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Today’s word of the day is ‘presser’ as in press conference as in introduction as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in media frenzy. What a day yesterday. What did Ohtani have to say about his surgery, his contract, and his future. (17:30) Not only did the Dodgers introduce Ohtani, but they traded for Tyler Glasnow. Financial bullying! (22:40) What is going on with the Tampa Bay Rays? A city council member wants the name changed to St. Pete and the team is refusing. Could it collapse the deal? (31:40) Review: Modern Romance. (36:10) What is happening with the Washington sports teams? Are the Wizards and Capitals moving down the road to Virginia? (43:20) NPPOD. (47:00) What is happening with Inter Miami’s new stadium? Remember it was supposed to be privately funded. Well, not anymore!

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