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Behind The Pen

49 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago -

Behind the Pen with Mike Rankin takes you through some of the biggest sporting news from the point of view of Mike himself.

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How Should The Bulls Build Around Jimmy Butler?

June 15, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

In a two part converstion, Ricky Widmer and Dave Oster discuss which players the Chicago Bulls should target with the 16th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and how they should tackle free agency to build around Jimmy Butler. Additional topic: Should Cavs trade Kevin Love or Kyrie Irving? (Recorded on: June 14th, 2017) Twitters: Ricky - @RickyWidmer Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand o...

Are The Nationals The Team To Beat In The NL?

June 13, 2017 13:00 - 44 minutes - 39.7 MB

Mike Rankin discusses the hot start for the Washington Nationals in 2017. Are they the team to beat in the National League? Additional topics: Chicago Cubs/Addison Russell Chicago Bears (Recorded on: June 9th, 2017) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great...

Where Does Albert Pujols Rank Among All-Time MLB Hitters?

June 02, 2017 13:00 - 46 minutes - 41.6 MB

Mike Rankin takes a look at the career of Los Angeles Angels DH Albert Pujols. Where does he rank among all-time MLB hitters? Additional topics: MLB Brawl between Bryce Harper/Hunter Strickland Look into MLB Standings on June 1st Bears sign Victor Cruz (Recorded on: June 1st, 2017) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay ...

Could Mitch Trubisky Win The Bears Starting Job?

May 22, 2017 13:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB

Mike Rankin and Dave Oster takes a look at the Chicago Bears starting quarterback situation this offseason. Could Mitch Trubisky win the 2017 starting job? Additional Topics: Chicago Bears defense Chicago Bulls 2017 NBA Draft MLB 1/4 Roundup (Recorded on: May 18th, 2017) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can ...

2017 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears Recap

May 18, 2017 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.3 MB

Mike Rankin takes a look at the Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Draft class. Additional topics: Chicago Bulls Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs (Recorded on: May 11th, 2017) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. ------------------------------------ Snap...

2017 NFL Draft: What Does Mitchell Trubisky Mean For The Bears Future?

April 28, 2017 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MB

Mike Rankin and Sean Anderson discuss the move by the Chicago Bears to trade up to 2nd overall in the 2017 NFL Draft to draft Mitchell Trubisky. (Recorded on: April 27th, 2017) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Sean - @Schwarbo You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. -------------...

A Chicago Cubs Conversation With Brittany Dole

March 31, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes in special guest Brittany Dole to talk every about the Chicago Cubs heading into the 2017 season! (Recorded on: March 30th, 2017) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. ------------------------------------ Snapchat: mostvalua...

Where Should Bulls Go Following Dwyane Wade Injury?

March 18, 2017 13:00 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes in Drew Edstrom from Bulls Confidential to discuss where the Chicago Bulls should go following the injury to Dwyane Wade. Additional topics: Chicago Bears Free Agency Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 (Recorded on: March 16th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing gr...

2017 NFL Free Agency: How Bad Did Bears Miss Out?

March 10, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Ricky Widmer and Dave Oster discuss the Chicago Bears early missed opportunities after Day One of Free Agency.How bad did they miss out? Additional topics: Mike Glennon signing Torrey Smith and Alshon Jeffery pick Philly Should Reskins trade Cousins? Twitters: Ricky - @RickyWidmer Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet (Recorded on: March 9th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also...

NBA Trade Deadline: Same Bulls, Different Year

February 24, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes in Ricky Widmer to discuss the recent trade by the Chicago Bulls. Is this the same old story for the Bulls? Additional topics: Jay Cutler's future AL West Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Ricky - @RickyWidmer (Recorded on: February 23rd, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continu...

NFL Trade Rumors: Bears "All In" On Jimmy Garoppolo?

February 04, 2017 14:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MB

Mike Rankin discusses the Chicago Bears interest in Patriots' back-up QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Should the Bears make that move? What should they give up? Additional topics: Chicago Bulls Jahlil Okafor Rumors Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet Ricky - @RickyWidmer (Recorded on: February 3rd, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a...

What Do Jimmy Butler And Dwyane Wade Comments Mean For The Chicago Bulls?

January 27, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Dave Oster and Ricky Widmer onto the podcast to discuss the recent comments by Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade. How will this drama affect the Chicago Bulls? Additional topics: Super Bowl LI Chicago Bears Draft Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet Ricky - @RickyWidmer (Recorded on: January 26th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also,...

Chicago Bears: Jordan Howard Is A Pro Bowler

January 17, 2017 14:00 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MB

Mike Rankin discusses how good Jordan Howard has been for this pitiful Chicago Bears team. Additional topics: Seattle Mariners New York Yankees Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 (Recorded on: January 13th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. ---------------------------...

Should The Chicago Bulls Embrace A Rebuild?

January 09, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes in special guest Luc Behannesy to discuss the Chicago Bulls and their possible future rebuild which could be on the horizon. Additional topics: Chicago Bears NFL Draft NFL Playoffs Chicago White Sox Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 (Recorded on: January 5th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it reall...

Chicago Bears: The Pressure Is On Ryan Pace

December 25, 2016 14:00 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MB

Mike Rankin discusses how the pressure might be on Ryan Pace this offseason in Chicago. Additional topics: Chicago Bulls and the weak East 2017 Chicago Cubs early look Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 (Recorded on: December 22nd, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. --...

Winners and Losers Of The 2016 MLB Winter Meetings

December 09, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Mike Rankin and Sean Anderson give their winners and losers for the 2016 MLB Winter Meetings. Additional topics: Chicago White Sox Future Red Sox Trading For Chris Sale Nationals Missed Out? Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Sean - @Schwarbo (Recorded on: December 8th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us...

Who's To Blame For The Chicago Bears Bad Season?

December 04, 2016 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Mike Rankin, Dave Oster, and Mark Weber discuss who's to blame for the Chicago Bears bad 2016 season. Additional topics: Chicago Bears draft strategy MLB CBA Chicago White Sox Offseason Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet Mark - @theemarkweber (Recorded on: December 1st, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every ...

What Does Early Success Mean For Chicago Bulls and Fred Hoiberg?

November 18, 2016 14:00 - 59 minutes - 53.3 MB

Mike Rankin takes his first look at the Chicago Bulls for the 2016-17 season. What does their early success mean for the team and their head coach? Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 (Recorded on: November 17th, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. -------------------------...

Chicago Cubs Win 2016 World Series! (Behind The Pen Reactions)

November 07, 2016 14:00 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MB

THE CHICAGO CUBS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Mike Rankin and Ricky Widmer "bro out" and reaction to this magical moment in their Cubs fandom. Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Ricky - @RickyWidmer (Recorded on: November 3rd, 2016) You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. ----------...

Chicago Bulls: 2016-17 Season Expectations

November 03, 2016 13:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MB

Mike Rankin gives his expectations and how he thinks the Chicago Bulls will fare this upcoming 2016-17 season. Additional topics: MLB/NFL Ratings Chicago Bears (Recorded on: October 27th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. -----------...

Chicago Bears Future: How To Handle The Quarterback Controversy

October 17, 2016 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37 MB

Mike Rankin and Sean Anderson take a look at the future of the Chicago Bears.How should the team handle their quarterback controversy? Additional topics: Chicago Cubs/San Francisco Giants NLDS ALCS Expectations (Recorded on: October 13th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps u...

Previewing The Chicago Cubs Potential Playoff Roster

October 03, 2016 13:00 - 39 minutes - 34.8 MB

Mike Rankin previews the potential playoff roster for the Chicago Cubs. Additional topics: Jose Fernandez Chicago Bears (Recorded on: September 29th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content. ------------------------------------ Snapchat: m...

Chicago Bears: Is It Too Soon To Panic On The Lakefront?

September 25, 2016 17:00 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MB

Mike Rankin, Ricky Widmer, and Dave Oster discuss the current state of the Chicago Bears. Is it too early to Panic? Additional topics: Cleveland Indians NL Wild Card Race 2021 NBA Hall of Fame Class (Recorded on: September 15th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Dave - @Dave_Dont_Tweet Ricky - @RickyWidmer You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a...

Do Chicago Cubs Fans Have Anything To Worry About With 2016 World Series Run?

September 16, 2016 18:30 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MB

Mike Rankin invites Ricky Widmer onto the podcast to talk about whether or not the fans of the Chicago Cubs have anything worry about this postseason. Additional topics: Philadelphia Eagles v. Chicago Bears Chicago Bulls (Recorded on: September 15th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Ricky - @RickyWidmer You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a lit...

Tim Tebow Is Not Good Enough To Play Professional Baseball!

September 10, 2016 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.4 MB

Mike Rankin gives his thoughts on Tim Tebow's ability to play professional baseball. Is Tebow's action just a PR move or a real dream? Additional topics: Chicago Bears v. Houston Texans Colin Kaepernick MLB Playoffs (Recorded on: September 8th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really ...

Guaranteed Rate Disaster: Future Seems Bleak For Chicago White Sox

August 30, 2016 15:00 - 38 minutes - 34 MB

Mike Rankin gives his thoughts on the recent name change of US Cellular Field to Guaranteed Rate Field be the Chicago White Sox. He also takes a look at the downward spiral of the White Sox and their future. Additional topics: Chicago Bears Depth Problems NL Playoffs In MLB (Recorded on: August 26th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, i...

Are Olympic Gold Medals Really More Important Than NBA Rings?

August 18, 2016 14:00 - 52 minutes - 47.3 MB

Ricky Widmer and Brandon Swanson fill in for Mike Rankin to debate the importance of NBA Rings vs. Olympic Gold Medals. Which is more important? Is DeAndre Jordan wrong with his thoughts? Additional Topics: James Harrison & Co. vs. Roger Goodell Dorial Green-Beckham Trade (Recorded on: August 17th, 2016) Twitters: Ricky - @RickyWidmer Brandon - @Young_Swan19 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts on Patreon. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our grea...

Chicago Bears Preseason Game 1 Reaction: The Good And Mostly Ugly

August 14, 2016 19:00 - 43 minutes - 38.6 MB

Mike Rankin gives his reaction to the Chicago Bears' first preseason game of 2016. There were some good things in this game, but it was mostly an ugly opening for Da Bears. Additional topics: MLB: Out With The Old, In With The New Rio Olympics Cool, Hope Solo Is Not Chicago Cubs and Tommy La Stella (Recorded on: August 12th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 ------------------------------------ Snapchat: mostvaluablepod Twitter: twitter.com/MostValuablePod Facebook: www.facebook.co...

Jay Cutler Not Fazed By Bennett, Marshall Comments

August 08, 2016 15:30 - 54 minutes - 49 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes in Sean Anderson to discuss the recent comments made about Jay Cutler by Martellus and Michael Bennett. Is Cutler not fazed by them at all? Additional topics: Dodgers NL West Hopes MLB Postseason Picks (Dog Days Edition) Chicago White Sox Offseason (Recorded on: August 4th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Sean - @Schwarbo ------------------------------------ Snapchat: mostvaluablepod Twitter: twitter.com/MostValuablePod Facebook: www.facebook.com/mvpsportsne...

It's Alright To Feel Wrong About Cubs And Chapman

July 30, 2016 09:28 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MB

Mike Rankin discusses how it's perfectly alright to feel wrong and disgusted by the Chicago Cubs trading for Aroldis Chapman. Additional topics: Marlins/Padres Trade Theo Epstein mistakes Chicago Bears update (Recorded on: July 29th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our...

Cubs Trade For Bullpen Help, Are They Done Dealing?

July 22, 2016 14:25 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Ricky Widmer into the studio to look at the recent trade by the Chicago Cubs. Are they done making more moves? Additional topics: What Moves Should White Sox Make? Bulls Summer League Takeaways Chicago Bears: Forte and Tillman (Recorded on: July 21st, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Ricky - @RickyWidmer Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Bec...

