On this special Mother’s Day episode of Batting Practice, Josh, Jacob, and Andrew dig into the emotional highs and lows of being a baseball fan—especially when your team is terrible. From the Cubs claiming the new Pope to the Rockies losing 21–0, it’s a rollercoaster of reactions, debates, and baseball fandom therapy.We also break down the latest Sorare MLB results and ask the real question: Can you still win without whales like Judge or Ohtani? Plus, a “This Day in Baseball History” gem featuring Walter Johnson’s unreal 12-inning shutout performance in 1919.Whether you’re a Brewers diehard, a fantasy baseball grinder, or just trying to stay sane after a tough loss, this episode hits it all.We Cover:The pink bat tradition and how MLB markets Mother’s DayThe Cubs’ PR blunder claiming a South Side PopeWhy the Rockies losing 21–0 might ruin Little League in ColoradoHow being a fan of a bad team affects your mental healthWhether it’s still possible to win in Sorare without Aaron Judge or Shohei OhtaniStrategic tips for Sorare lineup building (without going broke)Walter Johnson’s unreal 12-inning 2-hit shutout in 1919Timestamps:0:08 – Happy Mother’s Day: Shoutout to our moms (and pink bats!)1:00 – Pink gear in MLB: Gimmick or great tradition?2:52 – The Pope is… a Cubs fan? Nope. PR backfire!6:00 – How bad baseball teams affect fan behavior (Rockies, White Sox, Marlins)10:00 – Therapy session: Being a Brewers fan over the years17:18 – Sorare strategy talk: Is winning without whales possible?27:00 – Breaking down the math: Judge and Ohtani ownership36:00 – Can strong scouting still win you prizes?43:49 – Play your hitters against the White Sox and Rockies44:14 – This Day in Baseball History: Walter Johnson’s 12-inning perfection47:16 – Pickle Segment: A classic lefty mystery solved53:00 – Wrap-up: Does your team ruin your mood? Let us know🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial