Team of Rivals Podcast

The weekly group therapy session is open. This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete dig deep into the psychological damage caused by the #2 farm system in all of baseball, PCA's quest for 40-40 (50-50?), dysfunctional owners (Moreno and Kroenke), and the one thing that could actually get Ron to root for the Cubs this season. Plus, an extended Ron's Soccer Minute, as we explore Elliott's descent into further madness. Did we talk about tilted hats? I'm afraid we've run out of time… Come back next week. Maybe we'll actually solve something. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is on an absolutely ridiculous heater, and Cubs fans are loving every second of it. Everyone else? Not so much. This week, the Team of Rivals crew tackles the men you love to hate — from PCA and Yadier Molina to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and Alexander Isak. We get into why PCA has quickly become the kind of player opposing fans can't stand but would absolutely love to have on their own team, and whether his Mets-to-Cubs journey is turning into one of the worst organizational misses in recent memory. Then there's Mark Walter and the Dodgers, including the questions surrounding the team's broadcasting arrangement, ownership, MLB's role in approving it, and Shohei Ohtani's unusual contract situation. On the soccer side, we dig into Alexander Isak's ugly Newcastle exit, whether he's really a fit for Liverpool, and the growing comparison between Isak and Kyle Tucker. Meanwhile, St. Louis City has gone from the bottom of the table to an unbeaten run — despite selling two of its best players — and Newcastle has somehow opened the Premier League season with four points after everyone seemingly expected disaster. Plus: VAR frustration, the Bears' ongoing stadium saga, fútbol fantasy, and the most perfectly forgotten fifth suspect imaginable. It's another episode of Team of Rivals (and apparently At the Park STL, too). 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete lead the congregation through a very special liturgy of baseball, soccer, questionable takes, and eternal arguments. Featuring readings from the Book of Baseball Genesis and the Gospel According to Ron. Join us live tonight at 9 PM CT on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, and X. Amen. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]  

The trade deadline came and went… and not every move made sense. In this episode, we dive into the biggest decisions from around the league, highlighting the teams that pushed all the right buttons, the ones that hesitated, and the ones that left everyone asking: What are you doing? We spend extra time on the Cubs and Cardinals implications, break down key deadline strategies, and react in real time to the moves that could shape the rest of the season. Less recap, more reaction. These are The Deadline Diatribes. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

In this special crossover episode with At The Park STL, the Team of Rivals Podcast presents His Final Decision—a tongue-in-cheek deep dive into Elliott's search for a Premier League club. Framed as a parody of a high-profile recruitment, Elliott walks through his decision-making process—what he looked for, how he evaluated clubs, and why narrowing it down wasn't as simple as it sounds. The rest of the crew, of course, has plenty to say along the way. Beyond the central bit, the episode also explores: A quick MLB check-in, including the Cubs' strong play and the Cardinals' recent slide Soccer transfers, the MLS, and the FIFA World Cup What actually matters when choosing a club to support Blending humor with genuine discussion, the episode builds toward Elliott's final choice — and the immediate reactions that follow. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The All-Star Break means one thing: absolutely no structure. In this episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, the guys take full advantage of the midseason reset with a mix of soccer rants, baseball takes, and the kind of chaos you've come to expect. They dive into: Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby win and what it actually means Whether the Derby still messes with hitters' swings The quirks of Wrigley Field and what makes it misunderstood A series of passionate (and hilarious) soccer rants Another unforgettable Malört story from Pete It's part analysis, part nonsense, and entirely Team of Rivals. If you enjoy the show… you've been warned. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The Cubs headed to Milwaukee trailing badly in the division, then the Team of Rivals Podcast showed up and everything changed. Pete and Elliott break down a big weekend at "Wrigley North," including Cubs momentum, Brewers fan reactions, and the ongoing debate over Miller Park's quality. Meanwhile, Ron builds a compelling case that MLB may actually have a personal vendetta against him, starting with blackout rules that make watching games nearly impossible. Then, what was supposed to be "Ron's Soccer Minute" quickly turns into something much bigger. Ron is joined by At The Park STL co-host Christian Hambleton to talk World Cup energy in the U.S., global fan reactions, and the chaos of the summer transfer window. Somewhere along the way, the show stops being about baseball entirely. And honestly… it's better that way. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

