The San Francisco Giants are in trouble — and the questions are starting to pile up around Buster Posey's front office tenure. In this segment, the guys break down the growing concern around Posey's bold but backfiring moves: the Rafael Devers trade, the Willy Adames signing, the Matt Chapman extension, and now the surprise Patrick Bailey trade to Cleveland. Is this a team that knows what it's doing — or one spinning out of control less than a year into a new regime? Ken Rosenthal called it "subtraction by addition," and it's hard to argue with that right now. The Giants rank among the worst offenses in baseball — fewest home runs, fewest walks, and a historically low walk rate. Devers is finally waking up in May, Willy Adames is creeping back above .200, but the roster construction still doesn't make sense. And then there's Bryce Eldridge — a top prospect called up to the big club and barely getting any at-bats. If you bring him up, you have to play him. The hosts lay it all out — and argue the Giants have two realistic options right now: move Jung Ho Lee back to center and make Casey Schmidt the right fielder, or trade Matt Chapman to clear the logjam. Otherwise, the front office is just spinning its wheels while wasting a prospect's development time. Topics discussed include: Buster Posey's front office moves — bold or reckless? The Devers, Adames, and Chapman contracts — stuck or salvageable? Patrick Bailey traded to Cleveland — what does it mean for Giants catching? Bryce Eldridge called up but barely playing — a development disaster? Jung Ho Lee, Casey Schmidt, and the Giants' roster crunch Ken Rosenthal's "subtraction by addition" take on San Francisco Do you think Buster Posey is the right guy to run this team — or is this thing already going off the rails? Drop your take in the comments. 0:00 – Buster Posey's Front Office Under Fire 1:43 – Devers and Adames Contracts: Backtracking Already? 3:54 – Bryce Eldridge Called Up But Barely Playing 6:47 – Ken Rosenthal: "Subtraction By Addition" 19:08 – Patrick Bailey Trade & Giants' Catching Future Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-957thegame Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/957thegame Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/957thegame Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/957thegame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/957thegame/ Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/join-our-clubs/mvp-club
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the rumors linking the Celtics to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should Boston make a move for Giannis? What would it mean for Jaylen Brown’s future? And what should be Brad Stevens’s top priority this summer? 00:00 - Reactions to the Giannis Antetokounmpo / Jaylen Brown rumors 10:00 - What should Brad Stevens prioritize this offseason? 17:00 - If the Jays are both back next season, do they need to change how they play together?
Coachella Valley Firebirds outlast Ontario Reign in double overtime thriller to clinch a spot in the next round of the AHL playoffs. Can Nikke Kokko’s hot streak in net propel them even further as they prepare to face the Colorado Eagles? Zaiem Beg breaks down the Firebirds’ resilience under playoff pressure, spotlighting Oscar Fisker Mølgaard’s sixth goal of the postseason and the evolving performance of goaltender Kokko. The discussion pivots to the rising NHL salary cap, the dangers of overcommitting in free agency, and whether the Seattle Kraken will avoid long-term risks in chasing Bobby McMann. Key insights include recent contracts with Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour, the future of the Kraken’s prospect pipeline, and critical salary cap reforms impacting roster building. Photo credit (used with permission): https://www.flickr.com/photos/jennthulhu_photog/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
🚨🦬 ZAC IS RIDING WITH BUFFALO 👀🔥 While everyone’s hyping up the young Canadiens, Zac says the 🦬 Buffalo Sabres take the series in 6️⃣ games 💥🏒 🎙️ 5 FOR FIGHTING PODCAST EPISODE 14, Zac breaks down why Buffalo’s offense, speed, and confidence are too much for Montreal to handle 😳🍿 🔥 Sabres finally arriving as contenders?! 🔥 Can Tage Thompson and the Buffalo attack overpower the Habs? 🔥 Did Montreal empty the tank against Tampa Bay? 👀 🔥 Is Buffalo’s young core BETTER than Montreal’s right now?! The Habs vs Sabres matchup has become one of the BIGGEST talking points of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with fans debating which young core has the brighter future 🔥🏒 🎧 FULL EPISODE OUT NOW 👍 LIKE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 💬 WHO TAKES THE SERIES?! 👇 BUFFALO OR MONTREAL?! 👀🔥 #NHL #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #BuffaloSabres #MontrealCanadiens #GoHabsGo #Sabres #TageThompson #JurajSlafkovsky #ColeCaufield #NickSuzuki #HockeyPodcast #PlayoffHockey #HockeyTalk #NHLNews #StanleyCup #NHLPredictions #Game6 #HockeyFans #SportsPodcast #NHLRumors #HockeyLife #IceHockey #NHL2026 #PodcastClip #YouTubeHockey #SpotifyPodcast #5ForFightingPodcast 🏒🔥
