Episodes
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Phillips Lift Rays | A Look at the Cardinals Young Studs
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
When Brett Phillips breaks out the airplane, you can be sure a big moment just happened. Phillips' walk-off 3 run HR pulled the Rays closer to an AL East division title. The Cardinals laid low all summer, but they've snagged a wild card position thanks to consistent contributions from veterans and young players alike. Is Tyler O'Neill their next big name? All this (and more) on today's episode.
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Bryce Harper has almost single-handedly kept the Phillies in the playoff hunt - or at least it seems so. Ryan Mountcastle has shown great power in his rookie year. He's a young piece the Orioles can build with moving forward. The home run race has gotten crowded. Will it be Salvy, Vlad, Ohtani, or someone else?
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Starling Marte & The Batting Race
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Starling Marte leads MLB in batting average, but he can't win a batting title this year. How is this possible? Marte qualifies on an MLB-wide basis but not on an AL or NL basis alone. We discuss the mechanics of this quirky rule.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
A day after the Giants became the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the Dodgers did so too. Both teams are still hungry for the division crown. It seems like the Cardinals came out of nowhere, but they're in the playoff picture too. We have a tie atop the AL Wild Card race. All this (and more) on today's episode.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Ryan Braun Retires | What‘s His Legacy?
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Ryan Braun has formally announced his retirement. Part of a stacked 2005 draft class, Braun quickly made his way to the big leagues and never looked back. He racked up a Rookie of the Year, 6 All-Star nods, 5 Silver Sluggers, and an MVP award. Braun's career did have a controversial episode. How will he be remembered?
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Lindor - The King of Queens? | Vlad Triple Crown Watch | Scherzer 3k
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Francisco Lindor blasted three home runs en route to the best game of his Mets tenure. Perhaps it was the best game of his entire career. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. his his eyes on the Triple Crown. Max Scherzer notched his 3rd career immaculate inning and his 3,000th career strikeout in a gem for the Dodgers. All this (and more) on today's episode.
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Brewers Combined No-Hitter | How Javier Baez Secured the Bag
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Do we care about no-hitters anymore? Of course we do, but it's no surprise that this year's ninth no-hitter hasn't been met with as much excitement as some of the early ones. If you missed it, Byron Buxton is back. Javier Baez has resurrected his season since joining the Mets. It'll pay off handsomely this winter. All this (and more) on today's episode.
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
A Wild Wild Card Race | Kris Bryant Returns to Chicago
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Things have gotten very tight in the American League Wild Card race. It's looking like this one might come down to the wire. Kris Bryant made his return to Chicago for the first time as an opposing player. He clearly has a deep love for the city. Max Muncy has become an established and dependable power bat. All this (and more) on today's episode.
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Red Sox Battle Outbreak | Could Freeman Leave Atlanta?
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Can the Red Sox withstand all these COVID IL stints to their key players? Chris Sale is the latest Red Sox player impacted by the outbreak. Freddie Freeman is in the final year of his contract. He and the Braves have not been able to agree on an extension, which means he is likely to hit free agency this winter. It's hard to imagine Freeman playing anywhere else but anything can happen. All this (and more) on today's episode.
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
The Renfroe Game | Jeter & Walker‘s Hall of Fame Ceremony
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
No one man can single-handedly win a baseball game, but Hunter Renfroe tried his best. Renfroe supplied all of Boston's offense and padded his lead at the MLB outfield assist leader. Wild Card races are getting tight. Derek Jeter and Larry Walker were honored during their Hall of Fame ceremony. All this (and more) on today's episode.