Sorry for the delay again, but we're back for a crazy one this week! Combat sports talk, NHL extensions, MLB hirings, injuries, and World Series results with some stats and players that caught our eye. NASCAR championship weekend in the desert at Phoenix. College football is already hitting its tenth week of the season, and one crazy NFL week to boot at the end. With injuries, and trade deadline news you don't wanna miss. All right here, on The RND Podcast!

LAST MINUTE NEWS THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT LIVE:

The Chargers traded DB Ja'Sir Taylor to the Jets for a 2028 conditional seventh-round selection.

Kyler Murray and the Cardinals have consulted with multiple doctors on his foot injury and have been told the timetables for recovery have been anywhere from 4-8 weeks, with an increased chance of setback until it’s properly healed. Murray now has more time to heal.

Texans signing kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad as insurance with Ka'imi Fairbairn dealing with an injury.

Shane Bieber has opted in with the Blue Jays for $16M. Wants to continue in Toronto for another year with Jays.

The Phillies announced that Harrison Bader declined his one-year, $10M mutual option for 2026 and will become a free agent.

Royals sign Salvador Perez through 2027. He's been a member of the organization since 2006. Kansas City had the option to pick up Perez's contract for one more year at $13.5 million or buy him out at $2 million. Instead, the two sides agreed to a two-year deal. 

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