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Episode 486: NLCS Game 1 didn’t go as advised, but that didn’t stop it from being a banger.

The Milwaukee Brewers claim victory in Game 1 of the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jacob Misiorowski took the pill against All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a pitching matchup that was expected to be the best in the playoffs, but fell flat instead. Both pitchers struggled at points in their outings and turned the game over to their bullpens early. Dallas, JayHay, Tyler, and Jared all break down the performances from both starting pitchers and praise the series-altering work the Brewers’ bullpen did in Game 1.

The guys talk about the offenses that did not particularly show up in a big way but showed out when needed most for the Brewers. The multiple ways of scoring the Crew are proficient in came through for them with a Luis Lara RBI to push them over the top.

Listen to the full breakdown of NLCS Game 1 and stay for the group’s official picks and predictions for the ALCS that features the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians.

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00:00:00 - Brewers Take 1-0 Lead Over Dodgers

00:02:06 - Brewers Bullpen As Advertised | Miz and Skubal “Struggle”

00:05:25 - The Variety Show Offense Pushes Brewers to 2-1 Win

00:11:01 - Winning While The Miz Labors

00:14:02 - Is the NLCS Actually the World Series?

00:17:38 - ALCS Preview

00:24:56 - Spotlight Hitters on the Rays and Guardians

00:32:09 - Prediction Time

00:34:11 - Award-Winning Nugs

00:37:01 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 485: The Guardians Complete the Comeback

The Cleveland Guardians complete the comeback from a 2-0 series deficit against the Chicago White Sox. Gavin Williams and José Ramírez put the team on their backs and give them just enough for the series victory. The guys talk about each of the Guardians’ standout performances from Game 5 and put them into historical perspective.

They give their flowers to the Chicago White Sox for their magical season and historic turnaround. The pod turns its attention to the heavyweight fight that is the NLCS. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers—the two best teams in the National League all season—meet up in a best-of-seven matchup that the majority of the pod thinks might only go 5 games.

Who wins? Who is the MVP? Let us know what you think in the comments and join us for live streams for each and every postseason game.

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00:00:00 - Guardians Advance to the ALCS

00:18:16 - NLCS Preview: Dodgers vs. Brewers

00:27:57 - NLCS Predictions

00:29:33 - Award-Winning Nugs

00:32:08 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 484: Winner-Take-All Saturday Night.

The Guardians get off the mat and even the series in what was a cauldron atmosphere on the South Side of Chicago. The guys break down a back-and-forth Game 4 and talk about who has the edge heading into Game 5.

Former podcast guest Jeff Passan dropped the news that MLB sent the MLBPA a new proposal to avoid the lockout, with some interesting new wrinkles but the same non-starter. Everyone on the show reacts to the new offer and the thought of a 154-game season.

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00:00:00 - Guardians Stay Alive

00:15:29 - Game 5 In Cleveland

00:23:58 - MLB Proposes Cutting Games & Playoff Changes

00:46:31 - Award-Winning Nugs

00:48:22 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 483: Wednesday’s loaded Division Series slate did not disappoint.

We bid farewell to three teams Wednesday. The Yankees, Padres, and Braves all crashed out of the Division Series, with each fanbase feeling significantly different from the others.

The guys talk about all three of the eliminated teams as well as the teams advancing to the Championship Series. The last ticket to be punched remains in the American League.

The Guardians beat the White Sox to survive another day and force a Game 4 on Thursday. Jared and JayHay make their predictions on what will go down in Game 4 and whether we’ll see a pivotal Game 5.

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00:00:00 - RIP Yankees, Padres & Braves

00:02:17 - Guardians Live to Fight Another Day

00:09:32 - Dodgers Advance to NLCS (Again)

00:19:08 - Rays Sweep Yankees to Advance to ALCS

00:28:11 - Brewers Silence Slam Diego and Head to NLCS (Again)

00:37:55 - Can the Guardians Force a Game 5?

00:42:55 - Guardians vs. White Sox Stream Thursday! | Award-Winning Nugs

00:46:32 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 482: Yoshinobu Yamamoto adds another gem to his postseason résumé.

Yamamoto outpitches Chris Sale and leads the Dodgers to a 2-1 series lead. The guys react to their performances and Kiké Hernández climbing the all-time postseason home-run ranks.

In what felt like the longest game of the postseason, the Padres survive for another day against the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers. Michael King comes out of the bullpen and saves the day for the Dads.

Listen to the guys react to both Game 3s and prepare for a fully loaded slate on Wednesday.

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00:00:00 – Jerry Ballcaps

00:01:27 – Yamamoto Outduels Sale, Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead

00:06:54 – Padres Survive Another Day

00:15:47 – Loaded Stream Wednesday | Predictions for Wednesday

00:24:39 – Award-Winning Nugs

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