Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 33 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers WINNING the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers won their first championship in franchise history by winning 4-1 tonight, and closing out the series in 5 games. The guys react to William Contreras winning World Series MVP, and how important he has been to the team. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about winning the World Series themselves, what it’s like to celebrate in an opposing city instead of your own, and Rizzo’s famous “horns up” celebration. 

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 32 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 4 of the World Series where the Tampa Bay Rays won on a WALK OFF pinch-hit single by Ben Williamson in the bottom of the 12th inning. Rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead HR in the top of the 12th, but the Rays answered in the bottom of the inning to prevent getting swept, and will now force a Game 5. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, like whether the Rays have what it takes to come back in this series, whether the Chicago Cubs should resign Ian Happ, and how players find out updates during the lockout.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 31 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers BLOWING OUT the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 3-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are now just one win away from the first WS sweep since the 2012 Giants, and the 3rd team in MLB history to go 11-1 in a postseason. The Brewers made World Series HISTORY by scoring 8 runs in the top of the 5th inning, ALL with 2 outs, to take a 10-0 lead. The guys talk about how the Brewers have been on one of the BEST playoff runs in MLB history. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what Brewers manager Pat Murphy was able to UNLOCK with this Brewers team as they are on the brink of winning their first World Series, the CHALLENGES in David Ross becoming Anthony Rizzo’s manager, and their FAVORITE spots in Chicago.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 30 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 2 of the World Series where the Milwaukee Brewers erased a 4-0 deficit to BEAT the Tampa Bay Rays and take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. The guys talk about how this Brewers team NEVER quits, and how their resiliency is one of their BIGGEST strengths as a team. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about why you can’t challenge a check-swing, their FAVORITE road cities, as well as whether they could tell if a player would become a manager in the future. 

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 28 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 1 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. The guys react to the Brewers winning 3-2 in what was Jacob Misiorowski’s BEST start of the postseason, and the decision by Rays manager Kevin Cash to start Nick Martinez in Game 1 over their ace Drew Rasmussen. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about how playing in the World Series feels different than any other game, and why Rizzo chose to wear number 44. 

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with episode 28 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys preview this year’s World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. These two teams were the BEST teams all season long, and this is a PERFECT World Series matchup between two small market teams who have built their teams from the ground up. The guys later react to the New York Yankees press conference featuring Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman, and Hal Steinbrenner where they talked about coming up short this season, as well as the Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talking about how Trea Turner needs to play better in order to remain the starting shortstop of the Phillies. The guys get into Tarik Skubal’s free agency, as well as what the Chicago Cubs need in order to make that next step towards contending for a World Series. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about what makes these two managers GREAT in Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy, what a manager has to say to all-star caliber players when they’re struggling, and how HEATED the rivalry was between the Cubs and Brewers back when Ross and Rizzo were playing.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 27 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians, and advancing to the World Series to play the Milwaukee Brewers. The World Series features two teams who have NEVER won a World Series before, and the guys are HYPE that the two BEST teams in baseball are the last two standing. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about their FAVORITE spots at Wrigley Field, Rajai Davis’ HR in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, and acknowledging the fans after getting SWEPT by the New York Mets in the 2015 NLCS. 

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 26 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 5 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians. Drew Rasmussen was dominant in Game 5, and the Rays now hold a 3-2 lead, and could punch their ticket to the World Series on Monday night. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions like Rizzo’s time with the Padres, losing items while on a road trip, and how some teams have better health luck than others when it comes to injuries. 

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 25 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS. After Game 4 was postponed due to rain on Friday, the Rays came out and tied the series at 2 on Saturday night. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about what players do during rain delays, what road trips are like in the big leagues, and what Rizzo would say to people on first base during a game. 

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 24 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers SWEEPING the Los Angeles Dodgers and ENDING their quest of a three-peat. The Brewers were the better team ALL season long… and proved it once again by DOMINATING the Dodgers in this series. The guys are HYPE for Brewers fans who have waited a LONG time for this, and can’t wait to see them perform in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani broke out of his slump in a HUGE way with a 3-run Home Run in the bottom of the 2nd inning to put the Dodgers up 4-0, but the Brewers fought back like they always do, and found a way to plate 6 unanswered runs, and complete the sweep. The guys then react to the Cleveland Guardians taking a surprise 2-1 lead in the ALCS over the Tampa Bay Rays after some OUTSTANDING pitching by Gavin Williams, and a game changing Home Run by Petey Halpin in the bottom of the 5th inning. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what it was like to play for Manager Joe Maddon, how a shortened MLB season would impact players, and the guys tell some HILARIOUS stories about playing against Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez.

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