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NL Wild Card Check-In with Jesse Rogers
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former Marlins president David Samson, who shares his thoughts on the Yankees’ long-term options for Giancarlo Stanton, how management approaches no-trade clauses and Brandon Belt’s comments urging Jays fans to be louder. Later, ESPN’s national MLB reporter Jesse Rogers gives a glance at the NL Wild Card race, what the near future looks like for the streaky Cubs, the keys to clinching and which of the potential Wild Card teams can be serious threats to the powerhouse Braves (27:57).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 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Can Anyone Save Baseball From Itself?: With the ongoing lockout and the start of the regular season now cancelled, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker wonder: is there anybody who can save Major League Baseball from itself? Longtime baseball columnist Ken Davidoff covered the most recent round of labour talks between MLB and the players and discusses who is most to blame for the current stalemate and how Rob Manfred has handled negotiations (2:29) . Afterwards, 1996 American League Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen shares his thoughts on potential rule changes and talks about what pitchers did to stay ready after the 1994 strike (17:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Blair & Barker