Baseball is back, and this week on the Last Night's Game podcast, Amy and Scott are getting you ready for the 2026 MLB season with the storylines every casual fan should know before the first pitch.

In this episode, they discuss Shohei Ohtani's pursuit of Babe Ruth-level history, the unexpected rise of jewelry and luxury fashion trends in baseball, and the new ABS challenge system that lets players challenge ball-and-strike calls. They also share why the Seattle Mariners are a fun team to follow if you don't already have a favorite and unpack the conversation around the Dodgers' massive payroll, the luxury tax, and what a future MLB lockout could mean.

Whether you're looking for easy baseball conversation starters, trying to understand the biggest MLB trends, or just want to sound smart at happy hour, this episode will help you keep up with the stories everyone will be talking about this baseball season.

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