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Podcast: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Episode: Baseball on the World Stage, now hones in on Shohei Ohtani and Opening Day
Description: Venezuela shocks the baseball world by capturing the World Baseball Classic title, dethroning powerhouse Team USA and igniting raw emotion from players like Salvador Perez. What does this stunning victory mean for a country in turmoil, and how does it reshape the sport’s global landscape? Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton break down standout moments from Ohtani’s blazing spring debut with the Dodgers—nearly hitting 100 mph on the mound—and Bryce Harper’s evolution into a Major League leader. Hear fresh insights on baseball’s rising viewership, Omar Lopez’s skyrocketing managerial future after multiple championship runs, and how MLB’s late...