Buck Joins Dad in Cooperstown, Spills Wild Stories
Joe Buck’s Hall of Fame induction is here, and the man’s got tales—Game 7s, Super Bowls, even the Taylor Swift wedding. Dougglanville got the goods in a Starkville sit-down. Buck’s humility? Still intact. "Doesn’t think he’s a Hall of Famer," Rosenthal notes. Watch the full convo here.
Trade Deadline: Teams Playing Chicken, Brewers Eyeing Moves
The clock’s ticking, and MLB’s front offices are sweating. Brewers GM Matt Arnold dropped two truths:
- Most teams will wait until the last 48-72 hours to pull the trigger. Classic deadline brinkmanship.
- AL squads are faking confidence: "Not that good, but still have a shot"—translation: We’re buyers, but don’t tell anyone.
Arnold’s not shy: "Love to help the team responsibly." Translation: We’ve got cash, but don’t expect a blockbuster.
Rangers? Rosenthal’s skeptical: "Even if they buy, don’t expect much." Texas’ window’s open, but their wallet might not be.
Red Sox Find Swagger, Votto’s NBC Debut, Iglesias Hits Broadway
- Boston’s 15-game streak wasn’t just wins—it was an identity shift. Now they’re staring down the deadline with momentum. Full breakdown.
- Joey Votto’s TV debut: The Reds legend’s moving to the booth. His thoughts.
- José Iglesias on Broadway: The shortstop got the call for Buena Vista Social Club—and it scared him more than facing an ace. "Lost sleep over it," he admitted. Story here.