Podcasts about World Baseball Classic

Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the Giants ends without a single catch as Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber react to his release and debate whether his brief comeback will even be remembered. They also examine the Giants' aggressive approach, the J.J. McCarthy move and whether Joey Porter Jr. is worth the draft capital and massive contract that could come with a trade. The conversation shifts to Aaron Judge missing the Yankees' postseason roster, whether playing in the World Baseball Classic deserves any blame, and the bizarre wave of stars returning just in time for October. Joe Musgrove's comeback after nearly two years away sparks a heated debate over whether players who miss the entire regular season should be eligible for the playoffs.

Even though the Pirates are going to finish better than .500, they will miss the playoffs. Let's go back to March though and see if people's expectations changed. The offense was fantastic in the first half of the season, but couldn't overcome injuries in the second half. Can Konnor Griffin reach MVP levels next season? Are we already counting them out on re-signing Brandon Lowe? Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason isn't sure if the Pirates will give Brandon Lowe a fair offer, but expects multiple teams to ‘get stupid' and give him a monster deal. Would it be stupid? Jason is glad Paul Skenes finally blamed the World Baseball Classic on why 2026 didn't go as planned. Konnor Griffin doesn't have to be the MVP, but Jason thinks he needs to be at least an .800+ OPS player because they will need a step up assuming they lose Lowe. Jason said the Pirates need power if they lose Lowe and can't go into the year thinking Jared Triolo is their everyday 3B. Jason said the Pirates should be a playoff team in 2027 based on the steps taken this season. Camilo Doval was DFA'd because there was ‘no shot' he would be tendered in the off-season. Jason said they would have kept Doval, but his production wasn't worth the price they would be paying in arbitration. Jason gave his take on a few young guys finishing the season strong. Where will Spencer Horwitz and Ryan O'Hearn fitting into things next season? Joey Porter Jr. was listed as ‘limited' with a ‘conditioning' diagnosis on Thursday's Steelers practice report. /// Manager's Minute – What did Don Kelly say to the media after the Pirates win?

What grade does Paul Skenes deserve for 2026? After he blamed the World Baseball Classic for a down year, is it fair to expect the regular, dominant Skenes in 2027? What is his future like in Pittsburgh? Poni appreciated the fans giving Skenes a standing ovation after his start today. We heard from Joey Porter Jr., who decided to speak to the media after practice today. Porter denied requesting a trade and denied ever getting a second opinion on his ‘back' injury. 93.7 The Fan baseball analyst Matt Clement joined the show. Matt recapped what he thought of Paul Skenes in 2026 – the worst of his 3-year career. Matt said pitchers still think about wins and losses even though it's grown to be pretty irrelevant by baseball's standards. Matt said Skenes probably can't wait for the off-season to begin so he can't immediately get back in the lab and ready for 2027. Signing Brandon Lowe would be atop Matt's wish list, even if it doesn't seem like a big chance of happening. Matt explained why getting Mitch Keller off the books could open a lot of doors for the Pirates going into 2027. Skenes Soundbites – What did Paul Skenes to the media following his final start in 2026?

Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason isn't sure if the Pirates will give Brandon Lowe a fair offer, but expects multiple teams to ‘get stupid' and give him a monster deal. Would it be stupid? Jason is glad Paul Skenes finally blamed the World Baseball Classic on why 2026 didn't go as planned. Konnor Griffin doesn't have to be the MVP, but Jason thinks he needs to be at least an .800+ OPS player because they will need a step up assuming they lose Lowe. Jason said the Pirates need power if they lose Lowe and can't go into the year thinking Jared Triolo is their everyday 3B. Jason said the Pirates should be a playoff team in 2027 based on the steps taken this season. Camilo Doval was DFA'd because there was ‘no shot' he would be tendered in the off-season. Jason said they would have kept Doval, but his production wasn't worth the price they would be paying in arbitration. Jason gave his take on a few young guys finishing the season strong. Where will Spencer Horwitz and Ryan O'Hearn fitting into things next season?

