Inside the (Rob) Parker

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses why it appears like Shohei Ohtani's Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Judge's New York Yankees are on another World Series collision course, the likelihood that we may never seen Cal Raleigh in the MVP conversation again, and why all signs point to the Toronto Blue Jays missing the postseason altogether this year. Later, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell swings by to discuss his historic defensive effort last week in which he robbed three different home runs at the wall. Plus, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and reveal the third installment of his Memory Lane series.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Konnor Griffin's upcoming MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the early returns on the ABS system in baseball, and the New York Yankees impressive first week of baseball. Later, New York Mets super fan Ben Bongiovi swings by to discuss what it means to him to have appeared at 53 consecutive Mets Opening Days, and author Rob 'The Pitching Ninja' Friedman checks to discuss his new book and the evolution of pitching in baseball. Plus, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, the second installment of Rob’s Memory Lane series and a hot and fresh edition of Pocket Protector Central with Anthony Masterson. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the arrival of MLB Opening Day 2026, the Chicago Cubs' decision to extend young superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong, and why he's picking the New York Yankees to win the World Series (again). Plus, former MLB All-Star and MLB Network analyst Alex Avila swings by, as well as MLB Network analyst Brian Kelly. Later, Rob replays his annual Ode to Opening Day and reveals the first installment of his Memory Lane series.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s offseason edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob is joined by longtime MLB writer and author Ken Davidoff for a lengthy baseball conversation. During the interview, Davidoff discusses his new book (101 Lessons From The Dugout), the likelihood that we see work stoppage at the end of the upcoming season, why so MLB owners seem hell-bent on instituting a salary cap, what it's going to take for the New York Mets to turn their high-priced roster into actual winners, why the New York Yankees had such a quiet offseason, and much more! Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s offseason edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers acquisition of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets pivot to infielder Bo Bichette, and why he chose to turn in a highly-controversial blank ballot for the 2026 Pro Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, AM 570 LA Sports Dodgers reporter David Vassegh swings by for a lengthy conversation on all the fallout in Los Angeles and across MLB in light of the Tucker signing.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s offseason edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob is joined by MLB Network and FOX Sports Radio MLB insider Jon Morosi swings to discuss all the biggest headlines heading into the MLB Winter Meetings, including the uncertain futures of stars like Kyle Tucker, Tarik Skubal and Pete Alonso. Later, author Skyler Trepel swings by to promote his new bestselling book for kids, 'Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats'.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob is joined by Sportico senior MLB writer Barry Bloom as the guys put a bow on the 2025 Major League Baseball season. During the conversation, Parker and Bloom tell us what went wrong for the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, if the Los Angeles Dodgers should be viewed as a dynasty, how guys like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens can sneak into the Hall of Fame 'through the backdoor', and much more! Finally, Rob hits us with his latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses why he's feeling better than ever about his 'Blue Jays in 6' prediction from before the World Series, why he's not a fan of all these outside-the-box managerial hires in baseball, and why it's clear that most regular MLB players are jealous of superstars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Later, 3x MLB All-Star Vernon Wells stops by to tell us what Toronto needs to do to finish off the Los Angeles Dodgers and win their first World Series title in over three decades. Plus, MLB Network an FOX Sports Radio MLB insider Jon Morosi checks in to share his thoughts on the World Series as a whole. Finally, Rob hits us with his latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob is joined by USA Today MLB columnist Rob Nightengale to discuss all the latest managerial hirings around Major League Baseball and preview the upcoming World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Later, Rob hits us with his latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in live from Chavez Ravine ahead of the start of Game 3 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville checks in to share his thoughts on the series, and later, Rob hits us with his latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses what's next for the Toronto Blue Jays after banishing the New York Yankees out of the playoffs, whether the Los Angeles Dodgers have the pitching depth to slam the door shut on the Philadelphia Phillies, and why he's betting against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers in their Game 5 showdown with the Seattle Mariners. Plus, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special edition of the Parker Pushback aimed at all the killjoys in the sports world.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses how the expanded Wild Card has made the final week of the MLB regular season must-see TV, why the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen will ultimately be what prevents them from repeating as World Series champions, and whether wholesale changes should be made if the Detroit Tigers wind up missing the postseason entirely. Later, former MLB All-Star and MLB Network analyst Chris Young swings by to discuss the MLB playoff race and his pick to win the AL MVP between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, and MLB.com reporter Jason Beck checks in to discuss the Tigers freefall. Plus, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a hot and fresh edition of Pocket Protector Central with Anthony Masterson. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Juan Soto’s quietly dominant debut season with the New York Mets, why Aaron Judge still has the inside track to win the American League MVP award, and why Robert Redford’s ‘The Natural’ still resonates with people today. Later, Marquee Sports Network host Cole Wright swings by to discuss all the latest happenings around the Chicago Cubs. Plus, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special Parker Pushback aimed at Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.   Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the New York Yankees' chances of winning the AL East, whether a 60-home run season would be enough for Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh to lock up with AL MVP award, and why it's premature to say that we're watching the slow death of the the no-hitter in real time. Later, FOX Sports MLB columnist Deesha Thosar swings by to share her thoughts on all the biggest headlines surrounding the New York Mets and the New York Yankees. Plus, Foul or Fair with JR Gamble, Pocket Protector Central with Anthony Masterson, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the San Diego Padres recent swoon, his optimism surrounding the Cincinnati Reds, and the onging calls for robot umpires. Later, World Series champion and SportsNet LA analyst Jerry Hairston Jr swings by. Plus, a conversation with The Athletic MLB writer Levi Weaver, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special Parker Pushback aimed at Super Producer Rob G. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s 'On the Road' edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in from his well-deserved vacation to bring you a fresh four-pack of interviews with Miami Marlins outfielder Xavier Edwards, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson, Washington Nationals SS CJ Abrams, and Kansas City Royals broadcaster Joel Goldberg.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the playoff ramifications of this weekend's series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, why the Los Angeles Dodgers should consider taking Shohei Ohtani out of the postseason pitching rotation, and where he was wrong about the Detroit Tigers. Later, Tampa Bay Rays centerfielder Chandler Simpson. Plus, part two of his conversation with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special Parker Pushback aimed at Giancarlo Stanton's biggest detractors. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the New York Mets ongoing slump, why Hunter Greene's return should have Cincinnati Reds fans feeling giddy, and why he's so upset with the Seattle Mariners these days. Later, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer swings by. Plus, a conversation with MLBBro.com's Chris Wilder, as well as Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in from parts unknown with a pair of high-level interviews with former MLB outfielder and Los Angeles Angels first base coach Bo Porter, and World Series champion and Angels TV color commentator Mark Gubicza. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses his biggest takeaways from this week’s MLB Trade Deadline, what he’s expecting from the historic MLB Speedway Classic coming up this weekend, and the Baltimore Orioles’ big fall from grace. Later, Houston Astros second baseman Brice Matthews swings by. Plus, a conversation with 97.1 The Ticket Detroit radio host Mike Stone, a hot and fresh edition of Pocket Protector Central with Anthony Masterson, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special Parker Pushback aimed at Carlos Correa and the Astros. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame inductions of CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki, and the future HOF case for Justin Verlander. Later, Milwaukee Brewers CF Blake Perkins swings by. Plus, a conversation with Cleveland Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in live from the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta to share his thoughts on the debut of the Home Run swing-off format, the use of the ABS system, and where the MLB All-Star Game ranks amongst the best all-star games in American pro sports. Later, Minnesota Twins all-star pitcher Joe Ryan swings by. Plus, a conversation with MLB.com reporter Justin Morris, a hot and fresh edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, a mash-up of a few of Rob's hottest preseason takes on MLB Network, and a Hank Aaron-themed edition of the Parker Pushback.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the swirling trade rumors surrounding Ronald Acuna Jr, Manny Machado's Hall of Fame candidacy, and where MLB got it right with regards to the upcoming MLB All-Star Game. Later, Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith swings by. Plus, a conversation with AM570 LA Sports Dodgers reporter David Vassegh, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a bonus edition of the Parker Pushback aimed at Clayton Kershaw's biggest haters.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the most egregious MLB All-Star Game snubs, Clayton Kershaw joining the elusive 3,000 strikeout club, and the latest betting scandal to rock the sport of baseball. Later, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton swings by. Plus, a conversation with The Athletic's Sam Blum, Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, a hot and fresh edition of the Parker Pushback against MLB All-Star Game haters, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!   #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Sammy Sosa's return to Wrigley Field for the first time in two decades, Chase Burnes' MLB debut with the Cincinnati Bengals, and the positive impact the late, great Scott Miller had on baseball media. Later, Washington Nationals outfield James Wood swings by. Plus, a conversation with MLB Media contributor Sweeny Murti, a hot and fresh edition of Foul or Fair with JR Gamble, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the suddenly slumping New York Mets and New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays going up for sale (and potentially changing cities), and the rumors linking Elly De La Cruz to the upcoming Home Run Derby. Later, San Francisco Giants first baseman Dominic Smith swings by. Plus, a conversation with St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Lynn Worthy, a hot and fresh edition of the Pocket Protector with Anthony Masterson, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special Shohei Ohtani-themed version of the Parker Pushbck.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Andrew McCutchen's historic home run in Pittsburgh from earlier in the week, why it's clear that many major leaguers are jealous of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, and what Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony needs to change quick if he's going to succeed in the Big Leagues. Later, Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford swings by. Plus, a conversation with USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale, a hot and fresh edition of Foul or Fair with JR Gamble, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the Colorado Rockies getting their first series win since 2024, why the Pittsburgh Pirates absolutely cannot trade ace pitcher Paul Skenes, and why it's time to put the 'Baseball is Dead' narrative to bed for good. Later, New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham swings by. Plus, a conversation with Chicago Sun-Times White Sox beat writer Kyle Williams, a hot and fresh edition of Parker's Pushback, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob shares his thoughts Ron Washington's tit-for-tat with Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander's quest for 300 wins, and New York Mets fans turning on Juan Soto. Later, Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor swings by to discuss his career trajectory up to this point and how he plans to help turn things around in Chicago. Plus, MLBBro.com contributor Malik Wright reveals his #HighFive for the week, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble has the latest edition of Foul or Fair, and we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.