In this episode, Brendan and Corey discuss the current state of Major League Baseball as it approaches the All-Star break. They cover key players like Shohei Ohtani, surprising teams such as the Tigers and Blue Jays, and emerging stars like Cal Raleigh. The conversation also touches on the upcoming All-Star Game, predictions for the event, and the introduction of automated balls and strikes. Brendan and Corey emphasize the excitement of the season and the potential for thrilling matchups as the playoffs approach.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Baseball's Mid-Season Highlights03:09 Shohei Ohtani: The Dual Threat Returns06:00 Surprising Teams: Tigers and Cubs on the Rise08:55 Toronto Blue Jays: A Comeback Story11:47 Cal Raleigh: The Under-the-Radar MVP Candidate14:49 Automated Balls and Strikes: A New Era in Baseball17:37 All-Star Game Preview and Expectations18:10 All-Star Game Starters Overview22:05 National League Starters and Notable Players25:56 Pitching Highlights and Noteworthy Performances29:26 Predictions for the All-Star Game OutcomeTakeawaysBaseball is a long marathon, not a sprint.Shohei Ohtani continues to impress on the mound and at bat.The Tigers have emerged as a surprising top team in the league.Toronto is finally living up to expectations this season.Cal Raleigh is a strong candidate for AL MVP.The All-Star Game will showcase new technology with automated balls and strikes.The National League has a stronger pitching staff for the All-Star Game.Predictions lean towards the National League winning the All-Star Game.Fans are excited for the upcoming playoff races.The hosts encourage engagement from listeners about their favorite teams and players.
