On this edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off with his take on the MLB All-Star festivities honoring Jackie Robinson, if the Nationals can get a contract done with Juan Soto, why he’s keeping an eye on the Mariners in the 2nd half, 

 Also, the Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Betting on the Bases and Foul or Fair.

Guests: Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez discusses Juan Soto winning the Home Run Derby, how he plans to deal with the potential distraction of Soto’s ongoing contract negotiations, and what he expects out of his club in the second half. 

ESPN MLB Analyst Doug Glanville discusses attending his first ever All-Star Game, what he’s looking for in the second half.

Author Jeff Fletcher discusses his new book Sho-Time: The Inside Story on Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played.

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