MLB Insider Jon Morosi joins Ben and JD to discuss MLB’s contentious negotiations with the MLBA and why fans should remain optimistic about baseball’s return (23:06). Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog checks in to chat about his quarantine experience, the NHL’s return-to-play format, and Nathan MacKinnon’s standout 2019-20 season (53:24). Chael Sonnen, former UFC fighter and current ESPN MMA analyst, weighs in on the art of trash-talking and tees up this Saturday’s Fight Night card (1:11:39). Former MLB first baseman Carlos Pena chimes in on his relationship with baseball super agent Scott Boras and the PA’s handling of MLB’s current pause (1:38:17). ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks discusses the NBA’s potential return-to-play strategy and the number of teams that are likely to participate in the league’s restart (1:59:55).

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