MLB podcast: Spring training preview series - Part 3 (Middle-of-the-packers)
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In the third episode of our five-part spring training preview series, we're getting you ready for fake games by breaking down the 2019 outlook for the league's projected middle-of-the-pack teams, while identifying some notable players to watch throughout the Grapefruit and Cactus League seasons. Clubs discussed in this episode are:
- Tampa Bay Rays (hmm)
- Kansas City Royals (pfft)
- Oakland Athletics (ehhh)
- Philadelphia Phillies (...)
- Milwaukee Brewers ( ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
- Arizona Diamondbacks (meh)
Listen to Part 1 (Bottom-feeders) here.
Listen to Part 2 (Also-rans) here.
Fun flashback moment: Brewers' Yelich hits for cycle in 6-for-6 performance
HEADLINES
- Strider says bone fragment led to season-ending elbow surgery
- Rockies' Freeland out 4-6 weeks with elbow injury, says pitch clock could be factor
- Pirates' Chapman drops appeal, will serve 1-game suspension Friday
- FAA investigating Rockies after 'unauthorized person' enters cockpit on flight
- Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank D-Backs
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