Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker share their quick thoughts on Texas and Philadelphia leading their respective series before being joined by former Phillies closer & 2007 World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon discusses being Bryce Harper’s teammate and how he’s matured into the player he is today, performing under the bright lights in October, and his thoughts on the Blue Jays and Red Sox seasons in the AL East. MLB insider Jeff Passan comments on the Blue Jays abrupt postseason exit, the final four teams remaining, and Nathan Eovaldi’s competitiveness on the mound (28:27).

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