07/14/26 Hour 2: MLB All-Star Draft, Illini Summer League Updates & England vs. Argentina World Cup Preview
About this episode
The episode discusses the MLB All-Star Draft, updates on the Illini Summer League, and previews the England vs. Argentina World Cup match.
The second hour kicks off with another Tuesday Draft, as the guys build their ultimate rosters using the biggest stars from the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. From MVP candidates to breakout performers, they debate which players deserve to headline baseball's midsummer showcase. The conversation then shifts to Las Vegas, where several former Illinois basketball standouts are back in action during NBA Summer League. The crew previews the night's games, discusses the development of the Illini alumni, and reacts to reports that Will Riley has been shut down after an outstanding Summer League performance that further boosted his stock. To wrap up the hour, it's a preview of one of international soccer's biggest rivalries as England and Argentina meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. The hosts break down the key matchups, storylines, and predictions as Jude Bellingham and England look to deny Lionel Messi and Argentina a trip to the World Cup Final.
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