Meg Rowley

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss playoff randomness, the Diamondbacks' victory and the Dodgers' defeat, Bryce Harper's hitting abilities, the Astros advancing to the ALCS, and funny sports-media controversies.

The hosts discuss the divergent Twitter reactions to a cat video and a tweet about Henry Kissinger. They explore the engagement of the tweets, the challenges of staying connected to baseball from afar, and the impact of weak divisions on playoff teams. They also delve into the way bodies are described in the baseball industry and investigate conflicting reports about historical baseball games.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the Boras Four negotiations, Hyun Jin Ryu's unique contract, the impact of umpire complaints, and an inaccurate Greg Maddux fun fact. They preview the 2024 seasons for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers, focusing on player health, roster changes, and season outlooks.

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and Ben Clemens conduct the 11th annual minor league free agent draft, selecting players for their rosters based on potential and past performance. They analyze the return of Joe Ross, Ricky Vinesco's development, and Ben Lively's signing. The hosts discuss their picks, highlighting players like Austin Adams and Armando Alvarez. They also discuss scouting reports, recent baseball news, and thank their Patreon supporters.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the secrecy surrounding Shohei Ohtani's free agency. They also talk about the speculation surrounding players joining teams, maximizing value in contract negotiations, transparency of team executives, Mariners' trade challenges, trading pitchers between Yankees and Red Sox, Mookie Betts as a second baseman, effects of getting under the luxury tax threshold, and correcting the historical record.