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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss various topics in the latest episode of their podcast, including home run predictions, top closers blowing leads, the competitive postseason, recent game highlights, broadcasters mentioning momentum, replay controversies, and Padres-Dodgers rivalry. They also touch on green screens in baseball broadcasts, fun-fact qualifiers, the Reds and the Selig Rule, and…
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss MLB’s decision to clear Shohei Ohtani and ban five other players for betting on baseball, including Tucupita Marcano’s permanent ban. They talk about MLB’s involvement, gambling ads, future implications, and more. Later on, they chat about Tommy Pham’s recent altercation, surprising demotions, league parity, trade rumors, memorable games, skills…
