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MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Cubs Suzuki to miss opening day; Met’s pitcher Manaea to the bullpen; plus more news

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Team Japan’s Seiya Suzuki (right) comes off the field after going in a little too hard after a slide in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic against Venezuela on Sat Mar 14, 2026. Suzuki will miss opening day due to a ligament sprain in his right knee. (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Seiya Suzuki will not make the season opener due to a minor ligament strain in his right knee he suffered during the World Baseball Classic according Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Counsell is waiting to see if the club will put Suzuki on the IL. Suzuki also will miss opening day.

#2 Former Oakland A’s pitcher and New York Mets left hand pitcher Sean Manaea will start the season in the bullpen according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Manaea’s role will be he will follow the starting pitcher pitching mulitiple innings. The Mets announced their starting rotation from one to five, Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga.

#3 The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to find talented players, shortstop 19 year old Konnor Griffin is one of them although he will have to wait according Bucs manager Don Kelly who said the decision to leave Griffin off the opening day roster was extremely difficult. Griffin is the No.1 prospect but will sent down to triple A to start the season.

#4 Charlie wanted to get your take of the announcement that the Sacramento A’s will start Luis Severino opening day against the Toronto Blue Jays on Fri Mar 27th. Severino is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA this spring. In two games Severino has pitched seven innings, surrendered three hits, one run, and struck out ten hitters. How do you like Severino’s chances this upcoming season?

#5 Talk about Rafael Devers a guy that the San Francisco Giants will be depending on for runs, hits and home run. In spring Devers is hitting .172, with five hits, a homerun, and five RBIs. Also talk about him getting some looks at first base this season.

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O: How will Tatum’s return from Achilles injury impact the Celtics; A’s showcasing in Vegas in exhibition play; plus more news

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Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum has returned after suffering an Achilles injury. Here he is blowing kisses to fans and playing against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half on Fri Mar 6, 2026 at the Boston Garden (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O:

#1 How might Jayson Tatum’s return from a long Achilles injury impact the Boston Celtics’ playoff chances and team chemistry during the final stretch of the regular season?

#2 What factors usually enable teams to complete massive comebacks like the Spurs’ 25-point rally against the LA Clippers on Friday night, and what does it reveal about their resilience and in-game adjustments?

#3 The Sacramento Kings snapped a three game losing streak Sunday night defeating the Chicago Bulls 126-110. The Kings in recent games have been heavily dependent on Precious Achiuwa, Russell Westbrook, and Malik Monk.

#4 Turning to Major League Baseball the Sacramento A’s are playing a two game set in Las Vegas. On Saturday they lost to the Angles 3-0 and Sunday they played their split squad against the Angels all at Aviators Park in Las Vegas. How much was this series to get a measuring stick on local interest for the A’s who will be coming to Vegas in 2028?

#5 The San Francisco Giants in Sunday’s game improve to 13-3 in pre season play and have roll going in spring training. Is this just a look at guys trying to make the roster with a combination of double A and triple A players. Or has Giants manager Tony Vitello got this team firing on all cylinders?

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O: Marte to have impact in Royals lineup; Acuna and Yastrzemski heart of Braves lineup; plus more news

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Former New York Met Starling Marte hopes to have an impact to the Kansas City Royals line up this spring (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O:

#1 How will the addition of veteran outfielder Starling Marte impact the Kansas City Royals’ lineup and leadership as they aim for a playoff return? — Marte agreed to a contract with the Royals after four seasons with the Mets.

#2 Which spring training performers (like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski) are sending early signals about division races and potential breakout seasons? — Braves and others had big offensive showings in recent games.

#3 Will the MLB deadline for stadium compliance threaten the future of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ affiliate team if renovations aren’t finished? — A renovation setback has officials uncertain about meeting MLB’s April 1 deadline.

#4 What’s the status of returning veterans like Max Scherzer and how will their roles shape the 2026 pennant races? — Scherzer re-signed with the Blue Jays for his 19th season.

#5 Can rising stars such as Julio Rodríguez continue historic production and cement themselves among baseball’s elite in 2026? — Rodriguez’s past seasons place him in rare company statistically.

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O: Yanks Judge slugs 2 homers to open camp; Ohtani to join WBC; plus more news

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Aaron Judge takes batting practice on Mon Feb 16, 2026 for the New York Yankees on Mon Feb 16, 2026. Judge hit two home runs against the Detroit Tigers in exhibiton play on Sat Feb 21, 2026. (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O:

#1 How significant was Aaron Judge’s two-home-run performance in his 2026 Spring Training debut for the New York Yankees, and what does it signal for the Yankees’ season prospects?

#2 How will Shohei Ohtani’s planned Cactus League games with the Los Angeles Dodgers before joining the World Baseball Classic affect both his preparation and the Dodgers’ spring training strategy?

#3 What impact will the news of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski’s death at age 89 have on the baseball community and how are teams commemorating his career?

#4 What were the key highlights and takeaways from the Washington Nationals winning both games in their split-squad spring training action on Feb 21?

#5 Critics are saying the 2026 Sacramento A’s could be this year’s sneakest team. They have some key players in the their line up with Denzel Clarke, Jacob Wilson, Lawrence Butler, Nick Kurtz, and Shea Langeliers that can hit the big fly.

Charlie O does Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NFL podcast Charlie O: 49ers Purdy goes up against Carolina Sunday; What stays in Vegas, Browns beat Raiders by 14 points; plus more news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Nov 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

NFL podcast podcast Charlie O:

#1 With Brock Purdy back under center for the San Francisco 49ers he didn’t miss a step when he came back in his win over the Arizona Cardinals. He’s back last week from his turf toe injury and will face the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. How confident are the 49ers that Purdy can stay consistent and he’s ready to carry this team to the post season?

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) never could catch up to the Cleveland Browns (3-8) Sunday getting beat 24-10 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Raiders quarterback Geno Smith just couldn’t get neither the run or passing game to get on the scoreboard. For Smith Sunday going 30-44 for 285 yards and one interception. The Raiders were shutout in the first and third quarters. The Raiders defense were having a decent game they shutout the Browns in the first and third quarters but it wasn’t enough to close the game out in a 14 point loss at home.

#3 The Texas Department of Public Safety released on Friday details of how former defensive end of the Dallas Cowboys Marshawn Kneeland detail from police body camera, dash camera, and drone videos after officer had found Kneeland dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound in early November. In a police pursuit Kneeland crashed his pick up truck and took off on foot. Police using K-9s searched buildings, wooded areas and even water ducts. Even Kneeland’s girlfriend was looking for him. Kneeland’s body was found in a portable toilet outhouse between two office buildings in Frisco Texas.

#4 The San Francisco 49ers had voided wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract worth $27 million for the 2026 season. The question had been about Aiyuk’s future with the 49ers and was he who wanted to void the contract so he can become a free agent in 2026 or was it the 49ers idea to part company with him. “I’ve been coaching over 20 years, and I’ve never been in a situation where a contract’s been voided,” Shanahan said. “It’s extremely unusual to me.”

#5 Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow did not play on Sunday against the New England Patriots the Patriots announced on Saturday. Burrow is suffering from turf toe and has not played since week two. Burrow did practice on Wednesday and Thursday. The Bengals had a game on Sunday and also on Thanksgiving day. While it’s reported that Burrow is close to returning when according to the Bengals is the real question.

Charlie O does the NFL podcast each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Dodgers Ohtani on a tear with 53rd home run; M’s Raleigh hits 57th HR passes Griffey for most homers by a Mariner in a season; plus more news

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodgers Stadium on Sat Sep 20, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Charlie the Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is swinging the bats he cracked his 53rd home run on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. The home run was a 403 foot shot that he parked into the Dodgers grand stands in left field. Ohtani also scored his 140th run of the season a career high.

#2 Cal Raleigh slugged his 57th home run of the season that moved him past former Seattle Mariner Ken Griffey the most home runs by a Mariner in a season. Griffey in 1997 hit 56 home run that achievement got Griffey got him near unanimous induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016.

#3 Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout hit his 400th career home run on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies. Trout who is an 11 time All Star hit the 485 shot in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies that was deposited into the left center field stands. The Angels got the win 3-0 which snapped a eight game skid for the Halos.

#4 New York Yankee Giancarlo Stanton says his 450th home run is a nice round number that he hit on Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles on the way to a 6-1 win. Stanton now now has played in 1719 games joining Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Alex Rodriguez and Harmon Killebrew who got to 450 faster than Stanton.

#5 The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-0 for their tenth win in a row on Saturday and swept a doubleheader shutting out the Twins twice in front game and in the night cap. The Guardians have now won 15 of their last 16 games and are closing in on first place Detroit in the AL Central. How much of that speaks to the great job that Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt has done someone you spoke with often when he used to play in Oakland?

 Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Phils Wheeler recovery six to eight months blood cot surgery; Bucs Chandler shuts down Rockies in MLB debut; plus more

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will be out from six to eight months recovering from should clot surgery in his throwing arm the Phillies announced on Sat Aug 23, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Philadlephia Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent surgery this past week to have a blood clot removed from his throwing shoulder. Wheeler is expected to miss the remainder of the season and his recovery is expected to be six to eight months and is expected to return by opening day 2026.

#2 Bubba Chandler was all the rage at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Friday night as the 22 year old rookie pitched in his first big league game entering in the top of the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies. Chandler is a top prospect and came through in relief pitching four innings, not allowing a a run, two hits and striking out three.

#3 On Friday the Tampa Bay Rays Carson Williams hit a home run and was 2-4 with three RBIs in his big league debut on his second day in the show. Williams said in the Rays post game show, “It’s every kid’s dream, and it just got even better.”

#4 Former Oakland Athletic and New York Met pitcher Frankie Montas has been placed on the 15 day IL with a right elbow UCL injury on Friday. Montas so far is 3-2 ERA 6.28 in nine games and had started in seven games. The Mets are six games back in the NL East behind the Philadelphia Phillies.

#5 Friday the Sacramento A’s got close but not enough as they were edged out by the Seattle Mariners 3-2. The M’s Bryan Woo pitched effectively enough to keep the A’s in check going a strong seven innings allowing one hit, one earned run, and seven strikeouts. The A’s who had just swept the Minnesota Twins got cooled off by some good pitching in Seattle.

#6 The A’s came right back on Saturday to even the series with a 2-1 win behind the great pitching of starter Jefferey Springs who pitched 5.1 allowed two hits and one earned run.

Join Charlie O for MLB The Show podcast each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O: Pawol did great job in first game as MLB’s first woman umpire; Yanks and Williams continue to suffer; plus more

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Jen Pawol makes baseball history as the first female umpire to work an MLB game in history working the first game of a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins at Loan Depot Park in Miami on Sat Aug 9, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Jen Pawol made baseball history becoming the first female to work a MLB regular season game. Pawol’s made her umpiring debut on Saturday’s first game of a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Pawol worked first base and had a relatively quiet first game.

#2 New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams battled against the Houston Astros in a 5-3 loss on Friday night allowing three runs in the tenth inning. The Astros Carolos Correa got a base hit and Taylor Trammell hit a two run home run for a 5-2 score. Williams has allowed four home runs in his last eight appearances.

#3 Hall of Famer and former New York Yankee Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles tendon while chasing a fly ball at an Old Timer’s game on Saturday. Rivera will need surgery. Mariano’s agent Fern Cuza said that Rivera who is 55 will have the operation in less than a week.

#4 Former Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki has his No.51 retired in a pregame ceremony in Seattle before facing the Tampa Bay Rays. Ichiro said to the crowd, “What’s up Seattle!” and added “Iam so grateful to be here today to receive this highest of honors.”

#5 Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season on Saturday night against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 9-1 win. Ohtani hit a 417 foot shot off Jays starter Chris Bassitt which gave the Dodgers a three run lead.

