# 1075 | Biggest MLB Takeaways From the First Two Weeks (With ESPN's Paul Hembekides) + Weekend Preview

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Podcast: [The Just Baseball Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-just-baseball-show-3672598)
Published: 2026-04-10T18:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

ESPN's Paul Hembekides, AKA Hembo , joins Jack and Peter to recap their favorite storylines from the first two weeks of MLB action. Then, Peter breaks down his favorite picks for Friday's MLB slate, plus a preview of the weekend ahead. Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00 Sandy Alcantara: 5:32 ABS: 11:27 Konnor Griffin: 18:30 Rookie Class: 27:00 Zero Service Extensions: 32:23 Drake Baldwin: 39:42 Cubs: 43:24 Dodgers: 45:46 Weekend Preview: 48:16 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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