The Ben Maller Show

Ben Maller talks about whispers that NBA owners secretly love the 2nd apron of the salary cap and have no plans to change it, DeAndre Ayton saying he hasn't spoken to LeBron James yet, why the show wasn't led off with Cooper Flagg, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the passing of former Cubs manager Lee Elia and how his epic rant against the fans is the best of all-time, social media chatter about Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. being on the trade block, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jerome Bettis saying that the Steelers need to be a run first team even with Aaron Rodgers, Chargers RB Najee Harris injuring his eye during a night of fireworks, the NFL media being triggered by the Harbaughs visiting President Trump, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Will Clark ripping current Red Sox announcer Will Flemming, reports that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is pushing for a salary cap, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Dodgers being in the midst of a six game losing streak after being swept by the Brewers, Devin Booker agreeing to a 2-year $145m contract extension with the Suns, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Dodgers losing SIX straight games having been swept by the Brewers this week, Mets star Juan Soto complaining about missing out on a $100K All-Star bonus, DJ LeMahieu getting designated for assignment by the Yankees, and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Suns superstar Devin Booker agreeing to a 2-year $145m max extension keeping him under contract through 2030, Jeanie Buss continuing to be the face of Lakers ownership despite selling the team, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Deion Sanders grumbling about needing a salary cap in college football, Deion failing to address his health status, Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. saying that making the playoffs would be a successful season, #AskBen, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Davante Adams saying LeBron James could've been among the best WRs/TEs in NFL history, 49ers QB Brock Purdy saying he'd be willing to go to jail for a year for a Super Bowl win this season, Fact or Fiction, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Nikola Jokic informing the Nuggets that he doesn't plan to sign a contract extension in the offseason, the first impressions of Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Nikola Jokic telling the Nuggets that he doesn't plan to sign a contract extension this offseason, reports that the Warriors have a handshake deal with Al Horford to join the team, DeAndre Ayton being introduced with the Lakers, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about his impression of Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, Dak Prescott singing the praises of WR George Pickens, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins slamming his own team claiming that he was misled, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Rafael Devers' ghosting Giants legend Will Clark, the Yankees flipping Jazz Chisolm Jr. to second base, MLB players being against the AI robot takeover of baseball's umps, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Ryan Clark and Chris Long running interference for Bill Belichick, FOX signing sideline reporter Erin Andrews and her podcast pal Charissa Thompson to lucrative contracts, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about a trade in the NBA that saw John Collins go to the Clippers and Norman Powell to the Heat, Mets OF Juan Soto not being named to the NL All-Star team, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Ringo Starr Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the three-team trade that sent Utah's John Collins to the Clippers and Noman Powell to the Heat, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka explaining why DeAndre Ayton is the ideal center for the Lakers, the Rockets GM explaining the Kevin Durant trade, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about how embarrassing it is for Mets OF Juan Soto to not be named to the All-Star roster, Clayton Kershaw saying he's grateful for 'weird but cool' All-Star selection as a 'Legend Pick', Maller to The Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Mike Brown being officially welcomed as the new coach of the Knicks, why Texas QB Arch Manning leads the odds for the 2025 Heisman Trophy betting market, Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick not working out deals with EA Sports to appear in 'College Football 26', Maller's Mountain of Money: Ringo Starr Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the idea that the Cowboys are handcuffed to Dak Prescott because of his massive contract, how much weight Donald Trump's endorsement of the Redskins nickname has, Patrick Mahomes saying that he wants to be called by his preferred nickname "Showtime," Cite the Bite, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Houston Astros sweeping the Dodgers over the weekend and what that means, the struggles from the Yankees and Aaron Judge's response to being asked about it, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Houston Astros sweeping the Dodgers over the weekend, how things are looking for the face of the Astros Jose Altuve, the kneejerk reaction to the Washington Nationals firing both manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Judge being asked if the Yankees recent struggles have taken a toll on the clubhouse, Pirates P Paul Skenes having a 1.84 ERA over his last 12 starts but only having a 1-5 record to show for it, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about reports that the Toronto Argonauts have the negotiation rights to Shedeur Sanders should he make his way over to the CFL, chatter over the weekend implying 'positivity' regarding Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals negotiations, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the ongoing debate on where Jalen Hurts ranks among NFL QBs after his Super Bowl win, the main argument against Hurts being a Top 10 QB, new Jets safety getting excited about Justin Fields, Maller Militia Feud, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller & Danny G. have Mail Bag fun  for your Sunday! All questions sent in by new listeners & P1's of the #MallerMilitia! Download, subscribe, and remember that sharing is caring (unless it's an STD.) Follow Danny G. @DannyGradio and Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11...