{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball","slug":"locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196","podcast_index_feed_id":644196,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/EzlTNH0T","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735/58383473-c150-4859-ab5c-6836b464e8a9/3000x3000/uploads-2f1552600447485-q0x6eivg5y-15acf81ec6b6fe3f19e794f9e74743f8-2flocked-on-mlb-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On MLB podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from all around Major League Baseball. All the hits, runs and strikeouts. Host Paul Francis Sullivan, a comedian, TV producer and creator of the Sully Baseball Podcast, brings his humor and passion to our national pastime, as the Locked On MLB podcast provides your daily baseball fix with a unique spin that you won’t forget. From the jaw-dropping plays to the awe-inspiring performances that make each game a masterpiece, Locked On MLB takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from all over MLB. The Locked On MLB podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-27T20:19:53.478925+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196"},"episode":{"title":"BASEBALL AS UNIFIER - The Game's Larger Responsibility in this Horrible Century","slug":"baseball-as-unifier-the-game-s-larger-responsibility-in-this-horrible-century","published_at":"2026-09-11T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/baseball-as-unifier-the-game-s-larger-responsibility-in-this-horrible-century","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/e224de/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735/episodes/43c3433c-322b-448d-9d8d-b470d5f6793b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735&awEpisodeId=43c3433c-322b-448d-9d8d-b470d5f6793b&feed=EzlTNH0T","summary":"Baseball’s enduring role as America’s unifier takes center stage on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Sully reflects on how Major League Baseball, from the iconic Mike Piazza home run to President Bush’s World Series first pitch, brought the nation together during crises. The episode considers parallels to more recent challenges—including the pandemic, the Boston Marathon bombing, and devastating natural disasters—and asks: Can baseball unite a divided United States again? Key topics include MLB’s looming labor disputes, expansion and realignment proposals, and heated debates over the universal DH and “Manfred Man” extra-innings rule. Sully breaks down ideas for new divisions featuring teams like the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Vegas A’s, and potential new clubs in Nashville or Portland. With baseball at a crossroads, will the league seize its opportunity—or risk losing fans to a fractured entertainment landscape?","meta_description":"Baseball’s enduring role as America’s unifier takes center stage on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Sully reflects on how Major League B…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2069,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/episodes/baseball-as-unifier-the-game-s-larger-responsibility-in-this-horrible-century/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/baseball-as-unifier-the-game-s-larger-responsibility-in-this-horrible-century.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}