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Donovan Mitchell finally got moved, as Utah traded him to Cleveland for Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochair Agbaji, and 3 unprotected 1st round picks! The Knicks had a good offer and it's surprising Utah never took it. Since the NFL season is around the corner, the guys give their predictions for who makes the playoffs and Super Bowl matchup! Finally, Russell Wilson got the long term extension that should take him to the end of his career.
Disappointing to find out Fernando Tatis Jr. got suspended for PED's and we talk about how it will affect his legacy! The playoff format in MLB is a bit different this year and the strategy for pitching is going to be even tougher! The NBA released its schedule for the 2022-23 season and the guys talk about some key games they want to attend this season! LeBron signs a MASSIVE extension, which had him pass Kevin Durant for #1 all time in money! Finally, Deshaun Watson gets a longer suspension! Was it enough though?
MLB trade deadline has officially passed and there were many notable trades. Juan Soto is the biggest name to get moved, as the Padres offer up a huge set of prospects to bring the All-Star and former World Series champion to San Diego. The Padres also land Josh Hader from Milwaukee in another surprise move! The NBA has officially announced it will be retiring number 6 in honor of the late Bill Russell. Finally, Roquan Smith announces that he has requested a trade from the Bears.
Already seen a few deals go down in MLB as Luis Castillo went to the M's and Benny went to the Yankees! Still many trades to be made before the trade deadline! D.K. Metcalf and Deebo Samuel got massive extensions to stay with their current clubs! Kyler Murray got an interesting clause thrown into his contract, and he was not happy. Finally, RIP Bill Russell. One of the best to do it!
Kyler Murray signs a massive extension with the Arizona Cardinals, making him the second highest paid QB in the NFL! His salary will be worth $46.1 million per year. Juan Soto wins the Home Run Derby and the American League wins yet another All-Star game. RFA Deandre Ayton signs a massive contract with the Pacers and the Suns immediately match the offer to bring back the All-Star center. James Harden officially resigns with the Sixers after taking a paycut to help the franchise gather more weapons.
NBA free agency is underway and there's already big time moves being made. Kevin Durant also officially requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets! Which teams will be willing to trade possibly the biggest package in history for KD? Rudy Gobert traded to Minnesota and Zach Lavine signs max contract with Chicago! Many other notable signings around the league. Finally, the Browns deal Baker Mayfield to the Panthers for a conditional fifth round draft pick!
We are finally back after taking some time off, and just in time for the NBA Draft! The Warriors win their 4th championship in the last 8 seasons, knocking off the Celtics. Also, we discuss some of the first round picks of the NBA draft, along with some potential trades as the rumors start to heat up around the league!
The Conference Finals are finally here! Golden State has taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Luka's big numbers are no match for the dominant Warriors offense. Boston and Miami are in a tight series as both teams are proving to be as gritty as the other! Finally, Aaron Judge is making a huge case for early MVP predictions.
Ja Morant will miss the rest of the playoffs, and it might not hurt them as much as people think. The Sixers were eliminated by a red hot Miami Heat team. Nikola Jokic edges out Joel Embiid for his second straight MVP award! Was Embiid robbed? Reid Detmers, of the Los Angeles Angels, threw a no-hitter and that was just the cherry on top of a great game. Finally, the guys discuss Tom Brady securing the most lucrative broadcasting contract ever!
The NFL draft has come and gone as there were some surprising picks, along with some very surprising trades. Also, Deandre Hopkins is in the news as he gets suspended six games for testing positive for PEDs! Joel Embiid set to miss multiple games with a head injury, putting the Sixers playoff chances at risk against the red hot Miami Heat. Also, get your popcorn ready for the Golden State and Memphis series.
The Celtics hand the only sweep of the playoffs to the star studded Nets. The Suns incredible season is in jeopardy against the Pelicans after Devin Booker injured his hamstring. The Warriors are looking very scary out of the West as Jordan Poole joins the splash brothers in being dominant from deep. Bulls have surprisingly put up a fight against the Bucks, besides that blow out game. A couple weeks into the MLB season and there's overreactions everywhere!
The MLB season is finally here! We give our predictions on Divisional winners, World Series Matchup, and World Series winner! The Play-In has started in the NBA, which will lead into the playoffs that kick off this weekend. We give our Conference Finals matchups, NBA Finals matchup, and NBA Finals winner!
MLB opening week is officially here! The White Sox make some big moves ahead of their opening day by trading away Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers for AJ Pollock. They also bring in veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto, as Lance Lynn goes on the DL with a tear in his knee. The playoffs in the NBA are around the corner and the Lakers are looking like they will not make the cut. The Bulls are continuing to struggle against top teams in the league, and got worst news as Lonzo Ball may get shutdown the rest of the season. Finally, Bobby Wagner finally finds a new home as he signs a 5-year deal with the Rams worth up to $65 million.
Tyreek Hill is the latest big move in the NFL, as he got traded to the Miami Dolphins, followed by signing a 4 year, $120 million extension! Albert Pujols has announced 2022 will be his last MLB season and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. LeBron and the Lakers are at risk of not making the playoffs as the final two weeks approach. The Celtics continue their hot streak and took ahold of the number 1 seed in the East, which has become a very close race. The Bulls continue to struggle a bit as they struggle to hold onto the 5th seed.
The Cleveland Browns complete probably the most controversial trade in NFL history by acquiring Deshaun Watson. They give up a haul for their future QB, which means Baker Mayfield is going to be gone soon. Watson got a new contract extension with the most guaranteed money ever and largest signing bonus as well. Matt Ryan got traded to the Indianapolis Colts. Over in MLB, Carlos Correa signs an odd short term deal with the Twins and surprised everyone. Trevor Story signed a long term deal in Boston. What does that mean for the future of Xander Bogaerts?
