Take It Easy: Sports Mafia

USA lose in the round of 16 in this years World Cup. How does the future look for American Soccer? MLB All-Star week is just a few days away. We break down some of the biggest snubs, and preview what the Home Run Derby looks like. NHL free agency & trades were in full swing once July 1 hit. The biggest trades, signings, and offer sheets are discussed. What are the Anaheim Ducks doing??? Last,...

A LOT of NHL trades and free agent signings, all ahead of the draft. We break down some of the biggest news in the sports such as Brady Tkachuk headed to Florida, Darren Raddysh signing with Toronto, Bowen Byram traded to Chicago, Alex Tuch & Jordan Kyrou going to D.C., and much more. Additionally, we also talk about the current MLB All-Star voting format and whether it is fair or not. Should...

World Cup has begun and so far it's lived up to the hype. We discuss how we feel about the matchups thus far, and if the U.S.A. has a legit shot of moving on far in this tournament. The Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup. John Tortorella gets fired from Vegas as they bring in Ryan Craig as the new head coach. Toronto decide they've found their new head coach also in Jim Hiller. Some t...

A.J. Brown tarde, Myles Garrett Trade, NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Dylan Larkin Trade Request, MLB All-Star first appearances... all in Episode 67.

Golden Knights sweep Avalanche in WCF. Hurricanes jump to a 3-1 series lead against Montreal. Will Jared Bednar get fired? What made the Golden Knights so good out of nowhere? The MLB and MLBPA meet to discuss the real possibility of both a salary cap, and a salary floor. We give our thoughts on these numbers. Will this effect the game in a positive or negative way? Cristopher Sanchez breaks a sco...

More NHL playoff talk: are the referees that bad or is it just us? Which fanbase is the best in the NHL? Are the penalties being called legit, or are they soft calls? 76ers get swept be the Knicks and then fire Daryl Morey shortly after. Eagles will start their season in London. All of this in this weeks episode.

We discuss how the 2nd round the Stanley Cup Playoffs has shaken up while also giving some predictions for certain series. Are the Canadiens a team people should root for, or are they still the team people love to hate? Can the Minnesota Wild find a way to overcome Colorado, or are the Avalanche going to sweep every series they play in? The Toronto Maple Leafs won the Draft Lottery and will pick f...

We continue to break down what has been a terrific first round in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Discussing some of the hottest rumors such as Michkov's ice time, McDavid's future with Edmonton, and the battle between Dallas & Minnesota. In the MLB, two tenured managers in Rob Thompson and Alex Cora lose their jobs due to the teams lackluster start. Were these the right moves? What shou...

Who is on player, past or present, from the MLB that youn respect the most for staying with one team their entire career? Who are 5 playoff teams in the NHL this season that have a legit shot of winning it all? Is the NBA a joke of a league now? Why if so? Our thoughts on all of this in episode 62.

Baseball, NHL playoffs, and NFL trade rumors all in Episode 61.

We give our early takes on the new ABS System in MLB and how it has affected the game of baseball thus far. We also break down our big 2 takeaways after each team has played their first 6 games of the season. Who will make it to the playoffs in both the Eastern and Western Conference in the NHL? The races have gotten closer and closer. Predictions and bold picks are made in Episode 60 this week.

Now that the World Baseball Classic has concluded, we give our takes on how the tournament went and if it was successful? What worked? What should change? We take a deep look at the viewership numbers from this years tournament compared to 2023. With the MLB regular season kicking off, we each give our surprise position players, pitchers, and teams going into 2026. The NHL has just about 10 games...

Tarik Skubal officially leaves Team USA after considering his options. We give our thoughts on this as well as how the rest of the tournament has shaped up thus far. The NHL is back and underway. With many teams in the hunt for a playoff spot, we harp on how good the Buffalo Sabres have been... yes, that is correct. How will they play throughout the rest of the year? Do they seriously have a shot...

USA men's & women's hockey win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We break down each game and what this means for the game of hockey within the United States. Which players will carry this momentum with them into the rest of the NHL regular season? Spring training has officially begun meaning the World Baseball Classic is happening very soon. News came out that Tarik Skubal will pitch o...

We preview what the Winter Olympic rosters look like for each Men's Ice Hockey team, as well as giving our thoughts who the favorites are, and who are some underdog countries. Plus, we recap the Super Bowl that had everyone asleep up until the 4th quarter. All of this and more in Episode 56.

Breaking news regarding Gavin McKenna came out yesterday involving aggravated assault. Although this looks bad on paper, there is more to the story as to why he acted the way he did. We give our thoughts on the situation. Barry Trotz plans to retire after the conclusion of the Nashville Predators season to spend more time with family. We give our rankings for Trotz on his overall tenure as the GM...

Catching up on baseball discussing the latest trades and Free Agent Signings. Tucker, Bichette, Peralta, Realmuto, Bellinger, Gore, and many others all brought up with our thoughts on these moves. New faces are appearing on teams in the NFL. We breakdown how these coaches can impact their news teams, and whether or not it was the right decision. All covered in Episode 54.

The Philadelphia Eagles lose to the 49ers in the opening round of the playoffs. They fire their Offensive Coordinator. A.J. Brown looks unhappy. What comes next for this team? Where will the plethora of available coaches end up come next season. MLB free agency continues. We break down how the Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, the Ranger Suarez signing with Boston is a bigger story than it seems...

The NFL regular season has officially wrapped up meaning we have our first round matchups set. We breakdown what the first round could mean for the Eagles as the number 3 seed in the NFC facing off against the San Francisco 49ers. Will we see the offense struggle? Is Brock Purdy going to be the difference maker in this game? Every Olympic hockey team has announced their rosters. We give our takes...

Recent hockey news: Sabres have been on an absolute tear, Rangers scoring troubles continue, Matt Barzal fined for a nasty slash on Mason Marchment. Why do teams decide to become complacent with where their franchise is in a given period if time? What needs to change? In what ways? Does the NHL need to change the way they market the Winter Classic and other outdoor games? One more week of NFL foot...

MLB Free Agency continues to shine. We go over the latest trades, signings, and transactions. Plus, who else can we see join Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. All discussed in Episode 50.

Another week of NFL football has gone by with more teams inching closer to a playoff spot, new guys landing on the IR, and insane comebacks no one thought was possible. In NHL news, Quinn Hughes gets traded in a blockbuster deal. Will he stay in Minnesota? Who won this trade? All covered in Episode 49.

Both the NFC and AFC have teams all fighting for the playoffs AND their division title. Who will take over and which teams have taken a step back since the start of the season. Eagles talk discussing what the end might look like for this season. Are the Colts frauds? Are the Cowboys back? Which division is the best in all of football? MLB free agency has begun. We breakdown the latest trades, Free...

More then halfway through the NFL season, the Eagles improve to 8-2 after Sunday night's win against the Detroit Lions. However, there are some negative things to mention such as the offense, Lane Johnson's injury, and A.J. Brown still unhappy with his overall play. Is this as big of a deal as people make it seem to be? What are the positives from these past few weeks that everyone fails t...

We breakdown this years World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Continuing our thoughts on the final series in the 2025 MLB season, we preview the upcoming free agents that have already declared to test the market. Names like Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Bo Bichette, Kyle Schwarber, Cody Bellinger, Edwin Diaz, and Pete Alonso are all names to be mentioned when thinking of who your favorite...