Matt Arnold, Rodney Linares join MLB Now panel at World Series

Mark DeRosa and Brian Kenny host the pregame broadcast.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

#MLBNow on MLBNetwork from the World Series. With Mark DeRosa, Brian Kenny. Joined by Astros GM Matt Arnold and Rays ben Via @Joelsherman1 on X

What happened: General manager Matt Arnold and Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Rodney Linares joined Mark DeRosa, Brian Kenny, and Joel Sherman on MLB Network's MLB Now desk at the World Series.

Why it matters: Linares brings a dugout perspective from the Tampa Bay Rays coaching staff prior to the scheduled opener, while Arnold adds a front-office viewpoint to the MLB Network discussion.

What to watch: The Tampa Bay Rays stand at 0-0 before the scheduled World Series game gets underway.

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