The Athletic Baseball Show

Ken checks in this week from Boston where he, along with the Red Sox and Astros are getting ready for Monday night's Game 3 of the ALCS. A series that may be suffering a serious lack of starting pitching. That's where the podcast begins and then it's on to your questions in the mailbag... - -Why did MLB assign umpires with low ball-strike accuracy to the Dodgers-Giants series? - -Will the Dodgers-Giants series be the catalyst for MLB to change its playoff seeding system? - -Will MLB return to Europe in the near future? - -Why don't the Braves get any respect? - -What would compensation from the Mets for David Stern look like if he was to make the move? - - To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected]. - - Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthal - Follow Derek on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster - - Save 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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