Podcasts about World Baseball Classic

Ben Verlander is back with another fresh episode of Flippin' Bats. This episode Ben gets you caught up on all the most recent trades including the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox and more. He also breaks down Munetaka Murakami signing with the Chicago White Sox. Ben also gives his Top 3 moves so far this offseason and his thoughts on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show Jaymes was back to talk about a few minor Brewers moves, to look around the NL Central at what the competition has been up to, baseball contract structures, the World Baseball Classic and, of course, beer.⁠Link to Hunger Task Force Food Drive⁠Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

With roughly three months until the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA's pitching rotation just got a huge bump as they go for their second championship in the tournament. Tarik Skubal was announced as the latest starting pitcher added to the roster, and adding the reigning AL Cy Young might be the biggest addition they've had yet.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the impressive rotation that has been assembled behind Skubal, which includes NL reigning Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes, Joe Ryan and Logan Webb. The biggest question now is how Team USA manager Mark DeRosa will use some of the game's biggest arms in order to try to shut down any competition that comes their way.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about some more free-agent signings that have gone down, including the San Diego Padres bringing back Michael King on a three-year deal, the New York Mets adding another former reliever from the New York Yankees and the possibility of Alex Bregman joining the Arizona Diamondbacks. The guys then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad and The Uggla.1:01 – The Opener: Tarik Skubal joins Team USA27:12 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update32:16 – Around the League: Murakami, Bregman updates41:50 – Reliever market news53:08 – Padres re-sign Michael King1:02:38 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Padres closer Mason Miller explains why he wants to remain in the bullpen and talks about his excitement in joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

Cody and Vince are live with a brand new episode of Talkin' Blue, breaking down the latest Dodgers and MLB news. Mookie Betts has officially decided not to participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, with his wife expecting their third child around that time. We discuss Mookie's decision, what it means for Team USA, and why family always comes first. The Kyle Tucker market remains open, and we explore whether a short-term deal with a higher AAV could make sense. Is Tucker waiting things out, and could the Dodgers still be lurking? Tyler Glasnow also addressed recent trade rumors and shared his excitement about the idea of playing alongside Tarik Skubal if the Dodgers were to land him. We break down what that would mean for the rotation and whether the buzz has real legs. Plus, more WBC news, roster chatter, and live fan reactions throughout the show. Tap in, join the conversation, and Talk Blue with us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack and Peter start the show with an immediate reaction to the trade that sent Shane Baz to Baltimore for four prospects and a Comp. A pick. Then, they dissect the USA and DR WBC rosters before chatting with newest Blue Jay Cody Ponce!Intro: 0:00Shane Baz: 3:35Team USA: 21:55Team DR: 35:10Cody Ponce Interview: 46:40Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tune in with Joshua Yuhas for major World Baseball Classic pitching announcements, a tight Eastern Conference Finals rematch between the Knicks and Pacers in the NBA, Flyers and Rangers action in the NHL, and a chaotic NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football in the NFL.

Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal to Pitch for US in World Baseball Classic

