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Who Will Be Left Without a Chair When the Playoff Race Music Stops? Oct 01, 2021

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This week, we dive deep on the six series that have consequences for the 2021 MLB playoff picture: Giants-Padres, Dodgers-Brewers, and, more importantly, Yankees-Rays, Red Sox–Nats, Blue Jays–Orioles, and Mariners-Angels. How will this playoff bracket shake out?

Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Three Series That Will Decide the MLB Playoff Bracket Sep 28, 2021

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This week, we break down massive series between the Blue Jays and Yankees, Braves and Phillies, and Red Sox and Orioles (7:00), before discussing the potential that the Mariners could play spoiler in the AL wild-card race (15:00). Then, we run through the list of teams that are officially eliminated and share what we’ll remember most about them (34:00). Lastly, we do our final Good, Bad, Uggla of the season (1:03:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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The Mets and Padres Collapsed. We’re Not Mad, Just Disappointed. Sep 24, 2021

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This week, we discuss the conflagration between the Rays and Blue Jays over a dropped strategy card (1:00), before reviewing which teams we’re most disappointed in this season (10:00). Finally, we preview the best series of the weekend, including Red Sox–Yankees and Astros-A’s (45:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 2021 Padres: The Anatomy of a Team's Unraveling Sep 21, 2021

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This week, we discuss the semi-shocking reality that the St. Louis Cardinals will almost certainly grab the second spot in the NL wild-card race (2:00) before recounting just how terribly things have unfolded in San Diego (14:00). We also check in on the AL wild-card race, Sal Pérez’s incredible season, and the hopes and dreams for teams already eliminated (41:00). We finish this week with Good, Bad, Uggla and one final 2021 METSCON (51:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shuserman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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The Race for the NL West, Ohtani’s Impact, Plus a Look at This Weekend’s Picks Sep 17, 2021

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This week, we look into the race for the NL West and what the wild-card game represents for the team that doesn’t win the division (3:16) before discussing the final spot of the NL wild card (22:56). Then we highlight Shohei Ohtani’s inclusion in Time’s list of the 100 most influential people (34:41) and analyze Ryan Braun’s career after he announced his retirement (49:06).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson

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The Blue Jays Are on Fire, but Shohei Ohtani Is Still the MVP Sep 14, 2021

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This week, we discuss the Toronto Blue Jays taking over the top spot in the American League wild-card race (1:00) before reiterating our position that Shohei Ohtani has easily wrapped up the AL MVP award (15:00). Then we recap an electric Subway Series (23:00) before discussing the history of baseball and Yom Kippur (43:00). Finally, we close with the Good, the Bad, and the Uggla.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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The Blue Jays Have Thrown a Wrench in the AL Playoff Race. Plus: Michael Baumann Interviews Michael Baumann! Sep 10, 2021

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This week, we discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays have flipped the script on the AL wild-card race (0:30) before Mike is joined by Orioles rookie Michael Baumann to discuss his MLB debut (14:30). Then we discuss this year’s Hall of Fame class (30:00) and preview the weekend’s best series (50:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann (The Ringer), Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Guest: Michael Baumann (Baltimore Orioles)

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Giants-Dodgers Recap, Playoff Dream Matchups, and Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame Induction Sep 08, 2021

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We recap the weekend series between the Giants and Dodgers, the two NL West heavyweights with the best records in baseball (0:30), before laying out the playoff matchups that would lead to the most entertaining series (18:00). Then we discuss Derek Jeter’s ubiquity in our baseball lives (31:00) before closing with “Good, Bad, Uggla” (43:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 10 Things We Want to Happen in the Final Month of the Season Sep 03, 2021

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We discuss the recent report that MLB wants to change the six-year service time system to an age-based free agency system (9:00) before we run down a list of things we want to see happen in the final month of the regular season (19:00). Then, we preview Dodgers-Giants, a series with massive playoff seeding implications (53:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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Which Wild-Card Race Is the Hottest? Plus: The Meaning of the Mets' Thumbs-Down Revealed. Aug 31, 2021

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This week, we discuss the “controversy” surrounding the Mets' thumbs-down celebration and its previously hidden meaning (0:30) before recapping Sal Pérez’s phenomenal 2021 season (38:00). Then, we break down whether the American or National League wild-card race is better (24:00) before closing with Good, Bad, Uggla (54:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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