MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: How Fried’s injury impacts Yanks; Will Astros Arrighetti’s near no hitter be a shot in arm for Houston?; plus more news

New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried has been placed on the 15 day IL due to an elbow injury and will his absence impact the Yankees pitching for the 2026 season? (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Is New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried’s injury for the Yankees’ playoff outlook after he was placed on the 15 day injured list with an elbow bone bruise going to impact the Yankees for the season and for possible post season?

#2 Did Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti’s near no-hitter against the Rangers signal a breakout ace performance for the Astros rotation?

#3 What impact could the growing “tarps off” fan tradition at St. Louis Cardinals games have on Busch Stadium’s atmosphere and team identity this season?

#4 Are the San Diego Padres proving they can win consistently with pitching and bullpen depth even when their star hitters struggle offensively?

#5 After winning the Subway Series opener, do the New York Yankees have a clear edge over the New York Mets heading into the rest of the rivalry matchup this weekend?

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com