Who Could Get Moved At The MLB Trade Deadline? | Pitch Clock

Summary

Episode Overview

Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show
Episode Title: Who Could Get Moved At The MLB Trade Deadline? | Pitch Clock
Date: June 26, 2026
Setting: Live from the Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

This episode features the regular "Pitch Clock" baseball segment, blending a lively trivia game (in Jeopardy style) with an expert interview on MLB’s midseason activity, specifically focused on the upcoming trade deadline. Amid the trademark humor and pop culture references, there’s a serious breakdown of which MLB players and teams to watch as the deadline approaches, highlighting how teams are positioning themselves for playoff runs.

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Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Baseball Jeopardy—Pitch Clock Style

Starts: 01:17

• Hosts Jeremy, Chris Cody, and Ethan kick off a spirited baseball trivia game modeled after Jeopardy, with categories like baseball movies, "Derek Jeter's Girlfriends," old faces/final places, and "Who He Played For?"
• Energy is competitive and full of banter, with participants often jumping in early or challenging each other's quickness:
  • Notable Quote (03:05 – Ethan): “So that was pretty unbelievable and a very heady play because Chris Cody. The board is now double points for that.”
  • Quick-witted jokes about celebrity relationships, old-school sports trivia, and in-jokes about how Ethan structures questions for the audio audience.

Highlight: Baseball Movies Category

• Fast answers about classics like Bull Durham (02:49), Benchwarmers (03:50), Angels in the Outfield (04:15), and Moneyball (04:48).
• Memorable Moment (04:51-Ethan): “She was in Moneyball. Robin Wright was in Moneyball. She was.”

Highlight: Derek Jeter Girlfriend Category

• Quickfire pop culture banter about Jeter's famous relationships.
• Notable Quote (05:28 – Jeremy): "One of my very best friends in this industry, man. ... I get to say it with Daniel Alvarez. Couldn’t be happier to have him here with us."

Running Tallies and Bickering Over Points

• Chris Cody and Jeremy trade leads, calling each other out for interruptions and fast hands.
• Comedic Bit (11:21 – Ethan): “For the audio audience. He was sitting there in an Astros uniform, and we both just went…”

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2. MLB Trade Deadline Breakdown with Danny Alvarez

Starts: 06:16

Guest: Danny Alvarez (El Extra Base, Marlins & MLB expert)

Atlanta Braves as a Model Franchise

• Danny elaborates on Atlanta’s impressive season—depth, culture, and adaptability despite injuries:
  • Notable Quote (06:42 – Danny Alvarez): “Going to the Braves, man, it’s about culture, having elite players, being able to develop players and ... have depth because what the Braves are doing without Ronald Acuna ... is quite remarkable.”
  • Highlights bullpen strength (Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez), adaptability, patience with players, and ability to contend even when stars are injured.

Who Could Move at the Trade Deadline?

• Key Names to Watch:
  • Aroldis Chapman: Could bolster elite bullpens for contenders like the Braves or Rays. (08:29)
  • Luis Arraez: Possible fit for teams like the Dodgers (who struggle for consistency at 2B) or the Athletics.
  • Joe Ryan (Twins): A “sneaky” starting pitcher option for surging teams like Toronto.
  • Notable quote (09:00 – Danny Alvarez): “If they add Luis Arraez to that lineup… he could be 6 or 7. ... He’s always gonna find people on base.”

Pop Culture Interlude & Trivia Resumes

• Quick return to trivia for more Jeter girlfriend info and playful jabs at subjective fame.
• Humorous Side Note (10:44 – Ethan): “Jessica Alba is more famous than Jessica Biel. Come on.”

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3. Marlins Wild Card Chances – Miami Hope

Starts: 14:37

Jeremy asks Danny Alvarez if the Marlins will still be competing in September:

• Danny is optimistic, praising their scrappy style (“Fighting Fish”), strong defense, and return of healthy arms.
• Notable Quote (15:46 – Danny Alvarez): “This team can complicate anybody because they put the ball in play, they’re really athletic, and they do a lot of damage on the bases.”
• Notes potential for internal or external additions to boost their run—highlights team identity and potential for an exciting playoff chase.

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4. Prospects and “Star of the Week”

Starts: 15:52

• Jeremy asks Danny to choose a standout among rising prospects: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nick Kurtz, or Jack Caglianone.
• Danny’s pick: Jack Caglianone (Royals)—big power hitter showing off at tough Kauffman Stadium.
  • Notable Quote (16:24 – Danny Alvarez): “It’s not easy to go oppo several times with no doubters at Kauffman Stadium … it’s been very special to watch.”

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5. Final Jeopardy & Game Wrap-Up

Starts: 17:34

• The game concludes with a Final Jeopardy question on legendary manager Jim Leyland’s lesser-known stops.
• Both Chris and Jeremy get partial credit for naming the Pirates and Rockies (Leyland’s stops besides Marlins/Tigers).
• Dramatic swings on points due to wagers:
  • Notable Moment (19:02 – Ethan): “Jeremy panicking. … 3200, Jeremy is this week’s winner of Pitch Clock Jeopardy.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Braves Depth:
  Danny Alvarez (06:42): “It’s about culture, having elite players, being able to develop players and being able to have depth because what the Braves are doing without Ronald Acuna … is quite remarkable.”

• On Trade Deadline Targets:
  Danny Alvarez (09:00): “If they add Luis Arraez to that lineup, hitting, it doesn’t have to be on the top … always gonna find people on base.”

• On Marlins’ Wild Card Hopes:
  Danny Alvarez (15:46): “This team can complicate anybody because they put the ball in play, they’re really athletic, and they do a lot of damage on the bases.”

• On the Playoff Dream:
  Jeremy (15:46): “I’m starting to get dreams of hosting a game at Lone Depot park for a postseason game.”

• On Pop Culture Trivia:
  Ethan (10:44): “Jessica Alba is more famous than Jessica Biel. Come on.”

• On Final Jeopardy Drama:
  Ethan (19:02): “Jeremy panicking. … 3200, Jeremy is this week’s winner of Pitch Clock Jeopardy.”

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Timestamps by Segment

• 01:17: Pitch Clock Jeopardy begins
• 03:05: Pop culture baseball movies questions
• 04:56: “Derek Jeter Girlfriends” trivia
• 06:16: Danny Alvarez (MLB expert) joins—Atlanta Braves analysis
• 08:01: MLB trade deadline: Players/teams to watch
• 09:57: More pop culture trivia, playful banter
• 14:37: Marlins’ playoff chances discussion
• 15:52: “Star of the Week” prospects segment
• 17:34: Final Jeopardy and closing game drama

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Tone and Style

The conversation combines informed baseball analysis with irreverent, rapid-fire humor, in-jokes, and cross-talk typical of the “Le Batard Show” style. The group is not afraid to mix pop culture with sports or to challenge each other on air, making the segment both engaging and accessible for sports and non-sports fans alike. Danny Alvarez’s expert perspective anchors the more serious MLB talk amid the chaotic fun.

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Takeaway

For listeners wanting both laughs and deep-cut baseball insights—especially about the looming MLB trade deadline—this episode delivers. Highlights include identification of trade candidates, analysis of the Braves and Marlins, and a trivia segment that is as much about nostalgia and banter as baseball knowledge.

Transcript

[Ethan]

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[Jeremy]

The restaurant is flooded.

[Chris Cody]

Everything's either gonna be okay. No.

[Ethan]

Stop.

[Jeremy]

Or not.

[Chris Cody]

We are outgunned and we are outmanned.

[Ethan]

But we have each other.

[Chris Cody]

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[Ethan]

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[Jeremy]

How you feel about your only correct answer last week being something I gifted you?

[Chris Cody]

I thought that was gross from Ethan. Last week's performance.

[Jeremy]

Like gross behavior.

[Chris Cody]

Just embarrassing for him.

[Jeremy]

Embarrassing for him because he made it all about himself or embarrassing for him because he made you look not great?

[Chris Cody]

I looked great.

[Jeremy]

The embarrassing physically.

[Chris Cody]

Right?

[Jeremy]

You looked great.

[Ethan]

The embarrassing part was that I didn't wear my gator hat for the College World Series segment.

[Jeremy]

Enough.

[Chris Cody]

Start the show.

[Jeremy]

Welcome to the Pitch Clock. Here's the Pitch. A two part baseball segment combining a nostalgic baseball trivia game and an interview with an expert. This is the Pitch Clock. Hi, everybody. I like that start. I like starting pitch clock with that energy. Hey, welcome back. There's baseball happening. We'll get to our expert momentarily. It is a two game lead for me as we head into this one. Chris trying to do some damage. Ethan, what is our trivia game this week?

[Ethan]

Guys, it's back. It's your favorite. This is Jeopardy. Welcome back to Pitch Clock Jeopardy. Everybody. We've decided to shrink the categories down this week. We only have four categories, but we have inserted Final Jeopardy into the proceedings. We will get to that at the very end. It will include a wager. Let's do our categories. We're gonna do some chicken up a little bit. We're gonna do some pop culture on this week's Jeopardy. So we've got baseball movies. We've got Derek Jeter, Girlfriends.

[Chris Cody]

My wheelhouse.

[Ethan]

I know you guys will love this. All right, old faces, Final places is back. And of course, everybody's favorite, who he played for in mvp. Before we get to Final Jeopardy, I will give you a clue. Final Jeopardy's category is managers.

[Jeremy]

When we say who he played for in MVP, that versus MVP baseball 2005. Jeremy coming off a W. Coming off

[Ethan]

a W in college World Series trivia last week. This is yours.

[Jeremy]

Let's go. Baseball movies for 200. That's not how that works.

[Ethan]

Blind. What's the answer?

[Chris Cody]

Bull Durham.

[Jeremy]

Wow. The clue was you can argue which of Kevin Costner's baseball movies is more famous, but in this 1988 film he stars alongside Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. The answer correctly was bull.

[Ethan]

So that was pretty unbelievable and a very heady play because Chris Cody. The board is now double points for that.

[Chris Cody]

All right.

[Ethan]

No, just a 200 point question, but the board is now yours.

[Chris Cody]

Should I try it again?

[Ethan]

No, no.

[Chris Cody]

Same category. 400.

[Ethan]

The famous I am 12 meme. Chris Cody.

[Jeremy]

Hold on a second. Just for. For making this a biological.

[Ethan]

I can't read the rest of the question.

[Jeremy]

I'm comfortable with what he's done. Yeah, but the way that jeopardy works. We had a long conversation with Mino.

[Ethan]

Let me finish.

[Jeremy]

You have to let be finished. We'll take loud.

[Chris Cody]

Let's do it again.

[Jeremy]

The question is the famous im12 meme originated from this 2006 comedy.

[Ethan]

Answer the question. 5, 4, 3.

[Chris Cody]

I forget the name. All right, Drawing a blank.

[Ethan]

Jeremy Benchwarmers. That is correct.

[Jeremy]

Can we. Can we clarify from this moment forward that Ethan needs to be allowed specifically for our audio audience to be able to finish reading the question before we buzz.

[Chris Cody]

Fine.

[Jeremy]

Let's continue on baseball movies for 600.

[Ethan]

Glover, McConaughey, Danza and Brody are just some of the names in the all star cast of this 1994 picture. Jeremy.

[Chris Cody]

That was me.

[Ethan]

I got. I got Jeremy.

[Jeremy]

Awesome. Angels in the outfield.

[Ethan]

That is correct. Jeremy, you want to keep going?

[Jeremy]

Yeah, let's keep going. Baseball movies.

[Danny Alvarez]

800.

[Ethan]

John Goodman starred as this all time great in a 1992 flick that made less than $20 million.

[Jeremy]

I don't know the answer to this.

