USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and Buster discuss, Max Scherzer’s injury, which team Bob thinks the Rangers edge out of the playoffs, the Mets hiring David Stearns, what’s next for the Padres, where Bob Melvin lands if he’s out in San Diego, why he thinks the Brewers could upset the Braves in the postseason and Alek Manoah not showing up to AAA. Then, Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald stops by to share the most dangerous animal he could catch with his hands, how surprised he is at Baltimore potentially winning 100 games, what worries him come playoff time and his thoughts on George Kirby.

[9:46] Bob Nightengale

[24:26] Ben McDonald

[39:41] #BleacherTweets

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Giants looking improved as the year winds down, the gap between the Braves, Dodgers and everyone else, Gabriel Moreno as the key to the Diamondback defense, George Kirby’s rough weekend and David Wells going full “get off my lawn” on Old Timer’s Day. Then Sarah Langs talks about Jasson Dominguez’s injury and the two wildest games of the weekend. Plus, ESPN Radio interviews with Dansby Swanson and JD Davis. And, David Cone with John Brebbia on Sunday Night Baseball.

[11:54] Boog Sciambi

[30:22] Boog with Dansby Swanson

[33:53] Sarah Langs

[46:45] David Cone with John Brebbia

[47:46] J.D. Davis with Roxy Berstein

[54:16] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Giants making another appearance on Sunday Night Baseball, Gerrit Cole separating himself in the AL Cy Young, the continuing NL MVP debate, if Shohei Ohtani is still the AL MVP and a potential Mariners-Rays playoff series. Then, Sarah Langs on Teoscar Hernandez’s hit streak, the Astros becoming the team we expected, Brenton Doyle’s cannon arm and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s two-home run game. Later, Todd Radom makes it clear he doesn’t care if the Red Sox finish last in the AL East, shares the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.

[7:55] Karl Ravech

[35:38] Sarah Langs

[47:14] Todd Radom

[57:19] #BleacherTweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss an Eduardo’s memory of playing in the Cal Ripken’s 2131 game, Buster’s interview with Malcolm, the Astros looking like the team to beat in the AL West, a potential Phillies-Cubs playoff series and Anthony Rendon hiding from the media. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the likely demise of the Dodgers’ World Series hopes, the best managers in the league, the Cubs’ well-rounded offense, if the Mets should trade Pete Alonso and the double standard for Shohei Ohtani.

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the AL West, the Rangers’ bullpen meltdown against the Astros, Julio Urías being charged with felony domestic violence, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves besting the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani’s agent speaking in vagaries and Jasson Domínguez injecting life into the Yankees. Sarah Langs talks to Buster about his interview with “Asteroids” fan Malcolm, Julio Rodriguez with back-to-back 25-25 seasons to start his career, Royce Lewis’ penchant for hitting grand slams and Acuña with one of the hardest hit home runs ever. Plus, Buster’s interview with “Asteroid” fan Malcolm from Sunday Night Baseball.

[9:06] Dave Schoenfield

[29:10] Interview with Malcolm from Sunday Night Baseball

[31:22] Sarah Langs

[41:56] Dave Jageler with Anothy Volpe on ESPN Radio

[44:53] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Astros’ confidence, the Yankees taking a new book off the shelf, waiver claim chaos and the White Sox hiring Chris Getz to run the team. Then, Guardians president of baseball ops Chris Antonetti talks about picking up three former Angel pitchers off the waiver wire, his thought process behind the additions, what he sees in Lucas Giolito, how he feels about teams dumping players to save money at the end of the season, the waiver wire rules and what he sees in his team with a month left to play. Later, Sarah Langs on the NL MVP race playing out in real-time with the Braves playing the Dodgers, and the tight AL West race. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.

[7:17] Karl Ravech

[33:11] Chris Antonetti

[43:49] Sarah Langs

[55:35] Todd Radom

[1:08:18] #BleacherTweets

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Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto and Buster discuss Seattle’s turnaround, his thought process around the trade deadline, Julio Rodríguez alleviating his internal pressure, J.P. Crawford’s importance to the clubhouse and the team believing they can compete with the Astros. Then, Hembo returns to talk about the Angels dumping their trade acquisitions and if MLB should do anything about similar moves in the future, who he thinks will win the NL MVP, the Yankees’ organizational review, and his top-three World Series contenders. Later, the Orange County Register’s Jeff Fletcher on on Shohei Ohtani’s lack of media availability, his free agency value and if Ohtani already knows where he wants to play next season.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Mariners taking first place in the AL West, Felix Bautista going down, the confusing timeline around Shohei Ohtani’s injury, the Braves’ confidence and Mookie Betts’ returning to Fenway Park. Then, Sarah Langs on seeing Ohtani at Citi Field, another amazing throw from Elly de La Cruz, another Julio Rodríguez stat and Alex Vertigo’s leadoff home runs. Plus, ESPN Radio interviews with Austin Riley, Paul DeJong and Gabe Kapler.

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss Sunday Night Baseball between the Dodgers and Giants, getting to know the Cubs locally, the NL wild card race, and the Mets retiring Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry’s numbers — before arguing with Jeff Passan to close the segment. Then, Passan and Buster talk about Shohei Ohtani tearing his UCL, if he’ll get Tommy John surgery, and an update on Jeff’s back. Then, Sarah Langs shares her reaction to Ohtani’s injury, closes the book on Ohtani’s pitching this season, and has numbers on Paul DeJong and Zack Gelof. Later, Todd Radom with the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.

[11:26] Boog Sciambi

[24:13] Jeff Passan

[39:05] Sarah Langs

[47:06] Todd Radom

[57:31] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the White Sox firing Rick Hahn and Ken Williams, the Rays scrubbing Wander Franco from the ballpark, if this is Tito Francona's last ride, and the Yankees hit another low point. Then, Buster and the gang discuss The New York Times piece on John Angelos and offer some pushback.

[12:13] Tim Kurkjian

[25:23] NYT John Angelos Piece

[33:27] Big leaguers' questions and advice for little leaguers

[35:00] #BleacherTweets

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