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Why the Dodgers are employing a new tactic with Shohei Ohtani 🤔 | BBTN Pod
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May 1, 202643:564.7K views
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The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of sitting Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game.
0:00 Welcome
1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off
1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes
1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers
2:18 Mariners back to .500
2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL
2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show
3:10 Red Sox issues
10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success
15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching
20:08 Braves best record in MLB
23:12 Mariners surging
26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show
26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks
27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter
29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman
31:30 Advice to younger players
33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit
35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career
38:17 Calling pitches
41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
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