The pitchers are winning early in the season and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville try to figure out why before welcoming Rex Hudler to Starkville. The former big leaguer and current Royals broadcaster explains why Kansas City has been the surprise team in baseball through one month, plus...

-Getting booed on Opening Day at the Vet

-Catching a ball from Ripken's 2131

-One of the great practical jokers

-His relationship with his son Cade who has Down Syndrome

-When he knew it was time to go from the dugout to the broadcast booth

The guys wrap things up by brainstorming potential names for a sitcom starring Anthony Rizzo and Freddie Freeman.

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