In this episode of Batting Practice, Josh, Jacob, and Andrew are back to break down a wild weekend in baseball. The Dodgers get humiliated by the Astros, and Shohei Ohtani's performance since returning to the mound raises serious questions. The crew debates whether Orel Hershiser’s “they knew what was coming” take is fair or flat-out salty.We also dive deep into Sorare MLB: which Dodgers are worth starting (if any), whether Ohtani is still a lock in your lineup, and how daily missions, vaulting, and essence farming are reshaping strategy. Plus, some love for the first-ever MLB All-Star Game and a solid pickle to close things out.We Cover:- Ohtani’s batting slump: coincidence or caused by pitching again?- Dodgers vs. Astros recap + Hershiser’s hot mic moment- Sorare strategy: lineup differentiation, vaulting, and essence ROI- Must-starts, sleepers, and who to avoid in Sorare right now- The importance of daily missions and how they impact lineup building- 1933’s historic first MLB All-Star Game- This week’s pickle (and best baseball mustache?)Timestamps:0:00 – Intro, golf trip nostalgia, and hat drama2:45 – Orel Hershiser suggests Astros are cheating (again?)5:59 – Is there a statute of limitations on cheating teams?10:49 – Shohei Ohtani’s post-pitching slump: real or overblown?13:02 – The stats don’t lie: Ohtani’s dip since June 1616:04 – Which Dodgers (if any) are worth starting in Sorare?18:10 – Is Jackson Chourio a better fantasy play than Mookie Betts?21:14 – Ohtani’s 4-point Sorare week—what happened?23:00 – What winning Sorare lineups look like right now27:25 – Anchors, variation, and smart lineup building31:00 – Is Sorare essence overvalued or misunderstood?34:03 – Why daily missions are a game-changer36:00 – Should you vault players instead of playing them?40:11 – Does it make sense to buy a closer just for daily missions?43:03 – This Day in History: 1933’s first MLB All-Star Game46:33 – Pickle of the Week: Kyle Manzardo51:08 – Jose Ramirez: reliable Sorare play or fading fast?52:18 – Josh’s fantasy jinx strikes againSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / batpracticepod 👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial