Inside the (Rob) Parker

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Inside the Parker: Pitch Clock Woes, the Worst Contract in MLB + Former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins & The Athletic's Will Sammon Apr 05, 2023

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On this edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by discussing his biggest problem with the new pitch clock, why Los Angeles Angels slugger Anthony Rendon may have the worst contract in Major League Baseball and which St Louis Cardinals phenom could become MLB's Next Big Thing. Later, former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins checks in to discuss the Minnesota Twins hot start to the season, and The Athletic's Will Sammon swings by to discuss the New York Mets' rocky start. Plus, we've got appearances from the analytics guru himself Anthony Masterson, as well as sports betting maven David Gascon. Finally, Rob closes with some breaking news for all you loyal readers of MLBBro.com!

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Inside the Parker: 2023 MLB Opening Day, World Series Predictions + MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds Mar 29, 2023

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On the MLB Opening Day edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by making his official 2023 World Series predictions. Will he pick Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees for the third year in a row? Has his love affair with Fernando Tatis Jr and the San Diego Padres finally dissipated? You'll have to tune in to find out! Plus, MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds explains why he likes the Houston Astros to get back to the World Series, what makes the Texas Rangers so dangerous, why he loves that that New York Mets have decided to push all-in, the early returns on the new rule changes and much more! Later, The Athletic columnist Steve Buckley swings by to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the Boston Red Sox heading into the season. Finally, Rob closes the pod with his annual Ode to Opening Day.

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Inside the Parker: World Baseball Classic Reaction + World Series champion Mark Gubicza Mar 22, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by sharing his thoughts on Japan's dramatic championship game victory over the United States at the World Baseball Classic, why it's so important for Shohei Ohtani to parlay that WBC success into MLB postseason success and how Jose Altuve's unfortunate injury at the WBC could impact the Houston Astros moving forward. Plus, World Series champion and Los Angeles Angels television analyst Mark Gubicza swings by to discuss the WBC storybook ending featuring Ohtani vs Mike Trout, how the Angels' win-loss record this upcoming season could impact Ohtani's looming free agency, what we can expect from Los Angeles in the rugged American League and much more! Finally, Rob closes the show by reminding us once and for all why MLB is better than the NFL and the NBA.

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Inside the Parker: A Fluke Injury at the World Baseball Classic + Dodgers Talk host David Vassegh Mar 16, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by sharing his thoughts on New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffering a devastating knee injury at the World Baseball Classic, former All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer being forced to continue his professional career overseas and the New York Yankees' decision to consult superstar Aaron Judge on team-related issues. Plus, AM570 LA Sports Los Angeles Dodgers radio network host David Vassegh swings by to discuss the extend Freddie Freeman's hamstring injury, how Gavin Lux's season-ending knee injury has reshaped the Dodgers infield, how the clubhouse responded to the front office decision not to bring back Bauer and much more! Finally, Rob closes the show by reminding us once and for all why MLB is better than the NFL and the NBA.

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Inside the Parker: Sports Photographer Jean Fruth + Former MLB Reliever LaTroy Hawkins Mar 09, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by giving his thoughts on the start of the World Baseball Classic! Gerrit Cole shows he is ready for the start of the season, and the Cardinals make a shocking decision on a star prospect. Sports Photographer Jean Fruth joins Rob to discuss her latest book Grassroots Baseball: Route 66. Former MLB P and MLBbro.com Analyst LaTroy Hawkins gives his thoughts on the new rule changes, the World Baseball Classic, and the top contenders in each league. Plus, yet another reason why baseball is the best!

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Inside the Parker: 2x World Series champion David Justice + Author Evan Drellich Mar 02, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by sharing his thoughts on Los Angeles Dodgers’ up-and-coming shortstop Gavin Lux already being lost for the season with a torn ACL, the San Diego Padres’ decision to give Manny Machado yet another massive contract extension and the early returns on the new rules that have been unveiled at Spring Training. Plus, 2x World Series champion David Justice swings by to discuss his unique path to the Majors, his iconic home run in the 1995 World Series, what he likes – and doesn’t like – about the new rules and much more! And, The Athletic’s Evan Drellich checks in to promote his new book “Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball’s Brightest Minds Created Sports’ Biggest Mess” about the infamous Houston Astros cheating scandal. Finally, Rob closes the show by reminding us once and for all why MLB is better than the NFL and the NBA.

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Inside the Parker: Shohei Ain't Staying, Aaron Judge's Big Move + MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble Feb 22, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by sharing his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani's murky future with the Los Angeles Angels, Manny Machado's plan to opt-out of the remaining $150 million he's owed by the San Diego Padres and Mookie Betts' strange admission to cheating during the 2018 season. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble checks in to discuss, among other things, the New York Yankees' plan to move MVP Aaron Judge to left field. Later, author J. Daniel checks in to promote his new book 'Suds Series: Baseball, Beer Wars and the Summer of '82'. Finally, Rob closes the show by reminding us once and for all why MLB is better than the NFL and the NBA.

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Inside the Parker: Spring Training is Here, Everybody Hates the Shift + 2x World Series champion Jim Leyritz Feb 15, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by sharing his thoughts on the new Major League Baseball rule changes that are being unveiled this week at Spring Training. The pitch clock and larger bases don't make any sense in the eyes of our fearless leader, but banning the shift? That sounds like a home run! Later, 2x World Series champion Jim Leyritz checks in to discuss his legendary home run in Game 4 of the 1996 World Series, his thoughts on the seemingly unnecessary rule changes being implemented by the powers that be, why Aaron Judge is the ideal face of the New York Yankees and much more! Finally, Rob closes the show by explaining why the mere fact that sports fans are excited about the preseason (Spring Training) is further proof that MLB is better than the NFL or the NBA.

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Inside the Parker: The Return of Tatis Jr, MLB The Show Showing Love to the MLB Bros + Former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes Feb 08, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off by telling us all why he’s so excited to see Fernando Tatis Jr. return to the field this upcoming season with the San Diego Padres. Tatis Jr. is one of the brightest young stars in the sport and arguably it’s greatest showman so it’s going to be great to see to see him back on the diamond after such a tumultuous 2022. If the young superstar is healthy and focused in 2023, a World Series appearance is definitely in the cards for San Diego. Plus, Rob shares his thoughts on Chris Sale returning to the top of the Boston Red Sox pitching staff following a slew of injuries the past few seasons. People forget that Sale was one of the best pitchers in the Majors as recently as recently as 2018 so the fact that he’s fully healthy heading into the upcoming season is a boon for Boston. Later, former MLB pitcher and father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes – Pat Mahomes – swings by to discuss his thoughts on a few of the rule changes coming to the Major Leagues, how playing baseball as a kid helped to prepare his son to become the greatest quarterback in the NFL whose set to place in his third Super Bowl this Sunday, why it’s so important for young athletes to play different sports as they grow up and much more! Finally, Rob closes the show by explaining why the creators of MLB The Show deserve kudos for the second consecutive week. All of you MLB Bros out there will definitely appreciate this one!

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Inside the Parker: Baseball Writers Would Keep Tom Brady Out of the Hall of Fame + Baseball content creator Gary Sheffield Jr Feb 02, 2023

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On the latest MLB offseason edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off with a deep dive into Tom Brady's retirement from the NFL. Football writers worship at Brady's feet so all signs point to him being a unanimous Pro Football Hall of Famer. But, given Brady's history of cheating (DeflateGate and SpyGate), do you think he would still get into the Hall of Fame if baseball writers were the ones doing the voting? If the writer kept Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens out of Cooperstown for circumstantial evidence at best, you don't think they'd do the same to a convicted cheater like Brady? Guess we'll never know. Later, baseball content creator Gary Sheffield Jr swings by to discuss his father's Hall of Fame candidacy, why he was so disappointed to see so many writers hold the Steroid Era against his dad even though he never tested positive, why his father's history of coming up clutch in the postseason should matter more, why some guys have a hard time playing well under the bright lights of New York and much more! Finally, Rob closes the show by praising MLB for putting an up-and-coming star like Jazz Chisholm on the cover of MLB The Show 23 - another 'MLB Bro you need to know' doing big things!

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