The Tampa Bay Rays pitched well and took advantage of sloppy New York Yankees defense to go up 2-0 in the ALDS. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox improved to 4-0 this postseason as they mounted a comeback on the road vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Coming up, the San Diego Padres will look to stay alive in their series against the Milwaukee Brewers after an unreal Brewers win in Game 2, and the Los Angeles Dodgers or Atlanta Braves will look to take a 2-1 series lead as both NL Division Series resume

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Richard attended the Dodgers-Braves NLDS Game 2 in the sweltering L.A. heat on Sunday, only to see the Boys in Blue fall to the Atlanta team, 3-2. Snell faltered, Muncy rallied, but ultimately, it was a game of both good and bad -- but, probably mostly bad, because it was a loss. Richard recaps highlights and low-lights, and dives deep on a terrific Max Muncy at bat in the 9th, that can tell you a lot about this game, and this series. Then, Richard looks forward, as the 1-1 series heads to Atlanta,

The Yankees are now on the brink of elimination after falling to the Rays, 5-2, in Game 2 of the ALDS. New York’s biggest problem was defense, with four errors helping Tampa Bay break open a 1-1 game in the fifth inning. Ben Rice was the lone offensive bright spot, hitting two solo home runs, but the Yankees managed just four hits overall. Now down two games to none, New York returns home Wednesday needing to win three straight to keep its season alive.Join JAY BERMAN for the Yankees

2016 World Series Champion Joe Maddon candidly describes where organizations go wrong in balancing analytics versus feel to make in-game decisions. Maddon assesses Walt Weiss’ decision-making in the playoffs, reveals a shocking truth about the Angels, and more. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Karl Ravech Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Pittsburgh Pirates face a pivotal crossroads as trade rumors swirl around ace Paul Skenes—is dealing the team's crown jewel baseball malpractice or strategic asset management? Gary Morgan dissects why trading Skenes, under club control until 2029, would undermine everything the Pirates have worked to build, comparing his value to the likes of Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Cole. The conversation spotlights prospect risk, front office philosophy, and how Skenes delivers on-field relevance and national

Detroit Tigers face a pivotal offseason as Gleyber Torres' decline and Ty Madden's reinvention reshape the roster conversation. With Torres accepting the qualifying offer for 2026 but falling to career lows in WAR and games played, questions swirl about whether Detroit should invest in another contract for the veteran. His slipping athleticism, power drought, and defensive struggles raise the stakes—does the Tigers’ future have room for an "old" 29-year-old whose only standout skill is drawing

Cleveland Guardians' playoff hopes hang by a thread after a narrow loss to the Chicago White Sox exposes a familiar October problem: lack of offense in key situations. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect Gavin Williams dominance wasted, critical pitching decisions, bullpen missteps, and the need for a revamped Game 3 strategy. The show debates Stephen Vogt's managerial moves, the lack of production up and down the lineup, and compares postseason performances to the historic comebacks of the Yankees

On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome former big-league reliever Adam Ottavino, who pitched for the Rockies, Yankees, Mets, and more over a 15-year career. Ottavino breaks down just how unhittable modern pitching has become, pointing to the explosion in repertoire size, pitch design, and sheer volume of arms hitters now face. He traces his own path from a Brooklyn kid obsessed with emulating big leaguers in Wiffle ball games to a late physical bloomer who got

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Freddy Peralta shines in his postseason debut for the Tampa Bay Rays, but questions linger after a quick hook against the New York Yankees.As Peralta tosses 4 2/3 solid innings, the Rays capitalize on the Yankees’ sloppy defense and quiet bats to inch closer to an ALDS sweep.Is "Five-and-Dive Freddy" the key to the Rays’ October push, or does his limited playoff leash expose new concerns for his looming free agency?Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Peralta’s performance, evaluates his free agent outlook,

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The Rays beat the Yankees 5-2 in game 2 of the ALDS. The Rays got on the Yankees early. An error scored a run in the 1st inning. The Rays put constant pressure on the Yankees causing the Yankees to make 4 errors. The Yankees tied the game in the 4th inning on a Ben Rice solo homer to make it 1-1. The Rays bullpen came up clutch with a bases loaded situation in the 5th to keep the game 1-1. Then the Rays broke the game open in the bottom of the 5th inning. After a single by Jonathan Aranda and a

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Houston Astros ride Peter Lambert’s unexpected dominance and a record-setting 19-man rotation to clinch the AL West after a disastrous 20-31 start. Can the Astros fix their pitching woes in time to reclaim their place among MLB’s elite?Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey spotlight Peter Lambert's unlikely rise, Hayden Wesneski’s post-Tommy John comeback, and Hunter Brown’s fight for consistency. The conversation unpacks Dana Brown’s missteps in reconstructing the rotation—highlighting costly moves for

Week 5 is here, and the Hold The Phone crew is back with early-week leans on every game on the NFL slate. The slate runs from Thursday Night Football in Jerry World and the London game, through a loaded 4:00 window, to the Sunday and Monday night primetime games. We take the good, the bad and the lessons from last week, then break down each line before the injury reports move it. Stick around to the end for a bonus parlay.Drop your favorite play or parlay for Week 5 in the comments. We'll see

Chicago White Sox come back to win 4-3 against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS. They are one win away from reaching the ALCS. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount New White Sox shirts available in the Foul Territory Store. Visit foulterritoryshop.com Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made PersonalSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener

Behind some timely hitting from the offense and an incredible outing from Sean Burke, the White Sox find themselves 27 outs away from making the ALCS after Monday's 4-3 victory. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur recap the big performances in the game, discuss the decision to use an opener in front of Sean Burke, and review the team's late-inning defensive alignments. They shout out the offense's timely hitting as well as Grant Taylor for finding a way to get four more huge outs for the

Kody Clemens powers the Minnesota Twins with a breakout 2026 campaign, leading the team in home runs and surpassing all expectations. Has he secured his future in Minnesota? CJ Baumgartner spotlights Clemens as the Twins Most Improved Player, weighing his dramatic rise against teammates like Brooks Lee, Taj Bradley, and Yoendris Gomez, while asking if Clemens newfound value will influence the team’s offseason moves.Key topics include the Stock Up, Stock Down report on Luke Keaschall's fit in left

The Chicago White Sox rally in Cleveland to steal a dramatic playoff victory from the Guardians—are they on the verge of a postseason sweep? Host Todd Welter breaks down the White Sox’s stunning 4-3 comeback, spotlighting Braden Montgomery’s clutch RBI double, Chase Meidroth's key insurance run, and Sean Burke’s dominant bulk relief performance. The episode dissects how Will Venable’s bold bullpen strategy and timely contributions from Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and Kyle Teel powered the