Special Talent: Cubs Built on Defense; Kyle Tucker Booed; Potential Ohtani Opt-Out?
Summary
Buster Olney and guests Jesse Rogers and Eduardo Perez analyze the Cubs' Dansby Swanson injury, the Brewers' playoff surge, and the Dodgers' struggles with Kyle Tucker and owner Mark Walter. The discussion covers Paul Skenes' velocity issues, Shohei Ohtani's potential contract leverage, and the Cardinals' promising development under Oli Marmol.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and MLB game highlights
Cubs' Dansby Swanson injury and team depth
Paul Skenes' velocity drop and Pirates' outlook
Dodgers' resilience and Ohtani's future role
Kyle Tucker booed in LA and player accountability
Ohtani's contract opt-out clause and leverage
Ads and hosts' travel mishaps
Cardinals' young core and Ollie's management
Mariners' struggles and Kate Anderson's status
Padres' playoff push and potential Dodgers matchup
Diamondbacks' Marte absence and Dodgers' ownership
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