Baseball is back as MLB & MLBPA agreed to end the lockout! A lot of notable moves have been made since with trades and signings! The big one was the Atlanta Braves trading for Matt Olson and giving him an 8 year extension! That meant, life-time Brave, Freddie Freeman had to find a new home. Kris Bryant signed a mega deal with the Colorado Rockies and left many confused about what the Rockies are doing. Over in the NFL, the new season has officially started! Tom Brady is back and Aaron Rodgers signed a mega-deal for the rest of his career potentially. Von Miller signed with the Buffalo Bills and surprised everyone! The Steelers are taking a risk with Mitch Trubisky being their starting QB and hopefully have him play well enough until they can find their next Franchise QB.
It was announced that Aaron Rodgers is going to return to Green Bay for at least next season! Almost immediately after, the Broncos went with their backup plan and traded for Russell Wilson! Now the AFC West is loaded with QB's and might be the toughest division in football. The Chicago Bulls are struggling lately. They've lost five in a row and are now 0-14 against the top three teams in both conferences. Something needs to change, otherwise they are looking at an early exit.
Reds' pitcher, Tony Santillan, joins us on the podcast! Learn about Tony's journey to the majors and what he did in his rookie year. He was a starter his whole pro career, but he had to make the transition to the bullpen. It was a great decision, because his last 19 appearances of the season resulted in 23 2/3 innings, 33 strikeouts, 1.14 ERA, and only allowed a .509 OPS to opponents. You're going to hear his name a lot more in the future.
One of the best matchups in Super Bowl history happened this past weekend with the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals! Joe Burrow is a baaaaaad man and almost won the game against the favorited Rams. The craziest trade deadline in recent years happened and was headlined by the Nets getting Ben Simmons and the 76ers getting James Harden. All the trades get discussed with who were big winners and losers according to the guys. All-Star weekend is here and predictions for who wins what is talked about.
Chicago Cubs Pitcher, Justin Steele, chops it up with us on this week's episode! Justin talks his route to the big leagues, his Tommy John surgery, and his 2021 MLB debut. The Super Bowl weekend is here and the hosts give their predictions! Also, NBA trades are discussed as we approach the deadline!
Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement from the NFL, leaving the league as arguably the greatest player of all time. Shohei Ohtani graces the cover of MLB The Show 22! The NBA All Star Starters were announced and many fans were skeptical about the voting.
Baseball Hall of Fame voting was announced and it's pretty hypocritical. The Hall will never be good until Bonds and Clemens make it. The wildest weekend of playoff football happened in the NFL, as every game ended on the final play! We discuss the NFL OT rule and how it should be changed moving forward. Sean Payton steps down as Head Coach after 16 seasons. Finally, the Bulls get Lavine and Green back, but lose Caruso again. The boys talk about the dirty hit from Grayson Allen that caused it and what made it dirty.
In the only upset of Wild Card weekend, there was a lot of controversy about the final play in the Cowboys vs. 49ers game. A lot of people think the referees were at fault. The boys weigh in on this result! This week's divisional round is full of entertainment and dream matchups. We give our over/under predictions on each game. The Chicago Bulls are in their toughest stretch of the season, as they've had a lot of their team get hit with injuries. Cam Reddish gets reunited with RJ Barrett in New York. Finally, the Nuggets get a smart pickup from the Spurs!
The Bulls remain hot! The Grizzlies are on the radar, as they continue their hot streak behind Ja Morant. Also, Klay Thompson makes his long awaited return back to the court! The NFL season has concluded and the playoff matchups are set! Preseason predictions were pretty close, but both hosts air out their fresh playoff predictions.
Final episode of 2021! Christmas Day games in the NBA were still fun to watch, even with a lot of players in protocols. Are the Cleveland Cavaliers legit? Chicago stays hot as they get back to full strength and continue to win. 2 weeks left in the NFL and anything can happen. 5 playoff spots have been claimed in the NFC and only 1 has in the AFC.
Happy Holidays from Goose and Healy! This week focuses around the NBA and the long list of players in covid protocols. There's speculation that the league may shutdown to help combat the spread. Baltimore lost another big game on a missed 2-point conversion, which makes the AFC North an even closer battle for the playoffs. Tom Brady gets shutout for the first time in 15 years. Finally, the Chiefs are back on top of the AFC!
Steph Curry has set the all time three point record, passing Ray Allen on the list! We discuss the potential of his record ever getting broken by any of the super young talent in the the league. The Bulls have their next two games postponed due to the Covid breakout. The CBA lockout in MLB continues into it's second week. Also, news about two different baseballs used this last season causes a stir. The NFL is down to the last few weeks and we are starting to see division leads increase down the stretch.
MLB free agency is in full force as many big names have agreed to big deals. Max Scherzer signs a huge 3-year deal to join the Mets! The Collective Bargaining Agreement expired, which will cause a delay in free agency. The Suns took down the Warriors to solidify themselves as the best team in the West! Is Green Bay the best team in the NFL after defeating the Rams? Also, key matchups for week 13!
We have hit the century mark with this 100th episode! Thank you to all the listeners who have been supporting us every week. This episode we discuss some of MLB's free agent signings and extensions including Wander Franco! LeBron James received his first suspension of his career, after his altercation with Isaiah Stewart. Klay Thompson's return could be soon for the already really good Golden State Warriors. The Chicago Bulls return to full health, with Vucevic and Caruso returning. Thanksgiving is a day for football and they stink this year. Time for a change with who plays?
The Chicago Bulls are proving to be a threat and easily a contender as they continue to stay hot on their west coast trip. The hot stove is brewing in MLB as top players are signing deals before the potential lock out. Justin Verlander is returning to Houston for one last shot at a ring. Also, the MLB awards have been announced! Green Bay shuts out Seattle, but are they the best in the NFC? Rams struggles continue, and the Patriots are slowly making a statement as a potential top team.
