Back to the Bullpen | MAYHEM: Wilson Contreras FURY Boils Over—Are Brewers and MLB EGO-CLASHING?

MLB chaos erupts as Jorge Soler storms the mound against Reynaldo Lopez, sparking a full-fledged brawl in Anaheim. Are tempers flaring out of control as franchises pay the price? Wilson Contreras faces a jaw-dropping 24 hit-by-pitches from the Milwaukee Brewers—will Major League Baseball intervene, or are rivalries being policed by players more than ever? Host Speaker A and veteran analyst Speaker C break down Soler’s dominance over Lopez, explore the league’s escalating suspensions, and unpack the real money consequences of MLB fights. The episode also spotlights Connor Griffin’s nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and what it means for small-market strategies, plus Paul Skenes’ future as a potential Cy Young ace. Special tributes, inside stories, and key questions keep listeners guessing: Are the Pirates locking in success, or is franchise discord just heating up? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.