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Can the Astros Pull Off the Vaunted 3-1 Comeback? Nov 02, 2021

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The World Series has been a tale of two different Astros teams thus far: the explosive offensive team that won Game 5 in a landslide and the disjointed team that only managed two runs in games 3 and 4 combined. As the series heads back to Houston, can the Astros keep form or will the Braves complete their unlikely World Series run (1:00)? Plus: who will win the World Series MVP and why you should be watching the Dominican winter league (31:01).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Production Assistant: Mike Wargon

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Who Has the Edge in a Split World Series? Oct 29, 2021

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We discuss the first two games of the World Series, which is tied 1-1, and predict who will grab Game 3 and take the edge (1:00). Then, we recap a surprisingly eventful week of baseball news that included the Padres hiring Bob Melvin, the Cardinals hiring Oliver Marmol, and the Mets hiring…absolutely no one (30:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Six Biggest Things to Watch in the World Series. Plus: A World Series MVP Draft! Oct 26, 2021

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We sit down to discuss the six things that are top of mind as the Astros and Braves prepare for Game 1 (1:00). Will the Atlanta bullpen hold up against a deep Astros lineup? Will Houston’s offense be enough to overcome its thinning pitching depth? Then, we’re joined by Michael Baumann and Zach Kram of ‘The Ringer MLB Show’ to auction draft 12 different players who could win World Series MVP (31:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guests: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Additional Production: Mike Wargon

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Game 6s Are Upon Us. Can Either the Dodgers or Red Sox Win Two Straight on the Road? Oct 22, 2021

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We react to a Chris Taylor–led Dodgers offensive outburst in Game 5 that will send the NLCS back to Atlanta (1:00). With their two best pitchers scheduled for games 6 and 7, respectively, can the Dodgers pull off another miracle 3-1 series comeback? We also discuss the ALCS, where the Red Sox will need to hit their way back into the series on the road in Houston (8:04).

Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Are the Red Sox the Team of Destiny? Plus: The Dodgers Are on the Ropes. Oct 19, 2021

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We react to a Red Sox drubbing of the Astros in Game 3 (1:00), and wonder whether Houston has enough pitching to slow down the streaking Boston offense. Then we recap the wire-to-wire games 1 and 2 of the NLCS, where Atlanta walked off Los Angeles twice (23:00). Finally, we discuss the news that MLB would provide housing for minor leaguers, Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s decision not to have shoulder surgery, and the Mets’ failure to hire any of their top GM candidates (42:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Dodgers Squeaked by the Giants. Has the Path Cleared for Them to Repeat? Oct 15, 2021

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We react to Game 5 between the Dodgers and Giants—one of the most tense elimination games in recent memory (1:00). Then, we preview the now-locked championship series between the Dodgers and Braves, and Red Sox and Astros (29:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram

Guest: Ben Glicksman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Rays Are Going Home. Could the Dodgers Be Next? Oct 12, 2021

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We react to a shocking series of events that led to the Red Sox eliminating the Rays, who finished the season with the American League’s best record, in just four games (1:00). Then, we discuss a tense Game 3 between the Dodgers and Giants, who look to be as evenly matched a pair of teams as we’ve seen in the playoffs in quite some time (17:00). Finally, we wonder whether the White Sox have the firepower to flip the script on the Astros (23:00), and admit we underrated how much of a problem the Brewers' subpar offense would be come playoff time (32:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Dodgers Dispatched the Cardinals. Are They World Series Favorites? Oct 07, 2021

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We react to the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers advancing past the wild card (5:00), and preview every divisional series slated to start in the next two days (15:26). Plus, our full playoff and World Series predictions (33:30) and our reaction to Theo Epstein immediately turning down the Mets (49:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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'R2C2' Bonus: The Yankees Weren’t Good Enough. How Do They Change That? Oct 06, 2021

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This episode originally aired on 'R2C2 With CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco.' To hear more, follow 'R2C2' on Spotify.

We react to a disappointing wild-card performance by the Yankees and their ace, Gerrit Cole. Then we try to diagnose the problems facing New York as they assess their future roster and whether or not they can fix those problems without drastic changes.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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Game 163 Fell Through, but We Had Fun Anyway. Plus: Wild-Card Previews and World Series Predictions. Oct 04, 2021

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We gather to discuss a tense final day of the regular season that ultimately ended anti-climactically (1:00). Then, we preview the AL wild card between the Yankees and Red Sox in Boston and the NL matchup in L.A. between the Dodgers and Cardinals (41:00). Before we go, we make World Series predictions (1:02:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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