The Fade Route with D and Z

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D and Z make their way too early World Series prediction, discuss the lack of underdogs remaining in the NCAA tournament, break down the new WNBA CBA and more!

Order Up: AL East 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays were within one game of a World Series win.  There have been a myriad of roster changes - enough to dethrone the Dodgers?  The Yankees have decided to run it back - can they improve on a 94 win campaign?  The Orioles and Red Sox made some major acquisitions over the winter - can they draw closer?  Can the Rays compete at all in the AL East?  D and Z answer these questions and more as they make their AL East picks and finish their MLB division by division preview.

You Mad, Bro?

D and Z review the Jaylen Waddle trade, preview the NCAA tournament and World Baseball Classic Championship game, discuss the potential for NBA expansion, the Justin Fields trade, and more!
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The In Route with Jim Herrmann

In part two of our interview, longtime college and NFL linebacker coach and former Head Coach of Raiders Tirol Jim Herrmann joins the In Route to discuss his time coaching the New York Giants, his transition to the European League of Football, and more!

Order Up: NL East 2026

Is the Phillies' window closing as the kings of the NL East?  Or do they have another run left in them?  The Mets, Braves, and Marlins have plenty of questions to answer, but are they good enough to contend?  D and Z continue their MLB season preview, ranking the National League East.

Human Geno Project

Longtime linebacker coach and former Head Coach of Raiders Tirol Jim Herrmann joins the In Route to discuss his coaching career and experience scouting players for Michigan and in the NFL.  Plus, D and Z discuss the latest in NFL free agency, the Geno Smith trade, Jayson Tatum's return, and more!

Order Up: AL Central 2026

The Detroit Tigers are a heavy favorite to win the AL pennant.  But the Guardians have won the Central the past two seasons.  Will the boys from the Motor City finally overtake the Land?  The Royals aren't going away either.  Can they get back to the top?  Can the White Sox and Twins make strides forward?  D and Z answer these questions and more as they continue their MLB division by division breakdown, Ordering Up the AL Central.  

Instant Classic

D and Z debate Luka Doncic's value to the Lakers, preview the World Baseball Classic, assess the David Montgomery trade, and more!

Order Up: NL Central 2026

The Cubs have loaded up to unseat the Brewers as the kings of the NL Central.  Can they bring a division title to the north side?  Will the Reds deliver on their youthful promise?  Can the Pirates, and Cardinals keep up?  D and Z continue their MLB season preview and make their picks for the NL Central.

Ice Capades

D and Z break down the Winter Olympics, debate who the NBA MVP is at this point in the season, discuss how the ABS system will work in MLB, and more!