The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Mar 26, 2026
Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers manager known for World Series success and roster savvy, and Dan Hurley, UConn coach famed for building national contenders. They dig into MLB strategy from bullpen roles to balancing power and situational hitting. They discuss college basketball’s talent surge, tournament pressure, seeding debates, and coaching choices.
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Yankees Win Shows Value Of Balanced Offense
- The Yankees' road 7-0 win showed balanced offense can beat home-run dependence.
- Eight different Yankees had hits and five-through-nine hit .412, exposing a path beyond Aaron Judge power reliance.
Pro Days Can Be Intentional Smoke Screens
- GMs often skip college pro days as deliberate smoke screens to hide true QB interest.
- Colin notes Ryan Poles' attendance at Ty Simpson's pro day signals gamesmanship rather than genuine scouting.
Maintain Draft Leverage By Staying Away From Pro Days
- Avoid revealing desperation at pro days; maintain leverage when negotiating draft trades.
- Colin argues teams skip pro days publicly so a team at 15 can't exploit known interest to demand premium to move up.