[Chris Cody]

Same.

[Ethan]

Okay, the answer is Babe Ruth.

[Jeremy]

Final in the category.

[Ethan]

Alex, the love interest from this 2011 smash hit also starred as Jenny in Forrest Gump. You guys should know this.

[Chris Cody]

What movie were you in? Jenna.

[Jeremy]

A baseball movie.

[Ethan]

She was in Moneyball. Robin Wright was in Moneyball. She was.

[Jeremy]

I realized that, I guess. Speaking of love, let's head over to Derek Jeter girlfriend.

[Ethan]

Here we go. Now married to an SNL cast member. She played shortstop on Sports Nation's iconic Derek Jeters dating diamond Women graphic. Chris Cody snuck it in. Chris Cody snuck it in.

[Chris Cody]

I mean, I. I don't know they

[Danny Alvarez]

dated, but I'll just.

[Chris Cody]

Scarlett Johansson.

[Ethan]

Scarlett Johansson is correct.

[Chris Cody]

Same category. All right, 400.

[Ethan]

Jeter may have missed the World Series in 1997, but he at least he spent Christmas with this singer. Jeremy Mariah Carey. That is correct.

[Jeremy]

One of my very best friends in this industry, man. I got to say that last week with Kelly Sacco and now I get to say it with Daniel Alvarez. Couldn't be happier to have him here with us. You know him as the man who runs El extra basse and a frequenter now of the pitch clock. Danny, thank you for being here with us this week. And, and I want to start with a team, not the Marlins who you cover, but a team in their division in the Atlanta Braves. I feel like I have done a very poor job of talking about how great the Braves have been all season long, led by their variety of Superstars. Ronald Acuna Jr. Inj at the moment. But Danny, tell us about how great these Braves have been and why they've been able to be so elite this season.

[Danny Alvarez]

Well, thank you. Thank you for having me. Once again, my favorite part about this is that you're the, the American broadcaster, announcer, podcaster, whatever that pronounces Alex Travas in the best possible way.

[Jeremy]

Okay.

[Danny Alvarez]

And I love that.

[Jeremy]

That could not, that could not make me happier. Danny, I. That is like gonna carry me now for weeks. I'm gonna clip that. I'm gonna. And I feel incredible about that. So thank you.

[Danny Alvarez]

Yeah, no, that's. That, that's an amazing part. But yeah, going to the Braves, man, it's. It's about culture, having elite players, being able to develop players and being able to have depth because what the Braves are doing without Ronald Acuna for the majority of time, because unfortunately he's been really hurt and also Austin Riley not being nearly as good as the player that he's shown in the past. Yeah, it's something quite remark, but when you see this bullpen with how good Reyes Iglesias is in the ninth inning, you have Robert Suarez who is an all star set up closer, reliever as well, and also players like Dylan Lee who they were very patient with. They also have Didier Fuentes who's now, I think he's able to buy a drink in the United States finally for Didier didn't have any success as a starter, but now he's been really good as a reliever and he's going to be successful as a starter at some point in his career because the guy is really. But they've been hurt with their starters as well. So I think this could be a really aggressive team at the deadline going to pick up maybe one or two or two starters because they have everything to go and beat anybody in a short series in October.

[Jeremy]

That bullpen is always going to be the key come October. And you're right. It's one of the most elite position groups that we have in all of Major League Baseball right now. But I actually you brought it up yourself, the trade deadline. I want to go there with you. Who's name that you're looking at across Major League Baseball that you want to sort of tell our audience to kind of keep their eye on as we, you know, now sit about a month away from that baseball trade deadline with the Braves.

[Danny Alvarez]

Just imagine if to that bullpen they add someone like Ardis Chapman, for example. Come on. But just imagine if that happens. So Chapman, of course, I think he will be someone interesting for, for any team. You think about a team like the Tampa Bay Rays, who have been really good in the, in the AL east, that they always find a way compete. But if they add a reliever to that back end of the open, I think it's going to be a very dangerous team. Obviously Luis Arias is a name that I'm going to be following a lot

[Jeremy]

always, by the way. Always.

