C&R - "Then Host with Them!"

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – "Then Host with Them!"

Date: September 23, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Dan Byer
Main Theme:
A lively debate-driven episode centered around the MLB MVP race (Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh), the weekend's NFL headlines, and interactive sports trivia. The show is infused with humor, pop culture nods, passionate sports arguments, games, and spirited caller participation.

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1. Overview of Episode

Covino & Rich dive deep into the hot-button topics in sports, with the focal point being a fiery, ongoing debate: Should Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh be the American League MVP? The show also touches on NFL injuries and surprises, the historic Harlem Globetrotters’ 100th anniversary, and features the crew’s signature trivia segment "Last One Standing." Throughout, they balance statistical analysis, fan perspectives, and plenty of playful mockery.

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2. Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter & Globetrotters Shoutout ([03:29]–[04:41])

• The hosts reminisce about working with the Harlem Globetrotters.
• Recognition of the Globetrotters’ 100-year legacy.
• "Before there were the Savannah Bananas, there were the Harlem Globetrotters." – Rich Davis ([04:08])

NFL Weekend Reactions ([04:41]–[06:37])

• Rich is conflicted: His 49ers won, but star Nick Bosa is out for the season.
• Dodgers and Raiders struggles prompt frustration and playful teasing among the crew.
• O-line woes described: "They're like Walmart greeters. The O line for the Raiders – 'Hey, come on in, hit the quarterback, hit the running back.'" – Sam ([06:03])

Week 3 NFL Quarterback Drama ([06:37]–[07:24])

• Discussion about QB switches and benches: Michael Penix Jr. & Kirk Cousins.
• Emphasis on giving players a fair shake despite bad games.

MLB MVP Debate: Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh ([07:46]–[25:29])

A massive, animated segment with passionate arguments and hilarious insults.

Covino's Pro-Judge Argument:

• Emphasizes Judge’s statistical dominance: "Aaron Judge is your mvp unless something else changes. He leads in average. He leads in..." – Covino ([08:55])
• "He leads in every single category. That is a major category. Except for home runs, in rbi, he leads in average, on base percentage, slugging, OPS, runs scored, WAR, walks, total bases, extra hits. Raleigh leads in home run and RBI. Barely." ([09:21])
• Points out the 'Judge fatigue' and tendency to take his accomplishments for granted.

Rich and Callers’ Counterpoints:

• "Cal Raleigh did something that no one's done since Mickey Mantle. Switch hitter to hit over 50 something home runs." – Rich ([09:08])
• The historical significance of Raleigh as a power-hitting catcher.
• Greater "value" due to overperforming a low-expectation Mariners team.

Key Moments in the Debate:

• Covino rejects the “for a catcher” argument: "You don’t judge MVP based on 'great for a catcher.' Judge leads in every major category except for two and Cal Raleigh barely beats him anyway." – ([10:34])
• Rich: "Just because you talk loud and you're just keep talking doesn't mean you're right." ([17:26])
• Covino: "Aaron Judge was hurt... What he’s doing is remarkable... Yankees would not be there without Judge." ([09:45]–[10:55])
• Callers challenge hosts: Roger from Tacoma points out the uniqueness of Raleigh’s season and leadership behind the plate.
  • "He passed Mickey Mantle as is the greatest switch hitting catcher... He manages an entire pitching staff. The beating they take behind the plate is brutal. 60 home runs for a catcher?" – Caller ([14:10–14:57])

Additional Arguments:

• Rich points to team value, expectations, and the defensive/leadership element from the catching position.
• Covino remains adamant MVP is about overall statistical impact, not position scarcity or narrative.

Notable Quotes:

• Covino: "Let them then host with them. This is the Covino Rich show. I need their approval? I feel very confident what I'm saying." ([22:51])
• Covino’s running gag: "Cal Raleigh’s your MVD – Most Valuable Dumper." ([31:37])

MLB Postseason Format Critique ([24:21]–[25:29])

• Caller Nick complains the third seed doesn’t get a bye despite 162 games: “You cannot play 162 games and not get a buy in the playoffs. It’s the most idiotic...” ([24:41])
• Rich and Covino push back, compare to NFL, agree not every format is perfect.

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3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Covino on MVP Voting:
  “Stop trying to be different. Stop it. Good. Tell him how wrong he is. Cal Raleigh’s having an unbelievable season, but he’s not the mvp.” ([12:38])

• Callers Enter the Fray:
  “Let me give you an example...A ball gets under his little chin pad, hits him in the throat...he stays in, hits a home run from the right side, hits a home run from the left side.” – Roger, Tacoma ([14:18])

• On Defensive Value:
  “The catcher is the quarterback on the field. The fact that he's putting up these numbers while handling...most teams would take a catcher hitting .250 who had a cannon for an arm.” – Vince, Houston ([21:04])

• Covino’s Irony:
  “If you want the truth, just check the numbers. Thank you. The stats. Every stat, half the game.” ([23:16])

• Comedic Banter: “Are you ready for Cal Raleigh's jelly? He's the mvd. Cal Raleigh is your mvd. Most valuable dumper in the league.” – Covino ([31:37])

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4. Timestamps & Important Segments

• [03:29] — Show proper begins; studio banter and Harlem Globetrotters segment
• [04:41]–[06:37] — NFL: 49ers, Dodgers, Raiders woes
• [07:46]–[25:29] — MLB MVP debate, listener/caller arguments, heavy focus on Judge vs. Raleigh
  • [08:55]: Covino’s opening salvo for Judge
  • [14:10]: Roger from Tacoma’s powerful Raleigh defense
  • [17:26]: Rich argues for defensive/holistic value
  • [22:51]: Covino’s “Let them then host with them” rant (episode title reference)
• [25:29] — Brief detour: MLB playoff format complaints
• [32:23]–[44:01] — “Last One Standing” sports trivia game
  • [32:23]: Rules and game start
  • [36:01]: Sports movie round
  • [37:02]: NFL coaches playoff wins round
  • [40:46]: MLB playoff wins since 2000 round
  • [49:14]: Final tiebreaker (Bruce Smith sack total)
• [51:08]–[52:09] — NFL Monday Night Football preview, betting angles, show close

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5. Flow of Discussion & Episode Structure

• High-energy, back-and-forth format between Covino, Rich, crew, and audience.
• Sports opinions are delivered with humor, exaggeration, and direct audience participation.
• Seamless blend of statistical deep dives, historical perspective, and emotional fandom.
• Game segment ("Last One Standing") provides interactive relief and showcases sports knowledge.
• The tone remains tongue-in-cheek, combative but friendly, and consistently engaging for both hardcore and casual fans.

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6. Summary Table of Major Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | Topic/Highlight | Notable Quote/Speaker | |---------|-----------|-----------------|-----------------------| | Opening Banter & Globetrotters | 03:29–04:41 | Honoring 100 years; fun memories | "Before there were the Savannah Bananas..." – Rich | | NFL Headlines | 04:41–06:37 | Injuries and team struggles | "They're like Walmart greeters. The O line for the Raiders." – Sam | | MLB MVP Debate: Judge vs. Raleigh | 07:46–25:29 | Statistical, positional, and sentimental arguments | "Aaron Judge is your mvp unless something else changes." – Covino | | MVP: Defensive Value & Leadership | 21:04–22:12 | Catcher as "quarterback" argument | "The catcher is the quarterback on the field." – Vince, caller | | Callers & Audience Feedback | 13:13–24:07 | Direct back-and-forth, inserting fan voice | "It is the arrogance that flows out of every..." – Roger, caller | | MLB Postseason Format | 24:21–25:29 | Call for change/frustration with playoff format | "You cannot play 162 games and not get a buy..." – Nick, caller | | Sports Trivia Game | 32:23–44:01 | "Last One Standing" interactive game | Category intros by Sam, rapid-fire player answers | | NFL MNF Preview & Betting Talk | 51:08–52:09 | Game odds, teaser advice | "Sometimes that's the easiest way to go when you don't know." – Rich |

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7. Final Thoughts

This episode is a quintessential C&R show: heated debates, strong opinions, comedic jabs, a sports trivia showdown, and direct audience involvement. If you missed it, you’ll walk away understanding the heart of the AL MVP argument, why fans care so much about positional value, and get a dose of sports trivia fun – all wrapped up in the show’s reliably playful, bantering style.

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Best Quote & Episode Title Reference:
"Let them then host with them. This is the Covino Rich show. I need their approval?" – Covino ([22:51])

Transcript

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

Math on this.

[Steve Covino]

Remember when they took a three hour tour and ended up on Gilligan's Island? I remember on Gilligan's island and on Scooby Doo. I think we're seeing our. We be rocking out.

[Rich Davis]

Yo. Listen, before there were the Savannah Bananas, there were the Harlem Globetrotters. And Kavino and I have done some stuff with the Harlem Globetrotters. They're so fun. It's honestly great to take the kids to.

[Steve Covino]

Should I post a video? I have some. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I was just more fascinated. Yeah. Because I look, I look ripped in it more than I actually am.

[Steve Covino]

You do.

[Rich Davis]

They gave us a, like a tight.

[Steve Covino]

Tank top where those Globetrotter tank tops, they taught us how to do extreme extra medium. That was back in our ESPN days.

[Rich Davis]

But I will say fascinated to hear that they're 100 years old. That's wild. Congrats to the Harlem Globetrotters.

[Steve Covino]

100 years of doing it as a franchise. The players aren't 100 years old. I think you misunderstood. So anyway, we're Covino and Rich and Remember with the iHeartRadio app, you can stream us wherever, whenever. Like Shakira24.7 Fox Sports Radio app set us number one on your preset. Tell your friends about it. Thank you very much. Steve Cavino. Rich Davis, 49ers fan, he's sort of conflicted because he's pumped to team one, but they lost Bosa for the rest of the year. So he's a sad kind of guy. His Mets stink. That's Rich Davis.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, it's sort of a weird feeling because it's. Did you really win when you know other than Fred Warner, Nick Bosa is going to be, you know, your, your, he's your one guy really putting some, you know, legitimate top tier pass rush on. So now you just, you know, you got to figure out who's going to try to fill the void of Nick Bosa. When he left that game, you could tell that Kyler Murray automatically had, you know, two more seconds at least on every play in the pocket.

[Steve Covino]

Danny G feeling conflicted as well because the Dodgers are. Well, they're dodgering a little bit. I don't know, they're going a little back and forth. They should have had that game I was at. Yeah, they lost three to one.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

They did win two of the three.

[Steve Covino]

And then your Raiders lost though. They Raiders might be asked. Dude, I hate to say it. They're on the brink of O line.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Definitely is. It's a confusing team because they have a lot of good weapons on offense and the defense overall was playing okay the first couple of weeks.

[Rich Davis]

Is Genti ass or is he just having.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

No, he's getting hit in the backfield. The O line is. I think somebody wrote. They're like Walmart greeters. The O line for the Raiders.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, how are you?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Come on in, come on in. Hit the quarterback, hit the running back.

[Steve Covino]

Walmart readers are like the Globetrotters years old and Sam is here on the phones. We got db, we're all getting ready for last one standing this hour giving away some prizes. Plus we'll talk a little mlb. And that being said, hope you had a Jacob Young of the national sort of weekend. A Colts, Panthers, Eagles, Bucks, Bears sort of weekend. Brown sort of weekend, not a Falcon sort of weekend.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, what was that? Is Michael Pennix Jr. Going to be. Is there any update there? They like, is that. Was that a Mulligan might be off the bench?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

No, they say Pennix will be starting.

[Steve Covino]

But you hearing a little buzz about that?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yeah, that was the other thing. There were a couple of quarterbacks that got benched.

[Rich Davis]

So who else? Who else got bench yesterday? I'm thinking anyone get benched Besides,ichael Penix Jr. I saw that when Kirk Cousins went in that game. I had the same thought you had. I'm like Yes. I mean, Michael Penix Jr. Is that. He's not like some untouchable guy.

[Steve Covino]

Not at all. I mean, remember how much you're paying Cousins, you lose all got to give him a little chance or you got to make them work a little bit for the money.

[Rich Davis]

You got crushed by Carolina like that.

[Steve Covino]

That's 30 nothing.

