Exploring the College Football Landscape & What’s Next for the Warriors

Summary

PTI Podcast Summary: "Exploring the College Football Landscape & What’s Next for the Warriors"
Hosts: Tony Kornheiser & Michael Wilbon
Guest: Tim Kurkjian (ESPN Baseball Analyst)
Date: July 28, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon dig into headline-grabbing topics across college football, the NBA, and MLB. They open with the turmoil enveloping the North Carolina football program in Bill Belichick’s second year, pivot to a sweeping discussion of the 2026 college football contenders—focusing on the Big Ten and SEC arms race—and then wrestle with whether the Golden State Warriors should move on from Steph Curry. Tim Kurkjian joins for "Five Good Minutes" on looming MLB trade deadline decisions and the competitive balance debate. The show wraps with fast-hitting reactions to major news and anniversaries in sports.

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Main Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Bill Belichick’s Messy Year Two at UNC

Segment Start: 00:49

• Summary: UNC football is embroiled in off-field distraction and investigation: Belichick’s 4-8 debut season, media focus on his relationship with Jordan Hudson, and now GM Mike Lombardi placed on administrative leave due to HR complaints. Pablo Torre reports the program is under investigation for NIL violations by the College Sports Commission.

• Wilbon’s Take:

  • He’s shocked at how poorly things are going, stressing that in today’s environment, patience is short for high-profile coaches.
  • Quote (01:56): "Like there's an avalanche coming, Tony...This was supposed to work. If it didn't after one year, okay, but two years, that's about as long as you get in today’s culture...I'm freaked out a little bit by that."

• Kornheiser’s Take:

  • Draws Titanic comparisons, pointing to the embarrassment mounting from the off-field stories.
  • Quote (03:05): "Were you on the Titanic when it hit the iceberg? Because it sounds like that. It sounds awful. In the words of the late, great Michael Ray Richardson, this ship be sinking."
  • Emphasizes the program’s poor on-field record, losing all in-state rivalries for the first time in decades and massive player turnover.
  • Quote (03:48): "It feels, Mike, like they're thrashing around...I bought the Chapel Bill stuff. I did."

• Outlook: The hosts see little immediate hope, with a brutal schedule ahead (TCU, East Tennessee State, at Clemson, Notre Dame), contemplating whether rolling Belichick out the door may soon be the only option.

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2. College Football Power Dynamics: Big Ten vs. SEC

Segment Start: 04:46

• Topic: After Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana delivered three national titles for the Big Ten, can the streak continue?
• Kornheiser:
  • Dismisses the Pac-12 ("doesn't have one"), doubts the ACC and Big 12. Sees power centering only on Big Ten and SEC.
  • Points out the SEC’s drought (no team in the title game for three years) but their track record and new additions (Texas, Oklahoma).
  • Quote (06:24): "I would bet 100 out of 100 that the winner comes from [Big Ten or SEC]...I'm going to take the SEC."
• Wilbon:
  • Only backs Ohio State from the Big Ten, with Michigan in transition and Indiana unlikely to repeat.
  • Quote (06:45): "It's all in Ohio State. And if you say to me, is it Ohio State or one of four or five SEC teams, I'm going to tell you we won't get our fourth consecutive title."
• Dark Horse: Oregon gets a mention as a possible top-five contender, but both concede the title will run through SEC powerhouses (Alabama, Georgia, Texas, LSU, Ole Miss).

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3. Golden State Warriors: End of an Era?

Segment Start: 07:40

• Context: After missing out on LeBron James and with a core of aging stars—Steph Curry (38), Draymond Green (36), soon Jimmy Butler (37)—should the Warriors trade Curry to jump-start a rebuild?
• Wilbon:
  • Firmly against trading Curry; says he’s invaluable to Northern California, both as a player and a cultural icon.
  • Downplays possibility of a blockbuster return now due to Curry’s age.
  • Quote (08:19): "You're not going to get a haul for Steph Curry...Steph Curry means something to Northern California like few athletes I have ever seen in 45 years...He is that deified. Justifiably. I don't see him leaving."
• Kornheiser:
  • Regrets missing LeBron, believes Warriors could have contended again with him, but now thinks title window may be closed.
  • Speculates on possible destinations for Curry if he ever wanted to chase another ring: San Antonio, Boston, Miami, or a return home to Charlotte.
  • Quote (09:55): "I sort of think it's over there. I mean, I do think it's over. You talk about places. If Steph Curry wants to go...[he] could close the circle by going to Charlotte."
  • Notes Curry’s unique popularity and lack of controversy distinguishes him.
• Wilbon’s Closing Thought:
  • Sees Curry as unlikely to ring-chase; deeply tied to Oakland/San Francisco.
  • Quote (10:56): "What I know...Steph Curry ain't chasing a ring...Oakland, San Francisco, Northern California. That is Stephen Curry."

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4. MLB Trade Deadline & Competitive Balance, with Tim Kurkjian

Five Good Minutes Segment: 13:21

• Tigers & Tarek Skubal:
  • Kurkjian thinks it’s now more likely Detroit trades ace Skubal since the club is below .500 and he’s unlikely to re-sign. However, recalls recent history where Detroit improbably surged to a playoff berth, so the team must be careful.
  • Quote (13:46): "It seems a little more likely now that they move him...This will be the biggest decision of the trade deadline."
• Padres & Mason Miller:
  • Many clubs want Miller (27 saves, 0.82 ERA), including the Yankees and Pirates. If San Diego moves him, it will be for substantial return while still contending.
  • Quote (14:53): "[He’s] affordable, under control for the next three years...the whole trade deadline is about Skubal and Mason Miller."
• Yankees’ Injury Problems:
  • With Judge, Stanton, and Bellinger out, the Yankees must add offense and perhaps a catcher/third baseman to maintain postseason hopes. Kurkjian says Judge likely won’t return before September.
  • Quote (15:53): "They're in trouble offensively...But their pitching is so good...they’re gonna get to October no matter what."
• Labor Negotiations & Competitive Balance:
  • With 21 of 30 teams within two games of a playoff spot and surprises from small markets, Kurkjian doubts owners’ push for a salary cap.
  • Quote (17:10): "I think it does...You can win if you draft and develop properly."
• Final Reflection:
  • Kurkjian and Kornheiser agree the playoff race is more open than ever, great for the game.
  • Quote (18:11): "21 out of 30 still have a chance here on July 27th. That's good for baseball."

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5. Fast Reactions & "Happy Time"

Key Timestamps:

• Harry Kane’s Birthday & Career (20:36): Recap of Kane’s footballing legacy; both hosts praise his World Cup exploits for England and club career.
• Anniversary: Dennis Martinez Perfect Game (21:38): Discusses landmark moment in MLB history.
• Happy Trails: Marlins End 12-Game Losing Streak (22:21): Recaps wild comeback; elsewhere, Braves’ Connor Thomas endures historically rough outing.
• Savannah Bananas & Kerry Wood (22:31): Kornheiser enjoys the spectacle, Wilbon grumbles about Banana Ball but admits Kerry Wood can still throw a ceremonial strike.

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6. Big Finish

Segment Start: 23:46

• NFL: Eagles give Jalen Carter a $106M extension – Wilbon says money matters less than performance.
• NFL: Baker Mayfield to play out his Bucs contract – ambiguous future.
• Soccer: Zinedine Zidane named France coach – hosts approve.
• NFL: Jerry Jones hints at adding talent for Cowboys – annual routine.
• MLB: Guardians end losing streak – Wilbon not thrilled as it impacts his White Sox.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On UNC Football/Belichick:
  • Kornheiser: "This ship be sinking." (03:05)
• On College Football Race:
  • Kornheiser: "I would bet 100 out of 100 that the winner comes from there." (06:24)
• On Steph Curry’s Uniqueness:
  • Wilbon: "Steph Curry means something to Northern California like few athletes I have ever seen." (08:19)
• On MLB’s Landscape:
  • Kurkjian: "21 out of 30 still have a chance here on July 27th. That's good for baseball." (18:19)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:49 – UNC/Bill Belichick turmoil
• 04:46 – Big Ten vs. SEC College Football Preview
• 07:40 – Warriors’ Future & Steph Curry Debate
• 13:21 – MLB Trade Deadline with Tim Kurkjian
• 20:36 – Harry Kane Birthday / Soccer Legacy
• 21:38 – Dennis Martinez Perfect Game Anniversary
• 22:21 – Marlins & MLB Pitching Oddities
• 23:46 – Big Finish: Key Headlines Across Sports

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Final Thoughts

This PTI episode is a brisk, candid analysis of the biggest stories in sports, blending Wilbon’s passionate, community-driven takes with Kornheiser’s wry skepticism. The handling of Belichick and UNC pulls no punches, the Big Ten vs. SEC debate is classic PTI, and the Steph Curry discussion reflects on athlete legacy and loyalty beyond mere wins. The Tim Kurkjian segment is a must-hear for baseball fans ahead of the trade deadline. Throughout, the tone is sharp, honest, and always engaging.

Transcript

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[C]

I'm Tony Kornheiser. And they traced it back to a young Vern Lundqvist.

[B]

Oh, man, you're taking shots at Vern. I like to see games with Vern calling the action.

[C]

Everybody does. Yeah, everybody does. Vern Lundqvist, everybody likes meets the big game. Look, in a week or two, we'll just put my name in there and it'll work as well. Welcome to pti, boys and girls. In today's episode, Big Ten coaches talk. The warriors ponder their future with and without Steph Curry. And Tim Kirchen joins us for five good minutes. But we begin today with what appears to be even more of a mess for the North Carolina football program. Not only were the Tar Heels 4 and 8 last season in Bill Belichick's inaugural year as coach, and not only was most of the news about Belichick's relationship with his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, but now Belichick's chief of staff, his general manager, Mike Lombardi, has been placed on administrative leave by the university stemming from a human resources complaint. And Pablo Torre is reporting that the football program is under investigation, investigation by something called the College Sports Commission, which investigates improper nil actions. Wilmon, how do things sound for Bill Belichick entering year two?

[B]

Like there's an avalanche coming, Tony. I mean, you know, it's unbelievable. Look, a lot of the stuff doesn't faze me. I don't care to be titillated by any stories about Belichick and his girlfriend. I don't care about that. What I care about is, is North Carolina football any good now that arguably the greatest coach in the history of football, certainly since, you know, Vince Lombardi, certainly since Bill Walsh, the last 25 years, Bill Belichick, Chapel. Bill, this was supposed to work. And Tony, if it didn't work after one year, okay, but two years, that's about as long as you get in today's culture where everybody's going, thumbs up, thumbs down, Christians and Lions let them loose the moment you're not as good as they thought you should be. So that Bill Belichick being unable to sort of marshal this and move it in the direction we're accustomed to seeing, or at least were when he was in Foxborough. I'm freaked out a little bit by that, to be honest with you. I thought this was going to go better for Belichick.

[C]

So let's go back to the question. How do things sound for Bill Belichick now? How do they sound? Were you on the Titanic when it hit the iceberg? Because it sounds like that. It sounds awful. In the words of the late, great Michael Ray Richardson, this ship be sinking. Let's go through this. All of the Jordan Hudson stuff sounds embarrassing. The Mike Lombardi stuff sounds embarrassing. And we don't even know the extent of it. It could be worse, right? They don't have particulars yet that we know about. I don't know what the College Sports Commission is, but that sounds embarrassing. But the worst thing, and you and I are going to agree on this, Is they were 4 and 8 last year.

