Robert Murray and Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe break down a busy week around baseball, including the Brewers extending rising prospect Luis Lara, Braden Montgomery's highly anticipated debut, and the bizarre scene in Pittsburgh as Pirates fans taunted Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers exploded offensively.

They also discuss the Astros trade speculation surrounding Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña, the Cubs' continued slide and search for answers, the Cardinals unexpectedly finding themselves in contention during a supposed transition year, and the growing concerns surrounding a Padres team still trying to find consistency.

00:00 - Intro

02:47 - Brewers Extend Luis Lara

06:15 - Braden Montgomery's Debut

10:31 - Pirates Fans vs. Shohei Ohtani

13:58 - Astros Shut Down Trade Rumors

16:50 - Cubs Continue to Slide

20:26 - Cardinals Exceeding Expectations

24:20 - Padres...

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