Team of Rivals Podcast

Despite some (unsurprising and inevitable) technical hiccups and the absence of our Permanent Occasional Guest Host, Elliott, Ron and Pete take the reins to dissect the highs and lows of the baseball world, from the Cardinals' tenuous position in the NL Central race to the Cubs' surprising tenacity. The duo delves into the curious case of ticket sales in St. Louis, debating whether the dip is due to scheduling, weather, or a deeper discontent with the Cardinals' performance. They also ponder the enigma of player development, with a spotlight on the rollercoaster ride of rookie expectations. The conversation veers into the NFL Draft, as the enthusiasm for the Bears' picks is palpable, and Pete contemplates the implications of a potential shake-up to the Star Wars universe. Ron's Soccer Minute (which is never just a minute) offers an update on St. Louis CITY SC's bye week blues and the anticipation for their next face-off against the Houston Dynamo. Whether you're a baseball purist, a football fanatic, or just here for the laughs, this episode serves up a smorgasbord of sports insights and candid banter. Happy listening, and may your favorite teams exceed expectations –on the field and on the screen! Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out Fuel Sports Network: https://x.com/fuel_sn Listen to the pod at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Another week is in the books, but in the midst of the NFL draft, how can Ron & Pete not talk about the Bears? Plus, will the return of another BIG name bring Pete back to the light side? (WARNING: Nerd Talk ahead.) PLUS, "Ron's Soccer Minute"!

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Gear up for another high-octane episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, because the guys got up early on a Saturday because … well, just because!! Your favorite trio of die-hard baseball enthusiasts dissect the latest twists and turns of MLB with their signature blend of insight (ha!) and irreverence. Ron, Elliott, and Pete dive headfirst into the rising costs of attending a Major League Baseball game, yet another baffling performance by Angel Hernandez, and the perplexing world of the St. Louis Cardinals. Treading water at .500, the guys dissect the team's performance, including the lackluster starts from key hitters and the promising debut of Sonny Gray. Will the Cardinals find their stride, or is change in the air? Meanwhile, the Brewers and Pirates are off to surprisingly strong starts, but the guys are skeptical. Are they true contenders, or will the rigors of the season reveal their true colors? Ron vents his frustrations with former Cardinal Tyler O'Neill. Is he – yet another – missed opportunity, or just another case of unfulfilled potential? In yet another episode of "Ron's Soccer Minute", the conversation takes a surprising detour as Pete joins Ron in a passionate analysis of St. Louis CITY's season so far. With the team struggling to find the back of the net, Ron breaks down what's working, what's not, and whether the league has caught up to their tactics. And finally: Are we a Saturday morning livestream? Whether you're Rivalry faithful, a baseball purist, or just here for the laughs, this episode has a little something for everyone. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out Fuel Sports Network: https://x.com/fuel_sn Listen to the pod at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

It's been a month since Ron, Elliott, and Pete have been willing to record, so they try their best to understand why. They discuss Scott Boras finally overplaying his hand, X/Twitter, Rob Manfred, and the new Nike jerseys, but it ultimately comes down to a lack of interest. You see, baseball has lost that lovin' feelin', and the guys try to get to the root of the matter. Is it the lack of moves this offseason? The new jerseys that look like the free ones they give away at games? Is it too much exposure to social media fandom? Sydney Sweeney? (No, it's DEFINITELY not her!) So what is it? Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Strap in for a rollercoaster ride as Ron, Elliott, and Pete tackle the elephant in the room amid a sea of MLB chaos. In this episode, we're bypassing the usual banter on injuries and player movements to zone in on the Shohei Ohtani saga that's got the baseball world holding its breath. Is the golden boy of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a gambling mess, and if so, what does that mean for him, the team, and the integrity of the game? From the potential implications on Ohtani's mega contract to the eerie silence from MLB's top brass, we dissect the swirling rumors and the deafening lack of concrete information. Plus, we can't help but draw parallels to historical precedents and wonder aloud about the possible double standards at play. As we ponder the future of baseball's poster boy, we also touch upon the state of the sport at the grassroots level, and how the game's changing landscape might be impacting its very soul. Join Ron, Pete, and Elliot as they delve deep into the controversy, share their unfiltered opinions, and even bring in some legal expertise to shed light on the contractual complexities involved. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Cubs' fans inner fire got lit this week, but is that wise? The Cubs guys think so, but Ron throws some shade because he's seen this before (and he's a dick!) Former and current Cardinals pitchers are talking about Wilson Contreras and the tire tracks they left on his back last year. They are saying the right things now, but why didn't they do so last year? (Because they're full of shit?) And finally, a word of advice for the Bears: Don't f$&k up that first pick! Please? Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Listen on your favorite podcast app at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

The whole Team assembles this week to kick off the start of Season 8! Ron, Elliott, and Pete (with an assist from Ron's son, Braden) cover a lot of territory on this episode. In the midst of a potentially pivotal offseason, the Cardinals announce … a concert. Are the Cubs going to do anything with what's left of free agency? The fans on both sides of the rivalry are getting awfully whiny. And how will changes to streaming rights affect the Cards and the rest of Major League Baseball. BONUS BEARS CONTENT: What's going to happen with Bears this offseason, and what do the guys think they should with the first pick in the draft? Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

How about a little holiday cheer while you prep for your New Year celebrations? One week before Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers, Ron and Pete jumped on to lament how frozen the market has been because of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. And while he’s willing to admit that he was wrong about Ohtani’s skill level, Ron is not a fan. Same goes for Yamamoto. They also set the stage for the eventual rage podcast directed at both Jed and Mo. It’s going to be a fun Season Eight in 2024. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

With our teams out, Pete and Ron sit down and watch this very entertaining game 7 of the NLCS between the Phillies and the Diamondbacks. Why not?! Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Listen on your favorite podcast app at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

In a super double secret probation type of way, Jed Hoyer pulled off a doozy right before this year's GM meetings. Nobody saw it coming, not even the "insiders": Craig Counsell is the new manager of the Chicago Cubs. He'll move 90 miles south and be $40 million richer for it. Be warned, though: A relationship with the Cubs can get weird. Just ask Dusty, Lou, Dale, Rick, Joe, Rossy… The Cardinals? Well, that isn't even interesting enough to call "weird". They have a ton of work to do. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Listen on your favorite podcast app at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

On the final Thursday of the regular season, Ron and Pete jumped on to discuss the Cubs' collapse and the impending end of the 2023 season. "God does not want us to be in the playoffs this year." And while Elliott didn't join with a live report from Atlanta, he did send a drunken message to you, the "Team of Rivals Peoples". The guys discuss the offseason math and speculate about the moves that both front offices will (and won't) make as, for the first time in the history of this podcast, neither team will participate in the postseason. They wrap up the night by switching to football talk and commiserating over the embarrassment that is the 2023 Chicago Bears. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Live from Atlanta: Elliott had thoughts before the Cubs took on the Braves. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

As the baseball season fizzles out, Ron and Pete get a chance to do a face-to-face show for the first time in five years. Yeah, it was kinda weird … and the Bears suck. They talk about the rapidly-approaching end to the 2023 baseball season: Will the Cubs hang on to a playoff spot, and is there anything left to say about the Cardinals that hasn't already been said? Cardinals fans are in the acceptance stage of their trauma, and there's more Shohei drama on the horizon. Finally, it looks like it's going to be a long season for Bears fans, which means that the $300 Ron dropped on Sunday Ticket was a gamble he lost. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Team of Rivals on a Sunday?!?! When there's this much news to cover, Ron, Elliott, and Pete just can't wait until Thursday. So here you are, a rare Sunday episode that talks about the big unicorn in the room, a terrible hand of Cards, too much analytics, Jordan WicKKKKKKKKKs, City SC, and the embarrassment on the South Side of Chicago. You heard a clip on this episode, so why not check out Talking Sports on the Bleachers with Don Glenn? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-sports-on-the-bleachers/id1551538406 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Pete was right last week: The Cards are now nine games back of the Cubs. With the rivalry somewhat on ice this season, what else can the guys talk about? How about Cubs' fans penchant for turning one-year wonders into cult heroes and the Cardinals long history of legendary names. The guys do talk a little bit about this week's news, including Christopher Morel's walk-off joy and Mo saying that the Cards (only) have to go out and find THREE new starters! Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

The Cubs have made an unexpected push and are hot on the heels of the first place Brewers, giving Pete 2015 vibes, but do other Cubs' fans feel the same? Meanwhile, the Cardinals have reclaimed their spot at the bottom of the division, but Ron's feeling good about Matthew LIberatore. Plus, ten days after the trade deadline, what do the guys think about their respective teams' moves, now that we've had time for it to sink in? Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out our website: https:/www.teamofrivalspodcast.com Listen on your favorite podcast app at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

