Inside the (Rob) Parker

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob discusses Gio Stanton's torrid postseason home run explosion, why the Astros could gain some respect back with a World Series run, and why he supports the push for Curt Flood's induction into the Hall of Fame. Guests: Reds Hall of Fame Shortstop Barry Larkin his role in removing former MLB Commishioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis from the MVP awards, and his...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob looks at another quick Twins playoff exit at the hands of the disgraced Astros, why the Marlins and Derek Jeter deserve credit for their surprising playoff run and Game 1 win over the Cubs. Guests: Former Astros Manager and MLB Analyst Bo Porter talks playoff storylines, and the pressure on the Dodgers to finally win it all. Newsday MLB Writer Dave Lennon...

On today’s episode, Jason explains why Patrick Mahomes’ virtuoso performance against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football (386 passing yards, 5 total TDs) further cemented his status as the Steph Curry of the NBA. Father was a professional athlete? Check. Under-recruited out of high school? Check. Slipped in the draft? Check. Came out of nowhere to interrupt greatness? Check. Later, Produ...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob discusses Angels SS Andrelton Simmons opting out of the final week of the season, the upcoming March Madness-like slate of first round playoff games, and gives his biggest surprise and disappointment from the 2020 regular season. Guests: Actor Matthew Modine discusses the re-release of Full Metal Jacket and his life long passion for the Yankees, why he th...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob looks at why the scorching Padres are going to be a playoff problem, Albert Pujols tying Willie Mays on the all-time home run list, and MLB formally announcing the plans for a neutral site World Series. Guests: 5x All Star and 10x Gold Glove Winner Andruw Jones discusses the Braves chances to make a postseason run, and the urgency of the short season. Wor...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob looks at playoff picture of what is setting up to be a wild regular season stretch run, why Cal Ripken's record looks more unbreakable than ever at 25, and why Phillies 60's slugger Dick Allen deserves serious Hall of Fame consideration. Guests: 2-time MLB All-Star and World Series champ Cliff Floyd discusses the break out season for Fernando Tatis, Jr.,...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob looks at the latest bad blood between the Yankees and Rays and fallout from Aroldis Chapman's 3-game suspension for headhunting, why he would take the Padres offense over the prolific Dodgers attack; why he's so high on Brewers second year reliever Devin Williams, and reflects on the passing of Mets Hall of Famer, and the real "Tom Terrific," Tom Seaver....

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob discusses the Reds and Brewers deciding to boycott their game in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Lucas Giolito tossing a no-no for the White Sox, and Yankees ace Gerritt Cole seeing his win streak snapped at 28 starts. Guests: 9-time All-Star Gary Sheffield weighs in on MLB teams deciding to sit out in protest of police brutality if he woul...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob takes inventory of at baseball's unwritten rules, the Indians resisting bringing back Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger for flagrantly violating the team's COVID protocols, and the Dodgers getting off to a scorching start to the shortened season. Guests: World Series champ Charlie Hayes, Bleacher Report baseball writer Scott Miller discuss the debate over un...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob supports MLB moving to a playoff bubble model, hopes Aaron Judge's lower body injury won't derail his torrid start to the season, and isn't crying for the Astros during their recent rough slump. Guests: Young winner and 3-time World Series champ Doc Gooden gives his thoughts on the early MLB season and what he loves about Mets ace Jacob DeGrom. if he woul...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at the MLB season continuing to roll along following its first major COVID breakout with the Braves and Phillies, Yoenis Céspedes' bizarrely abrupt decision to walk out on the Mets, and gives congrats to Orioles play-by-play announcer Melanie Newman becoming the 4th woman to do MLB play by play Former MLB'er Dmitri "Da Meat hook" Young and Fox Sports...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why the Marlins/Phillies COVID outbreak isn't entirely unexpected, why MLB had to suspend Joe Kelly for headhunting the Astros, and why he's glad Nick Markakis reversed his opt-out decision and decided to return for the season. Former MLB 2nd baseman/current A's analyst Bip Roberts joins the pod to give his take on the start to the unprecedented 2...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, opening day is finally here and Rob is ready to roll. He weighs in on the Dodgers locking up Mookie Betts to a massive 12-year deal, opening day matchups and gives his 2020 World Series prediction. Brewers slugger Christian Yelich discusses his fit with the Brewers, and what he expects in the uncharted territory of the 2020 season. Former GM Jim Bowden looks a...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob likes the Braves acquisition of Yasiel Puig, why he's excited for the return of Yoenis Céspedes returning to the Mets, and why he understands umpires opting out of the shortened season. MLB VP of Baseball and Softball Development Tony Reagins discusses his strategies for growing the sport domestically in minority communities. Cubs Insider Gordon Wittenmyer...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob thinks MLB players opting out of the season should get a pass, why Mike Trout's mega deal is better than Patrick Mahomes, and why umpire Joe West is a moron for his COVID conspiracy theories. He's joined by the first African American female MLB agent Lonnie Murray to discuss how she's succeeded in a traditionally male dominated industry. Phillies beat writ...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his thought as opening day gets closer, reflects on the importance of the Negro League as it turns 100, and why he thinks Ian Desmond made some valid points in a scathing criticism of baseball's culture. Former MLB manager Bobby Valentine and Tigers beat writer Anthony Fenech join the pod to discuss the pros and cons of a shortened season. Click here...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob thinks the University of Cincinnati made the right call by taking ex-Reds owner Marge Schott's name off of their athletic facilities, why the Astros are getting off easy, and why he's happy with a condensed 60-game season. Former major leaguer and Dodgers pre-game host Jerry Hairston Jr., discusses his expectations for the condensed season. Detroit beat wr...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why Aubrey Huff keeps proving why the Giants were right to dis-invite Aubrey Huff from their 2012, and why he feels like MLB and the players are closing in on a deal. He also gets the latest info on ongoing labor negotiations form MLB Insider Tom Verducci and longtime baseball writer Bob Klapisch. Dock Ellis III looks back on the 50th anniversary...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why he still believes there will be a season, why slashing the MLB Draft to five rounds felt weird, and why Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt, Jr. has some nerve to say MLB teams aren't profitable. Also, Fair or Foul over Torii Hunter's Boston racism accusations. Former Red Sox All-Star Kevin Youkalis explains why he supports a petition to remove former...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why he approves of MLB's statement on the nationwide protests in response to the murder of George Floyd, why he's glad African American MLB stars are speaking out. Former All-Star slugger Darryl Strawberry gives his thoughts on the death of George Floyd and why black athletes should speak out. NY Post columnist Ken Davidoff discusses the latest on...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob thinks MLB players and owners will eventually reach a compromise on the terms of a season despite recent contentious headlines, explains why he's against a universal DH for the pandemic shortened season. Hall of Famer Rod Carew joins the pod to reflect on his life, career, and give his thoughts on hitting today. Cubs pregame host Cole Wright discusses the...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at the hope for an MLB season, why a 4th of July opening day would be perfect, why Alex Bregmann firing LeBron's Klutch Sports group over an Astros Documentary expose is weak, and remembers former MLB player and exec Bob Watson. Red Sox beat writer Julian McWilliams joins the pod to preview what Boston might look like in a pandemic shortened season....

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob doesn't like the idea of a neutral site World Series, but thinks a shortened season under the circumstances is legit. He also talks with World Series champs Cecil Fielder and David Justice discuss the Covid-19 impact on the MLB season and if a shortened season is the best solution to the problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the Dodgers blockbuster trade for Mookie Betts and David Price from the Red Sox, why MLB should leave the playoffs alone, and why Pete Rose still shouldn't get in the Hall of Fame. Guests: Rod Allen - Former MLB player and current analyst talks proposals to change the postseason, the Astros cheating scandal, the Mookie Betts blockbuster trade, an...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the fallout from the MLB sign stealing scandal, why he thinks the Astros punishment was appropriately harsh, the Red Sox firing Alex Cora as a result of his involvement, and why the Mets need to fire Carlos Beltran. Guests: Julian McWilliams - Boston Globe Red Sox Beat Writer reports on Alex Cora Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...