Team of Rivals Podcast

It's one of our favorite days of the year! Bobby Bonilla pay day! That's right! This will happen for 10 more wonderful years. He may be the first, but certainly not the last. Pete takes us through the list along with some new names. On the baseball front, we're a month away from the trade deadline, but we're not hearing or reading as much as we thought we would have. The hot stove isn't very hot yet. The Cardinals and Cubs are both playing well. We think the Cubs should be buyer, and we'd like to see the Cardinals do as they promised and clear the deck to let their youth take it the rest of the way. Pete is giving in to pressure from Ron and Elliott and is going to, and I say "going to" watch a Disney product. It's fine because he may have delivered the best intro in the show's history on this evening. Check out this week’s livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After nearly three months and 78 games, Major League Baseball finally graced its 2025 fans with one of the best rivalries in sports. This week, the full team joined the end of Game 2 in progress and discussed the latest happenings on both sides of the I-55 Rivalry. Plus, an abridged version of "Ron's Soccer Minute"! Check out this week’s livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2024 trade season has NOTHING on 2025! Luis Arraez may have been traded in May 2024, but Rafael Devers goes to the Giants in mid-June?! Ron, Elliott, and Pete dissect what they think this means for the Cubs, the Cards, and this year's trade deadline. Plus, the most subdued Soccer Minute you've ever heard. Check out this week’s livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a week of vacation and old man procedures, all 3 hosts are back at it. Cardinals seem to be leveling off while the Cubs up their lead a bit in the NL Central. Are the Cubs better off with Ian Happ at leadoff, or is PCA the more traditional choice? The Cubs are in the market in June, but are any teams willing to sell so soon? The Cardinals won a series this week against MLB's darling franchise, but then run into a very good Toronto squad. Are the Cardinals in the selling market yet? They may put themselves there soon if pitching starts to become an issue. Is there a universe this year where they will actually be buyers? NO. Pete has some pop culture to talk about, and a beef with the Lucasfilm story group...just making shit up. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cardinals and Cubs keep winning. That puts the guys in a good mood this week. But before they got into baseball, some time was spent talking about movies and tv shows. ToR's official and pretentious reccomendations. Ron falls for a fake story on PCA doing PED's during Cubs talk while Pete and Elliott are surprisingly hinged regarding the Cubs early season success. Ron mirrors the same sentiment when it comes to the Cardinals, but hasn't been able to watch this week due to stupid, awful, horribly bad blackouts. How long will these good vibes last? Stay tuned to find out. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete's back, and he has questions. With Elliott mere hours away from vacation and madly packing the Family Truckster, Ron and Pete dive deep into the world of baseball and beyond, tackling everything from the clown show in St. Louis to the Cubs' continued early-season success to the Cardinals' surprising stretch of good baseball. The show starts with a disheartening Soccer Minute as Ron delivers a perfectly-timed rant on City's lack of direction. The duo then shares their thoughts on the Cubs' "other" superstar and whether he can maintain his impressive form as the season progresses. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reminisce about past baseball stars and compare them to the current crop of talent, pondering the significance of superstars in today’s game. They also touch on the importance of strong defense and how it can impact a team's success. Elliott makes a surprise appearance at the end of the show for a discussion about Andor's place in the Star Wars universe and the impact – both good and bad – of new streaming series on beloved franchises. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Pete out, Ron and Elliott get to go wild on Star Wars talk, but not before covering some interesting ground on the baseball front. MLB reinstates Pete Rose and others. The Cubs call up one of their top prospects while sending Ian Happ to the IL (which will make Pete HAPP-Y). The Cardinals are on a 9 game winning streak thanks to coach Gruden, but are we buying what we're seeing? No. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the Team discusses the Cubs’ impressive early-season performance, having navigated the toughest schedule in baseball to sit six games over .500. The hosts marvel at the Cubs’ 9-0 thrashing of the Pirates, highlighting breakout performances from Carson Kelly and Pete Crow-Armstrong, while debating whether this team echoes the 2015 Cubs’ unexpected rise. Ron remains cautiously pessimistic, sticking to his 40-game assessment rule, while Elliot and Pete revel in the Cubs’ potential. The conversation shifts to the Cardinals, with a nostalgic tribute to former GM Walt Jocketty, whose bold trades and veteran acquisitions shaped their 2000s success. The hosts reflect on his legacy, with Pete drawing parallels to Billy Beane’s "Moneyball" approach. Elliott and Pete lament missed opportunities, specifically the Cubs’ failure to pursue Bryce Harper in 2018 and contrast that episode with rumors of the Cubs targeting Kyle Tucker for a massive extension. Beyond baseball, the episode features "Ron’s Soccer Minute", recapping St. Louis City’s frustrating 2-2 draw against LAFC, and the debut of "Elliot’s Music Minute", where he shares his love for jam bands like Goose and his upcoming concert plans. Pete also teases a future "Travel Minute"… Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dive into the electric energy of this week's episode, as Ron, Elliot, and Pete deliver a rollicking blend of sports, nostalgia, and unfiltered banter. The trio dives headfirst into the MLB season, breaking down the Cubs’ red-hot offense and basepath chaos that’s got fans buzzing, while dissecting the Cardinals’ pitching woes and looming trade deadline decisions. From stolen bases to bullpen blues, they leave no base uncovered, drawing parallels to the high-octane 1980s Cardinals teams and debating the future of stars like Sonny Gray. But it’s not just baseball—expect a trip down memory lane with hilarious stories of high school coaches, colorful metaphors, and the kind of raw, unpolished humor that only lifelong sports fans can deliver. The episode takes a sharp turn into soccer with a passionate rant about MLS officiating, a nod to CITY’s gritty performance, and a bold call for better replay systems across sports. Plus, a spirited debate about the state of Star Wars fandom and a shoutout to Ken Griffey Jr.’s latest off-field win. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're a week+ into the season and all three hosts are back at home base. We're reserved but hopeful for our teams so far into this season, but there are a few warning signs. Moreso for the Cardinals pitching staff. We talk a little Goonies sequel before getting into the Cubs and Cardinals. We take a quick break for Pete's trip out West to see the Cubs at the A's and get a guest visit from a real A's fan, Scott, who has had to endure the pain of the A's ownership. We also get in a little Pozo talk and how he's cementing his legacy into the Team of Rivals Beer League HOF and giving Hector Villanueva a run for his money as starting catcher. If you like what you've heard, follow us on X: @teamofrivalspod, on Facebook: @teamofrivalspod and Insta: @teamofrivalspod. We're on all of your pod catchers, so simply search: Team of Rivals Podcast and click follow or subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete is out West checking out his Cubs as they take on the A's at their new home in Sacramento. With Pete away this week, Ron and Elliott were joined by Don Glenn of Gateway Sports. They guys covered the opening series in MLB, highlighting the Cardinals and the Cubs. Who do you pick as your manager between Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina? Pete checked in with boots on the ground out in CA before the guys pivoted to torpedo bats. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

