We talk Shohei Ohtani being named the next cover athlete for MLB the Show 22, why the news wasn’t as exciting as it should have been, the latest on the CBA negotiations and how it’s becoming more clear that this is a two-sided issue, how we as baseball fans don’t ask for much (and are still receiving so little), the crafting of our Top 10 lists for pitchers and catchers entering the 2022 season and much more! Enjoy!

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