WAKE and RAKE Podcast

With the postseason field almost set, Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti pick one player from each playoff team who they believe will be the X-factor for their respective club. Also, does Shohei Ohtani have a chance at the AL MVP or is Aaron Judge the unanimous winner?

(2:17) Aaron Judge chasing history ... (6:55) Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge ... (16:32) American League X-factors ... (16:54) Why Luis Severino is key to the Yankees success ... (22:39) The pitcher Will feared the most as a player ... (30:51) Seattle will be a madhouse if they make the playoffs ... (33:22) National League X-Factors ... (41:01) Trout and deGrom had a similar stat ... (43:38) Dissecting Juan Soto's struggles ... (45:21) Reaction to new MLB rules being implemented in 2023

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With less than 4 weeks remaining in the regular season, the stretch run is upon us and the playoff races are heating up. Four teams are battling for three NL Wild Card spots. Who will win the AL Central? Will and Danny make their playoff predictions.

(5:30) What Michael Morse is doing now ... (7:54) Kike Hernandez signs extension ... (10:40) Two key injuries, two AL playoff hopeful teams ... (18:20) Yankees epic collapse update ... (23:19) Albert Pujols' quest for 700 ... (25:30) Playoff predictions ... (26:00) Mets or Braves in NL East? ... (31:55) Mariners have easiest remaining schedule in AL ... (36:55) How are the Rays doing this?

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Would you rather face the Yankees or Mariners right now? Will Middlebrooks explains why the Yankees are in trouble right now and why nobody is scared of the Bronx Bombers anymore. Also, minor league players are unionizing...what does that mean for the league and its players? Plus, it's never too soon to look ahead to the offseason and discuss the impending free agents.

(0:55) Changes coming in Boston? ... (6:01) Media conspiracy stories and experiences ... (13:15) Julio Rodriguez's extension with the Mariners ... (18:15) AL teams want to play the Yankees now ... (23:33) Ohtani or Judge for AL MVP? ... (31:16) Minor leaguers are unionizing ... (32:50) Will's frustrating contract situation with Philadelphia ... (43:17) Players set to hit free agency ... (49:37) Will Albert Pujols reach 700?

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Should the Padres really consider trading Fernando Tatis Jr. following the PED suspension? Will he ever recover from the backlash? Will and Danny give their perspectives on the turmoil between Tatis and the city of San Diego. Plus, is it time for the struggling Yankees to panic? Phillies a sneaky World Series contender?

(1:30) Danny's first celebrity moment ... (3:35) Will's disappointment in Tatis ... (10:47) Tatis needs to stop lying ... (13:03) Did Tatis ruin his Hall of Fame chances? ... (16:31) Should Padres trade Tatis? ... (18:06) Manny Machado is a changed man ... (22:05) Time for Yankees to panic? ... (25:18) Why Red Sox should be rooting for Yankees ... (27:10) Pulse of the AL Central, Guardians ... (29:44) Astros lose outfielder for season ... (30:36) Mets or Dodgers in NL? ... (33:13) Dark horse World Series contender? ... (39:05) Horror flying stories

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Fernando Tatis Jr. popped for PEDs. Red Sox finally win a series in the AL East. We got an inspiring feel-good story out in Colorado. Plus, can Albert Pujols reach 700 home runs? Full weekend recap.

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Holy trades! 18 former All-Stars were traded before this year's MLB Trade Deadline, including an absolute blockbuster in Juan Soto heading to San Diego. Who were the biggest winners and improved their team the most? Who were the biggest losers? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti break it all down.

(0:55) Juan Soto to Padres is "biggest trade in MLB history" ... (5:01) Eric Hosmer impact on Red Sox ... (10:05) Padres add Josh Bell, Josh Hader, and Brandon Drury ... (11:13) Devin Williams not pleased with Brewers deadline ... (15:10) Will gives Yankees A+ grade ... (18:11) Joey Gallo a perfect fit in LA ... (20:25) List of all trades ... (21:50) Strange comments from White Sox GM ... (25:44) Biggest deadline winners ... (28:23) Biggest deadline losers ... (31:50) What are the Cubs doing?

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TRADES AND RUMORS! We are less than 48 hours away from the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline. We break down all the latest moves from this past weekend and so far on Monday. It's about to get crazy. Plus, Padres making big moves!

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Should the Red Sox buy or sell at the deadline? What about the Giants? White Sox? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti assess the situations for teams on the fence as the August 2nd trade deadline inches closer. Plus, we discuss some of the top trade candidates.

(4:36) Teams guaranteed to sell at the deadline ... (7:08) Is Mike Trout's back injury career-threatening? ... (10:15) Should the Red Sox buy or sell? ... (16:46) Which players the Red Sox will trade ... (20:18) Will the Giants buy or sell? ... (25:51) Orioles should buy or sell? ... (30:35) What will the White Sox do at the deadline? ... (33:54) Juan Soto to the Cardinals gaining momentum ... (38:20) Are weddings fun or boring? ... (42:40) Willson Contreras rumors ... (47:32) Luis Castillo landing spots

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Rumors are swirling as the trade deadline inches closer. We have all the rumors and reports right here, including a development in the Willson Contreras sweepstakes. Plus, Carlos Rodon accidentally kicked a bat and hit his teammate? Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge for AL MVP?

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There is one team that is lurking in the shadows for Juan Soto's services. One specific team that has the prospects, the money, and desire. One may go as far to say this team is a "perfect fit." Danny lists his top landing spots for Juan Soto, including one particular perfect spot.

(2:28) Weekend recap ... (5:17) Davis Ortiz Hall of Fame induction ... (8:21) Danny Depths ... (9:18) Juan Soto's contract assessment ... (12:34) Top landing spots for Soto ... (16:05) Soto to New York? ... (21:26) The "perfect fit" for Juan Soto

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