Opening Weekend Reactions: All Hail the Shohei Ohtani Experience
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We recap a packed opening weekend of baseball, including the historic pitching and hitting performance of Angels star Shohei Ohtani (0:30). Plus: The Good, the Bad, and the Uggla makes its return, featuring some abominable A’s starting pitching, the Coors cat, and more (28:47). Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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