Podcasts about World Baseball Classic

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus to the show to discuss his playing and coaching career, as well as his role managing Team Israel in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Later, longtime Newsday sportswriter and former New York Post columnist Ken Davidoff joins the program to talk with Mike and Chris about his new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout.

In this hour of Cashing Out, host Dustin Swedelson is joined by Michael Fiddle, NBA Sharp Betting Show, to give his NBA Futures. Also, joining the show is Marco D'Angelo, wagertalk.com Co-Founder, to give his CBB betting strategy. Dustin does Rank and File, and previews MLB news and notes including the World Baseball Classic.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The greatest rivalry in sports has officially been born. Ball State vs. Sacramento State is happening, the MAC ignores geography, and the Ball-Sac Bowl era is upon us. If there isn't a truck nuts trophy, we've failed as a country. We also break down: • LSU unveiling the first NCAA jersey patch • Tony Clark stepping down as head of the MLBPA amid scandal • Nick Castellanos and the “Miami Incident” • Chris Sale refusing to challenge calls • World Baseball Classic hype vs Dodgers World Series odds • NFL Combine already sneaking up on us And then it goes off the rails. Lou Holtz checks in from the Winter Olympics to explain: • The curling cheating controversy • Figure skating judging drama • 10,000 condoms in the Olympic Village • Bad ice in Italy • Doubles luge strategy • A skeleton racer allergic to water Plus: Tiger's kid commits to FSU, Reds ownership drama, and the Oshawa Generals begging fans to shower before games. Join our Discord and hang out with us: https://discord.gg/jvY9dgX8Sf Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction | How was your sports weekend? 00:05:18 What's in your mug? 00:10:51 We've got a new greatest rivalry in all of sports: Ball State vs. Sacramento State, the BallSac Bowl 00:14:16 The MAC following suit and ignoring geography 00:14:55 Mookie is worried about going solo overnight without his wife for backup 00:18:04 The NFL Combine is already here? 00:20:45 When a team randomly joins a conference, how do they figure out the schedules that have been set for years ahead of time? 00:22:20 A figure skating and Olympic gambling tangent 00:23:27 Jersey patches have made it to the NCAA, with LSU unveiling their new partner 00:28:47 Tony Clark steps down as the head of the MLBPA because of an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law 00:36:12 Nick Castellanos shares the "Miami Incident" 00:39:47 We're starting to get amped for the World Baseball Classic 00:43:32 Whose got better odds, Team USA to win the WBC or the Dodgers to win the World Series? 00:46:07 Chris Sale says he isn't going to challenge any calls 00:53:26 Mookie shoehorns in a CFB26 clip 00:55:47 Lou Holtz checks in from the Winter Olympics 00:58:49 They went through 10,000 condoms in the Olympic Village 01:00:00 The curling cheating controversy explained: don't finger the stone 01:01:31 The French stole a gold from the US in figure skating 01:03:38 There's bad ice in Italy, and bad Ice in the US 01:04:26 Doubles Luge is all about who can squeeze their buttcheeks on a weiner the best 01:05:46 Lou Holtz's thoughts on jersey patches takes a dark turn 01:07:49 The skeleton racer allergic to water 01:10:08 Mookie shoehorns in a CFB26 clip 01:13:46 ScottSki45's Stat of the Week: The Great One 01:15:08 Team USA is putting on a clinic in Olympic hockey 01:22:33 Tiger's kid commits to FSU 01:27:32 Reds fans had to be crushed seeing Bob Castellini was stepping down, only to see that Phil was taking his plafe 01:31:15 Oshawa Generals fans must smell horribly 01:43:41 Beer recaps 01:45:20 This was a show 01:46:02 Outro #CollegeFootball #BallState #SacramentoState #MACtion #NCAA #LSUFootball #MLBPA #WorldBaseballClassic #ChrisSale #WinterOlympics #NFLCombine #SportsPodcast #SportsComedy

