Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura are skeptical of the claims of operating losses from multiple baseball teams amid soaring franchise values. Can the MLB’s economic model sustain escalating player salaries like Alex Bregman's $120 million Red Sox deal? The Dodgers and Braves project for 109 and 105 wins respectively - but will pitching health determine their fate? What ownership turmoil threatens the Padres' future following Peter Seidler's death? Will Aaron Rodgers choose broadcasting over the Raiders? And is Sean McVay considering trading some high-profile Rams?

Fred, Art, and Laura chronicle gambling misconduct in the MLB with the passing of former commissioner Fay Vincent and as fresh concerns arise at the suspension of umpire Pat Hoberg, who is sidelined until 2026 for shared credit card activity with a baseball gambler. Is stricter monitoring on the horizon? Has Chip Kelly found his niche with the Raiders? Will the Super Bowl officiating crew be under scrutiny? Is Saquon Barkley just the ticket to keep the Chiefs from a three-peat? And how will the NCAA’s controversial rules affect transgender athletes?

Fred, Art, Laura, and Fred’s cousin Andy Baran break down what defines professional sports as the NIL offers more opportunities for college athletes and staff, with big paydays for elite players and the hiring of Mike Lombardi as the GM for UNC. Will the NCAA eventually become a pro organization? Can Anthony Davis be considered a Hall of Famer with so many missed games? How close is Alex Ovechkin to overtaking Wayne Gretzky’s record? And what does the Kobe Bryant documentary have in store for fans?

Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura marvel at Ichiro Suzuki's near-unanimous Hall of Fame selection, with one mysterious voter preventing a perfect ballot. What caused the lone dissenter to keep Ichiro from the unanimous club? Will Aaron Rodgers be shown the door as new coach Aaron Glenn joins the Jets? Can Pete Carroll reenergize the Raiders? Is the Miami Heat facing retention challenges as $49-million-dollar man Jimmy Butler looks for a clean getaway? And how will the streaming revolution impact the future of sports viewership?

Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura compare past and present college basketball culture as they reflect on both the upcoming 50th anniversary of John Wooden's UCLA retirement and the passing of USC/NBA legend Gus Williams. What would Coach Wooden think of the expanded tournament format? As NFL playoff fever grips the nation with heavyweight matchups, which MVP candidate will be victorious in Buffalo’s lake-effect snow game? Can rookie Jayden Daniels prove he has the right stuff in the Motor City? And will Taylor Swift make an appearance in KC?

Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura are heartbroken as wildfires ravage Los Angeles. The proximity of the fires has necessitated relocating the Rams-Vikings game to Arizona. Can the Rams, worried for their homes, beat the four-point-favored Vikings? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers maintain their historical edge over the Baltimore Ravens and overcome their late-season slump? Is it ethical for Tampa Bay to help Michael Evans reach his contract bonus? And how is LeBron James affecting the Lakers’ roster - will there be THREE James players on it in the future?

Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura are curious as to why the Eagles are resting Saquon Barkley at 101 yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s rushing record. Are they prioritizing Super Bowl aspirations over individual glory? Could Sean McVay’s surging LA Rams be the team no one wants to face in the playoffs? Did Arizona State's controversial loss to Texas under innovative coach Kenny Dillingham intensify the debate about the new 12-team playoff format? And is Brock Purdy worth elite quarterback money as restricted free agency looms?

Fred and Art consider the most suitable landing spots for De’Aaron Fox as the possibility of his being traded from the Sacramento Kings looks more probable. Does LA make the list as a logical fit? Will the Rose Bowl be an old-school matchup as Ohio State and Oregon face off on New Year’s Day? Is playing time in the future for Chiefs’ QB Carson Wentz? Has Eric Bieniemy found a new job? And will more coaches follow Mike Norvell’s lead by contributing funds to the NIL?

Fred, Art, Mark and Laura Snoke Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura Snoke are excited to see the debut of Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Penix, Jr., taking over for the injured Kirk Cousins in the upcoming game against the foundering New York Giants. Has the Giants’ losing record this season secured them a first-round draft pick? Will the Raiders snap up Team Sanders? Is Saquon Barkley a late-season entry in a closely contested NFL MVP race? And how much longer will the Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to play injured?

Fred, Art, Mark and Laura Snoke can’t wrap their heads around the high salaries of college athletic personnel after the raise UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond received after a so-so sports year. Why are non-athletic department educators expected to survive on substantially less? With the passing of baseball elder statesman Rocky Colavito, the long-awaited HoF induction of Dave Parker, and multiple cancer diagnoses of other players, how long is too long to wait to honor sports legends? And will Deion Sanders make team rebuilding a family affair?