Best Alexander Bentley Podcasts (2024)

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Lay Down The Bunt! Plus more Soto thoughts 31:48

18m ago31:48

31:48

Is there some reason why teams do not bunt the runner over in extra innings? It seems smart. And yet it seems to not be something teams do. The Orioles and Mariners pulled off a deal and do not expect Juan Soto to sign an extension any time soon. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for t…

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Red Sox Sneaking Towards Contention with Gabby Hurlbut of Locked on Red Sox 34:55

1d ago34:55

34:55

The Red Sox have had surprisingly good pitching and Rafael Devers has been on a tear. Are the Sox sneaking towards a 2025 run? Gabby Hurlbut of Locked on Red Sox joins the show to answer that question. Follow Gabby on Twitter @gabbyhurlbut10 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying…

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Powerhouse Teams Stay On Top for the Latest Power Rankings 25:54

2d ago25:54

25:54

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The Soto and Imanaga Acquisitions Have Been Gold 32:05

4d ago32:05

32:05

Juan Soto is raking for the Yankees who are supposedly up for talking extension. I have a hard time believing that Scott Boras would give up this shot of redemption. Shota Imanaga is looking like the diamond of the free agent crop. Meanwhile Zack Greinke might look for another comeback. Plus I remember my dad on what would have been his birthday. S…

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Two Near No No's For Skenes and Alexander 33:30

5d ago33:30

33:30

Paul Skenes looked like the ace we need right now. Should he have gone the full nine? Tyler Alexander is yet another Tampa Bay reclaimation project that seems to be going well. Will Zack Greinke come back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.…

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Detroit's Bats Betray Their Arms with Scott Bentley of Locked on Tigers 35:03

6d ago35:03

35:03

The Tigers can pitch with any team in baseball. But their offense is so weak that they are having trouble staying around .500. Scott Bentley of Locked on Tigers stops by to talk about Detroit's bats and the state of the AL Central. Follow Scott on Twitter @BentleyScotty Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off yo…

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Blue Jays and Cardinals Can Not Fly 33:42

7d ago33:42

33:42

The Toronto Blue Jays and the St. Louis Cardinals should be flying high with their talent and potential open spots in the playoff chase. Instead they are probably going to be sellers at the deadline. They need to make massive changes before deals are made. Plus the Twins once looked like a hopeless franchise but now they are healthy. Keep that in m…

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Orioles, Dodgers and Phillies Top Latest Power Rankings 24:43

8d ago24:43

24:43

The Orioles, Dodgers and Phillies at the top... The Angels, White Sox, Rockies and Marlins are at the bottom... How will the teams line up in this week's update of the Locked on MLB Power Rankings? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lock…

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Seattle Dreams of a Pennant... Angels Pray for Hope 27:01

9d ago27:01

27:01

The Mariners have the pitching to finally win a pennant. Can the Angels stay out of the cellar? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. PrizePicks Go to Prize…

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A Rocky Weekend for the Champs 32:04

10d ago32:04

32:04

The Rangers got swept by the lowly Rockies. If the AL West ends up this year like it did in 2023, the champs might look back at this week in anger. Paul Skenes did his job. And the Royals are showing the virtues of going for it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius…

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Paul Skenes Gets The Call To Pittsburgh with Ethan Smith of Locked on Pirates 30:24

13d ago30:24

30:24

The Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes is getting the call to the show. Sully was a guest on Locked on Pirates with Ethan Smith to discuss the ramifications of this roster move. Follow Ethan on Twitter @mvp_EtHaN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and …

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A Miami Fish Market For Fringe Contenders 31:36

13d ago31:36

31:36

With so many teams aiming for a Wild Card spot, Miami should find themselves as big time trade partners. But what does that say about the future of the Marlins? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix LinkedIn Right now, you…

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The Mets and Their Playoff Hopes with Ryan Finkelstein of Locked on Mets 35:03

15d ago35:03

35:03

The Mets play in the competitive NL East. The Braves and Phillies both look good. But all it takes is a .500 team to make the postseason. Ryan Finkelstein of Locked on Mets joins the show to talk about the Mets and their chances. Follow Ryan on Twitter @finkelsteinryan Episode Notes There are terrific teams so far and there are bad teams so far... …

