The Yamamoto rumors are running wild and we’re breaking it all down on today’s episode. We’re talking second meetings with the Mets and Yankees and reported offers of over $300M. Anthony Bowens joins the show to share his Giants fandom, whether he thought they had a legit shot at Shohei, his Giants Mt. Rushmore, and his favorite moments as a baseball fan. We’re also discussing the recent narrative that San Francisco is becoming a less attractive destination for free agents. We hit on the...

It’s a PACKED Monday coming off the heels of our Shohei Ohtani emergency podcast. First, we get to our breakdown of the Juan Soto trade featuring Eric Hubbs who tells us whether or not the evil empire is back baby. Then, Johnny Giunta and Jordan Cicchelli join the show to talk Blue Jays conspiracies and the emotional rollercoaster that Toronto experienced over the weekend. After that we talk about the influx of ShoBaes who just became Dodgers fans, Jayhay breaks down the 1952 MVP voting...

Shohei Ohtani just signed a 10-year, $700 million mega deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is our live reaction. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR),...

The MLB Winter Meetings are officially here and we’re poised for a BIG week in the baseball offseason. We’re breaking down a few stories including the Braves acquiring Jarred Kelenic, Tyler Glasnow trade rumors, and Cody Bellinger’s value versus his asking price. We also hit on Shohei Ohtani rumors with Max. Jared set the internet on fire with his Babe Ruth tweet which leads to a discussion on NBA defensive strategy over the eras. The Brewers locked up Jackson Chourio long-term and we’re...

Jared defends the good name of Kowloon after a brawl at the restaurant made national news on Thanksgiving Eve. Dallas questions why he didn’t break up the fight. We had a couple middle-tier free agent pitchers come off the market this week so we’re breaking down the signings and projecting how this might affect the rest of free agency. Dylan Cease has been linked to the Braves in trade rumors so Joey presents his trade package to the White Sox. The guys also predict other potential landing...

It’s a big day in the baseball offseason with Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially being posted to MLB and the bidding war has begun. We detail the posting process and talk about how these negotiations might play out over the next six weeks. We also start the show with breaking news as Lance Lynn signs with the Cardinals and we’re breaking down Aaron Nola’s contract with the Phillies. We dive deeper into the economic impact that Ohtani will bring to his new team and explore more landing spots for...

Today we’re reacting to the MLB Awards “finalists” even though we pretty much know who won. We got Blake Snell poised to win his second Cy Young, Cole chasing his first, Ohtani and Ronnie as the MVP favorites, and some interesting ROY and MOY races. We get Max on the phone for his thoughts on the Angels hiring Ron Washington and where Ohtani and Trout will be playing on Opening Day 2024. We also tease next week’s Mount Rushmore and look ahead to Jayhay’s new MVP segment. Thanks for listening...

The offseason is here and it didn't take long for the action to get going! We got the Reds declining Joey Votto's option, Tim Anderson and Eduardo Rodríguez opting out of their deals, and some big time managerial shake ups that are announced during the recording of this episode! We're breaking down all the offseason news so far and look ahead to the major free agent signings that are looming. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,...

THE TEXAS RANGERS WIN THE 2023 WORLD SERIES! Reaction pod is live now! COWWWWWWWWBOYYYYYYYYY!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE...

The Rangers offense exploded in Game 4 of the World Series and Texas now leads the series 3-1. We’re talking about the early offensive onslaught including another Seager smash, Bochy’s decision to pitch Leclerc in the 9th up by 6, and the DBacks chances of coming back down 3-1. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you tomorrow night! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)...

The Rangers took Game 3 behind another Corey Seager 2-run homer and now lead the World Series 2-1. We’re talking DBacks baserunning woes, Scherzer going three scoreless before being pulled, García exiting the game with an injury, and what’s on deck for the rest of the series! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 4! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)...

Merrill Kelly DOMINATED in a huge Game 2 win for the DBacks. The Snakes routed the Rangers in a 9-1 beatdown and will be heading back to Arizona with the World Series tied 1-1. We’re reacting to Game 2 and looking ahead to Game 3! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you Monday night! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700...

In a thrilling open to the 2023 World Series, the Rangers rallied behind a game-tying 2-run Seager BOMB and an Adolis García walk-off homer in extra innings to shock the DBacks. We’re breaking down an unbelievable finish to Game 1 and looking ahead to Game 2 tonight. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 2! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY),...

