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Los Angeles Angels face a seismic shift as Stan Kroenke takes the reins from Arte Moreno. Could this ownership change finally turn the Angels into a true MLB powerhouse, or will history repeat itself despite Kroenke’s championship pedigree with the Rams and Avalanche? Sully examines the high-stakes GM search, speculating on candidates like Dana Brown and Kim Ng and their potential impact on building a winning roster around Mike Trout.The episode unpacks the pressing question of where the Angels should call home—renovate venerable Angel Stadium in Anaheim or develop a state-of-the-art ballpark in Inglewood, leve...

There were a lot of missed opportunities for some teams in the playoff hunt to gain some ground, while Jackson Merrill helps the Padres claim the 3rd NL WC spot.. for now, PLUS, the Phillies complete a massive comeback win behind a Kyle “Grand Slam” Schwarbomb!MLB Game Night. Every game, every night.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on...

Philadelphia Phillies surge past the Houston Astros as Kyle Schwarber smashes a momentum-shifting grand slam, marking his 44th home run and strengthening the Phillies’ late-season push. Can Philadelphia close the gap on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, or will the Astros’ struggling bullpen cost them postseason ground?Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey break down Schwarber’s electric at-bat, analyze Hunter Brown’s rough outing, and spotlight Jose Altuve’s 2,500th career hit—debating his Hall of Fame credentials and chances at 3,000 hits. The episode also highlights the Tampa Bay Rays’ playoff-clinching magic number and the disruptive ris...

Aaron Judge returned to the New York Yankees' lineup for the first time since May 31 as the Bronx Bombers secured their 34th consecutive winning season. The Milwaukee Brewers, behind a clutch home run from Jackson Chourio, delivered a dagger to the Chicago Cubs. And the AL and NL Wild Card races continued to heat up with teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Guardians, and Toronto Blue Jays played crucial games.It's MLB Game Night: Every Game. Every Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Se...

Los Angeles Dodgers manage Shohei Ohtani's health with unexpected lineup changes as whispers of deeper issues emerge. Is Dave Roberts’ optimistic messaging masking a more serious concern for the Dodgers’ playoff push? Ohtani’s recent struggles at the plate, combined with nagging knee and biceps issues, raise questions about his readiness for October and whether he’ll take the mound at all in the postseason.Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey break down Ohtani’s situation, discuss the Dodgers’ cautious approach, and spotlight the jaw-dropping 37 blown saves by the struggling Washington Nationals bullpen. Highlights include Thomas Pannone’s rare minor lea...

Philadelphia Phillies surge into the postseason picture on the strength of Luis Arraez's contact hitting and a dominant starting rotation. Can Bryce Harper and Pete Crow-Armstrong tip the scales in a likely Wild Card clash with the Chicago Cubs? Sully and Connor Thomas break down the Phillies’ turnaround, Dombrowski’s savvy roster decisions, and how new manager Don Mattingly’s approach could shape October baseball in Philly.Key topics include the strategic impact of Arraez in the lineup, the impressive depth of the Phillies’ rotation featuring Jesus Luzardo, Zack Wheeler, and Aaron Nola, and how recent playoff experien...

The Philadelphia Phillies' Jesús Luzardo tossed a complete game shutout in a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves, Jackson Chourio and Pete Crow-Armstrong put on a show as the Milwaukee Brewers came back vs. the Chicago Cubs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Royals played a thriller in a game that had big NL Wild Card implications.It's MLB Game Night: Every Game. Every Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just sp...

Philadelphia Phillies edge out Atlanta Braves as Jesús Luzardo fires a dominant complete-game shutout, needing just one mighty swing from Kyle Schwarber to seal a 1-0 win. Can Luzardo’s career-best performance and Schwarber’s 43rd homer ignite the Phillies’ playoff push? Mike Stanton spotlights Luzardo’s 12-strikeout masterpiece and examines its impact on the NL East race, with insights into the Braves’ playoff positioning and the Phillies’ upcoming challenges.The episode also explores the Toronto Blue Jays’ wild card hunt, highlighting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential as the team’s X factor and whether his power surge can g...

The New York Yankees stumbled early as San Diego Padres launch three consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole—did a disastrous first inning doom their playoff momentum? Sully spotlights Petco Park’s electric rubber match and questions whether Cole’s resilience, paired with Max Fried and breakout arm Schlittler, can sustain the Yankees’ postseason push. The recap covers Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff duel with the Padres, Ben Rice’s weekend surge, and tactical bullpen management as the Yankees navigate a relentless wild card chase.Controversy stirs as Doug Eddings enforces a sideways cap rule on Hansel Rincón, sparking deba...

The Wild Card races continue, PCA bolsters his MVP bid, Gerrit Cole makes the wrong kind of history, Bo Bichette has a signature moment, and a potential Braves-Phillies playoff preview. It's MLB Game Night. Every Game. Every Night.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. OdooGreat organizat...

