Podcasts about World Baseball Classic

Carl and Mike comback and share a few more thoughts on Ronald Acuna's most recent injury and discuss whether the Braves should consider reworking language in his contract that would limit his participation in the World Baseball Classic. They then get into some Georgia talk as they react to Josh Brooks' comments in regards to saying the Bulldogs will not schedule games against Texas Tech.

We recap the Bob Pompeani 35th annual golf outing Why are we not seeing the usual Paul Skenes right now? Ben Cherington said the World Baseball Classic may be a lingering effect of why Skenes has struggled his last four starts. Skenes has been good, but hasn't been elite. Skenes' fastball has gone down more than a mile and a half on his fastball.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: We recap the Bob Pompeani 35th annual golf outing. Why are we not seeing the usual Paul Skenes right now? Ben Cherington said the World Baseball Classic may be a lingering effect of why Skenes has struggled his last four starts. Skenes has been good, but hasn't been elite. Are you worried about Paul Skenes?

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby break down a brutal weekend for the Cincinnati Reds after getting swept by the Cardinals in St. Louis. The guys discuss where the Reds go from here, Rhett Lowder's return to the mound, Terry Francona's interesting comments on Eugenio Suárez and the World Baseball Classic, and big performances from Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson. Plus, a full recap of the Reds minor league action and a preview of Cincinnati's upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.   Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfDLnkceVdE    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522    Chatterbox Reds Sponsors:   Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/cha...   Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX    The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars     Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440   Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com    It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org

Ben Cherington spoke about potentially adding to the bullpen. Poni and Mullsy break down the GM's comments. Ken Rosenthal said that the Pirates are one of the busier teams trying to add a bullpen arm. What would it take for the Pirates to reunite with former closer Aroldis Chapman? Did the World Baseball Classic change how Paul Skenes prepped this season? It was a dismissed thought last week. Now, Ben Cherington said that the WBC threw Skenes off, which could explain why Skenes has not been as dominant this year. The Donny Football Debrief: Mullsy brings up hockey and not me. Pens fans are very protective of Ben Kindel. Mike Babcock will be Connor McDavid's next head coach even though Columbus fired him for going through his players' phones. Brendan Sorsby is back in the NCAA.

We talk to Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson about his four years calling games in Los Angeles on television and radio, and much more about his process, the team, and more. Nelson joined the Dodgers broadcast team in 2023, and has called games on both SportsNet LA television and KLAC AM 570 radio for four seasons. He shared his gameday routine, from the time he arrives at the ballpark through the end of the game. Nelson has also been active in sharing moments from broadcasts, showing how the sausage is made during his calls, including his interaction with Rick Monday, Orel Hershiser, Eric Karros, or other analysts. He share the origins of wanting to take fans behind the scenes. We also talked about Nelson calling the World Baseball Classic, more on the 2026 Dodgers, the “Eric/Stephen” booth with Nelson and Karros, and obviously, the importance of three-inning saves. The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The red hot Rochester Red Wings are still in 1st place. Plus Gene shares what a Bills Super Bowl parade in Buffalo would look like.

Storm Chasers Infielder Abraham Toro is our Pregame Interview!Abraham talks about his recent success, learning to play first base, his friendship with Josh Rojas, playing in the World Baseball Classic and more.

In this episode of the Josh Caray Show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas catcher JJ D'Orazio.  JJ discusses growing up in Venezuela, playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic and how he is helping the current crop of Trash Pandas pitchers become Major Leaguers.

Former MLB umpire and Mountain View native Ted Barett joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his early days learning in the Joe Brinkman Umpire School, the challenges he faced officiating the World Baseball Classic, and some notable games he umpired behind the plate, including Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edgardo Alfonzo is back in a Mets uniform to help with the coaching staff in Miami and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss the World Baseball Classic along with the upcoming honoring of his former manager Bobby Valentine.