It's mid-February but it was action packed over the weekend and whether it was Olympics, NBA All Star Game, Daytona 500, etc., we're discussing it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to give their insights and opinions.The guys discuss the Winter Olympics results and coverage, including U.S. favorite male skater to win Gold Ilia Malinin faltering last Friday and then showing tremendous class/composure in the post event interview after not even getting a medal.The guys also talk the Olympics leading into NBC's coverage of the NBA All Star game and whether that event resonates any more?They also talk the start of the MLB Spring Training and the controversy with MLB Players Association Director Tony Clarke being removed for an "inappropriate relationship" with his wife's sister, the coverage of it and is there guaranteed Labor relations trouble with the owners coming now?Plus, the World Baseball Classic is about to be played starting in two weeksa and Steve has the lowdown on that being covered and televised. And, the guys go over the strat to the regular season and all the places to see the games.They finish talking NASCAR and the wild finish at the Daytona 500 where little known Tyler Reddick won the race during a huge crash just before the finish line. And, his win is a win for Michael Jordan as the car owner, who just won a massive lawsuit settlement with NASCAR back in December.Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subcribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Our digital media specialist Dovid Halpert takes over the show for the day as he leads Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on a tour of the World Baseball Classic. From the 20 teams, 4 pools and potential matchups, Dovid covers it all with the guys and details some of the important things to notice ahead of the tournament.  To let us know what topics you'd want to hear next on the show, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, TikTok & X (Twitter). 

In Hour 4, the WIP Afternoon Show break down their biggest questions heading into Caller of the Year. Plus, they discuss what Bryce Harper is most excited about as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic.

Bryce Harper had one final comment the WIP Afternoon Show couldn't ignore — sharing what he's most excited for in the World Baseball Classic. The crew breaks down his thoughts and reactions to the Phillies superstar gearing up for international competition.

Alexa Garcia, the Lead Florida Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros. Now entering her fifth season in professional baseball, Alexa has specialized in elite athlete development, a touch of rehabilitation, and long-term performance optimization. Prior to her current role, she served two seasons as the Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning Coordinator with the Astros, was the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Barry University, where she helped lead multiple programs to NCAA national championships, and also spent time as a strength coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization.Alexa holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Performance from Louisiana Tech University, is a CSCS with RSCC distinction, and is a Colombian native, which allows her to bridge the communication gap with Spanish-speaking athletes.Recognized as the 2021 MiLB Strength Coach of the Year, and most recently named the Strength Coach for Team Colombia for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Alexa is known for blending high-level strength & conditioning principles with traditional baseball “feel,” and for her passion in mentoring the next generation of coaches.Topics covered in this episode:-Collaboration and autonomy in programming-Working in rehab and her new role-Advice for others on how to find success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Rehab taught me a lot of patience" (7:12)-"I genuinely feel like you'll always love this job if you love the game of baseball" (15:48)-"I think in this profession network, network, network is number one" (17:24)If you would like to learn more from Alexa, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa

¿Puede Italia convertirse en la sorpresa del World Baseball Classic 2026? Analizamos su roster, fortalezas y posibilidades reales en el torneo.