[B]

Any good?

[C]

Okay. They only had. They only had two wins in the ACC against Syracuse and Stanford, whose combined record was 7 17. So they did not have a big win. Not only that, they lost to their in state rivals all three. Duke, North Carolina, State and Wake lost to all three for the first time since 1989. So where is the up he brought in Belichick, brought in 70 new players last year. Obviously didn't work. Brings in 60 new players this year. It feels, Mike, like they're thrashing around. It does. And like you, I bought into it early. I thought he would be great. I bought the chapel, Bill stuff. I did.

[B]

I told you by year two, Tone, I thought by now he'd be getting ready to be on a roll. Only thing they could do is roll him out the door at this stage.

[C]

Well, let me give you. Let me give you the. The first four games. First four games coming up. Tcu, East Tennessee State at Clemson, Notre Dame. That sounds like 13 to me.

[B]

It does sound like that. Yeah. You better hope it's not on board. Big Ten football media days are upon us. God help us. Football coaches from the Big Ten schools are taking questions from reporters over the next three days. With training camps set to open next week, Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana have of course won the last three national titles in college football. Tone, do you like my Big Ten's chances for a fourth straight?

[C]

Now let me start eliminating some conferences here we eliminate the PAC 12. Because it doesn't.

[B]

Because they don't have one.

[C]

We look at. Yeah, well, we look at the acc, where Miami last year was the best team, got all the way to the national championship game, but their quarterback is not coming back. And I don't have any faith in Clemson or Florida State anymore. The Big 12 people talk a lot about Texas Tech, but Texas Tech's quarterback has a gambling issue and is not playing college football. So what that leaves us with is the SEC and the Big Ten. And I think the winner comes from there. And I would bet 100 out of 100 that the winner comes from there. Now, the SEC, Mike, has not even had a team in the final game in the last three years, so I think maybe they're a little bit overdue. They had four wins in a row as a conference between 2019 and 2022. That was LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Georgia. Before that, they had seven in a row from 2006 to 2012. Florida? Well, yeah, Florida, LSU, Florida, Alabama, Auburn, Alabama, Alabama. I think those schools are still in the sec. I believe that. And they've added Texas and Oklahoma, you know, teams that have won national championships in other conferences. So I'm going to take the sec. I'm going to leave the Big Ten to you.

[B]

You know, the Big Ten could do it again because Ohio State can do it. There's no question Ohio State can win the Big Ten. I'm eliminating Indiana. It's what they did last year that stands.

[D]

There's no.

[B]

There's no encore to that. There's no sequel to that. Okay, so Indiana did this thing that's amazing. It can still celebrate it and as long as they want to. Michigan is starting over. You know, I realize with everything, new coach, culture, players, systems, plural. So I don't see that happening. It's all in Ohio State. And if you say to me, is it Ohio State or one of four or five SEC teams, I'm going to tell you we won't get our fourth consecutive title. It doesn't matter. It's the Big Ten and the sec. Everybody else, take a step back. That's what we're looking at in college football. Tony, the Big 12 will be of interest, but after that, the ACC, like you mentioned, oh, my goodness.

[C]

They've gone.

[B]

They've fallen and they've gone.

[C]

I'm giving you one more. I'm going to give you Oregon, because Oregon is Oregon, a very, very good

[B]

team, and they are in the top five in most polls. Yes, thank you for saying.

[C]

Right. But I'M going to look at Alabama and Georgia and Texas and Ole Miss without Lane Kiffin and LSU with Lane Kiffin. And I'm going to say the winner comes from there. That's what I'm going to say. Let's move to the NBA. Specifically the Golden State Warriors. They lost out in the LeBron sweepstakes and they are now led by 38 year old Steph Curry and 36 year old Draymond Green. And did I maybe forget soon to be 37 year old Jimmy Butler? Other than being the AARP's favorite squad, there is widespread talk about whether they should consider trading Steph Curry to build for the warriors next team and cash this one in. Wilbon, what would you do with Steph Curry and the Warriors?

[B]

Surround them with the best team possible. You, you're not going to get a haul for Steph Curry. Then you just say soon to be 38 and Steph Curry when I sit down. Now we're forced to confront these crazy questions all the time because of podcast discussions about the top 10 players of all time. Yes, Steph Curry is in there. He's in mind. He's playing his way in. And I spend a lot of time in Northern California the last 15 years because of Steph Curry and I know what he means to that community and I don't see him wanting to leave. It doesn't mean they couldn't trade him because they can. I don't see Steph Curry just up and saying, I'm going to go, I need to go join LeBron. And I don't see that. Could he go back to Charlotte home? He could, but they're not going to get a haul. You're not going to get four first round draft picks and a young all Star at this point for Steph Curry, because if you give that up, you'd be a fool to have Steph Curry for two or three years. And as great as he is, Steph Curry, Tony, means something to Northern California. Like few athletes I have ever seen in 45 years of doing this mean to their community. He's that important. He is that deified. Justifiably. I don't see him leaving.

[C]

Yeah. So let me go back into my notes here. I think the warriors really needed LeBron James and not for nostalgic purposes. I think that, you know, Steve Kerr was going to come back. They have Porzingis, they have Horford. They are a very, very old team made very much older with LeBron, but they also could have won a championship with LeBron and I think they are hurt by not getting him.

[B]

I agree.

[C]

I sort of think it's over there. I mean, I do think it's over. You talk about places. If Steph Curry wants to go and I'm not. I don't know him. I don't know if he wants to go. But there are a lot of, let's say, like LeBron, he wanted to chase a ring, even though he's got four and his legacy is assured. I could see him in San Antonio, I could see him in Boston, I could see him in Miami. Who all need scoring guards. You may not. And I could see him in Charlotte, where he grew up, where his dad's number 30 jersey hangs from the rafters. People said of LeBron, you would close the circle if he went back to Cleveland. Well, Steph Curry could close the circle by going to Charlotte. It's all what he wants to do. I would say, Mike, he's the most popular player in the NBA because he's not like LeBron or Kevin Durant that have enemies.

[B]

Totally agree.

[C]

That are, you know. Yeah. That are controversial. No, people love him. So if he wants to go, they need to let him go. If he wants to.

[B]

I want to be presumptuous for a second. I do know Steph Curry a little bit, and I'm not going to try to sit up here and predict. I'm saying what I know and what I've come to know of him over the last 15 years is Steph Curry ain't chasing a ring. And it's okay to chase one if he wanted to. If he changed his mind today and said, hey, you know what? Trash it. I'm going to chase one. I don't see that being part of Steph. Who? Steph Curry is Charlotte. Okay. But, you know. No. San Antonio, Boston. No, that's not Steph Curry. Oakland, San Francisco, Northern California. That is Stephen Curry.

[C]

Let's take a break. Coming up, is Tarek Skubal's recent success giving the Tigers more reason to keep him or trade him?

[B]

And how are the Yankees handling the losses of Judge Stanton and now Bellinger?

[C]

Yeah, I just think with Steph Curry, it has to be amicable on both sides, on the ownership side and on his side. And I think it will be.

[B]

They have to owe him. Very popular, Tony.

[C]

That metropolitan area will see him in San Antonio.

[B]

God, no.

[C]

San Antonio, they'd win.

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Baseball's trade deadline is this coming Monday, so we have questions for our great friend ESPN baseball analyst and avocado savant Tim Kirkjin. Let's start with this Tim Tarek Skubal back on the mound tomorrow in what could be his last start as a Detroit Tiger. He has looked great of late. Do you think that makes it more likely that the Tigers trade him or or keep him?

