Get ready for Opening Day 2026! Baseball writer Zach Crizer joins the show to break down his most daring predictions for the upcoming season. From surprise division winners in the AL East and NL East to new faces in the MVP race, we dive into the rosters, pitching rotations, and major rule changes like the ABS challenge system that will define the year. Stick around to see which "team of destiny" is picked to take home the World Series trophy.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Opening Day 2026 Kickoff
• 01:02 – AL East: Why the Red Sox Take the Crown
• 02:29 – NL East: Can the New-Look Mets Deliver?
• 04:32 – Analyzing the Yankees & Phillies Offseason Moves
• 06:56 – AL Central: The Royals' Case for the Division
• 08:19 – NL Central: Cubs vs. Brewers
• 09:32 – MVP Race: Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Aaron Judge
• 10:45 – National League MVP: The Ohtani Factor
• 11:18 – The New ABS Challenge System Explained
• 12:45 – 2026 World Series Predictions

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Join Evan Groat and college basketball insider Adam Zagoria for an in-depth breakdown of the NCAA Tournament bracket. This episode explores the controversial seeding of St. John’s and Connecticut in the "murderous row" of the East region, alongside Duke and Michigan State. Adam provides expert analysis on which powerhouse coaches are under the most pressure, potential 5-12 upsets like High Point and Akron, and the teams most likely to end long championship droughts for the Big 10 and West Coast. Stay tuned for Adam’s Final Four predictions and find out why he believes Tommy Lloyd and Arizona are poised to take home the national title.

Chapters:

• 0:00 – Introduction: The Best Three Weeks of the Year
• 0:30 – St. John's Seeding Controversy: Should the Big East Champs Be a 5 Seed?
• 2:19 – The "Murderous Row" of the East Region: Duke, UConn, and Michigan State
• 4:14 – Coaches Under Pressure: Can Michigan State or Arizona End the Drought?
• 6:44 – Purdue’s Path: Are the Boilermakers a True Final Four Threat?
• 8:01 – Dark Horses: Is John Calipari’s Arkansas Built for a Deep Run?
• 8:50 – Cinderella Stories: Potential 5-12 Upsets and Mid-Major Spoils
• 10:09 – Contenders vs. Pretenders: How Many Teams Can Actually Win It All?
• 11:32 – Bracket Snubs and Selection Committee Gripes
• 12:52 – Final Four and National Championship Prediction

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The NFL league year is officially underway, and the free agent frenzy is in full swing! Join host Evan Gro and Caroline Fenton (Yahoo Sports, SiriusXM) as they dive deep into the biggest headlines from the start of the new league year. From the shocking Maxx Crosby trade saga and the Baltimore Ravens' pivot to Trey Hendrickson to the Las Vegas Raiders' aggressive strategy to build a winning "ecosystem" for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

We also break down whether free-agent spending translates to Super Bowl success, analyze recent winners like the Seahawks and Patriots, and identify which players, like DJ Moore in Buffalo and Trent McDuffie with the Rams, will have the biggest impact on their new teams.

Chapters:

• 0:00 – Introduction: Kickoff of the New NFL League Year
• 1:02 – The Max Crosby Trade Saga: Why the Ravens Backed Out
• 2:40 – Ravens' Pivot: Trading for Crosby vs. Signing Trey Hendrickson
• 4:11 – Las Vegas Raiders' Free Agency Aggression: Building Around Fernando Mendoza
• 5:30 – Key Raiders Signings: Tyler Linderbaum, Nico Dean, and Defensive Depth
• 5:54 – Is a Veteran Bridge Quarterback Next for the Raiders?
• 7:20 – Is Winning Free Agency Overrated for Super Bowl Success?
• 8:38 – Lessons from the Seahawks and Patriots Super Bowl Rosters
• 10:36 – The Role of "Schedule Luck" in a Super Bowl Run
• 12:14 – High-Risk Contracts: Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce
• 14:43 – Impactful Trades: DJ Moore to the Bills & Trent McDuffie
• 16:03 – The Joe Brady Connection: Why DJ Moore Will Thrive in Buffalo
• 17:50 – Which Super Bowl Contenders Are Being Too Quiet in Free Agency?