Matt welcomes Jeff Brantley to the show to give his take on the Home Run Derby, low batting averages, increase of salaries, and the DH rule. Jeff talks about Joey Votto as a player and a person.

Matt starts the second hour with breaking news that Orioles plan to deal Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers before discussing whether or not Le’Veon Bell will be a Steeler after this season. Matt welcomes Roy White to the show to give his opinion on the All-Star Game, shifts in baseball, and the DH. Matt welcomes Jeff Brantley to the show to give his take on the Home Run Derby, low batting averages, increase of salaries, and the DH rule. Jeff talks about Joey Votto as a player and a person before wrapping up the second hour talking Home Run Derby rules.

In this edition of the Opening Line, Matt examines what Bryce Harper winning the Home Run Derby in front of his home crowd means to his future. Will this help Harper when negotiating where he plays next year and will he get a record deal?

Matt is joined by Ivan “Pudge" Rodriguez to talk about the Bank of America Fan Fest at the All-Star Game and the atmosphere at the Home Run Derby.

Matt opens the show giving an update on the Kawhi Leonard situation. Where will he be suiting up this coming season? Matt moves to the biggest stories of the day. It’s time for The Hard Four. From the Hard Four to the Opening Line. Matt recaps Bryce Harper winning the Home Run Derby in front of his home crowd. Will this help Harper when negotiating where he plays next year and will he get a record deal? Matt is joined by Ivan “Pudge" Rodriguez to talk about the Bank of America Fan Fest at the All-Star Game and the atmosphere at the Home Run Derby. Matt wraps up the first hour discussing potential destinations for Manny Machado.

Jessica Kleinschmidt from MLB Cut 4 joins Pushing The Odds to give her take on the Home-Run Derby and the All-Star Game. They continue with predictions of teams that could slide into playoff contention and possible trades as we approach the deadline at the end of the month.

Matt opens the third and final hour talking about the starting pitchers for the MLB All-Star Game before switching gears to Terrell Owens not attending the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Jessica Kleinschmidt from MLB Cut 4 joins Pushing The Odds to give her take on the Home-Run Derby, the All-Star Game, and the 2nd half of the 2018 season. Matt touches on possible trade destinations for Manny Machado before switching gears to the World Cup and hopes for US Men's Soccer going into the next World Cup in 2022\. Matt wraps up the show with The Final Hand: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? No, it is not!

In today's edition of the Opening Line, Matt explains why the Boston media isn't sold on the Red Sox success so far this season.

Keith Smith from Real GM joins Matt to continue discussing the Lakers chances, the Golden State dynasty, and the Boston Celtics.

Matt begins the second hour with the expectations for the Lakers in 2018-2019 and what plans Magic Johnson has for next summers Free Agency period. What will happen if the Lakers miss the playoffs this season? Keith Smith from Real GM joins Matt to continue discussing the Lakers chances, the Golden State dynasty, and the Boston Celtics. Matt gives his opinion on the UFC and combat sports due to Brock Lesnar fighting in the UFC to wrap up the hour.