Waking up in the Land of the Rising Sun | S9E10

In this week's episode, the guys dive headfirst into the "excitement" of the 2025 MLB season kickoff! With Ron logging in remotely from a convention in Orlando, Pete and Elliott kick things off with a lively discussion about the Cubs’ frustrating first loss to the Dodgers in Tokyo. The duo reflects on the early morning game, the challenges of international matchups, and the implications for Major League Baseball's global expansion efforts.

As they dissect the game, the guys touch on the performance of Shohei Ohtani and the questionable decisions made by the Dodgers, specifically their recent moves with player contracts. The conversation flows into a broader critique of MLB's marketing strategies and how the concentration of talent on a few teams might affect the league's appeal. The guys also discuss the Cardinals’ offseason and how their roster decisions are shaping up as they prepare for the season ahead.

Ron shifts gears with his Soccer Minute to offer his take on the impact of goalkeeper Roman Burki’s hand injury and City's surprising shift into a defensive powerhouse. The guys wrap up with a review of the Bears’ offseason moves to-date, highlighting the changes made to the offensive line and the potential for a more competitive season ahead.

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