Sunday, May 17, 2026

MLB’s Swing-Off an All-Star Home Run?

MLB’s All-Star Week ended with an exhilarating home-run swing-off tiebreaker, solidifying baseball’s top spot among the major sports’ all-star events. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to discuss the latest Rob Manfred–era implementation and how it affects his legacy as MLB commissioner, alongside other big changes like the pitch clock and “robo umps.”

Plus, NBA commissioner Adam Silver delivered a press conference Tuesday addressing league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, the new CBA “killing free agency,” and league parity. FOS reporter Alex Schiffer breaks down Silver’s comments and weighs in on the possible relocation of the Trail Blazers.

Also, we hear from FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey live from SEC media days in Atlanta on College Football Playoff expansion, Nick Saban’s potential return to coaching, and expectations for the Texas Longhorns and Arch Manning as he prepares for his first season as a starter.

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