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The Rays are headed to the Fall Classic, but what is the plan if it goes to Game 7 and that game in on Halloween?

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Baker Mayfield was a full participant on Wednesday at Bucs practice, but tons of other illnesses and injuries!

The Tampa Bay Rays have made it to the fall classic and we're just 1 sleep away from watching World Series baseball!

With the Buccaneers sitting at 1-5, Nick Wize is ready to send the World Series-bound Rays a thank-you card! Nick reacts to Chris Godwin's eyebrow-raising comments, puts Zac Robinson under the microscope, discusses Baker Mayfield's injury and Mike Evans flying out of Tampa, and challenges listeners to find something nice to say about the Bucs. Tony Castricone stops by to break down Todd Bowles' press conference, the Steelers collapse, Aaron Rodgers, the overtime controversy, and what awaits against Carolina. Chris Mathis looks for redemption against Producer Tim in Ticket Price is Right before the conversation turns to whether retaining Freddy Peralta would finally prove the Rays are serious about spending, why Peralta and Liam Hicks might be Tampa Bay's two greatest deadline acquisitions, and the team's unusual ABS challenge approach. Nick and Tim wrestle with their World Series predictions against Milwaukee, while a Milwaukee caller offers travel recommendations and Buccaneer John's outrageous voicemail provides plenty of laughs. The guys then ignite a franchise GOAT debate featuring Yandy Díaz, Evan Longoria, Junior Caminero, and several other Rays legends before closing with Florida's eight- or nine-win outlook, Texas inexplicably ranking ahead of the Gators, and Tim's unexpected admission about FSU-Miami!

The Rays GOAT conversation takes an unexpected turn! Nick Wize continues fielding calls and reading listener texts debating whether Evan Longoria or Yandy Díaz deserves the title of Tampa Bay's greatest player. Fans point to Longoria's accolades, longevity, and legendary Game 162 walk-off as accomplishments Yandy has yet to match. However, Nick and Producer Tim raise another possibility: Could the fans refusing to move Longoria from the top spot actually be waiting for Junior Caminero to become the next face of the franchise and eventually take the crown?

Who deserves to be remembered as the greatest player in Tampa Bay Rays history? Nick Wize puts Yandy Díaz and Evan Longoria under the microscope, comparing their numbers and explaining why a World Series title could finally put Yandy over the top. Listeners join the debate with passionate arguments for both stars, while others throw David Price, Blake Snell, Carl Crawford, and Carlos Peña into the conversation. Plus, Buccaneer John's outrageous voicemail finally makes it to air, and a Milwaukee caller shares some local recommendations for Rays fans heading to Games 1 and 2 of the World Series!

No matter who Nick Wize picks to win the World Series, somebody is going to have something to say about it! Nick explains why he's hesitant to predict a Rays championship despite wanting Tampa Bay to win, while Producer Tim admits he's equally torn on the matchup with Milwaukee. Together, they rewind to the beginning of the season when the Brewers took two of three from the Rays and discuss why that early result might not tell us much about the completely transformed Tampa Bay squad preparing to play for a World Series title.

The Buccaneers' season continues spiraling, but is there still something worth believing in? Tony Castricone joins Nick Wize for his weekly visit to discuss what he learned from Todd Bowles' Wednesday press conference and how Tampa Bay's players are handling another heartbreaking defeat. The guys debate whether Pittsburgh's comeback was more about Aaron Rodgers' brilliance or the Bucs' inability to make winning plays, question Bowles' overtime strategy, and examine whether Tampa Bay has a talent problem or a finishing problem. Tony also shares what he's learned about the Carolina Panthers ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup.

Has Freddy Peralta officially become the greatest trade deadline acquisition the Rays have ever made as buyers? Nick Wize and Producer Tim believe it's not even close, with Liam Hicks potentially sitting right behind him at No. 2! The conversation turns to Peralta's skyrocketing market value following his ALCS MVP performance and whether Tampa Bay is finally ready to spend like a legitimate contender. Plus, Nick questions the Rays' ABS challenge strategy and why the team appears willing to challenge calls behind the plate but not while batting.