Almost exactly one year after Season 6's Expo 2025 deep dive with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Krewe closes the loop with two people who were actually there. Lea Disimone & Bridget McCarthy served as Youth Ambassadors at the US Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, and they share what the program was really like from the inside, from a day in the life to the lasting impact it left on them. Two New Orleans connections, one world's fair, and a conversation worth the wait. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Past KOJ Episodes ------ Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura [S6E2] Hanging Out In Hyogo ft. Rob Dyer of The Real Japan [S5E14] Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) [S5E5] Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough [S4E19] Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh [S4E4] Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen & Megan DeVille [S3E17] Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats [S3E15] Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel [S3E12] ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

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In this special edition of Halos in the Infield, Todd Fox and Lone Star Halo Fernando sit down with Angels prospect Samy Natera Jr. for an in-depth conversation about his baseball journey, representing Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, and the pride he carries from growing up in Juarez, Mexico. Samy opens up about his experience competing on the international stage, what it meant to wear the Mexico jersey, and the path that brought him through the Angels minor league system. From his early baseball beginnings in Juarez to chasing his dream of reaching the major leagues, this interview gives fans a closer look at one of the Angels organization's rising talents. Samy Natera Jr. interview Team Mexico & World Baseball Classic experience Growing up in Juarez, Mexico Angels minor league journey Road to the major leagues Todd Fox & Lone Star Halo Fernando discussion #Angels #AngelsBaseball #HalosInTheInfield #ToddFox #SamyNateraJr #WorldBaseballClassic #TeamMexico #MexicoBaseball #MLB #MiLB #AngelsProspects #MinorLeagueBaseball #BaseballInterview #Juarez #LoneStarHalo #HaloHonks #AngelsNation #MLBProspects #BaseballTalk #MLBNetwork #FutureHalos #BaseballFans #SportsInterview #MLBContent #ProspectWatch Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brice Turang's Mother's Day walk-off homer provided a great capper to the weekend and added a dash of nostalgia to a Yankees sweep. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe also discuss the latest superstar performance from Jacob Misiorowski, a wild defensive decision by the Yankees and the triumphant return of Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn to the lineup. What about the other injury guys like Brandon Woodruff, Christian Yelich and Quinn Priester? Is the team any closer to making a change at shortstop? With Ángel Zerpa facing Tommy John surgery, will the Brewers ever send another player to the World Baseball Classic? In Three Up Three Down (38:30), they discuss CC Sabathia on the wall of honor, an unwelcome flashback, some ABS weirdness and the king of vulture wins, Aaron Ashby. In Remembrew When (58:00), there's no choice but to discuss Bill Hall on Mother's Day, and in Curt Blanche (1:01:00), Curt believes there's a far greater Mother's Day homer that we never discuss. Then, JR is joined by Brewers reliever Jake Woodford (1:07:00), whose Major League debut was delayed in the strangest of ways, when he was holed up with the St. Louis Cardinals in Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel following a COVID-19 outbreak among the team. Then, he's joined by prospect Andrew Fischer (1:13:00), who hit two home runs on Sunday and continues to pound the ball for Single-A Wisconsin.

Baseball and softball are both having a moment. The 2025 Women’s College World Series was the most watched ever, with 2.4 million people tuning in to game 3. On the baseball side, almost 11 million people watched Venezuela beat the U.S. to take the 2026 World Baseball Classic title. The audience for both sports is growing, and LSU softball star and baseball media analyst AJ Andrews is one of their most enthusiastic ambassadors. In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to AJ about how the MLB must embrace player authenticity in order to flourish. She also shares how a conversation with ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza changed her career trajectory and why the future of softball lies in storytelling. Finally, AJ and Alex compare notes about the benefits of being an athlete turned broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame closer and New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera joins the Stay Tranquilo Podcast LIVE from Latinos & Sports in Miami! ⚾

