Jeff and Kevin discuss the Blue Jays’ 5-4 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, Steven Matz battling through five innings of two-run ball, and Jordan Romano’s maturation as a closer. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan weighs in on the early stages of MLB’s CBA talks with the MLBPA and Robbie Ray’s potential asking price in free agency (20:14). Lou Merloni, former MLB infielder and co-host of Merloni and Fauria on WEEI, stops by to chat about the Red Sox’s current COVID-19 ordeal, his interview with Alex Cora on Wednesday, and Boston exceeding expectations this season(44:51). Ed Sprague, former MLB third baseman and current Director of Player Development for the Oakland Athletics, discusses Marcus Semien’s time with the A’s, Starling Marte’s impact since being acquired at the trade deadline, and Matt Olson’s strong 2021 campaign (1:05:39).
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