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MLB podcast: Spring training preview series - Part 5 (Division champs)

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In the fifth and final installment of our five-part spring training preview series, we're getting you ready for fake games by breaking down the 2019 outlook for the league's projected division champs, while identifying some notable players to watch throughout the Grapefruit and Cactus League seasons.

Clubs discussed in this episode are:

  • New York Yankees (been a minute)
  • Cleveland Indians (uh huh)
  • Houston Astros (yup)
  • Washington Nationals (Harper who?)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (*eyes emoji*)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers (of course)

Listen to Part 1 (Bottom-feeders) here.
Listen to Part 2 (Also-rans) here.
Listen to Part 3 (Middle-of-the-packers) here.
Listen to Part 4 (Wild Card-ers) here.

Fun flashback moment: Yankees celebrate most recent division title - back in 2012 - with Ichiro on base, A-Rod at the plate, and Jeter in the dugout

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