USA is moving on! Can MLS capitalize on World Cup fever!?; Qatar admits what we already know!; What are the Mets big plans for pitching? (Episode 707)

Today’s word of the day is ’knockout’ as in the knockout round as in I got the fever as in the World Cup games have been great and exciting and worth it. The USA is advancing on to the Knockout Stages after a thrilling 1-0 win over Iran. What does this mean for MLS? Can MLS capitalize on this fever? (14:50) Qatar was eliminated. See ya. A spokesperson recently came out and gave big oopsies on the amount of workers that actually died building these stadiums. (24:00) Review: Killer Sally. (27:20) The New York Mets held a Zoom meeting with Carlo Rodon. The Mets are trying to figure out its pitching plans: deGrom? Verlander? Rodon? (35:00) SO You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about teams asking permission of other teams in order to interview a potential candidate for a job. Why do they need to ask permission? (40:35) Don Mattingly is set to be named the Bench Coach of the Toronto Blue Jays. What will he bring to that organization? (45:10) Lamar Jackson tweets. Let’s pay attention to what we’re putting out in public. That’s it. Let's have a day people! So close to the weekend I can already taste the tequila! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices