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Cincinnati Reds Take Series: Is Andrew Abbott BACK? Bengals Make Signing To Bolster Defense
After an uneven start to the 2026 season, Andrew Abbott is beginning to look like the pitcher who earned All-Star recognition a year ago. The left-hander continued his resurgence Sunday against the Houston Astros, firing six scoreless innings in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-0 win at Great American Ball Park. Abbott allowed only three hits, walked one, and struck out five, including multiple punchouts of Yordan Alvarez, while never allowing a Houston runner to reach scoring position. The Stone Shields Show sponsors: 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 The outing pushed Abbott’s scoreless innings streak to 16.2 innings, a dominant stretch that has completely changed the tone around his season. Just a couple weeks ago, his ERA sat north of five and questions lingered about whether he could rediscover the command and confidence that made him one of Cincinnati’s most dependable starters in 2025. Now, Abbott looks composed again, locating his fastball on the corners and mixing his breaking pitches effectively to keep hitters off balance. What stands out most during this run is efficiency. Abbott needed only 85 pitches to complete six innings against Houston, and he retired nine consecutive batters during one stretch of the game. The Astros, despite featuring dangerous bats like Alvarez and Jose Altuve, never generated sustained pressure. For the Reds, Abbott’s resurgence could not come at a better time. Cincinnati has battled inconsistency early this season, but strong starting pitching remains the club’s clearest path back into the National League Central race. If Abbott continues to resemble the pitcher who broke onto the scene with historic scoreless streaks as a rookie in 2023, the Reds rotation suddenly becomes a major strength again. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #Reds #TheStoneShieldsShow
🚨🦬 DEVIN IS NOT BUYING THE HABS HYPE 👀🔥
🚨🦬 DEVIN IS NOT BUYING THE HABS HYPE 👀🔥 He’s taking Buffalo in 6️⃣ and says Montreal’s top young stars have been WAY too quiet this postseason 😳🏒 In this heated clip from 🎙️ 5 FOR FIGHTING PODCAST EPISODE 14, Devin explains why he thinks Buffalo is simply the better team right now 💥 🦬 More speed 🦬 More offense 🦬 More confidence 🦬 Less pressure Meanwhile Devin says Montreal’s big young names haven’t stepped up enough in the playoffs 👀 🔥 Slafkovský too inconsistent? 🔥 Caufield too quiet? 🔥 Suzuki not taking over games enough? 🔥 Buffalo’s young core READY for the spotlight?! 🎧 FULL EPISODE LIVE NOW 👍 LIKE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 💬 WHO WINS THE SERIES?! 👇 BUFFALO OR MONTREAL?! 👀🔥 #NHL #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #BuffaloSabres #MontrealCanadiens #GoHabsGo #Sabres #JurajSlafkovsky #ColeCaufield #NickSuzuki #TageThompson #HockeyPodcast #PlayoffHockey #HockeyTalk #NHLNews #StanleyCup #NHLPredictions #Game6 #HockeyFans #SportsPodcast #NHLRumors #HockeyLife #IceHockey #NHL2026 #PodcastClip #YouTubeHockey #SpotifyPodcast #5ForFightingPodcast 🏒🔥
Going the Wrong Way
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
UH-OH: Colorado Has a HUGE Trap Game Early in the Season
Colorado’s 2026 football schedule has fans circling one matchup as the ultimate trap game: a tricky Week 3 trip to Northwestern. With Chip Kelly calling plays and a surging Wildcats roster that returns 27 experienced contributors, could this overlooked Big Ten road game derail Coach Prime’s high-pressure season before it starts? Kevin Borba lays out how a slip-up in Evanston might spark a dreaded September avalanche, especially with bruising showdowns against Texas Tech, Utah, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State looming in October. Plus, which transfer portal additions must step up for Colorado to turn the corner? Kevin Borba names the four newcomers who “have to be stars” in Boulder: linebacker Gideon Lampron (run-stopper extraordinaire), bruising backs Richard Young and Damien Henderson, and disruptive pass rusher Toby Nnanna from North Dakota State. Without breakout seasons from these transfers, Colorado risks a repeat of last year’s struggles against the run and inconsistent offense. In a candid look at roster turnover, Kevin Borba also ranks the three biggest portal losses: wideout Omarion Miller, cornerstone tackle Jordan Seaton (lured by an SEC bag), and culture-carrying linebacker TaFeek Bayard. Which departure stings the most—and can Colorado’s revamped locker room make up the difference? With Coach Prime’s Buffs aiming to silence doubters and toughen up in the trenches, this episode breaks down Colorado’s biggest potholes, potential breakout stars, and just how fragile the 2026 campaign could be if early missteps snowball. Is Northwestern a looming disaster, or a confidence-launching win for this new-look squad? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball 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://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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. 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)
BALTIMORE ESCAPES AS THE A’S OFFENSE VANISHES LATE
The A’s walked into Baltimore looking for a statement series win and instead left the final game looking like a team that forgot baseball games require more than one run. The pitching? Good enough. Luis Severino battled through traffic all night and kept the Orioles from turning the game into a blowout. The bullpen mostly held the line. But the offense? That thing was trapped in airplane mode from the first inning on. Eleven strikeouts, runners stranded everywhere, and another night where every big at-bat felt like somebody trying to parallel park a cruise ship. Tonight on LAST CALL: A’S POSTGAME, we break down why this loss felt more frustrating than ugly. Tyler Soderstrom kept swinging a dangerous bat, Denzel Clarke-level speed wasn’t walking through that door to save them, and the A’s once again had moments where you could see the outline of a dangerous team… right before they immediately face-planted into a strikeout. We’ll talk Severino’s outing, the brutal missed opportunities in the seventh and eighth innings, the continued offensive inconsistency, and whether this lineup is starting to develop a bad habit of disappearing the second pressure shows up. LIVE tonight at 9:00 on YouTube — because misery loves company, and apparently so do A’s fans. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4701617951670272