[Dan Byer]

Dak wasn't benched, but they did put Joe Milton in at the end of the game, kind of the same way the Falcons did with, with Pennocks and Cousins.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I guess you stick with your guy. You don't. You don't bail on him from one bad game. But 30 to 0.0 to the Carolina Panthers is not how you want to show your progress in week three.

[Steve Covino]

That's for sure. We'll talk about Lions, Ravens, big game tonight. Get you fired up for that. And we'll still take your phone calls of anything that made you go hmm over the weekend. 87799 on Fox. 87799 on Fox. I do want to say something about baseball, if that's okay. Baseball. A little baseball. And it makes me say, hmm, because I'm like, are people for real? Like, Stop. Are you for real? Stop it. Are you serious? I have to ask that when you say this, or do people just want to get a hot take or be a contrarian or get that like. Or, you know, be different? Are they daring to be different? Cal Rawley is not the mvp. It's just so blatantly obvious to me. And that's not even being a biased Yankees fan. I just don't understand how maybe a little unlucky. Not even a little bit. And here's why. All right, Ready? It's not even an argument, but I'll take phone calls. But with this platform, I gotta talk some sense and keep it straight here, all right? Gotta keep it 100. I gotta keep it trill, as they say. True and real on Fox Sports Radio. True. Stop with the nonsense. Aaron judges your mvp unless something else changes. He leads in average. He leads in.

[Rich Davis]

He doesn't lead in home runs or RBI by any means.

[Steve Covino]

Those are the only things he doesn't lead in in games played.

[Rich Davis]

Cal Rally did something that no one's done since Mickey Mantle. Switch hitter to hit over 50 something home runs.

[Steve Covino]

Gives a diddly squat. Can you let me finish, you big ninny? You know what? I love you.

[Rich Davis]

100 years old, like the Globetrotters. You just read ninny and diddly squat.

[Steve Covino]

Jibber jabber and jabroni. Are we going to have this conversation every year, because last year it was. It's Judge fatigue. And people need to get over. And Judge. Is it going to be blank? Is it the mvp? We live in a world of what's the next big thing? I'm tired of this guy. You take it for granted that Judge is that great. So you're ho hum about his excellence. The dude is incredible. And he leads in every single category. That is a major category. And I'll tell you, except for home runs, in rbi, he leads an average on base percentage, slugging ops, run scored, war, walks, total bases, extra hits. Raleigh leads in home run in RBI. Barely. And he's played more games, barely has.

[Rich Davis]

Nine barrel runs, almost 20 more RBI.

[Steve Covino]

Judge would have something close if he didn't miss eight games. Judge was hurt. Well, what he's doing is remarkable. And just because he's been there, done that, you're like, yeah, whatever, dude, whatever. The Yankees would not be there without Judge and the Mariners. Yeah, he's doing great for a catcher. But you don't judge MVP based on great for a catch. Judge leads in every major category except for two in Kyle and Raleigh. Barely beats him, by the way.

[Rich Davis]

I do see a lot.

[Steve Covino]

It's a joke, Aaron. It's a joke.

[Rich Davis]

Aaron Judge.

[Steve Covino]

It's a joke.

[Rich Davis]

His baseball reference does have a lot of bold. Meaning he is the a lot of bold.

[Steve Covino]

He leads in every category. Except for two. Except for two. Stop with the nonsense. And if he was playing those days, he would have had more. He would have had more. He did that missing games.

[Rich Davis]

But that doesn't matter.

[Steve Covino]

It does matter.

[Rich Davis]

Hold on. I want to read the feedback.

[Steve Covino]

The Yankees, last I checked, they're in the lead in the wild card lead. Might be winning the AL East. We'll see. They wouldn't do that without Judge. So don't give me the whole Mariners thing, because it's a fun story.

[Rich Davis]

They're not winning their division. And they were predicted to win their division.

[Steve Covino]

They might win their division. They're two games back. You don't know that. They're playing the Orioles and the White Sox next. It's very possible.

[Rich Davis]

Wes hit us up. And he said, calm down.

[Steve Covino]

He's a Mariners fan. Be realistic.

[Rich Davis]

He said, calm down, Yankee boy.

[Steve Covino]

Be realistic.

[Rich Davis]

And he said, MVPs don't drop a routine fly ball in the World Series.

[Steve Covino]

Irrelevant. Totally irrelevant. I know, but irrelevant to the conversation.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

That didn't even happen this season.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I know, I know, but he's just Yankee boy.

[Steve Covino]

What I'm trying to tell you is It's a fun story. It's a cool take. It's a nice like little combative thing to say. And does Raleigh deserve all the props in the world? Yes. But when you say for a catcher that doesn't mean diddly squat. It's not based on that. He's having a very good year. Your mvp based on every other stat. Aaron Judge, period.

[Rich Davis]

Seattle Mariners.

[Steve Covino]

You don't take it away just to lift someone else because you feel like.

[Rich Davis]

Answer this question. Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees have practically the same record. They're within one game of each other and they keep going back and forth. So you can't be like this team is way more dominant. They're both. They're both practically identical as teams.

[Steve Covino]

Aaron Judge, circus numbers I don't care about.

[Rich Davis]

Then go to Ringling Brothers. He should juggle some bowling pins.

[Steve Covino]

He's ridiculous, this guy. You can't compare him and Cal Raleigh. Cal Raleigh is having a magical season and he leads in two categories. Aaron Judge leads in every other one. He even leads in slugging. Hold on. Cal Raleigh has more.

[Rich Davis]

Who has a better butt?

[Steve Covino]

More home runs. And he's not even winning and slugging or WAR or anything total. Not even in total bases. Aaron just still leads war. What is it really good for? You know, absolutely nothing. Say it again now. And ops, which is apparently everything, which is on base plus slugging. Judge leads. Stop, stop. Stop trying to be different. Stop it. Good. Tell him how wrong he is. Cal Raleigh's having an unbelievable season, but he's not the mvp.

[Rich Davis]

You sound like you're talking to yourself. Danny just said that in your ear.

[Steve Covino]

Well, how am I? I sometimes know.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

I think Danny G's Roger in Tacoma is a Mariners fan. He says he wants to combat you on your thoughts.

[Steve Covino]

What up? Roger? You are.

[Caller/Listener]

You are just a typical New York Yankee.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, it's so obvious, right?

[Steve Covino]

You were just so over judged being awesome that you take it for granted.

