In this jam-packed show, Kelley Franco covers everything you need to know about MLB in 30 minutes. We talk about the first-place Mets, and how Soto is slow to launch but will likely prove the doubters wrong; how Baty or Acuna will be demoted after McNeil’s return; and who will play centerfield in Siri’s absence. We also talk about the first-place Yankees, how Aaron Judge is on fire but so is Ben Rice - who is blooming as a power hitter. We’ll also talk about Luis Gil’s recent setback and where the Yankee rotation stands. Then we take a look at the powerful NL West and how the Padres and Giants have been able to surprise us. We talk about how and why the Orioles and Braves are off to slow starts. We take a 2-minute tax lesson from Kelley, who explains why ballplayers have to pay tax in every state they play in. And we wind it up with how the 2026 World Baseball Classic is looking, and the team captains whose names you will know, and how they will help recruits. And of course…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.

*Music by Podington Bear