[G]

Well, I think it's more likely at the moment that they trade him. They've lost three games in a row. They're seven games under.500. They're four games out of the last wild card spot and they have four teams in front of them. And he's not going to resign with the Tigers as a free agent after this season. So it seems to be a little bit more likely now that they will move him. However, two years ago they went to Williamsport for the Little League Classic. They had no chance to make the playoffs. They got red hot last month and a half of the season. They made the playoffs and they even won a playoff series. So they have to be really careful about thinking about moving the best pitcher in the league. This will be the biggest decision of the trade deadline. Do they move him or don't they?

[B]

Well, let's stay with pitching for.500 and the Padres and Mason Miller. Tim, do you see them moving Mason Miller and if so, give us the group of teams that would be involved in targeting him.

[G]

Yeah, they might have to move him for this reason. So many teams are looking to get him. He's got 27 saves, he's got an.082 ERA and he struck out almost half the batters that he's faced. It's Ridiculous how dominant he has been. I had an executive tell me the other day, what do you think the Yankees pitching would look like if they got Mason Miller for the ninth inning? Another general manager told me the Pirates need to make a run at Mason Miller and he's affordable and under control for the next three years. But I promise you this, the Padres, if they trade him, they're going to trade him and get pieces back to still try to win the division. This is another fascinating situation. The whole trade deadline is about Skubal and Mason Miller.

[B]

Timmy refers the Yankees right now without Judge Stanton and Bellinger. How long we talking about and where does this leave them?

[G]

Well, they're in trouble offensively. They were a bat short with without Cody Bellinger getting hurt. Now they're two bat short. They have to go get some help behind the plate. They have to figure out who their third baseman's going to be. They need two hitters because. And they can't count on Aaron Judge being back certainly before September from what I can see. But their pitching is so good right now and if they add more pitching, which they might, they're going to get to October no matter what. The question is what are they going to do with the trade deadline? How much offense are they going to pick up? And then when is Aaron Judge going to come back and what's he going to look like when he does come back?

[C]

We will get you out of here on this. And this is a theoretical and speculative question, but I sort of like it. Labor talks between the players and the owners continue entering today. Tim, 24 of the 30 teams are within five games of a postseason spot, 21 are within two games of a postseason spot, and several rich teams stink at the moment. Does that weaken the owner's position and their argument that they need a salary cap for competitive balance?

[G]

Yeah, I think it does, Tony. I mean, you look recently we had the brewers with the best record in the National League and the Rays with the best record in the American League. And they are two small market teams and they are proving, as have other teams in the last few years, that if you draft and develop properly, you can win with a low payroll. But the way the owners presented the payroll disparity is so bad and there's an agreement there, but you can win if you know what you're doing. And the Dodgers, of course, we all know that they have every advantage with revenue and resources and everything, but they are a beautifully run organization. But if you're a small market team, you can win if you draft and develop properly. Several teams are doing it, including the brewers and the Rays.

[C]

That's just a lot of teams basically on the bubble for the playoffs pretty late in the season. That's impressive.

[G]

Yes. And it's great for baseball. Tony, this is what we all hope for when the season begins. Does my my team have a chance to win?

[B]

Yeah.

[G]

Well, 21 out of 30 still have a chance here on July 27th. That's good for baseball.

[C]

Yeah. Thank you, Tim, as always.

[G]

Thanks, guys.

[C]

Let's take one last break. But still to come, Baker Mayfield calls off his contract, talks Kerry Wood.

[B]

Kerry Wood returns to the mound in memorable fashion tones. You see how I got that question in there? We'll stay with pitching for 500. That's a jeopardy. Question. Did you, did you get your Jeopardy. Invite?

[A]

That.

[B]

Was that in your mailboxes? I didn't get that.

[C]

No, no, I know. I didn't. I didn't get that.

[B]

I figured you had to. I'd pick, you know, and it's to be on Jeopardy. If it was me.

