Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off with Matt Chapman returning to the lineup before hitting on the Jays’ 10-0 loss to the Rangers last night, a new low in the Vladdy/Bo era, where the players are mentally at this point in the season and how finishing the season strong could set them up well for next year. They are joined by Rangers analyst & former Rangers outfielder David Murphy (17:26) who shares how Texas has woken up from their slump in time for this series, Jonah Heim back at full speed after his wrist injury and the Rangers’ X-Factors if they do make the playoffs. Later, president of baseball ops. and GM of the Braves Alex Anthopoulos discusses clinching the NL East title, the importance of power in the postseason and some unheralded Braves this season (31:16).

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