Comeback?: Rich Hill on the Red Hot Red Sox; Catching Concerns for the Dodgers?
Summary
Buster Olney and Taylor Schwink interview 21-year veteran Rich Hill, who discusses the Red Sox’s historic turnaround and the Dodgers’ injury concerns. Hill reveals he is not officially retired and is training to pitch as a submariner. The episode also covers Chase Utley’s influence on Dodgers culture, umpiring controversies, and manager Chad Tracy’s interim status.
Topics discussed
Intro and weekend highlights: Marte, Olson, Tatis
Mizorowski's 200th K and retirements of Kruk and John
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Rich Hill discusses potential comeback at age 48
Red Sox historic turnaround and pitching depth
Caleb Durbin's resurgence and situational hitting
Dodgers' culture, consistency, and postseason outlook
Dodgers' vulnerabilities: injuries and catching situation
Shohei Ohtani's health and rotation flexibility
Chase Utley's influence on Dodgers' attention to detail
Value of veteran scouts and player authenticity
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AL Manager of the Year race and Chad Tracy's future
Umpire challenge controversy and Chris Sale ejection
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