David, Justin and James look toward Shohei vs Judge over the next few days in New York. Coney highlights the trend of so much young talent being given a chance by their respective teams. The trio talks about the best parts of Astros catcher Martín Maldonado being mic’d up on Sunday Night Baseball. Which pitcher’s “minor injury” has you worried more: Jacob deGrom or Corbin Burnes? What is right with Gerrit Cole, and what is wrong with Sandy Alcantara? Plus, contract extensions, rosin rules, and the reality over Giancarlo Stanton.

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00:00 INTRO

03:22 The Opener

06:30 Mic'd up players

10:56 Jacob deGrom hurt? Corbin Burnes injury

14:57 Two pitchers get big extensions!

19:46 Gerrit Cole/Sandy Alcantara

28:13 Rosin rules

33:12 Yankees and Giancarlo Stanton

47:17 OUTRO

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