The Charity Stripe

On this episode, we dive into a loaded MLB and NBA slate packed with hot takes, blockbuster trade ideas, and player debates. Josh opens with a True or False segment asking whether at least 10 pitchers legitimately have a shot to win the NL Cy Young Award this season. Then we revisit the biggest MLB free-agent signings and decide whether each move has been a good sign or a bad sign for their new teams — featuring stars like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Dylan Cease, and more. On the NBA side, we break down a massive three-team blockbuster sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Wizards, Anthony Davis to Golden State, and a mountain of picks changing hands. We debate who wins the deal long-term and what it means for the future of all three franchises. Plus, in another edition of “Who Would You Rather Have For The Next 3 Seasons,” we put OG Anunoby head-to-head with some of the NBA’s biggest names including Austin Reaves, James Harden, Derrick White, De’Aaron Fox, Amen Thompson, Steph Castle, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we break down blockbuster NFL hypotheticals, MLB contenders, and NBA legacy conversations that could define the next decade of sports. We open with a heated “Pick a Package” debate centered around a potential AJ Brown trade. Would you rather take Brandon Aiyuk and picks from San Francisco, Brian Thomas Jr. from Jacksonville, or future assets from the Patriots or Chargers? We rank every package and debate which franchise makes the most sense. Then it’s time for MLB with a Sports Scantron segment asking the biggest baseball question right now: who actually has the best chance to dethrone the Dodgers? From the Braves and Yankees to the Rays, Brewers, Phillies, and Cubs, we break down every contender before revealing our Top 10 World Series rankings. In the NBA portion of the show, we try to fix the Timberwolves, debate who you’d rather build around in the next generation of stars, and rank how much a championship would change the legacies of players like Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, SGA, Karl-Anthony Towns, James Harden, and Victor Wembanyama. Trade machine madness, championship predictions, and legacy-defining debates — this episode covers it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode covers the biggest debates across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. We start with the NFL by ranking the most improved defenses and offenses after the offseason. Teams discussed include the Rams, Bengals, Panthers, Ravens, Titans, Jets, Saints, Raiders, Texans, Chiefs, and more as we debate which franchises made the biggest leap heading into the season. Then we shift to the NBA for “Way or No Way: Trade Edition,” breaking down whether some of the league’s biggest stars could realistically be moved. We discuss Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving, and others. In MLB, we debate whether there’s any player you would rather build your franchise around than Elly De La Cruz, comparing him to names like Bobby Witt Jr., James Wood, Roman Anthony, Fernando Tatis Jr., Vlad Guerrero Jr., and more. We also close with a Sports Scantron segment asking which team has the best chance to beat the Dodgers this season: Cubs, Padres, Yankees, Braves, or Pirates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pressure is on across the NBA and MLB, and we’re diving into the biggest debates right now. We start with a legacy-defining question: Does LeBron James end the GOAT debate if he beats the Thunder without Luka? Then we put stars head-to-head—who would you rather have as your #1 option in a playoff series? A healthy Joel Embiid leads the discussion against a stacked group including Brunson, Mitchell, LeBron, and more. Next, we fix the league with “One Move Away”—the single adjustment every eliminated NBA playoff team needs to make, from contenders like the Celtics and Nuggets to teams searching for direction like the Suns and Rockets. Then we shift to MLB: True or False: Should the White Sox sell high on Munetaka Murakami? Relaxed or Panicked (Hitters): Breaking down slow starts from stars like Tatis, Julio Rodriguez, Devers, and Bobby Witt Jr. Relaxed or Panicked (Pitchers): Evaluating early struggles from Crochet, Castillo, Nola, and others Buy or Sell: Which breakout starts are real and which won’t last A full episode of big questions, real evaluations, and strong opinions across both leagues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and TASS are joined by guest Alex Day for a packed episode of The Alex Day Show, diving into both the NFL and MLB with a mix of analysis and debate. The show opens with a full breakdown of all eight NFL divisions following the draft, as Josh ranks each division from worst to best and evaluates how the offseason reshaped the league. The conversation then shifts to baseball, where the crew debates which Yankee is most critical to the team’s success in a Sports Scantron segment, followed by a True or False discussion centered on Mike Trout. Things heat up with a massive three-team trade scenario involving the Yankees, Angels, and Reds, as they argue over who would hang up first in a potential Trout deal. The episode also features a New York-focused edition of Way or No Way, tackling big questions about the futures of the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, and Knicks, including whether a Giannis move could be in play. Later, TASS leads a “Who Would You Rather Have Going Forward” segment centered on Ben Rice, comparing him to some of the top young talent across baseball. The show wraps with a creative Sports Lunchbox hypothetical involving an Aaron Judge trade to Detroit and a Real or Fake game testing knowledge of Kentucky Derby horse names. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.