The Chase Thomas Podcast

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Matthew Kory to talk about the Red Sox's Mookie Betts winning AL MVP (4:00), Boston staying on a 115-win pace (10:00), Xander Bogarts falling into the background (20:00), Craig Kimbrel's post-All-Star game struggles (26:00), and how they should fair in the postseason (30:00). Then, The Athletic's Eno Sarris jumps on the pod to talk about Ronald Acuna catching while Ozzie Albies struggles (36:00), whether or not Dansby Swanson could still be a star (42:00), Matt Carpenter's NL MVP case for the Cardinals (48:00), Freddie Freeman being the favorite (53:00), the terrible AL Central (65:00) and the Rays having to be competitive going forward (70:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by BBallBreakdown's James Holas to talk about the Bucks' chances of getting to the NBA Finals (3:00), Markelle Fultz' future in Philadelphia (13:00), the Raptors with Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard (25:00), the Wizards running it back with Wall and Beal along with signing Dwight Howard (35:00), the sad state of the Hornets (45:00), if people are overreacting to the Rockets losing Trevor Ariza and Luc Richard Mbah A Moute (55:00), and why the Blazers had the worst offseason in the NBA (60:00). Then, the OC Register's Kyle Goon jumps on the pod to talk about LeBron James joining the Lakers, how it affects Brandon Ingram, and if they can win 50 games this season in the Western Conference (70:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by 247sports' Andrew Ivins to talk about Miami's 2018 season (3:00), Mark Richt's success recruiting in south Florida (10:00), Malik Rosier's status at QB (15:00), and whether or not the Hurricanes can ever catch Clemson in the ACC (20:00). Then, The Steel Cage's Derek Montilla jumps on the pod to talk about the problems with Monday Night Raw (40:00), Kevin Owens' excellent promo work (45:00), the problems with Braun Strowman (50:00), the excellence of Alicia Fox (60:00), Matt Riddle debuting at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn (70:00), The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam (75:00) and the Dean Ambrose chants on Raw (80:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by Blogging The Boys' RJ Ochoa to talk about the Dallas Cowboys 2018 season (3:00), Dez Bryant moving on (10:00), the Cowboys' young secondary highlighted Chidobe Awuzie (15:00), who will replace Jason Witten at tight end (22:00), and how the 2018 season will go for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot (30:00). Then, The Athletic's Nick Stellini jumps on the pod to talk about the suddenly struggling New York Yankees (35:00), Brian Cashman's moves at the trade deadline (40:00), the Oakland Athletics surprising starting rotation (50:00), Matt Chapman becoming a superstar (55:00), and the Washington Nationals dysfunction with Bryce Harper down the stretch (60:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the Los Angeles Clippers starting Montrezl Harrell over Marcin Gortat this season (3:00), Danillo Gallinari's trade potential (15:00), Sam Dekker getting traded the Cavaliers (20:00), Collin Sexton's ROTY potential (30:00), Andre Drummond shooting 3s for the Pistons (40:00), uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers (55:00), and the Miami Heat placing Hassan Whiteside, Dion Waiters and Tyler Johnson on the trade market (65:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by SI's Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves trading for Adam Duvall from the Reds (3:00), the Red Sox not adding a reliever (6:00), the Pirates trading for Chris Archer from the Rays (10:00), how it all goes back to the Gerrit Cole trade to the Astros (20:00), the Brewers trading for Jonathan Schoop (30:00), the Nationals' dysfunction (40:00), and the future of Bryce Harper in Washington (50:00). Then, The Ringer's Michael Baumann comes on the pod to talk about the Indians not giving up Shane Bieber for Harper (60:00), JT Realmuto not getting moved by Miami (70:00), and the New York Mets' incompetence (73:00) and why the Dodgers won the MLB Trade Deadline (80:00). Then, The Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson comes on to preview the NFC North Division and how it will all go for the Vikings, Packers, Lions and Bears (85:00). 

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Chase Thomas is joined by A Wolf Among Wolves and The Athletic Minnesota's Tim Faklis to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves situation with Tom Thibodeau (3:00), Andrew Wiggins' development (10:00), the sneaky Anthony Tolliver signing (13:00), Glen Taylor vs. Thibs (20:00), Jimmy Butler vs. Karl-Anthony Towns (25:00), Butler declining the extension (33:00), tension being a normal part of great teams (35:00), the Houston Rockets signing Carmelo Anthony (40:00), re-signing Chris Paul and Clint Capela (41:00), Daryl Morey adding more guys later (45:00), and why Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for a Finals run in the East (50:00). 

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Chase Thomas is joined by Chris "The Bear" Fallica to talk about offseason CFB coaching changes (3:00), possibility Jimbo Fisher bombs at Texas A&M (10:00), Ed Orgeron's future at LSU (15:00), best offseason head-coaching changes (20:00), Kansas State's amazing run under Bill Snyder (30:00), their early CFB Playoff picks (31:00), the problems with Washington (35:00), Michigan breaking out with Shea Patterson (40:00) and what makes ESPN College GameDay special (45:00). 

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Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Levi Weaver to talk about the Rangers' awful 2018 season (3:00), Adrian Beltre to the Braves (6:00), the Delino DeShields demotion (20:00), Cole Hamels' trades (28:00), the Pittsburgh Pirates hot streak (30:00), and the San Francisco Giants hanging around in the NL West (32:00). Then, Luis Davila of Fish Stripes jumps on the pod to talk about the Miami Marlins 2018 season (45:00), JT Realmuto trades (47:00), Brian Anderson hype (54:00) and Lewis Brinson drama (60:00). Then, the Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman comes on the pod to talk about working in radio and now television, knowing too much about athletes in 2018, NFL summer storylines, moving from sportswriting to sports radio, and Jay Cutler's brilliance on Very Cavallari (60:00). 

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Chase Thomas is joined by Football Outsiders and ESPN Insider contributor Rivers McCown to talk about the retirement of DeMarco Murray (3:00), the LeVeon Bell contract talks with the Steelers (6:00), the Bucs future with Jameis Winston (10:00), Packers vs. Vikings (17:00), the AFC South becoming a powerhouse (20:00), Josh Rosen rising early for the Cardinals (25:00), the Raiders' disastrous offseason (27:00), and the 2018 Los Angeles Chargers (30:00). Then, MLive's Benjamin Raven jumps on the pod to talk about Hulk Hogan back in the WWE (35:00), The New Day (43:00), Extreme Rules analysis (47:00), AJ Styles vs. Rusev (54:00), and the future of the WWE Universal title with Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns (60:00).

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