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Saturday with Smoltz: How Serious Is Shohei Ohtani's Blister? + Braves Concerns Growing

Could Shohei Ohtani's blister become a serious problem as he chases one of the most historic seasons in baseball history? This week, Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins the show to discuss the growing concern surrounding Shohei Ohtani's blister issue and how difficult it can be for p ...  Show more

Jacob Misiorowski Just Threw One of the Greatest Games in MLB History, White Sox prove they are LEGIT + MLB Power Rankings and more

Did Jacob Misiorowski just throw one of the greatest games in MLB history? On this episode, we break down a truly historic performance from the Brewers’ young ace and ask the question everyone is now talking about: is Jacob Misiorowski already one of the best pitchers in baseball ...  Show more

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