Rob and Kelvin explain how Davante Adams went overboard with his praise of Matthew Stafford, tell us why they have an issue with Paul Skenes blaming his down season on the World Baseball Classic, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss Stafford’s long-term legacy and why he deserved so much better than we got from the Detroit Lions all those years, the Los Angeles Chargers ugly 0-2 start to the season, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Jones has been incredible over the last four starts. Michael McKenry said Brandon Lowe wants to stay and really likes Pittsburgh. Paul Skenes said the root cause of his issues this year date to the World Baseball Classic. He originally said that the velocity dip was intentional. Ben Roethlisberger thinks DK Metcalf is pressing to hard and not being him on the field. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Bad tech issues today! Sorry! We're working on it! Today's word of the day is ‘excuses' as in Paul Skenes as in the World Baseball Classic as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a disappointing year for Skenes. He was not who we knew him to be. Could the preseason tournament be a factor? (11:40) The MLB postseason has a slight issue. The AL East will have to battle the AL East all the way to the ALCS. Does that make sense? (21:09) The Giants game last night was a bloodbath. Jaxon Dart, hurt. Malik Nabers, hurt. Brian Burns, hurt. Andrew Thomas, hurt. (26:30) Joe Buck got a big contract. Troy Aikman did not. Oops. (33:30) Review: Tony. (37:35) NPPOD. (43:00) The Blue Jays had a bad year. Missing the postseason after a World Series run. Dylan Cease is hurt. Vladdy Jr had a terrible season. Not great. Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is happening. Major news in the media world. The Ellison family has won in the end. What about the consumers?  The Los Angeles Clippers have named a new acting Governor. Now what?  NBA has loosened its rules against private equity. Who could have seen this coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants promoted outfield prospect Bo Davidson (2:45)! ... River Ryan made his Tigers debut (6:08). ... Brooks Lee has quietly been productive (12:30). ... News (18:12): Bryce Eldridge went on the concussion IL. ... Could Paul Skenes' struggles be linked back to the World Baseball Classic (26:19)? ... Any interest in these SP this weekend (37:40)? ... Let's fire up the 2027 SLEEPER-O-METER (41:18). ... It's our final Fantasy Feud of the season (54:24)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:09:50).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cb ...

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Bad tech issues today! Sorry! We're working on it! Today's word of the day is ‘excuses' as in Paul Skenes as in the World Baseball Classic as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a disappointing year for Skenes. He was not who we knew him to be. Could the preseason tournament be a factor? (11:40) The MLB postseason has a slight issue. The AL East will have to battle the AL East all the way to the ALCS. Does that make sense? (21:09) The Giants game last night was a bloodbath. Jaxon Dart, hurt. Malik Nabers, hurt. Brian Burns, hurt. Andrew Thomas, hurt. (26:30) Joe Buck got a big contract. Troy Aikman did not. Oops. (33:30) Review: Tony. (37:35) NPPOD. (43:00) The Blue Jays had a bad year. Missing the postseason after a World Series run. Dylan Cease is hurt. Vladdy Jr had a terrible season. Not great. Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is happening. Major news in the media world. The Ellison family has won in the end. What about the consumers?  The Los Angeles Clippers have named a new acting Governor. Now what?  NBA has loosened its rules against private equity. Who could have seen this coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.Booking.com the easiest way from where you are to where you want to be. Go on, book that trip - it's easy. https://www.booking.comStream MLB live on FOX OneFind out how baseball hits different with T-Mobile at https://www.T-Mobile.com/MLB Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com/. Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.00:00 INTRO02:22 Where'd it go wrong for the 2026 Blue Jays?11:29 Who wins the AL Central with one week to go?18:42 Believe in Houston or not?29:38 If Alex Bregman isn't ready to go for October?36:58 Just an excuse or is this alarming?46:52 OUTROFollow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSportsChris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseTrevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffeFollow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's edition of "Grab Bag" Jones and Keefe talk all the latest sports news including Chad Tracy contract extension, who to pick up on your Fantasy Football wavier wire, Paul Skenes blames World Baseball Classic? Who is today's Random Baseball Player of the Day?

Paul Skenes is blaming the World Baseball Classic for his season long struggles, Matt is upset by the excuse making, and Producer Josh tries to estimate the impact of the statement. Matt has a question about NFL stats.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Nick Farabaugh thinks the Steelers have to get back to running the football. Nick would feature Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. Rico Dowdle is a hot and cold running back. Dowdle has a stretch where he puts up 400-500 yards in three weeks but then has a ton of poor ones. Nick would start Max Iheanachor and Brock Hoffman. Paul Skenes said that his drop in velocity was partly due to the World Baseball Classic.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Michael McKenry does think the World Baseball Classic has something to do with Skenes' season. Skenes never was in rhythm and had his delivery right. Michael thinks $20-25 million is a fair deal for Lowe and he thinks Lowe would stay in Pittsburgh to be in a small market. Three years, $60 million with a mutual option. Nate Burleson and Russell Wilson went after the Steelers offense and movement.

Michael does think the World Baseball Classic has something to do with Skenes' season. Skenes never was in rhythm and had his delivery right. Michael said he would do the World Baseball Classic again and he thinks it's one of the best things to happen to baseball. Michael thinks $20-25 million is a fair deal for Lowe and he thinks Lowe would stay in Pittsburgh to be in a small market. Three years, $60 million with a mutual option. 

Paul Skenes said that his drop in velocity was partly due to the World Baseball Classic. Joe believes Paul Skenes and thinks the WBC really did effect him. Maybe the velocity drop was intentional, but Skenes could never get back to 99 mph and 100 mph. 

MLB Analyst Matt Clement comes on The Fan Hotline to share his thoughts on a recent article published that featured Pirates' SP Paul Skenes talking about how the World Baseball Classic may have affected his season with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Nicholas "Harry" Callas reacts to recent comments made by Pirates' SP Paul Skenes regarding his experiences with the World Baseball Classic this year.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss in Baltimore. They discuss the decision to use Tyler Rogers three days in a row, Louis Varland's availability, and Trey Yesavage's return and strong performance. They also look at Brett Bateman's injury, along with whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should return this season or focus on next year. They also discuss Paul Skenes' comments about the impact of the World Baseball Classic and whether the same issue could be affecting Vladdy, as well as what it could mean for the future of the WBC. After the break, the guys recap Monday Night Football and discuss the Rams' return to the West Coast, Jaxson Dart's injury concerns, and Caleb Williams' status.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pat Boyle is joined by Brandon Combs to navigate an agonizing Monday Night Football watch party as the New York Giants' prime-time matchup against the Los Angeles Rams turns into an injury nightmare. Between real-time reactions to starting quarterback Jaxson Dart exiting to the locker room with a knee injury, Malik Nabers battling through a painful shoulder issue, and Davante Adams dominating the field early, the conversation shifts into a lively edition of "Hot or Cold" evaluating hot-button topics across baseball and football. The debate tackles Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes blaming his 2026 velocity drop on participating in the World Baseball Classic, calling out the online criticism directed at Caleb Williams following his emotional exit from an injury against Minnesota, and reacting to late-game fireworks in prime time.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Colin Beazley of the Post-Gazette talked to Paul Skenes who said the World Baseball Classic has sort of been the root of his issues this year. Decisions, decisions in the Steelers 20-3 loss to the Patriots. The Steelers didn't have Watt, Highsmith, Heyward, or Harmon in the game on the TreyVeon Henderson touchdown run! Todd Monken fired back at Mike Tomlin. Around the NFL.

Colin Beazley of the Post-Gazette talked to Paul Skenes who said the World Baseball Classic has sort of been the root of his issues this year. Alex Highsmith was ruled offsides on Jalen Ramsey's sack and Joe wonders if his hand was the reasoning. We think it was a bad call. The Steelers didn't have Watt, Highsmith, Heyward, or Harmon in the game on the TreyVeon Henderson touchdown run. Aaron Rodgers told the broadcast he's faster this year and hurt his lower back squatting last year.

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on the biggest disappointments of the Mariners season, the confusing breakdown of the starting pitching rotation, and what he’s seen from Kade Anderson’s outings, they are joined by Seahawks Safety Rodney Thomas II to discuss his first game with the Seahawks, how the defense combats the crowd noise at Lumen Field, and what he’s seen from the Cardinals offense, and they look at what would happened if Cal had shaken Arozarena’s hand at the World Baseball Classic in What If Wednesday. 

Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason said Ben Cherington has a 99.9% chance of returning in 2027. Jason doesn't have much confidence in Brandon Lowe returning after he became the first Pirate since 2019 to hit 30 home runs in a season. Jason said Paul Skenes needs a full off-season and told us the World Baseball Classic threw him off his routine a bit right before the year.

