The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Hour 2 - A Dumb Take from Kirby Smart + Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson Jul 22, 2022

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FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Aaron Torres is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why they have a problem with college coaches like Kirby Smart trying to put a cap on how much money college athletes can make, and tell us why they have a big problem with the way the New York Knicks deal with the media. Plus, Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson swings by to discuss how league executives feel about the Kyler Murray contract, what the Murray deal means for other quarterbacks moving forward, and much more!

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Inside the Parker - Nationals Manager Dave Martinez on Soto, Doug Glanville on ASG + 2nd Half Jul 21, 2022

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On this edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off with his take on the MLB All-Star festivities honoring Jackie Robinson, if the Nationals can get a contract done with Juan Soto, why he’s keeping an eye on the Mariners in the 2nd half,

Also, the Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Betting on the Bases and Foul or Fair.

Guests: Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez discusses Juan Soto winning the Home Run Derby, how he plans to deal with the potential distraction of Soto’s ongoing contract negotiations, and what he expects out of his club in the second half.

ESPN MLB Analyst Doug Glanville discusses attending his first ever All-Star Game, what he’s looking for in the second half.

Author Jeff Fletcher discusses his new book Sho-Time: The Inside Story on Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played.

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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 21, 2022

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Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob argue whether the Washington Nationals’ decision not to fly Juan Soto on a chartered flight before the Home Run Derby was petty or proper, and debate whether or not Los Angeles of Anaheim two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani should be viewed as the favorite to repeat as American League MVP. Plus, 2x MLB All-Star Dmitri Young swings by to discuss Soto’s decision to turn down the $440 million contract offer from the Nationals, his role in the Hank Aaron Invitational, and much more!

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Hour 1 - The Nationals Were Being Petty with Juan Soto + 2x MLB All-Star Dmitri Young Jul 21, 2022

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Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate whether the Washington Nationals’ decision not to fly Juan Soto on a chartered flight before the Home Run Derby was petty or proper, and explain how the happenings in last night’s MLB All-Star Game proved that Black players are making a comeback in the sport of baseball. Plus, 2x MLB All-Star Dmitri Young swings by to discuss Soto’s decision to turn down the $440 million contract offer from the Nationals, his role in the Hank Aaron Invitational, and much more!

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Hour 2 - Ohtani Doesn't Deserve to be AL MVP + NBA champion Eddie House Jul 21, 2022

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Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate whether or not Los Angeles of Anaheim two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani should be viewed as the favorite to repeat as American League MVP, and the Odd Couple Crew discuss BMW’s plan for heated seats in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss James Harden’s new contract, Russell Westbrook’s murky future with the Los Angeles Lakers, and much more!

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Hour 3 - Charles Barkley to the LIV Golf tour? Jul 21, 2022

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Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob discuss which home run hitters are truly can’t-miss television, and tell us why they both fully expect Charles Barkley to leave Inside the NBA for the LIV Golf in the near future. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to host another award-winning edition of Foul or Fair.

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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 20, 2022

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FOX Sports Radio personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis are in for Chris and Rob, and the guys explain why they have a big problem with sports fans who think they can acquire Washington Nationals superstar Jose Soto for a bunch of spare parts, tell us why anybody who doesn’t acknowledge Derek Jeter’s greatness is a big hater, and share the origin story of the baseline nets used to protect fans in Major League Baseball.

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Hour 1 - Albert Pujols the Stat Chaser Jul 20, 2022

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FOX Sports Radio personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis are in for Chris and Rob, and the guys discuss why the Home Run Derby is superior to the MLB All-Star Game, explain why they expect Albert Pujols to keep playing professionally until he hits 700 home runs, whether or not you as a sports fan should downplay great live experiences when you do it without your spouse or friends, and much more!

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Hour 2 - The Truth About the Juan Soto Sweepstakes Jul 20, 2022

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FOX Sports Radio personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis are in for Chris and Rob, and the guys explain why they have a big problem with sports fans who think they can acquire Washington Nationals superstar Jose Soto for a bunch of spare parts, discuss how ‘Shopping Cart etiquette’ applies to ‘Gym etiquette’, give you live updates on the MLB All-Star Game, and much more!

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Hour 3 - Stop Hating on Derek Jeter Jul 20, 2022

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FOX Sports Radio personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis are in for Chris and Rob, and the guys tell us why anybody who doesn’t acknowledge Derek Jeter’s greatness is a big hater, share the origin story of the baseline nets used to protect fans in Major League Baseball, discuss why the MLB All-Star Game producers’ decision to mic up the players was a genius idea, debate which guys committed the bigger dinner party foul, and more!

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