Episode 49: Rob Manfred vs. The World

This week on The Underdog Sports MLB Show:

On this week’s episode, we discuss the finalized trade sending Mookie Betts, David Price, and $48 million to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong. Elsewhere, the team discusses Kenta Maeda going to Minnesota, and the trade between the Angels and Dodgers for Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling falling apart. Around the league, we discuss finalized rule changes for the 2020 season, including the three-batter minimum and two-way player designation rule, and changes to the MLB playoff system that would allow seven teams in each league to enter the postseason. To wrap up, the latest in the Astros sign-stealing scandal is recapped, including continued public fallout from fans and players.

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Chase Madorsky

Chase Madorsky is a UCLA graduate and baseball fanatic who lists Derek Jeter as his favorite athlete of all-time and is still convinced that David Wells should be the model for all aspiring pitchers. He supports his hometown New York Yankees and is currently waiting for the reemergence of his beloved New York Giants, New York Knicks, and UCLA Bruins.