As someone who likes both the NBA and MLB I would be torn if that happened. I feel like the NBA could use him more. The NBA has like the worst media coverage of all the major sports. ESPN even fired Zach Lowe while keeping Kendrick Perkins. So Passan would be an improvement.
@@Eureca NBA coverage may be worse, but it's three times the amount of baseball . As a baseball fan, I'll gatekeep Jeff from the NBA and ESPN, although they may keep Mad Dog.
Was there a falling out between BBD and Plouffe? Still trying to figure out why he isn't on the flagship all the time any more. Hasn't been a lot of info about the situation.
@@yetigonecrazy its proabably a lot of responsibilty to produce every pod they do. hes every talkin yanks vid and pretty sure he helps out other channels in jomboy media. not suprised he cant do all the shows
Jeff Passan not only is the best baseball beat writer today, he also has the best in-home background set up with those 4 albums. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Radiohead - Ok Computer, RatM - Evil Empire, & The Good The Bad and the Ugly movie score. All classics.
I’m so happy that they both are saying how the cubs are counting penny’s it’s been like that for years and I want us to spend and build good teams with us having a great farm system why not we could easily be on top a lot of years but we don’t spend how we should
As a Cubs fan it's fustrating. I don’t think the Cubs will be elite or a true contender until we get a president and GM like Theo Epstein. Someone who wants to play chess and not checkers like Jed Hoyer
Every real baseball fan was so happy when Jeff announced he was staying to cover baseball, nobody will ever live up to the Passan bombs that come at any hour day or night.
31:36 Passan mentions the Red Sox but not the guardians? 🤷🏼♂️ Yes the Sox should’ve spent more but they added to what they had; the guardians traded away their 2nd best hitter.
I believe you mean they don't want to spend money, Jeff. The Mariners definitely have money, they're in the top 10 in revenue. They had a higher revenue than the Mets.
The baseball offseason feels short and even shorter if you make a deep playoff run. I think it's because of the holiday season when we are all so busy. You turn around and it's already mid to late January.
Chicago in bad offseasons? I hate the cubs with my soul as a lifelong brewer fan but adding Tucker with keeping most of the farm in tact makes them a solid division opponent finally
I’m old enough to remember when Jeff passan wrote an article on yahoo sports in 2008 when the Yankees didn’t make the postseason and he was thrilled about it. He even posted a picture of a casket with a Yankee logo on it. Jeff is an old school Yankees hater and don’t let him fool you.
Did having the same agent as Juan Soto hurt Pete Alonso? Or is it that Juan Soto signing to the Mets hurt Pete? If Juan signed to another team would the Mets just sign Pete right away?
Not positive Jeff had the Yankees directly on his mind when talking about the big market teams not “closing the loop” but he pointed how big markets aren’t realizing their advantage is overcoming mistakes. That’s exactly what the Yankees are doing by being arguably the best team in the AL despite having 3+ guys getting paid a number that isn’t reflective of their production. Yes they could & should take advantage of a year where others are spending but comparing them to the dodgers is dumb. The LAD’s big money guys are still producing at levels that merit their $, + deferrals, + they’re in pole position. The Yankees aren’t in that “let’s add this guy and basically lock up a WS in winter” position. Plus they’re dealing with 3+ guys whose salary doesn’t match their production.
Jeff "Jeff Passan" Passan is a legend. So glad he didn't get taken away to cover NBA.
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As someone who likes both the NBA and MLB I would be torn if that happened. I feel like the NBA could use him more. The NBA has like the worst media coverage of all the major sports. ESPN even fired Zach Lowe while keeping Kendrick Perkins. So Passan would be an improvement.
@@Eureca NBA coverage may be worse, but it's three times the amount of baseball . As a baseball fan, I'll gatekeep Jeff from the NBA and ESPN, although they may keep Mad Dog.
Jake saying “stretch me out” to Passan is wild
BBD cackling in the background never ceases to send me LMAO. Great show!
Was there a falling out between BBD and Plouffe? Still trying to figure out why he isn't on the flagship all the time any more. Hasn't been a lot of info about the situation.
