What the Mark Walter Investigation Means for MLB with Jeff Passan

Ryan Dempster, co-host of 'Intentional Talk' on MLB Network and former MLB pitcher, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour of the Friday edition (5:17). He discusses why the time off may be a good thing for Vladdy, how pitchers manage with poor defenders behind them, why teams that sold at the deadline are leading the charge for the final AL Wild Card spot, and why the Mariners should consider an offseason rebuild after their disappointing 2026 campaign. Then, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (27:03) stops by to talk about his recent chat with Joey Votto about hitting fundamentals, what the federal scrutiny on owner Mark Walter means for the Dodgers and upcoming MLB CBA negotiations, and why MLB ownership will see more private equity funding in the future.

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