We run through some of the news of the past week—including a two-pound chicken tender being offered at the Texas Rangers’ stadium, Vlad Guerrero Jr. getting injured, and Adam Jones finally landing with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2:00). Then, in the final installment of our preseason trend series, we discuss the ways that pitch speed and selection, as well as pitcher usage, training, and health have drastically altered the way baseball is played in just the past five years (32:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

      
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How Has Pitcher Usage Fundamentally Changed the Game We Love? | The Ringer MLB Show

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We’re joined by Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez to discuss the biggest lessons he learned from a tough 2020, how he’s adjusting to fatherhood, what it’s like to call a game when CC is on the mound, the pressure of playing for the Yankees, and more. 

Hosts: CC Sabathia, Ryan Ruocco
Guest: Gary Sánchez
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Gary Sánchez on Catching CC and Becoming a Vet

CC and Ryan break down the minor league baseball rule changes and CC shares how he would’ve handled them if they went into effect while he was still playing. Plus: why it’s ridiculous to expect the Nets to be title or bust, whether New York can ever become a Mets, Jets, or Nets town, and what the last year has taught us about our own resilience and senses of optimism. 

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
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Minor League Rule Changes, Brooklyn Title Expectations, and One Year Podcasting in a Pandemic

The guys kick things off with a Yankees-filled edition of slanging heat (01:30). Later, we’re joined by Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery to discuss his brief high school basketball career, his role on the Yankees this upcoming season, the hardest pitch for him to learn, and more (19:00).
Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
Guest: Jordan Montgomery
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CC kicks off this week slinging some heat about Marcus Stroman and Hunter Greene (2:41), before the guys are joined by Yankees star Gleyber Torres to discuss his offseason diet, winning a World Series in New York, his 2020 season, and playing 'Call of Duty' with Gio Urshela (20:30).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
Guest: Gleyber Torres
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How Has Pitcher Usage Fundamentally Changed the Game We Love? | The Ringer MLB Show

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