{"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":"2026-07-25T02:20:47.053448+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196"},"episode":{"title":"FALSE COMPETITIVE BALANCE NARRATIVE - What More Balance Could MLB Have?","slug":"false-competitive-balance-narrative-what-more-balance-could-mlb-have","published_at":"2026-07-20T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/false-competitive-balance-narrative-what-more-balance-could-mlb-have","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/0d1d95fc-12ae-4376-b6ce-8c1acb0efe10/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735&awEpisodeId=0d1d95fc-12ae-4376-b6ce-8c1acb0efe10&feed=EzlTNH0T","summary":"Major League Baseball’s playoff race heats up as 75% of teams remain in contention heading into late July. Are claims of a “competitive balance issue” just a myth? Sully takes aim at the long-standing narrative, breaking down why even big-market teams like the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels are facing the same challenges as smaller clubs. Key moments include Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game against the Yankees, the surging Red Sox and Orioles, and the state of the National League wildcard battle. The episode also pays tribute to Blue Jays hero Duane Ward and celebrates Rachel Robinson’s 104th birthday, connecting today’s game with its transformative history. With trade deadline drama looming and rumors swirling, Sully questions whether owners’ calls for “cost certainty” threaten the very soul of baseball. Can MLB maintain its parity while avoiding another destructive work stoppage?","meta_description":"Major League Baseball’s playoff race heats up as 75% of teams remain in contention heading into late July. Are claims of a “competitive balance issue” jus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2032,"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/false-competitive-balance-narrative-what-more-balance-could-mlb-have/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/false-competitive-balance-narrative-what-more-balance-could-mlb-have.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}