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Approximately half of the regional sports networks covering NBA and MLB teams have gone defunct or are in bankruptcy. So should I be surprised that I can't find the Knicks or Mets on my television provider? We'll examine the nationalized shift underway in broadcasting and what it means for fans.

1:20 Recent happenings: Mets, Jets

5:45 How leagues make money

7:20 Why I can't watch the Knicks, Mets

13:20 What's happening overall with the leagues

18:35 Is this good or bad (or neither) for fans?

Giants-Fighting Irish-Mets-Yanks-Jets. All in play this past weekend. We do a quick 4 minutes on each reviewing the latest and resetting their championship windows.

Then, in a bout of inside baseball, I bring in my opponent, Mike, in (one of) my upcoming fantasy baseball championships to glean some invaluable intel, preview our upcoming matchup, and make a stately wager. Enjoy!

(2:14) Giants: Full on youth, empty on brains

(9:17) Irish: Full vengeance, empty calories

(13:47) Mets: Full hearts, empty instincts

(19:46) Yanks: Full on respect, empty on "grit"

(22:31) Jets: Full potential, empty on "been there, done that"

(25:22) Mike re: fantasy baseball

I examine what it means to be a hero and how athletes are perfectly set up for the job, including one who showed the ultimate courage, leadership, strength and sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

I end with discussing an emerging Mets hero - who not only understands and appreciates the true heroes and public servants out there - but also is writing a new chapter in his own heroism arc with one clutch play after another: Francisco Lindor.

(1:00) Are athletes heroes?

(10:00) Francisco Lindor, who I compare him to among New York legends, and setting the stage for the Mets' last 16 games of the season

That was a tough weekend of football to watch. In this episode, we try to have some fun with how my fandom has been cornered by two products of the well-known QB football factory at Duke, before giving some quick recaps of the losses by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and New York Football Giants. Buckle up.

(01:52) Tale of the Tape: Riley Leonard and Daniel Jones

(13:25) A program-deflating loss to Northern Illinois for the Irish

(25:25) An unsurprising loss for the Giants, and what to focus on from here

Andre's father, Dan the Man, makes his podcasting debut to talk about his long-time affinity for tennis, the importance of the U.S. Open, the changing of the guard particularly in the Mens game, and why you should tune in this weekend (pssssst: all-american Mens semifinal Friday night).

A two parter. First: 23-13 Notre Dame! Quick recap of the big win this weekend for the Irish, and then talking about fantasy football: why it matters, why we play, and peaking at some of the guys I like.

1:58 Recapping the ND win over Texas A&M, my top 5 stars of the game, and how I recalibrate expectations going forward

14:51 Fantasy football! What is it, why we play, the best league settings, and 7 guys I like to outperform their ADP

Andre is joined by his fellow Notre Dame alums, James and Mike, as they dissect the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish. They share memories of ND football, debate the team's national standing, and dive into critical storylines, including the significance of Coach Marcus Freeman's third year. They discuss Riley Leonard's potential impact, evaluate the team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the season’s schedule, ending with a preview of the challenging opener against Texas A&M and spicy season predictions. Tune in for detailed analysis and insights on what lies ahead for Notre Dame.

Timestamp Summary

2:00 Why we care: The Moments of Joy, Despair, and Passing On the Tradition

19:35 Notre Dame's Relevance and Where It Stands with College Football Powerhouses

34:30 Key Storylines including Marcus Freeman's Third Year

47:40 Position Group Breakdown: "Its Best Quarterback Room in Years"

1:00:55 Disappointing Football Schedule and Potential Trip-Ups

1:06:36 Season Opener Predictions vs. Texas A&M and Their Top 15 pick NFL QB

1:11:05 College Station Tailgating Tips and Social Etiquette (naturally)

1:12:15 Season Predictions and Playoff Prospects

In this episode of "Cleats by Dre," Andre discusses Major League Baseball's proposed rule changes aimed at increasing the amount of action in the game, restoring the prominence of starting pitchers, and reducing pitching injuries. He delves into the current state of pitching in baseball, highlighting the issues of throwing hard leading to more injuries, teams restricting pitch counts, the impact on youth sports, and what he'd like to see moving forward.

Timestamp Summary

0:00 MLB's Proposed Rule Change Requiring Starters to Pitch Six Innings

2:18 Fanatics Fest Highlights: Knicks Excitement vs Giants Nostalgia

5:30 Proposed MLB Rule Changes to Increase Game Action and Reduce Injuries

8:24 The Decline of Baseball's Popularity in America

9:54 The Impact of Hard Throwing on Pitcher Injuries in Baseball

12:51 The Artistry and Duel of Pitchers Versus High-Scoring Games

13:53 Radical Rule Changes and the Future of MLB Pitching

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Daniel Jones is smart and tough, but is he going to bring the Giants their next Super Bowl anytime soon?

3 up, 2 down in the sports world since Tuesday (2:38)

Oral history of Daniel Jones leading up to and with the Giants (5:52)

What the stats tell me (14:21)

What my eyes tell me (16:52)

Oh yeah, the salary cap (18:40)

Andre makes the case for why Pete Alonso would be batting 5th or 6th in a Mets' ideal world series-winning lineup.

Quick Recap on What's Happened Since the Last Show (1:08)

Alonso's Season Overview (3:28)

Lineup Construction (5:36)

Review of past WS winning cleanup hitters (9:22)

What should the Mets do? (13:20)