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Happy time, people. Happy 33rd birthday. Harry Kane, the British striker is one of the great international soccer stars who continued to shine throughout the recent World cup, much like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling haaland. Kane scored six goals in eight games for England, including two against Croatia in the group stage and two to defeat Dr. Congo in the round of 32 knockout stage. Kane and Jude Bellingham, who scored seven goals in the World cup gave England a Batman and Robins situation. Kane plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga in Germany, but played 10 plus years for Tottenham in the Premier League.

[B]

Hurricane.

[C]

He scored over 500 goals for club and country. Has more goals for England than anyone ever. Yeah, say it with me, Will.

[B]

Harry Kane.

[C]

Harry Kane, Tony.

[B]

I saw him play in Russia, in Moscow. I saw him play in the what, 18 World cup and they lost to Croatia. But Harry Kane's two goals in that game against Congo, unbelievably thrilling. He's a great, great, great player.

[C]

Yeah. Happy anniversary Dennis Martinez on this day 35. Yes, years ago, Martinez, the first Nicaraguan to play in the major leagues, became the first Latin American born pitcher to pitch a perfect game. Pitching for the Montreal Expos, Martinez threw a perfecto against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. This was the 13th perfect game in major league history and it came on a 95 degree day that season. Martinez went 1411 and had his career low ERA 2.39, pitched 222 innings with nine complete games and five shutouts. Martinez was a four time All Star and now he is in both the Canadian Baseball hall of Fame and the Baltimore Orioles hall of Fame.

[B]

Tony, because of his stylishness, wasn't he at one point considered like an heir to Jim Palmer? You covered those teams. I know how much you love Palmer. You liked Martinez too, didn't you?

[C]

Yeah, I liked him, but nobody was in Jim Palmer. Palmer's class. But yeah, he was pitched with him, I think. Happy trails to the Marlins 12 game losing streak. It looked bleak from Miami in the ninth last night. Philly was up too with closer Joan Duran and his 129 ERA on the mound. But the Marlins tagged Duron for five hits and three runs, walking off with their first win since July 9. Beat it Wilbot. Elsewhere, Braves reliever Connor Thomas had an even worse night than Daron, allowing five walks, 10 hits and 11 runs to the Mets over the sixth, seventh and eighth innings. Thomas Era ballooned to 21.32. And now let's cleanse our pitching palette with this fun moment from the Savannah Bananas game on Saturday night when 49 year old Kerry Wood threw an improbable strike in his first pitch in Wrigley since retiring 14 years ago.

[B]

He's still not ceremonial first pitches as recently as a few months ago. And I'm sure he could throw a strike. Tony. I'm not. I'm not acknowledging that banana stuff. I'm not. They can sell out Wrigley Field from now until the cows come home. I'm not down with that.

[C]

You'd be the only one. You'd be the only one not acknowledged. Because it's entertainment and it sells out. Let's go to the big finish.

[B]

Let's do it.

[C]

The Eagles and Jalen Carter agreed on a four year extension worth $106 million guaranteed. Is that significant?

[B]

We're told he's the highest in history.

[G]

So what?

[B]

How great is he going to be on that team? That matters. On that line. They drafted him to be great. He's going to be great. Baker Mayfield will play out the last season on his deal with the Buccaneers. Make sense?

[C]

I guess he wants to leave. Zinedine Zidane is France's new soccer coach. You love France. You like this move?

[B]

It's a great move. We want to come with these all time great Jerry Jones as he likes the Cowboys chances will be willing to add a big time player if a available. Your thoughts?

[C]

He says this every year. Love it. Last one. The Guardians snapped their five game losing streak this afternoon. Happy for them.

[B]

No, they're chasing the White Sox. I'm not happy for them. Not at all.

[C]

You're mean today. We're out of time. We'll try to do better the next time. I'm Tony Cornhouse.

[B]

I'm Mike Lobon. Same time tomorrow. No pants. Tony. I got the mailbox. You think the jeopardy invitations in here. It's gotta be Idea

[H]

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