The B/B Podcast - Major League Baseball First Half Recap, Dwight Howard's Status as a Winner and the Pouncey Brothers Cause a Stir

By - Kris Fletcher & Tim Swift

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the first half of the Major League Baseball season, debate whether or not Dwight Howard is a "winner" despite being ringless after 9 seasons, and discuss Mike and Maurkice Pouncey's decision to publicly support former Florida Gators teammate Aaron Hernandez!

Photo by: Rob Carr

- MLB at the Break: Major League Baseball has officially hit the midway point, with the 84th edition of the Midsummer Classic set for Tuesday night. We take a look back at the first half of the season, discuss the road ahead, and name our front-runners for awards across the board.

- Winner With No Chips?: During an interview over the weekend, Dwight Howard stated that if he doesn't win a ring, he's "still a winner." After nearly a decade in the NBA and a zero in the 'titles won' column, is that really the case? We'll tell you.

- Pouncey Brothers Raise Eyebrows: On Saturday, NFL centers Mike and Maurkice Pouncey were seen wearing "Free Hernandez" caps while at a birthday party in Miami. With the former Pro Bowler currently behind bars as the primary suspect in the death of Odin Lloyd, how big of a mistake was it for the brothers to publicly show support for their former college teammate and friend? Hear our take.

Plus:

We discuss the emotional impact that the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial had on the world of sports, as well as why so many professional athletes felt a connection with Trayvon Martin.

All this and more in this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast!



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