Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Cubs new attack plan, Mets backing Mendoza, Cardinals surprising

About this episode

Ken Rosenthal discusses the Mets' support for manager Carlos Mendoza, the Cubs' new scoring strategy, and player stories in MLB.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets announcing publicly that they are backing manager Carlos Mendoza. Could a change still happen if they continue to struggle? (7:22) Ken also breaks down his article on how the Cubs are scoring more by swinging less. And we ask him if the A’s can sustain this pace, and what’s working well for the Cardinals. (18:35) Let’s go over some MLB players who needed second jobs to make ends meet in order to make the big leagues. Kratz has his own personal stories. Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

Guest: Ken Rosenthal

Topics covered

• MLB
• Cubs strategy
• Mets management
• Cardinals performance
• player stories
• baseball analysis

Keywords

• Ken Rosenthal
• Cubs
• Mets
• Carlos Mendoza
• Cardinals
• MLB players
• baseball
• swinging less
• A's

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Organizations: Cubs, Mets, A’s, Cardinals

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