Toeing The Slab with David Cone

David, Justin and James discuss what’s next for the Phillies pitching staff now that Aaron Nola is returning, and whether they need more rotation help. What could the Braves be up to with their recent activity? The group also touches on the aggressive nature of the front offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Plus, why Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson don’t cut it for the Cardinals, a realistic expectation for a Yamamoto contract, and Brandon Woodruff’s options. In the Yankees chat, the gang discussed Zack Britton’s recent comments and whether a reunion makes sense with either Sonny Gray or Jordan Montgomery. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB. 00:00 INTRO 03:44 The Opener 07:25 Aaron Nola re-signs with the Phillies 12:58 Braves are making moves 22:28 Cardinals sign Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson 26:57 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially posted 35:12 What will Brandon Woodruff's deal look like? 40:07 Yankees 49:59 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).Bet $5 Get $150: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $150 issued in bonus bets. No Sweat: Opt in req. 1 No Sweat token issued per day. SGP/SGPx bets only. 3+ legs req. Max. wagering limits apply. Must use funds from cash balance. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Bet must lose after applying Token. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of losing bet. Tokens expire at start of the last game each day when offered. No Sweat cannot be used to redeem Bet $5 Get $150 offer. Rewarded bonus bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 12/18/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin, and James react to MLB's Cy Young award announcements and dive into what's to follow long-term and short-term with Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell being the winners. Does this cement Cole's Hall of Fame case? How much does this help Snell in free agency? The crew also dives into a surprising possibility regarding Shohei Ohtani's free agency along with evaluating the most undervalued free agents this winter and more! New episodes every week. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB. 00:00 INTRO 02:57 The Opener 06:40 Is Gerrit Cole a Hall of Famer now? 14:04 How much does Blake Snell's Cy Young help his free agency? 18:56 Shohei Ohtani may take a short-term deal? 24:30 Mystery team that could make a big splash 30:38 Most undervalued free agent pitchers available? 34:42 Changes to the pitch clock for 2024 38:31 The Yankees and Brian Cashman 52:29 The A's are officially moving to Las Vegas 57:58 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).Bet $5 Get $150: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $150 issued in bonus bets. No Sweat: Opt in req. 1 No Sweat token issued per day. SGP/SGPx bets only. 3+ legs req. Max. wagering limits apply. Must use funds from cash balance. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Bet must lose after applying Token. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of losing bet. Tokens expire at start of the last game each day when offered. No Sweat cannot be used to redeem Bet $5 Get $150 offer. Rewarded bonus bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 12/18/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin, and James put a bow on the World Series along with diving into some early offseason news including Clayton Kershaw undergoing shoulder surgery, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's posting, opt-outs and options, and more. The crew also dives into three foreign stars that may wind up with the Yankees. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 01:41 The Opener 05:00 World Series recap 16:17 Reviewing year one of the pitch clock 22:42 Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery 26:45 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially posted 29:45 Which of these group of pitchers would you sign? 25:30 Yankees 45:57 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Bet $5 Get $200: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued in bonus bets. No Sweat: Opt in req. 1 No Sweat token issued per day. SGP/SGPx bets only. 3+ legs req. Max. wagering limits apply. Must use funds from cash balance. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Bet must lose after applying Token. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of losing bet. Tokens expire at start of the last game each day when offered. No Sweat cannot be used to redeem Bet $5 Get $200 offer. Rewarded bonus bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at draftkings.com/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James examine the first two games of the World Series and wonder if we’ll see another seven inning performance from any pitcher the rest of the series like we did from Merrill Kelly. What should we realistically expect from Max Scherzer? How can Texas tame Arizona’s running game? And will MLB’s plan to reduce the number of pitchers allowed on a roster in the future have its desired effect? Plus, how well would you rate the chances of the Yankees trading for Juan Soto? Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 02:27 The Opener 04:07 Merrill Kelly the first World Series pitcher to complete 7 innings since 2019 08:47 World Series tied 1-1 after D-Backs win game 2 12:22 Max Scherzer gets the start for Texas in game 3 17:17 Brandon Pfaadt going for the D-Backs 20:40 Are these six pitchers enough for Arizona? 23:48 Rangers pitching 26:05 The D-Backs running game this October 33:14 Marcus Semien or Christian Walker more disappointing this postseason? 36:21 Manfred wants less pitchers on rosters 42:12 Juan Soto rumors 48:23 Predictions 51:15 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Bet $5 Get $200: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued in bonus bets. No Sweat: Opt in req. 1 No Sweat token issued per day. SGP/SGPx bets only. 3+ legs req. Max. wagering limits apply. Must use funds from cash balance. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Bet must lose after applying Token. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of losing bet. Tokens expire at start of the last game each day when offered. No Sweat cannot be used to redeem Bet $5 Get $200 offer. Rewarded bonus bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at draftkings.com/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang reviews the pitching decisions of NLCS Game 7, and the emergence of Brandon Pfaadt, whom Coney believes is a star in the making. Looking ahead to the World Series, James sizes up two bullpens who have proved many wrong. Who holds the edge in the bullpen, rotation and lineup? Justin believes Max Scherzer is a true wild card. Plus, the Giants, Padres and Red Sox make changes. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 03:43 The Opener 08:07 NLCS Game 7 reaction 25:58 World Series preview 39:04 Around the league 48:26 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/ONT/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James react to the Rangers winning Game 7 in Houston to reach the World Series, how short a leash Max Scherzer may have in the Fall Classic, and whether they consider this era of Astros baseball “dynastic.” Plus, what to expect for Game 7 of the NLCS tonight in Philadelphia. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 02:59 The Opener 07:54 The Rangers win the ALCS! 21:30 What's next for the Astros? 25:06 NLCS game 7 preview 34:17 Astros a dynasty or not? 41:53 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/ONT/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James wonder out loud what the Astros and Dbacks can do to get back in their respective series. Arizona will have to be the more creative team with their pitching moving forward. Who has been the best starting pitcher in October? Would you invest more in Jordan Montgomery or Aaron Nola in free agency? What’s preventing other teams from following the Rangers quick rebuilding model? The hosts also touch on Kim Ng’s future and why Craig Counsell may be the most important person in the sport this offseason. In our Yankees chat, the hosts grade producer Dan’s offseason blueprint. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 05:02 The Opener 11:55 Best postseason starter? 17:08 Postseason tax 23:25 Free agency 28:36 Why don't more teams do what the Rangers did? 32:38 Kim NG and Marlins part ways 40:00 Brewers the team that has most to figure out this winter? 45:30 Yankees 1:00:31 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/ONT/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James try and catch their breath after an amazing Game 2 between the Braves and Phillies. Despite one heart-breaking defeat, Coney remains bullish on the Phils. While none of the hosts feel the layoff for teams with byes is “a thing” just yet, is the layoff *too* long? Do fans need to recalibrate their minds for what the postseason has actually become? The hosts assess the Braves pitching staff, whether we ended up asking too much of the Dodgers rotation, why the Twins hold the pitching edge over Houston and which homegrown core they’re rolling with between the Orioles and Rangers. Touching on the Blue Jays and the Berrios/Kikuchi pitching move, Justin wonders why front offices still try to maintain the illusion that they don’t make game decisions. If they had a seat at the table at the Yankees end-of-season meetings, what is each host pounding the table for? Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 01:54 Best game of the playoffs yet (The Opener) 04:17 Does the playoff format need changing? 18:22 Braves/Phillies 24:03 Dodgers/D-Backs 31:13 Astros/Twins 35:16 Rangers/Orioles 38:10 Blue Jays mistakes 42:44 Lack of conviction in managers these days? 49:38 Yankees 1:00:02 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/ONT/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David is in Philadelphia for Phillies/Marlins. James is in Minnesota for Twins/Blue Jays. The postseason is here! The hosts touch on whether they’d take the momentum of a Wild Card team or the rest of a team on a bye into the Division Series. Coney, Justin and James dig deeper into Jordan Montgomery’s and Zack Wheeler’s respective performances to open up the postseason. What was Jerry Dipoto saying in Seattle? Which fired manager may receive another opportunity? What should the Yankees hitting philosophies look like moving forward? Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 03:46 Rest in peace Tim Wakefield 06:22 Would you rather have a first round bye or have the momentum from the Wild Card Series? 10:19 Biggest takeaway from day one of the Wild Card Round? 15:07 How big of a lift did Jordan Montgomery give to the Rangers pitching staff? 