The NFL is officially halfway through the season! The Kansas City Chiefs barely slide past the Green Bay Packers who were without Aaron Rodgers, the Tennessee Titans stay hot as they beat the Los Angeles Rams, and the Bears continue to disappoint Chicago fans. The Chicago Bulls get right back on track with a huge team victory over KD and the Brooklyn Nets. Steph drops the season's first 50 point game as the Golden State Warriors continue to be scary good. Will Ben Simmons end up with the Boston Celtics?
Atlanta Braves put away the Astros in 6 games to win their first World Series since 1995! MLB free agency has started with the conclusion of the season, and it's loaded with big name players. Odell Beckham Jr. is officially out of Cleveland and will hit the waiver wire. The big question is, who is willing to take the risk on the previous all-pro receiver? Chicago Bulls have been hot, but there's still something missing. Finally, players shooting percentages are way down this season, is the new basketball to blame?
Atlanta upset the Dodgers in the NLCS and will faceoff against the always tough Astros team. We give our prediction on who will win! The Chicago Bulls are not only over .500 for the first time in years, but also undefeated to start the season! Lakers and Nets are off to a tough start. Finally, Kansas City Chiefs' struggles continue, and the Cardinals remain undefeated.
NBA tip-off is finally here! Tune in to listen to us give our bold predictions for the top 8 seeds in each conference along with our MVP picks! A recap of MLB postseason as the NLCS and ALCS are underway. In the NFL, Aaron Rodgers continues his dominance over the Bears, Cardinals remain undefeated, and King Henry runs all over the tough Bills defense!
MLB postseason is officially underway and the ALCS matchup is set. The Astros brought out the bats against the Chicago White Sox as they dominate their series. Boston also brought out the hot bats in their series against the Rays as they now face Houston in the ALCS. The Atlanta Braves win their series against the Brewers, and are awaiting the final game between the Dodgers and Giants. Missed field goals, injuries, and another Chiefs loss sums up this week's NFL news. In the NBA, we discuss who our player of choice would be if given the opportunity to start a franchise with!
MLB regular season ends on a wild note leading us into October baseball playoffs. We recap our before the season predictions before giving you our bracket predictions including the World Series winner. The long awaited NBA season returns as teams start their preseason schedules. The new look Bulls start off strong as they blow past the Cavaliers in their first game. Finally, Justin Fields has been given the nod as the Bears QB1 moving forward, and many questionable moves made by teams this past week. Make sure you follow our new TikTok page @sronlypod.
MLB is down to the final weekend of baseball games as the playoff race is down to the wire for the AL Wild Card. Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Mariners all trying to secure a wild card spot! In the NFL, Justin Fields makes his debut as a starter, and it got ugly! The Browns managed to sack Fields 9 times as a warm welcome to the league. Packers secure a go ahead field goal after Aaron Rodgers leads his team to yet another clutch victory. Justin Tucker sets an NFL long 66 yard field goal to beat the Lions!
Ben Simmons has officially announced that he will no longer play for the 76ers and it has lead to the hot topic of potential trade destinations! Will there be any packages that will excite the 76ers enough to unload the star player? Week 2 of the NFL has completed and we have some surprise teams on the rise. Also, Justin Fields will get his first highly anticipated start as a Chicago Bear this week against the Cleveland Browns, while Andy Dalton is injured.
Week 1 is in the books for the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers played arguably their worst game ever, the Bears get torched by Stafford and the Rams, Pat Mahomes leads big comeback victory over the Browns! How long until Justin Fields is named the starter for the Bears? Healy recaps his experience seeing Kris Bryant's emotional return to Chicago.
It's the most wonderful time of the year as the NFL regular season is officially back! There are many games worth watching to kickoff the highly anticipated season. We discuss our must-see matchups this week and also give some NFL FanDuel picks for the Sunday main slate!
It's that time of the year where the NFL regular season is about to begin. The boys give their predictions on who's going to win every division, who sneaks in as a wild card team and what teams are playing in the Super Bowl. There are going to be some teams that make you think we are crazy and that's guarantee.
We got to see this year's draft class get their first action in the NFL and many left a good first impression. Justin Fields showed off not only his skill set, but also his calm demeanor out on the field. Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence and others looked great as well. Summer League has concluded in the NBA and rosters are starting to be finalized for the season. The Tip-Off and Christmas day schedule has been released, loaded with playoff rematches and a potential NBA Finals preview, with the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in LA!
MLB hosted it's first ever Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox! Just like the movie, it was an instant classic with a dramatic finish! Tampering has been the topic of discussion recently regarding the Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry trades, which can lead to big fines and suspensions! Finishing it off with NFL talk, Carson Wentz underwent foot surgery, but is ahead of schedule. Josh Allen and Darius Leonard both get huge contract extensions.
The trade deadline in MLB has passed the Chicago Cubs ended the era of their beloved 2016 World Series team. The White Sox benefited as they got Craig Kimbrel, who makes their bullpen the best in baseball. NBA free agency was one for the books. The Bulls make arguably the biggest splash by acquiring Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan in separate sign-and-trade deals! We discuss where they will finish in the East. Lakers, Knicks, and Miami Heat all make big time moves as well.
The NBA draft is completed the first round, and the Lakers stole the show by completing a blockbuster trade to acquire Russell Westbrook from the Wizards. Cade Cunningham goes number one overall to the Pistons. The trade deadline nears in MLB as many big time trades have been completed. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are traded to the Dodgers for prospects. Anthony Rizzo has a sad departure from Chicago as he is traded to the Yankees. Also, Yankees land big bat Joey Gallo. Finally, Aaron Rodgers finally comes back and decides to play in Green Bay, but a reconstructed contract will possibly make this his last season!
Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Finals in 6 games against the Suns, all led by a dominant performance from Giannis. Even though we spoke poorly of the Bucks for the past year, we give the praise where it's due. Takeaways from both teams are discussed, and our expectations for next season. The trade deadline is fast approaching in MLB as deals are already underway! Aaron Rodgers declines a contract extension to make him the highest paid QB in the NFL, which let's the Packers know it's not just about money.
