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On this episode of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the Phillies series against the Mariners in Seattle. The Phils lost two out of three but managed to win the get-away game on Wednesday thanks to power blasts from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, and 7 studly shutout innings from Jesus Luzardo. John also talks about the conundrum facing Don Mattingly with regard to the slumping Trea Turner's spot in the batting order, and whether we should be overly concerned about Zack Wheeler's recent performance.
The 94WIP Morning Show analyze Jalen Hurts' performance during the Eagles' open practice, focusing on his multiple interceptions and the play of Tariq Woolen. They discuss the Phillies' consistency issues and Zack Wheeler's mechanical adjustments as reported by Dave Dombrowski. Eliot Shorr-Parks provides an on-site update regarding the team's ongoing quarterback roster battle. 01:50 - AMA Morocco History Trivia 07:10 - Dr. J Hawks Stint 11:55 - Eagles Stadium Tour Contest 17:15 - Phillies Performance Debate 25:15 - Hurts Practice Interceptions 38:00 - Eliot Shorr-Parks Interview 50:00 - Quarterback Roster Battle
The 94WIP Morning Show analyze the Phillies' recent inconsistencies and debate whether they qualify as a 'very good' team heading into the postseason. They also discuss Zack Wheeler's mechanical struggles and explore concerns regarding Jalen Hurts and the new Eagles offense after a public practice at the Linc. Additionally, a tribute to Dolly Parton leads to a reveal about Princess Diana being considered for a movie sequel. 01:00 - Bodyguard Sequel Rumors 03:05 - Merrill Reese Moments 05:44 - Phillies Performance Debate 12:38 - Dolly Parton Tribute 14:13 - Eagles Offense Analysis
In hour 3, the 94WIP Morning Team analyze the Philadelphia Phillies' recent inconsistencies, questioning whether they qualify as a "very good" team or a flawed contender. They examine Zack Wheeler's mechanical issues and statistical decline since the All-Star break, while also discussing the Eagles' offensive transition under Sean Mannion. This segment also features a discussion on universally beloved public figures and 1990s trivia. 01:50 - Common Sense in College Sports 05:10 - Batting Order and Trea Turner 11:20 - Universally Beloved Public Figures 20:35 - Eagles Preseason Offensive Concerns 28:15 - Merrill Moment Interception Recap 31:30 - Evaluating the Phillies Identity 39:55 - Sean Mannion's Offensive Transition 47:30 - Zack Wheeler's Statistical Slump
Is Zack Wheeler broken (2:20)? ... Cal Raleigh FINALLY did something (9:35). ... Daylen Lile had a monster game (14:40). ... News (19:27): Bryan Woo should start this Wednesday. ... I have questions regarding Braxton Ashcraft, Chase Burns and Kevin Gausman (35:19). ... Where did this Zebby Matthews start come from (42:33)? ... Luke Keaschall is hot (52:07)! ... Did you realize (1:00:05)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:08:13).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Jerry's got Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Jets having no interceptions last year. We heard from Deshaun Watson who said he thrives off the energy of the fans. Todd Monken said Deshaun deserves to start. Mike McCarthy talked about Joey Porter Jr and his contract situation with the Steelers. Kwanza Jones was fired up to buy the Padres. She was screaming about winning. Zack Wheeler had a rough night against the Mariners.
Deshaun Watson is named Cleveland's starting quarterback—a decision Boomer ties directly to his contract—before Jerry's update highlights Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Jets' zero-interception year. Watson insists he thrives on fan energy, Todd Monken claims Deshaun deserves the start, and Mike McCarthy addresses Joey Porter Jr.'s Steelers contract situation. Meanwhile, Kwanza Jones brings wild energy to her bid to buy the Padres, Zack Wheeler endures a rough night against the Mariners, Damon Amendolara gets let go by SiriusXM's Mad Dog channel as his co-host pairs with Steve Torre, and the team wraps up by discussing how much harder it is to make it on YouTube today.
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Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler has had a rough go recently, Joe Giglio wonders how worried Phillies fans should be about the righty.
Spike, Ike, and Jack Fritz discuss whether Jalen Hurts is facing a prove-it year following the team's Super Bowl victory and the implementation of a new offensive scheme. They reflect on the legacy of Dolly Parton following the news of her passing and analyze Zack Wheeler's recent confidence issues on the mound. Later, Eliot Shorr-Parks joins to evaluate Nick Sirianni's leadership while the crew continues their search for a Jalen Hurts hater to join their fantasy football league.
