David, Justin and James examine what it takes for teams to get through the “dog days.” David believes the Yankees calling up young players from AAA may help the struggling veterans. The crew recaps Verlander/Cease from Tuesday night, looks ahead to whether this next week will be “the week” for the White Sox, and handicaps the race in the AL Central. Do the Dodgers have enough starting pitching depth for the playoffs? Why can’t more teams operate like the Braves? Do the Giants and Red Sox still have a chance? Plus, a look at the new playoff format, and some love for Brady Singer and the Royals.

00:00 INTRO

04:05 The Opener

11:11 Justin Verlander Vs Dylan Cease

14:07 White Sox

16:31 AL Central

21:30 Controversial rulings on plays at the plate

26:38 Yankees

33:48 Blue Jays

38:45 More faith in the Red Sox or Giants going forward?

42:50 Dodgers

48:21 Braves

56:52 This week in pitching history

58:37 Three up three down

1:07:56 OUTRO

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