Baseball Central @ Noon

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Padres evening their series with the Dodgers in Game 2, capped off with Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth providing the heroics. Yankees radio analyst Suzyn Waldman discusses the weather forecast for Game 2 of Cleveland vs. New York, if a cancelled game will alter each team's pitching plans, Nestor Cortes pitching on extra rest, an injury update on DJ LeMahieu, and why the Yankees continue to bat Aaron Judge in the leadoff spot (16:09). Three-time World Series Champion and current Astros analyst Mike Stanton reflects on Houston’s thrilling Game 1 win over Seattle, Yordan Álvarez' propensity to hit the fastball, and explains why Game 2 starter Framber Valdez has the best stuff in Houston’s rotation (yes, even better than Justin Verlander) (33:38).In Barker’s Back Leg Bits, the guys discuss Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson and his upcoming stint in Winter Ball (44:45). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily