Inside the Parker - Ohtani and Judge on a Collision Course, Cal Raleigh's MVP-Caliber Hangover + Los Angeles Angels OF Jo Adell

In this episode of Inside the Parker, host Rob Parker dives into the early 2026 MLB season with a mix of high-stakes analysis, personal reflections, and a standout interview with Angels outfielder Jo Adell. Parker opens with a fiery take on the Dodgers and Yankees as the two dominant teams, drawing parallels between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani to the legendary Magic Johnson and Larry Bird era in the NBA. He then shifts focus to Cal Raleigh’s post-MVP slump, arguing that his 60-home run season was a statistical anomaly unlikely to be repeated. Parker also critiques the Dodgers for putting Miguel Rojas in the bullpen during a blowout win over the Blue Jays—a move seen as unnecessarily salty given Rojas’ pivotal role in ending Toronto’s World Series hopes the previous year. The centerpiece of the episode is a detailed interview with Jo Adell, who recounts his historic three-catch, three-home-run-robbery performance in a 1-0 Angels victory over Seattle. Adell reflects on his growth as a player, his evolving approach to base running and pitch selection, and his cautious but thoughtful use of the ABS system. Parker closes with a nostalgic deep dive into a 1992 clubhouse brawl he inadvertently helped spark, reflecting on his four-decade career and his upcoming induction into the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame.