Host George Martin (@AstrosFansUK) is joined by special guest, pitcher for the Houston Astros, Kent Emanuel (@KentEmanuel). An entertaining and informative discussion begins by taking a closer look at his incredible Astros debut vs the Angels in April 2021, focusing on the emotions he felt at finally reaching the major league team and delivering such a memorable performance. Following this, Emanuel breaks down the differences in preparation and training for starting pitchers versus relievers and what it is like working with Brent Strom and Dusty Baker, before moving on to update on his recovery status after undergoing UCL surgery and what the prognosis is on his return. The topic switches to his drive to push Major League Baseball to follow the lead of other sports and introduce a positive test threshold for the metabolite of the steroid DHCMT in the wake of his suspension in 2020. Emanuel also gives his thoughts on MLB’s sticky substances crackdown for pitchers, plus his views on life for minor league players and how this could be improved. The chat concludes with a look at his baseball influences as a youngster growing up on the road to the majors. Also, find out the winner of the Apollo Media 'Funk Altuve' t-shirt competition!

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