BT & Sal unleash a torrent of hot takes on the Mets' offseason, issuing a DH-or-Divorce ultimatum for Pete Alonso and arguing that his contract impasse cannot hold up a necessary defensive overhaul. They discuss a potential $150M offer contingent on Pete's transition to a primary DH role.

The debate transitions to a poignant interview with Henrik Lundqvist, who shares the emotional "turn-around" that led to his retirement after a battle with recurrent pericarditis.

The show hits a fiery peak when Sal learns BT completely missed an invitation to A-Rod's HBO premiere—a personal and professional "ball drop" that sparks a frantic media damage control plan. Plus, the guys dive into the surprising news of Gremlins 3, debate a potential move of Don Mattingly to the Phillies, and clash over the future of the Knicks with the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

BT and Sal unleash a fiery debate over the future of Pete Alonso, arguing the Mets CANNOT let his contract situation "drag out" and "hold up" the offseason like last year. Sal insists the Mets must take a hard line: offer Alonso a deal (maybe 5 years, $150M) but on the condition he becomes a primary DH to improve the team's abysmal defense. Tierney agrees the team needs an "overhaul of epic proportions" but believes Pete, valuing his first base role, will walk even for less money due to feeling "disrespected." The hosts agree that the easiest fix for the Mets is their pitching, while the hardest is reconfiguring their defensive alignment and lineup infrastructure.

They also touch on the baffling departure of first base coach Richardson to the rival Braves, suspecting the move was driven by a "philosophical disconnect" or Richardson seeking an elevated role, not money. The discussion concludes with the need for the Mets to aggressively pursue major acquisitions like Tarik Skubal and Cody Bellinger without letting Scott Boras's client timeline dictate their moves.

BT & Sal dissect the growing Mets fan frustration with President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, as callers question his 'clipping coupons' strategy for pitching and whether he's the guy fans thought he was. They debate the fine line between rebuilding and recklessness, especially after missing out on top-tier free agents.

The hosts then zero in on Pete Alonso and the argument for his return, with Sal tearing apart the "misleading" .993 fielding percentage and insisting that Pete must transition to a part-time DH role for the Mets to become a championship team.

In a highly anticipated interview, Henrik Lundqvist opens up about the heart condition, recurrent pericarditis, and the emotional "turn-around" that ultimately forced him to retire, providing a poignant pause in the fiery baseball debates.

BT & Sal dive deep into the Mets' offseason, arguing that the team has to address core positional deficiencies—like forcing Pete Alonso to DH—before throwing money at starting pitching. Sal makes a radical case for trading Francisco Lindor before his contract turns into an albatross. The conversation takes a sharp turn into media drama as Sal learns BT dropped the ball on a personal invitation from A-Rod to his HBO documentary premiere, leading to a fiery confrontation.

Finally, the duo delivers their Week 10 NFL Power Rankings, resulting in major disagreement:

Sal rewards the Bills for beating the Chiefs, putting Buffalo at #1 (dropping Kansas City to #2).

BT remains consistent with the Broncos at #1 (despite being nervous about their Thursday game) and claims the Rams are the best team in the NFC.

In the wake of the Jets fire sale, Evan makes his case for why Gang Green can use their load of draft picks to make a splash for the next top quarterback that becomes available via trade, like Joe Burrow. Meanwhile, Morash makes the case that it's Jalen Hurts. Plus, BT and Sal love the messaging from Aaron Glenn after the team's big trades, and what is next for Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson?

BT and Sal get heated over an early assessment of the New York Knicks, with BT regretting the Karl-Anthony Towns trade and arguing he'd rather have the Max Effort of the old core: Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Sal defends the Max Talent approach, though he agrees both Randle and Towns are too flawed to be a championship centerpiece.

The conversation shifts to pop culture with the surprising news of Gremlins 3 coming out 35 years after the last sequel, prompting a nostalgic detour.

Finally, the Call of the Day reveals a massive "ball drop": one of the hosts was invited to Alex Rodriguez's HBO show premiere but didn't even know, sparking a frantic plan to brown-nose A-Rod while he's in town!

The "Call of the Day" uncovers a hilarious disaster: Both BT and Sal were invited by Alex Rodriguez to the star-studded HBO premiere of his new docuseries, Alex vs. A-Rod. However, host BT "dropped the ball" by failing to communicate the invitation to Sal! A-Rod's request to "invite you and Sal" was sitting in the co-host's texts, leading to an immediate, fiery exchange. Sal rails against the missed red carpet opportunity with his "pal A-Rod" and demands BT immediately make up for the blunder by "brown-nosing" A-Rod to get him on the show. The segment also touches on the "bizarro world" of New York sports radio, where the Morning Show had Rick Pitino while BT and Sal had Sydney Sweeney.

BT & Sal are divided over the surprise announcement of Gremlins 3, set for a 2027 release! BT dives deep into his 1984 nostalgia, but Sal questions the wisdom of reviving a franchise that hasn't released a film since 1990. They debate whether the new movie will be a continuation or a remake and if it can possibly capture the magic of the original, with BT noting that the presence of Phoebe Cates would get him "all in." The segment sparks a wider discussion on which forgotten 80s/90s film deserves a 35-year sequel and the hosts weigh the risks of Hollywood's never-ending quest for franchise gold.

BT & Sal dive into a heavily shifting NFL landscape for their Week 10 Power Rankings! After the Bills beat the Chiefs, Sal makes a drastic move, vaulting Buffalo from off his list all the way to number one, a choice Tierney questions as a "prisoner of the moment." Meanwhile, BT doubles down on his controversial Denver Broncos pick for his top spot, despite his own nervousness about their upcoming Thursday Night game.

The NFC is a chaotic mess, leading Tierney to elevate the Rams to his number three, believing they're the best team in the conference, while Sal is finally giving Sam Darnold's Seahawks a spot in his top five. They discuss the Chiefs' fallibility, the Lions' stumble, and why the Eagles and Colts took a hit in their rankings this week.

Sal starts with a bone to pick with A-Rod for not inviting him to the NYC premiere of his new HBO documentary, Alex vs. A-Rod. The conversation quickly turns into a fiery on-air confrontation when BT reveals that he did get the invite from A-Rod's nephew but "dropped the ball" by not passing it along to Sal because he was sick with a high fever. Sal, seeing a missed chance to walk the red carpet and connect with a star, now pivots, demanding BT "milk the teat" and use his direct A-Rod connection to get the Yankees legend on the show immediately while he's still in New York. The two debate the sincerity of A-Rod's "good dude" persona versus his value as a "get" for their show.