PTI Pitchers have been DEALING so far this season
Apr 1, 2026
They debate flaws in baseball's automated strike zone and what that means for umpires. Talk shifts to dominant pitching performances, including a standout start by Shohei Ohtani. They weigh the allure of the North Carolina coaching job and discuss the Knicks' troubling losses to winning teams. Brief sports updates and a high-profile comeback for Tiger Woods round out the conversation.
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CB Buckner Vindication Anecdote
- Tony Kornheiser compared the umpires' vindication to C.B. Buckner's recent struggles and noted Buckner had been missing calls.
- He framed the revelation as vindicating humans after years of replacing them with technology and suggested embarrassed bettors and league officials.
Gambling Makes Rules Errors A Bigger Business Problem
- Pablo Torre framed the automated-strike story as a 'heat check' for the commissioner's office and tied every rules fight to gambling's influence.
- He suggested umpires should demand a 'reverse asterisk' marking results under the flawed system.
Early Season Pitching Performances To Watch
- Several standout early-season pitching performances were highlighted as genuine (not April Fools): Shohei Ohtani, Max Fried, Max Scherzer, and rookie Andrew Painter.
- Ohtani's scoreless streak extended to 22 2/3 innings and Tony called him potentially the greatest player ever if he wins a Cy Young.