Chris Simms says he does not get the feeling you should move "heaven and earth" to get Fernando Mendoza. Are you a fan of the NBA Cup or the World Baseball Classic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Kyle Tucker WatchWhy Tucker remains the most intriguing outfield name on the marketHow a surprise signing—especially with the Giants—could dramatically alter the NL WestComparisons to past shock signings like Corey Seager to TexasGiants' Offseason MovesAdrian Houser as an innings-eater who buys time for young armsThe impact of adding Jason Foley midseasonA potential core of Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and what if Kyle Tucker joined themLuis Arráez:  Why is Arráez still unsigned  - ideal landing spotsArráez Potential landing spots: Pittsburgh Pirates: setting the table for Oneil Cruz or Cincinnati Reds: stabilizing the top of the lineup with flexibility at DH/2BThe Next Big Domino: Alex BregmanBregman's decision could unlock multiple trade and free-agent marketsSecond base vs. third base implicationsPossible fits: Astros reunion, Red Sox, DiamondbacksRipple effects on Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe, and othersJorge Polanco to the Mets as a key piece fallingWhy second base is the position holding up much of the marketBo Bichette's shifting marketAlex Bregman, where will he land? The 5-year contract limit rule of Alex AnthopoulosAnthony Volpe, has he worn out his welcome in New York with the Yankees fansWhat if Orioles signed Cody Bellinger along with Pete AlonsoO's need to build up their pitching Tyler Marley could be a potential starting pitcher with the Orioles – take a look at his record with the RangersOlder pitchers that are still Free Agents & available: Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Chris BassittRanger Suarez & Framber Valdez could be strong pitching options for O'sConcept of Max Sherzer & Justin Verlander return to the Detroit Tigers as the last stop of their careerWorld Baseball Classic – which MLB players will be on the various countries' teamsVladdy Jr will be playing for the Domican Republic – perhaps for Canada in the futureTeam USA's amazing WBC team includes: Will Smith, Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr., Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, Kyle Tucker, Kyle SchwarberWander Franco on the Dominican Republic team as shortstop? – can he travel to the US with pending court judgementStrength of Team Japan in the WBC – that advantage of the timing of their seasonVenezuela Little League and Senior League challenges for teams and parents to attend gamesWill Donald Trump block Venezuela from participating in WBC games in the USA3 MLB players for Team Australia, Travis Banzani, Liam Hendriks, Curtis MeadWhat will it take to bring Baseball & Women's baseball to the OlympicsFinding the right price for tickets to the WBCWhat happens if Wander Franco wins his court case and how will that impact the Tampa Bay RaysPointless Quiz GameAdvent Calendars & German Christmas CakeRemember the Season of Giving Neil Solondz with the Purple Stride -To join go to http://support.pancan.org/goto/neilsolondzFind Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

Steve Cohen and the Mets get the approval to begin construction of a Queens casino; the Illinois State Redbirds are in the FCS semifinals; the James Madison Dukes have snuck in to the college football playoffs; the Winter Meetings have cooled off; the Dominican Republic releases its line-up for the World Baseball Classic.

Brendan Donovan joins the charity livestream for the Kafuman Fund to explain what charity work for veterans means to him, his experience in the 2025 All-Star Game, addressing trade rumors, and whether or not he will play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Team USA.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

There has been a lot of hype around Japanese superstar slugger Munetaka Murakami, as he was posted this offseason. With his posting nearing expiration, many are wondering which MLB team might make a move for the first baseman, or if there is a chance that he might not sign at all and stay in Japan for next season.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the fascinating posting of Murakami and why teams like the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners, among a few others, could be a suitable fit for his services. They then get into the flurry of transactions that have gone on over the past few days, including Jorge Polanco going to Queens, the Philadelphia Phillies picking up Adolis García and an update to the Scott Boras Scoreboard.Later, Jake and Jordan take a look at a couple of rosters for the World Baseball Classic, including the superstar power on Team USA and why the Dominican Republic squad is loaded on offense. They then ask a few questions pertaining to each team that could help them figure out which team could come out on top in the 2026 edition of the tournament. 1:14 – The Opener: Murakami signing soon31:40 – Predictions for his landing spot36:36 – Around the League57:09 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update1:02:02 – World Baseball Classic: Team USA roster1:11:09 – A look at Team DR Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top headlines of the day, including a classy move from a college football coach. Then we discuss Yu Darvish's comments from yesterday a little more and what the future holds for one of our favorite pitchers, and at the bottom of the hour, Ben (of course) brings up the NBA Cup and the guys get into a bit of a debate regarding the World Baseball Classic. Listen here!

Ed and Jeremy took some time from the final hour of Tuesday's BBMS to discuss Gunnar Henderson's decision to join the World Baseball Classic roster. If you're the O's, are you pushing back on one of your best players joining what some see is a meaningless tournament?

The Kenny & JT Show is underway on a sloppy looking Wednesday. With the MLB Winter Meetings continuing, we wonder if the Guardians make any free agent moves. We discuss the pros and cons of Guardians players participating in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, while the Cavs had a player only meeting, Kenny Atkinson conducted an “uncomfortable” film session with the team.

We are live from the Bleed Los Podcast as Drea, Anthony and Cody get you ready for the start of the Winter Meetings. The Dodgers enter the week with major decisions ahead and we break down what the team needs and what we want to see happen. We react to the Hall of Fame results where Jeff Kent finally gets in, but Fernando Valenzuela is left out again. He will not be eligible again until 2031 and Dodgers fans are frustrated. We discuss why Fernando continues to be overlooked. Teoscar Hernandez's name keeps popping up in trade conversations. Reporters Fabian Ardaya, Katie Woo and Bob Nightingale have all mentioned him. Does a trade make sense? Would the Dodgers really do it? If so, who replaces him? We also react to Dave Roberts saying Teoscar is the everyday right fielder “right now” and Brandon Gomes pushing back on the rumors. Free agent notes: The Dodgers likely aren't favorites for Cody Bellinger, Edwin Diaz or Kyle Tucker. Instead they prefer Harrison Bader and Robert Suarez. Smart moves or settling? We give our thoughts. Internationally, we discuss the biggest storyline of them all: Shohei Ohtani's role with Team Japan at the World Baseball Classic. Will he play? Will he pitch? What does this mean for the Dodgers heading into 2026? We react to Dave Roberts' comments and what they signal. Roki Sasaki's appearance on Japan's preliminary WBC roster adds even more intrigue, and we break down what that might look like for him. Plus, we share our conversation with Tommy Edman from this weekend's meet and greet. He updated us on his ankle, talked about team chemistry and reflected on helping Clayton Kershaw close out his final season. Join us live and drop your questions in the chat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

V dnešním díle Monday BallCast se věnujeme novinkám v českém baseballu, včetně přestupů hráčů, ocenění na gala večeru a budoucím vývoji soutěží. Diskutujeme o plánovaných změnách v pravidlech a o nadcházejícím World Baseball Classic.

Join host Joshua Yuhas for key World Baseball Classic confirmations, a matchup between the Maple Leafs and Lightning in the NHL, a Spurs-Pelicans close matchup in the NBA, and Monday Night Football with the Eagles in the NFL.

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Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Scott Crawford (@CDNBaseballHOF) to recap the year that was for baseball north of the border, breaking down Josh Naylor's Tip O'Neill victory, a number of MLB debuts, the 2026 World Baseball Classic and more.

After a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Brady and Buster Olney are reunited in advance of the winter meetings. What are we hearing about the M's at second base and what does it mean for the future of Cole Young?Also, how much will the World Baseball Classic impact spring training and what's the market like for Jorge Polanco?

CEO of Israel Baseball Americas and the 'King of Jewish Baseball' Nate Fish joins Dylan Campione & Dovid Halpert on today's episode. Hear all about Nate's journey from coaching Dylan over a decade ago to the Olympics, World Baseball Classic and so much more!! Great to have you on the show Coach and looking forward to watching Team Israel's run in the 2026 WBC!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, contact us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram / Tik Tok & X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod 

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the rosters for top WBC teams, and which Guardians players could seek to represent their countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave and Bob have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to reflect on October’s playoff action, preview the World Baseball Classic in March, make their predictions for Sunday against the Vikings in Call it Now, and ponder alternative futures for Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers in What if Wednesday?

A packed Thanksgiving-week show that went completely off the rails in the best way possible. We kick things off with festive backgrounds, beers in hand, and the usual chaos before diving into Ohio high school athletes officially being allowed to cash in on NIL money. From there, it's Brinner talk, Tulane highlights (way too many of them), and the insane story out of UAB where a player was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two teammates. We wander into a Zaxby's tangent, break down Rice bribing students with free beer, and dig into LSU reportedly dangling $90 million and a massive NIL budget at Lane Kiffin. We touch on the Michigan–Big Ten mess, then question why Kevin Stefanski punted from the Raiders' 29-yard line like he was trying to protect the under. Ohio governor Mike DeWine regrets legalizing sports betting, Colorado looks rough, and the NFL Hall of Fame semifinalists are out. Then Jay Paterno jumps into the Speakeasy and we get into everything: James Franklin getting canned, where Penn State actually ranks as a job, how NIL changed the sport, the transfer portal chaos, whether collective bargaining is coming, how we got here with paying players, and how much coaches' salaries warped the whole system. Jay talks coaching vs writing, which teams he couldn't stand, whether politics is actually worse, and runs through the Quick Hitters before wrapping up the interview. We close with ScottSki45's stat of the week on Griffey Jr. and Stan Musial, the upcoming Stuart Scott 30 for 30, Shohei committing to Japan for the WBC, beer recaps, and Sip/Chug/Drainpour with Thanksgiving traditions. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/jvY9dgX8Sf New episodes of Craft Brewed Sports every Tuesday night. Chapters ______________________________ 00:00:00 Introduction | Festive Thanksgiving backgrounds | What's in your mug? 00:06:34 Ohio High School athletes can now get NIL money 00:12:09 Brinner needs to be more widespread | Mookie shoehorns a Tulane highlight 00:14:31 UAB player charged with attempted murder for stabbing two of his teammates 00:21:45 A Zaxby's tangent | Another Tulane highlight 00:27:38 Rice offers students free beer to attend a football game 00:33:24 LSU offering Lane Kiffin $90 million and a $25 million NIL budget 00:42:44 Is Michigan leaving the Big 10? | More Mookie highlights 00:45:00 We need to investigate Kevin Stefanski after he punted from the opponent's 29 yard line to preserve the under 00:47:58 Ohio Governor, Mike Dewine, says that he regrets legalizing sports betting in Ohio 00:50:13 Colorado is pretty crappy, huh? | Yet another Mookie highlight package 00:53:19 NFL Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists have been revealed 00:59:02 Wiseguy's Top 10...just kidding, Mookie highjacks things and plays another clip 01:01:16 Jay Paterno pops into the Speakeasy 01:01:49 How did James Franklin end up getting canned? 01:03:03 Where does the Penn State job rank? 01:04:57 Jay Paterno weighs in on how NIL changed how schools operate 01:06:59 Jay Paterno talks the difficulties of the transfer portal and today's college football game 01:09:37 Are we close to collective bargaining and a player union in college football? 01:13:28 The evolution of paying players in the NCAA 01:15:25 Coaches salaries are just as much to blame for the state of NCAA finances as NIL 01:19:04 Jay Paterno answers: What's harder, coaching on the sidelines or writing a book? 01:21:30 Who was the one coach or team that Jay Paterno couldn't stand? 01:24:27 Jay Paterno's internet cuts out, Mookie cuts to a clip 01:25:26 Jay Paterno answers: Would he rather be coaching or dealing with the crap that is American politics? 01:29:13 Mookie shows Jay Paterno a CFB 26 highlight 01:31:37 Jay Paterno answers the Quick Hitters 01:36:32 Jay Paterno plugs and interview recap 01:40:20 ScottSki45's Stat of the Week: Ken Griffey Jr and Stan Musial's odd connection 01:42:35 Stuart Scott 30 for 30 is going to be epic 01:45:18 Shoehei is playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, so go ahead and put them down as the winners 01:47:02 Beer recaps 01:48:24 Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Thanksgiving traditions - backyard football, turkey trot, watching all 3 NFL games 01:50:41 This was a show 01:50:51 Outro #CraftBrewedSports #JayPaterno #CollegeFootball #NIL #HighSchoolNIL #PennState #UAB #LaneKiffin #LSUFootball #MichiganFootball #KevinStefanski #Browns #SportsBetting #NFLHallOfFame #ShoheiOhtani #WBC #MLB #TulaneFootball #Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving Eve! It's also "National Tie One On Day", so make sure you get out there tonight & make us proud! As we get ready for the big day tomorrow, we had a bunch of Thanksgiving stuff this morning including: President Trump pardoning turkey How many feathers do wild turkeys have Ways to feel less bloated tomorro The grandma & stranger celebrate 10 years of Thanksgivings togethe Don't use aluminum foil to wrap up your turke The ingredients we forget the mos Brown Friday info What to look for in the Macy's parade Whew. In sports, Week 13 kicks off with three games tomorrow & another on Black Friday, the Bucks play in Miami tonight, and the Badger men's basketball team plays tomorrow in San Diego. Plus, the new College Football Playoff rankings are out, and the Pro Football HOF class gets updated. Elsewhere in sports, Shohei Ohtani announces that he will play in next year's World Baseball Classic, Oklahoma State hires a new head coach, a Carolina Panthers player gets suspended for punching another guy in the dick, and an all-time meltdown by a college basketball announcer! Speaking of Week 13 in the NFL, Jean & I made our Pigskin Picks this morning! Cool story about a guy who wraps his truck in Christmas lights every year to raise money & awareness for a men's mental health charity. And a cancer survivor recently became the newest member of the 124 Club! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight/this weekend, and what's new in theaters over the holiday weekend. Plus, a very strange appearance by Kate Beckinsale on Jimmy Kimmel the other night. The final season of "Stranger Things" premieres tonight on Netflix, so we looked at a list of things to remember before the season debuts. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk DoorDash driver who got caught by police…who then finished his delivery, a scrooge who pulled a gun on some Christmas carolers, a woman in Thailand who showed up at a crematorium who wasn't actually dead yet, and a dude in Mississippi who stole a trail camera that recorded all his illegal activities for a few days before he was caught. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to his role in a Mafia poker scheme. He was released on a $5 million bond. He is facing decades behind bars for his alleged role in the scheme. (22:00) Shohei Ohtani is back in the World Baseball Classic. He announced on Monday that he will return. The MVP from the last tournament is back with the reigning champions of Team Japan. And let's talk about Tatsuya Imai. The latest Japanese ace that was posted. He wants nothing to do with the Dodgers. He wants to take down the Dodgers. (33:15) The Colorado Rockies have a new manager. It's the interim Warren Schaeffer. (37:00) James Cameron went off on Netflix. He says Netflix movies should not be up for Oscars. Oh. (47:00) Mike Kafka has fired the Giants DC. A day after saying he didn't think he'd do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to his role in a Mafia poker scheme. He was released on a $5 million bond. He is facing decades behind bars for his alleged role in the scheme. (22:00) Shohei Ohtani is back in the World Baseball Classic. He announced on Monday that he will return. The MVP from the last tournament is back with the reigning champions of Team Japan. And let's talk about Tatsuya Imai. The latest Japanese ace that was posted. He wants nothing to do with the Dodgers. He wants to take down the Dodgers. (33:15) The Colorado Rockies have a new manager. It's the interim Warren Schaeffer. (37:00) James Cameron went off on Netflix. He says Netflix movies should not be up for Oscars. Oh. (47:00) Mike Kafka has fired the Giants DC. A day after saying he didn't think he'd do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ned Colletti hops on to talk World Baseball Classic, hot stove and more. Former Raiders' President Amy Trask says that former broadcaster, Jim Gray, has a heavy influence in how the team is currently being run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shohei Ohtani Says He Will Play for Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll joins the show to talk about playing in the World Baseball Classic, what he’s up to this offseason and what he wants to see from the D-backs in spring.

Baseball United: A New Frontier from the United Arab EmiratesGames played in 1 convertible stadium in Dubai to seat 6,500–37,0004 Teams: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, KarachiSeason: Just 9 games per team iOwnership: Major MLB names—Barry Larkin, Adrian Beltre, Robinson Cano, Robinson Chirinos, Elvis AndrusSavannah Bananas–style rules:Inning-Ending Fireball: Designated Runner: 3x per game.No Extra Innings: Ties are resolved via Home Run Derby.Moneyball At-Bats: Up to 3 per game, doubling all runs scoredCricket dominates Gulf regionDubai's population is 90% expatriates, could help broaden interest.Future presence in the World Baseball Classic?Reflections of LIV for Baseball United PathImpact on LIV with PGA as a rivalControversy on poaching players Jack Nicklaus wins $50 million defamation judgment after company falsely tied him to LIV support.

Gunnar Henderson has expressed interest in playing for the United States in next year's World Baseball Classic. There's tough competition at shortstop and the infield in general. Will he get an invite?

Beltrán remembers iconic Mets moments like his three-homer game in Colorado, the over-the-shoulder catch on the hill in Houston, and a monster late-inning homer vs. the Phillies at Shea. He explains what it took to live up to a massive contract in New York, the pressure that comes with expectations, and why consistency was his obsession as a player. Now working in the Mets' front office, Beltrán talks about mentoring the next wave of talent — including Francisco Álvarez, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuña — and why he believes the future in Queens is “super bright.” He also dives into the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, his Roberto Clemente Award, and his new role as GM of Team Puerto Rico for the World Baseball Classic, with Francisco Lindor as his captain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a trade on Sunday, although not one of the big-name trades we're expecting this offseason. Robinson Ortiz, who was just added to LA's 40-man roster a couple weeks ago, was shipped to Seattle for Tyler Gough, a young pitcher who doesn't need to be on the 40. Jeff Snider and Clint Pasillas are here to talk about this trade and the 40-man roster in general, leading up to Tuesday's deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft. Meanwhile, free agent Dodger favorite Kiké Hernandez had surgery on his ailing left elbow and will miss the World Baseball Classic next spring because of it. Will it affect his free agency? And speaking of free agency, first baseman Josh Naylor is signing a five-year deal to stay with the Mariners, the first big signing of this Hot Stove Season. Let's dig into all of it! Share your thoughts in the comments section! Tube in all offseason long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline! = (562)373-4095 #Dodgers Please consider supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or support on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! PODCAST: Listen on BLEAV! ️ https://bit.ly/adbleav Listen on iTunes! ️ https://apple.co/3TXL8Vv Listen on Spotify! ️ http://bit.ly/3I9nW2S Listen on iHeart! ️ https://ihr.fm/3TXV5Cy SOCIAL: Follow Clint on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/realFRG Follow Clint on Instagram ️instagram.com/realfrg Follow Jeff on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/snidog Follow Kevin on Twitter/X ️twitter.com/skinner7kevin Follow the show on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/alldodgersla Follow the show on Instagram ️ instagram.com/alldodgerspod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to discuss the Bears offensive line's superb performance in recent weeks. He also previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday in Minnesota. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the news that Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in 2026.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in 2026.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to the news that Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

On a day full of Arizona Diamondbacks news, Corbin Carroll officially joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic and Geraldo Perdomo finished fourth in the MVP race. 

World Series Recap: The Jays outscored the Dodgers overall, but clutch plays sealed the outcome. Shoutouts to standout performances by Ernie Clement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, and Trey Yesavage.Will Smith & Addison Barger – need we say more MVPDodgers Depth & Dollars: From Miguel Rojas' heroics to the $500M payroll, the hosts debate whether baseball needs a salary cap and floor to level the field.CBA & Player Pay: Comparing MLB's system with the NHL, NBA, and WNBA—Mark and Mat discuss open books, player-owner revenue splits, and how Scott Boras clients may influence negotiations.Leadership & Labor: MLB and the Players Association need to “grow up” before the next CBA fight.Blue Jays' Core: The future of Bo Bichette, Vladdy Jr., and the culture shift led by George Springer.Aging Dodgers & Ohtani's Durability: Can Shohei keep excelling both on the mound and at the plate as he ages?Call to the Post - Tampa Bay Rays Roster Overhaul: Rays DFA and move on from nearly half their 40-man roster — Mat calls it both “encouraging and frustrating.” #RaysUp 2026Familiar Faces Return: Jake Fraley and Tristan Gray are back despite prior injuries and struggles.Farewell to Fairbanks: Rays part ways with Pete Fairbanks — was it a respectful release or a missed trade opportunity?Pitching Shifts: Ian Seymour's drop shocks fans; Forrest Whitley and Yoniel Curet could step up.Outfield Overload: Ten outfielders on the 40-man roster — what's the plan?Shane McClanahan Future: Could injuries push him into a closer role?Welcome Back, Ozzie Timmons: The beloved coach returns; Mat breaks down his quiet success improving OBP in Milwaukee with the Brewers.Taylor Walls Extended: What it means for Carson Williams' timeline and the shortstop spot. Hopefully we will see improvement with his bat at the plate for Taylor2026 Roster: Adding of 2 ex-Reds“J-Fetish” Alert: Mat jokes that Eric Neander's obsession with players whose names start with “J” is getting out of hand. Intervention may be neededLooking Ahead: Updates on Winter Ball, the Australian Baseball League, WBC, World Baseball Classic, 2026, and the upcoming WPBL, Women's Professional Baseball League draft. Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward 

pWotD Episode 3106: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 346,393 views on Sunday, 2 November 2025 our article of the day is Yoshinobu Yamamoto.Yoshinobu Yamamoto (山本 由伸, Yamamoto Yoshinobu; born August 17, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes, where he became one of the most decorated pitchers in league history.Between 2021 and 2023, Yamamoto won three consecutive Pacific League Most Valuable Player Awards, three Eiji Sawamura Awards, and three Triple Crowns, leading the league in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average in each of those seasons. He also threw two no-hitters and was a key figure in Orix's 2022 Japan Series championship.Following the 2023 season, Yamamoto was posted to MLB and signed a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers—the largest ever for a pitcher at the time. In his rookie MLB season, he contributed to Los Angeles’ 2024 World Series title, becoming the first player in baseball history to win a World Series, an Olympic gold medal, and a World Baseball Classic title. In 2025, Yamamoto was named to his first All-Star game. He then helped the Dodgers win a second consecutive World Series title while claiming the World Series MVP award in the process. Internationally, he has represented Japan in multiple tournaments, earning gold medals at the 2019 WBSC Premier12, the 2020 Summer Olympics, and the 2023 World Baseball Classic.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:59 UTC on Monday, 3 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ruth.

From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): The Washington Nationals have locked in on their next Manager of the franchise as Blake Butera joins the organization as the first Managerial hire by New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the news and look back at the managerial career of Butera, who comes from the Tampa Bay Rays organization and coached with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 219, FULL SHOW -- The Washington Nationals have locked in on their next Manager of the franchise as Blake Butera joins the organization as the first Managerial hire by New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the news and look back at the managerial career of Butera, who comes from the Tampa Bay Rays organization and coached with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Ackerman checks in from Bloomington and talks with Chaim Bloom about the Dodgers sweep of the Brewers and Shohei Ohtani's continued dominance. They look at the playoff chances of the Blue Jays and Mariners before diving deep into the Cardinals pitching pipeline. Bloom gives an update on Iván Herrera's elbow procedure and his plan to move back to catching full time. They touch on current injuries, the World Baseball Classic, and finish with a brief note on Yadier Molina's interest in a future on the coaching or management side.

In Hour 1 Tom Ackerman opens from Bloomington and talks with Bernie Miklasz about the surprising rise of programs like Indiana and Vanderbilt, Missouri's playoff chances, and the changing college football landscape. He then talks with Don Fischer from inside Assembly Hall as Fischer reflects on his 53 year career and weighs in on Curt Cignetti, NIL, the transfer portal, and new basketball coach Darian DeVries. The hour closes with Chaim Bloom on the Dodgers sweep of the Brewers, Shohei Ohtani's dominance, the playoff outlook for Toronto and Seattle, the state of Cardinals pitching, Iván Herrera's return to catching, and the possibility of players joining the next World Baseball Classic.

Baseball legend Dusty Baker sits down with Jimmy for a candid, story-packed conversation spanning his life in the game—All-Star outfielder, World Series champion, and three-time Manager of the Year. Dusty relives the Barry Bonds era from a front-row seat, breaks down how elite hitters actually “know” what's coming, and shares the mindset he learned from Hank Aaron about trusting your eyes, handling failure, and staying ready. He also opens up about representation in the dugout, what it's really like to get rehired in MLB, and how age and experience still matter in a sport obsessed with numbers.From the heartbreaks—'02 World Series, the Bartman game, Halladay's no-no—to redemption with the 2022 Astros, Dusty explains managing under pressure, restoring dignity after the scandal, and navigating the COVID season and hostile road crowds. He reflects on winter ball's intensity, the economics behind the decline of Black American players, and a deeply personal moment when his young son stepped onto the World Series stage while Dusty was battling cancer. Plus: why he said yes to managing Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic.00:00 Introduction01:32 Barry Bonds up close; lessons from Hank Aaron09:31 Rehiring, respect, and minority managers11:54 How the Astros job happened & the 2022 run15:34 COVID season, boos, and rebuilding trust22:04 Prior/Wood, pitch counts, and the injury era27:52 '89 quake Series & toughest losses (Bartman, '02)32:37 Fatherhood, cancer, and a World Series moment41:06 Outro

Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic is coming to Citi Field, and Carlos Delgado is taking it seriously. Delgado joins Jay Horwitz to break down why this matchup is so much more than a game — the energy, the culture, the bragging rights — and why once first pitch hits, everyone's playing to win. He talks about teaming up with Carlos Beltrán on the bench, Mets bullpen coach José Rosado, and why he's managing Puerto Rico like it's the World Baseball Classic. Delgado also opens up on 25 years of his Extra Bases Foundation, rebuilding Puerto Rico after hurricanes, mentoring the next generation of players, and what it means to still hold the PR home run record. Oh — and he tells the story behind that 9-RBI night at Yankee Stadium.

BT is hyped for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, viewing the international, team-based golf event as a unique, high-energy spectacle with intense competitive tension and a raucous crowd. Sal, however, could not be less interested, dismissing the Ryder Cup as overhyped "chaos" that he'd rather skip in favor of his couch or a long list of TV shows. The contrasting views set up a classic sports debate, with BT extolling the virtues of the event's prestige and atmosphere, while Sal mocks it as the "World Baseball Classic of golf," preferring the individual majors and questioning the hype surrounding the team-based format.

Tackle your to-do list today and get 15% off your first task at https://taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code DUGOUT. This week Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar joins us to talk about his World Baseball Classic experience with team Japan, the lifelong friends he made there and how he handled a flurry of trade rumors last month. Join us every week Monday for a look into the lives of this games best and brightest stars! Show best viewed on the JM Baseball YouTube channel 0:00 Welcome back! 0:15 Lars' game saving diving catch 2:10 Team Japan moms getting close 3:00 Making lifelong friends on team Japan 3:55 Playing for team Japan in 2026? 5:20 Do you watch Ohtani highlights? 6:10 Shohei's stardom in Japan 8:30 Dealing with trade deadline rumors 11:25 Foul ball of his Nootbaars 13:30 See you next time! Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Lars Nootbaar, Tampa Bay Rays Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball