Locke'd In Baseball

We kick things off with a quick intro (0:00) before diving into Dodgers-Brewers Game 1 (1:43), where we break down Blake Snell’s incredible start, debate whether he should’ve been out there for the 9th inning when the Dodgers nearly blew it, and talk about the insane double play the Brewers turned in the 4th. We also discuss why leaving one on the table in Game 1 does not bode well for Milwaukee’s chances in this series.

Next up is the ALCS (27:33), as the Mariners take a commanding 2-0 lead after winning both games in Toronto. We share how impressed we are with Seattle, who now sit just two wins away from their first-ever World Series appearance.

Finally, it’s time for the Cubs' funeral (44:00), where we look back on their 2025 season, preview the offseason, and once again express frustration with their front office’s lack of spending ambition.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:43 Dodgers-Brewers Game 1 Recap

27:33 Mariners-Blue Jays Games 1 & 2 Recap

44:00 Cubs Funeral

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We kick things off with a breakdown of Tigers–Mariners Game 5 (0:00), an absolutely wild 15-inning winner-take-all battle that saw Seattle punch their ticket to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. From there, we shift into our ALCS preview (16:07) and give our series picks. After that, it’s time for the Tigers' funeral (26:00) as we lay Detroit’s season to rest and dive into the looming decision on Tarik Skubal’s future with free agency approaching after next year.

Next, we turn to a Phillies–Dodgers Game 4 recap (32:48) and the insane ending where Orion Kerkering’s throw sailed over J.T. Realmuto, sealing another NLCS trip for Los Angeles.

Finally, we wrap with the Cubs–Brewers Game 4 recap + Game 5 preview (46:44), including William’s in-stadium experience and our predictions for the decisive game.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Tigers-Mariners Game 5 Recap

16:07 ALCS Preview

26:00 2025 Tigers Funeral

32:48 Phillies-Dodgers Game 4 Recap

46:44 Cubs-Brewers Game 4 Recap & Game 5 Predictions

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It's a Yankees funeral as their 2025 season ended with a 5-2 loss to Toronto on Wednesday night. We discuss what went wrong and what's next for the Yankees before getting into the rest of the action across MLB.'

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Yankee Funeral

29:54 Tigers-Mariners

41:54 Cubs-Brewers

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We open today’s show by thinking about what hobbies we might pick up as we face the long, cold, dark offseason with the Yankees on the brink of elimination (0:00). The Blue Jays outscored the Yankees 23–8 in the first two games in Toronto, taking a commanding 2–0 series lead (3:48). We dig into what went wrong for Yankee pitching, give all the credit to Toronto - highlighting Vladdy’s grand slam, Trey Yesavage’s historic start, and all the “other” guys who have stepped up to dominate. Can the Yankees get up off the mat again?

From there, we shift to Tigers–Mariners, probably the two best games of the postseason so far, with each team winning a close one (20:32). We talk about the beautiful city of Seattle and the incredible postseason atmosphere in their stadium, why not all splits are the same, and how Detroit left one on the table losing the Skubal start.

Next up is Dodgers–Phillies, where LA’s comeback victory Saturday night felt like the knockout punch (30:32). Teoscar Hernández’s clutch three–run homer capped it off, and now it feels like the Dodgers are cruising toward their second straight World Series. Can Philly mount a comeback? Game 2 tonight is an absolute must–win for the Phillies.

Finally, we wrap with Brewers–Cubs, where Milwaukee dominated Game 1 on Saturday (40:59). Still, this series feels more open than the score suggested - can the Cubs pick up a win tonight in Milwaukee to even things up?

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

3:48 Blue Jays Dominate in Toronto

20:32 Tigers-Mariners Split in Seattle

30:32 Dodgers-Phillies

40:59 Cubs-Brewers

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Luis records early from LA (0:00) as we break down an incredible Wild Card round. We dive into Yankees-Red Sox (3:36), highlighted by Cam Schlittler’s historic start, then Cubs-Padres (24:38) with clutch defense and timely hitting, Tigers-Guardians (38:37) with Skubal’s dominance and the Tigers’ bats, and Dodgers-Reds (45:44) where Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Snell powered LA. We wrap with our ALDS and NLDS picks, including Yankees-Blue Jays.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

3:36 Yankees-Red Sox Series Recap

24:38 Cubs-Padres Series Recap

38:37 Tigers-Guardians Series Recap

45:44 Dodgers-Reds Series Recap

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It’s playoff preview time!!! We kick things off with our Intro (0:00), where we discuss why the MLB playoffs are better than any other postseason in sports and set the stage for October baseball. Then we go series by series, starting with the Tigers-Guardians (5:07), moving to the Padres-Cubs (20:13), then the Red Sox-Yankees (32:41), and wrapping up with the Reds-Dodgers (54:52). For each matchup, we break down the key battles to watch, each team’s strengths and weaknesses, who’s trending up or down, the latest roster moves, and finally, our predictions for how the Wild Card round will shake out. We close the episode with our full playoff predictions (1:05:41) - mapping out the entire postseason from the Wild Card through the World Series.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

5:07 Tigers-Guardians

20:13 Padres-Cubs

32:41 Red Sox-Yankees

54:52 Reds-Dodgers

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We recap the final weekend of the regular season, putting a bow on each team’s campaign and looking ahead to the playoffs. In the intro (0:00), we share our favorite moments from the season and talk about how every game on the 162-game schedule truly matters.

In the National League segment (7:53), we break down the disaster it was for the Mets to miss the playoffs, the Reds sneaking in over them, the Brewers clinching the top seed, and the Cubs locking up a home Wild Card series.

In the American League (46:50), we discuss the Guardians winning the Central after the Tigers’ epic 15.5-game collapse, how Detroit still snuck in thanks to the Astros’ loss to the Angels on Friday, and the Yankees sweeping the Orioles - though it’s the Blue Jays who clinched the East with their sweep of the Rays.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

7:53 National League Recap

46:50 American League Recap

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It’s the final weekend of the MLB regular season, and everything is still on the line! We kick things off talking about the insane sports weekend ahead with the MLB playoff push, the Ryder Cup, a stacked college football slate, and NFL action (0:00).

Then, in our Yankees-White Sox series recap (4:37), we break down the Yankees’ sweep in the Bronx, from José Caballero’s walk-off to Aaron Judge’s two-homer night and Giancarlo Stanton’s clutch 3-RBI double. We also highlight Max Fried and Carlos Rodón putting the finishing touches on career-best seasons and what it all means with the Yankees now tied for 1st in the AL East with Toronto.

Finally, in the MLB Week in Review (26:56), we set the stage for the regular season’s final weekend - breaking down playoff races, division battles, and our bold predictions for who makes it into October.⚾️ Subscribe for more MLB with episodes dropping twice a week (and likely more in the playoffs)!

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

4:37 Yankees-White Sox Series Recap

26:56 MLB Week in Review

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Playoff baseball is in the air, and in the intro (0:00) we talked about how excited we are for the final week of the season, where everything is still to be played for. Tons of drama to watch as the week unfolds.

In our Yankees-Orioles series recap (5:10), we broke down how the Yankees took 3 of 4 in Baltimore behind strong starting pitching and reliable bullpen work. The only blemish came when they struggled against Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish, but overall, it was a “take care of business” type series win.

For the MLB Weekend in Review (23:50), we dove into every playoff race: the NL Wild Card where the Mets slipped out of a spot after losing to the Nationals while the Reds SWEPT the Cubs in Cincinnati, the AL Wild Card where the scorching Guardians won again while the Tigers got swept, setting up a massive three-game set in Cleveland with the Central still in reach, Boston’s series win in Tampa, and Toronto’s series loss in Kansas City but still holding a 3-game AL East lead with the tiebreaker over New York. We also touched on the AL MVP race, Mike Trout’s 400th home run, Nick Castellanos’s beef with his manager, league-wide injuries, the not-dead-yet Marlins coaching staff calling pitches, 100-game winners, and much more.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

5:10 Yankees-Orioles Series Recap

23:50 MLB Weekend in Review

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We open with the intro (0:00), talking about the value of a long walk and the lost art of remembering phone numbers.

Next is the Yankees-Twins Series Recap + Yanks-Orioles Game 1 Recap (6:30). The Yankees took 2 of 3 in Minnesota - dropping Monday after a tough travel turnaround, surviving bullpen issues Tuesday, and bouncing back Wednesday to win the series. In Baltimore, Max Fried dominated in a Game 1 victory. We also discuss the playoff rotation, whether Cam Schlittler fits better in the bullpen, the team’s versatility compared to last year, and their current playoff path.

We wrap with the MLB Week in Review (35:59). In the NL, the Mets took a series from the Padres amidst Juan Soto’s historic run, the Reds stayed hot with a Hunter Greene shutout against Chicago, and the D-Backs and Giants battled out west. In the AL, Cleveland swept Detroit for their seventh straight and is climbing into the Wild Card mix as Boston slipped against the A's. Out west, Seattle and Houston are tied atop the division after the Astros swept Texas and the Mariners won in KC, with Cal Raleigh adding more history.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

6:30 Yankees-Twins Series & Orioles Game 1 Recap

35:39 MLB Week in Review

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