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We react to the breaking news that Cleveland will change its name to the Guardians, beginning next season (1:00). Then, we assess what the Rays’ acquisition of Nelson Cruz means for the AL East race (15:00) before inviting Rodger Sherman on to discuss Olympic baseball and softball (28:00). Finally, we preview White Sox–Brewers, a series loaded with great pitching matchups (52:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram
Guest: Rodger Sherman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Editor: Mike Wargon

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Ben is a writer, podcaster, and editor who covers culture and sports. He hosts ‘Effectively Wild’ at FanGraphs and previously wrote for FiveThirtyEight and Grantland, served as editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus, and authored ‘The MVP Machine’ and ‘The Only Rule Is It Has to Work.’

Ben Lindbergh

Michael Baumann

Rodger Sherman

Zach writes about basketball, baseball, and assorted pop culture topics. 

Cleveland’s New Team Name, Nelson Cruz to the Rays, and Previewing the Weekend’s Action

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