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Mark and Brandon discuss
- Players bad behavior and the penalties. 
- Young athletes in college and their future prospects 
- Collegiate conferences decide on the future of sports this year.
- Brandon gives the rundown on this week's MLB games and rankings
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As Opening week unwinds Covid-19 throws an effective curveball at the Marlins and the League.
Davey Martinez says his concern has grown from an 8 to a 12.
Kevin Keirmaier hugs to celebrate
Dodgers and Astros clear the benches
We have an unsettling call with a Covid call center.

Planning for Opening Day? 
You betcha!
In this brief episode we say where the Blue Jays call home and share our prep for opening day. 
Best wishes to all of our teams and their players/

Andy Shultz, Assistant Director, Baseball & Business Operations, MiLB.
Andy talks about the Umpire Training Academy, umpire development and what it takes to make it to the majors. He shares his personal story traveling as an umpire playing across different leagues.
Andy also gives us an inside look at the busy life at the 4 week training program at the academy.
 Originally taped May 2019   @MarkBaseballBiz

Phil Terrano, president and experienced agent at “PTSG”   Primetime Sports Group, shares his insights on the path from Sandlot to the Majors

MLB schedule is now out but are the safety precautions in place.
Some players have opted out of the season and others are concerned about the league's ability to manage testing of the teams. Nats speak out.
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We are glad to have a start date for a 60 game season.
Mark and Brandon take a closer look at the MLB / MLBPA Safety Protocols.
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Just Tell Us When and Where
That seems to be the cry from Tony Clark of MLBPA and many players.
Manfred says he is 100% sure there will be a 2020 baseball season and then  recants.
Mark and Brandon have more questions than answers in this episode as they also cry out 
"When and Where?"
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Mark and Brandon discuss the viability of a 2020 MLB season. 
What has been offered and discussed by the owners and players?
Speaking out against Racism. 
Smart and Dumb social Media discuss Drew Brees and how to handle being tone deaf to others' plight.
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