The HatTrick Sports Podcast | Episode 156

On the 156th episode of The HatTrick Sports Podcast, host Isaiah opens the episode with a heavy heart, covering the tragic passing of Dodgers catcher Will Smith's stepmother and sister in Venezuela and taking a moment to honor their memory and send support to a player dealing with an unimaginable loss. He then shifts to one of the wildest stories of the baseball season, breaking down how the Marlins threw a perfect game deep into a contest and still barely escaped with a win in one of the most bizarre and entertaining games you will see all year. Isaiah also runs through the MLB All-Star rosters and gives his take on who deserved to make it, who got snubbed, and what the midsummer classic is shaping up to look like. He also addresses the question everyone is asking, breaking down what hat Freddie Freeman will be wearing going forward and what it means for one of the most beloved players in the game. Isaiah keeps the baseball content rolling with a full MLB standings update and a breakdown of the most intriguing trade pieces available as the deadline approaches and contenders start making their moves. He then ranks his Top 5 strikeouts by a relief pitcher, highlighting some of the most dominant bullpen performances the sport has ever seen. He also weighs in on what is next for LeBron James as the future of the King continues to be one of the biggest conversations in basketball, and gives a full World Cup update covering the latest results and storylines from the tournament. Make sure you are following HatTrick Sports on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube at @thehattricksportspodcast for all the short-form content, and head over to shophattricksports.com to check out the merch store. Also visit dubby.gg and use promo code HATTRICKSPORTS for 10% off your order!