Team of Rivals Podcast

It's the most magical of baseball holidays: Bobby Bonilla Day! Baseball's most legendary deferred payment continues, and Pete has the updated list of players who will be cashing checks long after their cleats hit the shelf. Bobby may have been the first, but he's no longer alone. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is just a month away, but you'd never know it. After what looked like a hot start (Rafael...

After nearly three months and 78 games, Major League Baseball finally graced its 2025 fans with one of the best rivalries in sports. This week, the full team joined the end of Game 2 in progress and discussed the latest happenings on both sides of the I-55 Rivalry. Plus, an abridged version of "Ron's Soccer Minute"! Check out this week's livestream on YouTube , Rumble , Facebook , or X . Follow us...

The 2024 trade season has NOTHING on 2025! Luis Arraez may have been traded in May 2024, but Rafael Devers goes to the Giants in mid-June?! Ron, Elliott, and Pete dissect what they think this means for the Cubs, the Cards, and this year's trade deadline. Plus, the most subdued Soccer Minute you've ever heard. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube , Rumble , Facebook , or X . Follow us on X  ...

After a week of vacation and old man procedures, all three hosts are back at it. The Cardinals seem to be leveling off, while the Cubs have upped their NL Central lead a bit. Are the Cubs better off with Ian Happ at leadoff, or is PCA the better – and more traditional – choice? The Cards won a series this week against MLB's darling franchise, but then ran into a very good Toronto squad. The Cubs a...

The Cardinals and Cubs are winning—and the ToR crew is actually in a good mood. For now. Before diving into baseball, the guys kick things off with a detour into movies and TV, living up to their promise: "everything you want to hear, from the big sports to the big screen." Expect unsolicited recommendations, sharp takes, and Pete's signature brand of film snobbery. Ron falls for a fake PED rumor...

Pete's back, and he has questions. With Elliott mere hours away from vacation and madly packing the Family Truckster, Ron and Pete dive deep into the world of baseball and beyond, tackling everything from the clown show in St. Louis to the Cubs' continued early-season success to the Cardinals' surprising stretch of good baseball. The show starts with a disheartening Soccer Minute as Ron delivers a...

With Pete out, Ron and Elliott get to go wild on Star Wars talk, but not before covering some interesting ground on the baseball front. MLB reinstates Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and others. The Cubs call up one of their top prospects, Cade Horton, while sending Ian Happ to the IL (which will make Pete HAPP-y). The Cardinals are on a nine-game winning streak thanks to Coach Gruden, but are we...

Ron and Pete trade places this week, with Pete in the role of Road Warrior, checking in from Orlando, Florida. That's why this week's pod recorded during their original Thursday night slot. With both the Cubs and Cardinals nearing Ron's critical 40-game mark, it's only a little too early for the guys to engage in a spirited debate about the performance of both teams. Ron shares his cautious optimi...

This week, the Team discusses the Cubs' impressive early-season performance, having navigated the toughest schedule in baseball to sit six games over .500. The hosts marvel at the Cubs' 9-0 thrashing of the Pirates, highlighting breakout performances from Carson Kelly and Pete Crow-Armstrong, while debating whether this team echoes the 2015 Cubs' unexpected rise. Ron remains cautiously pessimistic...

Dive into the electric energy of this week's episode, as Ron, Elliot, and Pete deliver a rollicking blend of sports, nostalgia, and unfiltered banter. The trio dives headfirst into the MLB season, breaking down the Cubs' red-hot offense and basepath chaos that's got fans buzzing, while dissecting the Cardinals' pitching woes and looming trade deadline decisions. From stolen bases to bullpen blues,...

This week, the Team discusses the Cubs' surprising roster moves, including Matt Shaw's demotion to Triple-A and the implications for prospects like Gage Workman. They debate Shaw's unorthodox batting stance, drawing comparisons to legends like Stan Musial and Barry Bonds, while unpacking the team's strategy against a tough upcoming pitching schedule. On the Cardinals' side, the conversation turns...

After two weeks "off", Ron, Elliott, and Pete reunite for a lively discussion about the latest in Major League Baseball. The guys kick things off with a light-hearted chat about Yohel Pozo, the recent passing of Octavio Dotel, and the dangerous of MLBers in the Dominican Republic. They eventually dive into the current state of the Cubs and the Cardinals, although Ron warns that it's much too early...