[Caller/Listener]

It is the arrogance that flows out of every.

[Steve Covino]

Arrogance are proof in the numbers. Dude, numbers don't lie. It's not arrogance.

[Caller/Listener]

All right, let me. Let me. This what you're seeing from Cal Raleigh is something that has never been done before.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, exactly.

[Caller/Listener]

He passed Mickey Mantle as is the greatest switch hitting catcher. He passed the catchers while catching.

[Steve Covino]

He's the most valuable catcher.

[Caller/Listener]

Hold on, hold on, hold on.

[Steve Covino]

I'm not nearly given the MVC award.

[Caller/Listener]

Listen, he leads Aaron Judge also in stolen bases. You forgot that. And the WAR is only a half a point difference between. But let me Tell you. Let me give you an example of what this is.

[Steve Covino]

No, it's not. There's two. There's two different wars. He's two points. Judges ahead in both, by the way, but go ahead.

[Caller/Listener]

Okay, so he's catching in Kansas City like four or five games ago. A ball goes into the dirt. It gets under his little chin pad, hits him in the throat. He has to take time out. And we thought he might be getting yanked from the game. Stays in the game, hit the home run from the right side, hits a home run from the left side.

[Rich Davis]

Aaron Chuck has been dhing and playing the outfield sparingly.

[Steve Covino]

He was hurt.

[Caller/Listener]

Listen.

[Steve Covino]

And he's still. He's still owning.

[Caller/Listener]

He. He manages an entire pitching staff. The beating. There's a reason why catchers never hit more than 50 home runs. The beating they take behind the plate is brutal. Okay, so what you're seeing with Cal Raleigh, would you argue historic?

[Rich Davis]

Would you argue that that is very valuable?

[Steve Covino]

You know what else? Historic. Leading in every other single category. He's leading in two categories. And not by a lot, mind you. Judge is going to hit at least three or four more home runs in the next few games. Oh, hold on, hold on. Judge has 49 home runs. Cal ra has 48. Judge also played less games. Judge has 100, 105 RBI. Cal Raleigh has 121. Judge dominate. Yeah. Judge also has like 100 points higher batting average than him and a lot more hits and ahead in everything else. How do you discredit that?

[Caller/Listener]

Hold on a second. Okay, hold on, hold on. If he hits 60 home runs, which is very possible if the Mariners win their first Western Conference, their AL west championship in 21 years, do you think there's any way they're not going to give him the MVP? 60 home runs for a catcher.

[Steve Covino]

It doesn't matter. For a catcher. Is that a charity stat? No. For a catcher. I don't care about that.

[Rich Davis]

No, no, no. It's. Be realistic. Why do you want charity? It's for what he brings to the table.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. How about what judges bring it to the table?

[Rich Davis]

You're looking at offense only.

[Steve Covino]

You're looking at it in a totally ridiculous way. You want to lift Cal Raleigh by bringing Judge down?

[Rich Davis]

You're looking at offense only.

[Steve Covino]

What about judges average on base slugging?

[Rich Davis]

You're looking at offense only.

[Steve Covino]

Hold on. Every other stat. Why are you downplaying every other stat? Just to uplift two stats? Even with Cal Raleigh's home runs, he doesn't have a better slugging percentage than Aaron Judge. All these stats that apparently matter now don't matter all of a sudden to fit the narrative this thing on. You're being ridiculous. Aaron Judge is your mvp. You're just tired of hearing it. You're just tired of hearing it. And let's not forget Aaron Judge was robbed by that little.

[Jonas Knox]

It's on Rich.

[Steve Covino]

That little turd. Altuve anyone? Altuve robbed him. That cheat Alturday back in the day. So Judge Judges owed another one.

[Rich Davis]

Guys. Hello.

[Steve Covino]

Judge is excellent like every year and then he has to go up against like these crazy like novelty things that happen. Like these performances that are like, you know, catcher having almost 60 home runs, having an unbelievable season. But you got to be realistic about it. His all props in the world to Cal Raleigh. I love what he's doing for baseball for that Mariners lineup as a catcher. Dude, Aaron Judge is all around insanely better than everyone else in the afl. That's like he's second to Shohei. Bro, you're out of your speaking craziness.

[Rich Davis]

You're. You're talking honestly.

[Steve Covino]

You're going to tell me Aaron Judge is not a better than player.

[Rich Davis]

Just because you talk loud and you're just keep talking doesn't mean you're right.

[Steve Covino]

Then give me what besides and by the way stolen bases, Aaron Judge has two less than Cal Raleigh. Let's not act like Cal Raleigh is a speedster. Get out of my face.

[Rich Davis]

Neither one of them are speedsters.

[Steve Covino]

With his big dumper, he ain't stealing bases. Aaron Judge was hurt.

[Rich Davis]

I. I think you're forgetting such a. I'm going to give you two key factors in favor of Cal Raleigh. Number one in spring training when Vegas sets the over unders. The Mariners were predicted to be slightly over.500. They were expected to have 83 to 84 wins. The Yankees were expected to have close a 9495 win. So the expectation for the Yankees was to win 95 games, win the division and make the playoffs. The expectation for the Mariners were, hey, maybe they could, you know, compete possibly for a wild card. And because of Cal Raleigh he has elevated that Mariners team where Aaron Judge is doing what everyone expects him.

[Steve Covino]

No expects him exactly. That's Aaron Judge fatigue. You're expecting him to be great. Secondly, you keep just because this guy came out of nowhere for most people doesn't give him the award.

[Rich Davis]

You know too much about baseball to be as foolish as when you keep saying in every category I gave you.

[Steve Covino]

The most important numbers.

[Rich Davis]

You only keep saying offensive numbers. You're not talking about.

[Steve Covino]

Aaron Judge is not a good defensive player. Aaron Judge has he made an error in the World Series.

[Rich Davis]

He's an adequate outfielder. And he's played. He's DH and played outfield sparingly. Cal Raleigh has managed for the past.

[Steve Covino]

Two months because he was hurt big chunk of the season, bro.

[Rich Davis]

Cal Raleigh has managed a pitching staff. Cal R. Is doing things.

[Steve Covino]

Give him a Gold Glove.

