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The Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching has been stellar as of late. Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Ranger Suarez have shown us some great stuff thus far here in 2024. We’ll dive into what the Phillies starting pitching means to this early part of the season with Liz Roscher from Yahoo Sports and the Hittin’ Season podcast at WHYY/Billy Penn. Can they sustain this success?
But first, we started this week’s show by diving into the pay disparity between the NBA and WNBA. Are the salaries of WNBA players unfair? (approx. 6:20)
We then discussed the incredibly disappointing first-round series between the Sixers and Knicks, and how this Sixers team just hasn’t shown up. (approx. 14:35)
From there, we dove into some Listener Feedback about the Sixers and the Eagles. (approx. 26:30)
We then moved along with our discussion and gave thoughts about the new City Connect jerseys the Phillies have been wearing. What actually makes a good-looking jersey? (approx. 35:45)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Liz Roscher from Yahoo Sports about the direction this Phillies team has been heading over this past month of play. Specifically, the starting pitchers have mostly been a saving grace for the team. Can Johan Rojas continue to sustain his success at the plate? What’s the biggest concern offensively for this team as we head into May? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 48:50)

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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, William Metzger from SB Nation’s CrawfishBoxes.com joined us for a deep dive into what we’ve seen from the Houston Astros thus far in the American League. This is a team that has been relevant in Major League Baseball for the past decade, yet they’re at the bottom of the barrel in their division.
Bill and Jeff discussed the following:
What were the expectations coming into the season, and how they’ve been derailed by injuries.How can the starting pitching staff get back to where they need to be now that Justin Verlander is back in the rotation?The Astros also have been struggling on offense.What will happen at the cleanup position in the batting order due to a lack of production?
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!

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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Brandon Lee Gowton, aka BLG, from BleedingGreenNation.com for a discussion about the Eagles offseason and the upcoming NFL Draft. We asked the question; what will the theme of the Eagles Draft be when it’s all said and done? Topics that BLG and Jeff dove into:
How concerned should we be about the offensive line position given that we’ll end up seeing two new starters on the line this coming season?What’s the likelihood that Howie Roseman and the front office draft a cornerback in the first-round?When will the Eagles look to address the defensive line in the draft as things look slightly thin?Thoughts on how the Eagles should be addressing the linebacker position this offseason.
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!

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The Philadelphia Eagles are winning the offseason and it’s not even close. With the free agent signings, trades, and contract extensions dolled out, they’re running on all cylinders. Yet, the ever important NFL Draft is right around the corner. What should we be looking at when it comes to this Eagles team and the talent they’ll be looking to acquire next week in Detroit? This week, Shane Half from the Edge of Philly Sports and the On The Shane Page podcast joined us for a dive into what we’ve been seeing this offseason from the Birds.
But first, we had a brief discussion about the end of the Flyers’ regular season and how it was a fun, monumental season. (approx. 6:55)
We then had an in-depth discussion about the Phillies out of the gate, the lack of offense, and some great pitching. (approx. 9:40)
From there, we dove into what we may see from a Sixers vs. Knicks matchup in the first-round of the NBA postseason. (approx. 25:00)
We then moved along and gave out thoughts about Eagles WR DeVonta Smith’s contract extension, and thoughts about the upcoming Eagles Draft. (approx. 35:16)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Shane Half about what we’ve not only been seeing from the Eagles this offseason, but our hopes for the upcoming draft. What has been the theme of this Eagles offseason? What are our hopes for round-one and round-two of the Eagles Draft? How much defensive help does this team need in the future? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 48:10)

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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Blake Newberry from SB Nation’s VivaElBirdos.com joined us for a deep dive into the St. Louis Cardinals and what we’re seeing from this team here in mid-April. They’re a team that had struggles in 2023, and things haven’t been too, too impressive out of the gate here in 2024. Can they play spoiler in the NL Central?
Blake and Jeff discussed the following:
Expectations for the Cardinals coming into this season with new faces on the roster.MLB and the Cardinals have been throwing less and less fastballs - a trend that’s continuing to alter the game of baseball.What are some of the pros and cons of the Cards bullpen so far this season?The biggest challenges facing the Cards here in 2024.
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!

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The 2024 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, and a new corps of talent will enter professional football this coming season. Some will be make a tremendous impact. Some will easily be forgotten. This week, Matt Waldman, creator and publisher of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joined Jeff for a great and in-depth discussion about incoming prospects and how we should be looking at this talent - and all talent - coming into the NFL.
A look at quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, and how we should be looking at their skills as a form of art. How does this running back class look? What are we seeing with this year's wide receiver prospect pool?
All of this and much more on this PST Special podcast with Matt and Jeff.

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