Robert Murray and Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe break down a busy week around baseball, including the Brewers extending rising prospect Luis Lara, Braden Montgomery's highly anticipated debut, and the bizarre scene in Pittsburgh as Pirates fans taunted Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers exploded offensively.
They also discuss the Astros trade speculation surrounding Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña, the Cubs' continued slide and search for answers, the Cardinals unexpectedly finding themselves in contention during a supposed transition year, and the growing concerns surrounding a Padres team still trying to find consistency.
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Brewers Extend Luis Lara
06:15 - Braden Montgomery's Debut
10:31 - Pirates Fans vs. Shohei Ohtani
13:58 - Astros Shut Down Trade Rumors
16:50 - Cubs Continue to Slide
20:26 - Cardinals Exceeding Expectations
24:20 - Padres...
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