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Joe’s Wild Pitch

By: Joseph Whalen
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  • All about sports with the occasional story about the crazy things that happen in my life.
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  • Joe's Fastball Frenzy: Scheffler's Legal Scuffle, Premier League Thrills, MLB Money Madness, and NFL Speech Firestorms
    May 27 2024

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    When the law tees off against one of golf's finest, Scotty Scheffler, my jaw hits the floor. Join me, Joe, as I unravel the drama behind Scheffler's surprising arrest before a major tournament and its potential impact on his career. But that's just the beginning – we're also dissecting the heart-pounding finale of the Premier League season, where Arsenal's victory dance was cut short by Manchester City's triumph, and I'll even toss in a couple of personal curveballs, including a hilarious tech glitch and my new cat, Stuart Little, who's already a pro at stealing the spotlight.

    Baseball aficionados, you're up to bat as I swing into the financial fiasco gripping the MLB. Taking a hard look at the Yankees, I'm weighing in on their recent games and the daunting road ahead with matchups against the Angels and Giants. I'm putting my money on Luis Gill to shine in the pitching rotation and calling out Clark Schmidt's shaky performances. And, because I can't help myself, I'll go head-to-head with the Yankees' payroll tactics, especially with the tantalizing prospect of signing a powerhouse like Juan Soto on the horizon.

    Wrapping up with a tackle that even the NFL would admire, this episode calls out the media's frenzy over Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech and the far-fetched rumors dogging Cam Hayward's OTA absence. I'm in Andy Reid's corner, championing freedom of speech, while taking the clickbait-hungry sports journalism to the woodshed. Fasten your seatbelts for an episode that's not just a home run, but a grand slam of candid sports commentary that will leave you cheering for more.

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    29 mins
  • Joe's Wild Pitch: Yankees' Resilience, NFL International Showdowns, and Steelers' Strategy – Unraveling the Upcoming Sports Season
    May 20 2024

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    Ever wonder how the Yankees could possibly stay afloat with their ace on the bench or which NFL international matchup is set to thrill fans across the pond? Well, buckle up, because on Joe's Wild Pitch, we're swinging for the fences with hot takes and deep dives into the wild world of sports – all with a personal twist that's as unpredictable as a knuckleball. Feel the pressure of the AL East as I break down the Yankees' resilience, the Phillies' dual-threat strategy, and why the Orioles are the young upstarts to watch. Plus, stay tuned for my candid thoughts on Arsenal's nail-biting Premier League race and why a West Ham miracle might just be the shakeup we're all secretly hoping for.

    As someone who's lived and breathed sports long enough to call out the hits and misses, I'm tossing in my two cents on the NFL's international games and draft picks. I'm not pulling any punches when I say that not all QBs are cut from the same cloth – looking at you, McCarthy and Rodgers. The Steelers, on the other hand, have caught my eye with their off-season strategy, and I'm laying out why their upcoming season might just have fans on the edge of their seats, especially after the Mason Rudolph shuffle. And hey, let's not overlook the NFL's curious choices for showcasing their brand abroad; some matchups have me scratching my head, and I'm not afraid to tell you why.

    Closing out, we'll tackle what's brewing in Pittsburgh post-Rudolph and whether Russell Wilson can engineer a Steelers revival. You'll get my unfiltered perspective on contract strategies shaking up the locker room and how the pieces fall into place for a Steelers' season that's shaping up to be as gripping as a fourth-quarter comeback. From the Chargers' clash in the home opener to the high stakes of each power play, I'm mapping out the road to victory, or at least, a season worth remembering. So grab your headphones, sports aficionado, because this episode is more packed than a stadium on game day.

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    37 mins

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