Mat & Mark on Angels visit the Trop & Tampa Bay Rays face Mike Trout

Rays & 13 inning game with the Anaheim AngelsMLBDevelops TrailblazerSeries at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex@USABaseball @USABaseball Mo'ne Davis, Tamara Holmes, Megan Meidlinger, Lefty Lesko, Maybelle Blair & Perry Barber at the event@Mat_Germain_  shares story of daughter’s friend playing baseball in the provinceRays scrapping their way through the AL EastBlue Jays came up short when pitching to Yankees Juan SotoKansas City Royals are living up to Mat’s expectations – loving Bobby Witt Jr.Cleveland Guardians have a path to a great seasonBrewers & Cubs fans are having good seasons to watchHouse of Cards with the Dodgers – Clayton Kershaw’s impactSteve Cohen and his Mets, an owner who caresMark is less than positive about the Rays & asks Mat about the pitching rotation options if everyone is healthy, Shane McClanahan, Shane Baz, Taj Bradley, Drew Rasmussen, Jeffrey SpringsMat expects as pitchers become healthy that the bullpen will be strengthenedKeeping the Rays players hungry up to the postseasonThe heart & soul of Jose Caballero. Holding strong to shortstop position. He was critical to the 13 inning win against the AngelsStrike Out Mike Trout parties – Future HOFJose Siri's  fielding tenacity. & strong on the bases with 6 SBs compared 12 SBs for entire 2023 season. Harold Ramirez – runs hard to first – An example for all to push it to first, unlike Manny Machado in the past.What to expect from the TRays bullpen – Phil Maton gave up 5 runs in 1 inning. His high leverage numbers have not been good. Cannot depend solely on Jason Adam & Poche in the bullpenChicago White Sox not great. What trades should they make? Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr.?Nick Murawski – Good Guys Talk Back -  anchor.fm/good-guys-talk-back Jac Caglianone, UF Baseball player hits 516 ft home runHard hitter displays – Mat offers that teams have a masher come in during 7th inning stretch to display their talents bto the crowdTommy White: Great performer, humble man & player. More BB than SO', 1000 plus OPS2-way players - Would Rays consider another 2-way player after experience with  Brendan McKay & $7 million signing bonusIsaac Paredes, amazing at bats. Should be at 3rd spot in the lineup.Junior Caminero at 2nd base – poll resultsGive players a reason to continue to earn their position in the lineups including Randy ArozarenaReid Dietmers, Angels pitcher facing off w/ Zack LittellJosh Lowe & Taj Bradley rehabbing Chandler Simpson & Brayden Taylor, Seymour & Brandon McKay

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