In this episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, we take a deep dive into the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals as the 2025 season approaches. With Ron away on the road, Elliott and Pete are joined by special guest Derek King to discuss the palpable apathy among Cardinals fans and the looming changes in the organization. They dissect the end of the Mozeliak era and the uncertain beginnings of the Bloom era, exploring the frustrations surrounding management decisions and the impact of analytics on the game. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reflect on the Cardinals' rich history and the disconnect fans feel with the current roster. Derek shares his insights on the team's struggles, the importance of fundamental baseball, and the need for a youth movement to reinvigorate the fanbase. Elliott and Derek also touch on the Cubs’ offseason moves and the emerging talent that could shape the future of both teams. As they wrap up, the hosts highlight the emotional moments in baseball, including a heartwarming story about a young player making the major league squad, reminding listeners of the magic that once captivated fans. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Listen to the pod at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

In this week's episode, the guys dive headfirst into the "excitement" of the 2025 MLB season kickoff! With Ron logging in remotely from a convention in Orlando, Pete and Elliott kick things off with a lively discussion about the Cubs’ frustrating first loss to the Dodgers in Tokyo. The duo reflects on the early morning game, the challenges of international matchups, and the implications for Major League Baseball's global expansion efforts. As they dissect the game, the guys touch on the performance of Shohei Ohtani and the questionable decisions made by the Dodgers, specifically their recent moves with player contracts. The conversation flows into a broader critique of MLB's marketing strategies and how the concentration of talent on a few teams might affect the league's appeal. The guys also discuss the Cardinals’ offseason and how their roster decisions are shaping up as they prepare for the season ahead. Ron shifts gears with his Soccer Minute to offer his take on the impact of goalkeeper Roman Burki’s hand injury and City's surprising shift into a defensive powerhouse. The guys wrap up with a review of the Bears’ offseason moves to-date, highlighting the changes made to the offensive line and the potential for a more competitive season ahead. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook.

