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Mets Face Crucial ‘First’ Stretch In NL Wild Card Race. AL/NL Disparity In Division Races. Is Jayson Tatum’s Playing Time At Olympics A Story? Takeaways From NFL Preseason. Harbaugh Returning To UM?

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Navigating our way through a lackluster sports month as we inch closer to September. I’m glad you stopped by so I can fill you in on all of the latest and greatest. On deck:

(2:45) A friendly reminder to check the previous podcast with special guest, Keith McPherson of WFAN joins me to share his broadcasting journey which is inspiring and fascinating, to say the least.

(4:54) With the Olympics now concluded and back to a somewhat barren wasteland in the sports universe, thank goodness for baseball because that’s the constant as we continue to trudge through August. As the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres create some separation in the NL Wild Card race over the past week, what does this mean for the New York Mets? They were sleepless and pretty much scoreless in Seattle over the weekend as they finished up a 4-6 road trip. They’re a half game behind the Atlanta Braves for the final wild card spot in the NL. Although being in the thick of it, the next 19 games, could determine whether or not, they’ll be within striking distance come September. I’ll go through what the AL Wild Card race looks like at this moment. And the disparity of the division races in the AL compared to the NL.

(30:26) The 2024 Olympics officially have come and gone. I can’t say that I’ll have a happy recap, since I wasn’t invested in any of the action in Paris. I will mention the hullabaloo over the lack of playing time for Jayson Tatum as the Men’s Team won the gold in basketball. The Jordan Chiles bronze medal scoring controversy, Noah Lyles coming up sick during his events on the track and a couple of other things to discuss as we say ‘au revoir’ to the Summer Games.

(36:45) NFL preseason is underway. What are some of the takeaways from the past weekend? Is it Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels first taste of NFL play? The new kickoff rule? Jerry Jones vs. CeeDee Lamb? The release of JuJu Smith Schuster from New England. And Tashaun Gipson has found a home in Jacksonville, while having to serve a suspension for violating the league’s PED policy.

(42:44) Jim Harbaugh is going back to Michigan! This isn’t clickbait. This is a fact. He’s going back to Ann Arbor for the home opener on August 31st as an honorary captain to celebrate their national title of last year. Is this a middle finger to the NCAA?

(45:53) Sadly, I wrap up the podcast with the news of Hall of Fame golfer, Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dying over the weekend at the age of 88. I’ll briefly get into his swashbuckling attitude on the course and how much he enjoyed the game when he played decades ago.

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Are The Dodgers Choking While Padres/D-Backs Peaking? Brandon Aiyuk’s Next Stop? Barkley Stays At TNT! NCAA’s Weak Harbaugh Suspension. Olympic Aggravation. Nadal’s Nadir?

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The middle of a JAYREELZ podcast sandwich as there’s plenty to savor before we top it off with another one tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by to whet your appetite with plenty of sports chatter as THISSSSSS…

(3:08) I’ll take care of some housekeeping as another podcast will come your way tomorrow with a special guest (WFAN’s Keith McPherson) and of course, I have to plug the OLIPOP promotion. Please see above and support.

(5:53) The dog days of August are here. Or are they? Considering how cool it’s been in the Northeast over the last couple of days has made it feel like October. Which is apropos with the NFL season commencing just four weeks from today.

(7:00) What is going on in LA with the Dodgers? Or maybe it’s what’s in the water in Arizona and San Diego as they’ve played over the heads to where both teams are just three games back of the Dodgers. Is there any concern that the Dodgers are on the verge of choking the division away? Will the Diamondbacks & Padres eventually cool off? Speaking of which, are the Twins primed to overtake the Guardians in the AL Central, with a four game series taking place between the two this weekend? Baseball is starting to peak here as there are plenty of good series (PHI-ARZ, HOU-BOS, NYM-SEA, STL-KC, BAL-TB) to keep an eye on over the next few days.

(26:55) 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has been the talk in the NFL over the past few days as we’ll see where he ends up after requesting a trade earlier this training camp. The two teams that are frontrunners (CLE, PIT) or is there another team laying in the weeds to procure the wideout? Chiefs K Harrison Butler signed the richest contract in NFL history at his position. Is there any more pressure on him to deliver as he secured the bag?

(34:50) In the Association, the Utah Jazz re-up on one of their own as Lauri Markkanen signed a max deal to stay in Salt Lake City. Plus, Charles Barkley changes his mind and will honor his TNT contract after the NBA leaves the network after next year. Will his personality work with other sports or events that aren’t basketball?

(39:57) The NCAA hands down a four year suspension to former Michigan Wolverine coach, Jim Harbaugh, for “unethical conduct” during their championship season. With Harbaugh coach of the Los Angeles Chargers over the next five years, is this suspension weak by the NCAA?

(43:22) I haven’t been interested or intrigued by anything that’s going on at the Summer Olympics in Paris. In fact, I’m upset because the committee is adding flag football as a sport to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. What’s next? Stickball!

(47:12) Rafael Nadal will bypass the final Grand Slam of the calendar year in a couple of weeks at the US Open. Is this the beginning of the end for the tennis great?

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Sports - ProfessionalJason NazarioAugust 8, 2024Sports, Sports Talk, Sports Podcast, Podcast, Podcasting, The JAYREELZ Podcast, MLB, Baseball, Chicago White Sox, NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball, 2024 Summer Olympics, OlympicsComment

White Sox Approaching MLB Futility? Crazy Division & Wild Card Races. Key NFL Injuries As Preseason Begins. An NBA Vet Retires. Why Golf/Tennis Olympic Sports? Boxer Crawford Shines With No Pub?

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Revved for a big week of podcasts as this is the first of THREE coming your way. Doing what I love best in bringing you up to speed on ALL that’s happening in sports. On deck:

(2:54) A couple of housekeeping notes before commencing. On Friday, I’ll have a special guest as sports talk show host of WFAN in New York, Keith McPherson will join me to discuss his compelling journey in this business. It’s a conversation that’s packed with plenty of inspiration and dedication that you won’t want to miss. And, of course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the promotion regarding OLIPOP. Please see above.

(5:39) I kick off the podcast talking about the dreadful Chicago White Sox. They’re one loss away from tying an American League record and three away from matching the major league record of 23. Will they do it? Who are their opponents? I’ll get into who they’ll play this week and could they possibly become a part of baseball futility? Blake Snell’s no-hitter on Friday vs. Cincinnati. Mike Trout is done for the year with another injury. What’s next for the three time MVP? Gleyber Torres gets deservedly benched. What’s his future in pinstripes if I were the GM? I’ll check on the latest in both leagues as the divisions and wild card races are heating up.

(33:21) NFL preseason games will be in full bloom this week, but there’s been a rash of injuries throughout with some key players (Puka Nacua, De’Andre Hopkins, Justin Herbert, Geno Smith, etc.) in the sport that we’ll have to keep an eye on. There was another retirement (Tarik Cohen), a big time signing in Tampa Bay (OL Tristan Wirfs) and will anyone watch Hard Knocks on HBO (Chicago Bears) starting tomorrow night?

(39:03) Gordon Hayward, the longtime member of the Utah Jazz, played with the Celtics, Hornets, etc. retired after 14 years in the NBA.

(41:02) The Summer Games are into the final week in Paris. I don’t understand why events/sports like golf or tennis is a part of the Olympic landscape. Should it even be a part of the Olympiad? I’ll keep you up to date on what’s gone on over the past few days, including Simone Biles coming in fifth on the balance beam. Was anyone surprised by her performance? Should she be criticized for falling short of the gold?

(51:32) Boxer Terrance Crawford wins a close bout on Saturday night to become a four time champ in different weight classes. Why is it that he’s not getting the recognition he deserves as a fighter who has a record of (41-0 with 31 KO’s)?

