestor.com/lockedon. Blue Nile Make your moment sparkle with jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKED ON SPORTS listeners get $50 off purchases of $500 or more using code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today was Liover Peguero's very first MLB start in which he got his very first MLB hit and walk. Being the youngest Pirate since Aramis Ramirez to record a hit he clearly looks the part of a free swinger, but DiNardo talks about how he came away with this game and what at bat really impressed him.Even though the Pirates scored 5 runs, the pitching didn't do its job to secure the lead. Though Jose Quintana pitched well enough, the combo of Wil Crowe and Chris Stratton didn't pitch effectively which helped Giants come away with their 37th victory. Do you put this one on Shelton? Is it just the inadequate depth of the bullpen for this loss? This one may not be like the others.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds’ throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday’s ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago’s only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago’s three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100               (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry’s legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals’ late start times, saying: “It’s a good thing the game starts at midnight. We’ll have plenty of time to fix it.” NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m.          (Series tied 2-2) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Connecticut Sun 88, Indiana Fever 69 Washington Mystics 84, Chicago Sky 82 Sun 88, Fever 69 – Connecticut beats Indiana 88-69 for 4th straight victory Brionna Jones had 18 points and nine rebounds, Jonquel Jones added 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 88-69 for their fourth straight victory. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points and Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Connecticut (10-3). DiJonai Carrington went 5 of 5 from the floor for the second straight game and finished with 12 points. Bonner moved into a tie for 17th in WNBA history for 3-pointers after a make early in the third quarter. NaLyssa Smith led Indiana with a season-high 19 points. Danielle Robinson added 12 points and Queen Egbo had 10. The Fever shot just 37.5% from the field, including 3 of 21 from distance. Mystics 84, Sky 82 – Cloud makes go-ahead free throw, Mystics hold off Sky 84-82 Ariel Atkins scored 19 points, Natasha Cloud made two free throws with six seconds left and the Washington Mystics held off the Chicago Sky 84-82 to avenge a series loss Sunday. Washington closed the first half on an 11-3 run to take a 45-40 lead and extended it to 57-42 after scoring 12 of the opening 14 points of the third. But the Mystics were held to just 15 points in the fourth as Chicago battled back. Chicago’s Candace Parker had a shot blocked but got her own rebound and converted a three-point play with 27.9 to tie it at 82. Cloud dribbled down the clock, drove to the basket and was fouled before making two free throws. Chicago got it inside to Parker, but her left-handed layup didn’t hit the rim. Nassar – Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor. There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. Individual lawsuits could follow the tort claims filed Wednesday. Claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists. An email seeking comment was sent to the FBI. In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes. NCAATF – Notre Dame’s Jacobs wins 10K title at NCAA championships Notre Dame junior Dylan Jacobs overcame a fall to win the 10,000 meters at the opening day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Jacobs took the lead on the final lap and held off runner-up Alex Maier of Oklahoma State to cross the finish line in 28 minutes, 12.32 seconds. Northern Arizona’s Abdihamid Nur was third. Southeast Missouri State senior Logan Blomquist won the hammer with a personal best of 240 feet, 8 inches (73.37 meters) in the final round. Tennessee freshman Wayne Pinnock won the men’s long jump at 26-3 (8 meters). Texas senior Adrian Piperi won the shot put at 70-7 1/4 (21.52 meters). NFL – Bears had workout canceled for violating NFL contact rules Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus says the team had to cancel an offseason workout this week because they violated NFL rules by having live contact in a session last month. Eberflus said the contact that occurred was because of overzealous players and not the team’s practice structure. He said neither he nor the organization was fined, and the Bears found out Monday evening that Tuesday’s OTA session was canceled. The Bears were back on the field on Wednesday. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, PPD to 6/10 Cedar Rapids Kernels 12, South Bend Cubs 5 Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, PPD to 6/9 Today Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 5:35 p.m. (DH) Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Girls Soccer – Regional Semifinals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake 1, Mason 0 Zeeland West 2, St. Joseph 1 Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Portage Northern Mattawan 5, Hudsonville 2 Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, PPD Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, PPD Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, PPD Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, PPD Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, PPD Today Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, 6:00 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, 4:30 p.m. Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, 5:00 p.m. Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, 4:30 p.m. Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 1 At Caledonia Portage Central vs. Hudsonville, 6:00 p.m. Division 3 at Otsego Otsego vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:00 p.m. Friday Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake vs. Zeeland West, 6:30 p.m. Division 4 at Portage Northern Our Lady of the Lake vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds' throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday's ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago's only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago's three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100               (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry's legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn't aware of the issue, but it wasn't uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals' late start times,

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds’ throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday’s ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago’s only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago’s three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100               (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry’s legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals’ late start times, saying: “It’s a good thing the game starts at midnight. We’ll have plenty of time to fix it.” NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m.          (Series tied 2-2) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Connecticut Sun 88, Indiana Fever 69 Washington Mystics 84, Chicago Sky 82 Sun 88, Fever 69 – Connecticut beats Indiana 88-69 for 4th straight victory Brionna Jones had 18 points and nine rebounds, Jonquel Jones added 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 88-69 for their fourth straight victory. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points and Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Connecticut (10-3). DiJonai Carrington went 5 of 5 from the floor for the second straight game and finished with 12 points. Bonner moved into a tie for 17th in WNBA history for 3-pointers after a make early in the third quarter. NaLyssa Smith led Indiana with a season-high 19 points. Danielle Robinson added 12 points and Queen Egbo had 10. The Fever shot just 37.5% from the field, including 3 of 21 from distance. Mystics 84, Sky 82 – Cloud makes go-ahead free throw, Mystics hold off Sky 84-82 Ariel Atkins scored 19 points, Natasha Cloud made two free throws with six seconds left and the Washington Mystics held off the Chicago Sky 84-82 to avenge a series loss Sunday. Washington closed the first half on an 11-3 run to take a 45-40 lead and extended it to 57-42 after scoring 12 of the opening 14 points of the third. But the Mystics were held to just 15 points in the fourth as Chicago battled back. Chicago’s Candace Parker had a shot blocked but got her own rebound and converted a three-point play with 27.9 to tie it at 82. Cloud dribbled down the clock, drove to the basket and was fouled before making two free throws. Chicago got it inside to Parker, but her left-handed layup didn’t hit the rim. Nassar – Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor. There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. Individual lawsuits could follow the tort claims filed Wednesday. Claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists. An email seeking comment was sent to the FBI. In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes. NCAATF – Notre Dame’s Jacobs wins 10K title at NCAA championships Notre Dame junior Dylan Jacobs overcame a fall to win the 10,000 meters at the opening day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Jacobs took the lead on the final lap and held off runner-up Alex Maier of Oklahoma State to cross the finish line in 28 minutes, 12.32 seconds. Northern Arizona’s Abdihamid Nur was third. Southeast Missouri State senior Logan Blomquist won the hammer with a personal best of 240 feet, 8 inches (73.37 meters) in the final round. Tennessee freshman Wayne Pinnock won the men’s long jump at 26-3 (8 meters). Texas senior Adrian Piperi won the shot put at 70-7 1/4 (21.52 meters). NFL – Bears had workout canceled for violating NFL contact rules Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus says the team had to cancel an offseason workout this week because they violated NFL rules by having live contact in a session last month. Eberflus said the contact that occurred was because of overzealous players and not the team’s practice structure. He said neither he nor the organization was fined, and the Bears found out Monday evening that Tuesday’s OTA session was canceled. The Bears were back on the field on Wednesday. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, PPD to 6/10 Cedar Rapids Kernels 12, South Bend Cubs 5 Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, PPD to 6/9 Today Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 5:35 p.m. (DH) Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Girls Soccer – Regional Semifinals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake 1, Mason 0 Zeeland West 2, St. Joseph 1 Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Portage Northern Mattawan 5, Hudsonville 2 Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, PPD Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, PPD Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, PPD Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, PPD Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, PPD Today Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, 6:00 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, 4:30 p.m. Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, 5:00 p.m. Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, 4:30 p.m. Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 1 At Caledonia Portage Central vs. Hudsonville, 6:00 p.m. Division 3 at Otsego Otsego vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:00 p.m. Friday Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake vs. Zeeland West, 6:30 p.m. Division 4 at Portage Northern Our Lady of the Lake vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds’ throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday’s ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago’s only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago’s three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100               (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry’s legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals’ late start times, saying: “It’s a good thing the game starts at midnight. We’ll have plenty of time to fix it.” NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m.          (Series tied 2-2) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Connecticut Sun 88, Indiana Fever 69 Washington Mystics 84, Chicago Sky 82 Sun 88, Fever 69 – Connecticut beats Indiana 88-69 for 4th straight victory Brionna Jones had 18 points and nine rebounds, Jonquel Jones added 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 88-69 for their fourth straight victory. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points and Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Connecticut (10-3). DiJonai Carrington went 5 of 5 from the floor for the second straight game and finished with 12 points. Bonner moved into a tie for 17th in WNBA history for 3-pointers after a make early in the third quarter. NaLyssa Smith led Indiana with a season-high 19 points. Danielle Robinson added 12 points and Queen Egbo had 10. The Fever shot just 37.5% from the field, including 3 of 21 from distance. Mystics 84, Sky 82 – Cloud makes go-ahead free throw, Mystics hold off Sky 84-82 Ariel Atkins scored 19 points, Natasha Cloud made two free throws with six seconds left and the Washington Mystics held off the Chicago Sky 84-82 to avenge a series loss Sunday. Washington closed the first half on an 11-3 run to take a 45-40 lead and extended it to 57-42 after scoring 12 of the opening 14 points of the third. But the Mystics were held to just 15 points in the fourth as Chicago battled back. Chicago’s Candace Parker had a shot blocked but got her own rebound and converted a three-point play with 27.9 to tie it at 82. Cloud dribbled down the clock, drove to the basket and was fouled before making two free throws. Chicago got it inside to Parker, but her left-handed layup didn’t hit the rim. Nassar – Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor. There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. Individual lawsuits could follow the tort claims filed Wednesday. Claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists. An email seeking comment was sent to the FBI. In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes. NCAATF – Notre Dame’s Jacobs wins 10K title at NCAA championships Notre Dame junior Dylan Jacobs overcame a fall to win the 10,000 meters at the opening day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Jacobs took the lead on the final lap and held off runner-up Alex Maier of Oklahoma State to cross the finish line in 28 minutes, 12.32 seconds. Northern Arizona’s Abdihamid Nur was third. Southeast Missouri State senior Logan Blomquist won the hammer with a personal best of 240 feet, 8 inches (73.37 meters) in the final round. Tennessee freshman Wayne Pinnock won the men’s long jump at 26-3 (8 meters). Texas senior Adrian Piperi won the shot put at 70-7 1/4 (21.52 meters). NFL – Bears had workout canceled for violating NFL contact rules Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus says the team had to cancel an offseason workout this week because they violated NFL rules by having live contact in a session last month. Eberflus said the contact that occurred was because of overzealous players and not the team’s practice structure. He said neither he nor the organization was fined, and the Bears found out Monday evening that Tuesday’s OTA session was canceled. The Bears were back on the field on Wednesday. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, PPD to 6/10 Cedar Rapids Kernels 12, South Bend Cubs 5 Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, PPD to 6/9 Today Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 5:35 p.m. (DH) Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Girls Soccer – Regional Semifinals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake 1, Mason 0 Zeeland West 2, St. Joseph 1 Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Portage Northern Mattawan 5, Hudsonville 2 Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, PPD Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, PPD Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, PPD Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, PPD Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, PPD Today Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, 6:00 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, 4:30 p.m. Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, 5:00 p.m. Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, 4:30 p.m. Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 1 At Caledonia Portage Central vs. Hudsonville, 6:00 p.m. Division 3 at Otsego Otsego vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:00 p.m. Friday Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake vs. Zeeland West, 6:30 p.m. Division 4 at Portage Northern Our Lady of the Lake vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds’ throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday’s ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago’s only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago’s three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100               (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry’s legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals’ late start times, saying: “It’s a good thing the game starts at midnight. We’ll have plenty of time to fix it.” NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m.          (Series tied 2-2) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Connecticut Sun 88, Indiana Fever 69 Washington Mystics 84, Chicago Sky 82 Sun 88, Fever 69 – Connecticut beats Indiana 88-69 for 4th straight victory Brionna Jones had 18 points and nine rebounds, Jonquel Jones added 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 88-69 for their fourth straight victory. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points and Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Connecticut (10-3). DiJonai Carrington went 5 of 5 from the floor for the second straight game and finished with 12 points. Bonner moved into a tie for 17th in WNBA history for 3-pointers after a make early in the third quarter. NaLyssa Smith led Indiana with a season-high 19 points. Danielle Robinson added 12 points and Queen Egbo had 10. The Fever shot just 37.5% from the field, including 3 of 21 from distance. Mystics 84, Sky 82 – Cloud makes go-ahead free throw, Mystics hold off Sky 84-82 Ariel Atkins scored 19 points, Natasha Cloud made two free throws with six seconds left and the Washington Mystics held off the Chicago Sky 84-82 to avenge a series loss Sunday. Washington closed the first half on an 11-3 run to take a 45-40 lead and extended it to 57-42 after scoring 12 of the opening 14 points of the third. But the Mystics were held to just 15 points in the fourth as Chicago battled back. Chicago’s Candace Parker had a shot blocked but got her own rebound and converted a three-point play with 27.9 to tie it at 82. Cloud dribbled down the clock, drove to the basket and was fouled before making two free throws. Chicago got it inside to Parker, but her left-handed layup didn’t hit the rim. Nassar – Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor. There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. Individual lawsuits could follow the tort claims filed Wednesday. Claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists. An email seeking comment was sent to the FBI. In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes. NCAATF – Notre Dame’s Jacobs wins 10K title at NCAA championships Notre Dame junior Dylan Jacobs overcame a fall to win the 10,000 meters at the opening day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Jacobs took the lead on the final lap and held off runner-up Alex Maier of Oklahoma State to cross the finish line in 28 minutes, 12.32 seconds. Northern Arizona’s Abdihamid Nur was third. Southeast Missouri State senior Logan Blomquist won the hammer with a personal best of 240 feet, 8 inches (73.37 meters) in the final round. Tennessee freshman Wayne Pinnock won the men’s long jump at 26-3 (8 meters). Texas senior Adrian Piperi won the shot put at 70-7 1/4 (21.52 meters). NFL – Bears had workout canceled for violating NFL contact rules Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus says the team had to cancel an offseason workout this week because they violated NFL rules by having live contact in a session last month. Eberflus said the contact that occurred was because of overzealous players and not the team’s practice structure. He said neither he nor the organization was fined, and the Bears found out Monday evening that Tuesday’s OTA session was canceled. The Bears were back on the field on Wednesday. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, PPD to 6/10 Cedar Rapids Kernels 12, South Bend Cubs 5 Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, PPD to 6/9 Today Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 5:35 p.m. (DH) Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Girls Soccer – Regional Semifinals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake 1, Mason 0 Zeeland West 2, St. Joseph 1 Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Portage Northern Mattawan 5, Hudsonville 2 Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, PPD Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, PPD Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, PPD Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, PPD Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, PPD Today Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, 6:00 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, 4:30 p.m. Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, 5:00 p.m. Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, 4:30 p.m. Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 1 At Caledonia Portage Central vs. Hudsonville, 6:00 p.m. Division 3 at Otsego Otsego vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:00 p.m. Friday Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake vs. Zeeland West, 6:30 p.m. Division 4 at Portage Northern Our Lady of the Lake vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds’ throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday’s ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago’s only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago’s three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100               (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry’s legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals’ late start times, saying: “It’s a good thing the game starts at midnight. We’ll have plenty of time to fix it.” NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m.          (Series tied 2-2) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Connecticut Sun 88, Indiana Fever 69 Washington Mystics 84, Chicago Sky 82 Sun 88, Fever 69 – Connecticut beats Indiana 88-69 for 4th straight victory Brionna Jones had 18 points and nine rebounds, Jonquel Jones added 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 88-69 for their fourth straight victory. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points and Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Connecticut (10-3). DiJonai Carrington went 5 of 5 from the floor for the second straight game and finished with 12 points. Bonner moved into a tie for 17th in WNBA history for 3-pointers after a make early in the third quarter. NaLyssa Smith led Indiana with a season-high 19 points. Danielle Robinson added 12 points and Queen Egbo had 10. The Fever shot just 37.5% from the field, including 3 of 21 from distance. Mystics 84, Sky 82 – Cloud makes go-ahead free throw, Mystics hold off Sky 84-82 Ariel Atkins scored 19 points, Natasha Cloud made two free throws with six seconds left and the Washington Mystics held off the Chicago Sky 84-82 to avenge a series loss Sunday. Washington closed the first half on an 11-3 run to take a 45-40 lead and extended it to 57-42 after scoring 12 of the opening 14 points of the third. But the Mystics were held to just 15 points in the fourth as Chicago battled back. Chicago’s Candace Parker had a shot blocked but got her own rebound and converted a three-point play with 27.9 to tie it at 82. Cloud dribbled down the clock, drove to the basket and was fouled before making two free throws. Chicago got it inside to Parker, but her left-handed layup didn’t hit the rim. Nassar – Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor. There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. Individual lawsuits could follow the tort claims filed Wednesday. Claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists. An email seeking comment was sent to the FBI. In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes. NCAATF – Notre Dame’s Jacobs wins 10K title at NCAA championships Notre Dame junior Dylan Jacobs overcame a fall to win the 10,000 meters at the opening day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Jacobs took the lead on the final lap and held off runner-up Alex Maier of Oklahoma State to cross the finish line in 28 minutes, 12.32 seconds. Northern Arizona’s Abdihamid Nur was third. Southeast Missouri State senior Logan Blomquist won the hammer with a personal best of 240 feet, 8 inches (73.37 meters) in the final round. Tennessee freshman Wayne Pinnock won the men’s long jump at 26-3 (8 meters). Texas senior Adrian Piperi won the shot put at 70-7 1/4 (21.52 meters). NFL – Bears had workout canceled for violating NFL contact rules Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus says the team had to cancel an offseason workout this week because they violated NFL rules by having live contact in a session last month. Eberflus said the contact that occurred was because of overzealous players and not the team’s practice structure. He said neither he nor the organization was fined, and the Bears found out Monday evening that Tuesday’s OTA session was canceled. The Bears were back on the field on Wednesday. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, PPD to 6/10 Cedar Rapids Kernels 12, South Bend Cubs 5 Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, PPD to 6/9 Today Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 5:35 p.m. (DH) Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Girls Soccer – Regional Semifinals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake 1, Mason 0 Zeeland West 2, St. Joseph 1 Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Portage Northern Mattawan 5, Hudsonville 2 Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, PPD Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, PPD Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, PPD Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, PPD Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, PPD Today Baseball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Coldwater Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Ann Arbor Skyline, 6:00 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Berrien Springs vs. Vicksburg, 4:30 p.m. Division 3 at Centreville Buchanan vs. Climax-Scotts, 5:00 p.m. Division 4 at Kalamazoo College Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles, 4:30 p.m. Division 4 at Decatur Decatur vs. Colon, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 1 At Caledonia Portage Central vs. Hudsonville, 6:00 p.m. Division 3 at Otsego Otsego vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:00 p.m. Friday Girls Soccer – Regional Finals Division 2 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Gull Lake vs. Zeeland West, 6:30 p.m. Division 4 at Portage Northern Our Lady of the Lake vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 6:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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So, uh, what if Wil Crowe was right about this team? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, uh, what if Wil Crowe was right about this team? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, uh, what if Wil Crowe was right about this team?Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

What if Wil Crowe was right that he's part of a good @#$%* team? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if Wil Crowe was right that he's part of a good @#$%* team? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if Wil Crowe was right that he's part of a good @#$%* team?Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

Former NFL QB David Carr says a Steelers coach likes Matt Corral in his pick of QBs. That coach is QB Coach Mike Sullivan. The guys debated how much the Steelers should take Sullivan's thoughts into account in this situation and if that makes them question where the Steelers will go.  Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg gave his reaction to the Kevin Newman injury and if it means a call up of Oneil Cruz. Greg doesn't expect the move, nor does he think it should happen right now. Greg got into what's going on with the starting pitching and what ways it can improve. He said Wil Crowe could see another opportunity as a starter after his great start to the season out of the bullpen. The guys asked Greg about the new team dog.   Will the 5th year option be picked up for Devin Bush? 

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg gave his reaction to the Kevin Newman injury and if it means a call up of Oneil Cruz. Greg doesn't expect the move, nor does he think it should happen right now. Greg got into what's going on with the starting pitching and what ways it can improve. He said Wil Crowe could see another opportunity as a starter after his great start to the season out of the bullpen. The guys asked Greg about the new team dog.  

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The Nats coughed up their lead in Pittsburgh to fall 4-3 in a walk-off loss. Mark & Al dive into the bottom of the 9th where Patrick Murphy was unable to hold onto the edge. Should they have walked Colin Moran to load the bases with 1 out?(11:08) Josh Rogers threw a second consecutive solid outing for Washington as he lasted until the 7th inning.(15:24) Josh Bell was given a warm reception from Pirates fans in his first return to Pittsburgh since being dealt. Bell slugged his 26th HR of the season to lead the team.(23:40) Riley Adams had a RBI triple as he got the start behind the dish.  Should we be surprised he got the start over Keibert Ruiz?(27:28) A few hours before the game began; Sean Nolin (5 games) and Davey Martinez (1 game) were suspended for throwing at Freddie Freeman on Wednesday night.  Why wasn't Will Smith suspended as he began the whole brouhaha?(37:02) A preview of Josiah Gray's important start on Saturday as he looks to avoid a third straight poor outing. He will be facing Wil Crowe, who oddly enough was part of the trade package the Nats sent to Pittsburgh in return for Josh Bell.

Wil Crowe's been mediocre, but the main target in the Josh Bell trade always was 20-year-old Eddie Yean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wil Crowe's been mediocre, but the main target in the Josh Bell trade always was 20-year-old Eddie Yean.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction 8/29/2021 by Tony T. Cardinals at Pirates—Free pick is St Louis Cardinals -165. Starting for St Louis is Kwang hyun Kim. The righthander has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight of his past ten starts. Wil Crowe starts for the Pirates. Past four games Crowe surrendered eleven earned runs in 17 1/3rd innings. Crowe has faced the Cardinals three times this year allowing eight earned runs with nine walks in 14 2/3rd innings. Past ten games Pirates batting .209 against righthanders. They are last in MLB in scoring and home runs. Play St Louis -165.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction 8/23/2021 by Tony T. Diamondbacks at Pirates—MLB free pick is Pittsburgh Pirates -110. Starting for the Pirates is Wil Crowe. The righthander has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his past five starts. Humberto Mejia expected starter for Arizona. Mejia was crushed in Triple A minors with an ERA 5.93 and teams batting .302 in his twelve starts. Pirates head home after winning two of three at St Louis. Past ten games Diamondbacks bullpen an ERA 4.91 and WHIP 1.58. Play Pittsburgh -110.

Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Mike Persak share their thoughts on the team signing Yoshi Tsutsugo. Who is the new guy? And why would the Pirates DFA the players they did? We also discuss Wil Crowe's latest performance and consider what he will be for the team longterm. Plus, we forecast the 2022 starting rotation and get some minor league updates. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Cle8n" by Kevin M8cLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://cre8tivecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The St. Louis Cardinals travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates this week. Today sees a veteran lefty in J.A. Happ take on young lefty Steven Brault. Wednesday it's Adam Wainwright against Wil Crowe, who is susceptible to giving up the long ball. Thursday is hopefully the return of Jack Flaherty to the Cardinals, what does this mean for the team? Lucas is breaking all of this down and more on today's show!Stay Locked On to the show by hitting this link: https://linktr.ee/LO_CardinalsFollow Lucas on Twitter: twitter.com/ljfastballEmail the show anytime at lockedoncards@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.StatHeroStatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates this week. Today sees a veteran lefty in J.A. Happ take on young lefty Steven Brault. Wednesday it's Adam Wainwright against Wil Crowe, who is susceptible to giving up the long ball. Thursday is hopefully the return of Jack Flaherty to the Cardinals, what does this mean for the team? Lucas is breaking all of this down and more on today's show! Stay Locked On to the show by hitting this link: https://linktr.ee/LO_Cardinals Follow Lucas on Twitter: twitter.com/ljfastball Email the show anytime at lockedoncards@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wil Crowe has been inconsistent on the mound all season and it doesn't seem like that's going to change anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wil Crowe has been inconsistent on the mound all season and it doesn't seem like that's going to change anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weekend is here and we need to kick things off with some cash in our pockets. After a very good night in the NHL on Thursday, Nate says he's going with the value potential for tonight's Game 7 between the Islanders and Lightning. In baseball, Brad is fading the Rockies on the road and feels the same about Wil Crowe for the Pirates. In the NBA, the trend isn't good for Bogdan Bogdanovic, but Brad says the threes should be flying for Khris Middleton. And of course the guys have plenty of Bonus Time for you on this Freaky Friday. 

Was Derek Shelton taking one for the team when he took Wil Crowe out of Sunday's game against the Brewers? Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shot of Pirates show is all-new every weekday morning on the DK Sports Radio podcasting network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim says he won't be concerned if TJ Watt skips mini camp when it starts this week.  Andrew calls out Jim for the 4th of July party he's throwing as he received an invitation, but Chris hasn't yet.  Talking some Pirates, Jim sounds like he grew tired of watching Mitch Keller pitch and agrees with them sending him back down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Pick Prediction 6/13/2021 by Tony T. Pirates at Brewers—MLB pick is Milwaukee Brewers on the run line -1.5 runs at -105. Starting for Milwaukee will be Adrian Houser. The righthander has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of his past six starts. Wil Crowe throws for Pittsburgh. Crowe in seven starts and one relief appearance has an ERA of 7.26, walk rate 11.7% and teams hitting .302 on him. He has been hurt by the home run ball. Pirates have lost six straight with five by two runs or greater. Brewers have won eight of nine with all wins by two runs or greater. Play Milwaukee run line -1.5 runs at -105.

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone!On today's episode, host Ethan Smith recaps the first game of the three game set against the Cubs, seeing the Pirates lose 4-3 to Chicago in Cody Ponce's 2021 debut, so Ethan evaluates the game and his start.Following that, the Pirates started the game well against Chicago and gave up four unanswered runs in the loss, but how can Wil Crowe and the Pirates bounce back in game two to even the series?Finally, baseball is about two months into the season and plenty of players have made surprise impacts and others have remained at superstar status. Who is winning baseball right now and who could continue to impact the remainder of the season moving forward?This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports.Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/LockedOnMLBGo to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONMLB to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith recaps the first game of the three game set against the Cubs, seeing the Pirates lose 4-3 to Chicago in Cody Ponce's 2021 debut, so Ethan evaluates the game and his start. Following that, the Pirates started the game well against Chicago and gave up four unanswered runs in the loss, but how can Wil Crowe and the Pirates bounce back in game two to even the series? Finally, baseball is about two months into the season and plenty of players have made surprise impacts and others have remained at superstar status. Who is winning baseball right now and who could continue to impact the remainder of the season moving forward? This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/LockedOnMLB Go to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONMLB to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time the Pirates gave more chances to Miguel Yajure, Wil Crowe and other young arms rather than trotting out Trevor Cahill every fifth day. Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shot of Pirates show is all-new every weekday morning on the DK Sports Radio podcasting network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight Tyler & DiNardo discussed the callup with Will Craig, the mystery of Wil Crowe, and this upcoming draft for the Pirates.

This episode was fun to record! We talked about J.T Brubaker's consistency, is Wil Crowe and J.T Brubaker in the future of this rotation for when the Pirates contend? My fiance hates sports and especially baseball, soooo naturally I bother her and have her answer baseball questions to see what she knows! Follow me on Twitter TankPotanko013 or P_Unrestricted Facebook: Cody PotankoInstagram: Potanko013

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates.On today's episode, the Pittsburgh Pirates are once again above .500 after the first time since Opening Day after defeating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday and Ethan Smith recaps and previews tonight's matchup.Also, Josh Bell and the Nationals have struggled out of the gate, but Colin Moran has impresses at first base so far this season and it appears that GM Ben Cherington may have won that trade already after acquiring Eddy Yean and Wil Crowe.Finally, winning is never a bad thing. The Pirates are in a rebuild, but a strong April can do wonders for the Pittsburgh Pirates rebuild not only this season but the seasons to come in Pittsburgh.This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports.Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Using only diamonds responsibly sourced from Botswana, ten female design masters have each produced a uniquely beautiful ring. Ideal for engagement, Mother's Day, or simply a beautiful conversation piece, they're the perfect way to bring light into her life. They're available now through Mother's Day only on Blue Nile dot com. Just search the words “ten by ten”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates. On today's episode, the Pittsburgh Pirates are once again above .500 after the first time since Opening Day after defeating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday and Ethan Smith recaps and previews tonight's matchup. Also, Josh Bell and the Nationals have struggled out of the gate, but Colin Moran has impresses at first base so far this season and it appears that GM Ben Cherington may have won that trade already after acquiring Eddy Yean and Wil Crowe. Finally, winning is never a bad thing. The Pirates are in a rebuild, but a strong April can do wonders for the Pittsburgh Pirates rebuild not only this season but the seasons to come in Pittsburgh. This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Using only diamonds responsibly sourced from Botswana, ten female design masters have each produced a uniquely beautiful ring. Ideal for engagement, Mother’s Day, or simply a beautiful conversation piece, they’re the perfect way to bring light into her life. They’re available now through Mother’s Day only on Blue Nile dot com. Just search the words “ten by ten”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first segment I talk in length about Wil Crowe's Pirates debut and how his final line may have betrayed him on Sunday. The second segment is dedicated to a Mr. Bryan Reynolds, and how he is "back," even though I thought he was never gone. Then finally the third segment we talk about this dominant bullpen and I highlight some key contributors in it. 

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction 4/25/2021 by Tony T. Pirates at Twins—MLB pick is Pittsburgh Pirates +160 odds. On the hill for Minnesota will be Matt Shoemaker. In his past two starts the veteran has allowed nine earned runs with five walks over 8 1/3rd innings. Wil Crowe counters for the Pirates. Crowe makes his fourth career start and his first for the Pirates. He has worked only nine innings in his career and doesn't figure to go deep in this game. Pirates have won seven of eleven after their win on Saturday. Twins have dropped nine of eleven. Pittsburgh is getting good work from their bullpen and Minnesota is not. Shoemaker

Happy New Years Eve! Chris breaks down Ryan Hilinski's decision to enter the transfer portal including a sincere "thank you" to the Hilinski family, reflecting on his short career in Columbia, what impact Mike Bobo's retention had on the decision and more. Plus, we take time to reflect on the year that was for TSUS specifically and some of the top moments from the past 365 days. Finally, former Gamecocks RHP Wil Crowe joins the show to talk about his path to USC, relationship with Chad Holbrook, overcoming Tommy John surgery, being drafted by the Nationals, his MLB debut, challenges of the 2020 MLB season, being recently traded to the Pirates and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-spurs-up-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

THE NatsGM Show #142 has dropped and we welcome for her debut appearance, Washington Nationals contributor for Prospect1500.com, Shelly Verougstraete! The conversation begins with Shelly & Ryan discussing the state of the Nationals' farm system as a whole. Next, they take a deep-dive into their top prospects, specifically Victor Robles, Carter Kieboom, Luis Garcia and Wil Crowe. Then Shelly gives her thoughts on other players, such as Yasel Antuna, Tim Cate and Seth Romero. Finally Shelly talks about catching prospect Israel Pineda, along with our top sleepers in the organization. Thanks to Shelly for joining the show and to you for downloading!