Point Guard: Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Crossroads; PCA = MVP; Yankees Take Season Series From Red Sox
Summary
Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong’s surging MVP campaign and Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury concerns affecting his pitching status. They analyze the Yankees securing a tiebreaker over the Red Sox, the Braves’ playoff positioning, and the tight National League wild card race between the Padres and Diamondbacks. The hosts also honor Carl Ravitch’s Little League legacy and debate the American League wild card contenders, including the Guardians and Mariners.
Topics discussed
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Baseball highlights: Yankees, Dodgers, Rays, and Padres
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Tribute to Carl Ravitch and his impact on broadcasting
Shohei Ohtani's future: Pitching vs. Hitting debate
Paul Skenes (PCA) MVP case and performance stats
Atlanta Braves analysis: Pitching depth and power
Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry and Max Scherzer's legacy
Rookie spotlight: Sal Stewart and Kevin McGonigle
Playoff race: Padres, Diamondbacks, and Blue Jays
Guardians and Mariners playoff chances
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Baltimore Orioles and Gunnar Henderson's performance
Listener mail: Brewers predictions and WAR stats
Sign off and closing remarks
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