The majority of relief pitchers who make the All-Star team routinely are buoyed by their save total, with the guys setting them up usually landing on the outside looking in. But there are exceptions. Darren O'Day was one of them. The longtime reliever - and current Braves broadcaster - joined Bradfo to talk about when he made the All-Star team in 2015 and how non-closing relievers should be viewed when designating the All-Star honor. Bradfo also talks to one of those relievers who is currently having a standout season, Pierce Johnson, about life as a relief pitcher. There is also a quality Dad joke along the way.

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