It's a special Sunday evening episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast this week. Exciting things lie ahead for the formerly UNDEFEATED Cubs, the UNDEFEATED City FC, and the Star Wars franchise. (Well, maybe not the latter.) In this lively episode, Ron, Elliott, and Pete tackle the latest in sports and pop culture with their signature humor and insight. Kicking things off, the trio dives into the perplexing situation surrounding the Cardinals and their offseason struggles, with Ron sharing his frustrations over the team's stagnant moves and the ongoing mystery of Nolan Arenado's future. Meanwhile, Elliott can't help but gloat about the Cubs' formerly undefeated spring training record, leading to a spirited debate about both teams' prospects for the upcoming season. The conversation shifts gears as they discuss St. Louis City FC's recent performance, and Ron laments their scoreless draws and the challenges faced on the field. As the episode wraps, the guys touch on the Chicago Bears' upcoming draft and free agent strategies, speculating on potential player acquisitions that could shape the team's future. The discussion draws to a close with a nerdy turn, as they delve into the latest rumors surrounding Kathleen Kennedy's tenure at Lucasfilm, with the hosts sharing their thoughts on the future of Star Wars and what it would take to reignite their passion for the franchise. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook.

Pitchers and catchers have reported, Nolan Arenado is still a Cardinal, and Alex Bregman is now a Red Sock. Ron, Elliott, and Pete bring their usual highly rational takes to the latest in MLB on this special Presidents' Day episode. After the obligatory baseball talk, this week's conversation turns to pop culture, chess, and Ron's Soccer minute. • 10 vs. 2 MMA: https://x.com/i/status/1891674697542046063 Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook. Check out Fuel Sports Network on Facebook and on X.

Mood. Some of us anyway. It was a pretty dull time in Cardinals Nation until Jimmy Ballgame decided to speak. @Holy_Elle and Dan Buffa join the crew this week to share their thoughts on baseball in STL. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook. Check out Fuel Sports Network on Facebook and on X.

Ron, Elliott, and Pete dive into the lackluster offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals, with Ron expressing his disinterest in this year's Winter Warm-Up and the team's failure to make significant moves. The guys discuss the ambiguous "reset" strategy announced by the Cardinals' management, questioning what it really means for the future of the team. Elliott counters with a look at the Chicago Cubs' recent signings, highlighting their efforts to improve the roster while Pete pokes fun at the expectations of Cubs fans regarding team profitability. The conversation takes a comedic turn as the hosts explore the absurdity of fan expectations in the current sports landscape. As the episode progresses, the trio shifts gears to the Hall of Fame announcements, celebrating the induction of Ichiro and reflecting on the careers of other inductees like Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia. They discuss the implications of the steroid era on Hall of Fame voting and speculate on future inductees, including Carlos Beltrán and Ryan Braun. Wrapping up the episode, they touch on the Chicago Bears' recent coaching hires before celebrating the return of "Ron's Soccer Minute"! That's right, the excitement for the upcoming MLS season is palpable, as Ron shares his hopes for St. Louis City SC and their new coach. The guys also share a laugh over the latest Star Wars news, including the unexpected fate of Watto the Toydarian. Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook. Check out Fuel Sports Network on Facebook and on X.

In this fiery episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, Ron, Elliott, and Pete tear into the latest MLB drama with all the fire and flair you’d expect. It kicks off with Ron going off on the Dodgers' controversial signing of Roki Sasaki, sparking a heated debate about the growing imbalance in the game. Ron’s so fed up with baseball’s direction, he might just quit being a fan altogether. The guys then stumble upon a shocking discovery – another podcast using the Team of Rivals name! Naturally, they debate whether to send in the lawyers or just invite the copycats on for a showdown. They dive into the absurdity of not even Googling your podcast name before launching and the lengths people will go for some lazy branding. Things take a turn when Pete rips into Cubs fans for rolling out the red carpet for Sammy Sosa’s return at this weekend’s Cubs Convention. Pete’s not having it, especially with Sammy’s nonstop thirst for attention – he’s fired up, to say the least. The mood lightens as the trio shifts gears to honor the legendary Bob Uecker, sharing some of their favorite stories and clips from his career. Ueck’s humor and wit made him a beloved icon in the world of baseball broadcasting, and the guys give him the shout-out he deserves. Finally, the guys wrap things up with a chat about the Chicago Bears’ coaching search, tossing around names like Mike McCarthy and wondering if the team can finally find a leader who’ll bring some much-needed success. It's a jam-packed episode full of rants, laughs, and some seriously hot takes. You won’t want to miss it! Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook. Check out Fuel Sports Network on Facebook and on X.