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Padres ump BEEF, Yankees new ace, Mets clean house, Tigers/Ms preview Oct 03, 2025

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Cam Schlittler dominated his hometown Red Sox. Is he an ace? The guys discuss the starpower in the upcoming Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS. (Top of show)

(15:41) Buck Martinez said it with his chest last month: he doesn't think the Yankees are a good team.

(18:25) The Padres were LIVID with home plate umpire D.J. Reyburn postgame, but the guys say the ugly dugout confrontation went too far.

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(27:03) The Cubs-Brewers rivalry is back! We review who has the edge in this series.

(30:21) Should there be an automatic ABS review?

(33:03) Could Alex Bregman be done in Boston?

(35:40) Toddfather broadcasted the Tigers Wild Card victory, and looks ahead to a one-sided (on paper) ALDS matchup with Seattle.

(46:37) Yusei Kuchiki made a funny gift for Angels teammate Jo Adell.

(49:12) The Mets clean house on their coaching staff, including the dismissal of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner.

(53:43) Skip Schumaker is the top choice for the Rangers manager opening. Plus, Christian Yelich had a good line about former manager Craig Counsell.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Mariners SP Logan Gilbert on his K surge, Woo’s recovery, Cal’s MVP case, Ichiro’s bye week play Oct 03, 2025

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How is M's starting pitcher Logan Gilbert striking out more dudes than ever this season? We get some good time with one of the key cogs of the Seattle rotation. He walks us through his bye week, states Cal Raleigh's MVP case, answers an interesting Ichiro question and evaluates new teammate additions from the trade deadline.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester Oct 03, 2025

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Milwaukee starting pitching Quinn Priester reveals his favorite childhood ballclub and explains how he's preparing for the postseason.

Priester also took us through his journey to this point, his ridiculous winning run with the Brew Crew and his relationship with tablets for prep.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Dodgers advance, Reliever Roki, Red Sox-Yankees G3 preview Oct 02, 2025

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What a day for postseason baseball: three game 3's! Stop by and watch our Postgame show of Tigers-Guardians after it's done. (top of show)

(2:18) We preview the NLDS between the Phillies and the Dodgers. Do the Phils have the arm talent to match up with the Dodgers?

(12:27) Did the White Sox have the dream rotation?

(13:55) Padres reliever Mason Miller is nasty.

(16:08) Both the Red Sox and Yankees are starting rookies on the mound in a Game 3 elimination matchup.

(27:34) This year’s Wild Card attendance numbers certainly tell a story.

(30:22) Say it louder! Home field advantage doesn’t matter in postseason ball.

(31:57) There are EIGHT open MLB manager spots. Is this job now underestimated?

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Brian Snitker steps down in ATL, Albert Pujols next Angels manager? Oct 02, 2025

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Brian Snitker will not return to his manager gig with the Braves manager but will remain with the team in an advisory role. Beyond a new manager now, what do the Braves need to do for 2026 in order to get back to the postseason?

Bill Schmidt is out as Rockies GM. Colorado needs to do something bold.

(11:44) It appears Albert Pujols is in line to become the Angels manager. Can the former superstar be a good skipper? Maybe more importantly, will Arte Moreno allow Pujols to become a good manager?

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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FT WC postgame shows: Padres and Guardians force Game 3 tilts! Oct 01, 2025

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The Padres stay alive at Wrigley! Let's recap Game 2 decisions and standouts.

Then we hit the Cleveland Guardians forcing a Game 3 against the Tigers.

Host: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Yankees iffy decisions, Dodger dominance > bullpen shakiness? Oct 01, 2025

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There was a lot to dissect in Game 1 of Red Sox-Yankees. We discuss that "historic" 9th inning and lineup decisions. (top of show)

(13:44) Masataka Yoshida comes up with the big hit for the Red Sox. Remember who signed him?

(15:22) Do the Reds have a chance to take down the Dodgers?

(20:56) LA Times beat writer Jack Harris joins us to talk Shohei Ohtani setting the tone, how to attack the LA offense & Yoshinobu Yamamoto's energy.

(39:19) Mike Cameron disagreed with Kratz. So what's more important: playing your everyday guys or focusing on the matchup?

(41:54) WFAN host Keith McPherson got right into why he's excited for Game 2 of Red Sox/-ankees before discussing if Max Fried should have been left in, and what Yankee fans think of Aaron Judge.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman on AL East clincher rager, Playoff prep, Yesavage fire, Pham beef Oct 01, 2025

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Toronto clinched a first round bye and they celebrated hard. Tyler Heineman walks us through what they're up to this week and how their hitting coach has strongly impacted this lineup.

How is Tyler prepping for their ALDS matchup and how nasty is rookie Trey Yesavage? We get to that lil Tommy Pham beef at the finish line.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal on Blue Jays rise, Saving Ohtani, Brewers pitching q’s Oct 01, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal addresses some of his top postseason storylines, including the situation for Toronto, the pitching situation for the Brewers and the Dodgers holding back Shohei Ohtani for a potential Game 3.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT WC postgame shows: Cubs beat Padres, Tigers edge Guardians Sep 30, 2025

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How did the Cubs take down the Padres in their Game 1 win and can they seal the deal with their pitching setup for Game 2?

We then swing it over to the Game 1 victory for Tarik Skubal's Tigers in Cleveland.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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