# Does baseball need a more relatable superstar for national coverage?

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Podcast: [Afternoon Drive on The Fan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/afternoon-drive-on-the-fan-200563)
Published: 2026-07-14T19:57:48+00:00
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Duration seconds: 805

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the current state of Major League Baseball's national media coverage, specifically criticizing the lack of personality and chemistry among analysts on Fox's pregame show compared to other sports. The conversation highlights Alex Rodriguez's factual errors during an interview with Justin Verlander and Derek Jeter's awkward interactions on Colin Cowherd's show. They emphasize the need for an Inside the NBA style show to make baseball more engaging for modern audiences. 01:00 - Baseball's Mediocre National Coverage 03:12 - Alex Rodriguez's Interview Blunder 07:55 - Need For Entertaining Content

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