After blowing two late leads on Monday and Tuesday against the Brewers, it's time to address what is going on with the Cubs bullpen. We know that blown leads can happen, but it's starting to become an area of concern. On this episode of Cubs Now, Lance thinks that velocity is down all throughout the 'pen, Palencia hasn't been the Palencia that we saw in the World Baseball Classic, and is it worth adding Justin Steele or Edward Cabrera into the mix without knowing what could happen? Also, what's the plan with Javier Assad? A lot of questions with very few answers on the latest episode of Cubs Now.

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap another rough outing by San Francisco ace Logan Webb this week against the Pittsburgh Pirates.--(2:20) - Giants (unofficially) complete first sweep of season(7:50) - Did the World Baseball Classic affect Logan Webb's season?(11:50) - Turner Hill's impressive series in Pittsburgh(19:20) - Should Giants consider shutting down Logan Webb?(29:00) - Fan mailbag questions(47:30) - Fan Mike Krukow memory(48:45) - Giants at Mets preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour discussing John Schneider's comments on a potential World Series hangover for the Blue Jays. Does that help explain their slow start? The boys also factor in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, the impact of injuries, and the World Baseball Classic. Later, Ben and Daniele debate whether a sub-.500 team should be allowed into the MLB postseason and if changes should be made to the playoff format. After the break, Blue Jays World Series champion and Guardians TV analyst, Pat Tabler joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' Hall of Excellence induction ceremony, the Blue Jays' sweep of Seattle, Vladdy's down year, Toronto's playoff chances, and this week's upcoming series against Cleveland. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"You're not a cooler baseball player, and then you sprinkle some Jesus dust around the clubhouse." Yan Gomes spent 13 seasons behind the plate in the big leagues, and he's got a blunt take on how identity actually works — and how most guys get it backwards.Yan made history in 2012 as the first Brazilian-born player ever to reach Major League Baseball. He caught Game 7 of the 2016 World Series for Cleveland, won a ring with Washington in 2019, and finished his career with the Cubs. This past February, he went back to Brazil to coach their World Baseball Classic team — the first time he's ever put the coaching hat on.But the heart of this one is what happens after. Yan and Chris both know the strange math of retiring young from a pro sport, and they get honest about it: the bubble you live in as a player, the people you never got to meet, and why Yan's word for this season of life is simply "available."He also gets into the comparison trap that eats up Christian athletes, why his father-in-law — All-Star pitcher Atlee Hammaker — told him to stop worrying about pressure and start breathing it in, and the three verses he's built his life around: one for faith, one for family, one for friends.Plus: Chris finally gets to hear what the UT locker room said about him, and Yan admits the Gomes family dinner table is not always a picture of Christlike serenity.As always, we thank our title sponsor https://onecountry.com for making this podcast possible — catch every episode on the OneCountry app — and https://konexial.com for their continued support of the show.COACH ME UP TEAMhttps://onecountry.comhttps://konexial.comFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachJimmyDykeshttps://twitter.com/ChrisBurke02•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris BurkeProduced by Jared Mark Fincher — https://jaredmarkfincher.comAll audio is subject to copyright 2026 Jimmy Dykes Inc.Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com

Matt Tugboat Wilkinson, the Giants' newest pitching sensation, joins the morning show to talk about his major league debut. The 23-year-old pitcher made a splash in his first game, impressing fans with his skills on the mound. But what's behind the nickname "Tugboat"? Find out as Matt shares the story of how he got his unique moniker.In this episode, Matt takes us through his journey from Little League World Series standout to major league pitcher. He talks about his time in the minor leagues, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation for his hard-to-hit fastball. We also hear about his experience representing Canada in the World Baseball Classic and his thoughts on playing in the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park in San Francisco. With a mix of humor and humility, Matt opens up about his career and what it means to be a part of the Giants organization.From his days as a Little League World Series champion to his current role as a major league pitcher, Matt's story is one of perseverance and determination. He shares stories about his time in the minor leagues, including a standout performance with 16 strikeouts against Mexico. We also hear about his experience playing in the Cape Cod League and his thoughts on the city of San Francisco.Join us as Matt Tugboat Wilkinson shares his inspiring story and gives us a glimpse into the life of a young major league pitcher. Don't miss this episode to hear about his journey from the Little League World Series to the big leagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Tugboat Wilkinson, the Giants' newest pitching sensation, joins the morning show to talk about his major league debut. The 23-year-old pitcher made a splash in his first game, impressing fans with his skills on the mound. But what's behind the nickname "Tugboat"? Find out as Matt shares the story of how he got his unique moniker.In this episode, Matt takes us through his journey from Little League World Series standout to major league pitcher. He talks about his time in the minor leagues, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation for his hard-to-hit fastball. We also hear about his experience representing Canada in the World Baseball Classic and his thoughts on playing in the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park in San Francisco. With a mix of humor and humility, Matt opens up about his career and what it means to be a part of the Giants organization.From his days as a Little League World Series champion to his current role as a major league pitcher, Matt's story is one of perseverance and determination. He shares stories about his time in the minor leagues, including a standout performance with 16 strikeouts against Mexico. We also hear about his experience playing in the Cape Cod League and his thoughts on the city of San Francisco.Join us as Matt Tugboat Wilkinson shares his inspiring story and gives us a glimpse into the life of a young major league pitcher. Don't miss this episode to hear about his journey from the Little League World Series to the big leagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another labor job for Paul Skenes yesterday in a Pirates win. Poni feels like the public sentiment toward Skenes this year has become very personal and visceral. Is it deserved? Has it gotten as bad as Poni thinks? People are calling in saying he needs to change his diet and dump his girlfriend. Why might the turn be so rotten? The guys pointed out some comments Skenes has made over the course of the season on topics like the World Baseball Classic, the pending work stoppage and his overall performance.

