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Thursday, December 26, 2024

The World Series’ Shohei Ohtani Effect

The World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers has delivered on the field and off, with Game 1 ending in a walkoff grand slam, and an average of 15.2 million people tuning in. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss his trip to Los Angeles for the first two games and the unique star power of Shohei Ohtani.

Plus, Reggie Jackson discusses the A’s legends softball game he is putting on at the Oakland Coliseum before the stadium is converted into a soccer facility. Jackson notes he had a higher bid for the team when it was sold to current owner John Fisher.

We also hear from United Football League president Russ Brandon on the latest attempt to popularize spring football.

In other news, Tua Tagovailoa took the field for the first time since his dramatic concussion, Bronny James will spend time in the G League, and the NBA revealed its NBA Cup courts.

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