Dive into the thrilling second half of the 2025 MLB season with Gabe Lacques from USA Today! We break down the new All-Star Game swing-off tiebreaker, the Phillies' aggressive trade deadline strategy, the Dodgers' pitching concerns, and the heated AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Kyle Riley. Plus, get insights on the trade deadline dynamics and key storylines to watch! Subscribe for more MLB insights and hit the bell for updates!

⏱ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Big League Buzz

0:21 - Second Half of MLB Season Begins

0:37 - Introducing Gabe Lacques from USA Today

1:08 - 2025 All-Star Game Swing-Off: Winners, Losers, and Reactions

4:54 - Will the Swing-Off Change Player Participation?

6:23 - Phillies' Strategy in the NL East Race vs. Mets

11:09 - Dodgers' Pitching Challenges in the NL West

15:00 - AL MVP Race: Aaron Judge vs. Kyle Riley

18:05 - Trade Deadline Preview: Buyers, Sellers, and Key Targets

20:36 - Closing Thoughts with Gabe Lacques

Dive into the heated debate over a potential MLB salary cap in this episode of Big League Buzz, the Major League Baseball podcast from Sportsnaut. Host Scott Gulbransen sits down with Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports at the MLB All-Star Game to break down Commissioner Rob Manfred's push for payroll limits, massive disparities like the Dodgers' $320M vs. Marlins' $67M payrolls, and the Players Association's fierce opposition to what they see as unnatural restraints on player compensation. Explore historical context, risks of labor strikes, impacts on small-market teams like the Pirates, Reds and Royals, and how this could reshape baseball's future amid rising revenues and TV deals. Whether you're a die-hard fan or curious about the sports business, this episode uncovers the high-stakes battle that could lead to a 2026 CBA showdown. Don't miss insights on competitive balance, fan frustrations, and why MLB might be shooting itself in the foot again. Subscribe for more MLB news and interviews!

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Join us this week on Big League Buzz, the MLB podcast from Sportsnaut.com, as we dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching strategy with guest Hunter Moholland from Newsweek. We discuss the intriguing idea of Shohei Ohtani transitioning to a closer role, his electric return to the mound, and the Dodgers’ chances in the NL West. From Ohtani’s 99.9 MPH fastball to the team’s injury challenges, we break down the key factors that could shape their postseason run. Don’t miss this in-depth MLB podcast episode! Subscribe, hit the thumbs up, and turn on notifications for more Big League Buzz!

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