Another labor job for Paul Skenes yesterday in a Pirates win. Poni feels like the public sentiment toward Skenes this year has become very personal and visceral. Is it deserved? Has it gotten as bad as Poni thinks? People are calling in saying he needs to change his diet and dump his girlfriend. Why might the turn be so rotten? The guys pointed out some comments Skenes has made over the course of the season on topics like the World Baseball Classic, the pending work stoppage and his overall performance. The Morning Show was ignored by Curt Schilling today. Calls about Paul Skenes. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Is the Paul Skenes problem simply come down to a mechanical fix? Is Skenes pushing too hard since he knows things haven't gone well for him this season? The guys asked Jason about how much blame/credit Bill Murphy deserves, and he thinks it's a little bit too much on both sides. Jason thinks the most valid complaint from fans is Skenes being hard against the salary cap in baseball because that doesn't go over well with fans, especially in Pittsburgh. Jason thought the Pirates had a pretty good pitching program in place with Oscar Marin at the helm. The guys credited Andrew McCutchen for being an MVP that loved being part of Pittsburgh and with the Pirates, where as Skenes feels like a hired-gun or a mercenary. Why was Ben Cherington suggesting Skenes was having an ‘excellent' year?

This Weekend Rewind opens with the Lakers' stunning $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, then rolls through an NFL training camp injury wave, fresh MLB power rankings, and the NBA's 2026-27 schedule release.ON THIS EPISODE:

When the 2026 season started with Paul Skenes having the roughest start of his MLB career against the New York Mets, many thought it would be just a blip on his greatness radar. Unfortunately, it might have been a precursor for things to come this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates ace, and now we're left wondering if something is truly wrong with Skenes. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss yet another concerning start for the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner and try to figure out what's going on with Paul Skenes. They make a comparison between him and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has also suffered a major falloff after his great 2025 campaign, and discuss whether the World Baseball Classic can be used as an excuse. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about Jackson Merrill being at the forefront of the San Diego Padres' hot offense, which has put them right back in the mix for a potential NL Wild Card spot. They then highlight the Chicago White Sox giving out a Pope hat as part of a giveaway, Tim Anderson announcing his retirement and play a fun game surrounding the 2026 Heart and Hustle Award winners.   1:11 - The Opener: Paul Skenes' concern grows 19:13 - Cal Raleigh's falloff from 2026 29:53 - Around The League: Pope mania reaches new high 37:25 - Tim Anderson announces retirement 43:37 - Padres are getting hot 48:38 - Thoughts on the Phillies 54:23 - Heart and Hustle Award game Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Paul Skenes was pulled after 5 innings last night in Miami not because he was rocked or because he was laboring to nearly 100 pitches. Skenes was soft-tossing, by his standards, through the night – never topping 95 MPH. What is going on with him? Don Kelly explained why he pulled him and Paul explained why he didn't fight him. The 2025 Cy Young winner clearly has something wrong. The guys wondered if it was the World Baseball Classic and if he chose Team USA over the team that signs his checks in 2026.

