The Craig Way Show

Chicago White Sox player personnel director Gene Watson joins Craig Way to discuss the mid-summer classic and last weekend's MLB Draft, where his team made the first selection of Roch Cholowsky and several other prospects. They also discuss midseason storylines across the league in preparation for a trade deadline, and Gene explains why it's shaping up to be a seller's market.

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you a recap of last night's MLB Home Run Derby with soundbites and reactions from Jordan Walker and more! Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins the show to discuss the mid-summer classic and last weekend's MLB Draft, where his team made the first selection of Roch Cholowsky. Plus, UT Women's Basketball head coach Vic Schaefer stops by to discuss his offseason and the NCAA's decision to seed the Top 16 in the women's tournament by true ranking beginning with the 2027 edition of the postseason.

Craig Way returns from his annual summer vacation and joins Jake Herman to catch up on all of the sports news from while he was gone! The guys talk World Cup, Home Run Derby, college football eligibility lawsuits, and more on Craig's first day back in studio!

Birmingham radio host and "Paul Finebaum Show" co-creator Pat Smith joins Jake Herman to discuss the offseason adjustments and ongoing quarterback battle for Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, the expectations for Alex Golesh at Auburn, and other summer SEC storylines as Texas prepares for its third season in the conference. Plus, which SEC road stadium should Texas fans try and experience in 2026?

It's Jake Herman's last fill-in show of Craig's vacation, and there's plenty to discuss! Jake discusses the latest in World Cup news, the Wimbledon finals are set, the MLB All-Star and HR Derby lineups are shifting, and NBA Summer League has tipped off with plenty of drama on (and off) the court.Andrew Haynes, the voice of UT Softball, joins Jake to preview the upcoming MLB trade deadline and Draft, including an analysis of which Longhorns might go off the board first.Jalen Brown from OrangeBloods.com stops by to share his reaction to Sean Miller landing a commitment from Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked prospect in the 2027 class who decided to reclassify and join an already-loaded Longhorn roster next season.Birmingham radio mainstay and "Paul Finebaum Show" co-creator Pat Smith discusses the offseason adjustments for Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, the expectations for Alex Golesh at Auburn, and other summer SEC storylines as Texas prepares for its third season in the conference. 

Big 12 Media Days wrapped yesterday in Frisco, and Underdog Dynasty CFB Writer Steve Helwick was in attendance. He joins Jake Herman for an interview and discusses his biggest takeaways from the coach and player comments and contrasts the Big 12 landscape in 2026 with last year's league. They also preview BYU as a potential conference favorite and Oklahoma State as a looming dark horse. 

Horns247's David Eckert joins Jake to preview the MLB Draft from a Texas perspective, share what the signing of Marcus Spears Jr. means for Texas Basketball, and ponder his biggest questions about Texas football with SEC Media Days on the horizon.

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing topics in Austin-area and national sports throughout!Eury Perez and Jared Jones were both removed from the game in the middle of a potential perfect game this week, and Jake opens the show by discussing why this might be the start of a new trend for young pitchers in the league.Horns247's David Eckert joins Jake to preview the MLB Draft from a Texas perspective, share what the signing of Marcus Spears Jr. means for Texas Basketball, and ponder his biggest questions about Texas football with SEC Media Days on the horizon.Big 12 Media Days wrapped yesterday in Frisco, and Underdog Dynasty CFB Writer Steve Helwick was in attendance. He discusses his biggest takeaways from the coach and player comments and contrasts the Big 12 landscape in 2026 with last year's league. They also preview BYU as a potential conference favorite and Oklahoma State as a looming dark horse. Texan Live's EJ Sanchez closes the show with Jake in an endeavor to figure out which SEC schools are best embodied by which Austin landmarks and institutions. They go back and forth over Texas, Texas A&M, and other schools throughout the final hour of the show.

CBS Sports Writer Chuck Booth joins Jake Herman to discuss what's next for the USMNT after their disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Topics include the future of Mauricio Pocchetino, the stars who underperformed for the USA, and the role of VAR in the tournament amidst Argentina's controversial comeback win over Egypt.

Jake Herman hosts the show, providing a recap and analysis of the USMNT's disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. He also discusses some of the storylines and soundbites from Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, the NBA's offseason trades and free agent signings, and other stories from around the world of sports. Guests include AM 1300 The Zone's own Cameron Parker as well as CBS Sports Soccer Writer Chuck Booth.

It's a World Cup-filled edition of The Craig Way show as Jake Herman continues to fill in during Craig's vacation.Jake recaps a wild weekend of soccer around the country with stats behind some of the biggest moments and stories behind Flo Balogun's suspended...suspension. In the second hour, Brad Kellner joins Jake to make predictions on each SEC team's performance relative to their over/under regular season win totals. Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss all things World Cup, including tonight's Round of 16 clash between USA and Belgium.What is the impact of Flo Balogun's return to the lineup after his suspension was lifted? What are the keys to victory for the USA tonight?They also talk about England's historic win over Mexico, Portugal's disappointing exit, and whether Norway has staying power as they advance to the quarterfinals.

Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss all things World Cup, including tonight's Round of 16 clash between USA and Belgium.What is the impact of Flo Balogun's return to the lineup after his suspension was lifted? What are the keys to victory for the USA tonight?They also talk about England's historic win over Mexico, Portugal's disappointing exit, and whether Norway has staying power as they advance to the quarterfinals.

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing the day's sports stories including the FIFA World Cup, NBA, MLB, and more!Jake and Cole Dickson break down USA's victory in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, including perspectives on the controversial red card assessed to star striker Flo Balogun. WWE Hall of Famer and "Morning Kickoff" host Mark Henry joins the show to talk soccer celebrations, the Celtics and Sixers' Jaylen Brown trade, and debate which NBA teams could contend for a title by adding LeBron James this summer.MLB.com Freelancer Byron Kerr joins Jake to analyze the crowded Wild Card race, the White Sox, Phillies, and Marlins' great month as well as the struggling San Diego Padres.

Jake Herman and Cole Dickson discuss the day's sports news including the World Cup's Round of 32, the Spurs' signing of Tobias Harris, LeBron James' potential free agent destination, the Pac-12's new members officially joining, and much more!World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experience covering some of the smaller nations making breakthroughs, and a look ahead to tonight's Round of 32 match for the USMNT against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Garrett Greene, who is pinch-hitting in the Houston Astros play-by-play booth for this week's series against the Minnesota Twins, recaps last night's victory and offers a look ahead towards the trade deadline and analysis of Yordan Alvarez's MVP-caliber first half. InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake for the last hour of the show with the calendar itching closer to football season. They preview Texas' most anticipated games on the schedule and attempt to rank the team's 10 most important players for the 2026 season.

World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake Herman to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experience covering some of the smaller nations making breakthroughs, and a look ahead to tonight's Round of 32 match for the USMNT against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

.Jake Herman discusses the latest NBA news on a Texan Tuesday edition of the show, including LeBron James' announcement that he's leaving the Lakers and Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors.Plus, notes from Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon, more drama at the World Cup, and other news from NBA free agency.In the middle hour of the show, EJ Sanchez from Texan Live joins Jake to draft their most anticipated HSFB matchups of the upcoming 2026 season.On Texas Football's CJ Vogel joins the show as well to share his observations from the Manning Passing Academy last weekend and Texas Football's recent recruiting momentum 

CFB Insider and Recruiting Analyst CJ Vogel from On Texas Football joins Jake Herman to discuss his observations from the Manning Passing Academy, which held its 30th annual event last weekend.CJ shares why Notre Dame QB CJ Carr impressed, how Arch Manning approached the event, and who Texas may target next as they build recruiting momentum with 11 signings in the month of June.

Jake Herman hosts the show, sharing the latest news from around the world of sports on this Monday afternoon's edition of the show!Jake shares his take on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis among other NBA trade rumors surrounding Kawhi Leonard and Ja Morant. He also provides updates on the World Cup's Round of 32 and Wimbledon, NHL's busy offseason and expansion talks to Texas, MLB's Mid-Season surprise contenders and a trade deadline lookahead.Hear soundbites from Dusty May who was introduced today via press conference as the Mavericks' new head coach as well as Arch Manning at the Manning Passing Academy. Guests include Katie Florio from the Capitals Radio Network and Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt.

Fox Sports Radio Wisconsin's Brewers Reporter Hunter Baumgardt joins Jake Herman to discuss some of the MLB's mid-season surprises and more.They break down Jacob Misiorowski's dominant first half, share which surprising contenders might have the most staying power, and predict which struggling teams could climb back into the AL Wild Card Race. 

Jake Herman is joined by Katie Florio from the Capitals Radio Network and Monumental Sports Network to talk all things hockey, including the league's potential expansion to Austin or Houston, a flurry of trades before and during the NHL Draft, and questions looming as free agency officially begins later this week. 

Matt Futterman, a bestselling author and senior tennis writer from The Athletic, joins Jake Herman for a conversation on all things Wimbledon ahead of the start of Monday's matches. They discuss the reasons behind Serena Williams' return to the court, preview her potential early-round opponents, and break down why some of the favorites in the women's draw are struggling for form.On the men's side, Matt shares why Jannik Sinner enters Wimbledon as an overwhelming favorite but the American men may be able to capitalize on recent grass-court success and some distance in the draw.

Jake Herman hosts the show, covering a wide range of topics from the NHL's exploration of expanding into Austin or Houston, the NBA's accelerating trade market, the USMNT's loss to Turkiye in the World Cup, and Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon.Guests include The Sporting News and On SI hockey reporter Jennifer Streeter, Dallas Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish, tennis reporter and author Matt Futterman, and AM 1300 The Zone's Cameron Parker!

Jake Herman hosts the show, bringing you the latest on the FIFA World Cup, the NBA Draft including some of last night's surprising trades, and other stories from around MLB, the WNBA and more.Eric Goodman joins Jake from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss the ongoing action in the World Cup, from Messi's age-defying greatness, to the optimism surrounding the USMNT, and everything in between.Eric shares what Pocchetino and the US team still have to prove in the tournament, how they should approach tonight's final group stage match against Turkiye, and which underdog victories have impressed him the most thus far.Spurs Radio Network Host Karl Schoening shares his first impressions of the Spurs' draft selections and expands on some offseason possibilities and priorities for the team entering the summer.Horns247's David Eckert also joins the show to discuss some of Jim Schlossnagle's new additions to Texas Baseball via the transfer portal as well as a breakdown of the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model and how it will impact UT Sports.Plus, which MLB teams should be panicked about their poor play as the season nears its halfway point?

Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss the ongoing action in the World Cup, from Messi's age-defying greatness, to the optimism surrounding the USMNT, and everything in between.Eric shares what Pocchetino and the US team still have to prove in the tournament, how they should approach tonight's final group stage match against Turkiye, and which underdog victories have impressed him the most thus far.

Ben Robertson from Wizards Daily joins Jake Herman to break down the Wizards' crazy offseason, including Trae Young's big contract, Anthony Davis and Tre Johnson's short-term outlooks, and the selection of AJ Dybantsa with the number 1 pick.They also discuss some of their favorite picks from the rest of the draft and weigh the impact of the Mavericks and Spurs' selections based on their needs.

Christian Clark from The Athletic joins Jake Herman to discuss the Mavericks' hire of Dusty May and the role he played in the team's selection of Michigan forward Morez Johnson ahead of consensus at number 9 overall. They also examine how Cooper Flagg might be impacted by the team's two draft-day selections and which forwards may be dealt before the season begins after the team's new additions.

Jake Herman takes a deep dive into last night's first round of the NBA Draft, analyzing the top picks including the landing spot with the Bulls for Texas' Dailyn Swain.Christian Clark from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Mavericks' hire of Dusty May and the role he played in the team's selection of Michigan forward Morez Johnson ahead of consensus at number 9 overall. Ben Robertson from Wizards Daily then joins Jake to break down the Wizards' crazy offseason, including Trae Young's big contract, Anthony Davis and Tre Johnson's short-term outlooks, and the selection of AJ Dybantsa with the number 1 pick.Jake also reacts to the FIFA World Cup results as they unfold, sharing why the USA may benefit from today's results with a more favorable draw in the Round of 32. Plus, NFL Tight ends are cashing in on new contracts and the NHL is exploring a move to Austin or Houston for an expansion team!

Gene Watson from the Chicago White Sox front office joins Craig Way for a conversation on all things Major League Baseball, including the White Sox benefitting from Kyle Teel's return, life in the Dominican Republic, Jacob Misiorowski's success, mid-season awards leaders, and more!Plus, Gene reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners' national championship victory and the viral Red Sox fan rant aired on yesterday's show.

