AHL Calder Cup Highlights presented by Fortune Tires from Round 3, Game 1 between the Springfield Thunderbirds and ...
On this week's episode of "The Relay with the Russ Dorsey", Russ discusses the strange start to the season for San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. Next, he talks about the state of the San Francisco Giants and how there aren't many things they can do to change their fortunes. Finally, Russ gives some love to the AL West-leading A's and talks about Shea Langeliers red-hot start. #MLB #Baseball #Padres #athletics #sfgiants 0:00 Intro 2:48 Fernando Tatis Jr's Power Outage 8:34 The State of the San Francisco Giants 17:30 Shea Langeliers and the A's leading the AL West Watch more full episodes of the podcast here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYka1Za-2rpOJfoMnz5UiVIWicRJ6rDZw&si=DF_6UpQ2m9eVbcOa -------- Follow Russ and the Relay with Russ Dorsey on all platforms Russ' Twitter: https://x.com/Russ_Dorsey1 Russ' Instagram: https://instagram.com/russ_dorsey/?hl=en Podcast Official IG: https://www.instagram.com/therelaypodwithruss/?hl=hi TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@therussdorsey
Joined Roggin and Rodney on AM570 to talk about the Clippers good fortune in the draft, if they use it or trade for Giannis, tanking ...
00:01:00 - 00:14:45 : We quickly jump into recapping the NBA Playoffs this weekend. The Knicks swept the Sixers with a 144 to 114 win in Game 4, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Thunder crush the Lakers 131 to 108 to take a 3-0 series lead. Did Victor Wembanyama resorted to thuggery? Joel Embiid beefing with the front office? The Miami Marlins took two out of three from the Washington Nationals beating them on Sunday 5-2. The Marlins are struggling while Xavier Edwards, Otto López and Liam Hicks are playing at an All-Star Level! 00:21:35 - 00:35:25 : Fortune did not shine on the Miami Heat yesterday during the NBA Lottery... The Heat stay at 13 in the NBA Draft and also hold the number 41 selection, the second-round pick of the Golden State Warriors. Tobin goes off on a rampage about NBA commissioner Adam Silver who continues to screw the Heat! What will they do with the pick? Will they trade the pick to get a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo? 00:41:05 - 00:54:45 : The Top 4 Picks went to Washington, Utah, Memphis, and Chicago. What will the Miami Heat do with their pick? Will they trade the pick to get a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo? 01:00:00 - 01:23:45 : The Miami Dolphins had Rookie Minicamp this weekend; we hear from Kadyn Proctor and his excitement to put on NFL gear for the first time and why he is not worried about moving to left guard. Are the Dolphins headed towards a pleasant surprise or a disaster with Malik Willis at QB this season? Vlad and Leroy make a bet! 01:27:55 - 01:37:45 : Tobin and Leroy hobnobbing by the coffee machine! The guys get into a recap of our event Whiskey, Stars & Cigars this past Friday with Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell who gave some insight of his teammates. Bam Adebayo hobnobbing with Tom Brady at the Las Vegas Aces 2025 WNBA championship ring ceremony. 01:41:40 - 01:58:50 : Leroy hands out his "Game Balls and Game Bums" of the weekend! Tobin informs us where his bets went wrong this weekend with the Marlins! UFC 328 was this weekend, Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via split decision to regain the middleweight title! 02:03:15 - 02:19:55 : The guys continue recapping the lottery and where teams stand. Can you trust the Heat to make the right decisions on young players? Will the Trade Kel'el Ware to the Clippers for a Top 5 pick in the Draft? 02:24:45 - 02:37:25 : NBA Playoff preview for tonight, who's legacy is more on the line this season? Heat Hope Dealer is at it again! Tobin has been serving us a lot of hopium! 02:41:40 - 02:56:25 : An Audio Mixed Bag: Dolphin's Rookie Edition! We hear from Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez serving goosies about Zach Thomas, Safety Michael Taaffe earning respect, CB Chris Johnson proving himself, TE Will Kacmarek on being physical, and Tobin's role with the Caja China. 03:01:20 - 03:23:05 : Leroy gives us a Weather report from the studio WindowPlex. The guys try to get a female prospective on pomegranates. A very jaded Tobin goes on a whole rant about seeing too much from Mike McDaniel. 03:27:10 - 03:38:35 : Wemby is confirmed to play tomorrow's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after getting ejected Game 4. Tobin doesn't believe that the Celtics will get Giannis Antetokounmpo. Who has better chances that he is willing to have on the Miami Heat? 03:42:05 - 03:54:15 : We play our favorite Monday game and state our "Alright, oh no" of the weekend!
AHL Calder Cup Highlights presented by Fortune Tires from Round 2, Game 5 between the Ontario Reign and Coachella Valley Firebirds. Watch the Calder Cup Playoffs on FloHockey: https://flosports.link/42HiaNA #AHL #caldercupplayoffs #fortunetiresusa @FortuneTiresUSA Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest hockey videos! Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2qfd7im Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloHockeyiOSApp_9 Follow FloHockey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloHockey.tv Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloHockey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flohockey/
AHL Calder Cup Highlights presented by Fortune Tires from Round 2, Game 4 between the Henderson Silver Knights and Colorado Eagles. Watch the Calder Cup Playoffs on FloHockey: https://flosports.link/42HiaNA #AHL #caldercupplayoffs #fortunetiresusa Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest hockey videos! Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2qfd7im Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloHockeyiOSApp_9 Follow FloHockey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloHockey.tv Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloHockey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flohockey/
Craig Sandlin and Greg Kuffner discuss if Will Benson could be an option to hit leadoff for the Cincinnati Reds given his patience at the plate and high on base percentage this year. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.or ----------------------------------- As the Cincinnati Reds look to optimize their lineup for the 2026 season, Will Benson presents a high-risk, high-reward option as the lead-off hitter, blending elite speed with a penchant for high-variance offensive production. His viability stems from a 2023–2024 profile that suggested top-tier talent, tempered by significant 2024 regressions and a 2025 season filled with demotions, high hard-hit rates, and, ultimately, poor luck. Previous Leadoff Experience and Performance Benson has served as a leadoff option in various capacities since joining the Reds, though he has not solidified himself as the exclusive table-setter. In 2024, he hit the first leadoff home run of his Major League career on May 16th against Tyler Glasnow, a 439-foot blast. His 2023 form was particularly promising, where he hit \(.275\) with a \(.365\) on-base percentage (OBP) across 108 games, showing the patience and discipline often required of a leadoff hitter. Reds Metrics and Career Path Benson’s tenure in Cincinnati has been streaky. After a breakout 2023, he fell to a \(.187\) batting average in 343 at-bats in 2024, while his strikeout rate remained high. However, his underlying, or expected, stats often paint a brighter picture. In early 2025, despite a low batting average, he was among the league leaders in barrel rate, average exit velocity, and hard-hit percentage (top 15%), suggesting a significant positive regression was on the horizon. As of May 9, 2026, he has struggled early, with a \(.207\) average in 31 games, but maintaining high power and on-base potential, including 13 walks. Viability for 2026 Benson's main strength as a leadoff hitter is his ability to get on base (.352 OBP in 2026) and his 94th-percentile speed, which provides run-scoring potential. His 2025 season showed a refined approach, reducing his strikeout rate to 26.5% and swinging more in the zone. However, his inconsistency and inability to consistently produce against left-handed pitchers make him a specialized option, often best used when he is in a hot streak. His 2026 outlook under Manager Terry Francona is that of a "streaky" player who can carry the offense when hot, but who must be managed carefully regarding his playing time against tough left-handed matchups. If he can match his 2025 Statcast metrics—where he ranked in the top 15% in expected slugging (\(xSLG\)) and hard-hit rate—with better fortune on balls in play (\(BABIP\)), he could finally provide the consistent speed-and-power lead-off combo the Reds have needed since his breakout 2023.