@@yetigonecrazy its proabably a lot of responsibilty to produce every pod they do. hes every talkin yanks vid and pretty sure he helps out other channels in jomboy media. not suprised he cant do all the shows
Jeff Passan is an easy click and like.
Not doing the Hims read live with Jeff is criminal.
36:40 Passan def got the HSK news there
47:59 One of the best moments in 2025 and Baseball hasn't even started.
I had to google how old Jeff is 😂
Watching him speak is like looking at a 19 year old talk with the decorum of a 50 year old man. 😂
(He's 44)
John Mulaney if he never did drugs.
NEED a tier list with brother Jett
You mean Jeff right?
It's a running gag when he goes on the McAfee show
@@alexlemon749oh mb I didn’t know
@@alexlemon749 whaddd
Buh buh buh Benny and the JETTS
Jeff Passan not only is the best baseball beat writer today, he also has the best in-home background set up with those 4 albums. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Radiohead - Ok Computer, RatM - Evil Empire, & The Good The Bad and the Ugly movie score. All classics.
Jake’s fit makes him look like he’s an umpire 😂
jeff is not only *the* premier baseball writer but also fun to listen to, even if it’s off the cuff. great episode hope we see him more often here.
35:33 the moment Jeff went into the Passan zone and completely ignored everything Jake said 😂
The way his eyebrows went up like 4 seconds later once he finishes processing what he just read is insane to see.
Jake and Brother Jeff. What more could I ask for.
Jeff is the Man!!! This interview shows why on many levels.
I love Passan!!! He inspires me to be a good journalist
Jeff talking about spring training being close gets me so hyped
I’m so happy that they both are saying how the cubs are counting penny’s it’s been like that for years and I want us to spend and build good teams with us having a great farm system why not we could easily be on top a lot of years but we don’t spend how we should
As a Cubs fan it's fustrating. I don’t think the Cubs will be elite or a true contender until we get a president and GM like Theo Epstein. Someone who wants to play chess and not checkers like Jed Hoyer
HUGE missed opportunity not doing the Hims read with Jeff
Thank you Jeff and Jake!
awesome episode, always love when you guys get Passan on the show
Brother Jeff ! This is going to be a phenomenal episode
Whoa the most lovable guy in the baseball world Jeff. Should be a great show.
Jeff X Jake is an all time duo
Love when you talk ball with Jeff
48:00 i love Jeff so much.
Godspeed Brother Jeff, would love to see him back on!
How does Passan not have a real mic in his setup?
Drives me nuts when he's on McAfee and he sounds like he's wearing a muffled mic
The Coach Trev trash talk to start was hilarious 😂 Always love an appearance from Brother Jeff!!
37:04 that’s why Jeff is the absolute best! 😂😂😂 Jeff speaks gospel!
Wow random Pasan episode! What a delight.
Anytime Jeff is on you know it’s gonna be a good one. He has BBD cackling like crazy 😂
if Alonso was 36 the Mariners would be all over him istfg
Having Jeff on is such a treat. Truly the goat
So Jeff was talking about Luka being traded to the lakers huh 😭
I love Passan coming on and taking shots at Joez
Jeff the Jett Passan 🛩🛩🛩
whaddd
THANK YEW JETT
What’s happenin’? Jeff Passan!
Holy s*** Jett Passan what a pleasant surprise!
The GOAT baseball reporter has goated music taste
Love Jeff Passan - what a cool guy
Jeff is great. Love it when he comes on
19 seconds in and Brother Jeff is unknowingly talking over the intro music and I'm already enjoying this ep!
My god, Jeff Passan is wonderful every time.
When Jeff talks, you listen. Let’s go Rangers
Love the new notifications through ESPN by passan, shams, etc. really beats seeing all the negativity on X 😂
What a duo!! ❤
Rage… EVIL EMPIRE!!! Back right shoulder. Nice Jeff. Best band in the universe!
Love seeing Jeff on the show again! Let's talk some ⚾
46:36 that’s a good question Jake
Saw Passan and immediately clicked
You guys gotta find a way to get like a weekly Jeff appearance or something. He’s amazing
Love Jeff man, thanks for having him on
Jeff fits in over at Jomboy so well…. Always good content
Legendary episode
Love a good Jeff ep!