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap last night's action in the College World Series, look ahead to tonight's NBA Draft, and discuss other topics including Major League Baseball on this edition of the show -- the final episode before Craig's annual offseason vacation! Gene Watson joins the show to talk all things MLB during the second hour of the show.Ty Harrington joins for two segments in the final hour to wrap up he and Craig's coverage of the 2026 College Baseball season and discuss Oklahoma's victory over UNC in Omaha to conclude the year.

Cameron Parker joins The Craig Way Show to discuss the weekend's action at The US Open, where Wyndham Clark held off Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, and the New York crowd to win his second major championship.Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Craig Way and Jake Herman cover topics across the world of sports on this Monday edition of the show!Cameron Parker joins to discuss the weekend's action at The US Open, where Wyndham Clark held off Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, and the New York crowd to win his second major championship.Craig and Jake also set the stage for Team USA's potential path forward at the FIFA World Cup and discuss more history for Lionel Messi, who scored a brace against Austria in Arlington today.They also react to the Mavericks hiring Dusty May, the Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk, and the Longhorns landing a commit from 5-star CB John Meredith III.

Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins the show from the Dominican Republic to discuss the landscape across Major League Baseball with the All-Star Break still a month away. Which surprising contenders -- including the White Sox, Nationals, and Cardinals -- might buy at the trade deadline?

Craig Way and Jake Herman cover stories across the world of sports on this Thursday edition of the program.Jim Schlossnagle caught up with "The Morning Kickoff" this morning to discuss his team's run in Omaha and look ahead to the offseason, and we bring you that conversation on this show as well.With the FIFA World Cup heading towards the middle portion of the Group Stage, Craig and Jake discuss which teams have impressed them the most thus far. Craig also shares his fond memories of broadcasting the 1994 World Cup on the radio in Dallas during OJ Simpson's chase. Gene Watson from the Chicago White Sox front office joins the show to discuss the landscape across Major League Baseball with the All-Star Break still a month away. Which surprising contenders -- including the White Sox, Nationals, and Cardinals -- might buy at the trade deadline?Plus, with this being Paul McCartney's 84th birthday, Craig pays his respect to the living legend by featuring some of his post-Beatles work during the music bumps throughout the show.

Jake Herman hosts the show, breaking down last night's season-ending loss to Georgia for UT Baseball at the College World Series in Omaha. Plus, the FIFA World Cup is in full swing, Texas Softball lands another impactful transfer, and the MLB Trade Deadline is creeping closer. Guests include Cameron Parker, Evan Vieth and Andrew Haynes on today's edition of the show!

With Texas Softball coming off back-to-back national championships, Mike White has been busy in the transfer portal. The Lonhgorns landed Isa Torres, the sport's top transfer, earlier today and Longhorn softball play-by-play broadcaster Andrew Haynes discusses the news with Jake Herman on the show. 

InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake Herman for a conversation after Texas Baseball's season-ending loss to Georgia at the College World Series in Omaha.They discuss what the team's top offseason priorities are, the perils of the sport's calendar regarding the transfer portal, and how different the 2027 team may look.

Jake Herman and Cameron Parker open the show by discussing Texas' victory over Alabama in the College World Series, setting up a win-or-go-home game against Georgia this evening on 103.1 FM and the iHeart Radio App. Plus, a preview of the US Open Golf Championship, the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby, the FIFA Wporld Cup, Steve Sarkisian's comments about Arch Manning's potential 2027 return, and other news and notes from around the Forty Acres and the College World Series.Craig Way hosts the last hour of the show from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, previewing tonight's game with Roger Wallace and even explaining the lore behind his "ham-and-egger" double play call!

With the US Open coming to Shinnecock Hills this weekend, Cameron Parker and Jake Herman discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the tournament, including the course design, weather conditions, Scottie Scheffler's quest for the career grand slam, and other contenders Cameron is keeping an eye on.

Jake Herman hosts teh show, bringing you an in-depth preview of Texas' College World Series opener against Georgia tomorrow night as well as the rest of the matchups in Omaha. Hear soundbites from Jim Schlossnagle and others as the Longhorns prepare. The Spurs head home to try and extend the NBA Finals tomorrow night, and Jake shares why this Finals series has been historically close and what it might mean moving forward.Plus, Texas football lands two four-star recruits on the defensive line, the schedule now includes time slots for each game this fall, and Brendan Sorsby's eligibility saga and backlash continue.Guests include InsideTexas' Evan Vieth, OTF's CJ Vogel, a check-in with Craig from the press room at Charles Schwab Field, and AM 1300 The Zone's Cameron Parker.

