BOLD Sports: Episode 45

About this Episode

Matt and Steve are talking about this week in sports updates, including:

• The MLB trade deadline.
• Pirates made a splash with bringing in Chris Archer and Keone Kela.
• Archer was traded for Glasnow and Meadows and a player to be named later.
• Kela was traded for two players to be named later.
• Archer is under contract through 2021 costing $27.7 Million total which is right around $8 Million a season.
• Kela is under contract through 2020 at $1.2 Million.
• Kela will be a closer this season with 38GP, 3 W, 3 L, and 24 S 3.44 ERA
• Dodgers: Manny Machado and Brian Dozier
• Brewers: Mike Moustakas
• Astros: Roberto Osuna (suspended) P 75 game for domestic charges.
• The Riverhounds took two losses in a row before a win with the Richmond kickers in town.
• Nico Brett had two goals and Fitzpatrick also came in with a goal.
• The Hounds are in 3rd with 20 MP, 37 Points, 25 GF, 10GA.
• The Hounds have TFCII coming to town.
• In PGA Tour news, The Open Championship came and went with Francisco Molinari as the First Italian to win.
• Some big names were in it until the end, but Molinari was too good.
• DJ won the Canadian Open that finished on Monday due to weather. It was his 3rd win this season and 19th overall.
• It's the Firestone CC on the South Course in Akron OH.
• NFL Hall of Fame inductees have been named: Bobby Beathard Contributor, Robert Brazile LB, Brian Dawkins S, Jerry Kramer LB, Ray Lewis LB, Randy Moss WR, Terrell Owens WR, and Brian Urlacher.
• The Hall of Fame game will be held on Thursday Night Football on the NFL Network with the Bears and the Ravens.
• Urban Meyer is placed on paid administrative leave after rumblings that he knew about the domestic abuse that an assistant coach Zach Smith has against him.
• While Meyer is on leave, OC Ryan Day is acting head coach.
• Malkin is celebrating his 32nd birthday, and Crosby turns 31.
• How long do we see them playing?
• The Pirates were HOT HOT HOT but have cooled a bit. They're not yet cold.
• Errors caused the 9-2 loss to the Cubs who newly acquired Cole Hammels who was on the hill.
• Steelers Camp is underway.
• The guys are working hard at St Vincents and putting in work.
• AB, Villanuva left practice early with soreness but is expected to be fine.
• Mike Hilton is feeling more comfy at camp and looking to make more of a impact at Corner.
• The Steelers' first preseason game is in Pilly.

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