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Donnie Rightside has you covered on a Wednesday with all the news and notes you need from around every league to make the most informed bets possible. First - Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy has been in the news for recent comments from players and head coach and he responded publicly. Is this Commanders season doomed before it even gets rolling, or can they turn it around? After - Hard Knocks made its debut last night, and has Donnie talking Jets season outlook. Can they succeed in a stacked AFC, and AFC East? Then - MLB plays tonight. What are Donnie's favorite sides for the card? After, he jumps into player props he likes on the MLB card. He breaks all of those down. After - it is NFL time. Watson is set to start in the Browns preseason opener, will he turn it around this season? Then - Higgins may be the odd man out in a stacked Bengals offense, will they be able to pay him or will he be traded? All this, Donnie's best bets, your calls, and more!

In this episode CJ and Spilly talk Aaron Boone's latest ejection after a rough night for home plate umpire Laz Diaz. What should MLB do about umpires who have really bad games? The Orioles suspended their excellent and well respected TV play-by-play voice Kevin Brown for...wait for it...stating facts the Orioles PR department included in their game notes. The White Sox have struggled on the field and worst kept secret in baseball is out, the White Sox have a clubhouse culture issue. 

Donnie RightSide is joined by Kevin Walsh for another edition of the dynamic duo on Moneyline. A busy Thursday in sports - football is back with the Jets and Browns playing in the Hall of Fame game tonight. Then, MLB games are live as they are on air. The Phillies and Marlins are live, they break that game down as it unfolds. Then - The White Sox, Rangers, Mets and Royals games also get underway. They break down the props and plays they have for that. After - they cap what they think could happen in the first NFL game of the season with the Jets and Browns. They follow that up with their MLB picks and plays tonight. They break down all the pitchers on the mound they are targeting today, and the batters they expect to get an RBI or HR. All this, your calls, their bets, and more!

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo, author of the new book Smart, Wrong, and Lucky, The Origin Stories of Baseball’s Unexpected Stars.

 Adley talks about the challenges of catching the different pitchers on the Orioles staff, how the team’s pitching strategist helps him with game preparation, and what he could do defensively that would top switch-hitting home runs in the Home Run Derby (0:39).

 Jonathan discusses his new book and shares the scouting story behind the drafting of Mookie Betts. He explains the different types of work that goes into scouting a player. And he offers a college player and a minor league prospect that could be high-impact players defensively (12:38).

 We are also joined by SIS VP of Baseball Bobby Scales, who joins Mark in analyzing some of the big moves made at the trade deadline (27:18).

Thanks as always for listening. Please follow us on Twitter at @sis_baseball and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com. 

Donnie Rightside has you covered for a midweek, day before football, live baseball edition of Moneyline. He gets you started with all of yesterday's wagers and game outcomes with how he fared on the day. Then - MLB plays and props today. He starts with the afternoon action and all the plays he is in on. After ,it's trade deadline talk. The Mets had a fire sale - including trading star pitcher Max Scherzer who opened up on what he was told on his way out. What does this all mean for the 2023 World Series odds on each of the league's favorites? Then - a preview of the MLB games tonight and where Donnie is going for each one. He breaks down each game and why he is picking each game the way he is. All this, your calls, his best, and a whole lot more.

In the episode CJ and Spilly talk Baltimore Orioles and wonder if their front office is up to the task. They also grade the Cardinals as sellers. The Yankees are in a brutal spot: buy, sell, hold are all reasonable options and the guys disagree on the right move. 

Donnie Rightside has you covered for a solo edition of Moneyline. First - he runs through all the bets from yesterday's card and tells you how he did - including one absolute heartbreaker. Then - he jumps into all the NFL new deals. Chargers lock up their star QB for the remainder of the decade, Cowboys ink Diggs to a long term deal, and the Giants keep their franchise LT. He breaks down all these deals, and what they mean to each team going forward. Then - soccer time. Messi scores two more goals in his second game and first start with Inter Miami, and the Women's World Cup continues for the USA tonight against a strong Netherlands side, will they prevail? After - MLB afternoon props and sides. He breaks them all down. Hour 2 he jumps into all the MLB on the card tonight. He previews every game and his best bets and props from each. He takes your calls, gives you his best bets, and a whole lot more on today's Moneyline!
 

Donnie RightSide has you covered for a solo edition of Dinger Tuesday. Donnie makes sure to keep you up to date on all the news in notes in sports as well as cover all the best baseball bets on the day. He starts with Bronny James going into Cardiac Arrest today, but reportedly in stable condition - a scary moment for the James family. After - it's back into the hottest topic out of the NFL - the RB market. RB Saquon Barkley and the Giants came to terms on a one year deal to get the star player into the building for the start of Training Camp. What does this mean for Josh Jacobs? Then, reports are coming out now that Ohtani is most likely out as an Angel - where could he go and what will it cost? After, all the MLB action for the night and the best bets from each one. Donnie breaks it all down, takes your calls, gives you his best bets, and more.

Donnie Rightside has you covered for a solo edition of Moneyline. First - he continues the RB market talk that has new news coming out everyday. Where does he think this will leave the position heading into next season? Then - The Open Championship took place this past weekend, which saw Brian Harmon run away with it over the last few days. After - Ohtani rumors continue to fly as the deadline quickly approaches, will he be an Angel, will he be elsewhere, or could the Angels actually look to add at the deadline and chase a title? Then, with the Cardinals essentially dead at the deadline, will they look to move big names out and how could that impact teams looking to add for a World Series run? After - Donnie spends a whole hour breaking down all the MLB props, and plays for the night. He gives you all his best bets, takes your calls, and more! 

With this being Hall of Fame week, Jay comes on to talk about a series of pieces he's written about the Hall of Fame candidacies of current players. We discuss Jose Ramirez, Freddie Freeman, Kenley Jansen, and Marcus Semien from a variety of angles (0:51).

Russell comes on to talk about his new book, which takes a macro (and micro) look at the hidden forces shaping contemporary baseball (17:40).

To wrap the show, Mark is joined by SIS VP of Baseball, Bobby Scales. They discuss CC Sabathia's Hall of Fame candidacy, the rise of the Orioles, and what the days leading up to the MLB trade deadline are like behind the scenes (30:09).

Thanks as always for listening. Please follow us on Twitter at @sis_baseball and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.  

Links
The Cooperstown Casebook
The New Ballgame
Jay Jaffe's FanGraphs articles
Russell Carleton's BP articles

Kevin Walsh and Donnie RightSide have you covered for another week in sports and gambling. First - they recap this past weekend of baseball and all the outcomes that mattered to playoff contending teams. After, they jump into the NL and AL MVP odds. What happens if Ohtani is moved into the AL? Would he still win the NL MVP, or the AL MVP and not the NL? Could he win neither even after a historic season pitching and hitting? Then, NFL long term deal deadline. Plenty of big names holding out before today's deadline, who might work out a deal, and will Saquon sit the season without a deal? After - Embiid makes odd comments on winning a championship that they break down and see if there is anything worth reading into. Today has a stacked card of baseball, Donnie and Kevin break it down with all the action they are involved in. 

MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins host Darragh McDonald to break down the site's list of the top trade candidates for this year's trade deadline, from the sure bets to the exciting long shots.  They also discuss how the Angels’ recent struggles and Mike Trout’s injury affect the odds of the team trading Shohei Ohtani and how the Rays are surprisingly only two games ahead in the AL East at the All-Star Break despite their early dominance.

Listener email topics include who the Cardinals should trade, what teams would be interested in Giants' catcher Joey Bart and whether the Yankees will be buyers or sellers considering their precarious playoff chances.

Donnie RightSide and Kevin Walsh have you covered for a Thursday edition of Moneyline. First - they start with the John Deere Classic and first round leader bets as the tournament gets underway, as well as who they like for the whole tournament. Then - Damian Lillard and his team have started telling other teams he will refuse to play for any one other than the Heat, do they believe the rumors? After, MLB action and their bets for the afternoon. Mavericks signed Grant Williams and attempted to sign Matisse Thybulle, how could they fare this season with the new additions? Then - they preview all the MLB night action that they are involved in. All this, your calls, their bets, and more!

Donnie Rightside has you covered on a solo mission of Moneyline. First - MLB recap from the 4th and the important story lines from the day. After, he jumps into all the action on the card today and his favorite plays. He starts with player props from each game and where he is targeting plays for his parlays and lineups. Then, 4th of July food talk and the White Out party. Tons of celebrities at one event, including 6ers stars pictured hanging out together - could Philly convince Harden to stay around? Then, Donnie breaks down his favorite sides in the MLB and best bets. All this, your calls, and more!

Donnie RightSide has you covered for his final solo mission of the week on Moneyline. First - he talks about a few of the pitchers on the mound today that he is avoiding for his RBi props and backing in their games. After he talks about the Mets doing a press conference prior to their game tonight to address something that is yet to be determined, Donnie speculates on what that could be. Then, Tobias Harris had comments for 6ers fans that want him out, comparing himself to a cookie and then trying to explain what his true value is - Donnie fires back. After, Twins vs Braves live betting as the game unfolds. He wraps the show up with every MLB game on the card and his favorite plays from each game. All this, your calls, his bets, and more!

Donnie RightSide has you covered on a Tuesday with everything you need to know in sports. First - Donnie jumps into the NFL headlines that are ongoing in Buffalo with Stefon Diggs. Will he play this season with the Bills or will he try to move on before the season? Then, Donnie talks about the continuing fall off of Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah - who gave up 11 runs in rookie ball last tonight. Will he ever return to form and pitch in the majors again? After, it's all the baseball on the card today and tonight. Donnie jumps into each game and gives you his best plays from each and every game. All this, your calls, mhis bets, and more!

Donnie RightSide starts the week off on a solo mission of Moneyline. First - he recaps all the action from the weekend, where there were plenty of storylines in the MLB. De La Cruz and the Reds stay hot with a classic win over the Braves, the Phillies take the last game of the Mets series in a collapse that saw plenty of Phil's hitters hit by pitches or walked. Then - he jumps into the action going on today. For a short MLB card - Donnie breaks down every game in depth and gives you his favorite plays from every game. He covers totals, sides, and of course his favorite RBI and hit props. All this, your calls, his best bets, and more!

Donnie Rightside has you covered on a Wednesday with all the baseball talk you need! He kicks it off with all the games live in the afternoon. He keeps you posted on all the bets he's already on, why he took them, and walks you through the live action as it unfolds on the air. He also looks ahead to the night games and tells you his favorite plays tonight. After, he breaks down every single game and how he thinks they will unfold and why. After - he talks a bit about the NBA draft and the rumors circulating that Brandon Miller has become the new favorite to be the #2 pick. All this, his best bets, your calls, and more!

Donnie Rightside and Kevin Walsh have you covered for a Thursday edition of Moneyline with plenty to talk about. First - the US Open is underway and they are involved. They keep you updated as the first round unfolds and tell you what they are looking at for first round leader live bets, as well as their picks to win it all. Then - afternoon MLB action. They give you their favorite picks from the afternoon slate. LIV vs PGA continues as the drama is far from over. How are they feeling on the drama? After, the Nuggets parade is underway - and the guys are talking next season, can they repeat as champs? Then - a preview of all the MLB night action and more! They give you their best bets, take your calls, and all the usual nonsense in-between - on Moneyline. 

Donnie Rightside has you on a solo mission for the last time this week. Plenty of MLB action to cover to kick things off - Donnie walks you through all the live games and his favorite picks on the board, as well as live picks he is jumping in on as it unfolds. Then - plenty of rumors surrounding current Wizards star Bradley Beal. Will he be moved ahead of the NBA draft for a high pick? After, Athletics reverse protest from last night, and another win over the MLB bests Rays extending their streak to 7. Can they stay hot? After, Donnie jumps into all the afternoon and night action in the MLB. He gives you his best bets from each and every game and what he is staying away from. All this, your calls, and more!