This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob on Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez emerging as an MLB star in his first  season, Mariano Rivera's nearly unparalleled career, Dodger Stadium's $100 million facelift ahead of the 2020 All-Star Game, and why there's nothing like Cooperstown. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Jerry Hairston, Jr.- Former 16-year MLB veteran and Dodgers broadcaster, discusses on transition from the diamond to the broadcast booth and the future of the game; Jon Heyman - MLB Network insider looks at team needs heading into the trade deadline.

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