[Danny Alvarez]

And I think about probably the Athletics. I mean, what could they do with a second baseman like Luis? Because that's the best part about, about his game right now. Not not only his offense, he's playing at ridiculous second base.

[Jeremy]

Yep.

[Danny Alvarez]

Maybe a team like the Dodgers, I mean they have a. Oh revolving during second base with Alex Freeland, with Miguel Rojas, with Hyson Kim. If they add Visa rise to that lineup, hitting it doesn't have to be on the top of the order.

[Chris Cody]

He's.

[Danny Alvarez]

He could be 6 or 7. I hate doing this.

[Ethan]

Of course I had to.

[Danny Alvarez]

But he's, he's always gonna find people on base, you know, so I think that's, that's going to be really, really interesting. And watching. I was watching for some reason a bunch of Twins games last week and Joe Ryan, I think it's going to be another interesting name. Why not? He could be a starter that someone adds in this summer. Why not the Toronto Blue Jays, who I think might be very aggressive going for starting pitching.

[Jeremy]

Derek Jeter Girlfriends for 600.

[Ethan]

Ethan. She dropped Jason street and Tim Riggins to spend three years with Jeter at the end of the 2000s.

[Chris Cody]

I mean, I know some of his girlfriends, so I'll just take Jessica Beal.

[Ethan]

That is incorrect. Jeremy, you want to take Stab.

[Jeremy]

Stick with the Jessica category. Jessica Alba.

[Ethan]

That is also incorrect.

[Chris Cody]

We keep going.

[Ethan]

The answer here is Minka Kelly.

[Jeremy]

Derek Jeter Girlfriends for 800.

[Ethan]

There is a more famous actress with the same first name on Jeter's Dating diamond. But Their relationship still made big headlines when they were spotted together in puerto Rico in 2006. Jeremy.

[Jeremy]

Jessica Alba. No, no.

[Ethan]

Chris Cody.

[Chris Cody]

Jessica Biel.

[Ethan]

That is correct.

[Chris Cody]

This is just a subjective fame.

[Ethan]

Jessica Alba is more famous than Jessica Biel. Come on.

[Chris Cody]

All right, we'll do a thousand. We'll finish this one here.

[Jeremy]

I know things about pop culture.

[Ethan]

A staple of the Fast and Furious franchise. She held it down at first base on Jeter's dating diamond.

[Danny Alvarez]

This is.

[Jeremy]

This is when the pitch clock really misses. Billy.

[Ethan]

Jordana Brewster.

[Chris Cody]

I was gonna say Adriana Lima.

[Ethan]

Chris Cody, the board remains yours.

[Chris Cody]

We'll go who we play for for 200. Okay.

[Ethan]

Who did Morgan Ensberg play for in MVP baseball 2005?

[Chris Cody]

So you do this thing where you show.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, Damn it.

[Ethan]

That is correct. Yeah.

[Jeremy]

I, I. You're such an asshole. All right, just for the audio audience. He was sitting there in an Astros uniform, and we both just went. Ethan does this thing where he puts

[Chris Cody]

a photo up of him. But, like, I guess to his point, like, you don't know.

[Danny Alvarez]

Could be.

[Ethan]

That's the fun of it.

[Chris Cody]

It.

[Ethan]

Chris Cody, where would you like to go?

[Chris Cody]

400. Okay.

[Ethan]

Jason Marquis, where did he play in 2005? Jeremy Tache.

[Chris Cody]

This is.

[Ethan]

Oh, okay. It was Chris Cody.

[Jeremy]

I mean, we can give.

[Chris Cody]

You heard it.

[Jeremy]

I, I saw. Saw it happen. I do think you finish 2005, but I also get. That was a, you know, it wasn't worded on the board.

[Chris Cody]

Cardinals.

[Ethan]

That is correct. Yeah. Chris Cody takes the lead now at 1800-1400. The board remains yours.

[Chris Cody]

Old faces, new places. 200. I like to mess with you.

[Ethan]

Where did Larry Walker finish his.

[Chris Cody]

Chris Cody, Cardinals.

[Ethan]

That is correct. Same.

[Chris Cody]

400.

[Ethan]

Yep. Greg Maddox, who did he finish his career with, Jeremy?

[Jeremy]

The Giants.

[Ethan]

That is incorrect. That is awesome.

[Jeremy]

That's where he started his career.

[Ethan]

Oh, wait, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, it was the Dodgers. I, I knew I remembered that he went west coast, but I just couldn't picture him in another uniform.

[Ethan]

Chris Cody, the board is yours.

[Chris Cody]

600 old faces, final places.

[Ethan]

Where did Randy Johnson finish his career, Jeremy?

[Jeremy]

The New York Yankees.

[Ethan]

That is incorrect.

[Chris Cody]

Astros.

[Ethan]

That is also incorrect. The answer is the San Francisco Giants. So Jeremy clearly confused Greg Maddox with Brandy Johnson.

[Jeremy]

This is exactly what just happened.

[Chris Cody]

Yeah.

[Jeremy]

The end of a legend's career. Right around the same time one of them pole faces.

[Chris Cody]

Final place is 800. Grr.

[Ethan]

Where did Cole Hamels finish his career?

[Chris Cody]

Chris Cody, Rangers.

[Ethan]

That is incorrect. Correct.

[Jeremy]

That's where he started his career. No, no, he went there after Phillies I mean, I guess I'll just. I mean.

[Ethan]

Yeah. Blue Jays. No, that is nothing. The Atlanta Braves.

[Chris Cody]

Same thing. A thousand.

[Ethan]

Where did Dan Ugla finish his career? Chris Cody?

[Chris Cody]

The Marlins.

[Ethan]

That is incorrect. Jeremy, would you like to take a stab?

[Jeremy]

I might. As. Was it the Braves?

[Ethan]

No.

[Chris Cody]

Nope.

[Ethan]

But it was in the division. It was the Washington Nationals, and he was a Brave at one point.

[Chris Cody]

Wow, that's great.

[Ethan]

All right, so we'll finish it out. We'll go straight through who he played for before we get to final.

[Chris Cody]

So we don't get to pick which order.

[Jeremy]

Pick the order.

[Ethan]

Go ahead. 600. Who he played for? Armando Benitez in 2005. Jeremy. Nope.

[Jeremy]

No.

[Chris Cody]

Mets.

[Ethan]

Incorrect.

[Jeremy]

No. It's the Giant.

[Ethan]

San Francisco.

[Jeremy]

We both immediately.

[Chris Cody]

Thousand.

[Ethan]

Where did Sammy Sosa play in MVP baseball 2005? Jeremy.

[Jeremy]

Ooh, Orioles.

[Ethan]

Yes.

[Jeremy]

Yep.

[Ethan]

That is correct.

[Chris Cody]

Wow.

[Ethan]

800. With Jeremy leading 2,400 to 28 to 2,000. And remember, final Jeopardy is still in play. Where did Vinny Castilla play in MVP baseball 2004?

[Jeremy]

5.

[Ethan]

Rockies. Nope.

[Chris Cody]

The Braves.

[Ethan]

That is incorrect. He was a Washington national.

[Jeremy]

Kelly told us all last week about how they've gotten here, about the All Stars, about what's changed over the last month or so. But my question is looking forward, like, are you and I going to be sitting here having a conversation come September with the Marlins still in the thick of a wild card race? And if so, why?

[Danny Alvarez]

I love that you asked me this question in 2023, and I said yes. And my answer is going to be yes for this. Why? Because I think this is a team that learned how to play together, found their identity. I think it's very fading, the way they've been calling him all year long with the fighting fish and the hat and all of that. This team can complicate anybody because they put the ball in play, they're really athletic, and they do a lot of damage on the basis. Yes, sometimes they can be over aggressive, but that's. I mean, you want to see that rather than just not going for it. You know, they play good defense, they have good arms. Every is coming back, and I think they're in a position to add one or two pieces within your organization or from outside, and I think that's gonna send the right message to the players and to the fan base as well.

[Jeremy]

Oh, it'll be so awesome. I'm starting to get dreams of. Of hosting a game at Lone Depot park for a postseason game.

[Danny Alvarez]

Imagine you being the first hope

[Jeremy]

I will start you. I don't Know if you can see it on the camera. I have. I have full body chills thinking about it. Okay, real quick, we're going through our star of the week here. So I want you to pick here from Pico Armstrong, who's really turned his season around here in June. One of my favorite players here in Nick Kurtz. He's been spectacular for the Athletics. And then Jack Caglion, another big power hitter who. Who's having a tremendous June and is really starting to put it together.

[Danny Alvarez]

I want to pick Jack Haglion for. Because we're finally seeing what we were told about this guy and everything that he did at uf and. And it's. He's. He's just insane. It's not easy to go oppo several times with no doubters at Kaufman Stadium. That's just not easy to do. Like, it's one of the toughest ballparks to. To hit the ball out. And the way he's been playing offensively and defensively as well, you know, taking that next step for. For that Royals team that has been really struggling this year. It's. It's been very special to watch. I. I have to say, he was one of the guys that I mentioned when we talk about Team Italy before the wbc.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, you did. Yeah. I like that. I love, Danny, that you show up here with receipts every time you're here. It's, hey, you know what? I told you this, this happened. I told you this, this happened. And it should be that way because, Danny, you are one of the very best in the game when analysis. We appreciate you being here. I also appreciate that Ethan Badowski was not listening to you. Praise a Florida gator. Thank you, Danny. We will. We will see you here soon, my friend.

[Ethan]

So here we are. We're at final jeopardy, down 2400 to 2000.

[Jeremy]

That's me with the lead.

[Ethan]

Yes. You're gonna write your wager down. Olivia's gonna deliver me the wagers.

[Chris Cody]

Like there's a strategy to this?

[Jeremy]

There is.

[Ethan]

The category is managers. Okay.

[Jeremy]

The category is managers.

[Ethan]

Yes.

[Danny Alvarez]

Okay.

[Chris Cody]

Okay. All right.

[Jeremy]

Here's a question.

[Ethan]

Famous for ripping heaters in the dugout during his time with the Marlins and Tigers, Jim Leland's stints with these two teams are less well known. I won't lie. These are tough.

[Jeremy]

Yeah. This is tough.

[Ethan]

I know one of them. One of them, right? I'll give you half credit. Like, I'll give you. If you wager. Let's say you wager 2000. I'll give you a th.000. If you get one of them right, we'll go with Jeremy first. Since he's in the league. Jeremy has wagered $1,601. Chris Cody has wagered 500.

[Jeremy]

Oh, bad news for Jeremy.

[Ethan]

Chris Cody wrote down the Padres, which is incorrect. And the Pirates. I also put whites, which is correct.

[Chris Cody]

I know it was Pirates.

[Ethan]

The Pirates is correct. Chris Cody has won 250 for his.

[Chris Cody]

I agree with me and you.

[Ethan]

He is up to 22.50. Bad strategy. Now, again, Jeremy has wagered so $1600 and $1.

[Jeremy]

I'm gonna get one.

[Ethan]

Jeremy has written down the Astros, which is incorrect.

[Jeremy]

The Rockies are right.

[Ethan]

But the Rockies are there. And the Rockies.

[Jeremy]

Correct.

[Ethan]

Are correct. That is so. Jeremy has won which $800. Which means I win and 50 cents.

[Chris Cody]

Why are we.

[Ethan]

Which means that Jeremy panicking. 300. You knew he the Rockies 3200.

[Jeremy]

That was what I thought, but I thought I started overthinking.

[Ethan]

3250 cents to 2250. Jeremy is this week's winner of Pitch Clock Jeopardy.

[Jeremy]

Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you very much.