# Former MLB Pitcher Steve Sparks on upcoming Series vs Astros| Mets Get Called Out in AI Usage Scandal| Steve Smith Sr. on Ravens WR room| Ryan Ripken Show S2EP263

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Podcast: [Ryan Ripken Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ryan-ripken-show-6743254)
Published: 2026-07-17T20:56:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5120

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Former MLB pitcher Steve Sparks joins the show to discus the upcoming series between the Orioles and Astros and tell stories from his career. Adam Ottavino calls out the Mets for AI use, and Steve Smith Sr gave his thoughts on the Ravens WR room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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