Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s Gerrit Cole trade proposal, his prediction as to where Yoshinobu Yamamoto will land and who will sign Sonny Gray. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about Aaron Nola re-signing with the Phillies, Ron Washington managing the Angels, the Dodgers and Red Sox under enormous pressure, and the Blue Jays trying to offload Alek Manoah. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.

7:17 Hembo

22:41 Karl Ravech

44:24 Sarah Langs

49:25 #BleacherTweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss Craig Counsell’s record-setting deal, how to calculate the value of managers, if Counsell’s contract will be a watershed moment for managers, and if the Brewers will go into tank mode. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Cubs-Rangers Opening Day on ESPN, and all of the other manager moves this offseason. Later, Sarah Langs on watching Titans of the Caribbean at Citi Field, both Rookies of the Year winning unanimously, and her predictions for Manger of the Year. 

4:54 Hembo

19:20 Eduardo Pérez

37:58 Sarah Langs

46:11 #BleacherTweets

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World Series champion Travis Jankowski and Buster discuss the victory parade, Eduardo Pérez predicting Jankowski would have a big moment, Adolis Garía’s postseason run, the fire lit under the team after losing the division, the moment he felt like they were going to the World Series, being on the fringe of the roster in Spring Training, and how often he’ll wear his championship ring. Then, David Schoenfield talks landing spots for the premiere free agents and which teams are under the most pressure. Then, Sarah Langs on Cy Young and MVP winners becoming immediate free agents. Later, Todd Radom has one last quiz. Finally, Bart Giamatti reads “The Green Fields of the Mind.”

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Buster, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez react to the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series from the Clown Car. They discuss Corey Seager breaking the game open, if the bullpen ever was a real weakness for Texas, Arizona’s foundation for the future, Zac Gallen throwing a gem, Chris Young’s vision for the Rangers, and a classic Bruce Bochy move with Josh Sborz. Then, Sarah Langs from the ballpark talks about Bochy being the greatest postseason manager of all time, the Rangers winning all six of Nathan Eovaldi’s postseason starts, and Texas winning Game 5 despite being no-hit through six innings.

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Buster recaps Game 4 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from the Clown Car. They discuss a disappointing bullpen game from the Diamondbacks, Eduardo’s Travis Jankowski prediction, if tonight’s scoreline matters to either team, and Arizona’s plan to stave off elimination. Then, Sarah Langs on chatting with Bruce Bochy before the game, Bochy’s record when his team has a chance to clinch, the Rangers hitting for the cycle in an inning, and Texas scoring 10 runs with two outs. Plus, Buster and Boog talk to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about this year’s rule changes, the prominence of the starting pitcher, an idea for the top seeded playoff teams, ABS and possible expansion.

11:02 Clown Car Game 4 Recap

19:05 Buster & Boog with Rob Manfred

27:20 Sarah Langs

35:53 Boog with Corbin Carroll

41:58 #BleacherTweets

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Buster recaps Game 3 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from a car leaving Globe Life Field. They discuss Jon Gray coming up big, Corey Seager’s defense, the questions facing the Rangers in Game 4, if the Rangers’ potential injuries are overstated, Christian Walker’s unusual blunder on the bases, the bad strike call in the bottom of the ninth, and if there’s been any momentum in the series thus far. Then, Sarah Langs joins from the press box and shares the knowledge bomb she dropped on Mookie Betts before the game. Plus, her thoughts on the importance of winning Game 3, Texas’ ninth-straight road win, and Corey Seager’s home run. 

10:33 Buster w/ Boog, Jess, Eduardo

27:15 Sarah Langs

36:19 #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Games 1 and 2 of the World Series including if there’s anything to discern from the first two games, the Diamondbacks’ remarkable running game, Buster predicting the Corey Seager home run, Adolis Garcia making adjustments during an at-bat, Merrill Kelly’s map to shut down the Texas lineup, how Bruce Bochy will manage Max Scherzer in Game 3, and a special story from Joey Votto about Dusty Baker. Then, Sarah Langs on talking to Bochy and Torey Lovullo before Game 2, Scherzer’s third World Series team, and Tommy Pham going 4-4. Plus, Nationals first base coach Eric Young on Corbin Carroll’s base running, the postseason format and, his desire to become a Major League manager. 

6:32 Tim Kurkjian

30:44 Boog Sciambi with Mike Hazen

36:17 Sarah Langs

43:13 Eric Young

58:25 Buster with Luis Gonzalez

1:01:21 #BleacherTweets

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss their friend Dan Shulman being honored, what Boog sees in this World Series matchup, what’s changed about Diamondbacks, what role each manager will play, Boog’s time working with Dusty Baker, and the big Craig Counsell question. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Will Smith’s three straight World Series appearances, Bob Melvin managing three NL West teams and Dusty Baker spanning the baseball world. Later, Hembo on the three things Arizona need to do to upset Texas, World Series MVP bets, and Corey Seager and Marcus Semien reaching rarified air. Plus, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz.

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A crestfallen Hembo and Buster discuss the Diamondbacks defeating the Phillies in the NLCS, the key to Arizona’s success, the defining moment in the series, how the Phillies can improve, and the Bruce Bochy effect. Then, Sarah Langs on the biggest underdogs to ever win the World Series. Later, Karl Ravech talks about the Red Sox naming Craig Breslow the new GM, Bob Melvin going to San Francisco, the Diamondbacks’ circle of trust, and a long winter ahead for Philadelphia.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim getting to his gate at the airport three hours early, the Rangers taking down the Astros in the ALCS, Adolis Garcia’s 15 RBI across the series, Bruce Bochy’s connection with his players, the lack of urgency from Houston, if this is the last time we see Dusty Baker managing, why Tim isn’t shocked Phillies-Diamondbacks is going seven, and the pressure on Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Bochy’s record in winner-take-all games, both LCS’s going seven, and her pick for Tuesday night.

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