Tim Kurkjian joins Buster for a special edition of Baggage Claim Monday on a Friday to discuss the Bryce Harper injury update and what this means for the future of the Phillies. Plus, they break down the impact of Aaron Judge and why he is an early leader for MVP. Then, Jessica Mendoza joins to give her take on the electronic strike zone and how it could bring in a younger viewership. Later, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets.
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Hembo and Buster discuss Mike Trout back to being Mike Trout, clear path for the Reds to make the playoffs, most unwatchable team, and the Mets’ need to rebuild their pitching pipeline. Then, the Brewers’ Christian Yelich stops by to talk about Hembo’s question on pull side hitting, how he became a power hitter, when he noticed Milwaukee’s offense coming together, and his pal Rowdy Tellez. Then, some of John Sterling’s best calls. Later, Jessica Mendoza on experiencing Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, CJ Abrams and the Nationals having fun, and the early warts shown by the Dodgers. 
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9:49 Hembo
25:24 Christian Yelich
37:15 The best John Sterling calls
43:35 Jessica Mendoza
55:11 Bleacher Tweets 
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Pull Side Power

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile in the Clown Car to discuss presenting Freddie Freeman with custom cleats, Miguel Rojas coaching up Mookie Betts, and King Coney’s plea for cooperation in handling pitching injuries. Next, Sarah Langs has numbers for the Astros, Shōta Imanaga and Garrett Crochet. Then, David Schoenfield on the Brewers’ exciting start, Jackson Holliday’s first hit, if the White Sox could be historically bad, Spencer Strider needing Tommy John, Houston’s big problems, and ugliness from the Mariners. Plus, Buster’s interview with the switcharoo fan on Sunday Night Baseball, and sound of Eduardo and Freddie.
10:17 Clown Car with Eduardo, Karl, Coney
20:30 Eduardo gives Freddie Freeman custom cleats
21:49 Sarah Langs
30:49 David Schoenfield
44:41 Buster interview the switcharoo fan on SNB
47:12 #BleacherTweets
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Feat of Physics

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Dodgers-Padres on Sunday Night Baseball, the Padres’ starting pitching, Shohei Ohtani’s translator Ippei Mizuhara facing federal charges, the excitement around Jackson Holliday’s major league debut and the Royals taking it to the Astros. Then, Todd Random has thoughts on the Red Sox honoring the 2004 team, the latest Beyond the Ballpark entry and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Josh and Bo Naylor hitting home runs in the same game, and Tyler Glasnow’s 14 K outing.
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Cool Club

Buster leads off the podcast with the news of No. 1 MLB prospect Jackson Holliday getting called up to The Show. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on the pitching crisis facing MLB. Then, Hembo goes deep on the league’s pitching woes. Plus, his thoughts on Anthony Volpe’s hot start, José Altuve’s pursuit of 3,000 hits and Stephen Strasburg’s legacy. Later, is Tim Kurkjian buying or selling Yankees, Guardians and Marlins?
11:17 Buster on pitching injuries
17:31 Hembo
35:56 Tim Kurkjian
49:45 #BleacherTweets
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Ludicrously Juvenile

Eduardo Pérez about Ronel Blanco's second straight sensational outing, the Astros’ bullpen bouncing back and major injury news across the league. Then, Sarah Langs on Garrett Crochet, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, and mediating Buster’s fantasy baseball disputes. Later, Jorge Castillo talks about the latest on Gerrit Cole’s return, the MLBPA blaming the pitch clock for injuries, the Yankees’ hot start, the Mets living their worst case scenario and a rocky transition for Shohei Ohtani. 
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10:09 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez
22:03 Sarah Langs
30:32 Jorge Castillo
51:07 #BleacherTweets
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