Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred campaigning for an MLB salary cap, Manfred admitting that he "failed" with the luxury tax, the player's union calling MLB's commercials for a salary cap "perverse", Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Bills RB James Cook praising the "new energy in the building" under new head coach Joe Brady, if Brian Kelly was successful in cleaning up his bumpy departure from Notre Dame, Tim Hardaway Sr. saying active NBA players shouldn't be doing podcasts, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman no longer demanding that the Yankees apologize to him, Wilson Contreras saying he won't waive his no-trade clause and wants to stay in Boston, Giants All-Star Luis Arraez's demand to stay at 2nd base, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down the latest changes in NFL ownership as a new wave of billionaire owners enters the league. What does the increasing value of NFL franchises mean for the future of the sport, and how could these ownership changes impact teams on and off the field?

John also reacts to Jon Gruden expressing interest in calling NFL games as a play-by-play broadcaster. Would Gruden make the transition from the sidelines to the broadcast booth, and what kind of impact could his personality and football knowledge have on a game telecast?

Plus, John shares his thoughts on Matt Miller's wild story, discussing the latest buzz surrounding one of football's most talked-about personalities and why the story has captured so much attention.

To wrap things up, it's the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions on the biggest topics around the NFL and offers his insight into everything from roster building to league trends.

From ownership changes and broadcasting news to behind-the-scenes stories and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Big Ben talks about the low-scoring 2026 MLB All-Star game, the new features of the game, Rob Manfred campaigning for an MLB salary cap, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Jason Smith and Mike Harmon discuss why the American League Pitching staff deserved Co-MVPS of the MLB All-Star Game, Spain's elite defense leading them to a World Cup Final, and JP Morosi joins the show to discuss the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. 

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Jason Smith and Mike Harmon preview the Argentina vs. England World Cup Semi=Final game with the winner headed to New York on Sunday to take on Spain. Harry Kane vs. Leo Messi, Jude Bellingham vs. Julian Alvarez, and Jordan Pickford vs. Emi Martinez. What will decide the game? The guys discuss that and more MLB All-Star Game talk. 

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Jason Smith and Mike Harmon discuss why the ENTIRE American League pitching staff, who only allowed 2 hits the entire game and struck out a combined 15 hitters, deserved to win CO-MVPs of the ASG. 

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Jason Smith and Mike Harmon discuss the anticlimactic MLB All-Star Game where the NL only got two hits and are joined by MLB Insider JP Morosi to discuss the game + where Tarik Skubal could be headed at the MLB Trade Deadline. 

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