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Yankees Sizzling, Dodgers Fizzling & Trade Deadline Recap Highlight MLB. Are You Ready For Football As NFL Preseason Commences? Anyone Wrapped Up In Watching The Olympics?

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August is here, not only ushering in a new month, but the latest podcast as we get through this slow period in the sports calendar together. On deck:

(4:58) As we usher in a new month, it’s still a relatively slow time in the sports news cycle as we’re five weeks from the NFL season commencing and college football a week prior to that. Baseball remains front and center with the dog days of August still to come. I’ll recap the teams that went all in up until the 6pm trade deadline on Tuesday. (i.e. Dodgers, Orioles & Marlins) Wait! The Marlins? That’s not a typo, people. I’ll peek at some of the other deals that could have an impact in the pennant race over the next two months. What a difference a week makes for the Yankees as they’ve turned their fortunes around with a five game winning streak, punctuated by a three game sweep in Philadelphia. Are they officially back? On the flip side, there’s the Dodgers. They’ve been reeling as their once huge division lead is now down to a handful. Will they turn it around? Are the Padres and Diamondbacks going to nip at LA’s heels for the remainder of the season? I’ll also tap in on the entire MLB landscape to see where we’re at with the division and wild card races.

(33:44) Are you ready for some football, NFL fans? The preseason schedule kicks off tonight with the Hall of Fame game in Canton tonight. I’ll explain why I’m NOT interested in any of the games that are taking place this month. There were a couple of suspensions from players violating the league’s PED policy. Another player retirement. And an organization (the Bears) that doled out the largest contract in franchise history (WR DJ Moore)

(39:39) There was an NBA re-signing as Jarrett Allen re-ups on a three year deal with the Cavaliers. Does this make them a team to be reckoned with in the East? Do I really care about Jayson Tatum’s omission from the first game of the Olympics for the US Men’s Basketball game?

(41:21) We’re almost a week into the 2024 Summer Olympics. Simone Biles, who’s been dealing with a leg issue, comes up big to win a gold medal for the US Women’s Gymnastics Team. Besides that, it’s been mostly quiet. I’ll dive into why the Olympic Games haven’t done much for me to follow or even watch at this point. Will it change over the next ten days?

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Which Teams Will Make Noise Before MLB Trade Deadline Tomorrow? Too Much, Too Soon As NFL QB’s Get Paid! TNT Duped By NBA? Early Olympic Storylines! Feeling Blue After FL Trip?

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Good to be home, although I was feeling blue on Friday, I’ll unpack that and everything that’s taking place in the world of sports. On deck:

(2:53) Back in the New York groove at the home studio as opposed to the lovely back drop of palm trees and greenery of Florida. I’ll deliver some details of my trip to Florida at the end of the podcast.

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(5:17) Baseball’s trade deadline is tomorrow at 6pm. Teams are searching for reinforcements in order to qualify for postseason play. There have already been some big moves to date (Phillies get closer Carlos Estevez & OF Austin Hays. Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm. Orioles obtain Zac Eflin, Siranthony Dominguez & Cristian Pache. Mariners trade for Randy Arozarena and the Mets pickup Ryne Stanek and Jesse Winker) What other key players are still out there for the taking? Will other teams get involved in any last minute transactions? I’ll take a peek at the latest in the division and wild card races as the dog days of August are almost here.

(37:13) It must be nice to be a quarterback in the NFL. Two more guys get signed to enormous contract. Dolphins signed Tua Tagovailoa to the richest contract in the history of the franchise. While the Packers get Jordan Love to sign on the dotted line. Was this too much money for a QB that’s been injured with concussions in the past? Or a guy that only has one year of starting experience? It’s an interesting commentary on the state and market of what the cost of the QB is in 2024?

(44:30) TNT is looking to get back into the new media deal signed by the NBA where the network was left out. Warner Bros./Turner Media certainly has something to say about it as they may take this to court as they felt they were grossly misinterpreted of their contractual rights. How will this play out when it’s all said and done?