The NBA Finals is not disappointing and is currently 2-1 in favor of Phoenix. Giannis is having a historic finals with back to back 40/12 games! We give our predictions for the much anticipated Home Run Derby and discuss the all-star game. The episode finishes with some UFC 264 discussion involving our favorite fights, and the horrific injury to Conor McGregor.
The NBA Finals have started, as the Suns battle the Bucks for the NBA championship. Suns take game 1 in a dominating fashion! Chris Paul explodes for 32 points along side Devin Booker who dropped 27 points. Giannis returned from his knee injury but wasn't a huge factor as he has been in the playoffs. The MLB all-star week is approaching and is loaded with action between the Home-Run Derby and the All-Star game.
Daniel Gafford joins the podcast as our special guest this week! One of the rising stars in the NBA for the Washington Wizards opens up about life in the NBA, and his grind to get there. He talks about growing up in Arkansas, playing basketball at Arkansas, and eventually getting drafted by the Bulls. In his second NBA season, Dan let's us know his thoughts about the trade to Washington and how it impacted his career for the better by joining superstars Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal. Mental health is big in his life and he opens up about his constant positive mindset to keep pushing to achieve his goals to a very successful career.
The Conference Finals matchups are set. The Clippers snag the series from the Jazz without Kawhi. Phoenix forced to play the first two games of the Conference Finals without Paul, but still manage to take a 2-0 lead on the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals. Milwaukee takes a wild game 7 from the Nets after a historic performance by Kevin Durant in the Eastern Conference Semis. Ben Simmons sets free throw record in NBA Playoff history as they lose the series against Atlanta. Atlanta takes game one against Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference Finals. In the MLB, umpires are cracking down with substance checks and many players are displaying frustration.
The Suns sweep their way into the Western Conference Finals, but may miss Chris Paul due to COVID protocols. The NBA has the most all-stars missing games due to injury this year more than ever. Kyrie is out with an ankle injury, but that doesn't stop a career night by Kevin Durant, as he lifts a major comeback victory in game 5 over the Bucks. Lamelo Ball steals Rookie of the Year honors. The MLB has officially cracked down on any sort of substances being used by pitchers and will be handing out suspensions as a result. Many players around the league express concern, including Tyler Glasnow who blames his injury on the league's recent crackdown.
There's some news in all the sports we talk about this week. Julio Jones got traded to the Titans, and their offense got scarier. Does this mean Aaron Rodgers gets traded soon? MLB is cracking down on pitchers using substance to help them pitch better. Gerrit Cole got caught by surprise with a reporter asking straight up if he used it. Lebron James got bounced from the playoffs and has already switched his number to 6. Finally, James Harden got hurt and hasn't slowed down the domination of the Nets over the Bucks.
The NBA Playoffs are getting close to wrapping up the first round. Lakers are facing elimination and looks helpless without Anthony Davis, who sat due to injury in game 5. The Nets will face off against the Bucks in round 2 of the playoffs! Damian Lillard is unstoppable, but unfortunately the Blazers are not. In the MLB, the Chicago Cubs are good at baseball. They have won 9 out of their last 10, which includes a sweep of the Padres!
Join us on this week's episode as we discuss yet another no-hitter thrown in the MLB by Corey Kluber, who is now potentially out for the next two months with a shoulder injury. The Cubs are riding hot and are surprising the league. The NBA Playoffs are finally underway and there are some exciting matchups, and some very boring matchups. Chris Paul and the Suns are giving Lebron and the Lakers some troubles but will that continue with Chris Paul's shoulder injury? Also, Luka and the Mavs have stunned the Clippers.
The NBA Play-In games are officially underway. We give our predictions for the NBA playoffs including the Finals, and NBA awards! In the MLB, there's been 5 no-hitters already and all with a common theme. Unwritten rules of baseball continues to be a hot topic. Also, Tony La Russa has been all over the news and it's for all the wrong reasons. Will he eat his words for not defending his players?
A couple of weeks post NFL draft and we take a dive at the picks, draft grades, and the Aaron Rodgers frenzy leading up to the big day. The NFL released it's new 18 regular season week schedule. In the NBA, the season is starting to wrap up as the Play-in tournament starts this weekend. We give our opinions on the play-in tourney and the possible outcomes. In the MLB, we deliver our first take on Shohei Ohtani and his unbelievable amount of talent. Albert Pujols is out as an Angel, and many more.
Dodgers and Padres finished a wild 4-game series which included five home runs by Fernando Tatis Jr! Shohei Ohtani makes history as the first player since Babe Ruth to start on the mound while also leading the league in home runs. Also, Madison Bumgarner throws a no-hitter in a 7-inning game, but the MLB won't give him the no-hit credit. In the NFL, the draft is this week and there's many different trade rumors buzzing around the league. In the NBA, the Knicks have powered their way up the standings in the Eastern Conference after a nine game winning streak.
Nicholas Castellanos helped get the season started by being the reason the Cardinals' bench cleared. It didn't take long for the season's first no-hitter thrown by Padres starter Joe Musgrove. Some unfamiliar players making big names for themselves early on in the season, like Akil Baddoo. Also, the MLB Replay has been nothing short of a failure early on. In NBA news, Jamal Murray tore his ACL and is out for the remainder of the year. What does this mean for the Nuggets season moving forward? James Conner signs a 1-year deal with Arizona, and Julian Edelman has announced his retirement from football.
The boys are super excited for the MLB season and have their predictions for you! Divisions, World Series and Awards are discussed and there are a couple interesting selections! The 49ers make a huge pre-draft day trade as they trade up to the number three spot in the draft. Is Jimmy G done in the Bay? Andre Drummond and LaMarcus Aldridge have officially signed to the best teams in both conference and the boys say which one has more of an impact.
The NBA trade deadline ended earlier today and there are many players on the move. Chicago made the most moves as they acquired Nikola Vucevic from Orlando. Miami made a last minute move to trade for Victor Oladipo. In MLB news, Eloy Jimenez is out for 4-6 months with a torn pectoral. The NFL has a few more signings as we inch closer to the NFL draft.
