On this episode of the No Good Sports Podcast, Julio and Julio are joined by longtime friend of the show Aris. He's a retired NYC corrections officer, author and Meet the Mats columnist, and he was at the World Series game in Tampa the night before.

He gives a fan's-eye view of a Brewers-heavy crowd and explains why Tampa doesn't support the Rays. He also says Aaron Boone hasn't written a lineup since he's been with the Yankees. Aris says he got this from asking Boone at the baseball writers' dinner and from talking with Boone's son. These are Aris's claims, not confirmed facts.

The hosts then cover the analytics debate, Francisco Lindor's Roberto Clemente Award, the Knicks' first win, the Ballon d'Or, and Canelo's reported $47M Saudi payday.

Takeaways

• Fan engagement is crucial
• Management decisions impact success Hunger drives player performance
• Analytics must balance with intuition Yankees struggle with community ties
• Lindor's philanthropy highlights player impact NBA injuries affect predictions
• Canelo's return driven by money?

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
• 03:04 World Series Atmosphere and Fan Dynamics
• 05:42 Baseball's Popularity and Team Support Issues
• 06:55 Comparative Analysis of Fan Engagement
• 14:37 Rays' Management and Player Development
• 17:34 Game Analysis and Predictions
• 23:48 The Hunger for Victory
• 28:06 Analytics vs. Intuition in Baseball
• 36:34 The Role of Managers in Modern Baseball
• 42:40 The Legacy of Players and Team Identity
• 46:19 Yankees' Community Engagement and History
• 47:46 Baseball's Labor Crisis and Historical Context
• 49:14 Marketing Young Talent in Baseball
• 50:25 Managerial Hot Seats and Future Prospects
• 51:31 Honoring Legends and Community Events
• 56:32 Francisco Lindor and Philanthropy
• 01:04:35 Knicks' Performance and Mental Fortitude
• 01:08:37 NBA Landscape Changes
• 01:10:24 Injury Impact on Predictions
• 01:11:35 Excitement in the NBA Season
• 01:13:22 Ballon d'Or Upset
• 01:14:15 Canelo Alvarez's Comeback
• 01:16:55 Boxing Rivalries and Legacy
• 01:24:13 Saudi Arabia's Sports Investments
• 01:28:13 Future of the Podcast