Giants Legendary third baseman Pablo Sandoval AKA the Panda stops on by to talk with Murph & Markus about his home country Venezuela winning the World Baseball Classic, his relationship with yet another Venezuelan Luis Arraez, and what the Giants need to do to get back to playing some winning baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Legendary third baseman Pablo Sandoval AKA the Panda stops on by to talk with Murph & Markus about his home country Venezuela winning the World Baseball Classic, his relationship with yet another Venezuelan Luis Arraez, and what the Giants need to do to get back to playing some winning baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Building Texas Business, Chris Hanslik sits down with Ryan Walsh, CEO of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, for a conversation about Houston's growing role as one of the country's premier destinations for major sporting events.Ryan explains the mission of the Sports Authority, how the organization helps attract and support events like the Super Bowl, Final Four, World Baseball Classic, and FIFA World Cup, and why those events create meaningful economic impact across the region. He also shares how Houston's venues, hospitality industry, public partners, and business community work together to deliver large-scale events that showcase the city on a national and global stage.The conversation takes a deep look at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Houston, including what residents and visitors can expect from Houston Stadium, the Fan Fest in EaDo, international fan culture, and the once-in-a-generation opportunity for Houston to welcome the world. Ryan also discusses why 2026 may become the biggest sports year in Houston's history and how the city is preparing for a summer that will put its food, culture, diversity, and collaborative spirit on full display.Chris and Ryan also talk about leadership, building the right team, creating a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration, and preparing an organization for high-pressure moments where execution matters.If you are interested in Houston business, sports tourism, leadership, and the impact major events can have on a city's economy and identity, this episode offers a timely and insightful look at how Houston is getting ready for the world stage.LINKSShow NotesPrevious EpisodesAbout BoyarMillerAbout Harris County-Houston Sports Authority

Netflix's relationship with sports has fundamentally shifted. In this episode of StreamTime Sports, Nick Meacham and Chris Stone unpack how Netflix went from actively avoiding live sports to selectively acquiring premium rights — from global deals with the NFL and WWE to targeted domestic moves like CONCACAF's Gold Cup and the World Baseball Classic. They explore what changed inside Netflix, why advertising and profitability reshaped its strategy, and what this shift means for fragmentation, fan access, and the future of sports media.Key Points:Was Netflix right to avoid live sports for so long — and what ultimately forced its hand?Is Netflix proving that exclusive moments matter more than full‑season schedules?How concerned should traditional broadcasters be about Netflix's market‑by‑market sports strategy?Is fragmentation really the problem — or is cost and accessibility what fans care about most?

Jeremy Guthrie is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who commanded the mound for over a decade with the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. A Stanford graduate and former BYU standout, Jeremy was an American League Rookie of the Year candidate in 2007, represented Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, and started Games 3 and 7 of the 2014 World Series before earning a World Series ring in 2015. Off the field, Jeremy serves as an MLB Commissioner's Ambassador, traveling to over 60 countries across six continents to grow the game globally. He is also the owner of Custom Cleats, the pioneering company that converts any sneaker into a high-performance cleat for athletes of all ages and sports. A man of deep faith, Jeremy's two-year mission in Spain at age 19 laid the foundation for a life built on service, resilience, and redefining what success truly means. Takeaways:Redefine Success Before It Defines You: Jeremy learned on the streets of Spain what most people never figure out in a lifetime — success isn't about the scoreboard. It's about the effort you pour into becoming the best version of yourself. John Wooden said it, Jeremy lived it, and it carried him through a decade in the big leagues when the stats didn't always cooperate. If you're measuring your worth by outcomes you can't control, you're playing a losing game. Control your effort, your focus, your resilience — and let the results take care of themselves.Forget Yourself and Find Your Purpose: At 19, Jeremy walked away from a professional baseball contract to spend two years serving others in Spain. No fastball. No spotlight. Just service. And what he found was the foundation of everything that followed — a deeper understanding of who he was and what he was capable of becoming. When you stop chasing what the world says you should want and start pouring into other people, that's when the real breakthroughs happen. Lose yourself in service and watch your purpose reveal itself.Every Day You Have a Platform, Use It: Jeremy's teammate Kevin Millar said it best — every day you're in the big leagues, you have a chance to touch somebody's life. Jeremy took that to heart and ran with it across 60 countries and six continents. But here's the thing — you don't need a Major League roster spot to have a platform. You have one right now. The question is, are you using it? Whether it's a kind word, a signed autograph, or showing up for your community, your platform is your opportunity to leave people better than you found them. Sound Bytes:“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of the self-satisfaction that you have in making the best effort you can to become the best you're capable of becoming.” “Every day you're in the big leagues, you have a chance to touch somebody's life.” “I learned the joy of forgetting yourself, of losing yourself, and yet finding yourself through that.” Connect & Discover Jeremy Guthrie:Instagram: @therealjgutsCustom Cleats Instagram: @customcleatsFacebook: @TheRealJGutsX: @TheRealJGutsWebsite: customcleats.com

JD reacts to Connor McDavid and Nikola Jokic being eliminated from the first round of the playoffs and discusses the modern realities of parody in the NHL and NBA with producer Armen. Michael Soroka, Team Canada and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, joins JD to chat about his All-Star calibre season, the nuances of making in-season tweaks, the impact of the Trajekt machine, what made him want to pitch for Canada at the World Baseball Classic, and advice he'd give to young baseball players. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will shares his thoughts on the team playing 13 games in a row and how he's managing a recent back injury. He opens up about his experience playing in the World Baseball Classic and how it affected his at-bats this season. Also, he talks about the importance of balancing the big picture with daily performance and how he's learned to trust his instincts as a seasoned player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Rehabbing Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage, Reliever Brendon Little, Team Canada/Buffalo Bisons pitcher Adam Macko This week in Deep Left Field, we look back at a Blue Jays week that included a three-game winning streak but also saw the closer controversy take another step forward, likely with Jeff Hoffman losing his job, at least for a while. Then we go down to the farm in Buffalo to hear from Trey Yesavage after a truncated rehab start, check in with Brendon Little to see how he's dealing with life away from big-league pressure, and catch up with lefty Adam Macko after a strong World Baseball Classic for Canada and terrific start to the minor-league season. All that, plus a dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

The conversation covers the resignation of Joe Kent, the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the impact of sanctions on Cuba, foreign affairs and the Middle East conflict, and the WBC Classic and international tournaments. The conversation covers various international sports competitions, including the World Baseball Classic, World Cup, and World Cup of Hockey. It also delves into the controversy surrounding the AFKON Championship and the recent WNBA CBA agreement. The discussion explores the significance of these competitions and the impact of recent developments on the sports landscape. The conversation delves into the comparison of NBA and WNBA career trajectories, the impact of expansion on player opportunities, and the evaluation of player legacies. It also explores the impact of scoring records, Olympic careers, and the totality of players' games on Hall of Fame eligibility. Additionally, it discusses the impact of the Rookie of the Year award on players' careers, respect and disrespect in NBA careers, and the evaluation of the Eastern Conference. The conversation covered a range of topics including NBA bench players, the New York Knicks, player evaluation, team dynamics, player ego, NBA big men, March Madness, college basketball coaching, and predictions for upcoming games. The discussion delved into the performance of specific players, team dynamics, and the impact of ego on player and team performance. Additionally, the conversation explored the defensive impact of big men in the NBA and the influence of coaching on team outcomes. Predictions for upcoming March Madness games were also discussed.TakeawaysResignation of Joe Kent highlights internal conflict in the US governmentSanctions have a significant impact on Cuba's power supplyThe WBC Classic is a significant international tournament Comparison of international sports competitionsImpact of recent developments on sports landscape Comparison of NBA and WNBA career trajectoriesImpact of scoring records and Olympic careers on player legaciesEvaluation of the Eastern Conference and player injuries Evaluation of player performance and team dynamicsImpact of ego on player and team performanceDefensive impact of big men in the NBAPredictions for upcoming March Madness gamesChapters00:00 Resignation of Joe Kent26:36 Impact of Sanctions on Cuba33:16 Foreign Affairs and Middle East Conflict41:19 World Baseball Classic vs. World Cup53:29 AFKON Championship Controversy58:50 WNBA CBA Agreement01:07:28 WNBA Draft Picks and Career Trajectory01:13:04 NBA Players' Career Achievements01:20:01 Impact of Rookie of the Year Award01:25:17 NBA Bench Players and Defensive Teams01:33:00 March Madness and Upsets01:42:25 March Madness Predictions

This week's Tarp Find celebrates a special moment after Team Venezuela's victory at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew's weekly interview episodes. Andrew's interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed again every Thursday morning starting on April 30th when Season 15 kicks off!

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols joins the podcast! But first, Hembo and Buster talk about the Cardinals' Jordan Walker, if Konnor Griffin is better than advertised, the Orioles' Adley Rutschman having something to prove, budding Braves star Drake Baldwin, which pitcher that's been hurt the most by ABS, and Hembo's three favorite Pujols stats. Then, the Machine joins the show to discuss which numbers from his career he's most proud of, his reverence for the Hall of Fame, his idea for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and what he sees in Shohei Ohtani's swing. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 2:38 Cardinals Jordan Walker 4:26 Pirates Konnor Griffin 7:24 Orioles Adley Rutschman 9:53 Braves Drake Baldwin 12:54 Pitcher most impacted by ABS 16:55 Hembo's 3 favorite Pujols stats 18:32 Albert Pujols 19:30 Important career numbers 21:47 Unanimous selection important? 23:53 Reverence for the HOF 28:07 ABS thoughts 33:39 WBC changes 38:48 You Played, I Didn't: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Junior Caminero 45:03 Sarah Langs 47:25 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols joins the podcast! But first, Hembo and Buster talk about the Cardinals' Jordan Walker, if Konnor Griffin is better than advertised, the Orioles' Adley Rutschman having something to prove, budding Braves star Drake Baldwin, which pitcher that's been hurt the most by ABS, and Hembo's three favorite Pujols stats. Then, the Machine joins the show to discuss which numbers from his career he's most proud of, his reverence for the Hall of Fame, his idea for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and what he sees in Shohei Ohtani's swing. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 2:38 Cardinals Jordan Walker 4:26 Pirates Konnor Griffin 7:24 Orioles Adley Rutschman 9:53 Braves Drake Baldwin 12:54 Pitcher most impacted by ABS 16:55 Hembo's 3 favorite Pujols stats 18:32 Albert Pujols 19:30 Important career numbers 21:47 Unanimous selection important? 23:53 Reverence for the HOF 28:07 ABS thoughts 33:39 WBC changes 38:48 You Played, I Didn't: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Junior Caminero 45:03 Sarah Langs 47:25 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Less than a month after Venezuela beat USA in the World Baseball Classic final, Eduardo Rodriguez and Nolan McLean squared off again at Citi Field -- and the result was similar. Meanwhile in the Bronx, the A's pulled off a feat they hadn't accomplished since 1979! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘ABS' as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back, baby! And the challenge system is off and running. The results have been mixed, but it has worked. A whole lot of challenges have worked. (11:30) A bunch of World Baseball Classic pitchers had terrible starts. Coincidence!? (20:17) The San Francisco Giants can't win. Swept at home. Doom and gloom! Just kidding. But Tony Vitello is going to be under a microscope. (27:00) Bo Bichette got booed by Mets fans. Already!? (29:30) Allow me to speak on the Marlins. (34:50) Review: Band of Brothers. (37:30) The Milwaukee Brewers owner said something that people need to start paying attention to. Mark Attanasio spoke on the $20 million that the team isn't getting because of RSN fallout. (43:35) The flip side of things is what the Dodgers are doing. Dodgers owner Mark Walter says MLB needs parity. Interesting. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘ABS' as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back, baby! And the challenge system is off and running. The results have been mixed, but it has worked. A whole lot of challenges have worked. (11:30) A bunch of World Baseball Classic pitchers had terrible starts. Coincidence!? (20:17) The San Francisco Giants can't win. Swept at home. Doom and gloom! Just kidding. But Tony Vitello is going to be under a microscope. (27:00) Bo Bichette got booed by Mets fans. Already!? (29:30) Allow me to speak on the Marlins. (34:50) Review: Band of Brothers. (37:30) The Milwaukee Brewers owner said something that people need to start paying attention to. Mark Attanasio spoke on the $20 million that the team isn't getting because of RSN fallout. (43:35) The flip side of things is what the Dodgers are doing. Dodgers owner Mark Walter says MLB needs parity. Interesting. