It's Volume 6 of Middle Innings! Warning: Toad is in his Mets Era. The guys are overwhelmed by what Shohei Ohtani can do with a baseball bat and his seemingly limitless power. They discuss Juan Soto's trot around the bases in response to Jose Siri's silliness and protocol for pitchers when it's their turn to celebrate. The newest members of the Hall of Fame were inducted, but when will the stars of the Steroid Era receive their deserved kudos and acceptance? Javi, Petey, and Toad prepare for the looming trade deadline and wrap the episode by naming their favorite baseball broadcast crews.

Volume 5 of Middle Innings starts with Petey recapping the best round of golf he's ever had; he shot a 69 (nice). Intern Marco enters the chat on the hot mic! Then Petey learns what Copa America is and Javi breaks down the debacle at Hard Rock Stadium before the Argentina-Colombia final. The guys make their way-too-early World Series winners followed by Javi and Petey reminiscing about the longest home runs they ever gave up and dugout outbursts. Javi and Toad converse with Giancarlo Devito, the admin behind the Legends Of Dade Instagram account (27:20). They discuss how the account's nostalgia unlocks core memories for Toad and Javi. Giancarlo explains becoming a Marlins fan, launching the account, what he'd do to fix the franchise, and relationships he's developed with Marlins alumni. The interview ends with an all-time favorite Florida Marlins snake draft.

The boys are back after a brief 4th of July hiatus. They recap the holiday weekend, Toad's first Zynachino, and Petey's vacation. After previewing the All-Star Game, the trio talks about the star power of Livvy Dunne's boyfriend, Paul Skenes. Petey shares his disproval of the Red Sox's decision to pull Kutter Crawford amidst a no-hitter despite having only thrown 68 pitches. Javi has an in-depth conversation with former Red Sox and Marlins front office executive Adrian Lorenzo. Lorenzo provided insight into the MLB trade deadline and his emergence as an artist in Miami. The episode wraps with the fellas debating their favorite MLB Home Run Derby memories.

Javi and Toad are on cloud nine after the Florida Panthers defeated the Oilers in Game 7 to claim their first Stanley Cup title. They discuss their nerves entering the game, witnessing franchise history, and postgame emotions. (One of them cried.) Toad recaps his night out with the Cats at Miami's most infamous club: E11EVEN. Then Petey and Javi reminisce about their favorite memories of playing baseball on the 4th of July and other wholesome minor-league moments. The guys discuss the division leaders and what teams have surprised and disappointed them this season. The fourth edition of Middle Innings wraps with the fellas picking their favorite championship teams, regardless of sport.

Petey's former locker mate and New York Mets starting pitcher, Adrian Houser, joins the Mafia. Houser discussed his journey from getting drafted straight out of high school by the Houston Astros to adjusting to life in New York City. He looked back on the unexpected trade to the Brewers that changed his career's trajectory and his debut in 2015. Houser is among the elite pitchers who used to rake: he has two career dingers unbelievably against the same pitcher. The episode wraps with Houser's explanation of the Grimace streak and what he's done to improve as a professional.

Toad rejoins Javi and Petey on the third edition of Middle Innings. The South Florida boys hit the panic button for the Florida Panthers after Connor McDavid and the Oilers forced a Game 7 in Sunrise. Then the guys discuss Rory McIlroy's meltdown and Bryson DeChambeau's miraculous rebranding. JJ Redick's journey from podcaster to head coach of the Lakers sparks a debate about which host would make the best manager. The episode wraps with the Grimace streak, funky baseball superstitions, and the best MLB logos of the 90s.

From Johannesburg to Houston: Astros reliever Tayler Scott joins the Mafia to discuss his journey from South Africa to Major League Baseball. Javi and Petey have an interesting conversation with Scott, highlighting the difficulties he faced as a foreigner playing a sport he didn't grow up playing. Scott - who Petey claimed had "zero body fat" - explained why he loved Portillo's during his time in the minors. Scott and the fellas then reminisced on pitching alongside each other while they were with the Brewers organization.

Petey joins Javi and Toad for his first experience on Middle Innings and kicked off the episode breaking down his epic golf trip. The boys dive into infamous umpire Angel Hernandez's sudden retirement and whether or not robot umpires are the answer. MLB might as well stand for Major League Betting as Tucupita Marcano received a lifetime ban after being awful at gambling on his own team. Javi, Petey, and Toad wrap the show with their top five baseball names.

Former Marlins radio play-by-play man Glenn Geffner joins the Mafia to discuss his career from growing up in South Florida to earning a World Series ring with the Red Sox. Geff spent over a decade with the Marlins and candidly shared his opinions on the current state and future of the organization. He entertained Toad's conspiracy theories and answered every Boston Red Sox-related question Petey could think of, earning him a new nickname: Barabara Walters. Listen to Glenn Geffner's "Crooked Numbers," on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Javi and Toad share their honest feelings about the current state and future of the Miami Marlins. Then they rank their top-five Major League ballparks they've been to, followed by their last meals, stadium-food edition.