Stephen A. Smith pushes back on the narrative that baseball is struggling, arguing the sport may actually be in its best era in the last 25 years. From the impact of the World Baseball Classic to growing diversity and new rule changes, he explains why MLB might be stronger than critics think.

MLB is still riding high of the EPIC 7-Game World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays and The WBC Is really tapping into American pride in the sport we once loved, America's pasttime may just be saved!

"(00:00) Team USA Beats The Dominican Republic"

"(04:45) Baseball Has Momentum"

"(10:10) Who Will Team USA Play?"

"(14:00) USA Hockey Wins Gold AGAIN"

"(18:50) Chiefs Trade For Justin Fields"

"(21:40) Joel Embiid Misses his 485th Game"

"(26:00) Vegas and Seattle Get New NBA Teams"

"(30:00) Spectacular Bracket!"

"(42:21) Ranch Dressing European Ambassador"

"(47:00) He Played For HOW MANY NFL Teams?"

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