Why doesn't anyone believe in the Rays?
Summary
Trevor Plouffe and Chris Rose discuss Freddie Freeman’s scary dugout crash and the San Diego Padres’ surprising playoff resurgence. They analyze the Tampa Bay Rays’ perfect road trip and debate whether they are truly the best team in baseball. The hosts also preview the Netflix Field of Dreams game between the Twins and Phillies, while expressing concern over Philadelphia’s recent slump.
Topics discussed
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Intro, beard dye, and Yankees debate
Freddie Freeman injury and dugout safety
Most Valuable Moment: Dodgers vs. Padres
Padres resurgence and NL power rankings
NL Power Rankings: Phillies, Red Sox, and more
Rays' winning streak and 'sexiest' team debate
Florida sports culture and branding issues
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Field of Dreams game and Netflix production
Field of Dreams promo and family thoughts
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Phillies slump vs. Cardinals and Marlins surge
Tigers' expected record and Pythagorean expectation
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Royce Lewis, Kevin Costner, and urinal stories
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