Le Batard & Friends Network

Rob Manfred spoke last night during the Little League Classic about expansion and geographical realignment. This has been talked about for over a decade! Let’s explain what this all means and what could happen. (19:00) NPPOD. (22:00) What is going on with the Browns QB battle? Is it Shedeur? Is it Gabriel? Is it Flacco? (29:15) This isn’t the biggest story for the Browns executives. They have run into a slight stadium problem. (35:00) Michigan’s punishment has been released by the NCAA. It could cost the university around $30 million in total. Wow. (45:00) The NBA wants to do away with prop bets as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘busted’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in 14 wins as in the NL Central as in best in baseball. The streak is finally over, but the Brewers had a shot. Friday a comeback. Saturday a comeback. Sunday a comeback, but blew it in the 9th! Now it’s time for a 5-game series against the Chicago Cubs. HUGE for both teams! (12:30) The Cubs fans booed Kyle Tucker on Sunday. He didn’t run out a ground ball. He hasn’t homered since July 1. The Brewers are up 8 games in the division. He’s a free agent after the season. (20:40) Zack Wheeler’s season is likely over. A blood clot in his shoulder and it’s over. Terrible news for the team. (29:30) The Dodgers swept the Padres. San Diego had the division lead for 1 days and the Dodgers took it back. (34:30) Review: Everything’s Going to be Great. (39:30) Victor Robles is going to get suspended. Has to! He launched his bat at a pitcher during a rehab game. (45:20) What is going on with the Arizona Diamondbacks? A new report says teammates are fed up with Ketel Marte. That he was in the Dominican Republic after the all-star break… not at his home that was robbed in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Coca Friday people! We talk Andrew Dawson. Collusion, how bad the Mets are, why the South only has the Braves, movies, and more! You can yell at him on Twitter @ matthewcoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cable’ as in cable TV as in streamers as in MLB as in NBA as in NBC as in Peacock as in Netflix as in Apple as in ESPN! Remember the death of cable TV? Don’t you wish it didn’t go away? Let’s start with MLB and its broadcast rights. Where will MLB games be next season? Apple? NBC? Netflix? ESPN? Could be! (16:00) The NBA schedule was released yesterday and guess what? You need at least four different subscriptions to watch national games! NBC! Peacock! ESPN! ABC! Prime! How fun? We’ll take a look some of the new wrinkles in these schedules. Sorry, East Coast! (30:00) Review: Untamed. (33:20) Brian Flores is still wrapped up in a lawsuit against the NFL over discrimination. And he just got a big win in court. (42:30) The NFLPA is in deep water again. It never ends. (50:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Fuentes is fed up with the shipping container as no one seems to want to stick to a schedule. Once he gets over his tantrum, they discuss the PR glow up of Travis Kelce during this offseason and how Taylor Swift's appearance on 'New Heights' will do numbers. Tony is furious he wasn't able to go see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico, the crew visits ESPN's Misery Index and finally the show says good bye to AOL dial up by reminiscing about the Instant Messenger era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The host of “The Adam Friedland Show” is here to come out of the closet as the secret inspiration for one of PTFO’s most controversial episodes. Also: Pablo and Adam’s (real) LSAT scores; loving Kobe; telling Kobe how your ass tastes; @perfectbooties; if LeBron is the Millennial Michael Jordan; the secrets of good interviewing; calling Tony Kornheiser; photo shoots; campus protests; dunking on Chris Cuomo; Jonathan Livingston Seagull; cucking Richard Nixon; and value premises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets cannot win. The Mets cannot pitch. The Mets score runs and then blow leads. The Mets are now 5 games back of the Phillies. The Mets now hold just a 1-game lead over the Reds. (10:39) We have the great Andre Dawson on with us today! He takes us through why he’s not talking with the Baseball Hall of Fame and why he wanted his hat changed! (44:00) Let’s talk about the Cubs. Their GM Carter Hawkins spoke on the trade deadline and it left me stumped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘passion’ as in the Minnesota Twins as in MLB as in baseball as in played. That’s how Twins fans feel