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Mets retire Wright’s No.5; Yankees Gil looking good in rehab; plus more MLB news

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David Wright waves to the New York Mets fans after his jersey number 5 was retired by the club at Citi Field in New York on Sat Jul 19, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 The New York Mets have inducted David Wright into the Mets Hall of Fame on Saturday. Wright broke in in the Majors 21 years ago and the Mets retired his number 5. Wright recalled saying he was excited to get to the big league and after getting off the plane arriving at the Grapefruit League he was curious what number he was going to wear and was happy to see he was going to sport number 72.

#2 New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was keeping a close eye on on right hand pitcher Luis Gil who was working in his second rehab assignment on video and Boone said he was happy with what he saw on the tape. “Stuff was good, decent command,” said Boone, who watched a recording of Friday’s game Saturday morning. “More importantly, another step and kind of building that pitch count into 57 pitches.” Gil had been rehabbing with the Yankees double A affiliate. Boone said his fast ball was playing and that Gil had suffered a sprained lat.

#3 Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and former Sacramento A’s scout Jeff Bittiger has passed away at age 63 the A’s announced Sunday. Bittiger was a scout for the last 22 years and all with the A’s organization. Bittiger broke in in the bigs on Sept 2, 1986 he also pitched for the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox.

#4 Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers collided with a teammate in a triple A minor league assignment for Sugar Land on Friday night. It was Rodgers first game of his assignment as he was recovering from an left oblique strain. Rodgers in the collision broke his nose and suffered a concussion. The Astros say the will evaluate Rodgers condition over the next few days.

#5 Charlie since starting the second half of the season the Sacramento A’s have won three of their last five games. The two games they did lose were close games in efforts to try and come back. They are having a strong showing to start the second half and are seven games behind the LA Angels to climb out of the cellar so still a lot of work for the A’s

Join Charlie O for the MLB The Show podcast Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in

 

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Late pitcher Skaggs says he got drugs from teammate Wade Miley says family; Sox pitcher Crochet strikes out Yanks Judge 3 times; plus more news

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Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley (22) has been accused in a deposition of supplying teammate the late pitcher Tyler Skaggs with drugs. Miley in the deposition denied supplying Skaggs with any drugs (AP file photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 The late pitcher of the Los Angels Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks Tyler Skaggs who died of a overdose of fentanyl, oxycodone and alcohol according to an autopsy report from July 1, 2019 Skaggs had died in a Texas hotel room as a member of the Angels. Skaggs was a teammate of left hand pitcher Wade Miley with the Cincinnati Reds.

#2 Further According to a court deposition Skaggs family had questioned Skaggs about his drug use and that Skaggs had admitted taking drugs and that he got them from Miley when they played for the Diamondbacks. Miley said he did not provide Skaggs with any drugs according to a court deposition. The deposition is part of a motion filed by the Angels for the Skaggs family to drop a lawsuit filed by the Skaggs family.

#3 In an extra inning win for the Boston Red Sox in Friday night’s 2-1 game against the New York Yankees. The Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet came out and held the Yankees to a shutout in 8.1 innings of work allowing four hits, striking out seven and striking out Aaron Judge three times. Crochet worked the count on hitters, kept them off balance and had good stuff that made the saying “good pitching beats good hitting” stand up.

#4  Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez will have his right elbow get a platelet rich plasma injection. Rodriguez’s elbow is in pain and he got a second opinion from Los Angeles Dodgers Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Dr. ElAttrache said that after getting the injection Rodriguez will need to get four weeks of complete rest before he can start working out. Said Pirates manager Don Kelly.

#5 Mon Jun 23rd morning bright and early at 8:00AM PDT the Sacramento A’s will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony at the old Tropicana in Las Vegas to get shovels in the ground for the new ballpark. According to A’s president Mark Badain groundbreaking took place in April but this is an official ceremony to make it official. Some members of the press questioned why is this groundbreaking being held at 8AM which is quite a bit early than usual press conferences or ribbon cuttings. Some say with the least amount of press it’s less questions about per say did the A’s come up with the construction costs yet.

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com