John Smoltz talks about Hamels hitting Harper and baseball code

MLB Network analyst John Smoltz joined the show to talk about Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels getting suspended for five games for hitting Bryce Harper. Smoltz said he doesn’t have a problem with Hamles admitting he hit Harper, but he doesn’t get why he hit him. He didn’t know the unwritten rule of hitting a rookie.…

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Mannix impressed with Mayweather’s performance on Saturday

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about Floyd Mayweather’s win over Miguel Cotto this weekend and the NBA playoffs. Mannix was surprised Cotto did as well as he did. But he was also impressed with Mayweather. “I give Mayweahter credit,” Mannix said. “He didn’t back away from the action. It was maybe…

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Jered Weaver talks about no-hitter superstitions

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver joined the show after throwing a no-hitter on Wednesday. Weaver said once he got the first out in the ninth inning, it hit him that it’s possible where he was headed. Weaver talked about the superstition that you can’t go to the bathroom if you’re in the middle of…

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Rex Chapman says Kentucky-Indiana series shouldn’t end

Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman joined the show to talk about the end of the Kentucky-Indiana rivalry and the Kentucky Derby. “We can play neutral games against anybody,” Champman said. “That game needs to be played.” Chapman said when he called Bob Knight to tell him he was going to Kentucky, the former Indiana coach…

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