Brewers manager pulls player early for his bad baserunning
Summary
Hosts Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss Brewers manager Pat Murphy pulling rookie Cooper Pratt mid-game, debating whether the harsh move was necessary for team culture. They analyze the Diamondbacks' surprising playoff push despite rotation injuries and the Guardians' winning identity driven by Stephen Kwan’s resurgence. The episode also covers the Dodgers’ potential bullpen adjustments with Tyler Glasnow, the Astros’ front office changes, and Jaron Duran’s disappointing season.
Topics discussed
Intro, Sacramento trip, and immaculate innings
Mets fan in wedding dress and host's wedding story
Pat Murphy pulls Cooper Pratt mid-game
Francisco Lindor's defensive play and stats
Padres and Diamondbacks' surprising success
Guardians' winning streak and 'winning DNA'
Defining team culture and Stephen Kwan's return
Lids NFL gear sponsorship
Braves vs Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani's role
Booking.com sponsorship
Astros owner Jim Crane and GM vacancy
Yordan Alvarez's slump and trade rumors
Twins, Pete Alonso, and Royals streak
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