Lone Star Slugfest: Yordan vs. Judge at Daikin Park

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the competition between Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez for the AL MVP race, with insights from former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick.

It's Aaron Judge against Yordan Alvarez at Daikin Park, perhaps an early preview for the AL MVP race. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Judge's prowess, Alvarez's awesome start to the season, what could have been if Ben Rice had become an Astro and the Astros' disinterest in recently-signed Lucas Giolito. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at  MintMobile.com/Territory   Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tyler Stafford, Chandler Rome

Guest: Josh Reddick

Topics covered

• AL MVP race
• Astros
• baseball
• Yordan Alvarez
• Aaron Judge
• Josh Reddick
• Lucas Giolito

Keywords

• Aaron Judge
• Yordan Alvarez
• Josh Reddick
• Astros
• MVP race
• Lucas Giolito
• Ben Rice

Sponsors

Mint Mobile, Square

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