MLB's Automated Umpires, The Phonecian Scheme, Ferrero Buys Kellogg.

July 10, 2025

SE03:EP171

In today's episode, we cover the MLB's introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike system at the All-Star Game in Atlanta, a significant shift in baseball officiating. We delve into the San Diego Padres' recent 8-2 loss against the Diamondbacks at Petco Park, highlighting performances by Homer Johnson and Arizona's Pfaadt. Tonight's matchup features Randy Vasquez and Eduardo Rodriguez. In business news, Ferrero is set to acquire WK Kellogg for approximately three billion dollars, expanding its footprint in the U.S. food market. We also discuss the surge in measles cases in the U.S., with 1,288 confirmed cases this year, raising concerns over declining vaccination rates. In tech and crypto updates, Bitcoin is up half a percent, Ethereum rises seven percent, and XRP climbs five percent. For entertainment, Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme" is in theaters and available online, starring Benicio del Toro and Tom Hanks. In local weather, Encinitas sees patchy fog clearing for sunny skies, with mild temperatures throughout the week. Surf conditions remain fair, with the best waves at 6 AM, as we track the latest from Beacons buoy.

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