Max and Kyle discuss how badly MLB flopped with the Players Weekend, Yankees pitching and can Ronald Acuna join the 40-40 club? Plus, in wake of the Andrew Luck news the guys discuss their favorite MLB players whose careers were cut short.

Max and Kyle discuss the four sluggers who have surpassed 40 home runs on the season, a long rant about Bob Nightengale's whiny article about the state of the game and a look at how several tanking teams are progressing.

Kyle and Max return to talk about the battle between the Twins and Indians, Rookies hitting home runs at crazy rates, Cy Young power rankings. Plus, the Tigers are really bad and a discussion about tanking.

Max and Kyle reshape the post-deadline landscape in the MLB. First, a discussion about how bad things have gotten in Boston, followed by midseason power rankings. Then the guys rail the Mariners after getting no-hit for the second time in a month.

Max and Kyle talk about an odd but intriguing trade deadline. Including analysis on all the major deals, why there weren't many major deals and why some competitors chose to stay away from the market.

Max and Kyle talk about the surging Giants and their trade deadline dilemma, the tight race in the NL East and how that effects the trade market. Plus, the guys share their favorite memories from the recently inducted Hall of Fame class.

Max and Kyle break down a busy weekend after the all-star break inlcuding, The Miracle in Anaheim, Andrew Cashner and Homer Bailey trades, #PitchersWhoAreGood and why the Padres are gonna make the Playoffs (maybe).

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Max and Kyle talk about the tie in the MLB Futures Games, preview the home run derby, dig into the All-Star Game in Cleveland. Also, the ITS crew discusses the intricacies of the trade market. Plus two All-Star lefties are dissected in #PitchersWhoAreGood.

Max and Kyle return for a packed episode covering the London Series, All-Star Game rosters, possible home run derby contestants, quality Mets content, and an extended breakdown of the pitching market with the trade deadline approaching.

Max and Kyle wonder why Ken Rosenthal is so angry about home runs, whether the Rangers and Diamondbacks have any playoff potential. Plus, the guys rank the top "Aging Aces" in the MLB today.