Hour 1 - Motor City Madness
Summary
Ben Maller analyzes the MLB trade deadline, focusing on the Dodgers acquiring Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. He grades the deal an A for LA and a D for Detroit, dismissing complaints that the trade ruins baseball. Maller argues the Dodgers need Skubal to bolster their rotation and asserts that their villain status boosts league popularity.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and show opening
Dodgers acquire Trea Turner from Tigers
Grading the trade: Tigers get D, Dodgers get A+
Dodgers as villains and the 'ruined baseball' narrative
Does the trade guarantee a 2026 World Series win?
Show promos and listener comments on attendance
Listener calls: Red Sox inaction and Lakers comparison
Listener calls: Felixis and Buffalo Bills coach
Who Am I game: Rick Sutcliffe
Outro ads and sign-off
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