Who will win the AL MVP? Who will win the NL MVP?
Shohei Ohtani or Corey Seager? Ronald Acuna Jr. or Mookie Betts?
Also, the Orioles have had a remarkable, and somewhat surprising season. The MVP debate and a conversation with Orioles manager Brandon Hyde highlight this week’s episode of “The Show” podcast with Joel Sherman.
‘The Show’ Podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman:
- MVP DISCUSSION: Coin flip in the NL between Ronald Acuna and Mookie Betts. Jon is going with Acuna. It’s a toss-up between the two. Will Corey Seager win the AL MVP? Or should Shohei Ohtani win despite missing the final month of the season?
- NY & MLB MANAGERS: Will Aaron Boone get fired after the season? Does Buck Showalter return to the Mets next season? What managers around the league are on the hot seat?
Brandon Hyde Interview:
Orioles manager
- ORIOLES SUCCESS: Turning it around from a 100-loss team two years ago to now potentially a 100-win team. Going from 83 wins last year to this. “All the analytical people thought we would get worse.” Took all the projections to heart. It’s a really good club.
- FELIX BAUTISTA: Threw off a mound two days ago and tomorrow. Keeping fingers crossed he comes back for playoffs, but not sure if it will happen or not.
- JACKSON HOLLIDAY: Excited about him moving forward. They like the guys they have right now.
- AARON HICKS: The night Cedric Mullins got hurt, the Yankees DFA’ed Hicks. The timing worked out for them. They thought they needed to take a chance.
- PLAYOFFS: Don’t see why they can’t go on a run. Have to catch some breaks in the postseason. Anything can happen.