Big League Buzz: MLB Highlights, Interviews, and Analysis

Scott closes out this edition of the show talking about big matchups this week and other closing thoughts from this week in baseball.

Will MLB finally get a salary cap? Join CNBC's Michael Ozanian as he dives into the heated debate on MLB's salary cap, revenue sharing, and the looming 2027 CBA expiration. Discover how skyrocketing contracts, Dodger deferrals, and collapsing TV deals could spark a lockout. Learn why teams like the Yankees and Dodgers might push for less revenue sharing to boost competitiveness. Plus, get the insi...

Are torpedo bats DESTROYING baseball?! In this explosive video, we’re raging about the New York Yankees’ latest trick: these Frankensteinian “torpedo bats” that turned them into a home run machine—9 in ONE game against the Brewers! We’re calling BS 💩 on MLB for letting this bush league scam slide, all while the spirit of the game gets torched. Hear why Brewers pitcher Trevor McGill calls it “terr...

Get ready to unveil MLB 2025 secrets and bold predictions with the ultimate insider scoop! In this explosive interview, Evan Groat sits down with The Athletic’s Eno Sarris to unpack the biggest baseball stories just days before Opening Day.  🔥 Is Paul Skenes the untouchable king of pitchers?  🔥 Could the Yankees face an epic collapse without Garrett Cole?  🔥 And why are the Boston Red Sox prime...

Senior MLB writer from The Athletic, Tyler Kepner joins the show to discuss MLB playoff races as the season is in it's final weeks

Trade deadline winners & losers and divisional races w/ Britt Ghiroli

Discussing the top storylines from MLB's first half with USA Today baseball writer, Gabe Lacques

This week on Ball Games and Beyond, Evan recaps the NFL Draft with Eric Edholm from NFL.com. It was a historic draft which saw a record 23 offensive players selected in round one, including six quarterbacks, the most since the 1983 draft. The Atlanta Falcons made the surprise pick of the draft by selecting Michael Penix 8th overall.

The MLBPA and the league are at odds over the root causes of one of the games biggest problems: arm injuries to pitchers.  Over the years there has been a steady rise in the number of Tommy John surgeries being performed on pitchers and since the start of the season, just a couple of weeks ago, there are already a significant number of pitchers who are dealing with season-ending elbow injuries.  S...

The Sweet 16 is set but where is the Cinderella story in this years NCAA tournament?  This week on Ball Games and Beyond, host Evan Groat examines whether or not a lack of underdogs in the tournament is a good thing and why has this been the case this year.  Sportswriter from the NY Post, Zack Braziller joins the show to recap the opening weekend of the tournament, preview the Sweet 16, and gives...

The off season is upon us and there is plenty to discuss.  On this week's episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat recap's the 2023 season, runs down the list of soon to be free agents and in segment two is joined by Vinny Bonsignore from the Las Vegas Review Journal talk about everything from the search for a new head coach to the plans at quarterback in 2024.

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses the 2023 regular season finale versus the Denver Broncos and why the game matters even though the playoffs are no longer an option. Davante Adams says the Las Vegas locker room is in full support of their interim head coach but would you expect anything else to be said at this point?  In segment two, Evan makes his case for Jim Harbaugh to be the next coa...

It's Chiefs week and the Raiders playoff pulse is still alive.  Fresh off their dominating win over the Chargers the Raiders look to keep it rolling as they head out on the road to face the Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium.  Will a win over the Chiefs be enough to convince even the biggest Pierce skeptics that he deserves the job?

Fresh off the bye week the Raiders are ready to take on the Minnesota Vikings and host Evan Groat is ready to talk about it this week on Just Pod Baby.  The main topic of the show is, what to look for in the final five games of the season.  Mathematically the Raiders season is still alive but getting to the playoffs will require something very special by Las Vegas in the next five games.  In segme...

Over the next five weeks interim head coach, Antonio Pierce will be looking to make a case for himself to become the Raiders next full time head coach.  This week on Just Pod Baby, with Las Vegas on the bye week host Evan Groat assesses Coach Pierce's job over the last four weeks and gives him a grade.  In segment two, the conversation turns to where the Raiders coaching vacancy and if it is an at...

The Raiders improved their record to 5-5 with a 16-12 win over the New York Jets but now they enter a very tough stretch of games starting this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.  Alain Poupart of SI's Fan Nation joins the show in segment two to preview the matchup between the Raiders and Dolphins.

This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the rejuvenated Raiders following their win over the NY Giants.  Interim head coach, Antonio Pierce has the players buying in and the fan base believing but what does Pierce need to do to have the interim tag removed and become the full time coach of the Raiders next year?  In segment two, Evan previews the week 10 matchup with the Jets with Da...

After going 9-16 in 25 games together the Josh McDaniels & Dave Ziegler era in Las Vegas is officially over.  Following a second consecutive embarrassing defeat on Monday Night football to the Detroit Lions, Mark Davis had seen enough of the Patriot Way and made the announcement that he was relieving his head coach and general manager of their duties.  Host, Evan Groat discusses the many changes t...

The trade deadline is quickly approaching and Hunter Renfrow is rumored to be potentially on the move.  With the Raiders season seemingly in a downward spiral should they be looking to buy or sell? Bleacher Report columnist and good friend of the show, Moe Moton joins host Evan Groat to give his thoughts on what the Raiders plans should be at the trade deadline.

Discussing the Raiders 30-12 defeat to the Chicago Bears with former Raiders right tackle and now color commentator for Compass Media, Lincoln Kennedy.

The Raiders are set to take on the New England Patriots in week six, a matchup that reunites Josh McDaniels with his old boss Bill Belichick.  This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan raises the question: Is the Patriot way a myth?  Hear Evan's take on this and how it relates to what we are seeing unfold in Las Vegas under Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels.  In segment two, staff writer for Patriots.com, Ev...

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses why he believes trading Davante Adams is something that the Raiders should consider if the losing continues ahead of the trade deadline.  Mike Spofford from Packers.com joins the show in segment two and previews the Raiders-Packers Week 5 matchup.

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses Josh McDaniels decision to kick a field goal on 4th and 4 versus the Steelers and why it was the wrong choice.  Is the seat of Josh McDaniels getting warmer and will he make it through the season as the Raiders head coach.

This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat recaps the Raiders embarrassing loss to the Bills and details the teams struggles on offense and defense.  In segment two, Steelers reporter, Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to preview the Raiders-Steelers primetime matchup.   

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan recaps the Raiders Week one win versus the Broncos and gives his thoughts on the performance of Tyree Wilson and why he believes Wilson is the ultimate boom or bust player.  In segment two, Bills reporter, Ryan O'Halloran from the Buffalo News joins the show to preview the Raiders-Bills matchup.