On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Blake Newberry from SB Nation’s VivaElBirdos.com joined us for a deep dive into the St. Louis Cardinals and what we’re seeing from this team here in mid-April. They’re a team that had struggles in 2023, and things haven’t been too, too impressive out of the gate here in 2024. Can they play spoiler in the NL Central? Blake and Jeff discussed the following: Expectations for the Cardinals coming into this season with new faces on the roster. MLB and the Cardinals have been throwing less and less fastballs - a trend that’s continuing to alter the game ..read more

The 2024 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, and a new corps of talent will enter professional football this coming season. Some will be make a tremendous impact. Some will easily be forgotten. This week, Matt Waldman, creator and publisher of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joined Jeff for a great and in-depth discussion about incoming prospects and how we should be looking at this talent - and all talent - coming into the NFL. A look at quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, and how we should be looking at their skills as a form of art. How does this running back class look? What a ..read more

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com for a discussion about women’s sports and how they completely rule! With the recent interest and pure athleticism from women’s college basketball to what’s in store for our daughters, the future if very bright wen it comes to women’s athletics. Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into: What is more impressive, becoming the all-time leading scorer in basketball history or an entire undefeated season? How will the popularity of the WNBA change with Caitlin Clark headed there next season? How we have seen the emph ..read more

The Philadelphia Phillies 2024 regular season has started and it hasn’t been the greatest by any stretch of the imagination. They need to get some offense going if they’re to remain competitive in the National League. This week, Tim Kelly from PhilliesNation.com joined us for a discussion about what we’ve been seeing early this season, and how this team can get into an offensive groove. But first, we responded to some listener feedback about watching a Phillies game in Washington, DC and Wayne Simmonds’ upcoming retirement ceremony. (approx. 5:15) We then diverted from sports for a brief momen ..read more

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Matt Holleran from SB Nation joined us for a deep dive into what we’ve seen from the Washington Nationals thus far in the NL East. This is a key year for this team as they’re three years into their rebuild. What should we be looking out for from the Nats’ batting, defense, and pitching? Matt and Jeff discussed the following: The one word to describe this team right out of the gate here in 2024. The two players to keep our eyes on as this season, and ultimately the rebuild, continues to take shape? The biggest concern on the team in terms of the def ..read more

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com for a discussion about the start of the Philadelphia Union’s 2024 season, and what we can expect in the future from a team that’s had some ups and downs. The question is: are the Union a solid team? Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into: From the bottom of the barrel in the Eastern Conference to now No. 2, how has this team been gaining momentum? Assessing head coach Jim Curtin’s job performance thus far. Players who have stepped up and made a difference this season, and players who now need to take the nex ..read more

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Mike Raymond from Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley for a discussion about how the college NIL has impacted the collegiate sports industry, thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft and a look toward this coming college football season. Topics that Mike and Jeff dove into: How the NIL is very much a part of the college athletic experience at this point, and what its future holds in the college sports world. What will the theme of this upcoming NFL Draft be when it’s all said and done? A look at the college football coaching changes, and which ones will ..read more

It’s our 2024 Philadelphia Phillies Season Preview! This year, excitement is in the air for this Phillies team as the bar is essentially set at the NLCS. One storyline after another is what we dove into this week as we head into the regular season. First time goes, Eric Moratelli from ThatBallsOuttaHere.com joined us for a look at what we can expect with various aspects of this team. Jeff and Erik then discussed how they view this team right out of the gate and which players will make a difference throughout the season. But first, the NFL voted on a bunch of rule changes that will be implement ..read more

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Lawrence Owen from Colts Law over on YouTube and the Bleav In Colts podcast joined us for a deep dive into the Indianapolis Colts and their offseason. What have they done in free agency to plug some holes, and can they contend this year in the AFC South? Lawrence and Jeff discussed the following: Grading the Colts’ free agent signings. What the team is missing on offense and defense.. Looking at Anthony Richardson's upcoming season and the pressure that may be on him after sustaining the season ending injury back in October. How this organization ne ..read more

As we look to the Philadelphia Phillies regular season, we’re asking the question: are the Phillies now a “stable” team here in the National League? The offense seems to be solid. The pitching seems to be solid. How will all of this play out here in 2024? Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and the Hittin’ Season podcast at Billy Penn/WHYY joined us for a dive into what we can expect this coming season! But first, March Madness is here! We discussed which tournament we’re looking forward to most: the Women’s or the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. (approx. 6:30) We then gave our thoughts on ..read more