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Larry Bowa joins the show today to discuss the Phillies with only 25 games remaining before the playoffs. The Phillies currently hold the third Wild Card spot with the Brewers 2.5 behind. Will the Fightin’ Phils finally break their postseason drought, or will their playoffs chances slip away?http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

The Mets-Dodgers series was intense and was possibly the NLCS preview. As the Dodgers close in on one of the best MLB seasons of all time, how big of a factor will multiple key pitching injuries be?Aaron Judge remains on pace for 63 homeruns and is fighting for this record every night! With 31 games remaining, every game is critical for Judge!The World Baseball Classic takes place this upcoming March and is this year’s USA team the best ever? Hear our projected deadly lineup without a major player…Jacob deGrom continues to shine, but did you know that he throws fastball or slider 90% of the time? We breakdown his adaptations over the years and provide you with some numbers showing how dominant his pitches are. Pitcher Jameson Taillon was recently hit by a 91 MPH linedrive. With virtually no time to react and batters continuing to hit the ball harder, MLB faces a major dilemna over how to protect pitchers.http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Today's show has so much great content it became baseball exclusive! From MVP races, the hardest ball ever hit, and intense playoff races, baseball deserves our full attention today!Yankees manager Aaron Boone went off in the post-game a few days ago, slamming his fists in frustration. In response, the Yankees just won four in a row! Do these tactics work or is there another variable to consider?Oneil Cruz, 23 year old Pirates shortstop, just hit the hardest ball ever recorded in MLB history, a few months after setting the hardest recorded assist by an infielder. Is there anything this guy can’t do, and should the Pirates sign him to a long term deal now before he develops into a superstar?Albert Pujols is currently doing something that no other 42 year old, and only a handful of players in MLB history, have done during the month of August. His 1.467 OPS in August shows that Albert still has some gas left in the tank as he closes in on 700 career homeruns. The MVP race is always a fun debate, but this year, two players stand alone. Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge are both having the best years of their careers and are running away with the MVP titles. The MLB announced a new schedule for next year greatly reducing the number of division games. This is great news for the Phillies with the Mets and Braves being so dominant. We share some insights about why the Braves are currently positioned to be an elite team for potentially the next 8 years.Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, or anywhere you get your podcasts, and visit our website for more information!http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Justin Verlander, like a fine wine, is getting better by the year! At 39 years old he is sporting a 1.95 ERA, the lowest of his career. On the flip side, Tony La Russa has fans telling him the proper moves to make during a game, and this past Monday he might have listened. Coach Al offers a tribute to legendary tennis star Serena Williams following her retirement news. The MLB missed a tremendous opportunity to have last week’s Field of Dreams game be the Yankees vs Dodgers instead of Cubs vs Reds – what a difference!Pete Carril passed away and we share the wonderful career he had at Princeton and the unique offense he brought to the basketball court.Jurickson Profar’s MUST SEE taunting fiasco at Miami makes us wonder if the Padres have the discipline to survive deep into the playoffs?http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Pete Rose demonstrates again how out-of-touch with reality he is during his visit to Citizens Bank Park.The MLB has a major competitive balance problem with the widening gap between good teams and bad ones compared to prior years. The data will shock you!Which closer has the best entrance song of all time – Edwin Diaz, Mariano Rivera, Brian Wilson, or someone else?The Yankees are 7-13 since the All Star Game. While the division remains strongly under their control, is their significantly worse pitching, accompanied by lower offensive results, cause for concern as we approach the final two months of the season, or will the Yanks shake off this cold spell and return to dominance?Keith Hernandez requested time off to avoid broadcasting the upcoming Mets games against the Phillies because Keith hates doing Phillies games and the Phillies are not good enough for his standards. Since Girardi’s firing, the Phillies are 40-20 while the Mets are 38-21. Since 1935, the Mets have the worst single season winning percentage with a record of 40-120, which occurred in 1962. We’re curious if Philadelphia broadcasters refused to do Mets games back then?Max Scherzer had a shocking occurrence when the Mets bat boy ran along the backstop during his windup. The reaction from Scherzer, and on social media, make this a must-see video clip.http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Three major news pieces occurred this week – Vin Scully, Deshaun Watson, and the MLB Trade Deadline. Rest in Peace Vin Scully, Hall of Fame broadcaster announcer who put smiles on the faces of millions of fans. In his almost 70 year career, Scully called 3 perfect games, 20 no-hitters, and multiple historic events like Hank Aaron's 715th home run. Vin was the best and will never be forgotten.Deshaun Watson, facing approximately 30 accusations of sexual allegations, received a 6-game suspension for the upcoming NFL season. This deeply troubling decision makes us question what the NFL is really focused on, especially when compared to other NFL suspensions.The MLB trade deadline just passed, and the Phillies made a handful of moves. Will outfielder Brandon Marsh, who statistically struggles in center field, propel the offense? Will Noah Syndergaard (aka "Thor") elevate to greatness once again, and will David Robertson show Philadelphia what he's capable of this time around? Time will tell as the Phillies keep fighting for the playoffs. The Padres made huge moves by acquiring superstar Juan Soto and other key players. Will the combination of Tatis Jr, Machado, and Soto prove to be one of the deadliest offenses in baseball?http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Less than a week away from the tradeline, it's time for the Phillies to make a move. Will they be like the Braves last year and find a way to catapult to the top or will the struggling farm system make a major trade impossible?Kyler Murray just signed a massive 230 million dollar contract, but it temporarily had a study stipulation. Mike Trout, sadly, is dealing with a rare back condition that just may impact the rest of his career, is a trade possible?Yankees pick up Andrew Benintendi from the Royals for three prospects in what may be the best trade of the year, and a win-win for both teams.Ron Marinaccio, from Toms River NJ, has an unbelievable story about determination and has been lights-out this year for the Yankees!http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Special Guest Larry Bowa joins the show today to talk Phillies and the 2nd half of baseball. With a fast-approaching trade deadline, will the Phillies make any major moves and is Juan Soto a possibility as some have suggested?Are you a fan of the new Sixers $1.3 billion stadium proposal? We have mixed emotions and share them all!Many betting sites have the Eagles at 8.5 wins this year but we think they are low! We go game-by-game and share our opinion on how many games we think the Eagles will win!http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Beth Mowins distinguished play-by-play announcer, journalist, hall-of-famer, and a pioneer for women's sports joins Speaking of Sports today for a can't-miss conversation. When it comes to Speaking of Sports, no one is better than Beth!The HR Derby is fast approaching with NL homerun leader Kyle Schwarber representing the Phillies. Will Schwarber have what it takes to beat back-to-back winner Pete Alonso?With the MLB trade deadline only a couple weeks away, should the Phillies be buyers or sellers?Since June 9th, the Angels are 6-0 when Ohtani pitches and 6-20 when anyone else pitches! How can this team, with two generational players, continue to struggle, and is Mike Trout's legacy in jeopardy?The Rays are 49-40 and in the playoff hunt yet have very little attendance. Check out the shocking numbers we present towards the end of the episode!http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Sixers signed P.J. Tucker to a 3-year deal for approximately 33 million dollars. Will his toughness and experience be the missing piece for the Sixers?The Phillies remain 7.5 games behind the Mets and rank around the middle of the pack for most stats. With Harper out for a while, can the Phillies stay in the playoff hunt? We don't think so. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks the NL West is the toughest division in baseball, but the numbers suggest otherwise!What is going on in Pittsburg? They have 7 former pitchers with a combined 193-80 record and 3.15 ERA - coaching or something else? Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn, leaving Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons - wow!Lastly, on today's rants, we explain why the Phillies catchers' composite stats are still some of the best in baseball amongst other team catching stats!http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

The Phillies really know how to toy with our emotions! They go on a huge winning streak and then get swept by the Rangers. As the season marches on, will the Phillies finally find their footing?Local Haddon Heights softball team has just won the Tournament of Champions, led by an amazing pitcher who is only a freshman! Check out Oneil Cruz, the Pirates prospect who throws 100 MPH from shortstop!Aaron Judge enters his arbitration day with the Yankees with Judge having easily the best year of his career!http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Astros made MLB history with back-to-back immaculate innings - nine pitches, three strikeouts - earlier this week. There have only been 106 immaculate innings in MLB history!MLB prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje throws ambidextrous - 96 as a righty and 92 as a lefty - and he's only in high school!Miles Mikolas, pitcher for the Cardinals, just lost a no hitter with 2 outs and 2 strikes in the 9th inning. You may not have heard of Miles before but his story is amazing, including multiple years spent playing in Japan, and being at the aquarium the morning of his almost-no-hitter!Did you know that at the recent RBC Canadian Open fans were watching golfers play while they were raised 10 stories in the air on a floating table!? http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Mike Trout - generational player and future Hall of Famer - surprisingly struggles in the clutch in some key statistics! Tony La Russa made quite the questionable call walking a batter intentionally with a 1-2 count and wow did it backfire! Are analytics to blame, or should we be blaming certain managers that misapply analytics? The Phillies are the hottest team in baseball and haven’t lost since Girardi has been fired. This team is back in the playoff hunt and anything could happen! Special Guest Mark - a dedicated & loyal supporter of the show - joins Speaking of Sports today for some great insights and his opinion on Philly sports! - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Phillies Manager Joe Girardi has been fired after a disappointing 22-29 start to the season. This news broke as we were live with special guest Larry Bowa! We get Bowa’s spur of the moment reaction to this news and his insight on if a new manager can turn the struggling Phillies around! Later on, we get Bowa’s opinion on who the Phillies leadoff hitter should be and if he thinks banning shifts will have a material impact on the game! If nothing else, today’s episode brings real-time news, opinions, and analysis that you can only find on our show! http://speakingofsportspod.com/ https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Philadelphia legend Ray Didinger retires this week after an incredible 53-year career. Ray’s insights and analysis will be greatly missed, and we would be remiss to not include a few stories about Ray!A horrific event shook the nation earlier this week when 19 children and 2 adults were killed at a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. Many people have spoken up on the need for enhanced gun control, including Warriors coach Steve Kerr. We explain what Kerr said and further describe the issue and need for serious gun control reform. Prayers go out to all families involved. The Mets were 180-0 all time but just took their first loss ever when this specific event occurs, any guesses? Hint: It happened during one of the most entertaining baseball games so far this year!Andy Reid thinks that Philadelphia needs to “hang with” Jalen Hurts – do you believe Hurts will become an elite QB?NBA Playoffs continue on with Golden State heading to another NBA Finals, but will the Warriors be facing the Celtics or the Heat? Hear our opinion!Yankees star Aaron Judge is having an amazing season during a crucial contract year, but does he match up with someone like Mike Trout?http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPo http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher both made some intense remarks this week regarding each other’s college programs and the new NIL rule and its impact.Charles Barkley responded to a heckler with quite the shocking response.The Eagles made a huge signing in pro bowl corner James Bradberry. Will Howie’s amazing offseason be enough to make the Birds a contender?Sports commentator Bob Costas recently said that banning shifts will produce more base hits, but once again, the Speaking of Sports team is here to explain our reasoning for why we disagree!Which superstar is better – Harper, Trout, or Machado?The Astros tied the MLB record with 5 home runs in one inning, and Coach Al demonstrates his impressive memory from when the Phillies performed the same feat in 1949!Last but not least, hear our opinion on what the Phillies lineup should be versus what Girardi has been doing.http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Wow - what an extremely disappointing end to the Sixers season. Is it official - is "the process" over? Phillies are hanging around .500 with a couple good wins recently but still lack a true leadoff hitter. Wait until you hear the data on Schwarber's leadoff results! The LA Angels have two generational players and are poised to be one of the best teams in baseball this year! Will it continue and will the Angels make a deep playoff run? 80-1 underdog Rich Strike just won the Kentucky Derby and has one of the craziest background stories ever that you must hear! - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Over the past 25 seasons, the Mets are 0-330 entering the 9th inning trailing by 6 runs or more… until last weeks Phillies game. The Phillies blew a 6 run lead in the 9th inning in their brutal loss… is it time for a new skipper in town? Introducing “who am I?” - a segment where we tell you the stats, and you guess the player… hint: this one features an LA Angels outfielder leading the team in multiple categories. Any guesses? J.P. Crawford, a former Philly and top prospect, is proving his doubters wrong in 2022, is Crawford the one that got away or will his hot start diminish? http://speakingofsportspod.com/ https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

What a week for Philadelphia sports! The Sixers are moving on to the next round, Eagles making big moves in the draft, and the Phillies starting to turn things around! All the action this week makes this a can’t miss episode. Will the MLB or the Yankees take action following the dangerous fan incident from last week? Did you know the Phillies offense currently ranks amongst the best in baseball? Hear the data you won’t find anywhere else on today’s episode! http://speakingofsportspod.com/ https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Special guest Larry Bowa joins Speaking of Sports today to discuss the current state of the Phillies. Will the Phils heat up and turn things around? What did Angels manager Joe Maddon do last week that no other manager in history has ever done, and was it the right move? Jay Wright is retiring from Villanova and leaves behind an amazing legacy - hear our reaction to the shocking news! http://speakingofsportspod.com/ https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

On today’s episode, we set the truth straight on the state of the Phillies current leadoff hitter, Kyle Schwarber, and take issue with WIP callers. The research suggests some drastic moves need to be made! With the NBA playoffs beginning, how will the Sixers fare? We’re gonna provide you with our take on the key players. Other topics on today’s show include the “Utley” slide rule, Rhy’s Hoskins fielding, and some of the most impressive stats to start the MLB season! Last but not least, the Wiz Kid calls out Major League Baseball! On our show, we bring the truth, and one thing is for sure - we are always speaking of sports! http://speakingofsportspod.com/ https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Welcome to Speaking of Sports, the brand new podcast where you will hear the flip side of what’s being said in the media. Each episode consists of roughly 15 major topics that we will analyze, debate, and move on all within 2.5 minutes or less! Our goal is to provide you the insights you won’t hear anywhere else and to keep real the facts and data you often hear distorted! On today’s episode, we recap the last few months - the Harden trade, new MLB rule changes, the Phillies offseason moves, and much more! One thing is for certain - on our show - we are always speaking of sports! http://speakingofsportspod.com https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports - https://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPod - https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports