All-Star pitching controversy, MLB Draft reactions & weekend recap
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Some more news about who will be on the mound was announced over the weekend as we found out the All-Star pitching starters. Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skenes and Detroit Tiger Tarik Skubal are set to face-off in Atlanta on Tuesday. This matchup has provided a lot less controversy and a lot more excitement than the Misiorowski drama. Jake and Jordan talk about what they expect to see from this matchup and how the selection process went down.
We got to see MLB's future on and off of the field this weekend. Not only did the MLB Futures Game happen, which the guys chat about, but the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft took place on Sunday. The Washington Nationals selected Eli Willits, a 17-year-old shortstop, with the first overall pick. The drama did not stop there and our draft guru, Jordan, breaks down all the highlights and takeaways from the first day of the draft.
Finally, non-All-Star related MLB games were played this weekend. The Red Sox mopped the Rays, the Mariners swept the Tigers and the Brewers swept the Nationals. The guys fill you in on all the highlights from a packed weekend in baseball.
Plus, Paul Konerko received a signed White Sox jersey from the Pope.
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Skenes vs. Skubal All-Star starters Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Photo byPhoto by Jasen Vinlove/(Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Photo by, Photo by Jasen Vinlove/)
(1:51) - Jacob Misiorowski Controversy
(18:12) - Other ASG and HR Derby news
(24:40) - MLB Draft Day 1 recap
(52:16) - Weekend Recap
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