Regular season baseball is finally back, and Dakota, Gemma and Michael are over the moon about it. Not as over the moon as Madison Bumgarner's two home run balls though. This week the Cut4 staff talks favorite Opening Day moments and favorite second teams, as well as tracking David Ross' performance on "Dancing with the Stars."

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A business magazine named Theo Epstein the world's greatest leader, but why doesn't society appreciate Clayton Kershaw more? And what's better, a Hawk Harrelson alarm clock or a Buster Posey hugs blanket? Dakota, Gemma and Ian take on these questions and more on this week's Cut4Cast. They're also joined by Ila Borders, who was the first woman to start and win a men's professional baseball game. She talks about what it's like to learn new pitches and gives advice to other women looking to break into pro ball.

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Will David Ross win "Dancing with the Stars"? Dakota, Gemma and Michael analyze his debut performance and wonder if he'll do a baseball-themed dance every week. They also discuss the World Baseball Classic, MLB players' March Madness picks and the history of the Athletics' green uniforms. Does the story somehow involve sheep in the outfield? Yes, it does.

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This week, Dakota, Gemma and Chris geek out over the World Baseball Classic. They also talk Tim Tebow and Manny Ramirez -- guess which one has a rider for "unlimited sushi" in his new contract? Indians beat reporter Jordan Bastian drops by to speculate on Wily Mo Pena's future and the exact nature of Danny Salazar's new hairstyle.

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Dakota, Gemma and Adrian are extremely excited about the World Baseball Classic. This episode, they talk about Team Israel's hot start and the sheer fun that the Netherlands squad is having. They also discuss the Mustache Hall of Fame and try to make up a nickname for new celebrity couple Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. Al Lopez? Yes, that's probably best.

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Will David Ortiz's new memoir be the best book ever written? Will David Ross win "Dancing with the Stars?" This week, Dakota, Gemma and Ian try to answer these questions, as well as imagine what's in store for MLB's upcoming "Game of Thrones" theme nights. Mets beat reporter Anthony DiComo also stops by to talk about Luis Guillorme's amazing catch and explain how to grow a mustache to pass the time.

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Are the Twins actually the most fun team in baseball? This week, Twins beat reporter Rhett Bollinger joins the Cut4 staff to talk about Byron Buxton, Phil Hughes' Twitter drafts folder and Joe Mauer's secret rap studio. Dakota, Gemma and Ben also discuss Mets pitchers going shark fishing, Mike Piazza's soccer team, and the imminent return of Big Papi.

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At long last, the Cut4Cast's wishes have been answered: Prince Fielder has a cooking show, and best of all, it's called "Fielder's Choice." This week, Gemma, Ian and Michael try to figure out what the show is about and how they can get on it. Nationals beat reporter Jamal Collier also stops by to explain why pitchers and catchers reporting is like the first day of school, and how to best protect yourself from alligators during Spring Training.

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This week, Dakota and Gemma talk Minor League promotions, throwback uniforms and Brian Wilson's comeback … as a knuckleballer. Braves organist Matthew Kaminski also drops by to discuss the ins and outs of being responsible for ballpark music.

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This episode, Statcast Podcast's Mike Petriello joins the Cut4Cast to talk about spin rate and exit velocity and to finally determine which fictional baseball player is the best ever. Dakota, Gemma and Chris also discuss the Caribbean Series, Minor League logos and cute baseball dogs.

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