Tony La Russa has now said he didn't have a problem with the Twins throwing at Yermin Mercedes. Should the White Sox fire their first place manager? One thing is for sure, Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti are FIRED UP! Plus, we have Brooksy's Best Bets for Wednesday, May 19.

(0:54) Tony La Russa's comments after Twins threw behind Mercedes ... (1:12) Should La Russa be fired? ... (5:52) How La Russa is losing his locker room ... (8:00) Brooksy's Best Bets for Wednesday ... (9:02) Shohei Ohtani a great bet ... (11:27) Jake Arrieta's perfect betting line ... (12:20) Brooksy's Lock of the Day.

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Ah, the unwritten baseball rule debates are back for yet another season. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti discuss the backlash that resulted from Yermin Mercedes' 3-0 home run. Then they discuss eight hitters who deserve more attention, including two deep dives.

(4:03) Rowdy Roundup ... (5:58) Shohei Ohtani or Tatis? Acuna? Soto? Trout? ... (9:27) Pujols' impact on Dodgers ... (13:24) Yermin Mercedes 3-0 swing, unwritten rules ... (16:54) Why Manny Machado's slide was clean ... (20:11) Mets getting reinforcements ... (24:10) 8 hitters who deserve more attention ... (25:36) How to pitch to Ronald Acuna ... (32:39) Broosky breaks down Vladdy Jr.'s swing.

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After Jeff Passan reported the Oakland Athletics could start exploring relocation possibilities, Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti detail 10 cities that could all potentially serve as a new home for the franchise.

(1:38) Oakland A's relocation details ... (3:18) Mariners calling up two top prospects ... (6:08) MLB COVID-19 updates ... (7:02) Buster Posey back to MVP form? ... (8:33) Mike Trout and Byron Buxton decrease launch angles ... (11:25) Drew Robinson's story gets even better ... (13:56) Top landing spots for Oakland A's ... (15:14) Problems with A's in San Jose ... (16:08) Las Vegas A's? ... (18:15) Texas could support another team ... (14:49) Portland deserves an MLB team ... (21:48) Nashville could be the best option? ... (24:27) Relocation predictions ... (26:40) Unrealistic, but would-be-awesome landing spots

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Will Middlebrooks is giving away free money. These are his best MLB bets for Tuesday, May 11.

(1:45) Why Orioles vs. Mets is a great bet ... (6:05) Phillies could be easy money ... (7:00) Angels vs. Astros first-five bet, explanation ... (8:58) Red Sox a good run line bet ... (10:53) Yankees bets ... (13:30) Brooksy's Lock of the Day.

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Now that Albert Pujols has been released, who should sign him? Or, should he hang up the cleats for good? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti list 5 teams (plus a couple more) who should consider signing the Hall of Fame-bound first baseman.

(1:25) Albert Pujols release details ... (4:21) Pujols want to continue playing ... (6:20) The dumbest rule in baseball ... (8:58) Why Francisco Lindor's slump is over ... (10:51) David Ortiz on hitting in today's game ... (15:59) Tony La Russa's BIG managerial mistake ... (19:51) Astros-Yankees reaction ... (26:05) Pujols to New York or Chicago? ... (28:00) A reunion with the Cardinals ... (28:15) NL teams that should consider Pujols ... (31:25) Does Pujols have anything left?

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Will Middlebrooks details the money lines and best bets for the Thursday slate of MLB games. It's free money here, people.

(2:30) Minor League Baseball begins ... (3:45) Brooksy's Best Bets ... (6:39) Indians-Royals best bet ... (7:55) Pirates vs. Padres money line, bet ... (9:33) Rays vs. Angels best bet ... (12:08) A's vs. Blue Jays a good bet ... (14:01) Bonus pick 'em.

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Who has been the most impressive team this season? Most surprising player? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti talk through a rocking week of MLB action. They also pick their most disappointing and surprising teams and players through the first month of the season.

(1:10) Mets-Phillies non-home run by Rhys Hoskins ... (6:15) Dustin May injury ... (9:12) The worst pitcher injury of the season ... (11:45) Max Scherzer's baby-making complete game ... (14:37) Breaking dog news ... (16:08) Most impressive players so far ... (21:20) This NL Central team has been the most impressive ... (23:08) Most surprising players so far; Red Sox ... (28:11) Mariners bullpen ... (28:34) San Francisco Giants biggest surprise ... (31:04) White Sox, Michael Kopech ... (31:28) Most disappointing players both play in New York ... (35:59) Yankees play uninspired baseball ... (39:21) Way-too-early MVP picks.

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2021 adjustments? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti detail 5 players who changed their batting stances significantly this season, including Joey Votto and Cody Bellinger. Will breaks down why these hitters may have made these alterations and what impact they are making so far.

(4:07) Worst umpire call of the year in Brewers game ... (8:47) Robot umpires in MLB? ... (11:57) Can Mike Trout hit .400 this year? ... (18:30) Fair for Mets fans to boo Francisco Lindor ... (24:01) Batting stance changes ... (24:13) Cody Bellinger ... (30:48) Joey Votto ... (36:08) Kyle Schwarber ... (37:34) Wil Myers ... (42:13) Omar Narvaez.

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Current MLB analyst and former Oakland A's pitcher Dallas Braden jumps onboard with Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti to detail the reasons behind the Oakland A's 13-game winning streak and why it came to an end on Sunday. Will and Danny discuss the Tatis-Bauer feud, Padres-Dodgers series two recap.

(2:21) Rowdy Roundup ... (2:55) Padres-Dodgers is a rivalry ... (4:35) Fernando Tatis Jr. trolls Trevor Bauer ... (7:23) National impact of Padres-Dodgers ... (9:07) Dave Roberts takes exception...Did Tatis peep signs? ... (17:23) Dallas Braden ... (25:22) Oakland A's winning streak ends ... (27:24) Most underrated player in Oakland? ... (33:01) Ohtani batting practice story ... (49:30) Danny's Daddy of the Week.

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16-year MLB veteran and current Dodgers pregame/postgame analyst Jerry Hairston Jr. joins Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti for a preview of the second round of Padres-Dodgers. What adjustments does each club need to make? Who who'd you take in a brawl?

(3:30) Why Padres-Dodgers is a feud, not a rivalry ... (5:43) Biggest difference between playing in San Diego and Los Angeles? ... (9:06) Explaining Fernando Tatis Jr.'s early struggles and playing through injury ... (11:27) Jerry Hairston Jr. sustained the same injury as Tatis Jr. and had surgery ... (13:57) Series pitching matchups ... (14:11) "Julio Urias might be the Dodgers best pitcher." ... (17:06) Jerry's most uncomfortable at-bat? Roy Halladay ... (20:07) Must-hear Derek Jeter story ... (21:54) Who would you rather have: Dodgers-Padres edition ... (27:44) What makes Mookie Betts the best right fielder in baseball ... (32:37) Dodgers-Padres Fight Night: Will and Jerry nominate two players from each team to fight in a ring ... (36:21) 3 players Jerry Hairston Jr. wants next to him in a brawl ... (36:43) The scariest baseball human of all-time? Vicente Padilla ... (38:21) Jonny Gomes the ultimate brawl teammate.

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