Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci focus on another change in MLB with the Nationals moving on from manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.  Joe weighs in on the moves and what's next in Washington. How is Aaron Boone preparing to manage the AL All-Star team?  Joe talks about making the lineup and picking his pitchers.  With the All-Star game around the corner, Tom delivers the Top 5 storylines of the season!

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci give tribute to the passing of Dave Parker, who was to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in a month.  Joe discusses his relationship with Parker that spanned over several decades.  Tom also notes the passing of 'Bad Company' guitarist Mick Ralphs, who coincidentally will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year.  Plus, is there a two man race for AL MVP between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look back at Padres/Dodgers and pitchers hitting players.  Is having this be part of the game worth risking an injury to a star player? Joe explains why he's in favor of keeping this move. Looking at the College World Series, why did we see so many headlines around the managers of these teams? Tom highlights the young pitchers coming into the game quickly and why sometimes it makes sense!

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci weigh in on the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants. Was there a way to avoid this or handle the situation better? Joe explains why this might have been doomed at the start. Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for one inning.  How does the team handle his continued pitching rehab?  Plus, Joe's playlist this week will be full of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson's music.  

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the 'best' in the game right now starting with Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony's debut at Fenway Park.  Has the approach changed for bringing players up from the minors? Tom asks Joe how the young prospects should be handled.  What shows Tom that Pirates Ace Paul Skenes could be the greatest young pitcher EVER?  The Dodgers are supposed to be the best team, but why aren't they right now?  Plus, after seeing the Cubs' Nico Hoerner get ejected...Joe relives some of his finest moments with the umps behind the plate. 

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci highlight the Braves changing their 3rd base coach and how rarely you see that happen.  We touch on the Knicks moving on from Tom Thibodeau and Joe explains why he doesn't understand the move.  Was the rundown with Orioles rookie Coby Mayo just bad base-running or was it a dirty play?  Joe thinks this could show the importance of spending time in the minor leagues.  Why does Tom think the game needs more players like Brewers RF Sal Frelick?  Joe reveals how you create a shift in the types of players you're coaching.  Plus, Joe thinks he's seeing a trend at the plate, but do the stats support it?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci notice the pace of the season picking up! Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear and why has Juan Soto gotten slower?  Joe explains what he's seeing with Soto and why he doesn't agree with the approach being taken.  Tom wants Jose Ramirez on the Hall of Fame radar immediately!  Players are talking about a change in the strike zone.  Why are we seeing it happen? Plus, what are the biggest surprises we're seeing this season?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci start with changes in Baltimore as the Orioles fire Brandon Hyde.  What can you do when a bad team isn't getting better?  Joe walks through the steps of changing a manager.  Jose Alvarado is suspended which leaves the Phillies looking for bullpen help. Do the Rangers have the next two-way player in MLB and could it become a growing trend in baseball?  Plus, did Joe lose any pull he had at the Vatican?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explore the managerial changes with the Rockies firing Bud Black and the Pirates letting Derek Shelton go. Joe looks at the best way to handle the situation while Tom explains why it's so tough to win in Colorado. Onto the new inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  How music has changed so much in 30 years and why Joe thinks things are so different now.  Plus, we had an old-fashioned manager meltdown! 

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci try to explain the success Aaron Judge is having right now.  When someone is this hot at the plate, Joe explains how he would approach each at bat.  Tom looks at the slower start for Juan Soto as he prepares to return to play in the Bronx.  Kyle Schwarber continues to hammer the ball and sits 3rd in home runs over the last two years.  Tom has some questions about the Marlins pitching, which Joe has some issues with.  Plus, are the Orioles the most disappointing team in baseball?  

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