(47:37) One major signing in the NHL wasn’t much of a surprise. The Flyers and Travis Konecny have agreed to an eight year deal.

(48:34) I have a few interesting takeaways from the first two days of the Summer Olympics in Paris. How hurt is Simone Biles’s leg? Will anyone care about Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal? US Men’s Basketball Team rolls over Serbia, but how come Jayson Tatum didn’t play? Will NBA Rookie of the Year and France’s own Victor Wembanyama carry them deep into a medal game performance?

(55:10) Always transparent and accountable as I missed out on Saturday’s latest UFC matchup.

(56:23) I wrap up with sharing the rest of my trip to Florida, this time in Miami, which brought me home feeling a certain type of way.

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Mets Shock With Subway Series Sweep! Huge Series On Deck. NFL Camp Holdouts & 18 Game Season On The Come? TNT In War With NBA? Pressure On US Men’s B-Ball Team As Olympics Begin?

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Wrapping up another week as I have one last podcast in the Sunshine State, recapping, reviewing and previewing all that’s happening in the sports world. On deck:

(2:48) As I conclude my tour of Florida, my remote takes me inside (due to construction and a Metrorail train passing by every few minutes) on another hot, sunny summer day in Miami. The acoustics weren’t great in the room that I was recording, so my apologies to those listening if there were any echoes or issues in regards to the latest edition of the podcast.

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(5:56) Sports is starting to pick up a little bit as August is on the horizon, but baseball is still front and center here in late July. I cannot believe what the New York Mets did to their crosstown rival, New York Yankees over the past couple of days. They won a close one on Tuesday and last night took the Bombers to the back of the woodshed as they completed a season series sweep in dominating fashion. Now, both teams have to gear up for even bigger series this weekend with division rivals as the Mets play four at home vs. Atlanta. While the Yankees go up to Boston to play the Red Sox for three. How will they fare as both NY teams are either being chased or chasing in the Wild Card standings? I’ll go through the struggles of the Orioles in Miami. The reeling Mariners. The oncoming Rangers in the AL West. There are some intriguing series to keep an eye on (Dodgers-Astros, Guardians-Phillies, Pirates-D’backs) as we’re approaching the final weekend of the month.

(25:29) NFL Training Camps are open for business. You have quite a few key players holding out (i.e. Trent Williams, Hasan Reddick and Jordan Love) the latter, the most interesting because how much will he get with only one full season under his belt? There were two more retirement announcements (Raiders WR Michael Gallup. Eagles LB Brandon Graham at the end of the year) And the greed of the NFL crops up as there have been high level talks of increasing the season to 18 games in the future. You know how I feel about this. I’ll get into all of it as football is back in our consciousness.

(35:01) The NBA has officially announced their new media deal with ESPN/ABC, NBC & Amazon Prime for the next eleven years worth $76 billion dollars. TNT feels snubbed based on what they said that they’ve countered Amazon’s offer and should still broadcast games after next season. Is this the end for TNT? Can they still negotiate considering this already a done deal. Also, the WNBA signed a new deal as well (11/$2.2 billion, could go up to 3 billion) Is it time for yours truly to start taking notice on a league that has received plenty of attention over the past couple of years? Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau signs a three year extension. And Andrew Nembhard of the Pacers cashed in on a good playoff run with a three year/$59 million dollar deal.

(42:26) A high profile signing in Edmonton for the front office as former Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman will take his talents to Northern Alberta, but this comes after a two year suspension from the NHL for his involvement in the alleged sexual harassment case back in 2010. Was this a good move by the Western Conference Champions?

(45:36) With the Olympics beginning tomorrow night, I’ll preview as much as I could when it comes to what’ll take place in Paris over the next two and a half weeks. One big question going into the Games, how much pressure with the USA Men’s Basketball Team face as they’re the favorites to come home with the Gold Medal?

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