Recorded: February 9th 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan kick things off talking about the vacation's they are currently on. Will is soaking up the sun in Hawaii while Taylor is up in Canada. The boys dive into into debates about the worst TV endings of all time like The Sopranos and Game Of Thrones. Then Bryce Harper joins the boys on the bus before heads to Florida for the start of MLB Spring Training. The boys immediately dive into Nashville food scene and Bryce is on the side of Taylor, it could be improved. Bryce then gets into what it was like growing up being coined as “The Chosen One.” He gets into his journey in high school and how he decided to leave high school early to enroll in college so that he could be drafted earlier, which is a wild story. The guys get into some of the unwritten rules about baseball and how Bryce ended up fighting a pitcher which is a hilarious story. Bryce talks about what all went into him leaving the Washington Nationals and what lead him to eventually signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryce then brings up how the President of Baseball Operations called him "no longer and eliter player". He gets into how he felt about those comments and how that isn't something that really motivates him. He has also been very vocal as to why baseball should not have a salary cap and he dives into why he feels that way. The boys also ask Bryce how much longer he wants/plans to continue play and the answer may surprise you. If you’re into MLB interviews, Bryce Harper highlights, locker room stories, free agency drama, and unfiltered athlete conversations, you will love this episode. As always, bug hugs and tiny kisses. TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:46 The Boys Are On Vacation16:45 Hating The Endings Of Shows34:08 Christian McCaffrey Chasing The Edges38:28 The Shop Has Mice43:26 Bryce Harper Preview47:43 BRYCE HARPER INTERVIEW STARTS49:23 Will and Bryce Used To Run Washington51:38 Philadelphia's Wild Fan Base54:02 Getting Hit By A Baseball vs Football56:43 Nashville Food Scene Is Eh1:10:26 Being “The Chosen One”1:20:47 He Wanted To Be A Two Way Player In College1:27:21 Unwritten Rules Of Baseball 1:37:21 Leaving Washington & Free Agency In Baseball1:48:02 Changing Positions & Tommy John Surgery2:01:47 Peptides Should Be Legalized2:12:31 Being A Dad While Playing 162 Games2:18:56 He Doesn’t Necessarily Want His Kids Playing Baseball2:28:49 “Bryce Is No Longer An Elite Player”2:32:42 Getting Out Of A Funk In Baseball2:44:14 World Baseball Classic 2:50:54 What Sport Has The Best Athletes?3:01:59 Bud Light Question3:03:12 Salary Cap In Baseball?3:07:17 How Long Does He Want To Play?3:12:26 Has Bryce Contributed To NIL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys debate about what the real issue is. Is it the biggest teams spending too much, or the smallest teams spending nowhere near enough? Evan and Tiki dig into the payroll gap, why owners complain about exploding salaries, and why fans never see the actual books when teams claim they are losing money. Then the conversation swings to the Yankees and a classic February question: if the rotation ever got fully healthy, who actually gets bumped? Evan explains why the question is flawed (because pitchers never stay healthy), how “follow the money” really works, and why options and roster flexibility will decide more than hot takes. Finally, a caller pitches a twist on the World Baseball Classic: move the biggest games to All-Star week. The guys break down why it sounds awesome, why pitchers make it complicated, and what a real compromise could look like.

With Spring Training fully underway in Florida and Arizona, we're starting to hear more and more from those in the baseball world about their thoughts on this offseason. Between how New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge voiced his displeasure with his club's slow-moving offseason and Bryce Harper not being too happy with how he was spoken about by Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, things are getting spicy.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about which of these headlines are actually big deals and which aren't, including Steve Cohen saying there won't be a captain for the New York Mets as long as he owns the team and a couple of players with questionable thoughts on position changes. Then, the guys get into the San Diego Padres having a busy week that saw them bring in Nick Castellanos, along with other free agents, to fill out their roster and signing General Manager A.J. Preller to a long-term deal.Later, Jake and Jordan present the grand finale to this year's Scott Boras Scoreboard after a flurry of his players received new deals and Roman Anthony replaced Corbin Carroll on Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster. They close the show by reintroducing the 26-and-under rankings for this season after big players graduated from the list last season.0:34 - Tony Clark update3:20 - The Opener: Hot Springs Training headlines39:05 - Around the League: Padres keeping busy48:03 - Team USA roster update50:38 - Scott Boras Scoreboard finale59:41 - 2026 26-and-under rankings Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Nick Kirby breaks down the biggest storylines from Cincinnati Reds Spring Training in Goodyear as Terry Francona sets the tone with a clear message: “It's time.” Hear the latest from Francona, including his responsibility for managing Elly De La Cruz's workload in 2026, why Elly won't play 162 games this season, and how the young superstar is entering camp stronger and more confident. Elly is reportedly up to 217 pounds — nearly 15 pounds heavier than last year — and feeling ready for big expectations. Nick also dives into standout performances from camp, including Chase Burns dominating live BP with three strikeouts and a groundout. Burns discusses major improvements to his fastball and curveball and is set to throw a couple of innings in the Reds' Spring Training opener against the Cleveland Guardians. The competition for the final rotation spot heats up, while Nick Lodolo shares why he believes the Reds can have one of the best starting rotations in baseball. Plus, updates on Rhett Lowder and Brandon Williamson's innings management after missing significant time. Matt McLain's maturity and approach at the plate have impressed Francona, who views him as the ideal No. 2 hitter. Will Benson's spring is off to a much different start compared to last year. Tyler Callihan is fully cleared and focusing on second base and left field after last season's injury. Sal Stewart is making noise this spring, working primarily at first and second base while openly chasing NL Rookie of the Year honors. Stewart has been studying first base defense and could see time at multiple infield spots as roster construction takes shape. Nick also covers updates on Edwin Arroyo, who expects more power in 2026 with his shoulder surgery behind him, and Eugenio Suárez's strong early impression in camp, including praise for Arroyo's potential. The two could face off in the World Baseball Classic. Plus: Francona's thoughts on veteran NRI Nathaniel Lowe and roster construction Pierce Johnson on bringing playoff experience to the bullpen TJ Friedl on leading off under Francona Prospect updates, including praise for Rodriguez and Cam Collier What to expect from the Reds' Spring Training opener and how to watch RedsTV Nick also previews upcoming coverage, including daily recaps after every Spring Training game, live postgame shows, and a full breakdown of how fans can watch RedsTV all season long. If you want comprehensive Cincinnati Reds analysis, roster battles, prospect updates and everything happening in Goodyear, this is your go-to podcast.   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  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org

La selección de Cuba llega al World Baseball Classic con un pasado glorioso, pero muchas dudas en el presente. ¿Puede el béisbol cubano recuperar su grandeza en el WBC 2026? Analizamos roster, contexto histórico y los retos que enfrenta el equipo antillano. Además:

Welcome to Episode 141 of Tablesetters! With the 2026 World Baseball Classic just 17 days away, we're joined by one of the most trusted and consistent voices covering the tournament — Shawn Spradling. Shawn is an international baseball writer and content creator who has built a passionate following through his detailed roster projections, commitment tracking, and in-depth breakdowns of global storylines. His work approaches the game through an international lens, spotlighting the growth, culture, and competitive identity of baseball far beyond the MLB bubble. In this full WBC preview, we start at the beginning — what first drew Shawn into the Classic and whether he ever imagined becoming the go-to English-language voice for tournament coverage. From there, we turn to the present moment: the most pivotal storylines with roster decisions looming, player availability shifting, and injury updates that could reshape the field before first pitch. We dive into the insurance denials that have sidelined several high-profile players and examine whether those issues are simply growing pains — or something that could hold the tournament back from taking its next step globally. Then we zoom out. How has the WBC reshaped player development? What role does it play in strengthening international talent pipelines? And how much has it accelerated the global growth of the sport? With baseball returning to the Olympics in 2028 — and two additional Americas teams earning spots based on their WBC finish — we explore how Olympic qualification raises the competitive stakes and how that tournament compares to the Classic itself. Of course, we get into the layers that make this event unique: Which underrated country, player, or tradition deserves more attention in 2026? Who has the best uniforms? And why does this year's Team USA feel truly “stacked,” blending elite young stars with established veterans? We discuss whether this level of participation becomes the new standard for the U.S., and how fans should adjust expectations for pitcher usage given the communication between MLB clubs and manager Mark DeRosa. We also revisit what the WBC means in Japan — and whether any nation matches that intensity — before examining why Japan has dominated three of the last five Classics and who can realistically challenge them this time around. From building a hypothetical dream rotation behind Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal to unpacking the strategy behind the Designated Pitcher Pool, we cover both the competitive chess match and the cinematic moments that define this tournament. We talk about the most electric moments in WBC history, surprising fan reactions to roster debates, the impact of the pitch clock, and which nation could be this year's surprise deep-run contender. It's a comprehensive preview of the 2026 World Baseball Classic — where it stands, what's at stake, and why this edition may be the most globally significant yet. And we close with where you can follow Shawn's coverage throughout the tournament and what to expect as the Classic gets underway. Follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod for bonus content, updates, and more. Subscribe and join us each week — TableSetters is where stories shape the season.

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Seth and Sean talk about Bad Bunny's offer to pay Carlos Correa's insurance to play in the World Baseball Classic falling through, Tank Dell's workout video getting some mixed reception from fans, the biggest "what ifs" in Houston sports history, and what Luke and Paul (in for Reggie and Lopez) have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean discuss how much they've been watching the Olympics, Kevin Durant's burner account being a thing again, the 5 biggest stories about the Texans so far this offseason, go through the day's Headlines, talk about how silly James Gladstone's proclamation about Travis Hunter seems now, Drake Maye still getting lots of criticism in Boston, give credit in Acknowledge Me, dive into the NBA's tanking problem, assess bold NFL predictions made by ESPN's writers, discuss Kevin Durant's alleged burner account criticizing some current and former teammates, react to some former CU Buffs players fighting over Coach Prime, talk about Bad Bunny's offer to pay Carlos Correa's insurance to play in the World Baseball Classic falling through, Tank Dell's workout video getting some mixed reception from fans, the biggest "what ifs" in Houston sports history, and what Luke and Paul (in for Reggie and Lopez) have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean discuss Bad Bunny's offer to pay Carlos Correa's insurance for the World Baseball Classic, why it fell through, and what Carlos thought of the team's offseason.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak, now embedded in Phoenix with the start of spring training, and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early story lines in Brewers camp, including the clarifying picture at third base and catcher, Brandon Woodruff's immediate outlook and how the crowded starting rotation might look. It's been a relatively quiet start to camp, and that's a good thing given the lack of injury news. Who benefits when the World Baseball Classic starts? Who's next in line at third base if Luis Rengifo is indeed the starter? What's the best giveaway on the Brewers promotional calendar? And most importantly, do we have a Hank The Ballpark Pup sequel in our midst? And it's a cat?

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including another frustrating Red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Roman Anthony making Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Stefon Diggs's contract situation with the Pats, tanking in the NBA, and more (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call on the Pats and Celtics, and end with some Sox talk (44:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel vuelve al escenario internacional y quiere demostrar que también se juega béisbol de alto nivel en el Medio Oriente. En esta previa del World Baseball Classic 2026 (WBC) analizamos el roster, sus figuras clave, fortalezas, debilidades y sus posibilidades reales en el torneo. Además en Baseball News: ⚾ Zac Gallen se queda con Arizona Diamondbacks ⚾ Nick Castellanos firma con Padres ⚾ Germán Márquez acuerda contrato con San Diego ⚾ Cavan Biggio busca hacer el equipo donde su padre fue estrella ⚾ MLB implementará el sistema ABS de retos en 2026 – te explicamos cómo funciona ⚾ Magallanes campeón tras espectacular remontada en la Serie de las Américas Suscríbete para toda la cobertura del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026, MLB, offseason y béisbol invernal.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the first week of spring training in Fort Myers, discussing Sam Kennedy and Tom Werner's comments from the first day of full squad workouts Sunday. The writers also talk about ongoing roster battles, injury news and the word that Roman Anthony will likely suit up for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a full World Baseball Classic breakdown with WBC analyst Shawn Spradling (7:15) as we dig into everything shaping this year's tournament. From the origins of his WBC expertise to the insurance‑coverage controversy that's followed the event since day one, we cover the storylines that matter.We examine Team USA's resurgence, the star‑studded roster, and whether this year feels like a true revenge tour. Shawn also highlights the players poised to become household names by the end of the tournament.Then we review the entire tournament: favorites, dark horses, storylines, and a special focus on Miami's loaded Pool D.Finally, Shawn, Javi, and Eric reveal their Final Four in Miami and make their picks for who ultimately wins it all.If you're a WBC fan, a baseball diehard, or just love smart tournament analysis, this episode is for you.

John Senecal of The FanBase Podcast joins us and talks World Baseball Classic.

Mike & Mike on Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper reaction that it was "wild" and disappointing that President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski publicly labeled his 2025 season as "not elite"; All the news and notes coming from MLB Spring Training including Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll, and Jackson Holliday all sidelined because of Hamate hone injuries; Also going over the World Baseball Classic. Check out the Give Us A Shot NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-divide-live--2966262/support.

Michael Clair, Senior Manager, Storytelling and Special Projects at MLB and author of “We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball”, talks Cubans in Czechoslovakia, the World Baseball Classic, and Writing Songs for The Subway Ghosts. Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelsclair/?hl=en Michael's Twitter: https://x.com/michaelsclair Michael's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelclair.bsky.social Michael's International Beat: https://t.co/QTPhfxXsnH The Subway Ghosts: https://thesubwayghosts.bandcamp.com/ Michael's Book: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496242662/we-sacrifice-everything-to-baseball/ Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://last-call-baseball-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Last Call Baseball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastcallbaseball/ Last Call Baseball Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastcallbaseball.bsky.social Intro and Outro Music: DeCarlo Podcast Logo Artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regan_vasconcellos/

