Power ranking the teams fighting for the last AL Wild Card
Summary
Hosts Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss Jacob deGrom’s 2,000th strikeout and his Hall of Fame case, followed by AL Wild Card power rankings featuring the Twins, Blue Jays, and Rangers. They analyze the struggling Reds under Tito Francona and preview key weekend matchups, including Atlanta-Milwaukee and Minnesota-San Diego. The episode concludes with lighthearted banter about Garrett Mitchell’s resemblance to Rose’s son and upcoming NFL coverage.
Topics discussed
Booking.com sponsorship and travel tips
MLB regional announce team rankings and Corey's underrated status
Jacob deGrom's 2,000th strikeout and Hall of Fame debate
National Car Rental Emerald Club benefits
Blue Jays' winning streak and Japanese players' impact
AL Wild Card power rankings: Twins, Blue Jays, and Tigers
Fox One streaming service promotion
Cardinals vs. Reds recap and Reds' struggles
Tito Francona's broadcasting career and draft history
Reds' poor record and Seattle Mariners criticism
Weekend series previews: Braves, Yankees, Phillies, and Padres
Fanatics Markets sponsorship
Garrett Mitchell's dad prank and NFL Network plug
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