EP 27 – The Freeway Series preview episode

J.P. Hoornstra recaps the WBC and spring training, and looks ahead to the regular season.

Where to Listen

J.P. Hoornstra discusses the end of Cactus League play and the beginning of the Freeway Series (0:44). The just-completed World Baseball Classic (1:16) and the potential it showed to make baseball a more global sport (4:23). Can the WBC be part of baseball’s long-term solution to overcome the crumbling RSN model (8:20) in MLB? The breakout springs by James Outman and Ryan Pepiot (12:50). What’s the only 26-man roster question remaining? (15:20) The problem with acquiring Keston Hiura (16:50). James Outman’s non-existent Rookie of The Year odds (17:20). The spring struggles of the Dodgers’ outfielders at the plate (18:07). The Dodgers’ questionable roster depth (20:06). Gavin Stone’s strong spring (21:15). The best reason why the Dodgers will win the 2023 World Series (22:30). The great Shohei Ohtani pursuit (24:48). How do the Dodgers compare to the other top teams in MLB (26:18)?

J.P.’s column about the World Baseball Classic
James Outman makes Dodgers’ Opening Day roster
Ryan Pepiot is the Dodgers’ fifth starter