In this episode: Oneil Cruz hits the hardest hit ever recorded, at over 100 MPH. Cubs and Cardinals both take home wins. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a homerun on his first pitch in his return to the Braves. Shohei Ohtani faces hitters for the first time in two years during batting practice, and Darin Ruf sues the Reds. 

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In this episode, Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and 15 others are no longer banned from baseball—but why now? Plus, exploring the reasons behind each individual’s original ban and what their reinstatement could mean. 

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In this episode: Teams are anticipated to ask about Paul Skenes, but will he be moved? Would leaving Pittsburgh be the best move for Skenes, or should he stay with the Pirates longer?

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In this episode: Breaking down whether there’s a real difference between team owners who inherited their franchises and those who built their wealth independently. Is there a noticeable gap in success between “nepo-baby” owners and self-made ones?

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In this episode: Clayton Kershaw makes his season debut for the Dodgers. The Twins’ 13-game winning streak is broken by the Brewers. Jose Alvarado is suspended for 80 games, and another manager loses his job.

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In this episode: Looking into the managing history of Bob Nutting. The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired Bob Nutting after five plus seasons of managing. Since taking over, it seems like he only cared about profit, not necessarily team growth and competition. 

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In this episode: Adam Ottavino joins the show to talk about his experience as a reliever. Being a reliever has its pros and cons: but the cons can be devastating. Relievers can have a great few games, but one bad game can tank their stats. 

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In this episode: Adam Ottavino joins to analyze the situation with Rafael Devers and the Red Sox. Kyle Schwarber and Aaron Judge are tied for leads in homers for MLB. Kershaw is set to return after his fifth debut and not one, but two managers are fired.

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In this episode: Sharing memories and moments from being in the minor league that gives it character. Including a team rebrand offered from John Oliver, special uniforms, and…a monkey riding a dog?

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In this episode: Ever since the ABS system was introduced to the MLB in spring training, the strike zone has noticeably tightened — but coaches and players have been left in the dark about the changes. What are the pros and cons of starting to incorporate this new system?

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