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225. Scherzer’s Dodger Debut, Field of Dreams Uniforms & 2022 Schedule Released Aug 06, 2021

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We talk Max Scherzer’s Dodger debut, Houston and LA fans throwing beer cans at each other (and why both fan bases are to blame), the newly-released Field of Dreams uniforms and why they’re exactly what you should have expected and wanted for that game, how some of you need to read up on the game’s history before you hit the comments section, Anthony Rendon missing the rest of 2021, whether or not the Angels will waste Shohei Ohtani’s career the way they did Mike Trout’s and why the baseball world can’t let that happen, why Mike Trout wouldn’t be selfish for wanting to go chase a ring, the highlights of the 2022 schedule release, how the MLB is moving in the right direction (sort of) regarding Opening Day games, when interleague play should really be played, Liam Hendriks being the ultimate team guy, Bryce Harper making his way into the MVP conversation, Team USA playing for the gold medal and much more. Enjoy!

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224. New Faces in New Places Aug 03, 2021

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We talk new faces in new places, grading how traded players look in their new uniforms, Kumar Rocker and the New York Mets being unable to agree on a deal, news that Tyler Glasnow will likely miss the 2022 season, Fernando Tatis Jr. reinjuring his shoulder, Jacob deGrom getting shut down until September, Joey Votto having the month of his career and much more. Enjoy!

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223. The Greatest Trade Deadline Ever Jul 30, 2021

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We talk the wildest trade deadline we’ve possibly ever seen. From Max Scherzer and Trea Turner going to the Dodgers (and proving that LA feels a little threatened), the Cubs blowing up what was left of their World Series team by sending Kris Bryant the Giants, Javy Baez to the Mets, and Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees, the Mariners being one of the most confusing teams of 2021, the White Sox making the most head-scratching move of the deadline, the Red Sox having a chance to run away with the division had they made the right move, the Nationals doing what they needed to do and getting a massive return for it, the Phillies leaving their fans in no-man’s land yet again, the Blue Jays filling the necessary holes, Trevor Story staying put, which teams won and lost the deadline and much more. Enjoy!

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222. Adam Frazier Trade, Yankees are Dead and Cleveland Guardians Name Change Jul 27, 2021

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We talk Patrick Sandoval and Domingo German’s almost No-Hitters, how the Yankees found a way to drop one of their worst losses of the season and why they need to blow the whole organization up, Eloy Jiminez rising from the dead and rejoining the first-place White Sox and whether they need to add to compete with whoever comes out of the National League, Adam Frazier’s surprising trade to the Padres and how their biggest issue at this point is team chemistry (and why that’s a good thing), the Cleveland Indians’ official name change announcement and what we think about the Guardians name, logos and presumed jerseys, Miguel Cabrera closing in on a career milestone, a number of Dodgers players reportedly not wanting Trevor Bauer back under any circumstances, Byron Buxton rejecting an extension offer from the Twins and much more! Enjoy!

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221. Yermin Mercedes Unretires, Nelson Cruz Trade & Others on the Move? Jul 23, 2021

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We talk Yermin Mercedes’ sudden decision to walk away from baseball before unretiring the next day, why Tony La Russa is not to blame, Nelson Cruz getting shipped to Tampa Bay and whether the move was out of the ordinary for the Rays, going through the list of trade predictions submitted by you, the listeners, including Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel, Trevor Story, Joey Gallo, Max Scherzer and more! Enjoy!

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220. Security at Ballparks and Lifetime Bans Jul 20, 2021

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We talk Alex Verdugo getting a ball thrown at him and the fan being ejected and banned from all 30 stadiums, Nationals Park entering a frenzy following gunshots heard outside the stadium, the players, management, staff and security who should be commended for their response, why these things can’t be happening, Starling Marte entering the trade market following his rejection of an extension offer from the Marlins, Jacob deGrom and Francisco Lindor heading to the IL and the absolute debacle of a series the Mets had versus the Pirates (including Taijuan Walker’s mishap that lead to Luis Rojas’ ejection), Alex Reyes’ save record, Jazz Chisholm headed to the IL (and why his mint hair is a sign for us), Lance Lynn’s extension and what it means for next year’s White Sox rotation and much more. Enjoy!

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219. Home Run Derby & All-Star Game Reaction + Moves Being Made Jul 17, 2021

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We talk Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, our reactions to the events (including Nate’s experience at both), the power of Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. out with a torn ACL and the Braves’ corresponding move(s), the Cubs’ fire sale beginning with Joc Pederson, Rob Manfred and the MLB indicating 7-inning doubleheaders, the extra-innings runner rule and more not likely continuing beyond 2021, the Angels drafting all pitchers and much more. Enjoy!

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218. Midseason Mailbag Jul 08, 2021

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We take a break to answer your questions as we enter the All-Star break, looking both at the first half and what’s to come in the second half. We also talk about the Home Run Derby field being finalized (as we were recording), Trevor Bauer’s bobbleheads being canceled and if we’ve seen the last of him in a Dodgers uniform, the latest batch of hot trash hats from New Era, Joe Maddon and the Angels indicating Shohei Ohtani will be available to pitch in the All-Star Game, the Rockies stating that they’re holding off on trade talks until after the All-Star break and much more. Enjoy!

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217. All-Star Snubs, Giants City Connect Jerseys & Premature Ejections Jul 06, 2021

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We talk finalized All-Star Game rosters, including the recently announced pitching staffs and reserves, who got snubbed, why guys who physically can’t play are named starters, Salvador Perez accepting his invitation to the Home Run Derby, the San Francisco Giants City Connect jerseys, ranking the ones that have been released so far and why the Dodgers’ release in August matters, the Marlins receiving multiple ejections for “throwing at” Ronald Acuña Jr., why umpires need to let the game police itself and much more. Enjoy!

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216. Halfway Through the Season, Donaldson/Giolito Beef & Trevor Bauer Jul 01, 2021

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We talk Josh Donaldson getting into it with Lucas Giolito and Ozzie Guillen and why rings won as a manager still matter, the latest developments surrounding Trevor Bauer, the list of players in the Home Run Derby as of right now, why people are hating on Fernando Tatis Jr. opting not to participate, changes that would make the HR Derby more exciting (and why it’s already more exciting than the All-Star Game), the current state of the league at the halfway point including standings, stat leaders, whether Vladdy Jr. will win the Triple Crown and not the MVP, how the Nationals might mess around and surprise the NL East, Shohei Ohtani finally breaking down the walls of being overhyped by the media and much more. Enjoy!

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