[Rich Davis]

No, but when you keep saying in every category, well, then you can say everything on the defensive side of things. Cal Riley wins.

[Steve Covino]

Yes. No, because you know what wins above replacement Aaron Judge wins.

[Rich Davis]

Good luck finding another catcher like Cal Raleigh.

[Steve Covino]

Cal Raleigh and catcher. Are we now debating he's the best catcher? Because then I agree with you, but.

[Rich Davis]

What I'm saying is Cal Raleigh.

[Steve Covino]

Is Cal Raleigh the best catcher? Yeah. There's no argument.

[Rich Davis]

Cal Raleigh. There's no argument.

[Steve Covino]

This is the most valuable player. This isn't the most valuable catcher.

[Rich Davis]

Valuable.

[Steve Covino]

Valuable catcher. No, because what wins the most valuable.

[Rich Davis]

No, because then by my theory, the most valuable catcher, Cal Raleigh. Compared to the number two catcher, there's a big gap. Aaron Judge compared to the number 2, 3, 4, 5 sluggers is not as substantial. It's just not.

[Steve Covino]

I'm sorry, what? Say that again.

[Rich Davis]

Cal Raleigh.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

And how much better he is at what overall than the other catchers out there. Most teams would be like, yeah, my catcher stinks.

[Steve Covino]

So what is this a catchers category? No, but what I'm saying, this is the most valuable player.

[Rich Davis]

Most valuable play. His value.

[Steve Covino]

His. Aaron Judge is so much better than everybody else. Like I said, Herman Munster and Pinstripes. The guy leads in everything. How are you debating that? You're giving me two. Two talking points about Cal Raleigh. I just gave you, like 25 categories where Aaron Judge is superior.

[Rich Davis]

All offensive categories.

[Steve Covino]

And he's a great outfielder. Dude.

[Rich Davis]

Great.

[Steve Covino]

Yes, great. He made one error. Get off that. But his own, by the way, the error that we wants to bring up, everybody. That was his only error of the year last year, and that was in. I'm sorry, last year, 2024. You got to stop with that.

[Rich Davis]

Is Aaron Judge. Is Aaron Judge like a gold outfield?

[Steve Covino]

Yes. Caliber. Yes. He's great. And he has a canon arm. So is Cal Raleigh an amazing player? Yes, but don't downplay Judge just to uplift Cal Raleigh. Cal Raleigh's great. He's not the mvp. Sorry. That's my take on it. And I know you had some baseball you wanted to talk.

[Rich Davis]

Let's say hi to Vince in Houston. What's Up, Vince.

[Caller/Listener]

Hey, good evening, y'. All. And I'm somebody who just saw the Mariners sweep my Astros. The catcher is the quarterback on the field. So the fact that he's putting up these numbers while still handling, I mean when he's passing Johnny Bench, I mean most teams would take a catcher hitting.250 who had a cannon for an arm or Hell yeah.

[Steve Covino]

But you can't just discount every other stat value, bro. Right. I do not think that people with the actual vote are going to think the way you're thinking. But he's thinking like. No, but you know what they're thinking about actual stats, not your opinion.

[Rich Davis]

It's not the best offensive player of the year. It's value most valuable player and what.

[Steve Covino]

Cal rally brings as that's what it's supposed to be. But it's never that way. So all of a sudden you're going to make it that way for Cal Raleigh because you're sick of Judge. Judge is a great player and ambassador to the league. Don't take away from that guy just to uplift the new shiny story.

[Rich Davis]

Sean hit us up and he said you, Rob Parker should go on a double date with Aaron Judge if Rob Parker agrees. You guys hang from Aaron Judge every day. Apparently.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. You know what? You know who knows a little something about it? The guy with an actual vote, Rob Parker. So tell that Jabroni where's his vote because Rob Parker actually has one. So I value his opinion more. What about.

[Rich Davis]

What about the comments on our feedback saying the Yankees were predicted to possibly go to the World Series again and win where Cal Raleigh has carried this team?

[Steve Covino]

Because Judge isn't that value. He surpasses his own expectations still.

[Rich Davis]

No, no. If he surpasses his expectations, factoring in.

[Steve Covino]

How great judges, it's like a built in expectation and you're therefore downplaying what he's able to accomplish. You're taking that for granted. Look at those numbers. He's going to have four consecutive 50 plus home runs.

[Rich Davis]

No one's backing you up on the feedback.

[Steve Covino]

I don't care. Let them then host with them. This is the Cavino Rich show. I need their approval. I feel very confident what I'm saying. So that's my take on it. With all the chirping about Cal Raleigh, I feel the need to use this platform to tell you the truth. And that's my truth as a guy that watches every day as well. So the end next story. Cause I know you want to talk about your mess.

[Rich Davis]

That's my truth. Let's go to Nick in Santa Barbara.

[Steve Covino]

Well, you know what else backs up my truth? I don't know the numbers. Thank you. The stats, every stat, half the game.

[Caller/Listener]

Hey guys.

[Steve Covino]

Half.

[Rich Davis]

What game you talking about? You're sound like if you were talking about a football team you'd be talking about a team and discounting offense or defense and only talking about one layer of game.

[Steve Covino]

Cal Rally.

[Rich Davis]

Part of what Cal Raleigh has brought to the table this year is that he is managing a pitching staff that is far outdoing what they thought. They're about 10 games over pace of what they thought. Aaron Judge was banged up, hasn't played the outfield in a couple months. Like you said, he missed eight games. So it's like.

[Steve Covino]

And he probably would have had more home runs if he played those games.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, he's the greatest. Guess what? That's his man.

[Steve Covino]

He is the great he is. You're right. It's shohio tight. Aaron Judge.

[Rich Davis]

Coleman just hit us up.

[Steve Covino]

He's not even like the third guy.

[Rich Davis]

Coleman just hit us up saying what Rally. What Cal Rally is doing is comparable to what Lamar or Josh is doing in the NFL.

[Steve Covino]

Just give me, give me the four catcher for a switch hitter. For what? For a guy with a big ass. Always include the four to make the.

[Rich Davis]

Argument that's a factor when you talk.

[Steve Covino]

About value, not because you know who's just a great all around player. Aaron Judge.

[Rich Davis]

What's up Nick? Santa Barbara.

[Caller/Listener]

All right, you guys can talk about your catches for a while. Look, look, the MLB system sucks. The playoffs system is insane. You cannot play 162 games and not get a buy in the playoffs. It's the most idiotic. Baseball's the greatest game.

[Rich Davis]

I think baseball's postseason. I think their post systems. Their postseason's pretty awesome. What don't you like about it?

[Caller/Listener]

It's stupid.

[Steve Covino]

I think you're stupid. What are you saying?

[Caller/Listener]

Wait a minute.

[Rich Davis]

What don't you like about it?

[Steve Covino]

Tell me he's nice and stupid.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, Nick, just tell us what you don't like about it.

[Caller/Listener]

Wait a minute. The third seed played 162 games and won the division and has to play a wild card team that's 12 games behind the leading division leader in the other division. You tell me. That's logical. It's stupid.

[Rich Davis]

Well dude, that's like saying an NFL team that's 10 and 7, can you believe they got a player? That's like saying a wild card team that won 12 games. You're mad that they have to go play a division winner that won 10 games. It's just a little caveat of the sport.

[Steve Covino]

Dude.

[Rich Davis]

It's like not everything's going to work out the way Nick likes it. It though I do love Santa Barbara and thanks for listening.

[Steve Covino]

Nick's a good guy. Man.

[Rich Davis]

Santa Barbara is a beautiful place.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, I'm just trying to speak the truth. I'm a truth speaker. Cheer on the show and I hear a lot of people talking about Cal, Raleigh and it's a great story for a catcher. The end. All right.

[Rich Davis]

Well, if you think that was your exclamation point, think again. So we'll talk some more. NFL or we're going to play our favorite game, last one standing. So we're going to do a little trivia. We'll get that coming up.

[Steve Covino]

And more Nerf football up for grabs.

[Rich Davis]

Nerf football up for grabs. Can't wait. All coming up right here on FOX Sports Radio.

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Are you ready for Cal Raleigh's jelly? He's the mvd. Cal Raleigh is your mvd. Most valuable dumper in the league.

[Rich Davis]

And then you'll give him that.

[Steve Covino]

But as far as players, it's Aaron Judge. Well, you know why I take a strong stance, Rich. Just trying to prepare the Fox Sports Radio Nation for the truth so when Judge wins, they're not in shock.

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[Dan Byer]

Oh, I gotta. Yeah, I don't got it.

[Steve Covino]

Put your electronic devices down and pick your sports knowledge.

[Caller/Listener]

It's CNR's last one standing.

[Jonas Knox]

Last one standing.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

All right, four categories ready to go here. If needed, a tiebreaker. Each contestant gets five seconds to stay Alive in the round. If you run out of time or you answer incorrectly, Iowa. Sam will take you out with his big bad buzzer. Not want to hear that. We keep battling until you are the last one standing. If you win two of the rounds, you are the top dog. Here are the contestants. Nine time winner, Steve Covino. Right over there. Next to him, 14 time winner, Rich Davis.

[Rich Davis]

Hola.

[Steve Covino]

What up?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

And the leader in the clubhouse, 31 time winner, Dan Byer. Hello, D. Going to go to the studio lines. Andrew in Springfield, Missouri is going to play.

[Rich Davis]

Here we go, Andrew.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

What up, Andrew?

[Steve Covino]

What up, Andrew?

[Caller/Listener]

How's it going, boys?

[Steve Covino]

Thanks for playing, man.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Andrew, excited for you to take part in the game. Spot is the fact checker, by the way.

[Steve Covino]

So much.

[Rich Davis]

Let's go.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

A lot of nerves for Spot. Be patient.

[Steve Covino]

Pushing the buzzer.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

All right, first category.

[Steve Covino]

Stop it.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

First category up here. All hail Roy Hobbs. You have five seconds to give us a film that ranker.com names as one of the greatest sports movies of.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, okay.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

We'll take the top 16. All right, top 16. Covino, you're up first, starting right now. Go.

[Steve Covino]

Hoosiers. Hoosiers. Number seven.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Nice, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

They put Rocky on there.

[Steve Covino]

Rocky is number one.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

The Natural.

[Steve Covino]

The Natural. Yes. On the list. You got the big hit in the title.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Number 16, Andrew.

[Caller/Listener]

Rudy.

[Steve Covino]

Rudy, number nine.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Nice on a roll here, Covin.

[Steve Covino]

Field of Dreams. Field of Dreams.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Number six, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Major league.

[Steve Covino]

Major league. Number three.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

Major league three.

[Steve Covino]

Back to the Miners. Is that really what you are?

[Dan Byer]

Sure, let's go with it.

[Steve Covino]

None of them. Yeah. Okay.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

A nice exit, though, Andrew.

[Caller/Listener]

Angels in the outfield.

[Steve Covino]

I love that movie, but I don't. Great movie. Not in the top 16.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

All right, back to. To Covino.

[Steve Covino]

Miracle. Miracle. Number four.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yeah, nice pull, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Raging Bull.

[Steve Covino]

Raging Bull. Not on the list. Wow.

[Rich Davis]

This Million Dollar Baby on the list. I'm gonna be so mad.

[Steve Covino]

Nope, that was my backup. What about Casablanca? You know what? Great film. Didn't make it. Sorry, no one said sandlot. Who came up with that list, though? Danny G was like old movies. Like the Pride of the Yankees in there or something. Rich, you said sandlot. Remember the Titans? Number five. You got six, seven.

[Dan Byer]

A League of Their Own.

[Rich Davis]

Number. Field of Dreams and then Field of Dreams. Someone said.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Okay, cool.

[Steve Covino]

Rounding off at number 10 would be Moneyball, so. Yeah, buddy.

[Rich Davis]

You know, I'm so dumb. Yeah. Because I had all these written down and I do that same thing every time. We always write down the ones and never say them. I just figured lists like that always have, like, an old boxing movie. So I was like, oh, Raging Bull.

[Steve Covino]

Why?

[Rich Davis]

I didn't like Raging Bull.

[Steve Covino]

The oldest movie on the list was Rocky 1976 at number one.

[Rich Davis]

Ugh. I hate myself.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

All right, Covino, halfway to a victory. We go to the second category. Hall of Fame head. You have five seconds to name an NFL head coach who leads the league all time in playoff wins.

