Joe and Dane start the second hour of the show looking how it is time for Max Scherzer to prove he is the best pitcher in the game, and that Zack Grienke needs to prove himself as worth the trade the Astros made with the Diamondbacks. The guys talk about how Scherzer is giving the feeling of 2004, when Curt Schilling came up big in the ALCS with the “bloody sock,” and Dane even feels this could be more reminiscent of Michael Jordan’s flu game.

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show talking about how the World Series could have a few record broken tonight, specifically, a team winning every game in the World Series on the road, and also a team winning every game without winning a home game. Dane says the controversial calls certainly were part of the game, but the Astros once again could not hit with runners in scoring position.

Joe and Dane start the second hour of the show looking at some possible trade moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline, including the Bengals possibly unloading Tyler Eifert. The Jets head to Miami this weekend as 5 point favorites, but the guys question if Sam Darnold is not only still seeing ghosts, but if Adam Gase has lost the locker room. The guys question why the public is hammering the Patriots, with Dane saying they make all their opponents play their weak hands.

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show looking at how John Elway seems to going to great lengths to keep Drew Lock from starting this year, after he made Brandon Allen the starter in place of the injured Joe Flacco. The guys preview Game 6 of the World Series, with the guys wondering if Justin Verlander is playing with a tired arm, and also wondering if tonight will be Stephen Strasburg’s final game as a National.

Joe and Dane start the second hour of the show talking about how auto-umpires could impact balls and strikes in the World Series. The guys look at how the Chargers finally won a game, but only because the Bears were playing much like the Chargers would this season; the guys think it’s time to put Mitch Trubisky out to pasture. The guys finish the hour previewing tonight’s game between the Steelers and Dolphins. 

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show looking at how the Nationals still have a slim shot to take the next two games in the World Series, and it starts with Stephen Straburg. Joe and Dane recap all the action from Week 8 in the NFL, and question if the Chiefs should keep Pat Mahomes on the shelf for another week, hoping for him to full heal up his kneecap.

Joe and Dane start the second hour of the show feeling sad for the next generation of sports fans, citing a kid sitting in the front row of the World Series...playing Candy Crush on his phone. The guys preview tonight’s NFL game between the Vikings and Redskins, and look at the totals and props for the game. Dane vents his frustration at NYCFC’s playoff loss to Toronto, citing some odd plays in a game that should not have been played in a certain stadium.

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez start the show with Joe feeling happy about the fact that the Knicks were able to cover against the Spurs. Joe and Dane go on to talk about problems in Houston, looking at how the contact hitting and old-school play of the Nationals has given them the edge in this World Series. Looking back at last night’s NBA slate, Dane tips his cap to the strong career of JJ Redick. Joe proves everyone wrong taking the Knicks cover against the Spurs, and saying RJ Barrett is the real deal.

Joe and Dane start the second hour of the show with Dane feeling excited for NYCFC starting their playoff run against Toronto, but also doesn’t like that they have to play at Citi Field instead of Yankee Stadium. The guys look at some of the latest news around the NFL, including Jay Ajayi working out for the Cardinals. Looking at the latest trades in the NFL, the guys look at teams like the Lions, who may shop for a running back with Kerryon Johnson on IR.

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show looking at how the Nationals may have done themselves a big favor by beating Gerrit Cole, especially since Justin Verlander has not looked as great as he should since Game 4 of the ALDS. The guys look back opening night of the NBA, and notice that Kawhi Leonard is now the best basketball player in Los Angeles.