This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his take on what should be a stacked MLB Playoff field, pays respect to retiring Giants manager Bruce Bochy, and the MLB assault on the record books. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, Fair or Foul and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Dmitri Young - 2-time MLB All-Star on working with youth amateur baseball players and his take on the MLB Playoff field;  Dick Scanlon - Longtime Rays Beat Writer on Tampa making a postseason run despite little local fan interest, and their prolonged under-the-radar success.

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his take on Luis Severino's return to the Yankees, Jose Altuve's second half tear, and Pirates Closer Felipe Vazquez's arrest for solicitation of minors. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Barry Larkin - MLB Hall of Famer on why he's still involved in the game as an instructor, why he couldn't strike out as much as players do today, why which players he likes watching today.; Jesus Ortiz - La Vida Baseball Writer looks at the Astros heading into the playoffs, and Big Papi's return to Fenway after a near fatal shooting.

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives his take on Dave Dombrowski being removed as President of Baseball Operations less than a year after winning the World Series, Big Papi's first public appearance at Fenway since being shot in the Dominican Republic, and the Twins loss outfielder Byron Buxton for the year with a shoulder injury. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Bernard Gilkey - Former MLB Outfielder on why Cardinals fans are the best in MLB, and why he enjoys the changes since he retired.; Alex Speier - Author of Home Grown: How the Red Sox Built a Champion From the Ground Up on his book detailing Boston's 2018 title run. 

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at Justin Verlander's recent no-hitter, his late career resurgence, the Twins continuing their record home run barrage, and Reds' rookie Aristedes Aquino's rookie record August tear. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Michael Bourne - Former MLB Outfielder and stolen base leader discusses the decline of the stolen base, and why it will come back.; Lavelle Neal - Twins Beat Writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune discusses watching the Twins record home run barrage, and playoff possibilities. 

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why Ronald Acuña has already ascended to superstar status in only his second year, why a Dodgers/Yankees World Series would be a blockbuster would be huge for MLB, and looks at the Astros aces setting up for a rare 1, 2 Cy Young finish. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Jacque Jones - Former MLB Outfielder discusses going back to USC to get his degree at 44, which players from his generation would best be suited for today's game, and his connection to his early Twins team; Mark Willard - KNBR Host discusses the Giants and A's playoff chances. 

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in from on the road has he tours ballparks across the country. He has takes on the MLB's warning to players about using over the counter sexual enhancement drugs, why the upcoming player weekend is good for the game, Vegas making the Astros -500 favorites over the Yankees. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Frankie Rodriguez - Former 7-year MLB pitcher stops by to discuss the changes in the game since he last pitched, why he dislikes spin rate as a stat, and the work he's doing to promote baseball for underprivileged youth in New York; Mark Gonzales - Chicago Tribune Cubs Beat Writer discusses the Cubs leading the NL Central despite season long struggles, and if Joe Maddon will be back in the dugout next year.

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob gives looks at Christian Yelich's shot to become the first 50 HR, 30 SB player ever, why Joe Maddon is probably done with the Cubs, and why Tito Francona deserves credit for the Indians coming back to take the AL Central lead after appearing dead in the water. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Pat Mahomes - Former MLB pitcher discusses his son, NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes' baseball career, and why he thought he would make it in baseball over football; Jason Beck - Tigers' beat writer for MLB.com discusses everything that's gone wrong for Detroit during a brutal season, and the decline of Miguel Cabrera

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at the Mets post All-Star break hot streak; why the Red Sox won't make a stretch run, and why the Astros are the the clear favorites after adding Zach Greinke, but aren't inevitable.He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Nick Swisher.- Fox Sports MLB Analyst and World Series champ sizes up the stretch run; Eddie House - FS1 NBA Analyst and NBA Champion with the Celtics on his love of baseball and his hometown A's

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at who's buying and who's selling at today's trade deadline, if the Mets are buyers or sellers, and how he handicaps the current NL Cy Young race. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Bo Porter.- Former MLB manager/executive and current Nationals analyst on Washington's second half surge and pennant chances; Ken Davidoff - NY Post MLB Columnist on what the Mets and Yankees will do at the deadline.

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob on Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez emerging as an MLB star in his first  season, Mariano Rivera's nearly unparalleled career, Dodger Stadium's $100 million facelift ahead of the 2020 All-Star Game, and why there's nothing like Cooperstown. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Foul or Fair' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Jerry Hairston, Jr.- Former 16-year MLB veteran and Dodgers broadcaster, discusses on transition from the diamond to the broadcast booth and the future of the game; Jon Heyman - MLB Network insider looks at team needs heading into the trade deadline.

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