Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray welcome Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci to break down a huge week of news before the MLB postseason begins.

The Mets have committed to Andy Green on a three-year deal, while the Red Sox removed Chad Tracy’s interim tag and further tied their future to Craig Breslow. So, what do those decisions mean for Alex Cora and the Phillies?

Tom also weighs in on how the Yankees can navigate the Wild Card round without Aaron Judge and which contenders deserve more respect entering October. Plus, Robert shares what he learned from conversations around baseball about the looming work stoppage, and Tom discusses what it could take to bridge the divide over a salary cap.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest questions with the postseason nearly here, starting with a chaotic NL Wild Card race between the Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Diamondbacks.

Then, they dive into major injury concerns surrounding Alex Bregman and Aaron Judge and what their uncertain availability could mean for the Red Sox and Yankees in October. Plus, Yordan Alvarez sounds off after a brutal Astros weekend, the guys debate Boston’s Wild Card rotation, and another pair of bizarre Tropicana Field catwalk moments raises an uncomfortable question: what happens if one decides a playoff game?

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest storylines with the postseason approaching, starting with Robert’s latest reporting on a Cade Cavalli extension and Tarik Skubal’s interesting comments during the Dodgers’ division celebration.

Then, it’s finally time to give the Rays their respect: are they the team to beat in the American League? The guys also break down the White Sox-Guardians battle, Rangers-Astros race, debate MLB’s playoff format and reseeding, and Robert shares new intel on what could become a major issue in the upcoming CBA negotiations.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Latest MLB News

0:42 Cade Cavalli Extension Is Close

3:18 Did Tarik Skubal Hint at His Dodgers Future?

7:02 It’s Time to Respect the Rays

10:58 Are the Rays the Team to Beat in the AL?

13:01 Robert’s Rays Playoff Breakout Pick

14:49 White Sox Fighting for Their Playoff Lives

17:24 Astros vs. Rangers & the AL Wild Card

20:25 Should MLB Change the Playoff Format?

24:22 Robert Murray’s Latest CBA & Lockout Intel

25:38 Final Thoughts

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