Every real baseball fan was so happy when Jeff announced he was staying to cover baseball, nobody will ever live up to the Passan bombs that come at any hour day or night.
Always appreciate the great timestamps on these
Bergman was instrumental in leading the Astros to a tainted WS run. Hopefully no one signs that bum
Passan is an old soul... Ennio Morricones "The Good the Bad and the Ugly" album on back shelf.
Passan is a Rock Star in his biz...NOBODY articulates ball in general better than him!
Jeff has excellent taste in music
passan is the 🐐
Agree on Bregman. Signing him would make the Yankees co-favorites with the Dodgers in my mind.
Great stuff. Thank you!
48:01 🙌🏼Jeff
Passan episodes are unbeatable.
Missed opportunity to do the ad read with Passan
Joc Peterson set up the Braves vibe for 2021
Love the Radiohead behind Passan
And Wu tang
48:01 mark. 🙌🏼 Jeff
31:36 Passan mentions the Red Sox but not the guardians? 🤷🏼♂️
Yes the Sox should’ve spent more but they added to what they had; the guardians traded away their 2nd best hitter.
Watching Jeff deal with that Passan was kinda surreal..
Shoutout to Jeff with the Wu-Tang vinyl
Love you Jett ✈️
Does seat geek provide tickets for those Dominican games?
I believe you mean they don't want to spend money, Jeff. The Mariners definitely have money, they're in the top 10 in revenue. They had a higher revenue than the Mets.
Jesus Christ!
I didn’t know that. That’s despicable considering the starting staffs they’ve had of recent years
We love-a-jeff
You think jeff would invest in a nice mic at this point😂
The baseball offseason feels short and even shorter if you make a deep playoff run. I think it's because of the holiday season when we are all so busy. You turn around and it's already mid to late January.
Maybe when every single other team in baseball says they can't compete with the Dodgers, the problem is with the Dodgers, not 97% of the league.
I'm just here for the ad reads.
Chicago in bad offseasons? I hate the cubs with my soul as a lifelong brewer fan but adding Tucker with keeping most of the farm in tact makes them a solid division opponent finally
What’s the context for that clip Jeff was talking about he goes back and watches
What’s the title of that ad read that Jeff talked about?
Talkin baseball ep 427 at 2:46
I wish I had Jeff Passan’s hair genetics.
Nothing better than Jeff and Jake yucking some ball
I’m old enough to remember when Jeff passan wrote an article on yahoo sports in 2008 when the Yankees didn’t make the postseason and he was thrilled about it. He even posted a picture of a casket with a Yankee logo on it. Jeff is an old school Yankees hater and don’t let him fool you.
Jeff has so much aura 😍
love me some passan
Jeff definitely doesn't know he is supposed to throw or hit the ball at the beginning when the music starts 😅
Bro they got him on!
You guys gonna cover the Adam Frazier trade next ep??
OK Computer
Did having the same agent as Juan Soto hurt Pete Alonso? Or is it that Juan Soto signing to the Mets hurt Pete? If Juan signed to another team would the Mets just sign Pete right away?
I love that everything Trev does nowadays revolves around the stafford's. They're going to cause him to go broke LOL he doesn't have that QB money😂
160,000,000 is a lot of money lmao
Love Jeff but the Joc clubhouse glazing is interesting considering the giants basically reported the opposite
Not positive Jeff had the Yankees directly on his mind when talking about the big market teams not “closing the loop” but he pointed how big markets aren’t realizing their advantage is overcoming mistakes.
That’s exactly what the Yankees are doing by being arguably the best team in the AL despite having 3+ guys getting paid a number that isn’t reflective of their production.
Yes they could & should take advantage of a year where others are spending but comparing them to the dodgers is dumb. The LAD’s big money guys are still producing at levels that merit their $, + deferrals, + they’re in pole position.
The Yankees aren’t in that “let’s add this guy and basically lock up a WS in winter” position. Plus they’re dealing with 3+ guys whose salary doesn’t match their production.
Jeff "HIMS" Passan
King Joe is a Dodger for life