After more than two weeks away, the crew is back behind the mics with a LOT to unpack. The Cubs are heating up, the Cardinals are making moves (sort of), and the Mets might be worse than anyone expected. The guys break down recent trades, division movement, and what could be coming at the MLB trade deadline, plus early rumblings of an increasingly inevitable labor battle. Ron also share stories from the road, including a trip to Citi Field, public transit adventures, and a surreal sports atmosphere blending baseball and World Cup energy. It's a mix of baseball, soccer, and the kind of off-the-rails storytelling that only happens after time away. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]  

The vibes are… not great on the North Side. Pete is officially spiraling, comparing the 2026 Cubs to the soul-crushing 2008 playoff team, while Ron checks in from New Jersey with a more relaxed (read: suspiciously optimistic) Cardinals perspective. This week: Cubs déjà vu and why this season feels wrong Cardinals quietly… hanging around? The emotional economics of being a fan (low expectations = happiness?) Ron's MLB blackout insanity reaches new levels Is the NFL about to ruin its own product? Early All-Star debates (and why fans shouldn't be allowed to vote) A trade deadline reality check for both teams Plus: Ron considers a live scouting mission to find Frank the Tank in the wild, Elliott is somewhere between Alabama and civilization, and Pete may or may not be one bad Cubs inning away from losing it completely. It's mid-June, and the roller coaster is just getting started. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected] MLB, Cubs, StLCards, AllForCITY, NUFC, FIFAWorldCup, TeamOfRivalsPodcast, TeamOfRivalsPod

The Cubs and Cardinals renewed hostilities… and naturally, it got weird. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: Pete screamed at the clouds about the Abner Uribe episode. A full recap of the Cubs vs. Cardinals weekend series. A front office thought experiment: Would you trade for Tarik Skubal? And what would it take from each side? Plus, we detoured into a galaxy far, far away to talk The Mandalorian & Grogu, and whether Star Wars has officially lost the plot… or just misplaced it in the bullpen. And, of course, there was a Soccer Minute. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

In this bonus episode, Pete flips the script and puts his friend, Alex Levine, in the spotlight. While listeners have heard Alex on the show before, this is the first time we really dive into his story: how he became the show's Token White Sox Fan, his upbringing in Chicago, and the journey that took him away and eventually brought him back. What starts as a baseball conversation quickly expands into something deeper: identity, hometown loyalty, career paths, and the experiences that shape who we become. It's a relaxed, freewheeling conversation that longtime listeners will appreciate, and new listeners won't want to miss. Topics Covered: Growing up in Chicago (and choosing the "other" team) Cubs vs. White Sox culture Moving away, and what brings you back Personal and professional journey The role of sports in identity and connection 📺 Watch the Video: YouTube | Rumble 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Alex @LevineFilm | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The NL Central has officially become baseball's most exhausting division. All five teams are at or above .500. Nobody can pull away. Nobody can collapse. And somehow every fanbase is simultaneously convinced their team is both a contender and deeply flawed. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: • The Cubs stumble through a miserable road trip • PCA has words with Sox fans, and Pete is having none of it • The Cardinals continue hanging around the race • The Brewers refuse to go away • Pirates and Reds fans remain uncomfortably nearby • And "tarps off" has apparently become a thing at Busch Stadium Meanwhile, Ron was emotionally unavailable for long portions of the show because St. Louis CITY was still playing as we went live. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Author Will Saulsbery joins Ron and Pete to discuss his new book, 50 Forgotten Cardinals. After Will signs off, Elliott shows up — late — to speculate on which direction each of our clubs will take in the weeks ahead. Buy Will's book! Follow Will! • X: @WillSaulsbery • Insta: @wsaulsbery 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Ron, Elliott, and Pete are back to discuss the deeply upsetting reality that both the Cubs and Cardinals are actually… good? The Cubs keep winning despite a pitching staff held together with duct tape and Craig Counsell wizardry, while the Cardinals continue shambling forward like the baseball equivalent of a zombie apocalypse. The guys break down: The suddenly dangerous NL Central Whether the Cubs are legitimate contenders Ron cautiously buying stock in the Cardinals rebuild The official postmortem for Dylan Carlson Carson Kelly's surprise emergence Why teams desperately need a "Vice President of Common Sense" Ron's son Sam becoming the Ben Zobrist of his high school team Terrible soccer kits, Newcastle, St. Louis CITY, and another cursed Ron's Soccer Minute 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The OG Team of Rivals duo is back this week as Pete and Ron go old school for a Throwback edition of the podcast. This week: ⚾ The Cubs stayed hot… until they arrived on the West Coast ⚾ The Cardinals continue their baffling cycle of good baseball immediately followed by questionable baseball 🐻 Our Bears Draft reactions and the annual springtime declaration that this changes everything ⚽ Ron's Soccer Minute expands accordingly now that Ted Lasso is back and Newcastle optimism is once again medically unsafe. No Elliott. No balance. No guarantees this stays on schedule. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

