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Empire Sports Talk

Empire Sports Talk

By: Roman Janeiro
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A weekly show for those with a passion for all things sports, hosted by Roman Janeiro. If you love talking sports, listen in

Roman Janeiro 2022
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  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa Meets Hall of Fame Family for the First Time! | Empire Sports Talk
    May 20 2025

    In a heartwarming moment during the Pirates vs. Mets series, Isiah Kiner-Falefa met his extended family for the very first time—including Scott Kiner, the son of Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner. IKF grew up knowing he was related to the Pirates legend, but until this week, had never met anyone from that side of his family.

    The emotional reunion took place at Citi Field, where the Pirates and Mets—two teams closely tied to Ralph Kiner’s storied legacy—helped bring the family together. Scott Kiner, who was promoting a book about the Kiner family, met IKF for the first time in a long-overdue moment that IKF described as “something I’ve always dreamed about.”

    Let us know in the comments what this moment meant to you.

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    4 mins
  • Tampa Bay Rays Celebrate Their First-Ever Rain Delay in Franchise History | Empire Sports Talk
    May 19 2025

    For the first time in franchise history, the Tampa Bay Rays experienced a rain delay—and they celebrated it like a milestone! 😆

    On Saturday, May 10th, during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Steinbrenner Field, the skies opened up and the Rays officially had their first weather delay since the team was founded in 1998.

    Because Tropicana Field’s roof was damaged in a hurricane during the offseason, the Rays have been temporarily playing at the New York Yankees' spring training stadium, which is open-air—a big change from their usual domed home. And when the rain came, the team leaned into the moment, giving fans free commemorative ponchos labeled: “First Rays Rain Delay.” Even the scoreboard made a joke out of it!

    🏟️ Should the Rays tear down Tropicana Field and build something new?

    🌦️ Would a retractable roof change the fan experience in Tampa?

    💬 Let us know in the comments!

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    5 mins
  • Red Sox Ask Devers to Switch Again?! Unfair Request or Strategically Justified? | Empire Sports Talk
    May 17 2025

    Rafael Devers is frustrated—and for good reason. After losing his third base spot to Alex Bregman and reluctantly becoming the Red Sox’s designated hitter, the Boston front office is now asking Devers to shift again, this time to first base. But after a brutal start to 2025 and a red-hot May, is it fair to ask Boston’s best bat to become a full-time utility man?

    In this video, we dive into the Rafael Devers position controversy, unpacking his recent comments about the Red Sox's handling of his role. Is Boston GM Craig Breslow overstepping by asking Devers to move positions mid-season? Or is Devers being too stubborn for a player who claims to be “a ballplayer”?

    We’ll break down:

    - Devers’ brutal start and bounce-back in May

    - Why he lost third base to Alex Bregman

    - The injury to Triston Casas that triggered this move

    - MLB history of stars switching positions

    - Whether Devers’ defensive metrics justify the pushback

    Let us know in the comments: Are the Red Sox being unfair to Devers… or is he just not living up to his team-first mantra?

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    10 mins

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