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MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Yanks advance to World Series take out Guardians in game 5

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New York Yankees Juan Soto is jubilant after smashing a three run homer against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sat Oct 19, 2024. The Yankees move onto the 2024 World Series. (AP News photo)

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The New York Yankees have advanced to the World Series with a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in game five at Progressive Field in Cleveland. It’s the 41st time the Yankees have been to the World Series.

#2 The Yankees Juan Soto hit a three run home run in the top of the tenth inning which proved to be the game winner. The Yankees have been fortunate to figure out how to win games when behind.

#3 It was quite a series as the Yankees have dominated winning 4-1. The Yankees took the first two games of the series and the Guardians won game 3 but the Yankees never looked back winning games 4 and 5. The Yankees got some clutch hitting in the series and Saturday night was no different with Soto’s three run blast.

#4 Giancarlo Stanton has been a hitter in the post season for New York he hit a 446 foot home run that landed in the leftfield stands and tied the game up in the second inning. Talk about how big Stanton has been for the Yankees.

#5 The Yankees are in they’ll face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or New York Mets either way it’ll be a big market World Series just what the doctor ordered as there is no doubt MLB has got to be very happy about how things turned out.

Stephen Ruderman does podcast commentary on the MLB Post Season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa: Eklund, Celebrini injury updates; What’s missing during SJ’s losing streak

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San Jose Sharks William Eklund skates against the St Louis Blues on Sat Apr 6, 2024 at SAP Center in San Jose. Eklund did not play against the Winnipeg Jets on Fri Oct 18, 2024 due to an upper body injury. (AP News photo)

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 Mary Lisa, the San Jose Shark William Eklund didn’t play against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday due to a upper body injury. Eklund a part of the offense his injury impacts the Sharks line up.

#2 Macklin Celebrini missed his fourth game in a row due to a lower body injury. Celebrini has been on retroactive injury reserve dating back to Oct 10. Celebrini the Sharks No.1 draft pick is expected back any day now.

#3 Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said before Friday’s game that his benching Will Smith was just part of the plan and that it had nothing to do with Smith’s performance. Smith is the Sharks No.4 pick out of the 2024 NHL draft. Smith was a healthy scratch again on Friday night against the Jets.

#4 Sharks forwards Danil Gushchin and Givani Smith both sat out Thursday’s game in Chicago. Gushchin and Smith both played on Friday night in Winnipeg.

#5 The Sharks have now lost all five of their first five games to start the season. The Sharks closet games were against the St Louis Blues and Dallas Stars both one goal loses. Mary what seems to be the problem a lack of finesse on offense, not enough aggressiveness in crashing the net, not enough defense at the blue line and too much time on their end of the ice by the opposition.

Mary Lisa does the San Jose Sharks podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast with Len Shapiro: Leafs Woll is expected to return soon; Utah’s Ullmark could play Saturday against Tampa Bay; plus more NHL news

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is expected to return from a lower body injury. Woll has been working out with the goalie coach and skill coaches (photo from nhl.com)

On the NHL podcast with Len Shapiro:

#1 Toronto Maple Leafs Joseph Woll is soon to return following a lower body injury. Woll made his first practice on October 8th. Woll had missed Toronto’s first four games. The last four days he’s been working with the goalie coach and skill coaches. Leafs head coach Craig Berube said that Woll looked good in practice and that Woll is heading in the right direction.

#2 Ottawa Senators Linus Ullmark is expected to return from undisclosed strain. Ullmark has missed the last two games and was evaluated Friday and could play against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. Ullmark said he’s doing well and that’s he’s been putting in a lot of work.

#3 The Chicago Blackhawks Landon Slaggert signed two year $1.8 million contract with the Hawks. The deal is worth $900,000 per season and the contract is expected to start next season. Slaggert played for the Blackhawks last season scoring one goal and three assists. Slaggert right now is in the Blackhawks AHL affiliate Rockford. Slaggert picked up an assist in Rockford’s opener on Sep 29.