[Steve Covino]

First and last names, please.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Head coach. NFL leads the league all time, playoff wins. All right, Andrew, you're up first this time, starting right now. Go.

[Caller/Listener]

Bill Belichick.

[Steve Covino]

Number one. Number one.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

Don Shula.

[Steve Covino]

Don Shula. Number four.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Andy Reid.

[Steve Covino]

Andy Reid. Number two.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Covino.

[Steve Covino]

Bill Parsons. Who? Who? Parson.

[Rich Davis]

Who's Bill Parsons?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Parcels.

[Steve Covino]

Parcel. Oh, my God. Why'd you help him? No, no, I meant parcel. I don't know who he was talking.

[Rich Davis]

Ben Parson.

[Steve Covino]

I know you know. Bill Parsons. Parcel. I said it again.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Alan Parsons, Parcels project.

[Steve Covino]

Now I feel like we have to asterisk this. Oh, come on, get out of here.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Back to Andrew.

[Caller/Listener]

Tom Landry.

[Steve Covino]

Tom Landry. Number three.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yes, sir. Buyer.

[Steve Covino]

Chuck Noll. Chuck Noel. Number six.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Good pull, Rich. Three, two.

[Rich Davis]

Tony Dungy.

[Steve Covino]

Tony Dungey. Number nine.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Two to one. That was. I'm Tanya.

[Steve Covino]

Danny.

[Dan Byer]

Like, I know I'm a Cavino guy, but your favoritism towards Rich in this game is absurd.

[Steve Covino]

I mean, we gave Cavino an answer. Gave him the answer. That's like a delay of games. Game. A ref gives them a beat.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, they give him a beat or nine beats.

[Steve Covino]

Who's playing?

[Rich Davis]

All right, who's still left?

[Steve Covino]

Did you take Don Chula? Dan. Yes. Mike Tomlin. Mike Tomlin. Not on the list.

[Dan Byer]

That's a good guess, though.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yeah. Andrew.

[Steve Covino]

Longevity.

[Caller/Listener]

Marvel. Easy.

[Steve Covino]

Yes. Number 11.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Good pull by fire.

[Dan Byer]

Mike Holmgren.

[Steve Covino]

Number 7.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Bill Walsh. Coach long enough.

[Steve Covino]

Is that your answer? Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Bill Walsh.

[Steve Covino]

Bill Walsh. Number 16.

[Rich Davis]

Oh. Joe Montana. Look at that.

[Steve Covino]

Andrew tied at 16.

[Caller/Listener]

Three, Carroll.

[Steve Covino]

Carroll. On the list. Number 11.

[Dan Byer]

Good guess.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

Mike Shanahan.

[Steve Covino]

Mike Shanahan. Not on the list, Rich.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Three, two, one.

[Rich Davis]

Tower.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Wow.

[Steve Covino]

Number nine. I know. That was a Danny G counting.

[Rich Davis]

This game is so rigged.

[Dan Byer]

It is.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

So he got it in on time.

[Steve Covino]

Did Danny?

[Dan Byer]

No, he didn't.

[Rich Davis]

No, he did.

[Steve Covino]

I did.

[Rich Davis]

Come on.

[Dan Byer]

Sam's garbage vampire is a man of integrity.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Seriously. I mean, Andrew, what are we doing here?

[Caller/Listener]

Andrew, I'm gonna say you're out.

[Steve Covino]

Andrew.

[Rich Davis]

Sorry.

[Steve Covino]

Time's up.

[Dan Byer]

Rich wins.

[Steve Covino]

What did he say?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

What's your answer?

[Steve Covino]

Yes. Tom Coughlin. Tied at Number nine. Oh, wow. Oh, wow. Good one.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yeah. Back to Rich. Three, two.

[Rich Davis]

I would think a great answer would be Joe Gibbs.

[Steve Covino]

That would be correct. Number five.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Good volley here. Back to Andrew.

[Caller/Listener]

Oh, my gosh. Anyone say Bill Cower?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, he did.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Need an answer.

[Caller/Listener]

Mike McCarthy.

[Steve Covino]

Not. Oh, yeah. Jason.

[Dan Byer]

Sorry, sorry.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, what a pull.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Nice. Okay, back to Rich. Three, two.

[Rich Davis]

Juan Gruden.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

No. Andrew. Halfway to a swiggy.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, God.

[Rich Davis]

Is Sean Payton's on the list, Isn't he?

[Steve Covino]

He is. You should have delayed that a little bit more. Oh, should we give it to him, Dan?

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, let's give it to him.

[Steve Covino]

Stop it. If you said if, you would have.

[Dan Byer]

Said Sean Parsons, that also would have worked.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Couple of other active coaches instead.

[Steve Covino]

Like Micah Parson. Bill Parson.

[Dan Byer]

I loved it because he was away from the mic, you know, like, that's what. Like, it was, like, this distant. Parsons.

[Rich Davis]

He was, like, unsure.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Sean Payton and John Harbaugh Both felt.

[Steve Covino]

Weird when I said it.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, John Harbaugh. I kept thinking, like, Jim doesn't have enough. I didn't even.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

All right, quickly, Madden.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, Madden.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Quickly, to the third category. Covino and Andrew, both with wins so far. All right, say it like Charlie Sheen. One of you say winning.

[Steve Covino]

Winning.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

You have five seconds to name an MLB team who has played. Who has. Who has the most playoff wins, I should say, since the year 2000. MLB team. Most playoff W. Since the year 2000. Covino, you're up first, starting right now. Go.

[Steve Covino]

The Aaron Judge led. Yankees. Number one.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Red Sox.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Number five. Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Phillies.

[Steve Covino]

Phillies. Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Andrew.

[Caller/Listener]

Cardinals.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Covino.

[Steve Covino]

Dodgers. Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Giants.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

Royals.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Andrew. Three, two, one.

[Caller/Listener]

Ah.

[Steve Covino]

Out of there. Sorry about this.

[Rich Davis]

Is this postseason wins?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

You said playoff wins.

[Steve Covino]

Yep.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Covino.

[Steve Covino]

Nationals. Not on the list?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Nope. Between Rich and Byer. Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Astros.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

Tigers.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Yeah. Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Rangers.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Caller/Listener]

Ooh.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Go, Buyer.

[Dan Byer]

What about the Rays?

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Back to Rich. You're out.

[Steve Covino]

Marlins?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

No. Too. Too.

[Rich Davis]

What do you mean you can't see? You can't not give me a countdown?

[Steve Covino]

Like, five seconds have gone by, but.

[Rich Davis]

You can't just be like, I wait till the last second.

[Steve Covino]

How are we judging that?

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Well, we're gonna have to.

[Rich Davis]

It wasn't an answer anyway. He said so.

[Steve Covino]

It wasn't on the list.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

So Byer wins that round, but that means we go to overtime. We're gonna have to do that after the update.

[Dan Byer]

Okay, Cool, man.

[Steve Covino]

I'm thinking Daniel Murphy in his playoff run. That's what I was thinking.

[Rich Davis]

And that's our number.

[Steve Covino]

That's right. They are.

[Rich Davis]

Really?

[Steve Covino]

Yes. But I was thinking with the Nationals are the Diamondbacks. They are.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

The Angels are even on that list.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

What?

[Steve Covino]

Get out of here. I hated that. All right.

[Rich Davis]

What's up, D.B.

[Dan Byer]

All right, I got three seconds to get you all the news, according to Rich's timing. Giants head coach Brian Dabel says they're working through personnel decisions, evaluating everything when it comes to their quarterback. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan says, yeah, there's a chance Brock Purdy could return in Week four, but they won't have Nick Bosa. In fact, they won't have Nick Bosa for the rest of the season. The edge rusher done with a torn acl. Cardinals running back James Conner done for the year. He has a foot injury that requires surgery. Chargers running back Najee Harris going to miss the rest of the season because of a ruptured Achilles. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn says quarterback Jaden Daniels remains day to day with that knee injury that forced him to miss their Week 3 win over the Raiders. Ever wanted to try an Olympic and Paralympic sport? Try fencing. It's fast, safe and easy to start. Find a beginner class near you at USA fencing.org trifencing that's usafencing.org trifencing Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl retiring after 11 seasons at the school. His son Stephen will take over as the head coach, getting in a five year deal at Auburn. Bruce Pearl said that he's going to remain at the school and won't enter politics and run for Alabama's vacant U.S. senate seat. Houston Rockets guard Fred Van Vliet suffered a torn ACL. ESPN reports his entire 20252026 season is in jeopardy. Guys, back to you.

[Rich Davis]

Thank you DB and we play the conclusion to Last One Standing next right here on Fox Sports. Ready?

[Steve Covino]

Hang tight.

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[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Daddy G. It's between Covino, Andrew and Byer. Let's bring Andrew from Springfield, Missouri back in. All right, Andrew, you ready?

[Caller/Listener]

You know it.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

All right, tie break here. No multiple choice. It's whoever comes closest. So just buzz in with your name to go first here. All right. In the 15 seasons that the great Bruce Smith wore a Bills you uniform, how many sacks did he have with the Bills? He played his last four with Washington. We're not going to count those. Just want to know how many Bruce Smith had as a Bills player in 15 seasons. Think about.

[Rich Davis]

Hold on, hold on.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Go ahead. Think about your answer for a second.

[Caller/Listener]

Sorry.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

No, it's okay. Andrew, you get to go first here. How many sacks as a bill?

[Caller/Listener]

I'm going to say one. 100 even.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

100 even. All right, who wants to go next? Buyer. All right, buyer.

[Dan Byer]

I'll go 168.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

168. All right, Cove.

[Steve Covino]

I'm going to average Tennessee's and 150.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

1 50. And the answer is 170. One buyer is the winner.

[Dan Byer]

Thank you very much.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Only off by a couple. Holy moly.

[Rich Davis]

You spend three days in Buffalo, you got to know I hate you.

[Steve Covino]

I should have just did the prices right One ahead. I should have, but I was like, you know, I already had the math figured out in my brain. And that was it.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

That is Buyer's third 32nd victory in this game.

[Rich Davis]

Plenty of brag about it.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Danny, how many was it? My headset's not working.

[Sam (Producer/Caller Coordinator)]

Andrew in Missouri, thank you for playing the game and going to overtime.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, you did great.

[Rich Davis]

Great job.

[Caller/Listener]

Appreciate it, guys.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, thanks for playing, man. And remember, you could play any week, any day. We have another game tomorrow. We'll do Showtime Mahomes trivia tomorrow for your chance to win more prizes. Just shows that cheat cheaters never win.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, him. Oh yeah, Kavina. You mean the Parsons cheaters never win.

[Steve Covino]

You know, that's why Dave never wrong. I meant parcels, but I said Parsons. The par just came out wrong. Man, I can't wait till you say something wrong. Give me three minutes and I'll get you, okay?

[Rich Davis]

You got it, buddy boy. Hey, good news. The Mets can't lose tonight. Baseball's off for the most part. There's a couple games, but all the games that are being played today, I'm pretty certain when I say none of them have playoff implications. Well, the Padres brewers replacement, that's really about it. So baseball a dead story today. Now tonight, interestingly enough, he got a pretty darn good NFL Monday Night Football game. Baltimore's favored by four and a half points at home against the Lions. Now here's the crazy part. One might argue these are two of the five best teams in the National Football League. And one of them is going to start out one and two just based on some of the breaks they've got so far. So Ravens, Lions. What do we like? Do we like The Lions getting 10 and a half and a teaser and take that over under, down to like maybe 47? Go over 47. Lions plus 10 and a half. Or do you just think straight bet? Lions, Lions, Lions. Money line maybe.

[Steve Covino]

What?

[Rich Davis]

What do you got? My instinct is nothing here, guys. I think you go teaser. Lions getting a ton of points because I don't know who's going to win this game. So Lions 10 and a half over 47. Lock that teaser bet in. Sometimes that's the easiest way to go when you don't know.

[Steve Covino]

All right, but enjoy your Monday night foosball. Lions at Ravens. Ravens at home. Enjoy the game. And again, trivia tomorrow, showtime, a home stream trivia. We'll bring it here on the show.

[Rich Davis]

All right, we'll see you guys then. Until then, Arriva Dare, baby.

[Steve Covino]

See you in the promised land. Goodbye guys.

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