The Dan Patrick Show

Dan talks about the increased velocity of the fastball, pitch counts, and the evolving development of MLB pitchers. And he’s convinced that we’ll see a 70yd FG in the NFL this season and explains the difference in the balls kickers are allowed to use this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discusses the playoff baseball and goes through history on MLB rosters and MVPs. Peter King talks about trying to make the comp between Shohei Ohtani and someone comparable in football, why he’s fine with ties in the NFL, and argues with Dan about what defines a Hall of Fame quarterback. Notre Dame is a draw regardless of their record and Dan thinks they’ll be a regular participant in the College Football Playoff for the foreseeable future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the crew discuss some input from a Yale professor about the changing physiology of athletes that are pushing the envelope of sports – from pitching to kicking to hitting a golf ball. Thursday Night Football’s Al Michaels joins Dan to talk about his years calling games from Lake Placid to the NFL and calling this week’s game from Sofi between the Rams and 49ers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP and the Danettes discuss Mason Miller's performance against the Cubs and how fast the average fastball velocity might climb in the coming decades. Legendary sportswriter Peter King gives his pro-NFL tie case and hails the Big Red Machine as one of the greatest lineups of all time. HOF broadcaster Al Michaels shares the worst stadium to call an NFL game and previews tonight's TNF matchup between the 49ers and Rams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R are whole & Covino is angry about HOW the Yankees lost Game 1! They talk Wild Card action & Cove gets caught up on the Bad Bunny conversation. Are analytics NERDS ruining baseball? They talk TFN & all the Niners injuries. Saleh had a dust-up with the Jags Cohen! Plus, Rich's mom & Halloween costumes, Chapman & Ohtani!  Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich talk Halloween candy & take calls! They discuss the long career of Aroldis Chapman. 'MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDON' finds a winner & Aaron Rodgers is declared the current King of the North! Plus, 'MID WEAK MAJOR,' Yankees in-action, & 50 Cent's redemption! Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan recaps last night’s MLB Playoff action and reminds us how vital a good starting pitcher can be. And he thinks Yankees manager Aaron Boone is relying too much on analytics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan talks to WNBA insider Ben Pickman about the explosive statement criticizing the league front office. And NFL insider Mark Schlereth stops by to talk some pigskin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan talks to MLB insider Sean Casey about the opening of the MLB Playoffs and Aaron Boone’s decision to pull Max Fried in the 7th inning. Plus, Dan and the Danettes give their picks for the Heisman favorite and sports MVP for the month of September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic WNBA reporter Ben Pickman unpacks Napheesa Collier's fiery comments about league leadership and sees it as a seminal moment in the league's history. NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth is fired up about ties in football and weighs in on the recent Eagles drama. MLB Network analyst Sean Casey says playoff energy is unlike anything else and reminisces on facing a young Clayton Kershaw's curveball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.