2016 MLB Trade Deadline: Buyers and Sellers

July 15, 2016 14:47 - 57 minutes - 51.7 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Brandon Swanson and Ricky Widmer into the studio to talk about the buyers and seller this MLB trade deadline season. Additional topics: MLB All Star Game Red Sox Trade For Pomeranz Alshon Jeffery and the Bears (Recorded on: July 14th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 Brandon - @Young_Swan19 Ricky - @RickyWidmer Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcas...

Bulls Desire To Stay Relevant Hurts Them Long Term

July 10, 2016 10:03 - 52 minutes - 47 MB

Mike Rankin discusses the latest free agency moves by the Chicago Bulls. How is their desire to stay relevant hurting their success long term? Additional Topics: New York Yankees Detroit Tigers ALB All Star Game/Home Run Derby (Recorded on: July 7th, 2016) Rankin Wade To Bulls Article: https://mostvaluablepodcasts.com/2016/07/06/bulls-vision-of-future-more-blurry-after-wade-signing/ SI Wade Article: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/06/dwyane-wade-bulls-heat-nba-free-agency-grades-signings-ru...

Chicago Bulls 2016 NBA Draft Recap

June 28, 2016 04:56 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Ricky Widmer and Dave Oster into the studio to rap the 2016 NBA Draft for the Chicago Bulls. Additional Topics: Andrew Shaw Trade Derrick Rose Trade Chicago Cubs Injuries (Recorded on: June 24th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can affor...

Was Trading Teuvo Teravainen The Right Move For The Blackhawks?

June 17, 2016 03:06 - 50 minutes - 45.7 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Sean Anderson into the studio to discuss the recent trade by the Chicago Blackhawks. Was it the right move to trade Teuvo Teravainen? Additional Topics: Wilson Contreras Call-Up Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors Alshon Jeffery's Future With The Bears (Recorded on: June 16th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/m...

Tim Anderson and The Future of The Chicago White Sox

June 11, 2016 00:27 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MB

Mike Rankin invites Brian Bilek (@BrianBilek_) from FutureSox.com to talk about Tim Anderson and the future of the Chicago White Sox. (Recorded on: June 10th, 2016) Future Sox: www.chicagonow.com/future-sox Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a littl...

Robin Ventura Is Not The Right Manager For The White Sox!

June 03, 2016 13:49 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Luc Behannesy into the studio to discuss the Chicago White Sox. Should Robin Ventura be fired this season? Should the team trade young talent for James Shields? Additional Topics: The state of the Chicago Bulls Realistic odds for the Chicago Bears in 2016 (Recorded on: June 2nd, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as li...

What Does Joakim Noah Loss Mean For The Chicago Bulls?

May 27, 2016 14:21 - 39 minutes - 35.1 MB

Mike Rankin discusses the current state of the Chicago Bulls (again) and what the loss of Joakim Noah would mean to the team as a whole. (Recorded on: May 27th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to cont...

Are The Cavaliers The New Favorite To Win The NBA Title?

May 20, 2016 05:18 - 47 minutes - 42.5 MB

Sean Anderson and Ricky Widmer fill in for Mike Rankin! They discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers playoff success. Are they the new NBA title favorites? Additional topics: MLB 1/4 season review Jalen Ramsey injury (Recorded on: May 19th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 ------------------------------------ You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expa...

Did The Washington Nationals Overpay For Stephen Strasburg?

May 13, 2016 14:12 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Ricky Widmer onto the podcast to discuss the recent news from the Washington Nationals. How bad is Bryce Harper's actions? Does Strasburg deserve a big contract? Additional Topics: Jake Arrieta's future in Chicago Chicago Bears (Recorded on: May 12th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us ...

Will Baseball Ever Be Clean Of PED's?

May 07, 2016 19:05 - 56 minutes - 51 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Sean Anderson and Ricky Widmer onto the podcast to discuss the recent suspension of Dee Gordon for PED's. Will baseball ever be totally clean of them? Additional Topics: White Sox need a 5th starter MLB April Round-up Bears Roster Outlook Following Draft (Recorded on: May 5th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as litt...

2016 NFL Draft Reactions

May 02, 2016 04:02 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MB

Mike Rankin discusses the biggest moments and moves from the 2016 NFL Draft. Additional Topics: Chicago Bears Draft Chicago White Sox success Chicago Cubs (Recorded on: May 1st, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it reall...

2016 NFL Draft: Carson Wentz and Jared Goff Are GARBAGE!

April 24, 2016 05:17 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Jake Randulich onto the podcast to discuss the 2016 NFL Draft following the Eagles/Browns trade. Additional Topics: Jake Arrieta no-hitter Chicago Bears Draft Andrew Shaw Comments (Recorded on: April 23rd, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if you...

2016 NFL Draft: Who Should The Rams Take With The #1 Pick?

April 16, 2016 17:42 - 37 minutes - 33.1 MB

Mike Rankin discusses who the Los Angeles Rams should take with their newly acquired #1 overall pick. Additional Topics: Chicago Bulls overview Chicago Bears 2016 schedule Chicago Blackhawks playoff run Bears 2016 schedule: http://www.chicagobears.com/gameday/schedule.html (Recorded on: April 16th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as li...

Do The Chicago Bulls Need Major Changes?

April 08, 2016 03:51 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Ricky Widmer onto the podcast to discuss the Chicago Bulls and if they need to make some major changes. Additional Topics: Who should the Bears take at #11? The start of the MLB season (Recorded on: April 7th, 2016) Check out MVP on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/most-…sts/id1022197681 You can directly support Most Valuable Podcasts at patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts. Become a patron for as little as $1/month to help us expand our great content for you. Also, if...

Chicago White Sox: Prospects To Watch In 2016

April 02, 2016 06:38 - 37 minutes - 33.1 MB

Mike Rankin invites Brian Bilek from FutureSox.com to talk about some of the prospects fan can expect to see in 2016. Additional Topics: Can Cubs win it all? MLB Season Picks/Predictions (Recorded on: April 1st, 2016) ------------------------------------ Future Sox: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox Rankin's Cubs Article: http://cubbiescrib.com/2016/03/31/chicago-cubs-lineup-has-potential-to-carry-them-to-a-world-series/ ------------------------------------ Check out MVP on iTunes: itune...

Are The White Sox Wrong In The Adam LaRoche Controversy?

March 18, 2016 19:14 - 35 minutes - 31.4 MB

Mike Rankin gives his thoughts and opinions on the Adam LaRoche Controversy surrounding the Chicago White Sox. Is the team at fault? Is LaRoche at fault? Additional Topics: Chicago Bears offseason March Madness Chewing Tobacco in the MLB (Recorded on: March 17th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 ------------------------------------ Snapchat: mostvaluablepod Patreon: patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/MostValuablePod Facebook: www.facebook.com/mvpsportsnetwork

Can The Chicago White Sox Compete For The AL Central In 2016?

March 12, 2016 19:44 - 48 minutes - 43.4 MB

Mike Rankin welcomes Luc Behannesy into the studio to discuss whether or not the Chicago White Sox have an actual chance of winning the AL Central this year. Additional Topics: What other moves do the Bears need to make? Who will contend in NL Central in 2016? 2016 MLB Season Divisional picks (Recorded on: March 10th, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 ------------------------------------ Snapchat: mostvaluablepod Patreon: patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/MostVa...

Chicago Cubs Will Win 2016 World Series

March 04, 2016 06:15 - 46 minutes - 41.8 MB

Mike Rankin discusses why the Chicago Cubs will win the 2016 World Series. Will Theo finally break the curse in Chicago? Additional Topics: Chicago Bulls are going nowhere Why will the Chicago White Sox be better in 2016? Chicago Bears 2016 playoff chances (Recorded on: March 3rd, 2016) Twitters: Mike - @Rankin906 ------------------------------------ Snapchat: mostvaluablepod Patreon: patreon.com/mostvaluablepodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/MostValuablePod Facebook: www.facebook.com/...

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