Alec Bohm finally breaks out | Hittin' Season
Kyle Schwarber. Alec Bohm. Bryce Harper. Cristopher Sanchez. In yet another series win under Don Mattingly against the Rockies, the reborn Phillies featured many heroes over the weekend. But who was the star of the show? John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh peruse those questions and wonder whether Justin Crawford possesses the gift of "clutch." Also, they make fun of the Mets a little. Chapters: 00:00 - The Phillies' Recent Performance and Series Overview 02:09 - Key Players and Their Impact 05:13 - Brandon Marsh's Breakout Season 08:13 - Alec Bohm's Turnaround and Mental Breakthrough 25:47 - Resetting Mechanics: The Mental Game of Baseball 29:50 - Bryce Harper's Elite Performance: A Closer Look 38:11 - Rookie Impact: Justin Crawford's Clutch Moments 40:51 - Pitching Insights: Christopher Sanchez's Dominance 42:30 - The Inconsistency of Jesus Luzardo and Aaron Nola 45:54 - Looking Ahead: Phillies' Upcoming Challenges Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners: What the 1941 Phillies Were Up To While Joe DiMaggio Was Making History" at Brookline Books! https://www.brooklinebooks.com/978195... Subscribe to the Hittin' Season podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnStolnis Follow John on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnstolnis.... Follow Liz on X: https://x.com/lizroscher Follow Liz on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lizroscher.b... Follow Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinklugh.... Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Justin at Baseball Prospectus: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/au.... Become a Member: https://whyy.org/membership.
Astros trending the wrong Wei, and a Golden Sombrero for Alvarez
Brett and Eric talk about the series that wasnt. How the series could have easiy been won. It was not the Pitching that did them in, it was the offense. Houston Astros’ inconsistency threatens AL West hopes as Kai-Wei Teng shows promise in the rotation, but Yordan Alvarez’s rare golden sombrero exposes offensive woes. Can Tatsuya Imai or the return of Lance McCullers Jr. provide the stability Houston desperately needs amid mounting injuries? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey break down the Astros’ struggles after dropping the series to the Cincinnati Reds, spotlighting pitching upgrades from Mike Burrows and Peter Lambert, but questioning the lineup's ability to capitalize on opportunities. The hosts analyze Houston's statistical slide in May, Altuve’s cold streak, and whether the Mariners series could determine the Astros' 2024 trajectory. Is patchwork starting pitching enough, or will the bats finally wake up? Don’t miss insight on Tatsuya Imai’s anticipated return, the bullpen shuffle, and what lies ahead for Houston’s postseason ambitions. 00:00 Celebrating Mother's Day and Astros update 04:58 Pitching performance of Kai Way Tane 06:53 Astros' offensive struggles 12:14 Discussing Astros' offensive statistics 16:37 Jordan's recent performance dip 18:33 Astros pitching shines despite injuries 21:28 Looking ahead to Seattle series 27:04 Struggles facing Japanese players 30:19 Burroughs' pitching performance 32:08 End of episode reminders Join the Everydayer Club lockedonastros.supercast.com Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. As part of the Locked On Podcast Network, we bring you the latest Astros news, in-depth game analysis, player updates, and exclusive insights — every single weekday. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, stay connected with everything happening in Astros baseball. Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, never to miss an episode. 🎧 Subscribe today and make Locked On Astros part of your daily routine — perfect for your commute, workout, or coffee break. 📺 We’re growing fast on YouTube — help us reach 20,000 subscribers by subscribing now and joining the best Houston Astros community online! / @lockedonastros https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAstros?sid=Y... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast 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 Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. 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. 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)
WHO THEY ARE: The Angels' Offense DISAPPEARS, Pitching & Defense IMPLODE, Then Team CLICKS in Finale
The Los Angeles Angels’ rollercoaster series against the Toronto Blue Jays had it all: dominant pitching from José Soriano, defensive mishaps, and a vanishing offense. Can Soriano’s ace-level outing ignite a struggling team, or will sloppy defense and cold bats continue to define Kurt Suzuki's squad? Mike and Jon Frisch, the Super Halo Bros., dissect Soriano’s lights-out performance alongside Jack Kochanowicz’s breakdown and ongoing woes from Zach Neto, Yoán Moncada, and Josh Lowe. Oswald Peraza and Vaughn Grissom’s standout contributions fuel calls for a fresh approach, as the Angels grapple with lineup inconsistencies and General Manager Perry Minasian’s roster decisions. With the club sitting nine games below .500, what bold moves or new strategies are left to spark a turnaround in Anaheim? Get fan-focused insight on the Angels’ pitching struggles, questionable lineup choices, and the rising talent looking to change the narrative in the AL West. #angels2026 #angels #angelsbaseball #gohalos #repthehalo 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://lockedonangels.supercast.com GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL! CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Read the Super Halo Bros. NEWSLETTER: https://superhalobros.substack.com/ Super Halo Bros. MERCH is available now! https://super-halo-bros-shop.fourthwall.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 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 Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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)