One theme in baseball has held firm for a LONG time. First pitch of the game...fastball. Former Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief and current Pebble Hunting newsletter head honcho Sam Miller enlightens us on his research. We also ask him about the possibility of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter next season and get into potential World Series rust if there's a long layoff.

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(22:17) The last team remaining in our "Pick Your Poison" series is the new evil empire!

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Coming back from a 3-0 series deficit ain't easy. Toddfather attended the only series where it happened.

(2:19) We preview NLCS Game 4 as the Dodgers are on the cusp of another World Series appearance.

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(15:29) Jackson Chourio hopped off the field in Game 3. Is he OK?

(19:14) Kevin Pillar joins us to react to Toronto's recent success in the ALCS. KP also predicts how Toronto will game plan against Bryce Miller and if Kevin Gausman will step up. 

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(37:23) John Schneider had a funny line when passing Max Scherzer after Game 4. 

(39:46) We answer a fan question about cheating in MLB.

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3-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon joins FT in the wake of eight MLB managerial openings. We dive into a mix of Joe hitting the key traits for a successful modern manager and how critical it is to develop a feel for moves to make in the postseason.

We also ask Joe about Shohei Ohtani's lil postseason rut that isn't hurting his team much.

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Instant analysis from AJ, Kratz and Braun after NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers are a force right now and we dissect how it’s all clicking at the right time. Why are the Brewers so obsessed with openers?

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A spirited discussion in here about the state of the series and vastly different strategies from Milwaukee and LA.

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun

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Marathon Man AJ is back from calling the ALDS. (top of show) What was it like to be part of that epic Game 5 broadcast?

(3:19) Shohei Ohtani is trying something different to snap out of his slump. Does this even matter for the Brewers-Dodgers series?

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(15:11) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with a report from the ALCS in Seattle, including the Vladdy Jr. rise to postseason stardom.

(29:16) Han Perdido…the Pope said what?!

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(31:24) The Blue Jays blasted the Mariners in Game 3. Do we have a series now??

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(44:16) AJ is skeptical at the possibility of Albert Pujols managing the Orioles.

(45:42) The end-of-season Yankees press conference happened, and injuries are infiltrating the squad.

(47:30) Mariners fans didn’t recognize Ken Griffey Jr.???

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Broadcaster (and former A’s pitcher) Dallas Braden talks up the starting pitchers turning up the playoff HEAT! Braden gives his keys for the Brewers to counteract LA’s immaculate pitching, and how the Mariners can continue to exploit Toronto’s shortcomings. How important is playing catcher to Cal Raleigh’s MVP case?

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(20:03) Issues between former skipper Mike Shildt and members of the Padres organization have been reported but are they legit?

(26:37) The Guardians re-sign catcher Austin Hedges before he can reach free agency.

(28:10) The Rockies are finally looking beyond the organization! The club is talking to an ex-Astros GM (among others) for their top role.

(30:37) Alex Bregman is jumping back into free agency.

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It’s the Grandyman! Longtime Big Leaguer and and current TBS commentator Curtis Granderson gives us his take on the NLCS, how Albert Pujols will do as a manager and if Anthony Volpe will be better after shoulder surgery.

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(26:19) Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery this week. Is the injury to blame for Volpe's rocky year, or should the Yankees be looking for alternative options at shortstop?

(33:45) Yankees coaching staff changes here.

(35:07) The Orioles recently interviewed Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas for their open managerial position.

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Name last team to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first 2 games at home. (Top of show) What SB says is in fact true!

(2:40) Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete game GEM leading the Dodgers to a 2-0 lead in Milwaukee. Is that fantastic (and expensive) LA pitching staff too much for the top regular-season team to make a comeback?

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(20:06) How did Detroit’s offense dip so much from the regular season to the playoffs?

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(21:31) The Athletic’s Tyler Kepner analyzes the ALCS and what the atmosphere is like in Seattle as fans await a Game 3. Plus, Kepner makes a not-so-subtle case for his AL MVP award vote.

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What has Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernandez scared of staying at a hotel in Milwaukee?

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game shutout that put the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS command. (Top of show)

(7:18) The hosts discuss why home field advantage hasn’t mattered at all so far. 

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(9:13) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why general managers skate when managers get fired, how good the Padres manager job is, could Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes be dealt and why Ron Washington isn't managing the Angels next year.

(18:40) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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(25:08) The hosts debate the obvious calls for a salary cap with the Dodgers 2 wins away from another trip to the World Series.

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Mariners hurler George Kirby is starting ALCS Game 3, posing an obstacle for the Blue Jays to overcome their 2-0 series deficit. We delve into what to expect in this matchup. (Top)

(11:29) Umpire Doug Eddings missed 24 calls in ALCS Game 2. Why was he behind the plate? 

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(18:28) In non-playoff news, Friar Territory hosts Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron delve into what will make the new Padres manager successful.

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