Dan, Frank, Allen “Action” Jackson, and Rich “One-Eared” Vassallo swing into the Babe Ruth episode with a lively whip-around of September baseball and a peek at the college gridiron.

In this one:

• Yanks: 19 over .500, eyeing October; Judge productive but pitched around, rotation still a puzzle; big Orioles set.
• Mets: streaky as ever—bats pop, starters fade early, bullpen roulette; Soto scorching, Vientos rising; wild-card math still alive.
• Phils: duct tape & chicken wire hold; magic number: 14 as they steer toward the finish.
• AL/NL picture: Toronto pacing the East, Houston/Seattle musical chairs, Boston–Cleveland scrap for WC3; NL looks chalky with Dodgers/Brewers/Phils, Pads and Cubs in the mix.
• Cal Raleigh shout-out: record-setting year for a switch-hitting catcher; knocking on franchise lore.
• Rest vs. Rust: why recent wild cards roar into October and why starters hate extra days off.
• CFB weekend: Oregon–Oklahoma State, Michigan–Nebraska, Auburn–Oklahoma, Liberty–JMU, and more; Arch jitters vs. long view, Penn State cruises.
• Classroom cameo: Dan’s “we’re all winners” speech meets middle-school reality.
• Housekeeping: Survivor Pool trims from 61 to 50 (make those picks!); Fox Brothers Alarms love; Facebook & email.
• Soccer Report (Daniel Hooks): USMNT ramp to 2026, lineup questions, South American friendlies ahead; trivia: Brazil beat Italy on PKs in 1994.

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Dan and Frank kick off Season 7 with Allen “Action” Jackson and sound wizard Rich Vassallo—same goofballs, brand-new season.

This week:

• Yankees check-in: Chance to gain on Toronto… promptly down 4–0. Judge still productive but nagged, deadline arms underwhelming, Boone watch simmers.
• Mets meter: Bats flicker, starters fade by the 5th, bullpen roulette. Soto scorching, Vientos rising, faith level… medium.
• Phillies pulse: After the Mets sweep wobble, Philly steadies with series wins; magic number: 14.
• NL picture: Dodgers healthier but Kershaw looks like a farewell tour; Verlander/Scherzer flashes; Milwaukee quietly scary (even after Philly’s series win in Brew City).
• CFB openers: Ohio State–Texas underwhelms on offense, defenses pop; Arch shows jitters but perspective; Penn State cruises; Liberty wins despite fan gripes; quick looks at Iowa–Iowa State, Ole Miss–Kentucky, Oregon–Oklahoma State, and Michigan at Oklahoma.
• Mailbag (JT in Nashville): Dez says Jerry’s loading up for Arch Manning—Dan says there’s no real merit. Cowboys QB future talk ensues.

Special Thanks to:

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First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/

Welcome to Season 7! Dan and Frank are back in the Bomb Shelter with Allen “Action” Jackson and intrepid sound man Rich Vassallo to launch a fresh year of Sports Fellowship, with plenty to chew on right out of the gate.

What’s inside

• MLB stretch-run vibes
  • Yankees: Allen vents as New York wastes a chance to gain on Toronto; Judge still productive but looks nagged, pitching upgrades not paying off yet.
  • Mets: Frank’s rollercoaster—bats flicker, starters fade early, bullpen wobbles. Soto heating up, Vientos popping, faith…medium.
  • Phillies: “Duct tape & chicken wire” phase after a Mets sweep, yet big series wins follow. Magic number sits at 14.
  • NL West watch: Are the Dodgers getting healthy at the right time? Kershaw nostalgia vs. reality, plus Verlander/Scherzer temperature checks.
• College Football week 1/2 takeaways
  • Ohio State–Texas underwhelms on offense; both defenses look legit.
  • Arch Manning jitters, humble Heisman answer, and why Texas will look very different a month from now.
  • Penn State cruises; Liberty edges Jacksonville State; quick hits on Iowa–Iowa State, Ole Miss–Kentucky, Oregon–Oklahoma State, and Michigan at Oklahoma.
• Mailbag
  • Listener JT asks about Dez Bryant’s theory that Jerry is “loading up” for Arch Manning. Dan says: no real merit. They also kick around hypothetical Cowboys QB futures and that floating Micah Parsons trade chatter.
• Survivor Pool update
  • We’re at 61 participants. One game down—no eliminations yet.
  • Questions, picks, or smack talk: sportswithfoxandfrank@gmail.com

Special Thanks to:

Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com

First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/