K&P #34: MLB Speed-up Rules, 2017 NBA MVP, ESPN Imploding

In today's episode of the K&P Show, hosts Jon and Rich preveiw the coming MLB Postseason, previewing some of the best matchups and reviewing some of the betting odds for World Series favorites. The guys also discuss the microtransactions in NBA 2K18, as well as the abject failure of the NFL's product to gain steam in Los Angeles, and discuss who is at fault.

In this episode of the K&P Show, hosts Jon and Rich discuss the breaking news of Ezekiel Elliott's suspension being put on hold by the NFL while they battle the NFLPA in federal court, meaning Elliott will be on the field for the beginning of the NFL season. Speaking of the NFL Season, who ya' got? The guys discuss favorites to make the playoffs, as well as betting favorites to win the NFC and AFC Championships. The guys also discuss the MVP race in the American League. Can Mike Trout win the award in less than 130 games?

In this episode of the K&P Show, the guys discuss the coming release of Madden 18, breaking down some of the announced game modes and sifting through reviews of the game for interesting tidbits. The guys also do a Judge's Chamber to decide just what is wrong with Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, and also talk about Hugh Freeze calling escorts while a head coach at Ole Miss. There's also plenty more including John Wall being upset about his NBA 2k18 rating, and crappy MLB umpires!

In today's episode of the K&P Show, Jon and Rich discuss Doug Gottlieb's insinuations that Adrian Beltre is using steroids, and discuss Beltre's Hall of Fame credentials. The guys also do a Judge's Chamber, and discuss Colin Kapernick being effectively blackballed from the NFL. They also discuss a dubious addition to the NBA 2K18 MyGM Mode.

In today's episode, the guys discuss the news that broke last night of a Yankees trade with the White Sox for Todd Frazier, Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson. The guys also do a Judge's Chambers on the All-Star Break, discuss Billy Beane clamoring for a new stadium, and LeBron being pissed with the Cavaliers.

In a special edition of The K&P Show, Chicago radio host Danny Parkins of WSCR The Score joins Jon for a discussion about the Addison Russell MLB investigation into allegations of domestic violence, as well as the prospects of the Chicago Bulls trading star Jimmy Butler, and more!

In today's episode of The K&P Show, the guys discuss the Boston Celtics trading their #1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft to the 76ers, discuss whether the Bulls will get involved at all in trading Jimmy Butler, and also discuss the timing of Paul George announcing he intends to leave the Pacers. The guys also discuss the demigod that is Aaron Judge in a new segment: Judge's Chambers. The show then goes promptly off the rails.

In this episode of the K&P Show, Jon and Rich discuss the newly-released NBA Playgrounds, the craziness currently befalling the MLB, including players who are surprisingly bad and others earth-shatteringly good. The guys also discuss Draymond Green's evolution as a troll, and more!

International traveler Rich is back in the fold as the K&P Show returns to talk all things NFL Draft — our thoughts on the Chicago Bears' aggressive draft strategy, the risk/reward of Leonard Fornette and Christian McCaffrey skipping their college team's bowl games and if we've seen a changing of the guard. Jon and Rich also touch on the rash of ESPN layoffs, what it means for the sports landscape and what ESPN can do to improve their stock amongst sports fan. Last but not least, the guys discuss recent comments from Golden State Warriors players on Salt Lake City being boring.

In today's show Jon and Rich discuss the recent groundswell of opinion regarding speeding up Major League Baseball, from intentional walks, to strike zones, even to batter walk ups, the guys discuss whether the game should be sped up, and how to do it. The duo also discuss various candidacies for the 2017 NBA MVP, finding someone other than Russell Westbrook for the prize. Finally, the guys tackle the biggest sports story nobody is talking about: huge talent layoffs at ESPN, which could spell doom for the company.