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Dakota and Nolan discuss the current World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. They then talk about the managerial hires by the San Francisco Giants (Tony Vitello) and the Los Angeles Angels (Kurt Suzuki) as well as future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols continued availability for a managing position. Long time Astros catcher Martin Maldonado retires after 15 years behind the plate, and Dakota and Nolan talk about his career. Don Mattingly, "Donnie Baseball", has made his appearance in the World Series as a coach for the Blue Jays. Dakota and Nolan break down his impact, both as a player and a coach. Dakota brings up three Toronto Blue Jays that saved their season in the postseason and can still save it against the Dodgers. They discuss what the three players have already done and imply their future impact. News came out that the Los Angeles Dodgers are supposedly in the running to sign free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. The hosts break down this news as where as where he would play and who he would replace if Tucker does go to the Dodgers.

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Dakota and guest Casey Fenton discuss the breaking news out of New York after the Yankees' elimination from the postseason that Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has to get arm surgery. They then discuss the Mad Max moment between Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer and manager John Schneider. They dive into the free agency news from the Astros and Guardians as they have signed Nate Pearson and Austin Hedges respectively while Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami is coming to the MLB and is available for all 30 teams to try and sign him. Manny Ramirez wants to return to the majors as a hitting coach, and Dakota and Casey discuss his legendary career and the impact he could have on a major league offense. They lastly get into the big moments from Eugenio Suarez and Shohei Ohtani in the LCS.

-Anthony Volpe Has to Have Arm Surgery after Yankees'

Elimination from the Postseason

-"I Though He Was Going to Kill Me": The Mad Max Moment

Between Scherzer and Schneider

-Free Agency News: Astros Sign Pearson while Guardians

Sign Hedges

-Munetaka Murakami: Coming to an MLB Team Near You

-Manny Ramirez Wishes to Become an MLB Hitting Coach

-Suarez and Ohtani Have Big Moments in LCS

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Nolan and Dakota discuss the current playoff situation as the number of teams wind down as well as opinions about who they think will go to the Fall Classic. They dive into the story of Jameson Turner and his "Dump 61 Here" shirt in Detroit during the ALDS. There has been an abundance of managerial decisions around MLB, and the hosts dive specifically into the Angels' situation with former Angel Albert Pujols being a candidate. Finally, they discuss the breaking news that Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has elected free agency. Where will the former MVP land?

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The hosts discuss the news that the automated balls and strikes system is coming to the majors in 2026.

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The hosts discuss the importance of Cleveland Guardians left-handed starting pitcher Parker Messick to getting Cleveland to their current position.

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The hosts discuss the breaking news that the Washington Nationals have hired Red Sox AGM Paul Tobani as their President of Baseball Operations.

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The hosts discuss the 2025 playoff bracket as teams such as the Tigers, Guardians, Mets, and Reds are fighting for a spot to fight in October baseball.

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Dakota Moyer updates as the 2025 season comes to an end and the 2025 playoff bracket is finalized with surprise teams such as the Guardians and Reds clinching spots while the Mets and the Astros do not. He then gives the Wild Card and Division Series schedules.

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The hosts discuss the decreasing chances of the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers to make the playoffs with other teams in the NL and AL respectively making late season surges.

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The hosts approach the question of whether Mariners switch-hitting catcher Cal Raleigh will ever hit 60 home runs in a season again.

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