This week, Pete accepts the challenge Ron threw down weeks ago, referring to himself exclusively in the third person. Can the Team stay on track while tackling ABS and umpires, early NL Central excellence, and the Shohei Roster Rule? Will there be any joy in Ron's Soccer Minute? And perhaps most importantly, can Ron keep it together while Pete fully commits to the bit? 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Just Ron and Elliott tonight; no Petey! That means we can openly talk Star Wars. We'll skip baseball tonight and focus on the thing Pete walked away from in disgust. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

It's April Fools' Eve, and we're one week into the season, which means it's the perfect time for wildly confident, probably incorrect baseball takes. Ian Happ is on fire, Jordan Walker might be fixed, and ABS is here and it's a revelation. Some of this is real. Some of this is nonsense. Believe nothing. Enjoy everything. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]  

Ron is out of town, so naturally the Team of Rivals Podcast goes completely off the rails. In this bonus episode, Elliott and Pete ditch baseball entirely for a full, spoiler-heavy breakdown of Project Hail Mary. From Rocky's instant GOAT status to that ending — nothing is off-limits. ⚠️ WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ⚠️ If you haven't seen the movie yet… go watch it first. Seriously. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

It's a short show. (It is not a short show.) With the World Baseball Classic Final happening during the episode, the Team of Rivals crew tries to stay on track while inevitably getting distracted. This week: ⚾ WBC talk and live reactions 🎬 Elliott takes over the pop culture segment with a SPOILER-FREE review of Project Hail Mary ⚽ Ron delivers his Soccer Minute (duration may vary) Follow @TeamOfRivalsPod and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And yes… we'll see you next Tuesday. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

We promised no NFL free agency coverage. So naturally we opened the show trying to figure out what exactly happened with Maxx Crosby. But that was only the beginning of the chaos. This week, we also covered: ⚾ A quick detour into USA's impending loss in the World Baseball Classic 🏀 The ridiculous 83-point performance by Bam Adebayo ⚽ Why Brazilian soccer might be the most dangerous sporting environment in the world ⚽ Ron's deeply disappointing week of soccer fandom 🎬 A completely unexpected pop culture rabbit hole In other words… the usual Team of Rivals nonsense. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The boys showed up with no plan… and somehow covered everything. On this episode of Team of Rivals, we ease into Spring Training with the appropriate level of skepticism (which is to say: none). We also explore a question Cubs fans may not be emotionally prepared for: Where could Ian Happ play next? Hypothetically. Probably. Jurickson Profar's PED suspension becomes a jumping-off point for a broader conversation about accountability, baseball history, and why this stuff still manages to surprise people. Then we take a hard left turn into Chicago football as Drew Dalman's sudden retirement leaves the Bears with an unexpected hole at center… because of course it does. We break down what it means and how concerned fans should be (answer: it's the Bears). We wrap with Ron's Soccer Minute, where he recounts a week so bad it crossed international borders. Across the pond. Here in the States. Misery without a passport. No rundown. No structure. Just Cubs, Cardinals, Bears, and a little global suffering. Leave a 5-star review. Tell a friend. Preferably one who overreacts to Spring Training. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Spring Training is in full swing, and the Team of Rivals Podcast is back with all the takes you didn't know you needed. This week we cover: • This year's Cardinals Hall of Fame ballot — who joins Albert and Yadi in September? • Pete Crow-Armstrong's debut as a villain in Dodgers territory • What to do with a potentially "empty" Soldier Field • ABS first impressions Plus, Ron delivers his always-inevitable Soccer Minute, and Elliott… quietly disappears once the recording light goes off. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]  

Baseball is back. The Cubs and Cardinals will throw their first pitches in anger tomorrow, optimism is in the air, and we are all pretending that whatever happens in Arizona and Florida over the next six weeks will not emotionally ruin our summers. Tonight on the Team of Rivals Podcast:  ⚾ FINALLY, baseball returns tomorrow 👨‍👦 A completely normal and healthy discussion about our love for large adult sons (Pozo/MoBaller edition) 🏟️ The Chicago Bears advance the ball to "the half-yard-line" of their increasingly likely move to Northwest Indiana ⚽ Ron might get aggressively out over his skis after Newcastle embarrassed Qarabağ Plus: offseason delusions, civic brinksmanship, and the usual refusal to stay on topic for more than four consecutive minutes. Are we really doing this? Yes. Yes, we are. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

This week is a buffet episode. Will we talk about PECOTA projections and why spreadsheets continue to attack your favorite team? Probably. Will we mock "best shape of my life" season in Spring Training? Feels inevitable. Nick Castellanos? Kris Bryant's annual injury update? The Chicago stadium saga now featuring Iowa? The preseason #8 Bears? Newcastle winning while Thomas Frank… does not? All possible. None promised. This is that time of year where optimism is undefeated, renderings look incredible, power rankings mean everything, and we convince ourselves it's different this time. We'll attempt structure. We make no guarantees. Come hungry. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: Ron, Pete, and Elliott are back with plenty to say, including ⚾ The Cardinals rebuild and some Cubs conversation ⚽ Ron's Soccer Minute 🏈 Is the end in sight for the Bears' new stadium? All rivalry. All opinions. No filters. 🔌 Powered by GatewaySports.Net 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The Party's Over. And no, we're not talking about your weekend. Kyle Tucker signed, the baseball hot stove is finally boiling over, and the Bears… well, they've left their fans with the perfect mix of sadness, frustration, and hopeful optimism. Join Pete, Ron, and Elliott as they break down: The Kyle Tucker contract and why baseball might be careening toward irrelevance. Trades, rumors, and chaos — how the 2026 hot stove is finally living up to the hype. The Bears' season finale: disappointment, confusion, and a faint glimmer of hope. Plus, Ron delivers a fresh Soccer Minute — because we like to keep chaos international. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

It's a big week in Cubs, Cardinals, Bears, and soccer news, and the Team of Rivals Podcast is here to break it all down. This week we discuss: • The Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera • Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs • The Cardinals finally move Nolan Arenado • Rob Manfred's in-season tournament proposal • Da Bears, making their usual noise, this time in the playoffs! • Ron's Soccer Minute 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

New Logo. Old Feed. Same Arguments. After a two-week hiatus that accomplished absolutely nothing, the Team of Rivals Podcast is back. We're kicking off Season 10, Episode 3 with: ⚾ A check-in on the offseason (yes, Cubs and Cardinals fans, we know you're still mad) 🏈 The Bears' upcoming playoff run and how confident we're supposed to feel 🏟️ The latest chapter in the never-ending Bears stadium saga ⚽ And, of course, Ron's Soccer Minute, which he swears will be quick. (It will not.) Nothing has changed. We regret nothing. 👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe so the algorithm knows we still exist (and hasn't replaced us yet). 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