The NFL Free Agency is under way and there have been some big name signings along with some very questionable signings. Andy Dalton is officially signed to Chicago and listed as their starter. The Patriots made a huge splash by signing Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith. The NBA second half is officially underway, and trades are starting to happen as we get closer to the trade deadline.
The NBA All-Star weekend has come to an end. We discuss our thoughts on the events and the crammed schedule. Blake Griffin has reached a deal with the Nets after his buyout with the Pistons. Does this make them immediate favorites for the Finals? Andre Drummond & LaMarcus Aldridge are going to new homes as well. The NFL franchise tag period completed with many top players getting the tag. However, there's quite a few top players that will be hitting free agency including Aaron Jones and Kenny Golladay. Dak Prescott didn't get the tag, rather he signed a huge 4 year $160m deal!
Spring training has officially begun for the MLB, but the lack of televised games makes it hard to feel the hype! The NBA All-Star events start this weekend! The events are all loaded, minus the dunk contest as they are squeezing it in during halftime of the all-star game. JJ Watt makes his big decision and decides to join the Arizona Cardinals.
Fernando Tatis Jr. inks a whopping $340M deal for 14 years! The boys discuss if this was needed and worth it right now. The structure of the contract is what makes it so interesting. In the NFL, the Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Colts. Are the Colts immediate contenders again? The NBA All-Star starters and reserves have finally been announced. We discuss the players elected for the game, and also many of the all-star snubs, like Trae Young.
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers upset Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl this past Sunday. Brady ends the "GOAT" talks as he secures his 7th Super Bowl victory! Trade rumors are heating up around Carson Wentz, with the Chicago Bears being potential frontrunners. In MLB, Trevor Bauer finally makes a decision as he inks a record deal with the Dodgers. The NBA is planning on an All-Star game in March but many of the top stars are unhappy with the idea.
Nolan Arenado is traded from the Rockies to the Cardinals for almost what seems to be nothing. They also send the Cardinals around $50M as well in the deal. The Super Bowl is this Sunday as Patrick Mahomes looks to repeat against arguably the greatest QB in Tom Brady! Follow Standing Room Only Podcast on Twitter to vote for your winner in the Super Bowl. Also, Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard are continuing to dominate, but will they ever have a winning team? The Nets and Mavs are two teams who are good offensively but continue to struggle defensively.
For the first time since 2013, no one was inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. With many great names on the ballot, what's the problem? JT Realmuto becomes the highest paid catcher in history. In the NBA, the Wizards are terrible. Russell Westbrook or Bradley Beal might not be the problem, but they could be on their way out. Pat Mahomes & Tom Brady both win and bring their teams to the Super Bowl for, what could be, the greatest match up we've ever seen.
Big news around the MLB with many familiar faces in new places. George Springer signs 5-year deal with Blue Jays, Michael Brantley stays put with Astros after initial reports of him signing with Blue Jays. Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber join the Nationals. In the NBA, the Nets big three debut and show out in a double OT loss to Colin Sexton and the Cavs! In the NFL, we get some legendary matchups! Rodgers and Brady face each other for the first time in the playoffs, and possibly last good run they could have. Who will secure their trip to the Super Bowl?
James Harden was traded to the Nets today in part of a 4-team mega deal! The deal sends Caris Lavert to Indiana, Victor Oladipo to the Rockets, Jarrett Allen to the Cavs, and many more. What this move means for each franchise this season and moving forward is a major topic this week. The White Sox land Liam Hendriks in a record breaking deal for a relief pitcher. NFL Wild Card round is in the books and there were many upsets! Brady v. Brees is going to be a must watch game! We give our predictions for the loaded divisional round.
Francisco Lindor is heading with Carlos Carrasco to the Big Apple as the Indians made the trade with the Mets today! We discuss what this means for the Mets this upcoming season and Cleveland's future. Steph Curry and Bradley Beal both dropped a 60 point game this week. The Bulls are starting to come around, but the question still remains as to what they are doing with Daniel Gafford. We also give our NFL Playoff predictions, including our pick for the Super Bowl winner!
The Padres made a huge splash this week by acquiring Blake Snell from the Rays in a trade, then followed it up by trading for Yu Darvish the very next day! This will make them immediate contenders in a very tough NL West division. The Cubs however seem to be confusing their fans with a potential rebuild. The NBA is one week in and we are seeing the injury bug hit as Ja Morant will be sidelined with a sprained ankle, and Spencer Dinwiddie is out for the year with a torn ACL. James Harden looks great per usual, and the trade rumors are still on full force. The NFL season wraps up this weekend with many teams playing for a chance to make the playoffs.
The NBA tip-off is here and was filled with many thrillers. Kevin Durant played his first game in 560 days! He and Kyrie Irving managed to score efficiently and secure a victory over Steph Curry and the Warriors. People are worrying about the Lakers one game into the season. Trae Young scored 37 points on 12 FGA, which is the most points on 12 or less FGA since the shot clock era started. Ja Morant had a monster game by adding 44 points in a loss to the Spurs. We give our predictions for conference matchups, Finals matchups, and award winners.
James McCann signs a four-year deal with the Mets worth $40Mil. Giannis signs a supermax extension with the Bucks, inking the largest deal in NBA history worth $228M! NBA preseason is finally here and we finally get to see a lot of new faces in new places. Kevin Durant makes his long awaited return, and looks great. New look Rockets are showing good signs, despite Harden looking way out of shape. In the NFL, the Packers clinched the NFC north. The top seeds in both conferences remain up for grabs in the final 3 weeks.
Lucas Giolito is the special guest on this week's episode! He sits down with us and discusses the recent transactions, which the White Sox acquired Lance Lynn from the Rangers and Adam Eaton from free agency. He goes in depth about his no-hitter this past season, training during the pandemic, his love for the city of Chicago, video gaming, and much more.
The MLB offseason continues as non-tenders, arbitration signings, & trades processed today. A non-tendered list including Adam Duvall, Kyle Schwarber, Nomar Mazara, and David Dahl. Huge NBA news around the league as Russell Westbrook gets traded to the Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a future first round pick! There were many max contract extensions signed as well. The NFL finally finishes week 11, on a Wednesday! Broncos forced to play without a QB, and much more.
The long awaited NBA Draft night is here! Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball go in the top 3. The Bulls went with an unconventional pick, by selecting Patrick Williams at the 4th pick. He never started a game in his college career. A plethora of trades leading to draft night. Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks. Bogdan Bogdanovic was supposed to as well, but declined the trade. Chris Paul goes to the Suns and makes them an instant playoff team! In MLB, Robinson Cano gets suspended for the 2021 baseball season after testing positive again for PEDs. Theo Epstein steps down from the Chicago Cubs organization! Drew Brees is out for the Saints with broken ribs and a punctured lung. Deandre Hopkins continues proving why he's the best receiver in the NFL, as his game winning touchdown catch keeps the Cardinals atop the division in a three way tie at the moment.
Trevor Bauer & Shane Bieber were announced the winners of the Cy Young Award in the NL & AL! Tony La Russa got a DUI back in February and had an ego during his arrest. Steve Cohen continues to show how awesome he is in his press conference this week. Russell Westbrook has requested a trade! Where will he go? The NBA Draft is next week and there's a lot of trade rumors about the draft picks. In the NFL, the Saints swept the Bucs and that's the first time a division rival has swept Tom Brady in the regular season. The Bears have lost 3 in a row. Their hot start has fizzled out and it doesn't look good going forward.
Big news around the MLB off-season as the Mets get a new owner in billionaire Steve Cohen. The White Sox bring back Tony La Russa to manage the ball club after not managing since 2011! Cubs do not bring back Jon Lester with team option. The Bulls fill their assistant positions with the hiring of Maurice Cheeks and Josh Longstaff. The NFL is at it's midway point and there are many key matchups that could hurt teams in the playoff hunt. Saints vs Bucs matchup very important for both teams! Antonio Brown will make his debut that game and could play 10-30 snaps.
We have hit the one year mark for the podcast! Thanks for the support so far! This episode features Michael Hermosillo of the Chicago Cubs! Michael discusses why he chose baseball instead of a full football scholarship to University of Illinois, his path to the majors, and his future plans to prep for next season. The Dodgers are one win away from winning the World Series. In the NFL, the Steelers are the last remaining undefeated team. Antonio Brown joins Brady again after signing a one-year deal with the Buccaneers! Also, Dez Bryant returns to the NFL after signing with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Rays avoided a reverse sweep in the ALCS against the Houston Astros. The Dodgers made a remarkable 3-1 comeback against the Braves with major help from Corey Seager. Both teams have won the pennant, are now facing off in the World Series and it's 1-1. In the NBA, Mike D'Antoni is close to reuniting with Steve Nash in Brooklyn. Stan Van Gundy is the head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. Right Move? In the NFL, the Chicago Bears atop of the NFC North! The NFC East remains a dumpster fire. Huge game between the undefeated Steelers & Titans as they both fight to keep it that way.
Tyler Stephenson of the Cincinnati Reds is a special guest on this week's episode! We discuss his debut this season, which included a few memorable home runs, including one in his first major league at-bat. The Astros are attempting a reverse sweep as Randy Arozarena seems to hit a home run every game. The Dodgers are 1 loss away from being eliminated by the Braves. The Lakers win the NBA Finals in 6 games, and Lebron is crowned with his 4th Finals MVP award. Ty Lue is the new LA Clippers coach. Le'veon Bell signs a one-year deal with the Chiefs!
The MLB playoffs have been interesting so far. All 7 central division teams have been eliminated! Has the Chicago Cubs' window closed? Randy Arozarena & Giancarlo Stanton are having a HR battle in San Diego. The Miami Heat are putting up a fight against the Lakers, but the Lakers are sitting confident with a 3-1 series lead! The boys discuss if Anthony Davis or LeBron James should be Finals MVP. The NFL is hit with virus news and the Titans are in danger of being forced to forfeit their week 5 game. Chiefs and Packers remain on fire heading into this week.
The MLB playoffs have started and we have seen some teams already advance to the next round! Astros and Rays have already booked their ticket to the next round. The NBA Finals have started and the Lakers take game one with ease. The Heat have caught the injury bug in game one as well. Will they be able to overcome the fire power of LA? Recap of week 3 in the NFL. Bigger news heading into week 4 with health concerns, as the Titans/Steelers game is forced to be postponed. The Chicago Bears are 3-0 on the season, and have officially announced Nick Foles as the starter moving forward.
The MLB season is on it's final stretch before the playoff bubble starts next week. Saquon Barkley and Nick Bosa are out for the season with a torn ACL, while Christian McCaffrey is in danger of missing extended time with a high ankle sprain. The conference finals are close in the NBA. Will the Nuggets upset the Lakers in the series? Also, the Bulls introduce Billy Donovan as their head coach!
The MLB season is starting to wrap up and the playoff picture is starting to unfold a bit. The Dodgers are the first team to clinch a playoff berth. Alec Mills throws no hitter for the Cubs. Also, the playoff bubble has it's locations. Opening weekend for the NFL is in the books. The Chiefs and Ravens continue their excellent play on the field. The 49ers go down to the Cardinals! Will the Bears extend Allen Robinson? The Clippers blow a 3-1 series lead to the Nuggets. Lakers vs Nuggets and Miami vs Celtics!