Paul Skenes was pulled after 5 innings last night in Miami not because he was rocked or because he was laboring to nearly 100 pitches. Skenes was soft-tossing, by his standards, through the night – never topping 95 MPH. What is going on with him? Don Kelly explained why he pulled him and Paul explained why he didn't fight him. The 2025 Cy Young winner clearly has something wrong. The guys wondered if it was the World Baseball Classic and if he chose Team USA over the team that signs his checks in 2026. Listeners ponder what is wrong with Paul Skenes. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. The Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an 8-year contract last week. How did a player of his magnitude get $32M guaranteed? He scored 7 points last season. TK talked about the cheap contract he signed to stay with the Penguins in a year he scored 20+ goals. Tyler said the points don't lie and he's unsure why the Penguins would offer this deal. TK thinks Koivunen can eclipse 20 goals, but it's a risk of a signing. Did it make other guys more valuable? Tyler said this is a big deal for someone like Ben Kindel and how he can leverage his performance for a new contract down the road. Tyler doesn't think Sidney Crosby did anything too crazy on his birthday.

Sounds reliever Jack Seppings joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his successful first two outings with the Sounds up from Double-A, his dual citizenship that allows him to play for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic, and his college career in the Ivy League at Brown.

Kevin Rand's career in professional baseball spans over four decades. He started with the New York Yankees organization as a minor league athletic trainer in 1982, spent nearly a decade with the Florida Marlins, and had a brief stop with the Montreal Expos before landing with the Detroit Tigers in 2002, where he'd spend the next 20 years, first as Head Athletic Trainer, then as Senior Director of Medical Services.In this episode, Kevin looks back on his journey through the game, from breaking in with the Yankees in the 1980s to two decades helping run the medical program in Detroit. He shares some of his favorite stories and stadiums from a career in the dugout, talks about his recent experience at the World Baseball Classic, and gives his perspective on how athletic training has changed since he started and where the profession is headed next.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com. 

Send us Fan MailWe didn't watch the ASG or the Home Run Derby. And we're ok with that. In this episode we look at the teams that have surprised positively and negatively.  Only 60 games to go and yet we talk about this being the beginning of the 2nd half of the season. The All-Star Game is too late in the season now. Olympic Baseball is like Olympic Soccer. World Cup soccer is way cooler and World Baseball Classic is way cooler than Olympic baseball. Could that change?  If your team stinks like the Mets and Rockies, how do you still be a fan with two and a half months to go?Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music. Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @markkolier or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends to check us out!www.almostcooperstown.com

Lehigh Valley IronPigs manager Chris “Tank” Adamson is our Pregame Interview!"Tank" talks about stepping into the managerial role this season, his favorite International League cities, coaching with Team Australia at the World Baseball Classic and more.

Guests: New York Mets 3B coach Tim Leiper, Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez   This week in Deep Left Field, we jump into the unofficial second half with a little international flair!   Recorded during the annual all-star break Wilner Family Vacation - this time to Denmark and Sweden - we bring you Tim Leiper! The long-time third-base coach for Baseball Canada and first-base coach of the Blue Jays in the glory years of 2015-16 now makes his full-time home in Huntsville, Ontario.    Also, we talk to Astros bench coach Omar Lopez, who managed Team Venezuela to an incredibly unexpected gold medal finish at the World Baseball Classic!   The mailbag is always open at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Host Carl is so excited because after 110 Episodes, he finally got to interview a former cop. Not just any cop! Jim Beezley was a Police Captain and spent 35 years in law enforcement. Throughout his career, he led large scale operations from narcotics investigations and hostage negotiations to multimillion dollar budgeting and personnel development. Now Jim has landed his dream job. He works for Major League Baseball as an authenticator. What the heck is an authenticator? If you're watching a major league baseball game and see some guy near the dugout who doesn't really look like he's part of the team, that would be Jim. As an authenticator, he tracks and documents game-used balls, jerseys, bats and cleats to proved that they are genuine.  He interacts with all the players and coaching staff and has the best seat in the ball park and gets paid to do this. He's even been sent to Japan to "work" the World Baseball Classic. In the interview, Jim shares a hilarious story about an interaction with Shohei Ohtani, who is perhaps the greatest player of all time.  Super fun episode that proves if you reach for the stars, you can find your dream Second Act. • More about Jim Beezley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-beezley-3a95177a  • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/jim-beezley-interview-former-police-captains-second-act-with-major-league-baseball • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/promotion/retirement-planning-guide/ • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die Video Series: https://howtoretireandnotdie.com/ • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Hour 2: The Home Run Derby: A Thrilling Comeback Story Last night's Home Run Derby was a nail-biter, with Jordan Walker's incredible comeback performance leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The 24-year-old Cardinals prospect silenced the booing Philadelphia crowd with six straight home runs, earning him the title. But what made this performance even more special was the support of his family, including his mom, dad, and grandma, who were all cheering him on from the stands. This episode of the podcast delves into the details of the Home Run Derby, discussing the new format and its impact on the competition. The hosts also share their thoughts on the performances of the participants, including Jordan Walker and Kyle Schwarber. They also touch on the topic of patience in baseball, highlighting the importance of giving young players the time to develop their skills. The conversation also covers the Giants' recent draft pick, Jackson Flora, and the potential of the team's young players. The hosts discuss the challenges of pitching in the All-Star Game, particularly for Logan Webb, who had a tough time in the World Baseball Classic. They also share their thoughts on the upcoming All-Star Game and the competitive nature of this year's event. If you're a baseball fan, you won't want to miss this episode's discussion on the Home Run Derby, the Giants' draft pick, and the All-Star Game. Tune in to hear the hosts' expert analysis and insights on the world of baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Rogers and Bryan Walters are joined by MLB Network Analyst Mark DeRosa to get his thoughts on the Mariners’ up and down season and Cal Raleigh’s World Baseball Classic experience, they answer your questions about Mike Macdonald’s analytics philosophy and the Seahawks Thursday night win against the Rams in Four Down Territory, they hear about the Los Angeles Rams’ desperate in stadium giveaway in The Timeline, and they discuss the realities of grass fields in the NFL. 

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This is Part Two of the interview.Speakers:-Alexa Garcia (Houston Astros)-Jose Salas (Milwaukee Brewers)Topics covered in this episode:-All things related to working the World Baseball ClassicQuotes:-"It's kind of like a balance of having that feel and understanding where to push and pull" (1:27) - Alexa Garcia-"The best part was winning" (6:04) - Jose Salas-"It really, really put into perspective to me that this game is more than just a game, and it's more than just something that gives me a paycheck and health insurance" (11:02) - Alexa Garcia-"Everything is a learning experience" (14:22) - Jose SalasIf you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa - Alexa Garcia@josesc.ven - Jose Salas

Joe thinks Paul Skenes pitching mediocre hurt his teammates' chances of making the team. If the Pirates were eight or 10 games over .500 based on Skenes' start, there would be more Pirates in the game. Joe points to numbers that indicate the World Baseball Classic has hurt a ton of pitchers.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe thinks Paul Skenes pitching mediocre hurt his teammates' chances of making the team. Joe points to numbers that indicate the World Baseball Classic has hurt a ton of pitchers. Aroldis Chapman, Willson Contreras, Foster Griffin, and Ryan Jeffers are being linked to the Pirates by Jeff Passan. Would you trade Seth Hernandez 1-for-1 to acquire Mason Miller??

International baseball guru Michael Clair joins the boys to talk about his journey going from blogger to MLB's senior manager, story telling and special projects, how his excitement over the World Baseball Classic led to hooking up with the Czech national team and writing his book, We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball, searching for baseball diamonds overseas and his favorite non-traditional ballpark food. This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This is Part One of the interview.Speakers:-Alexa Garcia (Houston Astros)-Jose Salas (Milwaukee Brewers)Topics covered in this episode:-All things related to working the World Baseball ClassicQuotes:-"I think they did a great job of supplying the players with what they needed" (26:02) - Jose Salas-"Sometimes when you go to a new organization you might have maybe, depends on the kind of person you are, maybe a week or two weeks to adapt. There, you probably had a day or two days to do all of that" (31:55) - Jose Salas-"We've all been in this game a long time, we know how variable it can be" (34:45) - Alexa Garcia-"Just knowing you can always get something done and being in that optimistic mindset the whole time helped a lot" (35:12) - Alexa GarciaIf you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa - Alexa Garcia@josesc.ven - Jose Salas

No. 5 Phillies prospect Dante Nori discusses his World Baseball Classic experience as part of Italy's run to the semifinals, and Ben, Sam and Tyler talk about on- and off-field news across Minor League Baseball, including the arrival of the Vegas Headliners and Cooper Pratt's push to a Major League debut with the Brewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices