Remy Blaire is joined by Rick Horrow, CEO of Horrow Sports Ventures, to discuss the recent triumph of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have just celebrated their championship parade after winning back-to-back World Series titles. The episode opens with excitement surrounding the Dodgers’ Game 7 comeback, which attracted an impressive 51 million viewers, marking it as the most-watched MLB game in 34 years. Remy and Rick delve into the implications of this victory, including the potential for the Dodgers to become a dynasty, as they are already being touted as favorites to achieve a three-peat in 2026.
Rick shares his thoughts on the thrilling nature of the World Series, particularly the dramatic endings that took place in Toronto. He highlights the financial power behind the Dodgers, noting their staggering $416 million annual payroll, and reflects on the historical context of sports ownership, comparing the current valuation of teams to George Steinbrenner’s purchase of the Yankees 50 years ago for just $10 million.
The conversation then shifts to the star power of Shohei Ohtani, whose trading cards are currently in high demand, selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rick discusses the market dynamics for Ohtani’s rookie cards, which have seen a significant price increase following his standout performance in the World Series. He emphasizes the uniqueness of Ohtani’s talent, suggesting that investors are wise to hold onto their cards, as their value may continue to rise.
Remy and Rick also explore the recent developments in the sports betting industry, particularly the impact of ESPN’s decision to end its partnership with Penn Entertainment in favor of DraftKings. Rick provides insights into the ramifications of this shift, speculating on ESPN’s strategy to find partners that align with their goals while maximizing revenue.
“ESPN doesn’t take it lightly. Everybody’s speculating, is ESPN getting out of the gaming business? No, of course not.” – 03:15