The Joe Rose Show

Tuesday’s show starts with the World Baseball Classic as Venezuela rallies past Italy to set up a championship showdown with the United States. Joe and Hollywood debate why the Miami Marlins can’t draw similar crowds despite baseball’s popularity in the region and touch on the Miami Open, highlighting some of the lesser-known players making an impact early in the tournament. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins, with discussions on tougher practices, offseason roster moves, and which former players might shine with new teams. Later, Kyle Crabbs breaks down the Dolphins’ new additions and positional battles, while Dan Radakovich joins following his Athletic Director of the Year award to discuss Hurricanes football and basketball successes and the evolving college sports landscape. The show wraps with Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough sharing insights on how WBC experience benefits his roster, praising young talent, and previewing Opening Day along with the new challenge rule for balls and strikes.

Hour 1 kicks off with the excitement of the World Baseball Classic as Venezuela rallies past Italy to set up a championship showdown with the United States, bringing a postseason-like atmosphere that has South Florida buzzing. The guys debate why that same energy hasn’t translated to consistent crowds for the Miami Marlins, even with clear evidence that baseball can thrive in the market. They also touch on the Miami Open, where lesser-known players are getting opportunities early in the tournament. Joe sounds off on the Miami Dolphins, arguing the team needs tougher, more physical practices this season after what he calls their softest camp under Mike McDaniel. The hour also includes Opening Day memories, pressure on Team USA heading into the WBC final, a Tyreek Hill injury update, and a debate over which former Dolphins could shine—or struggle—with their new teams.

Hour 2 focuses on the Miami Heat and their upcoming schedule, including matchups with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers, as the guys debate whether LeBron James will play on the second night of a back-to-back and discuss his evolving role alongside Luka Dončić. The conversation expands into a broader NBA discussion, including Scottie Pippen as one of the greatest No. 2 options ever, before shifting into the classic GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Hollywood’s Headlines wraps the hour with a mix of wild stories, from Rutgers football big spending on fireworks to bizarre Florida headlines and a pronunciation correction from Travis Etienne.

Hour 3 dives into Miami sports with Kyle Crabbs breaking down the Dolphins’ offseason, including the additions of Darrell Baker and Josh Uche, new wide receivers Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, and the offensive line competition, while offering his overall outlook on the team and which former Dolphins could thrive with their new clubs. Dan Radakovich also joins following his award as Athletic Director of the Year to discuss the Hurricanes’ success, praising Coach Jai Lucas for turning the basketball program around and reflecting on the football team’s national championship run. He weighs in on the evolving landscape of college sports, including NIL, the transfer portal, and program politics, and previews what fans can expect as Spring Football kicks off next week.

Hour 4 features a look ahead to tonight’s World Baseball Classic championship game, with the United States set to face Venezuela in a thrilling final at LoanDepot Park in Miami. With Miami Marlins Opening Day just around the corner and spring training underway, Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough joins to discuss how World Baseball Classic experience could benefit his players, praise young talents like Otto Lopez and Owen Caissie, and explain tough roster decisions including sending Joe Mack to the minors and preparing Kyle Stowers for Opening Day. He also weighs in on the new rule allowing challenges on balls and strikes. The guys close the hour with more Miami Dolphins offseason talk, breaking down roster outlook and the newest free‑agent additions as the team continues shaping its roster for the upcoming season.