Zac (@ZacCrippen) and Pete (@Pete_Laclede) take fifteen minutes to break down the latest NHL action (Pete's beloved Caps are going to their first conference finals in twenty years) and talk about the Sixers' future and LeBron's case for the GOAT. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

Zac and Pete highlight some key takeaways from the NFL draft last weekend (Josh Allen is Christian Hackenberg, the Giants are dumb, the Saints must have accidentally traded away next year's first rounder), answer a listener question about the Denver Broncos, talk about key surprises in MLB so far this season--including the breakout of Didi Gregorius--and talk about how they're driving the tractor that is pulling the Las Vegas Golden Knights bandwagon. (Seriously, Pete has been a Las Vegas Golden Knights homer since the beginning.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

Zac (@ZacCrippen) and Pete (@Pete_Laclede) run a mock draft, posing as the GMs of the Browns, Giants, Jets, Broncos, Colts, Bucs, Niners, and Raiders. Zac drops a surprise first overall pick and Pete starts the run on quarterbacks early. What do you think? Drop us a line on Twitter or in the Anchor app! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

Zac, Pete, and Ishan sit down and talk about some of the surprising and totally expected events of the NBA playoffs so far. Is LeBron in danger of not making the playoffs for the first time since Pete was in college? Are the Sixers for real, like Zac thinks? Can the Pelicans upset the Warriors in round 2? Ishan says it hinges on Steph. It's all here--and more--on 3rd String! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

Get Ready for the NBA playoffs with 3rd String! In this episode Zac and Pete talk with Taylor Young, a long time Pounding the Rock contributor and die-hard Spurs fan, about Kawhi Leonard’s tumultuous season and some of the NBA’s most exciting matchups this April. Also find out if the guys are all in agreement on Rookie of the Year voting (spoiler: they’re not), whether the Greek Freak will get the help he needs to propel the Bucks, and what the most popular baby name in Philly will be when 2018 comes to a close! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

Zac and Pete are back, one emergency surgery and one trip to Sin City down, to talk about the week in sports. The guys debate Dez Bryant landing spots, the Ohtani hype train (spoiler, one host yells “whoot whoot”), and bench-clearing "brawls" in baseball. Get ready for a great weekend with 3rd String! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

Zac and Pete briefly give a nod to Philadelphia's latest championship team, the Villanova Wildcats (0:37) before talking about Chance Sisco's bunt against the Twins' shift in the 9th inning (5:02). Zac also comes out as a bat flip supporter (9:18) and the two guys discuss the Phillies' management woes (13:42), the Cubs' rotation issues (20:30), and the new-look Los Angeles Rams (25:49). In closing, they reveal the NFL-winning strategy for the Browns to employ during the upcoming draft (33:45). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

On this bonus pod, Zac and Pete welcome “Uncle Saw” back to the show, fresh off his trip to the Mecca of college hoops betting: Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The guys discuss what it’s like watching the Round of 64 in a major casino, some interesting winners/losers, and what lines to watch for in this weekend’s Final Four. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

In the final episode of our MLB preview trilogy, Zac, Pete, and Ishan discuss over/under predictions for each team in the American League and National League West. Will Shohei Ohtani overcome his spring blues? Will Wade Davis be enough to support the Rockies Bullpen? Are the Giants going to be the comeback story of the year? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support

In this episode of 3rd String we break down some of the biggest things you need to know about the American League and National League central divisions. What is Byron Buxton's ceiling? Are the Indians a lock over the Twins? Will Jose Quintana dominate the Cardinals?.Will the Cubs regret letting Arrieta go to Philly? Zac, Pete, and Ishan break down all of these questions and more! It's a great episode, and the perfect thing to get you pumped for Opening Day next week! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support