Leila Rahimi

I mean, we're good.

I love a good, just free-flowing baseball thought.

So Mark told me that you sent him a text about the Cubs, and I do love it when big leaguers are impressed with what they've seen out of other teams.

Well, and I imagine, Brett, being a former Cincinnati Red yourself, we were talking before the series began about how good the Reds team was.

Even their trade acquisition deadlines seemed like carried over to the next season.

They were really good on the road.

What do you think the mode is for them after falling four in a row to the Cubs?

Add to that more losses and how it's early, but that might be a little bit of a speed bump for them.

2001 Mariner, Brett Boone.

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We also have some news that I should share with the class.

Brett, you were very much involved on this.

Bruce Levine.

is reporting that according to industry sources, the Cubs are one of the teams the Mets have talked to about acquiring right-handed pitcher Freddie Peralta.

June 1st is a target time for the Mets to either get back into the race or move the soon-to-be free agent.

Peralta and Craig Council share a mutual bond.

That would be a game-changer.