Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Locked On Podcast Network, Paul Francis Sullivan
Mexico ROUTS Brazil—Jarren Duran & Alec Thomas LEAD With Home Run Parade, Next USA
32 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2026 at 6:52 am.
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Mexico dominates Brazil in the World Baseball Classic, setting up a high-stakes clash with Paul Skenes and Team USA. Can Mexico continue their explosive run production against Skenes’ live arm? Sully spotlights breakout performances from Jarren Duran, Alec Thomas, and Alejandro Kirk, plus strong pitching from Taijuan Walker, as Mexico surges to a 2-0 record. Other highlights include Japan and the Dominican Republic extending their unbeaten streaks, Italy routing Great Britain, and a preview of pivotal upcoming WBC matchups—will Cuba, Puerto Rico, or unbeaten Venezuela secure their place at the top?
Sully dives into the historical significance of March 8th in baseball, tracing how the National League’s contraction opened the door for Ban Johnson’s creation of the American League and, later, the ambitious but ill-fated Federal League. Discover how these seismic shifts led to the birth of the World Series, baseball’s unique antitrust exemption, and even the creation of Wrigley Field. Don't miss this thrilling blend of current international action and foundational MLB history.