BT and Sal gloated over the Blue Jays' epic collapse, celebrating the Yankees' incredible surge to tie the division race. Sal declared this would be the "sweetest division win" in recent memory, fueled by all the trash talk from Toronto's side earlier in the season. They highlighted the Blue Jays' horrific recent stretch of losses and an inability to hit, while the Yankees are playing their best ball and have a significantly easier schedule to finish the season. The hosts also noted the massive postseason advantage that comes with winning the division—specifically the first-round bye, which allows the Yankees to set their pitching rotation (led by Max Fried) without having to use him on short rest in a Wild Card series.

BT and Sal vented their frustration over how the Steroid Era has tainted Aaron Judge's latest achievement of reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time in his career, a mark only previously reached by Babe Ruth, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire. The hosts argued that by including Sosa and McGwire, whose numbers are linked to performance-enhancing drugs, MLB is unfairly diluting Judge and Ruth's honest accomplishments. They demanded that baseball stop acknowledging the "cheaters" in historical contexts, as it clouds the impressive nature of Judge's clean-slate success and sends a confusing message to new generations of fans.

Sal and BT dissected the Mets' struggles, with Sal admitting he's "resigned to letting go of the rope" due to the team's profound lack of talent and resulting aggravating performances. He noted the team has "no good options" and that watching them now is not an "exciting" experience, even preferring a TV show to the game. While the caller argued the issue is fundamental breakdowns and mental errors, Sal and BT agreed that the lack of talent and mental check-out—typified by unforgivable lapses like not covering home plate—highlights a broken team that is simply "not good enough" to compete, making the nightly disappointment predictable.

Sal and BT expressed a complete lack of faith in the Mets' ability to secure a playoff spot over their final four games, despite holding a one-game lead. They attribute this implosion not just to poor starting pitching—forced to use young, unready arms like Jonah Tong and rely on veterans like Peterson, Manaea, and Senga who have been disastrous—but also to basic fundamental failures like poor defense, bad baserunning, and mental errors. BT differentiated the team's struggles as an "implosion," not a "collapse," due to the disintegration of the team's core and a pervasive feeling that they simply "don't have enough" quality and depth to finish the marathon, especially with no reliable pitching options beyond Nolan McLean for the final stretch.

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BT and Sal began by chastising Yankees fans for taking the team's routine success for granted, arguing that even with high expectations, reaching the postseason every year, especially after overcoming significant challenges this season, is an achievement that deserves appreciation—a point underscored by the Mets still scrambling for a spot. Sal, however, refused to be fooled by the Mets' latest dramatic comeback win, calling it a false beacon of hope given the team's ongoing flaws and lack of pitching depth. The show then shifted to the Giants, where Brian Daboll's press conference announcing rookie Jaxson Dart as the starting quarterback (over Russell Wilson) was dissected. Daboll's refusal to explain why he made the change sparked debate over whether the move was genuine belief in Dart or a desperate attempt at self-preservation. Finally, Pat Leonard joined to break down the move, confirming that the change was driven by Daboll's belief, but also exposing the turmoil and divide in the Giants' front office and the potentially poor timing of Dart's debut. The hosts also briefly squeezed in their "Three Random Questions" segment, which included: If you were Devonta Smith, how would you handle the security guard checking out your girl; if you have multiple survivor pool entries, do you select the same or different teams; and what celebrity would you want at your wake?

BT and Sal emphatically argued that Yankees fans, the New York media, and the public are taking the team's consistent success for granted. While acknowledging the "championship or bust" standard, they stressed that the Yankees routinely overcome roster flaws, injuries (like losing Cole and Soto), and the challenges of a long season to secure a playoff spot—an achievement their rivals, particularly the Mets, often fumble. They contend that the Yankees are one of the few constants in the city's sports landscape, and their ability to be "in the mix" every year, especially with Cashman's recent aggressive moves, deserves more respect and appreciation than it currently receives.

Sal and BT debated the true meaning of the Mets' incredible comeback win, with Sal remaining unconvinced that it changes the team's playoff destiny. While BT felt the win showed character and believes the Mets are now a lock to get in, Sal dismissed the victory as a single, messy game that doesn't erase months of poor performance, including awful starting pitching, sloppy defense, and a heavy reliance on the bullpen. Sal stressed that the team has already ruined any enjoyment of the regular season, and the mere fact that they're barely clinging to a one-game lead with a brutal schedule remaining is proof that the season is still an epic failure regardless of the result.

Sal and BT dissected the Yankees' 'mundane' but celebratory playoff clinch, with BT praising the team's unexpected grit while Sal maintained it hasn't been a "fun" season, demanding the team win the division. The conversation then pivoted to a fiery critique of Giants coach Brian Daboll's decision to bench Russell Wilson for rookie Jaxson Dart after just three games. Sal and BT were furious with Daboll's evasiveness, arguing his refusal to explain why he made the change, repeatedly saying "It's my decision," suggests the move wasn't a pre-planned developmental step but a desperate, self-preserving action due to Wilson's poor performance and the team's abysmal start.

Pat Leonard's reporting revealed an internal Giants organizational divide, suggesting that Brian Daboll's abrupt decision to start Jaxson Dart was more about the coach asserting control and attempting to save his job than a unified organizational plan. Daboll insisted the change was "his call," reinforcing his authority despite potential disagreements with the front office and ownership, a move Sal and BT view as a desperate, self-serving action that puts the rookie quarterback at risk. This lack of clear, consistent planning, exposed by the quick pivot from Russell Wilson after just three weeks, highlights a chaotic situation in which the head coach is fighting for survival.