The MLB season is starting to wind down with only three weeks left of games. Some divisions are looking to be set, while some divisions are a tight race. The NFL had a crazy week of contract extensions! Jalen Ramsey, DeAndre Hopkins, and Tre'Davious White lead the list with huge deals! The NBA playoffs are starting to heat up, as Miami upset the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Toronto Raptors force a game 7 against the Boston Celtics! Also, Billy Donovan not returning as the Thunder head coach, where is his next destination?
MLB trade deadline has passed, and there were major moves made around the league, with the Padres being the center of attention. They landed Mike Clevinger and a few other pieces to help them out. The NBA resumes the playoffs, and tension is at an all time high between the Thunder and Rockets, as Chris Paul fuels his team to force a game 7! Bucks lose another game 1 in the playoffs, could they be in trouble? Also, Joe Mixon signs a 4-year extension, and Leonard Fournette gets cut by the Jags!
The NBA season is set to be boycotted by its top talent in the playoffs. What does this means for the current playoffs and it's future? Also, the NBA draft lottery is out and the Timberwolves get the number one pick! NBA Defensive player and Coach of the Year awards are announced. Lucas Giolito has been hot as he pitches the first no-hitter of the MLB season against the Pirates. The San Diego, otherwise known as "Slam Diego," Padres made history as well by hitting four grand slams in four consecutive games!
Josiah Gray, #2 Dodgers Prospect, is the episode's special guest! We talk to him about life and what he does in his free time. More drama in the MLB as Frenando Tatis goes against baseball's unwritten rules by hitting a 3-0 Grand Slam, while his team was up 7. The NBA playoffs are in full-swing. Both number one seeds go down in game 1 & Damian Lillard continues his hot streak! Are the Milwaukee Bucks in trouble? We wrap up the show with the quarterback battle in Chicago.
Tyson Miller, with the Chicago Cubs organization, is our first special guest! We talk to him about life in the alternate site and what he does in his free time. Cubs off to a hot start. Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac in trouble for a night out in Chicago! Damian Lillard and Devin Booker are scorching hot on the final stretch for the 8th seed in the West! Who is going to qualify for that play in game for the final spot?
The Cardinals are the new team on COVID watch, but the main focus in the NL Central is the blazing hot Cubs team. Mike Trout returns after the birth of his son and is off to a dominant start against the Mariners! Aaron Judge & Nicholas Castellanos are looking like the MVP front runners for both leagues. The NBA's race to the playoffs is heating up in the bubble as the Lakers clinch the number one seed in the West, but they aren't looking so good right now. All eyes are on the 8th seed as multiple teams battle it out. Four teams are within 2 1/2 games of it!
MLB is back kinda?!? Games are underway and there's already complications with the season. The Miami Marlins are the main cause of the dilemma, as 19 players have tested positive for the ongoing novel virus. Benches cleared in the Dodgers/Astros game as Joe Kelly and Carlos Correa had an altercation after a strikeout. Alex Smith has been cleared for football activities, so there's a possible QB battle in Washington. Thursday is the return of the NBA season with the marquee matchup of Lakers vs Clippers. Finally the boys give their NBA regular season award predictions!
Mookie Betts signs a MLB record breaking extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers! The boys go in depth and give their end of season MLB awards including Cy Young, MVP, Division winners, and give their World Series matchup prediction! The excitement about live sports returning is real! NBA has started up their exhibition games as they look to return to the regular season next week.
Goose & Healy discuss the MLB as it inches towards opening day next week. Teams have been on display as they have been holding intrasquad games as a way to get ready for the start of the season. They transition to the NFL and give insight on the huge contracts signed by Myles Garrett, Derrick Henry, & Chris Jones! Finally, news around the NBA bubble in Orlando, Lebron & AD join Quinn Cook on NBA 2K live on Twitch, & the Doordash incident that made a player quarantine for 8 days!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the massive 10 year/$500M extension that Patrick Mahomes signed with the Chiefs. They compare his contract to only a few other NFL players that have ever signed a 10 year contract! They transition over to the NBA and discuss the Nets' signing of veteran guard Jamal Crawford for the NBA restart! The food situation at the NBA bubble looks questionable. Finally, MLB teams are holding intersquad games and getting ready for the regular season in 2 weeks!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the Patriots signing of former MVP Quarterback Cam Newton and what this does for the Patriots season. MLB has added some rule changes for the 2020 season, which includes DH in the NL and runners on 2nd during extras. Players are starting to announce they are sitting out including Ryan Zimmerman Ian Desmond. They wrap up the episode discussing the NBA news around the COVID pandemic, and the strength of schedule that favors the Pelicans!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the official return of the MLB, which includes a 60 game season starting in July! The National League will have a DH for the first time in its history! The World Series is up for grabs, as anything can happen during this season.
Join Goose & Healy on this week's episode of The Standing Room Only! This week they recap the Long Gone Summer documentary, which talks about the 1998 MLB season where Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa raced for the home run record! MLB is getting closer to returning. Rob Manfred and the MLBPA have been meeting discussing a possible 60 game season with full prorated salaries. Finally, the guys talk about the living procedure the NBA has to follow in Orlando.
Join Goose & Healy on this week's episode of The Standing Room Only Podcast. They discuss the return of the NBA as they integrate an 8 game regular season battle between 22 teams to determine final playoff seeding! It will all take place in Orlando, Florida. There's going to be 13 Western Conference teams and 9 Eastern Conference teams. Also, the possibility of a play in game between the 8th and 9th seeds to determine who makes the playoffs!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the newly adopted playoff structure for the NHL, which includes the top 24 teams from the East and Western Conferences! They also discuss if the NBA should follow suit, and also adopt this 24 team playoff structure! The amount of East vs West playoff dream scenarios are endless!
