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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 49 MIN

MLB Trade Deadline Chaos, Michigan's Turmoil & Bob Nightengale on Baseball's Labor Battle

from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

The baseball trade deadline sends shockwaves across Major League Baseball as the Red Sox make a blockbuster move for Adley Rutschman, the Dodgers get even stronger, and the Mets begin a major rebuild. USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins the show to break down the biggest deals, explain why a 2027 MLB lockout appears likely, and discuss what a new collective bargaining agreement could mean for the future of the sport.Plus, Detroit Free Press reporter Tony Garcia takes us inside another turbulent offseason at Michigan, from the departure of athletic director Warde Manuel to Kyle Whittingham's challenge of restoring stability in Ann Arbor. The conversation also covers Bryce Underwood, Michigan basketball after Dusty May, and Mike Boynton Jr.'s unexpected opportunity.Larry and Tony wrap up with another installment of the preseason college football Top 25 as SMU checks in at No. 19 and looks poised to contend in the ACC.

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