Morning LineUp

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) examine how the Nationals took a commanding 2-0 World Series lead defeating both Cole and Verlander along the way. Unlikely hero Kurt Suzuki’s home run began a 6-run 7th inning which put the Astros in a big hole heading towards Game 3. Plus, the Cubs decide on a new manager and the guys discuss leadership changes occurring in Pittsburgh.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss all things Game 1 from Houston including 20 year-old budding superstar Juan Soto’s 3-hit performance, the Nationals offense tagging Gerrit Cole for 5 runs, and Max Scherzer grinding his way through 5 innings.  Plus, how Dave Martinez will use his bullpen in Game 2 and previewing the next round of aces with Stephen Strasburg taking on Justin Verlander.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down the top storylines of the 2019 World Series. The guys dive into the marquee pitching matchups, who has the upper hand and make their predictions for the Fall Classic.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) dissect everything from Game 6 of the ALCS, detailing how the Astros advanced past the Yankees en route to their second World Series appearance in the past three years.  Plus Anthony Rendon’s homecoming to Houston and how the Nationals stack up vs. the Astros.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss how dominant Houston looked in the Bronx led by homers from George Springer and Carlos Correa, putting the Astros 1 win away from the World Series. Plus Nationals Reporter Jamal Collier joins the show on how Washington will stay sharp while they wait out their opponent for the Fall Classic.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down the sheer dominance by the Nationals in securing their first pennant in franchise history and the guys examine how the Astros approach at the plate combined with Gerrit Cole on the hill secured a 2-1 series lead over the Yankees in the ALCS.  Plus, they debate which players will have their 2020 options picked at the beginning of the Hot Stove season.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Mark Feinsand (@mfeinsand) are joined by Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) and Alyson Footer (@AlysonFooter) to recap the action from an instant classic in Houston. As the NLCS shifts to D.C., which team will ultimately represent the NL in the Fall Classic? Plus, the guys reflect on the special careers of both David Freese and Brian McCann as they officially hang up their cleats.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down all the highlighs from Game 5 between the Astros and the Rays, including Gerrit Cole's 2nd stellar performance of the series. Jon Morosi joins the show to talk about this year's wild postseason thus far and the surprising NLCS matchup between the Nationals and the Cards. Plus the boys also touch upon the eight managerial openings and more in this week's Justice is Served.

MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) dissect all the action from Game 4 of the ALDS as the Rays' stellar bullpen shuts down the Astros to force a Game 5. Alyson and Richard preview both NLDS Game 5s as the Dodgers try to hold off the Nationals while the Cards and Braves get set to clash in Atlanta. Braves reporter Mark Bowman joins the show to talk about Atlanta’s confidence in Mike Foltynewicz.

MLB.com's Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) and Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) break down all the action from both the National League and American League divisional series, and take a look at the teams in need of a manager for next season. Plus Astros Reporter Brian McTaggart examines Gerrit Cole’s historic ALDS start in Game 2.