Send us a textSure we talked about #Yankees 9 home runs in one game last week - that's the 2nd time it's happened this season which is a first!  #Phillies Zach Wheeler has surgery and is out for the season - awful.  #Brewers #Cubs #Dodgers #Padres are all good teams and will be tough in the playoffs. #Tigers Tarik Skubal and #RedSox Garret Crochet are pitching horses which is more special than ever. #Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk steals his first base ever after 2,000+ games!  #Rangers continue to disappoint. #Orioles sign another catcher to an 8 year deal after one week in #MLB. Huh? What happened to Adley Rutschman? Our stat of the week is good ole fashioned batting average.  #NationalLeague has had batting champions for 150 years, the #AmericanLeague for 125 years. Do we really want to pull away from that long and amazing history? Batting average may not be the be-all and end-all offensive stat but we think it's still important. Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at [email protected].  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!SummaryThe conversation delves into various aspects of baseball, including the impact of injuries on team performance, potential realignment and expansion in the league, changes in broadcasting and fan experience, the contrasting situations of the Yankees and Mets, the evaluation of young talent, and the evolving significance of batting average in modern baseball.TakeawaysInjuries can significantly alter the competitive landscape of the season.Realignment and expansion are on the horizon for Major League Baseball.Broadcasting changes are complicating the fan experience.The Yankees and Mets are facing different challenges this season.Evaluating young talent is crucial for team success.Batting average is becoming less significant in evaluating player performance.Teams are looking for ways to maximize their playoff chances.The importance of pitching depth is highlighted in team strategies.Fan engagement is affected by the complexity of game broadcasts.Historical context of batting titles remains relevant in discussions. TitlesInjury Impact and Season OutlookRealignment and Expansion in BaseballSound bites"We don't want to share insights too early.""It's going to be hard enough now.""You could sit the guy right now."Chapters00:00 Injury Impacts and Season Outlook01:39 Realignment and Expansion in Major League Baseball04:59 Broadcasting Changes and Fan Experience08:48 Yankees and Mets: A Tale of Two Teams11:53 Pitching Challenges Across the League14:39 Evaluating Young Talent and Future Prospects18:50 The Evolution of Batting Average in Baseballwww.almostcooperstown.com

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