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Jake and Jordan begin the episode by talking about the unfortunate injuries to Gavin Lux, Tyler Glasnow and Joe Musgrove and how it affects their respective clubs. Then, the boys discuss the New York Yankees Spring Training lineup, how Max Scherzer has managed to use the pitch clock to his advantage, the umpire-less half-inning in the Orioles and Pirates game, and which baseball players would be best suited to appear on a reality dating show. 

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The Rangers think a superspreader event is a great way to welcome Opening Day, while the rest of the ballparks plan to welcome a small number of fans back to the stands. The Commissioner uses the minors as his own private laboratory to try out a huge number of new rules in advance of CBA negotiations.

Shortstop, conqueror of the Durham Bull, and Pookie’s pal Willy Adames is Pottymouth’s Rays boyfriend for this season.  Gavin Lux, the Dodger’s 2B with the heart in the shape of a baseball fills out her middle infield. Third baseman, conqueror of Aroldis Frickin’ Chapman, and non-draftee Mike Brosseau is Patti’s guy on the Rays. Catcher Will Smith, the Fresh Prince of LAD, caps off her boyfriend picks for the season.

Opening Day festivities in the CPBL included six mascots, from rainbows to the scales of justice to one who is just, um, pink. Here’s how to watch the games. Please take a spin through the best of MLB’s school picture day.  Steak comes up more than you’d think.

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Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at some big-name September call-ups, including top shortstop prospect Gavin Lux of the Dodgers and Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker — and what to expect from both as they try to carve out playing time on stacked first-place teams. Plus, some good news for fantasy players who waited patiently on Adalberto Mondesi, and why Sean Manaea could be set up for a strong September as well.

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at some notable late-season hot streaks — ranging from Mark Canha to Willie Calhoun to Nick Ahmed — and try to determined what to expect from each of them down the stretch. Also on this episode, we break down the potential impact of Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux if he gets the call to join the big league club in September.