Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, and Kyle Tucker were all named finalists for National Silver Slugger at their respective positions. HOWEVER, one notable name was left off the nominations at 1B. Michael Busch was snubbed for Pete Alonso, Freddie Freeman, and Matt Olson. Was Busch a Top 3 offensive 1B in the National League in 2025? Plus, Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers can’t come to terms on a deal? Should the Cubs put all their eggs in the Skubal basket? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke

Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings. Bob also got into the premature lockout talk, the Mariners' Game 7 decisions, what NBA on NBC should do with Michael Jordan, and if he'll be a part of the 2028 Olympics. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit Tigers' star pitcher Tarik Skubal is the talk of the town as the offseason approaches. After winning his second consecutive Tiger of the Year award and setting franchise records, Skubal's future with the team is uncertain. With negotiations at a standstill, every contender is eager to snatch him up, and the Tigers must decide whether to extend his contract or risk losing him to a rival team. Skubal's dominance on the mound, including his Cy Young-winning performance and historic complete

-The Falcons have to hope home is a sweet elixir for their offensive issues Plus making this decision now will be the Key to keeping the vultures from swarming on North Avenue. -And the Braves might be closing on their next manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Phillies' offseason strategy faces scrutiny as the Toronto Blue Jays expose Dave Dombrowski's postseason excuses. With Toronto battling the Los Angeles Dodgers more competitively than Philadelphia did, the narrative that the Phillies simply ran into an unbeatable juggernaut crumbles.Connor Thomas evaluates free agent lefty Framber Valdez as a potential Ranger Suarez replacement, breaking down fit, cost projections of $140-170 million, and realistic acquisition chances while raising

There was 3 options that we talked about; in house, free agents and trades but by the end of the episode I thought we had some very good options.

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JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4Louisville Slugger announced the National League finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards on Wednesday, with Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and Geraldo Perdomo representing the Arizona Diamondbacks among the honorees. While those names may be no surprise to fans, the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks team was also named as a finalist for the Team of the Year, shocking us to our core. We break down who we think will take home the awards and why we’re

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has one year remaining on his contract, and the team has a decision to make whether to extend him or not. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron discuss if Preller deserves an extension, the arguments for and against, and why the length of any extension is the most important part. Plus, they compare Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s career arcs to date, and discuss which one is likely to perform better through the lengths of their

Kerry Carpenter BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Kerry Carpenter has emerged as one of the most headline-grabbing figures in Major League Baseball over the past few days thanks to his historic playoff performance for the Detroit Tigers. Sportsnet highlighted that in Game Five of the 2025 American League Division Series, Carpenter reached base six times, which set a new postseason benchmark before Shohei Ohtani surpassed it days later. Such a feat not only demonstrates staggering plate discipline

The offseason is approaching fast — so which MLB prospects have the clearest paths to Opening Day roster spots in 2026? On this week’s Prospect Show, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down three top names likely to make the leap from prospect to big leaguer this spring.They also dive into front-office news as Paul Toboni and the Nationals poach the Pirates’ scouting director, discuss Esmerlyn Valdez’s ridiculous power surge (8 HRs in 29 ABs!), and revisit Adam’s Yankees-Marlins trade package for

MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (1:11) to discuss how the Blue Jays match up against the L.A. Dodgers, the differences in types of pitchers and hitters the Milwaukee Brewers have compared to the American League champions, John Schneider's bullpen usage, why Chris Bassitt should get more run in the World Series, and projecting Bo Bichette's deployment. Then, National Baseball Hall of Famer and former Blue Jay Frank Thomas stops by (29:41) to chat about winning MLB's

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the news that the San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to make ex-Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello their next manager and break down what it means for Buster Posey and the franchise going forward.1:30 - Giants get their guy in Tony Vitello4:00 - Can Vitello bring new life to San Francisco?11:30 - Tony Vitello’s energy and style17:00 - Vitello’s influence in Tennessee 20:00 - How Vitello can influence Giants-Dodgers rivalry22:00 - What happens to

The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 to become the first back-to-back World Series champions in 25 years. Miguel Rojas tied the game with a ninth-inning home run, and Will Smith’s 11th-inning home run provided the go-ahead run in a dramatic comeback. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched multiple innings, including the final three outs, despite throwing 96 pitches the night before. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill

Ty and Colby discuss if the Mariners' season should be deemed a success, what they'll remember most about 2025, and provide their general thoughts and questions heading into the winter.Check out our Patreon!Follow the show on Twitter: @LO_Mariners | @TyDaneGonzalez | @CPat11Follow the show on Bluesky: @lockedonmariners | @tdg | @mlbcolbySupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️

Aram and Jack break down the newest rendition of the Rangers top prospects, which is low live at justbaseball.com.Intro: 0:00Names to Watch: 1:53Lids: 9:02Dylan Dreiling: 11:25Cameron Cauley: 15:58Abimelec Ortiz: 19:38Izack Tiger: 23:21AJ Russell: 24:32Emiliano Teodo: 26:45Yolfran Castillo: 28:40Devin Fitz-Gerald: 29:21David Davalillo: 32:16Caden Scarborough: 34:39Gavin Fien: 37:45Winston Santos: 40:57Jose Corniell: 42:32Alejandro Rosario: 45:34Sebastian Walcott: 50:05Text "BASEBALL" to

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to Friday's Game 1 of the World Series and discuss the Blue Jays' keys against the Dodgers. They get into L.A.'s starting pitching edge and project how John Schneider will deploy the bullpen. Then, former MLB pitcher and cohost of Intentional Talk, Ryan Dempster, stops by (23:46) to discuss his World Series run with the 2013 Red Sox after finishing last in the division in the previous season, the mentality required to win a Fall Classic, and how the Jays' bats

Chicago White Sox face crucial roster decisions. Can bargain bin free agents solve their first base woes?Host Todd Welter analyzes potential upgrades at first base, exploring budget-friendly options like Ryan O'Hearn and Josh Bell. He examines the White Sox's 25-year player history, highlighting the team's struggle to develop and retain top talent. The discussion covers catching depth, with insights on Korey Lee's situation and potential veteran signings.0:00 Intro: White Sox need first base

Silver Slugger finalists spark trade rumors for St. Louis Cardinals. Will Alec Burleson's breakout season keep him in the lineup?Host JD breaks down Burleson and Brendan Donovan's chances at the prestigious award, comparing their stats to Padres' Jake Cronenworth. The discussion shifts to potential pitching acquisitions, exploring options like Walker Buehler and Dustin May. JD also revisits unforgettable Cardinals offensive performances, including Albert Pujols' 3-homer game against the Cubs and