Every Team's Most Important September Call-Up
Digest
The episode begins with introductions from Jimmy O'Brien, Mike Wright, and Renee Stubbs, each promoting their respective podcasts. A new podcast, Rip Current, is announced, telling the story of two women who attempted to assassinate the President of the United States in 1975. Another new podcast, Dream Sequence, is announced, a horror thriller podcast following a woman who receives a strange call from her sister after seven years of silence. Jake Story and BBD discuss the recent September call-ups in Major League Baseball, analyzing the impact of these moves on various teams' rosters and playoff chances. Jake Story shares his thoughts on the first weekend of college football, highlighting notable games and players, including LSU vs. USC, Georgia vs. Clemson, and Arizona vs. NAU. Jake Story discusses his experience attending the US Open, sharing his observations on the crowd, the atmosphere, and notable matches, including Medvedev vs. Cabali and Iga Świątek's dominance. He also shares his advice on purchasing US Open tickets, recommending early arrival to avoid crowds and suggesting exploring different courts to find good matches. The episode concludes with a recap of the sports weekend and a final promotion of Jake Story's podcast, Wake and Jake.
Outlines
Sports News and Podcast Announcements
The episode begins with introductions from Jimmy O'Brien, Mike Wright, and Renee Stubbs, each promoting their respective podcasts. Two new podcasts are announced: Rip Current, a true crime podcast about an assassination attempt on the President of the United States, and Dream Sequence, a horror thriller podcast about a woman who receives a strange call from her sister.
Major League Baseball September Call-Ups
Jake Story and BBD discuss the recent September call-ups in Major League Baseball, analyzing the impact of these moves on various teams' rosters and playoff chances. They discuss the factors teams consider when making these decisions, including a player's potential impact, service time status, and ability to contribute in specific roles.
College Football Season Kickoff and US Open Observations
Jake Story shares his thoughts on the first weekend of college football, highlighting notable games and players, including LSU vs. USC, Georgia vs. Clemson, and Arizona vs. NAU. He then discusses his experience attending the US Open, sharing his observations on the crowd, the atmosphere, and notable matches, including Medvedev vs. Cabali and Iga Świątek's dominance. He also shares his advice on purchasing US Open tickets, recommending early arrival to avoid crowds and suggesting exploring different courts to find good matches.
Closing Remarks and Podcast Promotion
Jake Story wraps up the episode with a recap of the sports weekend and a final promotion of his podcast, Wake and Jake.
Keywords
September Call-Ups
The practice of Major League Baseball teams adding players to their rosters in September, often including prospects or veterans returning from injury.
Dynasty Fantasy Football
A long-term fantasy football format where players are drafted and managed over multiple seasons, focusing on building a team for long-term success.
Service Time Manipulation
A strategy used by Major League Baseball teams to delay a player's service time clock, potentially extending their team control and delaying their free agency.
Rookie Eligibility
The status of a player who has not yet accumulated a certain amount of service time in Major League Baseball, which can affect their salary and contract negotiations.
Expanded Playoffs
The recent change in college football where the number of teams participating in the playoffs has increased, leading to more opportunities for teams to compete for a national championship.
Run Differential
The difference between a team's runs scored and runs allowed, often used as a measure of a team's overall strength and performance.
OPS+
A statistic that measures a player's offensive production relative to league average, adjusted for park factors and league context.
Wipeout Changeup
A type of changeup pitch that has a significant drop in velocity and movement, making it difficult for hitters to adjust.
US Open
The annual tennis tournament held in New York City, considered one of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
Q&A
What are some of the key factors teams consider when making September call-ups?
Teams typically consider a player's potential impact on the team's playoff chances, their service time status, and their ability to contribute in specific roles, such as starting pitching or hitting.
How has the expanded playoff format in college football changed the dynamics of the regular season?
The expanded playoffs have created more opportunities for teams to compete for a national championship, potentially leading to more competitive games and a greater emphasis on winning throughout the regular season.
What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of attending the US Open?
Attending the US Open offers a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of professional tennis in person, but it can also be crowded and expensive, with limited access to top matches.
Show Notes
Talkin' Jake is going through every team's September call-ups and finds some EXCITING names in the mix.
Wake n Jake is available on YouTube! Watch today's episode HERE: https://youtu.be/r90THvgGfQw
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Timestamps:
0:00 September Call-Ups
2:30 Yankees
5:20 Orioles
6:45 Rays & Jays
8:30 Cleveland
10:00 Tigers
11:00 Twins
13:25 Astros
14:30 Mariners
15:00 Rangers
16:40 Braves
17:00 Natinoals & Marlins
17:30 Brewers
19:20 Cubs
21:20 Pirates
21:50 Cardinals
23:00 Diamondbacks
23:35 Dodgers
25:10 Padres
27:07 Giants
32:00 College Football
42:30 Should You Get the Honey Deuce?
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