Make It Rain

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show telling everyone to watch Hard Knocks tomorrow, knowing the Raiders and Antonio Brown drama will be must-see TV. Before we can start the big week 3 in the NFL preseason, Joe and Dane break down tonight’s preseason game between the Broncos and 49ers.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez question who is the next man up to be Carson Wentz’s backup, bringing up how Josh McCown is coming out of retirement to take the job in Philly. Joe and Dane explain while there is drama around Antonio Brown in Oakland, his former team, the Steelers, have revamped their defense and look poised to make a big playoff run. In other back QB news, the guys look at how Saints “utility man” Taysom Hill is starting to prove he a more valuable backup than the higher paid Teddy Bridgewater.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane give out some of their bets in Major League Baseball, as well as discuss the news of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family getting into a plane crash.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez kick off your Friday recapping all the news from the MLB and NFL Preaseason.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show looking at how Melo was spotted practicing with the Brooklyn Nets, making the guys think he would of great “friend value” for the veterans minimum. The guys break down tonight’s preseason games, with Dane finding interest in the Falcons backup running back situation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez question the piling number of injuries in MLB, with the latest injury to Robbie Ray; Dane says it’s better now, and not in September or October. Talking about the differences between the 2018 and 2019 Yankees, Joe and Dane break down how this year’s team is winning their home series, and beating teams under .500. The guys look at tonight’s NFL preseason matchups, with Dane wanting to see an improvement from the Packers defense. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show looking at how the Orioles are a blackeye to the MLB brand. Joe explains how for the FNTSY Pit Fantasy Football League, he has created a trophy in the shape of Antonio Brown’s foot, which will go to the winner OR loser. Joe and Dane think the Mets may have an issue, not only losing to the Braves last night, but may lose Jeff McNiell to an injury for a period of time. Joe and Dane question the relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Matt LeFluer.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show talking about how the Colts and fantasy owners should be worried about Andrew Luck’s ankle, thinking it’s a more serious injury than expected. The guys talk about how the Cowboys are being open about contract talks with Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper, but mum on Ezekiel Elliott. Joe blames the media for blowing the Antonio Brown debacle out of proportion, noting that Hard Knocks made AB look ready to play for the Raiders. The guys argue when exactly Daniel Jones will be under center for the Giants. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show looking at how betting on unders in baseball today have become obsolete. The guys look at some early Week 2 preseason wagers, and fade the Rams, as they sit all their starters. The guys look at the rumor that Jadaveon Clowney could be on his way to Miami Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show talking about how Antonio Brown may be going through an eccentric phase, much like a crazed artist (think Jackson Pollack). Joe and Dane question when/if we will see Andrew Luck this preseason, or even at the start of the regular season; Dane concludes the Colts do have the best backup QB in the NFL in Jacoby Brissett. The guys look at how the Cowboys will be able to weather the storm of contract disputes with Ezekiel Elliott, and now, Dak Prescott. The guys finish the hour saying that MLB’s issue is not the juiced ball, but that there is not much quality pitching.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show looking at the FNTSY Pit of Misery draft, with Dane questioning Joe taking Kareem Hunt in the 7th round. The guys look at some of the holdouts among Antonio Brown and Ezekiel Elliott, with Dane warning Zeke that he should be letting the Cowboys find the next James Connor. The guys finish the hour looking at Dak Prescott’s upcoming contract talks, and give their Make it Rain picks of the day.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show talking about how you can’t take Masahiro Tanaka’s shutout against the Blue Jays for granted, as Toronto has been one of the best offenses since the All-Star break. Going over to the NFL, Dan and Joe talk about how the Giants need to play Daniel Jones the rest of the preseason, keeping Eli Manning off the field until Week 1. The Giants division rival, the Redskins, have a rookie QB too, and Joe says Dwayne Haskins shouldn’t play in the regular season until the team addresses the offensive line.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour questioning when the Giants will pass the torch from Eli Manning to Daniel Jones, with Dane thinking it will come before their Week 11 BYE, and Joe thinks the next 3 weeks will be very important for Eli to keep his job all season. Joe and Dane give their top bets for the night in MLB and the NFL preseason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show with Joe saying he stayed up late just to see the dinks and dunks of Kyler Murray; Joe and Dane agree that there is a different energy surrounding Daniel Jones and the Giants. The guys look at how the Patriots, even in the preseason, are all business. One thing that worries Dane and Joe is if teams will start working on flopping to get pass interference calls. Knowing that the talk has been all about the Mets, Joe and Dane agree that the Yankees have been just as hot, and have done it without too many starters on IL.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour realizing that Antonio Brown is not a great fantasy option for the fact that his feet may get better, but he’ll never fix his stupidity. Looking at some preseason games going on tonight, the guys explain that more than likely, you won’t see any starters unless they are new to a team.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show looking at how the Mets are proving to be a solid playoff contender, but Dane says the real test comes now when they fact the Braves, Nationals, and Phillies this week. The guys look at the rest of the playoff contenders, with Dane and Joe saying the cream of the crop is in the AL among the Astros, Yankees, and even the Indians and maybe the Twins.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour thinking that NCAA making a rule that agents can not represent athletes without a bachelor degree; Dane thinks Bronnie James will be heading to international basketball come the end of his high school career. Joe and Dane can’t understand why Tim Beckham would take PEDs in an era of baseball when as Joe says, “they’re sticking the needle in the ball, so you don’t have to stick in your a$$”.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show looking at how the Mets are proving that you can’t bury teams in the middle of the season, and that they may only need 85 wins to get into the playoffs. Joe and Dane question if Ezekiel Elliott is worth a high draft pick in fantasy football leagues, and Dane explains how he picked James Connor while Le’Veon Bell sat out last season, and helped him win a few fantasy leagues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show looking at how Jordan Howard will fit in the Eagles offensive scheme, noting similarities to the Bears offense. Dane explains why he is high on the Chargers, even picking them to win the AFC West, if not represent the AFC in the Super Bowl; Joe looks at the value of picking the Ravens and Texans to get to the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show looking at how the Mets, now inching closer to the Wild Card and the NL East division, and how it is not impossible for the Mets to get in to the playoffs, especially now they play a lot of their games at home. Joe and Dane explain how the recent streak by the Mets now makes them less profitable among the bettors, citing their -220 run line tonight against the Marlins. Looking at the Yankees, the guys fear the issue with the pitching rotation, specifically, Masahiro Tanaka and his horrid run the last few months. Over to the NFL, Joe and Dane look at the Jets adding Alex Smith, and what it means to their revamped offensive line.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers