Pete Crow-Armstrong is on an absolutely ridiculous heater, and Cubs fans are loving every second of it. Everyone else? Not so much.

This week, the Team of Rivals crew tackles the men you love to hate — from PCA and Yadier Molina to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and Alexander Isak. We get into why PCA has quickly become the kind of player opposing fans can't stand but would absolutely love to have on their own team, and whether his Mets-to-Cubs journey is turning into one of the worst organizational misses in recent memory.

Then there's Mark Walter and the Dodgers, including the questions surrounding the team's broadcasting arrangement, ownership, MLB's role in approving it, and Shohei Ohtani's unusual contract situation.

On the soccer side, we dig into Alexander Isak's ugly Newcastle exit, whether he's really a fit for Liverpool, and the growing comparison between Isak and Kyle Tucker. Meanwhile, St. Louis City has gone from the bottom of the table to an unbeaten run — despite selling two of its best players — and Newcastle has somehow opened the Premier League season with four points after everyone seemingly expected disaster.

Plus: VAR frustration, the Bears' ongoing stadium saga, fútbol fantasy, and the most perfectly forgotten fifth suspect imaginable.

It's another episode of Team of Rivals (and apparently At the Park STL, too).

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This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete lead the congregation through a very special liturgy of baseball, soccer, questionable takes, and eternal arguments.

Featuring readings from the Book of Baseball Genesis and the Gospel According to Ron.

Join us live tonight at 9 PM CT on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, and X.

Amen.

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The trade deadline came and went… and not every move made sense.

In this episode, we dive into the biggest decisions from around the league, highlighting the teams that pushed all the right buttons, the ones that hesitated, and the ones that left everyone asking: What are you doing?

We spend extra time on the Cubs and Cardinals implications, break down key deadline strategies, and react in real time to the moves that could shape the rest of the season.

Less recap, more reaction. These are The Deadline Diatribes.

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In this special crossover episode with At The Park STL, the Team of Rivals Podcast presents His Final Decision—a tongue-in-cheek deep dive into Elliott's search for a Premier League club.

Framed as a parody of a high-profile recruitment, Elliott walks through his decision-making process—what he looked for, how he evaluated clubs, and why narrowing it down wasn't as simple as it sounds. The rest of the crew, of course, has plenty to say along the way.

Beyond the central bit, the episode also explores:

• A quick MLB check-in, including the Cubs' strong play and the Cardinals' recent slide
• Soccer transfers, the MLS, and the FIFA World Cup
• What actually matters when choosing a club to support

Blending humor with genuine discussion, the episode builds toward Elliott's final choice — and the immediate reactions that follow.

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The All-Star Break means one thing: absolutely no structure.

In this episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, the guys take full advantage of the midseason reset with a mix of soccer rants, baseball takes, and the kind of chaos you've come to expect.

They dive into:

• Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby win and what it actually means
• Whether the Derby still messes with hitters' swings
• The quirks of Wrigley Field and what makes it misunderstood
• A series of passionate (and hilarious) soccer rants
• Another unforgettable Malört story from Pete

It's part analysis, part nonsense, and entirely Team of Rivals.

If you enjoy the show… you've been warned.

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The Cubs headed to Milwaukee trailing badly in the division, then the Team of Rivals Podcast showed up and everything changed.

Pete and Elliott break down a big weekend at "Wrigley North," including Cubs momentum, Brewers fan reactions, and the ongoing debate over Miller Park's quality. Meanwhile, Ron builds a compelling case that MLB may actually have a personal vendetta against him, starting with blackout rules that make watching games nearly impossible.

Then, what was supposed to be "Ron's Soccer Minute" quickly turns into something much bigger.

Ron is joined by At The Park STL co-host Christian Hambleton to talk World Cup energy in the U.S., global fan reactions, and the chaos of the summer transfer window.

Somewhere along the way, the show stops being about baseball entirely.

And honestly… it's better that way.

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After more than two weeks away, the crew is back behind the mics with a LOT to unpack.

The Cubs are heating up, the Cardinals are making moves (sort of), and the Mets might be worse than anyone expected. The guys break down recent trades, division movement, and what could be coming at the MLB trade deadline, plus early rumblings of an increasingly inevitable labor battle.

Ron also share stories from the road, including a trip to Citi Field, public transit adventures, and a surreal sports atmosphere blending baseball and World Cup energy.

It's a mix of baseball, soccer, and the kind of off-the-rails storytelling that only happens after time away.

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The vibes are… not great on the North Side.

Pete is officially spiraling, comparing the 2026 Cubs to the soul-crushing 2008 playoff team, while Ron checks in from New Jersey with a more relaxed (read: suspiciously optimistic) Cardinals perspective.

This week:

• Cubs déjà vu and why this season feels wrong
• Cardinals quietly… hanging around?
• The emotional economics of being a fan (low expectations = happiness?)
• Ron's MLB blackout insanity reaches new levels
• Is the NFL about to ruin its own product?
• Early All-Star debates (and why fans shouldn't be allowed to vote)
• A trade deadline reality check for both teams

Plus: Ron considers a live scouting mission to find Frank the Tank in the wild, Elliott is somewhere between Alabama and civilization, and Pete may or may not be one bad Cubs inning away from losing it completely.

It's mid-June, and the roller coaster is just getting started.

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The Cubs and Cardinals renewed hostilities… and naturally, it got weird.

This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast:

• Pete screamed at the clouds about the Abner Uribe episode.
• A full recap of the Cubs vs. Cardinals weekend series.
• A front office thought experiment: Would you trade for Tarik Skubal? And what would it take from each side?
• Plus, we detoured into a galaxy far, far away to talk The Mandalorian & Grogu, and whether Star Wars has officially lost the plot… or just misplaced it in the bullpen.
• And, of course, there was a Soccer Minute.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲

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In this bonus episode, Pete flips the script and puts his friend, Alex Levine, in the spotlight.

While listeners have heard Alex on the show before, this is the first time we really dive into his story: how he became the show's Token White Sox Fan, his upbringing in Chicago, and the journey that took him away and eventually brought him back.

What starts as a baseball conversation quickly expands into something deeper: identity, hometown loyalty, career paths, and the experiences that shape who we become.

It's a relaxed, freewheeling conversation that longtime listeners will appreciate, and new listeners won't want to miss.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Chicago (and choosing the "other" team)
• Cubs vs. White Sox culture
• Moving away, and what brings you back
• Personal and professional journey
• The role of sports in identity and connection

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