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Episode 342: Fall Classic, Donny Baseball Edition Oct 23, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the NLCS, where the Dodgers swept the Brewers behind a historic starting pitching performance, and Shohei Ohtani having arguably the greatest single-game performance in baseball history. From there, we recap a seven-game classic of an ALCS that saw the Blue Jays reach their first World Series since 1993, and preview and make our picks for the Fall Classic. To wrap up, we discuss the Giants' potentially unconventional hire of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello as manager, Kurt Suzuki's hiring by the Angels, the Gold Glove finalists, Albert Pujols' managerial prospects, Emmanuel Clase's future, and Alex Bregman opting out.

Episode 341: Division Series Recap and an SD Opening Oct 13, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping an exciting Division Series round that saw the Blue Jays, Mariners, Dodgers, and Brewers beat the Yankees, Tigers, Phillies, and Cubs. From there, we make our picks for the League Championship Series and our 2025 All-MLB team picks, and discuss Mike Shildt retiring as manager of the Padres (and potential candidates for the job), Rob Thompson's return with the Phillies, AJ Hinch's extension with the Tigers, and a shakeup of almost the entire Astros coaching staff.

Episode 340: Wildcard Recap, and Black Monday Oct 04, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping a Wildcard round where the Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers, and Cubs all advanced. From there, we preview the Division Series matchups between the Yankees and Blue Jays, Tigers and Mariners, Cubs and Brewers, and Phillies and Dodgers. To wrap up, we discuss Pete Alonso's opt-out, and this year's managerial black Monday, which saw Bruce Bochy, Rocco Baldelli, Bob Melvin, and Ron Washington lose their jobs, Brian Snitker retire, and Don Kelly signing an extension.

Episode 339: A Wild 162 Brings Us Here Sep 29, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by recapping the final week of the regular season, and discuss which teams made up the twelve-team postseason field. From there, we pick each round of the playoffs and make our World Series picks, and discuss our ballots for each BBWAA awards, including each picking a side in the Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge AL MVP debate. To wrap up, we go through the Nationals hire to run their front office, the ABS system officially coming to the big leagues next season, and Netflix getting into baseball starting with opening day next season.

Episode 338: We'll Miss You King Kersh Sep 22, 2025

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On this week's episode, we discuss the last week of the MLB season, and make our final playoff predictions with two series to go. From there, we discuss Clayton Kershaw's retirement, and discuss our favorite memories of The King, and his legacy as an all-time great pitcher, and Dodger. To wrap up, we discuss this year's qualifying offer and which players we think may be most likely to accept, the Dodgers crossing 4 million fans this season, the Twins gutting their scouting department, and the new voice of TBS baseball.

Episode 337: Rizzo Retires, Movies, and First Pitches Sep 15, 2025

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On this week's episode, we breakdown a tight playoff race with two weeks to go in the regular season. From there, we discuss Anthony Rizzo retiring as a Cub, Mike Elias' promotion and which managers and executives are on the hottest seats with the season coming to an end shortly. To wrap up, we discuss the new Montreal Expos doc and what baseball topics we wanted to see covered in a doc most, and which figures throughout our lives we would most want to see throw out a first pitch at a baseball game.

Episode 336: Playoff Power Rankings Sep 08, 2025

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On this week's episode, we power rank each of the twelve current playoff teams based on the strength of their lineups, pitching rotations, bullpens, and coaching staff. From there, we pay tribute to Davey Johnson and discuss his candidacy for the Hall of Fame after a long, distinguished career in baseball. To wrap up, we discuss Ha Song Kim and Walker Buehler's new homes, and Trea Turner's hamstring injury, and whether or not we think when all is said and done he will find himself enshrined in Cooperstown.

Episode 335: Building a Cabinet Sep 01, 2025

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On this week's episode, we begin by giving our latest updates on the award races across baseball as we head into September, and whether or not we're back in on the Yankees as contenders. From there, in honor of Mark Teixeira running for congress, we build a Presidential Cabinet of current MLB players. To wrap up, we discuss Aroldis Chapman's extension with the Red Sox coming off a career year, and take an early look at the 2026 MLB schedule, and the gauntlet the Rockies will have to face all April long.

Episode 334: Baltimore Loves Basallo Aug 25, 2025

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On this week's episode, we discuss twenty-one year old top-prospect Samuel Basallo's eight-year, $67 million extension with the Orioles, signed one-week into his big-league career. From there, we discuss Zach Wheeler's season-ending thoracic outlet decompression surgery, and what it means for his career, and the Phillies World Series hopes. To wrap up, we discuss the new Reliever of the Year Award, ESPN and MLB deciding to remain in business through MLB.TV's sale, and make a team comprised entirely of left-handed throwers.

Episode 333: What If? Aug 18, 2025

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On this week's episode, we discuss various What If baseball scenarios throughout our lifetime, including Billy Beane running the Red Sox, various A-Rod trade scenarios, baseball in Florida if Jose Fernandez had not passed away, the Yankees success if Hank Steinbrenner took over, if Michael Jordan would have stayed in baseball had the 1994 strike been avoided, and Mike Trout's career if Albert Pujols had never signed with the Angels. We also discuss the Pohlad family taking the Twins off the market, potential divisional realignment with expansion, and the latest TV news around baseball.

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