The Stars Were Bright, Fernando

<p><a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34390882/san-diego-padres-star-fernando-tatis-suspended-80-games-here-everything-need-know">Tatis, Jr.</a> has disappointed his teammates, his coaches, and perhaps most terrifying, Abba-singing moms. We discuss the suspension, maturity levels, and the need to make better choices. <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mlb-player-throws-up-during-game_n_62f86eb8e4b0ab35e0b3a59d">Skye Bolt</a> needs to make better choices for breakfast, but “leaves it all on the field” for the As. <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19030998/new-york-mets-closer-jeurys-familia-gets-15-game-suspension">Jeurys Familia</a> leads us to discuss if players can earn their way off the never gonna be a boyfriend list. <a href="https://www.outsports.com/2022/8/12/23302999/solomon-bates-gay-pitcher-sioux-city-explorers-giants">Solomon Bates</a> comes out and gets an indy ball gig. <a href="https://theathletic.com/3492460/2022/08/09/advocates-for-minor-leaguers-rob-manfred-senate/">Advocates for Minor Leaguers</a> checks Manfred’s math and it does not turn out well for the Commissioner. Paul Goldschmidt, J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, and you can watch <a href="https://www.wbscamericas.org/en/events/2022-womens-baseball-americas-world-cup-qualifier-2022-womens-pan-american-championship/standings">women’s world cup qualifiers</a> right now. We say, “Don’t eat things that are suspect,” “Assistant Captain America,” and “Anzoategui,” again.</p><p>Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the s