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Game 4 of the 2020 World Series will go down as one of the most exciting games in history.  It was like a Heavyweight championship fight with two greats trading blows for the entire fight.  Can the Dodgers take back the momentum stolen by the Rays in an improbable way in the bottom of the 9th in Game 4? Are the Rays primed to keep their winning ways and knock out Kershaw early?  The experts pick the Dodgers, but the Rays are making this one very memorable.

The first episode of "The Backstop Show" on our new Zoom platform.  Check out the video of the episode on YouTube--Here's the link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liCsfuI8bPQ

Lots of surprises from League Championship series in both leagues as the Rays look unbeatable with their awesome staff, stellar defense and timely hitting.  Can the Astros come back from a 0-3 start?  Can the Mighty Dodgers come back from their 0-2?

Managers firings are happening and we discuss some of the candidates being interviewed for the White Sox opening including the Angels Tony LaRussa.  This should be an interesting off season.  Plus, we discuss the passing of another MLB legend, Joe Morgan.

With the new playoff system in place, we have already seen casualties from the structure.  The upcoming free agent market looks bleak, who is in the driver's seat and who may be forced to retire.  Several baseball legends passed recently including Sweet Lou Johnson, Ron Perranowski, Jay Johnstone and Bob Gibson.  More discussions about our favorite love and hate players like Mookie Betts, Yaz3, Trout and of course Ty Cobb.  A little music tribute to start and end the show--RIP EVH 

On this episode, the conversation touches on the AL and NL season awards. Lots of discussion about the notion that Mike Trout gets graded at a different level than other players, Cy Young looks close in both leagues plus leagues have several good candidates for manager of the year, plus more from Doc's mystery mailbag.

There is a tight race for the playoffs with a total of 16 teams getting a shot to win the World Series. How important is team chemistry in this shortened season, we shall soon find out.  Is Mookie Betts the answer the Dodgers have been seeking to finally win it all?  Listen to the waterboy story on this episode.  Zack Greinke is showing HOF numbers but will he get the votes he needs.  Covid is not over and it may effect 2021 Spring Training plus more from Doc's Mystery Mail Bag.

The play-off picture is starting to build itself out with some real surprises plus a number of teams are on the bubble to just make the play-offs.  Are the new rules like making the pitchers face three batters and the extra inning man on 2B really  moving games along quicker or is the opposite happening.  There is major parody amongst MLB pitchers with the top having extraordinary  numbers but the bottom having dismal numbers.  The Angels and Dodgers going in different directions.  Plus our favorite players to cheer for and rag like Yaz3, Trout and Ty Cobb.  Plus more from Doc's Mail Bag.

In this episode, the guys touch on the 2020 surprise players and teams.  Can they maintain this level for another 3 weeks? Who's going to be hot when the time is right?  Will there be a spoiler team who dashes the dreams of the Dodger's fans? Listen to the discussion about the newest type of MLB coach, the Hitting Strategist.  The MLB Bubble is being talked about and there are a few scenarios that could be quite interesting. There's talk about changing the name of the MVP award, is that a good idea? Plus more Doc's Mystery Mail Bag.

What a crazy day August 31st 2020 was as it was MLB’s trade deadline date. Listen to who won and why. The Padres look like a new favorite to compete against the mighty Dodgers. The Dodgers trade a solid starter and get no one back to help in 2020. That’s how good they are. More discussions about the social injustice issues plaguing our country. The play off picture is begin to shape up, who will be the surprise of the season? Plus more from Doc’s Mystery Mail Bag.

White Sox pitcher, Lucas Giolito, throws the first No Hitter of 2020 and does it in fine fashion.  Consider this same pitcher had the worst ERA in baseball last year for a starting pitcher.  The odds of getting to the play-offs came out so find out where your team sits at the halfway point.  Reds announcer, Thom Brennaman, made an inappropriate comment and has been suspended.  All three chimed in about the shift and the consequences from it.  Great ideas to modify it.  Great trivia question about Wes Parker and more from Doc's Mystery Mail Bag.

Fernando Tatis Jr hit a grand slam on a 3-0 count and was blasted by the Rangers Manager for breaking an "Unwritten Rule".  Listen to how the Backstop breaks down these rules and their relevance to the shortened 2020 season.  Where's Puig going to end up? What players should be in the Hall but not there. Breakdown of the Dodgers, Angels, Padres and even a discussion on the terrible conditions millions of homeless suffer in SoCal.  Trevor Bauer is doing great things for baseball on and off the field. Jim Palmer has a unique fact in his stats that seems impossible plus more from Doc's Mystery Mailbag.