Ohtani and Acuna Health Updates, the Cotton Candy Hot Dog, and More | Ep. 189

Agenda Summary: Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna health updates. Kendry Morales hits HR against former team. Chris Sale and Trevor Bauer. The Rangers put Adrian Beltre up for trade. Card doctoring. The Cotton Candy Hot Dog. Recent birthdays.

Guest: Ryan Daly

Full Agenda:

Shohei Ohtani health status update:

• Ohtani has been cleared to hit starting immediately.¹
• After full recovery, should Angels continue to encourage dual role?
• Nearly zero hype surrounding The Superfractor

Ronald Acuna activated from the DL.²

Kendry Morales hits walk-off HR against the Anaheim Angels in the 10th inning to give the Blue Jays a 7-6 win over the Angels.³

Chris Sale dominates Mariners in 7 innings. He allowed just four hits and struck out 13 batters.⁴

The Rangers make Adrian Beltre (39) available for trade. He can still hit and would be a great asset to any buyer. The Phillies are reportedly interested in Beltre.⁵

Trevor Bauer obliterates Tigers giving the Indians a 4-1 win. His record against the Tigers in 2018: 1.23 ERA, struck out 40 and walked just five.⁶

For Sugar Rush Night, the Erie Seawolves (AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers) release a unique treat for attending fans – a hot dog served in a Cotton Candy bun with Nerds sprinkled on top.⁷

Card Doctoring: How ethics are defined and challenged.

Birthdays:

• 6/20 – Kendrys Morales (35)
• 6/23 – Tim Anderson (25)
• 6/26 – Derek Jeter (44)
• 6/27 – Jim Edmonds (48)
• 6/28 – Mark Grace (54)

To view the current eBay auctions for Adrian Beltre baseball cards, click here.

References:

1. Angels clear Shohei Ohtani to resume hitting. www.espn.com ↩︎
2. Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from DL. www.sportingnews.com ↩︎
3. Morales’ pinch shot in 10th seals Jays’ 4-HR win. www.mlb.com ↩︎
4. Sale dazzles with 13-K gem as Sox blank M’s. www.mlb.com ↩︎
5. MLB trade deadline rumors: The Rangers have reportedly made Adrian Beltre and others available. www.cbssports.com ↩︎
6. Tigers still can’t solve Trevor Bauer, who strikes out 11 in Indians’ win. www.mlive.com ↩︎
7. The Erie SeaWolves released a new food creation: The cotton candy hot dog. www.mlb.com ↩︎