Ron takes the reins this week as Pete ventures out west to catch the Chicago Cubs in action at the temporary A's complex in Sacramento. Joined by co-host Elliott and special guest Don Glenn from Gateway Sports, the trio dives into the excitement of the MLB opening weekend. They discuss the surprising start to the season, including the undefeated Dodgers and the winless Braves, while reflecting on...

In this episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, we take a deep dive into the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals as the 2025 season approaches. With Ron away on the road, Elliott and Pete are joined by special guest Derek King to discuss the palpable apathy among Cardinals fans and the looming changes in the organization. They dissect the end of the Mozeliak era and the uncertain beginnings of...

In this week's episode, the guys dive headfirst into the "excitement" of the 2025 MLB season kickoff! With Ron logging in remotely from a convention in Orlando, Pete and Elliott kick things off with a lively discussion about the Cubs' frustrating first loss to the Dodgers in Tokyo. The duo reflects on the early morning game, the challenges of international matchups, and the implications for Major...

It's a special Sunday evening episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast this week. Exciting things lie ahead for the formerly UNDEFEATED Cubs, the UNDEFEATED City FC, and the Star Wars franchise. (Well, maybe not the latter.) In this lively episode, Ron, Elliott, and Pete tackle the latest in sports and pop culture with their signature humor and insight. Kicking things off, the trio dives into the per...

Pitchers and catchers have reported, Nolan Arenado is still a Cardinal, and Alex Bregman is now a Red Sock. Ron, Elliott, and Pete bring their usual highly rational takes to the latest in MLB on this special Presidents' Day episode. After the obligatory baseball talk, this week's conversation turns to pop culture, chess, and Ron's Soccer minute. • 10 vs. 2 MMA:  https://x.com/i/status/189167469754...

What did we do to deserve this? In this Cards-heavy episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, Ron, Elliott, and Pete are joined by special guests Holy Elle and Dan Buffa for a deep dive into the current state of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. The conversation kicks off with Ron expressing his frustrations about the team's stagnant offseason, drawing parallels to the dark days of the early '90s. The gr...

Ron, Elliott, and Pete dive into the lackluster offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals, with Ron expressing his disinterest in this year's Winter Warm-Up and the team's failure to make significant moves. The guys discuss the ambiguous "reset" strategy announced by the Cardinals' management, questioning what it really means for the future of the team. Elliott counters with a look at the Chicago Cubs...

In this fiery episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, Ron, Elliott, and Pete tear into the latest MLB drama with all the fire and flair you'd expect. It kicks off with Ron going off on the Dodgers' controversial signing of Roki Sasaki, sparking a heated debate about the growing imbalance in the game. Ron's so fed up with baseball's direction, he might just quit being a fan altogether. The guys then...

This week, Ron, Pete, and Elliott explores Jim Bowden's recent article grading MLB teams' offseasons, sparking a debate on whether the Cubs truly deserve an A-minus and if the Cardinals' inactivity justifies their F grade. They delve into the implications of team movements, the Cubs' bullpen needs, and the Cardinals' potential trade scenarios. Switching gears, the guys then tackle the ongoing Chic...

Welcome to the first Team of Rivals Podcast episode of 2025! Ron, Elliott, and Pete kick off the new year with a passionate discussion on the state of Major League Baseball and the ongoing struggles of their beloved teams. The guys dive into the Cubs' financial constraints and the impact of institutional investors on team operations, questioning whether the Cubs are truly committed to building a c...

The Team of Rivals is back with a lively holiday episode, diving deep into the world of baseball and beyond. Ron, Elliott, Pete, and special guest Braden discuss the latest happenings with the Cubs and Cardinals, including the Cubs' exciting offseason moves and the Cardinals' puzzling retooling strategy. The guys debate the implications of the Cardinals' rumored trades and the Cubs' luxury tax sit...

Ron, Pete, and Elliott are back after a long hiatus – just in time for the season's final episode. With the Chicago Bears making headlines by firing head coach Matt Eberflus, the Team of Rivals Podcast dives into the implications of this major shakeup. Could this be the turning point for the franchise? The guys debate the Bears' future and discuss potential candidates for the next head coach. In a...

The morning after the Cubs make a major offseason move, Ron and Pete jump on, even though Elliott is nowhere to be found. Yes, they're going to go deep on the Cubs' signing of Carson Kelly on Friday night. In this week's episode, the founders kick off Season Nine of the podcast with a lively discussion on the Cubs' surprising acquisition of Kyle Tucker. This game-changing move could redefine the C...