The Red Sox and Yankees look destined to meet in the AL Wild Card Game. The last time the two teams met in a one-game winner take all matchup was 1978 when Bucky Dent's home run over the monster sent the Yankees to the playoffs and eventual World Series title. Ken and Tim discuss the AL East before opening up this week's mailbag...

-Will Yankees ever get rid of facial hair policy?

-Will MLB expand the WC series?

-Could the Padres move on from Jace Tingler?

-Possible suitors for Max Scherzer?

-Explaining the Dodgers and baseball's actions regarding Trevor Bauer?

-Does Ohtani's home runs help his Cy Young candidacy?

-Are robo umps going to happen?

-Favorite brothers in baseball history?

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