The Yankees are battling injuries, lineup inconsistency, and pitching questions—and there’s a lot to break down. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel dives into the Yankees’ recent performance, the ups and downs of the roster, and how injuries continue to impact the team during a critical stretch of the season. From player development to bullpen concerns, the episode looks at where the Yankees currently stand and what needs to improve moving forward. Chris also explores the surprisingly unique standards behind the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, leading into a broader baseball discussion about legacy, recognition, and how players are remembered throughout MLB history. The episode also includes: * In-depth pitching analysis and performance breakdowns * Garrett Cole’s rehab progress and return timeline * Carlos Rodón’s recent performances and overall impact * Yankees roster management and rotation depth * Player statistics, trends, and what they mean for the team going forward * Technical difficulties turning into unexpected baseball conversations and analysis If you love Yankees baseball, MLB pitching breakdowns, roster discussions, and detailed baseball analysis, this episode of Crosstown Nine is packed with insight and conversation. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Yankees Struggles and Recent Performance 03:01 - CC Sabathia's Induction into the Brewers Ring of Honor 06:11 - Standards for the Brewers Hall of Fame 07:24 - Hall of Fame Discussions and Player Recognition 10:20 - Yankees' Struggles and Player Performance 13:23 - Rookie Call-Ups and Player Development 16:10 - Yankees' Roster Management and Trade Strategies 19:17 - Player Performances: Bellinger and Judge 20:51 - Lineup Challenges and Offensive Struggles 25:42 - Pitching Performance and Concerns 31:17 - Rehabilitation and Future Prospects 37:04 - Bullpen Issues and Team Dynamics
Joel Embiid has dealt with injuries his entire NBA career, but this latest update has fans seriously worried about the future of the Philadelphia 76ers superstar. After being ruled out against the New York Knicks with ankle and hip injuries, questions are beginning to grow about whether Embiid’s body can continue handling playoff basketball at the highest level. From missed seasons and knee surgeries to orbital fractures, torn meniscus injuries, Bell’s palsy, and emergency surgery, Embiid’s career has become one of the most tragic “what if” stories in modern NBA history. In this video, we break down: Joel Embiid’s latest injury situation Why the Sixers are becoming concerned Embiid’s long history of injuries His emotional rise from Cameroon to NBA MVP The devastating timeline of his health setbacks The pressure on Philadelphia’s future Whether Embiid can still lead the Sixers to a championship Why fans fear the worst may still be coming Despite all the injuries, Embiid remains one of the most talented players the NBA has ever seen. But the biggest battle of his career may no longer be basketball — it may be his own body. 🔥 Subscribe for more NBA documentaries, basketball analysis, playoff breakdowns, and NBA stories. #JoelEmbiid #76ers #NBA Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. This video is transformative in nature and uses clips, commentary, and analysis for educational and entertainment purposes. #JoelEmbiid #76ers #NBA #Philadelphia76ers #NBAPlayoffs #Basketball #NBAHighlights#NBADocumentary #BasketballAnalysis #TyreseMaxey
A huge week for East Texas sports—and plenty happening nationally too. 🎙️🔥 On this episode of From The Press Box, we break down local playoff races, ETBU postseason excitement, NBA playoff headlines, and a surprising Rangers series win over the Cubs. 🥎⚾ ETBU & Local Sports: East Texas Baptist Tigers wins the ASC Tournament Regional hosting expectations for ETBU baseball & softball Hallsville softball one step from state East Texas baseball playoff matchups set 🏀 NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks looking dangerous in the East Victor Wembanyama controversy and playoff intensity NBA Draft Lottery reactions and Mavericks future ⚾ MLB: Texas Rangers shock the Chicago Cubs with a series win Is there still hope for Texas in the AL West? Remembering Bobby Cox and his baseball legacy 🙏 Final Thought: A message from Romans 10:13 about grace, hope, and salvation. 👇 Let us know: Can the Rangers turn their season around? #EastTexasSports #ETBU #NBAPlayoffs #TexasRangers #ChicagoCubs #MLB #CollegeSoftball #NBA #SportsPodcast #Faith #TXHSB #TXHSSB
The NBA offseason is heating up and the rumors are swirling around a potential Anthony Davis to the Celtics deal. With the Washington Wizards winning the draft lottery and securing the number one pick to rebuild their young core the veteran star Anthony Davis is suddenly looking for a new home. This massive shift in the Washington timeline has Boston fans wondering if Brad Stevens will finally make the blockbuster move that Danny Ainge tried to execute years ago. However executing an Anthony Davis to the Celtics transaction comes with massive salary cap hurdles that could destroy the current roster depth. Because Davis has a massive contract exceeding fifty eight million dollars Boston would likely have to sacrifice Jaylen Brown or a massive package including Derrick White and Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard just to make the math work. Giving up reliable perimeter depth and core pieces for an aging and injury prone big man with a massive player option could be a huge mistake for a team trying to stay in championship contention. The only safe pathway for an Anthony Davis to the Celtics acquisition involves extremely complicated salary cap gymnastics using traded player exceptions and expiring contracts. Without that perfect scenario Boston should steer clear of this massive gamble and focus on safer ways to upgrade their frontcourt rotation. Watch the full video to see the exact trade math and why a panic move could ruin the future of the franchise. Please like the video and subscribe to the channel for more daily basketball analysis. #BostonCeltics #AnthonyDavis #NBATrades #WashingtonWizards #CelticsRumors