21:09 Jerry Dipoto's odd comments during Seattle's post-mortem 25:55 Gabe Kapler, Buck Showalter, Phil Nevin lose their jobs 31:29 Yankees chat GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/ONT/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James put out an S.O.S. for Coney’s iPad at LaGuardia Airport. They open the show by touching on the passing of Brooks Robinson. Then, is the Braves pitching staff in trouble? How close will the voting be for the NL Cy Young Award? Where’s the love for the Twins pitching staff? Where’s the offense for the Blue Jays pitching staff?! And in the Yankees chat, how closely is the organization listening to Aaron Judge? Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB Go to https://shop.jomboymedia.com/products/blitzball-blitz-road-to-billys to buy your tickets for Blitzball Blitz at Billy’s! 00:00 INTRO 01:46 The Opener 05:56 Braves injuries 09:46 NL Cy Young race 14:55 Respect the Twins? 20:47 Blue Jays offense 26:38 Yankees/Aaron Judge 32:28 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR) or www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Bet $5 Get $200: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets. Ends 10/22/23 11:59 PM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James open by saluting Adam Wainwright for his 200th career victory. Coney gives his short-list of expansion cities now that the Rays seemingly have their new stadium. Shohei Ohtani will have missed a full month to end the season. He’s still the AL MVP, right? The hosts size up the Dodgers potential rotation for a division series, which team in line for a bye has the strongest playoff rotation, and where the Yankees begin with self-evaluation. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 00:17 Adam Wainwright gets win No. 200! 06:04 Rays new ballpark 10:00 Is Shohei Ohtani still the AL MVP? 12:58 D-Backs/Cubs rotations 16:07 Dodgers rotation 21:20 Best postseason rotations? 29:38 Red Sox/Mets 33:40 Yankees 40:40 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR) or www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Bet $5 Get $200: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets. Ends 10/22/23 11:59 PM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James weigh in on reports of Alek Manoah not reporting to Toronto's AAA affiliate. They also deep dive on the comments made by George Kirby last week, and how they represent where pitching conditioning/development has been and where it could be going next. The hosts examine both Cy Young races with two and a half weeks to play. Could Deion Sanders have success as a baseball manager? The Mets are hiring David Stearns to oversee baseball operations. What's his first order of business, and how does it affect baseball in New York? Finally, a look at the first season of one of this past winter's top free agent pitchers: Carlos Rodón. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use my promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 02:50 The Opener 06:41 George Kirby's comments 20:14 Have the Mariners peaked? 25:14 Are the Cy Young races over? 32:05 Deion Sanders as a baseball manager? 37:04 Mets hire David Stearns 45:35 Review of Carlos Rodon's first season with the Yankees 53:39 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR) or www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 09/18/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin, and James discuss all things pitching and more in another episode of Toeing the Slab! In today's show the crew talks the latest from Shohei Ohtani's camp, the Dodgers rotation after Julio Urias' arrest, Rangers bullpen, Jasson Dominguez and more! For tickets to tailgate with the Talkin’ Giants crew go go to shop.jomboymedia.com, click on JM Events and purchase your tickets right from our store Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 00:18 Shohei Ohtani's agent speaks on injury and his future 03:53 Dodgers rotation after Urias' arrest 09:16 Can anyone dethrone the Braves? 13:47 Rangers bullpen 18:13 Astros/Mariners the best playoff matchup scenario? 21:30 The benefit of the balanced schedule? 26:19 Yankee Yutes, Jasson Dominguez, and Michael King 43:28 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR) or www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 09/18/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin, and James discuss all things pitching and more in another episode of Toeing the Slab! In today's show the crew talks how the Angels handled Shohei Ohtani ahead of his devastating UCL tear, the Brewers and Mariners pitching staffs, O's losing Felix Bautista, and the Yankees releasing Josh Donaldson. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 01:09 The Opener (Shohei Ohtani) 07:24 Mets give Max Scherzer a "thank you" tribute video... 11:19 Brewers offense dominating but does their pitching staff have what it takes? 15:33 Which pitchers in Seattle’s rotation are you putting in the bullpen for a playoff series? 19:37 Will Baltimore be able to march on with Felix Bautista? 25:10 Braves vs the Dodgers this weekend... what are you paying attention to the most during this series? 28:34 Yankees release Josh Donaldson/Luis Severino pitching better 33:35 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR) or www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 09/18/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin, and James discuss all things pitching and more in another episode of Toeing the Slab! In today's show the crew talks Boston's chances at making the playoffs, the Astros pitching woes of late, Mariners surging to an AL West crown (?), Mike Trout returning, Everson Pereira's call up and a former Yankee prospect airing it out on their apparently flawed farm system. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB Launchpad has reinvented the baseball thumb guard for optimum performance, and is now available at https://launchpadthumbguard.com 00:00 INTRO 03:56 The Opener 08:27 Red Sox have a chance? 14:44 Astros pitching troubles 19:37 Mariners winning the AL West? 26:39 Mike Trout is returning 33:02 Ohtani in Queens 39:43 Yankees 51:35 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR) or www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 09/18/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/ftball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James examine why several pitchers are thriving early with their new teams following the trade deadline. The trio believes the Mariners can continue to win, and they look at other teams in the wild card hunt who could go on an extended run. Coney assesses where Luis Severino is for the Yankees, and why Michael King transitioning into a starter makes sense. Launchpad has reinvented the baseball thumb guard for optimum performance, and is now available at https://launchpadthumbguard.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 02:17 The Opener 06:33 Justin Verlander/Max Scherzer "diva" fiasco 12:12 Lance Lynn and the Dodgers rotation 15:23 Wild Card races 21:20 Sandy Alcantara is back 25:50 Would David rather face the Braves or Dodgers lineup? 27:48 Biggest weekend series? 32:42 Yankees 45:26 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the expanded playoff format, David, Justin and James wonder whether the trade deadline needs to be extended by two weeks. The hosts size up the Rays chances without Shane McClanahan, the Dodgers chances with an improving Julio Urias, and which division race intrigues them more: the AL West or NL Central? We’ve reached the point where we wonder whether the Yankees offense can pick up New York’s starting rotation. Former catcher Rick Cerone joins the show! Launchpad has reinvented the baseball thumb guard for optimum performance, and is now available at https://launchpadthumbguard.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 01:02 The Opener 03:21 Extend the trade deadline by two weeks? 07:04 Shane McClanahan's injury 09:40 The dog days 13:04 Most interesting division battle? 19:50 Dodgers rotation 24:59 J-Rod's deke 28:11 Rick Cerone interview 53:53 Yankees 1:01:55 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the trade deadline, all the focus is on the AL West race in Texas. David believes Max Scherzer will make the biggest impact for his new team, the Rangers. James and Justin believes it will be Justin Verlander for the Astros. The hosts recap the historic day for the Astros, which ended in Framber Valdez’s no-hitter, and the polar opposite historic day for the Mets. Did the Dodgers, Rays and Orioles do enough? What does it mean that the Yankees did close to nothing? Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 04:17 The Opener 06:05 Astros and Mets deadline day will go down as more significant? 10:37 Max Scherzer speaks out 13:58 New York teams or Texas teams the bigger story of this year's deadline? 18:28 Which pitcher traded will make the biggest impact? 22:49 Did the Rays and Orioles do enough? 28:47 Evaluating the Dodgers rotation after E-Rod rejects trade 32:50 Yankees... 50:11 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James tackle some big topics with a week before the trade deadline. Have we seen the Rays at their low point, and what deals can they swing to put them over the top? The hosts do their weekly check-in on the Shohei Ohtani situation in Anaheim, and stress the fact that if the Angels decide to hold on to Ohtani, they need to be big buyers at the deadline. What did front offices learn from the Josh Hader trade last summer? Also, how are the best teams in baseball approaching the deadline? Coney believes the Yankees addition of Andy Pettitte to their staff is another example of teams trying to copy the Braves blend of real experience and new information. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use my promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 02:27 The Opener 11:10 Rays 4-14 in July 16:06 Checking in on Shohei Ohtani 26:48 Learning something from the Josh Hader trade 33:41 What will the top 4 teams do at the deadline? 38:51 Yankees 46:09 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Justin and James go all in on Shohei Ohtani! Will he break Aaron Judge’s AL home run record? How do the Angels separate business from baseball with Ohtani’s impending free agency and the trade deadline two weeks away? Do east coast teams need to trade for Ohtani to entice him to sign during free agency? Also, which clubs make sense for pitchers on teams already waiving the white flag? In the Yankees discussion, the crew wonders how perilous the Yankees season is at the moment, and whether it should force them to loosen up their “bullpen rules.” Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use our promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 02:26 The Opener 08:05 Will Ohtani break Judge's home run record? 10:28 Ohtani's trade future 14:08 Do east coast teams need to trade for Ohtani to entice him to sign during free agency? 20:22 Cardinals are selling 24:02 Who else should sell? 31:00 Yankees 46:46 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit OPGR.org (OR). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/NH/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices