On this edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob is on the road again, and leads off with his take on Max Scherzer’s impressive return form the DL, Byron Buxton turning the first 8-5 triple play in MLB history, and Hal Steinbrenner proclaiming that the Yankees won’t negotiate with Aaron Judge until after the season. Also, the Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Betting on the Bases and Foul or Fair.

Guests: Authors Jean Fruth and Jeff Idelson discuss their latest book Grassroots Baseball: Route 66 detailing the baseball experience along the historic Route 66.

MLB Bro Editor Mark Grey on the often overlooked significance of Larry Doby breaking the color barrier in the American League.

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