Bob Nightengale on Padres signing Lucas Giolito + Cubs streak good, Phillies & Mets streak ugly

Entrepreneur and FT resident 2nd baseman Jason Kipnis gives his thoughts on the Padres’ record sale of $3.9 billion. Was Kip involved in a team sale too? (top of show)

(8:19) BREAKING NEWS: The Padres have signed Lucas Giolito. FT Insider Bob Nightengale has the details and explains why Giolito is a nice fit. Does this make them a real threat to the Dodgers?

(18:06) The Cubs are on a seven-game heater. What’s the key to their success?

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(26:54) The Mets are not the only NL East team crumbling early. The Phillies have dropped seven straight games.

(31:23) Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. Did sleep cause the problem??

(37:51) Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday experienced another setback.

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(41:15) The Mets are messy and they are getting trolled hard on social media. Is it time to reverse course?

(59:04) What’s the longest losing streak Kip has been a part of?

Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz

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