Ike Reese and Spike Eskin debate whether Jalen Hurts is entering a defining season under a new offensive scheme following a disappointing finish last year. They analyze the quarterback's ability to transition from a game manager to an elite passer while addressing Zack Wheeler's recent pitching struggles and the legacy of Dolly Parton.
Ike, Fritz, and Spike evaluate Zack Wheeler's recent struggles and how his performance affects the Phillies' postseason path. They delve into the complex roster dynamics of the 76ers' projected lineup with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The discussion concludes with a heated debate regarding Jalen Hurts' standing among NFL quarterbacks. 01:52 - Zack Wheeler Concern Level 05:40 - 76ers Roster Chemistry 14:12 - LeBron James Golf Partnership 15:32 - Jalen Hurts Elite Debate
Ike Reese and Jack Fritz honor the legacy of Dolly Parton before discussing concerns regarding Zack Wheeler's command and confidence on the mound. They dive into a debate over Jalen Hurts, questioning if the Eagles quarterback is facing a 'prove-it' season. The discussion evaluates Hurts' development as a leader and how the offense might adapt without a heavy reliance on single players. 01:16 - Remembering Dolly Parton 03:13 - Zack Wheeler's Command Issues 08:13 - Jalen Hurts Prove-it Year 12:49 - Hurts as Game Manager 18:10 - Adjusting Hurts' Leadership Role
Ike Reese and Spike Eskin analyze Zack Wheeler's recent pitching struggles and his jarring post-game comments regarding a lack of confidence. They shift focus to the Philadelphia Eagles, debating Jalen Hurts' elite status and historical quarterback comparisons in Philly with several callers. The conversation also explores hypothetical 76ers roster projections and potential chemistry challenges between LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Jack Fritz analyzes Zack Wheeler's uncharacteristic comments about his confidence following a rough start against the Mariners. Ike Reese and Spike Eskin later debate with a caller whether Jalen Hurts faces a make-or-break season and why Philadelphia quarterbacks are so polarizing. 01:00 - Minor League Baseball Discussion 02:39 - Zack Wheeler Struggles 12:13 - Jalen Hurts Debate 24:44 - NBA Eastern Projections
Jason Smith and Mike Harmon weighed in on 49ers Owner Jed York taking a preseason win to the next level. Two crazy ass stories out of MLB including Zack Wheeler’s late-season concerns. Plus, why the Dodgers struggles are completely in the rear view!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The WIP Morning Team discusses the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners last night. Zack Wheeler struggled in the game, being pulled in the fifth inning. Wheeler let up five runs in the first inning.
The WIP Morning Team reacts to the Phillies responding to Zack Wheeler's struggles on Monday night. Joe DeCamara said Wheeler is the most consistent Phillies player he has ever seen; however, his recent performances have been out of character. The team discusses what has come out of the Eagles' training camp.
The WIP Morning Team reacts to the Phillies' loss last night, along with Ruben Amaro Jr.. The team shares what they saw that concerned them and what they believe the team's future is. Amaro Jr. thinks that this is uncharacteristic of Zack Wheeler, and Jon Ritchie shares his perspective as a former athlete.
The WIP Morning Team breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Jalen Hurts and shares what they expect from him this season. They analyze if Zack Wheeler is tipping pitches, and Ruben Amaro Jr. says just because he's a veteran doesn't mean it's impossible. Amaro Jr. said, “It's a mechanical tweak that he needs to work on”.
The WIP Morning Team reacts to Zack Wheeler's response after the game, sharing that he feels fine but is frustrated. The team debates who they believe in the most on the Phillies and who they need to see more from. They discuss pitching concerns, with Jon Ritchie sharing his perspective as a former athlete.
The WIP Morning Team is joined by Ruben Amaro Jr. to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' loss last night. The team breaks down where they think the team struggled and what they need to improve going forward.
The WIP Morning Team reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies' loss last night to the Seattle Mariners. The team lost 9-2, with Zack Wheeler giving up five runs in the first inning.
The WIP Morning Team discusses their concern level for Zack Wheeler after a rough performance last night against the Seattle. Jon Ritchie believes that while Wheeler feels fine, he doesn't look fine. Joe DeCamara says that since he's gotten to Philadelphia, he's been a stud, but lately he's been a dud.
