JTP: Bieber Returning, Astros Preview & Looming MLB Draft Overhaul?
6/22/20261 hr 40 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss Shane Bieber’s return on Tuesday, managing the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon and the epic comeback victory on Saturday. Astros Radio Broadcaster Robert Ford (30:00) talks Hunter Brown, Josh Hader and the rest of Houston’s lineup ahead of their 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Fangraphs’ Paul Sporer (49:54) breaks down the perplexing case of Kyle Bradish and other inconsistent starters, latest trends and the approach to Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage in Fantasy Baseball. Lastly, Baseball America’s JJ Cooper (1:13:34) analyzes the latest proposal in labour negotiations, specifically the suggested drastic change to the MLB Draft which would eliminate high school prospects from the draft.
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First 90 secondsBlake Murphy0:00
When I'm away covering spring training for Blair & Barker, staying in an Airbnb just makes things easier in ways hotels never really do. After long days at the player development camp, it's nice to come back to a place that actually feels like home, somewhere private where I can unwind and spread out my notes and work. And when my dad and sister join me, those moments really matter. That's why I always pick a place that's a guest favorite, which are the most loved homes based on real guest reviews. I always ensure the home checks off everything we need: a fully equipped kitchen to cook meals and a spacious living room where we can hang out and watch more baseball. It's all about spending quality time together under one roof, instead of being split up across different rooms or cramped into a single small space. Feeling at home, even when we're away, makes all the difference, especially on busy work trips.
Blake Murphy· Host0:56
[upbeat music] While rain outs are a little disappointing, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen is probably not arguing with the day off. But for the purposes of a Monday morning show, for the purposes of wanting to spend my Sunday afternoon with the