Talking Points for Friday’s Show
A. Orioles LHP John Means throws no-hitter versus Seattle Mariners
1. Talk about Means no-no and how dumb the dropped strike three rule is
B. Injuries around the league
1. Braves C Travis D’Arnaud on 60-Day IL (torn ligament in left thumb)
2. White Sox CF Luis Robert on 10-Day IL (Grade 3 right hip flexor strain)
3. A’s LHP Jesus Luzardo on 10-Day IL (broken pinkie from playing video games)
4. Dodgers RHP Dustin May on 60-Day IL (Tommy John surgery)
5. Brewers OF Christian Yelich returns to 10-Day IL (back)
6. Blue Jays OF George Springer returns to 10-Day IL after four games (right quad strain)
C. Miami Marlins RHP Paul Campbell suspended for 80 games for positive PED test
1. Marlins pitcher Paul Campbell tested positive for DHCMT, a 50-Year-Old East German Steroid
D. Angels released future HOF 1B Albert Pujols
1. Share your thoughts on the release of a GOAT in Pujols
1. MLB Players of the Month:
1. NL- Ronald Acuna Jr.
2. AL- Bryon Buxton
2. MLB Pitchers of the Month:
1. NL- Jacob deGrom
2. AL- Gerrit Cole
3. MLB Rookies of the Month:
1. NL- Trevor Rogers
F. Francisco Lindor struggling in the Big Apple
1. Talk about Lindor’s major struggles in his first season with the Mets
G. Two different bench clearing brawls with Phillies vs. Mets & Cubs vs. Reds
1. Talk about the two bench clearing brawls and what were your thoughts on it.
H. What matchups are you looking forward to this upcoming week?
1. Discuss some matchups from Saturday -Friday that peaks your interest.