The Pitcher Bet Sports Podcast

A's New Ballpark, Best Spring Training Performances, Saquon Barkley and Caleb Williams at the NFL Combine

The boys start the pod off discussing the mockups of the brand new A's Stadium (0:35) Spring Training's biggest and best players are showing up so the question discussed is, do Spring Training performances matter? (17:40) Also a fun rundown of the best Spring Training memories and performances of all time (20:35) Last baseball topic of the day was discussing if MLB Pitchers are throwing too hard (29:47) 

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline has passed and the discussion becomes why are running backs paid so little? (37:23) and lastly, discussing the NFL Combine and Caleb Williams approach to the process (59:52)

NFL Franchise Tag Story: How the "Elway Rule" turned into the tag

On today's episode the boys kick it off talking baseball and how Cody Bellinger finally signed his deal, but then Franchise Tag talk starts (16:40)

 

The story talks about the origins of the Franchise Tag and the good intention that was initally behind implenting the rule and where it has come to today.

MLB Spring Training, Scott Boras Standoff, Is a MLB Free Agency Deadline Necessary?

Spring is in the air and it is officially Spring Training in Major League Baseball!

 

Today's podcast starts with a breakdown of Scott Boras and his history of negotiating large deals and why his past successes may be getting in the way of future success for his clients (5:04)

 

The open discussion covers a variety of hot topics coming into the MLB season (12:14):

• Should there be a salary floor or cap change?
• Is Major League Baseball sabotaging Boras?
• Should there be a free agency deadline? 

Grab your beers, hotdogs and good vibes it is baseball season!

Patrick Mahomes has Entered the GOAT conversation and What is next for the 49ers?

The Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl! What happens next for the legacy talks for Mahomes? Also, what is next for the San Francisco 49ers?

 

Who wins the Super Bowl? Brett Veach's Story from Intern to GM and Super Bowl Picks

On todays podcast it is Super Bowl week! The guys talk about some moves that happened in Major League Baseball before getting into a story about Chiefs GM Brett Veach and how he went from Any Reid's intern to arguably the best GM in the NFL (11:41). Then the boys make their Super Bowl Picks (26:24)!

 

The Story of Brett Veach: How the Chiefs Built a Dynasty

This is a story

A story about the decision to bring a little known intern into the Philadelphia Eagles organization and how that intern changed the landscape of the NFL forever.

On today's episode we dive into the journey of Chiefs General Manager, Brett Veach

What is next for the Bills? There are now expectations for the Texans & Packers and Championship Weekend Preview

Here is a breakdown of the episode today!

• 1:19 - the toxicity of NBA culture and reflecting on Embiids historic night
• 15:52 - The Milwaukee Bucks hire Doc Rivers
• 23:28 - What is next for the losing teams of the divisional round of the playoffs?
• 51: 33 - Arguing about the fumble out of the endzone rule and previewing Championship weekend

Biggest Losers of Wild Card Weekend and Divisional Round Previews, Picks and Takes

Here is a quick breakdown of the episode today:

08:11 - Should the Dolphins move on from Tua?

23:15 - Who is to blame for the Cowboys collapse?

40:05 - The Eagles are the biggest loser of Wild Card Weekend

47:44 - Breakdown of the Divisional Round Games

NFL Wild Card Weekend!

Here is a breakdown of the episode today!

• 02:54 - Analysis of the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans game
• 05:58 - Analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins game
• 09:03 - Thoughts on the Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game
• 19:32 - Discussion about the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions trade
• 29:06 - Prediction for the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams game

Dodgers are ALL IN, Lamar locks up the MVP and NFL Week 17

Here are some highlights of today's episode!

• 03:48.73 - Discussion about Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers
• 13:31.76 - Discussing the Detroit Lions winning the NFC North after 30 years
• 21:17.17 - Analyzing the 49ers' weaknesses and the impact of Lamar Jackson's performance
• 27:43.47 - Discussing the importance of showing weakness and vulnerabilities in a team to identify areas of improvement.
• 30:22.32 - Analyzing the Dolphins vs. Cowboys game, discussing the significance of the outcome for both teams and their playoff prospects.
• 45:03 - Breakdown of Week 17 Games