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Jan 19, 2026 29 min

The Bat Boy | Episode 4

from The Bat Boy Hosted by Joe Butter

In this jam-packed episode, we dive into the whirlwind week of MLB news, from Kyle Tucker's shocking 4-year, $240M deal with the Dodgers to Alex Bregman joining the Cubs. We also explore Bo Bichette’s move to the Mets and Ranger Suarez's significant contract with the Red Sox. Plus, we'll analyze Nolan Arenado's trade to Arizona and discuss the lineup changes for the Rockies with the signing of Willi Castro. Lastly, we touch on Clayton Kershaw's retirement and subsequent joining of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. Don't miss the deep dive into whether the Dodgers' spending habits are bad for baseball and what it means for the sport's future. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:59 Kyle Tucker's Blockbuster Signing 04:45 Alex Bregman Joins the Cubs 07:57 Bo Bichette Signs with the Mets 10:44 Ranger Suarez to the Red Sox 12:52 Nolan Arenado Traded to Arizona 16:20 Willi Castro signs with the Rockies 17:59 Clayton Kershaw Joins Team USA 20:40 Are the Dodgers Bad for Baseball? 26:28 Conclusion and What's Next

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