#4 The Utah Hockey Club’s John Marino is reportedly months away from joining the team. Marino is suffering from an upper body injury. Utah defenseman Sean Durzi is also out with a upper body injury. Durzi was listed out indefinitely. Utah head coach Andre Touringy said that Durzi should be back with the team sometime this season.

#5 The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic is expected to return to the line up soon. Nedelikovic is suffering from a lower body injury. Nedelijkovic was reassigned to the Penguins AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Nedelijkovic is needed back soon to replace Penguins starting goaltender Tristan Jarry who has been out with an injury since Sep 30.

Len Shapiro does the NHL podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Mets Alonso lights up LA with 3 run homer in 12-6 win; Yanks one more win from fall classic

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The New York Mets Pete Alonso connects for a three run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty in the bottom of the first inning at Citi Field in New York on Fri Oct 18, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the MLB podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The New York Mets were able to stay alive on Friday night in game five with a 12-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to move one game within a tie as the series is 3-2 Dodgers.

#2 The Mets Pete Alfonso hit a three run home run as the Mets jumped all over Dodger starter Jack Flaherty. Flaherty had a rough night pitching three innings getting lit up for eight hits and eight runs.

#3 The Mets Starling Marte had himself quite an evening with three doubles, four hits, and three RBIs. The Dodgers simply couldn’t contain Marte or the Mets line up.

#4 Both the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians wanted this one badly. With the Yankees leading the series 2-1 in game four the Yanks-Guardians tied 6-6 going to the top of the ninth. The Yankees were able to score twice and take the lead. Alex Verdugo was safe on a fielding error by Cleveland shortstop Brayan Rocchio that allowed Jon Berti to score putting the Yankees on top 7-6. The Yanks Gleyber Torres got a base hit to center that scored Anthony Vlope for a two run 8-6 Yanks lead and eventual win.

#5 The Yankees now move up 3-1 it has to be a little frustrating for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt as he and the Guardians face elimination they came all this way fought hard and if they can’t pick up a win in game 5 on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland it’s all over for the Guardians.

Stephen Ruderman is a MLB analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Go 0-5 In Pre-Season Play Losing To Los Angeles Clippers 113-91

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Oct 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (11) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the second quarter of NBA preseason game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesKiyoshi Mio

By Barbara Mason

Thursday night the Sacramento Kings (0-5) lost their final pre-season game to the Los Angeles Clippers (4-1) 113-91. The Kings have lost every pre-season game as they continue to work to get ready for the 2024-25 season.

Sacramento’s newest acquisition DeMar DeRozan is working hard to complete the starting roster for the Kings. Sacramento now has a week of hard practice ahead of them as they prepare to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to open the season at Golden 1 Center.

Thursday evening the Kings finished up their pre-season losing to the Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Kings have lost all of their pre-season games and they are focused on working DeMar DeRozan into the starting lineup.

They did improve ball protection in their last game and continue to work hard as they prepare for the start of the regular season which gets underway on October 24 when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sacramento.

Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk, Orlando Robinson, Trey Lyles and De’Aaron Fox were all listed GTD with a return date of October 24th. James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Derrick Jones did not play for the Clippers.

The Clippers got on top as the opening quarter wore down leading 30-20 after the first twelve minutes of play. The first quarter was sloppy at best for the Kings with 9 turnovers, shooting at 18% from downtown with only 30 % from the field.

Los Angeles continued to extend their lead in the second quarter and with 6:31 left in the first half the Clippers had a 28-48 lead. The Sacramento bench saw some action in the second quarter although Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Keegan Murray did play play in the quarter.

The Kings continue to push through the pre-season in an effort to get this lineup ready for the regular season. The Clippers took a 65-38 lead into halftime. They had outscored Sacramento 35-18 in the second quarter. The Kings finished the half with 13 turnovers, shooting 14% from downtown and 28% from the field. The Clippers were shooting nearly 60% from the field in this lopsided game.

The Kings made a rally attempt in the third quarter after trailing by as much as 27 points. They were able to pull to within 14 points before the Clippers pushed back holding onto a comfortable lead for the rest of the quarter. After three quarters Los Angeles had an 85-69 lead. The Kings were able to outscore the Clippers in the quarter 31-20.

The Clippers went on to win the fourth quarter 28-22 and the game 113-91. Domantas Sabonis finished with the high for the Kings with 24 points and 9 rebounds just shy of another double double. Keegan Murray had 11 points and 7 rebounds in the loss. Sacramento will now head back to Golden 1 Center to prepare for the start of the season next week.

The Kings will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game of the 2024-25 season with the tipoff scheduled for 7:00 PM.

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Guardians come back from behind to get walk off HR from Fry in 10th; Dodgers go up 3-1 can eliminate Mets Friday

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Cleveland Guardians David Fry raises his arms in victory after hitting a bottom of the tenth two run walk off home run against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Thu Oct 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen:

#1 Stephen Cleveland almost had this game. The Guardians had a 3-1 lead through six innings but the Yankees rallied in the top of the eighth inning for three runs to take a 5-3 lead. The Guardians would come back and tie up the game in the bottom of the ninth 5-5. The Guardians a team never to give up scored another two runs in the bottom of the tenth for the 7-5 win and pick up their first win of the ALCS.

#2 In the bottom of the ninth inning down 5-3 the Guardians sent up pinch hitter Jhonkensky Noel who belted a 404 foot home run to left field to tie up the game. Sometimes you never know what the pinch hitter is going to do. The Guardians got a game winning home run in the bottom of the tenth when David Fry hit a two run shot to left center for 399 feet to end the evening with a 7-5 win.

#3 In spite of the New York Mets walking Shohei Ohtani three times Ohtani did enough damage hitting a home run in the first inning scored a run in the third, and scored another run in the after Mookie Betts homered in the sixth inning.

#4 Dodgers Tommy Edman had a night at the plate against the Mets with a third inning RBI double, a two run RBI double in the eighth. Mookie Betts with a fourth inning two run RBI double, Betts with the homer in the sixth and scored on Will Smith’s RBI single in the eighth inning.

#5 Dodgers take a 3-1 lead in the series and could wrap it up in game five on Friday afternoon a 2:08pm PT first pitch at Citi Park. The Mets have absolutely struggled in this series in trying to figure out the Dodgers.

Stephen Ruderman is an MLB podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast with Morris Phillips: Cal looking to snap three game skid against NC State Saturday

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Cal Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) had to run for his life pretty much all afternoon against Pitt Panther tackle Braylan Lovelace (0) and the Panther pass rush at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Oct 12, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Morris:

#1 There was no holding down Pitt Panthers last Saturday as they maintained their undefeated record now at 6-0 while Cal drop to 3-3.

#2 Close game but Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza couldn’t get enough points on the board as Cal fell short 17-15.

#3 For Mendoza he threw 27-37 for 272 yards and one touchdown. Did the Panthers have Mendoza running for daylight as he was running out of the pocket and often and ended up getting sacked six times.

#4 Cal’s defense kept the Bears in the game but the offense just couldn’t score enough to get by the Panther in the two point loss.

#5 Cal now focuses on the NC State Wolfpack (3-4)this Saturday with a 12:30pm PT kickoff at Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack who have lost their last two games the last one against the Syracuse Orange 24-17. Cal comes into this game against NC State snake bitten having losing their last three games all close games against Florida State on Sep 21, to Miami on Sat Oct 5 and to Pitt on Sat Oct 12. Cal will no doubt be driven to get back in the win column after last week’s loss to Pitt with home field advantage.

Join Morris Phillips for the Cal Bears podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Mets shutout on home field 8-0 by Dodgers take 2-1 series lead

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the distance of his home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Park in New York on Wed Oct 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen:

#1 Once again the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching came through again with a shutout against the New York Mets 8-0. Dodgers starter Walker Buehler went four innings, allowing four hits and two walks.

#2 The Dodgers also got help with the long ball tonight from Enrique Hernandez with a sixth inning home run, Shohei Ohtani an eighth inning home run, and Max Muncy a ninth inning home run.

#3 Mets starter Luis Severino pitched well going four plus allowing three hits, four walks and three strikeouts. It was the Mets relief core who surrendered runs later in the game Reed Garett 1.1 innings, allowing two hits and two runs and Tyler Megill 2.2 innings, allowing five hits and four runs.

#4 What does this say about this Dodgers pitching staff that pitched 33 consecutive innings of shutout ball and lost game two 7-3 but bounced right back in game 3 with a huge 8-0 win.

#5 Dodgers can move up 3-1 if they can pick up another win against the Mets at Citi Park on Thursday night. Starting for LA Yoshi Yamamoto (1-0, 5.63) and for the Mets Jose Quintana (0-0, 0.00) first pitch 5:08pm PT at Dodger Stadium for game four.

Stephen Ruderman is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports with Jessica Kwong: Cooper expected to be offensive weapon for Bills; Rogers is all in with Adams at the Jets

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Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) is headed for the Buffalo Bills after getting dealt on Tue Oct 16, 2024 (AP file photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 Well Jessica if you enjoy covering former Las Vegas Raider players who are on the trade block the last 24 hours this is the coverage for you. Former Raider Amari Cooper was dealt on Tuesday to the Buffalo Bills giving the Bills a solid receiver from the Cleveland Browns. Cooper for the Browns thus far this season has 24 receptions, 250 yards, two touchdowns, and is averaging 10.4 yards.

#2 With the addition of Devante Adams at wide receiver for the New York Jets joining quarterback Aaron Rogers. Rogers said it will be the added punch the Jets need on the receiving core, “Obviously, I’m really excited,” Rodgers said, “It’s on us now. We’re going all in.”

#3 Former New England Patriot legend Tom Brady will be a minority owner for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Brady stake in the purchase was approved by the NFL owners on Tuesday. Brady played 23 seasons with the Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers combined.

#4 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is none too happy about talk show hosts  Shan Shariff, R.J. Choppy and Bobby Belt at 105.3 The Fan. Jones was asked on the show if the lack of aggressiveness was the reason why the Cowboys were 3-3. “That’s not your job or I’ll get somebody else to ask these questions, men. No, no. I’m not kidding.” said Jones

#5 The Atlanta Falcons will host the Super Bowl LXII in 2028. It will be the fourth time Atlanta will host the Super Bowl. It’s the Atlanta’s first time since 2019.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal face potent SMU on the Farm Saturday

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The Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Emmett Mosely V (right) takes the ball on the run against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Vilamu-Asa (27) at Notre Dame Stadium on Sat Oct 12, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 When Stanford battled the Notre Dame Fighting Irish they had a hard time containing Irish quarterback Riley Leonard who threw three touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown as No.11 Notre Dame crushed Stanford 49-7.

#2 Leonard also went 16-22 for 229 yards, rushing six times for 31 yards and a touchdown.

#3 The game was delayed an hour due to lightning in the area and Leonard was replaced by back up quarterback Steven Angeli who was 2-5 for 19 yards. Leonard did most of the damage under center for Notre Dame.

#4 The Fighting Irish shutdown offense with eight tackles, four sacks and recovered a fumble. Those turnovers hurt the Cardinal most and Notre Dame were just running away with the game.

#5 It doesn’t get any easier as Stanford face the SMU Mustangs who are 5-1. The Mustangs have won three straight games and defeated the Louisville Cardinals last Saturday 34-27. The Mustangs have an offense they landslided TCU on Sep 21st 66-42. Michael how do you see this match with SMU and Stanford this Saturday on the Farm.

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com