John Means No-Hitter, Angels Release Pujols

<p>Talking Points for Friday’s Show</p> <p>A. Orioles LHP John Means throws no-hitter versus Seattle Mariners</p> <p>     1. Talk about Means no-no and how dumb the dropped strike three rule is</p> <p>B. Injuries around the league</p> <p>     1. Braves C Travis D’Arnaud on 60-Day IL (torn ligament in left thumb)      2. White Sox CF Luis Robert on 10-Day IL (Grade 3 right hip flexor strain)      3. A’s LHP Jesus Luzardo on 10-Day IL (broken pinkie from playing video games)      4. Dodgers RHP Dustin May on 60-Day IL (Tommy John surgery)      5. Brewers OF Christian Yelich returns to 10-Day IL (back)      6. Blue Jays OF George Springer returns to 10-Day IL after four games (right quad strain)</p> <p>C. Miami Marlins RHP Paul Campbell suspended for 80 games for positive PED test</p> <p>     1. Marlins pitcher Paul Campbell tested positive for DHCMT, a 50-Year-Old East German Steroid</p> <p>D. Angels released future HOF 1B Albert Pujols</p> <p>     1. Share your thoughts on the release of a GOAT in Pujols</p> <p>E. Monthly Awards</p> <p>     1. MLB Players of the Month:           1. NL- Ronald Acuna Jr.           2. AL- Bryon Buxton      2. MLB Pitchers of the Month:           1. NL- Jacob deGrom           2. AL- Gerrit Cole      3. MLB Rookies of the Month:          1. NL- Trevor Rogers          2. AL- Yermin Mercedes</p> <p>F. Francisco Lindor struggling in the Big Apple</p> <p>         1. Talk about Lindor’s major struggles in his first season with the Mets</p> <p>G. Two different bench clearing brawls with Phillies vs. Mets & Cubs vs. Reds</p> <p>     1. Talk about the two bench clearing brawls and what were your thoughts on it.</p> <p>H. What matchups are you looking forward to this upcoming week?       1. Discuss some matchups from Saturday -Friday that peaks your interest.</p>