'The Betrayal of Ohtani' + Skubal Sweepstakes Heat Up

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the off-day edition with the latest trade buzz ahead of the deadline, including Tarik Skubal being linked to the LA Dodgers and the Phillies emerging as a trade partner with the Blue Jays. ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson joins the show (22:27) to talk about and share some stories from her new podcast series, 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani,' which documents how Ohtani's relationship with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid the gambling scandal in 2024. Later, MLB.com Tigers reporter Jason Beck stops by (38:54) to share the latest on the Skubal sweepstakes, whether trading the superstar pitcher sparks a fire sale in Detroit, and the plan for Casey Mize.

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