Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley revisit and update their recent discussion on the Dodgers, competitive balance, and what’s good for the game in light of L.A.’s latest additions, then (1:06:18) discuss the Blue Jays’ signing of Anthony Santander and the outlook for Pete Alonso, followed by (1:20:02) a Stat Blast on Bob Uecker and the players with the highest percentage of homers hit against Hall of Famers.

Audio outro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme”

Link to EW Episode 2272

Link to Ben on the Dodgers

Link to Ben C. on L.A. relievers

Link to Sheehan parity post

Link to MLBTR on Scott

Link to MLBTR on Yates

Link to Dodgers deferrals article

Link to Ricketts quote

Link to Pirates fan fest story

Link to Cherington quote

Link to McCutchen misspelling

Link to Marlins spending article

Link to MLBTR on Santander

Link to Dan S. on Santander

Link to Santander Stathead

Link to Alonso update

Link to Alonso/Boras story

Link to Stat Blast question

Link to Uecker clip

Link to Stat Blast data

Link to EW gift subscriptions

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