The Trade Deadline is only 48 hours away, which is the only reason that Ron, Elliott, and Pete would record a podcast on a Sunday night. We recap the Cubs recent surge into playoff contention (and out of deadline selling), including a 6-2 run over the Cardinals, including an in-depth discussion of the stupidity that grew out of Ian Happ's ridiculously long back swing and Miles Mikolas' ridiculously selfish reaction. Plus, the Cardinals have started selling. When will they stop, and what will this team look like on Wednesday morning. Finally, have you wished The Birthday Boy a happy one yet? If not, why not? Hit up Elliott "Deadline" Duy on X at @ToR_Elliott, and look forward to our trade recap on Thursday. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

The Team can't decide which fans are in worse shape. Cubs fans? They're not sure which direction their team is headed. Cardinals fans? They're being patient (except on Twitter and Facebook) as ever. Will the Cardinals going to win just enough over the next ten days to allow the front office to do nothing? Will the Cubs do something about their infield corners, seeking any consistent threat in the middle of the order? One thing is for sure, in a boring season, these next two weeks hold the promise of change for both sides. OR NOT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out our website: https:/www.teamofrivalspodcast.com Listen on your favorite podcast app at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Big news in baseball as the John Mozeliak confirms that, for the first time in three decades, the Cardinals will be sellers at the trade deadline. But who will will be on the block, and will Cardinals Nation miss them when they're gone. Ron and Pete jump on this week to discuss that and the fact that the Cubs will be buyers this year. Or maybe sellers. Who knows? And stop us if you've heard this before, but Elliott missed this week's show. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out our website: https:/www.teamofrivalspodcast.com Listen on your favorite podcast app at https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Stop us if you've heard this before, but Elliott wasn't able to make it this week, so The Streak ends at one. Ron and Pete jump on this week to discuss how little they are looking forward to this weekend's London Series and how poorly MLB seems to have marketed this year's event, especially when compared to the original Yankees-Red Sox edition in 2019. How did something that should have been so big sneak up on two die-hard fans? Is it a lack of hype, or is it the two teams' underperformance relative to preseason expectations? And just how hard is it to root for The Rivalry when both teams are bad? They wrap up this week's episode with a discussion of their favorite baseball fights and quick chat about the future of the Star Wars franchise. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Ron, Elliott, and Pete are back this week to discuss (once again!) just how far the mighty Cardinals have fallen. Have they hit rock bottom, or is there even further to fall? And while Elliott and Pete enjoy the pleasant diversion of the Cubs' recent run of good baseball, the schadenfreude is real, as they revel in which facet of the Cardinals organization is most responsible. Who gets the axe, and who actually deserves the axe? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out the Team of Rivals Podcast: https://www.teamofrivalspodcast.com Wanna listen to this episode? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Finally someone will talk to Ron about football (soccer). He welcomes Tito Rivera (@triveratops) to talk about STL City SC's inaugural season and the impact it has had on the St. Louis community. As big as City has been to the region, MLS announced an even bigger addition this week, as the planet's best player, Lionel Messi, made the decision to join Inter Miami. Tito speculates what this could mean to the sport in North America. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to this episode? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Pete's off gallivanting around Georgia, so Mike "Moose" Stephenson of the Two for Three Podcast joined Ron and Elliott to dicusss this mess at the other end of I-55. Will the Cardinals actually be sellers for the first time in forever? Does that scare the $H!7 out of Cardinals fans? Because It should. The Cubs aren't exempt, but their fans didn't expect them to be. They'll be opening the clearance aisles soon enough. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Check out the Team of Rivals Podcast: https://www.teamofrivalspodcast.com Listen to Two for Three: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-for-three-a-st-louis-cardinals-podcast/id1520300174. Wanna listen to this episode? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod

Let's start with the fact that The One Who Shall Not Be Named lives up to his title yet again this week. The last time both teams were this terrible was 1997! And with the Permanent Occasional Guest Host unavailable to provide play-by-play of an unearthed wrestling vdeo, Ron and Pete are left to laugh through the pain of the Cards and Cubs sharing last place in the NL Central. With a lack of positive news to discuss, they cover a wide range of topics, including front office failings, free agency, and Ron's Insanity. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/TeamOfRivalsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod Check out Gateway City Sports: https://www.gatewaycitysports.com Wanna listen to it? https://linktr.ee/TeamOfRivalsPod