Tyler Mahle will start Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds, as announced by David Bell on Wednesday. Jeff and Steve figured with the injury to Luis Castillo that this would be the case and they look at the dominance of Tyler Mahle on the road, last season. They also talk about how Nick Senzel appears to be in the best shape of his life and could be an important asset for the Cincinnati Reds in 2022, and beyond. They also talk about the rule changes announced by MLB and the players' association that brings back the ghost runner in extra innings and creates the "Ohtani Rule" that a pitcher who also starts the game as a DH does not have to be removed from the lineup when he is removed from the mound.

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