The WIP Morning Team reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies' 9-2 loss last night to the Seattle Mariners last night. Zack Wheeler was on the mound and let up five runs in the first inning. The team struggled offensively and on the mound. The Morning Team reacts to Wheeler, J.T. Realmuto, and Don Mattingly after the game. They then discuss what this means for the future, now that Wheeler is struggling, and where the pitching staff stands. The team also shares what they have seen from Eagles Training Camp, what they expect this season, and who they believe will have a strong year. ESP joins to discuss his 53-man roster prediction. Finally, the team listens to the Merrill Moment and Time's Yours.
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies' current nine-game winning streak and the lingering trauma of past collapses. Spike remains wary after previous late-season struggles, while the group analyzes recent performances by Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber.
Phillies fans are rejoicing after the Phils finished off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins. Winners of six in a row, the suddenly red-hot club is inching closer to the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps an entertaining series, including Aaron Nola's outstanding start, Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott's star turns, a complete makeover by the Phillies offense, and why John's not concerned about Zack Wheeler's struggles. Also, we take a look around the Majors and investigate the crippling season by Cal Raleigh, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s weird home run stat, the Brewers' 22-0 shutout win over the Mariners, and the Dodgers' sudden vulnerability.
The 94WIP Morning Show examine poll results on the Eagles' joint practices and the Phillies' playoff trajectory. They weigh in on Saquon Barkley's role in the offense, Zack Wheeler's late-season stamina, and kicker Jake Elliott's performance. The discussion also touches on listener opinions regarding A.J. Brown and the team's depth heading into September. 01:15 - Eagles Practice Poll Results 03:06 - Phillies Division Title Debate 08:11 - Rotation and Roster Discussion 15:46 - Fan Messages on AJ Brown 18:31 - Jake Elliott's Kicking Struggles
Larry Andersen joins Ike, Spike, and Fritz to discuss the Phillies' newfound plate discipline and the pitching mechanics of Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez.
The 94 WIP Morning Show examines the Phillies' hitting improvements following a team meeting focused on OBP and the passing the baton strategy. They also discuss the importance of the Eagles' joint practices, Zack Wheeler's recent dead arm concerns, and host a celebrity name game. 02:20 - Eagles Joint Practice 03:55 - Phillies Infield Play 09:55 - Hitting Strategy Shift 12:30 - Zack Wheeler Struggles 13:48 - Rush Ticket Contest
After dropping another series, this one to the Cardinals in St. Louis, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves on the outside of the National League Wild Card race. On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the final two games of the series, Zack Wheeler's worrisome last four starts, Bryce Harper's knee, the need to put Alec Bohm on the bench and previews Thursday night's Field of Dreams Game against the Minnesota Twins in Iowa.
Brodes hosted on WIP Wednesday Night calling it "The Brodes BBQ" and he brought his 6 pack of Phillies questions!
WIP Afternoon Show members react to the Philadelphia Phillies' recent skid, analyzing Zack Wheeler's declining velocity and Bryce Harper's controversial post-game comments.
Jon Ritchie and James Seltzer of the 94WIP Morning Show react to the Phillies' recent slide and Zack Wheeler's uncharacteristic performances on the mound. They also discuss Eagles training camp, focusing on wide receiver injuries and the depth of the roster heading into the preseason. 01:00 - Ritchie's Bear Hibernation Facts 03:23 - Phillies' Loss and Standings 04:18 - Zack Wheeler's Pitching Struggles 07:11 - Eagles Training Camp WR Depth
Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a terrifying tumble into the dugout Wednesday night. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury news, performance listings, and the Thursday Rankings Movers. Plus, get today's top target for the FanDuel Bet of the Day with Payton Tolle projected Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-111) against Toronto. News and injury updates include Freddie Freeman leaving early following his fall, Salvador Perez exiting Wednesday's contest, Willy Adames dealing with a back injury, and Riley Greene landing on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Additionally, Max Meyer is expected back before the end of 2026, Byron Buxton could be activated Thursday, Paul Sewald heads to Toronto via waiver claim, Kyle Karros is shut down due to a concussion, Travis Bazzana sits against another lefty, and AJ Smith-Shawver has a promotion coming soon. Daily Studs feature monster offensive lines from Alex Bregman (3 HR, 7 RBI), Trent Grisham (2 HR), Griffin Conine, Corbin Carroll, Mookie Betts, and Zack Gelof, alongside dominant starts from Luis Castillo (10 K), Tyler Mahle, and Dustin May. Daily Duds include hitless performances from Colt Emerson (4 K), CJ Abrams, Michael Toglia, Eugenio Suarez, and Osleivis Basabe, as well as rough outings on the mound for Jackson Perkins, Shane Baz, Zack Wheeler, and Framber Valdez. Thursday Rankings Movers highlights Chandler Simpson, Henry Bolte, Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle, Dustin May, and Noah Cameron climbing the board, while Esmerlyn Valdez, Zach Neto, Gunnar Henderson, Justin Wrobleski, and Foster Griffin take a tumble in the latest updates. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to the intense fan backlash following a viral training camp video of Quinyon Mitchell intercepting Jalen Hurts. They break down Zach Wheeler's recent struggles on the mound and debate the best approach for managing Bryce Harper's knee soreness. Hugh also revisits his past working at McDonald's before the duo previews a live training camp update. 01:04 - Hugh's Madonna Memories 02:17 - Viral Jalen Hurts Interception 15:41 - Zach Wheeler Pitching Concerns 20:25 - Managing Bryce Harper's Injury
Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas dissect the viral video of Jalen Hurts throwing an interception to rookie Quinyon Mitchell, debating whether fans are overreacting to training camp highlights. They also address concerns regarding Zack Wheeler's recent struggles and the management of Bryce Harper's knee injury. Ashlyn Sullivan provides an on-the-ground report from Eagles camp, including the latest on a training camp skirmish and the performance of depth receivers. 01:50 - Madonna And Teen Memories 02:55 - Jalen Hurts Interception Reaction 07:10 - Philly Media And Hurts 12:19 - Quinyon Mitchell Highlight Hype 17:32 - Zack Wheeler Pitching Concerns 20:53 - Resting Bryce Harper's Knee 24:52 - Hugh Douglas McDonald's Story 29:25 - Ashlyn Sullivan Camp Update 33:30 - Viral Interception Discussion 40:10 - Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Standout
Ben Maller discusses if Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay looks foolish after this Red Sox turnaround or if his point has been proven, if Yankees infielder Jose Caballero is valuable as an irritant, Blue Jays players accusing Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler of cheating, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code TODAY at https://www.monarch.com Whether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/today. https://fanaticsmarkets.onelink.me/3MFw?pid=jomboy&af_dp=fa nmarkets%3A%2F%2Fhomepage&af_channel=partnerships&c=jo mboy_fmx&af_ad=youtube&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffanati csmarkets.com%2F%3Fpid%3Djomboy%26c%3Djomboy_fmx%2 6af_ad%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Djomboy%26utm_medium %3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Djomboy_fmx%26utm_content %3Dyoutube Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good for all investors. Not available in all states. Must be 21+. See Important Disclosures in Fanatics Markets app. Customers are introduced to Crypto.com by Paragon Global Markets, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets IB, an Introduc Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO 04:39 Which MLB playoff race is gonna be the most interesting to follow? 16:34 The best strikeout pitcher since who? 26:40 The Jose Caballero/umpire drama continues 39:35 Is what Zack Wheeler's doing illegal? 46:11 Quick-hitters 56:40 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow 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.
Episode 454: Baseball will humble you more than any other game. A humbling happened in Boston as the A's took two out of three against the hottest team in baseball, the Boston Red Sox. Dallas comes out hot talking about the series victory, as well as Jeff McNeil's 1,000th hit and Jacob Wilson's errorless streak. Dallas also chats a bit about catching up with his former teammates in Boston before the guys get into their weekend series recaps from across the league. Two-time World Series Champion and San Francisco Giants legend Hunter Pence joins the program in the midst of the recaps, and the guys roll right into talking with him about the Giants' season, how general manager Buster Posey is handling the switch from player to the front office, and Pence's transition from Texas boy to California cool. The guys discuss all the drama from this past weekend that occurred on the mound, including Zack Wheeler being off the mound and Chris Sale's balk. Jared brings up the NL Cy Young Award and the runaway odds of Jacob Misiorowski winning it. Tyler's excitement for the potential of the fastest pitch ever being thrown by the Miz shows, and Jay Hay wraps us up with some award-winning nugs to send us into another week of baseball. 00:00:00 - A's Take Two Out of Three in Boston 00:10:44 - Catching Up with Craig 00:20:59 - Jacob Wilson's Errorless Streak 00:26:32 - Weekend Series Recaps 00:27:57 - Dodgers vs Diamondbacks 00:29:50 - Mets vs Pirates 00:30:19 - Hunter Pence Joins the Program 01:00:20 - Cubs vs Royals 01:02:17 - Brewers vs Twins 01:03:31 - Marlins vs Angels 01:05:06 - Rays vs Mariners 01:07:10 - Padres vs Astros 01:09:02 - White Sox vs Guardians 01:10:21 - Cardinals vs Rockies 01:11:39 - Reds vs Nationals 01:14:17 - Blue Jays vs Phillies | Zack Wheeler Touching the Mound? 01:21:42 - Braves vs Yankees | Chris Sale's Balk? 01:29:15 - NL Cy Young Update | Can the Miz Sustain This Velocity? 01:42:41 - Hunter Greene Out for the Season 01:45:09 - Craig Kimbrel to the Royals 01:53:17 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:58:22 - Final Thoughts Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code BID at https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott White and Chris Towers break down Monday night's action!
