Defense Against the Dark Arts

New information on the Astros cheating scandal implicates interns, Excel, and Harry Potter. Were the right people punished? Still not over, friends, still not over.

At the time of recording, the Mookie Betts trade remained up in the air, leading us to agree with Justin Turner that journalists shoving decorum to the side to get a scoop can make a real mess of things. Speaking of messes, the Player’s Union and Joc Pederson got the shaft from MLB and the Arbitration Panel, who forced Pederson to negotiate salary with the Dodgers even when he was an active trade chip with the Angels.

Boyfriends this week begin in Tampa Bay, or in Pottymouth’s case, Japan. Yoshitomo “Yoshi” Tsutsugo joins the Rays this year after 10 years with the Yokahama Baystars, and a stint in the Dominican League, learning to “play with heart.” Patti chose Brandon “Bamm Bamm” Lowe, but all signs point to Brandon’s wife Madison as Patti’s real choice for Rays BF. Pottymouth brings us a new Omar to love, this time catcher Omar Navaráez, whose goal is to bring baseball to Ecuador, eventually. Patti can’t quit Christian Yelich, and declares him her keeper BF for this season. Maybe it’s the Body Issue, maybe it’s the philanthropy, maybe it’s the numbers he will bring the fantasy team. Congrats to the champions of this year’s Caribbean Series, Toros del Este. Finally, please join with 100+ mayors around the country to share your stories of why minor league ball is a vital part of your community.

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