With the expanded playoff format, David, Justin and James wonder whether the trade deadline needs to be extended by two weeks. The hosts size up the Rays chances without Shane McClanahan, the Dodgers chances with an improving Julio Urias, and which division race intrigues them more: the AL West or NL Central? We’ve reached the point where we wonder whether the Yankees offense can pick up New York’s starting rotation. Former catcher Rick Cerone joins the show!

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00:00 INTRO

01:02 The Opener

03:21 Extend the trade deadline by two weeks?

07:04 Shane McClanahan's injury

09:40 The dog days

13:04 Most interesting division battle?

19:50 Dodgers rotation

24:59 J-Rod's deke

28:11 Rick Cerone interview

53:53 Yankees

1:01:55 OUTRO

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