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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and Buster discuss the environment in Detroit, when the vibe changed for the team this season, A.J. Hinch’s preparation, and being the favorite for the AL Cy Young. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the A’s final game at the Oakland Coliseum, the weather situation enveloping Mets-Braves, and the Pirates getting petty with Rowdy Tellez. Plus, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:54 Tarik Skubal 16:21 David Schoenfield 28:13 Todd Radom 40:52 Sarah Langs 49:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the eminently underrated Jose Ramirez, the numbers behind Minnesota’s free fall, David Stearns being worth every penny he earns and Vlad Jr. keeping up his end of the bargain. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about his MLB player of the year, players with a flair for the dramatic, the White Sox, his favorite pitcher going into the postseason, the Yankees bullpen and the Padres. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:57 Hembo 22:30 Larry Biel torches John Fisher 27:30 Jake Peavy 46:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez, David Cone and Buster pile into the Clown Car to discuss the Mets shutting down a Phillies celebration, Edwin Diaz making a difference, “Pete Alonso” chants, the Padres, the Brewers flying under the radar, and if Shohei Ohtani had the greatest single day for any major leaguer. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:55 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney 30:03 Sarah Langs 38:22 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani has a historic night and blows a hole in the usual Friday podcast. Buster checks in to share his thoughts on Ohtani’s 50/50 season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Brewers winning the NL Central, crossroad moments for the Mets and Tigers, and the Orioles losing their mojo. Next, YES play-by-play voice Michael Kay stops by to talk about the pressure on the Yankees heading into the postseason, the health of the team, and Juan Soto’s future. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Heliot Ramos and Tory Lovullo. Finally, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:26 Karl Ravech 25:57 Michael Kay 38:42 Sarah Langs 45:13 Todd Radom 54:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss one of the dumbest games Tim has ever seen, the state of the Padres and Astros, Victor Robles’ error on the base path and not doubting Shohei Ohtani. Then, Hembo returns from paternity leave to talk about why he’s not worried about the Phillies’ playoff seed, the wildly disappointing Giants, offseason targets for the Tigers and what exactly happened to the Orioles. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:26 Tim Kurkjian 30:41 Hembo 51:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the strange controversy around Gerrit Cole and the Red Sox, Luke Weaver emerging as a star and what’s considered a successful season for Aaron Boone. Then, Nathalie Alonso stopped by to talk about her new book Call Me Roberto! Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 10:11 Mookie Betts mic’d up 12:59 Jorge Castillo 30:32 Nathalie Alonso 43:09 Sarah Langs 49:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss whether the word “playoffs” is said in the Detroit clubhouse, a Parker Meadows grand slam changing momentum for the team and how Tarik Skubal handles success. Next, Karl Ravech talks about the Braves starting to take on water, Aaron Judge’s struggles and Shohei Ohtani's size. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 A.J. Hinch 19:30 Karl Ravech 35:16 Todd Radom 46:00 Sarah Langs 56:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Smoltz and Buster discuss Smoltz hanging out with fellow Hall Of Famers, the Braves fighting for a playoff spot and the sport suffering from the loss of starting pitching. Then, Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about the NL MVP race, the perceived weakness of the Mets, the most complete teams in baseball and Pete Alonso. Later, Alden Gonzalez on Francisco Lindor putting the team on his back and if the NL West has the three best teams in the league.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:05 John Smoltz 30:14 Gary Cohen 46:36 Alden Gonzalez 58:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster shares his thoughts on Justin Verlander after chatting with him throughout the weekend. Then, Jeff Berry on the Giants extending Matt Chapman and how it’s part of a larger shift in the sport. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Verlander, Marco Vientos and Parker Meadows. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:36 Buster on Verlander 11:46 Jeff Berry 30:50 Sarah Langs 37:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royals GM J.J. Piccolo and Buster discuss mobilizing the front office after Vinnie Pasquantino broke his hand, Michael Wacha, and the future of starting pitching. Then, David Schoenfield on the Giants paying Matt Chapman, how the Chapman signing impacts Alex Bregman’s market, Francisco Lindor doing something every night and Clay Holmes getting booted from the closer role. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs and Lawrence Butler play The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:32 Royals GM J.J. Piccolo 21:54 David Schoenfield 30:47 Todd Radom 41:36 Sarah Langs 49:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices