A new era

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02/16/23 • 64 min

Let's discuss how the World Series is superior to the Super Bowl in every way! The halftime show put me to sleep literally this year instead of figuratively like every other year. Is 2023 a bridge year? I talk about why a bridge year is the best we can hope for. I also revisit the original bridge year of 2010, and the prospects Theo Epstein was trying to bridge to. I also talk about why 2023 is a new era in baseball; a new era we were overdue for.

Ryan Westmoreland, whose baseball dream was struck down by brain tumors, inspires as a student at Northeastern

Theo Epstein confident that MLB rule changes will make baseball much more exciting in 2023

Beverage of the week: Guinness Extra Stout

Ryan Westmoreland, whose baseball dream was struck down by brain tumors, inspires as a student at Northeastern

Theo Epstein confident that MLB rule changes will make baseball much more exciting in 2023

Beverage of the week: Guinness Extra Stout

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How many injured pitchers does it take to form a rotation?

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Beverage of the week Party at the Moontower from Wildbloom Beer.

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