Join Goose & Healy as they recap episodes 9 & 10 of The Last Dance documentary, and give their input on the incredible documentary as a whole. Michael Jordan had the opportunity to win a 7th championship and he had no idea! The Utah Jazz give the Chicago Bulls a run for the championship in two consecutive years. Dennis Rodman skipped an NBA Finals practice to go on an episode of WCW with Hulk Hogan. Finally, Michael Jordan hits the iconic shot for his 6th championship and 2nd 3-peat in his career!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the UFC 249 event that was held without fans, with Tony Ferguson losing. The MLB could potentially return to action starting in July. Finally a recap of Episode 7 & 8 of The Last Dance get recapped! Michael Jordan's 1st 3-Peat happens, he retires and goes to baseball, then makes his return to the NBA and dominates!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the final showdown between Lucas Giolito and Blake Snell in the MLB Players League on MLB The Show. They also touch base on the Korean baseball league starting up and where you can watch it! Mitch Trubisky's 5th year option was declined by the Bears. Lastly, episodes 5 & 6 of The Last Dance get recapped and discussed.
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the MLB Players League regular season winding down and the playoff race. They talk about the NFL Draft, that included the questionable picks the Bears and Packers made. The Bulls hired a new GM, Marc Eversley. Lastly, episodes 3 & 4 of The Last Dance get recapped. Dennis Rodman and the Pistons were the main focal point of Episode 3 and Phil Jackson was for Episode 4.
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the crazy trade involving Rob Gronkowski to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join Brady! They also give their thoughts on the first two episodes of The Last Dance!
Join Goose and Healy as they discuss the new MLB The Show League which includes MLB players, and they also discuss the huge move the Chicago Bulls made by finally firing Gar Forman!
Join Goose & Healy on this week's episode as they discuss the potential return of the MLB, the NFL draft being held online, and our favorite NBA teams that never won an NBA championship!
Join Goose and Healy as they both broadcast remotely while taking shelter! They discuss the wild NFL moves, the NBA season, and many more!
Join Goose & Healy this week as they discuss the confirmed landing spots for Tom Brady, Michael Kopech's return to the mound, and Lebron taking the lead of the MVP voting!
Join Goose and Healy as they discuss the huge contract extension for Christian Yelich, Lebron vs Zion, and 76ers horrible road record!
Join Goose & Healy as they continue to discuss the potential NFL Playoff format change, the NBA Mid-season Awards & Wilder vs Fury Rematch!
Join Goose and Healy as they discuss the NBA All Star weekend! They also talk about the potential NFL Playoff format change and Spring Training press conferences, which the players give their opinions on the Astros!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the Mookie Betts trade details, which includes David Price and Alex Verdugo changing teams. The XFL made its debut this past weekend and the rules it had were pretty interesting. Also, the trade deadline has passed in the NBA. D'Angelo Russell teams up with Karl Anthony-Towns in Minnesota, the Rockets don't have a center anymore and the Pistons traded Andre Drummond for a bag of peanuts!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs & San Francisco 49ers, the latest blockbuster trade involving Mookie Betts & David Price to the Dodgers, and the new NBA Allstar format to honor Kobe!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss their favorite memories of Kobe Bryant and the impact he left. They also discuss Super Bowl predictions about who will win between the San Francisco 49ers & Kansas City Chiefs, Nick Castellanos signing with the Reds, & Zion Williamson balling out in first three games!
Join Goose & Healy as they discuss the MLB Hall of Fame class, Marcel Ozuna signing with Atlanta, NFL Conference Championship recap & the debut of Zion Williamson! Also, they discuss UFC 246 and Conor McGregor winning!
Join Goose and Healy as they discuss the madness evolving around the MLB due to the cheating scandal, the wild divisional playoff round in the NFL, including another Titans upset, and an update on the NBA All Star Voting!
Join Goose and Healy as they discuss the recent cheating scandal in the MLB, all the NFL Wild Card action, including Tom Brady and Drew Brees both losing in the first round of the playoffs, and early NBA All Star voting results!
Join Goose and Healy as they discuss their bold predictions for the NFL Playoffs, Drew Brees' legacy, and the upcoming College Football National Championship meeting between LSU & Clemson!
Join Goose and Healy as they breakdown their top 5 Chicago athletes of all time, the White Sox big moves in free agency, the return of Marshawn Lynch, and the Lakers losing streak!
Join Goose and Healy this week as they talk about the crazy record breaking MLB contract deals, the wild matchup between the Packers vs Bears, the NFL playoff picture heating up and James Harden continuing his scoring surge in the NBA!
Join Goose and Healy this week as they discuss Strasburg's huge deal with the Nationals, Didi Gregorious signs with the Phillies, the Patriots struggles against top teams, the NFC Wild Card battle, the Kevin Love trade rumors & the Chicago Bulls suck!
Join Goose and Healy on this week's episode as they dig into the 3 major sports! MLB Free Agency is starting to heat up! Lamar Jackson & the Ravens continue their winning streak! The Dallas Cowboys are struggling at a bad time in the season. NFC Wild Card hopes are heating up. Carmelo Anthony received player of the week honors for the Western Conference!
On this week's episode of the Standing Room Only Podcast, Goose and Healy discuss some off season baseball moves, Lamar Jackson's continuance of domination, and Carmelo Anthony coming around!
Join Goose and Healy on this week's episode as they talk about the wild NFL brawl between the Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph, NFL MVP frontrunners, MLB Award race winners, Astros cheating, and return of Carmelo Anthony to the NBA league!
Goose and Healy discuss this past week's wild finishes in the NFL, which includes possibly the game of the year between the 49ers and Seahawks! Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson are making noise for who should be the MVP. They dive into the NBA and cover who has been hot and who has been not.
On this week's episode of the Standing Room Only Podcast, Goose and Healy wrap up the baseball season after the Nationals bring home the trophy, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens hand the Pats their first loss of the year, some fantasy picks for the week, and the dominating start to the Lakers season!
The Standing Room Only Podcast launches its first ever podcast. Get to know Goose and Healy as they touch base on the wild World Series so far, the start of the NBA season, and a midseason recap of the NFL! They discuss the early Kyrie Irving drama and the downfall of the Warriors. Also, they discuss if the 49ers are the real deal and are considered Super Bowl contenders.