In this episode of the Ryan Ripken Show, Fox Sports Baseball Analyst and Host of the Flippin Bats Podcast, Ben Verlander joins the show. Ryan and Ben share some Minor League stories before diving into what looks like a wide open American League this season.

Moving on, Ryan does his breakdowns of Orioles Pitchers Cade Povich and Zach Eflin ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. Also, Grayson Rodriguez breaks silence on his injury.

Later on, Senior Writer for the Athletic, Tyler Kepner, joins the show to talk Orioles, and how the Blue Jays are in an interesting position heading into this season.

The show ends with some news and notes, including a viral post made by the Double-A team the Chesapeake Baysox.

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