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Powerhouse Teams Dominate Locked on Power Rankings 30:43

16d ago30:43

30:43

There are terrific teams so far and there are bad teams so far... and about 20 teams in the middle. Check out the newest Powerrankings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales N…

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In Defense of Multi Purpose Stadiums 30:19

17d ago30:19

30:19

When Oakland leaves, MLB will have no more multi purpose stadiums. Should they come back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at Lin…

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Brewers Top Cubs While White Sox Woes Sound Familiar 29:34

19d ago29:34

29:34

The Brewers won an important head to head game with the Cubs. Meanwhile, the White Sox issues sound too similar to what has happened in Oakland. Recorded from the home of Sully's mom. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next ord…

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The Twins Winning Streak: The Real Thing or a Mirage? 29:53

22d ago29:53

29:53

The Twins just keep on winning. And their wild streak has skyrocketed them to 4th place. At what point should we take them seriously? Meanwhile the Mariners pitching staff, despite today's loss, should keep people on their toes. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, a…

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Reviewing the Power Rankings Heading Into May 23:59

22d ago23:59

23:59

It is Power Ranking Day! What teams have slipped? What teams are surging? Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOC…

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Mexico Series Success Plus Astros Health and Confusion in St. Louis 32:00

25d ago32:00

32:00

The Mexico Series was a success. Could this mean MLB could expand or move south of the border? The Astros are getting healthier which could improve their chances. And St. Louis needs to make a change before the MLB Draft. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in o…

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Seattle and Cleveland Are Banking Big Wins 30:14

27d ago30:14

30:14

The Cleveland Guardians are using big bats to pad their AL Leading record. The Mariners are winning critical head to head match ups they will not need to worry about later. And could Sadaharu Oh have been an MLB Star? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, u…

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Dodgers Win With Stars and Rookies Plus Dan Moore of the Ringer on the A's 28:26

28d ago28:26

28:26

Big names and unknowns led the Dodgers to a convincing win over the Nationals. Plus Sully interviews Dan Moore of the Ringer on the latest episode of Locked on A's. They talked about reverse boycotts and fan empowerment. A segment of the interview is played here. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Follow Dan Moore on Twitter @DmoWriter Support …

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Cleveland Rocks And Climbs the Power Rankings 25:46

29d ago25:46

25:46

Cleveland continues to win and Sully reviews the weekly Power Rankings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using…

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Orioles and Phillies are Doing Everything Right 31:38

1M ago31:38

31:38

Both the Orioles and the Phillies are winning big and looking as good as advertised. It was a good night to be named Suarez. And Sully comes up with an idea how to avoid showy umps. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your…

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Are the Astros Bad? Brett Chancey of Locked on Astros Weighs In 36:36

1M ago36:36

36:36

The Astros are off to a surprisingly poor and uninspired start. Meanwhile, the Mets won their series with the Dodgers and are looking better and better. And it was a weekend where some aces looked good (Wheeler and Verlander) and some were Blake Snell. Brett Chancey of Locked on Astros joins the show to talk about the slumping Astros. Follow Brett …

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Aces Return, Mets Tested and Ted Williams What If 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

Justin Verlander and other aces are coming back to the mound on Friday. Will they make the difference? Meanwhile the Mets are going to test their recent good luck against the Dodgers. And a listener wonders what would have happened if Ted Williams had not lost time to a pair of wars. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting O…

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Who Needs The 2024 World Series Title The Most? 32:38

1M ago32:38

32:38

All teams WANT to win the World Series. But these 10 teams NEED to win the 2024 World Series to give their franchise a lot of relief. The Complete Game might be having a comeback and John Schneider seems to be proving Sully right. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygeni…

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RIP Carl Erskine and Whitey Herzog 30:12

1M ago30:12

30:12

Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog died, leaving behind a legacy of pennants and defining National League baseball for a decade. Carl Erskine, beloved member of the 1955 World Series champion Brooklyn Dodgers, also died. His legacy was one of World Series heroics, racial harmony and treating all with dignity. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have not lost …

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Saluting John Sterling's Legacy Plus Power Rankings 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

John Sterling has retired and with him goes a voice for multiple generation of Yankee fans. Meanwhile, the new Power Rankings are up and Rest in Peace Arthur D'Angelo, co founder of Twins Enterprise. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lo…

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Honoring Andrew McCutchen plus the Jackie Robinson and Patriot's Day Game 32:33

1M ago32:33

32:33

Andrew McCutchen helped the Pirates win again and has joined an elite group of players with his accomplishments during his wonderful career. Meanwhile Monday is both Jackie Robinson Day and the Patriot's Day game in Boston. Special days like these are essential for the 162 game schedule. And the A's are suddenly winning again. I urged Oakland fans …

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Blue Jays Need Direction and the Pirates Might Get Better 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

Nearly a year ago, I felt the Blue Jays needed to make a change with their manager. Now here we are and everything I said back then remains valid now. Why allow things to ferment when over a year is a big enough sample size? Meanwhile everything is rosie in Pittsburgh and the best pitching prospect in baseball is not far away. Support Us By Support…

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Ohtani Is Exonerated and Sully Is Not with Jeff Snider of Locked of Dodgers 33:11

1M ago33:11

33:11

Sully is getting the Tomatoes for being wrong about Shohei Ohtani. And nobody is throwing more tomatoes than Locked on Dodgers host Jeff Snider. Along with being right about Ohtani from the beginning, Jeff could not wait to remind everyone about how arrogant Sully was about his stance. Ah well. Meanwhile the NL West is off to a sluggish start, allo…

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Wrong About Ohtani Hunch... Plus Holliday and Maddon Thoughts 31:54

1M ago31:54

31:54

It looks like it was fraud and not paying off a friend's debt in the Ippei/Ohtani story. And yup, your pal Sully was wrong about his main hunch. Looks like Ohtani hired the worst Crisis Management Team of all time. Sully does a mea culpa. Strange tale but time to move on. Jackson Holliday had a nice debut with the Orioles, who seem poised to take o…

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Cubs Blow Huge Lead, Snell is Shaky and A's Talk with Melissa Lockard 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

The Cubs blew an 8-0 game. And if their finish in 2023 is any indication, they can not afford to lose games they have in hand. Blake Snell looked shaky in his first start with the Giants but there is time to correct that. Meanwhile, the A's saga continues. Sully will be hosting Locked on A's this week and part of his interview with Athletic writer …

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Assessing Teams After 10 Games... An Act Of Madness 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

Is it early in the season? Sure. But that will not stop me from figuring out which teams should feel really good about their start (Pirates, Guardians, Red Sox, Yankees and Dodgers), which teams should not panic about their mediocre start (Astros and Orioles) and which teams should give a big gulp with their rotten starts (Rockies, White Sox and Ma…

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Ohtani Story Fading Away, Pitchers Getting Hurt and Honoring Aaron 32:21

2M ago32:21

32:21

The Shohei Ohtani- Ippei Mizuhara story seems to have faded into the darkness, much to MLB's relief. The Pirates and Yankees are off to best case scenario starts. Meanwhile Beiber's injury shines a light on what needs to be done with pitching. 50 years ago today, Henry Aaron made history. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check li…

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A's to Sacramento... At Least For A Few Years with Matt George of Locked on Kings 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

The A's have found a Band Aid for their gaping wound. There still is no solution in Las Vegas, but at least they will be playing in Sacramento for a few years. Matt George of Locked on Sacramento Kings joins the podcast to talk about the bizarre turn of events and how the capital of California can handle big league baseball. Follow Matt George on T…

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More with Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum 24:40

2M ago24:40

24:40

A few weeks ago, Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum joined the podcast to discuss the legacy of the Negro Leagues and its effect on baseball to this day. Today, listen to more of the conversation, including the effect of Satchel Paige into the 1950's and deserving Hall of Famers getting their due. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter @nlbm…

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Brewing Up Fun in Milwaukee and Honoring Larry Lucchino 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

The Milwaukee Brewers remain perfect, thanks to a dynamic start by Christian Yelich. The defending NL Central champs can not hope to kick of the season any better than they have. A day after the Blanco no hitter, the Astros got another gem. But this time they blew the game, making Houston continue their bizarre start. Could the A's be punishing pla…

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Ronel Blanco Showed Us Everything That Is Right About Baseball 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

Chances are you did not give Ronel Blanco much thought before last night. And in the span of one masterpiece of a game, Ronel Blanco became the focus of the whole baseball world. And the backstory behind his no hitter was heartwarming and should be the thing that baseball promotes left and right. Meanwhile the Yankees, Pirates and Tigers remain per…

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Other Teams Should Emulate The Diamondbacks with Millard Thomas of Locked on Diamondbacks 29:43

2M ago29:43

29:43

The Diamondbacks showed everyone last year the importance of a good start for surprising teams. Few picked Arizona to go far last year. But they came out of the gate strong and was able to absorb a rough final few months to punch a ticket to the postseason and ultimately win the National League pennant. An argument could be made that they won the p…

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Loose Ends with the Ohtani Story Plus Strong Central Starts 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

So I guess the Shohei Ohtani story is over? With the regular season started, it looks like attention to the gambling scandal has gone away. But isn't it odd that Ippei has not been charged yet? Meanwhile, Yamamoto has righted his ship and Central Teams bursting onto the season should feel good. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood Robin…

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Early Impressive Wins By The Yankees 30:33

2M ago30:33

30:33

Yes it is early. Hell, it is not even April yet. But the Yankees have won a pair of games in Houston that they looked dead in. Those are two impressive wins that they do not have to steal later. The Phillies bullpen melted down and the A's can not come back to Oakland. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Fire TV recently created F…

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Figuring Out Why We Follow 162 Games 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

The 162 game regular season has begun. Why do we do this? Why do we follow this long season every year? For me, your pal Sully, I have found it has fulfilled several parts of my life beyond simply enjoying a game. Following the whole season is like being engrossed in a novel with twists and turns and an ending that nobody can predict but will seem …

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Honoring Roy White with author Dr. Paul Semendinger 29:06

2M ago29:06

29:06

Roy White may not be the biggest star in New York Yankee history. But he was a critical figure connecting the Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris years with the Bronx Zoo years plus the Joe Torre dynasty. Author Dr. Paul Semendinger, co writer of "Roy White: From Compton to the Bronx", joins the podcast to give this Yankee great his due. Follow Dr. Semen…

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Jordan Montgomery Signs and More Ohtani Thoughts 33:48

2M ago33:48

33:48

Jordan Montgomery finally signed and he is joining the Arizona Diamondbacks. You know, the defending NL Champs. Could the Dodgers have the fourth best rotation in their own division. Meanwhile the Ohtani storm rages on. One listener wrote a lot about the last episode. Time to respond. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Fire TV re…

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Nothing Makes Sense With This Ohtani Story 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Shohei Ohtani gave a press conference regarding the betting scandal... and cleared up exactly nothing. Everyone would have been better off sticking with the original story. Ippei Mizuhara is being set up to be the patsy. Meanwhile Dave Roberts better win with this crew or HE might be the sacrifical lamb. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazo…

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Uh-Ohtani... The Plot Gets Confusing for the Dodgers star 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

The mess involving Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, keeps getting more convoluted. Wouldn't Ohtani paying a bookie mean by definintion he is involved with gambling? And if the cloud of gambling is overing over the sport, is this the best time to try and have a half baked push into Las Vegas? Support Us By Supporting O…

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Shohei Ohtani Story Will Not Go Away 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

Nothing makes sense with the story involving Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Did he have a loan for gambling debts? Did he steal? Is he a patsy? All we know is this story is a nightmare for MLB, especially with a week between games. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our liste…

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MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Over/Under win total predictions for every MLB team in 2024 59:24

2M ago59:24

59:24

If your favorite MLB team isn’t competing for a championship, that doesn’t mean you can’t make the season interesting. Over/under win totals and expectations for every MLB team from the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central, and NL West from Locked On’s stable of MLB Hosts and betting expert. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibott…

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MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Red Sox, Royals, A’s, Nationals, Cardinals and Rockies heading for last again? 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

The Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Oakland A’s, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies struggled in 2023 and found themselves at the bottom of their divisions. But which teams will repeat and which will bounce back? Locked On breaks down who will lose every division in 2024 with every Locked On MLB host from across the …

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