Jack Fritz reacts to maybe the most frustrating loss of the year as Zack Wheeler and Jhoan Duran struggled and helped the Marlins snap their record-breaking losing streak. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Brodes talks all things Phillies Marlins as Zack Wheeler struggled and Jhoan Duran blew a 9th inning 2-run lead.Wildwood Days: https://www.instagram.com/drinkwildwooddays/Get Your Tickets at TickPick! Code BRODES10 for $10 off purchase of atleast $99: https://www.tickpick.com/ Camden Apothecary - https://camdenapothecary.com/Emilio Cigars: https://cigarsncigars.com/search.php?page=1§ion=product&search_query_adv=Emilio&x=0&y=0 Code: BRODES10 for 10% off your purchase! TickPick - Code BRODES10 for $10 off your purchaseTickPick: https://www.tickpick.com/Green Lawn Fertilizing: Let's make sure your lawn is looking BEAUTIFUL
Fritz and Spike react to the Phillies' loss yesterday, focusing on Zack Wheeler's health and velocity concerns. They discuss Bryce Harper's readiness to move to the outfield to help the team's trade flexibility and evaluate rumors surrounding Zach Neto.
Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie of the 94WIP Morning Show discuss the Phillies' recent poor performance and Zack Wheeler's uncharacteristic start against the Marlins. They transition to Eagles training camp, exploring whether a lack of fan excitement stems from other local sports or genuine worry about the team's offense and coaching changes. 01:00 - Intro and Philadelphia History 03:16 - Phillies Struggles and Zack Wheeler 06:17 - Dampened Eagles Training Camp Enthusiasm 11:23 - Eagles Coaching and Personnel Concerns
In hour 1, the 94WIP Morning Show break down a massive week in Philadelphia sports, highlighted by LeBron James joining the 76ers. They discuss the start of Eagles training camp and a perceived lack of enthusiasm compared to previous years. They also cover the Phillies' recent struggles, specifically focusing on Trea Turner's defensive lapses and Zack Wheeler's performance. 01:50 - Philly Sports Landscape Update 06:48 - Eagles Training Camp Enthusiasm 13:44 - LeBron James Joins Sixers 21:06 - Trea Turner's Defensive Struggles 28:18 - LeBron's Impact and Status 35:44 - Weather Game and Tickets 40:34 - Philly General Manager Comparisons
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will miss four to six weeks after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of injury news, late-inning bullpen changes, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health wire features massive movement across the league as Cody Bellinger lands on the injured list for 4-6 weeks, Spencer Steer suffers a partial tear of his wrist tendon sheath, and Kerry Carpenter hits the IL with plantar fasciitis. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuna Jr. has officially been activated, Jameson Taillon was DFAed, Shea Langeliers and Casey Schmitt remain under evaluation, and both Esmerlyn Valdez and Curtis Mead were hit by pitches in the hand. Daily performance slates highlight strong outings in the studs column from Joc Pederson, Zach Thornton, Francisco Lindor, Jackson Holliday, Merrill Kelly, Bryson Stott, Tyrone Taylor, Alex Bregman, Colson Montgomery, Vaughn Grissom, Walbert Urena, and Jack Perkins. On the other hand, high-profile pitchers faced tough outings in the duds category, featuring George Kirby, Kyle Bradish, Zack Wheeler, Connor Thomas, Tatsuya Imai, and a matchup between Max Fried and Noah Schultz. The daily Bullpen Report breaks down crucial high-leverage late-inning situations, analyzing Jhoan Duran's rough outing in Philadelphia, the leverage dynamics of Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon in San Diego, Andrew Kittredge in Baltimore, Edwin Diaz in Los Angeles, and Pete Fairbanks in Miami. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave Landau back in-studio, Mitch McConnell rehab pic verified, WATP Karl with Big Jay v. Corey Feldman & Tom Segura's separation, Lindsey Graham's alleged boy toy speaks, Katie Porter's mean Yelp reviews, and Hunter Biden's comeback. Dave Landau joins us in-studio. Check out his tour dates here. Remember to join us with Dave and Karl Hamburger on October 2nd for the live WATP show at Rock & Brews in Royal Oak. The MLB Home Run Derby was on Netflix and Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals won it all over home favorite Kyle Schwarber. Will Ferrell rubbed some fans the wrong way on the broadcast. Chris Kattan is looking a bit small these days. TV: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on AppleTV+ has hooked Marc and peaked Drew's interest. Any cam boys out there? Dave is trying to get through Cape Fear. Drew is invested in Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal. California politician, Katie Porter, is quite the critic on Yelp. Local Mall Shootings: Footage of the Great Lakes Crossing shooting looks somewhat like self-defense. A shooting at Fairlane Mall reminds us that Fairlane Mall is still open. Hip Hop: They're going to get to the bottom of that late Jay Z show in New York. Kanye West and Shane Gillis are homeboys. Chris Brown is back to it following a judgement. We remember the best of R. Kelly. Some people are saying every celebrity that has contact with trainer Harley Pasternak ends up going off the deep end. Captain Sully Sullenberger has Alzheimer's disease. Politics: Mitch McConnell's proof of life photo is confirmed as real. Darline Graham is a total nepo-sister. She takes over for the very heterosexual Lindsey Graham. Self-proclaimed twink, Jesse James Rose, calls out Lindsey for funding him for sexual favors. Our website is a bitch from time to time. Sorry about that. Nolan Wells: Al Sharpton will speak at the teen's funeral. Tyler Perry will pay for the funeral. Colin Kaepernick is paying for an independent autopsy. The GoFundMe continues to grow. Amy Lynn Bradley totally fell off that cruise ship. Karl from WATP stops by to cover the fired crew at The Howard Stern Show, The Bonfire goes full-circle with Jerry O'Connell while extending an olive branch to Corey Feldman, cover the sad split of YMH's Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky and more. Oh, and Woke Dad makes an appearance. Shoutout to Graham Platner for making the phrase 'stealthing' commonplace. Anthony Cumia was railing testosterone during COVID. Rachel Zoe of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills needs to eat a cheeseburger... or anything. Actress Cara Delevingne enjoyed GHB and cocaine combos. Zack Wheeler vs the MLB All-Star Game. Hunter Biden is making the rounds. He recently won a defamation lawsuit. Dave will make an appearance on No BS News Hour with Charlie LeDuff tomorrow. Check it out. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).
MLB Draft 2026 What Do Real Prospects Think About MLB's Draft Proposal?2026 Mock Draft 1.0The Biggest (Literally) Draft Class YetJackson Flora's Evolution, Alain Gomez-Gudino's Incredible Journey, and Other Tales from the 2026 Draft Class2026 MLB Draft Preview and Updated RankingsDay 1 Draft Chat2026 Mock Draft 2.0: The Day OfThe MLB Draft Is Once Again for Diehards OnlyDay 1 Recap2026 Futures Game Recap: More Next Year, PleaseEffectively Wild Episode 2504: I Choo-Choo-Choose You Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen banter about Zack Wheeler declining MLB’s last-minute All-Star invitation, JJ Wetherholt’s long-term contract extension, and how the Futures Game and amateur draft fell flat as spectator events, then discuss the top tier of draft picks, some surprising picks and revamped approaches by teams under new management, why better data hasn’t made teams much better at drafting, why no team has tried blowing by its bonus allotment, and more, plus closing banter about Bryce Harper’s explanation of his video message for a sports-betting addict. Audio intro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to The Simpsons clip Link to Wheeler article Link to MLBTR on Wetherholt Link to Wetherholt’s draft outfit Link to Baumann on the spectator experience Link to Cooper on the spectator experience Link to Manfred mispronunciation article Link to celebrity golf tournament Link to Futures Game FAQ Link to draft viewing FAQ Link to Brendan on the Futures Game Link to Eric’s draft preview Link to The Board Link to Baumann on big draftees Link to MLB draft tracker Link to FG Day 1 draft recap Link to The Athletic on Schaffner Link to Crotchfelt vs. Titsworth post Link to Angels picks Link to Ball’s draft study Link to Seidler on blowing up the draft Link to Ball on blowing up the draft Link to NBA revenue info Link to Madisynn from She-Hulk Link to Clemens on prospect valuation 1 Link to Clemens on prospect valuation 2 Link to camel case wiki Link to Harper’s Instagram post Link to EW guest appearances Link to Dodgers extra-inning game Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source