Episode 27: “Two Weeks Out”

About this episode

Alec and Ed discuss the latest developments in Mets and Yankees camps as Opening Day approaches and preview the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Opening Day is around the corner, and the picture is starting to come into focus. In Episode 27, Alec and Ed take a wide-angle look at what’s happening in Mets and Yankees camp with just two weeks to go. Which storylines actually matter? Who’s making real noise this spring, and which early headlines might be getting overblown? From roster battles to rotation questions to the general pulse around both clubs, it’s a classic late-spring temperature check as the season starts to feel real. Then the conversation shifts to the global stage. With USA and the Dominican Republic set to clash in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, the guys preview one of the sport’s most electric matchups. Star power, national pride, and the kind of roster depth that makes this tournament special. Spring storylines, international baseball energy, and Opening Day right around the corner. Episode 27 keeps the countdown rolling.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alec Schwartz, Ed Pearsall

Topics covered

• Opening Day
• Mets camp
• Yankees camp
• roster battles
• World Baseball Classic
• international baseball

Keywords

• baseball
• Mets
• Yankees
• World Baseball Classic
• Opening Day
• roster battles
• spring training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mets, Yankees, USA, Dominican Republic

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