You thought you were getting a break from us for a couple of weeks. (And, honestly, we were looking forward to a break from you.) But here we are. This surprise episode has nothing to do with the Bears' wild Saturday night win. It also has absolutely nothing to do with the Cardinals trading Willson Contreras. We just… missed you. Probably. We do a quick hit on everything that's happened over the last four days before we send you back into your holiday haze. Short episode. Loose agenda. Zero promises. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

After just five days off, Team of Rivals accidentally launches an entirely new season — and immediately proves that, ten seasons in, we've learned nothing. Pete, Ron, and Elliott are all back together for the Season 10 premiere, featuring: A little Cubs and Cardinals talk (because not much has happened… yet) A whole lot of Bears discussion after Chicago's bounce-back win and ahead of a rematch with the Packers A special in-person appearance from Ron's son Braden, a lifelong Packers fan and walking indictment of Ron's parenting skills. Ron's Soccer Minute We regret nothing. (Except most of it.) 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Ron's off this week — courtesy of a shiny new promotion and actual responsibilities — so the Cardinals portion of the show is short, accurate, and probably the most honest segment we've ever done. Pete and Elliott open with a Winter Meetings "recap" of St. Louis's extremely quiet week before pivoting into all the Cubs news, rumors, almost-rumors, and projected hopes and dreams. Plus, the Bears did… well… things, so we talk about that too. A quick, sarcastic wrap-up of the week in Chicago and St. Louis sports — minus Ron, but plus jokes about Ron. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The hot stove is officially on fire and the free agent and trade markets are moving at warp speed. With the Winter Meetings just days away, chaos is inevitable, and we're here to overreact properly. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: 🔥 Fast-moving MLB free agency 🏨 Winter Meetings preview & bold predictions 🏈 The Bears head to Lambeau as the NFC's #1 seed ⚽ The long-awaited return of Ron's Soccer Minute 🎬 And if time permits, Pete's Movie Minute 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

It's Thanksgiving, which means we're stuffing ourselves instead of the episode schedule. While we're gone, enjoy one of our favorite episodes from earlier this season. ----- In this fiery episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, Ron, Elliott, and Pete tear into the latest MLB drama with all the fire and flair you'd expect. It kicks off with Ron going off on the Dodgers' controversial signing of Roki Sasaki, sparking a heated debate about the growing imbalance in the game. Ron's so fed up with baseball's direction, he might just quit being a fan altogether. The guys then stumble upon a shocking discovery – another podcast using the Team of Rivals name! Naturally, they debate whether to send in the lawyers or just invite the copycats on for a showdown. They dive into the absurdity of not even Googling your podcast name before launching and the lengths people will go for some lazy branding. Things take a turn when Pete rips into Cubs fans for rolling out the red carpet for Sammy Sosa's return at this weekend's Cubs Convention. Pete's not having it, especially with Sammy's nonstop thirst for attention – he's fired up, to say the least. The mood lightens as the trio shifts gears to honor the legendary Bob Uecker, sharing some of their favorite stories and clips from his career. Ueck's humor and wit made him a beloved icon in the world of baseball broadcasting, and the guys give him the shout-out he deserves. Finally, the guys wrap things up with a chat about the Chicago Bears' coaching search, tossing around names like Mike McCarthy and wondering if the team can finally find a leader who'll bring some much-needed success. It's a jam-packed episode full of rants, laughs, and some seriously hot takes. You won't want to miss it! 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The MLB offseason started last week with the Cardinals. This week, Ron puts Elliott and Pete in the hot seat as the Team turns its sights on running the Chicago Cubs. They'll discuss who stays, who goes, and how to join the upper echelon of the National League in 2026. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The Cardinals' offseason starts here. This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete each take a turn running the St. Louis Cardinals — deciding who stays, who goes, and how to fix this roster once and for all. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Finally! The 2025 season is over. The Dodgers are celebrating, individual awards are being handed out, and the Hot Stove is officially warming up. On this week's episode, Ron, Elliott, and Pete dive into their postseason takeaways, the award races, free-agent chaos, and trades that may or may not happen. Ron delivers his Soccer Minute, and Pete drops a turd in the pop culture punchbowl. It's going to be a very, very long offseason. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

It's late October, and while the Cubs and Cardinals are long gone, the Team of Rivals crew is still here (for some reason). Ron, Elliott, and Pete break down a marathon World Series game that the media dubbed "the greatest ever" (SPOILER: it wasn't), rant about Shohei Ohtani worship, and debate how much money is too much for one roster. The guys also dive into MLB expansion rumors, realignment madness, and what thee upcoming salary cap fight could look like. From there, it's on to Bears football (and Caleb Williams' growing pains) and Ron's Soccer Minute (featuring Liverpool's suspicious stoppage time, and a look at Newcastle's strong week and St. Louis City's season finale). 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

This week, Pete joined Ron and the Gateway Sports crew for a no-spin, big-picture look at the Cardinals' decline — and what it'll take to fix it. Not just 2025, but the multi-year slide of what was once one of baseball's model franchises. From ownership priorities to player development to the culture around the team, this isn't your typical postmortem — it's a candid, long-form conversation about how the Cardinals got here and what it's going to take to climb back. Derek King, Rodney Knuppel, and Don Glenn, each bring their own sharp takes and deep frustrations to the table. Topics include: The slow erosion since 2015 — and whether the Goldschmidt/Pujols years just masked the problem How much blame falls on ownership's focus outside baseball Chaim Bloom's timeline for showing results Oli Marmol's uncertain future Roster direction and the lessons of holding on too long The meaning (and limits) of "The Cardinal Way" in 2025 and beyond It's an honest, unfiltered look at where the franchise stands — and whether the next decade can bring the Cardinals back to their standard of sustained success. 🎙️ Originally streamed live with Gateway Sports on October 19, 2025. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The 2025 Cubs are done, but the offseason chaos is just getting started! Mike Shildt becomes the eighth managerial opening, free agency is heating up, and Kyle Tucker's future is still a mystery. (Actually, it's not.) Meanwhile, the Bears continue their heart-attack streak, the Cardinals stay… well, the Cardinals, and the 2025 Gold Glove finalists are announced. Join Ron, Elliott, and Pete as they break down the madness, and celebrate another week of sports chaos with sarcasm, hot takes, and just a touch of optimism. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The Team was going to record late on a Sunday, but then we didn't. Ron explains why we're recording Monday instead. The Cubs can't seem to score more than three runs in a postseason game, but somehow they took down the Padres in the Wild Card. Now they face the Brewers in the NLDS, and Elliott was there in person for Game 1 — which we suspect is why the Cubs embarrassed themselves. Ron breaks down all the soccer you didn't ask for but secretly love: St. Louis City vs. Austin, Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest, and whatever else he's decided counts as "important" Premier League drama. Join Pete, Ron, and Permanent Occasional Guest Host Elliott as they deliver Cubs survival mode, Cardinals consolation prizes, and the kind of sarcasm that makes this podcast a weekly necessity. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

It's International Podcast Day, and we're celebrating in style! The Cubs are back in the playoffs, facing the Padres for the first time in 40 years, and the ghosts of 1984 are haunting Wrigley like it's Halloween. Meanwhile, the Cardinals' season mercifully ended in a brutal sweep at Wrigley, the Bears simultaneously traumatize and inspire the faithful, and both Newcastle and City lost in jaw-dropping fashion. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The Cubs are limping into October. The Bears exact revenge on Matt Eberflus. St. Louis City keeps winning whenever Ron isn't watching. Newcastle United hands Ron the result he hates most: a nil-nil draw. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are already planning for 2026. Join Ron, Elliott, and Pete for all the chaos, snark, and sports analysis you didn't know you needed. 📌 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Anthony Rizzo threw himself the retirement party of the century, and the guys can't help but linger on Cubs talk longer than usual. Eventually, they pivot to St. Louis, where Masyn Winn has shut it down after a second torn meniscus. Ron delivers his first completely positive Soccer Minute of the season: new Newcastle kicks, wins for both the Magpies and City, and even a Messi sighting as Charlotte knocked off Miami. To wrap it all up, the crew forces themselves to relive Sunday's disaster in Detroit, where the Bears flat-out forgot to play the second half. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

Pete spent the day doing some investigative journalism. He made calls, pulled records, and chased down leads no one else had the courage — or the free time — to chase. Something is clearly wrong. Since the All-Star Break, every team ToR follows has decided to embrace mediocrity — at best! — as a lifestyle choice. This weak, the Team discusses the Cubs dropping out of the NL Central race, the Cardinals' tragic number reducing to four, CITY hovering dangerously close to the Wooden Spoon, and Newcastle drawing Leeds, not to mention the Bears spending Monday's fourth quarter collapsing as performance art. Because after careful research, meticulous analysis, and hours of reflection, Pete finally uncovered the root cause of all this misery. It's Ron's fault. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

The Cubs are still babying Cade Horton like it's 2023, the Cardinals are drawing 17,002 fans (and somehow still announcing it proudly), and the Bears are trying to convince us that "cautious optimism" counts as progress. This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete stumble into another rundown-less episode that covers everything from baffling roster decisions and dwindling St. Louis attendance to NFL opening week and ESPN trying to ruin RedZone with commercials. Ron sneaks in a very extended Soccer Minute, Elliott gets exposed as the world's least subtle hacker, and Pete dreams of an emergency podcast the day the Cubs finally trade "You Suck". In other words, it's another week of chaos, sarcasm, and sports therapy. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

The Cardinals keep finding new ways to lose, from a fan base running out of patience to players losing their minds (looking at you, Willson). Meanwhile, the Cubs try to claw their way back into the NL Central race, but not without Elliott and Pete's usual mix of drama, anxiety, and over-analysis. The Team also debates rumored MLB expansion cities (spoiler: Nashville comes up, because of course it does). And finally, Ron delivers another extended Soccer Minute with double the heartbreak, as both Newcastle and City lose late, but in very different ways. Maybe it's Ron…? Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

Buckle up, Cubs and Cardinals fans: this week's episode is super-sized! The Team starts with Cubs fans' full-blown panic (and blame-casting) over Kyle Tucker's injury drama. Elliott and Pete take solace in Chicago's five-game series win over the Brewers, which sparks just enough hope to be dangerous. Meanwhile, the Cardinals continue their 2025 masterclass in how not to run a baseball organization, before the guys pivot to MLB's future expansion and the inevitable realignment that follows. From there, it's football and fútbol: the Bears' opening drive against Buffalo gets some love, and Ron's Soccer Minute goes way over time as Pete joins in to dissect Newcastle's scoreless draw with Aston Villa and St. Louis City's latest stumble against the Fire. Finally, the show closes with a pop culture double feature: Elliott makes amends for skipping Tuesday's show with a Music Minute review of the Nine Inch Nails concert, and Pete delivers his own Movie Minute after a personal hot streak at the theaters. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

Elliott lives up to his "Occasional" title and misses this week's show, but it doesn't really matter because technical issues with Rumble killed the stream before it even started. The Cardinals won the weekend, the Cubs keep circling the drain, and the Brewers are on a heater that makes the division race feel like a bad joke. Two weeks ago, Pete and Elliott thought they still had a shot; now they're Googling "wild card magic number" like it's a life raft. Pete rants about Jeff Pico's 1988 debut versus Cade Horton's August 6 gem in his 14th MLB start. Ron's Soccer Minute becomes a full segment as he and Pete dig into the bleak road ahead for Ron's Newcastle fandom, proving that when baseball's this depressing, we'll cling to any sport that isn't actively hurting us. No livestream this week, but we usually do so on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Tuesdays at 8 PM (ish) Central Time. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

This week's episode is half baseball, half Star Wars, and somehow, all relevant. Pete finally binged Andor, so naturally we spent half the episode spiraling into galactic politics, moral ambiguity, and why Syril Karn is the worst. Also: Too-soon deadline analyses, Cubs fan anxiety, and Ron coming to grips with his soccer choices. You've been warned. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.