The World Series is here and so is our preview episode! Jared, Dallas, Joey, and Jayhay preview the upcoming World Series matchup between the Rangers and Diamondbacks. We break down pitching matchups, keys to the series, potential X factors, and give our predictions for who will win it all! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 1! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)...

The baseball gods gifted the world two Game 7’s and they did not disappoint. The Snakes sent the Phillies home in SHOCKING fashion at The Bank, and the Rangers bludgeoned the Astros in Game 7 to advance to the World Series. We’re reacting to the Phillies choking and the DBacks incredible underdog story, as well as the Rangers offense carrying them to the Fall Classic. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you for our World Series preview. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis...

The Phillies and Astros each took a 3-2 lead in the LCS following a WILD week of baseball. The benches cleared in the battle of Texas, the Snakes came alive only to be silenced in Game 5, homers were flying in both series… the action has been incredible. We recap the chaos and look ahead to pivotal Game 6’s in Houston and at The Bank. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you at the end of the LCS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be...

The Phillies and Rangers seem to be on a collision course. The Phillies don’t lose at The Bank and The Rangers don’t lose at all. We’re breaking down Games 1 & 2 of the LCS including the Phillies offense going OFF, some stellar pitching performances, Harper emerging as a postseason star, Eovaldi’s gigantic balls, and whether the Astros and Diamondbacks are dead. We’re also previewing the upcoming games including Max Scherzer’s impending Game 3 start and Trevor May’s retirement speech....

THREE division winners go down and the wild card teams are dominating the playoffs. The Phillies shocked the Braves, the Dodgers choked again, the Rangers took down the O’s, and the Astros make their 7th straight ALCS. We break down an eventful Division Series round and give our predictions for the LCS. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP...

It was quite the weekend in Atlanta. The Braves came back from the dead and tied the series, the boys escaped an escape room, and Joe got drunk. We're breaking down the INSANE Game 2 win for the Braves and recounting everything that happened on the trip. We're also recapping the Rangers taking a 2-0 lead on the Orioles, the Twins tying it up against the Astros, and the DBacks putting the Dodgers in a 2-0 hole. Thanks to everyone in Atlanta who came out for the watch party! We'll see you...

There are NO GAME 3’s so we’re reacting immediately to an eventful Wild Card Series. Jared is blaring COWBOY for the Rangers taking down the Rays, the Phillies stomped on the Marlins behind the best crowd atmosphere so far, the Twins won their first playoff game in 19 years, and the DBacks took down the division-winning Brewers. We’re also looking ahead to some big time Division Series matchups including Phillies vs Braves which we’ll be in Atlanta for! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you...

October is finally here and we’re talking about how excited we are for the playoffs despite no one’s team being in it besides Joey’s! We recap the last couple days of the regular season to see how the current playoff picture came to fruition. We’re also going series by series predicting who will advance past the Wild Card round to the Division series. RIP Tim Wakefield. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you to recap the Wild Card series! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,...

Ronald Acuña Jr. became the first ever player to hit the 40/70 mark and the Braves ran a highlight package in the middle of the game. We have Cubs play-by-play announcer Jon “Boog” Sciambi call in to talk about his reaction in the booth when the Braves paused a tie game in the 10th to run a video montage. We also get his take on whether the Cubs will make the playoffs. Later on, Doug Mientkiewicz joins the show to talk about the Twins impending playoff run, his take on overwhelming young...

Jeff Passan joins the show to talk offseason trade market and free agency, specifically where Ohtani and Soto could end up plus whether Mike Trout will leave the Angels. He also gives us World Series predictions and an update on what he’s doing with the tree that broke his back. We come out of the gates hot in today’s episode with Jared defending “Dancing On My Own” as the Red Sox song even though the Phillies are running it back for the second year. Kevin Plawecki calls in to give his take...

The Rangers swept the Mariners in a massive series over the weekend to take a 2.5 game lead in the AL West. It’s a three-horse race and we’re looking at remaining schedules to see who has the best chance to come out on top in the AL West. We also check in on the wild card races, talk about Joey Votto’s possible last game in Cincinnati, a new Baines Meter installment, Joey’s new video, and a RAISEEEEE IT! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a...

Today we’re taking a closer look at the 2023 Mets and their failure of a season. We break down The Athletic’s article which details what went wrong in the clubhouse that might have contributed to their lost season. Jayhay thinks more people deserve blame than just Lindor. Dallas has inside information on which teams don’t work hard and we’re trying to pry a hit piece out of him. We talk about the hype around Elly De La Cruz and how his recent struggles have affected public opinion on his...