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports media personality Keith McPherson is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob explain why they’re both rooting against a Los Angeles Dodgers 3-peat, and tell us why it was predictable that so many Team USA stars would struggle out of the gate after playing in high-leverage games during the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thor, Judd, and AJ share their latest grouping of takes including the idea to make a Hard Knocks style productions that is specifically centered around the draft process for prospects, creating a football version of the World Baseball Classic, and demanding that the Minnesota Vikings be featured on 2026's Hard Knocks series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob and Kelvin argue whether the NBA needs to abolish their 65-game rule in light of Cade Cunningham’s unfortunate injury and tell us why Scottie Pippen’s ongoing feud with Michael Jordan is embarrassing. Plus, New York Yankees Spanish language radio play-by-play voice Rickie Ricardo swings by to preview MLB Opening Day, discuss the pressure facing Aaron Judge following a sub-par performance in the World Baseball Classic, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch opens from Portland, where he spent the weekend with his son and attended NCAA Tournament games—including Gonzaga's elimination, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The guys dive into what makes March Madness special, highlighted by a classic David vs. Goliath battle between Arkansas and High Point. Mitch is joined by Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle as the Mariners head into Opening Day with a surge of offensive production after a sluggish spring. The guys highlight breakout signs from Cole Young and Dom Canzone, while also addressing concerns around JP Crawford's injury, Cal Raleigh's uneven World Baseball Classic impact, and roster decisions in the infield and rotation. Mitch welcomes Steve Phillips for his annual Opening Day visit, where the longtime MLB insider says the World Baseball Classic has players—especially hitters—more game-ready than ever to start the season. Phillips is bullish on the Mariners, calling this their best opportunity to win the division and make a deep run, while also addressing concerns around pitching durability and bullpen volatility. The conversation expands league-wide, with Phillips explaining why the Dodgers are both dominant and good for baseball, why Shohei Ohtani remains a near-lock MVP, and ultimately predicting a Dodgers–Mariners World Series. Mitch and Puck open with some leftover tension from a previous discussion before diving into Mitch's surprising admission that the World Baseball Classic didn't resonate with him. Mitch explains that, despite the talent on the field, it doesn't feel meaningful to the American baseball audience—pointing to player opt-outs and inconsistent participation.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot Steve Phillips | MLB Network / SiriusXM / Former Mets GM Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren'ts / Puck Drop   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Portland, Gonzaga's Exit, and the Birthday Game; Mitch checks in from Portland after watching Gonzaga get bounced—and rolls into a loaded birthday trivia game. 15:49 | Mariners No-Table: Spring Bats Wake Up as Opening Day — The Mariners' offense shows late life in spring training as Opening Day looms—but questions remain about lineup depth, health, and early-season readiness. 41:04 | Steve Phillips: Opening Day Buzz, Mariners Hype, and Dodgers Dominance: Steve Phillips says this might be the Mariners' best shot yet—while the Dodgers loom as baseball's overwhelming favorite. 1:02:38 | KJ-Aren'ts with Jason Puckett: WBC Doesn't Land for Mitch — And It Gets Tense; Mitch admits he couldn't get into the World Baseball Classic—and it sparks real tension in a separate conversation that clearly struck a nerve. 1:24:00 | Other Stuff Segment: Mariners Opening Day expectations, World Series odds and roster questions, Arozarena/Raleigh tension resolved, March Madness Speedo distraction, Brandon Roy response to Garfield allegations, WNBA reaches new CBA, Seahawks RB situation per John Schneider, Michael B. Jordan In-N-Out moment, Syracuse coaching hire (McNamara), Tiger Woods Masters return buzz RIPs: Robert Mueller (81), Dennis "Loverboy" Condrey (74), Rex Culpepper (28), Chuck Norris (86) Headlines: FDA eases tanning bed rules, Camel pageant disqualifications for "hump plumping," Brain-eating virus claims, Fentanyl found in Barbies at Missouri store

Opening Day is right around the corner. Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss some of the storylines playing out at Spring Training while the World Baseball Classic wrapped up. The Rangers' Wyatt Langford looks great, the Braves' offense needs to get right and the Blue Jays are slow-playing Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse shares his predictions for division and award winners, and his wild card teams. Next, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stops by to talk about his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, Wilyer Abreu looking sharp, which manager called him to talk about Roman Anthony, if the Red Sox have enough power in their lineup, and how he's handling the back end of the rotation. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:56 Phillies sign Cristopher Sanchez to 6-year deal 5:26 Rangers Wyatt Langford looks great 8:04 Braves offense needs to perform 10:31 Blue Jays holding out Trey Yesavage 11:00 Making predictions for the 2026 MLB season 11:29 AL East 13:18 AL Central 14:19 AL West 15:41 AL Wild Card Teams 17:39 NL West 17:45 NL Central 18:28 NL West 18:49 NL Wild Card Teams 19:52 Are Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani MVP Locks? 20:54 Picking against Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal for Cy Young? 21:30 Rookie of the Year picks 23:33 Red Sox Manager Alex Cora joins the show 24:02 Cora's thoughts on the World Baseball Classic 28:39 Wilyer Abreu's breakout performance at the WBC 30:09 Getting calls from other managers about Roman Anthony 32:14 Outlook on the 2026 Boston Red Sox 35:26 Other Headlines: Boston 2B Marcelo Mayer makes the team  36:16 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss the WNBA's new CBA, which contains massive salary increases, revenue sharing, and historic precedents for all women's sports. Then host Alex Kirshner arrives for a conversation with Ben and his Effectively Wild co-host Meg Rowley to recap the World Baseball Classic and preview the MLB season.In this week's bonus episode for Slate Plus members, the hosts chat about the abundance of athlete-hosted podcasts –is anyone listening?WNBA CBA: (8:18): From $66K to millionsMLB (29:34): Are the Pirates playoff material?(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opening Day is right around the corner. Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss some of the storylines playing out at Spring Training while the World Baseball Classic wrapped up. The Rangers' Wyatt Langford looks great, the Braves' offense needs to get right and the Blue Jays are slow-playing Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse shares his predictions for division and award winners, and his wild card teams. Next, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stops by to talk about his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, Wilyer Abreu looking sharp, which manager called him to talk about Roman Anthony, if the Red Sox have enough power in their lineup, and how he's handling the back end of the rotation. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:56 Phillies sign Cristopher Sanchez to 6-year deal 5:26 Rangers Wyatt Langford looks great 8:04 Braves offense needs to perform 10:31 Blue Jays holding out Trey Yesavage 11:00 Making predictions for the 2026 MLB season 11:29 AL East 13:18 AL Central 14:19 AL West 15:41 AL Wild Card Teams 17:39 NL West 17:45 NL Central 18:28 NL West 18:49 NL Wild Card Teams 19:52 Are Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani MVP Locks? 20:54 Picking against Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal for Cy Young? 21:30 Rookie of the Year picks 23:33 Red Sox Manager Alex Cora joins the show 24:02 Cora's thoughts on the World Baseball Classic 28:39 Wilyer Abreu's breakout performance at the WBC 30:09 Getting calls from other managers about Roman Anthony 32:14 Outlook on the 2026 Boston Red Sox 35:26 Other Headlines: Boston 2B Marcelo Mayer makes the team  36:16 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spencer Carbery discusses the Capitals' up-and-down second half; Robert Flores recaps all the drama of the World Baseball Classic; Spotrac's Mike Ginnitti looks at the Commanders' cap situation following the first week of free agency; and, Wizards rookie Will Riley breaks down his first NBA season and this year's NCAA Tourney!

The Ringer's Bill Simmons reacts to the Lakers taking down the Heat with Luka's 60-point game, the NBA expansion, and more (2:15). Then, Billy Gil hops on to recap the World Baseball Classic and to give his thoughts on Bam Adebayo's 83-point game (29:52). Finally, Wesley Morris joins Bill to react to the Oscar results, including Michael B. Jordan beating out Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor and ‘One Battle After Another' winning Best Picture (01:00:07). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Billy Gil and Wesley Morris Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Sam's Club | Join The Club of Yes And #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE '25 to '26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing the New York Times piece about Cesar Chavez containing accounts from women who say he abused them as young girls for years (00:54). Next, the guys discuss the price of oil being the main character of world news this week (06:08) and whether the pushback on rising oil prices will be the thing that will rein in President Trump. After that, Bryan and Joel discuss the ongoing U.S.-Cuba situation (18:15), including what Trump has said about Cuba recently and what reasons he could have for wanting to take action against it (22:35). Following that, the guys review the new documentary ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere' (28:56) before ending the show with some talk about the World Baseball Classic (42:18) and whether we need more sporting events like it (52:20). All that and more, here on The Press Box. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Bruce Baldwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's suggestive." The crew discusses a splashy, new menu item at loanDepot park and Tony's upcoming trip to Talladega. Then, the Pitch Clock returns for another edition of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" between Jeremy and Chris, and Jake Mintz joins Jeremy for a recap of the spectacle that was the World Baseball Classic and a preview of next week's Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adnan Virk joins Stugotz, and Adnan gives up his recap of the Oscars as well as his biggest takeaways from the World Baseball Classic. In honor of March Madness, we've compiled a Sweet 16 Bracket of Best Movies for Adnan to declare a champion as he plays out each round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘culture' as in Venezuela as in America as in Puerto Rico as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in Korea as in Italy as in World Baseball Classic! It's all over. Venezuela won the damn thing. United States finishes as the bridesmaid for the second consecutive tournament. Woof. Let's talk about the tournament, Miami, the future of the WBC, and the impact on MLB. (22:35) The WNBA has a new agreement. How fun! Let's break it all down. (33:50) Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. (37:40) The NFLPA has a new executive director. It's former player president JC Tretter. How did that happen? (46:00) Is the NFL going to replace the refs? It could happen! (50:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode PFT, Arian and Big T discuss the New York article titled, The Babies Kept in a Mysterious Los Angeles Mansion. The article covers how a couple used surrogacy to have 20+ children, many later found neglected or abused, exposing huge gaps in regulation. Plus, they get into America's loss in the World Baseball Classic, James Fishback and his OnlyFans tax in Florida, Afroman, a new Polymarket bar, chemtrails and weather manipulation, NCAA basketball and much more. Enjoy! (00:03:44) World Baseball Classic (00:14:16) James Fishback OnlyFans Tax (00:18:13) Tucker Carlson (00:28:28) New Iran Leader (00:30:19) Afroman (00:43:24) Polymarket Bar (00:46:11) Chemtrails (00:55:49) NCAA Basketball (01:15:26) Incredibles 3 (01:38:42) ‘The Babies Kept in a Mysterious Los Angeles Mansion'You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Today's word of the day is ‘culture' as in Venezuela as in America as in Puerto Rico as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in Korea as in Italy as in World Baseball Classic! It's all over. Venezuela won the damn thing. United States finishes as the bridesmaid for the second consecutive tournament. Woof. Let's talk about the tournament, Miami, the future of the WBC, and the impact on MLB. (22:35) The WNBA has a new agreement. How fun! Let's break it all down. (33:50) Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. (37:40) The NFLPA has a new executive director. It's former player president JC Tretter. How did that happen? (46:00) Is the NFL going to replace the refs? It could happen! (50:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs contributor Kiri Oler wrap up the World Baseball Classic, covering Venezuela’s triumph, Team USA’s slump and vibes, and the overall success of the tournament, plus thoughts on Mark DeRosa’s managing and Team USA’s future, the semifinal matchups, the bad calls against the Dominican Republic, the challenge system and pitches that are “too close to take,” the WBC vs. the World Series, when the next WBC should be, and much more. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to Defector on Venezuela Link to Harper on the outcome Link to Posnanski on Team USA Link to Manfred on WBC timing Link to data on US-DR game Link to data on Perdomo take Link to Ben on fouling off pitches Link to Harper on the Olympics Link to McLean start story Link to top SP projections Link to USA anthem answers Link to DeRosa on SEAL speaker Link to Fox Rogers mix-up Link to Julio’s WBC quote Link to Judge’s WBC quote Link to Hernández’s WBC quote Link to Jeter on the WBC Link to DeRosa/López relievers story Link to next WBC timing Link to Ben on more WBCs Link to story on DeRosa’s future Link to Charbonnet play Link to Ben on “Strategy” Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Team Venezuela's unbelievable victory in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, as Pat and the boys were in Miami to watch the game, how much this event has propelled an excitement for baseball, and how electric of an environment it was in Miami. They also dive into last night's First Four games, the tournament starting tomorrow, Maxx Crosby making comments on how the trade fell through with the Ravens and why things felt off when he got there, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, Kyler Murray's expectations in Minnesota, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 5x National Champion, Hall of Famer, the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to preview the NCAA Tournament, how NIL/the transfer portal has impacted coaching in the tournament, which teams he thinks realistically have a chance to win it all, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off the next two days for March Madness, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Golic joins the guys to explain why he fills out so many different brackets when March Maddness rolls around. Taylor has a problem nailing down his allegiance when it comes to the World Baseball Classic. Maxx Crosby speaks out about what happened with the Ravens and we play a game of "More Mikely". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.