Stephen A. Smith sounds off on the Celtics' shocking collapse, Jaylen Brown's postgame comments, Joel Embiid's dominance, ...
The San Diego Padres have finally snapped a four-game skid, thanks to an impressive debut from Griffin Canning and the "Bogey special." Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the biggest takeaways from the disappointing 2-4 homestand versus the Chicago White Sox and Cubs. Why would the Padres give Fernando Tatis an off-day during the team's skid? The duo listen to comments from Manny Machado on whether the trip to the altitude in Mexico City affected the hitters. And yes, the Padres are struggling offensively but luckily for them, so is the entire National League West. The duo then discuss an impressive debut from Griffin Canning, nearly a year after his achilles injury. How far behind might Lucas Giolito be and what does it mean for the futures of Matt Waldron and German Marquez? We hear from Canning on his start and early first-inning jitters. The Padres news of the weekend though is undoubtedly the transfer in ownership from the Seidler family to Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano. Marty and Darren break down their official statement and what they want to see from the next ownership group. The two then pay tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who passed away at 87 years of age. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow
Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams join Shae Cornette on First Take to react to Jaylen Brown's comments on a livestream about Joel Embiid, the referees and more after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in the 1st Round to the Philadelphia 76ers. 0:00 J-Will joins First Take 0:58 Jaylen Brown’s comments on livestream 2:10 Stephen A. has a big-time issue with Brown’s comments 5:55 J-Will says Brown’s comments were fresh 8:00 Celtics were last in free throw attempts 10:23 J-Will is torn on Celtics’ season 12:01 Brown didn’t fold in Game 7 14:40 Stephen A. on Brown’s treatment ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN
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Highlights from West Virginia Mountaineers baseball 13-6 win over Kansas State Wildcats baseball as WVU completed a Big 12 series sweep. The Mountaineers controlled the weekend from start to finish, outscoring Kansas State 29-7 across three games and winning each contest by at least seven runs. WVU broke open a tight game with a five-run fourth inning, highlighted by RBI hits from Brodie Kresser, Matt Ineich, and Sean Smith. After Kansas State trimmed the deficit in the eighth, the Mountaineers answered emphatically with a six-run frame, powered by home runs from Tyrus Hall, Gavin Kelly, and Smith. Paul Schoenfeld continued his strong series with multiple hits, finishing the weekend with eight total. Ineich, Smith, and Kresser also recorded multi-hit performances, while Armani Guzman added a double, two runs scored, and his 26th stolen base of the season. On the mound, Dawson Montesa struck out six in four innings, while Carson Estridge earned the win in relief. Reese Bassinger closed out the game. West Virginia improves to 31-12 (16-8 Big 12) and will look to carry momentum into their next matchup.
Highlights from West Virginia Mountaineers baseball 9-1 win over Kansas State Wildcats baseball in Big 12 play. Chansen Cole delivered his best performance of the season, tossing a complete game while striking out nine and allowing just one run on five hits. The dominant outing helped WVU secure its sixth Big 12 series win. The Mountaineers got the offense going in the third inning when Gavin Kelly launched a solo home run to break the scoreless tie. Later in the frame, Armani Guzman added a two-run triple to extend the lead. WVU continued to build momentum with runs in four straight innings, highlighted by a three-run home run from Sean Smith in the sixth to put the game out of reach. The Mountaineers finished with 15 hits, with Kelly, Guzman, Matthew Graveline, Paul Schoenfeld, and Brodie Kresser all recording multi-hit games. Kansas State’s lone run came on a solo home run from Micah Kendrick. With the win, West Virginia improves to 30-12 (15-8 Big 12) and will look to complete the series sweep.
This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. (https://ankinlaw.com/) Rundown: • [Intro] The Chicago White Sox win a tough series in San Diego, largely thanks to more outstanding pitching. Given recent performances and current talent, is this level of production sustainable as injuries affect depth and roster decisions? • [6:09] Building off their recent success in San Diego, injuries are now impacting the White Sox's pitching depth. Given this, could the White Sox search for solutions in free agency, as they did last year with Adrian Houser? • [8:51] How does anyone hit Noah Schultz? • [13:22] Sean Burke's strong performance streak continues. • [16:57] Unsung bullpen heroes: Tyler Davis and Bryan Hudson • [25:48] Unsung bench heroes: Tristan Peters, Drew Romo, and Derek Hill • [32:16] AAA News: Braden Montgomery and Shane Murphy get promoted while Shane Smith goes on the IL • [37:12] LA Angels series preview • [42:11] Around MLB: Are the Mets, Phillies, Astros, and Red Sox dead? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs have been a reality check unlike any other. Cal Lee and Warren Shaw are hitting the lab for a special "Autopsy Report" edition of The Baseline, dissecting the shocking first-round exits of the Boston Celtics, the Denver Nuggets, & the Houston Rockets. All three teams entered the postseason as favorites, and all three are heading home early. We’re breaking down: The Boston Celtics: Is Joe Mazzulla’s "dogged" three-point obsession a fatal flaw? We look at the identity crisis that led to a Game 7 collapse against Philly. The Denver Nuggets: Are the defending champs frauds, or just outgunned? We discuss the lack of depth behind Jokic and the "egregious" loss to Minnesota. The Houston Rockets: The KD experiment faced a harsh reality. Was the season lost at the trade deadline, and where does Ime Udoka go from here?. This isn't just hindsight—it’s a deep dive into roster construction, coaching stubbornness, and why these "upper echelon" teams couldn't counter when it mattered most. Subscribe for more NBA culture, deep-dive analysis, and playoff coverage. #NBA #Celtics #Nuggets #Rockets #NBAPlayoffs #TheBaseline 00:00 Intro – The 2026 Playoff Parity & Grief Counseling 04:45 PrizePicks & 19 Media Group Announcements 07:45 Boston Celtics Autopsy: The 3rd Flameout in 4 Years 13:10 The Joe Mazzulla Problem: Stubbornness vs. Adjustments 19:00 Is the Celtics' Roster Versatile Enough? 27:50 Brad Stevens’ Next Move: Cap Space and Trade Levers 34:20 Denver Nuggets Autopsy: Champions or Frauds? 41:15 The Jokic Legacy & The Lack of Defensive Intensity 46:30 Denver’s Second Apron Nightmare & Roster Depth 53:10 Houston Rockets Autopsy: The Failed KD Experiment? 56:45 Ime Udoka’s Offensive Imagination (or Lack Thereof) 1:04:30 The Odd Man Out: Trading Sengun or Jabari Smith? 1:11:00 Final Thoughts: Exercising the Demons in 2027 Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups. Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/ Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=19media This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds! Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19Guest Follow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaseline Follow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://twitter.com/thewarrenshaw Follow Warren Shaw on IG: https://instagram.com/thewarrenshaw The Baseline Swag: https://tinyurl.com/baselineswag Subscribe to 19 Media Group: https://bit.ly/3KcZtGe