Inside the Parker - Jealous of Ohtani, deGrom's Hall of Fame Case + Author Jeff Rimer

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses why the National League MVP award is Pete Crow-Armstrong's to lose, Shohei Ohtani's uncertain future as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart running away with the NL Rookie of the Year award. Plus, analytics maven Anthony Masterson drops the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central. Later, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by for an enlightening baseball conversation. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and reveal the twenty-fourth installment of Rob’s 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 why it's too little, too late for Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh, why Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski should win the NL Cy Young Award in a landslide, and how New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has established himself as the favorite to win the AL Manager of the Year award. Later, former MLB All-Star Dmitri Young checks in to discuss how he's looking to avoid making the wrong kind of history as the manager of the RedPocket Mobiles of the Pioneer Baseball League. Plus, MLBBro.com content producer Kam Brice swings by to discuss the latest surrounding the surging Boston Red Sox. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and reveal the twenty-third installment of Rob’s 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 the suddenly streaking New York Mets, why it's clear that current MLB players are jealous of Shohei Ohtani, and Jacob deGrom's Hall of Fame candidacy. Plus, former broadcaster and author Jeff Rimer swings by to discuss his new book, It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This: Unforgettable Calls in the Booth and Unexpected Turns in Life . Later, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and reveal the nineteenth installment of Rob’s 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 is joined by 2x World Series champion and 3x National League Manager of the Year Dusty Baker for a lengthy conversation on the invention of the high five, Black players in baseball, the biggest MLB storylines of the year, and much more! Later, author John Cirillo swings by to promote his new book Elvis, Aretha and the Babe: 8/16 — Three Times the Bell Will Toll 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 importance of the upcoming weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Paul Skenes' unbelievably mediocre season thus far, and why he was so disappointed that the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays elected not to make a move on Tarik Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline. Plus, AM570 LA Sports host Tim Cates swings by to discuss the Skubal trade, his expectations for the Dodgers heading into the postseason, and Shohei Ohtani's NL MVP case. Later, New York Amsterdam columnist Jaime C. Harris checks in to share his thoughts on what's next for the New York Yankees, the debut of George Lombard Jr, and much more. Finally, we reveal the eighteenth installment of Rob’s 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 Bryce Harper's beef with the Philadelphia Phillies, the rumors linking New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and the New York Yankees, and Vlad Guerrero Jr's sudden power outage. Plus, Sports Illustrated senior MLB writer and FOX Sports lead MLB analyst Tom Verducci swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines heading into the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Finally, we reveal the seventeenth installment of Rob’s 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 the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame enshrinement class, whether the Detroit Tigers need to deal Tarik Skubal at the upcoming deadline, and the significance of the record television ratings for Sunday Night Baseball's New York Yankees-Los Angeles Dodgers matchup. Plus, Baltimore Banner Washington Nationals reporter Kyle Williams and Forbes senior MLB writer Barry Bloom swing by. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, and reveal the sixteenth installment of Rob’s 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 is joined by 2x World Series champion Ben Zobrist to promote his new book 'Prepare for the Pressure: 9 Strategies to be Courageous, Consistent and Resilient When it Matters Most'. Later, ABC Philadelphia sports reporter Jason Dumas swings by to set the scene from the site of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Finally, we reveal the fifteenth installment of Rob’s 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 Kansas City Royals' OF Tyler Tolbert's impressive streak of 12 straight plate appearances with a hit, the drama involving Anthony Volpe and the New York Yankees, and St Louis Cardinals OF Jordan Walker agreeing to participate in the Home Run Derby. Plus, San Diego Padres OF Samad Taylor swings by, as does NBC Los Angeles sports anchor Olivia Garvey. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, and reveal the fourteenth installment of Rob’s 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 the slumping New York Yankees, Dave Roberts' rightful place amongst the greatest managers in MLB history, and what's gone wrong for the flailing San Diego Padres. Plus, Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly swings by to discuss the significance of the upcoming MLB All-Star Game being held in Philly, as well as author Billy Pinckney to promote his new children's book "Batboy's Glory: Helping a Dream Come True". Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and reveal the thirteenth installment of Rob’s 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.