This week’s episode is a special one. We’re joined by one of our biggest guests yet as Britt Ghiroli, the Senior MLB Writer for The Athletic, who can also regularly be seen on SNY TV, hopped on the Podcast to recap a perfect and fitting finale to the World Baseball Classic and we do a mini preview of the 2023 MLB season.
(06:00) We dive into what was an epic, epic, epic World Baseball Classic and reflect on what was a special ending between two of the best players on the planet in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, who faced off against each other.
(7:20) Britt dives into the special legacy that the 2023 World Baseball Classic will leave behind.
(9:30) Britt fights back against those who diminished the World Baseball Classic just because of injuries.
(10:30) We touch again on that mouthwatering ending, and why we can’t get enough of Trout and Ohtani. Britt puts the incredible duel up there as one of the best moments she’s seen live.
(12:35) Andrew thinks the WBC will be good for the Angels in 2023, Britt disagrees with that sentiment. Britt also doesn’t believe that these last couple of weeks will give Trout more motivation to try and win with the Angels this year, because he’s already highly motivated enough in that regard.
(14:00) Opening Day is a week away and Britt gives her takes on expectations and things to watch out for when it comes to the Mets and the Yankees. We discuss Anthony Volpe’s impressive spring, whether the Mets have enough offense and whether the Yankees have enough to topple the Astros.
(19:15) Britt is just excited to get Opening Day here, and she gives insight into what Opening Day will look like for her.
(21:30) Finally, we quickly go over the new rule changes and the surprise change Britt is most excited about to watch unfold in 2023. Hint - it isn’t the pitch clock.
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The Andrew Steele Podcast: Ep 8: Britt Ghiroli