Theo Epstein

Today’s word of the day is ‘lights’ as in journey as in when the lights go down in the city and the sun shines on the bay as in Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to San Francisco to take on the Giants. Two teams that won more than 105 regular season games. Two teams that have been unbelievable all year. Chris Taylor with a walk-off 2-run homer and we’ve got ourselves a series. Let’s talk about how each team got here. (12:15) Someone asked me about a comment from our YouTube live show last night. This person wanted me to explain my comments on the Dodgers being bullies and disliked by all other teams. (17:20) The San Diego Padres fired Jayce Tingler after two seasons. Expectations through the roof. Team was supposed to challenge the Dodgers and they finished under .500! (26:25) Review: Come From Away. (29:55) Theo Epstein is not going to join the New York Mets front office. Reports, sources, the streets; all said that Theo and Cohen had a nice talk, but it wasn’t the right fit. Okay. (35:30) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Houston Astros and the offer they previously made to Carlos Correa. They wanted to know how the front office decides on why to move on or keep a player like Carlos Correa. (41:40) Let’s do our ALDS preview and picks. Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Mets need to hire a new President of Baseball Operations and owner Steve Cohen is looking at the best of the best to fill the position. Mets beat writer Pat Ragazzo joins host Ryan Finkelstein to discuss whether Billy Beane or Theo Epstein will be taking the job this offseason.Along with talking about the front office search, they also discuss whether Noah Syndergaard or Jacob deGrom should return to the mound this season considering the Mets unlikely chances of making the playoffs.Finally, with impending free agents like Javier Baez, Marcus Stroman, Syndergaard and Michael Conforto, who will be back next year and at what cost?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Molecule MattressVisit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.NetSuiteNetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets are going to have some big decisions to make this offseason, as Steve Cohen may need to make wholesale changes if he wants to truly contend for a World Series.Host Ryan Finkelstein makes the case for why Theo Epstein should be priority No. 1 this offseason.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Molecule MattressVisit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by former Red Sox and Cubs executive Theo Epstein to discuss the work he’s doing in the MLB office to evolve baseball. We discuss pace of play, offense and defense balance, sticky stuff, shifts, and more.Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan RuoccoGuest: Theo EpsteinProducers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye ZilloAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons runs through the biggest subplots to watch heading into the NBA playoffs (2:45) before talking to three-time World Series champion baseball executive Theo Epstein about bringing the Boston Red Sox their first World Series win since 1918, bringing the Chicago Cubs their first World Series win in more than 100 years, Red Sox fans vs. Cubs fans, MLB's strikeout epidemic, experimenting with making changes to baseball, and more (31:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starkville: After breaking curses and bringing championships to the Red Sox and Cubs, Theo Epstein is now working to fix Major League Baseball. Starkville opens up in it’s new location and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Theo to town. He explains why baseball is resistant to change and the guys break down the new rules coming to the minor leagues and how they can bring about a renaissance in the sport.Jayson and Doug also discuss what Opening Day means and whether or not Spring Training numbers matter at all. Listener Trivia is back with Ryan Thompson doing his best to stump Starkville.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Ryan Thompson on Twitter: @RThomps11Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wacky Week in baseball and Champa BayWWE at Tropicana home of Tampa Bay Rays, then looks at Amalie Arena and onto The Bucs Raymond James Stadium for Wrestlemania. Spring Training coming to a close plus Covid and Opening DayGovernor Abbot says Texas is open -  MLB has some decisions to makeTexas Rangers will be at 100% capacity with 40,000+ fans in the stadium on Opening Day. Other teams limit to 25%MLB &  Theo Epstein bring new rules to the game - how will they  affect the game.Changes to the size and fabric of the basesNew rules for Step Offs and BalksPitchers limited to 2 pick-offs15 second pitch clockThe Shiftdisgruntled Robot Umpires (early April Fools)St Patrick chases the snakes out of Ireland & Mark offers hair of the dog recipes that are distasteful and don't workOn Twitter find Brandon on @SportsBlitzPod & Mark  @TheBaseballBizProducer - Christina HusseySpecial Thanks to XtakeRuX for the music Rocking Forward 

This week on BaseballBiz Mark and Brandon discussBubba loses Lawsuit on Sticky Stuff with the LA Angels  - 1:33Hot Stove - 4:53Theo Epstein - 12:57is a force to be reckoned with in baseball - -  From Yale to Orioles, Padres, Red Sox & Cubs-  Epstein's 20% Rule-  What’s next at MLBHall of Fame 2021 - and the winners are . . .   - 34:23How does 400 BBWAA members select inductees?- Curt Schilling?- Barry Bonds? Hammerin' Hank Aaron Home Run King  and gentleman -  41:19Stat Wrap - Spin Rate   -   51:01Special Thanks to Sara Sanchez, @BCB_S co-host of the @CuppaCubbieBlue podcast for her insights on Theo UpsteinMusic by XTakeRuX  -  Rocking ForwardContact Mark @TheBaseballBiz or Brandon @SportsBlitzPod

1:52: Instant Reactions to the NFL playoff game that was just played - Chris goes off about his boy Tom Brady. 6:31: The guys discuss Theo Epstein’s new role in the commissioners office, why the position is needed, and things they would like to see him address to improve the aesthetic value of the game. 19:28: James Harden is traded to the Nets! What does this mean? How does it look? What’s the right way to leave a team? How do new teams find chemistry? 32:55: Post Show - What is the single best game performance you have ever had?

Ryan Davis joins the show to share his thoughts on Theo Epstein leaving Chicago a year earlier than expected and what it could mean for the direction of this Cubs team. We also reminisce about Epstein's greatest accomplishments and some of his most frustrating mistakes, while we wonder what the Cubs will look like in the post-Theo Epstein Era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices