John and Tom are sorry for Clayton Kershaw's loss before bantering about the Ump Show and their beloved Red Sox. They discuss the parallels between the UK and US national pastimes, touching on the Andre Gray homophobia scandal and Fulham FC's attempts at sabermetrics.

Darius Austin and Tom Pringle join John McGee to discuss the legacy and career of a man whose all-time career came to an end this week - Alex Rodriguez.

John, Will and Darius discuss the Olympic return for baseball and the trade deadline. John thinks Jeter is overrated.

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Intro music 'Mr Thief' by Bright Falls (www.freemusicarchive.org