World Cup Wrap, All-Star Return & Michigan Trouble

Join us this week as we delve into the latest in sports, including World Cup highlights with the Final this weekend, baseball insights with Jeff's experience at the HR Derby and the Futures Game, and the state of Michigan athletics, all from Vancouver and beyond as Jeff travels for work.

This week on The Heart of Sports, we welcome MLB Pipeline senior writer Jonathan Mayo for an inside look at the MLB Futures Game, baseball's top prospects, and what fans should watch as tomorrow's stars take center stage. Jonathan shares his thoughts on Phillies prospects Gage Wood and Wen-Hui Pan, Andrew Painter and Aidan Miller, the evolving MLB Draft, and what separates future superstars from everyone else. Jason and Jeff also break down All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia, debate Zach Wheeler's

The World Cup delivers unforgettable moments as Jeff shares what he calls the most joyous sporting event he's ever attended. Jason and Jeff break down Team USA's run, debate VAR controversies, discuss the Phillies' surprising climb back into contention, and react to the blockbuster Jalen Brown trade that could reshape the Sixers and the Eastern Conference.

On this week's the Heart of Sports, Jason and Jeff discuss the electric atmosphere surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup, the soaring cost of attending major sporting events, and what fans can expect as the tournament heads into the knockout rounds. Then, former Phillies outfielder, ESPN analyst, and author Doug Glanville joins the show for an in-depth conversation about the Phillies' playoff outlook, Andrew Painter's development, Brandon Marsh's breakout season, Bryce Harper's leadership, MLB's n