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O’s Clinch + Ohtani’s Options with Jayson Stark
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Sep 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour with Jayson Stark of the Athletic, who shares his thoughts on the Rays’ potential new stadium deal, the landscape of the AL Wild Card race down the stretch, the payoff of the new schedule and playoff format and how the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes have changed. Former MLB pitcher and Orioles TV analyst Ben McDonald shares his thoughts on Baltimore clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2016, how they have navigated around Felix Bautista’s absence and which young star will have the keys to the franchise in the future (29:58). Finally, Brian McTaggart, Astros reporter with MLB.com, joins the show (38:25) to discuss Houston’s status in the Wild Card race, whether there should be concerns over the rotation and the importance of Michael Brantley.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Released:
Sep 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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