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and John Trupin assemble to talk baseball as the team rolls in to Peoria. Yes indeed spring training has sprung and the Mariners are (currently) healthy and fully assembled to try and repeat fore the AL West crown and beyond. How does the rest of the west stack up with this new squad? Where do the projections think the Mariners might land? How will the World Baseball Classic affect everything? Submit questions to MATMthepodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS (Twitter/Bluesky): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/KatePreusser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RealZachMason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/EllingsenMax18⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/maxellingsen.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/gbronsdon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/gbronsdon.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/95coffeespoons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/95coffeespoons.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins have reported to Fort Myers as preseason camp starts. Star Tribune writer Bobby Nightengale has joined the team and lets us know what to watch during Spring Training (along with the World Baseball Classic).

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In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on the Seahawks Super Bowl repeat chances, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, the NFL Draft, the NBA All-Star Game, Bears QB Caleb Williams, classic horror movies and more. Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino and Rich bond over their shared misery of being New York Jets fans, discuss Vinnie suiting up for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, what to expect from the new ABS challenge system in MLB this season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the wonderful sounds of spring training filling the air in Arizona and Florida, there have already been a few unfortunate injuries that have knocked out several top MLB stars from getting their work in. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holliday have all been sidelined with hamate injuries, and it's bringing us all down.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the impact these injuries will have on their clubs, including what Team USA might do since Corbin Carroll will not be able to start and play in the World Baseball Classic. They then get into the situation surrounding Nick Castellanos being released from the Philadelphia Phillies and him addressing the now-infamous incident that occurred in Miami.Later, Jake and Jordan discuss Justin Verlander reuniting with the Detroit Tigers to help continue his push for 300 wins, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signing a couple of familiar names and give a quick college baseball preview with the season opening today. The guys close the episode by making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.1:28 - The Opener: The hamate issue9:12 - Nick Castellanos and the incident25:36 - Around The League: JV back to Detroit35:48 - Other notable free agent signings42:40 - Dodgers bring back familiar names46:02 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Corea del Sur busca redención en el World Baseball Classic 2026. Tras actuaciones irregulares en ediciones recientes, la selección asiática quiere volver a competir al más alto nivel y recuperar su estatus como una de las potencias históricas del béisbol internacional. En este episodio analizamos: ⚾ Previa WBC: Corea y su misión de reivindicación ⚾ Rob Manfred optimista con MLB en los Juegos Olímpicos ⚾ Phillies dejan en libertad a Nick Castellanos ⚾ Dodgers retienen a Kiké Hernández y Max Muncy ⚾ Anthony Banda cambiado a Twins | Mitch Spence a Royals ⚾ William Contreras evita arbitraje con Brewers ⚾ Magallanes vs Caimanes: Final de la Serie de las Américas ¿Puede Corea sorprender en el WBC? ¿Tiene el talento suficiente para competir con Japón, Estados Unidos y República Dominicana? Déjanos tu opinión en los comentarios

HR2 - Braves need hot start from core players on offense while rotation gets healthy In hour two Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. talk about how he's feeling 200% right now, react to what Acuña Jr. had to say, talk about how the Braves star player needs other players around him to get hot at same time to take pressure of him this season, continue to react to ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler putting together a tier list of the 18 teams that did not make the NFL playoffs this season, react to what tier Fowler has the Atlanta Falcons in, talk about the teams in the other tiers as well, play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, talk about how much of this year's World Baseball Classic they will watch, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan talk about how much of this year's World Baseball Classic they will watch, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Bump and Stacy are joined by The Voice of the Seahawks Steve Raible to get his thoughts on some of his favorite moments from the season, they talk to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell about  how the Seahawks were able to achieve their decisive Super Bowl LX victory over the Patriots and the biggest changes coming to the Seahawks in the offseason, they give you their thoughts on Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo going to the World Baseball Classic and the NBA expansion rumors in Headline Rewrites, and they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including more members of the Seahawks coaching staff who could be on the move. 

Dodgers Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw will be part of the NBC Sunday baseball crew this next season. The crew reacts to it. How do we feel about Kershaw playing in the World Baseball Classic? Tom Brady went on Logan Pauls podcast called impulsive and had some back & forth with him. We play the audio. Luka Doncic is now listed as out against the Dallas Mavericks tomorrow. Will he play in the All Star Game? Who is going to watch the All Star game? SHOP TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia vuelve al escenario internacional con el objetivo de consolidarse como una selección competitiva en el World Baseball Classic 2026. En este episodio analizamos el roster australiano, sus fortalezas, debilidades y qué podemos esperar del béisbol del “Down Under” en el próximo Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. ¿Tiene Australia el pitcheo suficiente? ¿Puede repetir o superar lo hecho en ediciones anteriores? ¿Quiénes son sus figuras clave rumbo al WBC 2026? Aquí te contamos todo lo que debes saber sobre la selección australiana antes del inicio del torneo.

This episode opens with a Super Bowl party recap as the crew shares how they watched the big game. From brisket queso steals of the night to pizza debates and home viewing stories, the guys break down their Super Bowl experiences before diving into the actual game.The main event centers on the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. The group analyzes how Seattle controlled the game by running the ball with Kenneth Walker, playing elite defense, and avoiding turnovers throughout the postseason. They discuss Drake Maye's struggles, why the Patriots never truly threatened, and whether Seattle's balanced roster construction should serve as a blueprint for NFL team building. The conversation expands into a broader debate about quarterback contracts, salary allocation, and whether overpaying for QBs is hurting franchises.The halftime show also gets attention, with mixed reactions to Bad Bunny's performance, its creative visuals, and the cultural messaging woven into the show. The crew debates whether the Super Bowl met expectations and reflects on the overall quality of the NFL season, including the gap between AFC and NFC quarterback play.Looking ahead, the guys share early NFL predictions for next season, discuss ESPN's Super Bowl picks, and preview upcoming sports events like the World Baseball Classic and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mark boldly selects the 49ers as next year's champion, while others see the AFC remaining wide open.The episode wraps with a fun Winter Olympics draft, as each host selects the events they would compete in. From skeleton and luge to curling, biathlon, speed skating, and ski jumping, the crew debates what truly qualifies as a winter sport and shares their favorites. The show closes with quick NBA updates, tanking talk, and anticipation for the Texas Rangers' City Connect reveal.From Super Bowl analysis to Olympic debates and offseason predictions, this episode blends football insight, sports culture, and offseason energy all in one.

With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back! They discuss what to expect from a post-Bo Bichette Blue Jays lineup, how Kazuma Okamoto's production in Japan will translate to the MLB level, and why the bullpen is still the biggest weakness heading into the 2026 regular season. Then, they get into José Berríos's role for the Jays moving forward, Toronto's standing in a much-improved AL East, and whether there's cause for concern over the number of Jays participating in the World Baseball Classic.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.

Paul Skenes said that in his exit meeting and conversations in the offseason the Pirates listened to him and others with the changes they made. We like hearing that Skenes had a say in the additions the Pirates made this offseason. Skenes knows the league is going to try to punch back at him and is all business. Are you concerned with Skenes pitching in the World Baseball Classic and ramping up quickly?

Call us at 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Prediction markets! Are you using them? Kalshi? Polymarket? Cardi B? What am I talking about? (12:40) Did David Stearns tell you the truth about Francisco Lindor and the World Baseball Classic? Doubt it! (19:05) Why is there a Super Bowl halftime show? What is a successful one? (26:00) Did the Baseball Hall of Fame lose credibility over the years? (31:00) Explain arbitration. Does it ever result in bad blood between the player and the team? (36:30) What do glue guys bring to a team? (47:00) Munetaka Murakami is the newest signing for the White Sox. But the White Sox already spelled his name wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Prediction markets! Are you using them? Kalshi? Polymarket? Cardi B? What am I talking about? (12:40) Did David Stearns tell you the truth about Francisco Lindor and the World Baseball Classic? Doubt it! (19:05) Why is there a Super Bowl halftime show? What is a successful one? (26:00) Did the Baseball Hall of Fame lose credibility over the years? (31:00) Explain arbitration. Does it ever result in bad blood between the player and the team? (36:30) What do glue guys bring to a team? (47:00) Munetaka Murakami is the newest signing for the White Sox. But the White Sox already spelled his name wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three major stories broke after the show ended, but the conversation quickly zeroes in on the most polarizing one. Evan and Tiki debate Juan Soto's move from right field to left field, why it actually makes sense at Citi Field, and why the timing and explanation from the Mets still feels strange. The discussion digs into Soto's defensive history, his split time between left and right field throughout his career, and whether the World Baseball Classic played a bigger role than the team wants to admit. Plus, questions about roster construction, fan reaction, and why this move was obvious to some long before it became official, even if it still feels awkward the way it rolled out.

The show opens with three major stories that broke after the show ended the night before. The Knicks suffer a brutal overtime loss to an undermanned Pacers team, Francisco Lindor's hamate bone injury raises concerns about Opening Day and lingering power issues, and the Mets announce a surprising positional shift for Juan Soto from right field to left field on the eve of spring training. Evan and Tiki debate which storyline actually matters most, why the Soto move makes sense on the field but feels strange in timing and messaging, and how the World Baseball Classic factors into both conversations. Plus, fan calls, injury comparisons around baseball, and why Lindor's situation could linger far longer than the Knicks loss or Soto's defensive switch.

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down the Seattle Seahawks' brickwall defense in the Super Bowl, plus Bad Bunny's refreshing halftime performance.The panel then pivots to the stranger corners of the NBA trade deadline before welcoming college sports writer Jesse Dougherty, who discusses his experience as part of the Washington Post sports desk that was recently eliminated in a round of mass layoffs.Ben has an Afterball on Team USA's World Baseball Classic glow-up.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about week one of the Olympics.Super Bowl (3:06): The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is LoveNBA Trades (22:10): Anthony Davis is banished to WashingtonWashington Post cuts (39:36): A historic sports section is no moreAfterballs (01:04:44): Ben on a new WBC dream team(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.

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down the Seattle Seahawks' brickwall defense in the Super Bowl, plus Bad Bunny's refreshing halftime performance.The panel then pivots to the stranger corners of the NBA trade deadline before welcoming college sports writer Jesse Dougherty, who discusses his experience as part of the Washington Post sports desk that was recently eliminated in a round of mass layoffs.Ben has an Afterball on Team USA's World Baseball Classic glow-up.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about week one of the Olympics.Super Bowl (3:06): The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is LoveNBA Trades (22:10): Anthony Davis is banished to WashingtonWashington Post cuts (39:36): A historic sports section is no moreAfterballs (01:04:44): Ben on a new WBC dream team(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.

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down the Seattle Seahawks' brickwall defense in the Super Bowl, plus Bad Bunny's refreshing halftime performance.The panel then pivots to the stranger corners of the NBA trade deadline before welcoming college sports writer Jesse Dougherty, who discusses his experience as part of the Washington Post sports desk that was recently eliminated in a round of mass layoffs.Ben has an Afterball on Team USA's World Baseball Classic glow-up.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about week one of the Olympics.Super Bowl (3:06): The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is LoveNBA Trades (22:10): Anthony Davis is banished to WashingtonWashington Post cuts (39:36): A historic sports section is no moreAfterballs (01:04:44): Ben on a new WBC dream team(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.

Today's word of the day is 'stifled' as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Super Bowl as in Bad Bunny as in Sam Darnold as in Drake Maye. What a Super Bowl performance by the Seahawks. Absolutely shut down the Patriots offense. Drake Maye was running for his life! Sam Darnold is a champion. Wow. (25:45) Let's talk commercials! It's one of my favorite things. Are they still good? (32:37) NPPOD. (34:20) Review: The Housemaid. (36:10) The Detroit Tigers went to arbitration with Tarik Skubal. And Skubal won. $32 million. Most ever. Record-breaking raise. (45:48) More on the World Baseball Classic here. More insurance coverage denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'stifled' as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Super Bowl as in Bad Bunny as in Sam Darnold as in Drake Maye. What a Super Bowl performance by the Seahawks. Absolutely shut down the Patriots offense. Drake Maye was running for his life! Sam Darnold is a champion. Wow. (25:45) Let's talk commercials! It's one of my favorite things. Are they still good? (32:37) NPPOD. (34:20) Review: The Housemaid. (36:10) The Detroit Tigers went to arbitration with Tarik Skubal. And Skubal won. $32 million. Most ever. Record-breaking raise. (45:48) More on the World Baseball Classic here. More insurance coverage denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices