This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob on Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez emerging as an MLB star in his first  season, Mariano Rivera's nearly unparalleled career, Dodger Stadium's $100 million facelift ahead of the 2020 All-Star Game, and why there's nothing like Cooperstown. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week. 

Guests: Jerry Hairston, Jr.- Former 16-year MLB veteran and Dodgers broadcaster, discusses on transition from the diamond to the broadcast booth and the future of the game; Jon Heyman - MLB Network insider looks at team needs heading into the trade deadline.

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob on Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez emerging as an MLB star in his first  season, Mariano Rivera's nearly unparalleled career, Dodger Stadium's $100 million facelift ahead of the 2020 All-Star Game, and why there's nothing like Cooperstown. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week. Guests: Jerry Hairston, Jr.- Former 16-year MLB veteran and Dodgers broadcaster, discusses on transition from the diamond to the broadcast booth and the future of the game; Jon Heyman - MLB Network insider looks at team needs heading into the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Rob Parker, host of the “Odd Couple” from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @RobparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob & Kelvin Washington.

Rob Parker, host of the &ldquo;Odd Couple&rdquo; from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @RobparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob &amp; Kelvin Washington.

Inside the (Rob) Parker

Rob Parker, host of the “Odd Couple” from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @robparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob & Kelvin Washington.

Rob Parker, host of the &ldquo;Odd Couple&rdquo; from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @robparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob &amp; Kelvin Washington.

Yordan Alvarez star power; Mariano HOF respect; Dodger Stadium facelift; Guests: Jon Heyman, Jerry Hairston, Jr.

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