Adley Rutschman Haunts Baltimore, Ohtani & Judge Injury Updates | Back to the Bullpen Adley Rutschman returns to Baltimore in a Boston Red Sox uniform and makes his presence felt with two home runs as the Red Sox complete a four-game sweep of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Brett and Mike break down Adley’s homecoming, Boston’s dominant weekend and what the Red Sox are becoming as the MLB postseason race heats up. Plus, Shohei Ohtani’s status creates major questions for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Ohtani dealing with multiple injuries and his return to the mound in 2026 lookin...

Toronto Blue Jays surge into the AL Wild Card spotlight as Kazuma Okamoto powers a crucial four-hit performance and the team posts the best record in the American League since late July. Are the Blue Jays peaking at the perfect time for a playoff run, while rivals stumble? Sully breaks down the playoff implications as the Mariners, Orioles, Tigers, and Twins collapse down the stretch, clearing the way for Toronto and Cleveland Guardians to battle for the coveted third spot.The Red Sox and Yankees gear up for a high-stakes postseason showdown, with Ben Rice’s hot ba...

Kyle Schwarber hits his 41st HR of the season as Zack Wheeler tosses 6 strong innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in their win over the Atlanta Braves! The Boston Red Sox complete their 2nd-straight shutout against the Baltimore Orioles, while the Toronto Blue Jays suddenly find themselves in playoff position with a win over the Kansas City Royals!It's MLB Game Night: Every Game, Every Night!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, ju...

The Guardians stunned Detroit Tigers with back-to-back clutch heroics from Brayan Rocchio and Travis Bazzana—have they just clinched their shot at the postseason? Sully breaks down Cleveland’s doubleheader sweep, where Rocchio smashed a game-tying grand slam and walk-off homer, while Bazzana delivered a game-tying shot and walk-off hit in extras. With the Toronto Blue Jays closing in and holding the tiebreaker, every win pushes the Guardians closer to a coveted AL Wild Card spot and keeps fans on the edge as the playoff race tightens.Key analysis covers playoff scenarios in both leagues, Luis Capusano’s outs...

Playoff races heat up as dramatic walk-offs, clutch performances, and key injuries shake up MLB standings. Can the Cleveland Guardians’ double walk-off sweep ignite a late-season surge, or will the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies set the tone for October? Brian McKeon and Chuck Freimund spotlight standout moments, from Brian Rocchio’s historic grand slam and Mauricio Dubón’s timely homer, to Ranger Suárez’s shutdown start for the Boston Red Sox and Christian Javier’s vintage outing for the Houston Astros.The discussion unpacks Aroldis Chapman’s Hall of Fame case, Aaron Judge’s imminent return...

Los Angeles Dodgers walk off the St. Louis Cardinals as Teoscar Hernández delivers late-game heroics, cementing the Dodgers’ reputation for relentless comebacks. Are Mookie Betts and company destined for another deep postseason run? Brian McKeehan and Chuck Freeman unpack pivotal MLB Thursday matchups, with highlights on Shohei Ohtani’s injury concerns and the Dodgers’ surging lineup.Elsewhere, the Milwaukee Brewers hold firm atop the NL Central, despite a strong push from Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs, while the Texas Rangers’ timely win over Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays keeps the AL West tight. The hosts...

Shohei Ohtani’s health has suddenly become one of the biggest stories in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are giving Ohtani time to recover after the four-time MVP showed visible signs of being compromised at the plate. With Ohtani battling left knee pain and right biceps soreness — and his offensive numbers declining since restarting his throwing program — should the Dodgers shut down his attempt to return to the mound and focus entirely on getting their superstar hitter healthy for October? Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may finally be showing signs of life for the Toronto Blue Jays. Vladdy exploded for fi...

Jacob Misiorowski did not have his best stuff. But Jackson Chourio was there to pick him up and all but clinched the NL Central for Milwaukee. Sully looks how Pat Murphy's team is finding ways to win and look like a near lock to post the greatest regular season record in Milwaukee history. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays clobbered Cleveland and could indeed find themselves back in the postseason. And do not sleep on the Marlins who could take advantage of Arizona and San Diego flip flopping. And Angels fans are thrilled with the Arte Moreno...

Jacob Misiorowski had a rare off night, surrendering 5 earned runs, but the Milwaukee Brewers picked him up for a big win over the Chicago Cubs! Yoshinobu Yamamoto was cruising through 5 no-hit innings, as the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to bounce back agains the St. Louis Cardinals! Cam Schlitter and Reid Detmers treated Angels and New York Yankees fans to a pitching duel in Anaheim! It's MLB Game Night: Every Game, Every Night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With...

Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history, Bryce Harper is locked in for the Philadelphia Phillies, and a matchup between Paul Skenes and Logan Webb turns into absolute chaos! On this episode of Back to the Bullpen, we break down Ronald Acuña Jr. becoming the fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, accomplishing the feat in just 904 career games and passing Alfonso Soriano. Where does Acuña already rank among baseball’s greatest power-speed threats? Plus, Bryce Harper is heating up at exactly the right time as the Phillies make their push toward Octob...