Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss game one of the ALCS between the Rangers and Astros, Jordan Montgomery making himself a bunch of money going into free agency, how Montgomery handled Yordan Álvarez, Evan Carter changing everything for Texas, a bad matchup for Houston, not discounting the Diamondbacks, and Kim Ng opting out of her contract with the Marlins. Then, Giants pitcher Ross Stripling stops by to talk about Montgomery’s advantage over the Astros lineup, how he’d pitch to Corey Seager and Bryce Harper, Justin Verlander making adjustments, and scripted pitching plans. Later, Sarah Langs on the Texas leading throughout most of the playoffs, another shutout pitched by a Bruce Bochy playoff team, Evan Longoria’s last LCS trip, and Alyssa Nakken interviewing for the Giants’ job.

10:44 Tim Kurkjian

30:41 Ross Stripling

49:19 Sarah Langs

58:22 #BleacherTweets

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