On Texas Football Insider and Recruiting Analyst CJ Vogel joins Jake Herman on the show to break down the early slate of action in Omaha leading up to Texas' Saturday night opener against Georgia.They also discuss the Longhorns' latest commitments from defensive linemen Kasi Currie and JaBarrius Garror and update the status of top-ranked wide receiver commit Easton Royal.Plus, CJ shares his thoughts on the USMNT in the World Cup and Brendan Sorsby's eligibility and the backlash against Texas Tech. 

InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake Herman for a conversation on all things College World Series. They break down Texas' matchup with Georgia and debate which team needs the win more, as well as a preview of potential second-round opponents Oklahoma and Alabama.

Jake Herman hosts the first hour of the program, bringing you soundbites and analysis from the Knicks' historic comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and Jim Schlossnagle's conversation with "The Morning Kickoff" earlier today.Craig joins for the second and third hours live from Omaha as we bring you the NCAA's "State of the Game" press conference and comments from Georgia players and coaches ahead of their matchup with Texas on Saturday night. 

The Austin Chronicle's Eric Goodman visits from the FIFA World Cup's International Broadcast Center to up on Austin FC's new head coach hire of Josh Curtin before sharing his preview of the USMNT and other competing nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday afternoon.

Shehan Jeyarajah from CBS Sports joins to discuss the latest surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction granted by a judge that grants him eligibility to play next season.They also discuss the future of the NCAA and its enforcement in the wake of the court ruling and how Texas Tech may respond to backlash from around the Big 12.

Jake Herman hosts the show while Craig is en route to Omaha with the UT Baseball game on this Wednesday episode.Shehan Jeyarajah from CBS Sports joins to discuss the latest surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction granted by a judge that grants him eligibility to play next season.The Austin Chronicle's Eric Goodman visits to catch up on Austin FC's new head coach hire of Josh Curtin before sharing his preview of the USMNT and other competing nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow afternoon.Spurs Radio Network Host Karl Schoening then joins Jake from Madison Square Garden to break down tonight's pivotal Game 4 of the NBA Finals where the Spurs have the opportunity to even the series.Plus, Craig checks in from his hotel in Omaha to close the show!

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals and discuss stories from around College Baseball on this edition of the show! They cover Sam Cozart's NCBWA Freshman Pitcher of the Year award, the Knicks' complaints over last night's officiating, and other topics.Georgia play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler joins Craig to talk all things Georgia baseball in anticipation of Saturday night's Texas-Georgia matchup in Omaha at the College World Series.They discuss several storylines and key players in the matchup, which will be the first of the season between the two teams, as well as an overview of the rest of the eight-team field.Ty Harrington also joins the show to offer some of his favorite Omaha memories and go matchup-by-matchup with a preview of the College World Series.

Georgia play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler joins Craig to talk all things Georgia baseball in anticipation of Saturday night's Texas-Georgia matchup in Omaha at the College World Series.They discuss several storylines and key players in the matchup, which will be the first of the season between the two teams, as well as an overview of the rest of the eight-team field.

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap a thrilling weekend in Longhorn sports, with Baseball punching its ticket to Omaha in a Super Regional Sweep and Softball winning its second consecutive National Championship in Oklahoma City. Today's show features a highlight montage from each series, soundbites from Longhorn players and coaches, and analysis of the biggest moments you might have missed.UT Softball play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes joins Craig to recap Texas Softball's title defense at the Women's College World Series last weekend. They discuss the clutch performances in the circle and at the plate, reflect on the accomplishments of an impactful senior class, and look ahead to next season's roster.Plus, a look ahead to Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden and the rest of the College Baseball World Series field headed to Omaha. 

UT Softball play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes joins Craig Way to recap Texas Softball's title defense at the Women's College World Series last weekend. They discuss the clutch performances in the circle and at the plate, reflect on the accomplishments of an impactful senior class, and look ahead to next season's roster.

On this edition of The Craig Way Show, Craig Way previews the Texas vs Oregon baseball super regional, celebrates Texas Softball winning the Women's College World Series, discusses the NBA Finals and more. It's all here on The Craig Way Show!