Astros GM Dana Brown Talks Slow Start, Injuries, Dusty Baker

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about teams off to a rough start, including the White Sox and Astros. They also discuss the Mets turning it around and the Yankees in first place. Mets Hall of Famer, three-time World Series champion and MLB Network analyst Al Leiter then joins the guys. Leiter talks about his son Jack making his MLB debut for the Rangers, pitching injuries, the family legacy in the big leagues and Game 5 of the 2000 World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about John Sterling retiring. They also discuss the most surprising teams in baseball so far and how the Yankees are playing. (15:33) Mets legend and SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez then joins the guys. Hernandez talks about the passing today of his old manager Whitey Herzog, playing with Doc Gooden, the Mets in the 80’s and whether they should have won another championship. The ex-Mets and Cardinals first baseman also discusses the current Mets, whether they can make the playoffs, the future of Pete Alonso, pitching injuries, not being in the Hall of Fame and how much longer he wants to continue broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about all the pitching injuries in MLB. Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson then joins the guys. Jackson talks about the Astros slow start, his three-homer game in the World Series, the state of the Oakland Athletics and his frustrations with them being an embarrassment to baseball. Mr. October also discusses his relationship with the Yankees, how it ended there, the future of the Astros and Jim Crane being like George Steinbrenner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about the Yankees’ impressive start to the season. They also discuss the Mets 0-4 start. Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen joins the guys. Hazen talks about them signing Jordan Montgomery right before the season started, the timeline for him and Eduardo Rodriguez to pitch and evaluating their rotation. The D-backs GM also discusses where they stack up in the NL West, last year’s run to the World Series, Tommy Pham still not signing anywhere, his relationship with the manager and how good the Dodgers are.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal story. Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake then joins the guys. Blake discusses Gerrit Cole’s injury and timeline, Carlos Rodon and their relationship. He also talks about the outlook for Nestor Cortes, Marcus Stroman, Clark Schmidt and Luis Gil, their depth in the bullpen and molding pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about Blake Snell signing with the Giants. They also discuss how that impacts the NL playoff chase, the Mets chances of making the playoffs and whether they should sign someone else before the season. They also react to Gerrit Cole’s injury and what it means for the Yankees. Astros manager Joe Espada then joins the guys. Espada talks about whether they came close to signing Blake Snell, the injuries to their rotation, replacing Dusty Baker, expectations and their winning culture. The first-year manager also discusses Alex Bregman’s contract, Josh Hader’s impact, Justin Verlander’s leadership and thoughts on the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about the Yankees key injuries. They discuss the Yankees starting pitching, why they probably need to add a pitcher and what names are out there. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer then joins the guys. Hoyer talks about their offseason moves, Craig Counsell as their manager, Jameson Taillon’s health, free agency, their third base situation, Marcus Stroman’s departure, the Shota Imanaga addition, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s development and thoughts on the NL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about Zack Wheeler signing a contract extension with the Phillies. They also discuss Scott Boras’ clients that are still free agents and when they might sign with teams. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza then joins the guys to discuss Mets camp so far, expectations for the team, Kodai Senga’s injury timeline, Luis Severino and the rotation. Mendoza also talks about the top pitching prospects, Pete Alonso, their top hitting prospects, the third base situation, who will bat behind Alonso and working with Steve Cohen and David Stearns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Cubs. They also talk about the remaining free agents, Blake Snell and why the Mets should consider signing Jordan Montgomery. Yankees catcher Jose Trevino then joins the guys as he sits next to Jon at Yankees camp. Trevino talks about the latest on his injuries, their pitching staff, Carlos Rodon, doing homework on the game and Blake Snell’s future. The Yankees catcher also discusses the competition in the AL East, expectations for the 2024 Yankees and what will make Carlos Mendoza a great manager.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open up talking about the highlights from Mets and Yankees camp thus far. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor then joins the guys. Lindor talks about what he likes about the 2024 Mets, new manager Carlos Mendoza, what he likes from Francisco Alvarez, Pete Alonso’s contract situation, the Hall of Fame, giving back to the community, mentoring players, why this team could make the playoffs and his relationship with the Cohen’s and David Stearns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices