Inside the (Rob) Parker

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Nats World Series Mania; Astros Storm Back; Guest: Anchor Darren Haynes on Washington's Run Oct 16, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at the Nationals continuing their magical postseason run to the World Series after sweeping the Cardinals, the Astros regaining the upper hand in their series against the Yankees, . He also gives the Analytic of The Week, Foul or Fair, and names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week.

Guest: Darren Haynes - D.C. Anchor discusses the buzz in the capital over the Nationals unforgettable postseason ride.

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Rays Stay Alive; 3 LDS Game 5's; Rob's Top 3 Playoff Teams; Dodgers/Nats Game 5 Preview Oct 09, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob previews a trio of Divisional Round Game 5's after the Rays took Game 4 against Houston to force an elimination game, the Nationals/Dodgers, and Braves/Cardinals deciding matchups, He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week.

Guest: Tim Cates - Dodgers pregame host looks at how the Dodgers blew a chance to close out the Nationals, and previews Game 5.

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Wild Card Edition: Nats' Night; Rays/A's; Maddon/Angels Inevitability; Guests: Barry Zito, Gary Matthews, Jr. Oct 02, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, it's playoff time and Rob gives his take on the Nationals winning their Wild Card game over the Brewers, the Rays/A's AL Wild Card matchup, and why old school manager Joe Maddon will be able to bounce back from his firing in Chicago. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, Fair or Foul and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Barry Zito - Cy Young winner and World Series champion on Moneyball, the A's consistency despite having no payroll, if he likes the changes in the game since he called it quits, and his new book Curveball.; Gary Matthews, Jr. - 11-year MLB vet and current Phillies' broadcaster with his thoughts on the playoffs, and if this could be the year hitting beats pitching.

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Stacked MLB Playoffs; Bruce Bochy Props; 2019 Milestones; Guest: 2-Time All-Star Dmitri Young, Rays Beat Writer Dick Scanlon Sep 25, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his take on what should be a stacked MLB Playoff field, pays respect to retiring Giants manager Bruce Bochy, and the MLB assault on the record books. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, Fair or Foul and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Dmitri Young - 2-time MLB All-Star on working with youth amateur baseball players and his take on the MLB Playoff field; Dick Scanlon - Longtime Rays Beat Writer on Tampa making a postseason run despite little local fan interest, and their prolonged under-the-radar success.

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Severino's Stretch Run Return; Altuve's Second Half Tear; Top 3 Teams; Guest: HOF Barry Larkin Talks young Stars Sep 18, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his take on Luis Severino's return to the Yankees, Jose Altuve's second half tear, and Pirates Closer Felipe Vazquez's arrest for solicitation of minors. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Barry Larkin - MLB Hall of Famer on why he's still involved in the game as an instructor, why he couldn't strike out as much as players do today, why which players he likes watching today.; Jesus Ortiz - La Vida Baseball Writer looks at the Astros heading into the playoffs, and Big Papi's return to Fenway after a near fatal shooting.

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Dombrowski Out; Welcome Home Papi; Byron Buxton Done; Top 3 Teams; Guests: Ex-MLB'er Bernard Gilkey, Sox writer Alex Speier Sep 11, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his take on Dave Dombrowski being removed as President of Baseball Operations less than a year after winning the World Series, Big Papi's first public appearance at Fenway since being shot in the Dominican Republic, and the Twins loss outfielder Byron Buxton for the year with a shoulder injury. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Bernard Gilkey - Former MLB Outfielder on why Cardinals fans are the best in MLB, and why he enjoys the changes since he retired.; Alex Speier - Author of Home Grown: How the Red Sox Built a Champion From the Ground Up on his book detailing Boston's 2018 title run.

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Verlander No-Hit Dominance; Twins Record HR Barrage; Aquino's August Explosion; Guests: Michael Bourne, Lavelle Neal Sep 04, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at Justin Verlander's recent no-hitter, his late career resurgence, the Twins continuing their record home run barrage, and Reds' rookie Aristedes Aquino's rookie record August tear. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Michael Bourne - Former MLB Outfielder and stolen base leader discusses the decline of the stolen base, and why it will come back.; Lavelle Neal - Twins Beat Writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune discusses watching the Twins record home run barrage, and playoff possibilities.

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Acuña Superstar Status; Dodgers/Yankees Blockbuster WS?; Astros Cy Young Stranglehold; Guests: Jacque Jones Aug 28, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why Ronald Acuña has already ascended to superstar status in only his second year, why a Dodgers/Yankees World Series would be a blockbuster would be huge for MLB, and looks at the Astros aces setting up for a rare 1, 2 Cy Young finish. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Jacque Jones - Former MLB Outfielder discusses going back to USC to get his degree at 44, which players from his generation would best be suited for today's game, and his connection to his early Twins team; Mark Willard - KNBR Host discusses the Giants and A's playoff chances.

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MLB's Gas Station Viagra Panic; Astros' -500 Line; Bill Walton's MLB Debut; Guests: Frankie Rodriguez, Aug 22, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in from on the road has he tours ballparks across the country. He has takes on the MLB's warning to players about using over the counter sexual enhancement drugs, why the upcoming player weekend is good for the game, Vegas making the Astros -500 favorites over the Yankees. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Frankie Rodriguez - Former 7-year MLB pitcher stops by to discuss the changes in the game since he last pitched, why he dislikes spin rate as a stat, and the work he's doing to promote baseball for underprivileged youth in New York; Mark Gonzales - Chicago Tribune Cubs Beat Writer discusses the Cubs leading the NL Central despite season long struggles, and if Joe Maddon will be back in the dugout next year.

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Yelich's 50/30 Shot; Maddon's Hot Seat; Tito's Turnaround; Guests: Former MLB'er Pat Mahomes; Writer Jason Beck Aug 14, 2019

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives looks at Christian Yelich's shot to become the first 50 HR, 30 SB player ever, why Joe Maddon is probably done with the Cubs, and why Tito Francona deserves credit for the Indians coming back to take the AL Central lead after appearing dead in the water. 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: Pat Mahomes - Former MLB pitcher discusses his son, NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes' baseball career, and why he thought he would make it in baseball over football; Jason Beck - Tigers' beat writer for MLB.com discusses everything that's gone wrong for Detroit during a brutal season, and the decline of Miguel Cabrera

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