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The football card market got a much needed boost the last few weeks with the release of Prizm and now impressive wins from a pair of young QB's. The guys take a look at Jordan Love & C.J. Stroud's card market and debate which remaining playoff QB's have the best upside in the hobby. Plus a big week of Bowman releases, a look at the Prizm Basketball checklist and the guys play their first 2024 edition of Guess That Price!

King James has officially left Upper Deck behind and made the jump to Fanatics. Doug & Cody talk about what LeBron's new deal could mean for Topps products in 2024 & beyond and which big names could follow him. Plus, card manufacturers try to capitalize on Mickey Mouse's public domain status, Topps reveals the 2024 Series 1 MLB design and the guys make some predictions heading into the NFL Playoffs.

Nate was joined by Tim Daniel, host of Late Night Reds, and Tim's adorable daughter Iris to cover all the latest news - or lack thereof - out of Cincinnati. As usual they wrapped things up with some Viewer Mail questions from the family members of at Patreon.com/riverfrontcincy.

But before that, they did the previously UNTHINKABLE! They Power Ranked the Top 10 Thanksgiving foods and somehow, someway, maybe, kinda, tied them all in the the 2024 vintage of the Cincinnati Reds!

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Nate was joined this week by the Podfather, Bill Lack, and Wick Terrell of RedReporter.com and the Walks Will Haunt podcast! They spent the first third of their time covering the news of Joey Votto's declined option from as many angles as their hearts could take. From there the gang hashed out some free agency thoughts and mused over what little we know so far of the GM meetings. 

To wrap things up they covered the latest Reds news - so long, Ricky Karcher - and took it home with some viewer mail questions. HUGE thanks to Bill and Wick for joining and making this a super fun episode!

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The Mariners secured a much-needed win against the Houston Astros last night, bringing them to within 0.5 games of the AL wildcard spot. Jake and Jordan break down the match-up and discuss the funniest possible situation for the AL West postseason race. Then, the guys are joined by Jake’s mom, a lifelong Orioles fan, to reminisce about 18x All-Star Brooks Robinson, who passed away earlier this week. Finally, the guys touch on the Cubs disaster in Atlanta, marvel at Elly De La Cruz’s absolute moon shot, and debate over who would be the funniest Major Leaguer for Taylor Swift to date.  

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The baseball dugout water cooler remains undefeated after an altercation with Jarred Kelenic left the latter with a broken foot. Jake and Jordan explain how this this silly and immature moment from the 24-year-old might actually endear him to Mariners fans. Then, the boys bathe in the Yankenfreude that this New York Yankees team has provided for rival fans, admit to something that frustrates them about Elly De La Cruz, and play the first ever edition of “Baseball Taboo”.  

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Today’s Sports Daily covers the Northwestern Football hazing investigation and firing of Pat Fitzgerald, more summer league thoughts, Elly De La Cruz, and a guy gets stabbed in prison and we should all be thankful for it.

Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)

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That video of @la_cocoa_____18 stealing three bases including home for @reds was unbelievable & thanks to @markdwithat for sending it to me.  Brain fart by @brewers pitcher on letting him steal home and a terrible throw to his catcher.  Just terrible.  @yankees #aaronboone you need to go not the hitting coach.  #briancashman too.  And #gerritcole #allstargame is an EXHIBITION!  Need you healthy for second half of #mlb season. 
 @mets suck.  #polarbear should be focusing on getting #mets in contention instead of #hrderby tonight.  
@gothamfc congrats on first win over @thornsfc since 2017 & keep moving up @nwsl standings. 
@mrapinoe enjoy retirement but first lead @uswnt to @fifawomensworldcup title again.  
@mostcallmeo #bensimmons over/under this season for @brooklynnets I’d say 50.  #aaronrodgers great to see you’re working out hard this #nfl offseason. @nyjets fans expecting a lot from you this year. A lot.

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Numbers, numbers, numbers

We don’t need a math major on this show. We will breakdown what’s happening across MLB with a focus on The Reds - Live from the Tampa Baseball Museum

• What’s the math and history of winning & losing streaks
• First baseman, Joey Votto is back with the Reds and he is ready
•  Joey began his career with Reds and brings a history of leadership
•  Joey – the numbers of a champion
• The Reds and Orioles the forgotten teams – National Media steps up & notices
• Cincy Manager David Bell speaks to Votto’s return
• Reds leading the NL Central Division
• Reds game winning streak  – 12 of 12 games 
• Pirates & Cardinals both are suffering in the Win Loss Column
• Votto & Elly De La Cruz
• Matt Johnson article on SportsNaut on Winning Streaks histories
• Cincinnati fans at the Great American ballpark
• Jonathan India is having some fun & the Reds mindset
• Reds Comeback Kids – they have 27 comeback wins this year
• Joey Votto last night – 4 AB, 2 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 Home Runs story was eclipsed by Elly De La Cruz
• Elly De La Cruz hit the cycle, it has been 34 years since Reds had a player hit the cycle 
• Reds are now facing the National League leaders, The Atlanta Braves, tough series ahead
• MLB All-Star game Phase 1 voting results for National & American leagues
• Blue Jays have a strong showing in the Phase 1 results
• This Guy!  Luis Arráez of the Marlins keeps floating around .400 with his batting average keep it up

Special Thanks to the Tampa Baseball Museum for allowing us to record this episode at the Al Lopez House in Ybor. https://www.tampabaseballmuseum.org/ 

Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music – Stomps & Claps

Midseason is almost here! Jake and Jordan share the six things that have shocked them the most as we approach the actual halfway point of the 2023 season. Then the boys contemplate why we play baseball in London as they preview the Cubs/Cardinals Series and recall the unforgettable beautiful disaster of a series between the Red Sox and the Yankees in 2019. We wonder what’s going on with Wander and finish off with the Good, the Bad, and the Uggla for the week.

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After a week of cycling through the mountains of France (not a baseball metaphor, an actual trip), Jake has returned to a world of hate-free, passion-free Yankees-Red Sox matchups, eulogies of the Mets season, and the unstoppable wave of destruction from Elly de la Cruz. Plus, while Jake's still on European time - how difficult it is to buy a championship in baseball, compared to what Manchester City did in the Champions League? Finally, Jake lists out all of the baseball news that filtered to him through the French press, and asks Jordan to fill in les blancs.

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With the college baseball and softball postseasons in full swing, Jordan is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated to break down the dominant Oklahoma Sooners softball program, and explain why their villainy is a good thing for the sport. Then, Jordan and Emma tell us how surprised they are about the capitulation of the New York Mets, analyze the trade that went down between a fan and Elly De La Cruz for his first home run ball, and investigate the names of each of our toes for reasons we promise are related to baseball.  

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We travel to every corner of The Hobby on the latest episode of The Hype, starting with a look at brand new Topps Series 2 Baseball and an exciting call up in Cincinnati. Plus, the guys discuss how Messi's move to Miami could finally make MLS cards a must have for soccer collectors, a Select Football preview and an in depth discussion on how Livvy rizzed up Baby Gronk (we have no idea what that means either).

Alex Rodriguez is one of the most polarizing figures in MLB history, but regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that he is one of the best to ever do it. This week, Jake got to sit down with the 14x All-Star to talk about what statistic he’s the proudest of from his career, the importance of fundamentals, his unlikely appreciation of the sac bunt, the Red-Sox-Yankees rivalry, taking the subway to Yankee Stadium and more. Then, Jake and Jordan break down the interview and discuss the entire experience of meeting with a figure of A-Rod’s magnitude. Plus, we can't ignore - Jordan gives his report on the debut of super prospect Elly De La Cruz.

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Has the disparity between divisions in baseball become an issue? Jake and Jordan compare the AL East with the AL Central and debate about whether a fix is needed. Then, their former colleague from Fox Sports Pedro Moura pops by to talk about why he’s leaving the baseball industry after working as a journalist for over a decade. Finally, it’s time to talk about some prospects, including Reds infielder and excitement machine Elly De La Cruz. 

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Jake and Jordan begin the show by highlighting some of their favorite prospects across the variety of Top 100 Prospects lists. Then, one of the leagues best pitching prospects, Grayson Rodriguez of the Baltimore Orioles, joins the guys to talk about his recent engagement, how the Baltimore organization has changed since he got drafted, his love of hunting, and more. Finally, the boys cap off the episode by saluting the players that are heading overseas to play ball. 

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