# State Of MLB, Gunnar's Struggles With Tim Kurkjian | S2EP206

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Podcast: [Ryan Ripken Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ryan-ripken-show-6743254)
Published: 2026-05-13T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This interview is from the full show (S2EP205). MLB National Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian joins the show to talk about the state of MLB, the struggles of stars like Gunnar Henderson and Cal Raleigh, and some iconic stories. 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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