The Ringer MLB Show

We open the show this week with CC’s unfiltered take on the Hall of Fame voting. Hint: He’s not happy no one made it in (0:41). Then we’re joined by Bucs running back Leonard Fournette to talk about their upcoming appearance in the Super Bowl, what it’s like to be in a Tom Brady locker room, how it feels to be Louisiana football royalty, being cut from the Jags, and more (21:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Leonard Fournette

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Everything is on the table with sports media legend Stephen A. Smith. He makes the case for James Harden, KD, and Kyrie Irving making it work on the Nets; remembers beefs with Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson; discusses the player/media relationship; and shares his insights into Jake Paul’s knockout of Nate Robinson.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Stephen A. Smith

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We open this week’s pod with an acknowledgement of Nick Saban’s historic greatness, some takes on the White Sox going all in, and a discussion of the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn (2:10). Then we’re joined by former Cy Young winner and brand-new Padre Blake Snell (45:00), who goes deep on how he approaches pitching, what he learned from CC, the Rays-Yankees rivalry, and the emotions of being pulled too early from Game 6 of the World Series.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Blake Snell

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We kick off the new year slinging heat about the Eagles’ decision to bench Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter against the Washington Football Team, Kevin Durant’s early greatness this NBA season (20:00), the MLB’s mundane offseason (26:00), and the lack of respect for Stephen Curry (30:00). Later, we give our picks for this weekend’s NFL playoff games (41:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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Happy New Year R2C2 listeners! We close out 2020 with a look back what challenged us and made us grow in this grueling year. Plus: We answer your questions on what the best rotation in baseball is, the best trash talk CC ever received, and more.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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‘Under the Grapefruit Tree,’ CC’s documentary with HBO, is set to release on December 22. That means the most-anticipated guest in the history of 'R2C2,' Amber Sabathia, finally had to sit down for a very special episode. In this episode, CC, Ryan, and Amber touch on everything from addiction and trauma, the shift from Cleveland to New York, and Valentine’s Day stories from when CC and Amber met in high school. You don’t want to miss this one.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Amber Sabathia

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We answer your questions about the Yankees’ offseason, Cleveland changing its name, and more (44:00), but not before CC slings some heat about the news that the Negro Leagues will be considered an official major league (and thus have their stats count toward the major league record books), Giannis’s supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, and the trials and tribulations of this year’s college football season (11:52).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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This week, we open with instructions for a special holiday giveaway to win a pair of autographed cleats from CC (0:54) before slinging some heat about James Harden’s ongoing trade-request saga, the embarrassing Jets, and the boring MLB offseason (9:54). Then, former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones joins the pod to talk about leaving MLB to play pro ball in Japan, COVID-19 protocols overseas, how to make baseball more diverse and inclusive, and his dreams for his post-playing career (28:38).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Adam Jones

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We give our immediate reactions to the breaking news that John Wall has been traded for Russell Westbrook. Then, CC slings heat about retired New York Post reporter George King and the weirdness of the NFL season (0:40). Finally, we open the mailbag to answer your questions about favorite Christmas movies, mental health in sports, and more (33:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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CC and Ryan sling some heat about the lack of energy in the MLB offseason vs. other sports (0:40) before being joined by Nate Burleson, former wide receiver and host of ‘Good Morning Football’ (17:32). The guys talk about what it’s like to critique players without being a hot-take artist, James Harden requesting a trade to the Nets, the Jets' and the Giants' quarterback questions, and whether the Raiders are legitimate playoff contenders.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Nate Burleson

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