today. The Pohlad family is no longer selling the team. What happened? Why? (12:30) The Portland Trail Blazers have sold. The team was for sale when Paul Allen died back in 2018. It’ll be bought for $4.25 billion to the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes. Will the team move? (23:00) The Dallas Cowboys are the most expensive team in the world. Valued over $12 billion! Let’s take a look at team valuations from each of the major sports in the United States. (33:00) Review: Interstellar. (36:00) NPPOD. (39:00) The Milwaukee Brewers have won 12-straight. That means the city of Milwaukee will be getting free burgers! (46:30) The Dodgers got swept by the Angels. The Dodgers are now behind the Padres in the NL West. Oh boy. (49:30) The Texas Rangers need to get it going. Fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve been asking Pablo to discuss Jeffrey Epstein… this episode is for you. The NFLPA’s election of a new executive director, David White, has brought a new level of spin, and denial, about a major scandal — and cover-up — during his tenure atop SAG-AFTRA. So PTFO summons Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio back for a fourth (!) installment of their endless NFL investigation. And with the help of a brave new character, we attempt to do what this union only says they did: tell the truth about the leadership they chose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want your question to make the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a personal question! (12:00) Is Oakland an expansion city or is it not? Is baseball gone forever? (18:00) How do ownership cliques work? Does this impact trades? Voting? Free agency? (27:00) Is the sports bubble going to burst? Is the economic disparity between fans and athletes just too large now? (38:30) Where do you want to see MLB play a special game at? Was there a place you wanted to play but it got turned down? (46:00) Why is Chris Sale making rehab starts? (48:30) What is the future for Ichiro with the Mariners or with baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Desperado’ as in the Dodgers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in the Mariners. Let’s start with the NL West. For the first time since May we have a tie atop the standings. The Padres are hot. The Dodgers are not. And guess what? We get 6 games between the two in a 10-day span starting Friday! (14:10) The Mariners have caught the Astros! 8-straight wins! 10 of 11! And that’s how it’s done. The Astros haven’t even been bad! (21:20) What else happened in baseball last night? The Brewers beatdown of Paul Skenes. Pete Alonso became the Mets all-time HR leader! (27:00) The Boston Celtics step transaction is no more. It never was. Let me explain. (33:00) Review: Dangerous Animals. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:45) Michael Porter Jr. shared his thoughts on gambling. And… I don’t know. (47:00) Travis Kelce opened up about his past two years. He said he’s been distracted. He said he’s been focused on life after football. But, this year is different! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiki Barber is with us today! Let’s talk about the Giants! Can they make it back to the postseason? Is Russell Wilson the guy? How is Malik Naber’s foot? Is the defense any better? We know that defensive line is ELITE! (30:00) We need to revisit that UFC deal. More and more details have come out about this deal. Let’s break it all down. (41:00) Is the end of blackouts coming in sports? Can we finally watch everything? No. Not yet. But the government is now getting involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘inescapable’ as in the Yankees as in the Twins as in dominated. How do the Yankees just keep doing it against Minnesota? What about the aces on the mound yesterday? Eovaldi? Shelled. Crochet? Shelled! (9:30) Shohei Ohtani is wrapped up in legal trouble again. Last year it was a gambling scandal. This year, well, now we have a major lawsuit out of Hawaii over a real estate deal. Woof. (21:10) Jon Gruden got a major legal win against the NFL. Uh oh! (27:00) The Athletic released its QB Tier list and it was a fun one. What happens when you pay huge money to a QB and they’re only in Tier 3? Can you still win? (36:00) Review: The Pickup. (39:00) The rise of sextortion in the United States needs to be spoken about and Dan Wetzel of ESPN made sure to do it. So sad. (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another edition of Share & Tell, Pablo, Katie Nolan, and Michael Cruz Kayne dissect an evening they spent together; the secrets of taping comedy specials; vasectomies; peak Britney Spears; and the legend of Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones. Plus: mewing, boofing, rooves, Wendy Wetface, Japanese Student No. 9 and Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. • Previously: “How Science Ruined Grief,” with Michael Cruz Kayne https://www.pablo.show/p/how-science-ruined-grief • Subscribe to "Casuals with Katie Nolan" https://www.youtube.com/katienolan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets have some problems. Well, a lot of problems. They can’t hit. They can’t pitch. They can’t hold onto leads. It is all bad. Where is Steven Cohen? (14:30) The Brewers are so hot right now. 34-9 in past 43 games is a franchise record. Scorching. (28:00) Jen Pawol made her debut. And she got crushed for questionable calls. Hahah! (33:00) The UFC is headed to Paramount Plus. A major deal. $1.1 billion per year! And no more PPV! (41:00) The Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to talk about you again. New season ticket plans. Then some broadcast news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do people even read these descriptions? I'm going to say most people don't. But if by chance you do read these captions... the first person to DM me on Twitter will win a piece of NPDS merch. Me, is Matthew Coca, not David. Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ejected’ as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in losers as in bad as in baseball. It’s been a mess. Aaron Boone is so fed up he probably got ejected on purpose. The Yankees have been one of the worst teams in baseball since June 13. Only better than three other teams. Aaron Judge is back, but he hasn’t been able to get it going. What needs to change? (12:00) The Yankees Old-Timers’ Day returned and Mariano Rivera got hurt. A ruptured Achilles! Take a look at wha the Brewers did for the alum. Way better! (23:30) Ichiro had his moment, again. This time the Seattle Mariners retired his jersey! And he’s getting a statue! (27:00) NPPOD. (32:00) Review: Jurassic World: Rebirth. (35:00) Shedeur Sanders made his debut for the Browns and he impressed everyone. Best performance of all-time! Just kidding. He played good. Can’t we just leave it at that!? (42:00) Preseason injuries happen. Every year NFL teams lose starters for the year. We had a scary one in the Lions game when a player got knocked out and did the fencer pose. The game was called. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Fuentes wants to be friends with all his coworkers. This is something that is 100% normal and expected. Shockingly, Billy doesn't agree. Later, Tony shares a story that made him swear off a restaurant for the rest of his life. Finally, the crew wants to know why food trucks are so expensive and what happened to Ethan's dog? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan Ruiz is here! We talk Messi, Inter Miami, and the Miami Hurricanes! When you have an expert you let him speak! (29:00) Smelling salts are not banned. Who knew? (32:00) Joint practices need to end. Mike Vrabel was bloodied up after breaking up a camp fight. It never ends! (39:00) Teddy Bridgewater spoke publicly for the first time about his suspension as a high school coach in Miami. He was suspended for providing food, and Ubers, and recovery, and clothing for kids in inner city Miami. What are we doing? (45:30) The Boston Celtics are shedding money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Siberia’ as in the Mets as in hitting as in terrible as in Soto as in Lindor as in Alonso. What happened to the Mets? It’s been over a month now and they are the worst hitting team in baseball. They have fallen in the standings. And the excuses keep piling up. (12:00) The Boston Red Sox signed Roman Anthony to a longterm deal. Huge pre arbitration deal for him. Boston has now locked up its core all through at least 2030. Major moves! (22:00) Nathan Eovaldi is having a career-year at 35 years old. What a season. (29:12) Review: Up in the Air. (33:00) Shohei Ohtani is the greatest. Just watching him in awe every day. We are so lucky. We also have an update on Roki Sasaki. Do you even remember him? (42:30) We have history in the making. Jen Pawol will become the first female umpire to call a Major League Baseball game! (47:00) NPPOD. (48:30) No more position player pitching. The Rockies catcher gave up 8 runs to the Blue Jays yesterday. Toronto outscored the Rockies 45-6 over 3 games. Cmon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices